Basin Republican Postmark Notice
Basin Wyoming paper announces second class matter status with the June 30 1905 postmark date under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
Basin Wyoming paper announces second class matter status with the June 30 1905 postmark date under the 1879 act.
The official paper for Big Horn County announces a subscription rate of $2 per year in advance for Basin town readers. This notice confirms the publication as the town’s designated official newspaper and outlines payment terms for subscribers.
The owner visited the state penitentiary and urges the next legislature to appropriate at least 100000 to modernize facilities. He notes 268 inmates, inadequate sleeping quarters, worn floors, shared guards’ quarters, limited laundry equipment, a boiler borrowed from an oil company, and the warden supplying his own transport.
The piece argues rising crime across the country requires thoughtful national responses. It notes promises of jail population drops after prohibition but observes the opposite, urging investigation into causes and remedies.
County division is pursued by papers at the county’s northern end and eyed for the next legislative session. Both sides expect a fair presentation of the case before lawmakers, though timetables remain uncertain.
The piece argues a county government can operate without tax hikes and predicts little opposition to the petition, while denouncing Denver Sentinel tactics. It notes current offices are held by officials from various towns and stresses fair treatment between county regions to avoid conflict.
The article argues that the north end of the state should be represented in the upcoming legislature by either the speaker of the house or the president of the senate. It notes both offices have candidates and urges selection to balance regional interests. It also says the southern part deserves one of these offices and urges consideration when the session opens.
The Rural Service helps small towns under 8000 population access public health education, recreation, and social programs. It reports success in organizing townships, establishing libraries, home nursing courses, and restrooms, with play grounds and community events guiding development and cooperation among welfare agencies.
The American Red Cross defined by its Congressional charter aims to furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies, aid voluntary relief, and communicate between the people and the armed services. It seeks national and international relief in peace, mitigating pestilence famine and calamities.
The American Red Cross offers First Aid to the injured training for men and women to act promptly in emergencies. Training complements physician care and can save lives by reducing delays until a surgeon can be reached. Courses are run through Red Cross chapters with school and college programs, plus provision of books and equipment at reasonable prices.
The American Red Cross reports over 5 million dollars spent aiding Poland. Nearly 200 workers are active with eleven mobile units serving bases, aiding refugees, orphans, and disease control. Officials say aid saved millions from famine and disease, with ongoing needs into next year.
Newton Johnston and Everett Macey left Tuesday for a big fame hunt in the Dig Horns near Tonsleep. A gathering at Newton Johnston’s home included Maurice Price Frank Hunter Laura Griffin Mary Griffin Edith Griffin Inez Mazon Forest Rosenberry and Herbert Devereaux with music and a taffy pull.
Mrs Everett Macey and Mrs Billie Marple hosted guests in honor of Mrs Marple's sister Misa Lee Reed who had been visiting. The evening featured games music and refreshments for attendees.
The author argues for a wartime tax revision to reduce excess profits taxes and surcharges. A small direct retail sales tax is proposed to cut tax pyramiding and avoid passing costs along the line, asserting that consumers prefer taxation to robbery. The piece frames revenue needs and inflation as driven by current taxes and wartime rates.
Discussion centers on a western cabinet role under the new administration with figures such as Herbert Hoover Mondell Campbell Fall and Franklin K Lane cited as potential picks seen as suited for western expansion and progressive development. The piece argues the west deserves representation in the top administration.
The text argues that reclamation, irrigation, and hydroelectric schemes in the western states and Alaska are of immense national importance. Success demands executive skill, administrative ability, and deep knowledge of western needs and conditions to initiate and complete large projects.
Dr J M Wilson announces Wyoming wool growers will push against forest grazing fee increases at the coming convention. Delegates will discuss feeder lambs direct sales to cut middlemen, bounty for predatory animals, and cutting production costs. J M Wilson president and J B Wilson secretary urge statewide attendance.
Notice states the dissolution of the law partnership West and Little. Mr West continues the practice at the firm offices in the Pioneer Building Basin Wyoming while Mr Little continues at the county attorney offices in the Basin courthouse. Signed R B West F A Little. n12-26.
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