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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
A Basin brief condemns lax handling of fire apparatus after a near loss last Friday when barns burned near the depot. The piece cites children playing with hoses, borrowed ladders not returned, and a damaged nozzle caused by dust and rust, urging immediate corrective action to prevent future property or life loss.
Attorney B A Lonabaugh visited Basin this week praising his two sons in military service. His younger Alger trained at Culver and Presidio. the older is a major and the younger a lieutenant. Lonabaugh’s firm also directed a $75000 contract for a bath house and hotel foundation in Thermopolis, with completion expected around August 1. He backs Peter Kooi as the Republican gubernatorial candidate, praising his statewide support and mine leadership.
Promptly at one o'clock the Basin band led the annual fair parade from the bell tower corner. About forty autos, a dozen floats, and joyful Basin residents created a colorful procession. Lovell and Basin bands provided afternoon music. A light Thursday rain canceled the parade. Mr and Mrs Harve Perkins Jr from Otto country attended and praised the displays.
A. E. Chamberlain argues farm youth need stake in the farm, not just chores. He warns town wages allure farm youths away unless farms offer steer calves, clothing choices, and real participation in planning. Public voice from Dakota Farmer promotes youth engagement and shared decision making.
The Basin Red Cross notes report 214 members and invite others to join. Commissions serve in Russia, Italy, France, Roumania, Syria. Ford Motor Company supplies a credit for automobiles. Western Union donates 250000 to the Red Cross. Milk for Serbian hospitals funds approved. An ambulance gift to Gen Pershing funded by Wellesley classmates. Memorial plates prepared for Pershing. War Council allocates 10000 to malaria relief at Columbia, South Carolina. Navy seeks 100000 surgical dressings for ships. 20000 allocated to aid Americans in Germany via Spanish embassy. A Berne committee organized for American prisoners relief. Prisoners’ parcels sent from London and Berlin. Red Cross work room at the library open daily. three ladies supervise.
A diploma sweepstakes ribbon was awarded for the best display of Midget mill products to Joe Neville at Byron Wyoming.
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