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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
4
Lovell Chronicle editor Reyn Leedom criticizes the Basin meeting for raising only two hundred fifty dollars with high costs. He urges practical local road efforts, noting time and expenses wasted on organization and suggesting communities organize to build real roads on terra firma.
The piece criticizes the justice department flying squad on price control and calls Palmer to account. It argues republicanism should defend American welfare and warns of British price manipulation in oil and shipbuilding affecting U S consumers. It urges Congress to curb rising costs and reduce losses to the public.
The piece portrays tightening ability and a dream of Paris peace representation while the attorney general sidesteps sugar policy responsibility. It notes the administration’s broad claimed authority, Bryan criticizing the administration’s treaty stance, and cites Georgia primaries and Hitchcock’s Nebraska vote as warnings to Democrats.
Thermopolis hosts a three day session by the federal board for vocational education with the American Legion and Red Cross to review ex service men disability claims. Eligible veterans may be examined rated and placed in training immediately at on site interviews.
The article urges men to contact American Legion posts or the Red Cross to obtain their original discharge and, if available, a compensation award letter. Those documents are required to complete a case decision. Board members say another case board may visit later, so men should act now.
Ohio highway department leads an educational anti rut program with placards in garages clubs and along highways. It urges drivers farmers teamsters and the public to use the entire road surface to reduce maintenance costs and improve road conditions.
The Attorney General testifies before the House committee that Congress blocked necessary laws and accuses the administration of inflationary sugar costs. Critics say the 1918 Cuban crop purchase and Louisiana price fixing pushed up prices to 20 to 36 cents a pound, with imports passing through Louisiana and resold as cane sugar. An agent advertises farm land for sale by J. Kr. Bonwell.
The 1919 Year Book from the Department of Agriculture is released with a reduced quota due to paper shortages. It will be sent to Wyoming senators and Congressman Mondell on request while supplies last for those who can make good use of them.
The First State Bank at Kane Wyoming shows resources total 60 529 94 with loans 82 517 11 and undivided profits 399 89. Liabilities include deposits 60 130 05 and capital 10 000.00. notary and directors attest to accuracy as of May 8 1920. Also bid notices announce road work in Big Horn county with 4 June deadline and project scope.
A highway bridge project set for June 2 1920 includes a steel span of 150 feet on concrete and steel abutments. Plans are provided by 914-21 and govern conforming construction standards.
County engineer announces bid opportunity for road work approved by the state highway department. Each bid must include a certified check equal to five percent of the bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Plans may be examined at the county clerk's office after May 24 1920.
Town marshal of Basin Big Horn county Wyoming has taken up a mare gelding aged 6 or 7 with colt at side. The 1200 pound mare branded Q on left hip. To be sold at public auction at Scoville livery barn Basin Wyoming on May 24 1920 at 10 oclock in the forenoon to cover impounding charges. Frank I Rue Town Marshal.
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