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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
7
Basin Republication details publishing office and staff and notes the 6.M. time table for Basin while also urging tariff reform with a focus on production costs and sheep industry. The item includes train departures at 12 43 p m northbound and 2 33 p m southbound and reflects editorials urging fair play in tariff reform.
The house passes a constitutional amendment for direct senatorial elections, aiming to reach the senate for state endorsement. Critics warn it favors large states, undermines Western representation, and could shift power toward populous states, raising concerns about constitutional balance.
The council could pass an ordinance requiring weed cutting and property cleanup as a health and civic improvement measure. It would authorize city work charged to non compliant property owners, ensuring equal costs and motivating private effort through city action.
In the wool growing states, citizens demand that Congress carefully weigh the wool schedule before enacting any tariff law. Schedule K is central to reform talks, affecting wheep men, manufacturers, and their workers across several states.
An editorial urges Park County readers to support bonds for a new county court house, arguing current rent payments exceed bond interest. It recalls Cody’s prior vote in Big Horn County when a court house bond failed, noting Cody’s role in “making medicine” and expressing no sympathy for Cody despite Park County’s success.
Rawlins Republican notes editorial in Cheyenne Leader claiming credit for state penitentiary seizure, contending Republicans, not Democrats, led the push. Says Sheridan platform and Rawlins legislature acted first and credits are misattributed. Calls Democratic self laudation typical and unwarranted.
The Spodox club opened their quarters Sunday night entertaining a young social set. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hime, Miss Winifred Patten, Miss Kathleen O Neill, Miss Geneva Mc Gee, Miss Zerelda O Neill, Miss Madge Mapes, Miss Mary Marshall, Miss Louise Spaulding, and Miss Ruth Smith. Mrs. Jas I Patten chaperoned. The evening featured music and games with a Hecht luncheon served by the bachelors as a surprise to their lady friends.
Notice is given that George W. Walker assignee of James O B Searcy administrator of William A Forester estate has filed to enter 80 acres in sec 3 t49n r91w 6th P.M. serial 03427. Protest affidavits due by April 22 1911. W F Brittain Register. The New Iowa Dairy advertises Jersey cows and new business location west of town on old Van Wert place.
Onion sets offered in silver skin red and yellow varieties at 3 quarts for 50 cents. Larger lots priced lower. Cook's avlt.
Anderson Johnson stocks a complete, up to date line of baseball gear. The newest designs promise better play and are now available for players seeking top quality equipment.
Highlights warn that mountain tree planting may not aid irrigation as thought and urge Basin residents to participate in clean up day. The note also reminds that Arbor Day is soon and Basin Hospital offers up to date care with graduate nurses and Dr C Dana Carter.
Beet company insurers announce fire coverage options with emphasis on low costs and favorable terms for borrowers. Clients are urged to consult before seeking loans to secure the best rates and protections.
Washington April 19. Friends of western woolgrowers urge Congress to await tariff commission report before changes. Wyoming leaders like Senator Warren and Senator Clark back protests from J A Delfel der president Wyoming Woolgrowers and Sweetwater county association. Mandel blasts secretary Fisher over land designations under the enlarged homestead act as Mondell seeks timely rural relief. Also road notice to Basin traffic and real estate offers.
L A Parker bought a new car recently. Mrs Peb Williams of Thermopolis visited Hyattville for church Sunday and to see John Luman. Dr D A Williams becomes Hyattville’s new physician. James Hankine from Canyon Creek spent Sunday in town. A Tensleep home talent group performed Saturday. Big Horn Land and Livestock held its annual meeting in Hyattville last Saturday. Hyattville now has a live booster club meeting Saturdays. T T Pritchard renovates his house. Dr Williams visited Tensleep Monday for business. Tensleep sent a strong representation to a stockmen meeting, with Dr Williams noting a visit to Hottell home. All involved are reported to be well. Ladies Aid served supper Saturday evening. Mr Cavanaugh forest supervisor attended the Big Horn meeting, then went to Tensleep Monday with Forester B B Morton. Budweiser at the Big 7.
A message from a Shell Creek member notes rapid growth of the Shell Creek Progress association after W. B. Collins visited. Preliminary meetings have been held and a general meeting is set for May 1 at 8 PM in the Shell Opera House to urge public joiners and discuss ties with the central Basin clubs.
Unclaimed letters listed include Hominn Mrs A E Foland Mr Walter Benson Mr Ed Parks Mrs Minnie Mackey Mr Chas E MacCartney Mr T W McDonald Mrs J McGuffey Wil Schoenfield Mr M E Vonburg Mr G W When calling for above please say advertised Wm Gibson P M Christian Church Sunday School The Christian church will hold Sunday school in Fraternity hall on each Sunday at 2 30 In the afternoon The parents are earnestly invited to send their children and to also attend in person.
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