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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
9
Today is Thrift Stamp Day across the United States with stores urging customers to convert change into Thrift Stamps. The campaign aims to boost War Savings and expand thrift habits, hoping to fuel government war efforts and drive a record retail day.
Governor Houshap issues a proclamation urging Wyoming to set aside Mothers Day on Sunday May 12 for prayer and tribute. The message aligns with a national drive to honor mothers amid a Great War effort, recognizing grief and sacrifice of Mothers of soldiers and calling for a day of devotion to human rights and world democracy.
The Argus highlights the War Savings Stamp Movement aims to teach thrift to the nation and to mobilize two billion dollars for wartime effort through saving programs and public participation.
Lincoln County nears the end of the Third Liberty Loan campaign with subscriptions totaling $400,000, about double the $232,500 quota. County chairman Quealy notes most towns will earn an honor flag, Jackson Hole already doubling its quota as British officer Lieut. A. N. Choyee promotes the effort. The county records 147 O S Roll of Honor names with $10,850 in bonds.
Government to take over all raw wool stored in warehouses. A wide range of wool will be purchased by the state for military needs with prices tied to the best grade. Wool growers and War Industries Board reached agreement to sell the nation’s entire wool output at prevailing July prices. Government control aims to eliminate normal trade channels while maintaining voluntary cooperation and avoiding compulsory seizure.
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A regional front summary notes limited heavy fighting after a four day lull. British Navy raids Zeebrugge using obsolescent ships, shore batteries, and motor boats to disrupt German outlets. German attacks at Amiens falter, with Villers-Brittoneau and Gungard recaptured. Kemmel Hill remains a focal point as Allied forces hold and repel German assaults while the broader push for Ypres and the Flemish salient continues amid high casualties.
A damaged freight train wreck near Folger caused multi hour delays in both directions. Officials report defective equipment and traffic disruption but note no injuries. Four freight cars were smashed in the collision and the wreck led to substantial service delays.
The second Red Cross war fund drive is set for May 20 to May 27 across every city and town in the United States. Wyoming’s quota is 190000 dollars, aligned with national goals for a 100000000 dollar campaign. District and state organizers from the Rocky Mountain division outline intensive plans, with local officials and volunteers mobilizing at Cheyenne and Kemmerer.
The nation designates Potato Week to boost potato usage and aid European relief. The Food Administration urges using potatoes until exhausted to support farmers and prevent waste, noting past crops and shortages. Theodore Diers of Wyoming promotes a wide potato drive as a patriotic effort amid transport bottlenecks and wheat substitutes. (Continued on Last Page)
Lincoln County Draft Board calls seven men to report at 10 a m on Thursday May 9 for immediate muster. Names include August Angelo Kemmerer Howard J Pugnant Kemmerer Carlisle D B Madden Jon E B Hokansen Luke A Hayward Wendell Elmgreen. They will board No. 18 at 5 5 am on the morning of May 9 destined for Fort McDowell California.
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