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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
12
Residents of Jacksons Hole praise their land for beauty, fertile crops, ample irrigation, abundant trout, and mountains. They call it the greatest cattle country in America where equality and friendship prevail and crime is rare, expressing pride in their valley.
In St Louis a refer endum passed an ordinance restricting movement into any city block entirely occupied by white residents, preventing Black people from living there. Col Bulger, who killed Nicodemus formerly of this city, has a stay of execution until the week of May 21. The Colorado justice system draws critique as delay enables punishment avoidance, a view echoed by the Laramie Republican.
The piece notes how quickly Democratic outlets repeat Republican editorials denying Teddy Roosevelt. It argues Roosevelt is a powerful figure feared by President Wilson and his party, whose praise from four years earlier is forgotten as they seek to neutralize him.
Inmates of the Wyoming State prison publish a special edition pleading for an industrial home to support dischargees. They argue most inmates lack homes or work after release, causing repeat incarcerations. They urge public investigation and action to fund and establish a program to help men start honest work and avoid poverty.
A fragmentary report notes the Cavalry Co. in Boston sold wool clips weighing about pounds at four rounds for a dollar, higher than prior offers. It mentions Major Orgisby securing 126,000 pounds of a season’s clip at 2 cents, marking a likely record price for the region.
Reports a volatile mine foreman reshuffle at Ketlance with Elmer Momitt replacing Durham as foreman of mines at Rock Springs. Lawrence Wallers departs to Western Auto Transit as rookkeeper. Wm Cook transfers to Rock Springs and succeeds Lawrence Valere at the coal company office. Tom start ang promotes to a position authorized by Mr. Cook, while Eimer Momtt moves to Reliance and succeeds Mr. Durham as foreman of wines.
The Pinedale Roundup cites The Camera on The Road Question noting roads as essential assets yet many in Wyoming face hindrances from poor conditions. It argues better roads boost ranchers access to towns, reduce delays, and increase hauled loads and development opportunities statewide.
Mrs Lealie Covey of Afton, wife of a noted sheep man, was a guest last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Cook.
George B. Walker retires after eleven years as secretary of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association. In a letter to Wyoming newspaper boys he thanks them for assistance and publicity that aided sheep interests statewide, and hopes stockmen recognize the press for their support.
Salt Lake Herald reports the marriage of George W. Bittle and Viida Be Honey on March 8 at the Lootbourren home in Salt Lake City. Bittle, now in Kemmerer, previously came from Salt Lake City to be machinist in charge at the Lincoln Garage and has visited the city often.
Marshal Joe McDonald of Opal visited Kemmerer and said train No 17 struck a band of sheep near Opal owned by John Millewon. One night animals were killed, delaying the train for a time.
G A Christensen of Galt Lake plans to relocate the Western States Life Insurance Company agency to Kemmerer where he will establish new headquarters. He has broad ties in the area and previously worked with local firms. arrival of additional Christensen is anticipated.
A contrite comparative sketch contrasts Roosevelticus and Wilsondotus, highlighting Roosevelticus as a dynamic, public-spirited leader and Wilsondotus as reserved, scholarly, and followering. The piece notes Roosevelticus’s frontier life, canal completion, and peace efforts, while critiquing Wilsondotus’s quieter career, with speculative remarks on African exploits and global impact.
An editorials and letters reveal elk scabies concerns in Wyoming and confirm the dismissal of the Jones case against Louie Jones. The State Veterinarian and local authorities discuss disease handling, while county commissioners halt further action, urging witnesses to withhold appearance.
Friends mourn a blaze that consumed the Allred hotel and store in Afton erasing entire contents. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Allred are noted locals with ties to county service and two Wyoming legislatures amid the loss.
Fragmented OCR text references judicial and legislative actions, demands for national preparedness, and warnings about aggression. Mentions Germany invading Belgium and breaches of treaty obligations. Alludes to naval exploits and Roosevelt era politics in an unclear, stylized summary.
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