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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
4
Basin Republican announces second class mail status dated June 39 1905 with publisher P P Anderson and subscription rate of $2 per year. It declares itself the official paper of Basin town in Basin Wyoming.
A Western Life column argues against the tenantry system in public lands. It accuses federal bureaus and Congress of ignoring western objections, suppressing governor plans, and seeking control over settlers and prospectors on the Great Plains and valleys. It questions legislative legitimacy and urges reader scrutiny.
At a library meeting with Governor Kendrick, county officials warned that annual expenses exceed revenues by about $6,000, leaving only roughly $10,000 for roads. Delinquent taxes and other sources have filled the shortfall, but future funding is uncertain while a committee seeks new finance options. Convict labor has underperformed on cost and quality, though reforms may improve outcomes.
A Lyndon era column discusses road bond financing for counties, advocating long term bonds under a changed constitution to fund roads. It weaves in Secretary Daniels remarks on postwar economic strain, preparedness debates, and critiques of political figures like Senator Clark and public figures concerned with imperial funding, all framed as a broad commentary on governance and fiscal policy.
A note on butter valued at 600 to 700 dollars per ton and wheat near 40 dollars per ton compares transport costs and urges farmers to lower freight rates to boost their share of consumer dollars. Presbyterian Aid society plans a meeting and extends a cordial invitation for Thursday, March 5.
County treasurer calls all 1916 and prior warrants for payment. Interest ends February 1, 1916. Sheriff Wickwire issues auto license applications at the sheriff's office. A dark red Durham cow for pasture costs, owner to pay reasonable amount. Train timetable lists No. 29 northbound 1:12 PM No. 30 southbound. Basin daily.
A brief promotional note touts a money making venture selling sanitary brushes. It highlights big profits and exclusive North Ridge Company territory in Freeport, urging action under the JL program and promising a potential business opportunity.
faction of the Heguet thanked the people who patronized them last week. The effort cleared wax 46.
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