Republic Oil Co Incorporation Formed In Basin Area
A Basin business group forms Republic Oil Co to operate in fields east and south of Basin. Directors and officers elected include L A Zane president J Bircumshaw vice president Mrs Zela Murphy and John K Burnham with other founders listed. The plan aims to market stock of about 1.5 million dollars and advance oil development locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Oil Co
Basin
Zela Murphy
T. J. Jones
C. H. Fitzpatrick
William Gibson
L. A. Zane
Harry Drumm
J. K. Burnham
W. T. Hardendorf
C. F. Todd
J. Bircumshaw
H. F. Reese
R. B. Landfair
J. C. Reese
Jas. M. Fast
John K. Burnham
Bircumshaw
Big Horn Basin
Extra Session Likely in June Cited by Officials
Washington reports a June or May session widely expected to convene to complete Wilson administration legislation and address gaps in the financial program. Officials say rule changes to curb filibusters and a bipartisan reorganization of the incoming House are under discussion as a possible condition for a special session.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Executive Department
Farmers Agricultural Society Formed At By Ron
A Farmers Agricultural society was organized last Saturday at By ron to serve as an educational institution for the people up there. Fred Kohler was elected president John Lindsay vice president A H Peterson secretary treasurer. Committees were appointed to draft laws and plan programs for each meeting.
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Farmers Agricultural Society
Byron
Fred Kohler
John Lindsay
A. H. Peterson
Otto Delegation Probes Bridge Repair Plan Near Basin
A group from Otto including Frank Tolman C Lynam N E Winters Roy Sprague T Sprague J Erickson A Hartman and D D Young met Basin commissioners this week to discuss possible actions to improve the poor Greybull Bridge. Local officials examined feasibility and funding options for repairs.
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Otto
Basin
Greybull
Frank Tolman
C. Lynam
N. E. Winters
Roy Sprague
T. Sprague
Erickson
A. 8
Hartman
D. D. Young
Land Boom in Big Horn Basin Under 640 Acre Homestead Law
Clerks report a surge in homestead filings as the 640 acre act spurs land sales in the Big Horn Basin. District Court Clerk Frank I Rue praises prompt, accurate filings and cites mountain-adjacent districts as most popular for stock ranching.
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Big Horn Basin
Frank I Rue
District Court
Rue
Moved To Basin Gardens Farm Under New Proprieter Rue
Mrs. Frank J. Rue and family moved to the J. B. Frisby place Basin Gardens last Saturday. Frank Rue will modernize the farm with several improvements and make it one of the up to date forts near Hasin.
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Frank J. Rue
Basin Gardens
J. B. Frisby
Frank
Hasin
Electric Service Station Establishes Auto Electric Work
J. D. Lewis, who ran Murphy Motor Co.’s electrical department for six months, opens the Electric Service Station and will operate from the Lee Motor Co. garage. He is equipped to handle magneto and electrical work on autos and guarantees satisfaction.
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J. D. Lewis
Murphy Motor Co
Lee Motor Co
Lewis
Oil News From Greybull Area Promises Busy Future
L D Crall reports Ameri can Oil optimism in Greybull while 8 C Burt drills near Torchlight field east of Basin and may finish next week. Ohio Oil Co engineers Woolery and Ferree move locations. Lamb Drilling adds Lew McCoy as office man. Liberty Oil resumes across the river after casing arrives. field activity quoted in Grass creek and Dry creek. hogs and poultry touted as new stock options for Basin Gardens.
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L. D. Crall
Greybull
8. C. Burt
Basin
M. D. Woolery
Ohio Oil Co
Casper
F. L. Smith
Burts
H. P. Ferree
Cheyenne
Geo. Jenkinson
Midwest Oil Co
Homer T. Lamb
Lamb Drilling Co
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Atkinson
Grass Creek
Lew McCoy
Boulder
Col
Liberty Oil & Gas Co
Walter Lamb
Lambs
Bessie
The
Midwest Co
Elk Basin
W. H. May
Basin Gardens
Big Horn
Formal Opening 10 to Be Held Soon at Live Wire Club
A Live Wire club meeting last Monday outlined the formal opening set for March 17. The membership drive closed March 1 with 27 new applications for Webber and 10 for Bonwell. Plans include a celebration feed and furniture sales yielding funds, as members expand club activities and use of facilities.
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Bonwell
Webber
Woman's Club to host special meeting at Dig Horn Theatre
The Woman's Club plans a special Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Dig Horn theatre. Mr Todion will present pictures prepared by the International Harvester Company about the Wyoming project, with a special feature of the afternoon.
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Woman's Club
Dig Horn Theatre
Fson
Todion
International Marvester Co
Wy Pwt
Spelal
Blooded stock in Big Horn Basin thrives on high grade stock
The Big Horn Basin promotes blooded stock with abundant grazing and alfalfa, attracting registered Percheron and Shire stallions from Indiana to improve local work horses. Pioneer breeder Billie Lewis acquires a registered Holstein cow from Cody, signaling broader livestock industry growth in Basin gardens and farms.
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Big Horn Basin
Frank Rifvil
Warren Jones
Basin
Indiana
Billie Lewis
Basin Gardens
Carmere
Cody
Basin Builds Fine School System Aims for Arbored Grounds
Basin townspeople enjoy a strong school system with high standards and a pathway to the state university without exams. The district is split into elementary and secondary levels, with about 300 students in lower grades and 100 in high school. The board plans tree lined grounds in the irrigated west side, aiming for an attractive campus in a few years.
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Basin
Bond Funds Approve Final Court House Bonds
Commissioners approved final papers for the court house bonds and expect funding soon. Bids due by March 19 and to be opened at the next commission meeting. The Otto bridge was inspected amid concerns about its condition and possible improvements. Delegations from Shell Manderson and Kane Himes sought road and bridge aid. Harvey Hluret of Mandelson County visited The Republican office.
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Senate
Rules Committee
Court House
Otto Bridge
Shell
Manderson
Big Horn
Otto
Kane
Himes
Basin and
Harvey Hluret
Mandelson Country
Peace message in second Wilson inauguration speech
President Wilson pledged a peace offer amid world war struggles. He prayed for wisdom to serve the nation under armed neutrality while urging the United States to extend liberty and justice globally, warning against provincialism and emphasizing moral action in world affairs.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
America
United States
Amrica
Basin Community Betterment League Meets At Antlers Hotel
The Basin Community Betterment League held a noon luncheon at the Antlers hotel to discuss depot facilities, a tourist camping area near the business district with utilities, weed control, and a paid officer to enforce cleanliness. Mayor Berry announced Boyd V. Osborn as the officer selected to lead weed and garbage enforcement.
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Community Betterment League
Antlers Hotel
Robb
R. M. Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Basin
M. H. Smith
Berry
Wmit
Boyd V. Osborn
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Leidecker Tool Co
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Okla
L. D. Baird
Oil Well Supply Co
Thermopolis
Rodgers
Gipsy Oil Co
Producers Oil Co
Dry Creek
Denver
Paterson Wyoming Oil Co
C. T. Andrews
Wyoming Montana Oil Co
National Capital
Mrs. Wilson
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