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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
3
Frederick Campbell argues that nebulae show rotation and planet formation, suggesting the universe is a workshop turning out worlds. He describes nebulae as spinning structures producing planets that orbit central suns, with the great nebula in Andromeda cited as evidence of larger solar systems.
Government scientist explains wind and temperature effects deflect sound waves. Wind strength differences and atmospheric causes bend sound, reducing range. Sirens believed audible 1,500 miles away may only be heard about two miles due to atmospheric deflection.
University of Pennsylvania museum catalogues a Langdon discovery, a detailed Babylonian cadastral map near Nippur. It covers a 3 by 4 mile area with canals villages and fields showing royal and priestly land, temple food field, common fouling sheep and reed beds used by Babylonians for essential resources.
Instructions describe pouring boiling water over fruit to cleanse it and cause swelling. Do this the night before cooking to keep fruit airy before mixing with other ingredients. If time is short, place fruit on a coarse sieve, sprinkle flour, and rub. Flour and powder fall through, leaving fruit dry and clean.
A man in Maine meets a middle aged farmer whose father, near ninety, remains on the birthplace farm. They discuss the old man's health, with the farmer noting gradual decline and uncertainty about the cause. The dialogue highlights aging and mystery on the farm.
The article describes New Year in China with homes decorated and streets filled as people shop for New Year gifts. It notes customs around settling debts and the social expectations tied to celebrations and family finances during the festivities.
Multiple land and homestead notices from the Interior Department in Wyoming detail final five year proof intentions. Applicants include Ben Wf. Taylor and William C. Thompson with witnesses listed from Elk and Moran, Wyoming, all before U.S. Commissioner Otho K. Williams in Jackson.
Department of the Interior notice announces that William Scarborough of Jackson Wyoming holds a homestead entry filed June 2 1910 Serial 02368 covering township 4 north range 16 west Sixth Principal Meridian. Detention action to be heard in Jackson Wyoming on June 18 1917 with names of witnesses and officials listed.
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