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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1917
Page
7
A ghost dance event in St Paul sponsored by the Non-Partisan League featured Senator La Follette as the leading figure. The article argues for using the term Hun only descriptively for Germans and German sympathizers, condemning support of Germany in wartime contexts.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces alleged pro German loyalty within the Nonpartisan League and warns that supporters of Germany in America undermine the war effort. He cites platform allies in Minnesota Wisconsin and Racine stressing Americanism and urges uncompromising criticism of government failures to ensure preparedness. The piece contrasts loyal American workers born in Sweden and Germany with Shadow Huns who defend Germany.
An editorial argues saving now and buying Liberty Bonds is patriotic and thrifty. It warns that using current savings to pay for bonds could depress bank liquidity but would foster a long term saving habit and support the nation’s war loans versus selling securities.
The piece argues for enacting a protective tariff now to guard against an uncertain postwar economy and to conces sionally reduce tariffs later if it harms none. It questions why the administration objects to such a policy.
A Wyoming corporation named Hidden Treasurer Of Company is formed to prospect and develop oil and gas lands, operate refineries, drill for oil, and acquire property. Capital stock 50,000 dollars divided into 3,000,000 shares, nine directors listed, operations centered in Basin Big Horn Wyoming with W A Robb as agent.
In the Fifth Judicial District Big Horn County the court orders a hearing on November 10 1917 to approve the sale of the estate real estate in Big Horn County Wyoming including SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Lot 4 section 19 and S 1/2 NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 section 24 township 51 north range 95 and township 51 north range 96. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the property should not be sold.
The freighter ship built in six months was launched on Saturday October 12 to replace German U boat depredations. It was constructed by the western city with motto It will and should be sent to eastern ports for shipbuilding urgency. Local ads note Hassler shock absorbers and motor company offerings. Other notices include warrants payment for 1916 taxes and contracting services by J H Welsh.
Temple Lodge No 20 A P A M meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star meets in Fraternity Hall on the second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No 5 O F meets every Tuesday. Basin Encampment No 15 IOOF on the second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No 26 IOOF first and third Fridays. Basin Camp No 5586 UW second and fourth Thursdays. Passenger trains depart Basin daily No 29 northbound 112 p m No 30 southbound 112 p m.
Cattle show branding X Z on left flank and SN on left side. Horses bear branding on left thigh. Brands observed across Range, Paint Rock, and Nowood regions.
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