Basin Republican Note of Public Mailing
The Basin Republican is identified as a second class matter filed June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
4
The Basin Republican is identified as a second class matter filed June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming under the 1879 act.
An old item notes a booze ship grounding off New York and locals hoarding liquor. General Pershing warns of another war and urges preparedness. Critique questions ship subsidy costs versus opposition. Telegraphs say former King Constantine is confined in Greece.
Secretary of the Navy Denby spoke in Washington at a mass meeting for a new Masonic Temple and praised the order for toleration and patriotism while condemning secret groups that seek to override law or influence politics. He warned secret oaths threaten republican government and stressed the right to vote freely.
The Carthage Press notes the government may stop issuing tax free securities. It argues the surplus wealth of many individuals funds these securities to evade taxes.
The Farm Mortgage Bankers of America warned at their Chicago convention that tax free securities are a mounting evil. Officials cited $20 billion in US securities and $8 billion in state and municipal issues by year end, with tax exempt issues rising from 400 million in 1912 to nearly 2 billion this year. The report argues growing tax avoidance strains private funding for development as taxes climb.
A newspaper column notes a Boston Traveler editorial predicting long distance voice transmission via wires would allow audiences in Washington New York or London to hear speeches as if present. It cites Arlington Armistice Day 1921 demonstrations and early telegraphing terminology reflecting the era's infancy of telephone usage.
The Wyoming Public Health Association highlights progress from Christmas seal and Health bond fundraising. Nursing, tents, and cots support tuberculosis care in Sheridan Fremont Laramie Unita Weston Natrona counties. Public school health work expands and legislation pursues a sanatorium. Mrs. Guy Brill named Basin Seal Sale chairman to lead efforts.
The Southern Commercial Congress proposes a 66 year amortization plan for interallied debts. It argues that payment by debtors would impose only a small annual burden and that sincere intention plus practical methods will enable liquidation of obligations.
The funeral of Boyd Millis was held in Tensleep on Tuesday and was well attended. He died in Chicago last Thursday after an operation for goitre. A widely known Basin figure, Millis served in World War I and belonged to the American Legion. Remains were returned by George B. McClellan.
President Harding presented to Congress a plan to reduce annual merchant ship expenses from fifty million to thirty million while improving service. The address, delivered during a special session, urged every citizen to read it and to request a copy from their senator or congressman.
A Washington senator argues no great merchant fleet is built without government aid, outlining support needs and historical precedent. The remarks stress policy alignment with national shipping interests and economic strategy.
Washington reports Dr. J. W. Crabtree secretary of the National Education Association told the Sons of the Revolution that the United States has the highest illiteracy rate among leading nations. He urged more and better public schools and cited Oregon’s new laws mandating school attendance as a step to reduce illiteracy and Americanize foreign-born residents.
Veterans Bureau warns no further vocational training applications after December 16. Congress fixed the date, and extending seems unlikely. Efforts to locate eligible ex soldiers included mopping up remote areas, with most entitled individuals found and placed in paid positions as they graduate. Employers favor ex service men for vacancies nationwide.
Patrick Sullivan of Casper plans to file in federal court in Cheyenne this week to cancel the lease to the Sin clair Oil interests of the Wyoming Naval reserve known as Teapot Dome. He says the suit aims to establish his rights to Teapot Dome claims and would challenge the legality of the lease if it deprives prior claimants.
Mrs. John W. Hanner died November 21 in Gretna Nebraska after a pneumonia attack. Born Martha Jane Hanner on October 16 1848 in Plattsburg Missouri she was married to John Wesley Hanner in 1864. The Hanners lived in Nebraska until 1899 then moved to Wyoming near Winchester. She leaves nine children sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Gretna with burial in the family ground.
Public auction to highest bidder on December 12 1922 at 2 o clock for 17 tons of alfalfa levied under an execution issued by Big Horn County Wyoming District Court. Sale to take place southwest of Burlington.
Case against Martin Dow and others by Chas A Webster and IC L Webster as administrators of Constant Webster estate dated December 31 1922 Sheriff Ray Nicholson deputy first publication December 1 1922 last publication December 8 1922
The Wyoming Trust & Savings Bank forecloses a December 16 1917 mortgage on parts of Section 25 Township 64 North Range 94 West Big Horn County Wyoming. Due on note was 1121.65, now 1214.00 plus 126.00 attorney fees. Sheriff will sell at Basin Court House January 6 1923 at 10 am. Dated December 1 1923.
Farmers and feeders faced rail car shortages causing heavy losses for livestock, potato, and wheat shippers. Northwest grain and potato producers reportedly lost 450 million dollars due to transport failures, while beet handling proceeded with minimal piling and no storage issues. Railroads cooperated to move beets to factories despite delays, ensuring a stable cash market and retaining farmer interest via the sliding scale contract.
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