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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
Basin Wyoming newspaper indicates the Basin Republican is processed as second class mail matter with a June 30 1905 post office entry date under the 1879 act.
The county’s annual fair is reaffirmed as essential to unity and progress. Supporters praise Col. W. H. May as the fair booster and urge residents to prepare exhibits for a strong showing next September.
At a private conference with Capt. Blake the Rex theatre speaker explained that thousands of friendly aliens have lived in the country for years and earned from work. The Captain urged these non citizens to respond to their homeland’s call, noting some Basin residents have not filed naturalization papers and may be drafted.
The People Speak reports Tuesday’s city election produced decisive wins for several incumbents and newcomers. Voters backed key policy directions in a turnout that reflected strong community engagement and renewed interest in municipal leadership.
The Basin election produced broad support for the city council with a large turnout and a vote of confidence in the administration. The piece also urges participation in the second American Red Cross drive, praising Captain Blake of the Canadian recruiting mission and noting Big Horn county’s strong past support. R B West leads the local Red Cross efforts to wartime fundraising.
The Republican urges support for national war drives as three page Red Cross material appears on page three. It thanks patrons funding thrift stamps Liberty bonds and Red Cross subscriptions, noting revenue is needed for continued advertising.
Washington May 15 The United States launches aerial mail service with routes between New York Philadelphia and Washington. A plane to Philadelphia diverted to Waldorf Maryland due to a broken propeller. Mail from New York to Washington reaches in 3 hours 20 minutes and 33 minutes later scouts deliver 735 parcels including White House and Vice President Marshall items.
Governor Whitman pledges New York to participate in the American Red Cross drive for a $100,000,000 war fund beginning next Monday. Airplane mail routes connect New York and Philadelphia to western and southern points, with transfers to trains, while Washington mall serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and New England.
Edwardsville Illinois April 20 Gains Paddock a 2 year old Civil War veteran led a Liberty Loan parade carrying a nine foot flag whose faded colors were nearly white The flag was handmade by his grandmother in 1825 when the nation had 26 stars Paddock recalls 1840 residents from near East St Louis to Alton marched to Illinois capital for a Harrison rally and received this flag He also wore a beaver hat once worn by his grandfather at his 1787 wedding.
Instructions describe mixing glass starch strychnine baking soda glycerine and corn syrup to coat oats for poisoned bait. Each quart treats 40 to 60 baits and scatter along squirrel trails without endangering stock, per Nio brara Co Farm Bureau News.
Morning wire reports describe German attacks on the Italian front with undisclosed locations. A formidable new German tanker appears on the Western front. Allied convoys reduce submarine threats and many German planes are downed. Eleven Russian subs are sunk in port. India plans a 500000 man mobilization. Haig reports limited activity beyond heavy artillery north of Lys.
Mr and Mrs Ed Carothers and their daughter Edna arrived in Basin at the start of the week so Mrs Carothers could receive medical care from local physicians. Ed returned home Tuesday and Mrs Carothers and Edna plan to stay a few more days.
Carlson formerly with Ohio Oil Co now transferred to Casper passed Basin en route to Camp Lewis Washington. Several friends greeted him at the depot for a short visit.
Fred House and Mrs. May Stover were wed in Billings and plan a visit in Germania with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Brunk before returning to town later today.
A Wyoming Wool Growers Association note explains uniform compensation, cash advances up to 75 percent, and grading by a board with government and consignee members. It outlines selling procedures, drafts, and rates by wool grade, with prices and percentages shown for various classes.
Big Horn County commissioners in Basin Wyoming audit and allow numerous bills for sheriff, clerks, attorneys, and roads. Notable items include salaries for J. F. Christensen and Zela Murphy, various road and bridge expenses, printing, and county agent stipends. Minutes cover budget actions, tax notices, liquor-license approval for Norris and Rhoda, and road contract advertising. Adjournment to June 4 1918 with certified abstract by County Clerk Zea Murphy.
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