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Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1917

Page

6

Imperial Oil gains Wyoming foothold amid Big Muddy growth

Imperial Oil through Ohio Oil and Imperial Oil Interests has gained influence in Wyoming by controlling Midwest Refining and expanding in Greybull and Elk Basin. The Big Muddy and Grass Creek fields are slated for heavy spring and summer drilling, with Big Muddy viewed as Wyoming's key prospect by geologists.

State Wyoming Standard Oil Ohio Ol Company Standard Oil Company of Indana Imperial Oil Company New Jersey Imperial Oil Midwest Refining Company Imperial Imperial Interest Elk Basin Greybull Greybull Refining Company Standard Oil Company of Indiana Standard of Indiana Casper Elk Basin Petroleum Company Grass Creek Big Muddy Oklahoma Merritt Oil Corporation

Guard Numbers Rise as U S Mobilizes National Forces

Washington March 25 The number of national guardsmen called into federal service for police and strategic duties has risen to 50 000 under today’s orders. First West Virginia Infantry Second New Jersey Infantry Second Connecticut Infantry and Seventy Fourth New York Infantry mobilized for protection. The First Engineers unit along the Mexican border ordered back to capital barracks. Navy expands shipbuilding and submarine chaser plans as War and Navy Departments push recruiting and enlistment of civil physicians to speed the effort.

Washington Federal Service Engineers Navy War and Navy Departments National Guard West Virginia Infantry Seventy- Fourth New York Infantry Second Connecticut Infantry New Jersey Infantry War Department Department Daniels War and Navy Departments

Recruiting Rush Strains Exam Machinery

The report notes neither department plans delays in exams for applicants due to the overwhelmed machinery during the current surge of recruits.

Untimely Partisanship in National Leadership

A Boston Herald opinion criticizes the president for excluding non party members from policy plans and urging legislation through party caucus. The piece questions whether such partisanship endangers national honor and stability amid looming foreign policy decisions and potential war.

Congress Republic Boston Herald

New Thermometer for Monthly Mean Temperature at Big Horn

The Big Horn Oil & Gas Co. installed a daily all day thermometer to register temperatures on a dial for every day of the year. It aims to determine the mean temperature of each month to better serve waiting public needs.

Big Horn Oil & Gas Co

Frank J. Rue Involved In Noted Accident This Week

Frank J. Rue suffered a severe accident earlier this week. Officials say he is expected to recover with medical care and observations ongoing.

Frank J. Rue

Hyattville Weather Prophet Sought for Almanac Duty

Hyattsville town lore hints a boyhood companion of Rev Hicks now quietly guiding winds and stars as a famed weather prophet and astronomer. Citizens are urged to seek his aid in a new almanac while he remains unnamed due to busy duties.

Hyattville Rev Hicks Plato

Auto Livery Opens With One Car at Depot

Fred McDaniel, previously a depot operator, launches the Big Horn Auto Livery Co. He already operates one car and plans rapid expansion with additional vehicles soon.

Fred McDaniel Big Horn Auto Livery Co

Miss Dora Cunningham Travels Through Basin Area

Miss Dora Cunningham went through Basin yesterday afternoon on her way from Riverton to Burlington. She plans to visit her brother Ed at his home in Burlington.

Riverton Dora Cunningham Basin Burlington

Quarterly Conference Held at Sheridan Methodist Church

Reverend D KB Kendall district superintendent of the Sheridan district of the Methodist church arrived in town yesterday and conducted the second quarterly conference at the Methodist church last night.

D, Kb, Kendall Sheridan Methodist Church

Bulls for sale yearlings and calves from Illinois breeder

Two ears of first class registered white faced bulls for sale. They arrived from the ranch in November. I bought the entire crop of a top Illinois breeder. They have not been picked over and are priced to move. GEO B McCLELLAN Big Trails Wyoming.

Ilinois Geo. B. McClellan Big Trails Wyo

Down From Shell

The district court clerk reports a heavy week with many filings from Shell creek area. John Schenck W R McCracken Bert McCracken and Tobe Borner visited the office yesterday while Sam C Smith came Wednesday to complete papers. The group reflects a bright outlook for local business.

Shell District Court John Schenck W. R. McCracken Bert McCracken Tobe Borner Sam C. Smith Shell Creek

Eleventh Birthday Party For Clovis at Mrs Jones Home

Mrs T J Jones entertained friends of her daughter Saturday afternoon for Clovis eleventh birthday. Guests included Ruth Wilkerson Vera Skenesky Ada Stanley Marion Bish op Doris Ewers Hazel Curtis and many others with games and refreshments making the afternoon enjoyable. Miss Catherine Welsh Clovis teacher attended.

T. J. Jones Miss Clovis Ruth Wilkerson Vera Skenesky Ada Stanley Marion Bishop Doris Ewers Hazel Curtis Cathryn Extra Ruth Lamb Elizabeth Wilson Ruby Henry Geraldine Shepard Ruth Atherly Alice Hoover Gertrude Skovgard Madeline Young Catherine Welsh Clovis

Baptists Hear Final Series Close at Local Church

Last night the Baptist church held a final meeting after several weeks of series. Twenty four new members joined the congregation. Rev. Columbus Warlow indicated he would accept the church call and is expected to arrive next week.

the Baptist Church Columbus Warlow

Correction on article authorship apology

The newspaper corrects an earlier report naming Erwin Thayer as author. the article was written by Joy Wilson. Thayer is the teacher who informed the editors, and the paper apologizes for the error.

Erwin Thayer Joy Wilson Thayer

Basin business houses close in respect to Mr Whitweare

Basin business houses will close this afternoon in honor of Mr Whitweare. The funeral is set for the Methodist church with attendance planned from several local organizations.

Basin Whitweare Methodist Church

Here For Oil. Four Men Survey Lands In Town This Week

Messrs Thorrell Olson and Monson from Heuthlrand LL Dorman from Worland were in town this week inspecting lands and other opportunities. The visitors eyed salutes of lands and related prospects during their stay.

Thorrell, Olson and Monson Heuthlrand LL. Dorman Worland

Unclear Text Recovery Highlights Local Names

The readable fragments mention several individuals and places, but the OCR text is damaged and incomplete. It references people such as Detling and Bowers and places like Lowell, with scattered dates and roles. Further context is needed to identify a coherent event or outcome.

Sullivans Return Home to Big Horn Basin

After a long business trip to Denver Mr and Mrs E J Sullivan return home to the Big Horn Basin expressing happiness to be back saying there is no place like their home region.

Sullivans Denver E. J. Sullivan Big Horn Basin

Dancing teacher Mrs Bovee visits Basin for month long classes

One of the country’s best dancing instructors, Mrs Bovee, arrived in Basin on Wednesday to begin a month long series of classes. She will offer group, couple, or individual lessons and is noted for extensive experience in her field.

Manderson Basin, Wyo Basin

Chamber of Commerce Elect Officers Tuesday Night

The Chamber of Commerce convenes Tuesday night to elect officers for the quarter. It aims to start the second quarter with a large agenda of important matters to be considered, hoping for wide attendance.

Basin Adopts City Habits With New Ford Sign

A new Ford sign decorates Basin streets this week, suspended in front of the Lee Motor Co. office. The installation reflects Basin's adoption of urban methods and habits.

Ford Basin Lee Motor Co

Navy Enlistment Drive Seeks 7000 More Troops

Announcement outlines authorized navy strength raised to 7000 with immediate enlistment efforts to reach the target. Secretary Daniels issues telegrams urging editors nationwide to fill the department with men. Describes new regional mobilization centers in the northeast and southeast to coordinate manpower. The eastern department directs a portion toward state guardsmen and border defense.

Prist Daniels Amaximum National Guard Einghe de Partimental Eupr Roblegie

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