God We Trust Mottos Stir Debate in Congress
Morris Sheppard of Texas backs a bill to place In God We Trust on U S coins. A lengthy congressional record prints his speech and letters from Christian Herald lamenting no motto on gold coins. Critics warn against overemphasis on form while citing biblical references and public faith.
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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 and the rise of refined diction
The Philistine from Kansas critiques western towns for excess relic speech and denominational quarrels. He argues slang should evolve from hoi polloi phrasing to classical usage, predicting phrases like ne plus ultra replacing that's the limit and urging restraint from coarse expressions.
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Kansas
The American Bison in Plains History
The buffalo once ranged across the western plains in vast numbers and fed both Native Americans and settlers. Since first seen by Cortes and his men around 400 years ago, the animal has deeply influenced white and indigenous livelihoods, providing food and clothing to thousands of early travelers and settlers.
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Broad West
Millons
Plains
Cortez
King Montezuma
Buffalo Hopeful: Bison Herds Sought to Save Species
Postwar notices recount the buffalo decline after the transcontinental railroads opened the West. Authors propose calf rearing on cow milk, beef‑like flesh, valuable robes, and even shearing bison as a potential path to preserve and profit from the species.
Political Scarecrow on Alaska Territory Question
The Dawson News argues Alaska should gain territorial form, asserting non contiguity is not a valid barrier. It cites historical precedents like the Philippines, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico as models for peaceful, beneficial governance and industry.
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Alaska
Aska
Taft
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Dawson News
Dog Market and Theft Notes in Fairbanks Winter
Report from Fairbanks notes fewer dog thefts this winter with complainants seeking help from the marshal. Dogs roam idle but owners act quickly if one is taken. Dealer Jack Phillips cites demand and prices up to 50 to 60 dollars for good dogs, with two to three dogs fetching 150 dollars. The rise of horses and government roads reduce canine demand and may curb dog ownership.
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Fairbanks
Jack Phillips
Tanana
Job’s Brave Defense Against Pious Friends
The excerpt argues against fear-driven self censorship, citing Job as honest and brave. Job defends his integrity against friends who insist suffering proves guilt, while God later commends Job for speaking truth. The piece contrasts feeble, fearful advisers with a steadfast, outspoken figure who remains upright despite censure.
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Job
Jehovah
Confucius on Judgment and Self Focus
The quotation argues that bias toward loved ones and contempt for others makes sound judgment hard. It notes people can be harsh or indulgent toward the poor and distressed, so wisdom lies in withholding judgment and attending to one’s own affairs so others may tend to theirs.
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Confucius
Delegates to Mining Convention to Be Entertained
Preparations and funds are being raised in Seattle for entertainment of delegates to the mining men’s convention to be held March 23. The gathering will include men from Alaska Washington and British Columbia.
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Seattle
Gateway
Alaska
Washington
British Columbia
Chitina Copper District Seen Rich in Ore
Reports from the geology survey of the Chitina river copper district indicate a great valley rich in ore. The area along the Chitina river, a Copper River tributary, is described as highly mineralized with potential for significant copper deposits.
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Chitina
Washington, D. C
Chitina River
Turkish Empire Interview Etiquette and Servant Etiquette
A visitor to a Turkish official experiences a ritual of servitude as a servant offers coffee in a tiny cup upon entering the divan. Refusing the coffee is noted as discourteous while the interview proceeds with health questions and flattering compliments. Repeated offerings indicate greater honor and prolong the meeting.
Hebrew Widow's Right Under Old Law Through Spitting Custom
The practice allows a Hebrew widow, returning from her husband's grave, to seek a younger brother as husband. If the brother accepts, marriage follows. if not, he spits on her dress to show refusal, freeing her to remarry. The act, though odd, is meant to grant her freedom and choice.
Profit and Loss Magazine invites free sample copy
The advertisement promotes Profit and Loss Magazine as independent and helpful to mining stock investors. It offers a free sample copy by sending name and mailing address to 1715 California St, Denver, Colorado, and hints at clubbing offers and subscriptions without selling stocks.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California
St. Denver, Colo
Notice of Forfeiture on Skukum Creek Placer Claim Alaska
A.C. Carrier, co owner of one eighth, warns Harry McCormack C Walters James McGill Thos McConery Geo Hanson Wm Burns Alfred Noel that 1908 labor and improvements totaling 12 500 dollars have been expended to hold the Skukum Creek placer claim. If fellow co owners do not contribute 12 50 each within ninety days of publication, their interest will be forfeited to Carrier per law. 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 Report
Weather record for the week ending February notes Samuel Bonnefield of the First National Bank in Fairbanks brief visit. He traveled on the Northwestern en route to Seattle.
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Samuel Bonnefield
First National Bank
Fairbanks
Northwestern
Seattle
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Seward
Congress
American Bison
Gray Motor Co
Wox
Seward, Alaska
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Buffalo Forges
Reynolds
Fourth Avenue
J. L
Seward and
Cordova
the Seward Light and Power Company
Adams, Seward, Alaska
Minneapolis
McMillan Fur & Wogl CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward NO. 21
A. B. Hall
Col. 5Th and
Wash
J. L. Reed
Arctic Recorder
S. L. Colwell
Arctic
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Bank of Seward Building
C. L. Hale
J. A. Baughman
City Offical Drug Store
Richard Building
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