Basin Republican Postmark and Classification Note
Basin Republican notes entry as second class matter dated June 36 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the act of March 4 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
5
Basin Republican notes entry as second class matter dated June 36 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the act of March 4 1879.
Basin town council approves the next year budget in a meeting of Big Horn County official paper, detailing allocations for public works, utilities, and community services with anticipated revenues and expenditures.
The Basin chautauqua will be held next month bringing noted speakers and musical groups to the town. The event offers educational value along with social and amusement features, uniting people from nearby communities for relaxation and healthful recreation. Planning and cooperation can make it bigger each year.
Oil price movements dominate this week with crude prices hitting new levels. Oklahoma uses fuel oil to compete with natural gas while kerosene remains priced at Sc and gasoline holds. The oil interests appear to influence market trends, and a suspected slump aims to deter new development. Basin’s tourist season opened with two out-of-state camps and a local campground.
Greybull and Casper each won two games in a four game series starting on Decoration Day and finishing Wednesday with a double-header. Casper won Monday 4 to 2 in fourteen innings, Greybull won Tuesday 5 to 4 in eleven innings, and Greybull took the first Wednesday 3 to 2 while Casper won 4 to 1 in the second game. Fans from Greybull and nearby towns attended and praised the well played contests.
It is reported that Adjutant General Tim McCoy of Wyoming plans to enter film making and stage a large western with real Indians and more than 3,000 participants including cowboys and cowgirls in a wild west production.
The Thermopolis newspaper notes General McCoy and Bob Price star in a frontier picture planned for five reels. The Owl Creek ranch in Wyoming’s wildest region is slated as a filming location with over 300 drones involved in the production.
A Washington dispatch notes premiers of Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa oppose renewing the Anglo Japanese alliance if it trays U S interests. Britain balances empire needs race issues India and possible future Japan Russia Germany pact while wary of delaying actions. The piece urges precaution over reliance on a treaty.
The article argues for strong Anglo American unity and warns that if war with Japan looms the U S would rely on British support. It notes the Japanese crown prince in London as sign of Orientals seeking good relations with Britain, urging continued racial ties. It also mentions a Basin Hardware bake sale and local business notes.
The report covers receipts under the 1920 act through April 30, 1921. Back royalties paid amount to 2 062 533 58 dollars and rents and royalties under leases 130 338 58 dollars, totaling 2 192 872 10 dollars. Wyoming will receive 20 percent of back royalties and 4 4 percent of rents and royalties, totaling 461 383 67 dollars. William Spry, U S Land Commissioner.
The piece links Memorial Day observances to the spirit of the Grand Army of the Republic and urges the American Legion to carry on defending democracy. It honors past valor and warns that the last GRA member may soon pass, stressing duty to manage the republic for a generation.
To the unknown heirs of Abraham Gotwals, deceased, you are notified that on June 3, 1921, Anna...
A Securities Service Company ad offers a two week book and market report on stocks and bonds written by experienced professionals. It promises plain English explanations of promotions and fraud detection to help the public evaluate offers and talk knowledgeably about investments. Located at 1101 Chemical Building, St. Louis.
Schmitt files suit in Big Horn County Wyoming to quiet title to Lots 16 17 18 and 19 in Block 1 Hyattville with owners in possession alleging defendants claim an interest. Sale of attached real estate set for June 25 1921 at Basin courthouse 10 am to 4 pm includes A E Lewis half interest in Sec 9 10 Twp 66 R 96 and appraised at 700.00.
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