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News from 25-50-75-100 years ago

18 – There are no issues in the archive until May 19, 1926. Thank you for your patience.

April 27, 1951 – In November we may berate the weather. In January we may say, “I’ve had enough of this damn country.” In January more than one man came home to announce, “Yep, I’ve given up fishing.” But as May 1 rolls round Alaska is a thrilling and a good place to be. The fleet’s going out and most of those men who quit fishing are going down the dock with a bedroll on their shoulder, ready to take their chances with their brother fishermen. Here’s wishing smooth sailing, a good catch and a safe retur...

 
 

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