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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
4
The Basin Republican laments government advertising and waste while critiquing reclamation department bids. It references Senator Borah, the 1905 post office context, sugar tariff politics, and the coming Republican convention in Chicago. The piece blends local notices with opinion on federal spending and party policy.
AArahardj, recently arrived from Kangas, is constructing a neat, commodious house on Basin Land Company property in the town's south part, just west of the fair grounds.
No more wanted. The office reports ample cotton rags on hand and will not accept further supplies.
Members of St Andrew's guild will meet with Mrs John Zane on Thursday April 27 with a welcome to all attendees.
Basin Wyoming council met April 17 1916 to open bids for sewers in Local Improvement Districts 2 and 3. Gordon Taylor Construction Co of Denver was the lowest bidder at 14078.20 and was awarded the entire contract. mayor J A Berry and clerk Jas F Ewers certified the action.
Basin residents report instant results from Adler-i-ka a simple mix of buckthorn bark glyerine and other ingredients. The remedy acts on both upper and lower bowels with one spoonful relieving most constipation and associated gas within moments as described by Frank A Wise druggist.
A roundup of Basin area happenings includes Frank I Rue leaving for Grant City Missouri, James Yorganson visiting Basin, F R Morris of Minneapolis visiting Ten Sleep interests, Alvin Carothers of Brokenback ill with tick fever, the Woman's club securing a Shakespeare film for the Big Horn theatre, Bessie Morrison ill with appendicitis, C A Zaring in Cheyenne for federal court matters, and Edna Carothers returning from California to the Big Horn Basin.
San Francisco proposes calf branding ideas and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association may hear the matter in Thermopolis next month. Miss Ethel Francis displays a knee tattoo described as a figure or flower with an abbreviated skirt. The design can be erased and repainted with special paint removers.
Auto owners must immediately obtain a license for this year from the Wyoming Secretary of State. Those failing to comply will be dealt with by law. B Wickwire, Gherlf Big Horn County, Wyoming. The Mann hotel offers a fifty count dinner every day from 1 to 2.
Public sentiment nationwide backs federal aid for highways, as the joint committee on federal aid reports to Congress. The document argues for national participation to create a durable, equitable system of good roads, with cities contributing two thirds of funds and rural areas outside towns receiving support, virtually no opposition cited.
Emphasizes that road maintenance is essential after construction and costly neglect leads to greater future losses. Urges continuous systematic funding per mile, as estimated by the road engineer, to ensure durability, efficiency, and long term economy.
James B. Morrow profiles John Wingate Weeks, tracing the Weeks and Wingate family roots in New Hampshire, his rise as a banker and navy captain, and his views on America's preparedness. He argues the navy as key to defense, praises officers, and warns against economic and industrial vulnerabilities as war continues in Europe.
Drag to shape roads for winter. Road conditions may be poor, but proper work will greatly help. Road crews can improve safety and mobility by prioritizing repairs, clearing surfaces, and applying salt where needed.
Good roads save money by cheapening transport to markets and reducing capital drain on horses. They prevent wasted time and boost the joy of living, which in turn enhances life. Good roads may be had by dragging.
A short note describes a project named Great Road Improver with emphasis on the King drag as a key element. Details on scope or location are minimal in the readable text. The item reads like a brief update or caption about a road work initiative and its main feature.
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