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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
5
Casper Tribune notes editors praise the administration's merchant marine program as nonpartisan and beneficial to shipping and national defense. It argues the plan gains support in southern Democratic strongholds and appeals to all regions regardless of party.
The Sheridan Post urges serious consideration of a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund highway repairs. It notes other states have adopted higher rates and argues revenue should go to the county where sold to aid local feeder roads and maintenance.
Oil officials say Standard Oil's new Mid-Continent price classification will greatly benefit companies. The plan raises price per barrel from 1.25 for 33 gravity to 1.80 for 29 gravity, boosting Truman Oil income by over 1000 dollars daily and lifting Middle States and Southern States combined earnings by about 56000 dollars daily. It may also raise interest rates on United Oil Producers bonds above 16 percent per year on the cap due January 25 next.
The September imports totaled 7,274,100 barrels with a daily average of 242,470. August imports reached 10,890,075 barrels and a daily average of 041,098. September volume was 102, b, 952,644 barrels with a daily average of 311,761 barrels.
Pipeline and tank farm crude oil stocks as of September 30 totaled 244 726 000 barrels, up 2 109 000 barrels from August. August stocks rose 4 402 000 barrels from the prior month, showing continued monthly gains in the pipeline sector.
Gasoline production in September reached 12,773,691 barrels, down from 13,094,247 in August and up from 9,926,500 in September 1921. September 30 stocks stood at 16,429,781 barrels vs 16,765,674 on August 31 and 12,169,067 on September 30, 1921. Exports totaled 1,114,483 barrels in September. domestic consumption was 11,985,029 barrels, with August consumption at 13,829,937 and September 1921 at 10,243,716.
September 1921 kerosene production 3,667,079 barrels. August production 4,390,069 barrels. Stocks September 30 8,838,929 barrels. Exports September 1,717,023 barrels and August 2,078,959 barrels. Domestic consumption September 3,351,510 barrels.
Gas and fuel oil production in September totaled 21 853 757 barrels, with August at 22 483 074 and September 1921 at 18 771 622. Stocks on September 30 reached 32 498 980 barrels, August 32 538 372 and September 30 1921 29 267 955. Exports in September were 1 781 501 barrels, August 1 599 617 and September 1921 2 181 463. Domestic consumption for September was 20 111 648 barrels, August 20 699 139 and September 1921 16 928 061.
Production of lubricating oil in September 1921 was 1 644 128 barrels, August 2 114 860 barrels, and September 1920 1 953 731 barrels. September 30 stocks were 5 481 605 barrels, August 5 254 012 barrels. Exports in September were 498 951 barrels, August 648 686 barrels. Domestic consumption in September was 1 438 098 barrels, August 1 609 561 barrels.
The article argues strict grading of potatoes reduces handling costs and boosts returns for producers in oversupply years. It notes per capita consumption and excess production, urging better at production and along the supply chain, with broader application to other crops.
A Western Farm Life article argues growers should produce high quality crops and carefully grade products to fetch better prices. Those yielding inferior quality and lower acre yields will be squeezed out as markets reward top quality.
Allen 8. Peck reports 1922 saw 77 535 visitors who spent 175 206 days in five Wyoming forests Big Horn Hayden Medicine Bow Sho Shoshone and Washakie in the Rocky Mountain District. The 1921 totals were 95 835 visitors and 162 931 days.
A historical viewpoint argues for fair farm prices tied to production costs. It warns that continued losses push young farmers to cities, threaten national production, and risk higher urban costs if agricultural wages and prices are not balanced. The piece endorses policy focus on farm prosperity and equitable wage relations.
Secretary Wallace explains shifts in the Department of Agriculture to aid farmers by securing fair prices, expanding marketing outlets, and adjusting production to demand. He notes reorganizing economic work, monitoring European outlets, and improving crop and livestock estimates to avoid over and underproduction.
The state canvassing board reports the governor candidate Ross with 721 votes and Kendrick with 9 107. The upcoming legislature will have 57 Republicans and 28 Democrats. The salary amendment for county superintendents and surveyors failed while the state land boards consolidation passed.
Worland defeated Thermopolis 7 to 0 in the conference football clash, throwing Thermopolis from the top of the standings and sending Worland into sole possession of the lead.
Governor Groesbeck appoints James Couzens Detroit mayor to fill the seat vacated by resigned Senator Newberry. Couzens rose to prominence nationwide for his Detroit municipal railway venture.
The Compass Cherry Plum is described as extremely hardy in the northwest and productive soon after planting. It combines plum and cherry traits, ripening to a wine color and yielding fruit yearly with little care. The article urges widespread planting in backyards and farms for home and commercial use, noting early spring planting and the potential for two to three trees to feed a family by the second year.
Announcement warns ex service men they have less than a month to file for vocational training. After December 16 the Veterans Bureau will stop accepting petitions though those filed earlier get up to a year to enter. Wyoming applicants may send petitions to Casper district office. Cheyenne Red Cross will assist. office open Tuesdays and Fridays 2 to 5 p m. Dec 15.
A group including B. F. Wickwire Bill Mullen John Weintz Jr Jay Loman A C Burgess A S Mercer Don Leithead George Pickett Ed Carothers Eddie Tig and Clark Gapen returned Sunday from Omaha where they had been with a train load of cattle.
On Wednesday B. P. Wigton bought the home and furniture of Paul Stock on North Sixth Street and will take possession immediately. The residence is described as one of the finest in town and will suit Mr Wigton and family.
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