Saving the Snake River Bridge Threatens Jackson Hole
A Wyoming valley sees the Snake River bridge damaged with cant approach, causing freight delays and financial losses. Residents plan a Friday meeting at St. John’s House to push for repair authority and action to restore the bridge this winter. Local observers note the area as hay country with grain fields and gardens, urging mobilization to prevent further harm to the region.
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South Park
Jackson's Hole
Lack
Snake River
St. John’s House
How Borrowing Works For Billions In Government Debt
A St Nicholas explanation shows how a single $500 bill can be used repeatedly to borrow and spend. Mr Smith lends $500 to Uncle Sam, who spends it on shops and returns the same bill, then lends it back for another bond. Repeating this process can multiply the amount borrowed far beyond the initial sum.
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Forman
St. Nicholas
Smith
Sam
Bullets and Aluminum Prices Linked by Rifle Shells
A peculiarity in English rifle bullet manufacture is blamed for higher aluminum costs. After WWI began, English rounds shifted to a pointed lead core with a cupronickel jacket. The bullets were later balanced by inserting a small aluminum cone at the jacket apex to correct instability.
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Pugland
Inter
Last Recruits of Slavery Near Mobile Plateau Alabama
A Southern Workman account describes a cluster of elderly African Americans near Plateau outside Mobile. The remnant of enslaved people from 1859 now own homes on land along Three Mile creek, with multiple properties and nine stores, seven run by Black entrepreneurs, totaling over $11,000 in annual business.
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America
Alabama
Mobile
Plateau
Africa
Davery
Cuba
Porto Rico
Three Mile Creek
Feeding Pumpkins on Syrup Ancient Grow Tips
Early instruction describes feeding pumpkins and melons with sugar syrup to spur rapid growth. Prepare concentrated syrup by dissolving sugar in water, avoid boiling, place two crocks of syrup by a young fruit hat, insert wicks into the squash stalk, let ends reach the syrup, and maintain wetting and stirring.
Baptist Church Deputation to Visit Jackson Fidle
A deputation of our general workers will visit Jackson Fidle next Sunday August 10 delivering addresses across the valley at Buffalo 11:00 p m Kelly 4:00 p m Wilson 4:00 p m and Jackson 8:00 p m Rev J F Blodgett M D Eubanks and Dr Gray will attend as noted visitors with national reputations.
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Jackson Fidle
Buffalo
Kelly
Wilson
Jackson
J. F. Blodgett
M. D. Eubanks
Dr. Gray
Standard
Chicago
Tal Jey
Unet
Local Milling Firms Advertise Prices and Services
An Idaho notice promotes parcel post delivery and low prices on flour and related goods from Teton Valley Milling Co. It touts guaranteed safe mailbox delivery, special quantity pricing, and invites customers to visit while hearing music and getting shoes repaired at Jackson Harness Co. Also listed are for sale items including horses, stove, cooking tools, tarpaulins, and assorted traps and carpentry tools.
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Graham Fiour
Teton Valley Power & Milling Co
Urigys
Idaho
Jackson Harness Co
Reward offered for information leading to arrest in paint throw case
A reward of 626.00 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing paint at a new house in the vast part of town. Also a separate reward of 25.00 for the pony lost by Chas. W. For lost near Te ton Wyoming. The pony weighs about 800 pounds and is light reddish bay with white spots, branded O HB on the left hip.
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Mr& Emma Wallace
Teton
Wyoming
France
Lear
Lear Te Different Opinions Expressed. Yio
Rat Stronghold of South Georgia Island Narrative
A historical note describes a unique rat stronghold in South Georgia covering about 1000 square miles. The rats arrived 25 to 90 years ago escaping a seating weanel and found shelter in peat and Tuta, aided by abundant food from rotting whale carcasses at whaling stations. The colony has grown despite winters, becoming a global health concern due to rats threat.
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South Georgia
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Horn
Eri
Milliana
Hip Joint Replacement Method Demonstrated by Chicago Doctor
Dr John Riding of the Hresbytoriay hospital in Chicago demonstrates a hip joint replacement method. The report notes many cases involved the left hip and questions about why the technique is applied, reflecting early medical practice descriptions.
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John Riding
Hresby- Toriay Hospital
Chicago
Jackson Boy Writes of Training Camp Experience
A San Diego military camp diary describes life near the Mexican border with the Twenty-first Infantry. The author notes dozens of tents, trucks, and trains, mixed with praises for comrades, anxieties about France, and eagerness to contribute to the war effort. Nearby ships, British submarines, and local entertainments shape a bustling wartime scene.
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Jackson Boy
Twenty-first Infantry
Caleshots
San Diego
Churetien
MG. A
Madam Tingley
Universal Brotherlood League
Madam Schuwenn Hoink Lan Wi
Twentyetinet Infantry
Stolen horse notice from Wall River Basin plains
J B Budd of Big Piney Wy reports a brown and sorrel mare and colt stolen or strayed from his Wall River Basin residence. The mare is branded bee Live with a left thigh and left shoulder marks. Reward offered for recovery and information.
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Wall River Basin
Bee Live
Bee Ward
J B Budd
Wye
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Dison's Hole Courier
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Alivons
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Bintan
Faelewrne
Wyerttinty
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Ford Car Owners
Baylng
J. H. and
Edgar E. Balley
Joe Woolard
Jackson, Wyo
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Cnese
Uleilstead
Chas. W. For
Nike
England
Linds Vista
Kearny
Tanger Tange
Ecromstt
Te Juana
Mexico
Amall
First Cavalry
Five & m
Helboa Park
Lie Company
Liem
Uume
Jackson Hole
Eastman Kodaks and Supplies
Jackson Drug CO
Charles Wort
the Elk Cigar Store
J. R. Jones
Jackson Tole
Joe Novak
Lewis Curtis
Kelly, Wyu
Viour
Gernade
Graham
Jet
Twill Close
Karl M. Kent
Peru
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