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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
A critical excerpt from a World War I history volume questions Woodrow Wilson’s punctuality. It praises punctuality in minor tasks but notes frequent delays in major matters such as openings of boards and vacancies, arguing that the president showed little timeliness in issues affecting public welfare.
Edsel B. Ford, president of Ford Motor Company, Detroit, says the regular year end bonus for 1920 will be continued on the same basis as 1919. Bonuses exceed 7 million dollars and will be shared by about 75,000 men with distribution starting January.
The civil service commission report dated July 31 notes a large federal payroll. It shows one government worker per 68 gainfully employed people and one federal office holder per 159 in the population, with total civil service employees at 691,116. Republicans in Congress aim to trim this in next year’s appropriations, with some progress already made this year.
A Western statesman editorial urges lawmakers to pause on sweeping reforms after voters rejected most initiative bills. It argues banking and insurance require caution and that business needs relief from excessive regulation for readjustment. The piece ends with an ad for O. K. Barber Shop run by Fred House.
A personal note seeks the return of a crank for a small Overland vehicle lost on Basin streets. Contact Skovgard if found. DIY details appear in the notice.
The piece argues oil producers have halted under production and pressure from government controls, noting increased domestic and world demand. It urges policy changes and improved refining to sustain U S leadership, criticizing the slow state department push for American investments abroad.
Rhyme laments Mr Palmer’s December rule on alcohol, boasting plans to brew cider, raisin juice, and brandy. The speaker imagines driving Tin Lizzy after lunch, fearing marshal arrest yet promising plentiful booze if the rule stands. Indicates 1920s temperance context and legal loophole talk.
Notice is hereby given the annual meeting of the stockholders of Williams Petroleum Company will be held at the office of E J Sullivan Basin State Bank rooms Basin Big Horn county Wyoming on January 10 1921 at ten oclock a m for electing three directors and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting. E J Sullivan Secretary. d24-17
Sheriff B F Wickwire will sell at public auction on Sunday February 1921 at 2 p.m. the NE of Sec 2 T49N R93W Big Horn County Wyoming to satisfy a $3978.25 debt plus costs on a 1920 mortgage of Tilden J. Jones and Florence I. Jones to First National Bank of Basin. Sale subject to a $5000 Federal Land Bank mortgage. Proceeds apply to the debt. Last publication January 28 1921.
Shortage of cut flowers expected for Christmas with high prices. Orders after December 20 may not be delivered. Carnations 2 to 3 dollars per dozen. roses 3 to 6 dollars. Hol ly boxwood evergreens in boxes 50 cents to 1 dollar. loose greens also at the store. Christmas trees priced from 50 cents to 2.50. aqua ferns and various potted plants offered with mail orders welcome.
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