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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
9
A partial page from a bank ledger lists figures for capital, surplus, undivided profits, individual deposits, certificates of deposit and trust deposits. Directors include W. B. Fenner, with entries for bills payable and total amounts.
The State Council of Defense urges women to work in trained professions to support the war effort. It cites shortages in hospitals and schools and calls for teachers, stenographers, typists, nurses, and other skilled positions. It warns against idle summer leisure and urges immediate application to training programs.
The piece urges universal duty as President Wilson seeks authority to raise an army of four million men. It denounces sloth and calls for men and women to share the burden, affirming that every able citizen must contribute to the war effort to end Prussian tyranny.
A health ad claims a well conditioned man enjoys life while the ill or depressed do not. It promotes Guamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach improve the liver and regulate the bowels and suggests trying them.
Ralph Bugher of Fossil survived a near fatal crash when his car overturned atop a narrow bridge. The overturned vehicle formed a temporary bridge allowing them to escape drenched and unharmed except for minor bruises and missing belongings. A drilling crew nearby provided shelter and clothing while the wrecked machine was later driven away.
The United States food administration made wheatless days optional in private homes but keeps the demand for reduced wheat intake as a test of good citizenship. Citizens are urged to cut per capita consumption to not more than 1.5 pounds per week, with the method left to individuals and without specific meal or day restrictions.
The Union Stock Yards of Ogden reports cattle receipts at 1 822 with steady market. Choice steers bring 13 dollars, good 8 to 9, feeders 7 to 9, choice cows and heifers 9 to 10, fair to good 6 to 7 50, feeder cows 5 to 6 50, aged 89 to 10 for bulls. Receipts total 2724 with markets owing about 9 dollars.
Nelda announces that Charles Lackey the grilling contractor has secured three oil drilling contracts requiring immediate performance. He expects to start a Lincoln Idaho Oil Company well on the adjacent Cretaceous well site next week. A second well is planned for the Lincoln Wyoming Corporation on Sec 36 Twp 20 Range 114 in the same district. A Mascot 611 Company well will start in the Possfeld next week.
Watt Brandon announces a Republican meeting date in Kemmerer for the county campaign initiation. Precinct committeemen vacancies will be filled. no organization changes noted. Mr and Mrs Jack Wolf relocate to Afton. D C Oafe’s activities referenced in Breboss notes.
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