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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
Basin Republican is listed as second class matter at the Basin Wyoming post office June 30 1905 under the 1879 act. The notice records official mail status and filing date in a formal post office entry.
Official Basin paper notes a Masonic lodge meeting. Temple Lodge No 20 A F & A M invites all members and visiting brothers to its new hall on Wednesday May 9 1917. Simon Skovgard W M James I Patten Sec.
The piece argues two kinds of criticism exist and urges careful use to aid national governance. It stresses constructive critique builds fundamentals and strengthens government, while ignorance may misstate current conditions.
The Chase-Lister Theatre company returns to our city with a new repertoire, updated scenic equipment and costumes. It opens Sunday May 6 for four nights at the Rex theatre, with His Honor the Mayor, priced 25 35 and 10c. J R Bonwell left for Denver on business.
A Yeomen meeting is set for Monday at the new Fraternity hall to admit new members. A two mill levy aims to raise about eighteen thousand dollars with district funds spent locally and volunteers from judges, clerks, and advertisers to cut election costs. Wyoming Sugar Co involvement on the Rairden bridge is discussed, with half the expense to be covered by the company. Local advertising prospects are described as promising after a brief trial of a new method.
Commissioners travel to Billings with W. P. Hogarty and accept a donation check covering more than half the cost. The sugar company says the machines belong to the county and will be used on all roads. A special election on Tuesday May I see is proposed to raise additional funds for road work.
E. J. Mathews of Seattle visits drilling prospects near Himes and hopes to locate his company here. Basin fair directors push for a premier county fair next fall while bad weather slows farm work and lambing. A rifle club shoot is planned for Kane with many locals expected to attend. Al Johnson travels to Cowley, oil drilling near the post office spurs rail work and a ferry rebuilding is planned to connect the station with the east river road.
The Republican announces a cooperative service with Hornet Brown to provide up to date advertising layouts illustrations and copy to advertisers at little cost. The program aims to boost advertiser value and goodwill while expanding coverage to major city dailies.
The speaker supports increased food production amid stock shortages in Wyoming and the nation. He praises farmers for rising prices and resilience, critiques middlemen and rallying for local production, and notes farmers gain status as breadwinners while facing scrutiny from critics.
The Basin Chamber of Commerce endorses boosting food supply by aiding farmers with seeds and supplies. Committees will gauge business contributions and seed inventory nearby Basin. Efforts aim to expand acreage with farmer business cooperation and potential outside help, signaling improved relations between merchants and farmers.
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