Local Classifieds Brief Advertises Rates and Inquiries
Fragmentary notice outlines contract rates and advertising inquiries for a mariners or services page. Mentions solicitations, prospective bidders, and local insertion opportunities.
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
6
Fragmentary notice outlines contract rates and advertising inquiries for a mariners or services page. Mentions solicitations, prospective bidders, and local insertion opportunities.
Proofing homestead entries to the cashier and issuing receipts by the commissioner. Notices list consolidated at 1240 and single notices priced at 15.00. Recipient Evanston connection noted. sending applications to Evanston not required. Advertising rates referenced.
The editor denounces anonymous letters that criticise public improvements, favoring transparent citizen input. It argues real concerns should bear names, praising constructive criticism while rejecting masked claims and insinuations.
A dispatch from Pittsburgh reports a man claiming to produce sugar from sawdust at under a nickel a pound. The piece mocks the claim and urges caution, noting doubts about such a breakthrough and warning against deception and sugar baron fears.
Will Get Fish Forest Supervisor Molain has issued a formal notice to prepare and distribute fish fry for stocking streams in the Teton National Forest. Targeted waterways include Arizona Leigh Gaelic Dime Flat Crystal Pilgrim Fish Granite Willow and Blazo creeks and Hoback rivers. Species listed are Brook trout Blackspotted trout and Rainbow trout. Shipment timing and international details are unclear due to garbled text.
The Jacksons Hole community debates a recent elk killing case, arguing the need for strict enforcement of game laws. The injured party urges fair punishment for real violations, while locals insist on limiting outside interference and avoiding needless costs to taxpayers.
May 28 column notes Jackson Wyoming shifting power as women win a two to one majority in a town election. It suggests wives and single women upset the male dominated order once ruled by cowboys and “chaps” and hints at broader social change in the community.
The document records scattered council activity from Jackson Wyoming and nearby towns. It details salaries for mayor and officials, street work payments, bids, and administrative actions across multiple sessions. The later entries note new mayor Grace G Miller appointing town officials and committees and scheduling adjournments.
The article praises Philippine agriculture noting two corn crops per year, government support, and growing Filipino leadership. It compares land and population with Japan, mentions other staples like rice and sugar, and foresees future growth and citizenship readiness.
Department of the Interior Land Office Evanston Wyoming announces the filing of the survey plate for multiple townships on July 10 1920. Applications for entry of lands in the specified townships may be received from July 16 1920 onward. First publication June 97 and final publication July 8.
A study notes two marriage modes in Mongolia with wives priced by age and status. A young girl might cost five camels while an old widow can reach thirty to forty camels, the highest quoted price among classes. A separate reference mentions a wife bought for five pounds of rice.
A convention on restricted Chinese immigration was raised in the United States and China. The agreement barred the immigration of Chinese laborers while admitting officials and family members. The text indicates other groups were barred from China at that time.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming dated June 11, 1920 states William T. Manning of Jackson Wyoming filed to prove desert land claim No. 04746 for SISEA section 33 township 40 north range 116 west Slath Priupal Meridian. Final proof before U.S. Commissioner Nathan A. Davis on July 28 1920. Witnesses: Thomas Marshall Josh Stafford O L Grisamer O T Peacock all of Jackson. First pub June 17 last pub July 22.
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