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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
1
State Highway Commission member J F Seiler spoke at HO meeting about May 10 bond vote. He detailed features and support, while locals voiced concerns over Snake River bridge progress and pledged prompt action to protect finished work.
The Kemmerer papers report Bondarsnt selling his ranch in Hobaek canyon to a Chicago capitalists firm. New proprietors intend to construct many cabins and launch one of the largest dude ranches in the vacation district. The item notes rivalries and local figures amid several unsettled details.
Voters who have lived in Wyoming a year and in the same county a year may vote on May 10 for the Good Road Bonds. An exception requires Jackson residents to register if not already done. Registration runs April 12–17 at the Jackson Telephone offices with clerks Brown and Marta Winger overseeing.
In the April issue of the Mutwbs Courier an item notes Mrs Grant Young who left Jackson's site two years ago has been moved to Casper hospital to receive X ray treatment for an ulcerated tooth. Doctors say she must be treated at least three months. Jacahe plans to sell her residence in Dubois.
Back to Alaska George Furrell and his son George set out Tuesday for Alaska where Mr Furrell has spent most of the last five years. George has tried to keep pace with the Yukon general but has not yet succeeded. J M Burton, who has spent most of the past two years at Weiser Idaho, returned to his home near Zenith last week. His family will return soon.
A fragment from an old column extols Jacksons Hole scenery and the poetic inspiration of its landscape. It references Patrick Henry’s spirit and a writer’s struggle, hinting at a permission process and the region’s natural beauty around the Snake River.
An archival poem fragment depicts a tranquil evening glade where a bright eyed mouse and a drumming grouse inhabit the edge of light and shadow. A bear slips out as elk glide by with heads held high in the quiet landscape.
The notice urges not to discard the year’s auto license and explains a state program selling a complete plate for reuse. It describes attaching new numbers “21” to the old license to update it for the year.
Governor Carey proclaims April 29 as Arbor Day urging citizens and schools to plant trees and conduct appropriate exercises. The notice notes complications for license renewals in Jackson and mentions a local legacy tied to Mrs Bellé Flanders.
Webster LaPlant, after Mayo Clinic operations in Rochester last fall, returns home to the valley. WL West, with Shake River Canyon homestead, and E.W. Singer with daily chores arrive to view sailing plans. The community welcomes the new families, while the town notes spring’s arrival with autos in the streets and a Picture Show featuring The Magnificent Brute looming tomorrow night.
Levison acting to lead the State Highway Department after D B McCalman’s resignation. J B Sevison may be named successor but the appointment waits until after the May bond election. Moran notes Fealer’s return from a three month trip in California.
The Jackson band plans a first public appearance on Decurulian day. The boys meet and practice two or three times weekly under instructor Mr. Pospesil who is pleased with their progress.
The regular annual meeting of School District No 20 will be held at the school house in Jackson at 2:00 PM on Monday May 2 for electing one director for three years and for levying a special school tax of eight mills for the ensuing year. Haney Waenen, Clerk. BA 28.
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