THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
GEO. S. MAYNARD, Editor
RUSSELL G MAYNARD, Manager.
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NOTES ON FAIR
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parkas and head gear of eagle
feathers.
The fifth number was to have
been a number of stringed instru
ments, but for some reason they
failed to appear. ,
Exhibitors are hereby notified
that they may take their entries
home with them after the con
clusion of the program. It is also
requested that they all be taken
away Sunday as we have to clear
the hall so as to have everything
in readiness for school work on
Monday.
The sports events yesterday re
suited as follows: ,
One dog sled race—1st Mar
jorie Castel, 2nd Lars Willoya,
Third Teddy Amarok.
Boys:—1st Rudolph Ulricksen.
2nd Chuck Calkins,. 3rd Wm. Ah
saruk.
High School Race—one dog—
1st Kevin Walsh 2nd Stan Am
arok.
We are planning to start the
program tonight at approximate
ly 8:30 p.m., so make your plans
to get their in time.
It therefore behooves those who
; have not seen the exhibits to be
on hand as early as possible so
they can see just how much tal
ent there is in Nome.
Results of the shorthand and
typing contests held in the com
mercial department during the
Fair.
First year typing—5 minute
test—1st Jan Nelson, 34 words a
minute. 2nd Ernest Burgh. 30
words a minute. Contestants—
Lincoln Ost. Lois Ost, Martin
Willoya Rebecca Keok Beatrice
Lee Ernest Burgh Jane Nelson.
Second Year typing—Three
minute tests held Thursday Fri
day and Saturday. Only three
contestants. 1st Mary Hood Chap
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THREE-DAY DOG MARATHON RACE
(Cape Nome and Return—26 Miles)
1937 DOG RACE CHART
Team Thursday Friday Saturday
1. Luke McGluke.
2 John Norbert ..
3. Ernie Buckmaster ..
4. Edwin Punguk ....,,.
5. Little Alfred .1.
6 Harry Kagoona ..
7. Chas. Biatchford .
8. John Kost .I.a. I
9. Fred Topkok .
10. Allen Lee ..j
11. Albert Johnson ...j
(Clip and Save This Form for Your Own Reference at the Races.)
'man 44 words a minute 2nd Fred
VVaid 38 words min. 3rd Charles
Lewis 37 words a minute.
Second year shorthand—timed
'during the dictation of two letters
'and until the letter were typed
ready to hand in. 1st Borgney
I Ulricksen, 2nd Rita O'Leary.
Judges were Getrtrude Johan
sen and Dorothy Nelson.
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The winners of the 5 mile men
1 ski race were as follows:
st Erick Nelson 2nd Herbert
James 3rd Archie Wheeler.
The winners of the women's
3000 foot ski race were as foll
ows:
1st Beatrice Lee 2nd Virginia
Calkins 3rd Ann Walsh.
There were 19 entries in the
mens skii race, including a num ,
ber of high sohool boys. The
time was 33 minutes flat which
■
was considered good time be- i
cause of the fresh snow.
There were 10 entries in the
women’s race which included
some high school girls.
ADVANCE
PREMIUM LIST
Northwestern Alaska Fair Asso.
DIVISION C
United States Department of the Interior Office
of Indian Affairs—Reindeer Service
Superintendents. V. R. Farrell—J. S. Rood
Native Products Division
Class I—Ivory
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— Group display and five pieces 4.00 3.00
2— Cr.b Board ‘. 3.00 1.50
3— Beads. Mastadon . 2.00 1.00
4— Beads. Old Ivory .2.00 1 00
5— Beads. Mastadon Tooth.3.00 1.50
6— Gavel .1 50 100
7— Paper Weight ..1.50 1.00
8— Reindeer Image .3.00 1.50
9— B.llikan . 100 .75
10— Sa t & Pepper Shakers, set .2.00 1.00
11— Ivory Buttons, six on a card 1.00 .50
12— Napkin Ring 1.00 .50
13— Butter Knives, six ... 1.50 75
14— Toy Carving .1.50 .75
15— Paper Knife .1.00 50
16— Pen Holder .75 .50
17— Cigarette Holder ... .50 .25
18— Pickle Fork .50 .25
19— Candle St.cks. pair . 2.00 1.00
20— Bracelet. Mastadon Tooth .2.00 1 00
21— Bracelet. Old Ivory .1.00 .75
22— Bracelet. White Ivory .1.00 .75
23— Spear Head .1.00 .50
24— Kayak with man and spear . 1.50 .75
Class II—Native Footwear
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— -Slipper, soft sole .100 .50
2— Slippers, hard sole . 1.50 1.00
3— Mukluks. reindeer knee length .3.00 1.50
4— Mukluks. re.ndeer. low length .2 00 1 25
5— Mukluks, seal, hip length .2.00 1.00
6— -Mukluks. seal, knee length, .2.00 1.00
7— Lapp Boots .-.1.50 .75
8— Water Boots seal, knee length -2.00 1.00
9— Water Boots, seal, hip length .3.00 1.50
10— Reindeer Socks . 1.00 .50
11— Arctics fur overshoes. Zipper
style men . 2.00 1.00
12— Arctics fur overshoes. Zipper
style, women . —.2.00 1.00
Class III—Fur Clothing
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— Parka, faun skin, womens sport ....5.00 3.00
2— Parka, faun skin, mens sport .5.00 3.00
3— Parka, reindeer, mens .—.5.00 3.00
4— Parka reindeer womens . . 5.00 3.00
5— Parka, squirrel, mens . —6.00 4.00
6— Parka, squirrel, womens .—.6.00 4.00
7— Parka seal skin, men or women ....5.00 3.00
8— Parka other Alaska fur, men or
women _ 5.00 3.00 j
9— Parka cshilds any Alaskan fur -3.00 2.00'
10— Aviation suit, seal skin two piece 7.00 4.00
11— Aviation suit faun or reindeer
two piece —.—__7.00 4.00
12— Pants, reindeer . .2.00 1.00 i
13— Pants, seal skin .2.00 1.00
14— Cap, reindeer . 1.50 .75
15— Cap, squirrel . 1-50 .75
16— Cap, mink .1.50 .75
17— Helmet, aviation .1.50 .75
13—Robe reindeer .2.00 1.00
19— Robe, squirrel .3.00 1.50
20— Robe, seal skin.2.00 1.00
21— Mittens, reindeer ..... 2.00 1.00
22— Mittens, sea! .. . 2.00 1.00
23— Mittens. Moose hide .2.00 1.00
24— Group display reindeer clothing.
four articles .10.00 6.00
25— Sleeping bag, reindeer, heavy . .2.50 1.75
26— Sleeping bag, reindeer light .2.50 1.75
27— Sleeping bag. eider down .2.50 1.75
28— Sleep bag, other Alaska material 2.50 1.75
28—Comforter, eider down .2.50 1.75
Class IV—Baskets
Prizes
lot 1st 2nd
1— Grass Basket, all dimensions less
'han one foot .1.00 .50
2— Grass Basket, large .1.00 .50
3— Willow Basket .1.00 .50
4— Willow Tray .1.00 .50
5— Birch Basket .1.00 .50
6— Grass Table Mats, set of three.1.00 .50
7— Whale Bone Basket .3.00 2.00
Class V—Models
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— Model Dog Sled .—.2.00 1.00
2— Model Oomiak .2.00 1.00
3— Model Kayak ____2.00 1.00
Class VI—Vehicles
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— Dog Sled .-.—.7.00 3.00
2— Kayak .5.00 2.50
3— Oomiak. 8 to 14 feet . 5.00 2.50
4— Dog Harness, set of five .-.3.00 1.50
5— Snow Shoes, hardwood .-..2.00 1.00
6— Snow Shoes, willow . 2.00 1.00
Class VII—Miscellaneous
Prizes
Lot 1st 2nd
1— Eskimo Doll . 1.00 .50
2— Hand Bag ___ 1.00 .50
3— Poke Bag .-----1.00 .50
4— Leather Novelties, three articles 1.00 .50
5— Drill Bow, reindeer horn or ivory 1.00 .50
6— Eskimo Wood Mask . —.1.00 .50
7— Eskimo Tom Cod Outfit .-.-1.00 .50
8— Eskimo Ice Basket__—1.00 .50
9— Eskimo Harpoon _ LOO .50
10— Eskimo Adz .. 1.00 .50
11— Eskimo Dancing Drum . 1.00 .50
12— Eskimo Mounted Wolf Head .1.00 .50
13— Eskimo Ball .-.-.—LOO .50
14— Eskimo Pillow, Alaskan fur —.1.00 .50
15— Ottoman. Alaskan material only 2.00 1.00
16— Woven Burlap Rugs _2.00 1.00
17— Lasso, any style _ 4.00 3.00
18— Whip, native-made___.3.00 2.00
19— Sled tow-line set_4.00 3.00
Surgeon General
Says Life Longer
tBy Tne Associated Press 1
WASHINGTON, April 1 —Dr.
Thomas Parran, U S Surgeon
General said the ltength of hu
man life would be ten years more
if advantage is taken of the avail
able medical knowledge obtained
during the past eighty years.
The average length of life for
men has increased from 38 to six
ty one, and for women from forty
to 64. Heart diseases are the
cause of most of the deaths in
the United States today he said.
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G. E. BASSETT, Nome Agent
—ADVANCE PREMIUM LIST—
Northwestern Alaska Fair
Association
THIRD ANNUAL FAIR
Nome, Alaska.
MARCH 31, APRIL 1, 2. 3, 1937
DIVISION H
HANDICRAFT & NEEDLE WORK
Mrs. Ralph Reat. Superintendent
Exhibits in this Division wall be limited to
articles not previously shown, and must be the
work of the exhibitor and fully completed.
Class I—Handicraft
First prize $1.00 Second prize 50cts
Lot
1— Decorative Arts
A—Block Printing
B—Batik
C—Spatter
D—Native flowers used as conventional de
coration.
2— Basketry
3— Leather Work
4— Weaving
A—Two harness
B—Four harness or more
5— Rugs
A—Braided
B—Crocheted
C—Hooked
D—Woven
E—Miscellaneous
6~Bead work
7— Lamp shades
A—Paper and parchment
B—Cloth
8— Decorated furnishings
A—Portfolios
B—Magazine racks
C—Small occasional tables
D—Miscellaneous
Class II—Needlework
First prize $1.00 Second -prize 50cts
Lot
1— White Embroidery
A—Solid
B—Hardanger
C—Applique
D—French knot
E—Cross stitch
F—Miscellaneous
2— Colored embroidery
A—Solid
B—Hardanger
C—Applique
D—French knot
E—Cross stitch
F—Miscellaneous
3— Drawn work
4— Needlepoint
5— Bragello
6— Crocheting
A—Linens
B—Sweaters and blouses
C—Dresses or suits
D—Bed spreads or afghans
E—Miscellaneous
7— Tatting
8— Quilting
9— Smocking
10— Swedish weaving
11— Knitting
A—Sweaters or blouses
B—Dresses and suits
C—Bedspreads or afghans
D—Miscellaneous
12— Clothing
A—Dresses
B—Coats
C—Suits
D—Fur sewing
E—Miscellaneous
13-Quilts
A—Pieced
B—AppMqued
C—Embroidered
14—Decorative wall hangings
A—Crayon
B—Printed
C—Embroidered
D—Miscellaneous
DIVISION G
BABY DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Guy Boyd, Superintendent
First prize. Blue Ribbon.
Second prize, Red Ribbon.
Babies will be judged (White) Monday March 29.
(Mixed Blood) Tuesday, March 30.
Full Blood (Native) Wednesday, March 31.
Place of judging will be announced later.
White—Class 1—2 months to 8 months
Lot
1. Boy .
2. Girl .
White—Class 2—8 months to 15 months
Lot
1. Boy .
2. Girl .
White—Class 3—15 months to 24 months
Lot
. Boy .
2. Girl .
White—Class 4—24 months to 40 months
Lot
1. Boy .
2. Girl .
Mixed Blood, Class 1—2 months to 8 months
Lot
1. Boy ...
2. Girl ....
Mixed Blood, Class 2—8 months to 15 months
Lot
1. Boy ...
2. Girl .
Mixed Blood, Class 3—13 months to 24 months
Lot
1. Bov ...
2. Girl .
Mixed Blood, Class 4—24 months to 40 months
Lot
1. Boy .
2. Girl .
Full Blood, Class 1—2 months to 8 months
Lot
1. Bov. .
2. Girl .
Full Blood, Class 2—8 months to 15 months
Lot
1. Boy ...'..._.
2. Girl .
Full Blood, Class 3—15 months to 24 months
Lot
1- Boy ..
2. Girl ....
Full Blood, Class 4—24 months to 40 months
Lot
1- Boy .....
2. Girl ...
All babies haying a score of 98 or better and
not winning prizes in the above classes will be
awarded a certificate of Excellence.
FRIDAY. ARIL 2
A Special attraction for the afternoon will be
an exhibition of babies under 40 months and a
booth containing a choice selection of baby
things.. Prizes will be awarded winning babies
at this time.
FRIDAY EVENING. 7 to 8 P.M.
BABY PARADE
Charlotte B. Paterson, 8upt
(All children under school age are elegible.)
Lot Flnt smobA
I- K ail™£Ve C0Btum*. Boy...43.00_4200
« attracHVe costume, Girt_3.00. .200
a com?ca) coetume* Boy-.3.00_200
b GtrL_3.00.—4.00
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