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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
5
A Harper's Magazine description by A Hyatt Verrill explains how Guides Indians hunt fish and birds using bows, arrows, harpoons, and poisoned darts. They stalk rocky stream edges with near statue-like stillness, relying on keen sight and a ritual call to attract fish, sometimes using pods and seeds to lure them.
In a Yorkshire country town a burly contender won a large eating contest consuming a jug of mutton, vegetables, plum pudding, and generous ale. He was carried home in triumph but told the crowd not to tell his wife Wotan or she would not feed him, a remark captured by the Toronto Globe.
Albany Journal notes sparing use of sarcasm and mockery in writing. The brief item comments on tone and restraint, indicating limited deployment of sharp remarks within columns.
An essay argues dogs embody democratic spirit, preferring rough play and shabby attire over luxury. It notes dogs understand boys well, enjoy life’s rough and tumble, and serve as mentors to children. asserts dogs resist snobbery and reflect canine social order.
A fragment expresses triumph through indifference to others and self assured resolve. It extols joyful benefit, restraint from envy, and bravery beyond limits, likening desire to a scarce water draught and fearing nothing in another realm.
The text warns constipation blocks the bowels causing absorption of poisons, dullness, and poor digestion, claiming Chamberlain's Tablets quickly relieve it. It also notes Jackson Harness Co offers six sets of harness from $65.00 and mentions a St John’s Hospital charity card party at the club room next Tuesday with a 50 cent admission that includes lunch.
The article lists about two hundred owl finds including tiny and large eagle owls up to 28 inches long. It notes daytime courage of a golden owl driven by smaller birds, while night sees the eagle fight back. Hawks, ear tufted and plain owls, and nest habitats such as holes, burrows, and tall trees are described with general good versus evil deeds.
Gen Sir Sam Hughes spoke in New York about Canadian and South African wives facing long separations. He quoted a London boarding house exchange where a South African wife on an ostrich farm lamented her husband’s two week absences, while a Canadian wife noted her husband being away two full weeks.
An anecdote recalls Schopenhauer dining nightly at a Gee venue where distinguished visitors came and went. One day Lady Byron sat beside him and the host mischievously revealed the coincidence. Schopenhauer regrets missing the chance to speak with her.
A reflective note urges timely kindness over late sympathy. It argues that help offered after hardship loses impact, even when intent is good, and encourages acting promptly to improve outcomes for those in need.
A local sale listing offers furniture and equipment including a cupboard iron mattress folding cot horn sanitary items a heating stove dining set and many cooking utensils plus farm gear and live stock a bay horse two 10 year old bay horses a 5 year old bay horse and a john deere wagon several tents riding gear traps and rifles with listed prices and the seller Walter Dallas of Jackson Wyoming.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming states John B. Karna of Jackson filed intent to make final five year proof on land described in Homestead Entry Serial No 02140 in Section 18 Township 90 North Range 117 West. Public hearing set May 10, 1917. Witnesses listed include Clare B. Van Vieck Peter H. Karns Ray Tucker and Roy Lamb. Otho Willian Commissioner.
Department of the Interior announces that Lewla Eynon of Jackson Wyoming following a June 16 1911 Debert Land Entry Serial No 02710 for land in sections 4 and 9 township 41 north range 116 west has filed intention to make gas proof to establish clubs at the shore of the land before U S Commissioner Otho E Williams at Jackson on May 18 1917 Witnesses named include Lee L Lucas John L Rynow Clare B Van Vieck and Joseph Deyo all of Jackson or Zenith Wyoming Avex Nisusr Resister
The narrator muses on the philosophy of success and failure across arts and work. It notes popular children’s books by children and celebrated writers who twist love and domestic tales. It contrasts comedians and tragedians and suggests many believe they know better in other fields.
A minister ends a long preaching tour and gathers family before leaving. A boy named Bobby vows to serve as a foot boy for his mother in his father’s absence. The mood shifts to grave resolve as the young guard contemplates duty and prayer at night.
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