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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
5
Basin Wyoming newspaper notice states the paper is the second class matter at Basin post office on June 30 1905 under congressional act. It designates the publication as the official paper for Big Horn County and for the Town of Basin.
The notice promotes 10 cent advertising and a highway project between Greybull Cody Cowley. It urges voting for amendments 3 4 and 5. It cites a Worland sheep man facing money shortages and warns many sheep men are in a similar bind. It mentions Editor Qoons pushing Harry Ruble to reveal information and notes cattle prices at 7 cents while beef prices stay high.
The document lists Republican candidates for various offices including Representative in Congress Frank W Mondell State Representatives R C May A S Mercer Joseph H NeVine County Clerk William D Jones Sheriff B F Wickwire Treasurer Marie V Rhodes County Attorney Frank A Little Assessor J B Atherly Clerk of District Court John L Landrai Surveyor G J Schenk County Commissioner four year T W Olney County Commissioner two year C A Welch Coroner M H Smith.
The piece warns voters to beware of falsehoods from the democratic press directed at Republican nominees. It notes Republicans have been known since the primaries and opposition has had chances to challenge their qualifications, urging voters to ignore last minute attacks that lack time for response.
The state highway commission expects to continue and extend maintenance of roads in the county and rebuild the Yellowstone highway south of the area if amendments 3, 4, and 5 are approved at the next election.
Dr M H Smith is the Republican candidate for coroner, a role he has held for the past two years to general satisfaction. The office is important and voters are urged to support Smith to continue serving.
William D. Jones, a World War I veteran and former head of Yellowstone Motor Co. Greybull store, seeks the Republican nomination for county clerk. The notice urges voters to elect him on November 2nd, citing his qualifications and readiness for the office.
Wickwire B F Wickwire named Republican candidate for sheriff. He has served since 1912 and is seen as the likely winner. Reports from across the county predict strong Republican support and substantial Democratic votes in every precinct. Cast your ballot on election day.
Frank A. Little was nominated in the republican primary to seek re election as county and prosecuting attorney of Big Horn County. He has served Lovell and Basin as a lawyer and previously practiced in South Dakota, earning support for the November 2 election.
The article notes hundreds of thousands of dollars lost by Wyoming wool growers due to no market for their wool. About one third of the 1920 crop is in storage and another third remains with the growers, prompting questions to consumers about prices and political views.
The piece portrays Theodore Roosevelt condemning Wilsonism and the Wilson administration, contrasting his 1916 Cooper Union critique with Franklin D. Roose velt's current bid to invoke the progressive spirit of 1912. It argues true Roosevelt followers should reject the appeal and stay loyal to Rooseveltian principles.
In a Boston Northampton journey Mrs Coolidge argues high prices can be reduced by voting for lawmakers who will enforce good laws. She praises American women for doing their share while noting domestic tasks, and discusses frugal living, her family, and homemaking.
The piece argues Democrats rely on Republican divisions. claims no quarrels exist within Democrats. It notes Basin Republican for job printing and says the south supports the Democrats but is wavering. It concludes with a call to watch November 2nd.
Byron businessman and former legislator Joseph H NeVille seeks reelection as Republican representative. Known as Uncle Joe, he runs a Byron flour mill and pledges time and energy to farmers and county interests. voters urged to support him on election day.
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