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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
The county shows strong support for the war effort urging sacrifices beyond bond purchases. Hayden M. White of Buffalo announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for congress, praised as fearless and outspoken though seen as a thorn to party leadership.
Germany demands immediate use of Dutch roads and canals and places Holland in a Belgium like position at the war’s start. The world watches whether Holland will defend its rights or yield to force and passively submit to invaders.
The president designates April 26 as Liberty Loan Day urging citizens to buy bonds. The message honors Big Horn county soldiers in the trenches and calls on locals to support the loan so the troops hear of local subscriptions and feel pride in home front efforts.
Notice to Basim electors of a town hall election on May 14 1918. One mayor for a one year term two councilmen for two years each and one councilman for one year. Polls open from 10 p m to 5 p m Po Pa Republican for job printing.
Retailers explain the new U S Food Administration rule requiring buyers of wheat flour to also purchase equal weight of substitutes from cornmeal rice oats buckwheat and more to ensure wheat supply for allies and troops. The plan allows exceptions for graham and mixed flours and offers infant and invalid food exemptions.
The Food Administration reports enlarged meat supplies and seeks to lower bread and other food consumption to meet export needs. It relaxes some meat restrictions while urging better food balance and continued conservation, aided by higher hog weights and transportation improvements.
John McIntosh and wife of Burlington visited the county seat yesterday while Henry Bunch, active on the Nowood project, saw friends in town. WWI allies face food shipments. U S and Canada sent about 1 100 000 tons in March with 750 000 tons in February. W I instrument makers agree to 70 percent output in April and May to save labor and materials for government needs. Red Cross canteens in France aid soldiers on shopping trips by ensuring correct change and helping with shopkeepers.
A newspaper piece quotes Washington Jefferson Franklin Monroe and Jackson on war and peace, then highlights Robert Morris and Lincoln. It argues forebears’ wisdom supports preparing for war to secure peace and ties it to the Third Liberty Loan oversubscription as a major national priority.
Beaver Creek reports continued rain delays and slow crop progress due to a sprain for B M Howe requiring aid from A J Crandall. Measles affect many families with D O Crandall and Myron Austin among the ill. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs B D Leavitt on April 10. visits and vaccinations occur as residents move between Shell and Greybull.
The annual Woman's club dance will be held May third at Fraternity hall. Proceeds go to fur lough houses for our boys in France. Special music. Dance committee includes Margaret Randall and Ruth Bridenbaugh among others.
Mrs L E Seeley and her brother George Davidson left last Sunday for Seattle. Mrs Seeley plans to stay for some time hoping to improve her health. Mr Seeley will follow around June if her health improves, possibly settling on the coast.
The Greybull firm Craig-Curtis Construction Co. plans to donate five percent of cement work receipts in Basin to the local Red Cross. A check will be issued to the Basin chapter when funds are received by the company.
A community sale in Manderson set for Saturday April 27 at 1 PM will offer articles including live stock with proceeds aiding the Red Cross. The first four items on each list go to the Red Cross and the charity earns six dollars on every sale over forty dollars up to a total of fifty dollars. Auctioneer is Col D W Rogers. The report also notes updates on local residents and aviation postal service plans to begin by May 15 with landing fields in Washington Philadelphia and New York.
Reports describe German attacks south of the Somme aimed at Villers Bretonneux after a major bombardment. British resistance held first, then German progress along the eastern fringe. Separately, Zeebrugge raid crews recount daring actions, including gun capture and destroyer losses, as Dover reports detail. Washington announces army signal corps reorganization with John D. Ryan to lead aircraft production and Brigadier General Kensey heading a new military aeronautics division.
Attorney General Gregory warned that acts of sabotage or destruction of property risking war disruption are punishable under the new federal sabotage act. The law broadly covers supplies usable by the United States or allies and requires only proof of intent to interfere with the war effort, not enemy benefit. The DOJ vows severe action against violators.
Notice from South Bench Horse Association owner Hoffman announces Elder Monarch No. 12645, a Shire stallion, will stand in Basin on one day and Saturday with balance at South Bendh and Alamo flat. Manager Hoffman listed.
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