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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
8
A brief editorial note from the Boston Transcript argues that true harmony in married life hinges on both partners growing sleepy at the same time, implying timing and routine as key factors in lasting unity.
A brief note explains that furs from animals living in warmer regions do not form as durable leather and break down quicker than furs from those in colder climates.
A Sunday morning murder at Green River ended in suicide. Edge Lofell shot Frank Rhea in a Kincaid rooming house, then killed himself with an 80-40 rifle. Both men were railroad car repairers and friends. liquor nearby suggests it may have influenced the act. Rhea’s body went to Ogden, Lofell’s to Cheyenne.
Marshal Scott and Kurisu faced a judge over a supposed whiskey purchase. Judge Sammon doubted the Jap's claim of cheap Yellowstone liquor at eight dollars per pint and fined Kurisu $50. The case nets Kemmerer $350 in two days of fines from the brawl over whiskey and rat juice.
Governor Carey released a list of appointments to state boards including Thomas R. Jones of Kemmerer to the Board of Examiners for coal mines and Agnes Donovan of Sheridan to the state nurse examiners. An independent exam of all Wyoming National Guard officers was ordered by General Liggett and will be held in Riverton on March 16 with officers reporting as directed by Adjutant General McCoy.
The annual program features contests in violin typewriting shorthand short story and debate with many schools entering multiple events. A full week is allotted for visitors improving efficiency and reducing crowding. Preparations are underway for guest accommodations signaling a likely successful week.
Kansas City Stock Yards report shows demand fairly active but rising receipts pushed prices down. Fat cattle and hogs eased by 15 to 26 cents, sheep and lambs 26 cents lower with top lambs near 9.50. Cows 5.50 to 7.50, heifers 6.50 to 8.75, stockers and feeders mixed around 8.75 to 9.00, calves steady. Overall supply smaller than prior week, thousands sold to $10.36 for hogs, pigs to 11.00, with market concluding by noon.
Mea J Holmes hosted an afternoon party for the Ladies of the Eastern Star to welcome the visiting Grand Matron. All members attended with tea and light refreshments served. A Diamondville city hall demonstration by Miss Black impressed as one of the state’s best. she plans return to teach iceless refrigerator making.
If warm weather continues, basin roads may open in about two weeks due to unusual crusted snow and ice. Donald Query visited the Baker home last Sunday while Mr and Mrs J C Lammon were at the post office Tuesday. Levi Hill attempted to reach the land office on Horse Creek this week to prepare final proof on his Dell Creek homestead. Mrs Levi Hill is reported ill. George Matthewson stopped by the post office Tuesday and suffers a toothache, making a dentist seem welcome in the area.
County officials report receipt of 16665.35 dollars from the U S Forestry Service, with three quarters to roads and one quarter to schools. The board approves jail work bids, sets salaries for the Justice of the Peace, and notes protests over road changes and an election precinct move. Meetings adjourn after a four day session with April plans.
A small device called a pocket headlight helps people with defective eyesight thread a sewing needle. Shine it behind the eye of the needle and the thread passes through immediately. Keep the headlight in the machine drawer for ready use.
A known statistician offered remarks on corrals Indias, saying the subjects are not wild and asserting insight into who understands the topic. The comments sparked discussion about expertise and interpretation.
A fragmented reflection suggests a port can make dollars from lines one while others make no sense, hinting at cryptic writing or a puzzle. The text appears as jumbled phrases about naming, days, and the possibility of earning from linguistic lines, with unclear subject and attribution.
A garbled OCR fragment references names and places in a late century local page. It includes partial phrases and stray words suggesting a neighborhood note or notice but lacks clear events or identities. The readable bits hint at names or entities but do not establish a coherent report or outcome.
Governor Carey vetoed the controversial carbon black bill after a tense legislative battle. The sentence notes the bill’s repeal of the anti carbon law and state control of the gas industry, with Carey’s veto seen as surprising. It marks the 1708th law approved this session, as the legislature winds down before his Excelsior Springs vacation.
In Lincoln County Wyoming district court probate notice this public record states letters of administration were issued August 11 1920 to Flo La Chapelle administratrix for the estate of Frank Kropushek deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming within six months after March 1 1921 or be barred. claims not filed within one year from the letters date will be forever barred.
He withholds approval alleging the bill would not fulfill its framers aims and would not promote carbon black manufacture in thin state nor conserve natural gas more than the current law.
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