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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
4
Notice records Basin Wyoming mailing status as a second class matter entered June 30 1905 at Basin post office under the 1879 act. This archival line marks official postal classification and filing date for the Basin Republican.
Memorial Day observances will honor the nation’s dead with a ceremony and flowers. Randall J. Condon of Cincinnati offers a new salute to the flag praising sacrifice and patriotism, pledging allegiance and reverence for the republic. In irrigation news a water shortage looms in the Big Horn Basin. farmers should keep land moist to reach maturity, using water now and conserving later.
The Broadway Players staged The Big Idea on Wednesday at the Rex, delivering a delightful blend of mystery and humor. The production, praised for its novel storytelling and strong comedy, signals the company’s continued high standard and hints at upcoming shows like Bringing Up Father when Basin returns in June.
The text argues for a rapid response to voter change urging a March congressional session after elections and submission to the president for signature. It emphasizes swift enactment of changes endorsed by the electorate.
The article argues the United States should sell more than it buys, including services, to stay a creditor nation. It notes past trade gaps from service imports, the need for tariffs to protect industry, and plans for a merchant marine and increased American production, banking on Republican leadership for national problem solutions.
A budget system for the national government could save money but only if Congress, not departments and the president, controls the budget committee. Jim Jekker conducted business in Thermopolis the first of the week.
Let ters testamentary with the will annexed were issued to the administrator of the estate of Fred Eldred Patchen on a May Sunday in 1919. Creditors must present claims for allowance to Loren O. Gray at Manderson Wyoming within six months. if not presented within one year, they are barred.
German representatives at Versailles began submitting their reply to the allied peace terms. The document, a projected 108 page volume of counter proposals and acceptances, pledges protest over alleged unequal treatment and asserts the Allies are abandoning Wilson’s fourteen points. It also contemplates a counter claim near 113 billion marks for damages from the Allied blockade.
Washington May 28 Republicans finalize senate organization after hours of partisan conflict. Sen Penrose of Pennsylvania and Sen Warren of Wyoming are named heads of the finance and appropriations committees, with progressives voting against ousting Penrose. Democrats push woman suffrage and other measures as committees outline programs.
The adjutant general informs Basin Chamber of Commerce that the Secretary of War authorized Wyoming to form two cavalry troops. Each troop will have three platoons of 20 to 32 men plus one officer. Six towns max will host units. men may supply mounts initially, with government providing gear and later horses. Selection favors veterans with strong records and horsemanship, assembly to occur by June 15.
A. L. Coleman, now living in another city, is noted as visiting the community.
The piece argues the president sought two votes of confidence to claim mandate for his foreign policy and speak for the American people. It notes Congress denied both requests and asserts the president still abroad claimed to embody American spirit, a pretense condemned as vain and weak.
The nation wakes to the need for good roads as production relies on accessible land. West lands lie undeveloped due to long stretches of impassable roads, hindering farmers reaching markets. Road building should be a national occupation for the next ten years.
Nationwide effort led by Mr. McAdoo seeks financial and volunteer support from churches schools and civic groups to organize new troops and councils. Local committees will form program survey extension demonstration publicity and finance subcommittees with clergy urged to nominate active workers and present scouting to congregations on June 5th or nearby services.
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