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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
4
Masthead indicates Basin Wyoming publication as second class mail matter dated June 30, 1905, with post office submission under the 1870 act. The note confirms serial filing and mailing classification for the Basin Republic newspaper record.
Advertising rates for Basin and Horn County paper list standard reg insertions at $2 per year in advance. Rates show per inch charges for display ads and per line for locals with initial and subsequent line prices. The fragment notes 12 percent and 0.80 and 0.50 as part of rate details.
A report discusses the execution of Warren Jenkins at the state penitentiary after a court order. It questions whether someone convicted solely on circumstantial evidence should face life imprisonment instead of death, noting sensational trial tactics and public doubts about his guilt while acknowledging the complexities of capital punishment.
A local call urges Basin residents to consider how much merchants pay in taxes on inventory and capital, totaling over 8 thousand dollars, and argues that supporting Basin merchants reduces county tax burden and promotes local industry.
Busin town council met in regisier session at 7 30 p m on Nov 3 193. Present were Mayor A Higby and Councilmen L A Zane and L B E Watson Absent were M O Barmes and J W Sprit. Minutes of October 10 1913 regular meeting read and approved. Following bills were prisoted.
In a stalled motion the council adjourned as accounts were listed for payment including Fre] Frisby labor 226.00 and freight 740.52. Payments to Poei Republican 6.00 J. H Hanlon 100.00 Thomas salary 97.50 Dig Horn Ol Gas 1.00 and others totaling numerous town expenses. Attest signed by A. Higby, Mayor, and F. Ewers, Town Clerk.
In the 1 Farmers Bulletin the U S Department of Agriculture argues hogs have been the most consistently profitable farm animal for years. The author urges expanding hogs in Wyoming, claiming they convert resources to coin, reduce debt, fund schooling, and improve rural livelihoods while challenging negative hog stereotypes and highlighting disease prevention and cleanliness benefits.
The article argues deep plowing yields better seed beds, moisture retention, and root growth. It notes five key goals of tillage, warns shallow plowing harms most crops, and highlights deep tillage as profitable, especially in arid regions. It cites practices in South Africa and the U S, advising disc plows only where suitable and praising double-disc setups for 14 to 18 inch depths.
A British scientist Dr Bryant reports new proof that the moon causes mischief through polarized moonlight affecting nature and humans. He cites Wood of Johns Hopkins and discusses effects on fish seeds and sleepers, explaining polarization and a polariscope instrument to detect polarized light in moonlit rays.
The text discusses polarization of moonlight and lab experiments by Bryant and Britons. It notes that rays pass only in one plane and that polarized light affects organic matter such as fish and seeds, with experiments using candlepower lamps and glass polarization setups. It claims measurable differences in decay and reaction under polarized light.
A string of satirical vignettes on fashion, vanity, marriage, and gossip. The pieces mock pretentious styles and social expectations, with quips about raincoats, money, divorce, neighbors, and the foibles of polite society.
The church will hold BService on Sunday morning at 1 o clock and Sunday evening at 8 00, Sunday school at 10 a m, and a prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m The pastor W Albone promises bright cheerful services and a cordial welcome.
The notice states rough dry laundry will cost 35 cents per dozen starting November. It mentions Basin Steam Laundry and advertises a case involving a fine driving mare manageable by a woman, plus a rubber tired Stanhope. Sale by A. T. Watson in Barsin, Wyoming, for immediate purchase.
Schedule lists Basin station departures for daily passenger trains excluding Sunday. Northbound No 312 leaves at 11 31 p m and southbound No 311 at 1 30 p m. Republican commercial printery.
In Louisville last Saturday General John Breckenridge Castleman participated in unveiling an equestrian statue. The Kentuckian, a former Confederate and Civil War veteran, was rescued by Lincoln, fought under Morgan, later served in the Spanish American War, and now rests on the retired list.
The Big Horn County Commissioners announce a road to run 60 feet wide starting at corner 2 of lot 89 in township 56N range 96W and extend 79.04 chains to corner 3, connecting with a county road. A second segment vacates a portion of Road 198 and establishes a new line 60 feet wide from Lot 94, with a 40.18 chain westward leg to the line 1-2, then south 0 7 west 20.255 chains to the line 12, connecting with the existing road network. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk by December 2, 1913.
A notice states that the author has purchased C H Gardner's interest in City Meat Market and dissolves the Gardner partnership. All accounts must be paid to the undersigned, who will assume firm obligations. The shop will continue as City Meat Market Co. under S Kelley Basin Wyo September 2, 1913.
Basin Republican carries church notices for St Andrew's Episcopal Basin South Sun Street with services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holy communion monthly. Baptist Church offers Sunday school 10 a.m. and services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. Includes land sale ads for 80 acres near Heg Horo Basin at 4000 dollars with 4 acres of fruit trees and water rights.
The Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is advertised to prevent and fight cold weather illnesses by strengthening the body. It claims to support immunity against diphtheria smallpox grippe pneumonia and more with pure olive oil and hypophosphites. The ad promises a money back guarantee if it does not help and notes availability at Wise's Rexall Drug Store in Basin Wyoming.
Notice to teachers lists theory and practice courses from Lovell Wyoming dated October 28 1913 with details on examinations counties institutes and Victorian Age literature. Classified ads seek hotel or livery property Basin ranch stock and merchandise in Big Horn Basin and a Greybull Wyoming contact A B Hageman.
Christian Science services will be held in the Chapel on Carrect opposite Carnegie Library Sunday at 11.30. The lesson sermon titled Soul and Body will be read. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
840 acre ranch on Canyon Creek owned by the late Jacob Huntloger. For details contact J. K. McClung Executor at 164 Church Street Jackson Ohio. Frugal style advertise cut prices on lard and meat at City Meat Market with special rates.
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