THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
GEO. S. MAYNARD, Editor.
RUSSELL MAYNARD, Manager.
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NEWS SENSIBLE ENCOURAGING
(Juneau Empire)
A large whiskey manufacturing company has recently
released an advertising campaign, the first piece of copy of
which is headed, “We, who make whiskey say, ‘Drink Mod
erately’.”
The unusual, the different, makes news. It is news tVhen
a manufacturer of a product advises its potential market
to buy and use the product moderately. In this particular
case the course of the merchandise division of this manu
facturer’s organization is pursuing a most sensible course,
particularly at this time.
Prohibition seemed to sweep away all inhibitions in
drinking. The temperance movement lost fifty years of pro
gress during the Prohibition era. The substituting of a man
made law for a moral law apparently seemed to take away
the individual responsibility of millions of people. They “let
down.” People who never drank before, started to do so
during Prohibition times. Over indulgence was rampant in
practically all levels of society. Drunkenness was tolerated
in groups that would have condemned it roundly, before Pro
hibition.
The pre-Prohibition code of moderation in drinking that
was growing steadily was lost and largely forgotten in the
melee of Prohibition’s “prosperity” and the hectic 1920’s.
It is encouraging to see a liquor manufacturer advance
the cause of temperance. Is should be significant to individ
uals. It will undoubtedly contribute to and further a trend
towards moderation in drinking.
The liberty that repeal has given to the citizens, should
not be abused. Consumers, dealers, manufacturers of liq
uor have a responsibility. Through moderation only can
they preserve the personal liberty that the repeal of the
Eighteenth Amendment has given to the people of thd United
States, and its possessions.
ALASKA TOURISTS
, Despite the shipping strike in the eary summer thous
ands came to Alaska this year as tourists. Many were divert
ed to the Canadian lines, running into Skagway and over the
White Pass, but not a few .found their way to the Alaska Rail
road belt, and visited McKinley Park,, Anchorage and other
places'in this part of Alaska. McKinley Park enjoyed a bet
ter tourist business than had been expected.
The general outlook for another year is good. A few sea
sons more, and Alaska may be at the head of the procession
as a sightseeing resort for American travelers. There is no
reason it should not be. Amercians should see America first.
By so doing they will learn of their own country and keep
their money at home, where it belongs. They will see h6re a
land to inspire to new conquests. In Europe and other lands
they view lands of the past. No verile American prefers to
contemplate the past when he can get an inspiration to deeds
of action for the present or opportunities and prospects for
the future.
The plans of the Alaska Railroad to have adequate hotel
accomodations provided along the line and especially at Mc
Kinley Park are timely. The tourists must be cared for if
McCONAGHY AND BROWN
Contractors
BUILDING MATERIALS, SASH AND DOORS,
CELOTEX, PLYWOOD, CORRUGATED IRON
AND GLASS
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Office and Warehouse West of Nome Harbor
Lighterage Warehouse ,
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they are to be satisfied. One satisfied party will bring or send
many others a subsequent season.
Tourists have been worth millions to other lands an
nually. They will be worth as much to Alaska. Climate and
scenic attractions are permanent assets and lures. They
will not be exhausted as the years roll by. These attractions
are perhaps the most enduring of all assets Alaska has. Oth
er resources may become exhausted—but never the scenic
charm or the lure of the climate peculiar to this region.
Alaska should capitalize her attractions and exploit them
to the maximum. It will pay, and the people of this region
in conjunction with the coastal and trans-continenatal trans
portation lines, and the chambers of commerce all can vision
great benefits to them if they handle the business properly.
The tourist business deserves the unflagging attention
of every citizen and organization in Alaska—and now is the
time to push forward with determination to make the most
of the big business that awaits Alaska in tourist traffic.—
Anchorage Times.
The advertisements in this newspaper tell you more
truly than any other way of the merchandise offered to you
by .the stores of this city.
Gloom spreaders who can’t see any good in the home
town should buy a lot in the cemetery and phone for the un
dertaker. They’re dead and don’t know it.
The stores that feature nationally advertised goods are
the stores you should patronize. When you buy from stores
that advertise their merchandise, you are buying good mer
chandise.
If there is a plan to help your city, plan to help that
plan. Don’t play dead and pass the buck to your neighbor.
Do your share.
—
Wiley Post, around-the world- solo flier, who visited in
Fairbanks with Joe Crosson recently and spent some time
big game hunting in Alaska, paid a neat compliment to Alas
kans upon his arrival in Seattle. Wiley Post said: “In the
States one person in 1,000 is airminded. In Alaska it’s one
person is 1,000 who isn't airminded.
A student of archeology announces that Adam contract
ed gout when middle-aged. It seems too late to do any
thing about it.
Nothing annoys a man more than to have his wife intro
duce him to her friends in a manner as though she were
saying: “Meet my big mistake.”
I NOme HArbor 1
I Lighterage COmpany 'I
I AT YOUR SERVICE I
■ WINTER FUEL, GASOLINE, OILS, I
I LUBRICANTS AND GREASES FOR ALL I
PURPOSES—ALSO
I PRESTONE, DRY CLEANERS, AND OTHER I
I - SPECIALTIES I
LEAVE ORDERS AT POLET’S STORE OR
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■ OFFICE ACROSS FROM WAREHOUSE
PIONEER DRUG CO.
LOCATED IN
OUR NEW
STORE
(FRONT STREET AT HUNTER WAY)
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XMAS CARDS ON SALE NOW
PIONEER DRUG CO.
ED, STEFFEN—CHARLOTTE POTTER
mirow air Service
Nome, Alaska.
FASTEST THRU SERVICE TO FAIRBANKS
MINERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
OF ALASKA
NOME, ALASKA.
Has established temporary quarters in
the former office of W. J. Rowe Transfer, and is
carrying on its business as usual.
WE SOLICIT YOUR ACCOUNT
NOW THAT TOUR BUILDING IS FINISHED THE LAST
DUTY AND TASK IS TO BEAUTIFY AND PRESERVE IT
WITH
W. P. FULLERS AND COMPANY’S
Paints, Varnish, Boiled Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Glaser Points
Putty, Sand Papa, Brashes, Washable Wall Paints, Fuller-'
glo and other Fuller Products. We have Fuller Doors, Wind
ows, and Large Glass.
In ease yon want anything in the “Fuller” Line we cannot
supply hero, we are in a position to quote yon the “Fuller”
Seattle prices and if yon desire can arrange to have your
orders expressed to Fairbanks and through to Nome vim air
plane. NOW is the time to start YOUR “Fnller” want list for
materials, to- be shipped on the lint boats and not depend
upon yoor memory at the last moment. (You know’that
msaax something forgotten). Come in and select your colors
from “FULLERS” “Color Cards”.
Bolcom-Canal . Lumber Company
S. W. TAtfGART, Agent
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