State Tax Levy Raised This Year Increases to Four Mills
Statewide taxes rise this year with a four mill levy, up 1.15 mills from last year to fund capital projects and deficit cover. The increase follows a three-eighths mill capital-building fund and a $30,000 Workmen’s Compensation allocation, amid a state equity rise to $216,455,263.82 and treasury total of $841,941. County-by-county levy figures are listed for Kemmerer and others.
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University Capitol
Evanston Insane
Evanston
Mat Sheridan Hospital
Camper Hospital General
Board of County
Kemmerer
State Board of Equalisaton
Albany
Converse
Fremont
Laramie
Natrona
Niobrara
Park
Platte
Iberthan
Uinta
Washakie
Weston
Chicken Case Stalls in Police Court Over Damages
In a Monday police court session Mrs Louise Talbott sought $4 50 in damages after a chicken incident. A witness admitted the charge saying the chickens killed the birds by entering the wil lows with a rock and the plan involved Mulligan. The court held its decision in abeyance.
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Louise Talbott
Voy
Willows
Mulligan
House Warming at El Mer Rathbun Ranch Home
Fred Jennings hosted a house warming Saturday at the El Mer Rathbun ranch, a dancing party for a large gathering with eats and merriment. He presided at the piano as guests enjoyed a memorable evening and wondered when the hospitable couple might host again in a new home.
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Fred Jennings
Elmer Rathbun
Fred
Plano
War Bonnet festival draws West racehorses and nightlife
Traded Money drep and Eva Sauith returned from Idaho Park last week where they enjoyed the festive occasion The War Bonnet found up They report genuine pleasure with some of the best race horses in the West present to add to the revelry Street dancing and illuminations at night were enjoyed by all Joe says he traded a little money with the Idaho sports and got the worst of the game in matched races with wins and losses.
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Drep
Eva Sauith
Idaho Park
Joe
Idaho
Growth of Municipal Pride in Kemmerer
An editorial celebrates Kemmerer Wyoming as a thriving town. It praises citizen pride in yards, gardens, and beautification, highlighting streetscape investments, municipal services, and local commerce. The piece notes the town’s growth from a few homeowning residents to a flourishing community with schools, utilities, hotels, shops, and a central Triangle park.
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Kemmerer
Kemmperer
Wyoming
Green River
Triangle Park
Thaw Cuts Wyoming Trip Amid Attention on Lincoln Highway
Prominence followed news that Harry K Thaw would visit Cheyenne Kr epeion and other towns on the Lincoln Highway during a coast bound motor trip. He postponed the Wyoming leg after a hotel meeting in Evanston and his arrest appeared tied to the change, with McDowgal returning from Evanston.
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Kiven
Harry K. Thaw
Cheyenne
Krepeion
Pilpts
Lincoln Highway
Sheri
Water restrictions imposed for lawns amid drought
A district water commissioner issues hours restrictions on lawn watering due to extremely low flows in the Hamefork Creek and Blackalark at Granger. The note explains scarce river water cannot meet engine tank needs, urging conservation while Kemmerer maintains adequate supply.
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Hamefork
Blackalark
Granger
Union Pacific
Kemmerer
Walter
Bron Phinet
Masons to Meet in Casper for Grand Lodge Session
Olaf Joseon will travel to Casper to represent Kemmerer Lodge No. 43 and attend the Grand Lodge Meeting on September 6. Delegations from Evanston and Rock Springs plan to drive across Wyoming, with additional reps joining from Diamondville and Lincoln Chapter Kemmerer. The group will combine with Green River and Evanston delegates to reach Casper by Monday morning.
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Olaf Joseon
Casper
Kemmerer Lodge No
Grand Lodge
Tand & Olaf
Evanston
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Ariving
No Change of Venue Granted in Udiekwa Leesco Case
The report claimed a venue change was granted but records show no change occurred. Justice Carnahan denied the motion after an affidavity. rumor of Justice McDonald being called to hear the case was noted as erroneous. N. P. Nelson of Boise visits Kemmerer, with Cokeville ranch for sale per The Camera ad.
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Justice Carnahan
Mike Udiekwa
Joe Leesco
Justice McDonald
Diamondville
McDonald
N. P. Nelson
Boise
Idaho
Kemmerer
Nelson
Cokeville
New Postal Rule Adds Receipts for Parcel Post Packages
A new postal ruling allows senders of parcel post to obtain receipts after September 1 showing the recipient’s name and address. The service costs one cent per receipt plus a one cent stamp. The change aims to reduce mailing disputes and provide proof of mailing and delivery. A separate postage reduction for insured parcels is announced, with rates varying by value from under $5 to $100.
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Mack
Canadian Teens Reach Front in Belgium War Zone
From the Front U. A. LeRoux reports his 17-year-old nephew is on the firing line in Belgium after visiting his brother who was seriously wounded by a bursting shell. The two youths joined Canadian troops for service in Europe and are recovering from the strain of combat.
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U. A. LeRoux
Belgium
Europe
Lambs fetch strong price at South Omaha market
Reports from South Omaha show Pete Olson of Cokeville selling lambs weighing 80 pounds for $8.90 per hundred, while F. M. Hoskins of Cokeville earned $1,300 more than he expected. The market outlook appears solid for stockmen heading to Omaha for sales.
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South Omaha
Pete Olson
Cokeville
Omaha
F. M. Hoskins
South
Mrs McPhie Attends Robertson Wedding of Verbina Stringer and Roy Carpenter
Mrs John McPhie returned Saturday from Robertson to attend the wedding of her sister Miss Verbina Stringer to Roy Carpenter, a leading young rancher of the area, which took place last Wednesday. You may think yourself a good man but let the other fellow praise you.
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John McPhie
Robertson
Verbina Stringer
Roy Carpenter
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