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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
1
A brief note on local residents in the Big Horn area who are shaping history in the garden spot of the great northwest. It highlights notable community figures and efforts contributing to regional progress.
Early history notes tentative prospects for a new Yellowstone College at Himes under Dr. V V Phelps. Emphasizes remote location healthful climate and strong teaching staff to attract support and develop mind and body for a leading western educational institution.
L. Mille and L. Wagner offer three scholarships to aid Wyoming University students. The Laramie Republican notes statewide support and a push to establish many more scholarships through business people of Laramie. Efforts, led by Mr. Gobble, aim to widen donor participation and secure five more awards soon.
A plan aims to raise suggested funds to support the university and attract students from distant counties. It argues the effort will stimulate local business and patriotism, benefiting the city and county. Dr Grace Raymond Hebard has sent materials to Lewis P Theiss for a series on woman suffrage in the Teorial Review, with a September Wyoming installment.
Floods across the Big Horn River caused severe damage to farms near Basin including G L Epman and D C Henry forcing family evacuations. Gorges near Manderson raised river levels and damaged property while dynamite work and bridge washouts disrupted transport and an eastern mail delivery to Basin for two days. Community sympathy extends to Shipman and Henry who faced similar losses last year.
A meeting of Basin Basin Gardens Producers Association was held by the new board of directors led by J. B. Lempke as president and W. H. May as secretary. New officers include YW. W. Kosere A. L. Snyder O. B. Luntren and W. H. Pawley. A session set for April 2 at 3:30 pm in Basin High School to discuss garden plans farm pricing membership and educational activities.
Mr and Mrs Jay Whaley of Yensteep leave this week for Passau Cal to establish a future home. They are comforted by friends who join The Republican in wishing them well.
Rome reports J Pierpont Morgan died after a prolonged illness. News traced his influence as banker whose actions steadied markets during crises including the 1907 panic. The New York office announced his death as stocks wavered but recovered with his passing seen as the end of an financial empire era.
O R Irwin of Rasim Gardens details his six year dairy venture in the Pajin region. Starting with a few cows he expanded to ten and tallies $1,185 gross from milk cream butter and calves in 1912 alone. He notes high hay consumption, waste, and limited facilities, argues for improved housing, better feeding, and selective dairy sires. He urges cautious expansion and regional cooperation to boost the dairy industry while managing costs.
In Washington on March 31, Democratic opposition grew in the House to Underwood plan limiting committee appointments at the special session to routine business and tariff revisions. Speaker Wilson offered no recommendation, keeping an open mind. Supporters warn the plan signals House loyalty to tariff focus and could hinder early debate on Panama Canal, Philippine, Alaskan currency, and other appropriations. Underwood prepared a handbook with detailed comparative data for caucus review to secure passage of the tariff bill.
The Progress Association met Monday evening at the Antlers with many members absent. President Sullivan was away, J B Thompson presiding. Minutes approved, funds for the Record-Herald settled. Plans discussed for a dinner prize and team-based weekly programs to boost enthusiasm, and a farmers’ telephone line arrangement was addressed. Meeting adjourned.
A telegram from A Higby Deadwood reports a large Good Roads convention attendance. Basin debenture was advanced for the Chicago Jack Hills Yellowstone Park highway and Basin awarded the next convention. The Big Horn County Fair week will host the congress with high enthusiasm and several resolutions endorsing the road. An auto show in Deadwood drew many enthusiasts and aided the gathering. The meeting was highly successful and bodes well for the highway's construction soon.
Well known in Basin, Exprexx Auditor Taylor was killed in a Burlington wreck near Sheridan on Wednesday. He was a personal friend of Agent R P Ross and Judge P W Metz. The judge had planned a visit here soon and a Hyattville trip. Ross says Taylor was highly regarded by the agents and felt like losing a family member. A tribute from the company’s agents was sent along the Turington branch route between Bthings and Thermopolis.
L E. Watson disposed of 41 head of heifers last week. Twenty head sold to J. W. Hoel and 21 head to Dails Brothers who plan to enter the dairy business on a large scale. Watson expects to travel east soon and may buy two carloads of choice dairy stock to distribute to farmers.
Curt Harmon completed repairs at the court house including a new roof and redecorated offices. The work is described as creditable and reflects well on Harmon as an artist. County Clerk Blakesley has selected many game heads and pictures to enhance the office appearance.
Russell, a leading sheepman in the Thermopolis country, was engaged in business yesterday.
During the past week contestants in the Trade Booth contest by G. W. Black & Co and The Exsin Republican have made good efforts despite bad weather. The coming week is expected to be strong with many still out canvassing for votes and urging friends to help. The next count on Monday will determine who gains the most.
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