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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
5
As cold weather nears, owners must drain motors to prevent freezing and use anti freezing additives. For stubborn starts in cold, employ lighter oil and proper pre start lubrication, keep valve stems free, drain crankcase oil back through the fill hole, and protect governors from moisture and rust with oil. Paint exhaust areas and Prime with durable coat to guard against cold damage.
The piece denounces political delay in waterpower talks before the senate and accuses conservationists of hypocrisy. It argues long-standing promises have blocked Westward development and oil lands suffer the same political manipulation while the world needs fuel and power.
A Missouri Gazette opinion argues farmers, though close to labor, oppose rad ical and socialist actions that threaten private land ownership. It notes farmers’ loyalty to established institutions and fear of industrial disruption raising wages and shortening hours.
The article argues western metal plant builders spent billions, mostly from eastern investors, to sustain payrolls and profits. It contends western prosperity depends on foreign orders and outside investments, with limited local demand. It urges swift peace treaty ratification and sound policies on legislation labor and taxation to aid development.
Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania pushes a sugar licensing plan with a $500,000 funding proposal and penalties for violations, while Representative Griest seeks to cut local mail rates to one cent per ounce to save paper. The piece also notes Mexico’s government takeovers and U S reactions as Senator Fall and others query Carranza amid Mexican turmoil affecting petroleum investments.
The article notes a defiant attitude among miners who refuse the withdrawal order while the grand jury is in session most of the day. No progress details were reported by night, though witness testimony reportedly included operators.
The Basin area issues notice for a 69 foot wide road from the northeast corner of lot 49 to the northeast corner of lot 69 P Township 66 North Range 95 W. 6th Principal Meridian Wyoming with specific mile and half mile segments. Reward offered for information leading to recovery of listed stock including two yearling cattle and a Holstein heifer. Fraternal lodge meetings list dates and halls in Basin with K of P A F A M O E S and other bodies meeting weekly or monthly.
Indianapolis December seventeenth. A federal grand jury summoned by United States Judge A B Anderson began investigating alleged conspiracy by coal miners and operators to restrict production and curb competition. The probe references wartime fuel controls and antitrust laws, with jurors instructed to decide whether government or private groups will govern the country and if law or force will prevail.
Auctioneers announce all classes of farm and firecock sales with reasonable commissions. Book your sales at the Firet Mationad in Greybull, Wyo.
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