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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
6
Nearly two thousand years since the birth of Jesus, Christmas is celebrated worldwide with religious rites and acts of goodwill. The season lifts hearts beyond daily concerns, inspiring kindness to children and all fellow humans, as the Pioneer wishes readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The article discusses how various dictionaries and encyclopedias disagree on the exact date of the shortest day, noting June 21, December 21, and December 22 as possible answers. It explains the solstice concept and the challenge of precise yearly dating without astronomical tables.
A discussion on calendar shifts and leap years references changes by 4099 and plan to drop days, notes on past events from 1775 to 1893, and mentions the 1914 income tax, Navy actions, and a community gathering. Also lists local ads for eggs and Christmas treats.
The Pioneer reports a December 15 1918 appeal from Flat City Alaska for a loving cup fund honoring retiring Alaska official General William L Distin. Committees formed by Juneau and Plat leaders plan subscriptions deposited at Miners and Merchants Bank to support a silver cup with a record of Distins service.
A lively lodge event drew about 63 members and visitors despite bitter cold. Alfred Boas Thomas L Thursno and Frank Gularte led a well attended program of gymnastic stunts boxing bouts and a sourdough luncheon with toasts and speeches.
Birch and spruce firewood offered at 10 per cord with delivery after produce. Blazed wood described and price likely shown. Names and location hints include Dan Hart and Prospey, with blank bill of sale transfer forms cited and notes on printed explanatory votes for guidance.
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