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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
4
The Basin Republican lists publication details and advertising rates. It notes second class matter status dated June 30, 1905, at Basin Wyoming with publisher P P Anderson and price 2 dollars per year in advance. Advertising rates show display 12 percent, regular insertion 16 cents per inch, legal further insertions 60 cents per line.
Official roster lists county offices including assessor L C Gray. commissioners T Johnson M D Harris and T W Bratt. county clerk Lou Blakesley. attorney W S Collins. district court clerk R H Abrem. judge P W Metz. court stenographer G Hartigan. school superintendent A F Fillerup. sheriff B F Wickwire. treasurer Zela Murphy. Basin City officials include mayor J A Berry. council T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson J W Gould. treasurer S H Smith. clerk Jas F Ewers. attorney C A Znning. marshal J H Hanlon.
Opinion piece criticizing the Democratic Party after two years in power. It denounces the rivers and harbors bill as lavish, graft prone, and an empty veneer for pre election pledges. The piece mocks campaign rhetoric and political stunts, urging vigilance against continued Democratic control.
Basins Wyoming July 30 1914 special session of the board of county commissioners with all members present orders the clerk to advertise for a car load of Douglas lumber for bridge and culvert work to be delivered at Lovell. Board adjourns to regular session August 4 1914. Lou Blakesley county clerk and clerk of board.
Washington July 27 The forest service plan for a joint commerce and agriculture inquiry into Amber and timber trade conditions aims to cover entirely new ground. Lumbermen are now participating in the broader effort and formal procedures are being set for the study.
The text outlines a proposed inquiry into lumber waste driven by market conditions, long term investment costs, taxes, and fire protection expenses. It notes industry and public inters est, the role of private capital, and seeks data on production, demand, overproduction, pricing, by products, and low grade utilization to balance public welfare with industry needs.
A Twentieth Century Farmer column urging farmers to install and regularly use farm scales. It argues scales measure actual gains in cattle hogs and sheep, justify feed costs, and boost buyer confidence for purebred animals. It stresses proper placement, ease of weighing, and that scales pay for themselves.
The board of county commissioners will receive bids for one car load of Douglas fir lumber two thirds 3x12 inches 10 feet long and one third 4x12 inches 16 feet long to be delivered at Lovell Wyoming. Bids must be addressed to the county clerk Basin Wyoming marked Bid for Car of Lumber and opened August 6 1014 at the regular commission session Basin Wyoming July 30 1914.
A district judge announces Democratic candidacy for the Fifth Judicial District bench. He asks voters support for a year and a half of service described as creditable and urges participation in the primaries. The note includes stray, unrelated lines about women and fashion.
In the District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming the estate of Robert A Baldwin deceased is addressed with final settlement by Laura A Baldwin administratrix on August 17 1914 in Basin Wyoming. A sheriff’s sale is ordered for August 1 1914 at Basin front door of the district court building to satisfy a case filed by Josephine Howe Mary Fannie Fawcett and Francis E Milward guardians of Emily A Milward and Io R Milward against T W Onley with the tract 84 NE Sec 30 Tp 53 N R 91 W 6th P M located in Big Horn County Wyoming.
Public auction ordered by District Court Fifth Judicial District Big Horn County Wyoming. Laura E Rupp plaintiff versus W F Brown defendant. At 11 45 a m August 26 1914 at Basin Armory front door highest cash bid sells East Half Northwest Quarter Section 20 Northwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter Northeast Quarter and Northeast Quarter Southwest Quarter Section 21 Township 49 North Range 92 West 6th P M Big Horn County Wyoming Sheriff B F Wickwire 74 21
Thos M Hyde announces withdrawal as Democratic candidate for nomination for the Fifth judicial district judge and declares as an independent candidate for the November general election. He cites nonpartisan judiciary as the proper method and urges voters across parties to support his bid, noting bipartisan encouragement and anticipated legal reform next January.
Grain privileges describe trading in wheat corn and oats as the safest and surest method. The ad promotes opening an account with options on 10000 bushels and outlines costs for puts and calls. It promises limited risk and potential profit with small advance payments and notes a contact for full details.
During the primary campaign the Republican accepts advertisements from candidates of all parties. Ordinary notices cost five dollars in advance and large political ads are fifteen cents per word per inch, payable to the county treasurer. J. K. Burnham of Lovell, Wyoming, declares candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to the August 18 primary election.
L. O. Gray announces candidacy for Assessor, seeking nomination of Republican voters in Big Horn county at the primaries on August 18, 1914.
To the Republican voters of Big Horn county I am a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary August 18. Your support will be appreciated B F Wickwire
A statement from T. Johnson announces candidacy for the two year term as County Commissioner on the Republican ticket. The candidate seeks the support of Republican voters in the primaries set for August 18, 1914.
I announce my candidacy on the republican ticket for the nomination for the judicial district judge position in Wyoming Basin. The decision rests with voters in the district at the primary. Basin, Wyoming, June 6, 1914.
Otto Mayer of Otto, Wyo., announces run for County Commissioner two year term in Republican primary August 1, 1914. J. P. Mayer notes support sought from voters. Also W. S. Collins enters GOP bid for County Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney for Big Horn County.
Candidate Wo C Snow announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for County and Prosecuting Attorney, subject to voter approval at the August 18 primary.
A slate of candidates announces runs for county offices including County Commissioner Clerk of Court County Surveyor and District Judge. Key names include T. W. Spratt Clyde W. Athnerly and Raymond West with primary dates in August and official notices urging voter support.
Basin Wyoming June 26 1914 H Smith announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Big Horn County subject to Republican voters decision. Also A Kimro or Ruth Donaldson seek approval for Superintendent of School. Primary August 16 1914.
A notice states that BH J Sullivan runs for renomination to the state legislature seat in the Republican primaries on August 18, with the will of the electors guiding the outcome in the contest for representative.
County records show Zela Murphy announcing candidacy for the democratic nomination for county clerk. She pledges the same faithfulness to the people that has defined her tenure as county treasurer, aiming to continue public service in a new office.
A candidate seeks the Republican nomination for representative subject to voter will at the upcoming primary.
Wm. Gibson announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary on August 18. He thanks supporters and asks friends to assist in his campaign.
Meant to begin July 7 with two daily deliveries at unspecified times by City Meat Market. The text includes a resident statement for Big Horm county and a detailed professional recommendation for a certified public accountant candidate for county office, John K. Burnham, highlighting naval yard experience and endorsements by the Western Institute of Secontascy Commerce and Finance of Seattle. Extraneous ad copy mentions Big Morn Hot Springs and mineral water with garbled phrasing.
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