Ridgely Urges Liberty Bonds and Red Cross Support at Basin
H B Ridgely praised Basin residents for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross backing. He warned that if the Allies fall, Germany will demand payment and urged voluntary gift to the Red Cross. He compared Kaiser to Alexander and Napoleon, urged locals to sign and contribute, and praised Basin’s growth and hospitality.
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H. 8
Ridgely
Basin
Liberty
Red Cross
Lexington
Yorktown
United States
Germany
Kaiser
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
German Empire
German Republic
Havin
Col May at Worland
Col W H May secretary of the Big Horn County Fair association returned from Worland with John K Burnham. They were entertained by locals and met Wyoming Sugar Co officials. Mr Eeeles president promised a special train from Thermopolis to Basin on the second fair day and influential support from Mr Holdrege of the J Q railroad. The county fair was enriched by 55 dollars for a further boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. May
Big Horn County Fair Association
Worland
John K. Burnham
Wyoming Sugar Co
Eeeles
Danmres
May
Thermopolia
Dasin
Holdrege
J & Q. Railroad Company
Hitchio
Ritchie Guides May and Burnham Through Sugar Factory
Mr Ritchie escorted Messrs May and Burnham through the sugar factory and secured a fine photograph of the building as it now stands. The picture will appear in the county fair book.
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Mr. Ritchie
Messrs
May and
Burnham
Red Cross Week Proclaimed by Wilson in 1917
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims the week ending June 25 1917 as Red Cross Week urging nationwide support for the Red Cross to aid armed forces and home relief efforts. The proclamation emphasizes voluntary service by all citizens and the agency’s role in national needs.
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American Red Cross
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Red Cross
Basin Ball Club Opens Season At Home
Basin hosts Worland at the fair grounds next Sunday afternoon in a season opener. Worland beat Basin by three scores last Sunday and visits again with determined aim to repeat. Basin expects a sharp, energetic team and urges all boosters to root for Basin. Game starts at 3 p.m.
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Worland
Basin
Fair Grounds
Shortage in Crops in Converse County Amid Defense Efforts
Converse County reports a significant grain crop shortage this year due to late spring and poor seed conditions. However a strong grass crop suggests livestock production will be unusually high, according to the State Council for National Defense.
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Converse County
State Council For National Defense
Willard Service Station Planned for Hasin
J D Lewis has completed negotiations with Willard Storage Battery Co to open a service station in Hasin. Auto owners in Whawin will benefit as about 86 percent of cars use Willard batteries. Lewis is an electrical expert qualified to handle all work. Woo Levine, Gov Houx aide, travelled to Buffalo to arrange Ted Cross matters.
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J.D. Lewis
Willard Storage Artery Co
Hasin
Whawin
Willard
Mr. Lewis
Basin Campaign Boosts Red Cross Drive in Town and Region
The Basin area pushes Big Drive for Red Cross funds with town wide planning and regional visits. Captain Martin and Captain Denny lead canvassing while Chamber of Commerce meetings map campaigns to Manderson Burlington Otto. Local leaders like Mayor Sullivan Dr Mark H Smith and Judge Percy Metz back the effort as Ottos mass meeting plans and county committees unfold.
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Brigham Building
Basin
Martin
Denny
Chamber of Commerce
Manderson
Burlington
Otto
Sullivan
R. B. West
Mark H. Smith
Percy Metz
W. C. Irvine
Preston
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Dr. Smith
T. K. Bishop
J. C. Stewart
Big Horn J County
Live Wire Club
Harry H. Hime
J. A. Berry
Hyattville
Tommy Massey
Wm. R. Tolan
Chas
Hensley
Lovels
Cowley
Byron
Kane
Greybull
Germania Beach
Shell
Lou Blakesley
Oil News of Week in Basin and Surrounding Fields
The Paterson-Wyoming Oil Co moves rig from well No 1 to No 2 and plans continuous pumping after a small pump is installed on No 1. Local firms and individuals report activity across Grass Creek Buffalo Basin Mound City and Bonanza with multiple drillings and busy crews. Red Cross support gains from Ohio Off Co and Midwest Refiring Co while several companies advance casing replacements and new drillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson-Wyoming Oil Co
Paterson-Wyoming of Co
T. F. Algeo
Frank A. Wise
Grass Creek
Buffalo Basin
Homer T. Lamb
The
Lamb Drilling Co
Walter Lamb
Grasscreek
Basin
Dale Leighty
Big Muddy
John Bhrcumshaw
Republic Off Co
Mound City
Ohio Off Co
Red Cross
L. G. Clements
Wyoming Gas Co
Greybull
Midwest Refiring Co
Liberty Oil & Gas Co
Hie
Buffalo
Lee Crall
Soe Oil Co
Bonanza
Ira Wetherill
National Supply Co
Casper
Greybull Refining Co
Debate on food bill intensifies as senators warn of hunger
Washington reports public sentiment rising against speculators labeled as traitors while advocates push for swift passage of the food control bill. Senate debate continues with amendments likely next week and a final vote anticipated in two to three weeks, as critics warn of famine and price drops.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Chamberlain
Kenyon
Gore
Reed
Vardaman
Sarah
Land Openings Under 320 Acre Act in Wyoming
The interior secretary reports 207 1000 acres opened across 12 Wyoming counties under the 320 acre act. Johnson county leads with 50 500 acres, Niobrara 63 000, Natrona 27 500, Crook 12 000. May withdrawals added 192 000 acres. oil withdrawals reduced by 6 700 acres. Information available from local land offices.
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Secretary of the Interior
Defense
Wyoming
Johnson County
Niobrara
Natrona
Crook
Greybull Couple Married In Bas in Ceremony
Earl J. Landers and Miss Ethel M. Clark married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. R. M. Jones officiating. The Basin pair are well known locally and will reside in Greybull after July 1.
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Earl J.landers
Ethel M. Clark
Methodist
R. M. Jones
Basin
Greybull
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Hillard
Col May
Washington, D. C
Basin Oil Brokerage Co
Midwest Refining
Midwest Oil
Merritt
Hall
Elkhorns
Superior
Kinney
Boston-Wyoming
Embar
Grass Ch. Oil & Gas
KK. T. Williams
Paterson-Wyoming
Steel
Woo.levine
Gov. Houx
Ted Cross
National Red Cross
Methodist Church
Red Cross Organization
J. F. Leighty
Bhasin
Cheyenne
Stein
Red
Elmer Gould
Thermopolis
Senator Kenyon
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