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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
3
In Basin an interview with A W Anderson president of Basin Alfalfa Milling Co says the mill’s rebirth hinges on farmer support. He plans to discuss intentions with growers and if backed will restart in sixty days, accepting $10 per ton for next year and handling surplus hay.
The text urges Basin residents to press the farmer and local officials to preserve the mill. If the farmer wishes the mill to stay, he should contact local officers of the company or A. W. Anderson in Kansas City Missouri.
The schedule lists fair events across Wyoming towns from Tuesday September 11 through Saturday September 15. Cities include Casper Glenrock Shoshoni Riverton Lander Douglas Thermopolis Worland Basin Greybull Kane Powell Cody Cheyenne Laramie Rawlins Rock Springs Kemmerer Burns Wheatland Guernsey Torrington Buffalo Sheridan Lost Cabin Big Piney Pinedale Newcastle Moorcroft Gillette Kaycee Sundance Sussex Ross and Old Timers Day across 21 counties.
The article notes butter staying costly through summer with expected 40 cents per pound this winter. Condensed milk exports have surged to 12 000 tons monthly due to wartime needs, doubling prewar levels. New condensaries rise in the U S, affecting butter and cheese supplies, while the dairy business is seen as profitable and labor stable.
The Basin fair showcases large Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys and Warhams with the cattle shed full and a new temporary barn. Poultry pens double previous years while sheep hogs and horses gain strong entries under noted judges and experts. Local trades advertise contracting cement and road work.
A house fire destroyed Billy Emrick's clothes and household goods while he was away. He returned to find ashes but reports quick support from friends who provided a complete outfit to travel to Basin. He notes the loss was small and the origin remains unknown.
Thirteen year old George C. Swartz Jr. presents a farm buildings and yard display built by himself. He receives compliments for the novelty and quality of the exhibit while visitors remark on the old oak bucket hanging in the well.
Frank Julian president of the State horticultural society arrived in Basin on Tuesday to attend Thursday’s meeting at the fair grounds. He praises the Basin fruit exhibit and says he is impressed by Wyoming’s fruit industry highlighting his role in promoting better fruit and his own success as a grower.
For sale a good second hand piano and six good milk cows with calves offered at bargain. Inquiries at this office. Also Forbes laundry advertises service and guaranteed work with collars and shirts finished exactly as requested.
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