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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
5
The president urges every resident to buy War Savings Stamps today to aid national war work. A $4.17 purchase yields $5.00 on January 1, 1923, supporting the war effort. Big Horn County has raised $21,581.09 of a $140,000 quota, ranking eighth in Wyoming.
Washington June 28 The Senate military committee plans to oppose changing draft ages while the War Department prepares a larger army program within 60 to 90 days Secretary Baker and General March opposed the age limit shift Senator Hitchcock outlined August class one exhaustion bringing 3 3 million in the army and 1 45 million in France camps Baker said the enlarged program would be presented after a three hour closed session
Frank W. Mondell declares his bid for re election to the house of representatives as a Republican. He cites strong Wyoming support and pledges to uphold wartime unity while supporting the state prohibition amendment. He asks Republican voters to favor his candidacy in the coming primary.
Officials seek complete data to support any recommendations on changing the draft age limit. The statement emphasizes reliance on thorough information and careful analysis before advising policy changes.
Mrs. J. R. Bonwell underwent surgery Tuesday performed by Drs Harris and Harris. She rests easily and recovers rapidly. P. C. Dryer of Tensleep had a serious operation Wednesday and is very sick. Doctors Harris and Harris are providing everything possible as medical science allows. both patients are hoped to recover soon.
The report notes Germans captured and prisoners taken, French forces raiding northwest of Montdidier with losses inflicted and captives taken, Lt. Robert E. Hill of Illinois shooting down an enemy plane near Lorry, and American artillery hitting a German munitions dump in the Woevre causing a blaze.
The article notes surprise at Kerensky's planned visit and widespread belief he seeks allied support to rehabilitate Russia and cast off German rule while aiming to gain backing from his countrymen in this nation.
In London Kerensky appears while John Spokine, envoy to the United States, reports Russian sentiment favors allied military action against Germany. Officials cite chaos in Moscow and Kiev as workmen revolt in the Ukraine, peasants lose land, and factory control weakens under new strains.
J. H Montgomery announces his candidacy for representative from Big Horn county. He states the race is subject to 1918 primaries and will campaign on a platform recommended by the state Republican committee from their latest meeting at Cheyenne.
Frank Christensen announces his candidacy for sheriff of Big Horn County subject to Republican primary voters on August 20, 1918. He asks for support from party members and the community.
For county treasurer the Republican voters at the primary on August 20, 1918, are urged to support Mazie V. Rhodes. She pledges individual attention and to perform duties to the best of her ability if nominated and elected.
Candidacy for Big Horn County sheriff seeks Republican voters backing at the August 20 primary. The notice asks for suffrage and expresses appreciation for support from party electors.
A county rural appeal urges voters to support the sheriff candidate in the Republican primary on August 20, 1918. The plea asks for votes to endorse the candidate’s record.
The message seeks the Republican nomination for a four year county commissioner term at the August primary. It appeals for patronage and pledges to work in Big Horn County’s interests if elected.
A candidate announces intent to seek the state representative seat, aiming to succeed himself and subject to Republican primary preferences on August 20.
Joseph H. NeVille announces his candidacy for representative from his district to the Wyoming state legislature. He notes his prior service and asks Republican voters for suffrage at the August 20 primary to continue supporting war measures benefiting the people.
Considerable unrest spreads among hundreds of students in classes 1 2 3 and 4 under the selective service act after Provost Marshal General Crowder rules all classified men must hold productive occupations. Local boards rush regulations and blanks from Captain Ray K Olds as inquiries from workers and employers surge. The rules tag gamblers fortune tellers clairvoyants palmists as idiors and allow withdrawal of deferred status if engaged in non productive work.
The excerpt outlines eligible civilian job categories during wartime draft including food service, elevator attendants, ushers, and retail clerks. It details local boards authority to induct idlers into military service and to forward cases to the district board on appeal. It also provides the standard summons form for charged individuals to present evidence.
Washington reports a drawing of order numbers for the 800 000 men who registered on June 5 will occur Thursday. Invitations have gone to government officials and to members of Senate and House military committees. Secretary Baker will draw the first number blindfolded at 9 30 a m and the process will continue until all master numbers are pulled. Last year 10 500 numbers were used and the event lasted 17 hours. A maximum of 1200 men was estimated from the district with the largest June 5 registration.
The article outlines a three hour deadline for the second lottery completion and five registrant classes. It describes how Thursday’s draw determines class placement rather than order of call for service and notes use of provost marshal staff to draw capsules. Each number is read aloud, recorded on a blackboard, photographed, and official district lists prepared after questionnaires return in seven days.
In the house of commons Premier Lloyd George urged settling the Irish problem as it hinders Britain and even the United States in the war. He challenged Sir Edward Carson to show the same spirit as two years ago using Ulster influence to secure Irish assent to imperial duty. The government stood by its April 9 policy but would rely on its appointed Irish administration.
Mrs. Chas. Gingrich is back home after a stay at Basin hospital and has fully recovered from a recent illness. Neighbors and friends express gladness at her recovery.
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