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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
6
Sheridan's Post notes how Big Horn County and other publishers spend about 420.86 on out of state printing in Missouri and Iowa. It cites a Wyoming legislature failure to shield local printers and urges statewide organization to protect local jobs and reduce reliance on distant houses.
The article critiques the Hurley board for threatening to cancel federal shipbuilding contracts. It notes 200 ships remain unlaunched in California, Oregon, and Washington, employing 200,000 workers who would receive about 170 million dollars in wages and more for materials. It warns that heavy political power over large industry risks economic harm.
A 40 acre improved ranch six miles from Greybull with a furnished five room house and corner lot in Greybull. Income of $55 per month. Includes one team horses. Terms. Send inquiries to Mrs Ina Bullett Greybull Wyoming. 19-30-Fae fire.
Western states rise in sugar production alongside grain and meat. Beet sugar prices for 1920 depend on uncertain future markets while 1919 beet shares to growers rise to 54 to 65 cents of the dollar. A Utah example shows 48 to 65 cents with 31 cents for processing costs. Labor importation from Mexico occurred in 1918 to protect crops.
Many factors push farm product prices up as the world requires food and clothing. Congress appropriated 100 million dollars to buy food for starving Europe, plus guaranteed wheat prices, aiming to stabilize food costs. Production limits hinge on available labor to harvest crops and process goods.
A critic argues the covenant avoids explicit support for the Monroe Doctrine by Art 21's limitation language. The author contends frank language would reassure business signatories and expose insincerity in drafting, suggesting the treaty’s vagueness risks repudiation if peace aims shift.
The Basin Boys and Girls Poultry Club formed with Muriel Taylor as president Cathryn Extra as vice president and Marion Bishop as secretary treasurer The girls canning club will complete its organization next week Enthusiasm runs high indicating strong profits from the summer's work.
The Burlington State Bank in Wyoming reports assets of 154 361.80 including loans 83 902.90, securities 13 000, cash items 1 450, and deposits 92 322.47. Liabilities show capital 10 000, surplus 10 000, profits 544.82, and deposits 133 816.98. Signed by C Webster President with notary Chas F Hensley May 17 1919. Also public notices announce bids for courthouse square improvements and county road/bridge projects with deadlines June 4 1919 and May 30 1919 respectively.
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