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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
6
In Lincoln County Star Valley, Boys Pig Club work shows three clear benefits: record keeping, hog-down crops, and pure bred hogs. Costs per pound varied 2.5 to 11 cents, with profits or losses tied to feed and care. Field peas with oats or barley proved the most profitable hog-down crop.
Former Lincoln County man Travis, a hunter and inventor, claims a novel device regulates windmill pumps automatically. A hose leads to an elevated can to release water and stop the mill when full, then restarts with a cork release. He hunts in Montana and Wyoming and keeps a collection of mounted heads and animal pelts.
43 cent Wool Itin notes Tim Kinney of Cokeville disposed of wool observations of roughly 100000 pounds at 43 cents per unit. Local report cites ongoing wool market activity and Kinney’s handling of the lot as part of the fluctuations in regional wool trade.
Laramie County Agricultural Agent John E Watt of Afton attended the annual meeting of County Agents and extension workers at Laramie. The session discussed extension work methods and future plans. The Wyoming department’s growth made it the largest gathering yet, with ten agents and two more counties qualifying to bring the total to twelve.
The Big Piney Roundup Association held its annual meeting last week in Big Piney. With no president or vice president present, Al Osterhout presided. John C. Budd was elected president and Guy C. Decker vice president, with F. A. Fear as secretary-treasurer. The advisory board includes Harold Munn Elmer Rathbun Jas Mickelson Fred Beck and Al Osterhout. The executive committee lists Budd Decker Munn Osterhout Fear and Mickelson. Names of Wm Hawes and W C Mellvain were put forward as roundup foreman candidates.
Mr Hawen elected to Help National Committee with $100. T O Beck spoke for the American National Live Stock Association, praising the price investigation by a committee active two years, now reconfirmed. A $100 contribution was raised to sustain field work. Beck became an honorary member. The group approved purchasing 40 000 pounds of rock salt for summer range distribution.
Superintendent Maggie Nicholson travels through the Big Piney country noting the hard times caused by poor road conditions for travelers and school officials during difficult journeys.
A Cokeville family reports their young son is hospitalized in Salt Lake City for Pasteur rabies treatment after a dog believed mad bit him. Tests at the University of Wyoming in Laramie will confirm exposure. Dr. Beard doubts rabies but awaits serum injection results. The community watches other dogs for hydrophobia signs.
Joseph C. McHoney secretary to Senator Kendrick says he will supply documents and circulars issued by the Federal Bureau of Mines to anyone in the area who asks. All items ready for immediate distribution may be obtained.
Robert Graham a well known national Masonic lecturer from Denver will deliver an address Friday night for the benefit of local Masons. A special communication of Kemmoerre Lodge AF and AM is called for that night and every Mason is urged to attend. The meeting will be held in the Odd Fellows hall.
A Friday night teachers party at the high school featured different entertainments from prior gatherings. Participants played games and contests and enjoyed a delightful lunch.
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