Take Two Games Go To Thermopolis In Clean Doubleheader
The Thermopolis team arrived on the train Saturday as Thermopolis defeated Basin 11 to 1 in the second game. Woodmeasse Hants pitched for Thermopolis with a strong battery and solid fielding while Goore contributed offensively as Thermopolis dominated after the fifth inning. The two teams will travel to Cody at week’s end to face Cody Powell and Garland before returning for more games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Markhem
Thermopolis
Ball Park
HH. W. Flomer
Gamay
Cody
Powell
Garland
Council Meets in Regular Session Amid Bidding and Water Talks
The council met in regular session last Monday with Mayor Booth and all councilmen present. Bills against the town were allowed while others from Dr. M Deal and Marabal & Atherly were laid over. Concrete crosswall bids were opened. Breuer & Stanton won the contract. Street crossings ordered and funding for sprinkler work approved. Zane appointed to supervise sprinkler compliance. Water rental at the hospital discussed with no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Séggion
Miyor Booth
Dr. M Deal
Marabal
Zane
Aldias
Noted Man Here in Basin Visitor Praises Local Education
Dr F X Schaffer of the University of Vienna visited Basin and spoke highly of the country. He praised the local education and prosperity, noting even shepherds can read and write and people in Basin enjoy city-like conveniences. He called the country wonderful.
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F.x.schaffer
University of
Vienna
Basin
Mall
Lack Of Interest In Local Militia Company
There is marked lack of interest in forming a militia company here as no one volunteers to take an active role. If no action is taken before week’s end the effort may be dropped. R B West learned from the adjutant general that a unit formed at once could join the Wheatland summer camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. West
Adjutant General
Wheatland
Butte
Joseph H. Nevill
Byron
Col. Armstrong
Feare Better 8 M Goat and Wife Home from Thermopolis
Mr and Mrs Goat return from Thermopolis where they stayed for Mrs Stout's health. She is greatly improved and praises the benefits of a stay at one of the springs sanitariums for recovery.
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Thermopolis
State Fair Exhibits Prompt Visitors to Inspect Grains and Vegetables
Visitors at the state fair are urged to examine exhibits closely, noting the quality of grains and vegetables and other garden displays. Judges emphasize careful observation of entries to assess growth, variety, and condition.
Call for broad exhibit support at Braté Fair
The piece urges ranchmen and townspeople to exhibit items for the Braté Fair in Douglas this fall. It notes many could enter at least one item, with potential to win first premium. Cooperation is needed to ensure a successful fair, urging individuals not to wait for neighbors but to contribute exhibits from fields and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
People Celebrated at Greybull With Notable Attendees
A Greybull gathering included J. C. Norris and wife, RK Douglas and wife, Martha Dally, Alex Lucas, O H Fitspatrick, Bessie Williams, Florence Gemmets, Fred Frisby, Aim Arm etromy, Joe Denny and Mrs Booritie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull
J. C. Norris
RK. Douglas
Martha Dally
Alex Lucas
O. H. Fitspatrick
Bessie Wiliams
Florence Gemmets
Fred Frisby
Aim Armetromy
Joe Denny
Mrs. Booritie
Billings Wins Rail Freight Rate Cut From Burlington
A Burlington Railroad rate reduction ends a year long dispute with Billings shippers. Vice President Burnham approved new schedules after talks with local merchants. The basin gains lower costs and faster service, with Cody and Thermopolis rates listed by class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Journal
Burlington
Big Horn Basin
W. A. Selvidge
Chamber of Commerce Railroad and Traffic Committee
C. G. Burnham
Burlington Railroad
Billings
Cody
Thermopolis
Sunday Closing Pacts Halt Local Ice Cream and Candy Sales
Clerks and merchants across the city have agreed to an indefinite Sunday closing pact. Beginning next Sunday no ice cream water candy or cigarettes will be sold. Drug stores will sell only medicines and essential items for the day of rest, encouraging Saturday stocking to tide over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Whitmore cousins visit town to scout new location
D. H. Whitmore and Mr. McIntosh of Chisholm Michigan are in town this week. They are touring the country with a plan to locate a new business site. Whitmore is described as a cousin of jeweler F. H. Whitmore.
Boosters Meet Sets Exhibit Plans and Officer Terms
In the absence of Progress Association officers, E. Hoover chaired. Minutes were approved. A county exhibit for the Burlington exhibit car this fall and a State Fair exhibit were discussed with plans to form a committee led by W. A. Siser and to notify ranchers for cooperation. A motion delayed building the exhibit. H. H. Shepherd presided to consider suspending meetings for two months, then re electing current officers. The group adjourned with no further business until next week.
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The
Progress Association
Hoover
D. Clem Deaver
Burlington
Booth
Westa
Feuch
W. A. Siser
Sizer
Brown
Pease
H. H. Shepherd
Brown and Siser
Fishing and rodeo antics at fall fair outcry
The account recounts Jake Shemk slipping on a rock and a doctor, Neil, catching a trout by casting a fly. Pearson, Bishop and Bailey enjoy time with a lively team. Floyd Bailey plans to skip the bucking contest at the upcoming fair, while Bishop laughs at questions about the event.
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Jake Shemk
Neil
Rees Bailey
Bishop
Floyd
D Johnson Reports Heat Endangers Crops After Midwest Trip
D Johnson returned from Des Moines and Chicago reporting extreme heat across the middle region. He warns crops except corn may fail, pastures burn, grains may yield little, and harvests look uncertain due to the heat.
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A. D. Johnson
Des Moines
Chicago
Hene
Prom Abroad and Wyoming Visitors Suggested
Mrs. R. Gopman of Chur says four are arriving there from everywhere and hotels expect a busy summer. She urges Wyoming people to match the effort to promote the wonders here so there would be equal crowds this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
R. Gopman
Chur
Wyoming
Eve
Committee Appointed for County Exhibit at State Fair
R B West and W F Brown were appointed a committee at the Progress dinner to visit the commissioners and secure financial aid for collecting an exhibit to represent Big Morn county at the state fair and for the Burlington exhibit car. Jack and Fred Moore returned to Basin yesterday after a vial at home over the Fourth.
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R. B. West
W. F. Brown
Progress
Commissionera
Big Morn County
Burlington
Jack
Fred Moore
Republican Opposition to Tariff Pact Speech
Senator Clark of Wyoming denounces the reciprocity pact as a threat to protective tariffs, warning Republicans that opposing the amendment is a prelude to broader losses for protectionists. He argues the fight will extend beyond this bill and urges steadfast party unity. Senator Warren invites Interior Secretary Fisher to visit the Big Horn Basin and tour the National Park by automobile this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ulnees
Clark
Wyoming
Emator
Senate
Hnance Committee
Ome
Amy Protective
Etatutes
Tari
Warren
Cody
of the Interior
Walter L. Fisher
Big Horn Basin
National Park
Senator Warren weighs invitation amid tentative plans
Washington July 6 Senator Warren says he appreciates the invitation and hopes to accept but his plans are too indef inite to commit. If Congress adjourns early the Secretary may accept. Residents of Thermopolis petitioned to sell Shoshone Indian lands there and the GLO Commissioner will consider the request when sale site is named. The sale timing and terms remain unclear as Wyoming delegates push to refer the nearly 1,000,000 acres for sale this year.
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Warren
Congress
Washington
Thermopolis
General Land Office
Genator Warren
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Eale
Wolgast Wins Knockout in 13th at San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 4 Ad Wolgast defeats Owen Moran in the 13th round when referee Welch stops the bout after a sequence of uppercuts and a jaw hook. Moran shows cleverness but Wolgast’s power and persistence carry the match for the light weight title.
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San Francisco
Welch
Owen Moran
Mngland
Ad Wolgast
Moran
Pan
Applaus
Wolgast
New Plant Boosts Powell Tribune Aim for Leading Weekly
The Powell Tribune editor teams with Prof. A. Morse and orders 2800 dollars worth of new machinery. The upgraded plant, aided by Morse and Tri Dune facilities, aims to make the paper a leading state weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Tribune
A. 8.Morse
Nelson
Tri- Dune
Prof. Morse
Tribune
Frm
Office to Move Following Inspector Visit
A post office inspector visited the local post office and the resulting inconvenience to the postmaster, assistant, and the public led to plans to move the office by August first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Engineer Bert Welas Reviews Katsraig Water Plant Plans
Engineer Bert Welas of Katsraig Construction Co. of Omaha arrived to review water and light plant plans with contractor H. W. Bieber. They expect to begin work once the town’s engineer arrives from Kangag City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Welas
Katsraig Construction Co
Omaha
Bieber
Kangag City
Greybull Basin Baseball Series Opens With Lopsided Wins
The Greybull celebration games opened Monday with Basin defeating Greybull 13 to 6. Tuesday Thermopolis beat Greybull 26 to 4, and Wednesday Thermopolis routed Basia 15 to 0. Basin pitching and team defense limited hits, but fielding lapses allowed many runs. Basin needs teamwork and coaching to build a winning streak.
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Greybull
Basin
Bautteries
Mapes
Jenks
Davis
Crutchlow
Newman
Thermopolis
Basia
Woodmansee
Hants
Basim
Lucas
Mrs Whaley Undergoes Ear Operation After Measles
Mrs J B Whaley, recovering from measles in Denver, has ear trouble since returning and this week underwent a slight operation for the problem. Dr G A Harris performed the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Whaley
Denver
G. A. Harris
Teddy Loses En Durances Race Finish at City Hall
Muggins ridden by Mack Crandall and carrying 160 pounds won the 215 mile en durance race finishing at 5:45 p.m. Goldbug and Deliy were close behind, with Oak ridden by Morris Ranger returning from Lavina. Teddy quit near Lavina while Brownie and Chub faded. race began Monday morning with thousands watching in Billings.
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Te City Hall
Muggins
Mack Crandall
Goldbug
Deliy
Woney
Mauggsins
Luvino
Braadview
Broadview Mug
Lavina
Ranger
Tony
Brownie
Fifteenanile Hill
Teddy
Chub
Dally
Billings
Mountain Typhus Patient Admitted to Basin Hospital
John Clocus of Hell was brought to Basin Hospital last Sunday for treatment as he suffers from mountain typhus. Doctors believed the hospital would provide proper medical attention and care.
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John Clocus
Hell
Basin Hospital
New Superintendent Appointed for Water Department
George Morrison has been appointed superintendent of the water department, taking over duties and outlining plans to improve infrastructure and service reliability for the city. The announcement cites his experience in municipal utilities and a focus on efficiency and public safety.
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George Morrison
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Bruer & Stanton
Gtate
Torraponmen
Boosters
Via Wireless
Prom Abroad
Wongeries
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