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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
4
Basin Republican news note indicates second class matter status at Basin Wyoming post office dating June 30 1905 with $2 annual subscription in advance and designation as official paper for Big Horn County and Basin town. Local rate per line shows 15 cents.
The railroad brotherhoods vow a strike starting October 31 unless a labor board conference yields a compromise. The public laments rising rates and unequal wages, fearing a total transport overhaul and job losses for workers. Judge Landis faces criticism for Baseball ethics after handling Babe Ruth dispute.
Washington observes a notable fact about President Harding's appointments none have drawn criticism on the appointees’ ability to perform their duties despite some pace of changes.
The article argues President Harding appointed cabinet and top public service leaders from private enterprise, stressing merit and efficiency over rapid turnover. It supports delaying broad changes to avoid mistakes, noting public demand for effective, non socialist governance and a nationwide shift to Republicans.
The article argues against opponents of labor saving devices while citing a Lake Superior dock example where 12 382 tons of iron ore were loaded in 160 minutes. It notes that machines free workers for other tasks and reduce production costs, with farming coal mining road construction and building trades needing human skill.
The American Red Cross reports a current-year budget totaling 19.3 million dollars for relief and services in the United States and overseas, down from last year’s 24.1 million. The plan includes 3.66 million for disabled ex-service members, 1.79 million for hospital services, and 543,970 for disaster relief, with substantial funds earmarked for European child welfare and famine relief efforts.
The Red Cross Institute near Baltimore trained 147 blind ex-service men in 1920-1921 to prepare them for work. Ten moved to other institutions, twelve entered occupations after training, and 14 continued on the job. Seventy eight remain in training with Braille reading taught during their course.
The American Red Cross in Europe outlines a six million dollar program for medical care and clothing of thousands of children in Central and Eastern Europe. Supplemental to feeding efforts led by the European Belief Council chaired by Herbert Hoover, the plan funds child welfare stations to deliver needed medical aid and restore health.
Basin area directors outline the program for an upcoming meeting with music speakers and invitations to similar organizations. Luncheon plans are discussed and a November 3 dinner with the Retail Dealers association is proposed. The vacant stone schoolhouse may host activities pending approval from the school board. Mrs. Brown represents the Woman's club and discusses her group’s role in the entertainment program.
The report of Mrs Brown to the Woman's club and actions by the group are to appear in the minutes. President Wigton appointed committees on Retailers convention with J A Berry as chairman and B P Wigton and Col W H May as members, and on season's entertainments with H H Hime R J Extra and Col W H May. The meeting adjourned at President Wigton's call. Col W H May, Sec.
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