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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
6
Weekly issue of the Iditarod Pioneer edited by George M. Srruckle announces subscription rates and distribution details for the Iditarod region. The notice highlights a Saturday morning publication cadence and price information for subscribers.
The piece rails at apathists who avoid rallies and sacrifice while supporting bonds and stamps. It contrasts such aloofness with a tale of wartime mercy from Coningsby Dawson and a British officer who frees a German comrade, then receives the Iron Cross.
Dan Hartnett writes of the George Riley murder case in Flat City Alaska. Eyewitnesses describe Riley as a respected labor leader and a colorful, steadfast figure. The piece notes a suspect staying in No 1 at the hotel and laments the danger of debt disputes while reflecting on gravity and fate.
The government asks citizens to observe one meatless meal and one wheatless meal daily, plus specific weekly meatless and wheatless days. It defines meatless as no beef, mutton, or pork and wheatless as no bread, crackers, or cakes made from wheat flour. Also notes torpedo shortages restricting German U-boat activity.
In Otter precinct Alaska Fourth Division Probate Court notices creditors to present claims for the estate of Joseph J. Riley with six months to file. Claude Baker is administrator. Dated May 6 1918.
A notice from Dr. O Benn of Flat City dated May 15 1918 promises free dental work to soldiers going out as fighters on the steamer Washburn. Doors open daily from eleven in the morning for necessary care to place them in first class condition. Noncombatant service is mentioned for Quakers and Seventh Day Adventists.
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