Water for Basin prompting expert hydraulic plan debate
The Republican prints the opinions of a firm with over 200 municipal plants, arguing Basin should pursue a gravity water system. The Basin council, after consulting a respected engineering firm and citizens committee, estimates extensions and remodeling under $65,000 with no bond overrun, and supports sourcing water from the Big Horn River based on experienced professionnelles.
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Republican
Council of Basin
Entiznes
New York
Basin
Big Horn
Diamond City name praised for advertising use
The Basin Republican origin of the term Diamond City is celebrated for its catchy euphony and broad advertising appeal. Papers and advertisers, including Basin Pharmacy and F. H. Voss, have adopted it to boost sales, while an imitation fails to match origin.
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Diamond City
Basin Republican
Republican
Basin Pharmacy
F. H. Voss
Hasin
Magnificent Tear Runs Away With Fine Team
A vivid local item notes Kancher Lima of .5 boasting a strong squad and two runaways creating excitement. The team marched out Fourth Street at noon on Monday, stirring a dusty scene and drawing curious glances so intense that even wooden Indians turned their heads.
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Kancher Lima
Fourth Street
New Progressive Party questioned by wary Republicans
Washington commentary argues the National Progressive Republican League lacks necessity and warns that Senator Bourne’s leadership as first president risks harming the Republican party. The piece recalls Bourne’s political tactics and funding, urging caution among everyday Republicans.
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Washington
National
Progressive Republican League
Republican Party
Republican
Bourne
Oregon
Republican Caucus
United States
Dolph
State Committee
Mitchell
Senate
R Boylan Undergoes Appendectomy in Shell
R Boylan, a noted Shell resident, was operated on for appendicitis last Saturday morning. The procedure by Dr Carter removed the appendix, and while the illness was serious, his condition is improving with a good chance of recovery.
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R. Boylan
Shell
Boylan
Carter
Photographs by Brady Highlight Civil War Heros and Battles
The library receives rare Civil War photographs by Brady the renowned war photographer. The images cover historic battle scenes and feature many notable figures from that era, offering a visual glimpse into the sagacious conflict.
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Brady
Inspection Tour Finds Big Horn Line Promising
Robert P Bates assistant engineer of the U P R R reached Diamond City on Monday and is touring the asin country. He reports the Big Horn asin looks especially good to him after travel.
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Robert P. Bates
Diamond City
Asin
Mill Starts Up Again at Big Born Milling Co
After a short shutdown for repairs the Big Born Milling Co has restarted its operations turning out the popular Challenge floor sewing machine. It carries a five year guarantee against fire flood and breakage with easy payments offered by G. W. Black.
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Big Born Milling Co
G. W. Black
Sleeper Foresees Big Horn Basin Land Valuation
W A Sleeper tells The Republican before leaving Cheyenne that Big Horn Basin land will reach $100 per acre as cash buyers. He cites income-based valuations, quotes J J Hill on land valued by net revenue, and notes Montana crop values supporting higher acre values. He links irrigation plans and Lake Basin canal to future land worth and urges selling now before prices rise.
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Big Horn Basin
W. A. Sleeper
Cheyenne
Evanston
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Lake Basin Creek
Livingston
Razor Creek
Treasure
Wyoming
Tall Sycamore Rider Loses Horse Near Diamond City
The Tall Sycamore of the Tensleep, seen in Cheyenne salons, arrived in Diamond City on Monday. He reports losing a valuable horse and offers a $100 reward for its return. Description available from Mr. W. T. Whaley.
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Tall Sycamore
Cheyenne
Diamond City
W. T. Whaley
Burlington Merchant Visits Basin
John 8. Mason of Griffin and Mason Burlington visited Basin from Saturday to Monday describing strong business and upbeat rancher sentiment due to fine weather and healthy flocks with flockmasters particularly jubilant.
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Burlington
Basin
John 8. Mason
Griffin & Mason
Mason
Rath Family Heads to Springs for Rheumatism Baths
E Rath travels to Thermopolis hot springs for rheumatism treatment. R E Rath of Shell crosses Monday, Robbie oversees the Rath ranch in his absence, while Jack Pease also stays at the Rath ranch during this period.
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E. Rath
R. E. Rath
Shell
Thermopolig Hot Springs
Robbie
Jack Pease
Wyoming Popular With Nebraskans
Nebraskans have shown interest in visiting the Big Horn region this past week. Among them was H. G. Hauman of Thedford, Nebraska, who traveled to Billings on Tuesday and plans to return for further exploration.
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Wyoming
Big Horn
H. G. Hauman
Thedford
Neb
Billings
Hon W E Mullen Enters Practice In Cheyenne
Former attorney general under Governor Brooks, W E Mullen, begins active legal practice in Cheyenne. He has established offices at the First National Bank building. The report notes a fine record in his prior position.
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W. E. Mullen
W. EB. Mullen
Brooks
Ofa
First National Bank
Lena
Otto News Item B Often Brightens Otto Weekend
Local notes report visitors and events around Otto. The Blakesleys hosted J G Blakesley party Sunday, Mrs Merrill joined by Mr and Mrs Massey Friday, and Dr and Mrs Traugh entertained by Dr Harrie and wife. Hazel Tolman got a new piano as birthday gift. two piano tuners were busy in town. Edith Anderson hosted about 25 schoolmates for her twelfth birthday. The Sprague three year old Ike is ill with suspected pneumonia. Hopkins Hauser and Fallon attended a Burlington wedding dance. John English broke two ribs in a horse accident, the same horse that fractured Dr Cole's arm last month. A masquerade ball occurred at Winters hall on February 15 with a large turnout. Pearl Kirkpatrick visited her parents, returning to Basin Sunday. Latter Day Saints ward conference met in Otto with visitors Partridge, Lyman King, Strong, Wilcox, Mrs Welch of Cowley, May, Anderson of Lovell, Mrs Bagan of Myra, Mrs Snyder, Packard, and 114 McIntosh of Burlington.
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Ey Wilson
Bride
Otto
Will Croater
J. G. Blakesley
George Merrill
Mra. Massey
Traugh
Harrie
Basin
Hazel Tolman
Edith Anderson
Ivin
Mirs
Roy Sprague
Isquire I
Henry
Alfred Hopkins
Ida Hauser
Fallon
Burlington
John English
Dr. Cole
Pearl Kirkpatric
Latter Day Saints
Partridge
Lyman King
Strong
Wilcox
Welch
Cowley
May
Anderson
Lovell
Bagan
Myra
Snyder
Packard
Mcintosh
Predicts Population Will Double in Diamond City
John Bircumshaw predicts Diamond City's population will double within a year as land demand grows before the Big Horn Basin connects to the main line. He argues growth accelerates, pointing to last year's surge as evidence of rapid progress.
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Diamond City
John Bircumshaw
Big Horn
For Sale Swedish Oats Seed in Worland Wyoming
For sale registered Swedish oats described as finest yielders. Sample available on request. Price is 3 cents per pound with limited supply. Worland Trading Co. of Worland Wyoming advertises the seed.
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Worland Trading Co
Worland, Wyo
Notice For Publication Non Coal Land Buffalo Wyoming 1911
Notice records an 1911 filing by William M. Rannells assignee of William Wells to enter section 28 township 50 north range 88 west with serial 04387. Protests due by February 28 1911. Also notices sale of school lands in section 36 township 59 range 9e Lasin Wyoming March 7 1911 with bidding terms and cash options.
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United States Land Office
Buffalo
Wyoming
William M. Rannells
Wiliam M. Wells
Hyattville
County of
Big Horn
United States
W. F. Brittain
Notice of State Lands for Sale in Basin Wyoming 1911
Legal notice states that desribed state lands have been ordered sold by the State Board of Land Commissioners to benefit the University of Wyoming. Sale set for March 8 1911 at 1 pm at the Big Horn County Courthouse Basin with terms demanding cash or 30 percent down and 6 percent interest. Purchasers pay advertisement costs and improvements may be bought by agreement or appraised value.
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Big Horn County Court House
Lasin
Wyoming
School Land Commissioners
Joseph M. Carey
State Bond
School Land Comisseioners
P. Fuller
Pulle Landa
Board of Universiy Trustees
State Board of and Commissioners
Ely
Big Horn Couny Court House
Basin
State Board of Land Commissioners
R. P. Fuller
Sunday Services at Catholic Church this Sunday
Rev Father Endres will say Mass at the Catholic Church this Sunday February 19 at 10 am. There will be Sunday School at 2 pm with evening prayers at 730 pm. Father Enders cordially invites the attendance of the public.
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Father Endres
Pather Enders
Cost of County Departments 1910 Big Horn Wyoming Report
Semi annual report covering July 1 to December 31 1910 compares costs of county departments in Big Horn County Wyoming with prior years Evidence provided by warrants and certificates drawn for 1910 1909 1908 1907 Prepared by Pathr Bnders Clerk of Big Horn County.
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County of
Big Horn
Wyoming
Pathr Bnders
Big Horn County
Eee Ee Eee
District Court
Sveunee
Eee Ein Cees
Beeen Sane
District Court Branch Commission
Eee Eee Ee Eee
Justic Court
Teachers Institute
Puneeee Eetewnee
Dig Horn
Peter Kuders
State of
Mig Horn County
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Hkditor
Town of
Official Paper
Basin Dail
NEW Progressive Party
W. B. Sleeper
J. J. Hill
Michigan
Mengel & Co
Otto News
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