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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
8
Local items report visits by A T Slack Jim Young and others in Basin with frequent business and social notes. Advertisements promote Spurriers Clothes Shop water softener limited offers and prices as well as grooming products from Wives Drug Store and O K Barber Shop. A notice seeks hogs and sheep auctions via Roy Aldredge Basin Box 176.
Brief items from Basin include Mrs F G Belton going to Powell for a conference, live county agent wanted for shock absorber sales at the State Fair in Douglas, and Tilton's Auto Livery promoting service. Visitors Gapen and Bemder join Basin residents. Wises Drug Store sells Kodaks. Central Gas offers appliances. Adrian Smith and Betty visit from Butte. plus various real estate and service notices.
Various short notes: Jack Friend heads to Rock River for Illinois Pipe Line Co. Crex and Wolf Fibre Bugs at 10 percent off at Basin Furniture Co. fishing trip to Medicine Lodge Lake reported. Owen Sonnson healing services. Mrs. Simon Skovgard to Rawlins for Eastern Star conference. sale of 25 Cotswool bucks at ranch near Sonnanza. Rott Woods of Denver Fiduciary Co. visiting Basin. laundry conditions warned. Mrs. J S Custer returns from Altoona. horse teams for sale or trade. watch repair at Rexall Store. Evangelist Lowey meetings planned at Basin Baptist Church starting Sept 17 1922.
Robi Pearson returns home on Co A. Levins of the Southern Engine Co of Houston Texas looked after company interests at Basin early in the week.
Chas L Vandevender and his wife went to Rawlins late last week for an Eastern Star conference. Harry J Hall of the Banth State Bank returned Tuesday from Douglas where he served with the National Guard encampment as part of the Riverton company.
Efforts are underway to organize a town football squad to support the local high school team. Residents are urged to step up, don the pads if needed, and help prepare the Jets for play.
The Basin Saxophone band directed by Prof BE C Hoover left on Monday for Douglas to perform at the Wyoming state fair. Advertised as a top state fair attraction, the group drew praise after the Big Horn county fair and is expected to be a big hit in Douglas.
The Peggs prepared to move to Boulder Colorado as Loren Pegg, Basin high class of last year, heads to college. Friends wish him success noting his sportsmanship character and popularity. The family will be away only for Loren’s college period.
The article notes the local high school preparing for its first game at Thermopolis. It mentions Basin's veteran college players ready to assist with finishing touches and a seasoned football man likely to volunteer time when needed.
Mrs. J. C. Stewart hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for her son John Smith Stewart who turned three. Ten children and some mothers attended, games and refreshments kept the kids happy, and John was described as a merry maker.
A well dressed contestant returns for a prize at the chamber of commerce rooms this Saturday at 3 pm after last Thursday's event at the fair. The note hints the prize will go to someone even if it requires chasing them.
The article notes long years of struggle with no tangible gains and calls for League of Nations intervention to restore peace in Greece. It mentions upcoming film events with Bil lions and The Real Adventure and reports on social updates including John L. Landfair and his wife returning from Billings, Tanlac health ads, and Mrs Arthur Burns undergoing tonsil removal at Basin hospital.
The mayor and town council awarded the Foos Engine Co. of Springfield Ohio a contract for two gas engines and a generator at 18805 dollars. The equipment supports the water and light plant funded by a bond issue last spring. Building progresses on reservoirs and the first unit will be installed within 60 days. Basin expects improved water quality and monthly savings of about 700 dollars.
The Rex announces weekly lineup with Frank Mayo in Afraid to Fight and Brownie the Wonder Dog in Brownie’s Little Venus as Friday double feature. Saturday showcases Anita Stewart in Rose of the Sea. Sunday May McAvoy in A Virginia Courtship. Monday Wil Rogers in An Unwilling Hero. Tuesday John Gilbert in Arab in Love with The Hall Room Boys in From Boup to Nuts.
Greek soldiers complain of long deployment on a single battlefield. The report notes persistent tensions and morale concerns as troops endure extended operations and routine patrols amid ongoing hostilities.
Due to agency closure in Greybull a high grade player piano is offered at sacrifice in a public storehouse. Terms to a responsible party. For full particulars write to The Denver Music Co. Denver Colo. A.25-8,16.
John M. Snyder and R. L. Kaischenback visited town on Wednesday en route to the state fair in Douglas in Snyder's car. They were reported in connection with Tanlac ads promising health and strength for tired workers.
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