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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The Fairbanks Daily News announces its mailing and publication details. It is entered at the Fairbanks post office as second class matter and printed weekly weekday evenings and Sunday mornings by the Tanana Publishing Company under manager Zach F. Hickman.
The News will disclose rates for column advertising on request. Charges will be reasonable for the service rendered.
Citizens urged to attend a Saturday meeting at the commissioner's court called by the chamber of commerce to organize Fairbanks' Fourth of July events. The previous year featured a multi day celebration with dances boxing wrestling and speeches planned by a public committee. Financial support will be sought from those who expect to benefit from the crowds.
The article discusses Wrong Font Thompson preparing the Tanana Miner from Ridgetop while Willie handles ads and the printer sorts a hell box. It notes Thompson’s repeated, short-lived ventures and contrasts two Tanana daily papers with weeklies, arguing dailies offer deeper reach and value for advertisers.
A sharp editorial urges readers to withhold support from obscure publishers and decline additional papers. It argues the Tanana region already has ample publications and warns against buy-in for outlets aimed at tearing down rather than building up the community.
A 20 horse pack train will depart for the Sushima district Monday under Dan Kennedy to showcase Fairbanks as a regional outfitting hub. Miners operators fur dealers and trappers seek the best prices for dust and furs while gaining access to lower outfit costs through the Fairbanks market. The town’s supply lines spur development to Innoke Koyukuk Chandlar Kantishna and nearby districts, drawing trade like a magnet and cutting river haul costs for distant miners.
Secretary Taft repeatedly affirms alignment with President Roosevelt’s policies, denying any desire to break from them. He cites recent remarks to the Boston real estate exchange and earlier speeches in Columbus and public addresses, while critics backed by large corporations seek to undermine his loyalty with insinuations.
Acrobatic editor Thompson of Ye Golden North plans a new newspaper at Edgetop perched between Dome and Vault creeks in Tan ana district. Arrivals on the Tanana steamer bring the news as he sits midrailway divide to distribute papers and issue lofty editorials from a high, clouded vantage.
Analysis notes that the British Admiralty holds greater authority than the U S Navy Secretary and Assistant Secretary in directing naval affairs. It contrasts imperial command with Washington's constrained leadership and outlines implications for U S naval policy and administration.
The article traces the Navy’s birth under George Washington, its expansion under Adams, and its growth from a small early force to a modern fleet. It notes the 1796 call for a protecting naval power, the establishment of the marine corps in 1798, and the 16 armored ships signaling naval prowess, establishing the United States as second only to Britain in sea power.
The article notes how Mrs originated from mistress and shifted to a contracted form. It cites historical usage where unmarried women and even children could be styled Mrs, with infant burials sometimes recorded as Mrs Katherine Milton followed by ec to indicate a child.
The Sing Sing prison offers twelve classes from elementary English to higher subjects including history civics science and arithmetic. About 408 of 1200 inmates attend with 100 on a waiting list. since opening the illiteracy rate dropped from 30 to 10 percent as foreign born prisoners learn American ideas and language through the program.
About 5000 residents in Johannesburg are destitute prompting the mayor to convene a meeting to discuss the unemployment issue and possible relief.
Fully equipped chicken ranch for sale including residence and two complete buildings plus an incubator. Stated as a rare bargain with contact via phone 65A and located at 1st Natl Bank Building.
A compilation of filings dated June 1 through June 11 1908 includes transfers of property from B H Levie to Louis Moor for 1000 dollars and multiple small stakes like one eighth Bonanza association claims on Chatanika river, furniture and barber shop assets in Dome City, and various mortgage attachments. The list names numerous individuals such as Jean Stewart A F Peterson Wiley A Webb Aug W Bachman Z J Jewell Roscoe Green W E Sullivan H E Jackson Edward Brice J J Brice F Secrist Francois Perrinet and others, with locations including Spruce creek Iowa creek Ester creek Fish creek and Ready Bullion creek.
The ad touts a universal cure for colds in one day using Bromo Quinine. It highlights E. W. Grove as the signature name and claims worldwide use. The offer price is listed as 25 cents.
Miss Mary Woodman of Woburn Massachusetts once instructed the late King Carlos of Portugal in English history and painting. She retains mementoes given by the royal family and was promised a noble title upon return to Portugal.
Dr. W. Freudenthal of Berlin reports a simple resuscitation method for asphyxia. He inserts the index finger into the mouth and moves it over the epiglottis to induce swallowing, which triggers an immediate restoration of breathing after failed older techniques.
Directory notes Fairbanks Aerie No 1037 weekly meetings Monday 8 30 p m at Eagle Mall led by Barney Goss W F O M Anderson secretary Fairbanks Lodge No 3 Lon OF meets Thursday 8 p m at Odd Fellows Hall Auditorium Co D McAuley N G M O Carlson secretary listing two fraternal organizations with meeting times and locations
Regular communications held on the first and third Wednesdays each month at the Masonic Hall Auditorium building. R. W. Taylor serves as Worshipful Master and G. B. Erwin is Secretary.
Morning timetable shows departures at 8 00 am 8 25 am and 8 45 am with arrival noted for stop No 1 Ly.
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