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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
10
The U S Food Administration urges strict meat economy as a wartime measure. With 75 million pounds weekly needed for troops and Allies, per person consumption must drop from about 3 ¼ to 1 ¼ pounds weekly while avoiding meatless days. Milk products offer substitutes and fishing expansion is planned to relieve shortages.
A letter from a long-time Wyoming resident lauds Senator Warren for military training, detailed Senate service, and business experience. The writer urges citizens to vote for him to support the United States war effort and national duties, stressing patriotism over politics.
The piece urges Senator Warren to reclaim his seat to maximize influence in the war. It lauds John W. Hay and Frank W. Mendell for stepping aside for Warren, praising patriotic motives and selfless sacrifice for freedom and justice in the global conflict.
Washington May 31 Congressman Mondell protests a draft law change that bases state quotas on Class 1 men and removes volunteer credits. He argues Wyoming would face unfair higher proportional demands, harming food production regions and unfairly penalizing states with many Class 1 volunteers.
Secretary Daniels testified to the House naval committee that Atlantic coast defenses against submarines are sufficient and no recall of vessels from the war zone is needed. He said German aims are to frighten Americans into demanding return of ships abroad and noted the sinking of six vessels is confirmed with all crews saved except one on the Pratt.
Fred Klinger and Laula L. Bell of Dillon Montana arrived in Greybull to launch subscriptions for a 75 barrel flour mill estimated at $25 000. The American Mill Constructors pledge ongoing management and local stock participation, aiming to put the mill on a paying basis and benefit the town.
The Basin fire department answered a Wednesday alarm shortly after 3 o'clock to a rear barn blaze at the Will Spratt property now rented by Carl Wilson. Neighbors alerted, and firefighters quickly controlled the fire. Origin undetermined with possible damages around $100.
A widow in Atchison Kansas requests a housekeeper job on a ranch. She is able and willing to work and asks those needing a housekeeper to contact the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. She has a grown son and daughter seeking work out west.
Miss Edith Ambridge from Toronto Canada visits her sister Mrs A H F Watkins for a few days. The pair traveled to Thermopolis on Wednesday to spend a week at the springs.
A strictly high grade piano is offered for quick sale at Basin with terms to a responsible party. Write promptly to The Denver Music Company in Denver Colorado for full information as of a26 m31.
Five weeks ago two iron gray mares with branded left shoulders strayed from a ranch on Powell Flat. A ten dollar reward is offered for information leading to their recovery. Contact H. M. Behring Powell Wyoming. Also notes Mrs. W. W. Murphy traveled to Lowell Tuesday to register young men who have reached their majority in the past year.
A Staude-make-a-Tractor attachment for Ford Touring cars allows plowing five to seven acres daily at one fourth the cost of horses. Installation takes 20 minutes and the unit is guaranteed. Widely used with over 1,000 in service. versions for Overland and Chevrolet are in production with Studebaker to follow. Moore-Hardy Motor Co. offers agents or direct orders at 1718-20 Broadway.
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