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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
5
Basin Wyoming publication line noting second class matter since June 30 1906 subscription price two dollars per year in advance and designation as official paper of Big Horn County and the Town of Basin
Economists argue for a lightly noticed sales tax to fund government without disturbing business. Citing Canada as a model the writer warns income taxes punish initiative and suggests a sensible sales tax on luxuries to restore normalcy and fund government needs.
The piece extols a vacation period as essential for health and vigor. It highlights Basin as a natural vacation ground near the Cloud Peak region in the Big Horns and urges people to seize the chance for change and rest offered by nature. It emphasizes that vacation need not be absolute rest but a needed break from routine.
Cheyenne city authorities and a street carnival company clash over permits and location. The council denied inside-city permission forcing setups outside and later refused carnival stock water. Observers note tougher stance than in past carnivals as officials stand firm against such shows.
Fragmentary text shows Basin town council debating a development plan and comparing to Cheyenne figures. The article suggests residents watch for a similar move or aggregation from local leaders.
The last legislature passed a eugenics law that produced few local results with fewer marriage licenses issued. Ministers and justices of the peace report no fees for ceremonies as couples travel to Montana for nuptials. The piece suggests medical interests push business, while noting enforcement hinges on border states and parallels to prohibition debates.
Neighbors hosted a farewell surprise at the Berry home for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burroughs. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Rail, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Zane, and several others. The couple leave tomorrow for their new Idaho home with a Yellowstone detour en route.
Lloyd Rannells and Miss Alice Saban of Hattville were married yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Leon Losy officiating. The couple, accompanied by the groom's grandfather John Luan, plan an auto trip to California via Yellowstone Park and will reside with Mr. Luman there.
Mr and Mrs W J Stanley of Basin visit Lovell and announce they will relocate to Lovell to open a variety store. They have rented the old State Bank building where Leslie Waters and family have lived, with plans to open in about two weeks.
The Union Pacific system is praised for enabling employees to buy common stock at market price on wages deducted installments. Employees become part owners with regular dividends and a right to sell back stock at market value without commission. The auditing department safeguards accounts and no agent fees are charged.
Objections to stock manipulation are removed by higher ups in a decisive move. The report notes no resistance or debate within the leadership. Details on who approved the action and the implications for shareholding remain unspecified.
The article argues that Liberty bonds and public utility securities offer similar returns for investors, as both fund public services. It notes that during recent years returns were below other investments, requiring bonds to trade at discounts to meet current rates, and warns that price regulation must protect both the public and the investor to maintain investment in services.
The forestry experiment station at Mandan North Dakota provides trees for shade and wind breaks. County agents and farm bureaus in several counties are lining up for spring planting while inquiries pour in from individuals and communities. Groundwork should start now with soil prep and cultivation to be ready for next spring.
A summary of oil and gas lease activity lists sales to R B Werts Denver for 7000 and Henry Wyatt Casper for 6000 in sections 18 40 78 to 20 40 78. It reports on leasing delays at the general land office, aims to finish pending applications by June 30, and notes royalties of 480 per day from ten leases. It also enumerates lease issuances in various counties and names lessees including Rhinehart, McDonald, Shedron, Edson, Rock Creek Producers Oil Co, Sellery, Hoyt, Kelley, Brown, Boeke, and Anderson.
Card of thanks to friends for assistance during illness and after the death of our beloved father from Mia A. H. and J. P. Voss Jr.
The funeral of Miss Marceline Jacobs was held last Saturday at ten in the Catholic church with Rev. Father Endres officiating. Mrs. M. H. Smith sang and a quartet performed as Mrs. Albert Cutter played the organ. Interment followed at Mount View Cemetery with pallbearers John Bowler Frank J. Stipek Ed Fallett T. S. Armstrong Lee Spurrier and Oscar Killam.
The piece notes gradual readjustment after wartime conditions with returns to work and wage disputes. It says building trades face wage reductions, cheaper materials spur small homes, open shop plans credit cooperation, canneries use cooperative fruit packs, railroads and shipping wage cuts meet less resistance, farmers suffer from price slumps, and mining and lumbering recover with rising orders.
Notice from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 1 1921 regarding Caledonian American Insurance Company New York NY. Financials show admitted assets 649431 28 liabilities except Bantel conneence 188248 78 capital Brock een wave 200000 00 surplus over Mobilities 261188 46.
The document records income of 649481.28 and 649491.28, disbursements of 265146.62, and other totals for the year ending December 1920. It notes insurance written totaling 246743.00 and a business move to Wyoming for the same period.
The funeral of George Horsley was held last Friday at three o'clock at the daughter’s home, Mrs. John Voss Jr., south of Manderson. Rev. C Wardlaw officiated. A quartet performed music including Ed Deniway and Mr. and Mrs. L O Grey. Interment followed in Mount View cemetery in Basin. For gray work or moving, call Owen at phone 198.
Condensed annual statement for an insurance company filed in Laramie County Wyoming. Commissioner Donald M. Forsyth certifies the premium received and the validity of the report as required by law. Seal and official date May 1, 1921.
Notice lists publication location Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 1 1921 for California Insurance Company San Francisco California. It shows assets 8 395 794 396 capital stock paid up 1 000 000 00 1 780 280 29 and related details.
State of Wyoming presents a condensed annual insurance statement for the year ending December 31 1920 and December 31 1930 with figures for premiums and losses. The document lists gross premiums received losses paid and losses incurred and is certified by Donald M Forsyth Insurance Commissioner dated May 1 1913.
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