Ancient archery test thrills California explorers in Africa
California wanderers Dr Saxton Temple Mope and Edward White with Arthur Youngs and Leslie Simpson ventured into British East Africa and survived as they tested the bow and arrow against leopards and lions. Stewart Edward White demonstrated bow effectiveness in Tanganyika, while Alaska’s Archers report similar feats against brown bears and other predators.
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California
Saxton Temple Mope
Stewart Edward White
Arthur Youngs
Leslie Simpson
Oakland
British East Africa
Lake Tanganyika
Stewart
Ban Mateo County
Alaska
W. W. Couneil
J. W. Guecker
Farre ll Speech Boosts U S Steel Outlook in Seattle
James A. Farrell head of United States Steel Corp says at Seattle that the country is advancing fast despite political fears. He cites record foreign trade likely this year due to Europe returning to normal and a growing home market boosting American production and selling prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Seattle
United States
Farrell
Europe
Alaska's idle dollars call for reinvestment at home
The Anchorage Times argues that Alaska money should be redirected to local opportunities. It suggests Alaska residents with investable funds should speculate in Territory ventures to test returns and increase funds available for Alaska investments, noting much capital remains inaccessible or held by risk-averse owners and cautious banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage Times
Alaska
Alaska’s future tied to large capital for resource boom
The article argues Alaska must marshal millions to tap Southeastern Alaska pulp and paper potential, noting cooperation can unlock scarce opportunities. It imagines American miners dominating future North Pole Basin activity if mineral finds pan out, while critiquing demagogic politics and questioning Bryan’s stance on evolution.
Idle Dollars in Alaska Aid or Hinder Growth
Anchorage Times argues Alaska should reinvest its idle money at home. It says funds tied up in vaults or sent abroad slow development and deny Alaskans profits, urging domestic investment to build mining and other resources. It compares outside capital to working people, asserting idle money stalls progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
England
The Tennessee Earth Story and the Scopes Debate
The New York World argues that if majority rule defines truth crumbles, applying to evolution and science alike. It likens Tennessee lawmakers to Holy Rollers pushing a flat earth view and mocks Bryan’s line by urging no map showing a round world in Tennessee schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Scopes
Tennessee
Holy Rollers
Bryan
Outlook Is Good for U S Finances and Business
A Seattle Business Chronicle outlook praises Liberty bonds and Treasury issues as signs of U S financial strength. It notes stable fundamentals, growing optimism, and a shift to realistic expectations as the six month period ahead is anticipated to be stronger. It also cites other brief remarks from various papers on crime, weather, and domestic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Business Chronicle
Liberty Bonds
Treasury
United States
Life’s Detour at a Crossing Sparks Cautious Musings
A fragmented colonial era column mixes wary notes on railroad crossings with observations from the oldest inhabitants. It muses on June weddings, fading customs like dishwashers and soukdarners, and a quip from a pl timer in the Ananias Club about preferring soda water to beer on hot days.
Lives High But's on the Level Blinks
The dialogue contrasts a man who appears upright with his true reputation as a heavier drinker. Jinks notes the fellow seems square in appearance yet carries a rounder reputation, suggesting irony between outer image and behavior.
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Hie
Have You Leg Trouble Elusive Ad Quips Elvis
An unusual ad riffs on leg trouble with a taunting aside about Elvis. The closer plays on a public persona, using humor to draw attention to a health related or promotional line and invites reader curiosity without naming a product or service directly.
To Beat the Rug and Trains He Could Not Do
A fragment from a humorous exchange shows a man avoiding tasks. The wife quips that he is always off work, while the neighbor inquires about her husband’s day. The dialogue hints at domestic sarcasm and a light social observation.
There’s Only Done Wet Weather Worry in Canton
Canton news centers on unexpected wet weather concerns and tips to stay cool. Local residents seek relief from heat while officials issue guidance on outdoor activity and hydration during the warm spell.
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Canton
Ain't It Funny Life Is Queer Education Struggles Highlighted
A reflection on how education accessibility shifts over time as demand rises. The piece notes earlier scarcity made schooling scarce, while current shortages push many to seek education, underlining persistent inequities and changing attitudes.
Rare Bird Tie's a strange fisherman
A fragmentary item mentions Isaac Hray and a claim about big fish that escape. A female lecturer shouts Women are for peace and a gallery voice adds a shocking remark about shooting husbands to secure it. The text is garbled but preserves names and provocative phrases.
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Isaac Hray
Women spend millions on clothes in last year’s spending
A reader items column notes women spent 1,500,000 on clothes last year and jokes about wardrobe decor. It reflects changing times and nostalgia for old favorites as months pass and trends shift.
Still Seems To Be Plenty Of It Around
Dialog reveals sharp humor as Black and Brown discuss moral changes. Clarence teases about man telling troubles to a policeman, while a vessellike remark implicates marital advice. The fragment hints at social commentary on censorship and alcohol in a small community.
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Persia
Patagonia
Borneo
Juneau Tax Levy Set for 1926 by City Council
Common Council fixes tax levy rate at 19 million dollars per assessed property for 1926. Taxes due by August 1 1925 at 6 pm. half paid by that date avoids delinquency on the balance until January next. Payments accepted at City Clerk's office City Hall Fourth and Main. John A. Davis City Clerk First publication June 28 1925 Last publication June 30 1925.
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Common Council
City of
Juneau
Fourth
Main Streets
Final proof on homestead entry filed in Alaska
Department of the Interior lands office in Anchorage announces final proof testimony for Harry A. Pryde on Forest List 8-10 H E Survey No 160 New Series 1475 with witnesses Rose Malley and William T. Douglas all of Juneau Alaska. If no protest is filed by August 15 1925 final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued. First publication May 13 1925. Last publication July 13 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Anchorage
Alaska
Harry A. Pryde
Rose Malley
William T. Douglas
Juneau
More Or Less True About Marriage and Money
A satirical survey of marriage roles and finances notes wives seek doctors in sickness while poor men lack such support. It lampoons advice, hair trends, and the tension between love and money, closing with a quip about inviting trouble and a stale rooster metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airl
News of the Names Club Prank Arrest in Peoria
Nohooteh of Peoria was arrested for having it. Rohrer, a former druggist for Butler Mauro Co and graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, had opened offices over the First National Bank acy.
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Hatfield
New Orleans
Los Angeles Express
Nohooteh
Peoria, UL
PD. Rohrer
Butler Mauro ‘Co
Los Angeles College of Chrirapractic
Pirst National Bank
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Alaska Daily Empire
The
Empire Printing Company
Second and Main Streets
Juni
I Juneau
Second Close En Clo
Dougtleg
Treadwell
Thane
Associated Press
Archbishop of Hippo
San Francisco
MR. Parrell
North Pole Basin
Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Tennessee Fountain of Truth
Ina Eircus
Middle West
Oakland Tribune
Professor Haynes
Los Angeles Times
Eugene V. Debs
Appeal
Indianapolis Star
Borah
Barleycorn
Pittsburgh Gazette- Times
Philadelphia
Hoover
Boston Globe
Jy Sam Hill
Ananias Club
Smaatter
Elvis
Mansfield
Wade Stanfield
Black
Brown
Clarence
Vaihanel
John, A. Davis
J. Lindley Green
North Transfer
P. Battello
Geo. B. Rice
P. O
Drs
Kaser & Freeburger
Goldstein
Charles P. Jenne
Valentine Bldg
A. W. Stewart
Seward
W. J. Pigg
A. D. Bohrer
D.C
First National Bank
Dr. H. Vance
Geo L. Barton
D. C
Messerschmidt Arts
F. L. Goddard
H. B. Makino
Front Street P. 0
Helene W. L. Albrecht
J. M. Giovanetti
B.m.behrends Bank
Gastineau Channel
ELKS
G. F.freeburger
John A. Davia
Freemasonry
Odd Fellows
Tami
Walter B. Heisel
O. F
Silver Bow
Wee Lodge
My Odd Fellows' Hall
Hart
Noble Grand
P. Brevik
Perseverance Rebekah Lodge NO. 2A
1.C
Mount Juneau
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Wallis S. Georgie
Chas. IE
Order of the
Mary Weston
Fanny L. Robinson
Knights OF Columbus Seghers Council
Council Chambers
Fifth Street
Hector McLean
HW. J. Turner
American Legion
Alford
Bradford Post
P. m
Harry Sperling
J. H. Bart
Order OF Moose Juneau Lodge
Moose Ifall
George Jorgenson
R. H. Steven
Women OF Mooseheart Legion
Oelock Moose Hall
Catherine Ilelian
A. F. McKinnon
Alford John Bradford
American Legion Regular
City Hall
E. M. Polley
M. C. Ducey
Pioneers OF
Moose Hall
Edna Radonich
Agnes Griggs
Capital Dye Works
C. Melcner
Juneau Public Library
Main Street
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