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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
4
The article traces U S foreign debt and domestic wealth from 1909 through 1919, noting $252 million owed in 1909 rising to $3 16 billion in 1918, then wiped out by 1919. It cites bank deposits of $6 051 billion in 1913, wartime Liberty Bonds totaling billions, and previews a Victory Liberty Loan of $5 to $6 billion as crucial to finishing the war effort.
In Kemmerer citizens are urged to aid health officers and the city council to stamp out the epidemic quickly. Officials report few dangerous cases and detail prudent precautions. Doctors are mobilized. public cooperation is essential to end the illness and restore health.
There is frost in the ground and a push to drag the roads to smooth the surface, fill holes, and improve highways. Good roads benefit ranchers and business people and require cooperation to accomplish more work.
Up-to-Date garage has been busy placing Ford and Nash cars in their yard. They received a road of Ford and a shipment of Nash touring, sedan, and roadster autos. The firm is a major Ford service station in Kemmerer and will place cars on the sales floor this week. Manager Mr Witherspoon has secured many Fordson tractor orders.
Lincoln County Red Cross announces service badges for workers. To qualify for awards after April 6, 1917, applicants must document time in hospital care, nursing, knitting, instruction courses, drives, and Liberty Loan efforts. Certificates authorize service recognition and outline knitting credits and garment types.
Deputy Sheriff Peters Seana of Big ey entertained friends at a St Patrick’s Day masquerade in Budd’s hall. The event outdid this season’s social calendar with music by the Kemmerer orchestra and prizes for unique costumes.
Jackson State Bank officers propose a brick building with basement and large vault to be constructed in the coming summer. A project aims to prove material availability while enhancing the town’s credit. The item also notes a mistaken rider offering a referendum on the league of nations and a misdated Wyoming election proclamation.
A near consensus forms around a public employment effort for soldiers and sailors. The Nar Defense Council stresses it will support the United States Employment Service and avoid duplicating its functions. Local bureaus will be funded by public and private contributions to sustain returning service members’ job placement.
Word from Jackson Hole reports the death of Mrs. Robert C. Bandeaes of Wilson after several days illness. Widow Lund leaves four children. The remains were taken to Ogden for interment, the family’s old home.
Obituary notes the death of a miner known in Diamondville Cumberland and Rock Springs areas. He previously lived in Diamondville and Cumberland and worked in mines. Survived by two brothers in Rock Springs and St Louis and a sister and her husband who own a ranch near Diamondville. Funeral arrangements pending by family.
Evidence cited by Kammerer shows various residents reporting relief from backaches and kidney issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonials suggest belief in the product's effectiveness and appealing to strangers in conversations.
Quarantine rationing by the Town Council led to the postponement of the Rock Springs and Kemmerer basketball game. Both teams had faced defeats earlier, leaving the outcome of any future meeting uncertain.
William H. Roberts faced a 48.00 fine after being charged with assault in Judge Glasgow's court. The complainant, Thomas Roberts, requested dismissal but the judge refused to dismiss the case and set a minimum penalty.
A traveler from Rock Springs was in town Sunday and Monday, spending time in local venues and noting the sights.
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