LOCAL NEWS
The S. S. Arthur J. Baldwin of
the Arctic Transport Co., said re
ports this morning to the local office
will probably arrive at Nome about
10 A.M. tomorrow and after only a
stay of a few hours, sail during the
afternoon enroute to Seattle.
The firm of Potter and Steffen,
doing business under the name of
the Pioneer Drug Co., which was
established last fall after the fire in
Nome, has been dissolved, final
papers being signed Saturday, by
which Mrs. Charlotte Patter pur
chased the interests of Mr. Ed. Steff
en, in the Pioneer Drug Co.
Mrs. Potter will continue to op
erate the Pioneer Drug Co., under
her own management, with F. D.
Sheldon as pharmacist in charge of
the prescription department, for the
time being.
Due to numerous members of the
Nome Brass Band having previous
business dealing requiring their at
tention this evening, the weekly
practice of the band has been post
poned, and there will be no pract
ice at the band hall tonight.
A fine, healthy, baby boy was
bom about three p. m. this after
noon to Mr. and Mrs. Nels Swan
berg Jr., of Nome, at the Maynard
Columbus Hospital. The baby weigh
ed seven and three-quarters pounds.
The mother and baby are doing
nicely, said the doctor’s report late
txiay.
An inquiry was held today in the
NOW PREPARED TO RENDER
CITY SERVICE IN
Cleaning—Pressing—Repairing—And Alterations
Of Men’s and Women’s Clothing
TEMPORARY LOCATION 3 DOORS EAST
OF LINCOLN HOTEL
J. P. GALVIN, Mgr.
BUILD YOUR OWN
66CORK INSULATED BUILDING”
Buildings insulated with CORK withstand the rigors of this
Northern Climate.
During this season we are prepared to furnish CORK BOARD
from our Nome stock, along with which we will draw your plans
and supervise construction—At No Additional Cost
CORK INSULATION CO., INC.
NOME ALASKA
CURTIS JACOBS
(Formerly of Lomen Bros.)
KODAK DEVELOPING AND PRINTING
COMMERCIAL AND NATURALIZATION
PHOTOS
Mail or leave your Films at the Bon Marche.
Maynard Clumbus Hospital by the
U. S. Commissioner into the mental
condition of Tom Nakkela, who has
been suffering from ill health for
some time past.
A jury returned a verdict of in
sanity this afternoon following the
inquiry. Commitment has not yet
been made, but it is understood it
will be in the near future, and
possibly to Morningside Sanitarium
in Portland, Oregon.
The coastwise schooner “Trader”,
Ira M. Rank owner: Pete Pallson
captain, Bill Bissner engineer, re
turned to Nome at 1 A.M. Sunday
from a trading voyage along the
Alaska coast as far North as 35
miles northwest of Shishmaref.
The vessel disposed of all of its
trading cargo and returned with a
capacity load of ivory, fawn skins,
big seal and hair seal skins and cur
ios. The Trader sailed from Nome
about eight days ago.
After the vessel is re-outfitted,
which will be within a week, it is
scheduled to sail for Nunivak Is
land, and Yukon River points, call- j
ing at Pitkas Point where “Doc” j
Preston, well known Arctic trader j
now has a station and at St. Law
rence Island.
On its northern trip the small
ship reported no difficulties with ice j
condition, even after getting into the
Arctic Ocean.
Airplane Activities
A Roust Airways plane is sched
uled to hop off as soon as weather
permits for Deering and Candle,
with passengers and freight.
Pilot Hans Mirow of the Mirow
Air Service is scheduled for a flight
j to Teller tomorrow with Mrs. Tom
Peterson and Mrs. Marion Wald
I helm as passengers. Another flight
will be made with Larry Stephan
sen and Arnold Thommen for Teller
and M. D. Madden for Tin City as
i
i passengers.
Another flight to Tin City with
Geo. Waldheim, wife and family is
scheduled for tomorrow also. On
the return flight he is to stop at
Nugget Gulch and bring to Nome,
Clyde B. White.
LOMEN COMMERCIAL CO.
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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT
OUR S.S. NORTHWIND BROUGHT
US A VERY LIBERAL CARGO OF
DIESEL AND FUEL OILS
WHICH WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
SEE US
AND CONTRACT FOR YOUR
SUMMER NEEDS IN
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It Is A Pleasure To Be Able To Reduce
The Price Of Such Important Commod
ities As Diesel And Fuel Oils
CALL ON US RELATIVE TO PRICES
WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
LOMEN COMMERCIAL CO.
jFHA Director Has
Conference Local
Bank on Situation
Active Developments Expect
ed Soon F. H. A. Program
to Interested Nomeites
John E. Pegues Territorial Direc
tor of the Federal Housing Adminis
tration for Alaska, who arrived
Nome Saturday, conferred with the
officials of the local Miners and Mer
chants Bank, President G. R. Jack
son and Vice-President Ira D Orton,
Sunday, regarding the present setup
for the active participation by Nome
ites in the FHA better housing pro
gram.
Mr. Pegues said: “The Miners and
Merchants Bank of Alaska, at Nome,
is completely qualified under Title |
One to participate and has on hand |
the necessary applications by which j
responsible persons may apply for,
loans under regulations of this title, i
“The bank has applied under Title ;
Two to Washington, D. C., and i
should receive the proper qualifica
tion in the near future.”
With respect to the $50,000 clause,
or extension of Title One, Mr. Pe
gues referred to a recent article re
leased by the authorities in Wash
ington and which appears in today’s
issue in another column, regarding
regulations and other specifications.
The Director is now established in
the U. S. Reindeer Office in the Al
aska Road Commission building on
First Avenue, and is available for
the purpose of clearing up any mat
ters pertaining to the applications
for loans under Title One. He has
ocered to help interested parties fill
out their applications which are to
be made to the local bank.
“The bank will pass on the appli
cations as being approved or reject
ed, depending upon the credit risk
involved,” said Mr. Pegues.
The FHA Director for the Terri
tory stated he would probably be in
Nome for the balance of the week,
in order to afford full opportunity to
those who desired obtaining infor
mation regarding modernization of
homes, construction of buildings and
improvements along housing lines.
CARS FOR KOUGAROK
All passengers for Iron Creek,
Shelton, the Kougarok and way
points are requested to bring their
baggage and freight down to the
Kougarok Depot next door to the
Lincoln Hotel as cars are scheduled
to leave the first of the week. Com
municate with Isadore Fix or Joe
Mullins.
MILK—FRESH—MILK
DRINK MILK FOR HEALTH
Dieticians contend that fresh milk
contains more nourishment than any
other known food, It has no sub
stitute.
Our cows are selected from the
best dairy stock on the Pacific Coast
—tubercular tested and approved be
fore being shipped.
We deliver at your home—office
—or store; in quarts—pints—or half
pints. Phone your orders.
WALSH BRO S. DAIRY
DR. REX F. SWARTZ
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office Hours 1—3 P. M.
Now Located In
Office Indian Affs. Bldg.
Nome, Alaska.
Miss Phyllis Turner
Beauty Parlor Operator
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Seiflert Flats
Telephone For Appointments
Dr. L. W. Fromm
Dentist
Office—West of Nome Liquor
Store
I Front St., Nome.
I
Dream Theatre
jONESHOW TUESDAY 8P.M.
CONSTANCE BENNETT
JOEL McCRAE
IN
“A BED OF ROSES”
THIS PICTURE WAS GIVEN FOUR
STARS BY LIBERTY
ALSO
LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
AND
“DINAH”— ASnappy Screen Song
ALSO
METROTONE NEWS
ONE SHOW 8 P. M.
ADULTS 75cts (Tax Included) CHILDREN 25cts
LARGEST EXCLUSIVE HARDWARE
STORE ON SEWARD PENINSULA
Mining and Dredging Supplies
Agents For Lang Stoves and Ranges
Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Etc.
JOHN LICHTENBERG
HARDWARE—WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
POLET’S
MONEY SAVING
SPECIALS
THIS WEEK ONLY
We Are Offering a Very Fine Quality
Of Reindeer Meat at Reduced Prices.
Front Quarters.12V2cts Per Lib.
Pot Roasts.15cts Per Lb.
Shoulder Steaks.15cts Per Lb.
Stew.2 Lbs. for 25cts
Fresh California Grapefruit . lOcts Each
Otoe Pork and Beans. .... Per Can lOcts
Otoe Spaghetti.Per Can lOcts
JUST RECEIVED
PHOENIX PURE SILK HOSIERY FOR LADIES
IN THREE WEIGHTS
DULL SHEER
WALKING CHIFFON
SERVICE WEIGHT
In Five of the Latest Shades
$1.00 - $1.50 - $1.75
NEW RAYON DANCETTES
Lace Trimmed
Tea Rose And Flesh
$1.25
A.POLET