THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
Application made April 1, 1318, at the postoffice at Nenana, Alaska,
'or entry as second class mail matter, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Hub of Alaska —_Where Rails and Rivers Meet
Published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by the Nenana Printing
Company, at First and B Streets. Nenana. Alaska.
R. G. Southwnrtb — — — Editor and Manager
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The Alaska Railroad, even dur
ing the short time it has been in
operation over the entire line from
Seward to Xenana, has been able
to do a great deal of good for In
terior Alaska. There is no doubt
about that, notwithstanding the fact
that the ton rate on many articles
of freight is almost if not quite as
high as it was before the railroad
was in a position to make through
deliveries. There is an advantage in
being able to get shipments through
promptly at any season of the year,
permitting more frequent turn-over
of capital and eliminating much of
the expense of storage, which was
considerable in the old days of
all-water transportation. The rail
road is of benefit even to those re
mote sections along the Yukon river
even though the cost of landing
supplies there is considerably great
er via Xenana than by St. Michael,
for the reason that delivery of ship
ments can be made much earlier in
the spring and later in the fall via
the railroad. And, as Mr. Gerig
points out in his communication,
appearing elsewhere in this issue of
The News, the fact that the rail
road is in operation and in a po
sition to unload freight at the dock
in Xenana. has had the effect of
forcing the White Pass to revise its
rates downward along the Yukon
river. A further revision would very
promptly follow any attempt on the
part of the railroad to meet the
competition via the lower river for
the White Pass boats, with their
dowm river haul of ore, can carry
merchandise back with profit at al
most any rate the company elects
to quote.
It is unfortunate for the railroad
that the White Pass is still operat
ing its boats, even irregularly, 0.4
the Yukon river below Dawson.
Had the Canadian company with
drawn entirely from American wat
ers when the railroad began oper
ating, there would now be more
tonnage to keep the railroad going;
and there would have been estab
lished a new line of river boats,
either by the Government or by
some enterprising individual or com
pany, to meet the requirements of
Yukon river camps. Such a service
would be more generally satisfactory
than it ever will be under exist
ing conditions, and the time will
j come when it will be necessary for
the Government to provide ade
' quate connections between Nenana
1 and Yukon river points, both for
| the' tonnage it will bring the rail
■ road and the relief it will give those
isolated sections which can not long
thrive under the present arrange
ment.
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The News is not disposed to con
demn the whole town of Anchorage
because of the unfortunate outcome
of the baseball negotiations. Some
one over there is responsible for
spoiling a lot of good fun at the
eleventh hour but sentence should
not be passed until more of the de
tails have been ascertained regard
ing the case. In the meantime, Ne
nana is going to have a good cele
bration without the coast ball team.
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ALASKA—Up Yukon, June 27.
SIBILLA—Down Melozi at an
early hour this morning.
JACOBS—Up Tanana for Nenana
last night at seven o’clock.
HAZEL B—Down Fort Yukon
yesterday morning at 11:30.
TEDDY H—At Tanana.
MARTHA CLOW—At Ruby last
night.
HAWG (A. Y. N. mail boat) —
Up Tanana yesterday to meet Hazel
B., bound down from Dawson.
BARGE COLUMBUS—At Galena.
PIONEER—Down Chene at 5:00
this morning for Nenana.
CARL WHITE—Unreported.
FREIGHT TRAIN ARRIVES
A freight train composed of eight
cars of merchandise, two cars of
coal and a refrigerator car filled
with meats and other delicacies for
the local and Fairbanks markets,
pulled in from Curry this afternoon.
The train probably will leave on the
return trip to the south tomorrow
morning.
Typewriter Paper at The New*
Central Cafe
A GOOD PLACE TO BAT
THERE IS ALWAYS A RUSH—ON—JOHN
Nenana Steam Laundry
OUR EQUIPMENT COMPLETE DL 70
WORK EQUAL TO THE BEST luOne /J
GEORGE RICH, Proprietor
MOST COMPLETE AND MODERN RESTAURANT IN ALASKA
TAVERN
CAFE
AND
BAKERY
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WILLIAM
RODIGKEIT
MeaU 75c. and up. — — Cold Storage Plant in Connection
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Anchorage. June 20
The Nenana News.
Nenana, Alaska.
Gentlemen:—
In the issue of May 18. 1922.
of the Nenana News. Mr. Sam
Dubin. who is interested in a chain
of stores on the Koyukuk river,
states that the rate from Seattle to
Nenana via. The Alaska Railroad
of $42.00 appeared somewhat myth
ical as he had a shipment of 136
tons via. that route which cost him
at the rate of $51.36 per ton. He
also stated that he could ship his
supplies via. the mouth of the Yukon
at St. Michael at $44.00 per ton.
It was never expected that the
rates via. The Alaska Railroad would
compete with all-water rates via.
the mouth of the Yukon through
St. Michael for a very great dis
tance down the river, and therefore
it is not surprising that the rates
to the mouth of the Koyukuk would
be less on the all-water route than
via. The Alaska Railroad. In this
connection it is interesting to note
that although Mr. Dubin paid $51.36
per ton for his freight delivered at
Nenana from Seattle, a distance of
1866 miles water haul and 411 miles
rail haul, the White Pass & Yukon
Route’s present local freight rate
from Nenana to Nulato, which is
near the mouth of the Koyukuk
river, is $35 for a haul of 467 miles
down stream. In other words, Mr.
Dubin would have to pay the White
Pass steamers $35 for a 467 mile
haul of the same freight that he
paid, as he claims. $51.36. for a
2273 mile haul. If the freight rate
to the mouth of the Koyukuk via.
St. Michael has been reduced to
$44. should not The Alaska Railroad
receive some credit in this connec
tion for introducing the feature of
competition?
It is interesting to compare the
following rates per ton on the river,
down stream, with 5th class rates
for similar distances on The Alaska
Railroad:
Nenana to Tanana. 200 mi. S10.00
Seward to Caswell. 202 mi. 18.40
Nenana to Ruby. 345 mi. 31.00
Seward to McKinley, 347 mi. 27.20
Nenana to Holy Cross, 725 ... 42.00
Seattle-Fairbanks, 2333 42.00
Cordially yours.
Wm. GERIG.
Asst. Chief Engineer
Th« reopening of the TROY HOUSE
in Fairbanks, just above the Em
press Theater, on Second Avenue,
is announced. Drop in if you want
a clean room. Fifty cents and $1
per day. $3 per week. Mrs. M. E.
Sharp. Prop.
Ine bbl. Finest Jersey Butter, at
one cent above wholesale price, with
freight added. Abe Simson’s Store.
AVAKOFF & BROWN
LEADING JEWELERS
Of Fairbanks and Anchorage
Have opened a Store in Ne
nana with a Complete Line of
DIAMONDS
WATCHES
JEWELRY
Have your watch repaired
Properly by an Expert
Railroad Watches
Souvenir Jewelry
Located Tebporarily at the
THOMPSON DRUG STORE
Alfred J. Ghezzi
Mens Clothing
A Varied Line of Now Samples
FIT AND SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED
PRICES REASONABLE
Order Your New Suit Now
Leather Shoes
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Rubber Pacs
NOTARY PUBLIC
ALEX SIMSON’S NEW STORE
OPENS DOORS TO PUBLIC
The Leader, latest addition to the
rapidly growing business population
of Nenana, opened its doors to the
public yesterday with a large and
j varied showing of wearing apparel
| for men. women and children, and
! there was liberal response on the
part of the public to the invitation
, to inspect the new goods, which in-'
' elude a big array of smart dresses
at special introductory prices,
i The store is owned by Alex Sim
son, pioneer merchant of Fairbanks,
who has been in Nenana during the
I last week superintending the un
packing and general arrangement of
I the store. When he returns to Fair
banks, he will leave Abe McCord in
charge of the new establishment.
The store building is one of the
most attractive structures in town,
I with front and interior lined with
; pressed steel, and in exterior finish,
is similar to the Tavern Cafe build
ing. which adjoins. The building,
owned by James Hagan, was erected
by Contractor C. E. Bergman. The
contract for the pressed steel work
was awarded to W. H. Gilcher, and
the attractive cornice, adorning the
front, is the handiwork of Paul
Palfy, proprietor of the Nenana
Sheet Metal Works. Full size plate
glass windows will be put in place
as soon as they arrive from the
1 States, the present glass front be
ing the best obtainable locally.
Mrs. McNeil is a recent arrival in
I town from Fairbanks.
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W. R. Manning, of the Alaska
Railroad, who arrived from the
roast this week on official business,
has decided to spenll the Fourth in
| Nenana. He is a sprinter of note
; and may enter one or more of the
; athletic contests to be staged here
; during the celebration. He has the
distinction of having defeated, in a
t spirited contest some time ago, F.
‘A. Hansen, who is some sprinter
himself.
WANT ADS
LOST—Large yellowish-white fe
male malamute dog. Lost at Mile
334. Finder please notify Jule
Loftis, at Fairbanks. General de
livery.
WOMAN WANTS WORK—By hour
or day; care of children, chamber
work or general housework.. Phone
No. 14.
FOR SALE—Thor electric washer,
2 cords ICin. wood, some coal,
"pump, wheelbarrow, typewriter,
second-hand corrugated Iron at !
low price. J. H. Scott.
FOR SALE—Three room furnished i
cabin. Second and E streets. Al.
Lament. Bargain.
FOR SALE—Twenty-five pairs of
pigeons, one coal furnace, one
wood furnace and household goods
Inquire at residence. Front and E
Streets. A. G. Johnson.
FOR SALE—Hand laundry. Good
proposition for right party. See
John Lippick.
Oranges. 176s, $12.00 per case.
Abe Simson’s Store.
FOR SALE—Rust House; very rea
sonable. Inquire News Office.
FOR SALE—Modern residence in
desirable location. Completely
furnished, large cellar and rich
soil for garden. J. H. . Flower
FOR SALE—Team of black horses,
weight 1,500. Will sell at a bar- j
j gain. Inquire Frank Rogers. tf;
FOR SALE—Fully furnished two
story house on Fourth street op
posite Rust House. JOE BURN'S
FOR SALE—English breakfast ta
ble, 2 plain tables, arm chair and ;
Eclipse vacuum cleaner. Inqiure
at News Office.
For Life and Fire Insurance See
C. C. Heid, Arctic Building.
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Bradner’s Best Eggs—while they;
last, $12.50 per case. Abe Simson. '
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! NOODLES !
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• CHICKEN CHOP SUEYi
J MADE TO ORDER
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| EVERYTHING FRESH FROM }
THE OUTSIDE
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MEALS 75c AND UP * ;
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TRY THE
! Northern Cafe j
Donald L. McGinnis
CLOTHIER AND HABERDASHER
Personal Attention Given to Mail Orders
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA
Mr. and Mrs. Builder
Anywhere, Alaska
Folks;
WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
STOCK OF FIR LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL IN THE
NORTH. WE URGE YOU TO MAIL US YOUR LIST OF RE
QUIREMENTS. OUR PRICES WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT WE
ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR CONSIDERATION.
RESPECTFULLY.
Anchorage Supply Co.
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA.
NENANA AGENTS — — CHRISTENSEN & BERGMAN
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A. A. SHONBECK
ANCHORAGE
D. C. Timothy Hay $55 per Ton - - - D. S. Oat* $65 per ton
Red Crown Gasoline $5 case
LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES
LIME, PLASTER AND CEMENT
FLOUR — COFFEE — MILK — SUGAR
PRICES F. O. B. ANCHORAGE
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Alaska Steamship Co.
SAFETY
SPEED
VESSEL
ALAMEDA .
NO RTH WESTERN'
ALAMEDA .
NORTHWESTERN
Lv. Seattle
... June 7
...June 17
... June 28
...July 8
Ar. Seward
June 13
June 23
July 1
July 14
SERVICE
Ar. Ach’sfe
June 14
July 5
Th« Northwestern end Alameda in above schedule call at Ketchi
kan, Wrangell, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez, Fort Liscum, Latouche
ar<^ Seward, both north and southbound. The Alameda also calls i
at Anchorage. For Reservati »is cr Genera. Information apply to !
A. H. McDonald. Agent. Phor.j 39. ANCHORAGE. ALASKA t
LOCAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
THE ALASKA RAILROAD
Trains leave and arrive Nenana as
follows:
8:30 a. m., Monday and Thursday
for Healy, McKinley Park, Tal
keetna, Wasilla, Anchorage and
Seward. .Arrives Nenana 7:30 p.
m.. Saturday and Wednesday.
2:00 p. m.. Sunday and Thursday
for Dunbar, Fairbanks, Chatanika
Arrives N'enana 12:10 p. m . Sun
day and Wednesday
12:45 p. m., Motor Car Mon., Tues.,
Fri. and Sa:., for Fairbanks. Ar
rives Ner.ana same days 11:55 a.
m., carrying passengers and hand
baggage only.
LICENSED
Messenger
SERVICE
TERMINAL CIGAR STORE
PROMPT SERVICE
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
ASK FOR “WINNIE"
TELEPHONE No. 77
If Comfort, Economy and the
Environment* of Home
Appeal to You.
STOP AT THE
MONTANA
SPECIAL RATES BY WEEK
OR MONTH.
NENANA LODGE No. 1193
L. 0. 0. M.
MEETS AT MOOSE HALL
Fourth and B Streets
At 8:00 F. M.
Secretary Dictator
ALEX FOWLER. ALF EKELAND
SECOND AND FOURTH MONDA>
The CLark House, Fairbanks
Fourth avenue, opp. Armory. Rooms
with or without meals. Mrs. G. W.
Hick.
Andy’s Express
— AT —
Seward
Will Give Your
BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT
Careful Attention
MEETS ALL TRAINS
AND BOATS
WALLACE B. CALDERHEAD
WATCHMAKER • JEWELER • ENGRAVER
ALL MAKES OF WATCHES
REPAIRED and
REGULATED
RAILROAD CIGAR STORE
NENANA, ALASKA
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D. H. WILLIAMS
Undertaking Parlors
Licenced Embalmer
Funeral Director
Anchorage — Nenana — Seward
CHAS. E. BERGMAN
Nenana Manager
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Pioneers of Alaska
Nenana Igloo No. 17
MEETS AT UNION HALL
FIRST MONDAY OF MONTH
AT 8:00 P. M.
Visiting Members Always
Welcome.
Alfred J. Ghezzi Joe O’Connor
Secretary. President.
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