Utility men visit Basin to promote public utility improvements
Wyoming officials and national utility leaders tour the state to urge public support for annual investments totaling about one billion dollars over seven years. They argue this funding will boost wages, materials, and services while benefiting consumers and local economies. The push is tied to a wider public relations effort by the Rocky Mountain Information Committee.
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Basin
George B. Lewin
Denver
Rocky Mountain Committee On Public Utility Information
BE. P. Bacon
Natrona Power Company
Casper
Wyoming Utilities Association
H. C. Chappell
Lewis
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Lewiy
Rocky Mountain Information Committee
Coolidge Endorses Mondell Over Kendrick for Senate
President Coolidge, en route to San Francisco, endorses Frank Mondell for the Wyoming senate, arguing Mondell's experience and mastery of lawmaking surpass John Kendrick. He sends a telegram to P. Spencer praising Mondell and urging Wyoming to back the Republican choice.
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Wyoming
Senate
Boston
John B. Kendrick
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Frank W. Mondell
San Francisco
Cheyenne
Monedett
T. Harry Shanton
Mr. Coolidge
Green River
P. ©. Spencer
State Republican Committee
A Mechanical Marvel Gas Meters Then and Now
In a basement you may find the gas meter, a mechanical marvel from 1844. Invented by William Richards, the device has seen few real improvements yet remains one of the era’s most accurate measuring tools. Tests compare it to watches and favor meters under varied heat and humidity.
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William Richards
Tourist with Golf Clubs Heads Through Basin
A traveler passed Basin with a bag of golf clubs strapped to the car. The remark wonders if he will use nearby sage brush flats and prairie dog holes to hole out.
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Basin
Harding Administration Sees Last Resort in Railroads Coal
The Republican Publicity Association led by Hon. Jonathan Bourne Jr. says the Harding administration only used federal power over railroads and coal mines as a last resort to protect general welfare, arguing for reduced government in business and public satisfaction with the policy.
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Harding
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Harding Vision Emphasizes State Power Over Federal Control
A historical analysis contrasts Harding with Wilson, arguing the president favors limited federal intrusion into private enterprise and stresses state responsibility for peace. It stresses balanced federal authority, urging self reliance and local action to solve fuel and order issues without expanding Washington power.
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Econl
Harding
Atate
Peole
Washington
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Mondell
Warren
Ife
Tle
Massachusetty
Wilson
Polley
Wilcon
Fraverni
Ivs Farr
Whitman
Lerroensin
Charles E. Winter
Cadidate
Congress
Spurrier’s Clothes Shop
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Kimbro's
Post Office
Goodrich
Court House
J. R. Goodrich
Dave Tuttle
Prop
Cc. A. Hime
Hime Bros. Contractors and Builders Basin
Wyo
F. M. Hime
Wes
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