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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
5
A rambly column mocks Woodrow Wilson as Woodrow The First, contrasts him with Abraham Lincoln, and defends Lincoln’s legacy. The writer invokes battles, diplomacy, and public figures to argue Lincoln’s superiority and criticize Democratic politics.
A brutal confrontation unfolds through stairways and rooms as a single assailant viciously attacks a lover with repeated knife thrusts. The fight ends with both parties down, leaving a scene that shakes the building.
A long, satirical voice attacks Woodrow Wilson, contrasting him with Abraham Lincoln and warning of national debts and social unrest. The piece laments Wilson’s European diplomacy and calls for strong leadership, while a separate note discusses state highway supervision and citizen input.
The article argues for permanent maintenance as the sole method to preserve roads after construction. It claims ten dollars spent timely on maintenance can prevent washouts and save reconstructive costs. The state highway department seeks patrolmen, preferably nearby farmers or residents with teams, to oversee road upkeep.
A series of property transfers from Lovell and surrounding areas shows multiple buyers and price points. Transactions include Hiram Cash Carlton to Dan Willson and J. H. Kocherhans for 650 dollars, Lovell State Bank to Leslie Waters for 1800, Roy J. Covert et ux to Leslie Waters for 1200, James L. Murphy et ux to Chas 1K Mansfield for 3500, Wm F P Bullock et ux to Walter Spicer for 225, J. R. McNiven et ux to Clair M C Yon for 300, Big Horn Co Irrigating Co to Murray McLaughlin for 1509, J. C. Stewart Adm to Murray McLaughlin for 5500, Eddie Doerr et ux to Joe Bobuk for 1200, Sam Letwak et ux to H. J. ArnoldDus for 2500, and Grade Croally to Victor Cotner for 3000. Sale areas include Lovell, Burlington add, Railroad add. Securities and lot blocks are noted for each transfer.
Notice announces Basin Wyoming as the venue for the Big Horn county Republican convention on May 4 1920. Delegates will be chosen to attend the state convention in Sheridan on May 10 1920 and handle other convention matters.
A sensational tale pits a ruthless Arab sheik against a dashing American captain over the Virgin of Stamboul. Sari witnesses a forbidden act in a Turkish mosque, transforming her and driving a deadly feud. The fates of the sheik and the captain unfold from that act. Show heads Friday May 7 at Rex Theatre.
J O Neff of Emblem Wyoming offers nine fat young Percheron and Belgian work horses, mares and geldings, weighing 1400 to 2000 pounds, ready for spring work.
A tailoring offer invites shoppers to join the suit club at the Pioneer Building Basin area promising significant savings on a new suit.
Owners want sellers to send land descriptions and lowest cash price. J. R. Bonwell advertises express service while Owen Johnson offers quick delivery and a phone line. Attorney Wenzel of Sheridan attended court here this week.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will hold regular services next Sunday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Maggie J Arnot t is the superintendent.
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