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WASHNGTON. D. C.. May 29,
—Crude petroleum production
in the United States last year is
estimated by (he U. S. Bureau of
Mines at 1,006,000,000 barrels, ma
king 1929 (lie first billionbarrel
year in history. World produc
tion amounted to 1.488,604.000 bar
rels, an increase of 12 per cent
over 1928.
Ft r s to effect petroleum con
* serration in this country appar
ently were successful to the ex
tent that the United States, while
being the first country to produce
a billion barrels in a single year,
produced 67.6 per cent of the
world tola as against 68 per cent
in 1928 and 71.4 per cent in 1927.
Texas was the leading producing
state for the second connective
year. California displaced uiua
honia as runner-up. These three
states accounted for 84 p. r cent
of the country’s output.
Imports of crude petroleum,
chiefly from Venezuela and Mex
ico. amounted to 79.000.000 barrels,
a decline of 850.000 barrels, a gain
o around 7.000.000 barrels. The
amount of crude run to refinery
-tills increased 8 per cent Most
of it was domestic oil. the use
of foreign crude declining more
than 2.000.000 barrels.
The bureau estimates the per
centage recovery of gasoline at 44
percen as compared with 41 per
cent in 1928. With the increased
quantity of crude processed, a 15
per cent gain of gasoline output
was recorded. Domestic demand
for gasoline increased 13 per cent
and exports 16 per cent. Output
of natural gasoline showed a gain
of 23 per cent most of it coming
from California.
INSPECTION TIME
Now is the time to inspect the
bottom of your shoes and boots
and have them resoled for summer
wear. SEWARD LEATHER WORKS
'HOTEL SEWARD’
Hot and cold water in
All Rooms
Rooms with or without
Baths
Oscar Dahl
A KEEN eye, a steady hand
and good judgement—these
are what make a good bil
liard player. Try your skill
at the best indoor sport
known—it’s an excellent way
to spend an evening. You’ll
like playing here. Sixty cents
an hour.
—Tobaccos—Candies—
—Soft Drinks—*
John C. White & Co.
i THE NORTHERN
RACE POSTPONED
WASHINGTON, May 29, (/P>—'The j
Curtiss Marine Trophy race was'
postponed as result of a storm. Sev
eral thousand for the race, how- !
ever, they saw a fine exhibition of
flying from 125 navy planes in for- ,
mation. i
BUFFALO FEED NEAR McCARTY
After foraging through the sur
rounding country during the win
ter for their feed, the uffalo li
berated two years ago have re
turned to the point from which
they were released, reports the
Fairbanks News Miner. They are
now feeding at the corrals two
above McCarty. The buffalo arc
in fine shape and display little,
fear of human beings.
A lie travels by lightning ex
press. truth comes in by stage
I coach.
A RESTFUL
HOSPITALITY
—that our Alaskan
guests find most
pleasing in this
modern fireproof
hotel.
Midway between de
pots and docks
.Garage Adjoining.
11VKIF1H CONGRESS
LONDON, May 30, (/P)—Three !
hundred delegates from all parts '
ol the Empire, heard the Prince of
Wales open the 12th Congress of
the Federation of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Seattle lee Cream and Fresh
Candies at Sylvia’s. *
Try the Alaska Shop CHOCO
LATE ICE CREAM.
CLEANLINESS uno me best of
meats our motto. Fry-Bruhn s.
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ofrailroad passenger equipment
now is operated for the comfort
and convenience of trans
continental passengers by the
Northern Pacific Railway.
Also THE ALASKAN, a fine
train between Seattie-Chiccgo.
KARL K. KATZ, Alaska Representative
200 Smith Tower, Seattle
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Range coal in sack or bulk
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you want them—on Victor Records!
Ijict Lou’siana Moon
The One I Iflvo Juat Can't Be Bothered \l’ltli Me
No. 22348, 10-ine.h Johnny Marthi
To Mv Mammy (from V arner Bros. picture, ’'Mammy"')
I-et Me Sing and I’m Happy (from VI arner ttrim. picture,
"Mammy") No. 22341, ID-inch Cene Austin
1a'* Me Sitij; anil I*m lfappy Fox Trot (from V arner Bros,
picture, "Mammy")
landiing nt Yon Across t lit: streak fust 'I aide—Fox Trot
(front V arner Bros. picture, " Mammy")
VV print’s F.'nrtsylvaniana
No. 22340, 10-inch
Bweepin’ the CIoiiiIk Awa> Fo\ irot (from Paramount
picture, l* nramoua! an Parade ) (ioon SandiT* ( treliciitra
Any Time’s the Time to Fall in Love Fox Trot (front
Paramount picture, "Paramount on Parade")
Philip Spitalny and His Orchestral
No. 22346, 10-inch
When the Fittle Red II' cs Cel the- Blues f«»r Y ou—I >x 'i rot
(front Warner Bros, picture, "Hold J.iervlhinn")
Sing a Little Theme Song— Fox Trot 'from Warner !'
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A (iottage for Sale—Fox Trot
Bcrnie Cummins and His New Yorker Hotel Orekeetl*
Cone -Fox Trot Nat Shiikrct ami the \ ictor Orcliwt* I
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