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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
4
The Republican prints a bold ad for a store sale running through Aug 12. It hails lower prices and larger stock, urging early shopping for the best picks on dry goods and shoes and noting a strong emphasis on printers ink as proof.
Town gossip centers on a new fashion as a lady wears a daring harem skirt that lets her wade mud without soaking the hem. Observers and local readers marvel at the style, noting it drew the eyes of men and women alike and caused a stir before the wearer departed town for Thermopolis.
Mrs. O W Stid returns from Seward County Nebraska after a pleasant visit noting extremely hot and dry weather. Also mentions a forthcoming line of high grade tobaccos at the California Frat Store with a watch for new arrivals.
A Wednesday evening concert at Fraternity hall by Mrs H R Baston J Arthur Baston and Miss Bessie Drummond drew a small audience yet pleased attendees with flawless interpretation and technique. The program featured classics from top composers and accompanist Miss Beenle Drummond earned special praise. A dance followed with Mr and Mrs Easton and Miss Louise Spaulding. a lively encore was hoped for future dates.
Lincoln July 15 Nebraska Republicans in convention today endorsed President Taft and his administration. They blocked insurgent delegates who urged support for Senator Robert La Follette. Insurgents lacked a leader and were outmaneuvered by Victor Rosewater and Omaha delegates. Regulars passed a motion directing all resolutions to a committee empowered to prepare a final report.
In Fremont Nebraska on July 25 the states Democrats met in convention for the first time in 15 years without endorsing or naming William J Bryan no presidential candidate was favored and the Dahlman and Bryan Harmon factions agreed before the opening not to present any nominee to avoid floor conflict
The Republican acknowledges receipt of a bouquet of sweet peas presented yesterday by Grandma Stout. The flowers are large and fragrant, showing careful attention from Grandma Stout. Plumbing of all kinds offered with estimates and prices. Fred Frisby. Watch repair at Whittemore's with satisfaction guaranteed.
A meeting of locals interested in a red and gun club met last Friday evening at J C Norris barber shop. The group aimed to cover Bae n territory including Shell Greybull Manderson Hyattville and tenseep. A bylaws committee of Dr H T Harris J O Norris and J R Bonwell was appointed. A further meeting will set officers after bylaws are ready.
The new 75000 addition to the water works is rapidly progressing. Concrete work on the settling basin and ditches is visible, showing the plant’s size. Mr. Weiss says work will continue as fast as possible. Excavation is done entirely by hand because Kats‑Craig machines were unavailable.
Col A MercER and his son Asa arrived from Paint Rock on Wednesday. Col Mercer left for Chicago yesterday to attend to business matters and will stay there for an indeterminate period.
A column recalls a legendary fish tale told by Joe Magifla about catching a huge fish from a boat in a large lake. The fish could not be hauled aboard, so it was let back into the water as the lake level dropped, ending the attempt. Also notes Owl Creek water supply woes as two thirds of its ditches are shut off and only heavy rain could help.
London telegrams report widespread war rumors across Europe. Unverified messages claim France and Germany may have decided on hostilities while others question the Morrocan affair and its potential impact. The rumors lack authoritative sourcing and have grown increasingly sensational in recent days.
Expected today is a visit by Mr and Mrs L A Fitspatrick of Memphis Tennessee to see their son Fits Patrick after four years apart. Mrs M O Barnes hosted the Royal Neighbors at her home Wednesday afternoon with elegant refreshments and a fine time reported by attendees.
Mrs Stanton announces a fine set of films for Saturday night. Attendees can expect the best pictures seen here for some time, with AM ensured of a quality program.
I express my gratitude to friends and neighbors for loving care and sympathy during my wife C. W. Arnett’s illness and after her death. Al Morton of ensleep visited town this week bringing his sick little girl, under care of Drs Harr and Harris.
Gervices Bunday. Epiecopa services will be held nest Sunday in the Methodist church at ile mandigam. The public ie cordially invited to attend.
Skovgard and family left Wednesday for Bey. Opportunity arises to Thie remedy Sap a0 Gpentiy for sale.
Reports from the Big Horn Basin indicate a record alfalfa harvest this year with a second cutting in progress on many ranches. Some ranchers expect prices to rise later, while others anticipate current market trades.
Local lodge corrects rumor and announces the next session of the grand lodge A F and A M and the grand chapter will be held in Cheyenne on September next. The notice specifies the annual meeting location and timing for the Masonic organization and its associated chapter.
F A Wise showcases a large collection of sweet peas, greatly admired by many. He has devoted much of his garden to these plants and offers a wide variety, among the largest in the state.
A reward of 5.00 dollars is offered by J. Bircumshew proprietor of the Chething for the return of chores that wandered from his corral in Beste on Wednesday. The notice seeks the prompt return of the items and identifies the local location and responsible party.
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