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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
8
Obituary notes the death of a longtime editor and publisher in Kawlie, with a history at Greely news and the Wo rad paper. The fragment hints at a November 1 date and prior ownership or share details.
Rock Springs boosters tour through Green River valley towns drew positive feedback. About thirty business men in nine cars with an orchestra visited Helene valley Boulder Pinedale Fremont Lake Daniel Big Piney Eden Valley and Eden before returning. Hosts praised hospitality and a local roundup of beef cattle and county scenery underscored strengthened ties between Rock Springs and northern communities.
Local notes report the opening of the dancing season in Linncoln county with a variety of events. Hiss Jaee Orehees fey hosts a performance at Levan Nall. Diamondelly One and a Union Hall event in Oakley feature music and dances. Kemmerer hosts a Salt Lake Jota evening at Cook's Pavilion. Keighty of Pyahlaa plans a dance at Frontion on the 20th, with many more listed in the classifieds.
Dr Cummins will locate in Kemmerer late this week providing dentistry services. With his arrival the city will gain access to enhanced dental care and therapies. Rumor suggests Dr Cummins may soon purchase a local practice, expanding available dental care options.
A small party of tourists were hospitalized at Lincoln County Miners' hospital after a trip near Rock Springs. Doctors diagnosed the illness as stress from drinking alkali water in the area.
A free cooking school and Majestic range demonstration by Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Co drew a capacity crowd last week. Professor Becker taught five days to local and visiting women, covering pastry to steaks. Free raffles provided samples of pies and cakes, and several Majestic ranges were sold with rising demand.
State Treasurer Peete A. D. Hoskins returned the latter part of the week from Cheyenne where he attended to official duties. While there he handled matters pertaining to the distribution of another quarter million dollars to the Wyoming schools.
County Attorney J A Christmas urged the boys and citizens to aid officers in uncovering the whiskey sellers and to revoke licenses of others involved in dineer in the city. He warned of rising drunkenness and asked for cooperation to stop lawlessness, noting the American Legion and local authorities must enforce U S law and protect the community.
The father of Viola Daria and Sheriff Mason, noted film stars, visited Big Piney to consider investing in Union Consolidated Oil. Mr Fluegrath, the real name of the two stars, also spent days in Kemmerer. He was impressed by the company and plans to invest his own money and urge other stars to invest to develop the field and test if a profit can be earned.
The schedule lists matchups for a city basketball league from November 1921 through January 30, detailing teams Clerks Railroaders Frontier Bankers and Railroaders plus tentative lineups led by managers and a Board of Control.
The Lambs club debate on housing continues with names of members from the entertainment committee including County Treasurer Ben Bell, Arthur Smith, and William Davis. The next meeting is scheduled for October 26 with Olaf Jeffson, N Thomas, and HH Moyer in charge of entertainment and arrangements.
The report outlines Armistice Day arrangements with speakers invited including Wyoming and Idaho Legion leaders. A committee led by J B Cheistoftenen Paul Nott and Fred Jones organized the Armistice Day dance. Evanston may visit Kemmerer for a basketball game with a strong Kemmerer Evanston rivalry anticipated, following baseball tensions.
City League and Legion athletic committees agreed to allow the Legion and City League basketball teams free use of the floor, covering only light costs. Practice will begin soon as arrangements are finalized. New members join Kemmerer Post No. 17 with several regionals already affiliated. an upcoming meeting will address important matters. A letter from Senator Kendrick, with support from 12 senators, notes railroads will offer a one mile rate to ex servicemen for the Indianapolis national convention.
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