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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
3
The Wyoming State Board of Health warns Basin residents that whooping cough risks many child lives and urges parents to isolate affected children. The notice stresses responsibility, physician consultation, and notifying health authorities to post a placard on affected homes.
Wallace Reid the Lasky star appears at the Rex on Saturday June 30 in The Golden Fetter with Anita King. He is described as a versatile musician who can play oboe violin bass drum and ukulele after a few moments of practice. He has never studied under famous musicians.
The article defends music as essential to national life amid wartime, noting a shift from luxury to necessity after Senate action eliminating music instruments from war tax lists. It cites President Wilson and a Rocky Mountain News editorial on inflation and changing luxury definitions.
At the war’s start England and France imposed a special levy on musical instruments, classing them as a national necessity and expanding the financial burden on musicians, makers, and sellers amid wartime shortages.
The girls of the guard met on W C Snow's lawn for a picnic and a Yellow Stone Park excursion. A bounteous lunch followed then three volleyball games ended 21 20 21 19 and 21 17. The boys plan a picnic Thursday. George Henry's garden is mentioned.
Farmers warned that water and other crops face flood risk while the potato beetle battle continues. The sprayer works daily and overuse of Paris green harms plants. Suggested mix is one fourth pound Paris green to 50 gallons water, or one level teaspoon per three gallons, with lime added to neutralize arsenic residue.
The committee announces in Carson or Bain county that applications for the Presidio officers training camp in San Francisco must be filed in person by July 10 1917. Local physicians will conduct preliminary physicals and the committee will arrange further exams. Age 32 or older and those with education and prior military experience have best chances. Accepted men report to the Presidio August 27 with daily sessions at 7 p m in Bain Wyoming. Chairman Robert P Pearson and members Loren O Gray and Wm C May.
Basin City lists its mayor E. J. Sullivan councilmen Wm. Gibson F. M. Hime H. T. Lamb W. H. Pauley treasurer Mrs. M. V. Rhodes clerk Jas. F. Ewers attorney C. A. Zaring marshal J. H. Hanlon official paper Basin Republican.
County officials named include Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones Commissioners T W Spratt chairman C A Welch M G Trough County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney G Hartigan Clerk of District Court Frank ue Judge Percy W Metz Court Stenographer Guy R Brill Superintendent of Schools Elaine Kinder County Treasurer J K Burnham.
The Washington hailstorm stopped the Senate for fifteen minutes, ending a long session and giving members a rare moment of rest. Senator Reed of Missouri was effectively silenced as hail rattled on the roof, an event described with sharp political irony.
The article argues farmers resist wartime giving, citing high prices and exemption from conscription as a motive. It warns government may seize resources, including farms and workers, if support is lacking, and urges towns to continue backing the effort as the need will recur.
Review notes Griffiths Birth of a Nation at Big Horn theatre. Describes The Clansman revival as vivid, with depiction of slavery’s rise, Fort Sumter, and Civil War history. Highlights stark portrayal of Ku Klux Klan imagery and historical framing.
Dinner service announced for Sunday at Riverside Inn Claude Lockhart proprietor. Bank of Kane Wyoming reports June 20 1917 financials with assets 55556.67 including loans 25479.03 and deposits 35586.67. cashier M B Rhodes swears to accuracy with notary Mazie V Rhodes on June 23 1917.
The president orders 70,000 volunteers to join the regular army as the first on the firing line under Gen Pershing. Volunteers gain elite training, early experience, and pride in answering the call to defend the French front.
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