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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
7
The Basin Republican newspaper announces its status as second class matter with the post office entry dated June 20 1905 under the 1879 Act Congress.
Gebhart and Anderson publish the official Big Horn County paper with ad rates listed. Display ads cost 12 1/2 cents per inch for standard insertions. locals rate 1 cent per line for first insertion, with additional charges for subsequent insertions.
Basin schedule lists daily departure times except Sunday. No. 312 Northbound at 11:31 p. m. No. 311 Southbound at 1:30 p. m.
A dinner resolution passed by a small Progress Association meeting opposes the parcels post bill and directs the secretary to inform Congress. The action, amid dissent, faced criticism as not representing the wider membership which includes town business leaders and farmers. The association seeks to keep politics out of its proceedings and urges full membership vote on such issues.
A Wyoming letter to Collier's Weekly denounces an editorial alleging public buildings and a fort influence voters. The writer claims no federal buildings exist in the Big Horn Basin, defends Wyoming’s voter intelligence and primary rights, and vows to resist unfair national criticisms while noting Yellowstone and irrigation spending.
Lawmakers consider the parcels post measure with supporters urging broader mail service and opponents warning of costs and logistical strains. The debate focuses on pricing, universal service, and impact on rural communities.
The city planned a hose house at the square fire bell corner but no hose has been kept there. As winter fires demand quick action, placing a ready supply is essential. without it, the bell tower house offers little value to the town.
Editor warns Cody readers against pledges for city ownership of the electric lighting plant, criticizing Basin’s plant finances. He notes the Basin plant runs $1,000 in the red, compares costs to gas lighting, and questions publicity claims and proposed show window displays to boost electric consumption before any vote.
A citizen urges city authorities to issue a detailed report of the plant’s expenses and receipts. The goal is to inform residents, improve business operations, and reduce maintenance costs by letting locals understand the current conduct and financials.
A European gallery tale recounts an American buyer building a palatial home. The dealer presented many works but the millionaire pointed to the wall itself and said Them, then bought the entire wall display. The incident underscores decisive art purchases by wealthy collectors.
A young woman riding a Forty-second Street subway attracted Columbia students who ogled her escort and, as she shifted, revealed a stocking bill. After a brief flirtation the passengers noticed a yellowback with a large C. The train jerk revealed a folded $100 bill once displayed above the shoe.
In Prussia Herr Plate, a plumber, is raised to life membership in the House of Lords, the first artisan to reach peerage. Berlin reacts with amusement and astonishment, yet his fortune underscores the plumber as a useful, possibly sanitary engineer, though the path to nobility remains unlikely for others.
A medieval note by John of Gadesden, Edward II's court doctor, claims smallpox was cured by wrapping patients in red cloth. He recounts applying scarlet red to the bed area and body, citing the king’s son as an example where the method succeeded.
William Douglas of Lonaconing Maryland arrived last week to visit relatives here. Dr. Carter was summoned to the Williams place at Germania last night. The trip was made with Fred Garland in his automobile.
Mr Johnson of Johnson-Pease Co announces a Thanksgiving sale to thank patrons and draw crowds to a large new store. The ad promises big values and a 10 percent discount on most seasonable merchandise as the firm uses low prices to unlock shoppers’ wallets in the heavy-buying season.
The district court began securing the jury, likely taking most of the day. Most panelists were familiar with the case and excused. The regular panel was exhausted, three jurors were retained, and a new venue of fifty was drawn before adjournment until nine o'clock.
A hospital column recalls two ancient Roman dental treatments, magical and medical. It cites dog head ash with cyprus oil injected into the ear, a white snake vertebra to scarify gums, lizard frontal bone or chicken bone, oil of lemon with macerated mallows, and worm or cabbage caterpillar in a tooth. It also notes chewing an adder’s heart and a quirk on preventive care by eating two rats monthly.
A dated editorial notes how modern speech reflects commercialism art and invention. A Boston clergyman at a church pulpit jokes about money and hymn number changes. A Kansas minister references telephone jargon with a playful hymn line one one.
Unprecedented disaster in Irish shipping as five schooners sail from Ballinacarr in County Cork and founder within hours. A total of 34 lives are involved, a Lloyds record with five vessels missing on the same day. Other boats from nearby ports arrived safely, puzzling shipping men.
A Youngstown Telegram item recalls a local ironworker who jokingly named his newborn son Mat after a friend. When greeted on the street, the father quips that the child is Mat treas, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the family’s naming plans.
All persons with bills for work or materials for the water plant construction must present them before the first of the month to Bert Weiss of the Kats Craig Construction Co Basin. The note claims superior plumbing and low costs from Big Horn Old & Gas Co.
A home baked bread sale is planned for next Tuesday November 14 at the stores of Fedderson Co. and A Davia and L A and A B Zane. Bread will be 10 cents per loaf with larger loaves than ordinary bakers. Leave cake orders at either store or by phone to Mrs. James O Neil, Republican for job printing.
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