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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
4
The Basin Republican shows its stance with a charged editorial denouncing bolshevik elements and praising patriotic unity. It also reports on medical miracles involving glands from the dead and apes claimed to restore youth, prompting speculation about long-term scientific possibilities.
Indiana Senator Watson assails the Wilson administration for packing the Federal Trade Commission with socialists I W W anarchists and bolsheviks. He cites a list of radicals on the commission and warns that the government’s foundation is threatened by these elements amid the ongoing steel strike and union turmoil.
The president names the industrial conference of capital and labor with 80 percent of home burdens shouldered by women yet includes no women. Employers appoint 22 members while Judge E H Gary and 18 other employers join the public side, and 22 labor leaders represent workers. Gary testifies the steel strike centers on the open shop, rejecting any alternate stance.
The report notes opposition to unionism by a Republican representative and cites a bill to curb lumber exports during reconstruction. It cites steel industry reforms claimed by senators, US forces in Italy, and questions tied to the league of nations. It also mentions a proposed $400 million federal rural post roads program by Senator Curtis.
Washington reports Senator France of Maryland has introduced a joint resolution for a thorough investigation into influenza and related diseases. A one million dollar research fund will support university and medical college work with cooperation from public health service agencies and military medical departments.
Plans by Midwest Refining Co and other firms to expand Wyoming oil operations indicate long term growth. Wyoming’s production rose from 186,695 barrels in 1911 to 12,596,287 in 1918, with Midwest expanding Casper refinery capacity and Illinois Pipe Line linking key fields.
The report notes a drop in total gasoline consumption for the first half of 1919 compared with 1918 totals, with domestic use rising to 1.427 billion gallons while foreign demand recovers. It also records six months ending June 30 1918 production at 1.911 billion gallons, and cites rising demand tied to motor vehicle output and anticipated demand from aviation fuel needs.
The article discusses building a reserve supply and advancing national policy to develop oil lands. It notes that failure to adopt a coherent plan could hinder progress and national aims.
The document argues for a constructive national approach to developing all lands to enable consumption demand to surpass current production within a few years. It emphasizes planning, resource use, and policy alignment to stimulate growth and secure long term supply.
Pat Leavitt and Fred House of the O K barbers have added furniture and refreshed the shop. Alton Wickwire from Paint Rock visits town today. Fred House now works at the Central barber shop. Funeral held for the late Chas C Hitchings at Shell with interment in Davis cemetery. Big Horn county warrants including No 6219 called for payment. interest stops Sept 6 1919.
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