Porpoise Fishery Still Flourishing Near Cape Hatteras
The porpoise fishery near Cape Hatteras North Carolina has operated for two centuries. The industry yields valuable oil used in fine mechanisms and leather from porpoise hide is urged for wider use. Porpoises are netted seasonally from shore with seines and hauled ashore in large hauls.
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America
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Bureau of Fisheries
Baltimore American
South Atlantic
Hatteras
Curious trade monopoly keeps making missionary boxes
The article notes a fixed family runs the making of missionary collection boxes, a job tied to generations. It highlights demand rising from war era flag days and charitable drives, sustaining a thriving business in a specialized craft.
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England
London
Missionary Society
Training Gunners for Sea at Whale Island
England trains gunners at Whale Island Portsmouth harbor with mock turrets and dummy guns. Prospective officers perform range finding loading aiming and firing drills as if in real battle. Heavy projectiles moved by cranes and real breech mechanisms used in firing position simulations.
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England
Whale Island
Portsmouth
Atetic
Notice of Real Estate Auction in Uinta County Wyoming
In probate court the administrator of James W. Fleming deceased offers to sell at auction for cash at the County Court House front door in Kemmerer on August 29, 1917, the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and other parcels in sections 19 20 30 and 29 township 42 north range 116 west, subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
County of
Uinta
Wyoming
James W. Fleming
Fleming
County Court House
Kemmerer
Lincoln
Township Forty-two
Notice of public land entry and probate actions in Wyoming
Public Land Office notice says John W. Fisher of Sublet Wyoming seeks final three year proof for a Homestead Entry in Section 29 Township 25 North Range 115 West with witnesses Olaf Naster Albert Shinsky Meral E. Wright and Unido Inama, before Flo LaChapelle August 29 1917. Probate notice names Cyrus Ferrin administrator of Richard M Thornton estate with six month claims period and one year bar, all at Elk Lincoln County Wyoming.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Evanston
Wyo
John W. Fisher
Sublet
Wyoming
Flo LaChapelle
District Court
Kemmerer
Olaf Naster
Albert Shinsky
Meral E. Wright
Unido Inama
Canyon Ranch
Lincoln
Richard M. Thornton
Elk
Lincoln County
Cyrus Ferrin
R. Rose
Summer Complaint Warns of Diarrhea Dangers
Mrs. F. Geet of Sreotuwille recounts using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy during severe summer illness. She notes it relieved intense pain and that other family members have since used it successfully.
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Mra. F
Application for Grazing Permits in Wyoming Forest
Notice to beginners to file cattle grazing permits in Wyoming National Forest for the 1918 season by October 1, 1917 in Afton. Blank forms and information available. current permittees not affected. Forest Supervisor Charlos A Boam signs the notice. Title mentions a health ad for Chamberlain's Tablets amid the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming National Forest
Afton
Wyoming
Charlos A
Boam
Making Up in a Quiet Evening at Home
A lighthearted exchange between Mubby and Wifle about contrasting plans for the evening. Mubby prefers a low comfy night at home while Wifle plans an evening out after preparing her makeup. The dialogue hints at differing moods and social choices.
Western cattle sales record set at Omaha market
A Western rancher broke all range cattle sale records at the Omaha market, selling a full load for F. M. Heinrich of Montana at 10.60 per 100 pounds. The event marked the highest price ever paid for grass cattle on that market, with premium pens and organized shipments underscoring the merit of the cattle and the seller’s reputation.
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F. M. Heinrich
Montana
Omaha
Heinrich
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Red Wing
Puritan Food Products Co., Inc
Fredonia, N. Y
Wom
Siete Angelo Molinar
Bon Ton Restaurant
Kemmerer, Wyoming
H. E. Christmas
H. R. Christmas
First National Bank Building
Fi. R, Christmas
van 5. Jones
Memmerer
Robert R. Rose
J. A. Christmas
Eo and
H.R. Christmas
J. W. Sammon
C. E. Melvin
Flawkina Hotel
Bldg
Lizzie Bell Mano
Willard Bell
Lincoln County Miners Hospital
Drs. Hocker
Stafford & Sanders
F. DiGiacomo
South Beach Avenue
Cunnington & Hocker
Dmcon At
Regineer
Cumberland and
Diamondville
Wyomite
John E. Lloyd
Triangle
Bud Hocker
Quealy
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Wyroming
Industrie
India
Bombay
Colnege
New York
Health Department
Arch of Great Western Commission Co
AID
J.T. van Winkle
Atty
Tor Admr
Chamberlain
C.H. Smith
McMurtry
Frontier Supply Co
J. A. Pohjola Photographer
Kodak
Emmerer, Wyo
Ned
Aura
Theodore Tilloteen
Pera
Ot Es Tinea Radiant
Sahea
Opponte
Mit
Veret
bRheep Brande
Amandley
Ranger
Bheep Brand
Raveren
GUB Linden
Bock Springs
Hheep
H. Thet Maths
Afas
Oyetmope
Sone Fibere
Orep
Jack Mortay
Lana
Woods
James M. Jamieson
Kasnunererigen
Sear Oes
Brothers
Cobeville
Mutual Live Stock Commission
Omaha, Nebraska
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