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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
7
A fragmentary column notes a habitual wrongdoer and a detective who may have brought him to justice. The piece mentions a “chrone crook” and a detective who had work with police, but readability is limited and uncertain.
A detective questions a crook about livelihood and a bereaved wife. A Turkish Turkish Hamid story ends with a clever port official’s mockery of a failed book shipment. A country doctor laments heaven’s lack of physicians, prompting a quiet joke about virtue and the preacher.
An old advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo as the modern solution for glossy hair and clean scalp. It claims no oil, no color change, and quick use with instant lather, selling at Rexall stores and locally via Metropolitan Pharmacy, Wm’s Drug Store, and Frank A Wise Proprietor in Basa, Wyo.
A fragment notes hoboes from Great Falls prowling the Basin seeking work after reports in that town. It mentions eugenics habits in Wisconsin and other states, a bride and groom certifying rule, and a joke question about cold feet. Also reports N P Larsen recovering after a Basin Hospital operation and Uncle Vinge Cooholes filling in as chef at the Antlers during Landlord Booth’s absence.
Mrs. J D Johnson and heirs of J D Johnson deceased sell the John son estate interest in the Johnson Pease company store to W B Pease. The business will continue as The Johnson Pease Co with plans to expand stock as conditions permit. Pease aims to boost advertising and run a successful big store with low prices. Meanwhile R B Woodward of Greybull died at Basin hospital from an brain abscess at 38, leaving a widow and four children. funeral held in Greybull with Rev A N Sanford. George W Cutter and family move to Basin for a year under a contract with Basin Pressed Brick and Tile Co. Sheridan brick plant manager Carl Kneisel.
In Big Horn Basin Wyoming district court Laura A Baldwin as administratrix petitions to sell specified portions of the deceased Robert A Baldwin estate in Washakie county. The court schedules an April 7 1914 hearing in Basin to show cause why sale of the real estate should not be granted to pay debts and administration costs. A four week newspaper notice in the Basin Republican is ordered.
The Acme Amusement Co hosted a fine dance after last Saturday’s show with the Smith Bros. 5 piece orchestra providing music enjoyed by a large crowd. The Methodist ladies ald meet with Mrs. Wm. Gibgon on Thursday March 19. P. W. Thompson moved to his homestead near Himes to farm this summer. John Ramsey leaves today for Burns Kansas due to his mother’s death. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hageman of Greybull visited town this week. Glen Nicholton of Darlington had business in town yesterday. Max HH of Billings is a visitor in town today. Fresh line of Hersley at the billiard hall.
The piece mocks bachelor rest cures and marriage. It contrasts wise men and reforming spouses with humorous lines about hives eczema and a dollar watch. It notes the chaos of five to six children and a mother’s patience, ending with a quip about marriage and affection fading over time.
Cash buyer Jeff seeks unencumbered land for purchase at 50 dollars per acre or less. Total target value around 26000 dollars. Immediate deal possible for owners willing to sell.
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