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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
4
Basin Wyoming newspaper announces its publication is entered as second class matter at the Basin post office on June 30 1905 under the act of March 3 1879.
The snippet lists advertising rates for the Basin area newspaper including subscription at $2 per year in advance the paper as official publication of Big Horn County and Basin town display rates per inch 25c or contract 20c locals per line and blackface locale per line 16c.
The senate has over a hundred bills and the house about twice that many. The writer laments wasted time and money, urges the body to pass fewer, more essential laws, notes many frivolous measures, and jokes about a December night school for legislators. The piece mentions spring imagery and an upcoming fishing season opening March 16.
Col. W. H. May secretary of the Chamber of Commerce is arranging a display of the mineral resources in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Citizens are asked to bring or mail samples with data on deposit extent distance from railroad and other useful details to aid manufacturers and prospective developers this spring.
Mrs W B Hartigan entertained at bridge last Saturday evening with five tables in use. Hostess nestated by Mrs Warren J Jones. Present were local ladies plus Mrs Robert Gleeson and Miss Clara Backe of Greybull. First honors went to Mrs F M Hime and the consolation to Mrs M B Walker.
Miss Clara Baeke of Greybull was entertained at a bridge party last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs R. L. Sil.
Guests from Greybull and Basin attended seven bridge tables with Mrs Armstrong and Dr H T Harris winning the ladies and gentlemen prizes. A musical program followed. LDS Elders will hold services at the Carnegie Library on Sunday at 2 pm to discuss Mormon principles. Public welcome. Odd Fellows from Basin plan to join Worland and other towns to aid in conferring degrees tonight. Mrs M H Smith won first honors at bridge last Monday.
Town Marshal J. H. Hanlon warns all dog owners to keep pets on their property. Dogs found roaming will be killed in the future.
The Wyoming legislature debates veteran residency for homestead relief, tax exemptions, and county tax losses. Beadh argues for exemptions for postwar entrants and nurses, while Frisby’s efforts to federalize gasoline standards fail amid Speaker Ewart’s defense of state control. The Jackson Hole county status bill also faces constitutional questions and potential precedents.
Lawmakers clash over amending general laws and naming changes as bills advance. Jenkins and Free push oil and gas industry controls with a 2 mill per barrel oil and 3 mills per 100000 cubic feet gas levy. Beach bill to create a state commission remains under committee review.
W P Thompson swears to a January 1921 record from Basin Market in Big Horn County Wyoming. It lists cattle bought and sold including red cows from M H Smith and C E Armeling, a steer from C E, a roan steer from Sowers, a red veal from Dan Rogers, and brands on left and right ribs. The certificate is sworn before J R Bonwell on February 10 1921.
Services held in Basin library with Bible school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Vesper service at 4 pm and communicants class at 4 30 pm. Children hear a tale about ancient tree pieces. Morning sermon titled Why Jesus Came begins pre Easter themes. Everyone invited to all services.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by W. E. Talbott with 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Special music and Epworth league 6:30 p.m. Teachers training at the parsonage Wednesday at 7:30. Edwin Bowling, Minister invites all to attend.
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