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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
3
A long, compressed dispatch from Schuyler Barrett in Camp McArthur Texas describes extreme heat and marching fatigue with 40,000 soldiers, quarantine routines, and longing for home. A second note from Y M C A worker Elizabeth Drott in France reports a soldier recovering from gas exposure and near-front life in airy hospital tents.
J H Montgomery announces his candidacy for the state legislature representing Big Horn County. He states the campaign will follow the platform endorsed by the State Republican Committee at its recent meeting in Reyenne and seeks the voters' support at the 1918 primaries.
A candidate announces for the office of sheriff of Big Horn County subject to Republican primaries on August 20 1918. The statement requests support from voters and supporters.
For the office of County Treasurer the Republican primary is set for August 20 1918. Marie V Rhodes asks for support and pledges to give the position her individual attention and perform duties to the best of her ability if nominated and elected.
A Republican primary effort seeks support for sheriff candidate in Big Horn County. Voters at the August 20th primary are urged to express their preference.
County voters are urged to support the incumbent in the Republican primaries on August 20, 1918. The candidate asks for support if the voters believe he has served well as sheriff and requests their vote in the upcoming primary.
A bid for county commissioner a four year term is presented as a Republican Party nomination. The candidate asks for the party’s support at the August primary and promises to work for the interest of Big Horn County upon election.
A Republican candidate announces intent to run for the state representative position to succeed himself subject to party wishes at the August 20 primaries.
Ishmael Jefferis announces candidacy for sheriff in Big Horn County on the Democratic ticket and for state auditor on the Republican line. He cites 23 years in eastern mercantile work, cattle ranching, banking, and legislative service, emphasizing prohibition and wartime support. Newcastle, Wyoming, July 18, 1918.
George W. Perry, Republican candidate for state treasurer in the August primary, is described as meeting all office requirements. He has served as vice president of the Sheridan National Bank and led banker's associations, and is an editor with the Sheridan Post and Rawlins Republican. His supporters urge voters to back his candidacy.
Candidate H D Buehner announces his bid for county commissioner a four year term subject to the will of democratic voters in the August 20 primary. He asks for support from voters.
Gilmore Hartigan appeals to Big Horn county voters urging support in the Democratic primary. He cites higher fines for school funds, more inmates in penitentiaries, and increased child custody cases as proof of his record and pledges to push prohibition and cleaner government based on wartime needs.
A county clerk announces candidacy for nomination to the office of county clerk subject to Democratic voters at the coming primary. He expresses effort and faithfulness during a demanding draft period and asks for voter confidence for re election if incumbency is supported.
Joseph H. NeVille announces his candidacy for representative from Big Horn County in Wyoming. He notes strong support from friends and his prior service as a state legislator, asking Republican voters to back him at the August 20 primaries to help implement wartime measures.
Edith C. Scott announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county clerk of Big Horn County. She pledges full-time service and open books, inviting voter support at the August 20 primary and pledging dedication if nominated and elected.
I submit my name to the people of this district for the office of representative to the state legislature subject to the Republican primary on August 20. An ardent supporter of Republican principles I intend to carry out the aims of the party platform.
For county and prosecuting attorney the Democratic primary in Big Horn County is set for August 20 2018 with voters selecting a candidate to advance to the general election.
In a wave of support from friends, a resident announces consideration of running for public office, signaling potential candidacy. The move follows informal discussions about serving the community and addressing local issues.
T W Spratt declares candidacy on the Democratic ticket for county commissioner of Big Horn County. He pledges to run the county affairs with the same care as his own, aiming for a sane efficient administration and thanking voters as a friend and servant.
George W Perry is a Republican candidate on the official primary ballot for State Treasurer in Wyoming. A longtime Sheridan resident, he ran the Rawlins newspaper and later organized the Sheridan National Bank. He serves as Liberty Loan committee chair for Sheridan County and Red Cross chair for the northeastern district, with extensive public service during the war era.
A candidate announces self for the Democratic nomination as county attorney in Big Horn County, claiming two years of prosecuting vice and gambling law infringements and noting no county attorney fees charged to the treasury.
Friends describe Mr Perry as experienced in public affairs and willing to work, believing he is well fitted to discharge the duties of the state treasurer in the administration of the office.
Frank Ramsey of Manderson left a Friday to enlist in the navy. J Edd Johnson of Cowley and Will Griffin and Chas Miller of Byron traveled from that country on Tuesday to meet county commissioners about road matters. Auto chain ad available at The Republican office for owner to claim after payment.
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