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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
11
The Marbleton Republican debuts as a six column, twelve page issue edited by O Dallaire. It features locals and live news, declaring independence despite the name. Best wishes are sent for its success in Marbleton and vicinity.
A reflective piece portrays Get There as a distant town on a hill beyond Courage sands and a Will swamp. The road to Get There is rough with briars and rocks while many pass toward Nowhereville and grumble at climbers who reach the summit. The poem hints at striving for higher peaks and the hidden reward of self-mulf.
A reflective note urges perseverance and hopeful ascent from peak to peak. It frames aging as a prompt to pursue better aims with a steadfast heart and purpose.
Wyoming reports three illiterates per thousand native born whites over age ten, the best in the nation. Idaho follows as second best, while Montana South Dakota and Utah show around four per thousand. Louisiana has the highest rate at thirteen per thousand.
An extract from a letter to Carl Cook, clerk of court, notes that seven year limit declarations of intention to become U S citizens lose value after seven years unless filed under the old law prior to Sept 27 1906. These will be accepted in second papers petitions until Sept 27 1913. afterward likely rejected and aliens urged to file promptly to avoid barring naturalization.
Representative Lewis and Representative Louis argue the government should carry parcels up to 100 pounds, with the postmaster general having authority to raise weight limits. They criticize railroads and express companies opposing Burleson’s order and advocate expansion of parcel post service.
Washington reports a new federal measure declaring wild ducks migratory birds and making hunting them a crime across the United States. A $100 fine and ninety days in jail are prescribed for violations, and states cannot override the law.
The Rice Brothers Circus plans a one day event with two performances and a free monster street parade. Crowds, spectacle, and nostalgic excitement fill the town as streets glow with tents, elephants, and lively acts expected to draw families for a memorable day.
The article looks back at Dan Rice a famed clown promoter of amusement ventures. It notes his honesty and wholesome circus advertising, his clean shows with talented riders acrobats and horses, and promises a forthcoming big show he will exhibit this year with a day and date to watch for.
Notice from the Interior at Evanston Wyoming dated August 4 1913 lists Paler Heachler Sublet Wreming who filed a homestead claim No 612 for part of section 34 near Kemmerer Wyoming. Claimants witnesses T F Eynon Herbert Beachier Thomas V Davie appear before Commissioner Christman US on September 20 to establish the land claim.
Joseph Turk filed for absolute divorce in Lincoln County District Court Wyoming. Louisa Turk, last known Springfield Illinois residence, must answer by September 4, 1913. failure to respond leads to judgment by default. Attorney: Ivan B Jones. Names appear as Joseph Turk and Louisa Turk with associated places.
In the matter of the estate of John Dudley Sargent deceased a notice announces a time to prove the will. The event is set for Tuesday September 2 1913 at 2 PM in the Lincoln County Court Room. Carl Cook is named as public administrator and executor.
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