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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
5
The slate nominates Marie V. Rhodes for Treasurer J B Atherly for Assessor John L Landrair for Clerk of District Court G J Schenk for Surveyor and C A Welch for a two year term County Commissioner.
Bryan on Cox urges Democrats to rally for the national ticket this fall. A May 13 sketch portrays Cox as the wet forces’ target, labeling Gov Edwards a joke and noting Edwards’s slim nomination prospects.
A speaker denounces Gov Cox for seeking a national post after disgracing his state. He accuses liquor interests of being real anarchists and says Cox’s nomination would place lawless elements in power. The candidate’s odds are deemed slim, but the speech warns of a vote against him to uphold national conscience.
A report notes plans to open the Wyoming Hydrating Co. plant at Cowley to convert surplus potatoes into flour and starch. The project aims to turn waste into profit for farmers and support regional conservation and economic growth. The investment signals a major step in utilizing surplus crops.
The article cites Harding on women voters and urges that half of future school boards be women with backgrounds in teaching or social work. It also notes a coming building boom tied to high prices, a new cotton goods plant, and ongoing political crosscurrents amid Cox and the Republican candidate's campaign rhetoric.
Rumors suggest Camouflage will face a decisive defeat this November as opponents mobilize a large campaign fund to mask their failures. In Big Horn County the upcoming fair next month is billed as the best yet with excitement building.
Washington reports the United States government has formally requested Poland to issue a declaration of intent to abstain from territorial aggression against Russia and to stay within the borders set by the peace conference. Officials say Polish forces on the Bolshevik front may cross the line but would be viewed as defensive, not prompted to halt actions.
Washington Aug 25 department of justice officials forecast a tumble in coal prices as production rises and a renewed campaign against coal profiteers begins. Prices have already fallen in Baltimore where agents moved to gather evidence of a resale scheme. Investigations will continue along the Atlantic coast as lawyers probe price pyramiding under the Lever law.
Officials named include Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones and other county leaders such as County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney F A Little and Judge Percy W Metz. The Basin Republican is the official county paper and C A Welch chairs a listed board with T W Olney John Welntz and M V Rhodes among others.
Basin City announces municipal officers including Mayor R. H. West and Councilmen R. Denny A. B. Martin R. Ferrie A B Moore Clerk Edgar L Beard Treasurer Lola B Gingrich Official Paper Basin Republican Also advertises a large refrigerator suitable for store or restaurant inquire at the office 49 Watch the ad columns
Funeral services for Lovell Wyoming physician Dr Theo B Torjuson died Friday night in Lovell were held yesterday at Smith funeral home. He led Lovell hospital and presided over the Northwestern Medical Society of Wyoming. Torjuson served in the army medical corps in World War I and was a Knight Templar and Odd Fellow. Burial in Billings cemetery followed the Lovell farewell with relatives and local Masons escorting the body.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Ella C Boice that John L Linn has been appointed administrator. Creditors must present claims for allowance within one year from August 26, 1920, or be forever debarred.
The Alamo Drainage District invites sealed proposals at Manderson State Bank by Loren Gray for unloading 51 182 feet of drain tile and distributing it on the drainage system. Bids due 2:00 p m September 4 1920. Engineers H C Avery Clyde W Atherly provide details. Right to reject bids reserved. Basin Wyoming August 26 1920.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel D. Kimbro the Big Horn County Wyoming district court orders a sale of real property to pay debts. Heirs must appear September 18 1920 at Basin to show cause why authorship to sell blocks 6 and 7 in Basin and Collins addition should not be allowed. Publication in Basin Republican for four weeks and personal service to heirs in Big Horn County deemed sufficient.
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