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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
4
The Basin Republican announces its second class matter status with mailing at Basin Wyoming. The notice records the June 10 1906 post office entry under the 1879 act.
The Basin town column defends the fair and council against editorials. It laments past criticism and urges cooperation. A plan to build a modern grand stand for 2400 plus seats is announced with a committed committee and local backing to revive the Big Horn county fair.
The Big Horn Basin Better Schools association will hold uniform seventh and eighth grade examinations on April 24 and 25 at Manderson Hyattville Lower Beaver Kane Burlington Denver and Byron. Examinations replace the county tests and will issue graduation diplomas and promotion certificates.
The fair secretary outlines ongoing challenges in accommodating thousands at the Big Horn county fair. The article discusses seating arrangements and comfort for friends and exhibitors on the fair grounds as part of the event’s long standing reputation for quality attractions.
The state teachers examination will be held at the court house at Basin Wyoming April 17, 18 and 19 1919. Teachers must present evidence of credits sufficient to meet prerequisites for the certificate grade they seek. Elaine Kinder County Supt.
Mrs. G. C. Forsman of Cowley recently visited the Burlington neighborhood and called at the office on her route home. The Republican reports Congressman Mondell provided a limited supply of garden and flower seeds for free distribution, available until exhausted.
The Big Horn County Trustee Association convened at the Hasin court house on Wednesday April 2 with President W W Sackett and Secretary Mrs Grace Schlaf among many district trustees. They discussed annual reports and agreed to continue for another year. The next meeting is set for Basin at 9 o clock am during the county fair with a push for at least one delegate from each district. The secretary will invite the state trustees association to Basin for the joint session.
The Howell dispute in Park County was tried before a jury this term and a verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount asked was rendered. The defendant asserted a set off for damages claiming the plaintiff failed to furnish water in 1914. Attorneys Donley and Hyde represented the plaintiff. Snow and West for the defendant.
Chas. Anderson, longtime Basin resident and coast artillery veteran, arrived home yesterday after serving in the Pacific coast and near Honolulu. He is greeted by hundreds of friends who will welcome his safe return.
Thomas M. McKinney who recently purchased the Howell ranch near Deaver was in town Wednesday and made a pleasant call at the office.
The narrator describes peasants in a Brittany village near Brest and lively street scenes with beggars and candy, before marching inland to a camp. He notes coastal scenery, a dirigible home, the countryside, and a late supper, ending with military leave delays and ship movements.
The Bohemian club held a dance at the library last Saturday evening entertaining nearly the entire membership and earning high praise for a most enjoyable event.
Harris notes hillside slopes yield brushwood for kindling bound in wandles. A French peasant woman conserves fuel by cooking with minimal wood and a bellows for flame control. He observes a farmer preparing cabbage, onion sets, and potatoes, noting smaller yields and efficient crop rotation with overlapping plantings for carrots and clover. He expects summer crops to grow as sunny weather returns.
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