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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
A central passenger requests a window opening as a draft alarmed the woman beside him. The porter hesitates while the widow pleads for air. A commercial traveler suggests opening the window to cool one woman then closing it to suffocate the other. A boy sits nearby as tension rises.
A string of witty exchanges and rustic quips unfolds. A boy questions a suitor about strength and intent, a prisoner’s slightly misquoted admission is teased, a bright lad notes a Help Wanted sign, and a country man jokes about brickmaking plans while seeking a helper to feed and water animals and run errands.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. G. Dodge this morning with all doing fine. The town council met last Monday night with May or Booth and Councilmen Higby Smith and Zane present. Minutes read and approved. December treasurer's report filed. funds shifted. A letter from Rocky Mountain Fire Underwriters about grounding elective wires mentioned but not acted on. R. B. West presented a claim for a hook and ladder for the fire department. bill approved. Rebate asked by J. B. Pease rejected. Electrical expansion discussed. new lines to be built where justified. An appropriation of 200 for outside electric construction approved. supplies ordered. Liquor licenses granted to O. W. McNay M. R. Douglas and Louis Luft. County officers elected in November sworn in. Changes at the courthouse affect county clerk and assessor positions. Lou Blakesley remains county clerk with assistants J. H. NeVille and Miss Edna Blakesley. Gilmore Hartigan becomes assessor. R. H. Ahrens to remain clerk of the court at least until next May. T. W. Spratt and M. David Harris, new commissioners, meet with S. T. Johnson in first regular meeting.
A telegram from Mrs B C Hart Rochester Minn to A Highy said Mr Hart underwent a successful appendicitis operation at Mayo Brothers hospital last Saturday and early reports suggest a rapid recovery. Friends here were anxiously awaiting news from Mr Hart's bedside.
A judge notes a tramp who ignores risk as he reads a market report wrapped in newspaper. The scene centers on casual indifference and a casual line about a $2 per ton price rise in a commodity market, reflecting a bleak, detached mood.
A Theodore Parker quotation urges steady, faithful work in all life spheres from shop to home as the quiet front line for mankind. It frames daily labor as essential to global welfare and the warlike strength of virtue.
Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Dessau, praised by contemporaries as a soldier and a stubborn figure, earned the nickname Bulldog from his troops for traits he valued: tenacity, courage and toughness. Despite being a prince, they saw in him a relentless, power-loving commander.
The passage urges that no sacrifice for others is wasted and that doing one’s duty adds to the good in the universe, offering encouragement when life seems aimless. It emphasizes enduring effort as a lasting, meaningful contribution.
When not in use umbrellas should be left open and not put away damp. Do not store in dusty places as rot damages silk. Small holes or cuts can be mended with black court plaster or mending tissue.
A Pittsburg Post excerpt quotes a boy with large spectacles arguing wealth does not guarantee happiness. He points to his cousin with two cents, torn between lollipops and ice cream, illustrating choosing hardship over abundance.
A candidate quotes an eminent statesman to support an argument and adds these are not his words but the words of a man who knows what he is talking about. The remark underscores reliance on authoritative voices in political rhetoric.
In a classroom lesson on Holland, a teacher asks Willie to name the people who made war on skates. Willie cryptically answers De Anti-Saloon League, hinting at the era's temperance movement intersecting with youth education.
A fragmentary cartoon caption shows a judge sternly questioning Gladys and a posing lover about true affection and a possible cash bond. The terse dialogue implies a mock courtroom scene with playful banter and mock legal terms.
A collage of brief quotes and snippets appears, including lines about puzzles, a timetable request, longevity of trees, a humorous soap request, and a political-sounding citation. It weaves casual dialogue, trivia on plant lifespans, and a Disraeli quotation, suggesting column-style snippets from a historic issue.
A Progress association gathering at the Antlers last Wednesday saw J B Thompson preside in the president's absence. Minutes were read and approved. Wool Growers' association preparations were deferred until next week with committees to be appointed. Dues were discussed and the treasurer urged collection of delinquent accounts early next month. The report on needed legislation was not adopted. Adjournment followed. Jewelry and silverware stock advertised by F H Whitmore. Attorneys W G Collings and Metz & Metz listed with offices in Basin and Sheridan. Treats all diseases of domestic animals. prompt calls. Basin, Wyoming.
A brief quotation quotes George Ellot on rage and justice. It frames anger as the civil arm of spiritual power guiding restraint and consequence. The line suggests ethical limits on violence within civil authority and moral accountability.
Uncle Pennywise remarks that a girl with many applicants for her band worries because demand greatly exceeds supply, highlighting the pressure of scarce opportunities in popularity driven fields.
The fragment features Sneerwell and Judge figures debating linguistic quirks and social roles. A puzzling exchange questions who dictates terms and who asks questions, framed as a courtroom banter between Judges and an unnamed woman. The readable line hints at satire on control and voice.
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