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Newspaper
Petersburg Weekly Report
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
Notice announces second class matter entry date December 5 1914 and postage terms for one year and six months in advance, indicating periodical mailing status and prepay options.
In an open letter to President Wilson published in L Homme Enchaine Clemenceau praises Theodore Roosevelt as a unifying American figure and urges including him and his comrades in the Allied effort. He recalls Roosevelt's idealism and the French welcome for the first American unit, quipping that soldiers ask where Roosevelt is.
A historical remark argues that public support fades when costs of war rise. The piece notes newspapers and magazines face postal losses and warns higher rates could push publishers out of business, asserting all groups rely on others to pay the bills. The commentary recalls Bill Nye’s joke on patriotism and sacrifice.
A London AP correspondent reports agitation across England to replace trousers with kilts for civilian dress. Fashion experts say kilts are economical and avoid the nuisance of pressing trousers. A Liverpool paper endorses the kilt with a dig at trousers, while speculation grows on its potential American spread and possible official adoption.
A Washington discussion asks whether wealthy buyers of tenderloin also push rice and spinach propaganda for others. The remark frames debates on elite influence in public discourse and raising questions about who bears the cost of persuasion.
William Maxwell argues in Collier's Weekly that young people should read widely and seriously. He urges studying standard novels and philosophy with a critical, iconoclastic mind while noting government reports offer useful data. Six hours weekly of reading could influence career earnings between $20,000 and a clerk's wage.
The passage notes that the phrase United States of America first appears in Jefferson's Declaration draft and remains in the final Congress copy. On September 9, 1776 the Congress formally designated the new nation by this title in general congress assembled.
An 19th century health note recommends sipping very hot water during coughing fits to ease the attack. It argues water harms digestion less than other remedies and can calm paroxysms more effectively than harsher treatments.
For starting hems on towels sheets or muslin place paper under the needle and sew about two inches then continue the hem. This prevents thread and needle clogging. Tear away the paper and the threads remain for tying off the end.
A dialogue between a couple about post college plans and the difficulty of waiting. One partner reassures the other while acknowledging the world’s limited understanding of him.
A brief aphorism quotes Longfellow on how people judge us. It contrasts self perception with external judgment based on past deeds. The saying emphasizes inner potential vs outward evaluation by others.
In the Woman's Home Companion Harold Howland urges women to favor safe bonds for security with modest returns. He counsels avoiding risky common stock unless from sound firms and stresses consulting a broker or banker to illuminate the stock market while keeping a level head.
Tree Talk argues that trees along highways enhance appearance and increase land value. Officials urge quicker adoption of extensive roadside planting to create well kept, attractive roadsides with shade for comfort and scenic effect.
William H. Smyth argues in Industrial Management that efficiency should serve human initiative and joyful work, not become an end in itself. He cautions against treating products as the sole goal, urging focus on workers as the primary wealth and source of productive innovation.
An odd fragment shows a speaker recalling an aunt and a parrot that died soon after from grief, with a casual remark denying poison as the cause and implying mourning or misfortune rather than explicit crime or accident.
Sealed bids for 150 acre Tongass Alaska timber area on Kuin Island east bank of main creek entering the south arm Bay of Pillars. Estimated 1.5 million ft spruce within 2000 ft tidewater, 1.8 million ft spruce beyond, and 150 thousand ft hemlock. Minimums set. bid deposit $1000. bids due July 23, 191%. Right to reject all bids reserved. Obtain full sale information from District Forester Portland or Forest Supervisor Ketchikan.
Notice by I Myhre Hofstad to purchase a 5.68 acre tract on the easterly shore of Scow Bay Mitkof Island near Petersburg Alaska under the 1898 Act. Description includes metes and bounds from corner no 1 along Wrangell Strait high water line. Public posting dates June 1 1917 and publications through August 10 1917.
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