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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
14
The Progressive Party invites citizens seeking honesty and progress to unite across old party lines. It presents itself as a new instrument to mobilize reform, align the progressive elements from both major parties, and push measures for social political and industrial betterment.
The Progressive Party presents a platform described as the most sane and progressive, prioritizing the common good and a ticket of proven strength. It argues that with adequate support, it can guarantee political housecleaning and an era of broad prosperity.
The synopsis outlines key features of the Progressive Party platform, highlighting reforms and policies ready for adoption. It identifies aims such as political reform, government accountability, and social progress, presenting a concise overview of the party’s proposed agenda and priorities.
A Diamondville Republican Club pamphlet attacks past Democratic and current Republican leaders, denouncing progressives and an “unholy alliance” with Democrats. The piece traces political shifts from 1861 to recent years, lauding progress and urging firm party loyalty in Lincoln County Wyoming. Major Franke M. Foote heads to Washington for Masons, while County Clerk James P. Folger returns from South Carolina with notes on Roosevelt’s strength in the South and local election work.
The Frontier camp and its sister city to the north receive a new coat of paint. Kemmerer Coat Co houses now allow occupants to choose exterior colors and interior wallpaper designs. Contractor N B Oberg handles the painting, replacing old red and slate schemes with more satisfactory hues.
Grading for the double track progresses with partial force at the old Hamsfork site. Bids are asked for extending the track to Conway coal camp. Much of the old grade to Adaville will be reused, reducing required effort.
Mrs J.5 Orr returns Sunday to her Pocatello home with her mother Mrs Wm Downey They will go to Boise where Mrs Downey may enter a hospital as an operation may be necessary to restore her health after several weeks illness.
Mellow Dow Leavitt representing Evans Cahn Leavitt Distilling Co visited Kommerer in the latter part of the week. The firm produces Old Evans Bourbon and Cuighead Rye and Joe is pleased with the local encouragement and demand for their whiskey.
A fragmentary editorial voice praises various political figures and contemplates the role of a third party in Lincoln County. It references Horace Greeley and J. W. Samnan, noting local loyalty to religious or political beliefs and questioning what the people can expect from the political landscape.
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