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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
8
Mondell Bill Seeks Public Land Proceeds for Rural Roads
Mondell introduced bills referred to the committee on public lands proposing that 25 percent of public land proceeds from each state be earmarked for construction and improvement of country roads. The treasury would remit the funds to state officers for use as the state legislature directs, aiming to benefit western roads. The piece cites confusion over accounting and an anecdote about a ten cent donation as an example of misapplied funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Treasury
Postage Stamps Debut For Panama Pacific Exposition
New stamps commemorating the Panama Pacific Exposition go on sale January 1 at all post offices. Denominations include 1c green Balboa, 2c red canal scene, 5c blue Golden Gate, and 10c yellow Discovery of San Francisco Bay. Some readers wrongly think fourth class postmasters are appointed by state representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
Balboa
The
Pacific
Ita
Ocean
Panama Canal
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Bay
Postmaster Appointments Hint at Washington Process
The President issued an executive order last November to appoint fourth class postmasters from names submitted by an inspector after a personal office visit. Aspirants should note the inspector’s town visit and keep their candidacy strong. Other postmasters remain a matter for congressional selection, with March 15 unspecific for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Mondell Seeks Help for Star Route Contractors
Mondell reports assurance from the First Assistant Postmaster General that if parcel post raises mail weight on Star routes, officials will seek extra compensation for contractors without waiting for new legislation. This could ease concerns before Mondell's bill becomes law and amid limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
The Senatorial Fight in the Twelfth Legislature
The article critiques Speaker Pratt for shifting loyalties between parties to gain the U S Senate votes. It notes his move from Republican to progressive stance, his alliance with Democrats for the Speakership, and his inconsistent rulings. Representative Manson’s stance against Senator Warren is also mentioned as part of the political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Cheyenne
U. S
House
Manson
Sweetwater County
Warren
Wyoming Fight Over Senatorial Seats and Corruption Claims
The piece accuses a Cheyenne Republican ring of corruption in Wyoming politics and questions the price of influence. It cites emmisaries of Senator Warren pursuing Manson, Governor Carey blocking a requisition, and contested elections in Diamondville Glenco and Oakley with fraud alleged. It argues direct popular vote would better reflect the will against a pork-barrel senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Manson
Warren
West Virginia
Uinta-Lincoln
Carey
Diamondville
Glenco
Oakley
Tom Sneddon
John B. Kendrick
Warner
U. S. Senate
Naturalist’s Shell Mount Reveals Living Inmate After Years
A famed naturalist observed a snail mounted on a card believed dead. Warm water used to soak the shell revived the creature four years later, proving the inmate was not truly dried and dead.
Our New Livery Barn Opens in Town
The new livery barn is completed with space for forty horses and a conveniently located office just south of the building. Mrs Bugher is listed as proprietor and locals look forward to easy access and reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claes Bart
Bugher Buys New Livery Barn in Real Estate Transfer
Tuesday's deal transfers ownership of the new livery barn to R. C. Bugher from Chas Lehmer. The consideration is not disclosed, but Lehmer is said to have received a handsome sum and the barn is viewed as a strong future payer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Lehmer
R. C. Bugher
Surprise Dance at the Baily Home
A Tuesday night surprise gathering at Mr and Mrs Ira Baily on LaBargge featured a large crowd dancing with banjo and harp. Guests stripped the house of furniture then enjoyed a midnight supper and more dancing before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Baily
LaBargge
Nate
Festered Surgeons Among Winged Healers
A naturalist notes birds such as woodcock and partridge show skill in dressing wounds. He observed several woodcocks healing from prior injuries with wounds neatly dressed by feathers and the beak. The report also mentions ligatures used on damaged limbs.
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Mondell’s
State Bank of
Big Piney
P. J. Queasy, Pres
Jous W. Hey
Vice Pres
Prim i Ptes
C. P. Mactussuay
Cashier
P. J. Queasy
Jon W. Her
A. H Manecx
A. Ruswacs
J. P. Boren
Kemmerer Hide and Fur Co
Harry Krup
Ivan S. Jones
Lave
Perthon
N. W. Hide & Fur CO
Tabintei
Minneapolis
Minn
E. Curtis Kemwerer
JW Sammon
College Inn
J. E.stinson
Prop
Orrrams
Hemmerer
Anston
Rock Spring National Bank Depositary
Postal Savings Depositary No
Ford Automobiles
Ford
Detroit
G. FK. Whitman
Wyo
Kemmerer, Wyoming
R G&g Bugher
J. B. Nichols
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