Celebration Of 96th Odd Fellows Anniversary In Amelia
Local Odd Fellows held a 96th anniversary celebration in Amelia with a program by Musele Gpeechas and others. Rev A M Creath and G J Gobgak spoke, a piano solo honored Ralph Hoover, and toastmaster Geo M Booth led talks. About seventy attendees enjoyed a large spread at the Amelia hotel before returning to the ball for games. County treasurer notes a busy period with delinquent tax collections: January six thousand five hundred fifty dollars, February two thousand forty eight, March five thousand six hundred seven, April three thousand two hundred making sixteen thousand eight hundred sixty four total, partly to cover expenses and 1914 taxes.
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Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Amelia
A. M. Creath
G. J. Gobgak
Ralph Hoover
KR. J. Ortra
Geo. M. Booth
W. S. Collins
D. L. Derr
Mayor Berry
G. J. Schenk
Aow
Taubers
Wrecked Freight Car Tipped Over During Switch
A freight car derailed during switching when its end tilted and the crew tipped the car over to right it. The car was empty, preventing any injuries beyond the car. J. M. Robotham of Lincoln Nebraska and A B Hagen are in town this week to inspect the site and nearby equipment.
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J. M. Robotham
Lincoln, Neb
Hagen
High School District Merger Moves Forward At Basin
The Greybull Valley Land Company outlines the push to fold the three school districts into a single high school system under Basin. County actions deemed Shell and Gould votes legal pending new ballots, with Shell expected to approve. If finalized, Basin will operate the high school and levy a joint tax to support both grammar and high school programs, aiming to save on teacher salaries and boost attendance and efficiency.
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New -Aw
Basin
Lbced
Malastoners
Collins
Shell
Baga
Cla
Hasin
Ghell
Pee Doubtese
Gessish Schoo. Datric
Soc
Pat of
Annavel
Ennuel
Ihr
Gould
Thut
Congressional Blunders A Short Sketch Of Legislation
The piece critiques two sessions of Congress, arguing Democratic tariff and wartime tax policies were flawed due to hurried, unstudied drafting. It cites revenue shortfalls, looming deficits, and calls for thoughtful amendment before more costly experiments. Also reports G J Spenk’s quick Billings trip to fix a pipe line ditching machine.
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Congress
G. J. Spenk
Greybull Oil Company
Basin
Greybad
Billings
Jake
Panama canal bonds delay eyed as treasury fund sinks
The estimate for Panama canal bonds to bolster the sinking general fund may be deferred longer than expected. Officials put the issue at 80,005,000 but expect stronger tax results. year end figures show more taxable individuals than last year and treasury disbursements exceed receipts by over 100 million with a net balance near 23 million. Bees in good condition after winter, Winters Bros. report strong alfalfa honey prospects in Otto.
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General Fund
The
Treasury
Visiting Schools Eyes Joint District Plan
County Superintendent Ruth Donaldson left for Byrom and other northern points on Wednesday to review school matters. He will also inspect Penrose along the Park Big Horn county line to gauge prospects for a joint district. Residents favor a cross county district to provide a better school serving both communities.
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Mires
Ruth Donaldson
Byrom
Wok
Penrose
Park
Big Horn
Basin Cornfield Pusher Bets On Bigger Corn Crop
W Gollins, famed for placing Basin County on the corn map, planted fields behind the courthouse and predicts a better harvest than ever. He notes excellent ground and expects the forthcoming season to yield a notable surprise to eastern visitors as the field has become a major demonstration urging others to enlarge acreage.
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Gollins
Bie
Horm
Ami
Thiggers
Canning Plant Forms At Otto To Tap Local Trade
Otto area residents form a canning outfit led by Alfred Hopkins as president elect. A larger facility will be built this fall to process corn tomatoes and apples with plans to expand to pickles pumpkins and other produce. County Agent A H Tedman to Powell to meet dairyman BE Burton and survey northern towns for dairy industry aid.
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Otto
Alfred Hopkins
Huain
Dairies
A. H. Tedman
Powell
F. Burton
State University
Burton
Mr. Tedman
Bisom Ton
Inspector Fred Fristy Chosen Plumbing and Heating Inspector
Fred Fristy of Basin was selected by the state board of charities and reform as inspector of all plumbing and heating at the Industrial school near Worland. The appointment came unsolicited and was announced with notice. Fristy is regarded as one of the best in the state and left Monday to assume duties.
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Businese
Fred Fristy
Worland
State Board of Charities
Pefoma
Fred
Presbyterian Aid Meeting Invites Members
The Presbyterian Maes aid invites members to meet with Mim Mib er and Thuredy on Thursday May 6 for a cordial gathering. The notice extends a welcoming invitation to all aid to join the meeting.
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The
Presbyterian Maes Aid
Mim
M. Miber An
Special meeting in Sheth district on high school withdrawal
A special Sheth district meeting was held to decide whether to withdraw from the Big Hero high school. The action would dissolve the district’s link to the high school and let Basin voters choose steps for the next school year.
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Sheth
Big Hero
Wightman
Igh
Lowing Basin
Basin District
German Fleet in North Sea Boon
A North Sea report notes a German fleet presence boosting naval activity and signaling heightened tensions. Observers assess implications for maritime defense and regional security dynamics amid ongoing European tensions.
War News From The Front In Europe And Americas
London reports French and British operations halted a German attack along the Ypres and Yser canal as fighting continues elsewhere in Champagne the Argonne and Vosges. A Norwegian captain notes 68 German ships in the North Sea while Berlin cites a victory claim for center and right wings and plans new action against Obregon in Mexico with Zapata forces blocking a railway.
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London
Sir John French
Ypree
Yser
Steenstrade
Ypres
Belgium
Champagne
Argonne
Woevre
Vosges
Hartmanns-Weilerkopf
Alsace
Scott
North Sea
Berlin
Constantinople
Aigh
Simon von Sanders Pasha
Villa
General Obregon
Zapata
Celaya
Obregon
Ver Crus
State Department
Duval West
Wilson
Mesa City
Accident To Farmer at Pine Buffs Wyoming
A heavy disc plow sharp end struck farmer Johnner Fad pom fourth damner when the team pulled loose and ran into a fence causing permanent disability. Miss Leila Dickman, long afflicted with fever, shows some improvement and may soon be able to go out.
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Pine Buffs
Wyo
Uhe Whigh
Johnner Fadpom
Leila Dickman
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High School Matters
Greybull Valley Land Company
Grim Reaper
Martin
Chikken
Ebmeka
Towm
Ter
F. ©. Hormel
Creek
Leahy
Greybull Valley
Otte
Woman's Club Meeting
United States Treasury
Hedstead
House
Senate
N. E. Winters
Winters Bros
Presbyterian Aid
Edina Bikakeuwkey
Abele Wike
Willa
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