13 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson appeals to business to set aside self interest and aid the nation. He promises just prices for government and public needs during the war while condemning ocean freight rate profiteering and pressuring owners and manufacturers to cooperate for victory.
Yesterday Mrs Alice Woody who formerly owned a hotel at Manderson departed for Indiana to make her home in Remington. She is well known in the Big Horn Basin and friends extend best wishes.
Mrs C P Brown of the Golden Youle dry goods store departed Tuesday for Chicago and New York to shop for a month on a buying trip. She will visit several more places during her absence.
Dr L G VanSlyke came from Hyattville on Tuesday to meet Mrs H F Puttits and daughter Venda. They are mother and sister of Mrs VanSlyke and plan a mountain visit lasting several weeks.
Wednesday afternoon Harry and Herb Wise completed a deal in which Herb bought a half interest. Details show the transfer finalized between the siblings with no further terms disclosed. The transaction centers on ownership share and future involvement.
Half interest in the jewelry store formerly owned by Harry L. Wise will join with Herb after severing ties with the drug store. The stock will be expanded this summer and fall to become the state’s most complete line and maintain the store’s famed service. The local Red Cross chapter thanks J. M. Montgomery for a $100 donation this week.
E F Peterson and his wife and three children moved from Wibaux Montana to Basin after purchasing an interest from W. S Pease. They will live in the Whaley house at West Eighth and A streets. Peterson had recently toured Chicago for purchasing before returning via Wibaux.
Minneapolis July 9 A resolution pledging support to President Wilson and belief in victory in the war was adopted by the National Editorial association and telegraphed to Washington. Mayor Van Lear criticized press advertising influence, prompting sharp replies from delegates. President Tomlinson dismissed the incident.
Governor Houx calls all Wyoming women to register for service on July 17. About 35 000 women could volunteer for the current emergency and a large portion is expected to participate. Registration will occur at regular voting precincts under women volunteers. counties are organized and some towns plan automobile service to maximize turnout.
W. J. and A. J. Dixon of Hampshire purchased five polled Hereford bulls at the Elk Horn Live Stock Co. ranch on Horse creek. Manager Lou Blakesley delivered the cattle to Basin and the group returned home on Tuesday.
The Lamb Drilling Co. completes three wells for Midwest Refining in Grass Creek field and eight more in Big Muddy. Staff changes include Lew McCoy heading to Boulder for Co B and Les Clements studying aviation in Denver. Paterson Wyoming Oil Co. reports good oil shows in A sands No. 2. Grass Creek road completion promises faster freight. Basin hosts Big Horn County Fair with plans for a sociable, prosperous event welcoming visitors from Worland, Cody, Powell and beyond.
Reuter dispatch from Petrograd reports Halicz, key to Lemberg in Galicia, captured by Russian forces. Russia breaks Austro German lines in Halicz Stanislau sector, advances past Lomnica west of Jezupol, seizing villages and over 1,000 prisoners with field guns. Western front sees French repulses near Hurtebise and ongoing artillery duels in Flanders. T. S. Armstrong visited Greybull on Monday.
The county fair aims for a united effort to ensure a successful autumn festival. Over the last three years it has grown into a county pride event with up to date exhibits and entertaining plans for the September 4th 5th and 6th shows in Big Horn county and Douglas, inviting both locals and visitors to form lasting ties.
On Wednesday the Mann Hotel near the depot was leased for eight years by Chas. Mann to S. L. Holdaway and E. L. Ledbetter, Seattle entrepreneurs with hotel experience. They plan a free employment office, work with the Chamber of Commerce, and improve the property while operating on the American plan.
James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, resigns from the diplomatic service. His resignation, accepted earlier, ends a prominent career begun in Berlin before World War I. Officials note uncertainty if a vacancy exists on the ambassadorial list as relations with Germany end.
In response to Governor Houx call July 17 has been set as registration day for women. Basin aims for a 100 percent registration record with every woman urged to register. Mrs T K Bishop appointed by state authorities to oversee registration.
The Basin chamber held its regular quarterly session led by President R B West at the Live Wire club rooms. Randall Austin reported progress on the camp ground project with an estimated $200 for this year's work and approval to proceed.
Secretary Higby praises the state fair garden and deflects praise to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Scofield for a well planned plot. The extensive variety includes radishes lettuce onions peas beans potatoes beets carrots cabbage aquash cucumbers and a large corn plot. Rev. Long returns from the Adventist brotherhood meeting in Nebraska.
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