02 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
1
West and Mondell address Basin Hyattville crowd urging Liberty Bonds. In a rousing meeting eight thousand dollars was subscribed for the Second Liberty Loan of 1917, with Judge Metz leading the fast-paced subscription drive.
The Sherard dome oil discovery boosts Basin as a central supply hub and improves access via the Yellowstone highway. Freight from Manderson reached the well in seven and a half hours, highlighting faster shipments and attracting workers from other regions to the Big Horn Basin.
Hon F W Mondell spoke to Basin residents on the Liberty Loan, war goals, and congressional actions. He praised nonpartisan wartime legislation, Red Cross work, and Wyoming’s high enlistments and contributions as the nation marshals men and resources for the world conflict.
The article notes a crucial postwar period with delicate conditions and possible clashes between radicalism and conservatism not tied to party lines. It highlights expected shifts in Congress, potential independent opinions, and Mondell's fond remarks on early experiences in the Big Horn country and optimism for the region’s growth and development.
The Liberty Bonds received this week are on display in Basin State Bank windows. Designed by the government and produced with a patent process like regular currency. The small coupons attached suggest anyone can be a financier by owning bonds and clipping interest coupons.
Mrs. Robert Willcock was very ill this week with inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Her condition was serious last weekend but improved with careful attention.
President Herbert Hoover appeals to American beet farmers to maintain or expand sugar beet acreage to bolster wartime sugar production. He argues cane sugar production cannot meet all needs and calls for farmer patriotism to support allied nations.
German and Austro Hungarian forces push through Italian lines across the Isonzo and Carnia fronts advancing toward the Tagliamento as Italian retreat continues. Allied aid from France Britain and the United States is promised including waivers of export restrictions and more shipping to bolster Italy's war effort.
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