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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
15
A commemorative essay honors veterans who fought fifty years ago and laid flowers on graves. It urges pride in American unity, celebrates peace over war, and calls for diplomatic resolve to avoid belligerence while affirming faith in a just global brotherhood built on peaceful settlement of disputes without force.
The Cokeville Register supports Maurice Groshon of the Cheyenne state dairy food and oil commission in demanding a testing grade of gasoline from oil companies operating in the state. It urges outlining a plan for a state refinery to supply acceptable fuel, says the move could break oil company price control, and asks for legislative action next session.
Dr C D Stafford of Kemmerer withdrew a libel suit against Lincoln County Publishing. The Kemmerer Republican in its Fair Play column corrects a past Aug 7 1914 item about Stafford at the Kentucky lounge in Diamondville dancing with bear dancers, saying the prior report was misinformation and untrue. Lester O Baker signs the correction for the publishing company.
The piece argues keeping young men on farms is essential as rural depopulation and urban crowding grow. It claims farming improves development and wealth, contrasts farm life with city temptations, and appeals to readers to choose agriculture as a worthy path.
The railway reports BK and Calvin as incident and general matters. Jon Mohler is on duty as deputy president and oral manager at the Dalen Pacttem. Mr Cabrio remains to review any contact from the Valen Pacttie.
Pioneer banker Chas Stone, noted figure in Hvaneion and Southwest wine circles, visits Kemmerer amid rail realignment chatter. Stone, once linked to Kvaneitw, remains a public voice in Uinta County, with many friends in Lincols County awaiting his next appearance.
Sheridan Wyoming May 27 Governor Kendrick urged capitalizing mountain scenery in road construction and urged permanent highway development. He called for state water board powers to fund road work, discussed prison labor programs, and emphasized linking good roads to tourism and regional growth.
The Camera printed Kemmerer High School yearbook detailing faculty and graduates with alumni list and addresses. It includes staff roles such as Father-in-chief Charles Sneddon and editors Loretta Thomas James McNamara Garnet Thom Bert Jones Crystal Symes Bryan Sammon Vaughan Lyons Emma Hunter Julia Platt Fred Jones Leroy Rosenberg, plus many Harttone pictures and scenes.
The report notes strong Western transactions as the new clip moves, with buyers outnumbering sellers and prices above Eastern parity. Boston market remains quiet yet confident with all grades firm. Foreign markets show strong demand and high values overall.
Miss Elizabeth Wood will leave Saturday for the Pine tale vicinity to teach a six month term of school on Green River near the Hennick ranch. She led Wyoming State University last fall before returning home due to her mother's illness.
A first graduating class from the Lincoln County Miners Hospital will be honored at a Saturday graduation at the New Kemmerer Theatre. Miss Alice Woodworth Daly and Edith Marie Petrie will receive nursing diplomas. The program begins at 8 PM with speeches, music, and honors, followed by a Lyceum Theatre dance and a Sunday reception at the Nurses' Home from 3 to 5.
Dr. E. 8. Murray and family depart Rock Springs to make their new home in Denver. Residents for many years, they will be missed by numerous friends. Dr. Murray served in the state senate and was known across Wyoming for public service.
General Superintendent W A Whitney of the Shore Line, after a month in California, reports he is in first class condition and expects to return home soon.
A reflective piece declares unwavering patriotism and resolve to pursue goals. It contrasts persistent peace talks in Europe with the straightforward challenge of choosing and taking what one desires, urging decisive action and steady effort to secure results.
Memorial Day was observed in Kemmerer with many mining district residents visiting the four cemeteries. Odd Fellows Catholics and other groups paraded to burial grounds as ceremonies were held. Flowers adorned graves while friends paid homage to departed loved ones. In the afternoon the Odd Fellows and Loyal Order of Moose paraded to the cemetery led by the Kemmerer band.
A reflective notice honors a dove of peace as time moves on, recalling past week memories and enduring affection. The passage expresses continued love and respect despite the passing of days. No specific names or locations are provided.
Lincoln County officers listed with county seat Kemmerer. Commissioners meet at the courthouse on the first Tuesday of each month and remain in session until work is finished. All fines against the county due prior to the first of each month.
The United States public health service issues free bulletins on sanitation. The defective citizen of today fumes the unhealthy child of yesterday. Tuberculosis is contagious, preventable, curable. The fall dinner pail the open window the clean wall make for health. Some critics are our best objects for critique. When the wisest thing is to say nothing, we often talk the loudest.
The notice invites consignments of hides pelts and furs to Bt Co of Salt Lake City Utah. It claims the company handles more goods than any other house in the west and invites customers to make trial shipments. A toast to the women of the community ends the message.
Town property on North Pine avenue for sale containing three houses. Inquire of Colletti at Kemmerer, phone mit.
A $10 reward is offered for the return of a bay colt three years old with brand DF on the right hip a white spot on the forehead and a white on the left bind.
The Camera will take your order for engraved cards and plates and print your calling cards with the slogan Try us. Customers may specify type styles and sizes for personalized business or calling cards.
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