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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
4
Advertising rates listed by the month and week per inch. Reading notices cost 10 cents per line per insertion. Legal notices 8 cents per line for first insertion with brevier type. 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Cards of thanks and resolutions 10 cents per line. The text notes bond issues and wartime hardships including restricted delivery, service limits, and substitutions for goods as the nation serves in a World at War.
The piece notes wartime drafting strains on industry and argues for more labor in peaceful sectors. It highlights printers and newspaper staff leaving to serve, with the International Typographical Union sending over 2,000 members to the colors and contributing to Liberty Bond purchases totaling $90,000 as an organization.
Mose Strong of Fontenelle Wyoming filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on Section 22 Township 25 North Range 114 West Sixth Principal Meridian. The hearing is set before Floatan Clerk of Court Kemmerer Wyoming on June 14 1918 with witnesses Herschler Herschler Rathbun and Pomeroy listed. ALEX NISBET Register.
The article praises wartime aid efforts including canteens supplying over two million meals in December and widespread warehousing along the French and Italian fronts. It notes home front actions such as woolen clothing drives, sanitation around cantonments, and supporting soldiers' dependents, urging readers to contribute to these lasting comforts and care programs.
The eleventh hour subscriptions pushed Jackson Hole past its quota, oversubscribing by 60 percent and making it the first town in the state to win an honor flag. Total local subscriptions reached $41,100 with an additional $2,350 from Alta received by the bank.
Mrs. A D Williams learns from a London cablegram that her husband’s brother Thomas Williams, a brother to A D, is missing in France since April 11 while serving with the South Wales Borderers. he had been last heard from there.
The Camera presents a half tone of Hon. John W. Hay after his senatorial withdrawal and notes Wyoming papers use his image. It mentions A. D. Hoskins for state treasurer and suggests both are good Republicans and likely to settle the matter out of court.
Official notice states Lincoln Exploration Company is organized to conduct a general oil business. Principal office is Kemmerer, with Dr. C. D. Stafford named as statutory agent.
The Associated Press from Washington reports a casualty and missing list naming 96 individuals. Sol Schuster of Afton is listed as having died of wounds.
Local readers are invited to a two day show by the Jolly Entertainers at the New Kemmerer Theatre on May 19 and 20 with a Sunday matinee at 2 o clock. The program features singing dancing and a playlet by young performers, aimed at drawing crowds and supporting educational work.
A well conditioned man tends to enjoy life while the bilious and dyspeptic suffer. Much discomfort comes from poor digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets are claimed to tone the stomach and regulate the bowels, improving digestion and mood.
Members of the Han Science society met at Mrs A C French home to plan a Sunday school. It was arranged that every Sunday services will begin at 10 am at I C O F hall where the Scientists conduct their worship. All children are invited.
Church services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m with Benediction following. Sunday School runs at 9:30 a.m. Monthly Mass is celebrated at Sublet Church at 11 a.m. Rev. T D Lynch serves as 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 in connection with Red Cross drive at 8 p m.
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