Skagway Showdown and Flags Fly Over disputed Alaska
In Skagway and Dyea the Alaska boundary dispute sparked a surge of American identity as miners and townspeople repelled Canadian claims. A British flag was torn down, Americans raised a larger flag, and the two emblems flew over the town all summer. Local humor and frontier grit framed the tension as arbitration loomed.
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Skagway
United States
Canada
Alasrica
Skacway
Zynn Cionl
Skasway
Manhattan
Broadway
Atlin
White Pass
Dominion
Dyea
Kentucky
Elephants Die in Remote Cemetery and Surreal Observations
Major Powell Cot tons Africa diary describes a valley where elephants’ remains are found as if a cemetery. The piece weaves in odd vignettes about hotels, laundries, Alaskan plumbing, Paris dog graves, and eccentric epitaphs, creating a collage of travel lore and curios. Names include Powell Cottons and Swahili traders, with mentions of Lake Rudolph and Diea.
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Lake Rudolph
Paris
Seine
Cemetery Row of Weathered Stones from Expired Leases
A cemetery shows a line of battered monuments marking graves with leases long past term. The scene emphasizes neglect and the passage of time on historic stones.
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Wich
Grain yields rise across western Canada in five year report
The Northwest Territories agriculture department notes growing grain crops in Saskatchewan, Assiniboia and Alberta due to settler influx from the United States. Wheat yields average 19.42 bushels per acre over 1898 to 1902 with steady acreage gains. oats rise to 35.90 average yield and barley acreage and output double, reaching 70,417 bushels on 36,445 acres in 1902.
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Department of Agriculture of the
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Assiniboia
Alberta
Social Life Is Changing for East Women
East side women break from millinery roles and steer toward serious pursuits. The trend mirrors Western sisters, with Mrs Mackay authoring a practical book and pursuing daily work. Mrs Payne Whitney also writes, preparing another volume for publication while maintaining literary projects.
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New York
Mackay
Payne Whitney
Queer Trade Commodities in 19th Century Markets
The catalogue shows eccentric trade goods like eel skins tanned as gallace feathers, ivory-like row skins for fancy bindings and fans, walrus whiskers for elegant toothpicks, and certain beetles exported for theatrical dress use, illustrating unusual commodities in commerce.
Oake Walk Attractions Cited In Migration Debate
Booker Washingtein argues migration by colored people to cities is driven by more schools and more cake walks. He notes colored rural citizens seek social allurements of metropolitan life, per Washington Star.
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Booker Washingtein
Washington Star
Teetotal Canteens Narrowly Survive Parliamentary Motion
Australia spotlights Tammy Atkins narrowly escaping teetotaler status as Parliament defeats a motion to ban selling intoxicating tonics in canteens by a margin of two votes. The event highlights federal attention to the drink trade and public morals.
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Australia
Tammy Atkins
Steamship Subsidy Proposal In Parliament
Sir Richard Cartwright announced in the Canadian parliament a plan to provide a subsidy not to exceed 133,325 dollars annually for a steamship service between Canada and France. The proposal aims to support maritime transport and bilateral commerce with Europe.
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Richard Cartwright
Canada
France
Nan Proposes Woman Disposes and World Says I Told You So
A playful quip captures a social dynamic where Nan’s proposal sets a trend while others reflect on past warnings. The line suggests a witty commentary on agency and foresight in relationships and public opinion.
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Nan
Sow Herd Management From Old Farmer J C Canaday
J C Cana day stresses strong boars and sows for a thriving herd. He recommends sows aged fourteen to eighteen months before breeding, fall pigs as the best brood stock, and careful farrowing conditions. He favors cooked slop feeds with bran oats and corn, increasing feed as pigs grow, and notes fall and spring pigs pay best while late winter pigs require warmth and dryness.
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J. C. Canaday
Horses Work Year Round for Better Strength
Stephen Benson argues horses thrive when kept employed through winter and summer. He notes winter labor builds endurance for summer work, improves flesh and muscle, reduces accidents, and justifies extra feed as profit. He cites tasks like drawing wood, hauling manure, and moving feed as ways to keep horses productive and healthy.
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Stephen Benson
Logan Mail Card Update and Schedule Details
Logan city mail schedule lists morning and evening pickup times at 9:59 a m and 6:25 a m with multiple local stops including Providence Millville Hyrum and Parkside. General delivery runs daily except Sunday with windows 8 a m to 6 p m and Sunday 9 a m to 1 p m. money order window 8 a m to 5 p m.
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Hast
Wear
Preatoe Orindh
Providence
Millville
Hyrum
Parkdise
Beesen Aed King
Ilan College
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