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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
GOOD TRAIL CONDITIONS
 CAUSE MANY TO TRAVEL

Tho lensthening days with plenty of sun ahine, and trails which could not be i'm proved upon are inducing many persons to .ravel these days. During the week per hsps score of persons have arrived over the trail on foot from Seward, and many more are sad to be on the way.
 Travel to and from the Totstoi and the lnnoko country is rather brisk, and should continue to be so during the balance of the season and no doubt there will be constant arrivals from the Outside u spring 3D. proaches Indeed, reports arc current to the effect that travel over tho trail from Seward and Anchorage will be limited only by the number of dogs that are obtainablc
 Among the arrivals Thursday was " C. Mitchell, who left early in the winter for Seward with the gold shipment Ar Mitch ell had as a passenger Mrs. J. C. Funk, . lady who is here to engage in the dressmak- ing business. She speaks of her trip (her first by dog team from Seward with en- thusiasm, and says that she enjoyed every minute of it." Mrs. Funk says that there are hundreds of persons in the coast cities who are making arrangements to leave shortly for the Interior
 Bob Grifis and Siegfrid Wing, who sc-
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ALASKA'S OLDEST RESIDENT
 WAS NOTED TRAIL BLAZER

John Finiayson, patriarch of Alaska ex- plorer and gold pro,pector, who died at Wrangeil on January 6, was ll2 years or more old according to a Wrangell dispatch to the Seattle Post ,IntelligenCer He had outlived the fortune he stored away in 1887, when he joined the stampede to one Of the tributaries of Dease lake, in the Casslar re- zion, and for the past two years was sup piled with funds by g special pension grant under the territorial laws.
 Although the intrepid old pioneer and frontiersman is dead, his name will stil. live in Alaska, for the Finlayson river and
 fnlsyson lake bear his name as 8 result of his e1 plorstions in districts where white men had never before penetrated.
 Finlayson WAS born in Scotland, snd was serving as an apprentice at the time of the battle of Waterloo, June IS, 1915. The .xact dste of his birth IS not known, and the authorities of the little town in Scotland to whom Finlsyson applied for data replied
 hst the records had been destroyed by fire.
 It is known, however, that Finlsyson pio- neered in the California and Oregon gold fields until he was 66 years of age, st which time the settlement of the country drove him on to the new frontier in the North. He landed at Fort Wrangell and ascended the Stikine river, prospecting it's tributaries After the 1878 gold rush, with horses, he again ascended the Stihne to it's head waters at Telegraph creek, crossing the d. vide to Dease lake, a tributary of Mackenzie river. He went down the Laird to the Hud- son Bay post and discovered some bar dig ,ings near Fort Laird. While he never made a real strike, his side trips permitted him to store away fat poke for the rainy days.
 In the carly sos he returned to the con fiuenee of the Dease and Laird, and went up the Francis river to Fort Francis, on s lake of the same name, the fsrthest outpost of the Hudson Bay Company. More than l5O years ago Chilkst Indians crossed the range from the present site of Skasway, burned the post, murdered the white in- habitants and enslaved the natives. As 8 nunishment to the locsl natives the Hudson Bay Company never rehabiiitated the post, the natives moved away and the lands re- mained unknown until Finlayson reached Francis lake, where he camped.
 Finlayson river IS . tributary of Francis lake. and Finlsyson lake is the headwsteEs ,f Finlayson river. The explcrer's trait 10 Francis lake was followed by Dr. William
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
companied hr. Mitchell to the coast, have not yet returned, but they are expected daily
TRAVELLERS WERE HALTED
 BY OVERFLOW OF RIVER

Harry Watson, who left on Thursday, February l5, for Marshall, returned to Fla. early in the present week to purchase sup plies. He reported thst he found George Hamilton, Emil Jensen and Joe Hsnnegan encamped on the banks of Reindeer river which was overfowed to 8 considerable depth AS the trail follows the river, they had decided to wait for colder weather Their supplies were about exhausted, ant Watson came back to replenish them. The, should be we'll on their way by this time however, as the weather has been colde' since that time
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
A FREE "ADV."

lis not often thst The Pioneer goes out of its way to publish free adv, but after hearing shs talks" made by mushers who have enjoyed the accommodations of our old time friend Jerry Bakers famous road house, we feel compelled to "coms across" and join tho chorus. Jsremish's haven of rest Is Joe eased on Jim Fullerton's new trsil. about half way between Tolstoi and Dike- man, near the placid waters and ices of the of MT Bakers tavern frequently complain of lack of business from travellers who had that day gotten their mukluks under Jerrys mahogany Harry Harms, the well-known chef for tho Yukon Gold Company, who arrived last Thursday from Tolstoi, is un- stinted in bis praise of Jerry's culinary ac complishments, and when one cook openly brsgs' of another one's ability it's time for the rest of us to take notice And this s exactly what Nr Harms does According to Harry Jeremiah builds | clam chowder that makes ono imagine that he can hear the sad sea waves sobbins at Coney Island, and fresh fish, just from the river, are eaught cleaned and cooked while you wait-and you don't have to wait long. either. Jerrys coffee. too, is not like mother used to make" because mother never could make good coffee. One of the drawing cards of this wsyside inns bill of fre-for s mess of which old-timers will travel miles to place under his belt-sre the Aapjscks, made from a secret recipe which he has carefully guarded from the day he and Jaek AcQueston started to dig the Yukon river-long before the days of core. spondenes cooking academies and wrist watches For years by fair means and foul, other cooks have tried in vain to learn the "makinss" of those sourdough Aapjacks, but all in vain-Jeremiah guards his secret, guards it well.
 But, when one comes to think of it, that would not be a hard thing for Mr. Baker to do. because he is 8 man of very few words, and those few are always uttered in . low and we'll modulsted tone of voice. The latter statement The Pioneer could prove if Ramps Peterson and Tom Shallow were here
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
GETTING READY FOR CHANGE MADE NECESSARY BY LAW
 WHICH ABOLISHES SALOON

In anticipation of the change in the meth ods of collecting taxes necessitated by the going into effect of the prohibition law next January, the municipalities of Alaska gre bestrrlng themselves 30 that the financial situation may be met without detrinent 70 the public schools Under the existing laws the money derived from retail and wholesale liouor licenses, as well as other taxes col lected in incorporated towns are turned into the municipal treasuries, for use in meeting the expenses of city government snd main tenance oi public schools. By for the larger part of tho money thus used B derived from liquor licenses So that new methods of raising revenue must be devised before the going into effect of the new law. Evidently Delegate Wickershsm has introduced a bill in congress to meet the situation, as the local school board on Wednesday last re- ceved the following wireless message from the Fairbanka school board:
 "Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 20, 1917. Iditarod School Board:
 Wire Wickersham immediately asking passage bill giving Alaska legislature right legslate regarding control, establishment, maintenance schools in incorporated towns, eliminating Alaska fund, since thst rock has wrecked previous school legislation. Are wiring above all incorporated towns. lm- perasive to secure passage this session. Ask council, civic bodies wire concurrently. May expedite passage.
 FAIRBANKS SCHOOL BOARD.
 In response to the above tho following dispatch was immediately sent to Delegate Wickersham st Washington:
 Idisasod, AlaskA, Feb. 2l, 1917. Hon James WickershAn,
 Washington, D. C.:
 Urgently request you introduce bill con. ,ress giving Alaska legislature right lssis late regarding control, establishment, main enAnce schools in incorporated towns. En 'c.vor secure passage this scssion. Alask. und will be inadequate after saloons close Regard such measure as important ant .eces.ary. Ask your earnest aid passage.
 IDITAROD TOWN COUNCIL.
 IDITAROD SCHOOL BOARD.
 IDITAROD COMMERCIAL CLUB.
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PAPERS FROM SAM BAYLES

Sam Bsyles, formerly of this city, now the leading merchant of OatmAn, Aris.. hes placed The Pioneer under obligations for re cent issuss of the OasIn an Nsws e very bright and interesting newspaper of that promising camp. It is pleasing to aots that Sam is making his presence felt in bis new home and has bis shoulder st any move ment thst needs pushing along" for the comnunity's good Ar Bsylss is always 8 live wiru.
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MORE GAMBLERS INJECTED

William Lee, who last week snssrsd a plea of not guilty to the charge Of gam. bling came before Commissioner GsrAghty ,n Saturday last and changed his pleA |, guilty, and was fined s225 and costs
 W. H. Johnson likewise changed his plea on Monday last to guilty, and was fined s25 and costs.
 Tho case against H. Bismarck, also for fysmbling, has been continued for two weeks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
CONDITIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
 ASSEEN BY FORMER ALASKAN

A letter from New Zealand, written by a former Alaskan, Peter Empen, an old-time' of the Circle country, ii printed in a reeen' issue of the Fairbanks News-Hiner It is x follows
 'Te H,nA Oct. F. lsls.-Just a few lines to let you know that am still in the land of the living. I am not only living out actually working (bridee building) about seyenty.6ve miles north of Auckland in fact, have been working for the same firm since February. Things are fairly good for the workingman in New Zealand, and there are always lots of jobs vacant You could not 50 wrong if you wished to come here Their methods of working are long way behind the American, from an employ, CTS point of view, but for the laborer it is better. It's 'so-Low pace with them, you sec, as sl the best men have gone to the front, aad the scrubs have it their own way.
 'I am not going to mention war this time. The last letter I sent you, in April, I'm afraid I said too much-shs censor may not h've approved. I'm sure you did not
 "Ths farmers here arc m aking 8 pile of money. Wool is going up al the time, and you'll have 10 pay biz for your woollen goods soon. Still, living is not 50 very high in New Zealand (for WAT times) Tm pay ing IS shillings week for board hero in the country, which isn't very much, Tn getting l3 shilhngs for eight hours work
 Its 2 great country for horse-racing They have fine courses-look like botanical gardensrsnd they have up-to-dste racing rules; and you can only bet on the machine where you make your own odds; no book makers allowed, but in Australia there are thousands of them. They also have splen- did cattle here
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Dawson the noted Canadian explorer after whom the town of Dawson, OF shs Yukos river, WAS named. DAwson lsft Finlsyson's trail at Francis lake found bis way serow he divide and down the Pelly, the main ributary of the Yukon.
 Finlay,on WAS s frugal man. He did sot
 .ticipstc attaining the esntena1as aes. md stored away only enough gold to lsFt him until he was % yssrs of sgs. Howsvs. as the years went by Finlayson waa oohssd to reduce his allowance, shortening his daily -ations, until 1915, whss his poke wsa 'npty. Then he appealed for aid And v@ given . pension.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
NlMBLE NED'S QUICK TRIP

On Thursday afternoon, while the sun was shining brightly and all nsturo was smiling in appreciation of perfect ~inter's day, Ned N. Stanton "mushed" to Flat City and back between the hours of and 7 o'clock, thereby beating the record on his previous trip by nine minutes and five days
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
WASHINCTON'S BIRTHDAY

No special observance of Washinston's birthday, last Thursday, WAS held in this city, and outside of the fscs of the closing of public offices business went on about ss usual A few rsons went to Flat to at tend the ball ven by the Moose lodge.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
AT THE MCDONALD

E. Howard, George BIanusha, Nike Bls. nu.ha, John Osra, R. heAiilaa, John Olson Tom Ward, Dominick Zangiis, J. E. Reid Mrs J. c. Funk, J. E. Beattie, Harry Harms, I H Wsdman
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Oscar Solibakke came down from tho hills early in the week, and has been visiting his brother Bill in this city for few days
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24
A WEEKS TEMPERATURES

The following is g record of the week. temperatures, from resdings taken at , A. m. daily compared with the temperature on the same date q year ago:
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

J. E. Beattie the dog team freighter reached town last Thursday evening, after ; fast trip from Tolstoi and will start bscI sgsin this morning with heavy cargo 0 fre;ght
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Freah Oiympia asd Eastesn oyvsssa al be psy can. Idissyed Meat G.
 For steam baths, 60 ss the Snyder Houss. E1as.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

William Anaey, Jr, our efficient assist ant postm astsr, contributed his mite to the xaysty of nations last 1hursday night b, attending the Moose hell at Flat.
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9 0 Q 6 Q 6 6 Q Q Q Q . Q . . Q c . LOCAL AND PERSONAL
 . Q Q oooooooo . c Q co 6 Q Q

Mrs. Leland, who has been visiting in the city for some time, returned to her home at Flat on Thursday last, accompanied by her son, Harry.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Jimmy Farrell was in Attsadsncs As tas Pioneers meeting ss Flat os "Wednesday evening lest.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

For steam baths go to the Snyder House, Mat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Prssh Olympia and Easssra Oys&ssa s1 50 per saa. TdisaYod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Ivan Wales was visitor in the city O Tuesday last.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Judge Duke E. Stubbs, commissioner of Aniak precinct, on the Kuskokwim. has ap- pointed Peter Ribideau, an old resident of Kolmskof, administrator of the estate of the late Duncan ("Cnnabar") McDonell.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

The local postoffice was closed all da. last Thursday, Wsshington's birthday. bu our obiging postmaster very thoughtful, informed the public that any urgent postal affairs would be attended to on application the emporium next door.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Harry Harms, J. E. Reid and Earl B Hunt were among the arrivals from Tolstol last Thursday
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-24

Jerry Ford returned home from a trip tc Ruby and ali way points last Thursday aft ernoon
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-15
TO WASH.BLA|NKETS
TAKES TIME If GOOD
WORK IS WANTED.
Warm Water, Ammonia, and White
Soap Is Observation-Disclosures =
Must on No Account Be Sub d.
iected to Rubbing.

housekeeping means many weary
Ing tasks, but the worst OF them all Il
!. smashing blankets. 1t taxes a GOOD
4 " amount Of money from the house
keepers allowance to send these to
the cleaners, especially where here
is a large family. SO the woman who
decides to do" her own blankets
should learn the very easiest way to
manage them.
Here is one system guaranteed Dy
ain experienced hOusekeeper: Put q
half pint of ammonia into q tub and
stretch the blankets over It, not al
lowing them to slip down into the tiuld.
This should then be covered with luke.
warm water. This process allows the
fumes Of the. ammonia to rise through
the blanket and looSens the dirt. GOod,
vigorous squeezing will do the rest
Rinse in "A tub of clear warm water
and run lightly through the WrInger.
Here is another and more collpll'
Gated method, designed for use on
very sOiled blankets: Air, beat anC
brush the blankets out on the line be-
fore washing. so that every possible
piece of fluff and down IS removed
Then shave q couple of bars of g00C
wool soap into basin, add 1t to a
pan Of boiling water and allow 1t to
"jell" for few minutes. Now have
O tub or stationary WaShtllD nall 1ui'
of warm water with half clpful OF
ammonia in it. Mix the soap in with
this, then put in your blankets. Stir
them around with a stick, but do not
rub thcnl--squcczc and souse them up
and down. When the top of the water
begins to become Scummed with dirt
The water should be changed. The
second wafer should he like the first.
The snusing process must be repeated
until All the dirt is removed. Rinse
in clear wafer. Then put them through
thc wringer-thr jaws of which should
be very wide apart or they Will make
your blankets look str1ngy-and hang
ont on the line.
blankets should be hung lengthwise
on the line. using plenty Of pins, so
that they have no chance to sag
Shade is better than sun for drying
them. When they are quite dry 60
over them we'll with clean whisk
broom, brushing with the nap. This
makes them delightfully."- fluffy. Fold
away with camphor balls or in moth
proof bags.
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Bacon and Ed Hash.

Sometimes a few slices of bacon and
a. cold fried egg are left over from
breakfast ana it is a problem to make
use Of them. Try chopping them fine
with an equal quantity Of boiled or
mashed potatoes, then fry like an Ordi-
nary hash in a little butter, letting 1t
brown nicely before taking from the
pan. Serve with a parsley garnish and
chilli sauce or catsup and you will think
you have some brdnd-new epicurean
dish. If you prefer, you may make the
mixture into little cakes and fry them
brown in butter or bacon fat.
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Cream Of Onion PURGE,

Put two or three large onions
through the food chopper and cook
the juice and pulp in two tablespoon
fuls Of butter until a golden brown.
Add a pinch Of soda dissolved in Il
tablespoonful Of water. Have ready
a quart Of milk scalded in double
boiler; add the onions and cook until
creamy. Season with salt, pepper and
paprika and thicken with cracker
crumbs. Sprinkle grated cheese over
the top when served. Send 5uttcred
toast bars to the table with this soup.
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Enolish Chicken Pie.

Pare six medium-sized potatoes, cut
In small pieces; cook until tender, but
not broken, and then add two cupfuls
chicken meats,and half a cupful fresh
pork cooked and cut in small pieces
cover with crust made as follows:
Sfft three teaspoonfuls baking powder
with two eupfuls -four add two table
spoonfuls shortening and half tea
spoonful salt. Rub thoroughly togeth-
er and mix with one small cupful
milk. Put on Toured board an6 press
out with the hands to size required to
cover chicken pie. Bake twenty min
utes, and serve hot.
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cupful of Sugar TO one dozen lemon
skins gives Il tart, refreshing jelly.
Lastly stir in a half package Of gela-
cold water. Pour into mold and
cool. One dozen lemon or orange rinds
should make a quart Of jelly, and it IS
better flavor and more fruity, than
when made with the juice alone.
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Dante Used Few supcrlatives.

A contributor to the Italian review,
Minerva, with time to spare, has made
a count of substnntives and adjectlVcs
in the works of Virgil, Dante and
Leonardo. In the second book Of the
:Aenif which contains the Fall Of
Troy, there are 1857 nouns and $50
adiectives. In Dante's "Divina Com
edia." out of the G,215 adjcctives
which it contains, only II are in the
supeNative. 7- Dc I'D.
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Bacon and Apples.

Cut the bacon thin and fry 1t rich
brown; place on a hot platter and keep
warm while frying the apples. Cut
these in rounds, core, but do not peel !;
cook in the bacon fat till tender and
serve on the platter with the bacon.
Bacon and fried tomatoes are pre-.
pared in the same way.
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Virtue.

81 cannot praise fugitive and
clustered virtue, unexcrcised and I'M
breathed. tina: never saliies out ana
sees her adversary. but sinks out OF
the race where that immortal garland
is to be run for. not without dust and
heat John Milton.
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The Joys. Of Vacation.

Parent-"Nc, ! amt Bill. And the
chimes amt been ringin' and you aia't
gonna cut no eight o'clock. Jest tum-
BILE out and git dressed and cut that
kind!in' wood in the shed afore noon.
Orange Peel.
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Economical Fruit Jelly,

Save all the rinds and pulp OF
lemons and oranges left from lemon
ade or fruit punch. Put them into a
saucepan and cover with boiling wa
ter. Boil ten minutes, strain half the
liquid and add sugar to taste--a small
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-15
For Spotted Paintings.

A few drops Of ammonia in cupful
Of warm water, applied carefully, will
remove spots from paintings and
chromos. :>.l-
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The In.uffieieney Of Fame.

Robert Louis Stevenson was not the
only celebrity who has found fame
rather than sunsubstontial achievement.
81 would agree he wrote, that Glad
stone was the author of my works for
! GOOD ten-ton schooner and the coins
to keeplit on. 4 know a little about
fame now; it's no good cetkpared to a
yacht" 4sas
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f. e. Young Real Estate Company

FOR SALE-Seven-room house with
gas, sewer, water, lights, sidewalks,
walled up cellar, on Eighth street.
Nice yard and trees. Price $4,000.
Terms, $1,000 cash, balance
100000 per year at six per cent.
FOR sALE-Five-room house with
bath, modern, hardwood finish, gas,
hot air furnace, full basement in
east part Of city on lot 5oxlOo,
Price e$2,70O.O0. Terms, 100000
cash, balance one to three years. at
Sixs per cent. - A.
BUnDiN GCOTS, lots for investment,
farming lots and plots and gravel
beds for sale on small payments
down and easy payments at six per
cent .a.
BE Sure and See Us Before Buying
anA Ma NAf:ll co.> Va.
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FOR SALE Four-room cottage on
Thirteenth street, partly modern,
east front. Price $3.50; $500 cash
and terms. +. g.
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FOR sALE-Six-room house with
bath, basement, furnace, screened
porches and range, with barn, three
blocks from down town for 100000.
Terms, $4,000 cash, balance month
ly. payments on easy terms.
FOR 5SALE--Seven.room house. with
furnace, bath and other modern i'm
.provements, nice yard with trees
. Can be rented for two families;
near the schools of city. Price
$4,000. Terms, $1,2O0.O0= cash, bal
ance reasonable. at
FOR SAlE-Six.room house, modern,
with hot air furnace, full basement,
bath, nice yard and trees, between
north ward school and high school,
Price $3,200.00. Terms, 81 10000
cash, balance reasonable. i
-"f i Is 7F.1=
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HOUSES FOR sRENT

FOR RENT-Six.room furnished
house, modern; for. two andsone-half
to three months; 3l3 Avenue A..
.6.14St
FOR REMIT OR SALE-My new
house, cor. Park and Broadway.
Has screened in porch. and sleep.
ing porch, sun parlor, built in gar.
age, hot water heat, modern; also
my six.room modern house on !Thay-
or; screened in sleeping porch, gar:
age, all the built in features. Lib.
eral terms. See A. j. Ostrander,
Thayer St. Phone 1868. 6-14.3t
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F.E. Young Real Estate Company
Tel. No. 20 Offices In First National Building
D. T. OWENS & CO.

FOR SALE-Five-room cottage, partly
modern on Seventh street, sewer,
water, lights; lot 50x150. Price
$4,000. Part cash and terms on bal,
anCe. @ y- - -
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BE Sure and See Us Before Buyin
and We Will,save You Money.