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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
2
Public notice format lines indicate newspaper entry as a second class matter dated June 20 1905. Filing appears under Basin Wyoming post office registration with Act of March 8 1879.
The article argues opponents of the federal constitutional amendment seek to block it by legal means yet expect enough states to ratify. It notes voters' decisions on wet and dry issues across states and questions the legality of the congressional action. The piece then pivots to observations on business districts attracting crowds via mirrors and plate glass storefronts.
The writer hopes President Wilson avoids appeals in France and refrains from political blunders abroad. Maintaining the army’s goodwill is seen as crucial to preserving the nation’s esteem at home and abroad.
The text laments influenza illness and public gathering risk, urging responsible behavior to stamp out the disease. It notes a Basin cattle buyer’s remark about being Irish and a Democrat, and comments on the Democratic Party’s recent setback influencing internal sentiment.
The paper explains it is a day late this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday and asks readers for their indulgence. It notes the delay occurred between the holiday period and the regular publication schedule.
London officials and French authorities discuss extraditing the former German emperor after his move to Holland. The Evening News notes lawyers believe allies may demand surrender for extraditable crimes, while Holland argues it lacks power without Germany’s consent.
French premier Clemen ceau asked Charles Lyon-Caen dean of Paris Law for a view on extraditing the former emperor Wilhelm II. Lyon-Caen awaits time to prepare a decision. Edward Clunet, a top international law expert, believes extradition is not possible. The ex‑emperor has been indicted three times in England over the Lusitania sinking, German raids, and shelling of undefended east coast towns.
News writers report mixed opinion on the presidents voyage with few supporters outside administration quarters. One close observer warns the trip may break precedents and undermine the Wilsonian legend abroad.
W C Irvine of Douglas plans to travel to Europe to recover his son Lieutenant Van Renssaeller Irvine who had been reported dead but was found alive in a German prison camp. Both Irvine and Valentine Irwin, Canadian flying corps lieutenants, are wounded but alive and expected to return home after Germany's surrender.
The Department of Agriculture received a 250000 appropriation for vegetable dehydration. The piece questions why a large experimental grant is needed on the Pacific coast where existing dehydration plants already operate at low cost. It argues private enterprise will handle profitable markets, if allowed.
A short notice extols buying a $5.00 gold piece for $4.22 and saving stamps as a prudent choice. It asserts three benefits: principal cannot be lost, value cannot decline, and invested money earns substantial monthly interest while serving the country.
Oklahoma Senator Owen introduces a resolution to set November 11 as Democracy Day while Republicans push for a legal holiday on the same date. To avoid conflict, Owen is urged to shift the date to November 8.
Judge Metz praises law and order as Basin mothers express gratitude that local boys return home. M Hyde honors American ideals, independence, and global teaching role, noting Bolshevik fear, Kaiser defeat, and democratic recovery. Music by a 25 member chorus closes the observance.
An urging message from Uncle Sam stresses ongoing costs of sending troops to France and bringing them home. It warns of feeding the army and long timelines, asserting billions are needed and savings must continue through the War Savings pledge.
Notice of foreclosure of a $800 mortgage on land in Big Horn county Wyoming. The sheriff will sell at public auction at the Basin courthouse on January 4, 1919 to satisfy the debt of $864 plus costs including $60 attorney fees. Estate of H A Barrows represented by A Zaring. First publication November 29, 1918. Last publication January 3, 1919.
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