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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
4
Basin Wyoming publication notes it is the official paper of Big Horn County and Basin town. Advertising and subscription details include second class mail status dated June 30 1906 and a 2 dollar annual prepaid rate.
The Thermopolis Independent reports a special industrial edition for Hot Springs county. The bond election focuses on Basin residents deciding if inviting new residents is desirable with access to clear healthful water under current conditions.
A well known young man was driving down a main street at least 35 miles per hour. Officials are urged to act against reckless auto driving or risk a fatal accident near schools where children are present.
Citizens along the proposed Basin-Greybull road threaten damages claims to block the new route. They stand to gain from a surfaced highway but an alternate path may offset losses. The public would suffer this year while another, cheaper route could be chosen.
A tribute piece praises Harry Hime for two years of service to Basin Chamber of Commerce and Fair activities. The note lauds his community leadership, willingness to help, and unselfish spirit, while wishing him well as he moves to a new home in Fremont County and predicting future involvement with Lander and the Fremont County community.
A brief salutation closes a dated segment with the Colonel signing off as he emphasizes life’s work to unite humanity. The note reads as a final, warm closing line about making the world feel connected.
W. C. Owens, formerly of Wyoming, urges support for Frank Mondell in the United States Senate race. He lauds Mondell’s long service, parliamentary skill, and ability to secure federal aid for Wyoming, citing endorsements from former Wyoming residents in Los Angeles.
Eugene Meyer Jr. details a wide tour and a positive overall outlook. He urges federal rediscount facilities for county banks and supports livestock financing reform with new livestock loan institutions tied to supervision and inspection to attract capital and aid western producers. Hamilton Morton reports a successful state Christian Endeavor meeting in Wheatland.
Unsettled weather expected with showers along the east portion tonight and likely southeast areas Saturday. Cooler temperatures anticipated in the north east tonight and again Saturday. J. R. Bonwell District.
The Church with a Fireside invites all to worship this Sunday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with special music. Epworth League gathers at 6 20 p.m. A Teacher Training Class is scheduled Tuesday evening. Edwin Howling ministers the church.
Agreement reached between farmers and Utah and Idaho sugar companies sets a sliding scale price for 1922 beets. Minimum $5 per ton for sugar content below 18 percent, rising with sugar content. Tariff support seen as vital to the western beet sugar industry’s survival against Cuban sugar.
Portland Oregon 1915 report details six paving types on the Linnton road testing concrete wood block bitulithic asphaltic concrete and mixes. Block on concrete failed and was replaced in 1920. two cement concrete mixes deteriorated without cushion and were resurfaced. brick repairs continue. bitulithic shows depressions. asphalt on concrete base is smooth with few depressions. old macadam bases have failed in spots.
Proclamation announces a May 9 1922 election in Basin Wyoming to consider issuing sixty thousand dollars in coupon bonds payable over 30 years with possible 15 year redeemable option. Bonds would fund power plant machinery and an additional settling basin and purifying plant. Interest not to exceed 6 percent.
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