This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
4
Basin Republication announces second class matter status for Basin Wyoming with publishers Boyd V. Osborn and P. P. Anderson. It lists subscription price two dollars yearly in advance and advertising rates for display and locals. It declares itself the official paper of the town and notes rate details for blackface locals and per line pricing.
The article argues the Workmen's Compensation department report shows expert insurer data is essential for fair law. It cites oil and mining hazards, inequities in fund payouts, and calls for legislative remodeling to balance classes and avoid replacing other accident insurance.
Big Horn society praises local lawmakers in the state capital for their diligent work. The county should support senators and representatives who give time and thought for the good of the county and state, and join them on upcoming measures.
Contemporaries report several typhoid deaths in Glen Coe Wyoming amid claims a local figure may have spread the disease. The Laramie Republican notes a state report finding manure and dirt contamination in county tests. Also discussed are England lawyers facing limits on women’s practice and a senate bill to tighten small-claim appeals with suggested higher minimums.
The Cody Herald's fifty six page special edition is lauded as a strong promotional showcase for Wyoming industries. The note credits Newton and his assistants for hard work and calls the issue a winner as an advertising piece for the region. A meeting notice, stockholders of Saint Joe Irrigation Company, is recorded with date, time and officer roles.
Social events fill a Saturday with gatherings at West and Sullivan homes, honoring visiting sisters and out of town guests. Included are dinners at Markham House with Omaha visitors, birthday party for Ernest Gould, and the F.O.P club meeting with 500 games and refreshments.
The Wonstein family hosts a Wednesday afternoon gathering with Mrs R B West as chairman and Miss Winfred Patten as associate. The business session starts at 3 and the program at 4.
The report details House and Senate actions on labor, licensing, and appropriations. Bills discussed include peddler licenses for fresh meat vendors, state official parity proposals, and multiagency funding. A notable cut reduces Ther mopolis hot springs reserve appropriation from 150000 to 90000 amid opposition.
No grazing permits are issued before March 1, 1917. Applications to graze cattle horses and sheep within the Bighorn National Forest for the 1917 season must be filed in Sheridan Wyoming. full information on fees forms and supporting data available from A G Stockwell acting supervisor.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.