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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
4
Notice showing Basin Wyoming post office filing details with classification as second class matter under the 1879 Act, dated January 30, 1905.
Official paper of Big Horn County and Town of Basia announces display advertising rates. It lists per inch charges for regular insertions, 12 percent Gingie insertion per inch, and subsequent insertions per line.
County officials include Aessor L O Gray Commissioner Johnson chairman M D Harrin and T W Spratt County Clerk Lou Blakesley County Attorney W B Collins Clerk of District Court R H Ahrens Judge District Court P W Metz Court Stenographer G Hartigan Superintendent of Schools A F Fillerup Sheriff B F Wickwire County Treasurer Mrs Zela Mar Basin City officials Mayor J A Berry Councilmen T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson J W Gould Treasurer S H Smith Clerk Jas F Ewers Attorney C A Zaring Marshal J H Hanlon
The Basin region reacts with shock and anger over a large oil lands withdrawal west of Basin. The move threatens future drilling, delays development, and prompts cross party opposition urging the president to defer further withdrawals and seek a leasing law.
Ice Box sought large enough for store use with address FR C Egnew Manderson Wyo. Stubbs and Tyler rent Marshall house to operate headquarters this summer during development near Manderson. Snow in Greybull. Ewart Manderson on town business. An uncle visits the Smith family and asks Willie about his love for his teacher. Willie replies it’s no use.
A traveler recounts riding a tireless mule on tobacco plantations in Cuba. His shouted Spanish profanity finally halts the beast when he yells the word for whoa. He realizes his earlier calls of Git up and improvised phrases were lost in translation.
A reflective piece examines why Belgians price goods in francs while Dutch use florins, revealing a consistent view of money across borders. It notes Belgians and Dutch seem equally prosperous, yet a traveler sees about double the cost when converting from franc to florin, prompting questions about underlying economic reasons.
Ceremonial bath moments marked a grand entrance as the Duchess de Berri, nearly a century ago, first popularized sea bathing in France. An inspector des bains in uniform greeted her on Dieppe beach, guiding her to knee depth before stepping back with three reverences as she swam.
Producers report fewer true character actors as managers push performers to specialize. Comedians and near comedians now list as character actors, while old time thespians who could switch roles and undergo diverse disguises vanish. Managers demand specialized lines, sparking a flood of "At Liberty" ads each season.
Frederick the Great joined the Freemasons in May 1738 against his father Frederick William's wishes. The young king showed strong interest, and his patronage left a lasting impression on the order throughout Germany, sustaining the Fraternity's esteem and influence.
A fragment shows a classroom moment where a girl raises her hand and Mary, flushed with embarrassment, stammers the name of her brother Willa. The line hints at a family relationship and a shy reaction during a question.
A Collier's Weekly sketch describes a precise observer by a newsroom desk, who reads letters, notes requests, and judges tone. She tracks courtesy, honesty, and efficiency, weighing home life and personal demeanor through the quiet timing of our correspondence.
A compact reflection on the lure of wild nature and humanitys deep, timeless bond to the wilderness. It argues that even if civilization distances people from primal landscapes a latent memory and wanderlust persists guiding thoughts and aspirations. The piece compares the wilderness impulse to music and art and cites a quotation from Stanton Davis Kirkham.
The commentary recalls Lord North's wit in illness and in a House exchange, defending himself against an insult by reframing the term that described him as a compliment. He also quips about aging, rib pain, and a longstanding rival, ending with praise from Gibson on his companionship and enduring value.
Four French statisticians asked Aleppo’s vali for imports water supply birth rate and death rate. The vali answered by stating camels kneel counts are unknowable water is sufficient no one dies of thirst divine birth numbers are unknown and the death rate is known only to angels the speaker urged humility and rejected human pretensions.
Simple remedies suggest soaking tired feet in salt water with alcohol or camphor for 15 minutes to relieve fatigue and soreness. Also advised are butter on burns, peroxide for bleeding, warm compress for sore throat, and a hot milk drink with red pepper to treat colds.
During the primary campaign The Republican will accept advertising tefts from candidates of all parties announcing their intentions and publicity desires. Ordinary announcements published until August 18 for five dollars in advance. Large political ads charged at fifteen cents per inch per insertion.
J. K. Burnham of Lovell Wyoming announces candidacy for the County Treasurer nomination in the Big Horn County Republican primary election scheduled for August 18.
Basin Wyoming council sessions consider cemetery deeds in Mount View, public fountain, sidewalk order, and waterworks costs. Appointments include J H Hanlon as marshal and town clerk James F Ewers. District Court orders sale of estate real estate Lot 10 Block 4 Holdrege Heights Basin to settle debts. Public notices and routine actions noted.
Next Tuesday Night Logat Metcalf hosts a dancing class in the hall at 4 oclock. Rev Father Endres will say Mass at Basin next Sunday at 10.00 am. Dry family washing costs 15 cents per load at Basin Steam Laundry. On and after July 7 market will run strictly cavl Dasin. City Meat Market hosts activities with Mrs W PF Johnson and Mrs Ald M B Johnson meeting Thursday in May.
In the District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming an order to show cause is issued in the estate of Henry Edson Miller deceased. The administrator seeks permission to sell specified land in sections 28 and 29 township 48 range 88 west. The court orders interested parties to appear June 20 at 2 PM in Basin to show cause. Commissioner 8 H Smith signs. first publication May 22 1914. last publication June 12 1914.
The Woman's club will hold its regular meeting in the hedge rooms at Fraternity hall next Wednesday afternoon. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and the yearly program discussed. Full attendance requested. A small orchard operation near town offers fruit with seed furnished and costs $166 for care.
A public notice announces a special meeting of Sandstone Irrigation Company stockholders in Basin Big Horn county Wyoming on May 28 1914 at 2 PM to approve raising capital from 5000 to 18000 dollars by issuing 411 shares of 4.50 each J W Gould president. A separate notice states transfer of brand No 6361 ETH left shoulder of horses and left flank of cattle to C H Archer recorded by M H Smith Basin Wyoming April 22 1914. 两
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