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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
4
Basin Wyoming notices record a second canon matter entered June 30 1905 at Basin post office under the March 3 1879 act of Congress for public land management.
The Oficial Paper of Big Horn County lists subscription at $2 per year in advance and Basin Town Display at 20 cents per inch by contract. Local black face ads cost 10 cents per line.
The article notes a surge in incorporations with seven companies filing articles in a week totaling eight million in capitalization. It urges enforcement or repeal of the automobile law and calls for civic pride through a town clean-up week to boost business and health.
Several weeks after a cabinet resignation there is little sign of democratic enthusiasm for investigating Henry Ford campaign expenditures. The president has named a woman to the civil service commission and observers say she must resist Postmaster General Burleson’s influence. Newspapers note the Wilson machine in San Francisco as a potent national force.
The text notes calls for investigation into soaring gas, kerosene, and fuel oil prices under a Dyer resolution. It cites Attorney General Palmer’s power but notes delays until after a San Francisco convention. It critiques government waste and alleged packer cooperation with the justice department in promoting a “chuck steak” campaign.
Wm Rehwaldt died March 29 at Warm Springs Minnesota after flu complications and two operations. He was 31, survived by wife Dora Germeroth two daughters parents five brothers and one sister. He served six years as Beach canal superintendent and was on the school board. Funeral held at Emblem conducted by Rev L Spitz. Burial at Emblem Cemetery.
Democratic papers claim the United States sent troops to Siberia without Wilson’s authorization. They publish images of U S soldiers on the American front questioning the authority cited for their deployment.
The copper industry seeks revival after a harsh year with high costs and low labor efficiency. Plans include expanding consumption of copper in brass substitutes for auto trim and lighting and financing export sales through credits. The western region urges copper use in common items like kettles and teapots to support recovery.
The senate subcommittee’s forthcoming report on U S relations with Mexico is expected in about two weeks. It will detail American deaths and property losses, with sensational disclosures on the administration’s policy toward Carranza. Ambassador Wilson cites 660 Americans killed since 1910 and $1.2 billion in confiscated American capital. He also alleges 100 Germans trained Mexican troops for a border assault.
A critical reassessment argues the Federal Trade Commission acts predatory rather than constructive. It accuses investigators of misapplied theory and notes many statements fail under scrutiny, urging fairness to industry that fuels payrolls and prosperity amid political interference.
Hardy of Chambers Nebraska arrived earlier this week and has leased the old D C Henry place for the year. Mrs Hardy will join soon and is described as a slater from Shell Creek associated with Mrs T W Olney.
Notice to Basin voters of an election at the courthouse on Tuesday May 11 1920 to elect one mayor and two councilmen Frank A Wise is named as mayor.
Congressman Mondell helped Mrs. Mary Liggett secure a pension award after three years of effort. She will receive over eight hundred dollars in back pension and twenty five dollars monthly thereafter. Liggett, widow of William Liggett who served in Co K 37th Signals Infantry, Wyoming.
Harry E. Jackson and Miss Geraldine Norman of Greybull united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the sheriff's office by Justice Bonwell. The groom is an employee of the Burlington and the couple will establish a home in Burlington.
Notice sent to Big Horn County Wyoming residents announces a petition to establish Lovell High School District. It covers a defined territorial boundary starting at Section 35, Township 57 North, Range 97 West, proceeding north to the Montana Wyoming line and following state and township lines to define the district. The document outlines the official action and geographic scope.
The Big Horn County Commissioners order a special election on May 3 1920 at the High School and district schools to decide if the listed Wyoming townships and school districts shall form Lovell High School district. Ballots read For High School District or Against and polls open 2 to 5 pm. Notice published in The Basin Republican for 20 days and posted at each schoolhouse.
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