Basin Chamber Calls for New Depot at Local Station
Basin Wyoming chamber of commerce urges immediate Burlington railroad action to replace the inadequate station. At a February 26 meeting President Zaring and Secretary Bonwell were tasked to draft resolutions requesting a depot meeting public needs and improving safety and efficiency for travelers and town image.
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Chamber of Commerce
Basin
Zaring
Bonwell
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming
P. W. Metz
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
The
C. A. Zaring
J. R. Bonwell
Sec
School Play a Big Success in Basin District
The Basin schools presented a five week effort titled Jack and the Bean Stalk at the Big Horn theatre. Lower and some upper grades performed under trained leadership with standout roles for Jack Fairy and Jennie. The show drew a full house and more than fifty patrons were turned away, with many standing to watch.
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Basin
Jack and the Bean Stalk
Big Horn Theatre
Jack
Fairy
Jennie
Local notices and society notes span music, play cast, town projects, and travel
The report lists local performers Billie Burroughs Adelaide Newport George Long Fern Young Catherine Extra Lester Gibson Catherine Ferree Pearl Ellis Helen Baird Gladys Rowley Fred Gould Harlin Shepard Burton Harris in a play. The Deaver project ditch is finished with ditches ready by April first bringing expectations of new farmers. Mr and Mrs Guy Gay visited from Thermopolis in their Hupmobile and an agent reports strong Hup car sales. Sheridan reports Congress debating war questions with a serious outlook.
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Sire
Billie Burroughs
Adelaide Nwport
George Long
Fern Young
Catherine Extra
Lester Gibson
Catherine Ferree
Pearl Ellis
Helen Baird
Gladys Rowley
Fred Gould Harlin Shepard
Burton Harris
Deaver
Viccinity
Cowley
Thermopolis
Guy Gay
Hup
Miss Blossom Rich Named Acting Office Manager
Miss Blossom Rich will take charge of the Armstrong Supply office during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong.
Credit Bureau Organized Here
John K. Burnham county treasurer promotes a new local credit bureau to share timely information on customers among Basin area merchants. The plan, praised by prominent Basin merchants, aims to expose indebtedness every thirty days and protect both merchants and customers from unfair annual reporting.
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John K. Burnham
Basin
Burnham
Basin Land
ULTierIOR MOTIVES IN GERMAN ACTS REVEALED AS PLANS
Washington reports Germany sought alliance with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States if neutrality failed. Zimmerman instructions promise Mexico financial aid and territory recovery in Texas New Mexico Arizona, with a mediation role for Japan. Details were sent via von Eckhardt through von Bernstorf and have been public since Wilson broke diplomatic ties.
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Washington
Associated Press
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Zimmerman
Berlin
Carranza
Count von Bernstorf
England
Zmmermann
von Bernstorf
United States of America
Wilson
Congress
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Frederick the Great
Cattle Drive Through Town Returns Homeward
Last Friday afternoon A. C. Burgeau drove a herd of 290 cattle past town. The steers and heifers had grazed in the Otto country and were returning to Hyattville.
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A. C. Burgeau
Otto
Hyattsville
Robbery Reported by Mrs Woodward in Grey Bull
Mrs Ralph Woodward of Grey Bull reported a laundry room break in with over one hundred dollars in clothes stolen. Basin officers aided after Greybull authorities offered no help. Navy recruiter F O Ball visited Basin. John Menea passed examination and heads to Billings for orders. The Bishops plan a trip to Cheyenne then Denver for business and recreation.
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Greybull
Ralph Woodward
Basin
Navy
F. O. Ball
Billings
John Menea
Salt Lake
San Fancisco
Mrs
T. K. Bishop
Cheyenne
Denver
Potatoes from Basin Bring Strong Price Per Acre
A car of potatoes produced on less than an acre in Basin sold this week for just over $900, a solid return for such a small plot.
Jury Called Under Judge Metz Order
On February 26 Judge P W Metz ordered a jury to be called and the names selected. Parties were notified to appear on March 12 by Clerk Frank J Rue.
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P. W. Metz
Frank J. Rue
Garage Sale Change Hands In Basin Wyoming
This week the Yellowstone Highway Garage changed ownership from W. W. Murphy Motor Co to Lee Motor Co of Basin. The Lee firm led by J. A. Lee A K Lee and Randall Austin will run as a Ford garage with Ford cars for sale. Austin arrived from Denver to inventory stock then move operations. Murphy Co continues Hup and Maxwell in a modern shop with Robt Wilcox in charge. Austin a Ford veteran will relocate to Basin with family.
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Yellowstone Highway
W. W. Murphy Motor Co
Lee Motor Co
J. A. Lee
Basin
A. K. Lee
Thermopolis
Randall Austin
Denver
Ford
Murphy Motor Co
Yellowstone
Austin
Hup
Maxwell
Robt. Wilcox
Murphy
Mr. Austin
Ford Motor Co
Unlimited Water in Big Horn Basin
An article on the Big Horn Canal Co formed in 1907 to irrigate 28000 acres along the Big Horn river. By 1911 most water rights were sold and the project was turned to the Big Horn County Canal Association. Land prices range 25 to 60 dollars per acre with open land around Basin. Three crops of alfalfa yearly possible. sugar beets thrive. some tracts valued 100 to 140 dollars per acre. Secretary R B West invites inquiries. directors met in Omaha with officers elected.
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Big Horn Canal Co
Big Horn
Basin
R. B. West
Omaha
Kendrick Resigns as Wyoming Governor
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx proclaims succession to the office of governor of Wyoming after the resignation of John B. Kendrick. The proclamation, dated February 24, 1917, at Cheyenne, establishes Houx as holder of the duties and powers of the office.
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John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Frank L. Houx
State of
Cheyenne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Basin Chamber
Sheridan
Credit Bureau
America
Prospects
Liberty Oil & Gas Co
J. 3. Cochrane
Wim. Parmelee
Boston
Alec Swanson
Swanson Torpedo Co
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Heis
Joe Holmes
Lamb Drilling Co
Mandison
Grass Creek
Worland
Nowood
Elk
Lucerne Oil & Gas Co
Lucerne
Chicago
Glen Leidecker
Leidecker Tool Co
Casper
Ty. C. Lepp
Oklahoma
Homer T. Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Erie
Unkle
Columbus
Deaf and Dumb Institute
A. 8
Grant
Homer Lamb
Modern Woodmen of
J.L. Murphy
Earl Evans
H. Martindale
A. C. Frisby
L. M. Boles
L. O. Gray
Win. Gibson
Harry L. Wise
P. P. Anderson
H. L. Daken
Logan
Iowa
W. W. Murphy
Big Horn Basin
Kendrick
Houx
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