Basin Wyoming Postmark Notice from 1906
Entered as Second Class matter June 30, 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of March 8 1876.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
4
Entered as Second Class matter June 30, 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of March 8 1876.
An editorial criticizes both major parties for using the war effort to pursue political advantage. It argues Republicans helped pass wartime measures and warns Democrats bias the administration with patronage. It cites Wisconsin politics as an example of partisan influence.
Editorial argues for immediate local compulsory military training three hours a week or daily one hour to save time at camps later. It suggests using mature local men to teach rudiments and notes the war could require a much larger army, making early preparation prudent.
The Big Horn Basin Republican League requests Hon. B. J. Sullivan of Hasin to enter the Republican primaries for Congress. The action meets with universal approval and is seen as an honor for a district spanning four counties.
Hon. William E. Chaplin of Laramie announces his Republican primary bid for secretary of state. He is editor of the Laramie Republican, former U. S. land office registrar, and a state council of defense member. Dr Grace R. Hebard to speak at Rex April 25 on Liberty Bonds and home-front war duties.
In Des Moines on April 12 1918 P P Anderson recounts Fort Des Moines conversion to a 1200 bed hospital for WWI wounded. He notes nurse housing carpenters and fire drills as work progresses and mentions meeting Mr Fuchs and local Basin connections. He also reports on Basins potatoes and city business growth.
The Stockraising Homestead designations cover Weston Crook Campbell and Johnson counties. Congressman Mondell. geological survey. field parties. aims to finalize designations this season for planting. Democratic claims of crosspartisan war politics fade against real maneuvers to retain control of the Senate.
Senator Gallinger notes Republican overtures to avoid contests in several states in exchange for support for Kenyon and Bankhead. Mondell secures restoration of 100000 for the Wyoming Central project on Wind River lands, signaling five to seven million dollars in outside investment for Wyoming agricultural development. Mondell receives congratulatory telegrams for long effort.
At Basin M E Church on Thursday evening the Old Guard organized an Evening of Surprises during the regular prayer hour. Mrs. W F Johnson spoke on Basin’s early religious work and Sunday school efforts. Local residents performed songs, solos, and a violin piece, with reminiscences of Basin’s church beginnings and growth.
Justice Bonwell united Charles Henry Olson of Germania and Olive G. Behne of Greybull in marriage Monday afternoon at Olson’s residence. They will reside on a Germania ranch, with Olson described as a prosperous young rancher and Behne as daughter of Chas Behne. Friends from the locality extend best wishes.
Basin Wyoming April 15 1918 town council adjourned session in which Mayor J Sullivan and councilmen Gibson Hime Pauley attended. Minutes of April 1 meeting reviewed and approved. Application by Louis Bingin to enlarge the frame building on east 64 feet of lot 14 10 discussed.
Basin Wyoming town council approved Ordinance No. 164 funding annual town expenses for 1918 1919 including sewer bonds street work lighting and water bonds with total of 25500.00 and authorized warrants for cemetery lots. Ordinance No. 165 sets general taxes 6000 and special taxes 14000 to cover current year indebtedness and sinking fund. Passage follows roll call votes with mayor E J Sullivan. April 29 designated clean up day. adjournment follows.
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