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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1919
Page
4
Local advertising rates listed for notices include ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for subsequent insertions, with brevier type. Cards of thanks and resolutions priced per line. spelling oddities indicate typographical errors in the notice.
The president rushed legislation for the League of Nations, explained its meaning to Congress, and sought public input on changes. Taft and Mann urged enduring plans, with broad support from Americans. The editorial tone backs the league as a historic achievement while noting political attacks abroad and inaction at home.
The piece debunks rumors about Red Cross graft and salaries, insisting local officers work pro bono and that all funds are audited and documented. It urges readers to inspect vouchers and bank records at the First National Bank and to contribute honestly to Red Cross work.
The readable text suggests a discussion of Bolshevik influence and global reactions to Russia’s upheaval. It references anarchy and social or governmental responses, though most specifics are unreadable.
The piece condemns labor strikes used to resist wartime prohibition and conscription laws, noting about 166,000 workers could join a work stoppage. It mentions button sellers profiting from the slogan and argues such actions defy law and public respect. An upcoming “welcome home” event in Kemmerer and Lincoln County seeks broad civic support to honor returning soldiers with genuine leisure.
Amos W. Smith, longtime Lincoln county resident and early cattleman in the Big Piney area, was widely respected for generosity and integrity. His death leaves a lasting memory of a life marked by usefulness and honor.
The name most heard nationwide is Ole Hanson mayor of Seattle. A former radical labor leader, he threatened to shoot anyone violent during a strike, a stance that nearly collapsed the strike and made him nationally prominent.
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold a clerk examination at Kemmerer Wyoming on March 22 1919 to form an eligible register for vacancies at the Kemmerer post office Applicants must be 18 to 45 years old Entrance salary is 1000 per year Application blanks and information may be obtained from the Kemmerer postmaster or the Eleventh U S Civil Service District secretary at 808 Postal Read the Camere and got the news Cond news Th es f 1 SRR
A long list outlines numerous enacted measures including creating a state board of equalization, public service law, taxation, irrigation, workers compensation revisions, highway bonds, state fair, liquor license rates, state hospital projects, and many other acts. The document records multiple resolutions, appropriations, and governance changes across departments and public utilities.
A set of resolutions covers land patents and park memorials, soldier memorial sanitarium at Thermopolia, ratifying federal prohibition amend ment, December 10 suffrage, federal mineral leases, municipal debt limits, Wyoming war mobilization and federal employment service, public indebtedness, and a state highway matter.
The article describes insignia designs of U S divisions seen on soldiers left shoulders. It cites the 9th Division black circle with 3 and W marking Midwestern ties, the 35th Division four spoke wheel on black rim, the 84th Division black olla jug with red steer head from Camp Cody, and the 91st Division blue field with 91 and WW to denote the Wild West division.
Washington marching orders announce about 1500 field clerks to be appointed to replace enlisted men in farm detachments during demobilization. Clerks will be paid from 1200 to 3000 dollars yearly and receive quarters heat and light as the second lieutenant, though without commissions.
A brief social item notes that the Eastern Star Lodge was entertained with residents expected to assume the dent of the Idaho $1.
A compact note lists a set of names including Panny Hegel and Petar Johnson with additional terms and initials. The fragmentary line hints at a literary or theoretical roster without clear events or roles. Further context is missing to establish a story or outcome.
Washington February 23. Mrs Wright wife of Maj Gen Wright has adopted wounded men from the 85th and 89th divisions at Walter Reed Hospital. She visits bedsides with books entertainments and items showing support, becoming a welcome figure to the wounded. General Wright trained the 35th and led the last assault before command confusion.
Several years ago Mrs James Clark of Kemmerer suffered from kidney problems causing back pain and dull ache across the lower back. She used Doan's Kidney Pills bought at City Ore Store and found quick relief. Price ten dollars at dealers. Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adjacent.
An unclear Casper report notes a Lance reveal and potential field activity. Two tigers are mentioned as either installed or assembled, with vague references to ongoing work and evaluation.
A fragmentary notice from Riverton and nearby areas mentions Riverton Sheridan-W and Maverick Springs with unclear details about a local event or dispute. Names and places appear without full context or dates, suggesting an incomplete clipping from a regional page.
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