Reindeer Meat Comes to Alaska in American Markets
A historical note describes reindeer meat entering Alaska from Russia and Europe, tracing the first importation to 1802 at Teller Alaska and subsequent shipments to Port Clarence. It details herd growth, Eskimo ownership, and government policies, including limits on female deer purchases to protect Kakino herds, and notes on meat processing, distribution to Seattle and Minneapolis, and the deer’s role as Arctic labor and food source.
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Elety
Washington
Ashe
America
Teller
Alana
Siberle
Port Clarence
Norway
Dror
Deller
Point Harrow
Peningula
Athelea
AlAwke
Alaska
Eskimos
Ameka
Geweromicot Omierals
Anita
Dover
Seattle
Minneapolia
Wales
DNC
Arctic
Fox and Friends Concoct Plan to Drive Out Stoat Family
A cautionary tale unfolds as Mr Fox, Mr Coon, and Mr Possum discuss ration shortages and blame for missing poultry. They plot to smear the Stoat family with black paint to ruin their white coats, then vanish, leaving the pantry empty and the mystery unsolved.
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Mr. Fox
St. Min
Dog
Coon
Pow
Stoat
Fox
The Right Thing At The Right Time Station Etiquette
Mary Marshall discusses train station etiquette for well bred travelers. The piece contrasts considerate behavior with rude acts like pushing, cutting lines, and noisy eating. It urges composure, minimal public display, and discreet farewell demonstrations, noting continental and Anglo American norms.
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Mary Marshall
Dupfee
Rune
Sadmons
Newsvine
Pwonyina
Europe
Elaine Southward: A Long Chronicle of the Name Blaine
A truncated, florid note traces the name Elaine through myth and history from Helen to Arthurian figures, outlining variants like Blaine and Blayne. It links Elaine to poetic legacy, romantic tragedy, and aLady Blayne’s funeral epitaph, concluding with a reference to a number and a lucky day.
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Elaine
Elaine Mutehaghs
Ciaine Dulanya
Legion
Blaine
Helen of
Roy
Helop
Ellen
Cumbria
Blayne
Guinhad
Tennyson
Shatott
Elayne
The
Round Table
Astolot
Eileen
Abrion
Uhewise
Castle Knock
Hogwie Tyrrel
Toonysan
Origin of chimneys and early smoke escape practices
Fragmentary historical note traces the origin of chimneys from simple roof holes to later designs. Mentions ancient and medieval references to smoke removal and the evolution of built chimneys to improve flue drawing, with partial records noted.
How Do You Say It by C N Lurie
The article discusses definite article usage and its common misplacement. It explains how singular and plural subjects affect the correct use of of the lodge, and contrasts phrases like the black and white horse versus the black horses and the white horse. It includes a light, humorous aside about spiritual help.
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C. N. Lurie
Tbe Min
Why Read Treasure Island When You Can Find Adventure Outdoors
A speaker mocks chasing thrills from books while describing a sea scene with a trunk aboard a dockside boat in winter. The anecdote contrasts wild stories in print with real danger and humor seen on the water, ending with a quip about preferring direct exploration over literature.
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Glent
Willie
Wille
Seny Tam
Neh
Angies
Treasure Island
Omething
China’s Development in commerce and industry
China plans four new craft developments citing vast natural resources and growing global needs. The nation lists 6,154 mineral properties covering 910,040 acres, excluding coal and metals, all registered for development. Deposits reportedly could supply world needs for 1,000 years at current use, while output remains around 10 million tons annually.
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China
Ching
Charles Harvey
America
Pershing Dancer Impresses Columbus Social Circle
A Columbus writer recounts Mrs Gladys Vetit Banstead describing General Pershing at a recent dinner and dance. She hints at keeping her scratched notes from the meeting with the famed soldier and recalls the entertainment with the company at General Headquarters in his honor. The soprano sang for her party and Le Mans, with the Old Glory quintet in the mix.
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Pershing
Columbus
Gladys Vetit Banstead
Hamstead
Prance
General Headquarters
General Wershing
Bir
Rather Lunatic An Idealist as a Fellow Who Gets 20 Miles Out
A brief item from the Philadelphia North American praises the wit of a quoted figure, calling him a practical thinker with unexpected endurance. The piece portrays the subject as a colorful character who can stretch ideas and effort beyond typical limits.
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Philadelphia
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Reindeer
MR. Fox and the Stoats
St. Goon
Mrs. Lydig Hoyt
Men Lydig Hoyt
Dulla Robbins
New York
Coperinit
Mildred Marshall
Jags
Oor
John Kendrick Bangs
Ali Ps
Tomorwold
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