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T. Gebhart, soldior. P. P. Anderson, associate, announce subscription rate of $2 per year in advance.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
5
T. Gebhart, soldior. P. P. Anderson, associate, announce subscription rate of $2 per year in advance.
Roosevelt Warren Mondell appear as the top line candidates for president senator and congress respectively in the survey of party nominees. The entry notes Roosevelt for president Warren for senate and Mondell for congress as the current ticket.
In Lovell Chronicle critique of a $5,000 highway project, locals urge calm study of county finances. Comparison shows Stinkingwater district paid $6,549 in taxes for 1911 with $35,000 bridge. Lovell and Cowley paid $9,700 in taxes with limited road work. Proponents argue districts benefiting most from the mountain road should share in costs. The writer hints the south town’s motive is to knock county spending.
Basin residents report receiving a unsigned prayer chain urging nine copies to be sent to friends with dire foretold consequences for noncompliance. Federal investigators seek origin but have little success as the messages are unsigned. The department discourages participation and advises dismissing the chain.
An apparent joke or hoax based on a prayer has escalated to a sizable matter, with what began as a simple joke taking on larger proportions than initially intended.
Memorial Day is described as Decoration Day when people annually decorate graves of those who served. The notice urges relatives and friends to join in honoring heroes, decorating graves with flowers, and holding services to commemorate their devotion to home and country.
The Ohio primaries show a clear lead for Roosevelt over Taft, signaling possible shifts in southern delegates and a contest for the Chicago convention. Also notes upcoming Good Roads Day, promising rainfall improves range, and a circus visit forthcoming. Milk and cream night delivery starts May 4 with orders via telephone J. E. Frisby No 7704.
Notice for publication from the Office of the State Auditor Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 24 1912. Home Fire Insurance Company Salt Lake City Utah. Condensed annual statement totals liabilities income disbursements and Wyoming business for year ending 1911. State Auditor Robt B Forsyth certifies the filing and seal date. Bee Black ad for farm implements follows.
Mintf B Wickwire declares self as candidate for sheriff subject to Republican primaries seeking support from potential backers.
Joseph H. Neville announces his candidacy for the County Assessor nomination in the Republican primary. He asks for Republican support in the election to reflect the will of voters.
W F Brown announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to voters will in the Republican primaries. He asks support from Republicans favorable to his bid.
Clyde W. Atherly announces his candidacy for county surveyor in the Republican primaries and seeks support from voters and supporters. He asks for aid from all favorable to his candidacy.
Otto, Wyoming date May 25, 1912 Lou Blakesley declares self a candidate for Big Horn County clerk subject to Republican primaries request supporters time place and manner of support from voters
Republican hopeful Alex Lucks seeks party support in the primaries for the county clerk race. He asks voters backing his candidacy to aid his campaign efforts.
A county clerk hopeful seeks party support in the republican primaries. The candidate asks for backing to advance in the election and thanks supporters in advance.
A continued critique attacks the Laramie Broom company's contract labor at Wyoming State Penitentiary, describing it as an incubator of crime and a tool for revenue. It denounces hours, punishment practices, lack of education, and limited parole releases, urging reform and elimination of contract labor to improve inmate welfare and social outcomes.
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