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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
4
The Basin Wyoming paper notes its status as the town official paper and lists advertising rates. It comments on European war conditions and relief efforts, arguing outside aid would prolong fighting. It criticizes post office red tape and calls for practical efficiency. It also mentions motor trucks for US Army in Mexico and farming plans using beet pulp for feed.
The Lugh Herald opens an editorial asking why voters should support President Wilson and notes the paper has yet to find an answer, signaling a contentious or unresolved stance in the political discourse.
Due to the depth of the new sewer in the alleys property owners can save by letting Gordon & Taylor Construction Co install riser pipes. Riser additions will reduce excavation depth and will be offered at a reasonable price per J. kt. Barber, manager.
In a fragmentary notice, Simmons is named as a prominent patron associated with Kyron, noted as a Bowin Vishtor figure of the period. The text preserves the core identification amid garbled OCR but confirms Simmons as a leading local patron.
Household menus shift from soup to appetizers and entrees. Grapefruit with cherries or citrus dice, pineapple with sugar and lemon, canapes with fruit, fish pastes, and garnished meats. Olive or egg garnishes, tomato canapes, cucumber strips with mayonnaise, and buttered toast rounds accompany these parcels.
Recipe for graham bread using cake yeast milk sugar molasses water lard or butter graham flour white flour salt and two rising stages. Instructions cover mixing kneading shaping and two stage rising plus baking time with adjustments for overnight use.
Roll fresh sweet cider to half, add sliced apples, simmer all day until bulk halves. Stir often to avoid scorching. If needed, continue on second day. Pack in stone or wooden jars. Some use half sour apples, sweeten to taste as apples break. Butter improves with natural sweetness.
To each pound of marrow add one pound lump sugar two ounces of ginger to every five pounds the rind and juice of three lemons. Cut the marrow in squares three quarters of an inch sprinkle very lightly over with salt let it stand for an hour drain the salt off next add a little sugar and stand for the night. Next boil the ginger and peel in sirup then add the sugar and boil a little longer. Then put in the marrow and add the lemon juice last.
Beat half a pound of butter to a cream then add six eggs. whip the whites to froth and mix yolks with half a pound of sifted flour. Stir in a wineglassful of brandy and a quarter pound of citron slices. Bake in heart shaped tins or a square pan, with sponge rubbed pan, half inch deep, 15 to 20 minutes in a hot oven.
A recipe instructs to shell one head of celery and hard boil eggs then place in a salad bowl. Mash yolks with four sardines salt and pepper adding cream to form a thick paste. Thin with vinegar. Dress celery with the mixture and lay sliced eggs atop, then pour over the dressing.
Belect ripe seedless oranges and cut crosswise to extract pulp with an orange spoon. Whip sweet cream to a dry froth and line a glass dish with ladyfingers or light sponge cake. Heap the orange pulp and whipped cream high in the center for serving.
Three eggs well beaten sugar flour baking powder lemon flavoring boiling water beaten in last. A compact recipe note detailing a sponge cake method with standard ingredients and steps.
A cache of letters from Richard Wagner was bequeathed to the Wagner museum in Eisenach by the composer’s daughter. On transport from Brussels a case opened and the letters were stolen. The loss includes correspondence tied to Wagner’s Rienzi and other works. Authorities investigate the theft and search for the missing documents.
Peter Rabbit watches Time Tumblebug roll his ball along a rut then let it roll over him. He asks if this is for fun or if the tumbler believes he is a joy riding motorist forced to flip over each chance.
The Washington Star reports a political manager noting Senator Sorghum's speech shifted public mood. He recalls an invitation to speak last week and a new dare to speak again this week, reflecting measurable influence on supporters.
Gulls play a key role along U S coasts as sea scavengers and contribute to inland agriculture through their scavenging work. In a major inland city a monument baring witness to their achievements has been erected to honor these birds.
Dietetic experts believe onions have medicinal value and may reduce infectious disease risk. They note onions improve complexion and overall health benefits are evident.
A quote attributed to Puck describes a dilemma in expressing affection. The speaker worries that praising his girlfriend could make her conceited, while ceasing compliments might signal a loss of care. The tension lies in balancing affection with humility.
Art Burns of Great Falls Mont has accepted a place in the Capital Buffet and will be pleased to see all his friends. Mrs Lucas left yesterday for Billings where she expects to reside in the future.
Journal note by J. R. Barber discusses the depth of the new sewer in alleyways and suggests that finding it will reduce excavation depth. The piece hints at economic benefits from shallower digs and faster work in urban sections.
Forsyth, state auditor and ex officio Insurance Commissioner of Wyoming, certifies a condensed annual statement for the company. Losses paid to the State of Wyoming, county of Laramie, amounting to 10,587.34 dollars are listed. Dated May 25, 1916, with official seal and signature.
Trustees of School District No 17 Big Horn County Wyoming invite bids to furnish and install a Moline heating system in the Basin Wyoming brick school building. Bids require a $100 certified check. Opened Monday June 26 1916 at 7 30 pm in Basin at Big Horn Oil and Gas. Board may reject any bid. Dated May 25 1916. Clerk School Dist No 17.
Office of the State Auditor in Cheyenne Wyoming publishes the London Guarantee Accident Insurance Company notice. Total admitted liabilities exceed capital with 5,321,362.80 admitted and 4,302,664.29 liabilities except capital. Capital stock paid up 600,000.00 and surplus over liabilities 618,698.61.
Notice from the Office of the State Auditor Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 25 1916 regarding the London Assurance Corporation Insurance Company of London England. Audited figures show admitted assets 4 385 825 67 liabilities ex canal 4 081 121 85 liabilities nb canal 1 864 703 821
State Auditor Robt. B. Forsyth certifies a condensed annual statement for Law Union & Rock Insurance Company. Includes income for year ending December 1 1915 amounting to 4 385 825 07 and disbursements to December 31 1915 of 3 701 040 47. Insurance written of 507 256 0 and gross premiums received 645 46. Losses paid 979 77 and losses incurred 685 77. Cheyenne Wyoming May 26 1916 seal affixed by State Auditor.
A washing tip states that adding salt to gasoline when cleaning delicate fabrics prevents edge stains. The guidance notes that salt breaks up residual stain patterns, leaving cleaner edges after laundering with the solvent.
Disbursement and receipts data show $6,321,362.80 and $5,921,362.90 for December 1915. Additional items include $4,792,922.91 disbursement for year ending December 31, 1915, $4,921,284.07 business in Wyoming for year ending December 31, 1916, and premiums received $19,059.21.
The document shows income for the year ending December 31, 1915 of 1 347 318 92 and 1 347 318 92 with December 31 1915 amounts 555 632 01 and 540 063 44. Business in Wyoming for 1915 lists insurance written 42 950 00 and gross premiums received 556 20. State Auditor I Robt B Forsyth certifies the report per Section 4120, C S 1910. m26-ju30
Cheyenne Wyoming May 25 116 Laramie County Mutual Insurance Company Wheatland Wyoming assets outline the state of holdings and resources. The brief notes the agency connected to Wheatland with a focus on financial assets and liquidity in the county records.
The document records a condensed statement of an Insurance Company filed in the State Auditor's office as required by law. Dated May 26, 1961, the notice references amounts 354.06 and 276.15 with signatures and official seal of the State Auditor and Ex Officio Insurance Commissioner.
Notice states I B Severson and Hat Tie Severson on January 3 2014 gave Hart Investment Company a note for 1800 secured by a mortgage on property described as NW of the SW, West half of the NE, and NE quarter of the... (text cut)
The notice announces a June 3 1916 public auction at Basin State Bank to sell mortgaged land in Big Horn County Wyoming. It covers detailed parcel descriptions in sections 32 33 townships 50 49 north range 91 west, water rights for 129 acres, and related ditches. The mortgage from 1914 arises on nonpayment with all principal and interest due, and proceeds will pay the debt including fees.
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