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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
3
A fragmentary note discusses The Finn Test and aims to fill gaps about the era of cooling and the strongest claim to a place in history. It mentions immortality and a distant past, but offers only partial, unclear assertions without concrete details or names.
General John C. Fremont avoided sea travel returning from California, choosing a perilous inland route to prevent delay and fears of monarchies on maritime passage.
The report notes numerous detentions and deportations at the U S border. At least 21 specific causes were cited to bar entry while 2 989 persons were deported after landing. Mexicans led in both barred entries and deportations with Chinese following.
Dialogue captures Mr Chuggins lamenting his automobile’s misbehavior. He jokes that when it runs he is charged with speeding and when it stalls or breaks down he is arrested for profanity, highlighting a comic pull between machine trouble and legal trouble.
The report describes a pavement claimed to be waterproof and slip resistant, made from straw fibers and Abrows materials. It outlines processing with water removal, immersion in asphalt or bitumen, heating up to 400 degrees, then pressing and hardening in the sun for a durable binding surface.
A defendant claims he stole the complainant's watch with the motive of economy. He asserts the act was to gain time, a measured, landable purpose. The court weighs whether the statement proves the alleged intent.
Notice is given that Andrew L. Johnson of Bandurant Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to Forest Homestead Entry Serial No. oviia for Section 11 Township north Range 114 West. Hearing before Otho Williams U S Commissioner at Jackson Wyoming on September 4, 1917. Witnesses named: David J. Teks Arthur Hicks Perry Bowlsby B. F. Bondurant, all of Bondurant Wyoming.
A writer in the Century argues that film should revive history and myth rather than simply entertain, predicting Babylon’s fall and legendary figures like Troy, Lancelot, and Don Quixote on screen. He urges cinema to prove history and romance on screen, beyond paint and tinse l. The article also notes a land notice for a John Brown homestead entry in Moran, Wyoming, with witnesses listed.
A. I. worker J Merle Davis warns urban migration from Japan’s rural hills to crowded cities harms physical vigor moral standards and total horizon. He notes harsh factory conditions deprave many mill girls within a year, while tuberculosis rises amid industrial life.
The York Globe and Commercial Advertiser notes that the demand for the American flag has surged, with war driving business. Shortages in dyes and materials push prices up, bunting scarce, and even pole and cast iron bracket costs rising as workers shift to munitions.
A state health department program uses a mobile cinema in railway cars to deliver hygiene lessons. A lecturer and operator, aided by a lecturer, tour counties with repeated shows to reinforce health messages that are hard to grasp from printed reports.
French clergy face military service and Protestant ministers' wives step in to fill gaps. They preach, teach, visit the sick, conduct funerals, and serve as chaplains or auxiliaries, as nonconformity widens roles in the church. The piece cites a personal dialogue about a mother's wartime choice and how families adapt.
Notice is given that William L. Ireton of Grovon Wyaling Ist EDR has filed intention to make final five year proof to establish land claim for the Homestead Entry Seral No Ouie7 in Township 4 north Range Up west Sixth Principal Meridian. The hearing will be before Otho BK Williams Commissioner at Jackson Wyoming on August 18, 117. Witnesses listed: Del We Woodard John J. Woodard Kael Kent Raymond C Kent all of Groyant Wyoming. ALEX NISKET Register.
Department of the Interior notices George W. Kelly of Jackson Wyoming filed intention to complete final three year proof for homestead entry serial 03343. He must prove up land described in sections 12 and 4 township 42 north range 115 west before Otho K. Williams on July 28. Witnesses include Harold Winger Evan D. Kelly James He Chambers Walter Lavlant, all of Jackson.
Notice records that Kebhoven A Robertson of Cheney Wyoming has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a Desert Land Entry on Lot 4 Section 1 and other parcels in Township 4 North Range 17 West. The hearing will be before Olbo Be Willigins in Jackson Wyoming on August 7 1907. Names witnesses Kil Wilson Verda GO William James M Robertson of Cheney and G Tineson of Jackson Wyoming.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior announces a land claim filing by Michael Wingert of Jackson Wyoming for a Se 1-4 section in Township North Range West, inviting final proof to establish ownership. Commissioner Williams will conduct the hearing in Jackson Wyoming, with witnesses George W. Kelly Ivan T. Kelly James M. Oldmberk and Webtor Lalani listed.
A cryptic notice records an interest in the Woodyard deckonlth ship tat Win. Woolward &ban. All accounts are ayable bo phen. ally.
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