Gold in the Arctic Heralds Great Mackenzie River Stampede
Seattle reports from T. O. Oliver and others claim new gold strikes along the Mackenzie coast near Herschel Island and farther into the Barren Lands. Oliver, returning from four years of prospecting across Mackenzie, Peace, and Laird rivers, predicts a huge rush this year and next, with the Mackenzie river country deemed the greatest gold district. He cites stories of large finds, though declines to reveal exact locations details.
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Mackenzie River
Awson
Arctic
Herschel Island
Wada
Herschel
Yukon
Koyukuk
T. O. Oliver
Mackenzie
Peace
Laird
Franklin
Seattle
Klondike
Victoria Times
Great Slave Lake
Oliver
Mackenzie River Country
Peace River
Vermillion Fais
Fort Smith
Hudson Bay
Religious Mottoes on Coins Across History and Regions
The article traces religious mottoes on coins from 14th century English nobles to Middle Ages inscriptions and modern Arabic coins. It notes examples such as What God hath joined, Let no man put asunder and Lord, save thy people, and discusses regional uses, origins, and declines including the Rose with Utile Dulci and the Maryland motto Crescite et Multiplicamini.
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New Jersey
England
Jesus
Edward III
Sluys
Siefred
Canute
Northumbria
Charles I
Henry V
France
James I
Aberystwyth
Pre I
God
Mohammed
Caroline Islands
Carolina
Lord Proprietors
Louis XV
Louisiana
The
India Company
Times
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Edward VI
London
True Story of a Genuine Sourdough Monte in Alaska
In St Josephs hospital a sourdough wood cutter known as Monte Terrill survives with both feet frozen after an accident on Minto lake Tolovana flats. He crawled for days in ice cold darkness, kept moving to reach his wood camp, and remains optimistic about future prospecting in Alaska.
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George A. Terrill
Tolovana Flats
Geo. A. Terrill
As “Monte
Ter
Alaskan
Alaska
Monte
Minto Lake
Minto Creek
Ters
Backgammon Invented in Greece in 1224
A historical note claims the game backgammon originated in Greece in the year 1224. The brief asserts a traditional timeline for the invention and places the origin in Hellenic culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Alaska Sled Dog Driver Loses Feet To Frostbite Then Seeks New Feet
A man known as Monte endured two nights and days in extreme cold with frozen limbs. He was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital in March where both feet were amputated above the ankles to save his life. Despite severe loss, he plans to travel to San Francisco for artificial feet and return to Alaska hoping to mush again. He imagines floating the river part of the journey and remains hopeful about the future.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
San Francisco
Alaska
Monte
Larsen Thorsen Wed At Residence Ceremony
Frank M Larsen and Miss Anna Thorsen were married at 9 oclock Saturday evening at their home on Eighth and Barnette streets by Rev John Parsons. Miss Oss was bridesmaid and Mr Soule best man. A number of friends attended and the couple later had a wedding supper at the Cecil cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Larsen
Anna Thorsen
Eighth
Barnette Streets
John Parsons
Oss
Mr. Soule
Cecil Cafe
Plowman Unearths Confederate Money and Gold on Farm
A planter on Bret Knox's farm unearthed over 1 million in Confederate currency and about 4000 in gold coin and bullion. The discovery occurred as he prepared to show a servant how to ditch a trough to water crops. The notes, mainly 5 10 and 20 dollar bills, were badly mildewed and broke apart when handled.
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Bret Knox
Oklahoma bans wooden Indian signs in new law
The Oklahoma legislature, led by an Indian member, prohibits further use of wooden Indian cigar store signs deeming them libelous to primitive Americans. The measure reflects political influence of Native peoples in state affairs and aims to curb traditional commercial signage.
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Oklahoma
Winter mail between Fairbanks and Valdez averages eight days each way
Oscar Tackstrom of Orr & Co. provides figures on the winter mail between Fairbanks and Valdez. The season ran Oct to May 30 with 60 trips each way and an average transit time of 8 ½ days. 130 horses and relay stations supported the service. Total mail hauled: 43 465 pounds Valdez to Fairbanks and 22 075 pounds the reverse. The last mail arrived in 11 days from Valdez. Preparations for next winter begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Tackstrom
Orr & Co
Fairbanks
Valdez
Sensitivity differences between hands to touch and temperature
A report notes the right hand is more sensitive to touch than the left, but the right hand is less sensitive to heat and cold compared with the left.
Help Wanted Advertisement Fragment
Classified column fragment shows a help wanted notice promising to supply all requirements. Readable words indicate a job advertisement but lack details on position, employer, or dates.
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Great Divide
Yukon Basin
Mounted Police
Salt River
Copper River
Little Sticks
Ying
Frank Larsen
Rev
Wile’s
Bill Bryan
Builder
Democrat
Bill
Hotel Savoy
Orr
Badger & Woodward
Nat’l Bank
Pasco Whitey Fourth Avenue
Barnette Street
DR. Overgaard
Cowles St
Pacific Cold Storage CO
H. Wright
West 124Th St
New York
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