THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
Application made April 1, 1918, at the postoffice at Nenana, Alaska,
for entry as second class mail matter, under the Act of March S, 1879.
Hub of Alaska —_Where Rails and Rivers Meet
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LESTER D. HENDERSON
Lester D. Henderson has again
been elected Commissioner of Ed
ucation for Alaska. His choice was
unanimous after two ballots. Sen
ators F. J. Hunt and Brown having
cast their votes for others on the
first poll. Governor Scott C. Bone
and Senators Chamberlain and
Snodgrass voted for Henderson.
Fortunate indeed is the election
says the Ketchikan Chronicle for
Mr. Henderson during his term
of office, which has been ever since
the office was created, has shown
great capacity much constructive
ability and broad foresight. He was
entitled to re-election on his record
and it would have been extremely
narrow gauge politics not to keep
him in charge of the educational
department of Alaska. It would have
been a great hardship on the school
system of the Territory had Mr.
Henderson failed of re-elgction, for
his efforts to bring about uniform
educational methods and standards,
and to bring all schools up to the
highest standards are just beginning
to bear good.^ripe fruit.
ALASKA'S SCENIC MARVEL
Alaska's marvelous scenic attrac
tion. the Valley of Ten Thousand
Smokes in the Mount Katmai Na
tional Monument, could be made
easily accessible to tourists by con
structing fifty miles of automobile
road asserts the Seattle Times. The
National Geographic Society has
found a feasible route by which
the valley may be entered and with
the construction of the compara
tively short stretch of road it will
be within two hours' travel from
the steamship landing.
Robert F. Griggs, who as leader
of the Mount Katmai expedition for
the National Geographic Society, ■
discovered the Valley of Ten Thou
sand Smokes sever, years ago, has
lost none of his enthusiasm for the
natural wonder. In 3n article in the
Tavern Cafe
Bakery and Meat Market
Mutten, Veal, Pork, Beef, Pork Tenderloins, Brains
Sweet Breads, Sausage of all kinds Head Cheese
Ham, Bacon, Ducks, Chickens, Turkeys Oysters
Fish of all Kinds
Wholesale and Retail
Wm. RodigKeit
ALL TRAILS LEAD TO
The Portland
Tobacco Stationery Candies
First Class in Every Respect
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April issue of Current History, he
predicts that the time is not far
distant when the Valley of Ten
Thousand Smokes will be as well
known and as popular with sight
seers as Yellowstone Park.
Dr. Griggs gives some interesting
facts concerning the immensity of
the cataclysm which produced the
remarkable valley. He avers that
the eruption of Mount Katmai in
1912 was one of the greatest vol
canic disturbances of historic time'.
The fact that it occurred in a part
of the world almost uninhabited
accounts for the small notice taken
of the upheaval. However, the vol
canic dust which was discharged in
to the upper layers of the atmos
phere had far-reaching effects. It
was responsible for the notoriously
cold summer of 1912 by intercept
ing tjie sun’s heat.
One of the important results of
the volcanic eruption was the Valley
of Ten Thousand Smokes. This nat
ural phenomenon has been frequent
ly discribe^ in scientific papers. It
is a large valley whose floor is per
forate! with a million orifices from
which issue jets of steam. These
vents, large and small, are called
fumaroles. The explorers did their
cooking over these steam jet*.
Although the eruption of Mount
Katmai resulted in depositing en
ormous quantities of the ash over
the surrounding country, within a
few miles of the wonder valley are
lakes and forests which cannot be
excelled anywhere. The forests are
destined to be a game preserve as
important as Yellowstone Park. The
lakes and streams abound with
trout.
Whether the road to the valley of
Ten Tousand Smokes is built by the
Territory of Alaska or by the Fed
eral Government, it should be un
dertaken as soon as possible. The
scenic wonders of Katmai's crater,
the marvelous valley of smokes and
the magnificent lakes and forests
have no counterpart elsewhere in
the world. Tourists would flock to
Alaska to view these marvels once it
became known that the journey
could be made quickly and comfort
ably.
The day is not far distant when
Alaska will be the objective of a
great stream of tourists. Mount
Katmai and the valley of smokes are
only part of the wonders of the
Northland.
GARY AND IMMIGRATION
Judge Gary, of the SteelCorpora
tion, wants more immigrants, be
cause he needs more laborers, says
the Capital News Service. The
United States Government, as repre
sented by the administration, stands
squarely against any throwing down
of the immigration bars in order to
let cheap foreign labor pull down
the wages of American workmen.
Less than a year ago there was a
five-million job shortage in this
country. To-day every man who
wants work can have it. Referring
to this condition, Secretry of Labor
Davis wrote to the President:
“Immigration restriction was one
of the measures which helped to
put an end to the industrial panic.
W.e have come a long way through
wise administrative and legislative
measures since then. To-day un
employment has been reduced to a
minimum, wages everywhere are ris
ing. During the past year, even
during the past few months, there
have been wage increases in
practocally all of the forty-three in
dustries reporting to the Bureau of
Labor statistics. They have b^n
very general in the basic industries,
and have ranged from 2 to 20 per
cent.
“ Recently the larger steel plants
announced general wage increases
of 11 per cent, which will undoubt
edly be applied throughout the in
dustry. In the past year, industrial
pay rolls have increased approxim
ately 25 per cent. Production in
basic industries during January- of
this year reached a higher level
than at any time in history, ex
cept in May, 1917. Expanding
freight shipments likewise demonstr
ate the completeness of our in
dustrial recovery."
DEATH CALLS MRS. PASSELLS
Mrs. Bettie Passels. wife of foT
more Deputy U. S. Marshal C. ' H.
Passels of Juneau, passed away in
Seattle April 16, after a three
months illness, due to cancer of the
stomach. The departed had been
a long-time resident of Alaska.
TO START FOX FARM
Dr. J. H. Mustard, physician and
surgeon formerly of Nome and now
located a: Ketchikan, plans, as a
side line, to engage in the blue fox
farming business in Southeastern
Alaska.
There is a possibility that Juneau
will have the honor of a visit during
the coming summer from “Uncle
Walt Mason, the famous poet-phil
osopher. humorist, short story writ-'
er and general sunshine diffuser.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
Office of the Municipal Clerk of
the City of Nenana Alaska April 5.1
1923. ~
Notice is here-bv given that the '
assessment books of the taxable j
property in the City of Nenana Al- j
aska for the year 1923 are now in '
the hands of the City Clerk at his
office in the Telephone Exchange
Building. All unpaid taxes as shown j
by the revised assessment books will
become delinquent at 12:01 a. m.
on the 1st day of June 1923 after
which date a penalty of 10% will
be added together with interest at
the rate of 12% per annum from
late of Delinquency until paid.
B. TUNISON
Municipal Clerk!
FOR RENT OR SALE—The
Arctic; newly renovated; has large
store room with plate glass front;
ilso 15 well furnished rooms includ
ng several office rooms on upper;
loor. Hot air and steam heating;
'acilities. Good opportunity for,
■ight party. Write or see Abe Sim
ion, Nenana.
ULMER SAYS INTERIOR TRIP
FULL OF SCENIC GRANDEUR
Lovers of nature, seekers of scen
ery unsurpassed, and travelers will
get more for the money in Alaska
than anywhere in the world, accord
ing to Joe Ulmer, Past Grand
President of the Pioneers of Alas
ka. who returned last night from
Xenana where the convention was
held and from other points in the
Interior says the Ketchikan Chron
jicle.
On the trip through Southeastern
Alaska, across the gulf of Alaska,
and over the government railroad to
the Interior one has all the experi
ences. joys, comforts and scenery to
he had_on a trip to Europe, through
the Alps and other scen'c places of
the world, Ulmer says.
On the government railroad a
’ sleeping car sen-ice is to be in oper
ation June 15 when sen-ice equal
to that of any of the trans-continen
tal railways will be available.
“People on the coast and in the
States cannot realize the progress
| be-ng made by the new college in
Fairbanks" said Ulmer." but as it Is
making rapid progress it is sure to
j make a name for itself."
Industrially he found the country
i along the railroad going ahead new
and better deposits of coal being un
covered, with more activity in the
mining of the more precious metals.
| With him, Joe brought back a
1 number, of interesting pictures of
the Grand Igloo meeting of the del
i egates. the railroad, the new large
i bndge across the Tanana river, the
destruction of the Xordale hotel in
i Fairbanks, and others. He also is
; the proud possessor of a beautiful
| diamond studded past grand presi
I dent’s charm.
The Seattle branch of R. L. Polk
& Co.. Inc., the national organiza
tion of Directory publishers, are
making announcement that plans
have been perfected for the publi
cation of a new Alaska Directory.
This edition of the Directory will
cover fully Southeastern and South- '
western Alaska, with the addition of
Xenana and all towns along the
route of the Alaska railroad, giving
full and complete information for
all firms and individuals in each of
the aowns covered.
FOR SALE—-Two first-class pack
horses known as Kennedy stock.
Black weighs 1,200. gray 1,500.
See Anthony Letray
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF
FINAL ACCOUNT
In- the probate court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Fourth Division.
Xenana, Precinct,
In the matter of the Estate of
Clara Allred, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned has filed his final Ac
count as Administrator of the above
entitled estate, and has petitioned for
distribution, and the Court has fixed
Friday June 29th, 1923 at the hour
of 2:00 p. m. of said day, at the
Court room of said Court in Xe
nana, Alaska as the time and place
for hearing same, and any persons j
having any objection thereto should
file same on or before said date.
E. T. SULLIVAN
Administrator
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Typewriter Taper a« -file New*
ORDER YOUR
COAL
BY PHONE
Healy River
Coal
Corporation
PHONE YOUR ORDERS
.. TO THE
RAILROAD CIGAR STORE
Alaska Steamship Co.
SAFETY SPEED SERVICE
VESSEL
ALAMEDA .Mch. lV
NORTHWESTERN' .Mar. 28
ALAMEDA .Apr. 7
NORTHWESTERN' .„Apr. 18
VICTORIA ..Apr. 28
ALAMEDA . May 5
Lv. Seattle Lv. Seward Lv. Anch.
Mch. 25
Mch. 26
Apr. 4
Apr. 13
Apr. 2o
May 5
May 11
Apr. 14
M ay 12
FOR RATES AND RESERVATIONS APPLY TO
J. H. FLICKINGER, A. H. McDONALD,
Agent, Seward, Alaaka ^ Agent. Anchorage
A. A. SHOINBECK
ANCHORAGE
LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT, FIRE BRICK, FIRE CLAY
Explosives and Blasting Supplies
COAL OIL GASOLINE LUBRICATING OILS GREASES
MAY and GRAIN
9
WANT ADS
WANTED—Small, light draft
stern wheel steamer, drawing not
over 18 inches. State price, condi
tion and location. Address Box 1124
Fairbanks, Alaska.
FOR SALE—Going Outside.% Bed,
spring and mattress, all new; Cole’s
airtight heater; oak dining table;
4 leather seat dining chairs library
table; brass bed, spring and mat
tress; writing desk; hand washing
machine; wringer, tubs, boiler;
screen door; two 50-gal. oak bar
rels.
ED SULLIVAN, B. street be
tween First and Second.
FOUND—Two keys attached to
smadl ring. Owner can get them
at the News Offiee.
FOUND—Pioneer charm. Finder
can recover same by calling at the
Terminal and proving ownership.
FOR SALE—Old Town canoe in
goo’ condition. Inquire Ne s Office.
FOR SALE—One 8-disc cultivator
one improved post hole digger; one1
V-bar barrow; price $75, f. o. b.
Healy. Inquire News.
FOR SALE—1915 Maxwell auto
cheap. Must sell. Going outside. 20
H. P. Good condition. Inquire Cal
ifornia Market, Fairbanks.
HERMAN ANDERSON’S
MODERN RESIDENCE
FOR SALE
Has the following rooms:
1 Entrance Vestibule.
1 Large Living room, 16X26.
3 Berrocms (each has clothes clo
set.)
1 Large Kitchen, white enamel,
with breakfast nook, seating six
persons.
1 Bathroom, finished in white e
namei, with bath tub, wash basin
and lavatory.
1 Good well, with clear water all
the- year.
1 Edison Gold Medal Phonograph.
A houseful of A 1 oak furniture.
1 Dustproof warehouse, 45X45.
The basement of the house can be I
used for warm storage. Capacity ov-,
er 50 tons.
For “further information see Her
man Anderson.
Writing paper at The New* ,
Trappers T raders
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC.
Dealer in Raw Furs
SEATTLE
Alaska Building
NEW YORK
127 W. 27th Streat
LOCAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
THE ALASKA RAILROAD
Tra:ns leave and arrive Nenana as
follows:
8:00 p. m.. Tuesday and Friday for
Seward and intermediate points.
Returning arrives Nenana 6:45 a,
, m., same days.
1 :30 p. m., Tuesday and Friday for
Dunbar, Fairbanks and Chatanika
Arrives Nenana 12:30 p. m., Tues
day and Friday.
Pullman sleeper charges: Lower
berth. $4.50; upper berth. $3.o0.
Tickets entitle holders to privi
leges Observation car.
Andy’s Express
- AT -
Seward
Will Give Your
BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT
Careful Attention
MEETS ALL TRAINS
AND BOATS
William A. Hesse
MINING ENGINEER
U. S. MINERAL SURVEYOR
BOX 103S, FAIRBANKS
Ten per cent reduction on all
spring dresses and coats. Abe Sim
son.
Pioneers of Alaska
Nenana Igloo No. 17
MEETS AT UNION HALL
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY
AT 8:00 P. M.
Visiting Members Always
Welcome.
Alfred J. Ghezzi R. C. Morris.
Secretary. President.
D. H. WILLIAMS
Undertaking Parlors
Licenced Embalmer
Funeral Director
Anchorage — Nenaiu — Seward
CHAS. E. BERGMAN
Nenana Manager