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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
4
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Franklin K. Lane proposes a vast postwar program turning arid wasteland into irrigated farms for returning soldiers, offering 40 to 50 year paybacks. The scheme aims to drain swamps, reclaim land, and boost national resources, with strong Congressional backing and a shift from war to peacetime growth.
A fragmented report notes a legislative vote on a constitutional amendment with unclear details. It references the time, stakes, and a split result with a tally around twenty votes, highlighting contention among lawmakers and the political process. Names and precise places are unreadable in the OCR.
A scorching spell drives down beer consumption while large volumes are still tapped. Chicagoans reportedly drank 6 460 000 pints in a single day as winds from the Kwett show restrained production and tempers rose with the heat. President Wilson’s address on national unity and shared sacrifice rounds out the tabloid tone of the piece.
General March says United States recruits about a million men every four months while Yankee reinforcements on battlefields match German yearly intake. He claims Allied accessions are rapidly increasing and questions Hindenburg's chances to prevail as Germany is out-fought.
The text urges subscribing to Liberty Loans as support for democracy and the war aims. It frames the fund as defending women and children at sea from torpedoing and bombing, protecting hospitals, and preventing German domination. It appeals to patriotic duty, moral justice, and America’s involvement in World War I.
The sample edition calls for a Fourth Library Lean from September 28 to October 18 with funds not yet announced but expected above prior levies. It appeals to Americans to contribute a larger sum than before, urging prompt, efficient work and liberal subscriptions to back war effort and public spirit.
A New York based movement seeks to supply home papers to soldiers at the front with government approval. Families are urged to pay subscriptions so letters and papers reach the troops, framed as a vital morale boost and investment. The Western Front is described with Hindenburg leading in a race toward Berlin, Foerster close behind.
The Federal Food Administration headed by Theo dore Diers announces a 20 percent substitute rule for wheat flour. Consumers and bakeries must use four pounds of flour for every one pound of substitutes. Ready mixed flours will be available, with voluntary 80-20 mixing in households. Whole wheat and graham may be used with at least 94 percent wheat berry content. Hoarding limits are removed except for clearly excessive purchases. moderation remains urged to support armies and war effort.
The author argues Americans must build a beet sugar industry to cut dependence on foreign supplies. He notes historic production contrasts between Europe and America, cites wartime context, and urges expanding beet acreage to meet national demand and factory capacity.
Me Wy Comer left Kemmerer Sunday morning for a 1000 mile trip. He stopped at Lava Springs then plans visit to Billings Montana and Conner Wyoming. Comer says he has been in Kemmerer about two weeks.
A Kemmerer citizen testifies to Doan’s Kidney Pills after using Dean’s Kidney Pills sold by City Drug Store. He asserts strong relief for a weak and lame back and urges others to buy the pill, price 50 cents, from dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York endorses the product.
Theodore Diers, Federal Food Administrator for Wyoming, announces an extra 26 pounds of sugar for canning or preserving. Eligible families can obtain it by signing forms kept with local grocers. Previously four person families received 25 pounds and larger households 50 pounds. Merchants may deliver only 25 pounds under this allotment. unregistered consumers who have not received sugar should contact the Sugar Division in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Reports indicate Tant Jay is not in a base hospital and is in poor condition due to injuries. Miss Helen Simpson left Jackson for St Anthony after a two week visit with her father. Jackson Schools opened with fair attendance and local staff assignments noted. Many local residents are delaying hunting trips due to the war, while business in Jackson valley remains steady though not at full capacity.
The Wyoming branch of the Federal Department of Labor designated non essential industries for wartime guidelines. The list includes auto industry accessories, drivers of pleasure cars, cleaning and repair services for non war work, bath and barber shops, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, tobacconists, cleaners and dyers, clubs, florists, fruit stands, junk dealers, livery stables, shoe shining shops, window cleaners, soft drink and soda fountain suppliers, and related establishments as not aiding war efforts.
Mewers J A Christm Whitney departed Kommerer yesterday for Laramie to attend a two day Grand Lodge session of the A M and A F M. The officials expect to return Friday.
A. D. Hawkins left Kemmerer Sunday for Cheyenne on business. He spent Monday and Tuesday in the Capital City and will attend the State Fair at Laramie before returning to Kemmerer on Saturday.
Residents of Jackson Hole discuss building a winter bridge across the Snake River between Jackson and Wilson at the former site of the old span. The river freezes much of the year, so a temporary winter bridge is seen as feasible, with removal in flood season. The idea gains interest as seasonal activity and hunting pick up in the region.
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