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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
4
Basin Republican notes it is published as second class matter dated June 0, 1905, at Basin, Wyoming, under the act of March 8, 1879. Publisher and proprietor lists payment details and rates for subscriptions and advertising, including local rates and regular per-inch space charges.
The document lists county officers including Assessor L O Gray Commissioners T W Spratt chair man M D Harrie and Cicero Avent County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney W S Collins Clerk of District Court R H Ahrens Judge District Court P W Metz Court Stenographer G Hartigan Superintendent Ruth County Treasurer John K Burn ham Sheriff B F Wickwire Basin City Officials Mayor J A Berry Gundilmen T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson J W Gould Treasurer S H Smith Clerk Jas F Ewers Attorney C A Zaring Marshal J H Hanlon.
The article notes Scott Mills began drilling within a mile of Basin's limits signaling potential city lots development within months. It emphasizes the value of underground finds for local landowners and possible wider cultivation, promising prosperity for stake holders in the area. It also mentions Governor Kendrick's veto of a prize fighter bill and praises the legislature's work while urging civic pride with a December clean up.
The writer urges farmers to plant trees as a steady long term revenue source. He outlines benefits such as shade shelter fence poles and firewood, notes trees require some cultivation and protection, and explains revenue begins after four or five years, with trees outliving the planter. He shares personal experience from Wyoming to guide new settlers toward future home and financial security.
Jack Moore reflects on twelve years of trial and triumph in developing a windbreak and orchard on a Wyoming ranch. He details planting cottonwood, box elder, ash, olives, pines, and wild plums across terraced hills, noting growth milestones, future yields, and the emotional payoff of shelter, beauty, and family heritage. He urges persistence, irrigation advantages, and planting native forest trees for enduring value.
Scientists suggest potatoes could replace bread if bread prices rise. With potatoes at 60 cents a bushel and 10 pounds costing a dollar, a little more nourishment may come from potatoes than two one pound loaves. Potatoes supply more carbohydrates and heat, while bread provides protein and fat. pairing with milk or meat boosts nutrition. Under normal conditions potatoes rank next to bread as a carbohydrate source in Europe and America, and could substitute for bread if finances justify it.
A Bank statement lists assets and liabilities in Big Horn County and details a foreclosure notice against Bartlett D Dickson and associates. The notice schedules sale on March 13, 1915, at 2 pm at Basin State Bank building Basin Wyoming to satisfy $1470 debt secured by mortgage on property in Section 6 Township 66 North Range 96 West.
Notice that Franklin T. Bradfield and Ruth Bradfield defaulted on a $260 mortgage secured by a large tract in Big Horn County Wyoming. The mortgagee elects to foreclose, with sale set at Basin State Bank front door on March 13 1915 at 10 am, to satisfy $220.50 owed plus $1300 mortgagee costs. Court order also details guardianship sale of real estate for Ruth R. Baldwin and Robert W. Baldwin minors, with hearing March 29 1915 at 2 pm and publication required. additional notices include a stray horse report and a land sale offer in Basin area.
Burlington Wyoming Farmers Canal company offers for sale to the highest cash bidder mill property located on the Greybull river bank half a mile south of Roe Avent's ranch. The houseing mill was once fully equipped with original cost near $7 000. Bids due March 22 with opening then. Officers may reject any bid. 15-19 Geo C Maller president. Notice for Bids.
The notice advertises obtainable loans on farm, ranch or city property to improve, purchase or remove encumbrance with liberal options, five year prepayment period. Inquiries to Assets Dept at 1410 Buseck Ridge Dallas Texas or 422-423 Pirate National Bank Building Denver Colorado.
A sale notice offers a large hotel range at a low price, described as in good condition. The listing lists contact as Basin Republican with address X Z care.
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