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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
6
Fragmentary notice warns advertisers to be careful in preparing copy from a distance. It emphasizes publisher responsibility for altering copy and calls out the difficulty of clearly writing names and dates.
The piece argues President Wilson should meet with Congress more directly, read his messages in person, and drop formal — and distant — executive court practices. It claims such democratization would restore public confidence and bring the presidency closer to lawmakers and citizens.
A railroad commission report notes vast agricultural lands in the Kwim valley could be farmed profitably with easier transport. It predicts the Suskokwim area may soon supply the United States with beef and mutton as reindeer herds feature in the discussion.
A historic survey argues the Seward to McGrath line could unlock Kuskokwim basins for farming and grazing, with 14 000 tons local freight per 100 miles and coal traffic up to 2 950 000 ton miles. It projects three trains weekly, modest passenger use, and potential profitability after initial investment even with some deficits.
On May 2 an order reduces Alaska cable tolls by 59 percent for commercial messages not exceeding one word in length effective July 1. The press rate remains unchanged.
Wrangell forms a commercial club with 35 charter members to attract stampeders to Teslin area. They publish route maps based on government data and claim hundreds already signed on. Jim Drury of Whitehorse says the strike is worthwhile though some doubt the Atlin region, while telegraphers from the strike report it as acceptable.
Commissioner Albrecht and Attorney B. Taylor walked out to the creeks Monday and returned Tuesday. The interior of the commissioner's office has been remodeled during the week.
Notice announces tax assessment actions against named parties for unpaid taxes and penalties. It details expended improvements and property location, referencing a commonwealth office and filing dates. The notice warns of penalties and outlines the period before potential final action. Priority given to owners and interested parties to address delinquency.
A scrambled notice references a maritime or property forfeiture action in Alaska with terms about co owners and expenditures. It mentions dates in March and December, a vehicle and property transfer, and a court or public notice process. The legible bits indicate steps to prove ownership and costs before property becomes public.
Dispatches describe heightened war readiness across Germany with warnings of military buildup. Reports claim renewed unity against Russia and discuss Krupp armament output while criticizing Italian and Austrian roles amid shifting alliances and wartime diplomacy.
A playful verse praises sauerkraut as a noble, cherished dish. The speaker recalls grandparents cooking, neighbors sniffing the boiling aroma, and a humorous pride in kraut as a wholesome, nicotine free staple. The poem lampoons weed in plugs while exalting kitchen aromas.
Fragmentary text mentions Ben Cockrill and others with references to a boat for sale and scraping work. Specifics on location, company names, dates, and outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Notice announces sealed bids for city hall project and legal forfeiture actions concerning Sayles Planton in Litthecreek Alaska. It also details summons for Linah Opsyon vs Elward Opseon, with court orders for publication and a 30 day appearance window in the Fourth division territorial court in 1914.
Notification of pending patent action on a placer mining claim near Fyat Creek Ober Creek tributary filed under US law. Includes references to location, required expenditures, and co ownership terms with publication dates in 1913.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a legal or public notice with names and dates garbled. It mentions a notification of something tied to a deed or proceeding and references place names and a month. The legibility prevents full reconstruction of parties or actions.
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