Basin Republican notice of second class mail status
Public notice states Basin Republican is entered as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
4
Public notice states Basin Republican is entered as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act.
Subscription rate announced at two dollars per year in advance for the Official Paper of Big Horn County and the Town of Basin.
The Basin Chamber of Commerce adopts an assertive policy to advertise Basin Wyoming. The article urges unified community effort to attract outsiders, boost business, and overcome depression through coordinated outreach and member participation.
A visitor to the Basin observed the Illinois Pipe Line Co. business activity and commented on the region’s vast gas fields and large deposits, noting the potential impact on local industry.
The article argues that Wyoming's Big Horn Basin has abundant natural gas and mineral deposits that support local production of pipe and other goods. It notes current reliance on Pittsburgh imports and says proximity to gas and ore should spur local manufacturing with a timely push.
Beatrice real life muse of Thackeray was Col. Thomas Chudleigh’s daughter who became Elizabeth, duchess of Kingston. Her marriage to Augustus Hervey ended as he went to sea, she pursued multiple affairs including with the duke of Kingston, faced jactitation penalties, then wed the duke. She remained a famed London court beauty, lived riotously, died at sixty eight with lasting scandal.
A reflective piece argues that chasing impossible feats leads to self destruction. It notes motives to boast or experience beyond reach, yet stresses you are not made for such exploits. Public mockery and personal risk deter attempting extreme acts.
John Trumbull's portrait of George Washington at age forty four, painted on an eight by ten inch mahogany panel, has been authenticated. The work hung in Jamel mansion for six years in William Lanier Washington's collection. The piece reflects Trumbull's memory of Washington at forty four, corroborated by his 1775 staff pen drawings.
Senator Bran degee commented at a Hartford dinner on Americans traveling in Europe. He cited a Boston leather profiteer in a Paris restaurant who mistook wine for yellow wine, noting the man’s inexperience after prohibition left him unaware of table wines.
A playful exchange references hush money as a tease between a caller and a boy in a backstage setting. The dialogue hints at secrecy and a promised reward while noting the boy’s bald head as a humorous detail. The piece reads as light chatter rather than a formal report.
Report from the Wyoming legislature describes a caucus in which lawmakers rejected pay raises for state officials, debated adjutant general and defense funds, and noted friction between house and senate over oil royalty distribution. It highlights a new Jackson Hole county proposal and a lengthy travel burden for residents.
Wyoming lawmakers debate enabling act to form a new county. officials warn of burdensome costs and broken promises as they clash over population, valuation, and budget cuts. Debate over highway bonds, a normal school branch at Upton, and state guard funding heightens tension in Cheyenne.
Congress weighed disarmament plans while advancing army and navy funding. President-elect Harding signaled support for a 175000 regular army and voluntary training for 150000, as General Pershing warned against pacifism. The naval bill funds 17 ships and battlestars amid Borah tariff debate on six month ship halt.
Secretary Daniels discusses a comprehensive study of the naval situation to determine the optimal ship type for the future fleet. The remarks emphasize strategic planning and modernization priorities for upcoming naval construction.
Last Saturday at the Carnegie library John Thomas Bish op hosted twenty five school friends and teachers Miss Mason and Miss Owens. Games provided the fun with prizes won by Miss Betty Brome Merle Skovgard and Thelma Easter. Refreshments and grab bags with gifts closed the afternoon.
Special report from Washington notes weather may delay drilling under 1920 permits. Secretary Payne extends the six month start deadline for permits, with correspondence to General Land Office commissioner Tallman. Farrell brothers file placer locations on Bentonite in Bonanza area. Little Buffalo Basin gas well now confined.
The secretary of the interior may extend drilling permits to cover up to two years after expiration if diligence to test the land has been exercised. Extensions beyond six months must not be used to cancel permits for failure to drill, and permittees must file a corroborated affidavit within 12 months and 10 days detailing work performed. John Barton Payne, Sec.
Advertising from the chamber reports efforts to locate a sheet metal plant on a ten acre market garden site and bee, cattle, hog breeding ventures. Prospective homeseekers praise the area as suitable for development and farming opportunities reach new applicants daily.
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