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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
4
Basin town posts an official public notice in the Big Horm County paper outlining local government actions and upcoming deadlines. The notice references town officials and standard municipal procedures for residents and businesses.
The text argues that nationwide conditions are returning to normal after a period of inflation. It highlights better labor conditions than those of retailers, forecasts profits for farmers with good crops, and calls for broader readjustment to fair prices and reasonable profits as the basis of prosperity. The farmer and laborer are seen as contributing. others must follow promptly.
Last Sunday marked Mary Adel Brill’s fifth birth anniversary. She hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for many young friends including Margaret N Brome Roberta Denny Nevene Denny Josephine Dixon Faith Dixon Elaine Glasgow Marcella Hartigan Jarrard Jones Louise Metz Wilma Murphy LeNore Murphy Effie Pegg Nita Traller Mary Jane Traller Peggy Weat Harriet Weat Hortense Zaring. Mrs Brill was aided by Mesdames Dixon Traller Denny and West. Refreshments followed and the children enjoyed the event.
A ball game is set for next Sunday afternoon at three between Hyattsville and Fred Frisby s Colts on the local diamond. Each team has two wins this summer and this game will decide the year s title. Both clubs claim the championship in advance and promise a fine contest.
Carl Wilson of Town & Country Electric Co sold an electric lighting system to J Scholz and Sons of the Crystal Ice Co. for their residence and two houses south of town. The plant will power machines and home comforts, making their plant one of the area’s most modern. The Olson family expected to return home next Sunday from visits in Denver Casper and Worland.
Ralph K. Forsyth of Franklin Indiana, brother of Mia and son of R G Belton and C A Forsyth, has been appointed director of extension for the Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York City. The job pays twenty five thousand dollars annually and the extension department opens a new field for the exchange. Forsyth and his wife reside at Nyack New York, with a Hudson River view home.
Douglas Aug 18 A E Hyde of Lusk superintendent of the state fair boys and girls club work department and Miss Alto Emerson are preparing exhibits to showcase club efforts. Livestock and poultry displays will be shown separately with the tent fitted with stalls pens and coops. The fair hopes to justify a boys and girls building as at other progressive fairs and Wyoming should display interest in its future men and women.
Through July 1921 the United States absorbed 100 million dollars in gold beyond world 1920 production. Economists dispute potential effects but foresee wide consequences for commerce and wealth. Early movers may profit if prosperity returns while preparedness will aid those facing a downturn.
E. P. Bracken vice president of the Burlington railroad warns of a severe coal shortage unless the public buys and stores coal immediately. He notes the railroad is building coal mountains and storing 330,000 tons to ensure full service this fall and optimal summer efficiency. Col Gardiner returns from Yellowstone and praises the town.
The Basin Chamber of Commerce urges Basin and surrounding farming communities to join and actively support the chamber. It argues modern chambers serve education health roads and recreation, not just attracting new industry, and promises visible community improvements through collective effort.
The Basin Bear Cats travel to Thermopolis Sunday to face the local team. Fans are urged to turnout and support the Bear Cats as past meetings produced strong games. Earl Gebhart and family left this week to visit Charles Garland’s ranch near Fenton for a few days.
Stock exhibit at the Wyoming state fair in Douglas reports strong interest and space inquiries. Livestock, agricultural, and poultry displays are expected to surpass previous years. The amusement program is crafted to draw crowds, aided by higher premiums to offset freight costs. Notable breeders from Cheyenne and Laramie will contribute top animals, with university representation noted.
Hanf and Sons with George Foxton of Glenda plan to display prize Shorthorns. H BE Christman of Scotta Blut to send a carload of jacks jonetsa and mules including exhibition mules shown at the Denver stock show.
Big Horn Mills Basin reports near capacity growth and added capacity as Basin flour gains western recognition. St Louis records July wheat receipts at 9.767 million bushels, a new high. American Sheet and Tin Plate resumes five hot mills in Cambridge. New York savings deposits rise 5.9 percent to about 2 billion. Michigan industry adds 324000 workers since April 1, Detroit leading gains. Philadelphia sees 72 percent of firms increasing payrolls in July. Howard Elliott returns from trip to Northern Pacific Railway Co. with updates.
A Northern Pacific tour reported widespread hopeful outlooks with expected gains in agricultural production across Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington. Ohio factory reopenings reduced unemployment while motor tire pottery and garment sectors show solid activity. Eastern railroads add workers with NY Central Pennsylvania Seaboard Erie lines increasing payrolls and Chicago and Northwestern resuming full car shop operations.
Locomotive shops resume operations with about 26 percent of usual force returning. Altona Pennsylvania reports 100 more workers recalled in ten days. Cumberland Maryland tin mill reopens after July 1 shutdown, employing 200 men. Midwest and Detroit areas note rising prosperity with grain movement, rail shipments, and factory hires increasing in August.
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