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Newspaper
Petersburg Weekly Report
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
2
Col. Frederick Mears, head of the Alaska Railway, announces that future employment on the line will be limited to American citizens and those who have declared intention to become citizens since 1915. The policy change comes before a reduction in the working force.
Miss Grace G. Denny of the University of Washington explains steps to treat paint on fabric. Fresh stains wash with soap and water, dried stains loosen with grease or oil, and overnight soaking helps. For non washable materials use solvents after blotting. slight scorch may rub away with bread crust, but wool and silk recover poorly.
If the fibres are not burned scorch on cotton and linen can be removed by wetting with water or soap and water and exposing to the sun for a day or longer. Do not moisten the goat before exposure or scorch disappears more slowly.
Chicago Spectacle House at 1462 W Madison St offers readers a chance to trial a pair of large size The Vicion Glasses free by mail. Write them and receive a no cost pair to test for eye strain or glasses needs.
The undersigned is appointed School Tax Collector for Petersburg Town Alaska. All males ages 21 to 50 owe five dollars unless exempt. Tax due by April 1, 1922 and delinquent after May 1, 1922 for residents. newcomers face delinquency 30 days after arrival or 10 days after notice.
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