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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
3
A quart of oysters provides less nourishment than a quart of skim milk, yet often costs several times as much. Both foods are wholesome, and oysters have a special flavor. Combining them in oyster stew or creamed oysters stretches the oysters, increasing quantity and value.
The article notes plans for new ukulele firms and expansions lifting output to 96 000 per year, with the Portuguese originator still active at his factory producing about 100 instruments monthly. It reports Lord Rhondds taking over Gwaun Cae Gurwin colliery, said to be the largest in the world, capacity 800000 tone, amid expected mergers and possible nationalisation of Britain's coal industry.
Collier's Weekly cites Jose Stransky urging more musical cultivation for youth to foster national culture. He argues that loving and knowing music young builds lifelong joy and imagination, noting few local groups form small orchestras. A New England family with six musically gifted children is offered as a hopeful example.
A fragmented line from the Boston Evening Transcript jokes about bread quality and weights. It references a speaker character and hints at domestic life with the remark about a wife helping to wake up the average. The text shows casual dialogue rather than a full news item.
The church of St Martin in the Plelda Trafalgar England now operates 24 hours a day to welcome soldiers and travelers. Rev HM L Sheppard says the open hours provide shelter warmth and quiet for visitors. Vergers will staff the church overnight and women traveling to Charing Cross may spend time reading knitting or crocheting in the nave.
Deputy M Sendler issues report on a bill to stop skyscraper building in Paris. M Excudier backs tougher penalties for violations of the outdated law and seeks council authority to curb any structure exceeding the regulation height.
Department of the Interior Land Office Evanston Wyoming December 29 1916 notices Ray Mt Shingle of Kelly Gino Comingy Weorming Wha Sept dad 1000 wade Homestead Katey No 0128 for dwi4d of Section 24 Towne ship 43 North Range 115 West Six Principal Meridian final five year proof to establish claim before Orhon Williams US Commissioner Jackson Wyoming on the Toth day of February 1907 witnesses William J Woodard John J Woodard Elmer CO Davis and Lewis J Royer all of Kelly Wyoming
A bizarre ceremony described in a fragment shows a wedding rite where a priest renames a front of a fire and directs the couple to extinguish it. The scene shifts to Japan where customary acts involve forethought and the bridegroom lighting, with playful items of the wife burned.
A playful exchange asks what the speaker deems the most meat yet in a humorous debate. The dialogue centers on proving a point to a spouse about extravagance, reflecting domestic banter and witty repartee.
A reader from Waynesfield Chin writes of a famed remedy claimed to cure coughs and colds. The note asserts long term family use spanning twenty years with consistent success and states the product is obtainable everywhere.
The Pacific Northwest embraces a revival of wooden hulls amid steel shipbuilding. Scandinavian capital backs Pacific coast timber tonnage as twenty steel vessels rise, while wind-jammers and sail-era methods reappear alongside modern tools like compressed-air hammers and electric planes in Astoria and Portland.
A fifteen year old city girl stayed with a country farmer and befriended his son. He asked her to be his housekeeper when they grew up, they promised, and years later a movie reel reconnects them. She writes, he visits, and the two reunite in an unexpected modern twist. A second note covers Japanese brass coins circulating in China becoming metal valued, with profits claimed at sixty million in silver value.
Justive Delehanty of the New York supreme court reproves a New York firm of architects for canceling an Agreement. He states authorities agree there is scarcely any life relation requiring more absolute good faith than the partnership relation. He adds that a partner must consider the partner’s interest over self and never prioritize personal gain.
Notice of sale of an estray bay bald faced horse about eleven years old branded with markings. The horse is described as found near Jackson Wyoming and will be sold at auction in February 1917 to satisfy boards of livestock commissioners claim unless claimed by legal owner by February 20 1917. Public notice by Katey L Thompson secretary Cheyenne Wyoming with January 25 1917 filing and February 1017 last publication.
Erastus L. Cover of Wilson filed Application No. 0600 to buy Lot 4, Township 40 North Range 110 West, 6th Principal Meridian, and the timber thereon. The appraiser set value at 20000 for land and 22000 for timber. Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues, with corroborated affidavit. Proceeding before Otho K. Willan on March 10 in Jackson, Wyoming.
Department of the Interior notices Amy M Cover of Wilson Wyoming filed March 3 116 for Lot 4 NW1/4 and SE1/4 Section 4 Township 40 North Range 117 West Meridian under the Timber and Stone Act The land timber values are appraised at 211.69 and 8211.00 respectively The applicant will offer final proof March 10 before U S Commissioner Otho K Williams at Jackson Wyoming Citizens may protest before patent issues by filing a timely contest with the proper authorities
Fragmentary lines describe a salesman with limits on job access and wage rules, plus references to a laborer and a toolmaker. The distorted wording makes it hard to identify concrete people, places, or events.
A fragmentary, quirky note describes a simple around the small metal hint and a quick spring winding. It mentions a 48 Wrote unit and urges a brisk, easy approach for completeness. The readable lines suggest a do it yourself style tip with a playful misprint tone.
A mangled excerpt references a person named Mike Newwald and concerns about a widow and a possible second husband. The text hints at planned support for a widow but remains unclear on details and context.
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