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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
Basin Wyoming news notes a county convention to pick nine delegates for a state convention in Cheyenne on May 8 and a national convention in Chicago June 7 to choose a presidential candidate. It covers cattle range laws, Bryan and Wilson politics, and local press opinions.
Notices for Big Horn county precinct committeemen to meet May 2 1916 in Basin at 2 30 pm to elect nine delegates to the Wyoming state convention in Cheyenne May 8 1916. Encourages broad Republican attendance and adherence to party wishes.
Nest Tuesday, members of the Republican center committees of Big City are slated to meet to discuss committee affairs and local party organization. The session aims to coordinate activity, review schedules, and plan outreach efforts across precincts.
The ancient Greeks named the rainbow The Scarf of Iria Iris the Rain Bow attendant of Jupiter is described as exceedingly beautiful in myth suggesting why rainbows enchanted their imagination and art
A reflective line noting that heaven on earth comes from a mind moved by charity, resting in Providence, and guided by truth. The aphorism emphasizes virtue over circumstance and the stability found in steadfast principles.
A child points out a man sitting on the sidewalk talking to a banana peel while a judge comments on the scene. The anecdote captures a humorous, odd street moment with a child’s innocence and a judge’s detached remark.
A retired French officer who once commanded Crete infantry recalls deals from Greek statesman Venizelos, then a village mayor, who did not offer bribes. The officer refused payments of 2000 to 3000 francs, earning Venizelos a lasting friendship by his integrity and belief in honesty.
France has sent top artists like Charles Fouqueray to the fronts to capture battles. Fouqueray explains he stays a few miles back, then rushes to sketch the scene after fighting ends. Soldiers describe positions and postures, guiding adjustments to his drawings.
Henry W. Savage impressed Ade by ordering copper oysters in a Paris cafe with fierce focus. He then tried horseradish but forgot the French word. He reasoned that horse is cheval and red is rouge, yet declared I am damned if I can remember the French.
The idea began from dinner table chats among New York artists after a traveler’s return from Germany. The first Madison Square Tree of Light appeared in 1912, sparking a nationwide spread as many cities adopted and adapted the festive grid. Germany long held the tradition, as noted in its old German roots.
In parts of France the rapid rise of game endangers crops prompting wholesale killing of rabbits deer and boars and in some areas even hares and pheasants. Sale of rabbits and boars is allowed but pheasants and hares are reserved for the ambu-
A brief note argues a well regulated home fosters milder behavior and smaller scale, highlighting orderly routines and steady habits as foundations for calm daily life. The excerpt suggests control, discipline, and consistency lead to improved mood and productivity.
A Pneumatic pad project advances with new tests as engineers at Weteh prepare procedures for patented hardware. Officials outline aims to improve performance and safety in upcoming trials, with timelines and key milestones under review by the research team.
Soldiers wives write to the Remount Herald praising the British pay office while complaining over missing remittances and odd results from payments. The letters depict frustration at unpaid sums and a remarked case of gender confusion after remittance changes.
Mercer Jr and James were reported near Hyattville yesterday in a brief incident. No further details available.
A valuable helmet from the fifteenth century is in the possession of Sir Guy Laking, armorer to the king of England, appraised at $10,000. Only one other helmet of the same period in perfect condition is known to exist in a private collection.
A Paris newspaper recounts a London special constable who enforced light‑restriction rules after a Zeppelin raid. He offered a shading contrivance to reduce glare and, while on duty, sold shades to gain commissions, tallying hundreds of orders worth about £6 total.
A Kensal Rise resident reports a telepathic vision of a khaki figure after a simultaneous knock at the door. The vision occurred at half past seven and a soldier, recently returned from the front, later commends the timing as he plans a visit the next evening.
A Plain Dealer chronicle recalls a recent dinner where a giant crowd heard lengthy after-dinner speeches. The first speaker lingered beyond forty five minutes, while the second earned quick applause before admitting he could not recall the previous speaker’s name.
A Newport dispatch reports Ellen F. Mason's collie Don is dead after being hit by an electric car. His grave, marked simply "Deon," lies beneath an evergreen near the villa colony fountain. The piece notes other dog graves on estates of prominent Newport residents.
Family physician informs Mrs. Gaybird that her husband cannot last much longer due to overdrawn accounts at the bank of vi. The doctor notes she believed he hid any such account, and Mrs. Gaybird disputes the claim, insisting she never knew of it. The exchange ends with Topele Jeu.
When you have walked all day and your feet hurt some people in automobiles can look devilishly comfortable Chicago Journal notes that ease and attitude shape impressions during long days on the road.
A brief humorous item from the Cherokee Times reflecting on stubborn rural customs. An old fashioned man resists shifting meals and social expectations, symbolizing local character and wit.
A historic notice describes vast, unmapped tracts: Arabia holds an area nearly five times Britain, while a sizable portion of Australia remains to be explored by civilized man.
A brief home tip notes melting candies and mixing with turpentine in equal parts to create a finishing polish for hardwood floors. The method suggests using the melted candy mixture as a shine enhancer.
An old Cheshire woman appeals to her husband about dinner. The exchange reveals she cannot find her false teeth, prompting a humorous remark about starving until the ragman arrives in the morning.
A lyric reflection on kinship and time with loved ones traveling life together. The speaker urges patience as paths diverge and reconverge, noting the brief span of shared steps and the need for gentleness amid missteps. George Klingle’s sentiment celebrates enduring companionship.
A fragment from a heated exchange references Dubkins as a source of comfort while another speaker questions the claim and asserts disbelief. The brief clash centers on the seeming contradiction between supportive sentiment and perceived reality.
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