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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
6
The Committee of Party-Right announces a convention in Chicago on the 10th 12th and 13th. It invites Americans of all affiliations to join the new party formed to represent the people against special privilege and old party greed.
Salt Lake City Herald reports Jackson Wyoming elected a women only city administration led by a woman mayor and Mr Grave Miller. The vote ended a male challenge and backed a clean, honest rule despite winter isolation and rugged terrain surrounding Jackson.
Austin, superintendent of highway contraction, announces Hoback canyon road project south of Dickson. A spur starts at Pap Carter ranch eight miles from Jackson to lay a railroad like line along the Snake River, paralleling the river toward Coil Creek, Squaw Creek, and Mereun Hill gradient. Crew availability and weather will determine start and progress before winter. Local highway district status noted.
A garbled 18th or 19th century style record mentions Noah Shave and Wool amounts priced at 60, 280 pounds, with references to a clothing store and tailor craft. The text contains numerous misread words, suggesting a rough ledger or catalog fragment about wool, suit production, and perceived fabric value. It references weights, prices, and a sequence of production steps with unnamed locales and individuals.
Senator Kendrick plans a visit to Viotnt Jawa in July to gather input on park extensions and preserves. He aims to engage cattlemen and locals, with organized meetings in Hk Kelly and Dickson. Yellowstone Park opened June 20 with improving east west and north roads and Hobarks canyon work to allow entry via Jacksons Hole by July 18.
A century ago in Switzerland, natural asphalt pieces from wagons were crushed by wheels creating a durable surface. This observation spurred adoption of asphalt as a road material, marking a notable imperial shift in paving practices.
Samuel Sowers born November 14 1871 in Dauphin Pennsylvania. died June 17 1920 near Jackson at 48 years 7 months and days. Married Rebecca Scott in 1908 at Glenwood Colorado. Survived by son Sam Jr and two stepsons Earle and Charlie. Death from pneumonia worsened by laudanum. Moved from Green River valley to Jackson’s Hole in 1908, built a good ranch. Remains sent to Harrison Ohio for interment.
Lingenfelter reports a visitor at Kelly and neighbors hunt horses in the neighborhood. Ben Seaton holds the May rattle at Dowd Man’s Bar. Van Leeuwen and Barber family members are moved to Maxe Giltner ringe on Crevent this week. Lingenfelter received a telegram from Ratledge Mo about his mother’s death. Martin Deyo returns from Kansas City Mo after auto and tractor course and takes charge of Doyo cattle for the summer range.
The text notes over two hundred reaping machines patented with origins in the eighteenth century. It cites Patrick Bell as having oriented the rear reel machine in 1826 and suggests his design influenced later models now common in modern machines.
A playful quip attributed to Senator Squash of Sideegee questions lawmakers who lack knowledge of the mood in the house. He jokes that such a senator must always ask about "what's trumps" before acting. The remark hints at political caution and strategy in legislative debates.
Mr and Mrs Dave Ricky and Master Clifford Hansen express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after a bereavement. Clifford Hansen had surgery at St John’s Friday morning for tonsil and related throat issues and solenoid trouble.
Ads offer 10¢ per line for first insertion and 80 per line for subsequent issues. WAGON FOR SALE and misc lines reference Studebaker quality, old shoes repaired by Heibe and Cooper Boise Idaho. MH Beesley Drigus Idaho. Dan't throw away shoes send to Heibe and Cooper for repair and return by parcel post. O D Ady.
Simpson and daughters Enid and Bula are batching. A large turnout attended a school meeting Monday afternoon. L Kafferlin moved freight for the Reclamation Review. Wm Seebohm supervises work at the Bar B C ranch. Mrs L Kafferlin drove to Jackson with a party for a day. Many worked on the roads Tuesday. A sharp frost Friday night spared damage to crops. Mise Mabel Nelson and Mise Marion Bunge headed to the Bar B C ranch for summer. Mr and Mrs Allen toured the mill Saturday to meet Mrs Allen's mother at Victor. Wm Lafferty and Guy Kyle from the Upper Grovont Basin visited Kelly Friday and Saturday.
A diaristic excerpt shows Shirley describing her grandmother's death after a period of illness. The fragment notes Shirley’s, grandmother’s, and grandpa’s feelings, with a bleak, sorrowful tone. The line records Shirley’s blunt disclosure that her grandmother is dead.
An odd vignette describes Mary Eller finishing a clothespin dream in black for Halloween. She says the clothespin has lost its husband and wears borrowed clothes, hinting at a symbolic, sorrowful image.
Notice from the Interior Department Land Office Evanston Wyoming June 1920 that plats for survey in township ranges will be filed on the 10th day of July 1920 with a 30 day objection period. After July 1st 1920 applications for entry of land in the mentioned townships will be received. Alex Nesret Register. First pub June 17 last pub July 8.
listing items include mares aged 7 and 6 with Welh 1400 cael, well broke. a team mare and horse aged 1 and 8 with 1300 weight and harness. a brown mare aged 6 at 120 weight. a 3d John Deere wagon. a Moline gang plow. a harrow. a wailing plow. a stove. and other largely unspecified farm articles. Sale advertised at Kel leBeat Jon A May.
Department of the Interior announces William T Manning of Jackson Wyoming entry No 04746 for SISEA section 33 township 40 N range 116 W Sixth Principal Meridian intends to make final proof to establish claim before Nathan A Davis U S Commissioner Jackson Wyoming on July 24 1920 witnesses Thomas Marshall Josh Stafford C L Grisamer T Peacock all of Jackson Wyoming First published June 17 last published July 22
A long list invites readers to subscribe or renew magazines. Send money and the service will handle the rest, saving time and expense for the buyer. The notice emphasizes convenience and a streamlined process.
A fragmented report notes Dever leading a strike while a biblical line about wages of sin to death frames the scene, signaling a labor or moral conflict. The readable text indicates labor action tied to moral or religious rhetoric influencing the event.
Rates for crossing the Jackson to Wilson ferry are shown with various terms and prices. The list includes per head cattle and horse loads, with porter and Simpson noted among the line items. Names such as Heginelig Wade and Lightnucks appear in the fragmentary record.
A cryptic for sale notice lists names and items with unclear spellings. The fragment mentions locations and entities like Loktty Shei eo Goodvoller and Cade of Dati ette MES BALIH MNANRY, suggesting a local auction or sale item listing without clear details.
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