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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
5
Wyoming National Guard Company H from Star Valley passes Kemmerer amid a warm reception as war fears rise over the Carrizal incident. President Carranza faces U.S. ultimatum while a broader conflict with Mexico looms, with war seen as possible at any time.
A historical reflection argues that if war is necessary the United States should pursue liberty and protection rather than conquest. It frames the conflict as defending citizens and property, freeing the Mexican people, and honoring commitments to Mexico akin to those kept with the Philippines and Cuba.
The article notes strong patriotic spirit with volunteers for border service and widespread employer support promising wages and job security while workers serve, signaling enduring national resolve and WILL TO FIGHT.
Roosevelt at last issues a formal statement declining the Progressive National Committee’s bid for him to accept their nomination. He vows to stand by his own campaign course and not join the third party effort.
The text notes a veteran leader aiming to split from the Pro-Intensive Party urging rank and file to follow him out. It contrasts his current justification with the heroism of his earlier speeches and condemns opponents using harsh terms attributed to him.
Suspicion grows over Louis G. Jones who claims deputy state game warden authority after county authority was revoked. State governor and game warden deny any connection while Jones files for reinstatement, prompting questions about his official status and duties.
Rumors spread on the streets of Kemeter about an event at the Cretaceous Oil Company near Bl ainey. Charles Lackey, described as damager of the Company, could not confirm the rumor and seemed to think there might be some truth to the report.
New York Assistants Secretary Treasurer Gio. Buabnell of J. C. Penney Company expresses satisfaction with operations at the Golden Rule Store and notes improvements under new management. He visits the store on Monday and commends the staff for steady business.
Local workers at Oregon Short Line receive notice from Salt Lake City headquarters that they may attend the National Training Camp School at Fort Douglas Utah on fall pay from August 21 to September 16. The ethic of cooperation among big corporations is highlighted as national guard members are promised job security and full salaries during absence.
The prayer asks for care and shelter for a horse and urges kindness in handling. It pleads against harsh reins, whipping, or mistreatment and asks for a humane end if usefulness ends, invoking a stable-born savior and divine reward.
A pickup team from this section led by Sam Ross James Vicars W W McDonald George Smith George Easton Andrew Easton Dave Moon Henry Piper Vaughn Lyons Ren Bell and James Kinghorn plans to travel to Cokeville on the Fourth to meet the town team in a feature baseball game. The Cokeville club advertised for a challenger and will award a $50 purse to the winning team.
James Slaughter, a colored man, was brought to Kemmerer by Olsey Tales and Richard Walsh after an arrest in a Cokeville case. Slaughter faced a Cokeville arraignment and was fined $10 for contempt of court during the hearing after repeatedly failing to remain still.
Tom Jarvie moves from light clerk to ware house man at the depot. Fred Jones replaces him as yard master's clerk. LeRoy Rosen becomes the new forest yard trader, filling Fred’s former position.
A fragment note recalls Honeymoon Charis Chieumas and his Bow Day arrival, with speculation and partial details about timing and sequence of events. Local wording hints at anticipation across the community as observers await formal confirmation.
An executive committee of the Republican County Central Committee met at city hall last Monday to organize the campaign. The group recommended removing a Star Valley man from County Ghets and endorsing a fan from Kemmerer and one from Big Piney for County Commissioners. Roe Hale is the only Republican candidate from Star Valley.
Mor Mor Cook, brother of District Court Clerk Carl Cook, arrived by wagon from Star Valley with his family. He says he and his brother may start a business in Kemmerer soon.
The day is more popular and fully funded by advertising, the sun acts as a publicity agent, and well advertised goods gain sales. If daylight could be as well known as a product, it would dominate markets. Advertising signals reliability and quality for superior merchandise.
Opal Notes and partners purchase two carloads of thoroughbred bulls from Kerr Kelly of Dante and A Ma croft of Pinedale. Most are Herefords with one pure black Polled Angus. They paid a fancy price and plan to move the bulls to upper country ranches.
The Department of the Interior released a new automobile guide map for Yellowstone National Park. The map is described as indispensable for travelers driving through the park and can be obtained free by writing to the Secretary of the Interior in Washington, D.C. Subscribe for The Camera.
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