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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
5
Basin Wyoming postmark shows this notice as second class matter under the 1879 act. Office details indicate a June 30 1905 postal designation.
The message urges dealers to contact their suppliers promptly to determine how much coal can be ordered to meet demand, stressing the duty to both self and Uncle Sam. It emphasizes timely action to ensure adequate coal supply.
The Wheatland Times notes editorials criticizing Frank L. Houx as a Democratic governor candidate and expresses a preference for Warren. It praises Warrens abilities and loyalty while acknowledging Houx might win, stating they would vote Warren in an emergency despite faults.
Basin Republican now owned by P P Anderson after purchasing half from Boyd V Osborn who becomes Basin Chamber of Commerce secretary. Frank Kane takes over as editor in Basin with plans to boost subscriptions and community coverage. readers urged to contact Kane at post office or by phone 49 with news and events.
The fuel administration issues a very urgent directive to place coal orders now. Authorities warn the public to act promptly to avoid shortages and hardship, stressing that this is an order rather than a warning and must be followed to ensure supply.
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx proclaims June 14 as Flag Day and urges Basin citizens to solemnize the 141st anniversary of the flag with The Star Spangled Banner. Private John Faderuck’s wartime story highlights resilience after gas exposure and a three week hospital stay as one of 50 chosen from 32 thousand recruits. The piece notes the Western Union strike issue tied to a push for government ownership.
The author announces selling interest in The Republican and asks readers to continue friendly business relations with The Republican and Mr. Anderson. He praises eighteen months of partnership, invites conferences with Anderson for profitable printing jobs, and thanks Basin residents for their support.
J. C. Ackerman constructs a screened porch on the house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore. The project expands the residence’s amenities and reflects ongoing home improvements in the neighborhood.
Clarence L. Speed argues Germany posed a long covert threat inside the United States. He cites the Delbruck law allowing dual German citizen claims, German abroad unions, and Pan German networks to subvert American loyalty and unity.
The Who-do class of the Methodist church hosted an apron party at Mrs. W. R. McDaniel’s home. Members made six aprons each and filled pockets with pennies equal to waist measurements, raising about 340 dollars in net proceeds. The evening featured music, games, refreshments, palm readings, a fortuneteller, a policeman, and a suffragette advocate addressing the crowd.
The Basin Chamber of Commerce met Thursday morning with Private John Faderuck of the 5th U S artillery as guest. He defended the YMCA not deserving of criticism after recalling an incident in France where a soldier lacked funds for tobacco and was told no help was available. Faderuck praised YMCA services in providing lounging rooms reading matter and stationery, while noting his remarks on trench warfare were humorous amid a large crowd.
The livestock board hires B. E. Zachary and deputies to inspect cattle moving through Billings and along the Wyoming Montana border. Direct shipments to Billings bypass local inspection. deputies will check stock in surrounding counties. Local under sheriff Frank Christensen’s potential sheriff bid is noted. Red Cross seed donations are on sale at Metropolitan Pharmacy.
A call announces the entrainment of 288 grammar school graduates with mechanical experience to report to the commanding officer at Agricultural College of Utah on June 16. Only white men physically qualified for general military service are to be drafted.
Government training program seeks men with auto mechanics driving and other skills for service front and rear lines. Recruits receive training at government expense and will wear civilian clothes for three weeks. Men must arrive by the 15th and be entrained as a unit. Local boards to allot numbers and coordinate with railway associations.
General Crowder urges local boards to list volunteers for specialized aeronautics service in spruce production for airplanes. Workers sought include locomotives engineers firemen railroad staff carpenters electricians auto mechanics cooks clerks and laborers. If insufficient volunteers are found involuntary induction may be used.
The sheriff will publically auction to the highest cash bidder the attached personnel property described as thirteen hundred feet of casing. Sale set for June 18 1918 at 10 a m at the stock yards of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company Cowley station Big Horn County Wyoming. Dated June 6 1918 B F Wickwire Sheriff E W Marchant Deputy. The shop hours note follows.
A public notice cautions stockholders to beware joining any stockholders league or organization that requires a fee. It asserts Pan Motor Company stockholders are in good hands and warns that con artists advertise widespread schemes without real stock for sale.
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