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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
5
A collection of light Christmas jokes and anecdotes. A minister faces a goose at a dinner, a myth about Santa Claus is parodied, and a quip about engagements and presents follows. A tale about an extravagant turkey ends with a 20 pound fowl causing big damage and a costly lesson.
Decem-Ginks dominates with genial control of features and mood. A tale of holiday miserliness and generous displays collides with a parlor maid mishap and a comic street robbery joke.
Local notes report several residents, trades, and changes. Frisby and Anna Germeroth visit family in Germany, while Hart plans an east trip. Ralph Wyman goes to Trapper Creek for holidays. A Racine buggy is advertised for 135 cash this month. Nick Carstensen and Conan family activity noted. The Rogers House adds a dining room and hires services for patrons.
The article notes that ancient Romans first introduced the practice of Christmas presents. It explains that gifts were exchanged but kept simple due to a sumptuary law. Expensive items were auctioned off by buyers who received overly costly presents.
The case of Bruer and Stanton heard before Judge Lampmann concerns damages of 200 dollars from alleged negligence letting water into a cellar during construction at the Danforth building. Hearing consumed a day and a decision is pending.
Farmers near the Big Horn canal met yesterday in Mandela to organize a mutual telephone company. A three member board T J Jones C F Johnson and D W Rogers was elected to plan committees and report at a special meeting in about three weeks. Estimated cost near 50 per mile for construction and enough subscribers are hoped to ensure success.
Mrs Edna B Hamilton of Worland underwent abdominal surgery yesterday at Basin hospital. Dr Carter was assisted by Dr W O Gray of Worland. The operation was reported a complete success. Mrs J K McClung, visiting Basin and Hyattville relatives, departed for California and other West Coast points for the winter and spring.
Eight grey and brown mares geldings and colts with various brands were shipped under B Y Robertson of Worland. Shipper G R Robertson in charge. Transported in IC B Q and NP rail cars No 68007 and 4489. Destination Dixon Mont. Witnessed December 18 1911 by Sheriff F Wickwire and Deputy Sheriff Lee Stirling.
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