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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
12
A historical note discusses a recent Congress bill increasing the standing army from 100000 to 160000. It argues for preparedness during warlike times and urges stronger action to gain foreign respect, warning that unarmed neighbors invite opposition until peace returns.
The Snake River Sentinel editor in Baggs Wyoming reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs T M Christensen on March 14. The editor quips that it is the finest and most wonderful baby born in the world, declaring the claim true in a lighthearted interview.
Citizens in Firestone Colorado met last week to nominate a mayor and councilmen. After discussion the voters unanimously decided to save the expense of a formal election by declaring the nominees elected.
The governors of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks will meet in Washington on April 12 with the Reserve Board to discuss adopting a standard clearing house system. It is believed the conference will yield a nationwide system enabling checks to be cashed at par across the United States.
Joel F. Longeneker of Lander appears as the first Wyomingite to announce his candidacy ahead of the August 22 primaries. The note suggests campaigns are nearing and newspapers will seek honest, quality men for public office.
The Mountainwer office had a big week handling duties for game wardens Wil som and Chiegate Mewthem tor ened this year. It was a heavy task for the office as authorities oversee licensing and printing. Brother Wendt expresses concern while noting the events. Both are demanding assignments.
Fragmented OCR text notes early primary results with strong Republican turnout. Mention of municipal contests in Maine yielding GOP wins and Democrats largely swept aside. Mentions Hubert Humphrey in Maine context.
Eddie Storke’s supporters in Wyoming learn Burke will stay with the State Humane Society rather than assume superintendent of Worland Industrial Institute. Burke’s empathetic approach wins over families and children, earning trust and respect. The Humane Board values his specialized work and appeals to his continued service.
W W Slack, editor and manager, parts ways with the Cheyenne Leader and will become proprietor of the Daily Press in Casper. Alex Hastie returns to Missouri for a rest, resuming the Golden Prairie Herald at Burns. Both editors receive good wishes from state newspaper colleagues.
Judge and Mrs W Metz return to their Sheridan home after an extended two month tour through the east. They visited Charles Metz in New York City and Will Metz in Harvard, and were guests in Washington, D C.
Blyth, after a short Evanston stay, heads Friday to San Francisco with his daughter and granddaughter Katheryn. He will travel next week to Honolulu, Japan, and China for several months, joining the Evanston Proms context.
The Local Democratic group met last week to arrange a reception and banquet for visiting county committee members attending the May 2 meeting. Folenates will be chosen to represent the county at the state convention. Holland, H. St. Keon, P. J. Quealy, R. B. Rose and CM. Whitney were appointed to arrange the event.
Field Agent A a Cook of Douglas Wyoming, who has eight years as superintendent of public instruction, visited Kemmerer on Monday last. He now serves as a career agent for the Department of Agriculture and has held the role for five years. His Wyoming trip focused on livestock matters and gathering information on the winter outlook.
A garbled political message claims to expand influence beyond Republicans to include Democrats socialists independents and prohibitionists while rejecting tainted money. It references Lincoln and Emporka Kansas and notes a shift in party alliances.
A fragmentary notice describes lamb overcoats ordered from a tailor for 1,000 coals to protect new-born lambs. Garments are described as fleeced and designed to cover the body while exposing the legs, with mentions of expiring laws and potential adoption by other district leaders.
The advance in paper costs is linked to war demand for chlorine bleaching and explosives. Du Pont plants and textile mills boost need, while imports from Europe falter. Colored paper production in the U S declines as availability tightens and prices surge across chemicals.
A Denver Post item reports Governor John B. Kendrick of Wyoming gives more than 25 daily for social events and civic funds. His salary is 4000 yearly, with contributions about 185 yearly above double the pay. Both he and Mrs. Kendrick are described as quietly charitable with yearly gifts to the needy reaching several thousand dollars.
Former United States marshal Hadsell travels to New York to aid in locating Bob Meldrum, wanted by Carban County for failure to appear in a murder trial involving Cody Bowen of Baggs, Wyoming. Meldrum reportedly offered to surrender, while Hadsell faces questions about Meldrum’s whereabouts and his own ties to the case.
A quiet wool market reports subdued activity with dealers noting about 4,000,000 pounds in turnover. Domestic wool transactions are local to various territories while foreign sales and purchases through manufacturers contribute to a cautious but hopeful tone for continued strength. Medium wools show particular strength as the market steadies.
A fragmented ad appeal urges saving old rags and bottles to relieve the paper industry. The Department of Restaging promotes inquiries to manufacturers while urging the public to keep wearing old garments and reusing materials amid supply strain.
A partial notice seeks buyers for property sale by inquiry. Readers are advised to contact the listed office to confirm details, dates, and eligibility before arranging visits or submitting offers.
The county clerk recorded multiple land patents and warranty deeds between March 1909 and March 1916. Notable entries include Cosgriff Bros. Co. to Watt Brandon for Cokeville property, and transfers involving Beckwith Quinn & Co, Thorntom, and Lynn Quealy. Several tracts are described by section, township, and range with prices listed.
Regier appeared in Cokeville last Monday before J Bouroe to face a charge of theft. He allegedly stole about three pounds of wheat from A. nd. Allen, bound over to the district court in May, could not appear and was taken HB.
P. J. Quealy left last evening for Cheyenne to attend a Democratic state central committee meeting that convenes today to decide representation in the state convention and its venue. From Cheyenne he will proceed to New York on matters of business, expecting to be away two or three weeks.
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