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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
5
A large German mine washed ashore in England will be displayed in the coming Wyoming State Fair in Douglas from September 9 to 14, 1918. The exhibit aims to illustrate the terror of submarine warfare used by both Allied and Central Powers.
A major dairy exhibit is planned for the Midland Empire fair with cooperation between Professor J. L. Martin of the state college and Manager Lawrence. Demonstrations and lectures by Martin and W. E F. Tomson will cover ranch and creameries, butter, and cheese with prizes for top cheese displays. about 15 state cheese factories expected and a sheep milk cheese exhibit from the Lee Simonson ranch.
The Midland Empire fair features a farmerette contest for girls skilled in horse handling. Contest describes harnessing and driving a single team, with prizes of 20, 15, 10 and 4 dollars. The event is set for Wednesday afternoon September 18 with several entries already. Dr D W Early of Manderson traveled via Basin to Hamilton Mont.
Food shipments to Allied destinations totaled about 1.4 billion dollars in 1917 18 as the United States used voluntary conservation under Hoover to meet a domestic shortage. Meats and fats rose by 844.6 million pounds, while wheat exports reached 141 million bushels, with growth driven by farmer weights and conservation.
The report details 1917 18 Allied wheat shipments totaling about 141 million bushels and prime breadstuffs near 154 million, with 10 million bushels sent to neutrals. Hoover notes reduced carryover and crop failures but praises agricultural and urban Americans, especially women, for feeding the nation during shortages.
Mrs. W H Burt returns from Logan Utah while husband transfers to Camp Jaca tlah Taylor Ky. Alvin Shores buys 80 acres south of his current farm as locals prepare for fall plowing. Alta Burt visits Ther mopolis. Myron Burt joins colors for Camp Lewis. Bean harvest begins with hand pulling. oil rig on Dad Ahrens' ranch ceases operation and moves out.
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