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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
6
A Basin Basin article reports Sheriff Wickwire plans to seek re election amid war work fatigue and numerous local incidents. It also lists visits, moves, rail and oil activity, a consolidation rumor for Basin Greybull bands, and council actions including a cement crossing project and water pressure concerns.
The piece argues Germany planned a Mitteleuropa empire decades ago and now seeks to annex or control Poland Little Russia Belgium and Bulgaria Turkey to stretch to the Persian Gulf It warns that a victorious Germany would threaten the United States and call for victory over Germany to prevent perpetual terror and conquest
Clarence L 8peed argues that the German American Alliance seeks to influence U S policy, introduce German language in schools and civil life, and unite German origin groups to support German interests. He cites historical actions and quotes to warn against perceived German influence before and during World War I.
Mrs Maze V Rhodes announces her bid for county treasurer while currently serving six years as city treasurer. She notes the office has been open to the public and praises the efficiency of her administration as preparation for the county post.
Lester Gregory and Lawrence Larsen left early this week for Fort Logan Colorado. They filled vacancies of two others who failed to show up. When the required number is short, the next in line takes their places.
Dispatch notes no immediate German attack on Amiens or channel ports. Only raiding operations are indicated. Also mentions Good Roads day name publication delay, deputy U S marshal Warramount visiting Basin to relieve sheriff, a for sale announcement, and business trips by C E Spath and Kelly of Continental Supply Co to Montana towns.
The Montana Seed Growers association to hold its fourth annual seed show with the Midland Empire fair September 17 to 20. The exhibit aims to educate farmers and connect seed producers with buyers, offering $450 in regular prizes plus $150 in Midland Fair specials. Contestants need 25 bushels of similar seed. top awards include $25 for first, $15 for second, and $10 for third per bushel exhibit of fall wheat, spring wheat and oats.
A humorous note on newlyweds discussing loaves and weight, questioning objections to bread underweight and the social quirks of married life.
To clean a razor strop rub the strop with a dilute solution of ammonia water until it is clean.
A cartoon caption notes a humor riff about a man hearing his late wife’s knocking and a patron’s quip asking whose she is now, presented in a light mock dialogue.
A fragment notes using finely cut potato parings and am mona to clean the inside of a carafe. The text includes a quotation about preferring a big muzzle and a remark that Dispatch is the soul of business attributed to Lord Chesterfield.
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