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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
3
Contractor R T Englebrecht won the bid to move the house on the schoolhouse lot by tomorrow night. He will receive 65 dollars for the job, beating out D F Coombs and L P Conway who had higher bids. A boy under the hand is worth two in the reformatory.
List of guests arriving at the Shaw House includes Mrs A C Brown J C Falls Dome J A Jesson W C Sprage Ester W Getchell Cleary Henry Wagner Goldstream A G Buisher hand Erik Maitenson C Sanborn P Allen Bert Green Mrs W F Green Walter Smith C E Nelson Carl Person Miss Anna Person W S Barclay Lee Roby George Jesta James Foley C C Morgan J C Falls Dome A G Buisherhane Erik Meithenson Mrs W F Green J R Wilson city.
A compact list from city records includes W. H. Passage Goldstream W. J. Ogden Ester George Sneder Pedro Mudge F. J. Ivans Frank Hodge F Guthrie F.J. Ivans Floyd Baker and other residents.
A list appears including George Carr, Mrs Estes, George J Opperman, J L Van Hook, Mrs Brown, Ester, Olaf Ahlgreen, W L Kirkland, Fairbanks. Robert Shep pard, Pat Meehan, John Smith, F Johnson, Goldstream, W B Morgan, Jack Connolly, Stay Brook, Vans! Charles Sinclair, A A Derry, Dome, Julius Miller, Gilmore, 8S Howell, Chatanika, Herman Webber, T. Meer man, Fairbanks.
A compact list of individuals and places including Stay Brook Fox Jack Connolly W. B. Morgan Vault Robert Shep Goldstream W. S. Kirckland Alan Ohlgren Fairbanks creek Geo Carr Ester A A Derry Dome E O Cole Salt Lake City F Fenyes Seattle E G Miller Colo Fred Jenks Alfred Bernier Seattle Roy King N E King Dawson R Stafford Mrs Phinn J P Paulson P Ericson Swan Seattle appears across varied locales and associations referencing people and firms in a regional context.
Red and Reel devotees flock to Avalon California for record breaking tuna and black sea bass in Santa Catalina waters. Guides describe glass bottom boats and the famed fishing tournament with massive catches including a 425 pound sea bass.
In Tule churchyard near Oaxaca a colossal cypress is described as the world’s largest tree with an estimated 4000 year age. Measured circumferences range 120 to 154 feet, diameter about 57 feet per De Candolie, and it is noted as a monumental ancient tree near a church.
Fisheries officials propose spreading millions of pearl mollusks via fish across Mississippi valley streams to revive the industry. The plan uses tanks to hatch tiny mollusks, which cling to fish scales and disperse as they travel, restoring habitats and future button supplies. A separate medical ad for PAZO OINTMENT promises relief for piles within six to fourteen days.
Mayor Fred Carter faced questions about a horse not listed in city records under the stock ordinance. He said he paid the feed bill but received no fine, and Municipal Magistrate Taylor warned he would impose a fine next time. The matter was dropped after lighthearted remarks.
Citizens complain about the dog catcher in Fairbanks after a woman reports her dog taken from her yard. Council members discuss the issue with Councilman Robe and Mayor Carter noting prior pound incidents and possible alcohol involvement. Capewell and Jensen are appointed to investigate conditions at the city pound while a quoted Earl of Clarendon passage about watchfulness over a social vice is referenced.
The street committee reported the city team with harness sold for 400 dollars. The harness set accompanied the animals and the cash is now with the city treasurer.
A reflection on envy as a universal weed that flourishes in every soil and climate and in every social stratum, noting that Alexander was no prouder than others in harboring envy within.
The council discussed selling the old schoolhouse at Secom avenue and Dunkle street. Bids close June 26 with Mrs. Ford offering 1500 dollars if she can place a bid to be considered on that date. The property could become a lodging house with light remodeling.
The text argues civilization rests on two guiding forces the spirit of a gentleman and the spirit of religion. It credits the nobility and clergy with sustaining learning amid arms and upheaval while governments wavered.
The fragment notes a critique that greed and debt extended to the upper classes through usury, as nobles and clergy benefited by expanding their influence and schooling.
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