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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
8
A Ladies' World column laments the dominance of realism over imagination during the Christmas season. It argues that toys and babies' books emphasize facts over fantasy, warning that suppressing imagination may harm mental health.
The medieval poet Thomas Tusser is linked to epigrammatic lines such as Christine comes butt once a year. He wrote popular didactic works on husbandry and housekeeping, later cited by Southey as a useful old rustic author whose phrases survive as proverbs.
A government expert, Mr Evans, died after four hours of helmeted rescue work during an experiment at No 1 mine in Rock Springs. A crew of five first aiders and the experimental car were used. Evans reportedly suffered a heart failure linked to prolonged helmet use. The present hive experiments were halted after the tragedy.
Local brief highlights include Mr and Mrs Albert Heit moving to a new home on Agate street at the brow of the hill. Mrs Chas Pierce returned from Lava Hot Springs improved after rheumatism. Lilligrosse of Lincoln Lumber Co bought a motorcycle. Mr and Mrs Platt Wilson depart Froutier for Salt Lake City. Kammerer contractors advance work on the new stool coat. Whitlock of Oakland arrived to supervise engines and visit his brother Dr W A Whitlock. Daddy Joyce travels to Mall Valley City to be with his gravely injured son in Kimberly Nevada.
The Free Piano Contest run by Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co and the Kemmerer Camera nears close on Oct 16 with 16 days left. Miss Mamie Thomas and Miss Esther Nicholson lead, while Annie Folger recently won a silver spoon prize. New subscribers and early payers add votes. the hardware store offers 3009 votes per heating store sale and future weekly prizes include a solid gold Elgin watch.
Dan Rathbun dies in North Platte Nebraska while en route to New York to visit a son. The loss is reported by his daughter as the family plans burial in Evanston, reflecting his long service as a Green River valley rancher and former Uinta county commissioner. Local stock news notes Quealy-Veterson Co Rambouillet rams shipped from Cokeville and barred-entry by Montana officials, with disputed reasons and ongoing display tensions in regional stock exhibitions.
Sheriff Hansen led a roundup last week in Dimondville that detained four Black men and three others linked to robbery against a Finlander, who reportedly lost $10. A later tip led to the recovered weapon and a trial date awaiting.
Carl Rogers arrives back from almost five months in Europe after visiting Italy with relatives and the senator, plus stops in France and Switzerland. He traveled aboard the magnificent Gew liver Peance and described the voyage as palatial with smooth passages and ample furnishings.
The article notes Kemmerer’s busy year with new town hall and high school projects. It cites confidence among residents and mentions numerous residence buildings and street-level improvements underway, signaling local prosperity and ongoing development.
A hunting party led by Pred Chaples with senior and junior, Jule Mischler, and Charley Hit returned to Komnurwr Saturday after a two day trip near Grays River. They reported elk seen and a boat damaged by a spill. The journey started from the Halt, led by J Bander.
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