Basin Wyoming Post Office Notice
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1906 at the post office at Basin Wyoming under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
4
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1906 at the post office at Basin Wyoming under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879.
State enforcement with county city federal and railroad officers conducted a raid targeting gamblers bootleggers and illicit still operators. Officials say coordinated action will continue and seek higher penalties for manufacturing and selling poison liquor.
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce in Portland on January 3 passed resolutions condemning the practice of issuing tax exempt securities. It argues that high federal income taxes push capital into tax exempt bonds, shifting the tax burden to those who cannot benefit, and calls for corrective legislation to make all incomes bear their share of government costs.
The piece argues that extensive funding from Maine to California funded new highways, yet roads now suffer heavy truck wear while pavements deteriorate similarly to earlier macadam roads. It critiques state spending and timeliness of road improvements.
Utility costs rose less than other goods during the price spike. Despite overall living costs up 62 percent since 1916, most utility rates did not rise as much, due to higher labor and supply costs and persistent production expenses. Washington state notes gas manufacture remains costly despite falling commodity prices.
The piece comments on Senator Kendrick speaking at Casper in favor of a wool tariff and questions whether Republican lawmakers can advance protectionist measures better than Democrats. It argues for embedding Republican tariff principles into law to aid the wool industry and notes party alignment with the administration.
Copper offers unmatched versatility with easy workability corrosion resistance long service value and aesthetic appeal. Its weatherproof qualities suit screens gutters roofs and ship fittings while its lightness durability and non corrosion make it ideal for auto parts and radiators for homes offices and vehicles.
The Burlington lines awarded 62 passenger cars, 12 dining cars, and 63 baggage and mail cars to major manufacturers for steel construction at Hammond shops. Total cost about 3 million dollars with delivery aimed for summer lines. BI bids also invited for 55 locomotives including heavy passenger, heavy freight, and light freight engines.
The Big Horn County American Red Cross asks volunteers to knit sleeves for sleeveless sweaters and to make heavy wash clothes from bedspreads or linen. A large hospital needs 5000 wash cloths. Mrs. T. K. Bishop chairs the local volunteer effort, and all are urged to help.
The Salt Lake Tribune argues that American capital in Cuba does not justify waiving tariffs. It notes higher U S wages and production costs, contrasts tropical labor costs, and warns that without at least a 2 cent per pound tariff beetgrowers and factories may switch to other lines, inviting foreign sugar dominance and higher prices.
The Homesteader editor is praised as a representative rural publisher who unites a vast nation. Frontier newspapers serve the state by informing distant communities and keeping 105 million people across 3,000,000 square miles connected under one flag.
Leon A. Losey leads services at the Episcopal Church with a Bible School at 10:00 a m and a Service of Worship at 11:00 a m. The sermon continues the Christian Fundamentals series on the Deity of Jesus. Study Class at Manse follows at 7:00 p m. Everyone is invited.
The Rex program lists Friday to Wednesday showings including In the Garden of the Shah and No body plus Harold Lloyd Fireman Save My Child. Vera Gordon in The Greatest Love and The Sheik. local residents Fred Harmon Joe Afflick and others visited Basin yesterday. two accidental deaths near Greybull prompt coroner juries. operetta tickets nearly sold out with dress rehearsal praised.
Under Chamber of Commerce auspices a dance will be held in Fraternity Hall Saturday night with local music. T. W. Colley will act as floor manager. Dances planned weekly if public support continues. A charge of 10c per dance for the first dance.
Mack McKone entertained guests Wednesday evening at the Markham. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Belton, Mrs. Ira Rail, and Mrs. Mary Plank attended. After dinner the group traveled to Greybull for a dancing party.
The Matthews family expresses gratitude to those who assisted during the illness and death of their loved one. Mrs. Jesse Matthews, Raymond Matthews, D. W. Matthews.
Corner M H Smith conducted an inquiry into the death of Mrs C W Shomo of Greybull who expired at 4 o clock last Friday morning. She had eaten olives with friends earlier and retired to bed reading and eating olives. About two o clock she called the hotel housekeeper and the doctor arrived in great pain. The olives were sent for analysis and the return shows the germs were present and the cause of death was bolutism. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and interment in Greybull cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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