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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
The Methodist church heard Rev Pedersen discuss the Bible passage urging hate of self in a Sunday sermon. He argued that Jesus never taught hating family and noted transmission errors and native hyperbole as reasons for misreading the text.
A tribute recalling Abraham Lincoln born in Kentucky shines as the greatest American who sacrificed for the country. The piece lauds Lincoln's humble origins, moral strength, and enduring impact, contrasting him with Washington and noting how his memory grows more revered after death. It also touches on personal hardships and a humorous aside about kings and divinity.
Washington reports the Guggenheims employ many well paid lobbyists to block Alaska home rule measures that could hurt their corporate interests. Several prominent Alaskans are said to assist by leveraging their knowledge of the territory.
The article explains how valentines began with Saint Valentine a third century bishop whose death date linked to February 14. It notes Rome’s St Valentine stories pope Julius and Porta del Popolo and the festival origin offsetting Lupercalia. It mentions stores now selling many valentines to tempt passersby.
A report from Oregon City describes a deceased man discovered after burial to have moved and flexed his legs, prompting humor about burial in a roomy box to permit such “gymnastics” before guiding the soul to Charon on the Styx.
A note claims debt practices among Chinese are light during the new year, describing a universal custom that noncompliance ruins a person’s standing. It urges continued aid to ease burdens.
John Kelly of Buttington Indiana once farmed trucks for income. Now he runs an Illinois Steel Company cement plant adjacent operation creating Portland cement blocks. Cement dust from storms envelop his home, so he built a billboard shield then collects dust to mold into saleable blocks.
A new financial institution opens with assurances of secure deposits guiding public trust. Officials emphasize stability, prudent management, and customer confidence in the banking venture.
Land and Mineral Decisions outline burden of proof in mineral adjudications and proceedings for mining claims. Notes cover reservation constitutionality, establishing residence, homestead rights, settlement disputes, and coal land qualifications. Also announces A B Drug Co dissolution with Dr Burton of Valdez appointed receiver for selling stock.
The notice markets Profit and Loss as an independent investment guide for mining stock buyers worldwide. It advertises a free sample copy and clubbing offers, urging readers to send name and mail before missing out.
Mrs Watson formerly of Hope invites old friends to her Girdwood restaurant where guests will receive the best the market affords plus sleeping accommodations and space for sleds and dogs.
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