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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
7
The seller advertises nursery stock at half last year’s price with varieties of apple trees 50 and 60 cents each. Also offers ash and soft maple shade trees at 50 and 60 cents each. Free price list for nursery stock and seeds. Order early before stock sells out.
A Western Farm Life editorial laments stalled pay for farmers while crops rise and prices fall. It argues agriculture, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, will rebound first as spring seeding renews hope and farmers band together to win recognition from Congress and markets.
Transportation is described as a core need alongside food fuel and clothing. The text emphasizes its essential role in daily life and society.
Transportation enables distribution of seed to farmers and crops to markets, delivering food clothing and building materials. Railroads in particular offer access to the best markets for soil products factory goods and labor, benefiting individuals by bringing needed items closer than any other transport form.
An editorial calls for reviving building across the country to use cheap materials and abundant labor. It argues early start on public buildings will ease unemployment in the next two months and prevent later shortages when camps and mills resume.
The emergency tariff bill before Congress aims to aid farmers wool and livestock men. Hearing began January 6 with western mining reps seeking higher metal duties to shield home producers from foreign competition. Lead zinc antimony and tungsten rates are seen as too low, harming American producers who have gone out of business. Bills seek increases, likely folded into a general tariff package.
Secretary of the Treasury Houston states federal farm loan bonds should be taxed like other securities. He argues removing exemptions would not hinder the federal program and would end this unjust tax burden on taxpayers, calling for all special tax exemptions to be eliminated and taxed alike.
Robert Binkerd of the Association of Railroad Executives announced that U.S. railroads spent 349 million dollars in 2020 for new equipment. The largest item was 175 million for 46 000 freight cars as railroads seek plans to add 60 000 more. Purchases include 16 000 refrigerator cars for 67.6 million and 1 600 locomotives for 105 million, with 1 200 passenger cars contracted at 42 million.
Town Marshal of Basin Big Horn county Wyoming has taken up a light bay mare weight 1300 seven years old branded on left shoulder. The animal will be sold at public auction at Seoville Livery barn Basin Wyoming on Sunday February 1921 at 2 o clock to satisfy impounding charges and expenses.
In the district court of Big Horn County Wyoming the estate of Chas Hlaser deceased is listed with final account and petition for distribution by executor Ernest Gugenheim. Creditors and interested parties may inspect the account and file objections within 30 days after the last publication dated February 25 1921. If no objections are filed the executor will proceed to final settlement on March 28 1921 at 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as heard. Edward H. Ellis attorney Greybull Wyoming. Published Jan 28 Feb 4 11 18 1921.
Notice to bidders. Bids due February 4, 1921 at 2 p m for excavating and hauling about 800 yards of earth shale and gravel with measurements and town board approval. Board may reject any bids. See specifications at Manderson State Bank Manderson Wyoming For Sale A gas bake oven and gas water heater with tank suitable for a barber shop Montana Furniture Exchange Billings Mont 4t
Notice to Drainage Contractors calls for sealed proposals by February 18 1921 for excavating and laying 8794 feet closed drain plus backfilling 10378 feet of trench with an average depth of nine feet. Plans cost 13.00 and must accompany bids with 200.00 certified check. District owns machinery to be leased or sold. right to reject bids reserved.
In the district court of Wyoming Elmer Waln was adjudicated a bankrupt in case 435. The first meeting of creditors is scheduled for February 14, 1921 at 11:00 AM in the Hynds Building Cheyenne. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. Dated January 24, 1921. T. Blake Kennedy Referee in Bankruptcy.
Town Marshal J H Hanlon announces dogs must remain on owners property or be killed if found at large. Contact Owen Johnson the drayman at phone 1 6W for details.
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