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Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

6

Oil News of Week Highlights Basin Drilling and Dividends

Midwest Refining Co. official T. F. Algeo travels to Casper. H. O. Radcliffe attends to business there. Old Man Harris from Billings promotes the Montana Wyoming Oil and Gas Journal. Hoye Oil and Refining reports gas flow at 200 feet during Maud Tillard property drilling in Basin Gardens. Midwest Oil Preferred and Utah Copper declare dividends. Halifax disaster looms in market note. Oregon basin drilling near Cody includes Clint Hall visiting home. Ohio Oil Co. expedites Sherard dome work as weather allows. Basin drillers move to Kane area with tool outfit en route. Liberty Oil and Gas Co. progresses at Basin down about 2200 feet.

T. F. Algeo Midwest Refining Co Casper H. O. Radcliffe Gypsy Oil Co F. L. Harris Old Man Harris Billings Mont Basin Montana-Wyoming Oil & Gas Journal Hoye Oil and Refining Co Maud Tillard Basin Gardens Bush Midwest Oil Clint Hall Burkhard and Beard Oregon Basin Cody Ohio Oil Co Sherard Dome Kane Liberty Oil and Gas Co

Box Supper Tonight At Methodist Church

A community notice invites residents to attend the box supper at the Methodist church this evening. Proceeds support church programs and youth activities.

Methodist Church

Hamlet Revival Sparks Bacon Suspicions at High Forehead

Puck relays a backstage exchange about a Shakespearean revival at the High Forehead theater last night. The Lead suggests Baconian partisans resented the performance, while His Explanation notes the crowd hissed during the interpretation.

Hamlet High Forehead Bacon Puck

Beware Anger's Catching Flame in Shared Moments

The text warns that anger spreads between people, making it hard for others to stay calm. It emphasizes guarding against anger at all times to prevent collective impulsivity and conflict.

Charred Writing Preserved by Collodion Coating

If valuable documents are charred a coating of collodion can seal them. When the collodion hardens it becomes transparent and very tough allowing the writing to remain discernible through it.

Rhino Uses Mud as Protection From Insects

A rhinoceros rolls in mud to prevent insects from reaching its skin. mud covers the body and keeps pests at bay, offering natural cooling and a protective layer.

Man's Greatness and The Greatest Life Plan

A reflective note quotes Drummond on a man who pursues a grand plan for life. It extols a person whose purpose and ambition define greatness and guide daily choices.

Drummond

Barometer of Character and Friendship

A reflection on friendship noting that many friends signal a generous and social nature. It argues that widespread friendliness reflects well on a man’s character and maturity.

Cause of Untruthfulness in Aged Speech

An older speaker named Uncle Mhon claims men fail to tell the truth because they are overwhelmed by originality and a wish to please. The remark humorously notes pressure to be novel rather than accurate in telling a story.

Uncle Mhon

Did He Realize the Real Thing in Movie Studio?

Comic exchange from a studio era scene where a young nurse questions life after a pretend death and an experienced nurse confirms the staged nature. The dialogue hints at the behind the scenes mood of a hospital setting during filming.

Puck

Optimistic Thought Brings Bravery Amid Misfortune

The phrase suggests that when misfortune arrives it also carries the strongest virtues such as courage and resilience, portraying adversity as a test that reveals noble character. It emphasizes steadfastness and moral strength in facing hardship.

James Francis Lifeboat Pioneer Honored By Congress

The father of the lifeboat in America James Francis born Boston 1801 died Washington 1808 received a gold medal from Congress three years before his death. President Harrison presented the award at the White House and it is now on display at the National Museum in Washington.

America James Francis Boston Washington Congress White House Harrison National Museum

Encouraging hospitality at home for lunch guests

A piece urges housewives to keep prepared goods and clean linens so they can invite husbands and daughters to bring friends for meals. It promotes casual dining with visiting coworkers and guests during lunch hours without reluctance.

Tim Promptu

Tin use and early Bolivia mining history

The article notes Bolivia as a major source of tin in the New World with large deposits. It mentions tin alloys being used historically by natives around Lake Titicaca to create bronze, predating Spanish conquest.

Bolivia New World Tern Th Tlaca

Development of dramatic art prompts future stage

Quote-driven snippet notes a debate on cinema versus stage. Willis questions if weighing pictures are the ultimate art, Gillis predicts a forthcoming stage where success requires neither brains nor beauty, suggesting a shift toward new forms.

Willis Gillis

Bee Sting Kills Man in Washington

In Washington a honeybee sting on the finger killed P. P. Gilpin within minutes. An attending physician said the poison likely formed a clot, causing death when it reached the heart or brain.

Washington P. P. Gilpin

Oil and Motor Firm Involved In Zum Case

In Zum region, a small oil dispute arises involving Lee Motor Co and local firm Ol. ZUM. Details indicate a civil matter seeking clarification of ownership and distribution rights.

Ol. Zum Lee Motor Ja

T F Nelson Married in Hyattville

Last Saturday in Hyattville the marriage of Mr. T F Nelson and Miss Matilda Krieg was held. Nelson is a well known long-time resident of the Big Horn Basin and Krieg has friends in Hyattville Basin. They travel north to Idaho then Omaha for a visit and will make their home in Hyattville after January 15 1915 with community well wishing.

Hyattville T. F. Nelson Matilda Krieg Nelson Big Horn Basin Idaho Omaha, Neb

Registry Drive Urges Big Horn County Army-Mavy Roll

County residents are urged to verify army and navy registrants at the library as the adjutant general promotes a complete county registry. In Washington the foreign affairs committee backed the Austrian war resolution with Rep Miller of Minnesota briefly supporting Turkey and Bulgaria. The House expects quick debate and passage before Friday adjournment, with Senate debate anticipated.

Army Navy Big Horn Adjutant General House Tative Miller Minnesota Turkey Bulgaria

Friends surprise O Mallys with evening gathering

On Tuesday evening several of the friends of Mr and Mrs R J O Mally met and went to the O Mally home for a surprise party. Those who were present were Messrs and Mes dames Earl Daugherty, R G Belton, Fred Justham and Harry Drumm.

R. J. O'Mally O'Mally Messrs

For Sale and Barber Shop Listing in Central Area

A large garage offered for sale or conversion to a residence or garage store. Also an advertisement for a barber shop with children’s haircuts by appointment at Central Barber Shop, Pat’s place. Call the provided phone number.

Central Barber Shop Pat

War declaration extension to Turkey and Bulgaria likely

In Congress at Work strong support emerges in both branches to extend the war declaration to Turkey and Bulgaria. The resolution is deemed virtually certain, with confidential reasons presented to Chairman Stone and Flood, and discussions with Secretary Lansing. Some officials still hope to break German domination of its allies.

Congress Turkey Bulgaria Stone Flood Lansing

Gift ideas and gifts offered at the store today

For wife sweetheart or the kiddies there is no gift more appropriate than a box of candy. We are stocked with a complete line of Kodaks and Albums. Remember, if it isn't an

Plete

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