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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads as a terse local record noting names and numbers with unclear roles. The readable portions show personal identifiers and a small group count, but specifics remain obscured by garbled text and missing context.
The forest products laboratory at Madison Wisconsin reports a new use for bark waste from the lumber industry. Through a novel process bark left after tannin extraction can partially replace rag stock, aid wallpaper production, and may soon heat paper carpet backing bottle wrappers and deadening felt.
A Tit Bits excerpt traces birth color, skin pigmentation, and climatic effects on blackness. It cites La Cat and a scientist describing vascular skin, sweat glands, and blood flow. It notes darker tones in Guinea's humid climate versus red-toned Nubians in drier regions.
On February 3, 1917 a public auction will be held at the court house front door in Citypt Keraterer Lincoln County Wyoming to sell lands including parcels in sections 4 and 25 township 40 north range 117 west and section 6 township 42 north range 117 west. Lands appraised at 13.39 per acre, bids not below three fourths of appraisal or 610.00 per acre. Purchaser pays the advertisement cost and any improvements may be purchased by agreement or at appraisal. The Board may reject any bids. Commisio 3 Gy Horxmne, ser of Public Lands Cheyenne Wyoming.
Department of the Interior announces Ray M. Shinkle of Kelly Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim No 012628 for awi-4 of Section HM Town Mile 44 North Range 114 West Stet Principal Meridian. Proof before Otho B. Williams US Commissioner in Jackson Wyoming on February 17. Witnesses include William J. Woodard Tom J. Woodard Elmer Davis and Lewis J. Moyer all of Kelly Wyoming.
A homemade guide praises taking a cool sponge bath each morning and sleeping with the window open to prevent catching a cold. It suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering symptoms and notes the remedy is widely available.
The Spokane Spokesman Review notes humor has evolved from 19th century farce to a gentler, more natural modern style. It contrasts Twain and Harte with today’s subtler laughter, describing humor as a continuing, spontaneous expression of life.
The text reflects a sermon discussing excuses for partial failure by virtuous individuals, noting tolerance of minor flaws in good people. It references tempering vice with virtue, Christ's message to the elder brother, and cites Drummond on urging moral consistency rather than indulgence of flaws.
The Cincinnati Enquirer recently published an article detailing ships built along the Ohio river and loaded for journeys across the sea. From schooners to full rigged ships, these vessels sailed down the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico and the broad Atlantic, proving large craft could voyage anywhere.
The gaucho emerges as a Spanish-Argentine blend, a nomadic fighter forged by frugality and hazard. He shaped Argentina's independence era under San Martin and Bulgrano, then fought under various captains in civil clashes, ending with Rosas’ dictatorship as a feared ruler over society.
Dr. Thomas J. Mays of Philadelphia argues in the New York Medical Journal that major key music offers the greatest benefit to most consumption cases. He says major music acts as a tonic to emotions, fostering joy and hope, while minor music depresses mood. sleeplessness is linked to nervous strain, not to the key of the music.
A 1916 Wyoming Lincoln County inspection certifies several unbranded cattle and branded cows, with dates December 30, 1916 and January 18, 1917, signed by Deputy Livestock Inspector Harrie R. Robison and County Clerk H. R. Harrison. The document records brand marks left hip and left thigh and notes cattle moved toward Nebraska.
Land Office notice records Erastus L. Cover of Wilson Wyoming filing March 3 1918 to purchase timber and land in Section 4 Township 40 North Range 117 West under Timber and Stone Law. Appraised values show timber 200 and land 200, to be offered March 10 before Jackson Wyoming commissioner. Protest or contest allowed via corroborated affidavit.
Department of the Interior notices Amy M. Cover of Wilson Wyoming appears March 10 in Evanston to offer sworn statement and final proof for purchase of Lot 1 and adjacent land in Township 0 North Range 17 West. Apparent timber value and land value are listed. contest allowed before patent issue.
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