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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
16
A Missouri inventor unveils a steel crossing without spikes or lumber that can be installed in 30 minutes. The self cleaning design prevents mud snow and ice buildup and stops tires from puncturing. It fits any crossing and avoids shoeing issues for horses.
A Philadelphia Commercial Museum correspondent notes the Australian transcontinental railroad, 41 miles from completion, will connect Brisbane to Perth via Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. The project, begun in 1912 as a government line, aims to spur national development and trade despite gauge differences and multiple state lines.
A Youth's Companion analysis imagines a real long train made of 188000 to 191000 cars for September 1918 on the Pennsylvania line. It computes a 125 mile long boiler train powered by massive equipment and extreme coal needs, with a 4 day 12 hour transit at 12 mph ending at noon Friday after a Sunday midnight start.
The piece notes Africa had about 25 000 miles of completed railways at the war outbreak and was adding roughly 2 000 miles annually. Military disruption halted civilian construction and only a fraction of planned civilian lines could be added, with efforts merging systems across British and German territories and touching Nigeria Cameroon northern Rhodesia and the Belgian Congo.
An OCR fragment describes an oil or salve for lips and camphor use, cautioning against excessive case use and noting drying effects. It mentions temporary soothing for wounds and cautions about affinity for water and drying, with references to cloth or therapy steps, but details are garbled.
Uruguay advances rapid reforms under a proposed commission plan while boasting low poverty, near eight hour days, strong public utilities under state ownership, a robust export economy, and high social welfare. The nation emphasizes climate, education, Swiss and German immigration, and a modern rail and road network centered on Montevideo.
A historical recipe list describes apricot preparations including dried apricots stewed with sugar and cream, apricot shortcake, raisin pie de luxe, fifteen minute pudding with apricot, and apricot dumplings. It also covers salmon dishes such as salmon cups, salmon soup, fried smoked salmon, salmon souffle, and scalloped salmon with peas, all presented in period cookbook style.
A scrambled regional report notes threats from rabid coyotes across northern and southern regions, plus scattered local crime, labor, and political items. Mentions include Portland, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah communities with various incidents and official actions.
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