THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
Application made April 1, 1918, at the postoffice at Nenana. Alaska,
for entrv as second class mail matter, under the Act of March 3, 18 iO.
“WHERE RAIL AND RIVER MEET”
Published every afternoon except Sunday, by the Nenana Printing
Company, at First and B Streets, Nenana, Alaska.
R. G. Southworth..-.-..Editor and Manager
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this paper and also all the local news published herein.
AN ALASKAN CHAMBER
The possibilities of promoting: the
interests of Alaska through the
medium of a territorial chamber of
commerce, representative of the
various sections of the territory, are
practically without limitation. The
relation of a chamber of commerce
or commercial club to a community
is now firmly established, as is shown
by the fact that there is not a
town of consequence anywhere in
the States or in Alaska without
such an organization. And it quite
naturally follows that if a single
chamber of commerce is a help to
a single community, a combination
of chambers will be a help to a
combination of communities.
A chamber of commerce of Alas
ka, such as has been proposed by
the Xenana Commercial club, would
be a power within itself. Through
it the towns of Alaska could advo-:
cate reforms and be reasonably
certain of obtaining results. Bureau
heads, department officials, terri-;
torial lawmakers and even Congress
would listen to a chamber of com
merce representing the combined in- j
terests of the territory, and re-;
suits would be forthcoming quickly, i
The various towns of Alaska, to'
which has been submitted the terri- j
torial chamber proposition, doubt-1
less will welcome the opportunity
to participate in such a movement,
realizing, as they must, that it can
result only in benefit to the terri
tory and to the districts represented.;
It is a splendid move, and timely,!
in the opinion of the News, and
should contribute materially, in fu
ture years, to the upbuilding of the
territory.
STEFANSSON HELPING
As chronicled during the past
week in messages received from the
Canadian capital, Vilhjalmar Ste
fansson, noted explorer of the nor
thern regions, is trying to interest
the Ottawa government in the de
velopment of the Canadian Arctic,
and appears to be in a fair way to
succeed.
Stefansson is a firm believer in
the possibilities of the Northland.
Since his return from the last ex
pedition, he has addressed the people
of many cities, both in the States
and in Canada, and on every oc
casion he has spoken enthusiastically
of future Arctic development.
“History shows," he pointed out
in a speech delivered before the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce re
cently. “that the star of empire
flows to the North.. The history of
civilization shows nations first liv
ing in countries near the equator
and then spreading northward.
Also, oddly enough, each nation
which later gave way to a more
northerly neigljJjor raised the cry
of ‘it’s too cold to live comfortably
there.’
“Rome replaced Greece as a
world empire, Spain, a country
north of Italy, when she assumed
world domination thought France
and England worth little because of
their cold climate. As late as 1763
England hesitated to accept Canada
from Trance because it was a bar
ren, cold region. And so, history
proves that civilization shows a
tendency to move away from the
equatcr. Therefore, I wish to say
that Alaska and the virtually un
developed portions cf Yukon Terri
tory offer unlimited possibilities for
the future."
Stefans<|on said he believes the
futre of Alaska will show it the
world's grazinz land, that the rein
deer and musk ok will take their
places alongside of tattle and sheet;
in the world’s markets, and that
Seattle, the gateway of Alaska, will
prosper because of this fact. Next
year, according to Stefansson, the
United States secretary of agricul
ture will propose legislation enab
ling this country to develop domestic
possibilities in its northerly territory
and men of adventurous disposition
will flock to the far north, just as
pioneer American plainsmen were
lured to the cattle grounds in the
early days of the West.
Fiester Hayes, well known resi
dent of Valdez, who recently re
turned North, after a winter in the
States, says people everywhere are
talking about Alaska, and he ex
pects to see a great rush to this
territory that will continue for sev
eral years.
SOLDJI FAIRBANKS
The home of B. W. Johnson, on
Fourth avenue, Fairbanks, was sold
on Saturday to A. R. Thorne, the
highest bidder, for $710.
The home was sold by the U. S.
marshal to satisfy a judgment
granted to Joseph Smith in a recent
suit.
BEAR HUNTERS RETURN;
GAME NOT PLENTIFUL
Lou Isabel and Joe Fisher, who
started out on a launch to the
Wood liver country at about 2
o'clock yesterday morning, on a
bear hunting expedition, returned
yesterday afternoon, and report that
game was scarce.
The bears would appear to have
taken to the hills beyond, their un
erring instinct warning them to re
treat before the advance of the re
doubtable hunters.
The men enjoyed their outing,
however, and the mosquitoes did
not bother them much. A nearby
Indian village was visited and Lou
Isabel managed to purchase an an
cient rifle of the vintage of 1742.
The Indian chief of whom he pur
chased the relic informed him that
his grandfather had given eight sil
ver fox skins for it to a Hudson
Bay trader, 75 years ago. The gun
is of the flintlock type.
After an “al fresco" lunch in the
woods, with the balmy breath of
spring to sharpen their appetites,
the return joruney was commenced
shortly after 1 p. m., the run to
Nenana being made in quick time.
Robert E. Burns arrived in town
Saturday night from his coal min?.
He will probably return to the camp
in a few days.
Little Miss Ehtel Morrison, who
was recently operated on for ap
vendicitis at the Commission hos
pital, returned to her home today.
Alfred Linder, whose home is on
the shores of Lake Minto, arrived
in town Saturday on business. He
will probably leave for his camp
in a day or two.
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SOLDIERS ENJOY
HOSPITALIJY OF
LOCAL RED CROSS
The entertainment and dance
given by the Red Cross ladies of
N'enana in honor of the returned
soldiers, which took place at the
Union Hall on Saturday night, was,
in every way, an unqualified suc
cess.
The hall was very tastefully deco
rated for the occasion by the ladies,
and presented a very beautiful ap
pearance. Seats were arranged in
■ tiers all the way down the hall,
flanked by benches along the side
walls. The color scheme of the
decorations was in red, white and
; blue, with a wealth of evergreens
I for a background.
The function, which was free to
' all, was very largely attended, and
'when the first number on the pro
I gram was called, even standing
; room was not available in the large
hall.
The guests of the Red Cross ladies
began to arrive shortly before 9
o’clock and were ushered to their
seats by Misses Vera and Muriel
Russell and Margaret Southworth,
who were becomingly garbed as Red
Cross nurses. The returned sol
diers, who were the guests of honor,
were seated in a body in a portion
of the hail specially reserved for
the purpose.
With the arrival of the Coliseum
orchestra, shortly after 9:30 o'clock,
the entertainment commenced.
Dr. Robert Jospeh Diven opened
the program with an address of
welcome to the returned soldiers
in his usually forcefully happy way,
which was well received and heartily
applauded. A flag drill by the
younger school children was next
given and greatly enjoyed; the little
tots went through the intricacies of
the drill faultlessly.
Madame de Vilbiss, the female
baritone, appearing for the first
time in America, next treated the
audience to a powerful baritone solo,
to an accompaniment played by Miss
Lucille Diven. Kenneth Diven, as
Madame de Vilbiss, filled the role
to perfection, even to the little
twists, postures and movements
peculiar to the sex. He was stun
ningly gowned and coiffured and
carried himself as only a woman
can. He responded to the recall
with another solo and responded
again with a humorous Irish story.
A violin solo played to an auto
I piano accompaniment by Professor
Berggren, was followed by a recita
tion by Frank Cleary. His enun
ciation of the story of a cowboy’s
! love in Texas, by the Rio Grande,
! made a big hit.
Mrs. Walter Gould and Miss
jLuella Shaffer next, treated the
audience to a vocal duet, accom
| panied on the piano by Miss Lucille
Diven. Their voices blended beauti
fully and the duet was greatly en
. enjoyed. In response to a hearty
! encore, the ladies responded with
! the old favorite, “I Know a Bank
Whereon the Wild Thyme Grows,"
jfrom Shakespeare’s “Midsummmer
; Night’s Dream.”
Edgar Brooker, in the garb of
a cook, and little Genevieve Old
field. his customer, created roars
of laughter in a dialogue relative
to a peach pie, and in response to
a vociferous recall, appeared on the
stage and bowed their acknowledge
| ments.
Mrs. Leon Kellum next treated
the audience to a song and dance.
She was accompanied on the piano
by Profesor Berggren, who also
played a violin obligato. To the
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inevitable recall, she responded with
the last part of the song.
Professor Berggren was next on
the program, in a violin solo, which
was splendidly rendered and greatly
enjoyed.
Kenneth Diven's powerful bari
tone voice was again heard in a
solo, the accompaniment to which
was placed bv his sister. Miss Lucille
Diven.
“Dooley” Galvin next related sev
eral amusing anecdotes of army
life in various parts of the world,
and created much merriment. |
“Dooley” is always good and his
clever witticisms were greatly en
joyed by the audience.
A popular song, which was well
received -by the audience, sung by
Mrs. Leon Kellum, brought the pro-1
gram to a close.
The majority of the audience
then moved away temporarily while'
others set about clearing the hall
and putting it in shape for the
dance. In a short space of time
this work was completed, and to the
music of the three-piece orchestra, j
the guests of the Red Cross ladies
danced joyously through the balance
of the night.
The rear end of the hall, to its
entire width, was taken up by a
large refreshment buffet, which was
presided over by several of the Red
Cross ladies. Here refreshments, ]
both liquid and solid, were served !
throughout the night lavishly.
The dance, which was a great sue-!
cess in every way, came to a con
clusion at about 4 o’clock.
NOTICE REGARDING ESTRAY j
ANIMALS.
Nenana. Mav 10th, 1919. I
i
CommUiion.
After May 12th, 1919, any estray j
animals found on Alaskan Engineer-'
ing Commission property will be i
taken up and eared for at the Com-!
mission stables. The cost of taking ■
up. posting description and care j
and feed of same must be paid by i
the owner to recover animals.
The term ‘‘estray animals" will ;
include horses, mules, cows, dogs i
and pigs that are running at large.
! The charge for taking up and
'posting notice will be One ($1.00)
'Dollar, and the cost for care and
[feed will be Ten ($10.00) Dollars
j for the first day, or fraction there
of, and Five ($5.00) Dollars for
each succeeding day, for horses,
mules and cows; other animals
Three f$3.00) Dollars each day, or
fraction thereof.
FRED’K D. BROWNE,
Engineer in Charge.
Townsite.
After this date estray animals
I found on Townsite streets, side
walks, alleys, lots or reserves will
be handled in the manner described !
in the-above notice for Commission
property, at the Commission sta
bles. All property owners who find
estrays on or near their property
are asked to take up same and de
liver to the Townsite officials.
The public has suffered consider- ■
able damage from this source and *
it is earnestly hoped that they will
give their hearty co-operation to
this measure for protecting public
interests. This action complies with
the laws of Alaska and strict en
forcement is intended.
CARL SCHMIDT,
Townsite Manager. j
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NOTICE
Passengers leaving on the train
for any point on the line south of
town are required to purchase
tickets before entering the train.
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 com
mission.
Tickets will be on sale at any
time during office hours, and can
be purchased in sufficient time be
fore the departure of the trains.
Regular trains leave the foot of
A street on Wednesdays and Satur
days at 7 a. m.
The regular train formerly leav
ing on Monday has been discon
tinued until further notice.
NENANA LODGE No. 1193
L. 0. 0. M.
MEETS AT MOOSE HALL
FOURTH AND B STREETS
On Second »*d Fourth TueuU/i t.
At 8 P. M.
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Secretary Dictator.
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