Basin Republican Propaganda and War Time Politics
A segment notes subscription pricing for Basin Montana and Town Basin official paper status, then critiques President Wilson and Democrats over democracy versus majority rule. It cites Senator Capper’s Senate speech on baker profits and bread price hikes, questioning Attorney General Palmer’s response to profiteering and government employee impact.
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Senate
Capper
Kansas
Washington
Palmer
Join the Shovel Club for Better Roads
A call for car owners to support a new organized plan for road maintenance. With many miles on government land paying no taxes the county must fund upkeep, so volunteers along routes like the Hyattville-Basin road are urged to contribute time.
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State Highway Commission
Hyattville
Basin
Shovel Club
Basin Wyoming Seeks Cooperative Home Building Plan
Basin faces a housing shortage as business travelers and residents move in but homes lag. Many tenants seek rental options now. The note asks if a cooperative home building company could fill the gap with investment capital.
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Basin
Wyoming
Editorial commentary on Wilson and party unity
The piece critiques President Wilson for pressuring the Democratic Party and calls Taft an obstructionist. It notes congressional and public reactions, with references to a headline about United States watching Mexico and claims Wilson seeks to destroy if unable to secure all.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
Pleces
United States
Mexico
Taft
LAWYERS VERSUS BANKERS BASEBALL BATTLE PROMISES HEATED PLAY
The paper notes an upcoming charity game between lawyers and bankers to fund Basin water works. Harry Hime returns after 11 years as second baseman and will play alongside Frank Wise Earl Gebhart Billy May and John Coons. Davy Carr benches, Louise Blakesley may quit as umpire before inning two.
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Bob Pearson
Will
Snow
Guy Brill
Harry Hime
Frank Wise
Earl Gebhart
Billy May
John Coons
Davy Carr
Bankers’ Bench
John Landfair
Brome
Hays
Basin
Drs. M. H. Smith
Chester E
Herbert T. Harris
Harley Osborn
Lou Blakesley
University of Wyoming President Praises Growth During Talk
Dr. Nelson, president of the University of Wyoming, spoke to high school students about higher grades beyond high school. He outlined university courses and noted the new law school with fifteen enrollees for next year, praising faculty and standards as Wyoming grows.
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Nelson
University of Wyoming
Law
Wyoming University
Tts
Express Delivery Ad by Owen Johnson
Quick delivery service announced by Owen Johnson with contact phone 190. Jott appears as part of the notice seeking customers for fast courier runs.
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Owen Johnson
Jott
Liberty Bonds urged hold and buy more during war effort
The article explains Liberty Bond ownership, market prices, and the value of holding to maturity. It urges owners to hold bonds, buy more at low rates, and notes that selling now may yield less than face value. It also covers farming news about crops, labor, and local road improvements.
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United States
Uncle Sam
North Beach Drainage Project Advances
North Bench reports progress on the long awaited drainage work for North Beach, signaling headway in the planned improvement. The notes highlight ongoing efforts to relieve water buildup and enhance coastal conditions for the local area.
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North Beach
Tax Exemption Critique of Federal Farm Loan Act
Public critique argues the federal farm loan act allows tax exempt bonds to finance private gain at below market rates. It contends the constitution prohibits government creation of private profit ventures and taxes should apply to such transactions. The piece decries unfair advantages for investors and burdens on the general banking industry.
A Modern Tantalus
A commentary on high food costs blaming rail car shortages and government control of railroads. It notes abundant wheat and cattle held in elevators and barns in the Mississippi valley, yet unable to reach eastern markets, keeping prices high. The piece compares U.S. shortages to famines in Russia and Austria-Hungary, implying policy failures.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Russia
United
Odessa
Huesia
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Minnesota
Death of Loren Sturgis in Hot Springs D. O.
Word arrived this week of the death of Loren Sturgis at Hot Springs South Dakota after an operation for an aggravated rupture. He was 73 and had lived in Basin for years. Survived by his wife and two children in North Platte Nebraska. Funeral plans delayed due to washouts hindering train service. Mrs Sturgis proceeded to North Platte. Local friends extend condolences.
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Loren Sturgis
Hot Springs
Sturgis
Basin
North Platte
Neb
Mrs Zane Improves After Mayo Clinic Operation
Word was received this week that Mrs. L A Zane who recently underwent an operation at Mayo brothers in Rochester Minnesota is greatly improved and will shortly return home. This will be welcome news to friends in Basin Republican for job printing.
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L. A. Zane
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minn
Basin
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F. O. B. Detroit
Fordson Tractor
B. Dearborn
Mich
Yellowstone Motor Co
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Wild Bear Garage Co
Worland
Wyo
Greybull
Ernest Borden
Rudolph Reid
Thermopolis
Joe Reid
E. W. Rowe
L. A. Henderson
North Bench
Robert Henderson
Alvin Shores
North Bend
E. A. Rowe
Bouwell
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