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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
5
Basin Wyoming announces the Basin Republication newspaper as second class matter at the Basin post office under the 1879 act. The notice records mail filing date as June 30 1905 and identifies classification for postal handling.
The notice announces subscription pricing for the town paper at two dollars per year in advance with the paper identified as the official publication for Big Horn County and Basin town, priced ten cents per copy.
A fragment honors the flag and language of the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing loyalty to the American people. The quote underscores national identity and patriotic duty amid a period of civic reflection.
The writer notes crude oil prices have fallen while refinery by products drop, yet gasoline stays high. In Cheyenne 23c a gallon contrasts with 30c elsewhere, prompting accusations that big refiners seek profits. Public outcry grows for price alignment or federal oil control to curb the disparity.
A reader condemns a Basin Republican editorial on the eugenics law, arguing the measure aims to curb hereditary venereal disease transmission. The letter asserts physicians support examination, denies financial motive, and notes willing patients praise the policy while some men hesitate about marriage. The writer hints at presenting medical objections to chiropractors later.
The piece argues that current divorce laws are ineffective and criticizes eugenics regulation. It contends laws not enforceable breed contempt for law and that informed public opinion and unified action at state or national levels are needed to push for universal, enforceable legislation.
The Buffalo land office will file plats of resurvey for Township 48, Range 89 on August 15. Applications for entry may be made twenty days prior. Those with existing rights should file in time as lands are subject to preferential rights for late war participants. C Webster of Burlington visited town yesterday.
The Basin baseball team visited Cody last Sunday and faced a tied bout. Umpire Sharkey ruled a dead ball after a batter hit him, advancing one runner home and giving Cody the game. Basin protested the call as the score remained 5-5 with final lines listing Basin and Cody batters.
Fred Frisby led his high school squad to a decisive win last Sunday afternoon against the Pickups. The score remains undisclosed as Frisby guards the tally, praising his players’ teamwork and performance throughout the contest.
The record notes actions in drainage district permissions, sale of Theodore E. Torruson’s personal property, and rulings in civil cases. A demurrer in Independent Torpedo Co. v May was overruled and a motion in Lee Johnson v Unit Oil & Gas Co. and sheriff was sustained. Probate matters filled the morning and the judge departed in the afternoon for Lovell.
Rev Edwin Bowling of the M B church leaves for Thermopolis Monday to conduct the Sunday school institutes there and at Worland The institute will be held in Basin this afternoon and tonight
Bible school at 10 a m and a morning service at 11 a m are followed by a union service at 8 p m in the Baptist church. The sermon titled The league of kindly speech will be preached by Pastor Leon A Losey. Everyone is welcome.
The Chamber notes farmers and ranchers travel by auto to Idaho lands. They begin July 15 from the east, travel the Yellowstone highway, with Basin as a probable waypoint around August. The move is timely for farm prospects.
Col. W. H. May secretary notes caravans forming in Michigan and Wisconsin and urges better camp grounds to tempt afternoon visitors to stay overnight. He invites suggestions as Pat Stewart’s hobby becomes a rest cottage and asks for ideas to improve welcome for tourists.
The Standard chautauqua system plans six days from July 10 to 16 with the Bondeliers in a major musical program and C. L. Burgérfer performing as an impersonator. Ticket sales urged for the week of entertainment.
Recital by Alice Phillips and William Phillips with Dr. Frank Gor don. Metropolitan Trio organ chimes and Fred G. Bale lecture on day two. United Symphony Orchestra full programs on day three. Fourth day features New England male quartet and Ex Gov Edward Hoch. Day five presents Chords and Discords by Dr Henry Burne with Wales chautauqua players. Sixth day showcases junior chautauqua with a trained leader and story teller. All children admitted free. sessions each morning. Season ticket sales urged for success.
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