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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
Two weeks ago all county banks reported higher deposits, with totals up about four hundred thousand dollars. The note urges prudent action to sustain prosperity through 1917, warning of possible economic readjustment and urging citizens to protect welfare and maintain trust in neighbors and officials.
The piece argues Wyoming trains many inexperienced teachers and cites a measles outbreak in the state capital as evidence of public laxity. It urges Basin County residents to unite to enforce quarantine laws and uphold civic obligations, stressing the county’s law abiding stance.
Newspapers nationwide report a large outstanding debt from the Democratic National Committee for advertisements run during the recent campaign. The total is said to approach $200,000, with publishers in a favorable position while awaiting settlement.
The national committee decries worry over the seating of debts as the piece argues repudiation history. It notes southern states repudiated bonds under Republican rule and claims Democratic pledges were broken, questioning why money matters should constrain policy.
Washington reports Senator Warren has asked Basin residents to submit a request for a representative from the Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering. If approved, the official would study county roads in Big Horn and prepare a comprehensive plan with materials and traffic analyses. Government would fund the rep’s services with county covering transportation costs.
Mrs M J Hamilton is in serious condition with facial and body burns after a fire destroyed her home three quarters of a mile east of town. Her six children fled barefoot through the snow, two boys with frozen feet, while she tried to rescue curtains and cover her family. The husband was away on business at the time.
The text asks about the future administration policy toward Vila. It questions whether to force actions or exercise patience. It also considers whether to offer a loan to him and how cautious to be in handling the situation.
Every property owner in Bis Horn county funds the library and the management will hold an open house from February 9 to 12. Hours each day run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to show how money is spent and the library’s value. Old Timers association members attending the annual meeting are invited to use the library as their headquarters during the event. Further details to follow.
A society gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. Armstrong celebrated Dr. M. H. Smith's birthday and honored Mr. and Mrs. E D. Gant visiting at Mr. and Mrs. R. B. West's home. After films, they shared cake at the Armstrong residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Gant and others.
Dr and Mrs M H Smith hosted a small dinner Monday evening with guests Mr and Mrs T S Armatron Mr and Mrs T K Bishop Mr Roy Smith Mr Drew Prugh and Wm A Sar in attendance.
Last Friday night a group of local youths hosted a surprise party for Mi Plinche Enigfish on her sixteenth birthday. About twenty five guests attended and many gifts were given at the home of Bimd Goully where she is staying while attending school.
On Tuesday the Whioddo class of the Methodist church held a party at the home of Mallellen. Rev Jones gave a short talk after which attendees enjoyed games and stories. Refreshments included cocoa cake and pickles.
Last Friday the Ditto club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Armstrong for an evening of games and lighthearted jokes.
Reports say several Basin youths went to Mandertson for a dance last Saturday night and all attended the event with the usual enthusiasm observed at such gatherings.
The Eljo club presented another poetry night at the library last Friday. Although attendance was lower than before, the attendees who came enjoyed the event and left inspired.
Mrs W and Mrs Basse entertained many friends at their home for Sunday dinner. Guests included Kona Ware Wm and A. Sizer of Omaha.
The Friday Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. M. H. Smith on Saturday afternoon. Special guests were Mesdames McFayden Rowley Ferree Woodruff Bishop and Gingrich. The guests prize was Wit by Mrs. Rowley.
A special business meeting is set at the Baptist church for next Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. All church members are urged to be present.
Washington reports Representative Mondell introduced proposals to appropriate fifty thousand dollars for an equestrian statue of Buffalo Bill Cody to be located at Cody. A Dominican Republic incident left one U.S. marine dead and another seriously wounded. Newsprint purchases and newspaper rate hikes were endorsed by Southern California editors. German surgeons report a rib graft method to grow new fingers and a thumb using a rib piece with a skin flap cover.
The guild of the Episcopal church met at the Ferree home on Thursday afternoon with four members present.
Kane area farmers formed a local agricultural association plan to gather Saturday night to discuss farming methods and management of their land. Officers were not informed about the meeting.
Tonight Jan 26 Metro Picture Film Co presents The Song of the Wage Slave a five reel photoplay. Saturday Daniel Freiman presents Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot in Rolling Stones with Greenland's Icy Mountains cartoon. Sunday Wm Brady presents The Perils of Divorce with an exceptional list of dramatic characters. Monday The Two Oles with misdeeds and mittens then beauty. Tuesday Jesse Lapky presents Bessue Hayalsawa in The Honorable Friend ending with pictograph.
Last evening the board of the Chamber of Commerce appointed J. R. Bonwell to act as secretary.
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