November 1, 1917:
Beginning with tomorrow Nov. 2, letter postage will be three cents. Postals and post cards will be two cents. Drop letters in towns without carrier service will remain one cent.
November 6, 1942:
The appearance of the three horses destined to be pack animals for the Groundhog Basin mine properties was nothing short of a spectacular event for at least forty one Wrangell youngsters, who had never before seen a horse. Not only were a number thrilled by their first sight of the first equine visitors in Wrangell for many a long year, but to a few came the thrill of actually riding a horse. The Black Cayuses were obliging little beasts and trotted docilely up and down the hill to the target range while the small riders bounced precariously up and down on their sharp withers. Thursday was declared “field day” at the school and everyone from the sixth grade down went to visit the horses.
November 3, 1967:
Eight Wrangell residents are among 1,847 enrolled at the University of Alaska this term. Among out of state
students, Californians number nearly twice the total of any other state’s contribution.
This is the third year California has led the other states. Statistics from the university’s registrar’s office show that 50 California students have registered for classes at the U A this year. Washington state is second with 29 students, New York, New Jersey have sent 22 students each. Enrollment figures show that 362 out of state students represent 46 states at the university. Forty-one foreign students also enrolled. They represent Australia, Austria, Canada, Nationalist China, Denmark, England, Germany, India, Japan, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sweden.
November 5, 1992: The elk that were transplanted in Etolin Island 1985 have had to struggle to survive, overcoming predators, the elements and even stomach disorders. The elk have also had to battle against a completely unnecessary obstacle - poachers. One cow elk, a
member of a small herd that has established itself on Zarembo Island was shot by a poacher last month. That shooting has so
incensed local hunters that there is a $2,000 reward if the poacher is brought to justice.
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