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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
4
A strongly worded op-ed rant mocks Woodrow Wilson and his allies. It accuses the Wilson administration of graft and mismanagement, cites labor attitudes, and blames the party for national debt. The piece also attacks figures like Baker and Edsel Ford while urging support for Harding.
Campaign note urging re election for RF A Little as County Attorney at the Republican primaries on August 17. The candidate left Lovell for Basin to attend county business and is described as competent courteous and efficient.
Ex mayor Ole Hansen argues against municipal ownership of utilities. He recalls Seattle’s streetcar purchase for 15 to 18 million dollars, warns of political manipulation around extensions, and says public enterprise cannot outperform private firms over long horizons. He predicts 10 to 15 years to rehabilitate railroads and urges truth about government roles.
Wyoming oil income is expanding school funds with a May gain of 82,000.58 and monthly state revenues projected at 100,000 from Salt Creek leases. The State Land Office notes a 6 percent investment return on permanent school funds and envisions growing university endowment to near self sustaining levels.
Ernest J. Goppert of Cody Wyoming, field agent for the Vocational Training Board, will visit Basin Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to meet ex service men who believe they are eligible for government training. He will be at the Chamber of Commerce during his stay.
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