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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
5
A humorous fragment recalls an old timer lamenting meals and appetite from youth, then shifts to snippets: a smith arrested for robbery, a misprinted luncheon note corrected by a compositor, and jokes about Chicago eating more as its population grows. Fragments include Hair mattress tale, a Missouri joke about Jacob Souis, and streetcar odor woes.
A fragmented exchange shows characters debating a new fiver featuring a donkey's head and a musician recalling Tam. A mother of five swears she has been married 17 years and never kinged, prompting remarks on differences among women and experiences. The chaotic dialogue hints at social satire and unresolved tension.
The United States Army plans to attach one or more machine guns to every infantry battalion and cavalry squadron. The guns will operate with the unit they accompany, enhancing both offense and defense. They are seen as vital for mountain warfare and for breaking through enemy lines with sustained fire.
A 19th century description praises a portable machine gun that can be carried by one man or mounted on a pack saddle. It highlights rapid deployment within minutes and mobility across woods, hills, ditches, and hedges, plus wheels for a light carriage. The piece notes effectiveness against wire entanglements and cavalry, stressing demoralization and future use in warfare.
In New York George F Slowson defeats Jacob Schaeter 306 to 300 to claim the tonal billiards championship. Schaeter’s finish placed him with Sutton as top contenders along with Morningstar, Cutler, and Page. Louly Cure and Hoppe are noted as strong players in the Western college basketball all star discussion.
Electric railways shift from steam as power plants push cheaper cleaner motive power. By 1888, electric cars proved capable on city streets and suburban lines, powering up to 400 to 500 horsepower. Major railroads like New York Central, Pennsylvania, New Haven, Erie, Grand Trunk, and Illinois Central begin electric traction, building power houses and upgrading lines. Union Pacific tests motor car 7 with airy design and ventillation improvements, signaling a coming era of electric locomotives replacing steam on many routes.
Fragmentary Washington Star quote about taking responsibility and apologizing. Uncle Ken says a man who mistakes should avoid boasting and instead acknowledge fault and seek apology. Scene reflects themes of accountability and pride.
An unclear report describes a person seeking medical advice to remove a condition or effect on the mane. The fragment mentions a doctor and a remedy but lacks coherent details or names to identify events, people, or places. The text appears damaged or garbled, preventing a precise summary.
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