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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
2
A long personal letter describes the 14 December 1918 welcome for President Wilson in Brest with crowds, ships, and parades. It moves to life at Base Hospital 105 in France where Major see explains duties coordinating dressings for 250 to 400 bed ridden cases daily, ward and tray management, and orthopedic mobilization plans.
Washington argues that a Republican will win the next presidency, urging party leaders to focus on type and record over geography or vote-getting, and to prefer a candidate with broad government experience, producer ties, and a servant leadership view. It warns against schoolmasters, military men, and long-serving judges as unsuitable.
The article discusses Wyoming oil development as a high risk high reward venture. It notes many residents have invested in oil sands across the state, some wisely and others prematurely. It highlights government resistance to development and the advantage held by large financiers in land leases, while predicting revival of smaller firms when markets normalize.
The Sheridan Post warns residents about solicitors discouraging Wyoming investments in oil outside fields. It notes solicitors in Sheridan take large sums monthly, urging investors to consider Wyoming opportunities before backing outside properties. Declares Wyoming offers strong oil prospects worth investigation.
Notice that George W. Bryant mortgaged land in Big Horn county Wyoming to H A Barrows for 800 dollars. Default led to a foreclosure sale at Basin court house steps on February 24, 1919 at 10 a m to satisfy 878 dollars plus costs. Also dissolution notice for Lamb Drilling Company published January 4, 1919 with stockholder vote. Estrays: five cattle taken up near Greybull. owner must prove property and pay costs.
Basin town invites sealed bids by February 3 1919 for municipal light plant improvements including re setting two 72 by 18 foot boilers with foundations drains and connections hauling materials and waste disposal provide all cement sand gravel reinforcing steel lime and wrecking boilers for temporary setting bidder must include five percent certified check and a surety bond the town reserves the right to reject any bid or award non lowest bid.
For sale breeding cockerels from Rhode Island Reds Light Brahmas and Barred Rocks All new blood priced two to four dollars each Located Basin contact L D Plant 117 24
The Order of Eastern Star meets in Fraternity Hall on the second and fourth Monday. Basin Lodge No. 35 I O O F meets Tuesday evenings. Basin Encampment No. 16 I O O F gathers second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 I O O F meets first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 5586 I W A meets second and fourth Thursdays.
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