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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
7
J Stant Brown, a noted fruit man from Ionia, visited town Wednesday and spoke on next season's prospects. He said the open winter destroyed many buds, so the crop won't be large, but expects good quality fruit. He warned that warm spells followed by cool nights cause buds to expand and then contract, killing them.
Not dangerous, says State Veterinarian 3B F Davis after inspecting about 300 horses in Sheridan Weston and Johnson counties. He found a few with minor infections but calls the overall situation not serious and curable with simple remedies. He instructed owners on treatment.
At the school meeting held Monday officers were elected as follows: high school districts 4, 17 and 18 — Watson H. Wyman, J. W. Gould, and W. C. Snow elected for two years each. In district 17 O. B. Otteson elected for three years, Mrs. Geo. M. Tallon for two years, and M. E. Henry and J. D. Johnson for one year each. Hon. Winfield Scott Collins of Basin renominated for mayor of the county seat town. The Diamond City notes Collins remains a live wire for the town.
W C Snow attended a Germania ditch company meeting on Monday in Germania. Ditch settlers decided to take over the ditch. Basin attendees included W H Rusk E A Davis and W A Robb. A Progressive party committee filed candidate names by certificate to ensure official ballot placement if a caucus contest arises.
A bold pharmacy advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies with a risk free trial and no obligation. It touts gentle action, no diarrhea or nausea, and suitability for children. The Rexall Store claims exclusive local availability at The Metropolitan Drug Store in Washington. A separate note from May 3 reports Wyoming shoppers urging six day weekly mail delivery restored on the Lar amie to Downington route, praising Senator Warren for backing Postmaster General efforts.
The city council met last Friday night as a board of equalization and a number of people were present whose takes had been raised. After considerable consideration several changes were made, the full report of which may be found in the regular proceedings in another column.
A nice new building on one of the best Basin streets with modern improvements offered by Jas S Petten, agent. The stone building recently used by the New York Store, with large cellar, will be for lease from May 1 1911. inquire of Jas I Patten. Basin Clothing House offers mail order service and advertises Roberts Filter for clear water. Big Horn Supply Co promotes supplies.
Dr. Carter reports the arrival of a fine girl at the home of Edward Nelson of Manderson on Sunday last. Mother and child reported doing time. Also notices offer stock for sale including cattle horses or sheep through Western Land Commission Co with Robert P Pearson, Manager.
Gale offers 160 acres in Shell creek country at 15 dollars per acre. Address Box 36 Shell Wyoming. Ald tf. Everything to wear for men at Basin Clothing House. J Bircumshaw, proprietor. Best goods, lowest prices.
Basin Wyoming locals report the Basin Woman's Club issuing a special 16 page edition of the Rustler on May 1, featuring halftones of regional figures and praise for the editors work. The article notes women voting and holding office while maintaining charm. Other items include orchard work by Robertson and Booth, an auction sale of Sheriff Alston’s household goods, and community notices about road approvals and unclaimed letters.
Halr offers switches and puffs made from your hair or our combings. Mrs. Whitmore, owner of The New Iowa Dairy, announces the dairy is ready to operate with All Jersey cows. Located on the old Van Wert place west of town, proprietor Geo. Weinzell.
An ad for Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claims it repairs hair damage if used persistently. The antiseptic tonic supposedly cleanses, stimulates circulation, nourishes hair, and removes dandruff. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store, The Metropolitan Drug Co.
Frank I Rue proposed to furnish a subscription to anyone who could prove errors in the census enumeration. So far no one has responded. Rue insists the mistake lies with the census department in Washington, not with him.
A bustling store touts the largest stock and greatest variety of underwear for men with the lowest prices, inviting shoppers to compare selection and savings.
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