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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
6
A columnist argues for repealing Wyoming's primary system, calling it costly and corruptible. The piece contends money drives nominations, questions the old convention method, and urges legislative action to restore representative government. It contrasts primary costs with a system of fairs aiding exhibitors and communities.
The free gate concept started in Topeka in 1915 and spread to Muskogee by 1916, boosting attendance and entries. It treats state fairs as educational institutions and argues that public admission should be free while charging for grand stands and track attractions.
A projected free fall idea in Wyoming seeks to illustrate potential benefits for public transit and safety. The plan aims to demonstrate cost savings and practical outcomes through a pilot program and community engagement.
In the week ending August 5 1922 the Burlington Railroad moved 6641 cars of grain products the highest total among U S railroads. C B Spens VP in charge of traffic notes the record while President Harding cites concerns over free labor choosing work and constitutional safeguards.
The notice lists wage rates for passenger and freight car carpenters and repairers, 70 and 63 cents per hour, to replace strikers. It invites young men finishing farm work to apply as helpers in car and locomotive departments, with merit-based advancement possible, and mentions contact through C B O R R in Casper Wyoming.
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