Basin Wyoming Postoffice Entry Date
Notice shows a publication line stating Second Class matter status entered June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming Post Office under the Act of March 8 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
4
Notice shows a publication line stating Second Class matter status entered June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming Post Office under the Act of March 8 1879.
John W. Hay of Rock Springs announces his bid for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He spent time in Basin visiting friends and reports strong Republican sentiment statewide. Hay argues for pro war, pro Republican leadership and predicts a Republican victory in Wyoming if nominated and elected.
Citizens protest the removal and reinstatement of Schwarz from the Wheatland exemption board amid claims of pro German sentiment. The episode is described as nonpartisan though Democrats reportedly dominate local politics.
A Wyoming opinion urges a complete, impartial investigation into alleged pro German remarks by a draft board member. The piece condemns serialized accusations, stresses testimony and due process, and warns against whitewashing before the people and justice. It also notes plans for a Third Liberty Loan drive beginning April 6, 1918 with nationwide demonstrations and patriotic mobilization.
Hyattville receives 150 dollars worth of yarn and hospital garments for the Red Cross. The 4 Junior Red Cross groups organize at Hyattville and upper Paint Rock with officers named. A Junior Red Cross drive, dances, and club events draw local participation as members rise to 136.
Hyattville Red Cross volunteers sew hospital garments bed shirts pajamas and operating leggings daily. A meeting at Mrs Abe Gotwall’s home welcomed two new members Elmer Waln and wife. The Junior Red Cross and upper Paint Rock held a dance with music by Prof Smith and wife Edna Martin. patriotic remarks and a snack followed.
The piece argues for Salvation Army involvement to support soldiers, noting trained workers ready for service, their resilience, and ability to comfort troops. It highlights women near trenches needing gas masks and the returnees recount a passing coffee counter encounter for relief and morale.
Schools in Big Horn County urged to form Junior Red Cross auxiliaries and raise a per pupil donation. Appoint officers, fill enrollment, request supplies, and begin work focusing on clothing for refugee children and education. Districts listed. note to cut and pin in class record book.
The Salvation Army reports 168 recreation huts and 44 ambulances in Europe to lift trench life. It staffs 83 hotels and military homes and serves 100,000 men weekly, with ambulances carrying 60,000 wounded.
The group praised freight rates government regulation of railroads and natural resources as key advantages. It highlighted the club's strong organization and the promising future from the founding geniuses who started it on a career full of promise.
Justice Bonwell united Benjamin F. Wetersbee and Grace Beal in Kane on Tuesday afternoon. The couple, accompanied by the bride’s mother Mrs. G A Beal, plan to reside on the groom’s ranch near Kane. The Republican joins friends in祝 wishes for happiness and prosperity.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at Bailey's restaurant. The exact date and time are to be announced later.
Denver March 13. With the completion of the 20th engineers forest known as the lumberjack regiment recruiting for this branch has been discontinued by local forestry officials. Sixty five recruits were listed from the Rocky Mountain district. The U S signal corps seeks about 3000 men for spruce production work for airplane stock. Applicants should contact the Recruiting Section Washington D C.
Varcel Kirby and H S Kelly in charge of Oil Well Supply and Continental Supply canvassed Basin for Armenian and Syrian relief. They raised 276.05 and received a letter of appreciation from H C Jasquith secretary of the Armenian committee praising Basin citizens for their aid to western Asia destitutes.
Hon. M. B. Camplin Sheridan mayor spoke at Greybull second annual meeting and was so well received that he addressed the crowd again in the evening. His speeches were praised as the best heard since the war began and he received thanks from local citizens.
A fragment reports a wartime scene with Germany ending a campaign involving a figure named Moses in Russia. Details are sparse and context unclear. The note hints at a German action affecting a Russian front and a named person but omits dates or full events.
The piece laments continued fighting with the Bolsheviks and warns of further tragic scenes as Russia reels from war and disease. It urges heroic leadership to restore order at home and abroad while noting Republicans plan joint action to win Congress in November and farmers deserve relief from price fixing.
War call asks wheat seed needs and offers. Basin Chamber of Commerce seeks parties listing seed wheat demands and sellers detailing kinds and amounts. May 15 deadline for non seed wheat. action supported by H W Houghton. Also listing of ninety Hereford bulls for sale and an ad for unrecovered auto.
The Craig-Curtis Construction Co of Greybull pledges 5 percent of cement work earnings in Basin to the local Red Cross. Funds go to the Basin chapter as soon as received, reflecting business community support for the cause.
Sheriff Wickwire announces from the state department that ample plates are on hand and, starting April 1, all unregistered for 1918 plates will be prosecuted. Seed wheat for sale, winner at Big Horn county fair 1917, $4.50 per hundred at ranch near Rairden. Inquiries to Dr. M. H. Smith Basin or Elmer Wiley at Smith ranch, Rairden.
Wyoming bids sought for two crosswalks at Fourth and A Streets and Fourth and B Streets. Plans available at city engineer G. J. Schenk's office. bids due March 27 at 10 a.m. Openings by Frank M. Hime. Right to reject any or all bids.
The sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming inspects two mules owned by Spear Bros. Co for shipment out of the state. One brown gelding on left hip and one iron gray mule on left thigh are branded. Mules shipped to Billings Montana. Dated March 16, 1018.
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