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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
4
Notice shows required date and acts for second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office. It records June 30 1905 filing under the 1879 act and class designation.
The piece discusses President Wilson and Article 10 of the League of Nations covenant, contrasting American and British plans. It notes Borah praising a defense of Washingtons nonentangling policy and Monroe Doctrine, arguing America should live its own life and avoid entangling alliances with European powers.
Wyoming watchers urge state action to take ownership of government land to allow taxation and revenue for counties. Salt Lake governors press congress to cede public domains. county fairs showcase resources while urging broader local exhibits. The Rustler omits certain Wilson league critiques from Harvey’s Weekly copy.
Senator Lodge warns that breaking the league would hurt the world, while some would sleep easier if it vanished. He argues visions differ from practical policy and criticizes rhetoric as artificial stagecraft that fades with time.
Mayor Frank A. Wise leads the roster with councilmen Wm. Gibeon F M Aime R R Denny and A B Martin. Clerk Jas F Ewers. Attorney C A Zaring. Marshal J A Berry. Treasurer J A Berry. Water Commissioner H. Payne. Official paper Basin Republican.
County officials named for Big Horn County include Sheriff Wickwira Assessor Jones and Commissioners Welch Olney and Weints. A lost watch notice offers a reward for Orville Riley in Manderson and asks returns to Charles McDonald in Manderson. Also a Maltese cows anecdote describes Marie of Roumania’s popularity after a wall was knocked down to reveal cows to Maltese children.
The text compares travel plans to Splashabit Beach and Mooseromantic Mountains, notes a folder length three-fourths of an inch longer, and recounts Gurwen Blanco’s fame. It mentions his daughter’s marriage to the Due de Morny and his self authored portraits and statues with grand inscriptions proclaiming himself “The Illustrious American, Pacifier and Regenerator of the United States of Venezuela.”
A dialogue features Miss Cayenne debating Mr Shady past wealth and the manner he earned it. The exchange questions propriety and implies a dubious source of money.
A fragment from The Baltimore Sun laments tired moaning and groaning and urges sunny thinking to brighten spirits. It hints at dancing mornings, dewdrops, and a rosy mood fueling hopeful, cheerful thoughts.
The piece notes that girl babies face stigma and neglect while male infants receive family and community support. It describes early life rituals in Asia including naming practices and temple rites tied to social status, showing how birth status influences opportunity and respect.
A New York docked steamer Faith, built of concrete and resembling a wooden ship, discharged sugar after a Valparaiso run via the Panama Canal. Captain boasts the vessel rides waves like a sea gull and praises its seaworthiness while preparing to sail to Europe with a cargo worth millions.
Massachusetts authorities estimate one day of bird foraging destroys 21 000 bushels of insects while Nebraska reports 170 carloads daily. If all U S birds contribute, the nation would see vast insect losses daily and yearly through natural predation.
The article notes a surge in the U S peanut industry with crop value rising from about 100 million dollars in 1916 to an estimated 200 million dollars in 2018. It states around 70 crushing plants in the South focused on peanut products such as oil, butter, and meal.
Dialogue excerpt shows a mother instructing Willie to fetch molasses, reasoning that two jugs prevent dipping and coming home with the product misused. The piece centers on a domestic scene with a rural setting and a mother son exchange.
A Thursday program features a variety of races and contests with winners noted. Reid and Stewart top the % mile event, Al Curtis and Hodson place in the Cowboys’ 4 mile race, Dell McNiven wins the half mile slow race, and D. Rogers leads the half mile cow pony. Other victors include Mrs. Hoyte in the ladies % mile, Guy Curtis in the boys hurdle, and Olson’s team in the men’s 400 yard relay. Weather delays bucking contests. rider and mount selections listed. A Guion Drug Store endorsement accompanies the festive program.
Lincoln Land Co transfers to Carl C Wens and Eugenia T Wens for 450 dollars, lot 4 block 3 6th add to Greybull. Jesse Crosby et ux to Bruce Taggart for 1 dollar, lot 3 block 12 Cowley. Hinman to Alfred Garner for 1 dollar, lot 3 block 13 3rd add to Greybull. Hinman et ux to Edith H Ellis for 1200 dollars, part 56-52-93. Archie E Duncan and Fred Crosby and wives to Deaver Mercantile Co for 1 dollar, lots 1-2 block 48 Deaver. Notice to Creditors: K K Kimbro and J D Kimbro appointed administrators of Daniel Kimbro estate. Creditors must present claims to administrators at R B West law office Basin Wyoming by six months from July 2 1919 or within one year to avoid bar. B5-19.
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