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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
3
L. R. A. Condit announces as a gubernatorial candidate in Wyoming with a pledge tied to the prohibition movement. He appeals to voters across parties to support the constitutional amendment and end bootlegging, aiming to place the state on the honor roll.
A wartime era poem recalls African American contributions and loyalty to the nation. It praises the flag and calls readers to rally to Old Glory against a sea foe while honoring the poet W L Porter and the duty to be true to the flag.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 23 The federal fuel administration for Wyoming notes that the recently authorized fifteen cent increase in coal freight rates does not apply to shipments within the state.
The text notes that in cases where an extra fifteen cents was charged, the consignee is entitled to a refund.
Cheyenne January 23 Colonel Geo M Sliney fuel administrator for Hot Springs county reports Kirby and Thermopolis town councils have enacted ordinances closing saloons from 11 p m to 7 a m to curb unrestricted liquor traffic. He notes a pay day postholiday coal loss of about one thousand tons at Gebo and Crosby mines and cites injudicious use of books as a factor. C D Sheldon arrived from Worland for a business visit.
To Our Customers We submit for your notice the following letter from our western jobbers. The fragment announces a communication to readers about trade partners and regional supply matters. It highlights business relations and regional commerce concerns affecting customers.
A local store announces a transition to a strict cash basis on February 1 1918. The policy promises faster service closer prices and a 5 percent discount on all purchases except cigars and soda water with cash register slips and cash or trade options once five dollars is reached.
District Court actions include sale of Marion Hall estate to pay debts, creditors notice, and hearings. Notices announce probate for Michael Rohan and Ole Robertson estates, and an incorporation filing for Hidden Treasure Oil Company in Basin. Local residents share military camp life and community news.
The fuel administration warns Wyoming dealers delivering less than two thousand pounds per ton face penalties under the Lever Act, including fines up to 65 000 or two years imprisonment. In Laramie on January 21, Nell Huff of Cheyenne, a University of Wyoming graduate, was named county home demonstration agent and may serve Big Horn county after teaching at Basin high school.
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