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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
3
The writer laments the decline in Bible familiarity among youth despite frequent Sunday school and lessons. Quoting scripture enhances oratory, yet many grow up unable to quote a line while still sensing its impact, raising questions about rote study and enduring meaning in literature.
Ralt quotes a sharp exchange about futures trading with sly reference to Guanciers and the Privileged Class. The line hints at hoarding wealth and insider knowledge within a select group.
A Mexican band crossed the border sixty miles northwest of Hachita NM and killed three Americans living at Corner ranch. A Mormon named Frew Peterson was captured, and 108 horses and mules plus 1500 dollars of supplies were seized. Palomas Land & Cattle Co reports 3 Americans and 7 Mexicans captured.
A reported English harbor sighting claims the German submarine Deutschland with 186 crew aboard was captured. Captain Koenig and its crew are said to be in England, while a large chain tethered to buoys and wharves was described in the tale.
In Washington on February 14 a joint session canvassed the electoral vote. The sealed ballots were opened by states with the quadrennial ceremony, confirming 284 for Hughes and 318 for Wilson, completing the formal ratification of the popular vote.
London reports the White Star steamer Afric of 1990 tons was destroyed on February 18 by German submarine action. Seventeen crew members are reported missing. This loss marks the largest prize since de crees began and brings the total ships known destroyed to thirteen with a combined tonnage of 200,433.
News from Washington reports Brand nee American minister to Belgium ordered not by German authorities to leave Brussels. James W. Gerard and 42-person party arrived in Paris from Berne, met by William Sharp at the station. Also notes destruction of potatoes in Me, and submarine bays at Los Angeles with harbor development recommendations by a submarine warfare commission.
Report from El Paso says cattlemen in the Hachita district of New Mexico plan a punitive expedition into Mexico to chase the bandits who killed three cowboys at Corner ranch last week. Supplies of arms have been sent to Hachita, and organizers claim 600 Villa followers nearby.
President Wilson discussed possible measures before Congress this session to grant full authority to protect American lives and property from German submarine activities. He met with naval and shipping officials during a brief Capitol visit, but no final decision was announced.
London reports Speaker James William Lowther said British statesmen cannot sign any peace with the current German government. He urged that any agreement must be with a fundamentally different government in essence and constitution.
Washington reports orders from the War Department directing General Funston to start immediate demobilization of border guard units after bandit activity threats. Expected last troop train to move north by March 7 as embassy work resumes in Mexico. Minister killed by madman in Atlanta follows a shooting at the home of his mother in law.
Vienna circles see some possibility of easing Austro American tensions despite gloomy press on relations with Germany. King Gaye War Inevitabie from Ogden Utah says war with Germany is likely unless submarine warfare ends and American ships are allowed to sail unmolested. Russia Faces Coal Famine in Vladivostok as demand for fuel soars for ammunition transport amid government limits on heating. Washington lawmakers push revenue and national defense measures with Congress nearing adjournment.
British forces thwart German attempts along the Ancre front in France as heavy artillery and infantry fire beat back waves of attackers. The British report 780 German officers and men captured. In Champagne, French shells hindered German positions taken from the prior week. In Romania, Russians hold and repel German assaults in the Oituz valley, while a Carpathian front stronghold south of Okna falls to Russian forces.
El Paso dispatch states bandit leader Villa allegedly traveled in disguise to the west coast and boarded a ship bound for Japan on a political mission. Carranza officers and Mexican officials in Juarez and here have known of his plans for several days with Eduardo Sortano Bravo, the Mexican consul, cited.
Washington senator Weeks a Republican from Massachusetts unveils a substitute to the administration revenue bill proposing government bonds at 4 percent up to 760 million dollars. Of this amount 400 million would finance national defense expenditures.
The article observes Australia destroying its trees to protect national timber value. It notes scant scientific supervision for cutting and burning while comparing forestry practices to California and South America plantings of eucalyptus. Australian hardwoods are praised for beauty, polish, strength, durability, and fungus resistance.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets to thoroughly cleanse and regulate the stomach, remove sour food and foul gases, reduce liver bile, and eliminate constipated waste and poisons. It promises a gentle, overnight effect with no gripe and a 10 cent box. Millions use Cascarets to avoid headaches and indigestion.
A state owned paper mill is advocated in Minnesota. A public auditorium seating 4200 is to be built in Lontaville. The brief item notes government support and construction plans, identifying the two proposed projects and their locations.
London reports January 1917 German casualty lists show 34 officers and men killed or missing. The wartime note warns of a forthcoming critical period in the war, with the Earl of Derby predicting tense months ahead. A Colorado commission moves to curb gossip and telephone line monopolies by women in rural areas.
Announcement Saturday that the Cunard line will award a contract to Gesttie Construction and Dry Dock Company of Seattle for six stout freight steamships valued around 6.1 million dollars. Beattie of Gotham unveils measures to protect New York Harbor from hostile submarines and wave craft in wartime at the harbor entrance.
Fragmentary text referencing a person at 1621 Christy Ave and vague phrases about an operation and a vegetable compound. The readable content hints at a discussion or anecdote but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities. No coherent news element emerges.
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