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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
4
Basin's local paper records its mailing status as a second class matter dated June 30 1905 and filed at the Basin Wyoming post office under the March 8 1879 act of Congress.
The notice outlines subscription at $2 per year in advance and advertising rates for the town paper. Display rates are per inch for regular insertions, with single insertion and local line rates noted. The fragmented text indicates pricing terms and column usage for notices in the Basin publication.
Charles Evans Hughes runs for President with Charles Warren Fairbanks as his Vice President choice. The ticket emphasizes reform and strong leadership, rallying supporters across states and appealing to voters seeking experienced governance.
A reader notes Democrats conducted a Monday caucus to pick candidates after the primaries and questions why the public was not informed earlier. The letter accuses the party of letting central committees fill vacancies and delaying candidate announcements, contrasting with implied voter influence. An unrelated 1916 mortgage notice mentions Alex Kastin and John Guskoff mortgaging a brown horse to Lovell State Bank to secure a $430 note due March 23, 1917.
Mortgage foreclosures announced in Lovell Big Horn County Wyoming. Alex Keatin and John Guskoff pledged horses wagons and harness to secure notes. sale set for August 20 1916 at 2 pm in front of the Lovell post office to satisfy debts. Proceeds applied to principal interest and attorney fees. Bank of Lovell W B Snyder president R B West attorney. First pub Aug 4 1916. Last pub Aug 18 1916.
Oil news reports Lamb-Williams drilling in Grass Creek for Greybull Refining with 22 strings operating and production over 7000 barrels daily. Lamb-Drilling Co brought in No 7 Lana gas well for Big Horn O G Co. and drilled No 16 Kimball for Greybull Refining. Hewitt, Snyder visit Riverton Lost Soldier field crew in town. Reese and Smith from Frannie well seven miles out also in town.
Basin Wyoming August 1 1916 notice to Hon Mayor J A Berry requesting a special town council meeting at o clock p m August 1 1916. Purpose to pass on estimates for work completed and material used and on hand in Special Improvement Districts Nos 2 and 3 and to issue warrants for payment of game. Signed William Gibson R J Fxtra T W Spratt councilmen
Hasin town council met in special session on July 3 1916 with Mayor J A Barry and four councilmen present. Bills were audited including Gordon Taylor Construction Co sewer and water line estimates and the council accepted sewer work in Special Improvement District No 3 as finished per contract. The meeting adjourned after formal approvals. The article also notes Hughess nomination acceptance and Roosevelt’s acknowledgment.
A county advisory urges all voters to participate in the upcoming primary to influence local office choices. It warns that skipping the primary could let weak candidates secure nominations or leave vacancies to central committees, worsening outcomes.
Mrs Thos M Hyd hosted yesterday in honor of Mrs A Fenwick of North Platte with three tables of players. Attendees included Mesdames Singon Leighty Landfair Bishop Hennison Baird Algeo Allen Larrick Denny Snow West Fenwick and Miss Lucille Ridgely. First prize went to Mrs T K Bishop and consolation to Mrs Larrick. guest prize to Mrs Fenwick. Refreshments followed with Miss Ridgely assisting.
Special notice from Basin agemia proclaims Adler-i-ka as a thorough bowel cleanser for constipation and stomach issues. The remedy is described as 60 powerful with instant action and no griping, claimed to relieve most digestive discomforts from a single spoonful. Frank A. Wise and A. Kershner of Bho had business in town yesterday.
At a meeting of the fair board competent man will oversee buildings and grounds with immediate charge of improvements. Gov Kendrick Congressman Mondell and Senators Warren and Clark plan to attend. Directors vow a county fair equal to the state fair, backed by a loyal board and county cooperation. The second meeting produced momentum, with widespread county representation and a push toward a national style Big Horn Basin Interstate Fair in the central, resource-rich region.
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