After War Prosperity and Tariff Policy Debate
The piece cites Judge Gary endorsing postwar prosperity while warning on tariffs. It argues for moderate tariff levels to protect producers and wages, critiques the free trade stance, and claims Republican policy offers steadier economic growth without war. It notes potential state tax reductions as administrative reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
Gary
United States
Wilson Party
War Risk Insurance Bureau Plagued by Delays and Mismanagement
The War Risk Insurance Bureau faces growing criticism over mismanagement and inefficiency as delays in mailing checks to soldiers dependents reach two to six months. Despite hundreds of new clerks, officials say the bureau lags six months behind. constituents urge inquiry and possible Senate or House investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Risk Bureau
Senate
House
Republicans in Control and Wyoming Tax Debate
The piece outlines political shifts as Republicans gain influence, mentions a national blue sky law favored by the department of justice, and notes Wyoming considering abolishing state taxes for administrative purposes. It discusses forming a committee to prune expenses and assess bond-based financing amid a state debt of 99,000 dollars and annual administrative costs exceeding a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Wyoming
Big Horn County Farm Bulletin Urges 1919 Fair Preparation
The Big Horn County Farm Bulletin promotes the 1919 county fair to Boys and Girls clubs and parents. It credits Wendell Calhoun and E Ray Brown with leadership and urges attendance, exhibits in gardening sewing poultry and livestock, and early March planning to boost attendance to at least three hundred. It highlights Uncle Sam support, county and state fairs, and regional promotion of Big Horn Basin opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Wendell Calhoun
E. Ray Brown
Nelle Huff
Fair Board
Wyoming Farm Bulletin
Mr. Brown
Uncle Sam
Fair Land
Farm Bulletin
Fair
Bulletin
Big Horn Basin
Douglas
Big Horn County
Homen
Seeklora
Miss Cheeseman Leaves for Billings Seeking Work
Miss Jeanette Cheeseman departed Wednesday for Billings in search of a position and plans to visit her brother in Hardin. Local friends wish her success in a new location as they note corrupt practices have no place in business. Big Horn County Farm Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Cheeseman
Billings
Hardin
Farmers’ League
Big Horn
Presbyterian Church Service and Meeting Schedule
Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon "The Home" in the new era movement. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Lesson on Moses the first great leader from Exodus. Ladies aid meets with Mrs. N J Long on Thursday January 16 at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Moses
Ladies Aid
N. J. Long
Catholic Services to be Held in Basin Church
Father Endres will conduct services at the Basin Catholic church at 11 o'clock next Sunday January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Endres
Basin
Manderson Baptist Church Service Notice
Manderson Baptist Church invites attendance at Sunday Jan 12 with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Evening worship at 7 pm led by Pastor George E. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaching Orvices
Letter from Moses from Belgium during WWI front lines
Mrs. W C Ferguson of Delta Colorado shares her brother Millard’s wartime letter from Belgium. He describes heavy shelling near Ypres and Argonne, being among the first Americans in Belgium after armistice, and the public’s curiosity at their arrival. He jokes about returning home for a turkey feast and notes local poverty and oddities in daily life.
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Waken
Belgium
W. C. Ferguson
Delta
Col
Millard
Hyattville
Basin
Shaw
Ypres
Argonne Forest
Socialists Convicted in Chicago Sedition Trial
Congressman-elect Berger and four co conspirators were convicted in Chicago this week on sedition charges. They face terms ranging from one to twenty years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Chicago
Paying the Bill and Pandemic Death Toll Debate
The article notes an estimated 400,000 U.S. deaths in the recent epidemic and argues life insurers survived the blow, suggesting a contrast with socialist policy and highlighting the financial impact on industry and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
State Insurance Failures Hurt Taxpayers and Farmers
The piece argues state insurance schemes provide cheap rates until disaster hits, then taxpayers or insured bear the loss as seen in Montana where farmers lost half their claim. Politicians push to run insurance for votes but evade responsibility for the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Hall Insurance
Fraternity and Odd Fellows Meeting Schedule Noted
Evening meetings held in Fraternity Hall for Temple Lodge No. 20 A F and A M on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star gathers there on the second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No. 35 O O F meets Tuesday evenings. Basin Encampment No. 15 O O F meets on the second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 I C O F meets first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 6536 W O F meets second and fourth Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity Hall
Temple Lodge No. 20
A. F
A. M
The
Order of Eastern Star
Eliza Rebekah
Basin Camp
Basin City Officials and Local Offices
Basin City lists city leadership including Mayor E J Sullivan. councilmen Wm Gibson F M Hime R R Denny W H Pauley. Treasurer Mrs M V Rhodes. Clerk Jas F Ewers. Attorney C A Zaring. Marshal J H Hanlon. Official paper Basin Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Sullivan
Wm. Gibson
F. M .Hime
R. R. Denny
W. H. Pauley
M. V. Rhodes
Jas
F. Ewers
C. A. Zaring Marshal
J. H. Hanlon
Basin Republican
County Officials of Big Horn County Wyoming
County officers listed include Sheriff B F Wickwire Auditor T J Jones Commissioners C A Welch chairman T W Olney John Weinte County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney F A Little Clerk of District Court Hazel V Lawrence District Court Judge Percy W Metz Court Stenographer Guy R Brill Superintendent of Schools Elaine Kinder County Treasurer Mazie V Rhodes County Surveyor G J Schenk County Coroner M H Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Wyoming
B. F. Wickwire
Asdessor
T. J. Jones
C. A. Welch
T. W. Olney
John Weinte
Zela Murphy
F. A. Little
Hazel V. Lawrence
Percy W. Metz
Guy R. Brill
Schoole
Elaine Kinder
Mazie v. Rhodes
Couty
G. J. Schenk
M. H. Smith
Dentist Dr L G Vanslyke Announces New Hours
Dr L G Vanslyke dentist lists new office hours to noon then 1 30 to 5 30 at the Pioneer Building Basin Wyoming for patient visits.
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Rexall Service
A. A. Kimbro
Big Horn County Bank
Tae
Oh Basin Hardware
Ae A de
Moore
Mgr
Wro
Dave Tuttle
Prop
Mountain View Hotel
Catherine Goodrich
Baath, Wyoming
Col. W. H. May
Miss Cheeseman
Presbyterian Church
Catholic Services
Manderson Baptist Church
George E. Black
Basin City Officials
L. G. Vanslyke
Pioneer Building
Wyo
C. A. Zaring
Bip “Torn
Wyomi
J. P. Arnott
DRS. Harris & Harris Physicians and Surgeons Office
H. T. Harris
C. E. Harris
W. B. Cropsey
Greybull
Thos, M. Hyde
Basin State Bank
William C, Snow
Oil Exchange
Gilmore Hartigan
J. B. Thompson Lbr
Hdw. Co
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