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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
3
Washington reports growing approval for John Hardings call for a simple inauguration. Critics note wasteful spending under Wilson, citing a $16000 elevator on the Mayflower and millions for unused army typewriters as examples of excess.
Oregon and Washington farmers use sulfur on alfalfa after state experiment stations and county agents demonstrations. Deschutes County produced 5 tons at $14,900 with a $120,000 gain. Jackson 277 tons with $110,000 gain. Klamath 98 tons with $40,000 gain. Demonstrations in Josephine Wallows and Wasco counties show similar results. First trials began in 1912, accelerated by county agents.
First Church of Christ, Scientist holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening testimonial meetings at p. m. Sunday school for pupils up to age twenty at 10 a.m. Reading rooms in rear of church open daily from 3:00 to 5:00, except Sundays and legal holidays.
Arch Deacon Dray in charge with a children's service at 3 pm and an evening service at 7 30 o'clock at St. Andrew's Church Episcopal.
The Globe Arizona copper camp lowers wages by one dollar per day affecting all workers over four twenty five. Wage reductions also apply to Lake Superior Utah Bay Consolidated Nevada Consolidated and Calumet and Arizona Copper Co. mills and mines effective before July 1 1919. Coeur d Alene district shifts cut by one per shift for skilled labor and 1 25 for unskilled effective Jan 1 1921.
Julius Kruttschmitt of Southern Pacific urged measures to raise production and cut operating costs to pre war levels. He argued railroads must run trains to deliver passenger and goods miles, noting employment rose 24.4 percent from 1917 to 1919 for the same output and claiming war wage increases reduced efficiency.
The 20 year period ending 1914 saw sugar tariffs bring in about 1 billion dollars for the federal treasury, an average of 50 million yearly. In the year ending June 30, 1914 customs from sugar topped 61 million, and even after reduced duties net income remains near 50 million annually. If a two cent per pound duty were in place last year, revenue would have approached 150 million. Congress may raise the sugar import tax this year to sustain domestic production and bolster annual revenue.
County warrants to and including No 7336 are hereby called for payment. Interest ceases February 14, 1920. Matie V Rhodes, County Treasurer.
Governor Carey recommends $75,000 for Hoyt Hall second staff and $25,000 for a new engineering building. He proposes sharing federal oil royalties with schools and roads to complete the program. The university will start a heating plant funded by the mill tax and aims to finish dormitory, engineering, library, and gymnasium armory within two years. Thalian Dramatic club presents three oneact plays as its first offering. The Wyoming Cowboys drop first conference game 32 to 21 to Colorado College, citing poor practice and shooting.
Austin reports warn that if Texas cattle men liquidated today 85 percent would be bankrupt. Judge Dayton Moses of the Cattle Raisers association says this is the worst crisis since 1886 with banks reluctant to liquidate holdings and demanding high renewals and fees on debt. One ranchman with about 200000 owed faces 90000 in yearly interest plus a 2 percent brokerage, making survival impossible.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 o clock Epworth league at 6 30 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm A teachers training class is held Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the parsonage led by Minister Edwin Bowling.
Public library hosts Presbyterian services with Bible echo at 10 a m and worship at 11 am. Morning children’s topic is What I saw through a telescope and sermon on The value of the extra. Five o’clock evening service includes song service and brief talk by Rev Edwin Howking followed by Sunday night lunch. Everyone welcome.
In re estate of Audley C. Jordan deceased J C Stewart administrator has filed final report and petition for distribution in Big Horn County Wyoming district court clerk office Objections may be filed on or before the 19th day
A sales note urges homeowners to inspect fau cets water closets and bath cocks and hire quick repairs. It promises to fix current issues and handle other small jobs while stressing that delaying could require full replacements. Phone Shop 185 Res 94R.
A Basin Garage Exide Battery Distributor recounts a customer bringing a faulty Crplan battery. The tester notes one cell opened reveals damaged plates and jokes about an orphan battery being too discouraged to be sent out. The exchange ends with a jab at the customer’s criticism.
In re estate of W C Bever deceased notice of final settlement and distribution set for March 20 1921 with administrator J C Stewart. Also notice of petition to for over to Hutoqua Nelson homestead property in Lovell Wyoming and court appearance January 22 1921 issued by Commissioner J R Bonwell with first and last publications in January 1921.
By levy on real estate under an execution in Big Horn county Wyoming R B Landfair as plaintiff W E Severy as defendant the sale will be at 10 a m February 26 1921 at the front door of Basin court house to the highest bidder for cash all of W E Severy s right title and interest in Lot 16 Block 33 Broadmiere Acres tract 43 Township 61 North Range 93 West. Wm C Snow Attorney B F Wickwire Sheriff 21-125
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