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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
5
A critique of thrift as virtue argues wealthier individuals who waste money expose social jealousy and class bias. Thrift is needed to maintain capital for production and progress, preventing extravagance and ensuring economic growth.
The United States forest products laboratory notes veneer waste from factories offers raw material for high grade paper. Cores of veneer logs and clippings can be converted to pulp stock, using woods such as red gum, yellow poplar, cottonwood, birch, tupelo, basswood and beech. Veneer plants near mills or clustered concentrations could support a central pulp mill with a daily supply equivalent to cord quantities of normal pulp wood.
In Madrid playground matches spectators hurled insults like Rogue Thief and Convict at players who miss balls. Betting passion fuels the scene with both men and women gamblers, and professional bookmakers shout odds, creating a noisy, chaotic arena.
A 1552 Spanish work by Francisco Lopez de Gomera claims Labrador was first reached in 1470 by Norwegian voyagers led by John Scotvus. The report, once doubted, is now said to gain credence as evidence grows that Columbus’s American visit predates broader acknowledgment.
During 1010 South Africa exported 1 124 pounds of diamonds, about 125 quarts. The bulk of the stones included many large and medium pieces, with some small gems, as reported by the Philadelphia Ledger.
A granite obelisk seventy feet tall is to be erected in Denmark as a memorial to American and allied soldiers of Danish descent who died in World War I. Estimates place about 40 000 Danish descendants in U S forces in France and about 20 000 Danes in Canadian Australian British and French services.
A Harper's essay in Dinner outlines a blunt view of American women as pampered toys compared with French wives. It contrasts male guardianship and chivalry with women’s independence, noting husbands’ expectations and public scrutiny as they escort or assist women in social settings.
The article notes two rare fruits in the Philippines durian and mangosteen. Durian is described as large with creamy pulp blending custard and cheese flavors, called the vegetable Limburger by Americans. Mangosteen is praised for its exquisite liquid inside but cannot be shipped abroad.
The American Bible Society circulated 3,752,309 Scriptures in 1919, with seven volumes issued each minute of every hour and every day. War conditions reduced total from the ten year average of over 5 million, while 1914-1919 saw about 5.87 million volumes, averaging 11 volumes per minute during the war.
Professor Alexander Silverman introduces a new Illuminator for the microscope. It provides strong illumination and reveals surface variations on opaque and translucent objects. It aids metal sample testing by showing blow holes and pits, and helps textile and bacteriology work by exposing fabric threads from multiple angles.
Representative Taylor of Colorado introduces a bill directing states to apportion half of all leasing act proceeds to counties where receipts originate. Western lawmakers back the move aiming for quick action. They note the lack of county reimbursements for tax losses from federal land ownership under rents and royalties.
Saturday Mrs. R B West entertained a shower for Miss Winifred Patten. Guests included Mrs. Armeling Anderson Armstrong Atherly Bishop Brill Clymer J Coons J Coons Denny Dodge Fleming Hime Hime Hyde McCann Keachie Larrick Little Patten Robb Skovgard Silver Stewart Walker Hartigan Peterson and Miss Novellus. Prizes were won by Mrs. Wise and Miss Patten. Refreshments were served in the afternoon.
Mrs. Clymer hosted a Friday afternoon bridge gathering with four tables in use. Mrs. Brome won the top score and Mrs. McCann took the consolation prize. Refreshments followed for an enjoyable afternoon. County Commissioner C A Welch of Cowley was ill and unable to attend the county board meeting. Also present were T W Olney of Shell and John Weintz of Paint Rock, who convened the regular session. T Johnson of Burlington visited to discuss road matters with the commissioners.
The text discusses the Senate's duty to confirm presidential nominations and the risk of last minute changes in civil and military services. It warns against ambitious removals and favors restraint to avoid burdening successors, noting temptations to reward friends or punish enemies during a lame duck period. The passage critiques recent Navy Department reorganizations as potentially driven by personal favor rather than necessity.
Society leader Cortlandt Bleecker recalls beach fashion jokes at a Newport ball. He and others joke about bathing costumes called maillots showing scanty styles and playful quips about being dressed up after winter ball gowns.
The YWCA shows 980,815 members in the United States, up about 900,000 in five years. There are 1,212 association centers, located in 2384 cities with populations over 25,000, 111 in smaller towns, and 750 on college campuses. The organization also operates through the American association in eight European countries and in India, Japan, China, South America and Honolulu.
A Birmingham Age Herald item quotes a pompous citizen defending patriot service and government employment as the rightful ambition for every patriot. The exchange with Mr. Dubwaite centers on public service and a critique of pecuniary favoritism in government roles.
A Birmingham Age Herald item notes a celebrated novelist often sits at his typewriter morning without a word. A debutante replies she once sat two hours before writing the word No, illustrating writing woes.
Arch Deacon Dray in charge announces children at 3 p m and evening service at 7 30 o'clock at St Andrew's Church Episcopal.
A brief dialogue explores belief in fortune telling and stock market accuracy. A parent trusts mercantile agencies while a younger speaker questions the practice amid mild skepticism.
The note suggests the senate will not consider further executive cessations for presidential appointment confirmations in the current session. The implication hints at limited action and potential delays in approvals through the remainder of the period.
Harvey's Weekly argues the administration pushes late civil service appointments, especially in the post office, while many promotions should await careful review. It warns of political influence and potential bribery in rapid nominations.
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