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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
Basin Wyoming notices confirm the newspaper is entered as second class matter on June 30 1905 at Basin post office under the act of March 8 1879.
A historic notice announces a subscription rate of $2 per year in advance for the editor business manager position. The item indicates a pricing change or offer, with focus on prepayment terms for readers or employees.
The Basin community details its wartime support including gardens for the nation, Liberty Loan subscriptions near sixty thousand dollars, Red Cross contributions of six thousand dollars, and twenty six enlistments. It notes prudent handling of troop movement info and praises the new city council for reorganizing into four committees to improve water and electricity services and lower costs, with Mr Lamb highlighted for his expertise.
Tuesday's session in the senate chamber brought county council chairmen together chaired by Henry G. Knight to discuss state defense efforts. Governor Houx praised the gathering, while committees outlined publicity, finances, and labor recruitment, including a 50 000 loan plan and a call for women to register. A flood alert from Boysen Dam prompted urgent town warnings in Worland as residents sought higher ground.
Worland Grit reports the council plans to replace high priced coal with low cost coal saving about two hundred fifty dollars monthly. They also aim to ensure clear water, clean up unsightly spots, and keep Basin in place as flood concerns loom. Rubly Shultz quickly evacuated his family from a dam threat in Thermopolis where residents stood on high ground until the alert passed.
The Big Horn Brokerage company with a 50000 capital filed articles of incorporation at the state house. Directors include J H Harris A H Griffin T C Marshall H E Williams and Ben Stahl with Greybull as principal office. The Big Elk Oil & Gas company with 300000 capital filed its charter. Directors include A G Craig E G Hurst George W Simcock C T Murdock Oscar Carlson F R Lindsley and Oscar Hayes with Cheyenne as principal place of business. The Tulsa Oil & Gas company of Wyoming, a 3200 000 corporation, filed papers yesterday. Directors are Arthur Echofield E J Cooper and Walter H Smith of Wheatland.
Rex theatre presents a two night vaudeville bill featuring Harry and Rose Johnson in comedy and song, The Great Mayo as escape artist, Cox and Crosby in a musical act, and oriental magic. Five reels of Paramount pictures including The Golden Fetter, A Gamble in Souls, and His Wife's Mistakes accompany the show.
Directors take action and county wide participation is expected as Basin and Big Horn counties are well represented in these columns. The advertisement aims to attract inquiries and actual settlers to the area.
Dispatches detail covert troop movements toward the seacoast as Pershing's forces depart with no publicity. Great armada and ships are readied for sea while press coverage remains silent. Mrs Elaine Kinder and Mr Mrs J B Wilcox are reported returning from official meetings and visits.
Ground was broken at Sixth and A streets for T. F. Algeo’s home of Greybull Refining Co. R. R. Denny begins a seven room bungalow nearby. Wm. Stanley rushes a new house on Sixth Street and Hastines completes south of the Markham home. A new court house hotel and a federal building are planned, signaling Basin’s growth.
The third annual rural school conference at Laramie hosted by the University of Wyoming featured Big Horn county represented by Mrs. Elaine Kinder. County officials and many directors attended as the program focused on improving rural schools, including larger districts, standardized texts, and increased funding.
Washington plans to insure American soldiers lives during the war will be discussed at a conference of life insurance company presidents with Secretary McAdoo on July 2. Invitations were sent by the treasury department. A federal war risk bureau option and a government backed cooperative plan are considered with Wilson's approval. Reverend M. F. Newport was called to Lander and Casper on business and left Monday.
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