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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
5
A 1917 editorial argues Americans should take vacations to rest and rebuild for the war effort. It urges "business as usual" in vacation regions, highlights national parks for recreation, and calls outdoor living a source of physical vigor and mental alertness to sustain greater future effort.
An editorial argues against halting road construction during war, citing the need for motor trucks and short haul transport. It notes the Automotive Engineers and quartermaster department have drafted specs for military trucks to equip the army, drawing on border experience to justify larger, more capable vehicles.
A letter from Reform Alabama reports a seven year old boy who spoke only after dishes were broken predicting the war would end in three months and that he would die in three days. The family in Marshfield Wisconsin shares the tale dated June 8 and citizens await the foretold timeline.
Construction continues in Basin with courthouse brick work beginning after removal of cement forms. The eight room Hime residence nears completion, Pat Leavitt’s five room bungalow rises, R R Denny’s house gains a roof and siding, and Dr Smith’s home expands toward a six week finish.
Last Monday evening Mr and Mrs Fred Justham hosted a gathering for Mr and Mrs J D Lewis who depart tomorrow for Thermopolis where Mr Lewis will work in the garage owned by Hoxen Hantz. Guests included Geo Coffman, Harry Drumm, Harry L Wise, P P Anderson and C T Gebhart.
Mrs. C. H. Fitzpatrick departed yesterday for Denver to take special training in assembling Red Cross outfit components. Basin chapter workers press ahead though they lack precise guidance on best methods for many items.
Debris from a wind storm gathered in the Big Horn ditch at the Antelope siphon causing a break. As of this morning, officials expect only minor trouble in repairing the ditch.
Steamed Suet Pudding recipe lists ingredients such as suet flour currants citron lemon extract and nutmeg with four hours steaming and hot hard sauce. Also gives advice to protect bed springs by covering with heavy unbleached material and tying at corners to prevent rust and allow weekly removal for washing.
A fragment hints at crafts and printing, naming an embroidery minded contributor. It mentions bags for corks and string and paper, plus a nod to Nepublican for job printing. The tone resembles a period style kitchen or idea shower invitation with place and activity cues.
Washington July 17 leaders of both parties in Congress aimed for quick action on the aviation bill to strike at Germany but a small group including La Follette and Gronna may reopen conscription. The bill faces delay as critics press against the draft provision with a plan to meet at 10 tomorrow to consider final action.
Otto area notes report Harve Perkins and others visiting Basin to discuss six hundred head of Arizona cattle bought from Mr. Clayton of Thermopolis. News covers a funeral, injuries, new homes, road bridges, and various residents traveling, with hotel and hospital updates from Basin and Lovell.
An old advertisement touts Basin Steam Laundry with a guarantee under Forbes management. It notes oil stock quotations and mentions a Republican for job printing.
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