MEASLES AND TB
LEADING DISEASES
IN ALASKA PAST YEAR
Measles and tuberculosis were
the two most prevalent communi
cable diseases in Alaska during
May and June, according to re
ports received by the Alaska De
partment of Health.
Between July 1953 and July
1954, a total of 3.183 cases of mea
sles were reported to the health
department, 281 of which occur
red in June and 333 in May of
this year. A total of 1,072 new
cases of tuberculosis w-ere report
ed during the year ending June
30, of whi«?h 65 were in June and
87 in May, 1954.
Eighty-eight cases of poliomy
elitis in Alaska were reported be
tween January 1, and July 20,
1954. Twenty-seven of these oc
curred after July 1.
Seven cases of trichinosis were
reported from Solomon early in
June. Eskimos ranging in age
from seven to 42 years contracted
the disease by eating undercook
ed bear meat, according to the
physician’s report.
Trichinosis is a disease caused
NEW BAMS
Cranaih
Mr. and Mrs. Waiter T. Gran
ath are receiving congratulations
on the birth of their first child,
a son, who was born at Valley
i Presbyterian Hospital on July 30.
The young man has been named
j Bill and weghed in at seven
pounds, 11 ounces. Mr. Granath is
] employed in the Co-Op creamery
; as bookkeeper. Mrs. Granath is
j the former Geraldine Johnson of
Palmer.
by a minute roundworm whose
larvae will live in an encysted
state in the muscles of flesh of
j bears, pigs and other animals, in
eluding man. An intense infection
I may cause death.
Meat infected wth these larvae
I must be cooked at a temperature
that reaches 140 degrees Fahren
! heit throughout to insure that
the larvae are killed.
To kill larvae by cold, meat
must be held at below zero tem
1 perafure for periods of many days
to be sure that the cold has pen
etrate^ throughout for sufficient
length of time to kill the larvae.
MY BREAD GIVES ".
( YOUNG HE-MEM MDRE
i PEP AMD POWER!
Donald Duck Bread is rich in miifc
proteins. vitamins and minerals—
ti.e growth-promoting food
elements needed by active, health’,
youngsters. Delicious flavor in
every tasty slice. Makes wonderful
toast, too.
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DONALD DOCI
that good datin'
BREAD
orr n ovtn
~at you*
PALMER BAKING CO.
That's A Fact
PIECES OF EIGHT?
Cn COLONIAL AMERICA, SPANISH MILLED DOLLARS WERE WIDELY
DISTRIBUTED. THESE DOLLARS WERE WORTH EIGHT SPANISH COINS
called, ‘reales: they soon became known as "Pieces of eighth
AND SINCE THE SLANG FOR 'REALES' WAS 'BIT' A QUARTER OF A
DOLLAR BECAME 'TWO 8iT5'
YOUR dollars will accumulate profits FOR YOU if they ARE INVESTED
IN BETTER-THAN-EVER US. SAVINGS BONOS.
REMEMBER »75 DOLLARS INVESTED GROWS INTO *100
IN LESS THAN IO YEARS/
f HE ORIGINAL LOUISIANA
purchase from napoleon
INCLUDED THE PRESENT STATES
CF LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, IOWA, _
MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, NEBRASKA COLORADO
K DAKOTA, 6. DAKOTA, MONTANA. WESTWARD
TO THE UNDETERMINED BOUNDARIES OF IDAHO
OREGON AND WASHINGTON. AND PARTS OF
KANSAS, WYOMING AND MINNESOTA
Best Buy!
S?ODAY, YOUR BEST PURCHASE IS U. Z. S V.'. WCS BONOSf
SET ASIDE A PART OF EACH WEEKS EARNINGS FOR REGULAR
BOND PURCHASES.
NEW DEADLINE SET
FOR 6TH ANNUAL
“DUCK STAMP" CONTEST
A leaflet containing revised
rules for the submission of en
tries in the 6th annual contest to
select the design of the Federal
“duck stamp” for 1955-56 is now
available from Fish and Wild
life Service, according to an an
nouncement made by Director
John L. Farley.
Principal change is in the new
deadline date of Nov. 1 for receipt
af entries.
Prospective duck stamp artists
should write to the FWS, Division
if Information, Washington, D. C.,
for a free copy of the revised
‘Rules for the Annual Federal
Duck Stamp Contest.”
LUTHERAN VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
TO BEGIN AUGUST 9
The annual vacation Bible
School for children of all ages
will be held at St. John’s Luth- I
eran Church beginning Monday,
August 9 and continuing through
August 20. The classes will run
from 10.00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
each day, Monday through Fri
day.
Classes will use the newest |
series of Bible study workbooks,
prepared by Concordia, present
ing Christian truths for every age
level. Each child will also be sup
plied with a work book of in- ;
teresting handicraft projects.
These handcraft activities are i
not merely to help “pass time’’
but are closely related to the les
son truths, so that the child may
| learn by doing.
Refreshments will be furnish
ed by the women of Saint John’s
All children of the community
are cordially welcome to attend.
Visiting in Paimer and the Val
ley last week were. Mrs. Harry
Heah, daughter Rose and soru
Danny, all of Raymondville, Tex -
as. They drove up over the high
way and left on. their return trip}
to Texas on Sunday.
FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIEDS:
ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
KUT & KURL. BEAUTY SHOP
are
WITH NEW CONDITIONING CREME NEUTRALIZER
is designed for fashion-conscious patrons who demand today’s
softly waved, yet long-lasting hair styles!
AUGUST SPECIAL — $7.50 $10.00 $15;0Q
(Franchised from $10 - $20)
WANDA DAGGS, Owner & Operator
A SAFETY LESSON THAT MAY BE
LEARNED MUCH TOO LATE
WILLIE WIREHAND SAYS .
This man may learn too late
that naked electrical wires
MEAN DANGER. Before
YOU find out the hard way,
safety check your home wir
ing, before trouble occurs . . .
Don't delay!
Maianuska Electric
Association
Palmer, Alaska
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JUST ARRIVED....
DRESS TAFFETAS
By the yard.SI.
SPECIAL while they Iasi
LITTLE TOTS
OVERALLS.$1.60 each
ATTENTION MEN ! ! !
Black Bear's New Nylon-Blend
WHIPCORD PANTS . only $7.00 a
END OF SUMMER SPECIAL
ALL SHORTS AND PEDAL PUSHERS
1
4
off
Co-Op Garage
JUST RIGHT FOR MUDDY-ROAD DRIVING
4-PLY TIRES
7IQXI5 Studded Sure-Grip
760x15 Studded Sure-Grip
710x15 6-PLY TIRES
USED
CARS
TRACTOR and
FARM
EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS
1951 INTERNATIONAL
Panel
1950 Studebaker
Champ
1952 Henry J Sedan
FRACTIONAL
HORSE POWER
. PULLIES
Expected Soon
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SEED
FEED
Co-Op Warehouse fertilizer
CO-OP GROCERY DEPT
HONOLULU LADY
SLICED PINEAPPLE.No. 2 can 32c
DENNISON'S (No. Beans)
CHILI CON CARNE.No. I can 39c
ARMOURS
PEANUT BUTTER - 11 cz. glass 2 for 79c
HUNT'S SOLID PACK
TOMATOES.No. 2 can 27c
M. J. B.
NO LIMIT
COFFEE.per lb. $1.15
By the case.$27.50
Meat jbept.
FROZEN
FRYING CHICKEN.per lb. 75c
BONELESS
STEWING BEEF. .perlb. 69c
FROZEN
DRESSED SMELTS.per pkg. 53c
FROZEN . .
SUCCOTASH.per pkg. 26c
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Sverifme Js Welcome to Zrade at the Co-Op
CO-OP CREAMERY ... ,cspecialm ^ Raspberry Ripple I
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