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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
7
Dispatch from Kodiak cites recent Katmai volcanic activity, noting fearsome eruptions, ash clouds, and sliding pumice risks. Witnesses describe autumn-like floods, lava patterns, and widespread danger to travelers. Scientists warn explosions occur when pressure builds under rising tides as Katmai remains highly volatile.
Crammed placer camps echo with talk after supper as miners discuss prewater influences and maternal hobbies. A veteran worker, Darry Beker, listens and reflects on whether a mother's mental attitude can mold offspring and even influence work habits.
Northen Commercial Co advertises a for sale listing for a full team of horses with harnesses and sleds. The brief notice notes the sale and identifies the seller.
The London Times story about German corpses being processed for fats oils and explosives is recounted with dramatic caution. It describes a plant near Coblemz where bodies are processed by soldiers, with fats distilled into lubricants and oils and bones ground for feed, under strict guard.
Judge Bunnell issues a detailed order effective January 1 prohibiting liquor possession in Alaska. Licenses must keep a separate sales record from July 1, 1917, for all intoxicating liquors sold on or off premises and submit the books to the United States marshal by December 31, 1917. Licensees must respond in writing to show willingness to comply and records to be delivered to the marshal.
June 19 parade drew many thousands of people as Red Cross units marched to honor overseas service volunteers. The display, held in the city, showcased nationwide support for the National Red Cross effort and featured organized contingents representing local chapters.
On a westward voyage the Meamship Dora stopped at Simeanof island in the Alaskan peninsula and returned with 182 barrels of salt herring. Simeanor hosts two dairy farms totaling about eighty cattle plus sheep and hogs, making butter a notable local product. A nearly 1000 pound butter consignment to Unga preceded plans to expand herring curing as the harbor’s safety improves with the Dora’s port call.
An Oklahoma editor recalls an old Indian who insists on receiving a receipt for his newspaper subscription. The punchline has the Indian explaining he must show proof of payment at St. Peter’s gate, or risk wandering hell to locate the editor for the receipt. An old item from a Pioneer office ad.
Capetown dispatch cites a Transvaal Chamber of Commerce summary stating South Africa’s gold mining remained operational during wartime due to its national importance. Since war began, output reached £100,000,000. white workers in active service rose to 20 percent, with war-related costs around £3,000,000 yearly. Dividends fell by about £1,000,000 from 1914 despite £4,000,000 more sterling in production.
Juneau offices of Marconi Wireless Company received April 10 orders from Astoria to discontinue receiving commercial business. Navy orders will guide future conduct. Junon and Kingston stations remain open for naval work. Ketchikan to Astoria link disrupted. Chichagoff station closed. Ketelukan office also shut.
Senator John Ronan discusses Alaska territory tax division disparities aboard the Northwestern from Juneau. He notes the Third division bears 74 percent of taxes while others share road and mineral development costs, criticizing equal funding as unfair and politics driven. Also mentions a placer camp and a widow’s remark. sale of three pool tables advertised locally.
Dissolution of the co partnership in Yukon Territory is recorded with one partner taking over the business interests. The action ends the previous arrangement and transfers ownership and responsibilities to the remaining partner in the Yukon Territory.
AIL persons teins and corporations in debt to the co partnership in the Territory of Alaska and Yukon Territory are requested to settle debts. Thomas Aitken of Iditarod, Nash Any indebtedness Gwin by the said co partnership is to be paid by Thomas V. Anker of Iditarod, Alaska.
Notice is hereby given that the signer has been appointed administrator to collect claims against the estate of Sam Austin deceased. Creditors must present verified claims within six months from the date of this notice to James Gunsing, administrator, at his business address in Plat City Front Street, Plat City, Ohio. Dated June 15, 1917.
In the District Court for the Territory of Masi Pousti division a special term of court will be held at the district courthouse on June 25, 1017. Citizens with business before the court must appear and any pending matters will be heard. Witnessed by G. Geraguty deputy clerk on May 16, 1017.
Public notice states that Sam Sanders Inheritance and heirs are informed of a forfeiture related to a property titled Gold Tum Association in Videka territory. The notice cites annual labor requirements and legal provisions, with publication dates April 7 1917 and July 7 1917, and warns of property transfer if conditions are unmet.
Notice states the undersigned expended 100 for improvements on one of the surveyed sections in the Haim Tast Ghance Association area near Haden Creek Tuneke river Alaska. If no payment within 90 days after the last publication, the co owner’s interest will become the property of the unsign. Published April 23 1917 with last publication date noted.
Notice of forfeiture to Colombe and others for unpaid expenditures on timber and mineral claims in the Mek district. Co-owner E E Olson warns that nonpayment within ninety days will transfer interest to the undersigned under title section 200k of the Revised Statutes. Date of first public and date of das unclear.
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