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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
9
Since R H Embree became sexton he kept a record of burials at Kemmerer cemetery and marked many graves that were unmarked. He located ones likely to be forgotten amid mining camp turnover by placing boards painted white with names over graves, a long lasting effort.
United States Senator James E. Martine of New Jersey, part of a legislative group bound for Honolulu on an investigation tour, asserts that Prohibition has become a farce. He says it shifts liquor from daylight regulated use to sneaking midnight buckstering in dark corners, lowering liquor quality and prompting moral degeneration, and predicts the western states will eventually correct the issue.
The piece laments bitter antagonism among religious denominations despite shared aim of saving souls. It argues for harmony and cooperative work among Nasarine followers to promote Christian enlightenment and a cleaner, better world, warning against carrying conflict into worship spaces where peace should reign.
C B Lesher of the United States Geological Survey reports New Mexico mined 3,877,689 short tons of coal in 1914 valued at 6,230,000 dollars, the state's highest volume ever. Output rose 168,823 tons and value by 829,611 dollars, led by Santa Fe and eastern counties, offset by Colorado field restrictions due to a strike.
Alton D Vicars 11 died Thursday from scarlet fever and heart trouble. Mr and Mrs James Vicars Diamondville mourn the loss as friends extend sympathy. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm at the church with Rev Hawley and Mr L Howard assisting. many floral offerings showed community esteem.
Evanston witnessed Pinkerton detective David Edwards wed Miss May Gentry of Denver on Wednesday. Edwards, famed for solving Black Hand cases, was in town Thursday as part of continuing work on the case. Utah this week paid him a $2,500 reward for Black Hand suspects.
T M Henderson of Glebe Arizona arrives in Kemmerer seeking business location. He is partner of Mr Storm who recently visited. If they locate, they will be welcomed by many friends. Mr Stern caught a bad cold, and Mrs Stern broke an arc at a ball game. The town needs one hundred men to start a movement for unity and face to face opportunities.
An old instruction fragment outlines washing silk gloves using cold water and careful handling. It warns against twisting, bending, or wringing, and advises turning inside out, laying flat to dry, and avoiding rough contact to protect engraving on cards and plates.
A fragment discusses a two remedy approach to common summer ailments for households. Mentions Chamberlain and diarrohea relief, urging readiness of remedies for families during warm months. Notes care in providing medicines and general health guidance.
Details from Cheyenne Frontier Days outline prize money for rough riding and steer roping events. Winners receive cash prizes and supplementary items. rough riding pays up to 1500 dollars for under five minutes plus a 600 dollar saddle for the winner. steer roping offers over 200 dollars per minute with top cash and saddle components.
Sunday school drew a good crowd as Junior League staged a special song. Epworth service led by Mr. Leninger featured more Junior League singing. Pastor delivered an illustrated temperance lecture stressing forms of intemperance beyond alcohol, including excessive sport and work and tobacco use. Several members were away. welcomes extended to returning folks. Ladies Aid met last Thursday with Mrs Rathban and Mrs Hawley hosting.
An old-time advertisement fragment offers three household remedies for sale, mentioning ailments such as a gripped chest cough and torpid liver. The copy notes overs work, bleedback, and references eerie stout persons and universal buyers.
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