Agriculture Leads in Alaska Resources Push
In Boston a veteran seaman recounts Alaska’s early days of mining and the rising promise of farming. He notes railroad hopes, coal and oil potential, and limited mail service while emphasizing agriculture as a major future driver for the territory. He cites Rex Beach and Tex Rickard as familiar names among prospectors.
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Boston
Mass
Alaska
William Lawless
Boston Rovers
South
Pacific
Seattle
Golden Gate
See
Bill la Jess
Yukon District
Dawson
Skagway
Siberia
North America
Philippines
Nome
Yukon
Bill Lawless
North
Rex Beach
Canadian Northwest
Lewbas
Tex Rickar
Tex. Rickard
Tex
Tex Rickard
Lawless
United States
Seward
Tenana
Klondike
Cozi
Anthiragé
Behring River
Meirbanks
Navy Department
Anchorage
Navy
Agricul
President Harding Urges Domestic Economy in Message
Uncle Harry and Jimmy discuss President Harding's congressional message. They note two major themes, foreign and domestic affairs, with domestic economy as the top priority to reduce war taxes and cut government expenses. They cite a Washington dispatch showing government costs rising from 2 million daily in 1914 to 12 million today and forecast 4 billion yearly costs without cuts.
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Uncle Harry
Harding
Joe
Uncle Sam
Congress
Washington
United States
Jimmy
Alaska’s vast lands and resources beyond the cold
The article details Alaska’s climate, geography, and wealth. It notes yearly temperature averages comparable to eastern cities, a wide expanse larger than several countries, rich soil for crops, substantial mineral and fish production, and a shift from gold fever to farming and cattle raising as towns grow and tourism increases. It highlights tall peaks and grand glaciers drawing visitors each summer.
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Ture
Alaska
Boston
New York
Gulf of Alaska
Finland
Norway
Sweden
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Mexico
Switzerland
Mer de Glace
Sisters Reunite After Quarter Century in Colorado Springs
Mrs Salle Grayam and Mrs Mollse Beswick, sisters born in Kentucky, reunite in Colorado Springs after 25 years apart. Both widowed and remarried, they had lived in Missouri and California before settling near West Kiowa and West Platte. A misaddressed letter and a daughter's discovery led to their long awaited meeting.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Salle Grayam
Mollse Beswick
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Jackson County
Missouri
Kansas City
Sallie
Owsley
Mollie
Swink
Beswicks
Grayum
West Platte Avenue
Grayums
West Kiowa Street
Beswick
Graham
Reunion Sparks Joy After Long Separation
A letter from Colorado Springs to a mother prompts a swift run to a long lost sister’s home, ending in a joyful reunion. The World War I tally records 21 U S Air Service aces credited with 29 balloons and 189 aircraft. five American racers were killed in action.
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Colorado Springs
United States Army Air Service
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William Holland
Buck
Good Maxwell
Harry Padden Auto Co
Sixth and
Franklin Streets
Royal Doulton
China
Davidsons Home
Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
Dayl Davis
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