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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
12
Mrs Bartek wife of Steve Bartek a noted Rock Creek rancher died last Friday evening at Lincoln County Miners Hospital She was born in Austria in 1885 and married in Rock Springs later living in Superior They homesteaded six years ago building a thriving cattle ranch with a five year old son left in mourning Funeral services were held Sunday with interment in the city cemetery
A humorous verse complaining about rising food prices. The author mocks high living costs and consumer hardship, calling for relief with affordable cuts and simpler meals. He mirrors public sentiment on inflation and economic strain.
Reports from Washington show more than 2500 carloads of food sent daily to army camps and cantonments across the United States. The massive effort feeds troops in many cities while only half the men are in training, underscoring the wartime demand and railcar strain this season.
The department of agriculture reports the 1920 corn crop will still be the largest on record at 3,210,795,000 bushels despite a 27,000,000 bushel September loss. Spring wheat rises to 242,400,000 bushels. total wheat 6,659,200,000. oats 1,590,700,000.
Washington reports say the 7,000,000 registered men will be examined soon and exemptions decided then. A second draft before Christmas may call 100,000 men with more drafts to follow as trained troops head to France, filling cantonments and replacements.
A Mexican man at the Sten Ton Cafe refused to state his name when urged, ran out of the cafe, tripped and was chased by a marshal. The event prompted a brief pursuit and reference to the entity Jatt.
Editorial notes on Thomas A. Marshall vice president speaking in Kemmerer on November 2. Includes biographical details from North Manchester Indiana to governor and vice president. Highlights on corporate reform and distrust of trusts.
The article notes Hon Thomas K Marshall now in his second term as vice president will speak at a public gathering. It emphasizes his long record as a platform speaker and suggests he will address government activities and citizen responsibilities amid era defining events.
Washington Headquarters warns of danger if knitted articles and goods are shipped directly to camps or canteens. Items may be diverted by workers or others not intended to receive them. Ship through the division supply bureau where a field representative will ensure delivery to soldiers.
Work on tiling the new door at the Kemmerer Hotel proceeds with manager Fred Chapin predicting completion by late November. The project may require removing and redoing much tiling due to prior incompetence. Sheriff McMinn is spending a tender at Lava Hot Springs as the cliff remains unsettled for about a week.
Farmers institute a rare opportunity this fall with meetings in Cokerilia Grover Bedford and Freedom. Special talks by state and county agents and demonstrators will cover ranch and farm problems. Open discussions planned with emphasis on ladies interests and practical agricultural advice.
Adaptation of Dwight Tilton novel staged by Harley Knoles at Peerless studios promising a romance of intrigue. Miss Petticoats, neglected and abused, endures in New Hedford whaling city and finds triumph. Performances at New Kemmerer Theatre on October 15 and 16.
The document certifies the shipment of several horses owned by Bert Dunham of Piney Wyoming to Grand Island Nebraska. Animals include 4 geldings and 1 mare with brands noted, shipped by Halfway car 45202, witnessed by J R McMinn Sheriff and Willam Hays. Filed October 3 1917 by H R Harrison Lincoln County.
An 1917 certificate notes 14 horses shipped by William Hays of Dan Jam Wyoming to Grand Island Nebraska. The lot includes bay range mares, black range geldings, pintos, sorrel mares, blue roan mare, and a pon pony with various brands. Official witnesses dated October 31 1917 and filed with Lincoln County Clerk.
Court house report records land transfer in action 21 township 7 119 totaling 2250 dated September 1917. R M Turtle to Jackson Valley Telephony Co. sells lots 1 and 2 block 1 Cache Creek Jackson for 110. Land patents show Wilson to Porter in section 25 township 2 north range 119 dated Oct 22 1915.
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