War Rumors Highlight National Tension Across Cities
Mrs. C. P. Brown reports dire war conditions after visiting Chicago Evanston and New York. She notes mass enlistments local preparations home guards and international naval actions including interned ships and the German vessel Vaterland repurposed for U S service.
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C. P.brown
Golden Rule
East
Chicago
Evanston
United States
New York
Royal Family
Germany
Brown
National Guard
State official visits Basin to discuss federal road funds
State Highway Engineer Z Bb Levison of Cheyenne arrived in Basin to confer with county commissioners on a federal appropriation for good roads. The plan matches county dollars with federal funds, with work by the state highway commission. He notes value comes from expert labor and cautions against wasted work from unpact roads due to lack of rain.
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Z. Bb. Levison
Cheyenne
Wyo
Basin
State Highway Commission
Levison
Three Weeks Until County Fair Opens In Busin
A reminder that the Big Horn county fair is three weeks away with plans for larger buildings once funds allow. Local gardeners are urged to prepare and enter exhibits in sewing and domestic science sections, ensuring readiness for visiting guests and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busin
Big Horn County
Local shoppers urged to balance wishes with finances
Readers are reminded that while improving homes and spaces is desirable, it is crucial to match purchases with actual financial means and avoid overextending budgets.
The Melting Pot News Roundup From Early War Era
A collage of wartime items headlined by a New Jersey deputy dismissed for bribery and a Brooklyn youth fatally shot by a police officer. Other notes cover labor shifts in western mills, draft and election talk, and various political and social curiosities across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Omaha
McCumber
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
United States Army
Berlin
Indianapolis
Youngstown
Ohio
Brooklyn
United States
Big Prizes for Rams and Hogs at Midland Empire Fair
Midland Empire farmers can win regular and special premiums at the fair as authorities push livestock improvements. The premium list has grown with new specials adding up to 3140 in gold in offers. A $1700 prize is offered for the best exhibit of registered rams, plus two $20 prizes for top bacon type brood sow and market ready hog, with any breed allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Empire
Lee Shmonbol
Mrutunn Mortgage Co
What Fairs Mean to a Community
The Big Horn county fair aims to showcase and encourage the best in the county. It seeks to discover geniuses in innovation and farming, and invites students and clubs to exhibit, fostering competition that raises standards and prosperity for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseacre
Big Horn County
Trapper Lodge Proprietor Dines in Basin with Owen Wister
Watson Wyman proprietor of the Trapper Lodge drove to Basin on Tuesday for business. He was accompanied by Owen Wister the famous novelist who has spent the summer there and visited Basin sites including the new courthouse and other public buildings.
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Watson Wyman
Trapper Lodge
Basin
Owen Wister
New Court House
Burnham’s Sister Tressa Burnham Visits Town
Miss Tressa Burnham of Lovell spent Tuesday in town for shopping. A teacher at Lovell she plans about a week more in the mountains before returning to her duties.
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Tressa Burnham
Lovell
Shell Creek
Miss Burnham
Beaver Creek stockmen visit town for land matters
John Allen a prominent Beaver Creek stockman was in town this week to handle land matters and other business. He was joined by Fred Crandall another Beaver Creek farmer and B M Howe noted for his fine gardens and red raspberries.
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John Allen
Beaver Creek
Fred Crandall
B. M. Howe
New Gate Eases Access at Midland Empire Fair
A south side gate will serve visitors traveling by train or car at the Midland Empire fair. Shuttle trains by the Northern Pacific will stop near the new gate, cutting walking distance to the auditorium. Train service runs from Broadway every 20 minutes, fare 10 cents, with local railroads offering a fare and one third round trip during fall weeks.
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Northern Pacific
Broadway
Billings
Large stock of YAL CO fan belts for Ford at LEE MO TOR CO
A large stock of YAL CO fan belts for Ford cars is advertised at the LEE MO TOR CO garage located at 122. This notice highlights available belts and shop contact for buyers seeking parts in the local area.
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FORD
LEE Motor CO
Carstensen Lyons Wedding At St Andrews Church
Henry A. Carstensen and Agnes Lyons of Hyattville were joined in marriage by Dean Watkins at St. Andrew's church on a Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mann of Basin as witnesses.
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Henry A. Carstensen
Agnes Lyons
Hyattville
Dean Watkins
St. Andrew's Church
Chas. Mann
Basin
Relays Offer $1000 Purse at Midland Empire Fair
Director Cosgrove announces a $1000 purse for the Midland Empire fair relay races for men and women. Races run all four days and are open to Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming horses owned east of the Montana meridian since Aug 1. Entries due Sept 15. contact Manager F M Lawrence in Billings.
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Cosgrove
Midland Empire
Montana
Wyoming
Meridian
F. M. Lawrence
Billings
Contractor Seeks Cement and Road Work Jobs
An advertisement from J. W. Welsh offers contracting services for cement and road work. He states readiness to handle all kinds of contracting tasks with emphasis on cement and road-related projects.
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J. WH
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Atlantic City
Gan
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Yucatan
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Burnham’s
Sister
Carstensen-Lyons
Collins
Collins Addition
Oklahoma
Carnegie Library
Pioneer
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