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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
5
A Chicago divorce case centers on a husband who kissed repeatedly and violently, causing his wife lip soreness. The piece questions why men cannot be reasonable in romantic conduct.
In political talk Burke Sinclair dominates as the popular Democratic gubernatorial candidate if he runs next summer. Supporters across factions praise his prewar and postwar record and back him on any ticket, indicating strong odds for election.
An anonymous bootlegger writes to Attorney General Dougherty arguing jail terms would deter lawbreaking. He claims profits from moonshine far exceed fines, with 500 percent gains after graft and bail. He warns that punishment must be harsher to curb the outlaw trade.
President Harding praised Congress for monumental accomplishments in five months in a letter to Senator McCormick. Washington dispatches note many congressmen returned from recess to endure August heat rather than address contentious constituent questions.
A reader laments five million jobless and criticizes Congress for failing to pass key measures. He cites tariff and tax plans, the Soldier's Adjusted Compensation Act, Knox Porter Peace Resolution, and anti Germany actions as examples of failed governance and calls for relief for industrial distress.
A humorous column recounts Franklin K. Woodruff of New York state facing a political row when his wife secretly runs for his delegate seat. Woodruff withdraws after his wife enters the race, highlighting a playful view that a husband's place is at home.
Word reached Kemmerer that Mrs. W. S. Post, longtime local figure, was killed in an automobile accident in Los Angeles California where the Posts have lived for years. Her husband, formerly owner of the Blyth O’Hoskin building, held other local business interests. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Mesars A P Stockmiller Chas Hiner and James Miller visited Kemmerer reporting Star Valley dairy farms earning up to 370000 in dairy products annually with seven dairies and plans for an eighth. They cited road conditions as the main hindrance to growth while noting Wisconsin as a cheese benchmark and Road improvements could attract more money and people to the valley.
The case of George W. Tanner against Frank Steffen for 125 dollars was dismissed by Justice McAllister after evidence showed a collision occurred with Tanner driving on the wrong side of the road. Tanner's damages were about 83 dollars and some cents, with possible compromise on garage bills. Steffen refused. Evidence indicated carelessness by both parties.
The Jackson rodeo drew strong crowds with receipts totaling about 199 dollars, just under expenditures. The Garden of the Shah and S N Leek’s country pictures topped the fair as major attractions. The Jackson bulls lost to Driggs 7 to 2. Wild west events saw Dude and Ducene races won by Stanley Woodward Mr Barnum Miss Manning and Miss Polly Thayer.
J Charles Rumach was operated on last Saturday at Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City for gall stones. The surgeon reported a successful procedure and he is recovering, information warmly received by his friends in the area.
A report indicates a large Oklahoma oil syndicate plans to purchase the Standard Oil rig and buildings on the Clifton Fear ranch near here It will begin new stations if a lease on the ground is secured Otherwise the rig may be moved elsewhere to continue operations
The Piney field in Wyoming is viewed by the new company’s geologists as one of the best in the state and they expect a deep test will yield the required results. Public belief holds that associates did not drill due to not securing sufficient acreage, a detail not revealed.
Fred Anderson, a porter, was located by Twin Falls county sheriff and is in custody. He left Kemmerer with a partially paid for car and messaged a local garage to fetch the vehicle but could not return due to funds and custody. No action will be taken until Jud Witherspoon returns from lodge duties.
Judgment entered for the defendant W A Baker executor of Alonzo Baker in four actions totaling about 6000 dollars. Plaintiffs from Dublin Ireland and Los Angeles alleged promissory notes. No testimony presented in four cases. two similar suits for about 700 dollars held under advisement for later judgment.
The article states out-of-town candidates residing outside Kemmerer may have their subscription letters accepted for voting up to 10 o'clock Saturday night Sept 17 and first period votes issued thereon. The ruling applies to any subscriptions for all candidates in the malls on or before this hour, even if received at the office the following week.
The four year legal contest ends as the California widow of the deceased seeks resolution against the children of the first wife in Star Valley. The dispute centers on succession and rightful heirs as court action advances.
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