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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
The Uses for Words In Hobbes's Witty Observation
Classic line from Hobbes notes that words function as a kind of currency among fools while serving practical ends. The quote plays on language as social tool and value system within discourse.
Love Contest Prize Winner in New Orleans Paper
Three small words about love sparked a prize essay contest in a New Orleans paper with twenty three thousand seven hundred sixty one participants. The winning entry described love as the path from selfishness to service and from solitude to kinship with all humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Springfield Republican
Charred Writing and Collodion Preservation Method
A fragment notes that charred documents can be preserved by pouring collodion over them. Once the collodion hardens it becomes transparent and very tough, allowing the writing to remain discernible through the layer.
Origin of the Locomotive Whistle
A steam whistle proposal by Stephenson arose after a collision on a rural line near Tay worth and Thorton. The wreck involved a cart carrying 60 pounds of butter and 80 dozen engines, prompting a directors’ meeting where the idea of a steam whistle for warning trains was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayworth
Thorton
Stephenson
Gamoon
Sciente
Notice of multiple homestead filings in Wyoming
Public publication record listing several individuals from Elk and Bik Wyoming who filed for Forest and regular Homestead entries in early 1910s and 1914, names include Lydia Gardner Sauler Anton Abels William Carter Joseph McCluer Richard Thornton William Lozier, with intended final five year or three year proofs before U.S. Commissioner Otho Williams in Jackson Wyoming on June 6 or 9 1917, witnesses named.
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised By Readers In Fragments
A reader letters piece extols Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble with phrases praising relief though the text is garbled. The misspelled endorsement mentions Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York and references Springfield style claims and broad family improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mra
Anna Kadin
Spencer Port
New King Quips Amid Gloomy Goon Gossip
A fragmentary wartime style exchange mentions a figure named George and a convict offering pleas. The dialogue hints at loyalty and expected rise to power, with a line about Lisydy and an allusion to someone named Allus who is anticipated to emerge on top in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lisydy
Tallus
Pigs And Patter In A Poultry Sale Tale
A brief, ribald anecdote is recounted involving a distant seller offering pigeons to a pork butcher. The butcher visits the farm, is hosted by the farmer, and makes flirtatious remarks about the farmer’s daughters and potential marriage, with the Chicago Daily News credited for the quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farfover
Ewine
Chicago Dally News
Me Thats Gafaty First A Practical Philanthropist
A brief in the Anaconda Standard profiles a practical philanthropist named Gafaty First noted for community support and hands on involvement in local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gafaty
Notice of public land final proof for William Scarborough
Department of the Interior land office at Cody Wyoming May 4 1917 notice to William Scarborough of Jackson Wyoming who on June 22 1910 filed homestead entry serial 02388 for lots 1 2 3 4 section 7 township 4 north range 115 west sixth principal meridian intends to make final five year proof to establish claim before Otho Williams U S commissioner at Jackson Wyoming on June 18 1917 claimant lists witnesses Frank L Peterson Guy S Ralliff James H Chambers Abe Hoshaw all of Jackson Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
Lydia Sauler
Lydia Gardner
Elk
Range
Sixth Principal Meridian
Otho &. Williams
Jackson
William Lozier
Anton C. Abels
Joseph G. McCluer
William T. Carter
Wyo
Joesph Gc, McCluer
Township 465
Range 113
Otho B. wWill-' Fares
U. S
Richard L. Thornton
Willyam Loxler
Bik
Beclua
Township
Birt
Lis
Otho EB. Willams
Ube
Pames
William T. Cartar
Joseph McCiuer
Anton €. Atiela
Williaw Logter
Bik Wyoming
Forest
Beckion
Bec Uon
Townelip
Kanye
Stet
Otho E. Williama
U. & Commissioner
Haines
William Lotter
Township 45
Horles
Dy A
Kvyngton
William Scarbrough
Otho EB. Williams
Wilvensen
Frank L. Peterson
Guy 8. Ralliff
James H. Chambers
Abe Hoshaw
Desert Land Entry Notice for Wyoming Claim
Department of the Interior notice announces Lewis Bynon of Jackson Wyoming has filed to make final proof on Desert Land Entry Betial No 07770 for portions of Beeuiond and Becton 9 in Township 1 North Range 116 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Final proof set before Dun B. William U 8 Cumming ploner Jackson Wyoming May 30 1917. Witnesses named Lee L. Lucas John L. Bynes Clare R. Von Vieck Joseph Deyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior, OU. & Land Office
Braneton
Wioasing
March
Sint
Lewis Bynon
Jackson
Wyoming
Beeuiond
Becton
Range
Dun B. William U
Cumming Ploner
Lee L. Lucas
Wroming
John L. Bynes
Clare R. von Vieck
Josph Deyo
Zanith
Alex
Bestater
Public Land Notice of Final Proof Dates
Public notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Evanston Wyoming dated April 17 1911 announces Bre Rosanna Tucker of Cheney Wyoming has filed for final proof on Desert Land Patent 08787 for the SW 4 NW 1 4 of Section 2 Township 41 North Range 16 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Final proof set for June 3 1917 before Orden H Will, U S Commissioner at Jackson Wyoming with witnesses Morex W Giltner Dracub Lauresig A Ray Ticker Andrew Matson all of Jackson Wyoming. Also notice that A Hay Tucker of Cheney Wyoming filed to estab land claim on NE 1 4 of Section 18 and N 1 3 NE 1 4 of Section 30 Township 40 North Range 116 West Sixth Principal Meridian with final proof date June 6 1917 before Ord H Will U S Commissioner at Jackson Wyoming. Witnesses James W Tibley James W Tifer of Cheney and others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior, U2 & Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
Rosanna Tucker
Chaney
Seotton
North
Wange
Wet
Sieth Pringson
Lafore Oilin K
Commietower
Jackson
Jane
Morex VY. Giltner
Dracub Lauresig
A. Ray Ticker
Andrew Matson
A. Hay Tucker
Chenny
Nomestead
Beotion
Beobton
Townshuip
Waeet
Desceibud
Orda H. Witljo
U.K
Jeckom
Mawes W
Jeckeon
Cheney
Matsu
Jeckson
James W. Tiebye
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