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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
4
Basin newspaper notice shows publication details including second class matter date June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming. Publisher P P Anderon is listed with subscription rate two dollars yearly and advertising rate per inch for display and locals per line with varying charges.
County plans seek right of way and an absolute bridge to link a new straight road over the Greybull river improving oil and haulage routes. Donors already provide rights of way and labor while businessmen are urged to contribute funds. Also notes on Wilson praise and local notices about barbers and stockgrowers meeting travel.
A draft review of the new primary system critiques its effectiveness. It argues primaries empower wealthy candidates and force statewide organization, with politicians like Root and Hughes avoiding early lists. It cites Minnesota and Ohio as examples of flawed provisions, while calling for repeal or reform and noting local political figures and upcoming travel and meetings.
A last week debate at the high school favored the negative side on the Germany question about sinking armed merchant ships without warning. Winners were Ernest Avery, Wilma Skovgard and Raymond Colley. attendees included Ms. Snow, Mrs. Skovgard, Mrs. Ewers, Mrs. Colley and others, with judges listed. The issue also notes orchestra performances, class news, and various school activities and humorous items from the period.
The next regular meeting of the Woman's Club will be held on April 26.
C A Zaring traveled to Billings last Saturday to attend to legal matters as a resident of a four room furnished house located within the Squire Enterprise Grocery.
The county commissioners this week voted to hire ten to twelve state convicts for road work this season. George S Mead is named to oversee the crew. A formal contract will be signed next Saturday with Warder Felix Alston of the penitentiary attending.
Mrs J B Thompson traveled to Ther Mopolis yesterday to stay for a time and take a baths course. M R Douglas went to Billings to meet Miss Jennette Farley sister of Mrs Douglas who will spend the summer at the Douglas home. Presbyterians aid society hosts a cafeteria supper in the Bircumshaw building Saturday from 6 30 to 7 30. Larrey Smith a longtime Res torin farmer, visiting town, reports good conditions and rising land values in the area.
A Wyoming sheriff certifies inspecting 383 cattle at Basin Big Horn County to be shipped to Aberdeen Montana. Cattle branded left side, owned by Parmer and Hatt of Sheridan, with Parmer and Huff as shippers. Railcars listed, shipment date April 12, 1916.
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