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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
4
Public notice records Basin Wyoming mailing status under an 1879 act stating second class matter classification as of June 30 1906 at Basin post office.
The paper states a two dollar annual advance subscription for Basin in Big Horn County. It is the official publication for the town and county, with local notices and community items to follow in subsequent issues.
Basin residents will elect a new mayor and council members as terms of Mayor Frank A. Wise and Councilmen Gibson and Hime expire. The current administration faced financial limits at the water and light plant, but has studied city affairs and may guide plant issues if re elected. Mayor Wise does not seek another term despite popular demand.
The article argues the current mayor and council should stay in office to address the grave water supply problem. It urges citizen cooperation and constructive suggestions, claiming the officials are familiar with conditions and must continue until Basin’s water needs are met.
The column urges citizens to improve Basin by removing rubbish from business rear areas. It notes an existing ordinance with penalties and asks city officials to enforce it promptly. It also praises Lovell Chronicle for its recent three section industrial edition highlighting local business progress.
Across the country reports show reduced farm acreage this year. Basin residents are urged to plant a garden and maximize growing efforts to bolster local food supplies.
Reported by press dispatches the Ba nly country anticipates wide revival across all lines of industry with drilling activity to start in weeks near Ba gin. Hoover rumored as Republican candidate if needed while Mrs Wilson allegedly acts president for months. women gain political influence. local note says Bill Jones found a fish worm signaling spring.
The piece cites sources from Indianapolis News and Paris Figaro criticizing the Wilson peace treaty and the U.S. handling of it. It contrasts Senate factions and accuses the White House of influencing France while noting political divisions over ratification.
A public warning accuses the American Federation of Labor of seeking to blacklist and card index all members of Congress and candidates. The piece argues workers will resist any attempt by labor or capital to control government and urges voters to rebuke such moves in the coming elections.
Local clipping mentions a call to the Central barber shop for an appointment or inquiry. The fragment suggests a brief contact detail but provides no clear names, dates, or services.
Mrs Troy Majors entertained many Basin and Greybull women at Kensington on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs J M Smith of Basin. A fine lunch was served and enjoyed. Mrs Smith plans to move to Grass Creek where her husband is employed.
It is reported that by end February Liberty bonds totaling 1,291,276,939 had been retired by the treasury, about 7.6 percent of the first four loans. The article notes taxes would cover the sum and surveys a McAdoo proposal to issue more bonds and buy them back at 90 or so, a profitable government scheme that the public would likely reject.
P H Coll of Mountain States Telephone Co Basin Greybull Worland said nearly all materials for an aerial cable installation are on hand. A 200 pair line will run north and a 100 pair line south from the Sixth street office with a 400 pair entering the office. The project, costing over 60000, will centralize cables and eliminate mass wires on pull arms. The crew recently completed a similar job at Lusk.
President urges loyalty to established business and normal Americanism to sustain commerce and credit. Advocate government to govern not own or control while promoting ethical standards and equality of rights. Get in the suit club at The Toggery Tailor Shop for savings on a new suit. Pioneer Building Basin mié.
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