Uncle Ted Explains Electoral College Oddities and January 10
In a snowy playroom scene Uncle Ted explains to Jack Ruth and neighborhood kids how the electoral college works for the 1920 election. He notes states choose electors, votes sent to Washington, and a January meeting to certify results with a February joint session.
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Jack
Uncle Ted
Ruth
Johnny
Harding
Electoral College
House of Representatives
Washington
United States Senate
Marshall
Congress
Alabama
Rena
Telera
Senate
Maryland
North Carolina
Indiana
Utah
Nevada
Oregon
Less Taxes More Economy in Public Expenditures
A call for retrenchment and efficiency argues that higher taxes on railroad and utility sectors shift costs to the public. It urges public officials from governor to road supervisor to cut waste, curb extravagance, and balance budgets without new revenue. The piece condemns added burdens on taxpayers and stresses cost control.
Keep the payrolls busy and steady work urged
An appeal urges employers to keep workers on the payroll or provide as much steady work as possible. It argues that better to incur a loss than to cause disorganization and hardship, notes farmers and manufacturers responding to supply and demand, and cautions about the tax impact while aiming for stability. A call mentions a few rooms for light housekeeping at a Commercial hotel.
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Commercial Hotel
Help the Starving Children Not Europe Focus
The article argues against limiting aid to Europe, urging Americans to recognize domestic hunger and support international relief. It highlights extreme poverty in war-torn regions, describes visible suffering, and requests generous donations at a March 4 concert with all proceeds to relief efforts.
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Central
Europe
China
Basin
America
Associated Charities
Near East
Balkan States
Red Cross
Apple Trees and Shade Trees at Bargain Prices
Auction style price offer lists varieties of apple trees at 50 and 60 cents each and shade trees of good ash and soft maple at 60 cents each. Urges immediate orders before stock runs out with a free price list of nursery stock and seeds.
Absolute Divorce Petition Filed Against Robin Bonwell
Neil W. Reed filed in Big Horn county district court Wyoming for an absolute divorce alleging that Robin Bonwell deserted him for over a year and continues to abandon him. The court warns that failure to answer will let the allegations stand and a judgment will be entered. The notice is dated February 9, 1491 a em and bears the court seal.
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Clara Reed
San Francisco
California
Neil W. Reed
District Court of
Big Horn County
Wyoming
For Sale Large coal base burner with gas burner attached
Local notice advertises a large coal base burner with a gas burner attached for sale. Call this office for details and to arrange contact.
Notice of final settlement in Glaser estate Wyoming
In Big Horn County Wyoming the estate of Chas Glaser deceased seeks final settlement. Executor Ernest Gugenheim has filed final account and petition for distribution with the district court clerk. Creditors and interested parties have 30 days after the last publication to object. If none, final settlement will be heard March 28 1921 at 10 a.m. Attorney Edward H Ellis Greybull Wyoming. Published January 28 February 4 11 18 25 1921.
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Big Horn
Chas. Glaser
Ernest Gugenheim
District Court of
Big Horn County
State of
Wyoming
Edward H. Ellis
Greybull
Beet Farmers Clear Millions in 1920 Gains
Department of agriculture data show beets as the only U S crop to gain value in 1920 with growers netting 24 million dollars more than 1919. High beet contract prices protected farmers from market swings and sugar prices. other crops declined. Early 1921 outlook suggests a normal sugar year ahead with gradual price strengthening and fewer fluctuations.
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Department of Agriculture
U. S
Notice to Drainage Contractors Sealed Bids for Antelope Drainage
Antelope Drainage District in Basin Wyoming calls for sealed bids by 10 00 a m February 18 1921 for excavating and laying 8704 feet of closed drain backfilling 10378 feet of trench average depth nine feet plans and specs available from Clyde W Atherly district engineer at 13 00 delivered proposals require 200 cash check to J C Stewart district treasurer district owns Bay City Land Dredge and an Austin Backfiller will lease or sell to best bidder right to reject bids.
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Antelope
Basin
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Clyde W. Atherly
Bay City
Austin
J. C. Stewart
North Beach
Hasin
Eungineer
Miss Skovgard Wins Praise at Basin Recital
Misa Wilma Skovgard of Basin was among twelve young ladies in a February 3 recital by William Woods College music and expression students. She read By the Rule of Contrary Montgomery. The senior class plans The U P Trail adaptation from Zane Gray for a Rex showing February 22-23.
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Fulton, Mo
Misa Wilma Skovgard
Basin
William Woods College
Miss Skovgard
Montgomery
Mins Skoveard
Clana
U. P. Trail
Zane Gray
The
Rex
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Ted
Root
Mr. Harding
Robin Bonwell Basin
State OF Wyoming
Mighty Aggravatin
L. L. Sine
P.O
Wyo
Great Western Sugar Company
the Basin Republican
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