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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
7
A light column blends street jokes and wear humor with local color. Comic asides and brisk sketches capture everyday city life, teasing trends and personalities while nodding to regional flavor and humor.
A joke story about Shorty Wilbols who formerly ran a Basin hotel and served as a waitress for J P Arnott who asked for veal. The tale includes a quip about calf liver and a lawyer’s cross questioning. A Basin married man’s neighbor misadventure ends with him always ringing his own door bell in Basin.
Chrie Yegan a Billings business leader and Basin country veteran purchased the Rohan ranch near Lovell. He expressed strong faith in the Basin’s growth and predicted several large towns soon. He visited this office and shared past experiences in the area. Ray Irwin’s birthday party followed with about forty guests. Mrs. Wise hosted with games and refreshments and was praised as a gracious hostess.
About 20 younger married couples form a dancing club and plan regular dances through winter. It is stated that unmarried residents cannot obtain the password for entry, so singles may soon form an opposition club.
The Royal Neighbors held a surprise party last evening at the Gibson residence for Mrs. M. B. Rhodes. About thirty friends attended, enjoyed cards and other games, and refreshments were served, with all reporting a fine time.
John Wilson of Burlington sought information on forming a corporation to take over Griffin & Mason stock in the town. A cooperative company may purchase and continue the business there. The Woman's Club announces a meeting on Wednesday October 26 with the topic The Holyland and a committee led by Mrs. E H Smith.
Last evening about 8 oclock a fire alarm stated that the Parkhurst or Wickwire residence was on fire in the south part of town. The department responded only to find a large pile of rubbish and Russian thistles being burned that had been collected there.
The Episcopal Guild hosted a bean supper at Mrs. F. W. Bailey's home drawing about 75 attendees and raising roughly $23. John F. Black sold 160 acres of land in 35-56-96 to Geo. Crosby for $400 this week. Susan J. Roban Eld to Michael Rohan for a TM tract. Mrs. Dan Van Wert of Manderson taken to Basin hospital for treatment. Mike Robs of Lovell visiting the city.
A Chevy Chase fox hunt turns chaotic as the pack flies past Resk Creek valley. The riders drop out until the master, huntsman, and one whip remain. They recast the line and the hounds finish the quarry, the fox put to earth.
The article likens Justice White’s courtroom glow to a musical star, noting he often closes his eyes during deliberations and only lights up when delivering a ruling. The scene centers on White in the middle of the bench as the room is dimly lit by ambient illumination.
Attorney offers services in all courts and before the U S Land Department. Office located in Pioneer Building.
The British Medical Journal notes distinctively modern diseases linked to industry. Poisoning from calcium carbide fumes, acetylene, headaches and heart failure from aniline dyes, caleson disease from rapid bridge foundation decompression, telegraphers cramp from Morse key use, and skin lung digestive eye ailments from industrial dusts are among the highlighted conditions.
Mrs W L Simpson will accompany her husband from Cody and visit friends during the court session. Irregularities in the path prevent providing details until proper accompaniment is present.
Land and water rights located one mile from the railroad near Mane Wye appeal to buyers. Orchards in bearing surround the area described as best fruit district of the state. Terms offered at 3600 dollars with half down and balance on salt purchaser. Contact Republican office for details. STOP PAYING RENT. Buy a home and pay with rent money. Four houses available on monthly payments.
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