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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
3
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates 2 000 000 Americans planted gardens last year as patriotism drives home gardens to relieve transportation strain and boost surplus food for Allies. The program urges youth to participate and notes leaflets from Washington can be requested without charge.
The town reports oversubscription of the Third Liberty Loan with strong Alta and Jackson State Bank support. Red Cross fundraiser nets about 190 pounds, plus 199 dollars through an immediate fund replenishment. Burned Cheney School House prompts a special election for a new building site and tax considerations.
The Washington Times notes 1200 newspapers died last year due to high paper costs and anti advertising push. Publishers now face higher postal rates and a plan to segment subscribers into eight zones, worsening costs while government drives War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds.
A total solar eclipse will be visible in Wyoming on June Sth. The path runs diagonal from Washington to Florida, with totality beginning near 2 15 PT in northwest Washington and finishing about 4 18 MT near Green River and Rock Springs. The eclipse lasts about 46 minutes and crosses key points including Jackson Mississippi and Orlando Florida.
The Finnish Association at Frontier Hall on May 4 and the One Hundred Perit American Club on April 27 raised funds for the American Red Cross totaling 215 dollars and 119.75 dollars respectively. The events featured donations from Frontier residents and music by the Kemmerer-Frontier Orchestra. A serious hand injury to Aunt Chladye Wright necessitated hospital care after the machinery accident at Kemmerer Troy Lawn dry.
The Guild will meet tomorrow afternoon at Guild Hall for sewing for the Red Cross and a sale of articles made by friends. Refreshments will be served. JM Shank is president and Thompson is secretary of Twin Palla OL and Development Co. They expect drilling on Slate Creek property recently acquired from Lincolnerdade OU Cn. The Twin Palla Co has secured more helium easing for their fret well and will work the Star cig of the Lane Oli Hhale. The company reports a need for its undertaking.
The Heehive girls gathered at Mr and Mrs Gatton's home last Wednesday holiday evening for a slumber party. About 25 attended and a light luncheon was served. Mr TH Robinson was chosen bee keeper. The planned activities included outlining the summer organ project and knitting and a war garden effort.
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