Basin Basin Basin Newspaper Postal Notice
Basin Republication is entered as Second Class matter on June 30, 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
5
Basin Republication is entered as Second Class matter on June 30, 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
A notice states a subscription price of $2 per year in advance for the official paper of Big Horn County and the Town of Basin. The notice designates the paper as the official publication for local government records and notices.
The ticket lists candidates for national and local offices including Frank W. Mondell as Representative, Simon Skovgard as State Senator, A. S. Mercer and Joseph H. NeVille for roles, B. F. Wickwire for Sheriff, Marie V. Rhodes as Treasurer, Frank A. Little as County Attorney, J. S. Atherly for Assessor, John L. Landfair for Clerk of District Court, G. J. Schenk as Surveyor, T. W. Olney for County Commissioner four year term, C. A. Welch for two year term, and M. H. Smith as Coroner.
During the final campaign week ex Gov B B Brooks visited Big Horn County and set dates for Frank Mondell’s speeches. He spoke at several locations on Harding Coolidge Mondell and the Republican ticket, funded his trip personally, and impressed locals with his governing work and state dedication. The Republican party and campaign managers praised his efforts.
The piece asserts Governor Crooks thanks supporters, recalls Cox’s attack on the Saturday Evening Post editor, who vows to back Democrats if a presidential candidate matches Cox’s supposed calibre. It claims Democratic managers see Cox defeated and aim to elect a Democratic Senate, urging Wyoming voters to back Harding and avoid Republican scrapes. It questions reasons to support the Democratic ticket and urges voting promptly.
From Riverton Wyoming Congressman Mondell, recuperating from a leg injury, advocates Harding and Coolidge. He criticizes Wilson and Cox administrations, urging a new management, policy, and national prosperity through the Republican ticket. He says voters will not accept past failures or promises of peace at the cost of sovereignty.
A rousing Burlington meeting drew Basin and Emblem attendees. Chas F Hensley led the session, Lou Blekesley spoke for county candidates, and ex Gov B B Brooks outlined national issues in a strong address. The Basin ladies saxophone band delighted the crowd. Barry of Garland was in Basin this week.
Mrs. Mazie V. Rhodes, Republican candidate for county treasurer, argues she has served the county for two years and provided excellent service to taxpayers. She contends her qualifications fit her for another term and exceptional county service.
Wyoming county farm bureaus conclude 1920 programs with reports from agricultural and home demonstration agents and 4H clubs. Big Horn county communities meet December 6–14 to plan for 1921 while the American Farm Bureau Federation organizes nationwide policy and cooperative efforts among 31 states and 797 county bureaus.
An ad outlines laundry services including dry cleaning and dyeing for suits and overcoats. It mentions cleaning or dyeing or adding a new collar or lining to save buying a new garment and notes ladies dresses, suits, coats cleaned or dyed at reasonable prices. Parcel post available.
H B Landfair attorney advertises sheep pens for sale about a mile south of Greybull asking approx seven thousand dollars with best bid winning. Offers invited from one dollar to five thousand with sale to close soon.
County Clerk Zela Murphy notes poll hours for elections. In precincts with prior registration polls open after nine in the forenoon and stay open until seven in the afternoon, while other precincts close at five p.m.
On November 19, 1919 the Unit Oil and Gas Company mortgagor pledged a promissory note of 2000 dollars payable April 1, 1920 and granted a chattel mortgage on the Star No. 24 drilling rig with accessories and tools and related property. On May 29, 1920 Alfred Garner assigned the mortgage to Dave Burnett, with recording per law.
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