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Newspaper

Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

5

Basin Republican notice of post office filing

Public announcement lists Basin Wyoming second class matter status dated June 30 1906 under federal act.

Basin Wyoming

Basin Town Official Paper Receives New Subscription Rate

Local newspaper announces subscription at two dollars per year in advance. Basin Town residents are reminded to pay promptly to maintain delivery.

National scandal grips Wilson Lansing dismissal across party lines

The piece portrays President Wilson's dismissal of Secretary Lansing as a national crisis not a party issue. It notes near universal condemnation from leaders and press, with protests in London and Paris, urging transparency as the truth behind the disagreement remains unrevealed.

Wilson Lansing The New York World Congress London Paris United States White House Senate Europe America

Edwards and Michigan Prohibition Crackdown Debate

The article condemns federal agents in Michigan using warrantsless searches and arrests under the prohibition act. It argues such methods provoke public backlash against enforcement and questions the authority to raid private homes without warrants. It cites Edwards and advocates restraint in enforcement powers.

Michigan Edwards

Fatherless Children Aidle Agalo Orphans of France Appeal

A solicitations drive seeks aid for orphans of France whose fathers died, aiding children identified as fatherless under the relief effort. Local organizers urge support to help these vulnerable youths through charity funds and community programs.

Aidle Agalo France

Orphan Adoption Drive Seeks Support Across States

Since 1919 the organization urges lodges, businesses, schools and clubs to adopt French orphans with a $36.60 contribution. Notable adopters include Wm. C. May C. B Otteson Mrs T K Bishop Judge P W Mets and Prof McNown notes basin schools will again adopt. Mrs J D Shingle Cheyenne chairs state effort with Mrs Thos M Hyde and Mrs T K Bishop coordinating local requests.

Wm. C. May C. B Otteson T. K. Bishop P. W. Mets McNown Basin East America France Thies J. D. Shingle Cheyenne Thos. M Hyde

Enormous Sugar Consumption Under Prohibition Debate

The United States sugar equalization board reports per capita sugar use rose to 87.6 pounds in 1919, with a total domestic use of 4,691,600 tons. Consumption exceeded 1918 by 713,000 tons and surpassed all prior years, prompting questions about a luxury tax amid high sugar and confectionery use.

United States Sugar Equalization Board

Potato Car Exhibit at Manderson March Event

The Burlington exhibit car will tour Manderson on the forenoon of March 9 with a ten o'clock hall meeting. An illustrated lecture and talks by car staff will accompany a variety contest with prizes from local merchants. Attend to see Den ver show exhibits locally.

Burlington Manderson Denver

Death of Mrs. Raney Bledsoe in Basin

Mrs. Raney Bledsoe died last Sunday at the family home after pneumonia. Born Sarah Stella Raney in Missouri January 17, 1879, she was 41 years old. She married Ed Bledsoe February 24, 1901, and they had eight children, five girls and three boys. The family moved to Basin two weeks ago, and she is buried in Mount View cemetery after brief services by Rev. R. M. Jones. The community extends sympathy.

Raney Bledsoe Sarah Stella Raney Missouri Ed Bledsoe Basin Mount View Cemetery R. M. Jones

Card of Thanks from N. W. Hagan

N W Hagan thanks friends for sympathy acts of kindness during illness and after the death of his beloved wife and for the many floral offerings.

N. W. Hagan

Wyoming Oil Boom Turns Year 1919 Record

The president signed the leasing bill allowing rapid drilling on withdrawn lands. Ohio Oil leads Wyoming output with several 1 000 barrel wells, Standard Oil interests expand, Midwest Refining dominates local refining, and Humble Oil joins the field as Wyoming production in 1919 is set for a record exceeding 13 590 000 barrels.

Wyoming Standard Oi Wyoming Oi North Texas Appalachian Ohio Oil Company Ohio Oil Standard Oil Company of Indiana Midwest Casper Greybull Ilinois Pipe Line Humble Oil & Refining Company Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Midwest Refining Company Ihe

What Will the Harvest Be

A fragment from a page opening discusses moral bankruptcy and social worth, contrasting wealth with life meaning. It includes a poem about a man whose sole possession is money and cites a character called The Colonel.

University of Wyoming Students Debate Living on Fifty Dollars

A thrift contest at the University of Wyoming asked if a student can live on fifty dollars a month. Prizes went to an anonymous entrant, Robert Jones of Kemmerer, and Charles Reilly of Worland. Edward Deming of Powell received honorable mention. The Commerce club organized to aid commercial students held its first meeting with Jones as president Hasbrouck as secretary and a six member committee to draft a constitution.

University of Wyoming University Y. M. C. A Robert Jones Kemmerer Charles Reilly Worland Edward Deming Powell Engineering Club Agricultural Club Kammerer Gladys Hasbrouck Sheridan Carl Ratchenback Fred Parka Sidney Neb Frank Kershienik Rock Springs

Cody Resident Kepford Visits Court on Basin Business

W A Kepford a longtime Cody resident and former Park County commissioner who helped form the Shoshone country and supported local development visited Basin this week to pursue business before the court.

W. A. Kepford Cody Mr. Kepford Park Big Horn

Hoffman Sale Draws Crowd in County Auction

The George Hoffman sale last Tuesday drew a large crowd in the county. Stock and implements sold well with good prices, as nearly all offerings were disposed of. Col. Dan Rogers owned the sale. Basin Republican for job printing.

Col Dan Rogers

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P. P. Anderson Micial Paper Big Horn County IT Edwards Uae Hoffman Sale George Hoffman DePree Chemical Co San Tox Sandris Dave Tuttle Prop Dodge Brothers the Basin Garage S. M. McKone
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