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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
7
The piece mocks President Wilson and his Armenia policy, criticizes his handling of Mexico and the war, and attacks Baker and other officials. It calls for a Republican comeback in November and imagines political shifts with sharp, slangy satire.
The article describes Myron Austin’s Beaver Creek ranch with a fourteen acre pasture of diverse grasses, sheep and cattle grazing, and a row of bugproof potatoes. It notes his Leghorn chickens, land reclamation, and the Garnett dairy’s shift to a mechanical milker. It warns of grasshopper hatch and gives a poison mash formula and application timing for control.
Evening observation notes grasshoppers near plants as they prepare to roost. They appear hungry and will take bait quickly if available. Do not expect immediate death. full effect of baits may take 24 hours or more. Contact Basin office for details.
The article explains how fusarium causes dry rot in stored potatoes and how infection occurs through surface wounds during digging. It advises throwing out badly bruised tubers, cleaning and disinfecting storage cellars, using formaldehyde or copper sulphate, and keeping cellar temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit with good ventilation to prevent losses.
Indiana representative William R. Wood blasts wartime emergency bureaus as peace time add-ons. He warns the law restricting further clerical hires could force over 20 000 workers to leave by July 1.
A fire at the Rex theatre Monday night led to a Tuesday adjustment and Sunday draft for settlement. The property was insured, with coverage carried by companies represented by the D. L. Darr Agency.
Insurance Commissioner certifies Farmers Life Insurance Company of Denver Colorado complied with Wyoming laws and is authorized to transact life insurance in Wyoming for the current year. Witness by R B Forsyth Insurance Commissioner.
Report of the condition of Otto State Bank Otto Big Horn county Wyoming at close of business May 4 1920. Resources include loans and discounts 12817.17 value. overdrafts. deposits. cash items. and real estate. liabilities show capital 10000.00 and profits 1030.03 with deposits 12273.74. J. K. Burnham cashier swore to accuracy June 7 1920 before J. C. Winters notary public.
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