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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
The Republican candidates are William H. Taft for President Francis E. Warren for Senator and Frank W. Mondell for Congress as shown in the party ticket.
Taft has secured a majority at the Republican convention and will be the party standard bearer this fall. Roosevelt supporters are disappointed but will back the nominee. The platform upholds progressive aims with recall of judges rejected by most, helping Taft unite the party.
The Douglas Budget reports nominations by the Republican convention and a long hotel arrivals list spanning towns such as Manderson Worland Lander Thermopolis and Greybull with names including Rogers House Kate Seaton M. Dent F. J. Davis Otto Bell and many others. The piece notes a “big white hope event in New Mexico” as a potential Fourth of July factor.
Last Sunday evening Basin residents enjoyed a western Vitizgraph drama with Fred and Robert Burns, brothers-in-law of Undersheriff Frank I Rue. Roberts, a top rope thrower, performed standout stunts. Acme Amusement Co presents films rivaling those in larger cities. Manager Frank Smith vows top quality for the town.
Alex Brown of Manderson who recently united in matrimony will host a free dance for friends tomorrow night in the town. Basin residents have expressed intent to attend and are sure to enjoy the event as Brown is said to be a true sport making the evening lively. A New York letter from Dr. C Dana Carter says he is pursuing surgery with Dr John Masfirster and in the New York Post Graduate program and plans to return to Basin about July 1.
Members present voted the proposition desirable and, on Ahrens suggestion, referred the matter to the city council to appropriate funds. A committee of W. A. Sizer, J. D. Johnson, and W. Coons was appointed to sell subscriptions. Adjournment for the summer was agreed upon, to be indefinite subject to a special meeting called by the president at any time.
A ranch wife describes vacation as a shift from traditional rest to work, noting women on ranches know horses and team driving. She explains hiring a housewoman to care for children while she wears overalls and a jumper to work, reflecting Western labor norms and independence.
A reader describes a summer of farm work in which a woman trades chores and household duties for physical strength and earned cash. She mows, drives horses, and rests little, gaining five pounds and a tan, then switches household roles, concluding she is a better woman with renewed energy. The piece ends noting the editor’s invitation to contribute worthy letters.
The document outlines a Republican platform endorsing judicial integrity courts faster civil and criminal justice, recall reform, world peace measures, anti trust and tariff policies, and protection for American labor. It reports road planning by county commissioners, with public objections deadlines, and a divorce petition in Big Horn County. An imported Percheron stallion Polard advertises stud services in Saint Joe Wyoming with terms for mares and care notes.
Notice is hereby given that Augustus Hartman of Otto Wyoming, who filed a homestead entry in 1906 for the southeast and west half of sections 8 and 9, township 61 north range 65 west, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim before W. Magn Brown, Basin Wyoming, on July 27, 1912. Witnesses named: James N. Vance and George R. Hagris, both of Otto Wyoming.
An advertisement offers life and accident benefits with a $6 yearly cost and outlines a $2000 death benefit $15 weekly benefit for illness or accident $1000 for loss of limb or sight $100 emergency relief benefit. Insurer claims $100,000 state deposit to protect claims Address Depot 441 American Registry Company Erie Pa. followed by a Wyoming district court notice: estate of R A Roth deceased administrator HP Arnold intends final settlement Basin Big Horn County inviting creditors to file exceptions at the next term ju2i-jyl2.
A collection of notices from 1912 announces candidates for sheriff assessor county surveyor and county clerk in Big Horn county. Names include Wickwire NeVille Brown Atherly Blakesley Lucas Gebhart Rue and others urging Republican primary support and voter backing. Dates shown include May 25 1912 and August 20 1912.
A county attorney and several candidates announce runs in the Republican primaries of Big Horn county Wyoming. P M Gallaher seeks county commissioner for a two year term and county attorney candidacies are noted along with W S Collina and O A Johnson seeking sheriff and prosecuting attorney posts. May 30 1912 Burlington Shell Wyoming Burlington connections listed.
L. A. Thorley of Otto declares for State Representative in the Republican primaries on August 20 1912. He asks for support from friends and those favoring his candidacy, noting clerk duties and district court ties.
A candidate for Senator and former State Senator seeks broad backing before the Republican primary on August 20. The message urges voters to back the candidate and to adopt the habit of having clothes pressed, promoting a personal presentation theme.
Edwin Hoover announces candidacy for clerk of district court in the Republican primaries on August 20. Jesse W. Crosby Jr. of Cowley announces run for sheriff in the Republican primaries on August 20. J E Frisby also appears in the notice.
A. F. Fillerup announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in the Republican primaries and seeks voter support. Lovell, June 6, 1912.
A 1912 letter requests support for J Stant Brown Kane Wye and M David Harris for the four year County Commissioner term. It notes candidacies subject to the Republican primaries August 20 and asks readers to favor their campaigns with respectful regards from Lovell dated June 12, 1912.
Quotations on grains and farm products set prices for wheat corn flour butter eggs and live stock. Also includes Methodist church service schedule and a notice of final settlement for the estate of George Marquette with administrator J K Johnson in Hasin Big Morn county Wyoming.
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