Simon Skovgard Prominent in Progressive Measures
Voters are urged to back Simon Skovgard in the upcoming election on November 2nd. He is highlighted as a key figure in the legislature known for advancing principal progressive reforms.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
County Commissioners Election Nominates Olney and Welch
Republicans nominate T. W. Olney of Shell Creek for four years and C. A. Welch of the north end for two years. Welch has improved county finances from a $30,000 deficit, while Olney emphasizes fair administration and county knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Olney
Shell
Shell Creek
Cowley
Charlie Welch
Board of Commissioners
Welch
North End
John Weintz
Paint Rock
C. A. Welch
Free trade and poverty Twins of Democratic Administrations
The line argues that each democratic administration delivers both free trade and poverty, presenting a partisan critique typical of Republican readers who favor job printing and conservative fiscal policy.
Four More Years Campaign Message and Price Fixing Critique
The speaker recalls Wilson era policies on agriculture, noting cultural appointments at the Agriculture Department, price fixing on wheat, and selective regulation. Mention is made of unregulated binder twine, crop machinery, and uneven controls on Northern grain and Southern cotton sugar products.
Atherly for Assessor Campaign Appeal
J. S. Atherly, Republican candidate for county assessor and longtime state resident, notes sixteen years in the legislature including two terms as speaker. He describes himself as a farmer and businessman ready for the job. The piece urges voters to support Atherly on November 2. It also contrasts free trade gains in farm imports with the burden on foreign producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S Atherly
Atherly
Cox's Misleading Labor Record Exposed in Ohio
The Ohio mobilization of the National Guard during the 1919 steel strike is documented to contradict Governor Cox's claim of never pressing soldiers into an industrial dispute. Charles Clark presented Special Order No. 52 and Canton headlines showing troops mobilized for duty, challenging Cox's honesty and affecting his national credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James M. Cox
Ohio
National Guard
Ohio Guard
Akron
Canton
Cox
George H. Clark
Wheeling
W. Va
Clark
Adjutant General's Department of the State of
Adjutant General of
Benson W. Hough
United States
West Virginia
Iiquor League
Mazie Rhodes Urges Retaining County Treasurer Post
Mrs. Mazie V. Rhodes, Republican candidate for county treasurer, has served the county for two years and provided the best of service to taxpayers. She should be retained for another term given her qualifications and proven performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie V. Rhodes
Local Notices and Social Happenings in Basin Area
Local items report Odd Fellows gathering at Greybull, Woman’s Club meeting at the library, and Presbyterians Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. Hime’s home. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Paris Daugherty visit Canyon Creek. R. J. Extra returns from Hyattville. Dr. Van Slyke’s mother sent to Omaha. Also notices on ads, repairs, and comments on 1920 cheese imports and farm prices under democratic administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Nelson
Hyattville
Dr. van Slyke
Manderson
Omaha
Jail Straw Vote Boosts Cox Among Columbus Inmates
A jail straw poll in Columbus Ohio shows 4 votes for Cox and 12 for others with Debs at 7 of 12, offering little national consolation for Cox. The note adds that few inmates are likely to vote in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Columbus
Ohio
Debs
Hoover Attacks Democratic Admin Asks Harding Coolidge Ticket
A public letter by Herbert Hoover attacking the Democratic administration over postwar problems urges the election of the Harding Coolidge ticket. He accuses the administration of delaying peace, neglecting reconstruction, housing, agriculture, and government reform, and calls for a shift in government responsibilities. The Republican committee released the letter as part of campaign messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Harding-Coolidge
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Harding
League
Notes of Basin School Update and Activities
Thursday evening eighth graders hiked with a teacher ending in a weinie roast. YWCA club met and planned a play with Miss Dyer. Saturday high school entertainment at the library featured games and dancing with light refreshments. Seniors plan a Halloween party October 30. Grace Corfield, new from Nebraska, joined the freshman class. Enrollment rose from 865 to 395 this week. fourth grade now has fifty pupils, over seating capacity. Ninth grade highest with thirty six. Parents urged to check report cards as semester failures loom without improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W.c. A. Club
Helen Gould
Mae Skinner
Miss Dyer
Grace Corfield
Nebraska
Statesman and a Demagogue
A political clash is described as Senator Harding runs a dignified campaign while Governor Cox faces a demagogic mudslinging effort. The piece argues the wisdom in Ecclesiastes and questions Cox’s reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Ecclesiastes
Harding
Also Mentioned on This Page
Simon Skovgard
Republican
Mr. Farmer
Wilson
R. A. Gould
Otto General Store
M. W. Anderson
Otto
Wyoming
LABOR
William Hoster
Commercial Hotel
Greybull
Woman's Club
Paris Daugherty
Canyon Creek
Basin
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
H. H. Hime
R. J. Extra
Kim
Kiim
Moervell- Soule Sales Core
Nadler
Chiropractic
L. Hubert McRorie
Lillian McRorie
Big Horn County Bank Annex
Basin Republicam
Basin School
Basin Bottling Works
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