Basin Republication Notice From Basin Wyoming
Entered as second class matter June 30 1905 at the Basin Wyoming post office under the act of March 8 1879.
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Basin
Wyoming
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
4
Big Horn County Expects Strong Fair Display Next Week
The county’s comprehensive resources will headline the Midland Empire fair with an outstanding exhibit expected to impress visitors. Reyn Leedom of Lovell will serve as a nominated commissioner, and Mt. Clemens notes hint Ford’s six cents. President Wilson plans a circuit stop promoting the league of nations.
Basin urged to unite for new industries and growth
Local banks report Basin in strong financial shape amid apathy from merchants and a weakened Chamber of Commerce. Editors urge unified action to attract industries, warning rivals are winning and Basin risks becoming a Sears Roebuck town.
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Chamber of Commerce
Basin
Wyoming
Sears- Roebuck
County Fair Preparations Build Toward Big Event
The county prepares for its premier fair with strong citizen involvement and a focus on shaping the event into the best fair yet. Officials anticipate strong attendance as residents rally to showcase local talent and products.
Extravagance on Pacific Trip Attracts Scrutiny
Washington reports that Chairman Frear and fellow members of the sub committee on aviation proceed to Portland and Seattle to expose alleged administrative extravagance and reckless disregard of public interest. They plan to show a costly War Department railroad system built for logging which benefited a trans continental railway, amid criticism from Chairman Cummings labeling the trip a junket.
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Washington
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Aviation
Special War Investigating Committee
House
Pacific
Frear
Portland
Seattle
War Department
Trans-Continental Railways
Wyoming representative added to Midland Empire Fair Advisory Board
At the Midland Empire Fair Commissioners meeting in Billings Montana August 25 Reyn Leedom of Lovell Wyoming was chosen to serve on the Advisory Board representing the Big Horn Basin. The board hopes he will visit the grounds often during the fair to guide Wyoming exhibits and ensure courtesy to Wyoming exhibitors and visitors.
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Billings
Mont
Midland Empire Fair Commissioners
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Reyn Leedom
Lovell
Fair Board
Leedom
Cody Dam Visit Delights Local Party
Col and Mrs May with Mr Mays parents and Billy May toured the Cody dam last Wednesday. They described a delightful trip and praised the dam and canyon as unsurpassed by any place.
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Col
New York Health Chief Warns of Influenza Return
The health commissioner of New York warns the public to prepare for a reprise of influenza, noting recurrence after epidemics and urging preventative care. He cites age groups affected last year and stresses strengthening health, reducing panic, and avoiding haste in meals to cut illness risk.
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New York
Denver Times
Want Lower Living Costs
Representative J M Smith reports southern rail workers favor keeping current wages if living costs can be lowered to match pay. He says workers oppose strikes now but would comply if costs of food and essentials are reduced by eliminating profiteering.
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Washington
J. M. (. Smith
House Committee On Labor
Prosperous Shell Creek Farm Country Boosted by Good Harvest
K Kimbro water commissioner for the Shell creek country reported in town last Saturday that water shortages have not seriously affected the area. He noted the second cut of hay is nearly stacked, fruit is excellent, apples are abundant and of fine quality, and farm and garden products are at a healthy condition proving Shell valley remains a top farming and fruit region in the state.
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K. Kimbro
Shell Creek
Shell Valley
Highway bids sought for 8.16 mile project
State highway commission invites bids on an 8.16 mile run from the Washakie county line to Manderson with an estimated cost of 97070. Proposal requires 46000 yards of excavation and embankment 15000 yards of surfacing 2.4 miles of machine grading and 60 pipe culverts. Bids due September 6.
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State Highway Commission
Washakie County
Manderson
Protecting the Trout in Drying Irrigation Ditches
Report from Tongue River canyon notes hundreds of large trout found dead after irrigation ditch breaks or drains, blaming careless handling by trusted personnel. Sheridan residents urge protection of fish as low water season harms aquatic life.
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Sheridan
Tongue River
Fish Run Diminished Due to Head Gate Closures
Sheridan Post notes multiple streams in the Big Horns have limited fish this season after head gates were closed. They suggest fish move to larger streams or lakes and may return with deeper waters, urging state action to prevent irrigation ditch ingress in the next season.
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Big Horns
Sheridan Post
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League of Nations
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John W. Small Daw Rogers
H. H. Hime
Centeel
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Rexall Store
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Davis Veterinary Supply Co
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