Mise Ann Terk Furnishes Home In Colonial Style
Mise Ann Terk has furnished her house in colonial style. She should feel thoroughly at home amid such surroundings.
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
4
Mise Ann Terk has furnished her house in colonial style. She should feel thoroughly at home amid such surroundings.
A short rhythmic exchange features Ragged Rogers and Grim Grigge debating fame. Rogers questions lying for fame while Grig Grigge dismisses claims that fame is found in a glossy bubble, invoking a playful local vernacular.
A workingman buys a bar gain red flannel shirt claimed to be nonshrink. After washing and wearing, his wife questions the source of a new iron and engine in the home. A note on new internal combustion engine fuel from gasoline kerosene and benzol being made in England is also mentioned. A San Francisco Oakland bridge project, touted as the world’s largest, would cost over two million and carry road and rail lines with 16 spans allowing ship passage.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha reports profits of about 8.5 million dollars for the first half of 1916, about 3.8 million more than the prior six months. A 28 percent dividend will be declared at this month’s stockholders meeting.
A reflective note on timely helpfulness. It argues that delays in kindness can still yield meaningful support, comparing late empathy to early aid and urging readers to act promptly when others face difficulties.
Motierspaes sponge divers suffer a severe paralysis when away from their native element yet recover fully when returning to sponge beds. This phenomenon allows many men who seem crippled to stay productive and useful in their communities.
The article notes that sweet potatoes are botanically distinct from the common potato and were cultivated in tropical regions and introduced to England earlier. It explains historical confusion between the two tubers, describes the sweet potato as favored in past centuries, and mentions its use in wine, sweetmeats, and as an energizing food whose flesh qualities compare favorably to the common potato.
A fragment from a New York Evening Post column cites a centuries old claim that blondes are more prone to marriage and decline in numbers, warning critics that the science of hair color could erode beauty and talent. It notes red hair lacks the distinctive blonde fate and contrasts blondes with brunettes in a cautious, era voice.
A note on Guecesa Success as an assistive concept inspiring practical art applications. The piece highlights how this idea informs methods, media choices, and inventive approaches across projects.
A Cleveland Pistol Dealer recounts a club discussion about not being mistaken for newlyweds on trips. He recalls wife carrying luggage while he ignores her, then questions at what age it becomes proper for him to be polite, noting a 16 year marriage next month.
A fragmented report extols trained nurses as one of modern civilization’s proudest achievements, noting their authority at bedsides and in emergencies. The piece contrasts American views with Europe, and includes a second anecdote about a water cure hoax that spread illusion of healing, leading to police intervention.
Meerschaun ore is mined in Asia Minor with horizontal galleries. The ore is dug and sorted by quality, then cut with tools, dried, and prepared for export.
A garbled historical fragment evokes themes of freedom and independence. It mentions valor and a personal or national struggle, with unclear reference to a figure named Juhe Quin and a search for liberty amid conflict.
Department of the Interior Branston Wyoming land office announces Jobe Brown owner of forest homestead tract in Township 6 North Range 114 West sections 1 4 22 3 7 4. On February 6 1911 he filed intent for final proof. action set for August 20 1917 before Commissioner Williams at Jackson Wyoming. Claimant Jude V Allen Richard Kelly Charles J Allen Roy Lessor Joseph Markham Moran Wyoming named as witnesses.
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated July 5 1917 states that Wil Lau Ireton of Grovant Wyoming who filed a homestead entry on February 1 1912 for the southeast and northwest quarter sections 21 22 township 43 north range 15 west Sixty principal meridian has filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the described land before Otho B Williams Jackson Wyoming on August 16 1017 witnesses named John W Woodard John J Woodard Karl Kent Raymond C Kent all of Grovant Wyoming Register Alex Nisbet.
Department of the Interior announces final proof action for Mre Rebecca A Robertson of Cheney Wyoming. Notice of intention to make Final Proof to establish land claim for Lot 4 Section 18 and Lot 1 Section 10 Township 0 North Range 117 West Gizels Principal Meridian. Names of witnesses Elfen Wilson Verda C Wilson James M Robertson and Imeson appear as parties.
Notice is published that Andrew L. Johnson of Hoodurant Wyoming, who filed Sept 17 1082 for a homestead entry Seria No 08512 for section 11 township 37 north range 113 west sixth principal meridian, intends to prove up residence use land described to establish a claim before Williamws U S commissioner Jackson Wyoming on the 9th day of September 1917. Witnesses: David R Hicks Arther Hicks Perry Bowlby S F Bondurant all of Bondurant Wyoming Avex user.
The passage describes how carrion beetles and scavengers feed on dead animals in natural settings. It notes the bugs gather from distant locales, with Europe and America mentioned, and explains how grave diggers loosen soil as the body decomposes, gradually lowering and burying the remains.
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