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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
8
The fragment hints at a lively, informal event about lard and a tied business or tieins. Readable text shows odd phrasing and unclear dates or names. No clear persons, organizations, places, or outcomes emerge to establish a factual news item.
Readable fragments show plans for Fourth of July decorations and events. The town committee will organize games, a baseball match if local teams respond, and a poster campaign. Prominent locals like Jim Parrill are noted in context of the celebration preparations.
Jimmy the Baker, proprietor of Ulta sturdy bakery, returns after six months away in Europe. He visited his Italian home and met a girl playmate who will accompany him back to Tdituford to make a future home. He has taken over the Nana bakery and eating house and imported delicacies to attract locals.
A search or inquiry is recorded for Frank Pettycrove described as heavy set with a Pell Heavy accent, last seen about two years ago in a theatrical life context. His wife and son are reportedly involved in the lingering concern.
A large crowd attended Thursday evening's moving picture show for the town's youngsters. Earlier in the day a merry party at the McDonald house treated the children to good eats and fun hosted by Frank Keenan, praised as the camp's most popular man.
A brief fragment notes a woman preparing to depart or arrive by morning. It mentions she should be here at her specified time, reflecting a small scheduling detail in a local correspondence.
Washington reports that 108 officers and sailors earned official commendations for valor at Vera Cruz. Eleven enlisted men received the Medal of Honor and a $100 gratuity for extraordinary heroism during the action.
Seattle June 17 The coroner's jury returned a verdict that M D Samuels died by his own action. Blanche Smith, held in connection with the case, has been released. The Nome merchant case concludes with the deceased self-inflicted death.
The article notes tomorrow marks the longest day the sun appears to halt at its most northerly point, with days then shortening gradually though the change will be subtle initially. It mentions twenty four hours of daylight in the Iditarod region and sunset around 10 30 pm. It also praises Crosby Bath House renovations and cleanliness, urging locals to bathe there, and mentions Los Angeles street lighting now regulated by clockwork mechanisms.
The Geological Survey plans an annual Alaska mineral resource campaign starting in January with eleven field parties. Leaders include J. W. Bacley, Theodore, and Stephen F. Capps among others. Work spans June to September across the Matanuska, Copper, Kuskokwim, and other districts, focusing on placer and hard rock deposits and aiding potential railway routes amid base mapping and stratigraphic studies.
Captain Billy Peterson relocates his household from Willow Street to a residence on Upper First Street this week. Clemons & Koon offer enlargements of pet negatives.
Daily river and port movements across Alaska are listed with freight, passengers, and vessel arrivals. Gen. Davis route updates. multiple landings at Kaltag, Nenana, Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Dawson, and St Michael. Ships Beaver Alameda Prairie Bell and other craft noted. mobile relief and cargo transfers described.
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