Alaska Tales From Will Rogers Expedition
Will Rogers recounts Alaska adventures noting museum encounters in Juneau, Eskimo life, craft of skin work, seasonal hunts from white fox to caribou, and a vast移 drive of reindeer. He describes dog teams, whaling history, and harsh climate in a vivid, period voice.
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Alaska
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Artic Ocean
Aklavik
McKenzie River
Loman
Canadian Northwest
Hershel Island
Orphanage Choir to Perform Friday at Masonic Hall
The Oxford Orphanage singing class will give its annual concert at Masonic Hall on North Main Street next Friday night September 20 at 7 45. The program features music songs drills and folk dances and is described as unusually attractive. Admission will be free.
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Oxford
Masonic Hall
North Main Street
Wing flaps cut landing speed and distance
Wing flaps are now common on transport planes allowing landings at about 55 miles per hour and in one-third the distance previously required. The note adds a brief aside about the Eskimos.
Clothing Needed for School Children at Earliest Moment
Miss Margaret Davis of the Emergency Relief office said the clothing appeal has met only partially. As schools open this week hundreds of children lack proper clothes to enroll. Many adults also lack sufficient clothing and donations are welcomed. callers can arrange pick up without bringing items to the office.
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Margaret Davis
Miss Davis
Death by Own Action Claimed in Walkup Death
The death of W Albert Walkup 34 at his father's home in Waxhaw was ruled a death by own action. The incident occurred yesterday when he was found with a bullet wound. The case is being investigated and authorities released the ruling today.
Family Members Offer Motives for Action Not Ascribed
Family members said they could ascribe no motive for his action and provided no clear explanation. The remarks came as officials reviewed the incident and its impact on those nearby.
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Fine Museum
Juneau
Capitol
Esquimos
N. Main St
High Point
North Main
Dutch Laundry, Inc
DIAL
Masonic Hal
Esquimes
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Bell Cab CO
East Washington Street
von Plumbing
D. Bailey
Hedgecock Lumber CO
High Point, NB. C
MR. and
Mrs
J. H. Kalte
Tyson T
Ferree
Murphy
N. C
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