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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
2
The notice urges accurate advertising copy from distant senders and warns the publisher cannot be responsible for copy alterations especially in forfeiture notices. It stresses clear writing of names and dates to avoid errors and legal issues.
The Juneau Empire notes opponents of the Alaska revenue bill argued listing all private property would raise assessment costs and burdens in rural areas. Lawmakers favored a streamlined tax system that could be collected at low cost, avoiding extensive property listing. The issue merits public discussion before the next legislature.
Thousands of dollars yearly go to external printers while home printing remains viable. The piece notes about fifty traveling salesmen pushing special form work claimed as impossible at home, but argues Alaska territory home printing can meet most needs.
In Sherbrooke Quebec Harry K Thaw escaped from Mattawan New York and arrived seeking asylum He won a point in Canadian court delaying his return. Canadian officers pursue deportation while Thaw claims lawful transit to Detroit and cites Jack Johnson as parallel.
Crowley and Porter offer fresh cured silver salmon marketed as superior dog feed.
The piece argues labor drives printing costs and suggests local merchants profit by outsourcing printing locally. It stresses home printing retains money in the community, benefiting local merchants, bankers, and printers, and claims quality improves as local business supports it.
In Kristiania on August 18 reports say the storthing may reduce the king to an ornament by removing his veto power and certain royal prerogatives. Another bill proposes a republican government if the king dies without an heir, threatening a constitutional crisis.
President Wilson appeals to Mexican factions to end violence and pledges U S support for a constitutional election. He warns against arming shipments across the border and says the United States will uphold its obligations for peace while protecting citizens abroad. European nations approve his peace approach after reading his message.
A poem urging youth to shun crooked schemes and greed. It contrasts quick riches from deceit with lasting peace from honesty, warning that wealth gained by swindles brings social contempt and regret in old age. The speaker laments public disdain for the dishonest and champions moral conduct and faith.
A passerby on the Oregon and Washington Railway was held up in Oregon City this morning. Four coaches were robbed of money and valuables while a volley of shots frightened passengers and bystanders. The robbers escaped with the loot amid panic.
San Francisco August 27 The state railroad commission has ordered rate reductions for Wells Fargo Express Company. The overhaul abolishes every existing rate in the state and enacts new charges effective October 1, reducing annual revenues by about 750,000 dollars.
A cable received in Fairbanks on August 29 announces that James H. Russell has become a grandfather. No further details are provided.
Notice of election in Iditarod Alaska on September 8 1913 to elect three school trustees for the unexpired term. Citizens or those declaring intent may vote with no registration required. Polls at J H Smith store open 9 am to 8 pm. Municipal Clerk pro tem B A Meyers dated August 28 1913.
Public notice announces a Marshal's sale under a writ of execution issued in the Alaska district court. The property, a parcel in Otter precinct, Tit Orter near Willow Street and Second Avenue, Alaska, will be sold to the highest bidder on September 6 at 2 PM at the corner of Willow Street and Second Avenue, Iditarod. The U.S. Marshal and district attorney name the auction officials.
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