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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
6
State council of defense enforces a five day workweek for all men able to work under threat of prosecution. The federal act grants broad powers to state boards, predicting widespread conscription of loafers, hobos, and others able to work, including the Sons and Daughters of Rest.
The Cheyenne State Leader announces a new Industrial Edition stressing up to date oil and industrial news. It details Lincoln County fields and praises Kemmerer as a bright prospect for large development in 1918, aiming to attract investing interest across Wyoming.
A church notice states that starting May 7 Sunday services shift with Sunday School at 1 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m.. first Sunday monthly pulpit moves to M K Church. Ladies Aid Society invited to Methodist Church parlors Thursday afternoon hosted by Mesdames Ivan Jones and A Morrow.
Kemmerer residents urged to protect kidney health using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. E. H. Payne of Sapphire Street testifies the 60 pill box relieves disordered kidneys and back pain, available 60 cents at City Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y as manufacturer.
Government declares that all German and Austrian women in the United States over 14 must register under male alien restrictions. They face arrest or internment for violations. German women to register with police or postmasters on a future date. may not enter barred zones and must leave DC by May 5 if resident since war start. Estimated 400,000 German women affected. Also promos for a film and theater listings mention Jack Pickford and a show at Kemmerer Theatre on May 5.
A film shows young Abe Lincoln drying his shirt for him addressing his first jury and plea for planning with a shovel as a copy book. The story promises a touching, human portrait of the boy who became a real American, with Friday night showings starting in Mayard.
The Boy Scouts join the Third Liberty Loan Campaign as gleaners through April 27 to May 4 at Wilson’s request. Posters supplied by the Liberty Loan Committee Publicity Department aim to boost subscriptions in every community with troops. In prior campaigns the youths sold millions in bonds and hope to close strongly.
A tan fh good physical condition is almost certain to enjoy life, while the billous and dyspept are despondent and do not enjoy meals. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels are all that is needed. Try it.
Government funds face May interest due on Liberty Loan and war savings plans urge citizens to redirect funds into War Savings Stamps. The message emphasizes avoiding interest payments, directing money to government by purchasing thrift stamps and war savings stamps immediately, noting several million dollars payable.
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