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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
4
Basin Republican announces its status as the official paper for Big Horn County and the Town of Basin. Includes postmark notice date June 30 1905 and classification under the 1879 act.
The Cheyenne Tribune urges Wyoming residents to oppose oil leases at Teapot Dome and to push legislators to curb out‑of‑state extraction. It calls for higher taxes on state resources and fair returns from oil firms, warning that big companies must play by state rules or face action.
The text argues that firms operating in the state should be treated equally with others and that capital tied to risky ventures should be deposited in Wyoming banks. It suggests a strict business approach could shift perspectives of certain interests toward the state.
Percy Spencer was unanimously chosen as chairman of the Republic state central committee at a Cheyenne meeting last Monday. A Big Horn Basin native, he lived in Cody and Lander before moving to Cheyenne where he now practices law. He is well informed on state politics and has wide acquaintances across the state, making him a popular figure. The committee succeeds Judge T. Blake Kennedy and will help elect Republican candidates in the upcoming fall election.
The Wyoming state press adopts Editor W H J Bowey of the Riverton Chronicle as originator of the slogan You Can t Beat Mondell. Bowey is praised for quality editing and influence in Riverton and the Chronicle is lauded for local enterprise.
A Wyoming banker asserts that Standard interests shifted refinery profits from Greybull to Chicago and New York, leaving local banks with tiny payroll accounts. He estimates at least four million dollars withdrawn from Wyoming banks due to the Standard policy and urges Wyoming voters to consider this before legislative nominations.
Basin Wyoming town council met at 8 P M April 4 1922 with Ferris Blair Moore present West and Bishop absent Ferris acting as mayor in mayor West absence Minutes from last meeting approved despite unreadable portions Bills presented audited and reviewed at meeting
The Board of County Commissioners proposes a new road starting at the southeast corner of Tract 67 to a point near Sec. 12. Objections or damages must be filed with the County Clerk by noon May 4, 1922. Dated Basin Wyoming April 8, 1922. A14-28 Zela Murphy, County Clerk.
The board of county commissioners votes to vacate a road starting at a surveyed point in Section 17 Township 52 North Range 93 West. The description covers line bearings and distances connecting BW and Lot 3 in the same section as part of the official vacating order.
Commencing at the right of way along the Yellowstone Highway from Basin to Manderson in Big Horn County Wyoming this parcel has a total width of 6 feet centered on a center line. The description covers multiple surveyed bearings curves and distances through Sections 21 33 34 3 4 36 T 61 51 and 50 N R 93 W and related corners and curves detailing the boundary path to the north line of Section 36.
The article recalls the 1909 1919 drought lessons and urges economical irrigation, immediate harrowing after each shower, weed elimination, and loose mulch to prevent crusting. It advises beet drill with ditcher attachments to aid germination and stresses early planting and irrigation if rainfall fails to germinate seed by May 1 to 10.
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