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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
4
Notice indicating second class mailing status for Basin Wyoming, entered June 30 1906 at Basin post office under congressional act of March 8 187?.
The Basin Republican urges Wyoming voters to elect a state and county ticket on August 20. It praises Republican candidates and President Wilson selections as fit for duty during wartime, emphasizing prudent choice and reform to ensure capable administration of public affairs.
A political style critique questions Basin residents’ shopping habits with mail order houses, urging loyalty to local merchants. It portrays Julius Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck as deceitful, alleging starvation wages for workers and tax dodging in Chicago.
A robberish speaker denounces ongoing practices harming Basin merchants, warning that continued oppression will draw retaliation from a powerful distant firm more than 1,000 miles away. The remarks point to fear and risk among local business owners.
A wartime dispatch from the Marne cites German soldiers being urged to join allied cause with promises of American farms and city positions. The piece questions source, notes policy thinker Lane’s plans for returning soldiers, and urges practical steps to secure a permanent rural mail route in Big Horn County.
The piece argues the president’s support for Henry Ford’s Michigan senate bid shows limits to the acid test in politics. It notes Ford’s prewar pacifist stance and costly pacifist advertising, doubts his late patriotism, and questions his moral leadership as he enters public life.
Senator Lawrence Sherman of Illinois rejects a six weeks break and urges staying on the job to complete the nation’s business as favorable weather aids extended sessions. He notes no reason to quit until duties are done.
A brief note to patrons explains the Basin Gardens to North Beach mail route is temporary. It asks readers to consider whether the route could be made permanent and invites opinions on the matter.
W E Chaplin of Laramie candidate for secretary of state visited Basin on Friday and Saturday. A longtime resident and editor of the Laramie Republican he is described as a strong G O P booster with over 30 years in the state. He noted excellent crop conditions and was accompanied by Wilkie Collins of Douglas cashier of the Douglas National Bank.
Paris July 15 The department of civilian affairs of the American Red Cross reports immense activity aiding civilians after the last German offensive. It employed 1,073 staff, ran fifteen civilian hospitals with 1,586 beds, fed 30,000 Paris schoolchildren, opened a hospital and four dispensaries, and provided medical aid to 26,160 people.
A local paper strengthens ties with distant merchants by courteous service and helpful, hard‑sense policies. It urges cultivating friendly country relations by convenient trips, fair prices, and consistent support rather than self-promotion.
J. H Montgomery declares his run for the state legislature representing Big Horn County subject to 1918 primary voters. He will campaign on the platform supported by the state Republican committee from its latest meeting in Cheyenne.
A candidate announces for the office of sheriff in Big Horn County subject to Republican primaries on August 20, 1918. The declaration asks for support from voters and supporters.
Mrs Mazie V Rhodes announces her candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary on August 1918. She pledges diligent, independent attention to the duties and asks for support.
A Republican nomination appeal for the office of Sheriff in Big Horn County asks voters to support the unnamed candidate at the August 20 primary. The text emphasizes the voters' wishes and solicits suffrage.
A county candidate urges voters to back him in the Republican primaries on August 20 1918, praising his record as sheriff and asking for votes at the polls.
A candidate seeks the Republican party support for the four year term in the upcoming August 20 primaries. The message pledges patronage and promises to serve the interests of Big Horn county if elected.
A candidate declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for state representative to succeed self, subject to party wishes at the August 20 primary.
Joseph H. NeVille announces his candidacy for representative from the Big Horn county district. He emphasizes his veteran service and wartime measures, asking Republican voters for suffrage at the August 20 primary.
A Republican candidate submits his name for the district representative race subject to the primary on August 20. He reiterates support for Republican principles and pledges to carry out the party platform's aims.
For County and prosecuting attorney of Big Horn County the Democratic primary is set for August 20 1918. Rh B Landfair is the candidate. The chain found and owner can claim it by calling at The Republican office, identifying himself and paying for the advertisement.
A Burlington girl Miss Abbie Olson writes of her sixteen year old son going to war. She expresses a mother’s pride and fear, praying for his safety as he marches with the nation’s soldiers in blue amid the grave costs of liberty.
Washington July 16 The cost of raising the Lib erty Loan funds reached 2 709 480 30 for three campaigns. Printing engraving paper and insurance ran to 1 0 7 1 5 7 6 0 9. Publicity posters and badges added 235 526 53. Final treasury figures show subscriptions totaling 14 176 516 850 an increase of 6 497 200 over May 18 estimate. Almost half the total was spent by Federal Reserve banks.
All county warrants issued prior to May 1 1918 are payable at the office of the county treasurer and interest ceases from this date July 19 1918. J K Burnham County Treasurer announces the call and provides contact numbers for Continental oil goods. G E Brigham Republican printer offers job printing services.
Captain Ray K. Olds requests 50000 for the Wyoming draft from July 1 1918 to June 30 1919 to cover costs. The state’s draft cost last year totaled 28106 11 with 6823 men inducted, 54 percent in class 1. Crowder cites high state patriotism and vows a nationwide campaign to correct perceived class disparities.
The piece urges western small town merchants to engage in civic affairs and support local development. It argues that active participation by merchants boosts town prosperity and strengthens the community’s forward progress.
A two year old black stallion weighing 1400 pounds was stolen from a location on the head of Lodge Grass on the Crow reservation in Montana between July 1 and 6. The horse has a small star on the forehead and a white hind foot, fresh brand from a month ago, and is described as gentle. A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the horse's return and the thief's apprehension. Contact Robert Yellowtail Wyola Montana. jui9-11 Our shop will close at 7 o'clock new time Central Barber shop O A Leavitt Prop. ab
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