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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
6
In a puzzling note, a Michigan man last week sought a $ million payment after being awarded six cents by Henry Ford. The request highlighted odd legal or financial theatrics, with commentators noting the absurdity and suggesting the price of justice in truncated sums.
Congress passed a repeal bill last week abolishing the daylight saving plan. President Wilson vetoed a similar prior measure, but Congress overrode the veto and enacted the repeal, with clocks to be set back one hour on October 26.
A garbled note discusses consumer food pricing and calls voters to consider food price regulations amid political rhetoric. It references hopefuls and the debate over regulation as an electoral issue.
The editor of Ye Sheridan Daily Enterprise jokes about roasting var s from Wyoming. If brother Brandon lived in Jackson Hole he might claim this diagnosis yearly. Sweetcott raised barley on Allen’s Kelly ranch, now on the market here.
A fragment recalls Andrew Carnegie and a Scoteliman figure who rose with wealthy circles in America and amassed a fortune by questionable means. The text laments such financiers draining the masses and hints at a public reckoning as the rest of the thought turns to sorrow and envy.
Travel advisory reports road conditions from Jacksons Hole toward Yellowstone Park. Teton Pass remains the main route with rough sections near the summit and caution advised for treacherous fords. Ferry crossings on Snake River operate with a car toll reduced to 1.50. alternative detours and towing services are available at Jackson area facilities.
A fragment describes a Jackson area trip to the lake and a large truck delivering froth to Jackson merchants. It notes a daily round trip to Victor, bringing back two to three tons each time.
Local sale lists items including a dresser a chiffonnier a Wilson kitchen cabinet a Prax bed and springs and a good mange. Mrs W F Christofowen at the J L Bynen ranch three miles west of Jackson offers the goods for purchase.
A dampened flannel bound on the feet with Cham berlain's ointment eases pain better than a plaster and costs far less. The simple remedy offers quick relief for sore or stiff feet and is widely recommended by readers.
Jonery Griggs Music and Book Store in Driggs Idaho advertises world renown Hazelton pianos and Milton pianos with home delivery. Prices range from 450 to 650 dollars for standard pianos and 650 to 1000 dollars for pianos and players with in-home toning included after installation. A complete line of Vietro las, Bison Re-Creation and Amberola Phonographs is offered at same terms as elsewhere in America.
A cluttered page lists sale notices and ads from Jackson and nearby towns. Items include six work horse teams and saddle horses, auto tires and tubes, a seven room house with a berry patch, repair services for shoes, a ranch south of Wilton with two saddle horses, a harness and saddlery shop promotion, and various farm and household listings including farm machinery and stage line delivery notes. Names include Frank Shawback Grovant Mohawk Bennie J B Jones and Wallace Ricks with locations Jackson Boise Idaho Weiser We create a compact snapshot of mid century rural commerce.
The piece explains a bilious attack where the liver fails to function, digestion stalls, and sickness includes nausea, vomiting and a severe headache. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and stomach, with a small cost of a quarter.
Notice is hereby given that all past due accounts due the Jackson Drug Co prior to January 1 1919 will be placed in the hands of P W Spaulding of Evanston Wyoming for collection unless a settlement is made before September 15 1919 All accounts prior to August 1 1919 are now due and payable to Jackson Drug Co or to me Settlement can be made with either party or J A S Simpson
A fragment notes twenty eight tons of Clover and Timothy and a 160 acre ranch located 34 miles north of Wilson Todago with Jane C EB Hale listed as advertiser in Wilson Wyoming.
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