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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
5
Cumberland train leaves Kemmerer daily at 7 a m and returns arriving at 6 45 p m. The timetable lists train numbers and times with some garbled entries for different services and arrival times.
The article argues merit and trained leadership shape the American war effort. It notes President Wilson rejects Colonel Roosevelt's plan to lead a division to Europe, favoring General Pershing and Admiral Lima as non political, trained appointees aligned with Roosevelt proteges.
Prosperity 100MS reports growing prospects for Green Tiger with a Ural division railroad boom, Evanston with new railroad shops increasing population and payroll, and Kemmerer enjoying a strong building boom. The piece notes a need for ten more laborers and asks where to find workers.
An unreadable fragment praises a department of horticulture book. It mentions an eminent gardener in Washington and thanks him for contributions. The text hints at articles and a request to share the volume with a responsible pair.
Mr Pod Quealy, newly named member of the state board of education, has returned from Cheyenne and reports that an expert will be employed to study the matter of industrial education in the state. The board passed a resolution urging the State University to prepare to adopt industrial education programs.
State Game Warden Nate P Wilson reports black bear protections enacted by the ment legislature which now shield bears from trapping and similar harm under the new law.
Notice announces sale of a 1 case stand 12 job and triple cases at Kemmerer Camera office. Material described as good as new and sale price attractive.
The poem urged men to awaken from peaceful dreams and rally to defend America. It praises Old Glory, the flag, and betterment through courage, urging every citizen to stand for freedom and honor as soldiers and civilians unite to sustain peace and victory.
Professor Sommers known as Prof made a rare Kemmerer visit, claiming a seven hour trip from his Dig Piney ranch set a record for speed and showing roam conditions improved in weeks. He also announced the birth of a fine new boy in June, adding family news to local chatter.
Sheriff McMinn arrested a man known as Kid Henry after tips that he sold liquor to soldiers. Two boys witnessed the deal and reported it. A similar arrest followed Private Hayes's death from acute alcoholism. The men are held awaiting trial before the U S Court Commissioner at Christmas.
The report states that those who register on June 6 may still voluntarily join the militia or other ready branches without waiting to be drafted. The company needs a few more recruits to reach the full wartime strength of 130 men.
Watt Brandon halted near Lava Hot Springs on a weekend trip from Salt Lake City. He left Mrs Heiden for Salt Lake City and Jorgaine for a dental appointment. Both had been in Salt Lake City a week. Mr. Kran reports seeing Editor Kalwr. Mr. Baker states no new work taken.
Afton Peanle and Roy Call married in a ceremony at Fake Lake Temple yesterday afternoon. Tolman, a disinterested Tolman of Fairview, is praised as an accomplished young lady. Roy Call is the son of Mayor A V Call and works with his father in the hardware business. The couple has a long romance dating from childhood in Star Valley.
An artist was caught and Deputy Sheriff Winey Twine detained Thomas Payne for an alleged attempt to forge a dec eur against employer McNets in Cokeville. Payne faced a 1% day sentence in the county jail before Justice B J Tucker after being brought down on June 5. The man registered at the county clerk’s office.
A discussion argues for forming a Wyoming regiment from the state national guard. If eight companies reach 150 men and three new ones are organized, Wyoming could field a full regimental unit of nine companies plus battalions. Draft limits reduce available volunteers to about 1.7 million men nationwide, with about 22 percent passing physicals.
Salt Lake parties secured the contract for new Union Pacific railroad shops at Evanston. Construction will start as labor is secured, with the project costing several hundred thousand dollars and creating numerous jobs. The agent is in town advancing the proposal and building will begin promptly, marking a major, permanent improvement for Evanston.
Mr Quealy attended a Cheyenne conference of the State Board of Education and was chosen to fill a board vacancy. The board wields power to appoint the education commissioner and oversee standards for normal training in high schools. A new normal department may start at Kemmerer High School next year. A Smith Hughes Vocational Act provision enables federal state cooperation in vocational education. The commission discussed establishing vocational education in Wyoming schools.
Trustees of School District Number One Lincoln County Wyoming invite sealed bids for ten thousand dollars of coupon bonds in five two thousand dollar denominations at up to five percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds dated July 1 1917 mature July 1 1918 July 1 1919 July 1 1920 July 1 1921 and July 1 1922. bids opened at Kemmerer Wyoming office July 8 1917 at 9 00 AM. board may reject bids. signed by trustees Hoy A Mason Clark J B Amith Director.
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