Loyalty to the American People Pronounced in Flag and Language
A fragment reflects on national identity with one flag and one language tied to the Declaration of Independence. It asserts loyalty to the American people as a guiding principle.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
5
A fragment reflects on national identity with one flag and one language tied to the Declaration of Independence. It asserts loyalty to the American people as a guiding principle.
The piece rails at British policies in Ireland with calls to halt executions and end the warlike tactics. It links Irish suffering to broader anti-British sentiment abroad while noting improving U S business and pending federal legislation.
Easter Sunday services announced by Pastor Leon A Losey at Basin library. Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 with a sermon and Easter themed music. Public encouraged to attend. banjo ad inserted as printer note.
A historical note argues Filipinos are misrepresented by U S media and Sunday supplements. It cites a 10 million population with about 0 495 million Christians for 300 years of civility and culture. It claims 70 percent literacy and higher literacy than many regions, asserting non Christians are educated and will become good citizens.
Paul Moss secured a permit for lands north of Torchlight and teamed with Lewis-Clark Co to drill two wells. J B Doman, tied to International Oil Co, holds near Basin and aims to begin in June. Oil stocks and refined products rally, raising wildcat venture expectations as summer nears. New York trading saw gains in Studebaker and other majors, Sears Roebuck lagging while call money opened at 6 percent.
The Town of Basin invites sealed bids for pumping and generator equipment including a 9.00 total pumping head pump set and two generators with various ratings and pulleys. Bids must include 10 percent certified check, be sealed to F. L. Cox, and delivered by April 11, 1921. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The piece argues that Filipino homesteaders in Mindanao prove a capable, self made populace ready to govern themselves. It highlights Americans and Filipinos who settled wilderlands, built wealth, and frames successful homesteading as support for independence.
The Basin Woman's Club met in regular session. They approved the previous minutes and discussed a Near East Relief donation, proposing at least 50 dollars. A community concert raised 204 dollars. A program on Worth While featured Rev. Edwin Bowling on Roosevelt Morton and Van Buren as vice presidents, with musical numbers and a John Adams paper.
Manila report quotes Manuel Quezon stating the Philippines seek complete independence, with or without U S protection. He asserts 88 percent would vote for absolute independence and says protection if offered would be acceptable but not required.
The Chattanooga News argues that America must honor its promises to the Philippines to set a credible example for Japan. It contends that withdrawing sovereignty would weaken moral authority on self determination and invite international complications in the Far East.
In Atascadero California the Independence movement argues the Philippines deserve full independence by natural right. The author notes that even the United States has not achieved full maturity by governing others against their will.
Local residents are urged to contact Owen Johnson at 196 m11-tf to remove cans and ash piles as part of a spring cleanup effort. No additional details provided.
The town of Basin invites bids on April 11 1921 at 8 p m for a three stage horizontal centrifugal pump with brass impellers and a 75 h p 1800 rpm 60 cycle 3 phase 220 volt motor. Equipment to handle 600 gpm against 800 feet head and 180 psi. Alternate pump and motor specs may be considered under guarantee to meet performance.
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