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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
4
Basin Republican announces subscription at $2 per year in advance as the official paper of Big Horn County and Basin town. Rates include display ads per inch and local line ads with first-insertion rates and each additional line at five cents, with local rates at 12 percent.
Secretary Bryan cites lecture dates to cover expenses despite a twelve thousand dollar yearly salary. The writer recalls his 1890s anti dinner talk while criticizing his later stance on imperialism and party leadership, noting changed tastes and finances over time.
The piece argues pure food laws raise prices for most commodities but improve health by elevating food quality. It asserts higher costs for compliant products versus inferior ones while claiming national health would improve and death rates fall with continued adoption of purer foods.
Farmers across the Basin report record field corn planting this year. Seed from local breeders is widely used, and visitors can see progress on area farms. With scientific seed breeding, the region could rival the Midwest for corn, enabling local cattle and hog markets as well.
A vintage exhortation urges farmers to adopt businesslike habits and advertising. It argues that thrift and modern methods, including orderly farms, well kept buildings, trained stock, and weather sheltered equipment, demonstrate capability to neighbors and passersby. The piece stresses deliberate advertising and selecting good papers to promote offerings.
A fragment emphasizes branding in farming ads. It urges memorable farm names letterheads and envelopes with slogans or images of prize stock. It notes that consistent, attractive advertising helps buyers recognize stock needs, likes the idea that one well-placed message can guide purchases.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Robert Spence, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Robert Spence ranch, one-half mile east of Spence, Big Horn county, Wyoming, on August 1, 1913, at 10 o'clock a.m., the following described personal property: One J. I. base thresher with 15 H. P. traction engine and complete equipment.
Default on a June 9 1910 mortgage by Henry D Hendricks and Myrtie M Hendricks to Ida C Denny Basin Wyoming. Property in Big Horn county Wyoming Lot 14 15 Block 3 Collings Addition Bagin described with water rights. Foreclosure set for September 1 1913 at 2 pm at Fraternity Hall Bagin. Attorney John P Arnott. First publication July 8 1918 last publication August 29 1913.
Abstract of receipts and disbursements for Big Horn County Wyoming from January 6 to June 30 1913 covering taxes licenses court fees and interest. Includes cash balances and funds for general library and school purposes, outstanding debt details and a court order to purchase lands for the estate of Robert A Baldwin with a hearing set for August 12 1913.
Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of William A Richards deceased. Alice N McCreery executrix requests final settlement of the estate at the August 1913 term of the District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming, next term of court. First pub July 11 1912 last pub Aug 1 1918. Gale notice repeats sale of machinery and bottles at reduced terms.
A traditional planis event at Shell drew people from the surrounding region. Beverages and activities were provided for the youngsters, and attendees described the day as memorable. Notable arrivals from Basin included Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kershner, Mr. Harry Imlie, Minne Allen, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Peamon, and the Loveland families.
Notice announces teacher certificate examinations at Basin and Lovell on July 25 and 26 starting 8 a m. for third and second grade certificates with subjects listed across Friday and Saturday sessions. Dated Lovell Wyoming June 13 1913 by County Superintendent A F Fillerup. State board notes renewals for March writers and recommends texts for theory and practice reading and literature. July exam will be based on the Victorian Age as given in a specific book.
160 acres on Big Horn river 24 miles south of Manderson includes 50 acres alfalfa 40 acres plowed land and timber water certificate for 150 acres price 4500 purchaser assumes 1000 mortgage four Jersey and four Holstein cows three yearling heifers six calves includes a good log house bar n table and fencing inquire W S Collins Basin Wyoming
Gale advertises purebred Kelleretrases White Orpington eggs and cockerels at two dollars per setting. Orders may be placed with L B Watson, Chae Carlesa, eastern Basia, Wyoming.
An old style classified ad offering ice cream delivery to Bagin and surrounding areas. It advertises popular packets and keeps for several days, with prices around 1.38 dollars per gallon and discounts or bulk pricing at 1.00 per gallon for bean stock fars.
The church announces services Sunday morning at 1 o'clock and Sunday evening at 8, with Sunday school at 10. Prayer meeting is Thursday evening. The pastor B. W. Albone invites a bright and cheerful welcome to all attendees.
Very little use reported for tor mitt Anderson and Johnson as power issues limited activity. The brief item notes minimal utilization of equipment amid ongoing outage concerns, with no injuries or major incidents recorded.
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