Walrus Hunt on the Corwin from Nome Records
The Corwin returned from Nome with a rich haul of walrus by the North Slope coast. It carried 228 barrels of walrus oil valued at $5 070, four tons of ivory tusks worth about $4 000, whiskers for Chinese toothpicks, hides for tanning in London, and a total value near $49 270 from the season. Captain Menney notes immense numbers, with hulls packed with walrus and danger from strikes and ice.
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Menny
Healy
Neside
Corwin
China
London
Gardner urges faster navy build to outpace Britain
Representative A P Gardner of Massachusetts argues for a broader five year program to construct dreadnoughts and battle cruisers, contending the Navy must be expanded beyond current plans to outpace British sea power. He says building speed is prudent while other nations react to U S actions and urges Congress to accelerate approved spending.
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Washington
A. P
Padgett
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Cardner
Padett
Congress
Conclu
T Sect
Oklahoma
Nevada
Lime Treatment in Tuberculosis in 2012 Journal
The article discusses lime treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, noting limited positive testimony and varying results. It cites Mekwan's Alterative as a claimed remedy and warns of potential health risks and stomach irritation. it mentions regular use under caution.
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Journal of the American Medien
Aaron
Palace Pharmacy
Naval officers and commissions debated amid Pacific command tie
A fragment from a naval correspondence shows a discussion of officers including Admiral Winslow and Rear Admiral Neale Fiske, with questions about commissions and a request to convene a conference. The writer expresses envy of Admiral Whitestow and regrets not acknowledging certain details.
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Chiefa
Todeh
Navy Department
Naval Offaire
Cameron Mell
Winelow
Pacific
Winslow
Wyoming State Land Notice for Indemnity School Selection
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming issues a notice dated October 19 1916 that the State of Wyoming has filed an application to elect a lot of land in a described town site. The list is open to public inspection and a copy is posted for inspection by interested parties. Test No 42 Serial No 014174 pertains to the State Indemnity School and Selection.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
State of
Dergriptibe Ardivisions
Wanted: Join New Frontiers in Refined Oil Venture
A fragmented 1920s style notice seeks 6 000 men and women within thirty days for a live wire refinery venture. It promises life memberships, large profits, and partnership through the General Land Office process with appeals to readers in De Motnes Iowa.
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Fetete
Fi. F. Loos Co
Dea Motnes
Lowa
Just Arrived Coats Silk Dresses and Millinery Sale
Just arrived at 504 W 18th by Mrs George Horton. Silk dresses coats shirts and a fine line of millinery offered at sacrifice prices. Phone 508 for details.
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Geo. Horton
Do You Know Publishers Free Sample Copy Offer
An advertisement promotes sending a full address and 00 cents to receive a year of free magazine samples. It claims hundreds of publishers will mail samples, including standard magazines, farm papers, police journals, story magazines, reviews, and more. The text uses exaggerated figures and typo laden prose.
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Ovwry Mall
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Beaver
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Altest View
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Wyreming Haman Society
Bush
Lester
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West Side Coal & Junk Ya Yard
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Job
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Admiral Winslow
St WN
General Land Office
Washington, I. C
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Handy Oil
New York
Kelley Mercantile Company
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Wasserman’s Shoe Store
Miss Or Mrs
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Nt Season Mere
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Dax
Elore
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