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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
3
Carl Thompson of Cody pleaded guilty to manufacturing selling and possessing liquor unlawfully before Judge Mets. He was fined $700 and jailed 60 days. Phillip Kingsfather of Lovell also pleaded guilty and received a $250 fine and 30 day jail term.
Hearings before the Howe Ways and Means committee on a constitutional amendment to tax state and municipal bonds concluded with near consensus that future issues should be taxed. Arguments warned of lost federal revenue, higher real estate burdens, and reduced investment in industry. Farmers and farm groups largely oppose tax exempt securities.
Official Crawford report details multi million dollar losses from Nonpartisan League social experiments in North Dakota. Bank of North Dakota, Drake Mill, Home Builders Association and other schemes ran deficits and incurred heavy payroll and propaganda costs.
The Basin high school carnival earned enthusiastic praise from teachers and students. The Women's Club sponsored a special number a Betty Hopkins dance, while Judge Hyde led a police force of women including Mrs Weat Mrs Silver and Mrs Fleming to boost funds and entertainment. Participants in boxing and other events are thanked.
Last night the local warriors met Powell in a fast paced game at the gym. Powell’s team is noted for speed and has defeated Cowley and Thermopolis in recent outings.
The Local Athletic Editor rates Basin High as among the best in the state with real rivals limited to five teams from the Big Horn Basin. Worland Cowley Greybull Powell Thermopolis are listed as potential competitors, while Basin High is deemed ahead of Rock Springs Manville Wheatland Cheyenne Laramie Evanston Rawlins Big Piney Lingle Buffalo Sheridan Douglas Thermopolis Riverton Glen Rock Casper Kemmerer Lander Newcastle Pine Bluffs Cody in strength.
Casper High School defeated Cheyenne 32 to 15 at Casper thanks to strong teamwork and shooting. Cheyenne had won eight straight games in the southern part of the state, and had previously beaten Laramie before this upset.
Riverton High School suffered a crushing set of losses in the Big Horn Basin after a string of earlier victories. At Worland they fell 63-33, Greybulls 33-19, and Cowley 72-8, mirroring Casper’s recent trouble in the region and ending Riverton’s unbeaten run in scheduled games.
State University at Laramie hosts March contests with high school reps for declamatory and basketball tournaments. Basin High aims for a history making run, fielding basketball and debating teams, while Casper High is noted as above average this year.
Basin High lost to Cowley Mormons at Cowley last Thursday. The visitors used the same lineup as last year and dominated with speed. Johnson scored 22 points in the second half for Basin, but the home team struggled with height and a low ceiling limiting long shots. Early in the second half, Jim Dever-
Basin star guard was hurt by a stove burn and a dislocated hip with Spears subbing in. Basin trailed 15 7 at halftime and 46 9 at full time. Jones scored 4 and Hanlon 6, four of Hanlon’s points from fouls and he again showed strong free throw form.
The Carnival last Friday drew $240 in gate receipts and drew crowds to side shows with full attendance. Representatives from Grass Creek Thermopolis Manderson and Greybull attended court that evening. Lou Blakesley won the free tickets prize for a humorous letter advertising the event. The C W C A had a Legion booth with sandwiches and coffee served. The Triangle Club boys hosted Y W C A girls at the armory last Tuesday in a big success. Mrs Hartigan helped students select declamatory selections for a contest this year.
Friends urge Mondell to visit constituents and hold a medicine show but he stays at his post in Congress until adjournment around June 1. The piece notes Wyoming needs its lone representative in the House, praises Mondell’s attendance and floor leadership, and contrasts Senator Warren’s constant service in the Senate.
The speaker asserts Frank Mondell will be constant to duty upon achieving the post, emphasizing his belief in 100 percent performance based on his current service.
The notice lists services at 11 a.m. on Sunday and a Sunday School for ages up to 20 at 10 a.m. on Sunday, with testimonial meetings Wednesdays at 8 p.m. A reading room in the rear is open Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the corner of B and 6th streets.
In Big Horn County District Court notice is given that on February 18 1923 at 2 PM the court will prove the will of William Crosier deceased and hear Jennie C Crosier’s petition forLetters as Executrix. Any interested person may appear and contest. Dated February 1 1922. (SEAL) John L Landfair.
Farmers weigh beet prices amid volatile crops and fixed beet payments. Preparing land early after frost and choosing soil-appropriate methods can conserve moisture and promote germination for a continuous, vigorous beet crop.
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