Basin Republican post office notice
The Basin Wyoming post office marks this item as second class matter dated June 30 1906 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
4
The Basin Wyoming post office marks this item as second class matter dated June 30 1906 under the 1879 act.
Advertising rates listed for display and local classifications in the Basin area newspaper. Rates include 36 cents per line inch for display single insertions, contract display, and local rate 16 cents per line for blackface locals with per line pricing.
A heated debate on prohibition follows straw votes and the Volstead act reform. Dry advocates fear alienating former saloon supporters as Anti Saloon League members push education before policy. The piece warns against hardening lines and urges inclusion of those who helped end saloon influence.
The remark notes a large percentage of voters dissatisfied with current law and argues an educational campaign on the vote would aid prohibition more than ongoing wet and dry propaganda in party elections.
A movement aims to unite Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian congregations into one community church to curb debt and boost gospel outreach. The piece notes denominational to unrest hinders growth and urges cooperation to sustain local church work. Also mentions Casper Tribune changes and local political chatter about Mondell and Kendrick.
Mrs Emma Parkhurst and her daughter Miss Winn Ricker of Chicago visited the town early in the week on their way home from a trip through the park. They are former residents and were pleased to see friends. Mrs Parkhurst noted local conditions seemed nearer to normal financially than in Chicago.
The Worland community plans Washakie Day as a three day fair condensed into a single all day celebration. H C Shirk and B M Connant lead, with free coffee and iced water. Out of town visitors bring basket dinners or buy meals from church aid groups. Marjie Johnson is named captain of the local canning club to compete with Otto.
A meeting is scheduled for 7 30 o clock Saturday evening in the library to organize a Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Mothers wives sisters and brothers of Legion members are eligible and urged to attend.
Emblem's new ball club lost 12 to 3 to Otto on Sunday. Paul Lyman pitched for Otto with Frank Fenton behind the plate. For Emblem, Bill Werbelow pitched and Glen Garm Ely caught. A large crowd cheered the home team as they look to rebound at Otto next Sunday.
Constance Binney stars in First Love at Rex Theatre where Katherine O'Donnell's tale of a girl’s rapid fall into love and tragedy is described as a tidal rush. The review urges all to see the film for a memorable milestone in romance and dramatic awakening. Two bootleggers, W S Pope and Sheldon, pleaded guilty in Basin Gardens and received thirty days in county jail plus a $200 fine each.
Basin's Colts suffer a double defeat in a Sunday twin bill. Krajeck, May, and Worland struggle as Hyattville Mountaineers take the opener 11-3, while Sammy Hyatt leads a one sided 15-3 rout in the nightcap. Fred Frisby is praised for building a hopeful program.
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