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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
5
A commemorative piece honors Civil War veterans and the dead, urging pride in American heritage. It laments potential belligerence with Europe and Mexico and calls for peace and unity. It praises both the living and the fallen for cementing the nation and seeking a future of brotherhood without force.
The Cokeville Register reports Maurice Groshon of the Cheyenne state dairy food and oil commission urges oil companies in the state to supply gasoline meeting test standards. The paper supports Groshon’s push for a state owned refinery and a compliant gasoline grade, calling for a legislative plan to authorize state involvement and vowing public backing if needed.
Dr. C D Stafford’s libel case against Lincoln County Publishing was withdrawn last week. The Kemmerer Republican notes the paper issued a fair play correction admitting prior misinformation from an August 7 1914 item about Stafford at a Kentucky saloon in Diamondville, stating he drank and danced with bear dancers. The correction, signed by Lester O Baker for the Lincoln County Publishing Company, specifies the statements were untrue.
The piece argues keeping young men on farms sustains rural prosperity while cities grow crowded. It claims depopulation of farms and job scarcity in towns would be resolved if youth stayed to improve and develop agriculture, suggesting wealth could double.
Report states that BK Calvin meeting and general master Oregon Short Line department is opened to Jon Mohler on duty as president and oral manager at the Dalen department. Mr Cabrio tries to deny any hat may come to him from the Valen patcie.
Pioneer banker Chas Stone, noted figure in Hvaneion and Southwest wine trade circles, appeared in Kemmerer this week amid regional rail realignment talk and local commercial clashes. Stone, long identified with Kvaneitw and Uinta County public life, counts many Lincoln County friends among his acquaintances, though few are willing to openly back his recent ventures.
Sheridan Wyoming May 27 Governor John B Kendrick urged maximizing scenic mountain attractions in road building and praised good roads clubs. He called for state water board powers and prison labor reform to fund highway improvements while stressing a north south link and rapid, reliable mountain routes to boost tourism and regional development.
The Camera this week released The be the year book of Kemmerer High School featuring faculty and graduates, alumni list with addresses, and staff details. Notable editors include Charles Sneddon as father in chief and Ethel McKay as assistant editor in chief with Loretta Thomas senior editor and James McNamara junior editor among others.
The West sees brisk trade with the new clip moving freely and buyers outweighing sellers. Prices rise above Eastern parity while values hold firm in all grades. The Boston market stays quiet yet confident. Foreign markets show very strong demand.
Miss Elizabeth Wood will depart Saturday for the Pine Tale vicinity to teach a six month term near the Hennick ranch on Green River. She previously led Wyoming State University last fall after teaching several terms but returned home due to her mother's illness.
A first graduation from Lincoln County Miners' Hospital takes place Saturday at the New Kemmerer Theatre. Nurses Miss Alice Woodworth Daly and Edith Marie Petrie will receive diplomas. The program starts at 8 o'clock with speeches, music, and presentations, followed by a Lyceum Theatre dance and a Sunday reception at the Nurses' Home.
Dr E Murray and family leave Rock Springs after many years of residency to establish a new home in Denver. Known statewide, Murray served in the state senate and belonged to the legislature’s miresth and Twelfth Wye, earning wide recognition in Wyoming.
General Superintendent W A Whitney of the Shore Line, who has been touring California for the past month, reports he is in first class condition and expects to return home at an early date.
A compact personal reflection on American resolve and determination. It emphasizes perseverance in pursuing desired goals, noting Europe’s ongoing peace talks as a backdrop. The piece asserts that achieving reasonable aims requires decisive, unwavering resolve.
Memorial Day was observed in Kemmerer with crowds from the mining district visiting four cemeteries including City Cemetery Odd Fellows Catholics and other groups parading to the grounds. Flowers greens and ceremonies filled the day as the Odd Fellows and Loyal Order of Moose led a cemetery parade in the afternoon.
A reflective note on the dove of peace as another week closes. The author expresses enduring affection and a sense of time passing, with a restrained tribute to a loved one amid everyday scenes on the roofs.
Lincoln County officers based in Kemmerer are listed with the county seat and livestock inspector. Commissioners meet the first Tuesday of each month at the courthouse. filings against the county must be submitted before the first of each month.
A fragmented item derides dirty refrigerators and sickly conditions while praising a free bulletin on sanitation. It mentions tuberculosis as contagious preventable and curable and urges simple health measures like ventilation, cleanliness, and quiet speech from critics as a form of critique.
The ad from Bt Co. Salt Lake City Utah asks for trial shipment of hides pelts and furs noting many consignments handled and promising a reason for customers to trust their house in the west. A toast to the women of the community praises their sweetness and loveliness.
Town property for sale includes a lot on North Pine Avenue with three houses. Inquiries should be directed to ee Colletti in Kemmerer, contact by phone mit.
A $10 reward is offered for the return of a bay colt aged three years. Distinctive marks include a DF brand on the right hip, a white spot on the forehead, and a white left bind. Contact the advertiser to claim the reward.
The Camera offers engraving services for calling cards and plates. Order taking prints the cards using the stated type and motto Try us.
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