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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
5
Basin Wyoming post office dated June 30 1905 records entered under the act of March 3 1879. O T Gebhart Haditor P P Anderson Associate referenced in the notice.
The editorial rejects direct senator elections as premature and flawed, arguing time will test promised benefits. It credits reform advocates but brands the measure a fallacy for now, while affirming the public should have a future chance to decide.
At the last progress dinner members criticized excessive talk and urged energy in using information requested by Commissioner Schenck for Basin advertising. They stressed furnishing data to the state board promptly to secure a share of state appropriation and called for tangible weekly progress leading to measurable club-dinner talk of achievements.
In last week’s issue, the Rustler editor declares a new explicit position on local questions. The paper abandons its longtime neutrality, admitting a pro stance and signaling bold editorial nerve to inform readers where it stands.
Town urges widespread promotion of the county fair to be held September 26 to 30, noting Basin will not celebrate on July 4th. Citizens should advertise the event by all means to attract neighbors and draw crowds.
The fire early Monday morning demonstrated that the carts, or a portion of them, should be kept in the central part of town. The incident underscores the need for safer centralized storage to reduce risk and aid quick response by the town.
The piece notes firefighters reach the hose house winded and in poor shape to tackle a blaze, urging at least one hose cart be stationed centrally. It also mentions Taft likely backing penny postage and Congress considering new reforms as the post office predicts a $9 million annual saving. England reportedly needs 500 more peers to stabilize politics, and the Root amendment is defeated with the reciprocity bill moving to Congress on its merits.
Wyoming news items report Crook county teachers demanding cash or salary supplements to cover discounted warrants. Other notes mention Leonard Sturgis's failed marriage in Saratoga, a fatal Casper fire, a canceled Lander boxing event, and crop prospects in Lovell. Also: Shoshone sun dance at Fort Weebaki, arrests in Casper and Lander publishing changes, irrigation funding, recent marriages, horses struck by lightning, and Casper celebration plans.
Frank Musselman of Manderson was brought to Mrs. Matthews' hospital for treatment by Dra Harris and Harris after an injury last night. A 17 month old daughter of Jack Easter fractured her left arm on the sidewalk. Dr C Dana Carter assisted Mrs Henry who was very sick near Joe Henry's place 80 miles up the Nowood, with Fred Garland driving the doctor in his automobile.
Dr. Carter reports births to Rolla Peay on the 26th, Irwin on the 26th, and Abrahams on the 27th. Also notes 160 acres in Shell creek country offered at 15 dollars per acre by Boz 36 Shell, Wyoming. al4ds The Republican for cassy printing.
Two young boys who stole thirty dollars were sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary. A third man who forged for quick wealth will serve two years. The piece argues crime never pays, urging youth to seek honest labor and warning that crime damages all aspects of life. It cites the Billings Journal in condemning crime and praising lawful work.
A Douglas Budget editorial urges building a bigger Douglas and Wyoming by attracting settlers and boosting home industry. It stresses keeping money in the country, opposing faux reciprocity, and developing crops and local products. Includes rural notes on wool tariffs and politics, with mentions of Bryan and Taft. Public health notice ends with diarrhoea remedy ad.
Deeded eighty acres with water right located 14 miles from the railroad near Kane Wye. In a thriving fruit district with orchards in bearing. Price at 3500 dollars, half down and balance to suit purchaser. Inquiries at Republican office.
Ladies sailor hats priced at 1.50 this week and next at the Variety Store. Also offered are two pure bred Rhode Island Red cockerels, two White Wyandottes, one Buff Rock, and 24 Buff Rock pullets. Imported stock. Seller A B Hageman, Basin, Wyoming.
Notices announce Geo W Walker of Hyattville filing to enter lands in Big Horn County under US statutes as assignee and invite protests by July 3 1911. Also county commission vacates road from Lot 76 center through Lots 78 79 and 66 with objections due by July 5 1911. Then a district court notice of William F Johnsons assignment to assignee Robert H Ewart with six months to file claims ending December 23 1911 and venue at First State Bank of Manderson.
Public notice outlines a proposed alteration of a road through section 4, township 48, range 92, detailing new route from the northeast corner west along section lines to connect with the county road, and south between sections 4 and 5 to BW corner. Objections or damages claims must be filed with the county clerk before noon July 5, 1911.
June 5 1911 notice from the United States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming states the state of Wyoming filed lands in Metes and bounds descriptions in town 28 north range 6 west and other sections totaling about 1221.21 acres and seeks patent under arid land acts. Protest period sixty days invites protests on compliance, desert character, prior rights, or mineral value. report to General Land Office in Washington DC.
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