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 8. 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.
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TRANSPORTATION IN ALASKA
Placing the construction of roads
and trails and the operation of the
Government Railroad in Alaska un
der one head should help both ac
tivities and make more efficient
their service to the Northland, says
the Seattle Times. Road and trail
work in Central and Southwestern
Alaska must be planned so as to
promote traffic for the railroad ar.d
make avai’ahlo to re=idents in those
regions the use of the steel trans
portation system.
Railway operation, no doubt, will
disclose instances where branch rail
lines will be superior to roads and
trails and in such case, with all
work directed by one office, there
will be no duplication of expendi
ture but instead the adoption of the
better idea. In coordinating transpor
tation activities, the railway will be
transferred from the Interior De
partment, which has had charge of
the system’s construction, to the
War Department which always has
exercised control' over roads and
trails.
The work of building the railroad
began in 1915. Except for the broad
gauging of fifty-five miles between
Nenana and Fairbanks the system
of 411 miles is completed. Its cost
, totals $62,000,000. Throughout the
period of construction, it has trans
; ported freight and passengers to
the extent of its facilities. Its traf
; fic has steadily increased but re
I ceipts have not yet equaled operat
ing expenses. Except for a period
during the World War, Col. Fred
erick Mcars, present chief of the
| Railway Commission has been ae
| lively engaged in the contruction
of the system. He has been eminent
1 ly successful in solving difficult
I engineering problems and in ad
ministering the affairs of the en
terprise. His work has evoked the
highest praise. The railroad is a
monument to his probit}' and ability
The Alaska Road Commission,
which has- directed road and trail
work and which will operate the
railway, was eontruted by Congress
in 1905. During its existence it has
expended $6,687,309. built 3,854
miles of roads and trails and con
tracted numerous bridges, ferries
and tramways. Maj_ James G. Steese
chief of the Commission, will take
over the railway from Colonel Mears
Coordination of transportation
facilities and activities will simplify
I Federal appropriations. Hereafter
; there will be but one fund. With
the completion of the railroad and
the necessity of building feeders.
| C on press will be asked to author
ize a ten-year roadbuilding pro
pram involving an expenditure of
S10.000.000. The ten-year idea was
first suggested in 1015, but the
financial demands of the railroad
’ limited appropriations for roads and
; trails. The comprehensive plan now
should receive consideration.
Development of Alaska’s re
sources depends on making them ac
1 cessible by improved transportation
■ facilities.
Probably the report from Wash
i ington that Colonel Mears will be
, detached from the Alaskan Engin
, eering Commission, at its head, on
May 1, and that he will be suc
ceeded by Colonel Steese. of the
Alaska Road Commission, and that
I Major Gotwals will be vice-chairman
; undoubtedly came as a surprise to
1 most Alaskans, says the Valdez
Miner. Having directed the contruc
; tion of the major portion of the
railroad, the natural supposition was
that Colonel Mears would continue
as the head of the commission and
direct the operation of the road,
now that it is practically completed.
Persons acquainted with Colonel
Mears, however, assert that such was
not his wish; that having built the
road he is content to leave its oper
ation to others while he, if he
wishes are gratified, will be detailed
to another construction project.
, Colonel Mears has, in the contrac
tion of the Alaska railroad, demon
strated that he is a construction en
gineer of ability. The completed
road is one in which he may take a
jus: pride and demonstrates his fit
ness to undertake even greater tasks
and the railroad was a great one.
With Alaskans Colonel Mears and
his work will always be intimately
associated and when he leaves the
Delicious
Hams and Bacon
KAM AND EGGS SUNDAY MORNING
A man looks forward to Sunday morning for
it brings him time to enjoy his home and his family
and a good breakfast.
Give him a slice of FRYE'S DELICIOUS HAM
just crisped on the edges, a couple of eggs fried in
the ham far. a plate of toast and hot coffee.
Keep a whole DELICIOUS HAM hanging in
the cooler if your family is large, or buy it sliced
to your taste at your dealers.
FR’) E’S DELICIOUS BACON produced, like
FR1) E S DELICIOUS HAM from choice young
corn fed porkers, and cured “The Government Way”
has a flavor that words will hardly describe. It's
Bacon at its best.
Most good Alaska dealers handle FRYE’S DE
LICIOUS BACON and FRYE’S DELICIOUS
HAM. If yours does not we would appreciate being
advised of the fact.
Ask your dealer for a copy of
FtfVE-S DELICIOUS HAM
RECIPES
FRYE & COMPANY
SEATTLE
Xorth, he will carry with him the
respect and good wishes of its
people.
In the operation of the road, t
is doubtful if men more competent
for this task could be selected than
Colonel Steese and Major Gotwals. i
Their connection with the Alaska
Road Commission has put them in |
touch with all parts of the Terri
tory; they know its transportation
needs, and they may be depended
on to give Alaska the best possi
ble service the conditions warrant.
WHITEHORSE REPORTS ORE
OF VALUE AT WHEATON
The Whitehorse Star is authority
for the statement that Adam Bernie
, “Happy” Burnside and Fred Me
Glashen are quite jubilant over
striking ore in their new tunnel
which they started some months ago
300 feet lower down the hill than I
the old tunnel. They have been
working on it all winter, and only
recently they struck a body of high
grade ore.
This body of ore came in on the
hanging wall, but in a short distance
shot directly over to the foot wall
The walls are well defined and at
present are a little over five feet
apart. The ore is of the same char
acter as that found in the old tun
nel.
This will undoubtedly make a
paying mine of the Tally-Ho, as ten
tons of ore taken from the old tun
nel and shipped a few years ago
averaged upward of fifty dollars
to the ton in gold. The property is
in the Wheaton district and about
i 35 miles back from Robinson sta
tion on the White Pass railroad.
AMATEUR FLASHES S. O. S.
CAUSES STIR ON COAST
A Juneau boy yet in the short
pants ape started somethin? recent
ly with his amateur radio set when
he repeatedly transmitted to and
through the air the S. O. S. signal
“just for fun". The call was picked
up by the Juneau radio station, the
coast guard cutter Unalga which
was in port and. it is said, also by
the radio station at Sitka.
In answer to questions sent out
by those receiving the message there
were no replies, which led to the be
lief that some amateur was respon
sible. Investigation by Chief of
Police Keegan and others soon lo
cated the cause of the commotion.
The boy was taken into custody but
later allowed to go to his home to
await whatever action may be taken
in the case.
Frank Goyne, one of the most
widely know oldtimers in the Inter
ior, came in from Kobi this week.
He may make a trip into the
Chandlar district.
ANYONE INTERESTED in the Si
berian dog team recently advertised
can purchase any number of the
eleven. See Tom Jones.
“EVERYBODY can buy groceries,
feed and supplies WHOLESALE.
Write for free pricelist. Peoples
Grocery, 701 Olive St. Seattle.”
PEOPLES GROCERY COMPANY
Traftpcrs and Collectors
-you can't afford to take chances with
yourfurs—be careful whereyou Bhlp. Get
more money by shipping to BLUSTEIN in
New York—the gateway to the far
markets of the world.
Why We Can Pay
More Than Others
We pay more far furs than others because
of oar great New York and foreign mar
kets. We charge no commission—Baring
yon another 5 or 10*. If requested, we
will held furs separate and quote you cur
best prices. If not satisfactory, we return
your furs at our expense. Bend at cnce
for latest Price List and Shipping Tags.
We will place your name on our mailing
list so ycu can keep posted on the great
New York fur market. Write now—our
prices will surprise you.
David Biustein & Bro.
181 W. 27th St. New York City
Alaska Steamship Co.
SAFETY SPEED SERVICE
VESSEL Lv. Seattle Lv. Seward Lv. Anch.
ALAMEDA .Feb. 24 Mch. 3
NORTH WESTERN . Mch. 7 Mch. 14
ALAMEDA Mch. 17 Mch. 26 Mch. 25
FOR RATES AND RESERVATIONS APPLY TO
J. H. FLICK1NGER, A. H. McDONALD,
Agent. Seward, Alaska Agent. Anchorage
%
A. A. ShONBECK
ANCHORAGE
LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT, FIRE BRICK, FIRE CLAY
Explosives and Blasting Supplies
COAL OIL GASOLINE LUBRICATING OILS GREASES
MAY and GRAIN
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COMMUNICATION.
Xenar.a. Alaska.
Mar. 6, 1923.
Editor Xenana News:
Please allow us a 'little space in
our home paper, to thank all the
good people of Xenana for their
kindness and sympathy shown as
through this trying ordeal. The por
tals of death however dark they may
1 be can not hide the sunshine of
love from penetrating the soul of
a weeping heart and as we write
this, through tear bedimmed eyes
and unsteady hands, we feel the
kind words, deeds, and actions, of
our fellow- travelers to eternity;
easing our minds and filling us with
courage to fight a good fight to be
better citizens. Our cradle is empty
our Idol has departed; his sweet
cooings on our hearth is hushed for
ever. But the good wishes of our
friends will always live fresh and
green in our memories. With hearts
full of sorrow for what we have lost;
and pride for what we have gained
w-e again utter our heartfelt thanks
RICHARD AND LUNED MORRIS
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to cordially thank the
members of the Pioneers for their
kind assistance, and the kind,
thoughtful ones for the beautiful
floral offerings at the burial of
our son and brother.
A. C. OLIX and FAMILY
HERMAN ANDERSON’S
MODERN RESIDENCE
FOR SALE
Has the following rooms:
1 Entrance Vestibule.
1 Large Living room. 16X26.
3 Berrooms (each has clothes clo
set.)
1 Large Kitchen, white enamel,
with breakfast "nook, seating six
persons.
1 Bathroom, finished in white e
namel, with bath tub, wash basin
and lavatory.
1 Good well, with clear water all
the year.
1 Kohler & Campbell piano.
1 Edison Gold Medal Phonograph.
A houseful of A I oak furniture.
1 Dustproof warehouse, 45X45.
The basement of the house can be
used for warm storage. Capacity ov
er 50 tons.
For further information see Her
man Anderson.
Blanche Crayton arrived from the
coast this morning and left for
Fairbanks this afternoon.
H_ B. Madland. Alaska represen
tative of the Seattle Hardware Com
pany, who arrived in N'enana several
i days ago, went to Healy yesterday
enroute back to the coast.
NOTICE
I The management of the Coliseum
Theater wishes to announce that
only children accompanied by their
parents will be admitted free on
Friday nights.
, Children not so accompanied wrill
be requested to pay twenty-five
i cents at ticket window.
, Adult admission will be charged
for children over 15 years of age.
J. E. BURN'S
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
L. S. Land Office at Fairbanks
Alaska, February, 5, 1923.
Notice is hereby driven that James
Sizeland, of N'enana, Alaska, who,
on October 6. 1922, made Original
Homestead Application, No. 01090,
for Lots No. 1 and No. 4 and No. 1
and Eti NE 5<«—Section 10 ami
Lot No. 8 SEU, SE !i and NV4 SEV.
^ Section 3 Township 4 South, Range
7 West, Fairbanks Meridian, ha-.
| filed notice of intention to make
five year Proof, to establish claim
I to the land above described, before
Rob’t W. Taylor, Ex-officio Register,
at Fairbanks, Alaska, on the 14th
day of April. 1923,
Claimant names as witnesses:
George C. Moody. Fairbanks Ala-.
George Black. Fairbanks Alaska.
Louis Johnson, Nenana, Alaska.
Adolph Nelson, Nenana, Alaska
ROBT W. TAYLOR
Ex-officio Register.
First publication February’ 10, 1921.
i LOCAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
THE ALASKA RAILROAD
:
Trains 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
i berth, $4.o0; upper berth, $3.50
Tickets entitle holders to privi
i leges Observation car.
Trappers Traders
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC.
Dealer in Raw Furs
SEATTLE
Alaska Building
NEW YORK
127 W. 27th Street