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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
2
Edwin T. Meredith secretary of Agriculture urged federal support for western road projects citing large government land areas. He called for greater federal state cooperation to link state road systems and continue work under the Federal Aid Reed Act with an appropriation of 100,000,000 for each of three fiscal years beginning with 1922.
A historical note explains oil well value across states noting profits from small outputs and rare gushers. It cites rates in Pennsylvania Kansas Oklahoma Wyoming and calculates yearly yields from 36 000 to 16 950 000 dollars, arguing that post drilling labor costs are minimal and wealth accumulates from perpetual production.
An old medicinal advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural aid for liver and bowel issues. It describes neutral olive oil ingredients and mild tonics claimed to support digestion and waste elimination. The copy urges purchase at local drugstores.
Statewide figures show Wyoming thirty fifth in per capita sales, with total state sales cited as $192 167.74 and per person averages across regions including Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Ohio leads with $146 per head while Hawaii and Virgil Islands show varied outlays.
Cheyenne March 16. Senator Chamberlain introduces a bill to extend federal aid for road building with a $1.5 million annual Wyoming share for four years. The plan would modify existing acts, increase aid for western states with government land, and align forest road improvements with state highway systems. State highway officials favor the Chamberlain proposal.
An exhortation blaming parents for poverty and urging thrift as a habit for children. Savings behavior is linked to success, with examples of factory workers saving via government securities and avoiding waste. The piece warns that those who cannot save are destined to fail.
A fragmented OCR piece mentions stamps and an unnamed person tied to dates and sums. It references encouragement, a goal of over four, and a vague timetable with disruptions and echoes of a third line. The readability is limited but hints at a monetary or value claim.
Theodore Sanford of Fenmere Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble and sleepless nights. After taking Chamberlain's Tables he reports better digestion and restful nights. Public notice urges readers to try the remedy.
Maintenance engineers of the State Highway Department plan marking all state roads with clear road signs. Signs will indicate distance to the nearest town and mark intersections bridges and railroad crossings. Bridge markers will show maximum loads and other essential details to aid travelersday and night.
The article notes school children now earn dollars on Saturdays while parents earned only dimes. It observes many youths receive weekly allowances larger than their parents four months’ earnings, but warns parents neglect their duty to teach saving and restraint, suggesting banks for deposit.
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