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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
4
An old Basin Wyoming newspaper item notes a republication entry dated June 30 1906 filed at Basin post office under a March 5 1579 act. The record references a government filing or notice tied to postal service administration.
Local newspaper ad rates list 25¢ per inch display and per line local ads. blackface locals priced per line. ad counts to 156 for insertion.
A Basin article urges local business leaders to join the Chamber of Commerce and actively work to grow the town. It argues that growth comes from dedicated business participation, not mere membership, and stresses cooperation to attract population and raise values.
The piece argues for a plain speaking common American as the ideal candidate over Pershing Wood Harding or Lowden. It calls for a Lincoln or McKinley style leader with good sense who understands the average voter and keeps informed of majority desires.
Congress debates tariffs and foreign competition measures led by Representative Fordney to curb import undercutting by American makers with European plants. Senator Lodge backs foreign vessels and Finland recognition while a prison labor bill advances in the House.
The article outlines proposals to regulate compensation and hours for labor in government and prison supplied goods, prohibit private contracts, and establish standards for such production. It also notes a bill to restrict citizenship eligibility for children of foreign parents, and a maternity and infancy protection bill with a federal board and funding. The writer urges support for Basin policy and the industry.
Big Horn County advocates a 1920 fair expansion with modern grand stand and a much needed new hall. County commissioners back the project and urge Basin residents and business men to unite with fair managers Jones Hime and the writer to boost attendance and finances.
Washington January 7 political maneuvering centers on the peace treaty as a campaign issue. Democratic leaders at the quadrennial DNC meeting press for a public declaration behind President Wilson while Bryan may advocate ratification with concessions. The Jackson Day banquet looms with possible wagons for both men.
Cody Utah Indians? No. Cody seeks permission to ship livestock via a new trail through the southeastern corner of Yellowstone park from Jackson's Hole to Cody. Stock would be driven about eighty miles to reach the Burlington line, avoiding a longer railroad route through the park.
Big Horn county warrants including No. 6467 are called for payment. Interest ceases after December 29, 1919. Masse V. Rhodes, County Treasurer. Watch the ad columns.
Ledger style bank statement from Manderson Wyoming shows assets totaling 142,162.86 with loans 964,168.82 and deposits 193,860.48. L. C. Gray signs as cashier with notary public Wm. C. May verifying on January 8, 1920. A local ad notes inquiries for farm and ranch lands for sale through J. R. Bonwell and J. A. Bain of Billingswan visiting with business.
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