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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
5
A note records the Basin Republican being retitled as second class mail matter under the 1879 Act, with issue date in 1906 at Maen Wyoming, post office publication details.
Basin daily time table lists No 313 northbound at 11 31 p m and No 311 southbound at 1 30 p m. Official paper of Big Horm County printed by Gebhart & Anderson with T G Gebhart P P Anderson editors.
The state board of equalization set a 3.3 mill tax levy, up 0.53 mill from last year, undermining Carey era promises of economy. Critics say reformers misled voters, calling the tax hike proof that officials are expensive bargains, not economy advocates, with Voters urged to reject reformers at the next general election.
After Wheatland return Captain West credited the men for the camp prizes and praised his high leadership. Soldiers say they have the best captain in the regiment and that his efforts ensured comfort, regulation, and success. His rare confidence and respect are linked to the unit’s ongoing efficiency under his headship.
Basin towns arrive to plant trees following an exemplary communal effort. Residents from multiple communities gather to replicate the initiative and enhance local greenery.
In Powell and Greybull matters are up and good results are expected next year. During Mayor Collins administration over 3,000 trees were planted along Basin streets and are attracting wide attention. The streets’ appearance, shaded by trees, marks progress and future value for the city.
Frank Gapen, famed for representing the Basin country with the Burlington exhibit car, requests more products to secure interest. Basin residents should respond promptly, supplying a strong showing for the car, which Burlington will transport free of charge. Help advertise Basin.
Next week eastern newspaper men touring the state will visit Basin and every citizen should help entertain them. These editors work with leading newspapers and magazines and their impressions will reach broad audiences. The welcome will boost future development through valuable advertising. Another peril looms as a team frightened by Aeroplane pilot Atwood over Illinois. Lawmakers may require aircraft to have a horn like automobiles.
Charles M Stafford files petition against Bessie Stafford in Big Horn county Wyoming seeking annulment of marriage and divorce with custody of Hugh and Ray Stafford. Bessie to answer by October 21, 1911 or default judgment. Dated Basin Wyoming August 3, 1911. Attorney R B Weat for Charles M Stafford. First publication September 1 1911. Last publication October 6 1911.
Notice states that on the last day of March 1911 Big Horn Basin Land Company mortgaged certain lands in Big Horn County Wyoming to August Paw to secure a promissory note. The mortgage was recorded April 29, 1911, in Book 15 of Mortgages, page 123. Default on the note has occurred, triggering the mortgage’s power of sale.
The sheriff of Big Horn County will sell the described property at public auction at Basin Wyoming on September 16 1911 at 10 o clock a m to satisfy the mortgage dated August 4 1911 for 9668 00 and foreclosure expenses no suit has been filed to collect the debt C A Zaring attorney for mortgagors August Paul mortgages adalb
In Cody last week on legal business iH G Ridgely urged a northern Wyoming fair boost. The Cody Herald quotes Ridgely as stating the event will be the best ever with R L Baker the aviator under contract to fly. The fair will feature agricultural, domestic arts, manufacturing, and mechanical exhibits and extend a cordial invitation to Park County residents.
Department of the Interior U G Land Office Buffalo Wyoming August 15 1911 notice that Eres las P Geertsen of Otto Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to establish homestead claim No 3721 serial 01995 for nine sections in township 6 west range 6 west sixth principal meridian before W F Brown clerk of court Basin Wyoming September 29 1911 witnesses Joseph Yorgasen Roy Sprague Otis G Grout and George Nelson all of Otto and Burlington Wyoming 218-822 W F Brittain Register
The article reports Basin company D winning a sanitation cup, amid claims from other state papers that honors belong to Basin. Regular army officers dodged the competition and a captain awarded the prize. Judging weights included sanitation 30 percent, drill clos order 12, extended drill 20, discipline 10, etiquette 10, attendance 10.
Do C Elis, on a boosting expedition to Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska the past month, reports Iowa crops burnt up and poor yields South Dakota worsening with many residents leaving the state Nebraska seeing late rains helping and half a corn crop expected. He believes many may be induced to settle in the region next year.
Notice to all holders that outstanding Big Horn county warrants from 1909 and 1910 are payable at the county office until December 1, 1911, or they will be canceled. Also notes dissolution of Smith & Townsend and continuation by Herb Smith with assumed debts and collected accounts.
An extract from Governor Crawford of Kansas extols blasting soil with dynamite to loosen hardpan and improve infiltration. It describes creating sub-reservoirs for rainfall, reducing surface standing water, aiding drainage of wet sloughs, and enabling deeper root growth. The piece argues blasting can revolutionize agriculture nationwide at low cost.
Early pullets should be developed to lay by November, ideally at five to six months. Provide ample food, exercise, clean quarters, and protection from lice. Give diverse grains, fresh meat scraps, green pasture or hay, charcoal, ground bone and oyster shell, cool water, and skim milk with occasional soda to prevent bowel trouble. Maintain dry self-serve feeding and a steady growth routine for best profit.
The article explains early plowing before wheat sowing yields better crops. It notes Kansas experiments showing more bushels per acre when plowed August 15 versus September 15, and emphasizes moisture retention, soil structure, and plant-food availability. It warns against leaving ground unplowed and the risks of drying and winter freeze due to mulch.
Sharon Pennsylvania takes over the defunct Newcastle team in the Ohio and Pennsylvania league. Cincinnati trades infielder Grieves to Huntington Mountain State league for the remainder of the season. Curtin Coleman of the Tacoma team helps New York Americans in the Northwestern league. Cravath Grimshaw and Denny Sullivan lead the American Association. The American Association of Minor Leagues plans a San Antonio meeting in November with about 1000 baseball men. Ping Bodie of the White Sox has three brothers in California. The Bodie family could rival the Delehanty name in baseball lore.
The Johnson Pease stock is moved into a new building with ample room for displaying the up to date stock. The firm expects to have the store arranged and ready for business on Monday morning.
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