The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-22
TRAIL TRIP NON| 4 PLEASURE
 JAUNT
Special to The Times.)

tSpeClal 10 The Itmes.l CHITINA, Jan. 20. - For the first time since it's construction was begun the Chitina Fairbanks auto road will next summer be a practical and worth. while attraction to tourists. The trip to and from Fairbanks can now be made in 80 few days that it seems worth while to those people who are looking for new experiences in the last frontier of North America The discOmfOrts and uncertainties of tra- vel have been reduced so much that they no longer repel the more adyen- turOus, and as a result Of these the cost of such trip is becoming moder- ate. In anticipation of the increased travel of this kind during the coming summer there are preparations being made for a much improved and more extensive auto service. J. s. NJ. Nel- son will maintain here at Chitina a garage and repair shop In charge Of an expert who can quickly and re- liably make repairs and alterations on cars that come here He has the agency for the Ford car and will carry line Of parts and supplies for that car as we'll as for the Dodge and Cadillac cars, experience having shown that those cars are becoming recognized as the best qualified for this country, each in it's own class. There is also the same disadvantare in using an odd" ear on this road that there Is in carrying an odd" gun in this country--it is difficult to get repairs and ammunition.
 Anyone who wants reliable fnforma- ton on auto travel and it's attractions between Chitina and Fairbanks and also its distractons-can get it by addressing ]. <. NJ. Nelson or Robert Sheldon, Of Chitina
 The Arctic Brotherhood Lodge, which has in the past few years af- forded this community much of the better part of it's social functions, has taken on renewed vigor and is plan ming series of dances and entertain ments. The dance on February 22 and the masquerade on St Patrick's day promise to be particularly sue cessful.
 We will be pleased to hear of any sickness about town. Such being very rare. 1t is seldom we have the pleas ure Of informing the public of these misfortunes.
 Rome and Nelson. who have ac- lively interested themselves in the mineral resources around Chitina for the last few years, are going to de yelop a deposit of mollybdenum on the headwaters of the Chitina river, as soon as weather conditions in the spring are favorable for work. The deposit which Is of unusual extent is in a location of very difficult access. and it's development Is made possible only by reason of the unprecedented price the metal now commands - about $2 per pound. It is used in an alloy with steel in the manufacture Of war munitions. However, We are ol the opinion that the operators would not delay peace one day to maintain the price of their output.
 Billy Tibbs is now well established in his new quarters in the building formerly occupied by C. C. Hull. where he conducts his barber shop and also provides card tables This promises to become popular resort for those seeking this kind of amusement.
 We are informed by the treasurer of the school board that there is yet some possibility that the term may not be completed owing to a lack of funds. This would be regrettable in any instance. and more particularly this year as the board was fortunate in securing the services of so capable a teacher as Miss Sarah Lanler Clough. The children have made un- usual progress and we earnestly hope this term nor any succeeding term will be interrupted There are eight pupils in school now, representing nearly all the grades from the prim- ary to high school.
 Frank Spangler, of the Chitina bak- cry. became a member of the Arctic Brotherhood recently. He is now qualified to make real sourdough hot cakes and doughnuts without holes in them. See if he don't!
 The past month has been very quiet in business. but there are indications that it will improve soon, in fact. it is improving now.