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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
5
Basin Republication announces a daily time table for passenger trains with No 312 northbound at 1131 PM and No 311 southbound at 130 PM, published as the official Big Horn County paper.
Reverent notes honor Decoration Day with flowers for fallen comrades and praise for heroism of the great war. The piece then shifts to remarks on teaching as a strenuous profession, praising Basin teachers and wishing them a pleasant vacation after a demanding year.
A historical critique notes Diaz’s ouster amid praise for his governance's economic progress. It argues foreign investment grew under his rule while ordinary citizens suffered loss of liberty, claiming neglect led to revolution. It also hints Diaz’s wealth will comfort him in exile.
The American Lumberman urges readers to spend money at home by supporting local home building rather than investing in foreign enterprises or farm lands. It advocates lumber dealers advertise to home builders and encourage ownership of homes, praising the home builder as the real engine behind local business success.
President Taft declines to pardon Morse and Walsh, two bankers jailed for misappropriating bank funds, arguing rich men should suffer as others. The editorial notes public opposition and hints at trust busts and national reforms. Also mentions Deaver grubstake plan in Colorado mining, a drive to fund prospecting, and a Supreme Court trust ruling. A long distance telephone line between Cheyenne and New York is reported as broken records.
Reports from Indianap olis race betting flash danger and speed risks while safety debates surface. A scientist hints life extension from sour milk, not changing national affairs. Mexico turmoil shocks include Navarro barred from return and Diaz fleeing to Europe. Clark pursues the presidency while Lorimer faces Arkansas critique.
Second annual report of the secretary of Big Horn County High School district No 1 read at graduation May 25 1911 outlines total expenses 3960.27 with salaries 2340.00 permanent equipment 661.24 rent 600 and incidentals 359.03. Receipts 3892.65 yielding a year deficit of 67.62. Mill levy funds 3132.74 from Upper Shell Gould Basin districts. Outstanding warrants 920.68 cash on hand 170.57 deficit 750.11, down 26.47 from year one. Board and grammar school join in supervising Mr. Rossiter shared salary, quarters shift proposed to combine high and grammar facilities under one roof with grammar board offering stone building for two years and addition remodeling. The high school staff for next year includes B. B. Rossiter Irma Fesenbeck Julia Dougherty. Endorsed by Wm. C. Snow.
A Lincoln Nebraska girl writes she suffered chronic constipation and stomach trouble before using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. After three days she recovered and felt much better, praising the medicine. Sold by all dealers.
Col. W. H. Cropney held a combi nation sale at Bills Livery last Saturday and disposed of a large amount of goods and livestock. A number from out of town attended and good prices were realized.
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