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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a street with passing travelers and voices in an old city. Phrases hint at fear and memory, mentioning wind and ghosts, and a personal claim amid a crowd. The piece reads like a poetry fragment or experimental transcript.
A compact moral credo urging humility, charity, and service, urging daily prayers and righteous conduct to travel heavenward, attributed to Klotser Inc. BM. C. Contra.
The district invites bids on a bill of lumber to be ready for pickup by May 1. Bids should be sent to Mrs. Jack Fee in Giovanni, Weamlig on or before January 26, 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A fragmentary report mentions a wrestling or boxing match reference with unclear names and place. The text is garbled but hints at a confrontation or event with dates and participants, yet specifics remain unreadable. The readable elements are scattered and do not form a coherent report.
In a two page discussion Edward G. Lowry examines government spending and the tax system. The piece questions how tax dollars are allocated and the role of federal agencies in financing public services.
The Republicans claim Congress has acted decisively on the soldier bonus issue since 1918, citing about 31.5 billion dollars in ex service related appropriations. They list items including military family allowances, disability compensation, bureau expenses, vocational education, public health, hospital construction, bonus act costs, and bringing home bodies from France.
Bridge City reports George Cloward departed for Arco Idaho this week while foreman Hob Vnvia, after hospital discharge, was ordered back to hospital Sunday though rapid recovery continues. Local residents attended the Christman dance in Jackson as the third pier nears completion with excavation near finish on the last pier.
The Pure Food Club hosted a Tuesday evening event at St. John's Hostel for the men. Cards led the entertainment and a luncheon was served by hostesses Mrs. Roy Van Vieck Mrs. Woods Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Pospisel, showcasing the club’s good reputation.
Mrs. Gertrude Milburn and Miss Canova Delaney hosted a Wermenday evening at the fit Johns Hostel for the younger set. Games and dancing featured the party, with mistlotac sprigs noted, and a midnight supper crowned an enjoyable night.
A humorous recap notes New Year traditions from the Persians to Britain and America. It contrasts gift timing at Christmas with January 1 exchanges, describes punch calls in the UK, and the cheerful wish of “Happy New Year” as a social ritual. The piece pivots to a light jab at trendy breakfast ideas and ends with a quip about leaving behind a foolish drift.
Officials in Cokeville implemented three years of strict quarantine measures closing schools and banning public gatherings. Latest reports indicate diphtheria fears abated and the disease is well in hand.
A Chiiatas High School faculty staged a Friday surprise for students. Mr Kyle gave speeches as a tree displayed gifts reflecting each student. The school newspaper was read and candy and fruit were shared, eliciting laughter and excitement.
The annual meeting of the shock nolders of the Jackson Valley Telegraph will be held at its office in Jackson Wyoming on the first day of January at o clock in the afternoon for the election of directors for the upcoming year and for such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Ved Lovejoy Secretary and Myr uiy Mrn Geraldine Lucas spent the Christmas holidays visiting Dr and Mrs Bail Hors Mr and Mrs Janine Holinson spent Christmas morning at South Park.
A fragmented recipe describes stowing pumpkin and pressing through a colander, beating eggs with sugar, adding milk, folding in whipped whites, and baking a pie though the text is garbled and incomplete. It mentions pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and pie crust steps, suggesting a traditional pie preparation.
Fragmented OCR reads as a regional sports or event blurb with unclear names and dates. It mentions a lake, a long event, a four late or after, and a possible reference to Lundin Pde and a fentaate M. The readable facts are sparse, but the piece seems to recount a short lake incident or competition with named individuals and places.
Mina Mary Wilson hosted a slumber party with several girl friends on Tuesday morning after the dance. A delicious breakfast van was served at 1 PM.
Mr and Mrs 8 N Leek hosted a gathering for their son Holly of West Side High School Salt Lake City home for Christmas holidays. Guests traveled from Jackson to South Park with help from Lease taxi service and High brow Conveyance. Holly called the gathering Joy Reigned Supreme.
Information from the U S Railroad indicates government war tax on railroad and Pullman fares will not be charged after January. This relief aids travelers in the region though local impact is limited. Separately, the Jackson Hole irrigation company led by Fennimore Chatterton and officers had its right of way and water storage rights application rejected by the Federal Government.
Local communities in three national parks face eroded rights as a single transport monopoly absorbs competing businesses and enforces strict rules. Nonresident merchants and residents alike fear loss of livelihoods, with park autocracy tightening its grip on daily life and access.
Jackson Hole hosts a lively Monday night as Porter town sized crowds applaud a public debut by a diverse saxophone ensemble led by R A Fuller. The group including Ella Me Cain and Dorothy Redmond delivers a splendid performance with vivid rhythm while the drumbeat section energizes the dancers. A correspondent notes Central Africa’s drum telegraph and its role in messaging, travel, and daily life, from village to village, illustrating how drum signals convey rhythm and meaning beyond mere repetition.
A historical account explains ancient Egyptian new year beginnings tied to Sirius and the sun rising together. Temples served as observatories with priests and crowds gathering at dawn to witness the moment the star appeared, marking a year that they aligned to within minutes despite primitive tools.
The article recalls ancient and historical New Year customs, noting the off Borians honoring Janus with prel ate ceremonies. It mentions a long-standing March-based New Year in some homes, reflecting hope for a better coming year and the renewal of life.
A New York Times writer describes a method where character readers note traits on paper while face builders assemble cardboard blocks to map facial features into convex concave and plain types. Each feature references a description, and both sides score points for matches. A photograph can substitute for live study.
An 1880 Cherokee Constitution named The Principal Chief as the nation’s head. Ten men held the top post over 68 years, with only a few fullbloods. Notable names include Johnson, Downing, Roxas, Thompson, Mayes, Buffington, and Rogers, among others.
A historic ceremony observed on the second day of February at Wotton churchyard near Dorking. The rite involved singing of the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles Creed as mourners gathered. a local resident’s grave was noted and a lay token was promised.
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