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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
8
A Wyoming flower shop promotes a large selection of blooms with emphasis on quality and abundance. It highlights a wide range of floral varieties, inviting customers to explore numerous choices and dependable service.
A Kem resident whose name is withheld barely escapes heart trouble after his office telephone rings with a “horrors” warning. He imagines burglary and murder as a mouse scurries across the room, driving him to dash into the street in a panic. The scene ends with him peering at the intruder and the doorway.
The Food Administration asks Americans to limit cooking and vital use to six pounds per week to meet a wheat emergency. Special provisions will cover the season, and purchases of a 30 day supply must be reported to the Food Administrator. Commodities are not seized but records kept. Permits will allow individuals to hold and use them unless commandeering becomes necessary for the army.
A crowded audience watched a martial event with unconventional rules and theatrics. The match featured stylized holds, taunting, and staged danger as competitors contended under a three stanza twenty minute format, with emphasis on restraint and audience reaction rather than traditional wrestling.
Agricultural Agent announces a statewide rodent destruction drive starting May 4 with R T Jackson and an assistant, visiting Fossil Sage Cokeville Raymond Afton Thayne Kenna and Star Valley towns to distribute poison bait and demonstrate methods. About $2400 in poison purchased, ranchers to spread bait after demonstrations. campaign aims to boost crops by eradicating ground squirrels prairie dogs pocket gophers meadow mice.
Advertises for skilled workers in France and Rome to mend, patch, tailor, and sew shade awnings. Seeks sailmakers and craftsmen able to hew and fashion gear to salt boats, harness winds, and prepare vessels for near hot polling days. Includes Uncle Sam reference and canal sailing context with named regions.
A historic drive to conserve wheat uses all agencies. Ministers urged to preach sermons and newspapers to publish editorials. Club women to demonstrate while potatoes are highlighted in menus public eating houses and stores display them. Schools will hold events featuring King Spad to vanquish the kat.
Rev Lynch of St Patrick’s church believes his congregation’s service in the U S Navy signals distinction as twenty men from the parish serve in the United States armed forces. A service flag will soon be displayed to proclaim this fact and plans for dedication ceremonies are under way inviting all loyal Americans to participate.
The notice outlines conscription for men heading to the front and for those left behind. It explains obligations, procedures, and timelines affecting community members during the conflict. Local officials urge compliance and provide contact points for registration and exemptions.
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