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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
4
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under Act of March 8 1879 This report notes Cody meeting benefits personal contact and shared ideas for newspapers The Cody gathering showcased resources and scenery and was praised for planning and broad support from Cody and South Fork valley helpers
The Big Horn Basin should leverage oil wealth to boost agricultural development. The piece urges water storage and irrigation districts to safeguard beets and crops, notes dry Greybull valley conditions, and praises Cody supporters for welcoming newspaper men at a regional gathering.
A wartime editorial urges Americans to place a price on the Kaiser’s head. It condemns German militarism, credits Allied efforts over three years, and asks citizens to support a complete victory to topple the Kaiser and end militaristic rule. The piece insists that peace lasts only after total victory.
This item notes complaints from Company C at Fort Russell that money raised for a mess fund has not been spent for the men. The fund was to be kept for use when stationed in a permanent camp, with extras at a later time, as explained at the time of raising. A separate notice advertises a For Sale Iceland pony weighing about 600 lbs by Josh Ellis.
A list of guests at the Mann hotel includes A Campbell Worland F Walker Grey Hyattville L L Line Billings G Mim Red Lodge M Muller Worland Co C Bilett Hyattville L D Griggs DeWette Neb W H Brokaw C C Hawley Glen Elderpam A P Grant and wife Los Angeles Earl Titus Clyde Titus Manderson L A Renneth Cody R F Rathborn Torrington Wyo arly Gardner Greybull R J Jackson Los Angeles L D Griggs and wife Omaha John Habien Livingstone John Beaudoin Salt Lake City Art Hunt Greybull R L Jackson Tulsa Chas R Steele and wife Sheridan B Olson and wife Minneapolis Miss Rachel Nelson Meeteetse Opie Millard Marshaltown Ia C R Mot singer and wife Iowa Sumner Tucker Jesse Tucker Kansas Tucker Grover Pigge New Town Mo Milo Mills Tensleep C E B Wollam Greybull G H Whittaker Worland J G Rovis St Paul
George Weese, former receiver of Big Horn Development Co, spoke in Basin in support of the Shoshone River Canal Co plan. A permanent concrete dam at the head of the Gray Bull River would conserve flood waters in spring and secure water for Beach Canal district in summer. The project aims to irrigate thousands of acres of land.
The text discusses a dispute over a proposed life insurance bureau for soldiers, with Mr Redfield alleging the treasury colleague stole the plan. It claims McAdoo seized the idea and kept it, citing power dynamics and a belief in keeping what one can. It doubts Redfield will realign or resign, or gain the bureau.
Oil news notes stock fluctuations and daily refiners activity. Jim Hurst and B E Stubbs attend to business in town while Basin and Buffalo Basin fields see road work and new developments. E T Williams reports a strong well in Salt Creek. Geo Jenkinson’s son T F Algeo is now a master engineer in France. A L Arnold of Midwest Refining transfers to Riverton.
Wm. Gibson, parade committee head for the Chamber of Commerce, announces an elaborate county fair parade on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5 and 6. He aims to secure strong participation from local businesses and urges all who can to join, the parade starting promptly at one o'clock from the bell tower.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bailey move this week from Basin to the Mercer brothers ranch on Paint Rock after years in Basin He resigns from the mail service to take up ranch work Asa Mercer accompanies him and Mrs Bailey will join in a few days that completes the move
Special notice to exhibitors allows any worthy article or animal not listed in the fair book to be entered for a prize. It covers fruits garden vegetables farm crops and stock. Read Rule 12 Col W H May Sec.
Hugh Gould Raymond Colley Dale Leighty Ralph Bell and George Long traveled to Shell Basin last Saturday afternoon. They camped and fished on Sunday and returned to Basin on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sullivan entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pfzerheimer from New York City and C. A. Fisher and T. A Ines from Denver Tuesday evening of this week.
Card thanks all who helped during our bereavement after the loss of our wife and mother. John M. Tillard and family.
A notice invites poultry raisers to enter the fair with a total $240.50 in prizes. It urges neighbors to compete, promising blue ribbons for top poultry and inviting exhibitors from Big Horn County to bring their chicks to the event.
Washington reports indicate a difference of opinion between Secretary Red field and Secretary McAdoo regarding policy. The dispute centers on administrative approach and authority within the Treasury and War Departments.
John Howland, railroad builder, faces a perilous journey through the northland as a mysterious shadow haunts his path. A woman’s love and a lurking danger drive the plot in The Danger Trail, a tale of love and vengeance showing at Rex theatre tonight.
A poultry department head urges raisers to bring their best birds to improve stock and compete for honors. The column also reports regional farm sales, travel to Basin, school teaching changes, scouting organization events, and local residents’ travels and battles with illness.
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