23 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
1
The Red Cross Carnival Nights will bring color to the Big Horn County Fair with committees set to run the street carnival. Dance, Novelty Stand, Hot Dog Stands, Ticket Sellers, Construction, Pop Corn, Free Entertainment, and other stalls are led by named chairs and volunteers. The event aims to raise proceeds for the Red Cross.
Seven Big Horn county youths depart August 20 for Fort Riley Kansas as locals show patriotism. Names include William A. Jackson Greybull William J. Zellar Lovell Sterling Johnson Lovell Raymond Scoville Cheyenne Lewis W Christensen Cowley Richard B Cribbs Kane Warren E Bateman Burlington. Junk day tomorrow offers payments in War Savings Stamps for old junk at Kimro's store.
Washington reports Congress will take up a manpower bill expanding the draft to all Americans aged 18 to 45 to bolster forces for Germany's defeat next year. Debate will start tomorrow in both chambers with expected passage in short order after committee action and a provision delaying calls for 18 and 19 year olds until those 20 and over are summoned.
Mrs Louise A Harris mother of Dr H T Harris and Mrs Anna R Benton mother of Mrs H T Harris left Basin for the National Park on Monday after several pleasant days there notations indicate a family trip from Basin to the Park
The Chamber of Commerce met in club rooms for their first regular session in weeks. President A B Martin presided as committees reported progress on securing Pease land access for the Hyattville road and a dance raised 213 with 10 expenses, leaving 20 in balance. A log pole was set in a concrete base to advance the vivie center plans from the landscape architect. A tag rolying event was planned for frat day of the fair with Coons Btowart and Zaring named on the committee.
Early tallies show Carey and Morton with a comfortable lead in the county, while Osborne faces Warren and Houx runs opposite Carey. Republican returns are incomplete in some county offices, with key offices including US senator Warren 717 and governor results Camplin 207 Carey 614 Condit 64. Washakie County reports Emerson 213 McClellan 76 for state senate and Carey 165 in governor race with other totals listed. Democratic counts show Fisher 85 Osborne 18 and Houx 94 Ross 118 in the region.
Allyn H. Tedmon, county agent for Big Horn county the past four years, will depart to join Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. He will supervise a 1,500 acre dairy and stock farm and move with wife and baby to Pueblo.
Dr. Chester E. Harris received his orders to report at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan in the latter part of next week. He had his commission some time ago and is honored as one of Basin's leading doctors. He will leave many friends but Basin will welcome his early return.
Governor Frank L. Houx of Wyoming telegraphed that he will attend the Big Horn county fair on Wednesday September 4th. The governor's planned appearance emphasizes the fair as a major state event and reflects high regard from state and local officials.
Rex Theatre manager Al Cliff shelves a standout lineup for the week. Tonight features Fox star Gladys Brockwell in Her Own Mistake. Saturday brings Douglas Fairbanks in The Good Bad Man. The Splendid Sinner with Mary Garden tops the slate, hailed as a rival to her best works.
Red Cross reports its 600 abdominal bandages shipped this week and a halt to gauze work until further notice. Garment department requests rapid submission before the fair closes the room. A box of knitted goods is prepared for shipment and Mrs. Mary Avery, aged 8, has knitted 12 sweaters, 2 socks, 5 refugee shirts since last October, plus 72 gauze-room afternoons.
Lyons Engbretson, the sailor boy mentioned in last week's Republican, arrived here on the 21st after a postponed arrival. He was met at the depot by his mother and family following injuries sustained on patrol duty at San Domingo, Cuba, which led to an honorable discharge from further service.
Gilmore Hartigan expresses appreciation to friends and voters for their kind support at the primary and hopes to prove worthy of it.
Basin hosts a county fair praised as the biggest and best in years. Government encouragement, a favorable growing season, and strong Boys and Girls Club participation drive plans. First class judges, nearly the state university faculty, and a Chamber reception highlight the event as Col. May’s spirit fosters countywide unity.
Allied advances across four sectors threaten to force German evacuation of the Somme Oyes salient. French General Mangin forces northwest of Soissons and General Humbert troops between the Oise and Aisne have widened the front, placing pressure along France and Flanders. Elsewhere Mrs Gibson hosted a social gathering with election returns read aloud as guests enjoyed games and refreshments.
During a Wednesday wind storm E F Peterson of the Pease Peterson store offered a reward at The Basin Republican office. A silk shirt will be given to the person who can tell where the sprinkling wagon was on the afternoon of Aug 21.
Mr and Mrs B C Wise Rev and Mrs C Wardlaw Mrs Frank Wise Mrs Harry Wise Herb Wise Mr and Mrs D A Beatty Mr and Mrs Ivan Bright motored to the Burgess ranch at Hyattville Thursday for a fishing trip.
Mrs. D. A. Beatty sister of Mrs. B. C. Wise and Mrs. Ivan Bright her daughter both of Butte Nebraska arrived Monday for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wise.
M. C. Crouch of Casper division manager of Continental Oil and Supply Co with G. C. Mueller traveling auditor from St. Louis arrived in Basa on official business for their company.
Labor Day events in Greybull Wyoming promise a grand celebration with over 1500 in prizes. A labor parade will include all civic groups, plus a street pageant and athletic contests such as horse and auto racing baseball boxing wrestling and a pavilion dance.
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