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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
3
Feature on rattlesnakes dispels fear, noting warning hiss, limited strike reach, and diet chiefly of mice and rats. Also recounts a 20 year old shotgun mystery linked to a Green er shotgun recovered by detective Joseph Smith and Chief Engineer Bing.
The Montgomery Advertiser defends a claim about a checker game win over Franklin Pierce. A New Hampshire writer asserts no man ever defeated Pierce at checkers, noting the tale has lingered for more than fifty years and arguing the supposed victor would boast endlessly if true.
A New York paper notes a mansion doomed amid belief in supernatural. An elderly resident once ignored eerie happenings as cannon fire and eerie echoes faded, leaving the house exposed to redevelopment. Local interest centers on the trap door in the kitchen and the haunted past.
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt probes society’s grip on women, arguing society wields immense moral power comparable to church influence. It questions whether women’s duties are sacral or mere social expectation, noting women dress and host out of obligation to husbands children or society, not personal longing.
The article notes that while the average pulse is about seventy beats per minute, many people misjudge normal ranges and assume a low or high pulse signals disease. It also warns that pulse readings during conversation are unreliable due to excitement affecting heart rate.
An editorial note from the Cleveland Plain Dealer discusses a health officer’s push for soap use to improve cleanliness. The piece mocks traditional views, contrasts ancient and modern habits, and argues soap’s value remains debated among readers.
Doctor Pycraft notes the American skunk defenses itself with two tail glands that eject an amber pungent fluid. The spray can travel several yards and cause eye inflammation or temporary blindness if it enters the eye, while the fumes are feared for harming respiratory passages.
Virginia covers 9594 square miles with a 1910 population around 2,061,612. It is described as essentially an agricultural state with tobacco, fruits, vegetables, grains, peanuts, and grasses as primary products. July mean temperature 75.4, December 37.7, annual rainfall 40 inches, Norfolk population 66,005.
In a quiet rooming house, a lodger sneaks downstairs with baggage at dawn. The proprietor accuses him of stealing but the man sleepwalks, confessing only after the surprise encounter. The owner jokes about dreaming payment if he had wandered off in his sleep.
An obscure Louisville Courier Journal clipping shows a murky dialogue about a child and a graphophone, with a nurse and oats mentioned in a curious, playful exchange. The fragment hints at early 20th century slang and domestic humor.
A retrospective on William Dutcher in the American Magazine highlights his tireless crusade against bird slaughter and the millinery trade. He lobbied Albany legislators, faced strong opposition from cigaret and hunting interests, and saw the 1910 plumage law enacted in New York State. Dutcher’s health suffered, yet his devotion to insectivorous birds and public education helped change society’s view of birds and conservation.
An idle man saw a wagon roll down Fulton street and bear misfortune at Broadway as the driver crossed with warning ignored. The horse slipped on slick pavement, the vehicle spilled its load, and bystanders aided the recovery before the wagon was secured again.
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe to The Courier to access the lead story. It highlights that subscription provides early access to main articles and local reporting. The appeal emphasizes timely coverage and member benefits.
The garbled text hints at a scene where a character questions warmth and a proposal is discussed. Names and clear actions are unclear, but the fragment suggests romance and a potential engagement moment within a dialogue.
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