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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
5
The article argues democracy stems from Christian church influence while autocracy grows from tyranny. It highlights the Red Cross, church-backed drives, and Y M C A as key to wartime efforts and urges prayer for troops. It notes local social updates and community concerns amid war rhetoric.
A charity community sale for the Red Cross is set for Burlington on Wednesday May 1 1918 starting at 10 oclock. Items include 10 head of range horses a saddle mare a 1300 pound work horse a burro 2 yearling heifers 2 pigs 17 chickens 1000 pounds of beans 200 pounds of oats a sewing machine a 120 ese X ray incubator 2 oil stoves a churn 4 sad irons a saddle a large bowl and pitcher merchandise dishes a 30 80 rifle a twenty gallon barrel a Remington typewriter a gold watch 2 goose feather pillows and other articles. Col Dr W Rogers auctioneer lunch served at noon by the Red Cross. W B Skipton Sheridan traveler was seen visiting friends last night.
In a patriotic appeal the piece urges every reader to buy Liberty Bonds for the Third Liberty Loan to support U.S. troops. It condemns “rocking chair patriots” and calls on older readers to contribute, noting bonds fund feeding and equipping soldiers and boost national resolve. The article envisions postwar triumph and political influence for those who funded the war effort.
Last Tuesday Basin high school bid farewell to principal W F Moor who, notified on Friday of his draft for April 25, left for Nebraska and then military service. The community held a farewell at Skovgard's home with a traveling set gift and pupils seeing him off at the train amid good wishes.
J. W. Rhodes broke his right arm last Saturday while operating machinery at Torehiight. He received medical attention for the fracture and is listed in stable condition.
The U S Food Administration in Washington outlines a wartime plan to halve wheat consumption to 21 million bushels per month to support Allied needs. It specifies weekly per person limits, wheatless days, and tighter distribution rules for households restaurants retailers bakers and manufacturers with emphasis on voluntary compliance and eventual relaxation after harvest.
The article notes wheat shortages burdening Allies and the United States as shipping limits exports. Australia holds 180 million bushels awaiting ships. India 70 million. Argentina 11 million left, with the new crop adding 185 million. The core problem is shipping, not world wheat supply.
U S Food Administration reports from July 1 1914 to January 1 1918 the United States furnished complete yearly rations for 67 100 033 people with extra protein for 22 194 570 men. Wheat and flour exports to allies totaled 884 000 000 bushels and pork exports for 8 1/2 years reached 2 000 000 000 pounds. Fresh beef exports totaled 443 484 400 pounds. Exports to Russia were negligible compared with western allies.
Instructions for mailing to Navy personnel emphasize secure packing and proper addressing. Each item must show full addressee name, service branch, rank or rating, and vessel or station, in addition to Care Postmaster New York. vague names like John Doe will not be dispatched.
A Denver Music Company ad offers a strictly high grade piano with terms to responsible buyers. Also, Wyoming sheriff confirms shipment of 273 cattle from Big Horn County to Armenia, branded and loaded in multiple railway cars, with Waln Brothers as owners and shippers.
Sheriff and inspector certify 18 head of horses owned by P. Bennett shipped from Basin Big Horn County by Great Northern Railway car 35017 to Billings Montana. Date noted April 20, 1618.
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