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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
4
A McClure Syndicate essay extols the telephone as a practical convenience and urges using it to ease family worries. It cites delaying plans and travel as scenarios where a quick call prevents anxiety and avoids spreading gossip.
The term livery derives from the French livrer to deliver and began as outfits given to servants by French kings. Uniform colors and styles differentiated houses, and English usage varied, once denoting badges or arm crests. Over time servant clothing standardized, reducing earlier customization.
Before the war Russia produced about 20 percent of world oil. In 1912 Russia output reached 25,400,000 barrels and in 1913 about 28,100,000 barrels. Bak district produced 155,000,000 poods while Grosny yielded 6.1 to 7.1 million poods monthly in late 1921 and early 1922. Machinery shortages and worn refinery and pipe equipment hinder drilling. State reserves 30 percent, home demand 45 percent, 25 percent exportable with payments through state oil office or bank.
English historian Lord Macaulay was famed for learning and lavish clothing per Margaret Mackaulay. The diary recalls his ineptness with hands and gloves and a humorous barber bill reply after a shave.
A San Francisco lady instructs a Chinese house boy Wing on door etiquette. He compares the caller’s card with his mistress’s card and, after careful scrutiny, states Tickee no same, no can come in, highlighting a comic miscommunication from Everybody's Magazine.
Anatole France at eighty two once took a commission for a serial and collected installments from a newspaper. After a long holiday he found, in Paris, the magazine had printed the serial backwards due to misarranged files. The editor claimed no one noticed, and the work appeared intact.
A wounded soldier required frequent mouth haircuts after a graft of scalp skin replaced damaged mucous membrane. Dr Percival Cole reported at the Institute of Hygiene in London that while the graft caused little trouble, it produced abundant hair inside the mouth necessitating regular trimming.
A milkman jokes about his lateness claiming the law allows 25,000 bacteria per gallon and that counting them takes long. An old lady asks why milk is late as he explains with humor.
Supporters tout a single administrator directing city operations like a corporate CEO. Critics note friction with councils elected by voters and possible political influence. The writer urges voters to prefer honest, efficient officials and active citizen participation over untested reforms.
Filed as Second Class matter on March 30 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
Local publication outlines display and per line advertising charges for Basin area. Rates include 260 per inch for display, 20 cents per inch by contract, locals or blackface locals at 15 cents per line.
The piece argues for direct primary reforms to boost turnout and cut voter costs. It suggests registering voters for November at primary, granting party conventions power to nominate for primaries, and anticipates legislative changes to reduce expenses, noting high per vote costs in many precincts and mentioning James Booth of Hyattville visiting town for election returns.
An article argues vast unused arable land exists worldwide and that agricultural science can raise yields. It compares US, Russia, England, Australia, and Africa and contends continents can improve without risking famine. Meat consumption patterns show disparities and potential for increased efficiency.
Basin Wyoming town council met August 7 1922 at 8 p m with Mayor R B West and four council members present. Bills were presented, audited and warrants issued including amounts to Wyoming Gas Co J R Morrison Central Gas & Electric Co and others with salaries and expenses listed.
Fall plowing benefits heavy clay soils when moisture is favorable but risks cloddy fields on dry or sandy alkali lands. Early spring plowing suits some soils. harrowing and rolling follow on firm ground. Fall plowing aids pest control and can ease spring work for farmers with rotations and equipment.
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