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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
5
Our candidates list Theodore Roosevelt for President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Mondell for Congress. Subscriptions are two dollars per year in advance.
A Denver Republican editorial critiques Roosevelt’s candidacy and warns that standpat papers risk harming the party by belittling national figures. It argues primaries reveal public choice and predicts widespread direct primaries will grow, urging editors to avoid premature criticism of candidates they may later support.
The piece argues direct primaries in seven states will shape the presidential race. It warns Taft must not rely on Southern support alone as direct primaries could derail his path if other candidates prove stronger. It notes southern delegates rarely guarantee victory and urges leaders to heed the primaries’ growing influence.
The first week of our presidential poll shows stronger than expected results with voters across the nation engaging in the toll. The survey indicates notable early movement among candidates, suggesting a shift in public sentiment during the initial polling period.
The passage urges voters to participate in an upcoming election, stating that continuing weekly polling will produce a fair expression of county sentiment. It emphasizes expressing party preference, notes the value of every vote, and reminds readers that the polls close April 1 and to vote early.
The Burlington road plans this year to sell park trips via the Cody route. Completing the main line this summer, it seeks to attract Colorado and Wyoming tourists by cost savings and strong advertising. Local farmers and cattle producers expect increased traffic, aiding Wyoming and the Big Horn Basin through diverted tourism.
The piece argues that in 43 counties 42 have Republican county chairs who are Black, using this to critique the Taft campaign and claim the solid South. It says white voters will shun a ticket built on Black support, calling it federal patronage and unsuitable for the intelligent voter and the staunch standpatter.
A traveling man for a large paper house in Bas'nth's week reports nine of ten road veterans favored Wilson before. Since Roosevelt announced his candidacy the ratio reverses, with Roosevelt seen as having strong popular vote potential. He notes traveling men held jobs under Roosevelt’s presidency, boosting his perceived strength. Mark Sullivan in Colliers argues Carey would beat Warren, a claim dismissed by Cheyenne papers. The text ends noting mountain snow storms.
The year insures plenty of water for irrigation this season and also gives promise of a bountiful harvest to the dry farmers on the other side of the divide.
Examination for teachers certificates set for March 29 and 30 1912 in Basin Big Horn County high school rows. Applicants must arrive by 8 a m on Friday March 29 under County Superintendent A F Fillerup. Also local classified ads note land for sale For Gale market day sale Presbyterian church notices creditor notice and thanks estate administration warning trades and real estate offers in Greybull Basin and surrounding areas with various land lots and livestock listings and a trade inquiry for a work team.
In Big Horn county Wyoming the district court will hear final settlement of the estate of James Dickie Jr deceased at the April term to begin April 15 1912 at Basin courthouse Interested parties should file objections James Dickie Administrator Fred Wyckoff Attorney m15-a5
Ad fragment notes Gale black cap raspberry without protection in the Yellowstone valley. Includes contact C Bennett Route 1 BillingsMont. Mentions mil16 Lithiat distilled water endorsed by physicians of Big Horn county Basin Bottling Works price 1.50 per case.
J A Quiner announces a public display of a refined line of millinery at Mandereon on April first with prices stated as favorable and inviting attendees to preview the latest styles and prices.
Notice declares Edwin Lyndon May seeks probate of Adam May with letters testamentary and a hearing set March 21 1912 in Basin Wyoming. Also cites Knapp Spencer Co seeking $1131.75 plus costs on notes and mortgage foreclosure against Arthur H Conelly and Bertha Bays Conelly in Greybull with default deadline April 20 1912. Witness lists and publication dates March 1 to March 16 1912.
The county board of commissioners proposes locating a road from near Shell Greybull road through multiple section points in to 52 1 93 west. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk by noon April 2, 1913. Peter Enders, County Clerk, Basin Wyoming. March 6, 1912.
Notice is given that Thomas B. King Jr of St Joe Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 23 and 24 in township 51 north range 96 west, before U S Commissioner August Wunderlich at Germania Wyoming on April 18, 1912. Witnesses: Mary J King William Marler Isaac Vance and John Murphy all of Otto Wyoming. W F Brittain Register.
Notice is hereby given that the Hoosier Oil and Mining Company a Wyoming corporation dissolved at a special stockholders meeting held February 22 1912 at Bonanza Wyoming. A certificate of dissolution filed with the secretary of state and Big Horn county clerk. Ziba F Little president J W Oswald secretary m8-al3.
Fraternal groups announce meeting nights across lodges and chapters. Temple Lodge No 20 A F and A M meets second and fourth Saturdays. Lewisia Chapter No 16 OB B F first and third Wednesdays. Basin Lodge No 35 IOOF every Tuesday evening. Basin Encampment No 15 IOOF second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No 26 IOOF first and third Fridays. Basin Camp No 6586 M W A second and fourth Thursdays. Mountain Home Camp No 3186 RNA second and fourth Mondays. Triangle Lodge No 21 K of P first and third Thursdays. Cloud Peak Nest No 1497 Order of Owls second and fourth Wednesdays.
100-piece Haviland Ransome pattern dinner set with blue and gold decorations, unused. Wholesale cost $60, quick sale to $40. Inquiries at New York Stove, Basis taff Mre. Nora B, JAnnabary. Located in new quarters in the phoneer building, New bathrooms in connection. Call OK barber shop.
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