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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
5
A report from Arklight notes the deck hand Poor Bill Spoof died last night after an accident at Wick Bay. The tongue in cheek exchange mentions a light attack of Zumbago and medical aid with alcohol, implying a fatal attempt to remove a restriction.
A garbled OCR passage reflects a discussant noting that money can be regained but bankruptcy of peace and contentment leads to misery. It includes unclear references to a watchmaker and a person named Royer, with several broken phrases and questions.
A vintage ad-style blurb touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Procription as a building-up medicine for women. It claims health strengthens, age regresses, and constant effort to appear younger falters. promises vitality for nervous, frail, and backache sufferers. Tablets or liquid forms sold by pharmacists. Package requests lead to delivery by mail.
A travel sketch contrasts Kamchatka with Alaska, describing the peninsula’s Arctic tundra, harsh summers, and nomadic reindeer culture. It notes transport by ponies and dogs, harsh mosquitoes, and winter foods such as boiled fish eyes, reindeer meat, eggs from seabird nests, and soup balls. The piece situates Kamchatka between Siberia and the Arctic, and Alaska as a far more dynamic outpost of the United States.
Describes Kobe Osaka and Yokohama as busy industrial ports with docks and junks and steamers. Highlights Kobe as gem of the world with harbor, trade, and inland sea access, reflecting on its modern division of harbor facilities and importance to Japan’s economy.
Guatemala endures a long earthquake period from 1917 into 1918. The country shows rich soil and climate, with Guatemala City partially rebuilt after devastation. Bananas and coffee form major exports with the United States importing most of the 110 million pounds of coffee produced in 1918. Southwestern highlands host pureblooded Indians noted for physique and honesty, with gold-colored shawls and enduring dyes.
A fragmented travelogue notes Zara’s fame for maraschino and churches, with references to historic sites in Istria and Dalmatia. It covers routes from Trieste to Rovigno and Pola, mentions Quarnerolo channel, an old cathedral, Roman remains, and lingering transitions after Austrian rule.
The passage describes entering a harbor town with St Mark’s winged tom, arched gates, harrow streets, and comfortable hotels. It notes medieval churches and a Massoate Tomanesque cathedral decorated with arches, marbles, and paintings. Markets show pensanta in colorful costumes and Roman remains, then a steamer exits into a harbor leading to Sebenica with a hilltop fort.
The President’s flag, rarely seen, features the coat of arms on blue with a large crimson star and white outline. It is used when the president acts as commander in chief aboard ships or in boats, with naval salutes and band honors.
The article reports on American canning experts teaching France, Luxembourg, and other regions the American canning method. It notes prior French interest and subsequent invitations for the experts to train officials and workers in preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats, expanding into Luxemburg and beyond. The piece emphasizes rapid adoption and cross‑border influence of American canning techniques.
A wartime vignette shows Corporal Sweeney guiding engineers into a cellar under orders while warning his squad not to shoot the first man emerging if more than one leaves. In a separate item, Lampman Saskatchewan hosts a major coal discovery with an estimated two million tons across two and a quarter sections, valued as a provincial asset.
In a brisk exchange Nora suggests dusting the bricky black, but mother replies that they cannot afford it today implying financial strain in the household.
A short reflective piece defines patriotism as loving and serving one’s country regardless of election outcomes. It urges steady daily conduct and suggests enduring hardship may be preferable to distant admiration. The text emphasizes personal duty and resilience.
Fragmentary ad-like text touts a blood tonic advertised as a system builder. It claims daily wear and tear on the body must be overcome to maintain health, promising vitality and enriched blood supply. The copy invites readers to request free literature from the Switt Laboratory chief medical adviser.
A collage of social vignettes recalls Irish and English speaking life. Tales of parents pushing sons toward business, a wife rebuking a cruel husband, and a clerk in love with a stenographer unfold alongside reflections on patience and mortality. Local anecdotes show ambition, marriage, and missteps.
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