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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
4
Basin Republican notes it is a second class matter from June 1905 with Basin Wyoming post office status. It lists subscription price at $2 per year in advance and identifies as the official paper of Big Horn County and the Town of Basin, with a 15 cent rate.
The slate lists Marie V. Rhodes as Treasurer, Frank A. Little as County Attorney, J. S. Atherly as Assessor, John L. Landral as Clerk of District Court, G. J. Schenk as Surveyor, T. W. Olney for 4 yr County Commissioner, C. A. Welch for 2 yr County Commissioner, and M. H. Smith as Coroner.
A representative for a major importing house tells Basin residents they can become a city by exploiting natural gas for manufacturing. He cites long term shifts away from large rail hubs, noting manufacturers seek smaller centers with direct freight access and lower labor tensions.
A Kane County observer notes brisk canvassing with Cox portrayed as political foil. The piece cites turnout at the fair grounds and party shifts, predicting November outcomes as Democrats split and Republicans press their anti Cox message.
London News reports a simple pocket receiving system using an umbrella as an aerial and a pocketbook radio set to pick up wireless messages from nearby stations. Enthusiasts are advised to earth a corner of the pocketbook and stand in a high position with a telephone at hand.
The document identifies county and city officials including Sheriff B F Wickwire Auditor T J Jones Commissioners C A Welch T W Olney John Weints County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney F A Little Clerk of the District Court John L Landfall Official Paper The Basin Republican District Court Judge Percy W Meta Court Stenographer Guy R Brill School Superintendent Mrs Bertha K Van Devender County Treasurer Maale Vv Rhodes.
County officials listed include Surveyor G J Schenk and Coroner M H Smith. Basin City government names Mayor R B Weat. councilors R R Denny A B Martin R R Ferrie A B Moore. Clerk and Marshal Edgar L Beard. Treasurer Lola B Gingrich. Official Paper Basin Republican. Ladies Brunk and family visit noted along with Judge Metz family reunion trip from Sheridan.
B B Rossiter notes that a check covering the Hartigan claim was mailed Tuesday evening after the Cheyenne home office sent a telegram. Completed proofs of loss were sent the prior Thursday or Friday, and the company aims to issue checks the same day proofs arrive.
The Basin Republican serves as the official newspaper for Basin town and Basin County, publishing local government notices, public records, and community news. It provides residents with official statements, schedules, and civic announcements pertinent to local governance.
A Manchester Guardian correspondent recalls tilefishs dramatic 19th century rise and 83 year disappearance. In May 1879 Captain Kirby near Nantucket first caught thousands of pounds, fueling demand. After 1882 boats stopped finding them until 1915 when a government vessel found abundant tilefish again near Nantucket and along the New Jersey coast.
Congressman Fred A. Britten of Illinois accuses Franklin D. Roosevelt of misrepresenting economy aims while noting vast postwar Navy expenditures. He cites the Hampton Roads scandal and a $41 million base loss and a $7 million near useless East Cremp training station, plus a $33.445 million contract inflated by over 100 percent.
Mrs. F. C. Hagan departed Wednesday for her home in Albuquerque New Mexico following an extended visit with her brother N W Hagen.
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