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 3, 1879.
“WHERE RAIL AND RIVER MEET”
Published every afternoon except Sunday, by the Nenana Printing
Company, at First and B Streets, Nenana, Alaska.
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HELP WANTED
The action of the Alaska Steam
ship company, in threatening to cur
tail its service between Seattle and
\ome by the elimination of the us
ual October sailing, lends additional
weight to the argument of Alaskans
in favor of the establishment of a
line of Government-owned vessels
as part of the plan to encourage
that development of which we have
heard much and seen little during
the past 'several years. Alaskans are
not enthusiastic over Government
ownership but they are ready to ad
mit that a Government steamship
service would be more generally ac-j
ceptable than the existing arrange- j
ment. The best that Northerners can!
hope from the existing steamship j
monopoly is the worst of it.
The companies claim that they are j
not making money on their Alaska ■
business, but each succeeding year)
finds them still operating vessels in :
Alaska waters, with steadily mount-1
ing rates and poorer, service every
season. The rates are such now that
Alaskans are forced to curtail ship- ]
ments to bare necessities, with the;
result that development has shrunk
and population has decreased. As a j
matter of fact, Alaskans would be
better off if the private companies<
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would cease operations altogether in
Northern waters, for no service at
all is better than a service that:
sucks the life-blood from a country
and, in addition, fails to function!
properly when put to the test, as;
both American companies have done ■
during tne present season, a witn
drawal of private steamships from
the Alaska run would force the Gov-'
ernment to make use of some of the
vessels constructed for the shipping
board and the resulting service al- j
most of a certainty would be an im-1
provement over that furnished by j
the steamship monopoly. It could
scarcely be worse.
The present season has found
Alaskans discriminated against in a
way that shows clearly to what ex- j
tent the companies are interested
in Northerners and the Northland, j
Scareeely has there been a time1
since the opening of the season when j
Alaskans could be sure of accommo- ■
nations, either to Alaska or from the i
territory. Northerners, who have j
kept the companies going, year after |
year since the fist discovery of gold
in Alaska, have been forced to take
a back seat for tourists. The steam
ship trust, which claims that it is
losing money in Alaska, is not able
to handle increased business when it
offers, and Alaskans are the goats.
When there are tourists in sight,
Alaskans can ride steecuge or not at i
all.
It is that sort of treatment that:
destroys respect for corporations
and breeds contempt for government
officials or a government system i
permitting a continuance of such
abuses. •
A lodge of Eastern Stars was in
augurated at Seward during the re
cent visit of J. H. Begg, grand mas
ter Mason. Mrs. Lillian Carter was
elected worthy matron.
the Gateway to McKinley
Stations] faik.
SIBERIANS TO LEARN
ENGLISH AT ANADYR:
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Mrs. McLaren, who recently re- 1
signed from the teaching staff of the
Nome public school to join her hus-!
band on the Siberian coast, is said !
by representatives of the school1
board to be contemplating an at- j
tempt to establish a school for the j
study of English at Anadyr during j
the winter, according to the Nome I
Nugget.
Before departing for the Russian!
coast. Mrs. McLaren procured a con
siderable number of textbooks for
that purpose. Many of the Russian
traders are said to be greatly de- j
sirous of learning English to facili- i
tate their trade operations with Am-;
ericans, hence Mrs. McLaren will!
probably find a prolific field for her !
services. The Nome-Siberian trade I
is growing steadily and Mrs. Me-'
Laren’s attempts to inculcate a !
knowledge of English among the i
Russians may have a most beneficial
effect in bringing about a better un- |
lerstanding between the Siberians;
md Americans and improving trade '
relations.
The question of incorporation is j
the all-absorbing topic at Hyder.
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Members of the train crew on
the Government railroad between
Seward and Anchorage captured a •
young goat on the track between j
l’otter and Rainbow recently. The ■
animal was taken to Anchorage, '
where it will be tamed.
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Two islands in Icy strait have!
been taken up by fox farmers. An ■
unlimited supply of food and ideal j
conditions are said to prevail.
The firm of Taylor. Drury, Pedlar j
& Co. was recently found guilty of j
having moose meat on board their!
boat. Thistle, contrary to law. As!
this was the first conviction under J
a new law, the fine assessed was I
nominal.
The Chichagoff Mining company j
officials deny that they have been .
compelled to cease operations on ac-!
count of litigation. The company is :
hiring all the men it can get.
Reports have been received by the j
clerk of the district court for the j
First division showing that two pri
vately owned salmon hatcheries re
leased 28,327,000 fry this season.
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The territorial school board has ’
allotted $1,800 for the purchase and ;
equipment of a new school at Flat1
and arrangements are being made !
for the purchase of the Behla hos-!
pital for that purpose. The build
ing is now being used for postoffice,
clerk’s and commissioner’s office.
The Gold creek retaining wall at
Juneau recently withstood the tor- j
rents of rain and held the waters
of the creek securely in its channel j
without mishap. This is the place!
which caused the floods at Juneau a
year or so ago, the waters sweeping
around a curve and cutting badly.
A 3.37-inch rain fell.
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Gun and Hardware Store
Guns Rifles Pistols
High Grade Ammunition for Every Calibre
Steel Runners Sleds Snow Shoes
Sole Leathers
Dog Harness Harness Snaps
Flashlights
Complete Stock of Hardware
Camping and Trappers Outfits
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
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VOTE FOR
GEORGE B. GRIGSBY
Democratic Candidate for
Delegate to Congress
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TO THE PUBLIC:
The following- letters in the Ne
nana Postoffice uncalled for, month
ending September 30, 1920. Mention
letter being advertised when you
call for same.
R. S. McDonald,
Postmaster
Charles P. Barrett
Sam Campbell
H. H. Courtney
Mr. Heggan
Wm. Heron
K. C. Knudson
Rene Lullier
Wilder Ni.ska
John O’Meiia
Mr. Rayment
Louis Wanstead
L. Wandsted
H. C. Whitson
Tom Willet
William Williams
Megi Magna
George C. Hazelet, manager of
the Chilkat Oil company, upon his
return to Cordova recently from a
trip to Katalla, reported that the
new well being sunk on their prop
eray tested five barrels at a depth
of 740 feet and the drilling is still
proceedings. Work on this well was
started July 28.
Xeaana, the Gateway to HcXlnley
Matlonal Fut.
WANT ADS
ESTRAY—1 am feeding a stray
horse which came to my place last
week. Owner can recover by pay
ing cost of feed and advertising.
Fred Keil.
MISSING, from furnace room of
Bowen Bldg., large galvanized iron
tray. Party borrowing same will
kindly return it.
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WANTED — Experienced saleslady. I
; Call at Simson’s. tf|f
; BARN FOR RENT—Second and E. j'
j Three double stalls. Pump in j
barn. Inquire at News.
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BUNCH OF SEVEN KEYS found.
Owner can recover by calling at
l News office and paying for adv.
FOR SALE or rent—Pianos!
• and sewing machines. Sim-j
j son’s.
For Rent—The Arctic Room
ing house, bathhouse and
!laundry, altogether or separ
late. Wonderful opportunity
for right party. Apply Sim
pson’s Store.
| THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
j May have what you i-e looking for.
SECOND-HAND GOODS BOUGHT
AND SOLD.
j NORTH OF NENANA HOUSE. ■
Trappers Traders
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC.
Dealer in Raw Furs
SEATTLE NEW YORK j
Alaska Building 127 W. 27th Street
A WORD TO YOU
At our Seattle office we have opened a buying department for
the benefit of the Alaska trade.
We solicit the accounts of individuals, firms and corporations
desiring closer connections for buying and selling. The service
rendered is direct; we, at every step, exercise close supervision
over all transactions, thus assuring accurate and prompt atten- 1
tion. <i
We are READY, WILLING and ABLE to buy right, to ship jj
right, to insure right—to attend to all matters as your personal <j
agent. Your enquiries and wants will receive our immediate and 3
most courteous attention. i
WRITE US—there is no obligation. We are just the business 3
connection that the Alaska Trade has been looking for in the 3
buying of mining, cannery and fishing supplies, dry goods, gro
ceries, cigars and tobacco, drugs, rubber goods, furniture, house- 1 j
hold sundries, electrical goods, gas engines—in fact, anything that is
grows or is manufactured. J
We are also willing and anxious to develop a market for all 3
Alaskan products. Get in touch with us, giving full particulars, 3
and your goods will be sold right. j
FRESH EGGS
Outside Potatoes
Fruits of All Kinds
FOWLER & MORRIS
[ We Strive to Please
1 EVERYTHING THE BEST
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5 Tavern Cafe and Bakery
WM. RODIGKEIT
Proprietor
A Thoroughly Modern Hotel
Tom Smith, Prop.
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Be Prepared
o withstand cold weather,
'our old fur cap, coat or
obe, if mended or relined,
/ould be like new, and lots
heaper. S,u its pressed
coured or cleansed. Macki
iaws and underwear mend
d. Ring up
D’Orsay’s Tailor Shop
CABBAGE 10 cents per
ound, large solid heads,
ohn Scharle, Fairbanks.
Rust HOUSS
CLEAN AND
COMFORTABLE
ROOMS BY THE DAY,
WEEK OR MONTH
MRS. CHAS. STANFORD
Dr. J. R. BOWEN
DENTIST
Price* Most Reasonable
THE BOWEN BUILDING
r.s. McDonald
Public Stenography Typewriting
Bookkeeping Conveyancing
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS LOANS
LIFE INSURANCE
FIRE INSURANCE
Only the most reliable companies
Safety Deposit Boxes
For Rent.
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NEW
CENTRAL CAFE
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FIRST CLASS l
in Every Respect
PRIVATE BOXES
JOHN KETOOROKY
Proprietor.
Pioneers of Alaska «
Nenana Igloo No. 17
MEETS AT UNION HALL
FIRST MONDAY OF MONTH
AT 8:00 P. M.
Visiting Members Always
Welcome.
Frank Rourke, Martin Nath,
Secretary. President.
Department of the Interior
Alaskan Engineering Commission
NOTICE
Passengers are required to pur
chase tickets before entering trains
Tickets can be purchased from
the station agent, whose office is in S
the employment office, on'the ground
floor of the General Office Building.
Alaskan Engineering Commission, or
[at North N'enana.
Tickets will be on sale at ny
time during office hours, and can be
[purchased in sufficient time before
I the departure of the trains.
Regular trains for the south leave
the foot of A street on Wednesdays
land Saturdays at 8 a. m.
The following change of schedule
between Norfcn N'enana and Fair
banks is effective June 1, subject to
change without notice:
Leave Fairbanks at 8:00 a. m.;
arrive North N’enana, 12:30 p. m.
Leave North Nenana, 2:00 p. m.;
jarrive Fairbanks, (5:30 p. m. g
A ferry will be run between Ne
nar.a and North Nenana to connect
with Fairbanks trains. Passengers
for Fairbanks should purchase tick
ets in Nenana before crossing the
ferry.
NENANA LODGE No. 1193
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MEETS AT MOOSE HALL
Fourth and B Streets
Fourth Monday of Montb
At 8:00 P. M.
ALEX FOWLER, ALF EKELANflp,
Secretary Dictator.