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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
13
The article notes President Taft supports a ten million dollar bond to continue reclamation projects in the West. It discusses the land rush driven by speculation, the idea of a national transcontinental highway, and the potential long term benefits of expanding settlements and infrastructure across arid regions amid rising auto travel.
Justin Pomeroy of Fontenelle Wyoming and Miss Marie Katheryne Meehan of Omaha announce their upcoming marriage on the 28th. After a short honeymoon they will return to Fontenelle to settle on the groom’s ranch. Friends across the state join the Camera in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity as they begin life together. An upcoming production of The Gladiator by Sanford Dodge is also noted for local entertainment audiences.
Fragmented notices show items for sale including an upright plane and a rug store sale at City Rug Store. Mentions of theater lines, a damaged market ad, and medical report notes appear among reader notices and local classifieds.
Local notes from Diamondville and Kemmerer report Stanley Gove’s move to Utah, planned fossil collection, and Dr. Stafford departing for Salt Lake City for treatment. Mountain Trading Co. advertises inventory including furniture, stoves, and home goods with upcoming inspection on the 25th. James Jamison ships lambs from Omaha while W H Kirehoff considers a Kemmerer location for a saloon.
The note advertises a forthcoming performance of The Gladiator featuring Origen martyrs. Mr Sanford Dodge leads a large company to stage the work, promising a radical transformation from barbarism to civilization. Seats are on sale at City Drug Store for Monday Vet. I.
School report lists pupils who have neither been sent nor tardy for four weeks ending date. Data notes attendance status of students at Kem werer school, highlighting consistent punctuality and absence records.
Moustsin Trading Co. advertises goods in Diamondville with prices from 15 to 50 cents and promotes services including plumbing and metal work. Editor Brandon departs for Pinedale for big game hunting. Steve Davies of Big Piney shops goods through Kemmerer. Various residents travel, testifying to local commerce, births, and forthcoming winter prospects. Mountain Trading Co. highlights fresh fruit and low prices.
Revival event led by Ev Calfes and his wife Hats draws interest from local attendees. Wm Joho appears among organizers with plans arranged for a finale at Frontier venue around 4 p.m. and a subsequent meeting.
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