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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
6
Local and personal notices list visitors and residents from Basin and nearby towns. Ray Brown and wife return from Lovell. many townspeople visit Lewistown, Thermopolis, Grey Bull, Cody, and Worland. Dr. George Smith to visit Markham House and several meetings and gatherings scheduled, including Baptist aid bake sale and Mothers and Friends meeting.
Pressley Hiram Anderson son of Mr and Mrs P P Anderson suffered a dislocated left arm while playing with other children on Wednesday. He was taken to Dr Harris for treatment and dressing of the injury.
Two safes, a large and a medium, are offered for sale at bargain prices. Viewing available at The Republican office.
Appeals from Wyoming counties cities and towns press for captured German cannons and war trophies for public displays. National bills propose pro rata distribution by state serving members, with exemptions for military use and memorial sites. Wyoming officials cite their high wartime service and urge protection of state interests.
B E Dawson of Alamo flat visited town yesterday while Frank A Wise cashier of the Basin State Bank returned from a trip in Cheyenne and Denver.
Manager Cliff announces Rex hall will resume regular weekly dances on Saturday of next week. Dances had not been held since the flu epidemic began last fall, affecting younger people.
Four pigs owned by Angus Beaton offered for sale at the Ted Shafer ranch on Monday February 10 to settle a feed bill.
A speaker urges immense charity for famine or war relief, imagining five million souls in heaven and urging opened hearts and purses. The message promotes support for starving nations and announces a new Basin Wyoming hotel opening January 23 with renovations underway and an invitation to visit.
A short ad promoting Brunswick billiards asking readers to compare prices and options with a quoted price of 32.50 in the fragment. The text suggests trying Brunswick products and making personal comparisons.
P. P. Anderson reports receiving a letter from N. A. Wickwire serving with the 20th Engineers in France. Wickwire says he is well and asks to be remembered to all friends in the Basin country.
The piece discusses government wheat purchases at 1919 price of 2.26 on Chicago basis, with a likely large crop and low market price. It notes potential government losses near a billion dollars, questions adherence to the pledge, and mentions Hoover and the president pushing price fixing despite farmer opposition.
For sale at a bargain No 28 Special Star drilling rig and mounted boiler with a full tool set and lines, practically new, drilled about 1000 feet. For particulars address L F Schultz Doulas Wyoming.
I Kinney of Arkansas City visits his brother Quincy Kinney in the town. He formerly ran a Kansas hotel and may relocate to the Basin country. J A Coons of Big Horn County Bank resumes duties after a brief illness.
The president's entourage in Europe reads like a college faculty roster with professors and specialists. The blend recalls Mr. Wilson's Princeton days and a scholarly atmosphere accompanies the visit.
Every auto owner must obtain a 1919 license or face prosecution. License blanks are available at the sheriff's office. Bh. F Wickwire, Sheriff.
One black mare eight years old with foal, one black mare colt six months old, one black gelding ten years old weight 15600. Well broke and gentle. Price for all three hundred fifty eight dollars. Norval Smith Hyattville Wyoming spring 1917.
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