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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
The Basin Republican post office filing records indicate the paper is entered as second class matter on June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming under the 1879 act. The item records the official classification and date for circulation in the Basin area.
A local editorial urges buyers to report when they see ads in newspapers to improve advertising effectiveness. The writer notes merchants advertise, but purchasers should also acknowledge reading ads. The piece cites the Tuesday issue of the Tribune and hopes neighboring towns will reserve space to promote regional resources amid wartime preparedness debate.
Wyoming shows strong results in war finance with Cheyenne allotment around 300 dollars and sales near 600 dollars. Metropolitan Life reports full enrollment among New York home office clerks and 4653 war savers, aided by porters and helpers. Shipbuilders are in demand and Texas teachers urged to dedicate daily patriotic lessons.
In Penking Washington January 22 the conference report on amending the federal farm loan act to authorize government purchase of farm loan bonds is approved. Harding predicts socialistic tendencies threaten the nation’s vitality as critics warn of government control of railroads coal and communications amid wartime powers. The piece notes public fears, alternative controls, and the role of libraries and youth scrapbooks in wartime morale efforts.
The nation faces a surge in skilled labor for shipyards with 50 000 workers six months ago rising to 146 000 now. A 250 000 strong volunteer reserve is ready to serve. Connecticut holds a war convention to maximize state efficiency for the war effort.
Instructions for making morale boosting scrapbooks for soldiers in France hospitals. Public library offers guidance, regulation books for ten cents, with cheerful pictures poems jokes comic cartoons and short stories placed in envelopes. Librarian inspection precedes delivery to the local Red Cross or training camps.
The Mothers and Friends committee in Basin asks residents to bring in photos of soldiers from the 148th Field Artillery now in France. The display aims to honor those at the front and collect tobacco and treats for the troops, with a smoke dance planned for St. Valentine’s night to raise funds.
The columnist argues Secretary Baker lacks executive skill and has failed to fix wartime weaknesses. He cites equipment deficiencies and administration errors, urging a Senate committee plan for a separate munitions department to oversee industry and end delays.
Readers are urged to contribute recipes conserving wheat meat sugar and fats for the Food Administration. The Basin papers will publish accepted items from readers with signatures. Included recipes are Steamed Raisin Cornbread and Fruit Cake with ingredients and instructions.
Mrs. E C Smith of 717 First Avenue died yesterday after a lengthy illness. A Council Bluffs resident since 1883, she shaped democratic womanhood and civic life as organizer and first president of the Council Bluffs Woman's Club, creator of the creche, and founder of the city police matron program. She helped form the D A R chapter and helped organize the Omaha Society of Fine Arts.
Two recipes from the women’s committee Tamale Pie uses cornmeal burger onion tomato pepper and spices with a cornmeal mush base baked to serve six. Baked Hominy and Cheese combines oleomargarine cornstarch paprika cheese flour for a cheesy bake.
C A Fisher, a Wyoming oil field agist, prepared a comprehensive map covering oil and gas structures, producing fields, pipelines, and development status. The 33 by 42 inch cloth-backed map claims official authenticity and 8 years of field research. copies are $10 postpaid from The Clason Map Company, Denver.
The obituary honors a sustained public influence from health to ill health, citing her example and habits of thought. Funeral held from the residence Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Dr P N Bennett and Rev Father Rice officiating. Burial at Walnut Hill cemetery.
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