Local American Legion Post Explains Benefits and Meetings
Ex service men are invited to join Marion Tanner No. 29 Post which meets the first Wednesday each month at Basin Chamber of Commerce rooms. Officials outline Legion aims and discuss issues affecting veterans including insurance, bonuses, back pay, vocational training, civil service preferences, and travel allowances. The post also plans dances, social events, and a club with a gymnasium for members and visiting veterans.
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American Legion
Marion Tanner No
Ita
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Wells Nos 5 and 6 produce in Embar sand near Hamilton
Oil news reports two new wells Nos 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Producers at Hamilton are big producers in the Embar sand. Nos 5 and 6 reached depths around 2,420 and 2,380 feet with oil rises of about 1,300 and 1,400 feet. The company now has five producers, with No 4 stopped after water was struck. No 7 is at 700 feet and Nos 8 and 9 are to be spudded next week. A separate Cody item notes Dr. W. S. Bennett and associates plan to test oil fields south of Cody with significant capital backing. The Leslie Oil Co. is incorporated in Wyoming with 2.5 million capital. Sheridan reports a gusher near Osage by Adams Oil Co. at 1,660 feet, prompting a leasing boom and rising acreage values.
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Te Petroleum Producers Corporation
Hamilton Home
Thermopolis
W. 8. Bennett
B. L. Bridgford
Denver
Misa Ruth T. Steirger
Sheridan
Wyo
Adams Oil Company
Osage
Newcastle
County Warrants Called for Payment by Treasurer
County warrants to and including No 7835 are hereby called for payment. Interest ceases February 14 1920. Mazie V Rhodes County Treasurer.
Seed Wheat For Sale In Basin By G Hartigan
Marquis hard spring seed wheat offered by G Hartigan Basin at five cents per pound. Quantity available and price listed for buyers.
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Marquis
G. Hartigan
Basin
City Girl's Gold Tipped Cigarette and Mountain Snuff Stick Rival
A photo from the Interchurch World Movement shows a newlywed mountain woman chewing a snuff stick as a substitute for city cigarettes. The report notes the snuff stick is cheaper and lasts longer than the city cigarette, highlighting rural poverty and calling for a program linking Bible study with agriculture, roads, and community needs.
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Interchurch World Movement
Tennessee Mountain District
Coltage
Owl
Sunrise Village Faithful Recall Frank Lowden Boyhood
Sunrise Minnesota, a 200 resident town, preserves memories of Gov. Frank C. Lowden born here fifty nine years ago. Friends recount his studious nature, swimming near the river, and early travels with the prairie schooner as he left for Iowa.
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Sunrise
Minn
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Andrew Lind
Lowdens
Frank
Lorenzo Lowden
Lowden
Frank Lowden
Miimvix
Lowden Club
Henry Voss
Voss
Theo
North Branch
8. W. Runyan
Runyan
Bern
Former Illinois ag leader resigns to back Lowden bid
Harvey J. Sconce, once a Illinois baseball star, resigns as president of the Illinois Agricultural association to devote full time to organizing farmers for Gov. Frank Lowden. He plans a tour through North and South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Nebraska Colorado and other states to rally farmers.
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Harvey J. Sconce
University of Illinois
Illinois Agricultural Association
Middle West
Frank C. Lowden
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Evangelist J B Umberger Joins Basin Revival Efforts
Rev J B Umberger arrives in Manderson Wyoming to assist Pastor Geo E Black in revival meetings at Basin Baptist Church. Evening services start 7 30 with stereopticon illustrated sermons. Themes include A worthy objective in life Sunday 11 A M The challenge of the hour and A question of profit and loss. Public urged to attend with friends.
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Umberger
Our City
G. EB. Black
Basin
Geo. E. Black
Manderson
Mr and Mrs A McMahon 57th Wedding Anniversary
The McMahon couple celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Monday March 15 with a dinner for close friends. Guests included Mrs W Gibson, Mr and Mrs D A Null, Rev and Mrs R M Jones, and Miss Ruth Kiger. The couple are praised for their health and vitality and well wishes are offered for many more anniversaries.
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A. McMahon
Wm. Gibson
D. A. Null
R. M. Jones
Ruth Kiger
McMahan
Expert Urges Water System Upgrades and Conservation
A town engineer outlines recommendations after reviewing water supply and pumping. He favors turbine pumps, 24 hour electric service from Big Horn Utilities Co, revised accounting to separate construction and operating costs, and immediate steps to curb water waste, with public appeals for civic effort.
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Big Horn Utilities Co
Greybull
Song of 10 000 Lines for India Pariah Water Drawers
Missionaries in India face a counting problem among Pariah water drawers who sing a 10 000 line chant to measure buckets. A Dutch Reform missionary describes a solution by changing the chant to a new 10 500 line version tied to Christian teachings to replace the old chant used in daily labor.
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India
Pariah Water Drawers
Walter FP. Scudder
Interchurch World Movement
Pariah Water Drawer
Hriet
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion News Basin
Marion Tanner Post
Park County
Cody Herald
Leslie Oil Company
Wyoming
M. Singer
Fred E. Holdrege
W. J. Taylor
Mazie V. Rhodes
Chums
Vane
United States
Avery
Avery Tractors
G. R. Hoover
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