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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
A fragment lists per month advertising rates and weekly display charges. It also shows a Cumberland train timetable with departures from Kemmerer daily except Sunday and evening return arrivals.
In Kemmerer and Lincoln County residents urge all to plant and help the food effort. The issue of stray livestock, loose chickens, and garden damage is raised, with a call for city authorities to enforce ordinances and curb stock that run free.
The piece argues that widespread hoarding by many citizens worsens price inflation. It contends conditioning demand by stockpiling harms those who cannot afford to stock up and calls for buying only as needed to keep goods available at fair prices.
The hills are rapidly turning green with new growth as observers note seasonal change despite occasional weather forecast lapses. Local sentiment highlights resilience and optimism for brighter days ahead.
J Quealy received a telegram from FH Welburne a Council of National Defense member confirming his appointment to a subcommittee of the National Council. The group will oversee coal distribution and production in Wyoming a critical wartime area of concern.
Young couple wed by Justice Tom Hellan in Diamondville. The bride Ming Mayme Henr Grickson is a popular local. groom Dom Coletti and driver Jorr A. Molinar are noted figures. Community offers congratulations.
Governor appoints April 17 to lead a state defense council with a two year span ending war. Departments planned include Finance publicity legal sanitation medicine food supply labor military transport markets and women's services. The council seeks $50 000 interim funding and bank guarantees from citizens pending legislature action.
Charles Rumsch cashier of Marbleton State Bank and Frank Lure visited Kemmerer by car while en route to Boise Idaho. Rumsch says few men have been approached in Big Piney about a proposed road fund and that about $500 has already been raised.
Glen Jones and J W Jones sold the Vi pla ranch including the stock to Ira Bailey. The sellers plan to relocate to California with their parents considering a move.
A marriage certificate was issued for Levi Alankins of Diamondville and Dora Stodden of Butte Montana. The ceremony took place late last week performed by Rev E F Clower of the Methodist church.
President Wilson issues a May 18 1917 proclamation implementing the selective service act. The text outlines registration for men aged 21 to 30, penalties for noncompliance, mail registration options, and executive authority to mobilize departments and officials for wartime duties. It frames the nation as a united war effort with responsibilities across industry and military service.
A New Man Pike Levic received a new artificial limb last week and can walk with it though appearing scarcely noticeable. A benefit smoker for Mrs Levic was held last Saturday night under the bartenders' union. Dr Campbell of Cokeville visited Kemmerer last Thursday.
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