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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
6
Entry dated August 24 1904 at the Seward Alaska post office under the 1879 act lists subscription rates 3.00 1.50 for eastern office 212 Alworth Building Duluth Minnesota. Charles B Aske is named as authorized agent.
A 1897 excerpt notes Seattle authorities imprison socialists, deny bail, and scorn their rights while praising harsh measures as aiding the socialist cause. It claims rapid prohibition expansion across southern counties and predicts the South’s wine sales shift. The text reflects heated era rhetoric and fear of political repression.
A garbled note praises the Seward harbor crowd for welcoming a favored ship’s crew back to town, contrasting cheers with a duller reception for the Dor Fram captain and his party. The piece conveys local pride and anticipation for a homecoming.
A fragmented passage discusses a correspondent's view on opinions and newspaper influence, noting uncertainty about coverage in the north and Alaska. It mentions attaching a news agency to the pure food law and hints at critique of other outlets. The text is incomplete and lacks a coherent narrative or dates.
Fragmentary report notes Carrie Nation stating that certain individuals will not be deterred by knockings or similar confrontations as part of her public stance. The article references opposition to prohibition measures and public tactics used by unnamed groups.
The document outlines land and mineral entry rules under sections on coal land, homestead rights, mining claims, submerged land, and residence. It discusses how possession, entry eligibility, and survey conclusions affect applicants, with a closing quote remark about fidelity and urban habits.
The Daily usteway reports Charles Peabody of the Alaska Steamship Company announces the consolidated Northwest Steamship Company and Alaska Steamship Company will be known in the future simply as the Alaska Steamship Company. He hints at upcoming official changes to executives, with full details to be released by December twentieth.
Fredrick A. Cook plans a bold ascent toward the pole via Ellesmere land. He intends to winter near Buchanan's bay, north of Peary’s old headquarters, with a two year expedition provisioned for travel and supply by dog teams and sledges.
Less than one-quarter of Alaska’s area is mapped and under one-sixth surveyed geologically. Despite nearly $0.5 million spent on surveys, this is under 0.5% of the gold output in the period covered. The note also includes a quip about medical practice and calling in colleagues.
Cable report from Paris dated November 30 states French forces in Morocco initially retreated but rallied to repulse Arab advances with heavy losses. A Yukon miner quips about a "dogsmith" as winter tightens, noting sled dogs contend with severe ice conditions.
A fragmentary note appears describing a weekly weather or record entry and a query about the Isthmus of Panama. The text references Tommy and a treasury, with stray phrases about Panama and Rain's Horn, lacking clear events or dates.
A vintage promotion for Profit and Loss magazine invites readers to request a free sample copy. The ad promises independent mining stock investment guidance with no stocks to sell or boost, urging writes to PROFIT AND LOSS MAGAZINE 1715 California St Denver Colorado.
Advertisement for the Weekly Gateway touting Alaska news from Seward and surrounding districts. Includes four lots and a house for 2000 cash, corner lot on third avenue, house cost 1200, claims a good buy for this week only, by Alfred Lowell of Seward Alaska.
Brown and Hawkins announce a large shipment of trunks traveling bags and suitcases in varied styles and values to suit all tastes and requirements for the season.
A.B. Drug Co announced a holiday opening event with a free souvenir for every customer during Saturday afternoon and evening hours. The promotion emphasizes customer appreciation and seasonal shopping.
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