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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
Basin Republican lists its status as Big Horn County official paper with second class mailing since 1905. Rates include display advertising per inch, locals per line with initial and subsequent ins, and annual subscription at two dollars in advance.
A representative of a major oil firm praised Basin country prospects in a Republican interview. He said public entry of adjacent land would spur vast investment, byproducts, and a population boom tied to a new railroad and field development. He plans to return in September to pursue formal proposals.
An editorial commends Basin newspapers for their reach and influence. It notes national figures like Charles Herrett and L. M. Rhodes praising local papers and argues local papers attract readers and advertisers, urging residents to promote Basin by sharing the papers beyond their community.
The editorial argues that greater patronage from readers strengthens the paper’s role in the community it serves, enabling better reporting and service as the vehicle of local voices and interests.
Local notes recount Buffum’s winter emmer and Gaufn’s wheat yields, detailing 180 bushels of emmer per acre and 72 bushels per acre from six acres. Emmer sold at $10 per bushel, wheat at $5, totaling $1,000 and $360 respectively, amid Buffum’s ongoing farm-improvement efforts. It also covers wool pricing disputes with a Billings house and L. L. Line’s efforts to secure fair prices locally.
Don’t know they have appendicitis many Basin people mistake gas sour stomach or constipation for it. F A Wise states a single Adler-ika dose can instantaneously relieve. F M Ag of Paint Rock faced district court after Frank Gapen’s complaint accusing him of disposing mortgaged property. he waived preliminary hearing, bound over to next term in 500 bond.
Gale lists a Buffalo Pit threshing outfit rated at 20 horsepower, very little used, available for a buyer from Anderson & Johnson. The ad notes the unit’s condition and contact path for interested parties.
On Friday June 12 1913 at 10 am bids will be received for construction and repair of the county road from Basin corporate limits to Dorset Creek. See specifications on file with bidders. The right to reject any bid is reserved. Each bid must include a certified check of 25 dollars and be filed with B C Hart by the specified day.
Notice is hereby given that Lee Morris of Hyattville Wyoming who on June 6 1910 made homestead entry No 03885 for sergie section 14 nine swine ec 23 township 60 north range 90 west 6th principal meridian has filed notes of intention to make final three year proof to establish dam to the land above described before R H Ahrens clerk of the district court at basin Wyoming on the 30th day of June 1913 Claimant names as witnesses Sam Barnhart Hari Barnhart Tim Robinson Ralph Bringman all of Hyattville Wyoming 123 127 W FP Bellain Register
The Basin State Bank of Basin Wyoming reports the financial condition as of June 4 1913 with assets totaling 267 689 66 including loans and discounts 100 054 99, cash reserves 387 307 54 liabilities 267 689 66 including capital 50 000 00 surplus 5 000 00 deposits 212 689 66 and notes. Notary and directors attest to the accuracy. Notices include probate and divorce actions involving Carl W Hanger Wilbert R Howell and Isabelle Minor with dates in 1913 and 1918.
Notice is given that School District No. 15 will receive bids for ten negotiable coupon bonds of 500 dollars each. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, payable annually, due 25 years after issue, to finance two new school buildings. Bids due July 14, 1913, at 1:00 PM, Basin or Manderson offices.
Department of the Interior notice dated May 14 1913 states Tobias J Borner of Shell Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in sections 7 and 8 township 20 range 90 west sixth principal meridian before R H Ahrens Basin Wyoming June 28 1913. Witnesses named: Percy Saban John A Larson Wrnsley McCracken Edwin C Hoover. Register W F Brittain.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on Lot Seven and water rights in Big Horn County Wyoming. Zailda C Judkins mortgaged property to Big Horn County Irrigating Company for 1803.15 with four annual payments and six percent interest. Default on installments leads to foreclosure. Sheriff Wickwire to conduct sale July 7 1918 at 2 PM at Fraternity Hall Basin.
The Office of the State Auditor in Cheyenne reports annual statements for multiple insurers. Phoenix Fire Insurance of Hartford shows assets 11.806 million with liabilities and capital. Lloyds London and Ocean Accident also file figures, including assets, liabilities, premiums, and losses through 1912 1918, with signatures of State Auditor R B Forsyth and official seals.
Cheyenne Wyoming April 18 1915 Palatine Insurance Company Ltd London England assets 3250576 54 liabilities 2000005 126 1250671 28 December 31 1912 3939462 00 business in Wyoming year ending December 31 1912 insurance written 401601 00 gross premiums received 17674 43 leases paid 3718 86 fees incurred 3713 85 certify above foregoing in condensed annual statement filed as required by Wyoming Chapter 8 1907 testimony of RE B Forsyth State Auditor and ex officio Insurance Commissioner m9-113 OTOP PAYING RENT Buy a home and pay for it with rent money We have four houses we will sell on monthly payment plan Talk to Hoover Investment Co Phone 62 four room brick house for rent 1 9 per month O J Robertson 029
Church services listed for The Finer M. B. Church. Sunday morning at 11 o clock and Sunday evening at 8 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m. Pastor W Albone extends cordial welcome to all.
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