Questionable Legislation on Army Canteen Abolition Debate
The passage discusses a long debate over abolishing the army canteen, noting a law's passage and its disputed effects. It cites a New York dinner where a general, a total abstainer, suggested prohibition, arguing canteens harmed the army and that banning dens near reserves could curb soldiers' destruction. It also mentions Alaska legislation driven by outsiders and its questionable impact.
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New York
Alaska
Northand
Evils of the Trust in Kentucky Tobacco Markets
A Kentucky tobacco crisis describes the American Tobacco Trust driving prices down and planters forming the Planters Protective Association with 27 000 members to hold crops for higher prices. Some growers refused to join and faced pressure from night riders of the Kuklux clan while the panic discouraged independent selling.
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Wlecco Company
Kentucky
Planters” Protective Association
Ook
Tenptsi
Diay. Mil
Planters’ Association
Martha McCullock-Williams
New York Independent
Association
Night Riders
Hill
Independent buyers allied to it form tobacco network
The text notes that independent buyers align with the association, and that hill-billys and others must join to purchase tobacco through the group, shaping access and control within the market.
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Hill-Billys
Prospects Bright for Falls Creek Mining near Seward
Skeen and Lechner plan spring work on Falls Creek property after moving 12 tons of ore last summer to Seward and Tacoma for profit. They now block out 1000 tons awaiting favorable weather to ship. News from the region says many U S miners eye Seward area with expectations of a spring influx and town development.
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Skeen
Lechner
Falls Creek
Seward
Tacoma
German View on U S Japan War Prospects
A Berlin writer argues Japan lacks finances for any war with the United States but concedes developing tensions. He notes storm clouds on the Pacific and warns anti Japanese outrages in California could trigger further unrest while urging peace and restraint amid anxious American mood.
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Berlin
United States
Japan
Pacific
California
Reasons for the Cruise Reveals Naval Lessons Taught
A fragment discusses why the Russian navy undertook a long cruise and claims about thirty seven lessons learned. It suggests such lessons could have been gained through practice at home and critiques critics who doubt the value of projecting power abroad.
Bald violinist sparks hair restoration debate
A fragment notes hair loss linked to playing brass and string instruments. A hair expert suggests physical strain from blowing horn may affect blood circulation and hair roots, while reference to Jerewski with a topknot adds period color to the discussion.
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Jerewski
Yawning Touted as Healthful by French Authority
A French authority claims yawning promotes health and suggests that long sermon sittings left forefathers healthier. The Seward health note credits discussions of the seal question for a rise in local well being.
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Seward
Dora Arrives From Seattle With Mail and Prospectors
The steamer Dora reached Seward Thursday at 7 30 PM after a stormy voyage. Captain Moore traveled with his wife who will stay in Seward while the Dora proceeds west. The ship docked at the McNeiley on Fourth Ave with mail and three or four prospectors who will later head into the hills. more are expected on the next Seattle boat. The Dora left Seward shortly after midnightbound for the far west.
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Dora
Latouche
Seward
Moore
McNeiley
Fourth Ave
Seattle
Steamship Movements From Seattle Reported
Northwestern sailed from Seattle on the 6th while Santa Clara remained in port. Bertha departed for Seattle on the 11th with Saratoga sailing for Seattle on the 14th. Dora set course for Unalaska on the 18th.
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Northwestern
Seattle
Santa Clara
Bertha
Saratoga
Dora
Unalaska
City Debates Hughes Endorsement At Stormy Session
New York January 17 The state republican party in the city held a stormy meeting. An effort to name a candidate for the west presidential election failed. The endorsement of Governor Charl K Hughes for the position was turned down.
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Daily Gateway
New York
Charl K E. Hughes
Alaska Copper Prospects and Bank Financial Safeguards
Alaska copper deposits are seen as a future powerhouse with vast districts along the Copper River and favorable geography aiding ore production. The Washington Miner notes Alaska’s 26,000 miles of coast and access to world markets, predicting the territory will soon rival top copper producers. Separately, an article explains double liability banks where shareholders face twice their share value, redemption funds cover deposits, and government notes backed by assets totaling over $1 trillion in bank assets versus $62 million in notes.
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Alaska
Gr du
Copper
United States
Japan
Washington
Hadi
New York
Advertised Letters at Seward Post Office January List
The following unclaimed letters at Seward post office require callers to say advertised. Names include Mrs. Mary Alexandroff Chas Ammilon W. Borst Chas W Claussen Mr Chase Mrs Annie Cooke Mrs E Campbell John Dooley B C Frick William Gustafsson J H Jones Mr and Mrs J H Jones Gustaf Lundstrom C I or C J Lundholm Sid Lytham John T MacCabe Mr Mac Key John Nahl E B Perry B Rysstad A S Skinner Bottoft Thompson B Thompson J H Walker Frank L White Jacob Wahl Lillian N Gordon P M Fresh eggs at Pacific Coast Trading Company. We guarantee our eggs.
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Seward
Mary Alexandroff
Chas Ammilon
W. Borst
Chas. W. Claussen
Mr. Chase
Annie Cooke
E. Campbell
John Dooley
B. C. Frick
Willam Gustafsson
J. H. Jones
Gustaf Lundstrom
C. I. Or
C. J. Lundholm
Sid Lytham
John T. MacCabe
Mr. Mac Key
John Nahl
E. B. Perry
B. Rysstad
A. S. Skinner
Bottoft Thompson
B. Thompson
J.H. Walker
Frank L. White
Jacob Wahl
Notice of mine expenditure and forfeiture right
A.C. Carrier as co owner of one eighth share on Skukum Creek placer claim informs co owners Harry McColl Walters James McGill Thos McConety Geo Hanson Wm Burns Alfred Noel that $100 has been expended on improvements for 12000 feet along the creek and 300 feet each side. If co owners do not contribute $12.50 within ninety days from publication, their interest will be forfeited to the subscriber per section 2324. First publication January 4 1908.
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Cook Inlet
P. N
Harry McColl
Walters
James McGill
Thos. McConety
Geo. Hanson
Wm. Burns
Alfred Noel
Skukum Creek
Twenty Mile River
Weekly Weather Record
Quote about a life well lived from a selected source. No weather details are provided in the readable fragment.
Railroads Fined for Late Mails on Seattle to St Paul Route
The Great Northern suffered a $26,376 reduction and the Northern Pacific lost $12,860 on the Seattle to St Paul route for the quarter ending September 30, 1907 due to late mail deliveries.
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Great Northern
Seattle
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Alasta
Advar
Alworth Building
Datuch
Minnesota
Chas. B
Nesee
Outlook
Seward Steamers
Hughes
Man
Lillian N. Gordon, P. M
Pacific Coast Trading Company
Brownshawkins
General Merchandise
Knik Trading Company
O. G. Herning
Knik
the Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Adams, Seward, Alask
Earth
McMillan Fur & Wool
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward NO. 21
A.B. Hall
Cor. 5Th
J. L. Reed
Arctic Recorder
S. L. Colwell Arctic
Carles
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Bank of Seward Building
J. A. Baughman
City oMee
Owl Drug Store
Richard
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