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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
13
Pacriotism spurs 2,000,000 Americans to plant gardens as USDA estimates show strained transportation and vast wartime food needs. Surplus home gardens will ease rail and export burdens. leaflets on garden making available from the Department of Agriculture upon request.
The Jackson Valley reports oversubscription for the Third Liberty loan and notes local loyalty from Alta residents and the Jackson State Bank. A Red Cross dance raised about 190 pounds, while 199.10 remains before replenishment by the I.C.O.F. eighth grade exercises announced a successful year, and the Cheney School House fire destroyed the building with insured value 400. A special election will decide the new school site and taxes. An engineer from Denver will assess extending the Snake River bridge. French postings mention Sgt Claude Simpson nearing a commission and Lt Walio Haynes in France. A cattle association meeting aims to extend Yellowstone Park boundaries and preserve Jackson Hole land. Forest service personnel Fruve Coulter visits, and Mr Castlegate recovers after a road accident.
The Washington Times notes 1200 newspapers perished in the last year due to high paper costs and government war enthusiasm discouraging advertising. Publishers face higher postal rates under a zone system, forcing separation of subscribers into eight zones with the eighth bearing fourfold costs.
A total eclipse will be visible in Wyoming on June Sth with a diagonal path across the United States from Washington state to Florida. The total phase starts 2 15 Pacific time in Washington, passes Green River and Rock Springs around 4 18 mountain time, reaches Jackson Mississippi by best central time, and moves toward Orlando Florida before ending. The totality width averages less than 70 miles with a narrow annular view outside the path.
Frontier Hall events on May 4 and April 27 collected funds for the American Red Cross totaling 215.0 and 119.75. The Finnish Society praised patrons and music by Kemmerer-Frontier Orchestra. An injury to Aunt Chladye Wright worsened after a machine accident, prompting hospital transfers.
The Guild will meet tomorrow afternoon at Guild Hall for sewing for the Red Cross and a sale of articles made by members. Refreshments will be served. JM Shank is president and Thompson secretary of Twin Palla OL and Development Co. They plan drilling on property in Slate Creek recently acquired from Lincolnerdade OU Cn. The Twin Palla Co has secured more leasing for their fret well and will work the large Star cig of the Lane Oli Hhale. The company aims to proceed with its undertaking.
About 25 members gathered at Mr and Mrs Gatton's residence last Wednesday holiday evening for a slumber party. A dainty luncheon was served and Mr TH Robinson was chosen bee keeper. Plans for summer activities including knitting and a war garden were outlined for attention.
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