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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
Approaching School Election Needs Public Engagement
The News urges Fairbanks residents to vote in the upcoming school election and to value the school board's work. It celebrates the board's honest service, calls for continued public involvement, and hopes the existing members remain to guide the district after the last Monday election.
New Blood Arrives as Tanana Reopens River Trade
The Tanana brings the first boat connection to outside points and injects fresh life into the camp. Old-timers returning from winter outside spur renewed effort and enterprise, lifting spirits with renewed vigor and hope.
Carpenters Endorsement Speeds Delegate Choice
A carpenters union meeting last night in Tanana heatedly discussed which candidate to back for congress delegate. The union members quickly agreed that their best interests lie with a specific choice, signaling a clear labor-backed direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Congress
Sons of Nails and Hammers
Tanana
Carpenters Endorse John P. Clum for City Office
A unanimous vote by the local carpenters endorses John P. Clum as the people’s candidate for city office. The resolution pledges support in the forthcoming campaign and reflects the union’s reputation for sound judgment in collective decisions. Promises of support reportedly come from various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Clum
Clum
Carpenters
City Treasurer Reports and May 1908 Financials
City treasurer F B Barbour asks council to release bondsmen after settlement for 1907. Clerk Taylor to review interest on warrants totaling 624.70 before final report. May 1908 financials show $378.76 on hand at May 31 and $1,016 recorded from city clerk with total receipts $88,688.41 for year to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Barbour
Taylor
Robe
Brooks
Capewell
Fairbanks
City of
C. E. Taylor
F. E. Barbour
City Dads Praise Poll Tax Efforts Amid Slow Payments
The new poll tax collector Mr Hunsaker has gathered 1162 dollars quickly, the largest early total for a single collector. Voters and officials laud his work though overall payments remain light. Rumors suggest a potential 312000 dollars from this source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsaker
Gorman’s Public Excursion Sets 3 P.M. Sunday Departure
Gorman announces a big public excursion to Ne Nana with high ticket demand. To avoid confusion the boat will depart at 3 p m Sunday and return at 5 a m Monday, allowing workers to be back in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Nenana
Right Handedness in Animals and Humans
The article argues there is no lateral preference in animals as Dr. George M. Gould finds no dominant paw or eye during locomotion or typical tasks. In humans, however, primitive tribes show clear hand preference tied to weapon use, counting, and the development of decimal numerals, with right-hand dominance shaping military and social customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gould
Gould
Xenophon
West Point
Sleep through the ages from beds to Napoleon
The article traces sleep habits and bedding history from ancient times to the 18th century. It notes nightly sleep hours, the idea of eight hours, and famous figures reportedly sleeping less. It recounts early bed constructions from Menes to Esther, and the invention of movable bedsteads and slats in Egypt and later centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Mirabeau
Goethe
Humboldt
Aspern
Menes
Egypt
Wise Son Who Knows His Father Reveals Truth
A proverb-like line contrasts a wise son recognizing his father with a mean informer. The phrase highlights filial knowledge versus betrayal, reflecting themes of loyalty and integrity.
Power of Attorney and Marriage Certificate Notices
A 1908 public record notes a Power of Attorney dated January 24 1905 from Isidor Gladstone to Sigurd L Magnusen to locate claims. It lists a 1907 marriage certificate for August H Hanot and Clara Melinda Shafer by Rev R J Criment. Other location details name Orvin Maylin Fred Sirist C H Deruchin H Salchow E B Crane Joe Geddes Jene Bon chere and reference the Sierist association claim at Burns creek a tributary of Fish creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidor Gladstone
Sigurd L. Magnusen
H. Hanot
Clara Melinda Shafer
R. J. Criment
Orvin Maylin
Fred Sirist
C. H. Deruchin
H. Salchow
E. B. Crane
Joe Geddes
Jene Bonchere
Sierist Association
Burns Creek
Fish Creek
Election Notice for Fairbanks School Director 1908
Notice states Fairbanks Alaska will hold an election at city hall on Monday June 29 1908 to elect a school director for the Fairbanks school district. Polls open 9 am to 8 pm. Voter qualifications include US citizen or intent to become, age over 21, one year Alaska residence and six months in Fairbanks. Dated June 19 1908. Municipal Clerk Chas E Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fairbanks
United States
Territory
Chas. E. Taylor
Classified Advertisements Summary
WANTED girls for general house work at 314 First avenue. WANTED experienced lady cook with creeks preferred. Ad dress News office. FOR SALE Ryan half way house Pedro creek cheap for cash. Leave in the near future for trip outside. FOR SALE One Ston platform scales apply Fairbanks Hardware Co 246. SITUATION WANTED if made known through these columns will find ready answer. HELP WANTED if advertised for to these columns will get all you require.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Pedro Creek
Fairbanks Hardware
Sleep the Ancient Myth in Life and Law Notices
A blend of philosophical musing on sleep from Iamblichus to Vergil alongside a dense block of 1908 public notices. The text juxtaposes sleep as a timeless force and summarizes numerous deeds, claims, releases, options, and leases with dates and parties such as F. M. Hicks, Henry Cook, Chas. Johnson, John Hendrickson, Dempsey Lewis, and others tied to Goldstream and nearby areas. The fragmentary notices include releases of liens, property deeds, and contractual terms with figures like Dan Callahan and Brumbaugh.
A Man’s First Care: Avoid Reproach and World Censure
A quotation attributed to Joseph Addison urges a man to prioritize inner conscience over external judgment. It holds that if public opinion conflicts with personal integrity, it should be ignored, but otherwise the honest mind will find satisfaction in both self-approval and public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Addison
Vanitys Housebedroom Suite Heist Plot
Mrs. Vanity refuses delivery of a new bedroom suite insisting it must not arrive after dark to avoid neighbors seeing it. The door bell rings around 8 PM and Charles Vanity questions the plan as she vows not to pay $100 for the unseen furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanity
Mrs. Vanity
Charles
Mr. Vanity
Mrs. V
Directory of lodges in Fairbanks Alaska
Tanana Masonic Lodge regular communications first and third Wednesdays at Masonic Hall. Odd Fellows Fairbanks Lodge No 3 meets Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall. Fraternal Order of Eagles Fairbanks Aerie No 1027 meets Mondays at 8 30 pm at hall formerly Century Hall. Names listed for officers and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana
Fraternal Order OF Eagles
Fairbanks Aerie
Pe Hall
Century Hall
Barney Goss
D. M. Anderson
Ball Meets Tuesdays at Camp Fairbanks Auditorium
Camp Fairbanks No 16 hosts a ball every Tuesday at 8 36 p m in the wall of the Auditorium building. J W Hill and A C Charles E Taylor serve as recorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fairbanks
Auditorium Building
J. W. Hill
A. C
Charles E. Taylor
Fairbanks Lodge Meeting Post
The Yukon Order of Pioneers lodge in Fairbanks holds weekly Thursday evening sessions at the old Odd Fellows location with Harry Cribb serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Gesang-Verein Harmonie Meets Sundays at Hall
The Gesang-Verein Harmonie holds Sunday evening meetings at the old Odd Fellows Hall. Henry Roden serves as president, Leo Wile as secretary, and M Sickinger as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesang-Verein Harmonie
Old Odd Fellows Hall
Henry Roden
Leo Wile
M. Sickinger
Treas
Tanana Valley Railroad timetable update 1908
Timetable No. 10 effective June 8 1908 lists mixed service departures from 8:00 to 8:45 a m and arrivals to Fairbanks with notes on junctions and station stops including Northba Falcon Chena and Fairbanks Ester Eldorado Fox Gilmore Ridgetop and related right of track details. General manager indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado Fox Gilmore Ridgetop
Oles
Thatanika
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
City Reports
Mr. Barbour
Oldclerk
Ers
Saas Sak
Sis Inc
Badger & Woodward
Nat'l Bank
First Avenue
Cook
Creeks
Iamblichus
Coelesyria
Adam
F. M. Hicks
Henry Cook
Dome Creek
Sleep
Somnus
Hypnos
Morpheus
Phoebactor
Photaessae
Vergil
Hades
Chas. Johnson
John Hendrickson
Independent Association
Hunch Creek
John Burrington
Dempsey Lewis
Michigan Association
Chatanika River
Chas. Dagragori
Faust Zanene
Nevada Association
Vault Creek
James Kelley
John Meehan
Kelly
E. Schenback
C. EB. Davis
H. Gerves
J. W. Delahaye
C. Forfert
Twin Association
McDonald Bench
McDermott Beach
Goldstream
Sarah A. Wall
Dan Callahan
First
Second Avenues
Second Avenue
Brumbaugh
Hamilton & Kellogg
A. J. Nordale
Harry W. Atwood
Mr Logus
Mr. Wheets
Skagway
White Pass
Yukon
Chena
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Tacoma
Dawson
Whitehorse
N. N. Co
Directory OF Lodges
Masonic Lodge
ODD Fellows
Fairbanks Lodge
Wv. O. FP
Odd Fellows Hall
C. D. M'Cauley
Arctic Brotherhood
Falcon JC
Chena and
Fairbanks Junction
Fairbanks and
Chatanika
Ester
Cae
Gen
Mgr
A. P
Ao Shee
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