THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
Application made April X, 1918, at the postoffice at Nenana, Alaska,
for entry as second class mail matter, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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Company, at First and B Streets, Nenana, Alaska.
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UTILIZING AIRPLANES
It having been demon
strated that operation of air
craft in this country is pos
sible. the question next ariz
ing is as to what can be de
rived from that method of
transportation. Capt. Street
and his associates, points out
the editor of the Juneau Em
pire, have brought home to
Alaskans by actual demon-j
stration what would not have:
been realized under any other;
circumstances. Many Alask
ans have seen heavier than!
air machines operate where
conditions were more favor
able than those existing in
Alaska, but few dared hope;
to see actual operation at!
home this summer. The new!
York-to-Nome flyers have
proven that even with un-!
known winds to encounter,'
unplotted courses to be ex-j
plored, unknown landing;
places to be located, aircraft
can be operated here suc-i
cessfully.
The records they are mak
ing since entering Alaskan^
borders, if maintained on the!
homeward flight, will be bet-1
ter than was made in more;
thickly settled communitites;
and where it was possible to!
get needed data and charts.;
They will likewise serve as |
an impetus to aerial ventures!
that have been suggested on!
numerous occasions in re-1
cent months.
The Government could find
possibly a field for using a
number of planes in the for
estry service. Flying boats
boats of a suitable type
could be operated anywhere
in Southeastern Alaska. And
nothing could be better suit
ed for carrying out a timber
and water power survey all
over Alaskan National for
ests, and even in territory
not covered by reservations.
Such a method would not be
an innovation in timber sur
veying. Several weeks ago a
flying boat was used in mak
ing extensive surveys in the
northern part of the province
of Quebec. A timber expert
making the survey declared
that he obtained more infor
mation regarding the timber
and waterways of the pro
vince over which he had tak
en his flight as a result of
the few hours air trip than
he could have secured by
years of travel on foot. A
total of 850 miles was cover
ed in 12'* hours of flying. A
number of stops were made;
to compjete reports of the
country traversed, as well as
to secure more fuel. j
Similar journeys have been1
made elsewhere and the re
sults have added to the con
viction of lumbermen that
ai. craft is extremely useful
in the timber industry. In j
the woods of northern Que-i
bee alone this season, 4,000
miles have been explored in
flying trips. A complete out
fit for camping is carried on
these trips so that an en
dorsed stop causes no dis
comforts.
The Government is seek
ing to attract investment in
Alaska timber resources. It
is likewise interested in de
velopment of water power
sites. It has but a general
idea of how extensive both
resources are. By adopting
flying boats carrying photog
raphers. timber or power ex
perts, in addition to the pilots
in an incredibly short time
it would have in its posses
sion accurate information
that would be of immeasur
able value to its work.
AERIAL COMMANDER
REACHES FAIRBANKS
Captain Street, commander
of the army airplane squad
ron, who was delayed at
Nome several days by unfav
orable flying weather, made
the Right to Fairbanks on
Tuesday, arriving from the
Seward peninsula town at
ten minutes past six. He
stopped at Ruby just long
enough to replenish his fuel
supply, and made the long
flight without difficulty or de
lay.
The captain flew close to
Tanana and was sighted at
other points but he did not
come near Nenana, in spite
of the several appeals made
by local people who were not
able to see the planes at the
upper town.
It is reported that the fleet
will leave Fairbanks tomor
row on the homeward flight,
the aviators having been
busily engaged, during their
stay in the upper town, in
getting the machines ready
for the return journey to the
Atlantic coast. Very few re
pairs were found necessary,
however, the planes having
stood up well under their
very severe test. Minor re
pairs were made, but the ma
chines will leave Fairbanks
very much as they were on
arrival.
The new motors and repair
parts not used by the fleet
were taken away from Fair
banks by the Government
steamer General Jacobs,
which reached Nenana this
morning, bound down river.
The motors will be shipped
back to the States.
The aviators have been en
tertained considerably since
their arrival in Fairbanks,
and will start south as hon
orary members of the Fair
banks igloo of Pioneers, an
honor conferred upon them
in recognition of their trail
blazing flight through the
wilds of Interior Alaska.
Kenana, the Gateway to McKinley
Rational Park.
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j Miss Pearl Canovan, until
I recently in the employ of the
Alaskan Engineering com
mission, went to Fairbanks
ion the gascar today.
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Engineer in Charge and
iMrs. Fred’k D. Browne left
; for the end of steel on yes
jterday’s train.
j Mrs. Norvin Smith and
•children are guests of Mrs.
'F. D. Browne at Healv.
j Mrs. M. O'Bryan returned
■ from Fairbanks yesterday,
I after an absence of several
(weeks in the upper town.
The funeral of Mrs. Agnes
Kelly was held at Fairbanks
.yesterday morning. The de
ceased was an oldtime resi
dent of the upper town and
was ill only a short time pre
vious to her death.
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Resident Engineer Huston
;D. Mills returned yesterday
ifrom a brief visit in Fair
banks and reports having
;had a most enjoyable time.
!
Albert Lundborg, grading
’contractor, came down from
[Fairbanks yesterday on ai
j business visit.
Jimmy Lavery, who has.
been working for Uncle Sam
lout the line, went to Fair
banks today to be present at,
the opening of school. i
Mrs. R. L. Vining, of Fair
banks, returned to Nenana
last evening from a several
day outing in the Healy dis
trict.
Skagway Jim Kurfman
went to Fairbanks today. He
expects to engage in pros
pecting during the coming
winter.
There will be a meeting of
the Nenana Commercial club
tomorrow night.
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Yukon, up Rampart. 9 p.
m., Aug. 31.
Tanana, up Tolovana, 2:30
a. m., today.
Alaska, down Dawson, at
daylight this morning.
Kestrel and Pioneer in the
Kantishna river.
Herman, down Nulato at
eight yesterday morning.
Jacobs, down Nenana at 9
this morning.
Davis and Seattle No. 3 at
St. Michael.
Reliance, up Koyukuk for
Betties.
Kelly at Tolovana.
Louise, near Kotlik yester
vesterday.
Having a few thousaud straw
berry plants more than 1
need, I will sell them at $1
per doz; or $7 per 100. Two
year-old plants, 25c. each.
Positively no more sold
after September 15.
John Scharle, Fairbanks
CLOSING OUT SALE
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as I wish to leave on one of the late boats
All Stock, Tools and
Equipment f orsale at
BARGAIN PRICES
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Shop for Rent: or Sale
Also Residence, Cabin
and Two Lots
For Sale Cheap
W. H. GILCHER
L.
T rappers T raders
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC.
Dealer in Raw Furs
SEATTLE NEW YORK
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
tion.
We are READY, WILLING and ABLE to buy right, to ship
right, to insure right—to attend to all matters as your personal
agent. Your enquiries and wants will receive our immediate and
most courteous attention.
WRITE US—there is no obligation. We are just the business
connection that the Alaska Trade has been looking for in the
buying of mining, cannery and fishing supplies, dry goods, gro
ceries, cigars and tobacco, drugs, rubber goods, furniture, house
hold sundries, electrical goods, gas engines—in fact, anything that
grows or is manufactured.
We are also willing and anxious to develop a market for all
Alaskan products. Get in touch with us, giving full particulars,
and your goods will be sold right.
FRESH FGG5
Outside Potatoes
Fruits of All Kinds
FOWLER & MORRIS
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I We Strive to Please
EVERYTHING THE BEST
Tavern Cafe and Bakery
WM. ROD1GKEIT
Proprietor
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A Thoroughly Modern Hotel
Tom Smith, Prop.
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Be Prepared
,to withstand cold weather.
Your old fur cap, coat or
:robe, if mended or relined,
jwould be like new, and lols
cheaper. S.uits pressed
jscoured or cleansed. iVlacki
jnaw's and underwear mend
ed. Ring up
D’Orsav’s Tailor Shop
i CABBAGE 10 cents per
[pound, large solid heads,
ijohn Scharle, Fairbanks.
Rust House
CLEAN AND
COMFORTABLE
ROOMS BY THE DAY,
WEEK OR MONTH
MRS. CHAS. STANFORD
Dr. J. R. BOWEN
DENTIST
Prices Most Reasonable
THE BOWEN BUILDING
r.s. McDonald
Public Stenography Typewriting
Bookkeeping Conveyancing
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS LOANS
LIFE INSURANCE
FIRE INSURANCE
Only Ike most reliable companies
Safety Deposit Boxes
For Rent.
NEW
CENTRAL CAFE
FIRST CLASS
in Every Respect
PRIVATE BOXES
JOHN KETOOROKY
Proprietor.
Pioneers of Alaska
Xenana Igloo XTo. 17
MEETS AT UNION HALL
FIRST MONDAY OF MONTH
AT 8:00 P. M.
Visiting Members Always
Welcome.
Frank Rourke, Martin Nash,
Secretary. President.
Department of the Interior
Alaakan Engineering Commiasion
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NOTICE
Passengers are required to pur
chase tickets before entering trains.
Tickets can be purchased from
, the station agent, whose office is in
! the employment office, on the ground
| floor of the General Office Building.
; Alaskan Engineering Commission, or
I at N'orth Xenana.
j Tickets will be on sale at ny
i time during office hours, and can be
I purchased in sufficient time before
Ithe departure of the trains.
Regular trains for the south leave
| the foot of A street on Wednesdays
and Saturdays at 8 a. m.
The following change of schedule
between Nortn Xenana and Fair
! banks is effective June 1, subject to
change without notice:
j Leave Fairbanks at 8:00 a. m.;
arrive North Xenana, 12:30 p. m.
Leave Xorth Xenana, 2:00 p. m.;
arrive Fairbanks, 6:30 p. m.
A ferry will be run between Ne
nar.a and Xorth Xenana fo connect
with Fairbanks trains. Passengers
for Fairbanks should purchase tick
ets in Xenana before crossing the
ferry.
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INENANA LODGE No. 1193
L. 0. 0. M.
MEETS AT MOOSE HALL
Fourth and B Streets
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Fourth Monday of Month
At 8:00 P. M.
ALEX FOWLER, ALF EKELAND,
Secretary Dictator.