Basin Basin Basin Second Class Post Office Note
Local notice records Basin Wyoming entry as second class matter dated June 30 1906 for postal handling under the 1879 act.
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Basin
Wyoming
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
4
Basin County official paper pricing and local ad rates
Owner and Publisher list subscription at $2 per year in advance. Official paper for Big Horn County and Town of Basin. Display ad rates 15c per inch, 20c for display, locals 1 line price. Blackface locals listed per line. rate notes show miscellaneous figures.
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Official Paper
Big Horn County
Proposed Good Roads Plan for Permanent State Highways
The legislature may seek a constitutional amendment to fund permanent roads with 3 million dollars from the state, matched by the federal government. Over three years the program aims to connect parks and rural areas, improve hauling costs, and attract motorists, with ongoing Republican coverage and guidance on road designs.
Critics of Administration Face Propaganda Film Plan
Press dispatch reports Frank R. Wilson and Tumulty have persuaded Doug Fairbanks to make a film portraying critics of the administration in a harsh light. The piece would spotlight the administration’s troubles and mock the royal equippage expenses tied to President Wilson’s peace program.
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Frank R. Wilson
Liberty Loan Publicity
Wilson
Doug Fairbanks
Scenes of Diplomacy and Drama at the George Washington
The piece describes scenes from the royal lodging house of our democratic president in Paris and depictions of the president hobnobbing with King George and other royalties in Europe. It notes Doug's histrionic efforts to cover up defects critics mentioned.
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George Washington
Paris
King George
Europe
Doug
Government ownership warned against in Wyoming readers view
The Mopolis Record quotes strong opposition to government ownership of railroads telegraph and telephone lines. It applauds Wyoming Public Service Commission for recommending a return to private management and argues that rates service and efficiency have worsened under government control. The piece notes broad public disagreement with government operation apart from some employees who benefited.
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Kirby
Gebo
Crosby
Public Service Commission of
Wyoming
Washington
Carey
Thermopolis
Wearing of Uniforms Among Discharged Soldiers
The War Department summarizes current rules on wearing uniforms after discharge. Officers may wear from discharge to home within three months. thereafter only at ceremonies. Enlisted men must return within four months but may wear only the designated uniform. A pending act would allow retaining the issued uniform with a new insignia. By order of Peyton C. March, General, Chief of Staff.
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Fort Russell
War Department
Secretary of War
Peyton C. March
Auto Licenses Due Warn Cars Under 1919 Rules
Sheriff Wickwire urges all automobile owners to obtain the 1919 license. Prosecution for driving without the new license will follow. License blanks available at the sheriff's office.
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Wickwire
Seattle strike faith tested by renegade union labor
The Seattle strike debate centers on a segment of union workers who after agreeing to shipyard terms withdraw from their contract. The speech warns that if labor yields to radical demands, the union movement’s gains could unravel and threaten public welfare and national labor standards.
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Seattle
Display Your Car License Number Now
A large warning reminds license owners to display their car license numbers on both front and rear of the vehicle. Officers will soon round up undisplayed cars and fines will be issued. Owners are urged to attend to this promptly to avoid penalties.
Mobley Bound Over In Greybull Watch Theft Case
Jerry Mobley charged with stealing a watch in Greybull last November was arraigned before Justice Harding and bound over to district court in $250 bonds. He waived preliminary examination and remains in the county jail awaiting trial after allegedly knocking a man down and selling the watch to a fireman on the Burlington line. the sheriff located the victim in Casper and brought him back to Basin.
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Jerry Mobley
Greybull
Eastern Star Initiations Highlight City Meeting
The order of Eastern Star held a meeting last Wednesday evening with a number of candidates initiated. An engaging program followed, enjoyed by the large membership in attendance.
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Order of Eastern Star
Nations save 16 million bushels wheat in threshing drive
U S farmers and threshermen reduced harvest losses to about 8 percent to a minimum, saving 16 000 000 bushels of wheat and boosting grain savings across barley oats rye and other crops. Reports from 33 grain states credit patriotic effort and official Food Administration guidance for the success along with reduced losses in other states. Farmers and crews are said to be pockets of cash from the saved grain.
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United States
U. S. Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Swinnell Accused of Buying Voters in Town Tale
The Kansas City Star reports a district tale alleging Mistah Swinnell sells influence to calIud voters. A speaker vows to confront Swin nel early and often, warning of fear among townspeople about the crooked white man.
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Callud
Kansas City
Bolton Police Clerk Retires After 41 Years Service
The London Mail notes Col. Robert Winder, long time Bolton Borough masl trites clerk, has retired at eighty one. He recalls a tale of an Irish boy asking about pleading guilty to an uncertain charge and his humorous answer about finding relief in fate.
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Robert Winder
Bolton
Mike
London Mail
Always in Working Order in a Quiet Neighborhood
Mary spoke rapidly leaving little chance for response from listeners. A young neighbor after school had no playmate and kept returning to join games. Walter noted the girl was always wound up, observing her rapid, constant chatter.
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Mary
Walter
Woman Doctors Among Savages
A historical passage asserts women play key roles in medical ceremonies across many regions and cultures. The text highlights reverence for the so called medicine woman or wise woman in both the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Asia.
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North
South America
Africa
Cochin China
Not generous but stealing plate routine at church
A New York World cartoon suggests Bill Simmons is given the contribution plate first to prevent others from contributing, implying a joke that the plate would be emptied by his generosity or by manipulation of the offering.
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Bill Simmons
New York World
Curious Fur Seals Learn to Swim in Time
The fur seal began life on land and baby pups fear water at first. They would drown if placed into frigid depths, so they must be taught to swim by repeated exposure. Once they learn to swim they quickly forget how to walk on land.
Fooling His Stomach by Nibbling Pie
Tomes dines at home and begins nibbling at his pie. He explains he wants the stomach to think the whole dinner is pie, by eating pie first and more pie later.
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Tomes
Observing Mammy and a Neighbor’s Remark
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls a color woman remarking that before marriage the narrator’s husband misled her with attention, but now she sees she is the one hanging on his arm, after marriage.
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Mistah Green
Chicago Tribune
Onside Caller Seeks Meeting With Old Friend
An office boy reports a visitor claiming to be a former friend. The employer instructs to verify intent, whether the caller seeks a loan or life insurance, and warns not to engage. The message hints at precaution and possible business inquiry.
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Lfe
Daily Thought Quote on Talent and Perseverance
A Longfellow aphorism notes that success is the result of doing what you do without seeking fame. It contends that true talent emerges when it is preserved and pursued with persistence rather than chased.
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Longfellow
Witty exchange from Boston Transcript cartoon caption
A humorous dialogue score about marriage and fidelity where a wife rebukes her husband with a sharp reply. The caption reflects a playful, witty note typical of early newspaper humor segments.
Frepeh Car Propels Across Salura Desert
A Frepeh automobile powered by tir propellers traverses the Salura desert at a speed of 0 miles per hour, showcasing rapid travel over the sands.
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Tir
Salura Desert
Powerful Lighthouse Lenses Reach Wide Seascape
French lighthouses have been fitted with powerful new lenses allowing their beams to be seen up to sixty miles offshore. The upgrade promises safer navigation for ships approaching from the open sea.
Needs on Hand When You Need Them
Advice urges keeping needs ready in advance and verifying they match requirements before urgency arises. Emphasizes preparedness and foresight to avoid last minute shortfalls.
Mother is Critical Over Daughter’s Friend
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram report notes the mother remains critical about her daughter’s companion, while she shows little concern for the daughter’s father’s friend.
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Daughter
Fort Worth
Knocking Chicago Nobody Is Too Small to Count
A short Toledo Blade line notes every person matters in population counts, stressing inclusivity and the idea that no one is insignificant. The remark uses concise phrasing to underscore civic importance of all residents.
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Chicago
Toledo Blade
A Little Goes a Long Way Mareane Opinion
A short Albany Journal note comments on sparing use of talasco like Mareane, suggesting restraint in its application.
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Albany Journal
Wyoming Ends Secrecy in State Land Deals
State land board vows no more profiteering or secret oil leases by officials. Acting Governor Houx past actions criticized. New policy bars any employee on the state payroll from obtaining leases, with bids openly announced and all pardons to be publicly justified. Open procedures replace prior behind closed doors practices. Storage warehouse Bonwell.
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Wyoming
Frank L Houx
Thermopolis
State Land Board
Robert D. Carey
William E. Chaplin
Katherine A. Morton
State Board of Pardons
I. C. Jefferin
A. D. Hosins
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