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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues the war will likely stretch past the next election and party campaigns will focus on patriotism. It praises Senator Warren and Congressman Mondell as steadfast leaders who should not be replaced due to their loyalty to the administration and wartime leadership.
The piece urges swift war preparation and strong moral support from the public. It notes 100 percent American clubs as a means to pressure wavering individuals and warns that those who dis respect the flag or anthem should be identified and reported to the County Council of National Defense.
Editorial notes praise for editors and recounts a Basin departure for training camps. At the Chamber of Commerce rooms the group heard blunt, peppered speech and hopes plain talk will be remembered. Theodore Roosevelt is not blamed for the phrase Over the Top.
The speaker endorses the draft and respect for all inductees but notes a man irked at not being drawn will likely be out of the army quickly once serving begins.
Mrs C H Fitzpatrick returned from Rochester Minnesota where Lou Blakesley has shown considerable improvement. He is receiving treatment to purge poison and regain strength, with possible surgery when fit. Initially at Colonial hospital he later moved to a room nearby for continual care.
Ad touts a film titled The Kaiser as a powerful morale booster. It claims the picture will move 100 million fighting Americans, surpass the president's war declaration, and sweep the nation from coast to coast. It notes Broadway Boston and Chicago crowds packed the film’s venue.
The article notes allied leaders expect a severe push by German forces, with many victories claimed. Berlin reports three American airmen shot down by German planes as Wilson gains power to raise the army and draft as needed. Pullman cars now under government control with railroad regulations aligned to other seized departments. New revenue legislation unlikely this session.
Mrs V E Larrick resigns as Red Cross secretary and Miss Myrna May is chosen as successor. Larrick is praised for faithful service while May is deemed capable of handling duties. Reports note one box of hospital garments and one box of muslin bandages sent last week and Earl Daugherty walked six miles to town for gauze room duties.
A. G. Young, a veterinary student from Fort Collins Colorado, arrives in Basin to perform veterinary work this summer. He will collaborate with County Agent Allen H. Tedman and handle calls routed through The Republican office.
Mrs. 8. Conant Parks, state president, calls an executive board and committee leaders meeting for May 29 in Thermopolis. Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde, state chair of the food conservation department, plans to depart Tuesday to attend.
A special meeting of the Big Horn County School Trustees association is set for May 25 at the Big Horn County Library in Basin. Significant matters will be discussed and J. O. Creager is scheduled as a speaker. a large attendance is desired.
A meeting of Big Horn Branch of the American Red Star is scheduled for Friday May Slat here. Directors from various towns are expected to attend. Mrs Agnes K Hnow is noted among attendees.
Wm. McCarthy brought in Mr. on fire. Alex Brown from Manderson with three or four men visited in town after the drafted men took the train. They then returned to their home at Manderson.
An impassioned ode chanting the Red Cross as humanity in service to all suffering. It lauds the Red Cross as efficient, pure, and universal, spanning wars and disasters from Japan to India and Belgium, and calls for universal enrollment to heal the world.
The letter from Helen McElhone, a American Red Cross canteen worker, depicts constant bombardments and the war’s toll. She notes weary soldiers homesick and grateful for aid, describes Americans bonding with French troops, and recalls long shifts serving coffee and ham sandwiches under fire.
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