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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
An unruly weekly digest reports on fires riots and labor strikes from the West Coast to international war fronts. It notes shipyard walkouts in Grays Harbor Washington, drafts and conscription tensions, political upheavals in Washington and global food relief talks.
London dispatch says British and French troops push against German forces in several sectors, with 600 officers and 2,000 men captured on one front. German counterattacks near the Meuse fail. fighting also continues near Ypres and Lombnertzyde. Russian and Romanian fronts show strong resistance as German advances stall.
Officials estimate that about ten percent of men passed by local boards will be accepted after examination at mobilization camps by Army surgeons. This implies roughly 68,700 men will be sent home from camps and local boards will be ordered to call up new men to fill vacancies immediately.
Washington reports beet sugar producers will cut the price by about one and a half cents per pound, aiming to lower consumer costs. The Food Administration notes this could save about 30 million dollars through the coming year, and retailers have agreed to reduce distribution charges to curb price gouging.
San Francisco authorities received a letter dated June 20 reporting that Daniel M. Wise, a noted Carnegie Institute scientist and explorer, and his companion left the United States for South America and are in danger in a jungle near the head of the Amazon river. The letter suggests the men faced deadly peril and were last heard from in a hazardous region.
A fragmentary report notes distress in Turkey following a naval incident in Anatolian waters where prisoners associated with a group named lehseni may have been affected. The piece mentions Russians and a coat trade as part of the murky event context. The readable lines indicate concern over Turkey’s worsening humanitarian situation.
A chaotic event at the Chicago wheat pit caused closure after a series of disruptions and confusion. Officials reported a disturbance involving market participants, forcing authorities to halt trading to restore order and safety.
A garbled OCR inspired fragment references purging and a set of unclear terms. The readable bits mention purge, a place or person named Chinage, and a vague action. No coherent event or identifiable entities form a complete news item.
In a statement issued to clear up misunderstandings, five percent of white men from each local area will be sent to the camps starting September 6, with new mobilization orders reshaping the process. The plan apportions the quota in staggered detachments through September and October to absorb arrivals at cantonments, prioritizing experienced men and those with military background while advising boards to vary selections.
Salt Lake City obituary noting Judge C G C Goodwin prominent editor author and longtime Western figure dies August 25 at age 80. Born Riga New York April 4 1832 he spent youth on a farm and educated in Rochester schools. Early 60s he moved west becoming merchant miner lawyer teacher and writer and befriended Mark Twain Dan DeQuille and Joseph T Goodman in Nevada where he began his literary career and later chronicled the state and its notable men.
Washington report from the public health service states that no local area faces an outbreak of infantile paralysis. The agency notes improvements and that the disease no longer threatens the public health, with only isolated cases likely to develop into a broader epidemic.
Washington authorities filed charges against 23 intermediaries and a state head over alleged concerted efforts to raise paper prices. The Trade Commission moved on Saturday amid informal complaints and investigations into the printing materials market.
Two soldiers from a Fort Sill artillery unit were killed and four others seriously injured when shrapnel from a shell component exploded during handling. Authorities investigate the incident and casualty details are released by base officials.
A military officer Sylvbdes Vert Sheriden and Captain Hede wrkeh Dio are mentioned in a Baltic battlefield report. The text notes a require livetret and Cit tretalag lini wind aa alain with a rookie at Ue ee ee, indicating a training or deployment context and potential new recruit.
A Wisconsin Agriculturist description details constructing hog troughs for 22 farrowing pens. Doors sides and tops used one inch red elm, with red elm lumber and hemrock components. Lever mechanisms and bolts secure the doors, designed for durability and ease of operation. blacksmiths could replicate at home.
At Washington state college farm Benton Bangs supervises an eight week experiment weighing hogs to compare a pea based diet with standard rations. Four groups receive varying mixes including barley shorts tankage and oil meat. Lot two and three show best results from cleanings or cracked peas.
Disease tolls lessen this season while purebred high-grade hogs multiply. Prices of hogs exceed the P-cent level, boosting demand for pork at home and for export. Farmers are urged to raise hogs to expand supply, aid the country, and grow farm profits, per the United States Department of Agriculture.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses woven wire fences and neighbor disputes. It mentions fence quality and possible court action, but the text is largely unreadable leaving only scattered terms about wire, neighbor, and personal conflict.
A historical analysis notes airplane engines weigh 500 to 1 200 pounds and deliver 20 to 30 horsepower, with modern airliners priced around 3 000 dollars for 120 to 180 horsepower. It argues that sustaining 16 000 aircraft would require immense resources, risking bankrupting the world and potentially ending warfare in the air.
Melbourne merchant Ward El W Stephens warned in the United States that Australia faces difficult harvest handling due to lack of shipping facilities. He said transportation is the greatest current need as farmers must meet domestic demand before exporting wheat, and cited mice damage to the crop and efforts to control pests as part of the challenge.
Instructions describe mixing methylated alcohol, shellac, borax solution, and methyl violet coloring to create a waterproof ink for labeling bottles. The process emphasizes heating, stirring, and dissolving in water, yielding a durable writing ink for dark drawn labels and other uses.
A garbled OCR note discusses snakes in Australia, claiming three quarters of the 100 species are venomous while pythons and rock snakes are supposedly harmless but dangerous. It mentions widespread presence in cities, woods, and waterways, with many errors making specifics unclear.
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