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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
5
The Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite Bodies urges Freemasons to attend church more regularly arguing Masonry is not a religion but an ally of religion. He cites the value of church attendance for moral life and warns that neglect leads to spiritual dry rot and apathy.
Sunday Sept. 30 services held at St Andrews Church with Morning Prayer and a sermon at 11 A M conducted by J J Dixon.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Basin Wyoming on September 27 1922 adopted resolutions praising A A Kimbro as a faithful patient generous husband and cherished citizen. They express deepest sympathy to his family and order copies of the resolutions sent to the family minutes and newspapers.
Mr. Gompers vows to purge radicals from unions while workers face intimidation and violence. He cites property destruction, railroad sabotage, and mineworker murders as examples. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gephart of Greybull were visitors in town last evening.
The nineteenth annual Wyoming Federation of Women’s Clubs convention gathers in Torrington October 3 to 6 with education as the keynote. Wyoming speakers include R A Morton and Grace Raymond Hebard. The event expects about 200 attendees and raises dues to 25 cents per capita.
A writer argues that the emergency tariff did not reduce Canadian purchases from the United States. Canada bought heavily during the war and briefly after, but as normalcy returns global demand falls. The author claims tariffs did not cause higher costs for Canadians and that reduced imports reflect waning need rather than policy.
R B West will drive a group of high school players to Hot Springs this morning where they are scheduled to meet Thermopolis. Sid Smith, cashier at the National Bank of Lovell, was in town yesterday and referenced the First National.
William Z Foster faces trial in Michigan on syndicalism charges. His published writings, cited at a Senate steel strike hearing, are presented as decisive evidence. The outcome would be a setback for Samuel Gompers and his ally in the steel dispute.
The socialist party files a complete slate from United States senator to state superintendent of public instruction led by William B Guthrie and Emma M Baker. The move follows dissatisfaction with Douglas Democrats and the defeat of convention candidate George E Kindler by William B Ross.
A satirical piece lobes at Senator Kendrick and the idea of pairing in politics. It mocks a “pair platform” as a social force and questions the claimed “splendid record” built on pairing, referencing figures like Joseph C. O'Mahoney and Will Reid while imagining a world run by paired alliances.
Democratic editors aided by the state committee note an eastern paper welcoming Mondell leaving the house. They fear his influence brings federal aid and oil royalties to Wyoming. The figure cited: 1.6 million dollars in oil royalties for Wyoming this year.
A guide explains how to plant and care for everbearing strawberries in Basin and vicinity. It covers fall ground preparation with cow manure, spring planting after frost, required watering, and seasonal mulching and bed maintenance for continuous yield.
John W Hay of Rock Springs plans to open his governor campaign next Tuesday September 26 in Big Piney Sublette. The Republican candidate is portrayed as a man of deeds with business and executive ability and broad support among the common people.
A local observer argues Mr. Hay’s victory is effectively locked in with no credible opposition. He cites recent polling and party support as evidence of a settled race.
H R Bogan and his half brother Harry Reynolds of Casper arrived in Casper after a multi day trek in the Big Horn mountains and surrounding country. They found water only once and subsisted on flapjacks after rediscovering a camp in the Powder River region. They deviated from the normal route via Worland and Yellowstone opting for Big Trails Barnum and Kaycee. They spent two nights wandering, slept in a desert cabin, and found fuel only late Saturday, then walked into Casper Sunday morning. They attributed the ordeal to following a less traveled path and ran out of cigars the first night.
Sunday School at 10 A M led by Superintendent W E B Talbott. Morning worship with sermon by the pastor at 11. Special music. Epworth League at 6 30 P M. Evening service at 7 30 P M. Minister Edwin Bowling extends a cordial welcome to all services.
R. J. Cruce arrived home Thursday after a stay in Montana where he attended to business interests during his absence.
Lou Blakesley and family depart for Thermopolis to see Lou Jr. perform for the local school. Supt McNowan drives a car full of voters and players to the Thermopolis game. C A Zaring and others also head out with high school lads for the same event. D T Hand and companions attended the Greybull Elks lodge Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs R G Belton and family joined Mr and Mrs Ira Rah Mr and Mrs D T Hand and children and Mr and Mrs P P Anderson and daughter for a Sunday trip to the Meadows along the upper Ten Sleep canyon road.
Mrs James Berry and her daughter Minnie came home Saturday after a lengthy Montana journey. They visited friends and relatives in Billings and Red Lodge during the trip.
Mack McKone, the local Overland agent, notes strong sales from new owners including Colonel May who bought an Overland Sedan last Monday.
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