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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
6
Basin to Basin Basin Basin. Hetered as Second Class matter Jame 30 1906 at Basin Wyoming under the Act of Congress. GEBHART & ANDERSON Proprietors. T. Gebhart Editor Anderson Associate. Subscription 2 per year in advance Official Paper of Big Horn County. Time table shows No 312 Northbound 11 31 p m and No 311 Southbound 1 30 p m daily except Sunday.
The Wyoming legislature passed a strict life insurance law requiring a capital stock of 300 000 dollars for a state life company. A 1909 auditor report shows Wyoming residents paid 1 175 040 dollars in premiums to out of state companies and 325 471 dollars in losses, totaling 849 568 dollars that did not return to the state. A home company would keep money local, invest in state farms and mortgages, benefit banks and farmers, and reduce outside interest payments.
Complaints rise across counties about farmers spilling irrigation ditch water onto public highways and harming road surfaces. Manderton visitors report nearly impassable roads in several spots. County commissioners plan to divert funds to road improvement and halt water runoff, stressing that good roads yield the best returns.
The Fair board has met and set the next county fair dates. Farmers are urged to protect ongoing improvements as the event showcases Big Horn Basin agriculture. The article calls for unity to boost the fair and demonstrates the region’s growth potential to visitors.
A meeting is set for tomorrow night to organize a Basin band, supported by merchants and citizens as key town entertainment. Also notes Postmaster Hitchcock plans to move heavy second class mail by fast freight to cut costs, with savings and rail profits discussed. Next Tuesday Washakie county votes on a county seat with Tensleep, Worland as contenders. The Made ro bull fight marks the first entertainment in honor of Made ro.
Frank Musselman assistant cashier of First State Bank has been named manager of Manderson Mercantile Co. He took the position June 1 and will oversee a major overhaul of the store while keeping his bank job and dedicating much time to the store.
Washington reports that the national progressive Republican league is waning after a brief flourish in Washington. Bourne’s money and ambition are cited, but insiders say few joined. insurgency lacks national impact as Congress tilts Democratic. Returns home note Mrs Mayer and family moving residence on Nowood ranch.
A July Fourth celebration in Greybull includes a ball game between Greybull and Basin. Cover Jim Lions has consented to participate, with Basin hoping to win the prize money offered by the Greybullites.
Greybull edged Worland 8 to 7 last Tuesday in a tight game. Col. Markham continues giving his Colts practice on the circus lot for their special benefit, building a growing local reputation.
Wilt Build and F. J. Herfert will erect a fine jive room house in Collins addition with work to commence at once. The residence will be modern in every respect and a credit to the neighborhood.
A New Shep, J B Whaley and H Hurst will start a butcher business in the building east of Cook's store and expect to be ready to serve by tomorrow. Hurst resumes prior experience, Whaley brings livestock knowledge to buy prime animals. They aim to supply Basin with a fresh meat supply and expect success. Case Continued in state v. Douglas. trial postponed to June 13 at county attorney request. Gin rickies down on the farm and Porto Rican at the Capital Bar. fund.
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