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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
10
In Kemmerer readers note an influx of hoboes and bums as locals report loafing and idling. County officials have ordered arrests for slackers drafted to American Lake. Citizens urge stricter action to curb undesirables while laborers remain scarce and job offers go unaccepted. The piece also mentions upcoming highway funding and future work.
County residents express disappointment at slow progress on road maintenance despite large state and county appropriations. Officials cite the lengthy highway law program and required preparatory work, noting some efforts underway but tangible benefits remain distant as preparations continue into next spring.
The 10,000 pound bit begins the first well at LaBarge, Lincoln County, marking a historic epoch in industrial development. Government geologists long knew of the field but capital finally backed a full rig to drill 3000 feet, beginning a new era for the region.
A deluxe edition delivered to the Cameraman’s task week reflects credit on Independent management. It shows community backing for the publication and notes benefits to Hot Springs County and participating business men who patronized the undertaking.
A local alert urges Femmerer residents to stock up on coal now to ease anticipated winter shortages. Reports from Ogden note families already cutting meals and facing rising prices as mines strain supply and demand grows.
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A historical text quotes President Wilson denouncing an Irresponsible government that secretly planned global domination and unleashed a sudden, brutal war. It claims the conflict swept a continent in a tide of blood affecting soldiers, women, children, and the vulnerable, while the enemy remains formidable.
Potatoes grown in Kemmerer gardens are being dug this autumn and displayed at the First National Bank. The specimens come from the gardens of George B. Williams and GC A Christmas, attracting local notice and interest.
A rough spelling summary notes farmers contributing to a robust potato harvest this season. It mentions Mr. Hoover and his Kem merer disciples and predicts potatoes will not be scarce this year. The passage suggests countywide travel and efforts in the fall, hopeful for spring benefits from the campaign.
Goshen County tops Wyoming in potato production as 30 convicts from the Wyoming State Penitentiary join the harvest. State defense officials say the crop has more than doubled this year and is expected to grow further next fall.
Kemmerer, Wyoming, will host the only town visit by Vice President Marshall with an address on November 2. The Lyceum event, aiming for a 1200-person Cook pavilion gathering, is part of a wide tour organized by the Kemmerer Camera through the Huison-White Chautauqua System.
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