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News from 25-40-75-100 years ago

September 26, 1914 – Mary A. C. Gibson, candidate for election to the territorial legislature left last Tuesday evening for Skagway where she will meet with her supporters for consultation and outline her program for the campaign.

Mrs. Gibson will speak at every town on her way back. She has had her ballots printed and distributed throughout.

From letters received from diverse parties Mrs. Gibson claims a large number of supporters. The fishermen in particular are evidently strong in her favor.

October 6, 1939 – Jacob P. Anderson, Supervisor for Alaska of the 1940 census, has announced the app...

 

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