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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
4
Basin Republican serves Basin Wyoming as official town paper edited by P P Anderson. Rates shown include $2 per year in advance and 15 to 20 cents per line for locals with display rates. Post office entry date June 30 1905 under federal act.
The paper announces a major investment in a superior printing machine to raise clarity and quality. The editors invite readers and visitors to see the improved product and ask for local tips to populate upcoming editions. Citizens are encouraged to call the Republican office with any news items.
Four weeks after urging a Basin campaign against the house fly, organizers press for a strenuous effort this year. Backed by a powerful organization, they seek city authorities backing and citizen participation to curb the early fly which they say multiplies to hundreds of thousands of swats later.
County residents are urged to plan early for the county fair and secure a permanent office for the secretary. The piece notes the need for a defined location to receive messages and house records and displays, suggesting a well organized future.
Sergeant Ralph Bringman of the Montana cavalry, back from the border duty since last August, visited the office on Monday and renewed old acquaintances. He hints that the current administration is not treating the Mexican conflict well.
The article notes fluctuating border coverage from mid October to early September and cites delays by authorities in approving scouting expeditions against Villa. It highlights improving relations between regular troops and National Guard units, with lingering grumblers seeking universal military training and compulsory service. Mr. Bringman expresses satisfaction with developments.
County officials listed including Sheriff B F Wickwire and Assessor T J Jones. A birth notice reports Mr and Mrs Chas Hime welcomed a six and one half pound daughter on February 17 with mother and baby in fine shape.
Misses Rose and Bessie Ellicott entertained the Who-do class of the Methodist Sunday school at Rev. and Mrs. Jones home. Bible study lasted an hour followed by light refreshments with about twenty five girls in attendance.
The boys of class number 7 at the Methodist church lost a contest to the girls class and will host a big feed at the library tonight. If they keep their pledge about sixty five young people are expected.
Basin the younger set plans a large crowd for a dance at Brigham Hall on Saturday night with excellent music expected.
Mr and Mrs P P Anderson and family and Mrs Harry Wise visited Worland on Monday to see relatives. Anderson also spent time in the Worland Grit office while a helper installed a new machine at the Republican office.
The Methodist church ladies met at Berry's yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a George Washington program. Performers included Kathleen O'Neil soprano, Winifred Patten alto, a soprano alto duet by Mrs. R. M. Jones and Mrs. Boyd V. Osborn, and piano solo by Mrs. R. M. Jones, plus a ladies quartet with Mrs. C. E. Hall, Mr. R. M. Jones, Mrs. J. F. Ewers, and Mrs. Boyd V. Osborn.
Basin Wyoming town council reports regular meeting minutes with officials present, accounts approved, warrants drawn for electric, sewer, and cemetery expenses, and salaries for town employees as a list of payments and transfers. A note on Worland Grit staff visit discusses local development and industrial projects.
Tonight Feb 23 patrons attend a patriotic thrilling serial Liberty and a 1000 foot Wind River Canyon film courtesy of Burlington R. R. and Casper Industrial club. Featured musical numbers by leading home talent. Special adult 16c student 10c. Saturday features The Daughter of McGregor with Valentine Grant and Bray cartoon What Happened to Willie. Sunday Brady presents The Velvet Paw with House Peters and Gail Kane. The week includes operetta, Paramount and Universal offerings and Love Never Dies.
Basin City announces its municipal officers including Mayor J A Berry. councilmen T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson R J Extra. treasurer Mrs M V Rhodes. clerk Jas F Ewere. attorney C A Zaring. marshal J H Hanlon.
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