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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
4
Public notice records Basin Wyoming entries noting change of second claim under the act of March 3 1879. The notice states the filing date of June 30 1906 and the Basin post office as the place of entry.
The notice states a subscription price of $2 per year in advance for the Official Paper of Big Horn County and the Town of Basin ex tow in LOG 166. It confirms the paper’s official status and regional publication scope.
The senate has sidetracked the beer as medicine amendment to the Volstead act but is expected to pass it soon. Proponents see beer as a beverage not a covert move by former manufacturers. most of the public will test the current law while violators back those opposed to prohibition.
Cyrus H. K. Curtis of The Saturday Evening Post extolled steady advertising during dull periods. He noted his own continued campaigns kept him ahead when normal times returned. A Dewitt report says business is about 75 percent normal and rising. He urged service sellers to seize the moment.
In Des Moines at the 70th annual gathering doctors of Iowa unanimously backed creating a publicity committee to promote the gospel of health. They concluded advertising pays, a view shared by their professional opponents.
The July 1 1921 Wyoming State Journal notes Mrs Mark H Smith of Basin gave a well received concert at the Lander Methodist church on June 24th. A recitation by Miss Almira Coffin and a piano duet by Mrs Jones and Miss Romaine Cullom drew encores. The church was attractively decorated and praised for hosting such high quality entertainment.
The fair board and county agent urge full county involvement for three fairs. They announce the premium book ready in a week, with enlarged firearms classes and larger sweepstakes prizes funded by local businesses. The message emphasizes hard work, unity, and aiming to bring home the Lions Share at Midland Empire Fair. The Colonel signs off with six weeks to go.
Mr and Mrs Troy Majors of Grey bull and Orson Johnson with Frank Isbell of Burlington county visited town last Saturday. Mrs Hannah Barrett Elmer and Ruth White returned from Hyattville after visiting the Elmer Taylor family since the Fourth. Mr and Mrs Joe Messier and Mr and Mrs W H Giersch moved into the Belton house recently. Great Western Sugar Co associates Hogarty of Billings and Johnson of Lovell scouted beet acreage early in the week and foresee a bumper crop.
Bill Strothers known as the Human Spider scaled the county court house last Friday evening and balanced on a flag pole 65 feet above the ground while Art Hill sang. A large crowd watched, and Strothers earned his title as the country’s top climber, with plans to return if Basin builds taller structures.
The Union Pacific creates an employee stock department inviting all workers from section hand to acquire common stock. The Salt Lake and Los Angeles line now operates under UP management, selling stock to employees on a partial payment plan with refunds if payments are incomplete.
Basin Tailor Shop advertises two show cases and bargain counter offers. Ju8 TT.
The Methodist ladies aid concluded a three month campaign for funds. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. R A Gould welcomed participants to an afternoon of games and refreshments. Captains Mrs. F L McNown led winning teams and $325 was raised for the aid.
Last Tuesday marked Miss Frances Gould's 11th birthday anniversary with a lawn party at her parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. A Gould. Seventeen guests played on the lawn before thoughtful refreshments were served.
The local team defeated the Midwest pickups last Sunday on the local diamond by 19 to 2. The Ba sin amateurs are strong, and the pickup squad failed to threaten at any stage.
Greybull defeated Denver 4 to 3 yesterday in a well played game with few errors. Earned runs driven the scoring as spectators called it one of the season’s best efforts.
The piece argues that public utilities like electric lights, water, telephone, gas and transportation are essential for urban life. It warns that outages cause suffering, crime and economic hardship, while stable services support tax receipts and civic well being.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs Hazel I Inghram formerly Hagel I Barley of Greybull Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish land claim described as 8 9 S H 6 and 15 Township 62 N Range 89 W sixth principal meridian before John L Landfair Basin Wyoming on August 18 1921. Witnesses named: Don L McKinney Cloverly Harry Smith Watson H Wyman both of Shell Edgar W Smith Greybull Hayden M White Register.
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