April's Fools--Circus 10 Sept 1903, Rock Springs Rocket
Campbell Bros. circus reached here Tuesday morning, but were
unable to give a performance in the afternoon, because of the high wind. They were greeted by a good sized crowd in
the evening, who pronounce the show the best that has been in Rock Springs for
some time. The animals were sleek and in
good condition, the costumes fresh, and the acts good. (edited)
The menagerie was also above the usual standard.
Our citizens have been so disgusted with fake shows that
they are a little wary of attractions of that sort, but if Campbell Bros.
should come again, they will be greeted by good crowds.
(RS Miner, 10 Sept 1903, page 3.)
Next to the above article was this note:
Did not Go to the Circus
One of Rock Spring’s’ prominent business men said he had no
desire to go to the circus, “I stayed at home,” he says, “my oldest daughter
does the kangaroo walk, my second daughter talks like a parrot, my son laughs
like a hyena, my wife watches me like a hawk, our cook is as cross as a bear,
my mother-in-law says I’m an old gorilla.
When I go anywhere I want a change.”
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