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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Since the fire the paper reports being handicapped by lost and altered type and cramped rewritten copy. They could not print news, turned down ads, and have pending job-work. Chas Fox and crew are repairing the former place of business and hope to relocate soon, with plans to expand to eight pages by May.
A Wyoming advocate named Leck faced opposition to a bill to make elk killing for testing a felony. He went to Denver to copy a time-lapse pamphlet and had Brewer arrange a page to pass quietly, leading to unanimous support. Congress will vote on the park extension next. A persuasive card or picture at the Fight plage and timed release could sway opinions.
A garbled OCR fragment references a domestic scene with a wife and possibly a name Grovent or similar. Core facts are unclear and names uncertain. no clear event or outcome emerges from the readable text.
A New Year's service at the Baptist Church will feature a striking colored lens depiction of Washington. The main sermon, Why I Believe in Jesus Christ, aims to inspire intelligent faith. Sunday School starts at 10 o'clock. Next, attendance is urged to start the year with church.
Teton National Bank began operations at Driggs Idaho in early November with F J Drake as resident and C I Manville as cashier. The bank joins the Federal Reserve System, and Manville is praised for his past courtesy as former Vic tor station agent.
The Courier marked its eleventh anniversary on December 18, 1908. Doug Rodebeck launched the paper, which has grown steadily due to the loyal support and patronage of Jackson's Hole citizens and local businesspeople.
A mass meeting in South Park at 8 Nook December 2nd agreed to publish an illustrated pamphlet exposing policies toward settlers. A committee led by J G Smerpon S N Leek and N Davis was formed to organize funds and publish the pamphlet. The plan aims to show range waste, undeveloped fertile land, and the impact on cattle and industry while opposing park extensions and urging broad local cooperation. The committee seeks about 2500 in seed funding, with goals to mobilize every resident for strong support and drive the project to congress before the park extension bill advances.
A printed column lists numerous Christmas cautions and manners to avoid indulgence, debt, mistletoe indiscretions, and ostentation. It urges thoughtful giving, skipping cases of scandal, and avoiding needless quarrels. The piece ends with a family bereavement note: E P Dwyer’s father died in Forsythe Montana.
Jim Williams of Aspen Ridge was in Jackson for dental work at the week's start. Dozens of ranchers in Daclaon's Hole have stray stock on hand, and a brand ad in the Courier could help owners locate handlers. The Eynons and Arnold Stevens of Victor Idaho visited Lew Eynon and spouse last weekend.
Washington based officials report purchases of large hay lots for elk feed. Nowlin of WMological Survey bought 545 tons for J D Werrin at Elk with four balers at work. Heitton and Victor Ida also baling operations with crews, aiming to speed baling to feedgrounds. Government pays 18 per ton and funds team use. four horse outfits engaged. State Game Warden Judkins authorized to buy 280 to 900 more tons.
The January issue of Our Door Life in Denver features two elk articles about Jackson Hole. One piece is by Tian H. Wilson of Jackson Wyoming and raises the question of who is Iman BH Wilson, a subject of editor response to charges.
Reported word states Davis attends an automotive training program in Lincoln Nebraska. Mentions Nordell linked to ranch work and an incident with a shooter. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Shinner, a Seattle builder of abip and ship assets, asks government help to move cattle and cattle hay from northern ranches to winter pastures. He instructs Tracey to deploy men and teams at Elk and Hatchet creeks to haul hay for Uncle Sam if needed. The note ties the donor to Mondell’s Park extension pamphlet, labeling him a millionaire shipbuilder with large holdings and a controversial desire to extend winter forage.
In a brief notice the Jackson Drug Co. apologizes for omitting from the Christmas cover due to a grave oversight. The firm says it supports intelligent persistent advertising and was among the first to offer assistance to make the issue possible.
A letter from James Noble of Cora Wyoming describes a harsh winter with 20 inches of snow on the ground and temperatures between 20 and 56 degrees below zero. He says it’s prudent to renew his brand ad in the Coll ier as a form of good insurance.
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