Debate Over God We Trust Motto On U S Coins
The piece notes Morris Sheppard of Texas introducing a bill to place In God We Trust on United States coins. It cites congressional record speeches and letters from the Christian Herald criticizing the omission. It contrasts outward piety with true faith and invokes biblical allusions to argue the motto's importance.
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
House of Representatives
United States
Congressional Record
Christian Herald
Israel
Caesar
Henry
Bontell
Illinois
Aytrick
Jehovah
Burns
Passing of slang
The Philistine mocks western towns for relic denominations and fuss over word choices. He argues slang should lift toward classical phrasing replacing common vulgar terms with lofty expressions like ne plus ultra and masticating the lint.
The American Bison Across the Plains
The article traces the buffalo’s historic range and value to both Native Americans and white settlers. It notes Cortez and his men allegedly first saw the buffalo near Montezuma around four centuries ago and credits the animal with aiding early travelers and settlers through food and clothing.
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Broad West
Millons
Plains
Cortez
King Montezuma
Saving the Buffalo: Proposals to Restore Bison Stocks
The piece notes how after transcontinental railroads, buffalo herds were slaughtered to near extinction. It discusses buffalo calves fed on cow milk, beef-like flesh, valuable robes, and hopes that bison could be saved, possibly raised like sheep, to benefit future ranges.
Political Scarecrow in Alaska Denied by Dawson News
The Dawson News argues against claims Alaska lacks a territorial form, calling such arguments political scarecrows. It cites law and history and contrasts Alaska with liberal reforms in the Philippines, Hawaii, and Porto Rico as proof that peaceful development and governance reduce conflict.
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Alaska
Aska
Taft
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Dawson News
Dogs in Fairbanks fetch high prices as winter sees fewer strays
Dog thefts are less common this winter but still reported to the marshal. Jack Phillips notes demand for good dogs at 50 to 60 dollars, with two to three dogs once selling as high as 150. The advent of horses on main routes reduces canine demand amid a growing idle dog population around Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks
Jack Phillips
Tanana
Job and friends warn against vanity and fear
An interpretation of the story of Job contrasts his honesty with his friends fear of offending Jehovah. Job defends his innocence while his friends condemn him, and God ultimately endorses Job's forthrightness. The passage depicts courage in truth versus self-serving piety.
Contemplation Prevails Over Judgment as Confucius Advised
The saying emphasizes human bias in judging others. It urges restraint and focus on personal affairs so others can manage theirs, noting tendencies to favor loved ones and despise enemies, while being harsh toward the poor. Confucius champions prudent, self-contained judgment.
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Confucius
Delegates to Mining Convention Get Entertainment Funds
Preparations are under way and money is being raised to provide entertainment for delegates to the mining men’s convention in Seattle on March 23. Delegates will come from Alaska Washington and British Columbia.
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Seattle
Gateway
Alaska
Washington
British Columbia
Copper district near Chitina shows rich ore geology
Reports from the geology survey describe a great valley along the Chitina river a Copper river tributary rich in ore. The findings indicate substantial mineral potential for the district near Deuy Gatewa in Washington D C dated Jan 29.
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Washington, D. C
Chitina River
Turkish Official Interviews and Coffee Etiquette on the Divan
In a Turkish imperial setting a visitor receives a constant flow of coffee and cigarettes as officials begin a staged interview. Refusing coffee is frowned upon, and repeated servings signal honor as health questions and compliments unfold.
Hebrew Widow and Brother in Law Custom Described
The piece explains a Hebrew custom where a widow may marry her late husband’s younger brother. If the brother refuses or is already married, he spits on her dress to show disinterest, freeing the widow to seek another husband. The spit is presented as a practical gesture, not contempt.
Profit and Loss Magazine Promotes Free Sample Copy
An investor magazine pitches free samples of Profit and Loss, claiming independent, worldwide mining stock insight. It invites readers to request a sample and mentions clubbing offers and premiums, listing address at 1715 California St Denver Colorado.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California
St. Denver, Colo
Forfeiture Notice on Skukum Creek Placer Claim Alaska
In Cook Inlet precinct dated January 4 1908 A C Carrier co owner of one eighth of the Skukum Creek placer claim warns co owners Harry McCormack C J Walters James McGill Thos McConery Geo Hanson Wm Burns and Alfred Noel that labor and improvements totaling 12000 feet along Skukum Creek and 300 feet each side have been spent to hold the claim through 1907. If each co owner does not contribute $12 50 within ninety days of publication the co owners interest will be forfeited to the subscriber under Section 2324 Revised Statutes. First publication January 4 1908.
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Cook Inlet Precinct
Harry McCormack
C. J. Walters
James McGill
Thos, McConery
Geo. Hanson
Wm. Burns
Alfred Noel
Skukum Creek
Twenty Mile River
Territory of
Alaska
Cook Inlet
United States
A.C. Carrier
Weekly Weather Record in Fairbanks Briefly Notes Bank President
Weather record for the week ending February records a visit by Samuel Bonnefield, president of the First National Bank, Fairbanks, who was in town for a few hours and rode the Northwestern toward Seattle.
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Samuel Bonnefield
First National Bank
Fairbanks
Northwestern
Seattle
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Reynolds
Fourth Avenue
J. L
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Victoria, B. C
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward NO. 21
A. B. Hall
Col. 5Th and
Wash
J. L. Reed
Arctic Recorder
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Arctic
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
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Richard Building
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