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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
12
Advertising rates listed per month and per inch for display and reading notices. The text laments wartime shortages and demands patience with delivery restrictions, calls for acceptance of changes by utilities, and notes overall effort in a World at War.
War stretched draft and industry, as printers join the front. The International Typographical Union has sent over 2,000 members to service and raised funds, purchasing $90,000 in Liberty Bonds as an organization.
Public notice from the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated May 2 1918 states Mose Strong of Fontenelle Wyoming filed for final three year proof to establish a land claim in Section 22 Township 25 North Range 114 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before Floatan Clerk of Court Kemmerer Wyoming on June 14 1918 with witnesses Jacob Herschler Edgar Herschler Lyon Rathbun and Frank Pomeroy all of Fontenelle Wyoming. Register Alex Nisbet signed the notice.
A wartime summary highlights overseas efforts with canteens serving over two million December meals, along French and Italian fronts, seaports, and rehab and care facilities for maimed and consumptive patients. At home, woolen sweaters, scarves, and socks supply camps while sanitation, dependents’ support, and reeducation programs extend aid worldwide. The appeal urges public support to sustain this relief drive.
The Jackson Hole drive reached and surpassed its quota as subscriptions poured in on the final day. Total receipts were 41100 with the bank taking an additional 2350 from Alta, making Jackson the first town in the state to earn an honor flag and prompting efforts for a star.
Mrs. A. D. Williams of Frontier asks for news after a London cablegram said her brother Thomas Williams, a South Wales Borderers soldier, was last heard from in France and has been missing since April eleventh.
The Camera holds a half tone of Hon. John W. Hay after his withdrawal from the senatorial race and files it for future reference. Wyoming papers use Hay’s image with A. D. Hoskins for state treasurer, both Republicans and friends. likely the matter will be settled out of court.
The Lincoln Exploration Company is organized to conduct a general oil business. The principal office in the state is Kemmerer and Dr. C. D. Stafford is named as statutory agent.
The Associated Press reports from Washington that the day’s casualty and missing list features Sol Schuster of Afton among those reported to have died of wounds.
Local program features young performers in singing and dancing with a playlet. Matinee Sunday at 2, May 19th with additional show Monday May 20th. The event aims to attract crowds for revenue and supports educational efforts for children.
A health ad notes that men in good physical condition enjoy life while the bilious and dyspeptic suffer. It claims ill feeling is unnecessary and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels.
Members of the tocanics Han Science society met at Mrs. A. C. French home to plan a Sunday school. It was arranged that each Sunday at 10 a.m. children may attend services at I. C. O. F. hall where the Scientists conduct their worship. All children invited.
Church services listed with Sunday worship at 9 a.m. Benediction and Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Mass noted on the first Sunday monthly at 11 a.m. Rev. T. D. Lynch, Pastor.
Kemmerer St James Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. No evening service. Cokeville St Bartholome Sunday School at 11 a.m. Union meeting with Red Cross drive at 8 p.m.
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