Wickersham Urged as Best Candidate for Alaska Delegate
Articles allege Cale backed away from reelection sparking rumors. Delegates and readers weigh who best represents Alaska in Congress. The piece argues Judge James Wickersham is the most qualified, fair, and dedicated to all regions of the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wickersham
Thomas Cale
Cale
Onder
Wickersham
Wiel King
Congress
Bo Sity
Alaska
Jadie Wickersham
T Story
Northland
April Fools Day and the History of Pranks
The piece traces April Fools traditions across nations, explaining gowk terms in France and England, the Joke on April first in the United States, and links Fooling to Biblical tale and Barnum and Lincoln observations. It notes fools as part of daily social and business life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
United States
Garden of Eden
Libtien
Barnum
Lincoln
The Reading Habit and Public Libraries Grow
Publishers fear slipping reading rates though book demand lags behind other goods. A figure aims to spread literacy by building libraries and reading rooms, prioritizing public access over personal gain as support for reading expands.
Private libraries vs cheap magazines in reading culture
The article argues that cheap magazines curb private library growth and that true readers should own a few of the world's great books. It condemns reliance on public libraries for forming a personal reading bond and notes that Lincoln's study of Bible and Shakespeare shaped mastery of English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Seward Praised for Water Health and Growth Potential
P Newton, Episcopal clergyman from Walde, toured Seward by the Northwestern, praising its clean drinking water, natural drainage, mineral wealth, harbor and interior routes. He predicted rail and trail improvements would draw miners, ranchers, and visitors, making Seward a leading coast city and residence town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Newton
Walde
Seward
Teo
Newton
Valdez
Foy
Nome
Man Adopts Edenic Plan Goes Bare in Alaska Town
Henry Nels heard voices urging a return to Eden and lived nearly nude as he walked a mile outside town. He was found by town officials and later clothed. a jury ruled him insane. Authorities cite climate and other causes. Litchfield and Nagley Co. notes store sale at Susitna Station before spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nels
Garden of Eden
Fourth Avenue
States
Nels
Alaska
Susitna Station
Alaska Com. Co
Litchfield & Nagley Co
Reclaiming the Desert in Asia Minor Irrigation Plan
The Anatolian Railroad Company signed a November contract with the Turkish government to irrigate part of the Great Salt Desert along the railroad toward Bagdad. A Frankfort firm handles the western section, with construction gear en route to Asia Minor to begin work this spring, aiming to finish in five years.
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Anatolian Railroad Company
Asia Minor
Bagdad
Great Salt Desert
Mediterranean
Frankfort
Sunng
Land and Mineral Decisions Published by Woodford D Harlan
Land and Mineral Decisions published by Washington DC land attorney Woodford D Harlan discuss how land character can be treated as mineral or agricultural based on evidence. The notice covers mining claim regulations, ex parte statements, homestead contracts, and coal land second filings with emphasis on compliance and burden of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D.C
Weekly Weather Record at Susitna Station supplies
Litchfield and Nagley Co announce plentiful flour sugar beans corn peas ham bacon macaroni evaporated fruits and other rations for prospectors. they can assemble complete outfits. Items available for inspection at Owl Drug Co drag line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield & Nagley Co
Susitna Station
Horan v Co in Pacific Court District case filed
Edith Horan sues a company in the United States District Court, District of ka, Third Division, Pacific Court District, initiating a civil action seeking relief or damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
District of Ka
Pacific Court District
Edith Horan
In the United States Commissioner's Court for the Territory
Renai Precinct third ion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United St Commissioner's Court
Alask
Kenai Precinct
Third Judicial Dision
United States Commissioner's Court For the Territory
Renai Precinct
Third Ion
Notice of labor on Skukum Creek placer claim Alaska
A. C. Carrier notifies Harry McCormack C Walters James McGill Thos McConery Geo Hanson Wm Burns Alfred You are required to contribute $12.50 each as co-owners or forfeit your one eighth interest in the Skukum Creek placer claim located on Skukum Creek tributary to Twenty Mile River Cook Inlet district Alaska, with a 90 day window from publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Inlet Precinct
Harry McCormack
C. Walters
James McGill
Thos, McConery
Geo Hanson
Wm. Burns
Alfred
Skukum Creek
Twenty Mile River
Territory of
Alaska
Cook Inlet
United States
A. C. Carrier
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Gateway Publishing CO
Alworth
Duluth
Aiinesota
Chas
B. Aske
Seward All Right
Susitma Station
The
Owl Drug Co
Yson
States OF America
Thomas Horan
United States of America
District of Alaska
Winess
Silas H. Reid
Edward J. Stier
E. A. Henderson
Edmund Smith
Plaintiff
General Merchandise
GEO. Roll
General Merchant
Alaska Transfer
Chi
SEN & Laurner
Pianos
the Seward Light and Power Company
Adams
Seward, Alaska
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Seattle
Wilson & White Go
Chas Perry
George Burchy
Curtis R. Morford
S. O. Morford
George Burehy
United States Commissioner's Court
Unalaska Precinct
Third Judicial Division
Territory of Alaska
Simeon Millovidof
United States Commissioner
Unalaska
N. Gray
Simeon Millovidos
Owl
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria
Ferdigner
Ferdinand Wagner
Elsbeth Wagner
N Nand
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