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Saturday morning, Vern's Cabin
Eager to hear some news, we head to Vern's place- he always seems to know what's going on. Surprisingly, as we approach the cabin I hear old Vern yelling "Take care o' yurself lil Strutter. That's some dagnabbit fine stuff you got there. Come on back any ol' time ya hear?" I barely catch a glimpse of the fellow before he vanishes down the trail.

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J.C. --
"...and we hold an alternate conviction than the Democrats do of the performance up to now of the territorial US Marshall: we think that he is conducting a thorough and impartial investigation and should be allowed to complete his work."

Governor Taylor --
"Residents of the Klondike, a short time ago a vigilante committee attacked and killed four members of the Soapy Smith gang. This in response to the con men, thieves, and opportunists robbing three days ago of 58 miners..."

J.C. --
"Thursday morning, the governor will make his Thanksgiving proclamation in the Pear Orchard. Among the guests will be students from the Circle City School and students from the Nome School."

J.C. --
"Scott's Mills is a town in Oregon, population 63. While most of Oregon begins voting at 8 AM tomorrow, all 42 enrolled voters of Scott go to the polls at 12:01AM..."

J.C. --
"Before I forget, Suzanne, Cameron, and Buffy are the first three for brunch with the governor at 3 pm in the drawing room. Suzanne, Cameron, and Buffy. Next week it's Mike, Lisa, and Aaron."

J.C. --
"Appalled? I am hardly surprised. This is a territory where women aren't permitted to ride a horse. They're not permitted to be around any man other than close kin, they are compelled to adhere to a dress code which would make the Pink Nuns look like Pansy Blossom. They decapitated 121 people in the past year for swindling, robbery, and smuggling..."

J.C. --
"I don't know, Mike. There is a painting of Chief Seattle in the Great Hall. Spy it from the wrong angle and it can scare the hell..."

J.C. --
"A pressure valve caused a steam boiler explosion at the docks a few minutes ago and they are clearing it up."

J.C. --
"Just a few more brief things: Thad Magrootean has given his resignation to the Lieutenent Governor's office, bringing an end, I hope, to that business. We expect the Governor's nominees to the Literary Society of Nome to be installed early next week."

J.C. --
"Well, I am not going to get into any details as to the diplomatic exchange. There will be more on that later. I am told at this time the State Legislature is almost ready to vote on the override of the Governor's veto, and I know you will all want to cover it."

Norman --
"Well, the Golden Sands of Nome are a national treasure so, Susannah, that's why I support creating the Nome beach project."

J.C. --
"The Governor and First Lady will board the Steamer S.S. Portland this evening at 7:30 for their voyage to Seattle and go to midnight mass tomorrow at the Sacred Heart Parish. Matt? What are you doing?"

Governor Taylor's radio address --
"...Ellen Swallow Richards, the first female professional chemist. Maria Mitchell, who found a comet in 1847, was the first woman inducted into the Academy of Arts and Sciences."

J.C. --
"The theme of this year's event is 'Discovery is tasty and terrific,' which also, by the way, describes me."

J.C. --
"In reality, what she said was, and I quote, there has not been 'any compelling study yet to demonstrate that cannabis causes consumption...'"