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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues that democratic papers attack rival candidates while praising the current war effort. It says Republicans aided administration yet criticizes spending and policy. It asserts leaders are human and make mistakes and warns against democracy aiding democrats in the next election.
Nationwide reports show municipalities aiding war garden efforts with free water and large lot allotments. In Denver the city prepared 2500 lots and the water company provides water, supplementing backyard gardens to raise urban production by about twenty percent. The piece urges Basin to maximize plantable areas and to pressure those who refuse Liberty Loans and Red Cross support to fulfill duties.
The message urges a strict war effort urging reduced eating of shipable foods and a corn bread diet to support the Allies. It calls for every community member to declare support or opposition, labeling opponents as potential internment and urging action to root out “weed slackers” in Basin.
A Basin call to action questions local women over four months of gauze work in January. It argues 250 women could produce 325000 dressings if each gave three hours daily for a month, and asks if neglect means 80 boys per month go untreated.
Edwin Burke, state humane officer, helped organize Big Horn Chapter Red Star Animal Relief with A. H. Tedman as president, Wilson F. Moor as vice president, and Mrs. W. C. Snow as secretary-treasurer. Twelve charter members joined, and the group aims to raise 150 dollars for the county’s share. The model Blue Star programs in England and France are cited as successful examples. Everyone is urged to join.
Col J J Rolofson of Bloomington Illinois helped with the Riffs and Brown sale and the Robert Henderson sale. He expressed surprise at Basin country and Basin’s modern small city during a recent trip and headed east as a confirmed booster.
The first case under the new law allowing heirs of a service member who died while serving to prove up a homestead was heard by District Clerk Frank I. Rue. Marlon F. Tanner of Burlington died in the Carolina campaign and filed on a Greybull homestead before enlisting. his father is presenting proof on the claim.
Earl Daugherty and his wife have moved to the Gould ranch six miles up the Greybull to farm for the coming year. He praises country life and his town friends wish them a bountiful harvest this season.
The Epworth Methodist church announces a sunrise prayer meeting at 7 30 Sunday led by the cabinet. Riff and Brown horse sale drew a large crowd last Saturday with Col Rolofson and Col Dan Rogers selling all stock at satisfactory prices. Presbyterian ladies met yesterday with Mrs F M Hime. Seven draftees will entrain for training camps from Basin next Tuesday.
Basin High's students engage in Red Cross thrift drives and a new baseball association with officers named Earl Ellis and Elton Roberts. The article notes quarantines, scarlet fever, a fire fighting squad, a Basil High Service Flag with two new stars, and preparations for Easter programs while detailing civic outreach by Mr. Moor and other staff.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of Western Preferred Development Co will be held in the office of R B West Basin Wyoming at 2 p m April 16 1918 for electing directors and other business. R B West Agent
Notice to Basin voters that an election will be held at the town hall on the 13th day of May 1918 to elect one mayor and three councilmen. The proclamation names E. J. Sullivan as mayor.
The state department warns all who have not secured 1918 number plates will be prosecuted starting April 1. Sheriff Wickwire confirms ample plates on hand and directs public compliance.
Government guide outlines 1918 tax filing deadlines April 1 or June 16 optional payment. Rules cover filing thresholds for single and married filers, joint income, exemptions, deductions for business expenses, farm and professional allowances, and non taxable items. Deductions include charity gifts up to 10 percent of net income and wear and tear on business property. Penalties for failure to file or fraudulent returns are specified.
Coming Monday March List the Rex theatre features the classic The Man Without a Country led by Florence La Badie and H. KH. Her bert in an all star cast. The show promises a timely presentation.
Yesterday afternoon Justice Bonwell united in marriage Grant Stewart and Miss Beatrice One, both of Greybull, the bridal couple attended by W. S. Pease of Basin.
Notice announces Basin town election on May 7 for mayor two councilmen and one councilman with polls 10 a m to 5 p m. Also annual Broadmoor Land Co stockholders meeting at 2 p m April 15 1918 to elect directors. Includes secretary signoff and miscellaneous classified items.
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