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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
2
Abbreviated OCR text shows editor and business managers with billing notes. Rates listed include two per year in advance for the official town paper and per line charges for locals, with unclear fractions and stray letters.
State food administration urges education on potato use to save wheat and stretch scarce supplies. Recipes published promise wheat savings and affordable nutrition. In Big Horn county, buyers could profit more by transporting potatoes, given high freight costs. Officials note the need to conserve wheat this year and encourage local purchases.
Under Sheriff Frank Christensen supervises prisoners from the county jail as they work on county roads this week. Sheriff Wick, after talks with citizens, arranged for guarded outwork due to lack of available labor from Commission Spratt. The jail houses about ten to fifteen inmates most of the time. The Republican endorses continuing this labor program.
Editorial laments the death of Gavrio Prinzip near Prague and recalls his fame for firing the second shot heard around the world. It notes Big Horn county exceeding its quota by 70000 in the third Liberty Loan drive and mentions Curt Hinkle and JR Hopkins amid Wyoming political chatter.
An enthusiastic Warren supporter previews Francis H. Warren’s senatorial bid, praising his wartime focus as central to his campaign. The piece argues Warren’s victory hinges on aligned backers and asks voters how candidates view the war this year.
J M Wilcox arrested weeks ago for stealing an auto from Denver was acquitted April 30 before Judge C E Winters at Casper. Attorney R B Landfair failed to obtain extradition in Cheyenne, returned to Casper and secured a writ of habeas corpus. Trial found insufficient evidence and Wilcox returned to Basin.
Ss K Wertman of Yakima Washington visited town to study the oil situation with friends. He plans to travel to Thermopolis and Casper to survey prospects and then organize a company once Henry Stanislauski of San Francisco reviews the reports.
The piece recalls Lafayette’s aid to Washington and laments 1775 hardships. It urges support for Liberty Bonds as WWI rages, promising a clear conscience for buyers and warning nonparticipants. It notes Mrs. R. M. Jones and Rev. Jones traveling to Worland and Sheridan for district conference.
A Chamber of Commerce room meeting organized a garden club led by R. M. Jones with Ivan L. Hobson addressing youths. Lester Gibson was elected president with Kathryn Snow as vice president and Grace Warren as secretary. membership stood around 25 with more joining. Mrs. C. B. Kershner planned a short Thermopolis trip after the meeting.
Notice to Basin electors of an election at the town hall on Tuesday May 14 1918 to choose one mayor and three councilmen Polls open 10 am to 5 pm Major term one year. Two councilmen serve two year terms and one councilman a one year term. Basin
Fraternity Hall hosts Temple Lodge No. 20 A F A M on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star meets there on the second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No. 35 O O F meets every Tuesday. Basin Encampment No. 15 IOOF meets on the second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 IOOF lists first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 6586 IWA meets on the second and fourth Thursdays.
Basin City names its city leadership headed by Mayor E. J. Sullivan and councilmen Wm. Gibson F. M. Hime H. T. Lamb W. H. Pauley. Treasurer Mre. M. V. Rhodes Clerk Jas. F. Ewers. Attorney C. A. Zaring Marshal J. H. Hanlon Official Paper Basin Republican.
County officials in Big Horn include Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones and Commissioners T W Spratt chair C A Welch Nels Jimmerfield. Other posts: County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney G Hartigan Clerk of District Court Frank S ue Judge Percy W Metz Court Stenographer Guy R Brill Superintendent of Schools Elaine Kinder County Treasurer J K Burnham. Republican for job printing.
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