Water sample controversy surrounds Kemmerer water supply
Water system officials posted warnings at Kemmerer and other towns along the Oregon Short Line after samples were taken from river sources. Chemist Harms found the Kemmerer water suspicious and advised boiling for ten minutes before domestic use. The issue ties to public health concerns and calls for state officers to investigate purity claims.
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Oregon Short Line
Kemmerer
McCammet
Shoshone
Glenn's Ferry
B. Stevenson
Harms
Bort
Ublic
Kemmerer Wi
Compensation Act Claims Are Allowed in New System
The first Workmen's Compensation Act claims under the new law were filed in the state offices of Auditor Forsyth and Treasurer Herman B. The initial docket lists thirteen accident claims mostly under $100, plus two death claims to be filed soon. Twenty-nine additional accident claims await action by Judge Craig's district. George Helber of Diamond Coal Co. received the highest award at $1000 to May 4 and monthly benefits of 17.50. Other cases include Union Pacific Coal Mine No. 10 worker with temporary disability from a rock fall, Zattle of Rock Springs struck by a pick, and Christian W. Jensen of Kellog Lumber Co. with a hand injury.
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Wye
David H. Craig
George Helber
Diamond Coal Company
Diaemondville
Joho
Union Pacific Coal Company
Zattle
Rock Springs
Christian W. Jensen
Kellog Lumber Company
Roads Complimented by Tourists on Lincoln Highway Travel
Daily traffic on the Lincoln Highway in the southeastern part of the state brings many visitors to the San Francisco fair route. Reported overnight stops include 75 travelers in a single night near Laramie. A Kemmerer resident recalls meeting a Florida party and notes highway conditions are poorer than other routes.
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San Francisco
Laramie
Highway funding and tax burden faced by counties
The passage argues that only some counties spend money on highway building for the benefit of local residents. It notes taxpayers bear the burden and that time was found to address the problem, with everyone busy tackling the issue.
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Bardahine
Notice of Publication for Wyoming School Land Lot 10
Notice is given that Wyoming has filed an application to select lands described as School Land Lot No 10 in section 7, township 12 north, range 117 west. The sale and allotment are open to all persons entitled to notice, with details on file at the United States Land Office Branston, Wyoming dated May 22, 1916.
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Department of the Luterter
United States Land Office
Branston
Wyo
State of
Wyoming
Washington
Fragmented OCR Noise and Unreadable Ad Copy
The readable fragments describe a 13 oF 34 item and a reference to wind, spring, and a public notice. Mentions of inspectors, a larger band of men, and a camera appear amid garbled text and stray letters. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
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Men of the
Frees
Brapdeetam. Goversmaeste Reve Ab
Seedy
Bur
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Emporium
Feiite Enwrouine
O. O
Mursaag
We Nuaervon
Avdervon Ren
Vs & C. BE
Gee Ink
M. Emaes Vere
K.P. Saar Mensra
Keech Pew
Sammon
F. O. B. Sarf
Armes
Pete’s Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, Jr
Fay Wgenten
Canada
Peterson Leading Tailors
LD. Tanner
Dick Key
Sec'y.Treas
BIG Piney Mercantile Co
Big Piney, Wyoming
Peter Schuttler
Deering
F. E. Curtis
D. J. Brown
Miner’s Exchange
Pabst Beer
Begush & Kalan
Lincoln County
U. A. LeRoux
Chas. E. Huff
Ital Ramiaoess
Diamondvills
Ceapettine
Tegen
Ames
Ligit Wei Binging
Frontier Supply Co
Kemmerer Hdw. & Furniture Co
Lincoln Lumber Co
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