01 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
1
Today the United States marks Thrift Stamp Day with widespread participation in change collection for Thrift Stamps. Retailers urge every person to contribute, boosting the War Savings campaign and aiming at the largest single day of retail business in U S history.
Governor Houshap issues a proclamation calling Wyomingites to set aside Mother's Day Sunday May 12 for prayer and tribute to the nation’s mothers. The move aligns with a national effort to honor mothers amid a vast war sacrifice and grief for those who have died serving in the world conflict.
The ar guirance of the War Savings Stamp Movement promotes saving to aid thrift and to raise funds for war efforts, aiming to mobilize the public to contribute toward a vast war financing goal of two billion dollars.
The Third Liberty Loan drive in Lincoln County shows $400,000 in bonds pledged, nearly double the $232,500 quota, with four days left and expected substantial additions. Chairman Quealy notes nearly every town will earn an honor flag, Jackson Hole already doubling its quota, and O S Roll of Honor lists 147 subscribers totaling $10,850. Local railroad workers and coal camps contribute strong support amid publicity efforts by Lieut A N Choyee and county leaders.
Government moves to seize all raw wool held in warehouses for national needs. Provinces and wool producers fear reduced market prices as officials plan to set a uniform price and deduct it from the farm value. Agreement with Wool Growers and War Industries Board aims to supply the United States at prevailing July prices, while preserving dealer margins and sale channels. The plan involves voluntary cooperation and aims to avoid commandeering produce.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions laboratories and chemical analysis tied to an individual named Marguerity Patio, with unclear roles. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates. No verifiable facts or sequence can be established from the readable fragments.
A wartime summary recounts the German offensive stalling through mid April with renewed activity around Ypres and the Somme. British Navy strikes at Zeebrugge blocking submarine exits while American and allied forces engage German attempts. Major terrain and hill battles near Kemmel Hill are described with heavy casualties and shifting front lines as Allied forces resist a push toward Ypres. The piece quotes General Foch on strategic aims and notes high casualty scales and ongoing strategic brinkmanship.
A freight train wreck at Folger, caused by defective equipment and traffic in both directions, delayed operations for several hours. Officials report no injuries and four freight cars smashed in the collision.
Wyoming officials set a 190000 quota for the Red Cross drive as part of a nationwide effort May 20 through May 27. Rocky Mountain division leaders and county chairmen outlined an intensive campaign, with plans in Cheyenne and Denver to mobilize volunteers and subscriptions.
The nation designates Potato Week to promote using potatoes in place of bread and meat to aid the needy in Europe and support farmers. Wyoming food administrator Theodore Diers pushes a strong potato drive noting past crops exceeded average and transportation limits hinder perishable goods. The effort aims to conserve bread and sustain potato demand amid shortages, with continuation promised on the last page.
Lincoln County Draft Board called seven more men to muster at the local office at 10 a m on Thursday May 9 instead of May 10. Recruits listed are August Joe Angelo Kemmerer Howard J Pugnant Kemmerer Carlisle DB Madden Jon EB Hokansen Luke A Hayward Wendell Elmgreen. They will depart on No 18 at 5 55 a m to Fort McDowell California.
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