Inspectors for National Canners Association Arrive
Will D. P. Henness and wife and T. A. Spemwan travel from the south aboard the Jefferson to Petersborg for the summer as inspectors for the National Canners Association. Henness oversees inspection at Cape Fanshaw and Scow Bay while Sherman operates at Port Walter and Pillar Bay. The association unites cannery owners nationwide to rigidly inspect all goods bearing the association brand ensuring top grade and sanitary packaging for buyers.
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D. P. Henness
T. A. Spemwan
Jefferson
Petersborg
National Canners Association
Henness
Cape Fanshaw
Scow Bay
Sherman
Port Walter
Pillar Bay
California Auto Association reports temporary gasoline shortage
The California State Automobile Association met with the executive committee and oil company and railroad representatives. After the conference a statement was issued noting a temporary gasoline shortage in California.
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California State Automobile Association
California
Shortage prompts gasoline curtailment for 10 weeks
A statewide curb on gasoline use for pleasure driving is urged 50 percent for about ten weeks to relieve a temporary supply crunch. Officials say 70 percent must go to industrial and agricultural needs, with only 15 percent left for motorists. The advisory stresses no alarm, expecting normal conditions after the period.
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Pacific
Shriners Coming Charters For Two Steamers
The steamers Jefferson and Spokane have been chartered by Shriners officials to serve as transport and event vessels. Details on routes dates and durations were not disclosed in the fragment.
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Jefferson
Spokane
Doubt Cast on Local Trout Tale
Two men claimed to have caught over two hundred lake trout on Sunday afternoon, but the editor remains skeptical and has not seen any fish. The tainted tale fuels editor's doubts about the fishermen's story.
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Stout
Clausen
Enge Illness Trip and City Council Absence
Rasmus Enge and Mrs. Enge depart for Seattle for specialist care as she battles months of worsening acute stomach trouble. City council fails to meet due to quorum issues with Mayor Elsemore away in Maine and others occupied or absent. A baby boy named George is born to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Arness. both mother and infant George are reported doing nicely after birth. Mrs. C. G. Anderson and infant daughter return from the south aboard a recent boat.
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Rasmus Enge
Enge
Jefferson
Mayor Elsemore
Maine
Jacob Johnson
Earl Ohmer
Conrad Arness
George
Carothers
Little girl born there seven weeks ago reported
A fragment notes a baby girl born several months ago at a location described as “there.” The child is now seven weeks old. No further context or identifiers are provided.
For Sale Small House and Shack By Andrew Ask
An advertisement lists a small house and shack for sale at a cheap price. The seller, Andrew, invites inquiries for the property and notes affordability for potential buyers.
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Smals
Andrew Ask
Notice to Pay School Tax Petersburg Alaska 1920
Appointment of School Tax Collector for Petersburg under Alaska law 1919 requires all male residents aged 21 to 50 to pay a five dollar school tax. Tax due by April 1, 1920 with delinquency after May 18, 1920. those arriving after April 1 face delinquency 30 days after arrival or 10 days after notice. Employers must list employees and may deduct tax. Fines and imprisonment apply for nonpayment. Petersburg, Alaska, March 20, 1920.
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Petersburg
Juneau
Masons
Alaska
U.S. Army
Revenue Cutter Service
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Anderson
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Marx
Schaffner
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