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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
5
Local and personal items from Basin list visitors from Greybull Thermopolis Lovell and Manderson. Mrs W S Pease advertises furniture sales piano for sale and storage services with contact details.]]
A widow expresses gratitude to her employers and friends for the favors and kindness shown during her husband’s illness and her hours of sadness.
W H Kirby died suddenly in Casper from influenza last Saturday aged 32. He had moved from Middlebury Vermont to Basin three years ago with his wife Florence Gregory and two children Judith and Cecil. He worked for Oil Well Supply Co then Casper branch and was returning to Basin when illness struck. The funeral was held in Basin with Masonic rites and Rev Newport officiating, with many mourners and floral tributes.
New York November 6. A Mitchell Palmer says Germany must be faced in industry as well as in war. He claims about 800 million dollars in enemy property, expects over a billion, and outlines plans to sell about 200 million in enemy owned businesses in the near future to satisfy American claims. He spoke at the Metropolitan Club urging American bankers to aid in Americanizing German controlled industries.
Two Basin residents apply to Big Horn County Commissioners for retail liquor licenses for one year starting January 1 1919. The first would operate in a one story stone building on lot 12 block 37 in Basin. the second in a one story brick building on lot 4 block 36. Applications dated November 4 1918 list applicants M R Douglas and W McNay. FRITZ BROS. Rairden Wyoming are noted with cattle brands and ear markings.
A broad wartime fiscal message urges thrift buy for value and lasting quality, avoid vanity purchases, and share the burden of necessities. The piece also reports election results across states with Republicans gaining seats in Massachusetts Detroit Missouri California and Iowa and Smith leading Whitman in New York. It notes a push for restraint in government spending and a focus on postwar stability as votes come in.
Mrs M J Freeman departed Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives in Newton Kansas. She planned to leave earlier but stayed to aid the dry forces in Basin during the election and expressed gratification at the dry vote.
Rev R M Jones of the Methodist church was struck by heart and kidney trouble last week. His condition, once grave, improved this morning, bringing relief to his many friends. Also advertised: fixtures for sale from the Council Cafe including back bar, counters, tables, chairs, 2 gas ranges, cash register, dishes and kitchen furniture for 150 dollars. First come with money gets the deal.
A. Lissa receives a large photograph from his son Gus stationed at Camp Taylor. The picture shows Gus and Bill Fedderson, who look heavier than when they left Basin.
Sheriff Bb. F. Wickwire expresses gratitude to county voters for support in the election and pledges to merit the confidence shown.
A letter to Basin voters expresses thanks for support during a recent catastrophe and notes appreciation for their vote. The message from Q Hartigan emphasizes gratitude and public support.
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