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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1862 | 1 |
1 story matching basic
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:basi, basil, basin, basilar, base, bash
- Territorial Superintendent Critiques School Spending
A report to the Legislature highlights the tension between building a university and funding basic district schools in 1862.