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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
17
The Bay City Michigan accident prompted a wrecking crane to rush to the scene. Divers fitted wire rope slings hooks and clevises to the submerged locomotive. In three hours the 75 ton engine was raised and saved from river bottom rust.
The article praises congressional funding of 40 million dollars for Alaska railroad building and chronicles engineers crossing Arctic passes, rivers, and ice in harsh conditions. It notes Alaska’s early real estate value after the Russia sale and Klondike gold rush, then argues for improved transportation to develop oil, coal, minerals, and agriculture for a growing population.
The 1913 world railroad mileage reached 14 014 miles, up from the previous year, with the United States holding over 87 percent of total mileage. The year 1919 shows continued gains, while American railroad employers near fifty years of service mark receive special recognitions. Conductor Norris of Drunawick Maryland is noted for long service as stars are added to his coat sleeve.
A reminiscence describes a railroad yard scene with a locomotive in a roundhouse, the fireman filling a sand box, and the need for sand to gain traction on icy or frosted rails. It notes how sand aids starting on heavy grades, stopping on slippery patches, and reaching stations like Flare called Fluahtown, as described in the Ben Franklin Monthly issue.
An old article notes that the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad company urged workers to handle freight carefully after findings of costly damage. In five months the workforce saved the firm $146,000, proving personal interest aligns with employer profits. laxity and envy undermine prosperity, while diligence benefits both employee and company.
Government tabulations show a decrease of about 2 percent in net rail revenue for the year. The total number of pages reviewed and the official return on the country’s railway system are cited, with notes on wartime impacts and forthcoming safety and usage guidance.
The oncoming year 1916 sees automobiles reach within five miles of Pike's Peak summit via a new private road linking Cascade to Manitou, climbing 6746 feet over 17 miles with a 10 degree max grade. Government and private capital built bridges and stations, promising safety and scenic value as the road, from Colorado Springs through Manitou, begins operation for public travel.
A discussion of hair styling shifts influenced by cinema, tracing history from flowing to piled hair and back. It notes actresses on screen guiding trends, societal copying by young women, and a possible return to curled shoulder length locks reflecting past eras. The piece ponders whether last season’s looks mark a trend toward romantic curls and shoulder arrangements.
Fashion writers argue that Paris designs shape American ready to wear trends while American buyers and manufacturers mass produce copies. They note that Paris adaptable styles aim at private clients, but mass markets produce uniform looks, leaving women to resemble factory outputs in size and complexion.
Instructions describe making a fabric scissors hanger from cardboard and silk cord. A foam cushion forms a pocket across the card, with a stitched edge and two outer silk loops. The holder suspends from a wall peg, using a three-loop tassel cord and a larger center loop for balance.
A Paris fashion note describes Jeanne Lanvin’s afternoon dress in gray crepe de chine with a gathered waist, shirred dark satin ribbon trim, and rosettes placed between ribbon rows. The gown features a full gathered sleeve and plain waist with a narrow cuff, illustrating how current styles adapt to the wearer.
A diminutive canton flannel hot water bottle cover features a crocheted edge and a tabby cat silhouette on one side with a matching image on the reverse. Described as a comforting aid for children, it is designed to distract young patients from discomfort and speed recovery.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a wedding moment with a bouquet and flowing water imagery. Names, dates, places are unreadable, but the tone implies a bridal procession or reception scene with a light maritime motif. The readable bits imply a celebration comment rather than a full report.
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