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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
5
About sixty Wyoming women sought pensions under the dependent mother act. The first pension goes to Mrs Maggie Noakes of Rock Springs, a widow with three children under 14, at the full $40 monthly limit.
Large stock of home grown and imported garden seed ready for distribution. Early orders earn prompt shipping. Also roses and ornamental shrubs offered. Prices for seeds and packets listed with prepaid options. Local cultivation and planting plans noted for Sheridan area and Wind River region. Social issues include unemployment and saloon closures alongside agricultural and community updates.
A compact set of maxims on business conduct stressing promptness, finding alternative routes, paying as you go, flattery to win customers, luck as a factor, living openly, and the balance between planning and action. It warns that sympathy for failing businessmen is not praise, and true money comes from smart, decisive dealings.
An editorial argues road dragging only works when ground is suitable and must be driven by farmers themselves. It criticizes officials and motorists who push drag use, urges farmers to maintain and drag their road sides, and suggests shared responsibility between neighboring landowners with possible tax relief or pay for proper work.
Public highways are avenues for all people to travel and for marketable farm products to reach trade channels. Wood roids symbolize progress and prosperity, benefiting both city and country residents by enabling economical transportation and reducing the cost of necessary goods.
Readers receive agrarian advice on peach varieties for a new country and methods to control dandelions, prairie dogs, and potato diseases. Techniques include early hardy peaches, plowing meadow to reduce weeds, a controversial poison for prairie dogs, and simple honey extraction from combs after partial honey harvest.
A. B. Kinzer of Bonanza and J. W. Graves of Bonanza visited town this week over legal matters and ditch interests. Mrs. Charles Kelley and son left for Worland for several days. Judge P. W. Metz and Reporter Hertigan traveled to Cody for upcoming cases. E. S. Moore of Denver inspected businesses using revenue stamps. Earl Reed from Grass Creek reports field work slowed with no quick restart. W. W. Murphy sold three Hupmobiles locally. Markham, Alen, Drs Harris and T. W. Spratt bought cars. George C. Howard, a brick gang member, hospitalized with mountain tick fever but showing signs of recovery. H. C. Avery, Manderson deputy county assessor, notes rain reduces urgency for field work.
United States Department of Agriculture studies in Spotsylvania County Virginia show improved roads raise output. After a 1909 $100,000 road program, Fredericksburg shipments rose from 49,000 to 71,000 tons annually, and dairy production increased dramatically from 114,816 to 378,028 pounds in two years, with wheat shipments also rising.
Federal traffic studies show Spotsylvania county farmers increased production and cut transport costs after road upgrades. With $100,000 invested, annual savings reach about $41,000, as ton miles dropped from 20 to 12 cents per mile. Dinwiddie peanuts also rose sharply after better roads, doubling load and speeding hauling, explaining higher county agricultural output.
A brief notice laments poor road conditions with a firm stance that there is no excuse for bad roads. It stresses accountability and urges maintenance improvements for safe travel. The item foregrounds civic concern and community demand for action.
Improved roads enable consolidation and centralization of rural schools. Centrally located graded schools will serve all children within a radius of four to five miles, bringing formal education closer to communities.
Ladies wearing gowns and evening coats, gloves and delicate al talks of al cleaned at Basin Laundry, emphasizing careful garment care and dry cleaning services by Basin Laundry.
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