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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
16
The article notes Donald McAllister and Abraham Crawford visiting from Evanston. McAllister seeks re election as county clerk and Crawford runs as Republican candidate for county attorney amid local political friction and recent wreck coverage.
A local editor denounces fake advertising schemes sent by firms proposing a free magazine supplement for one year in exchange for half of the sales. The letter seeks to insert patent medicine ads at low rates, but the paper坚持 full rates and rejects such offers, keeping readers free of questionable promotions.
Mr Ayers was recovered after a visit to Diamondville. Mrs Vaufield, a Diamondville visitor, arrived Monday. Nora Bunnell added a diner at Diamondville. A rally drew many Glencoe residents to hear Senator Clark with speeches by Donald McAllister and Abraham Crawford from Evanston.
Miss Lyon returned following a trip to places along the U. Sage area and a visit to Lunamile. She appeared in the University auditorium where an aunt presented a program. The scene described blends travel, reception, and formal appearance with familial and institutional ties.
Wyoming Senator Clarence J. Clark spoke to a crowded Finn hall audience in Diamondville, arguing against changes to the current administration and urging unity to avoid harming western industries. The event featured Judge MacDonald as chair, Mary Sneddon, Miss Stellwagen, and the Diamondville Cornet Band, with post-meeting dancing and a march to Cumberland for Clark’s next stop.
Report on the Boise wreck faulted equipment costing 147. The inquiry recommended dismissal of Conductor Pyer and Flagman A. Head while suspending Engineer Joseph Hennensy for 60 days. The other engine crew was censured for letting an unauthorized person ride and assist with the lift. The collision occurred between Boise and the fair grounds yard area.
Community items include visits by residents from Viola Kendall town and Le La Barge, property updates and new businesses, a First National Bank tax collection notice, marriages and health updates, a new electric theater at Frontier, railroad yard activity, and a Shoshone visit on Kemmerer roads. Also reports on local farming, livestock movements, and trout stocking by the state game warden.
An Oakley gathering featured eight big themes and a festive program. The event included a string of dance routines and coordinated efforts to entertain attendees in a lively communal setting.
Community scraps show family visits, farm talk, and local politics. Mentions Pat and Mike with cows, Peter Keenan from KEWmerer, Mrs Nell of Oakley, Symons Hardware, Kellog of Diamondville, and Kemmerer residents visiting kin. County treasurer race details and hospital time cited.
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