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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
4
Basin Republican notes entry as second class matter at Leela Wyoming under act of 1879. Subscription price listed at 2 dollars per year in advance. Advertising rates announced for the Basin area official publication.
County policy files showProgress association opposes county bridges or buildings this year. High taxes last year caused hardship. lower rates may attract settlers and develop farms. No new bridges until finances justify. Also notes soap weed in Kansas and Tango toe disease warning.
The article surveys Valentine Day’s origins and symbols, noting its association with St Valentine and Cupid. It traces the holiday’s Greek and Roman legendary roots, the Christian church’s early history, and the evolving view of the feast as a mix of piety and youthful merriment.
The article traces St Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni, linking the February love festival to Juno Februatus and Lupercalia. It explains purification rites, Cupid and Venus symbols, and the rise of Valentine cards. It notes martyrdom in 270 A D and the church’s later proclamations, shaping the modern Valentine’s Day celebrations across Europe.
An ad from Wise's Drug Store promotes Rexall Olive O emulsion as a nerve tonic and builder with olive oil and hypophosphites, claiming no alcohol, money-back guarantee, and widespread availability through Rexall and local stores. It also contains a stray, reflective anecdote about past social memories.
Non resident defendants in Big Horn county Wyoming are notified that Jennie F Howell as sole heir of Edward Howell filed a petition in district court case 1301 seeking judgments totaling 6000 against The Gregory Realty Company Elmer A Gregory and Louis Gregory for foreclosure of mortgages on property in section 23 township 50 north range 93 west plus costs and attorney fees. Publication and service details set, answer by March 21 1914 or judgments will be entered.
Christian Science services will be held at the Chapel on C street opposite Carnegie Library on Sunday at 11 am. The lesson sermon subject is "Christian Science." A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Notice to non resident defendants Roy G Hixson Belle Hixson L V Graves Richvale California and R R Crowe Kearney Nebraska or Nobrasia specified in this document with unknown residence details. Legal action header indicates service requirement.
Notice that Pioneer Building Company has been organized under Wyoming law with capital stock of 750 shares at 100 each, to own real estate and borrow secured by mortgages. Principal office Basin Hord County and agent Frank A Wise. seven directors listed. existence 50 years. first publication January 30 1914 with last publication February 13 1914. Henry Jordan President.
The notice lists an estray taken up by Carl Armeling Basin Wyoming a 13 year old 1000 pound branded O on left thigh described as unclaimed property to be sold at Basin at public auction February 1914 per state board rules. Also a 840 acre ranch on Canyon Creek owned by the late Jacob Hunsinger for sale with J K McClung executor Jackson Ohio to provide particulars.
Sealed proposals due by 2 pm February 4 1914 at the county clerk office Basin Wyoming for a two 110 foot span 16 foot clear highway bridge across the Shoshone river near Byron Options include steel spans or wood with steel piers and a 100 lb per sq ft live load. 15 percent certified check required with bid.
A notary public in Wyoming and partners filed pension business accounts and executed deeds and conveyances. An agent of the Commercial Union Insurance Company in London arranged prompt aid remittance and the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company promptly adjusted and paid claims.
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