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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Cumberland train reference with times around 6:45 p m and mentions of classes or passenger types. The legible bits point to a daily schedule entry with a 7 return or Sustley, but essential details are unclear.
A New York delegation of suffrage supporters met President Wilson who voiced strong backing for equal voting rights. He criticized picketing the White House as counterproductive and predicted a constitutional amendment may pass in the next Congress. He noted rising prohibition sentiment and cited whiskey consumption increases as context for national action.
Reports say most Wyoming papers back the prohibition amendment with a likely statewide vote. Predictions vary by region as women voters and labor interests influence opinions. The fight is shaping up to be a hard, earnest campaign with uncertain outcomes.
As Congress reconvenes in December, California Republican Randall, the lone Prohibition ticket member, plans to introduce a bill for absolute wartime prohibition. The measure seeks a nationwide ban during the war period, with knowledgeable observers noting it could pass if pro-ban sentiment holds.
The Kemmerer Camera is indebted to the Kemmerer Republican and the Rock Springs Miner for type set due to absence of a linotype operator at their own plant. Through their kindness, the Camera is able to publish on schedule.
Attendees of a Monday evening stunt party at the L D S church report an exceedingly fine time. They describe novel acts and a shocking hand shake for newcomers, with attractive Halloween decor and a large crowd prompting a separate children’s party planned for the afternoon.
A vintage advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys. Mrs James Clark of Topaz 4 recounts relief from backache and weakness after using the product bought at City Drug Store. The copy claims 50 years of use and 50 000 endorsements with Buffalo Milburn Co. as distributor.
In Jackson's Hole cattle trade a total shipment of 37 cars yielded a return to shippers of 180 009 dollars over expenses. The stock, including many notable lot numbers, topped previous local records as buyers showed strong demand. Wagons and consignors listed include Wrde W Kelly Abelard Waninger and others, with prices climbing to new highs for the region.
Reports from other camps show liberty support in camps by miners. About $250,000 was subscribed for bonds by the people of Kemmerer and vicinity through two local banks. The banks have now received First Liberty Loan bonds for subscribers. Two kinds of bonds exist coupon and registered. Coupon bonds have semiannual interest coupons detachable for banks. Registered bonds pay government interest directly.
A Halloween dancing and card party was hosted by young city girls at the I O O F hall last Saturday. About 40 youths attended with music by Jennings Corra and Carlson. Attendees wore aprons for the party, and a two course luncheon was served in Halloween colors.
The Kemmerer Camera Car praised for visiting many Lincoln county homes sold recently to Frank Malerick who will operate it. W. E. Williams leaves McKay Grocery to manage Union Pacific Cumberland No. 2. Al Blickfeldt moves to McKay's. Kay Stuck returns from Omaha after marketing stock.
Dan Mackey, a noted Lincoln County sheepman, sold his third share in Star Valley Livestock to A. J. Erickson, Geo B. Knox, and DeWitt Knox of Salt Lake City. The herd of about 10,000 headed sheep yielded roughly 45 thousand dollars after winter losses. He bought in at 10 dollars per head, with sale basis set at 20 dollars per head. Mackey’s son reports the sale location near Kemmerer and Grange, with the herd to winter near Grange again next season. President Fox of the State Federation is expected in Kemmerer Friday to view the president’s enact Free.
The Kemmerer Coal Company camps in Wyoming led the Liberty Loan drive with $24,400 raised among employees. Camps competed to top each other, with Sublet and other towns contributing large sums. Over half of the contributions came from men born in countries at war with the United States, highlighting immigrant loyalty to Uncle Sam.
Upper Star Valley County reports Earl G Reed and Mrs Laura J Winter, home demonstrator for Lincoln County, at present in Jackson Hole. Earl and Mrs Earl Lewis return from a visit in Northern Utah. U S and Y M M I A entertain ward hall on Friday. Games then program and dancing. Kathryn Lynch visited friends at Jayne. Red Cross chapter received yarn and needles, requests 1916 1917 magazines, box for Company H boys ready at Sadie. Presbyterian church children gathering Thursday. A home intrusion attempt on Adele Gardner’s residence frightened away by occupants.
Head Mechanic Dodson of the Pro-Date Auto Company is busy this week installing electrical equipment in the shop. He expects to place the garage on a basis to handle all kinds of electrical troubles connected with the car. When all equipment is in place no garage in the state will have a better department of this kind than Up-to-Date.
Arthur Newbold of Conroy died after an advanced appendicitis operation at Lincoln County Minera hospital. He was 22, son of a recently deceased father and mother, and a member of the Newbold family long part of Cumberland. An uncle from Devil's Slide Utah arrived in Kemmerer, with more relatives expected. Funeral services likely today. He was known in Conroy and Cumberland and helped search for two youths who drowned in the Garbard i reservoir last week.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County notes the incorporation of The Western Powrers Water Company in Cheyenne on October 17 1917 at 9 06 oclock. Objects include generate purchase transmit distribute and our power light heat and water with necessary plant and appurtenances. Capital stock named five thousand dollars divided into 50 shares of 100 each. Term fifty years. Directors for first year Patrick J Quealy Me lon 8 Kemmerer John J Kemmerer all of New York. Wyoming agent Patrick J Quealy Kemmerer First National Bank Building Kemmerer Lincoln Wyoming. Principal office cited Kemmerer. Attorney Taliaferro Jr. October 31 November 14.
Notice is hereby given that Robert Hay of Hock Springs Wyoming made Desert Land Entry 01699 for the NW NEM and WYSE and for 12 at Section 6 Township 2 North Range 115 West Sixth Principal Meridian. He intends to make final proof before Flo LaChapelle Clerk of Court Kemmerer Wyoming on December 6 1917. Witnesses: Martin Whalen LaHarge John Jamieson Kemmerer Celeste Inama Kemmerer Andrew M. Gang Subl et Wyoming.
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