The Alfalfa Weevil and Its Invasion Threat
Government bulletin warns farmers about the alfalfa weevil, its origins, life cycle, and rapid spread from Salt Lake City outward. It details appearance, overwintering, egg and larva development, crop damage, and possible dispersion via rail, water, and wind with regional expansion risks to Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Secretary of Agriculture
Salt Lake City
Provo
Ogden
Tooele
Echo City
Wyoming
Idaho
Nevada
Colorado
San Pedro
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake
California
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Kansas
Interesting Meeting of Woman's Club On The Holy Land
At Wednesday afternoon's Woman's club gathering the topic The Holy Land sparked strong interest. Talks covered typography and cities and climate industria production with vocal and violin solos enhancing the program. A visitor from Indianola spoke on club work and a letter from the state president praised the federation effort. A committee list was read for upcoming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Sbject
Holy Land
Morten Joslin
C. W. Atherly
Barnes
Spaulding
M. O. Barnes
Z. Judkins
Not Guilty and Central Club Struggles Over Funding
Towns debate funding the Basin publicity car as critics claim unequal sharing risks ending the central organization. Frank Gapen defends fair distribution and cites $25 from Hyattville with two months of advertising for Burlington and Basin. Officials urge broader contributions, warn of a dead organization and seek unity to maximize Basin country impact through next year’s campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Hartigan
Frank Gapen
Hyattville
Burlington and Basin
Seedom
Central Organization
Gapen
Burlington Company
Collins
Big Horn County
Local Wedding United In City Residence
Last Sunday afternoon Rev Morten Joslin joined Aaron Johnson and Grace Gould in marriage at the bride parents home in this city. Grace Gould is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J V Gould and is described as handsome and accomplished. The groom works for F A Wise and has impressed many with his manly qualities. The newlyweds have begun housekeeping at the Holland house in the north part of town. Friends join The Republican in wishing them a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morten Joslin
Aaron Johnson
Grace Gould
J. V. Gould
F. A. Wise
Holland House
Plea Guilty in Gebo Liquor Case and Weapons Charge
In district court Louis Peterson admitted selling liquor without a license in Gebo and was fined 150 dollars plus costs he cannot yet pay, remaining in jail. Henry Squires of Nowood country pleaded guilty to drawing dangerous weapons, paid a five dollar fine and costs, and was discharged.
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Pland Guility
Louis Peterson
Gebo
Henry Squires
Nowood
Bold Hia Hogs Owner Sells Hogs and Ranch Lease
Bold Hia Hogs owner W. Oeland this week sold his hogs and the ranch lease to J. H. Montgomery and A. E. Pickett. Oeland had built up a leading hog breeding operation in the Basin and plans to continue raising hogs near town with a suitable nearby place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeland
J. H. Montgomery
A. E. Pickett
Woman Taken To Basin Hospital For Typhoid Fever
Mrs. Walter Rusk of Germania was brought to Basin hospital this week with typhoid fever. Dr. Carter reports the patient improving today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rusk
Germania
Basin Hospital
Carter
Frazier Captured Near Columbus Montana After Luxus Case
Billy Frazier, once linked to the Luxus case and alleged robber of the Luxus bar, was captured in Columbus Montana by sheriffs after being identified from office descriptions. He rode the same gray horse used to escape Baain, then traveled through Meetectse and Cody country before Montana arrest. He is jailed. ownership of a revolver and a horse were noted. It remains unclear if he will plead guilty or stand trial.
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Billy Frazier
Columbus
Mont
Frasier
Baain
Wickwire
Montana
Meetectse
Cody
Frannie
Dave Johnson
Prasier
Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict in Cunduff Case
Evidence presented Friday evening and Saturday morning was conflicting. The jury retired at noon, returned after dinner, and found the defendant not guilty, seemingly giving the defendant the benefit of the doubt.
Beet Industry Flourishes in Lovell Basin
Four years into beet production Lovell shows strong results with sugar beets from Basin soil. In 1907 ten tons per acre at 4.50 a ton vs 1911 sixteen tons at six dollars, labor costs drop from 32 to 20 per acre. Local cash near 54 000 with 4000 tops for feed. Tag Billings Sugar Co. keeps pledges, pays on a sliding scale, freight reduction of thirty cents a hundred benefited growers.
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Basin Country
Lovell
The
Sugar Co
Billings
Tony
Basin
Tag, Billings Sugar Co
Them
Auill
Lovell Chronicle
Royal Male Quartette to Open Basin Lyceum Series
Basin Lyceum announces the Royal Male Quartette as the season opener. The group, hailed as a leading road act, will perform next Tuesday evening, Oct. 31, with reserved seats on sale at Basin Pharmacy Saturday at 9 o’clock.
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Basin Lyceum
Basin
Basin Pharmacy
The Basin Republican Ad Pitches Stock Bottum Best
The Basin Republican promotes itself as the best source with full stock on hand and ready supply. It emphasizes consistent availability and prompt service for readers seeking reliable newspapers and related materials.
Progress Association Meeting Briefly Convenes
At a Progress Association gathering last Wednesday H B Ridgeley presided briefly before turning the chair to J B Thompson due to court business. With the secretary absent the minutes were dispensed with and several communications from towns on alfalfa production for day shipments were read.
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The
Progress Association
Deeds Filed For Multiple Property Transfers
Deeds recorded show Clay S Robinson to Grant Yarnell for 3 dollars, lot 62, 107 Collins. Land Co to M Benson for 1 dollar, lot 4 block 22 Collins addition to Basin. Pett sale of lot 5 seer Ellis. Winchester to W B Garthon 14, lot 4 18 43 07. True B Hatch to Seth W Jones for 1000 dollars, parts of lots 4 and 1 in sections 18 56 06. J Ewart and wife to R H Ewart for 1850 dollars, lot 3 block 2 Manderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay S. Robinson
Grant Yarnell
Collins Land Co
M. Benson
Collins
Basin
J. &. Ewart
R. H. Ewart
Manderson
New Cottage Underway For James J Patten On North Bowman
Contractor Foster began work this week on a six room modern cottage for James J Patten north of Bowman place. When finished the home will be among the finest in the city and add notable improvements to the north side. R H Dickson A B Myers and Elmer Yarnell of Burlington were there on business last Saturday.
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Foster
James J. Patten
Bowman Place
R. H. Dickson
A. 8. Myers
Elmer Yarnell
Burlington
District Court tries case over heifer killed at paddock ranch
In district court Monday prosecutors accuse R. M. Marquis and Edwin E. Sidebottom of the Pad lock ranch of killing a two year old heifer owned by the Rocky Mountain Cattle Company. George Merrill testified the cattle firm refused settlement and investigations were begun. The jury panel was formed from local residents, with twenty more summoned before trial. The defense says the heifer was mistaken for the defendants own animal and they sought to notify authorities. The case continues with further testimony expected on page six.
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R. M. Marquis
Edwin E. Sidebottom
Padlock
Raooky Mountain Cattle Company
George Merrill
Atta
Ridgely
Enterline & Dan
Simpson
T. M. Hyde
F. B. Reffner
C. W. Frederick
C. M. Miller
Carl Wilson
F. R. Carson
Chas. A. Hime
Jacob Sowers
G. W. Bryant
Herbert E. Wise
George Davis
Orville Thurman
David Johnson
Marquis
Sidebottom
Rocky Mountain Cattle Company
Paddlck
Conditions Improve Elsewhere as Tariff Debated
H J Switzer of Indianola Iowa visiting here this week reports southern Iowa crop conditions very poor this season and notes it has hurt general business. He says northern Iowa harvested a good corn crop and that normal conditions will return only after tariff tinkering ends and lawmakers clarify potential legislation.
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H. J. Switzer
Indianola
Iowa
Hunting Party Near South Fork Tracks Elk for Meat
R H Ahrens Dr G A Harris Josh Ellis of Basin and Dr Smith from Manderson travel in the Ellis automobile near South Fork this week on a hunting trip. A Valley letter says they expect to depart with their pack and return by tomorrow after covering 115 miles in 7 hours on the trail of elk and planning a large cargo of meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Ahrens
G. A. Harris
Josh Ellis
Basin
Dr. Smith
Manderson
South Fork
Ellis
Valley
Athletica Win Clinches World Championship Pennant
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated New York yesterday to win the fourth game and secure the American League pennant in the world championship series. Bender dominated the pitching, Baker contributed two wins with strong hitting, and total six game receipts are estimated near $800,000 with about $2,500 per participating player.
Indianola Investor H J Switzer Visits Basin Highlighting Growth
H J Switzer a leading capitalist of Indianola Iowa visited Basin this week and was greatly surprised by progress. He praised investments here as exceptionally good and values rising steadily, with further increases likely in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Switzer
Indianola
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F. M. Webster
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
City
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
Woman's Clubs
Frazier
Sheriff Wickwire
Basin Republican
Cattie
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