This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
4
The piece urges Big Horn County voters to support Republican candidates in the August 20 primaries. It emphasizes noble motives and patriotism, praising locally known men as fit for office and urging all voters to participate to shape the county’s governance.
Sheridan resident George W Perry seeking the Republican nomination for state treasurer spoke in Basin this week. Longtime Wyoming resident Perry is active in the state's growth and has filed his petition for state treasurer. Big Horn county friends expect strong support at the primaries.
A Republican office expresses pleasure to acknowledge the call and to enlist aid in support of the initiative.
M. B. Camplin mayor of Sheridan and Wyoming gubernatorial hopeful visited Basin on Thursday. He emphasized confidence in statewide support and noted a Republican governor would prevail even in defeat, while reconnecting with many Big Horn county acquaintances.
The report says allies 23 miles apart at the salient with fighting in progress on both flanks. Fore-on-Tardenois serves as the crown prince’s supply base as a river attack by the allies is repelled. German losses reach about 200000 amid ongoing combat.
American forces press northward in a countr attack near the Aisne and along the Marne push their front beyond Courpoil six and a half miles northeast of Chateau Thierry. They report capturing many cannons machine guns and war materials at Charteres Jaulgonne and Treloup.
a baby girl arrived in Basin on July 18 to Mr and Mrs Fred Craig both mother and babe are reported doing fine. additional notes mention W W Murphy Len Murphy and Gilmore Hartigan driving to Lovell for the Mormon day celebration and Sheriff Wickwire with P P Anderson traveling to Lowell for the same event. also a prompt to buy War Savings Stamps invites readers to join the army of savers.
Mazie V Rhodes addresses Big Horn County voters denying conflict of interest with banks tied to her family. She explains the county depository law requires commissioners to approve deposits and bond indemnity, pledging to follow the rule if elected and noting her past conduct as Basin town treasurer.
At the last chamber meeting a motion passed to buy fifteen duck pattern uniforms for Basin's crack military band at $15 each, totaling $225. The purchase aims to enhance the band's appearance and laurels.
A farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Osborn honored Burtis Patterson and Phil Bender who left for Fort Riley Kas. Attendees included Who-do class and Wilson F Moor Bible class members. Games and refreshments followed for an enjoyable time.
T B McDonough announces Republican candidacy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He cites 25 years in education, 5 years as Casper school superintendent, 4 years as Deputy State Superintendent, and experience with state institutions. He pledges major effort to the State Board of Education.
J H Montgomery announces his candidacy for the state legislature from Big Horn County subject to the 1918 primaries. He plans to campaign on a platform endorsed by the state Republican committee at their Reyenne meeting.
A political notice announces Frank Christensen as a candidate for sheriff of Big Horn County in the upcoming Republican primary on August 20, 1918. He requests support and states the nomination will be decided by GOP voters.
A candidate for county treasurer asks Republican voters for support in the August 20 1918 primary. She pledges to give the office individual attention and perform duties to the best of her ability if nominated and elected.
A nomination for the office of Sheriff in Big Horn County is urged, contingent on the wishes of Republican voters at the August 20 primary. The appeal asks for suffrage and support from GOP members.
A county candidate urges voters to support his sheriff bid in the Republican primary on August 20, 1918, asking for confidence and voting support if he has served well.
A candidate seeks the Republican party support for a four year county commissioner term in the upcoming August 20 primaries. The text promises to act in the county's interest if elected and asks for patronage and support.
A candidate announces intent to seek the party nomination for state representative to succeed himself, subject to the Republican primary on August 20.
Joseph H. NeVille announces his candidacy for representative from Big Horn County in Wyoming seeking re election. He cites former service and war measures as reasons and asks Republican voters for suffrage at the August 20 primaries.
The speaker submits his name to district voters for the office of state representative, seeking the Republican Party primary on August 20. He affirms lifelong support for Republican principles and pledges to uphold the party platform aims.
A notice from the Big Horn County official board states the Democratic primary election for the office of county and prosecuting attorney will be held on August 20 1918. It identifies the office and endorses the voting process to select the candidate.
Robert D. Carey of Converse County Wyoming seeks the Republican nomination for governor. Born August 12 1878 in Cheyenne he attended Yale 1900 and built a life in ranching farming and public service as a state official and party leader. He led county and state Republican committees and chaired the Wyoming State Highway Commission while active with the state fair council and stock growers association.
The candidate announces run for sheriff on the Democratic ticket in Big Horn County primaries, submitting to the voters' wishes and declaring intent to seek the office.
Ishmael Jefferis announces his campaign for State Auditor of Wyoming. He cites business experience since 1879, cattle and banking interests, legislative service, and Republican and Prohibition stances. He seeks voters’ support in the August 20 1918 primary from Newcastle Wyoming.
George W Perry is proposed as the Republican candidate for state treasurer in the primary on August 20. He has served as vice president of the Sheridan National Bank and president of the bankers association, and is an editor with the Sheridan Post and Rawlins Republican.
J. Horn of Omaha Nebraska representing Donahue Randall Co livestock commission merchants toured Basin on Monday then left Tuesday for Thermopolis promising another visit soon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.