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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
4
The item cites a Basin newspaper urging civic duty during a politically charged season. It laments a poor Christmas for locals and notes the Republican Party fielding strong presidential candidates while praising Basin public schools for improved service and condemning efforts to disrupt education as a moral crime.
The state supreme court flags misleading jury instructions in the Henry A. Carstensen v. Earl Brown land dispute. It reverses the district court decision in Washakle County, notes the instruction stated only a legal point, and remands the case for a new trial.
A dramatic pamphlet denounces basin schools and local politicians. The spoof shows Sir Arlo and allies plotting to smear a woman’s reputation, using a pro German slogan to attack opponents as Three Buzzards adapted into Three Knaves. Public opinion and education are target subjects in Basin.
A fragmented collage critiques party rancor and calls for unity in education. It highlights the value of public schools and the need to shield children from scandal while urging reform and silent quarantine of harmful influence. A medical aside promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and digestion. An 1919 notice for publication, Clare J. Thornton v. W B Snyder et al, seeks to cancel a mortgage and quiet title in Big Horn County Wyoming with a January 31 1920 deadline.
Notice announces Williams Petroleum Company's annual stockholders meeting in Basin Wyoming on January 12 1920 at 2 pm for officer election and other business. E J Sullivan secretary treasurer signs. The notice continues a related feature on Westminster chimes and carillon history describing origin and clock tower use.
Fragmentary report notes bells striking three quarters over the hour twelve strokes for Cathedral peal and sixteen for Weathminster, followed by the striking of the hour. The message of the bell sounds is said to be clear and vibrant each day of the week.
A reflective note speaks of warning and rejoicing in time of sorrow, stating the chime will belong not to us alone but to men, women, and children of the community, embracing all who hear it.
A compact personal description highlights a tallied profile. She is five foot six inches, brunette with brown eyes and a bright smile. The text praises singing, cooking, humor, sociability, and a zest for life.
Fragmentary item notes a personal wedding plan or rumor involving a young man and a woman who is not yet certain about marriage. No clear names, places, dates, or official details are readable in the fragment.
A fragmented notice hints at a flirtatious message or ad style snippet promising charm and appeal. The text mentions a “bright sis brown eyes” and city interest while urging close attention to the subject. Strong person and place cues are present in the readable phrases.
A note on Elizabeth Vansiler Schuyler described as a regular girl and the city’s anticipated partner of mischievous Cupid draws attention of local women who fear a charming new figure may win many hearts.
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