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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
3
A four-paper dispatch argues that brass buttons and official power corrupt officials who run railroads and communications. They fault rate hikes, cut services, and heavy handed actions after government takeover, urging fewer brass buttons and less authority.
Col. D. W. Rogers announces availability for crying sales and urges prompt contact to arrange dates as many clients already seek his services. Auctioneer requests immediate notification to secure scheduling.
New five room modern house with screen porches fruit trees and yard and chicken house. Also big Horn county warrants to Boyd V Osborn owners including No 5034 called for payment with interest ceasing Feb 15 1919 Mazie V Rhoades County Treasurer. Safes for sale one large and one medium at The Republican office. Ed Ile and son Guasie were visitors in town last Saturday. Nicely furnished rooms opposite Baptist church Mrs Lou Blakesley.
The governor has signed a bill making fraudulent checks a felony with penalties up to five years in prison or a $5000 fine. The act defines intent to defraud through overdrafts or insufficient funds and clarifies that credit arrangements with banks count as intent. It takes effect upon passage.
J R Bonwell offers funeral designs as a specialty with twice weekly delivery of the finest carnations. Phone 1532.
The Lawrence Deming Theatre Co returns to Dusin for two evenings of Sunday and Monday performances March 9 and 10 featuring old favorites in The End of a Perfect Day. The show includes strong acting, fidelity to the book, and high class vaudeville between acts for a two hour thirty minute program. Local papers from Miles City Sheridan Great Falls and Billings praise the company, promising a major theatrical event.
General John J. Pershing will not seek the presidency. A letter from Colonel Boyd to James Brackin at Greenville explains Pershing’s stance, thanking for the praise of Allied victories but saying he remains focused on military duties and cannot engage in political pursuits.
County Commissioner C. A. Welch and Tom Olney spend the week inspecting roads and bridges across Cowley County to assess annual appropriation needs. A systemat ic canvass aims to address the interests of every region rather than favored sections, marking a new board’s broad start.
The article urges veterans to convert Wartime Insurance to new government policies within five years of peace. Benefits include ongoing family protection, disciplined saving, old age endowment options, lower costs without commissions, tax relief, creditor protection, and safety. For details contact Mrs. Robo Lendtalr, Sec Home Service, American Red Cross, phone saw m7-14.
A writ of attachment is issued against Chas Craig to secure a debt of $98.05 to Wyoming Gas Company. The hearing is set before Justice J R Bonwell in Big Horn County on March 14, 1919 at 2 PM. If he does not appear, judgment will be rendered and property may be sold. Posted February 15, 1919 with notices through March 6, 1919.
The sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming inspects 449 head of cattle to be shipped from Basin near Hardin Montana. Cattle brands include right shoulder markings and left thigh marks for steers and cows. Shipper Thompson & Mawat of Hardin oversees the lot. Transport cars listed include multiple Chicago, Burlington and Quincy lines among others. Certificate dated March 2, 1919.
Demands for higher pay by telephone workers press Durleson. A Pacific coast referendum, including California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada, shows strong strike support and wage hikes sought. Critics say government operation would disrupt wage standards and raise public costs.
In Basin Wyoming J R Bonwell seeks farm land sellers to describe land and lowest cash price. M Jackson in Lovell who managed construction of the federal building for M. Lovell left last Saturday for Minneapolis.
Basin Wyoming town council met at 7 50 PM with Wor Gibson W H Pauley Frank MoHime and Robert M Denny present Absent Maverick J Sullivan. approved regular Feb 3 1910 minutes and contract bond for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co for Security Bridge Co worth 3722 00. Bills audited and allowed include salaries rent electric lamps materials and notices with several vendors and the bonds and treasurer’s notices recorded.
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