Wilson's Peace Note Receives Prompt U S Reply
Washington dispatch notes President Wilson rejected the pope's peace proposals with speed, surprising entente officials who expected longer deliberation. Speculation links the move to influencing Moscow talks and preempting pacifist forces in the United States. European reaction, including German commentary, awaits official leakage.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Moscow
Congress
Vatican
Europe
Germany
Austria
Big Dance a Success at Fair
The fair board asked the Chamber of Commerce to run this year’s dance. A committee planned all details and a platform between Rex Theatre and Martin’s Grocery hosted Lovell band. Fire alarm Monday night scattered attendees while Tuesday’s and Thursday’s crowds grew. about 75 dollars net was cleared after expenses.
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Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce
Rex Theatre
Martin's Brocery
Lovell
Funeral Services for Francia Ledley Brookman Held
Funeral services for Francia Ledley Brookman were held from the family home north of Basin on Thursday at 10 a.m. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Rh. M. Jones. Modern Woodmen of America pallbearers served. Brookman born January 12, 1867, died September 4 in his 61st year. He was born in Hillsboro Montgomery County, Illinois.
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Francia Ledley Brookman
Basin
Rh. M. Jones
Modern Woodmen of America
Hillsboro
Montgomery County
Basin obituary notes a man of integrity and six children
A Basin resident, married to Ivy for 26 years, is survived by his wife and six children, with three earlier deaths in the family. He lived quietly, not widely known, but earned a reputation for honesty and integrity among companions. Surviving relatives include Francesa Ball, Lloyd, and Gerald Brookman.
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Ivy
Basin
Francesa Ball
Lloyd
Gerald Brookman
A. E. Chamberlain Returns as Basin Stock Judge
Those who recall his past visit remember A. E. Chamberlain prominent agriculturist from the northwest. He arrived in Basin on Tuesday to serve as stock judge at the county fair and will offer timely guidance to exhibitors on raising better stock.
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Basin
A. E. Chamberlain
Great Northwest
First Lyceum Number Seats Booked at Wise's
Reserved seats for the first lyceum number will be booked at Wise's jewelry store starting today. Come in early and pick your seat.
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Wise’s
School Trustees Are Organized for County Fair
Rural school trustees attend the county fair to hear lectures from top educators. Miss Little of Sioux City, soon to be Burlington’s principal, visits. Miss Jones from Germania teaches in Burlington this year. Mary Whiteaker will replace Jones in Germania lower grades. Several teachers listed will work in Basin and surrounding districts with efforts by boards to hire first grade certified teachers yielding more uncertified hires this year.
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Basin
Miss Little
Sioux City
Burlington
Ton
Margaret Jones
Germania
Mary Whiteaker
Miss Jones
Widaman
Eat Lovell
Lowell
Schweizer
George Long
Orchard Beach
Marguerite Hensley
Chas, Hensley
Avent
Marguerite Basthin
Greeley
Colo
Margaret Sydney
Alden
Ill
Himes
Farmers to discuss alfalfa contracts at Basin meeting
Next Monday night farmers in Basin will gather at the Chamber of Commerce to talk about growing more alfalfa and signing contracts for a mill. A. W. Anderson of Kansas City favors signing. Andrew Johnson and B. B. Johnson were in Basin Wednesday for the meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Anderson
Kansas City
Andrew Johnson
B. B. Johann
Basin Wednesday
Big Horn County Fair Highlights Largest Event Yet
The Big Horn County Fair drew large crowds with a busy Wednesday program headlined by A E Chamberlain. Winners included Geo Pickett in the half mile dash, Sam Scoville in the wild horse race, Iris Trumbull in the ladies half mile, and J B Kinzer in the night shirt race. Thursday promises stronger showings with auto and motorcycle races and the finale bucking contest won by Dudley Smith of Cody.
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A. E. Chamberlain
Geo.Pickett
Alfred Curtis
Mike Beaver
Sam Becoville
Winzenfeld
Geo. Mayer
Clem Smith
Boy Scouta
Iris Trumbull
Georgiana Mullen
Mabel Rogers
J. B. Kinzer
Chas. Wilson
Dan Rogers
Dwight Brown
Willie Heid
Fred Hensley
Mayer
Strichnine
Smoky
Vi Baird
Sweetheart
Winzenreich
Roany
Ellison
Libby
Clemons
Birdell
Browney Garland
Joe Kuehn
Winzenreid
Townsend
Denny
Curtis
Reid
Webb
Spurkey
Good
Seoville Ord
Fannie Trumbull
Bar
Dailey
Sykes Ist
Rogers
Ershner
Clemens
Long
Harley Davidson
Kershner
Pickett
Oliver
Beaver
Miss Mabel Rogers
Elsie Ilg Ord
Dad Smith
Cody
Sam Scoville
Dudley Smith
Pilot
Oil Businessmen Active in Casper and Basin Regions
Frank A. Wise of Basin Brokerage Co spent several days in Casper on business. T Algeo of Midwest Ne foiling Co returned from a brief trip to Elk Basin and Frannie. Walter Lamb of Lamb Drilling Co focused on Grass Creek field in Basin on Saturday. W P Ferree of Ohio Oil Co arrived in Basin after visiting Casper Big Muddy and Salt Creek folds.
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T. Earl Keefer
Midwest Refining Co
Grass Creek
Buffalo Basin
Burkhard and Beard
Jimmy Larson
Ohio Oil Co
Little Buffalo
Kelly
Hyattville
H. ©. Radcliffe
Billings
Frank A. Wise
The
Basin of Brokerage Co
Casper
T. Algeo
Midwest Nefoiling Co
Elk Basin Fells
Frannie
Walter Lamb
Lamb Drilling Co
Grass Creek Eld
Iw. OP
Ferree
Ohloa Ol Co
Basin
Big Muddy
Salt Creek
Rural Teachers Meet in Basin 1917 Minutes
Minutes of Big Horn county rural school trustees meeting held in Basin on September 1917 to organize the District Trustees association. Dr J C Creager spoke on rural school improvement. Byron Sessions elected president and secretary Grace Schlaf with Elaine Kinder as executive secretary. Discussed uniform texts and teacher qualifications. Attendees listed. Fred Tallon noted arriving for the fair.
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Big Horn County
Basin
District Trustees Association
J. C. Creager
Byron Sessions
Sessions
Creager
W. H. Pauley
Kace Sehlaf
Clue Hensley
Burlington
Clarence McCoy
Joe
Geo
Maller
Avent
Johnson
M. Murat
F. A. Ewen
Beaver Creek
Mercer
John Weints
Paint Rock
American troops train in France in artillery demonstration
American soldiers in France witnessed a full French artillery display from a 75mm regiment. Flying pig shells and a complete barrage simulated a counter assault, while French observers guided the exercise. The demonstration underscored camaraderie between the American trainees and their French allies.
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France
Hasen
Mackensen
von Kluck
Chasseurs
Wolcott and Martin Tie The Knot At Andera Hotel
Last Tuesday morning John Byron Wolcott and Edna May Martin were married in the parlors of the Andera hotel by Justice Bouwell. The groom works at the Renner ranch south of town and the bride is a relative of Mrs. C. Renner.
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John Byron Wolcott
Edna May Martin
Andera Hotel
Justice Bouwell
Renner
Mra. C
FL Renner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
Francis Ledley Brookman
Lyceum
PA Ms
Big Horn County Fair Association
Douglas
Fred Tallon
Big Trails
Mr. Tallon
Wolcott-Martin
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