Basin Wyoming Postage Notice
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1905 at the Basin Wyoming post office under the act of Congress of March 8 1879.
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Basin
Wyoming
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
4
Prohibition Drive mobilizes Big Horn county residents
Local Anti-Saloon organizers push countywide groundwork with superintendent and aides visiting outlying precincts. Business leaders support prohibition as the path to a better economy and happier people. The nationwide constitutional amendment battle hinges on Wyoming’s next state legislature and the forthcoming election.
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Big Horn County
United States
Congress
Wyoming
Equor
Bighorn County
Shrewd Move On Troop Train Security Sparks Debate
A report recalls attempts by officials to curb troop train information amid wartime secrecy. Critics argue dealer leaks threaten treason, while officials seek restricted advisories and saloon closings before troop movements. Other items note gas for trenches, Babson on food for 100000 troops, King Charles XII autopsy, and grain ships rotting due to embargoes.
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Harvard
Roger W. Babson
France
Charles XII of
Sweden
Mixing World News And War Echoes From 1917 Headlines
A Durham man faces trial for cursing President Wilson while America leads the world in aircraft. Chicago plans to close 1200 salons by November 1 leaving 4453 open, and French mathematician Painleve becomes minister of war. Other items: oil well failure in Beallsville, a Paterson servant killed her employer’s child, Bell system calls average ten per year per Ilion, and Wisconsin’s governor bans peace meetings.
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Durham
N. C
Wilson
America
Chicago
Paul Painleve
France
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Beallsville
Paterson
N J
Vail
Bell Telephone System
Bell System
New York City
Philipp
Wisconsin
United States
Youngstown
Ohio
Adjutant General
Louisiana
Henderson
Detroit
Weat Allis
Wis
Socialist Party
I. W. W. Lumber Workers
Montana
Idaho
Eastern
Washipeton
County Campaigns Start in Manderson Meeting
In Manderson a dry campaign meeting began after initial confusion. Mr Wade urged electing four square liquor supporters to the next legislature. J A Quiner was elected precinct chairman and attendees pledged 102 for campaign purposes. Rev Gaither arranged the event and Rev Black assisted as the well attended gathering heard strong pro liquor messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manderson
Wade
J. A. Quiner
Hyattville
Gaither
Mr. Wade
Rev. Gaither
Send Parcels Early for Christmas Mail to Front Line
Washington reportsPost master General Burleson and Secretaries Baker and Daniels urge timely mailing of Christmas packages to soldiers in Europe with a November 15 deadline. Packages must be clearly addressed packed securely and bear Christmas mail and sender details. Postage is 12 cents per pound.
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Washington
Burleson
Baker and Daniels
Europe
France
Giant squash hauled by Senator Randall astonishes town
A farmer’s eight eight pound squash weighing just over eight eight pounds was found by Senator Randall on a Creech farm patch east of town. Randall loaded it in his machine and brought it to town where it weighed and measured six feet in circumference tip to tip four feet eight inches around the middle and two feet three inches long. The find may be the largest in the state, drawing curiosity at the Republican office.
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Senator Randall
Tillie Creech
Randall
Mr. Randall
Republican
City Council Approves Water Test and Ordinances
The council decided to acquire land from Mr. Tillard across the river to sink a test well for water assessment. An auto muffler ordinance will be drafted to curb Basin nuisance. The marshal will enforce bicycle rules and ban sidewalk riding. A night officer at $90 monthly, John P. Zane appointed to duties, will manage fire hose and equipment after fires.
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John P. Zane
Another Lucky Accident Near Basin Sinks Car
On Monday evening B F Wick wire and Ruth Wickwire were driving toward Basin when the car slipped on a steep, dusty grade and overturned after veering near the edge. They were pinned but rescued with only a slight scare and no injuries, though the top of the vehicle was badly smashed.
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B. F. Wickwire
Ruth
Basin
Mr. Wickwire
Burroughs Patented Steering Wheel Hand Warmer
Orders coming in to E. C. Burroughs suggest a demand surge for his patented steering wheel hand warmer. He secured the patent weeks ago and has equipped his shop with specialized machinery to produce many units daily. The device keeps hands warm in frigid weather without bulky gloves or mittens.
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E. C. Burroughs
Burroughs
Community thanks for elk roasts and steaks donation
The force at The Republican office received thanks this week from visitors who went to Cody and were treated to elk roasts presented by Mr. Burroughs and steaks donated by Aaron Johnson.
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Cody
Mr. Burroughs
Aaron Johnson
Congress Adjourns War Session Near Friday or Saturday
Congress plans to end its wartime session, with a final Senate vote on soldiers and sailors insurance and a rapid conference on the war deficit bill. Leaders aim to adjourn by Saturday and resume in December, after sending a delegation to President Wilson.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Administration Soldiers and Sailors
House
House of
Wilson
Emerson to Head American Rail Commission for Russia
Geo H Emerson general manager of the Great Northern is confirmed to lead a commission of American railroad men headed to Russia to rehabilitate the rail system. The team includes T H Lantry and Robert D Hawkins with others from St Paul and the Northern Pacific. They plan to depart late this month and will use Russian labor where possible.
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St. Paul, Minn
Geo. H. Emerson
Great Northern Railroad
Russia
Washington
Emerson
St. Paul Railroad
Mr. Emerson
T. H. Lantry
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northwest
Robert D. Hawkins
Great Northern
Walter J. Barron
J. M. Hannaford
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
United States
France
America
Geo. W. McCree
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