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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
2
A first person account by a lifelong farmer warns that farming is not the easy path promised by advertisements. He advises careful land selection, sensible stock choices, buying at sales, and honest marketing. He stresses staying ordinary, avoiding debt, and learning by experience to avoid lofty dreams of instant wealth.
The notice states the City Meat Market will operate on a strictly one day a basis after July 7. It suggests a change in schedule and notes the focus on a real life act of bravery by an uninterested stranger or an unromantic policeman.
R H Abtens purchased 36 head of dairy cattle from Standard Grain Co yesterday. He plans to place them on his Germania beach ranch and, in addition to oil ventures, will pursue milk business following old man Borden's footsteps.
The next term of district court will open in Basin on February 9. The clerk of the court and the sheriff will draw the jury soon and report for service on the 24th. Eugene H. Garnett, a prominent attorney of Chisago, was in town Wednesday regarding the Med suit against the Wyoming Land and Irrigation company by the bondholders Mrs. Carl Armeling. Armeling has been visiting in Denver and returned home yesterday, meeting Carl at Greybull and bringing him home. Mr and Mrs Dick Abbott of Kane visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Rech last Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Eldredge Hatten of Canada were entertained yesterday by the Rechs. Jim Hurst, oil magnate of Greybull, did business in town last evening.
J. E. Feerman visited Otto yesterday afternoon. He declared, It may be true that I can't whip you, but if I can't I should feel deeply humiliated, in a bold remark aimed at the larger club today.
Zebbie calls us on as a windstorm nears, the wind erupts with a windstorm in Crag canyon. The party huddles by the fire as Zebbie plays Bonaparte's Retreat on the fiddle, while the storm outside rages and memories of sacrifice and danger surface amid fear and superstition.
The article reflects on aging and the deceit of hearsay. It cites how youths believe friends’ claims about others, only to later learn many tales are false. With years, people see that prejudice and love of embellishment fade as ordinary folks acquire skepticism.
The Woman's club held a regular meeting at the library last Wednesday afternoon. New members Mrs. Robert Gleeson J D Main and C L Kelley were welcomed. Alice Richardson led the program on Conservation. Mrs W B Hartigan read an interesting paper. Mrs A Richardson and Mrs W S Collins presented on old landmarks of Big Horn county with pioneer photographs. A social hour and refreshments followed.
Last Sunday John Wamhoff celebrated his birth anniversary with a surprise party as friends gathered for games and refreshments. Neighbors welcomed the Blanchards home after their wedding with a merry gathering. A Germania hall dance drew a large crowd, while crews advance canal work with twelve men clearing willows and twenty to start at the headgate next week to ready for opening. The Hotel LaBonte in Douglas opened to the public with Thermopolis and Worland attendees. Basin Mayor Higby gave a principal banquet address, with music enjoyed by many over the telephone.
Betty Smith infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith died yesterday afternoon after spinal meningitis. She was born February 5 1913 and was the couple’s only child. The funeral will be held tomorrow after 2 o'clock from the Episcopal church. The community extends sympathy to the parents in this sorrow.
Time table shows daily departures except Sundays with northbound at 11:30 a.m. and southbound at 1:30 p.m. Offices listed include A. Zaring lawyer at the Big Horn County Bank Basin Wyoming and P. Arnott attorney at Basin Wyoming.
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