Basin Republican Second Class Postage Notice
Basin Wyoming, June 30 1906. Entered as second class matter at Basin post office under act of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
4
Basin Wyoming, June 30 1906. Entered as second class matter at Basin post office under act of March 3 1879.
The text advertises a subscription priced at $2 per year in advance for the Official Paper of Big Horn County and the Official Paper of the Town of Basin. It indicates the publication is the authorized local paper.
The Cowley sheepmen bought 2500 pounds of unflower seed from a local dealer, a likely record purchase for the state. The sunflower crop idea gains traction since silos became common, turning what were once weeds into valuable crops, prompting the local refrain What's the matter with Kansas.
It has been suggested that the wets nominate Governor Edwards of New Jersey for president because he would appeal to moderate voters and provide a strong gubernatorial record to bolster a federal campaign.
A Casper democracy gathering drew mixed feelings with a local man's remark likening the scene to a poker game where confidence rests on opponents' misbelief. Yesterday press dispatches claimed the allies abandoned Wilson as the political tide shifted.
The Tribune urges Governor Holcomb to call a Connecticut special session to consider ratifying the federal suffrage amendment, noting Republican momentum across states and the risk Connecticut may delay women’s voting in 1920. The piece also discusses Democratic reactions and Bryan era rhetoric surrounding prohibition and party divisions.
Mrs. E F Peterson hosted the Samedi club with Mrs W E Larrick winning honors. Miss Clara McNay celebrated her 11th birthday with friends. Dr M B Walker’s bridge night honored Mrs Bishop and Dr Larrick. Owl club hosted by Mr and Mrs C W Atherly with guests including the Coons and Pellerson. Dance planned by Basin Woman’s club for Feb 12.
The article argues rail transport must meet public needs with reasonable rates. It notes that most freight from forests mines and farms is moved by rail to distant markets up to 3,500 miles away and that 80 percent of western goods travel east of the Mississippi. It highlights the long hauls of merchandise stocks consumed by western people and the reliance on eastward supply lines.
Washington reports a congress battle over public lands with governors detailing vast federal ownership. O A Larrazolo cites 370 million acres in eleven western states, 38.6 million Indian lands, and tax immunity while arguing for land cession to states to fund roads and education.
Wm Noonan of the Electrical Worker warns that wages and prices tilt together, urging both capital and labor to intensify production. He argues employers cannot pay more than contracts allow and workers cannot live on low pay, warning economic disaster if current trends continue.
Tonight’s program features Frank Mayo and Edith Roberts in Laska a poem in pictures. The production is described as lavish in scale and presentation with the audience urged to attend.
Saturday night Partners Three stars Enid Bennett. Sunday Upstairs Down an exquisite comedy drama. Monday John Barrymore in The Test of Honor a dramatic feature. Wednesday Peppy Polly with Dorothy Gish in the title role drawing crowds.
On January 15 1920 a petition was filed in Big Horn County Wyoming district court to change Homer Lester Crown to Homer Lester Oberg. A hearing is set for February 21 1920 at 10 a.m. in Basin Wyoming court, with objections heard then. The notice is dated Basin Wyoming January 16 1920 and signed by attorney West and Little.
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