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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
11
The piece argues that bad roads drain value from property and hinder farm marketing, urging residents to invest in highways to boost market access, farm profits, and town growth. It highlights the broader economic return, rural mobility, and intercommunity advertising as essential benefits.
Thermopolis Independent notes the Cody club has raised the matter with the state board and urges all route clubs to push the project. Proposes a road across Copper mountain using a natural highway through the Basin to reach the government road into the National park. The Lander Eagle cites optimism about growing trees despite local pessimism, noting dandelions can be grown with effort.
Basin Wyoming June 20 1911 Lieutenant Colonel G M Sliney appoints R B West Robert McIntosh and R P Pearson to recruit forty or more men for a militia company. They will forward names to the adjutant general in Cheyenne and push for quick enlistment to join the summer camp and target practice season.
Basin residents plan to travel to Thermopolis for a wrestling meet tomorrow night featuring Jim Moore versus J. E. Mapes in a 165 pound catch as catch can bout. Mapes is brother in law to Basin resident J. C. Norris.
For sale eighty acres deeded land with water rights, eighty miles from railroad near Kane Wye in a thriving orchard area. Priced at 3500 dollars, half down with balance to salt purchaser. Inquire at Republican office. Also notice of teacher certificates exam at Basin on June 23 and 24 1911. applicants to be present from early morning. Dated June 12 1911 A F Fillerup County Superintendent.
J L Rupard Sunday school missionary for Wyoming visited Basin this week and may settle there permanently. He says his work can be best served from Basin and was impressed by local homes, believing Basin to be the coming town.
During busy seasons when time is tight readers are urged to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand and take a dose at first signs of illness. For sale by all dealers.
Two pure bred single comb Rhode Island Red cockerels two pure bred White Wyandottes one Buff Rock all imported stock plus 24 Buff Rock pullets for sale cheap Basin Wyoming farmer A B Hageman offers mixed pure bred poultry and pullets at low price for quick sale.
Basin Hospital emphasizes careful care for confinement cases with all graduate nurses on duty. Dr. C. Dana Carter, physician and proprietor, oversees operations.
An advertisement touts European springs for eczema and skin relief but promises instant relief at home with a D D D Prescription wash containing wintergreen and thymol. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle for immediate results and smooth skin.
The board of county commissioners plans to alter a road through section 4 township 48 range 92. It will start at the northeast corner of section 4 and run west one mile then south to reconnect with the county road. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk before noon July 5, 1911. June 30.
Public notice states a road will be vacated starting at the center of Mae 23 of lot 76 and proceeds north through lots 76 78 79 and 66, with objections or claims for damages due by noon July 5, 1911. County Clerk Peter Enders issues the order dated June 8, 1911 in The Republican for cassy printing.
Geo W Walker of Hyattville Big Horn County Wyoming filed an application to enter land under sections 2306 and 2307 as assignee of 8B Hornaday. Land described as Neew owijee section 3 township 49 range 91 west sixth principal meridian serial 03428. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by the ard day of July 2011. W F Brittain Register. Bargains ladies sailor hats for 1.50 at the Variety Store.
The Wyoming Tribune announces four Wyoming students will win a year of free college at Laramie covering board room tuition and books. Contestants must solicit subscriptions in six weeks, with the best showing earning the scholarships. Mail entry with name and address to Cheyenne Wyoming.
A splendid turnout in Powell last Tuesday for the quarterly session. T W Marshall elected treasurer Reyn Leedom named president and R H Ewart secretary for the coming year. Members hailed the meeting as a complete success and a booster effort for a greater Big Horn Basin.
Lander citizens announce a three day celebration July 3 4 and 5 with over 5000 in purses for entrants across horse races bronco busting gun club events and other attractions. Dan Cummings of Cheyenne will boxingone of the west s fastest boxers in a main contest alongside Indian dances races parades speeches music and more.
An advertisement urges using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil for relief in children. It promises speedy cure and notes it is sold by all dealers. Also promotes quick shaves and first class work at the O K barber shop.
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