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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
5
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1906 at Basin Wyoming under the act of Congress of March 3 1879 C T Gebhart Biller P Anderson Associate Subscription 2 per year in advance Advertising rates Display per in reg insertion 12c Single insertion per inch 15c Locals per line first ins each subsequent ins per line 5c
The list presents Theodore Roosevelt for President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Mondell for Congress. The bulletin names the nominees and positions in a straightforward campaign card style.
The Rustler editor admits crossing party lines from republican in Iowa to democratic in Wyoming and mocks his own political acrobatics. The piece argues such dual loyalties disqualify him from judging others and hints at shifting party alignments. The critique highlights his wanderlust between factions and jokes about his ethics and motives.
The Big Horn Basin reports a short hay crop in the east last season, highlighting alfalfa from this region as superior. Farmers showcase quality that attracts numerous buyers planning visits to purchase the entire available supply.
Farmers are offered a very fair price early in the season and expect prices to rise. A major alfalfa meal maker reports last winter's local alfalfa was the highest grade ground, superior to Nebraska and Colorado products. The Basin’s short east crop has made farming here highly marketable, opening wide opportunities for growers.
Dispatches report over 250000 businessmen will press both major parties to adopt a tariff plank endorsing scientific revision via a permanent commission. The tariff remains a key economic issue with no clear majority for protectionism or free trade. Voters favor protection for needed industries but oppose tariffs that enrich a few manufacturers at wage earners’ expense. The public seeks a commission of production experts to set just and equitable tariff levels.
Our editorial explains support for the direct primary law, praising its spirit and provisions while noting possible future amendments. The piece defends maintaining the law on the books until it is repealed, contrasting it with a critical local editor.
A preliminary meeting of editors from eastern Montana and northern Wyoming was held in Billings last Wednesday with another gathering planned for July 8 to form a permanent organization. The aim is to unite publishers to secure uniform advertising rates and curb free advertising graft, benefiting the newspaper fraternity.
Basin will not hold Fourth of July ceremonies this year and residents are urged to visit and support neighboring towns celebrations. The note highlights civic spirit and invites participation as many residents plan to enjoy the holiday away from home.
A fragment notes towns across the county organizing a shared day of wholesome enjoyment to foster goodwill and boost the development of a new country, urging participation and setting a tone of communal progress.
Reports from Chicago say the Republican national convention is the most strenuous in years with Taft Roosevelt split and no clear gain for LaFollette or Cummins. Many leaders push for a compromise candidate to unite factions and back the convention's majority pick in the general election amid hot conditions.
Notice is hereby given that James L. Miller of Otto Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described in farm No. 3578 in Otto and Basin areas. The hearing occurs June 22 1012 before W F Brown Clerk of Court at Basin Wyoming. Witnesses named include James V Gould William B Gould Herbert Clark August Anderson and others.
A series of 1912 notices list candidates for sheriff assessor county surveyor county clerk and others in Big Horn county all running in the republican primaries. Names include Mitt B Wickwire Joseph H Neville W F Brown Clyde W Atherly Otto Lou Blakenley Alex Lucas O T Gebhart Frank I Rue and others with dates and locations in Wyoming newspapers.
A set of notices from Shell and Burlington dated May 30 1912 announces candidacies in Big Horn county for county commissioner and prosecuting attorney as well as a sheriff bid. P M Gallaher and W S Collina endorse their campaigns for the Republican primaries on August 20 1912.
L. A. Thorley of Otto announces candidacy for the office of State Representative. He seeks the support of Republican electors in the primaries to be held August 20, 1912 and requests assistance from those favoring his candidacy.
A district court clerk candidate seeks voter support in the Republican primaries set for August 20. B. T. Joslin also campaigns for State Senator, asking friends and supporters to back his bid before the August 20 primary.
Voters in the Republican primaries August 20th. Edwin C. Hoover announces candidacy and seeks aid of friends for nomination. Jesse W. Crosby Jr of Cowley Wyoming campaigns for Sheriff and asks support of friends. J E B Frisby, Superintendent of Schools, candidate for County Superintendent subject to voters will. Lovell, June 6, 1912, A F Fillerup.
J Stant Brown Kane Wy e and M David Harris announce candidacies for the four year County Commissioner term in Big Horn County subject to the Republican primaries on August 20 and August 1 respectively. Harris asks for support and assistance from supporters in Lovell with respectful regards dated June 12, 1912.
Market quotes cover grains livestock and farm produce with prices for oats wheat corn flour butter eggs and poultry. Local church services listed and district court notice invites creditors to file objections to final settlement of George Marquette’s estate in Basin Wyoming.
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