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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
14
A local political notice urges support for B F Wickwire as sheriff of Big Horn County citing strong primary performance and a claim of 100 percent efficiency. The ad also markets surplus well drilling equipment including a 35 horsepower boiler and 20 horsepower engine for sale by Griffith Real Estate Co in Greybull.
The article reviews Burnham’s tenure as county treasurer noting high tax collection, archival cleanups from 1598 to 1914, and funds used to finish 1915 expenses. It highlights bridge financing, no new taxes, and praise for Burnham’s motto Pear and favor none, plus brief bios of local officials.
A special meeting of stockholders will be held at the Basin office in Big Horn County Wyoming on November 11 1916 at 7 30 pm to vote on changing the corporate name from The Midland Oil and Gas Company to The Ember Oil Company. Basin Wyoming October 7 1916. The Midland Oil and Gas Company By James A Pilar President.
The notice cites federal and Wyoming statutes restricting campaign spending, noting John B. Kendrick spent 8344.66 dollars in the 1912 U S Senate race. It questions adherence to the corrupt practices act in Kendrick's current campaign and urges fairness for poorer candidates.
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