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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
3
The Basin Republican records indicate second class matter status for Basin Wyoming with a filing date of June 30 1905 under the March 8 1879 act.
The letter criticizes sending J. Ham Lewis and Thos. R. Marshall to Wisconsin to barnstorm for Joseph E. Davies in the U S Senate race. It argues the administration missteps by using the war to secure victory at any cost and notes at least one Democratic editor disagrees with that approach.
A call for a nationwide poll to identify who supports the government in wartime urges action against slackers. The piece condemns American-born citizens who refuse to buy Liberty Bonds or contribute to war funds, arguing they hinder the war effort and must be exposed and condemned. It contrasts German immigrants who should support the country with American-born slackers it condemns.
The article condemns administration efforts to influence Wisconsin voters in a U S Senate race. It argues vice president Thomas R Marshall and other officials campaigned to defeat the Republican candidate using wartime patriotism, saying such tactics betray war unity and mislead the public.
Hayden M. White of the Buf. is cited in a brief note a week before a Wisconsin election, with emphasis on a stance or outcome associated with the ballot.
The Cheyenne Leader switches to afternoon publication due to daytime war news. Poems praise the westward path as soldiers face death, seeking spiritual consolation and a future life, with Rev. R. M. Jones urging steadfast faith and duty.
Several Basin notices announce an annual stockholders meeting of Western Preferred Development Co for April 15 1918 in Basin Wyoming to elect directors and conduct business. Also election of mayor and three councilmen set for May 14 1918 at the town hall.
Basin Oil Bureau reports Germany launches a new Amiens assault with 130000 troops and recaptures villages. Haig notes furthest Somme advance with gas and intensified fighting as Verdun region holds. Wood pledges millions of American troops and prolonged war. Foch seen as key. Allies prepare for a decisive blow. Britain claims 29 planes shot down. US faces nine billion wartime costs with half spent aiding allies. Russia to discuss finances with the United States.
S. A. Waddell of Cowley was appointed bee inspector by the county commissioners this week.
County commissioners instructed all officials renting quarters to relocate immediately into the new court house yesterday.
Henry W Harper and Marie Wagner of St. Louis were married yesterday by Rev. A F H Watkins. Also advertised are furniture for sale including a complete bedroom set and dining room set. B Hartigan offers ninety Hereford bulls for sale from his Gr Eben Greybull river ranch.
An agricultural authority argues farmers should back the war with Liberty Bonds. He cites democracy, democratic ideals, and the need for wartime finance, urging farmers to invest to support the United States credit and war effort, noting farmers’ patriotism and wartime sacrifices.
Train No. 30 southbound arrives at 12:68 p m and departs at 1:05 p m Train No. 29 northbound arrives at 7 p m depart 8:15 p m
Mr Hammond recalls a European tour with fourteen delegates including ten Congress members. He praises Allied efforts, warns against autocracy, and urges the United States to send men and money to defeat Germany, arguing Paris Belgium and France demand united sacrifice and resolve.
A general claim that the woman pictured on U S dollars should speak for liberty and values. The idea suggests that the image could influence global opinions as dollars fund national actions.
The governor calls on Wyoming residents to support a new war loan to fund American efforts against Germany. He frames the conflict as a defense of Christianity, self government, and human rights, praising past oversubscribed loans and urging continued patriotism and financial backing.
A wartime message from a Soldier in France urges U.S. civilians to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. He condemns savers at home who do not invest in the government, arguing procrastination harms troops and could let the enemy gain ground.
A 1918 World and You appeal urges purchase of Liberty Bonds to aid Allied forces in France and Belgium. It portrays buyers as aiding democracy, warns against inaction, and encourages Americans to contribute despite hardship. The piece emphasizes patriotism, duty, and collective effort against the German threat.
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