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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
6
The notice advertises a weekly newspaper published every Saturday morning in Iditarod Alaska by Charles A Derry as lessee and publisher. Subscription rates are listed as $10.09 per month with application rates to follow and a numbered circulation note.
Analysis notes how U S German born citizens face loyalty to the flag versus heritage amid wartime strain. Editors quote Oswald Villard and Carl Schurz on duties of American citizenship, concern over German influence and the melting pot.
An editorial notes encroachment on personal liberty after Chicago teachers face a board rule barring union membership. Jacob M. Loeb chairs the rules committee and argues the federation harms 345,000 pupils. The amendment requires teachers to resign from the federation within three months to stay on the payroll. The piece links union organizing to improved pay and conditions, praising collective action but warning of constitutional tensions.
A historical article fragment discusses lawful trade unions, public employment, and rights protections. It references teachers, laborers, and the government printing office, noting unions' influence on public affairs and the need to respect citizens' guaranteed rights amid evolving labor debates.
The piece notes companies threaten to abandon ships to foreign flags to defeat new seame law before full effect next June, with critics arguing the threats aim to influence legislation. It cites Seward Evening Post editorial lampooning unpatriotic concerns and mentions broader wartime commentary on leadership and public discourse.
Patterson of Cashmere returns from two months at Kotabue Shungnuk and Jewik north of Nome within the Arctic Circle. He reports slow fur returns, a single silver fox this season, and natives reluctant to trap due to low prices. Mining is active at Shungnak and Squirrel River as new country develops, with an unusually stormy summer noted. Dr Auringer has received a stock of lenses and eyes tests are encouraged.
In Seattle on August 4 the discussion about naming an Alaska city stirs strong opinions. Governor J F A Strong disavows ownership of any proposed name and proposes a distinctly Alaskan term while cautioning against Indian or Russian styled choices.
A letter from Ray Clark describes a voyage starting near Dike, heading to Holy Creek, one night stay, then up the Yukon to Kulta where the Delta was met. The W burn carried thirty passengers. thirty two aboard. Other letters note delays for passengers who left September 14 or 21 and likely shared the same steamship. Location notices at Pioneer off.
A fragmentary letter argues againstMontgomery Ward catalogs in the city, praising local merchants for stocking goods and maintaining streets and schools. It claims outof town mailorder harms community commerce and urges residents to support local business to preserve employment and stability. The text is garbled with many OCR errors but centers on economic loyalty to local merchants and concern over competition from Montgomery Ward catalogs.
A garbled description notes unusual vegetables seen near Sam's Apple store across the river from Anbhie Road. It mentions large tubers, hollow forms, and assorted garden specimens with varying weights and colors, including references to Crowkey and Porer.
Legal notice lists debts and claims against the estate of Charles Pimp. Attorney Kegan Mitel Giarea names executors and addresses. Deadline and filing instructions follow for creditors to present their claims. Public record notes suit status and authority of the probate court.
A garbled notice cites forfeiture by a named party in an apparent estate matter. The entry references the Meppery Year Association and a series of dates and officials, with unclear locality details and publication timing. The fragment notes ownership transfer and future filing steps, mentioning David Stint Berg and related dates around September 4, 1975.
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