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The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
HELP THE CAUSE.

The people of Nenana should view with all seriousness the steps which are being taken by the Commercial club and by the merchants and res taurant owners of the town to con serve our food supply. There should be thorough cooperation in the movement, which has as it's object not only the lessening of the burden of those in the States upon whom we depend largely for our food sup plies, but also the conserving of the supplies which we now have on hand and which must last us until we can replenish our larders in the Outside markets.
 We do not know of the existence of a shortage in any important items of food in the Interior; but it is by no means certain that we can re- plenish our stocks in the spring. Shortages may exist in the States when buying time comes around again, in which event we will fare badly unless we have anticipated such condition by practicing econ omy during the closed season.
 A meatless day a week between now and the opening of navigation will enable Interior Alaska to eat a month longer in the spring than might otherwise be possible. Other foods can be made to las5 similarly such IS butter, milk, s-gar and a score of other articles Hh:~h We are not ye ia a position to iroduce in this 2. 1n,-y. The practice of such economics will not hurt us phy NY arl it will help our country - siderably in it's str,igg'c for univer. sal freedom. It has b. n said that food will play ss important a part in winning the War as bullets, and it is up to Alaskans to do their bit in food conservation as in other sac rifices made nece sry by the war Let Nsrana take the lead in this movement in Interior Alaska.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
ENCOURAGING.

Good news comes from San Fran cisco in the announcement that T substantially capitalized company has been granted a license to mine coal in the Matanuska district and is already engaged in development on a large scale. The new company should receive every encouragement and efforts should be made to in- duce other concerns to engage in mining in the coal fields, with view to relieving the fuel shortage in the Pacific coast states, hastening the development of the Matanuska district and providing tonnage for the governments new railroad.
 The leasing of coal units, as orig inally intended by the government seems to us to be a better course to pursue than to dispose of the land outright, to the highest bidder, as urged by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. If .he governme nt owned all the coal land in the United States the pubic would not now be at the mercy of the coal larons, a number of whom have openly declared that they Will not reduce their prices n conformity to the scale recently fixed by the gov ernment They probably can De forced to do so, but not without considerable trouble ana expense. The government could tal2 over the mines, as war emergency measure, but the government is not prepared to mine coal on a large scale and there is no time now for experiment. ing. We dc not want similar condi- tions to exist in Alaska. Our coal lands belong to all the people and a liberal leasing system appears to offer greatest security to the public "a system that will result in large scale development and at the same time enable consumers to buy fuel at a reasonable price. We should at least give the leasing system fair trial. The coal lands can be sold at any time in the future, # it $ found that the coal fields cannot be developed in any other way. In fact, there is reason to 5elleye that tht land will bring mucl higher Trirn a few years hence, which E, ii. itself. ar argument in favor of -etainin. title to the land un' l 1t has been definitely determne3 that ii is better to sell than to lease.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
ALASKA SEAL CENSUS.

\ federal census has been taken of Alaskas seal herd. We note that eight rookeries on the St. Paul is land one of the Prlbylofi group of islands, gave 37,42O live pups and i,02S dead pups. Three reckeries on St. George islan!, also of the ,oribyloff group, gave 2.Si9 live pups and fl dead pups. In these rock cries the average ''harem was 2o.S3 cows, which average applied to al, rookeries shows 125,712 breeding cows and the same number of pups.
 The rookery bulls numbered 1855 yearlings, 70,936; females two years old 16,916; bachelors, two to six years old, 92,736; idle bulls S,707; an approximate total of i33,374. Great difficulty was experienced in making the pup count, owing to the continued presence of the ''harem masters" and the pup census could not be completed for this reason.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

A discovery of a valuable deposit of malybdenite is reported to have been made in the Little Delta coun- try about 60 miles from Richardson. An investigation of the find is being made by mining men and if found to be as represented it will be taken over by a company and worked on large scale.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

There is a movement on foot to organize a camp of the Arctic brotherhood in Nenana. There are many former members of the organ ization here who have signified a desire to affiliate in case camp is folme3. .'.'
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
HOSPITAL NOTES

Martin Munson, who was operated on last week for fracture of the skull, caused by a premature explo- sion, is improving rapidly, consid- ering the seriousness of the opera tion.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Nenana Athletic association held two meetings during the week for the purpose of making plans for a basketball series, to start just as soon as the hall in the new Union building can be used for play.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

If there is nothing in name, we need feel no uneasiness regarding the behavior of NJ. Colida, the new president of Switzerland.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Alaska, in her eight-hour law, has gone beyond the limitations of the hours of labor of any state or terri tory in the Union.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Attorney Royal A. Gunnison, of Juneau, acting on behalf of the Col umbia River Packers Association, recently subscribed for S100,000 worth of the second Liberty Loan bonds. He received a telegram from the association authorizing him to buy the bonds in Juneau that the territory might receive the credit for the purchase.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Natives at Nome are bringing in ptarmigan and such enormous quan- titles as to fairly glut the market. One native recently came into that city with so many birds that he aroused the indignation of the citi- zens, who are advocating putting a stop to the slaughter. ...".
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

MT. and Mrs. W. c. Gagnon are now occupying the Gilcher home on upper First street.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Harry Lowe, tmekeeper at Resi- dency Four, who underwent an oper- ation for goitre several days ago. is now able to sit up and expects to be out in about a week.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

President Kuetter, of the Alaska Fish Salting and By-Products Com pany, operating at Killisnoo, is au- thority for the statement that the company will make extensive inn provements in its plant during the winter. New machinery will be in stalled, which will materially reduce the cost of operation.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Holdups are reported to have been of frequent occurrence lately in the city of Anchorage. The last case reported to the police was that of a man who had been relieved of $8 by two men, who used 2 gun to give weight to their demand for money.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Norwegian capitalists and as sociates who own and operate the herring and salmon canneries at Port Walter, Port Conclusion, Wat erfall and other points in South eastern Alaska, are planning to ex- tensively increase their holdings in that section, and will establish another herring md salmon can CT.
 in the northern part of that section.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
ELSEWHERE IN ALASKA

Hershel Island, one of the most northernly posts on the continent, and for many years winter quarters for the Arctic whaling fleet, is prac- tically deserted this winter, accord ing to reports reaching Nome. The steady decline in the value of the fur catch is responsible for the abandonment of the station by the leaders. Alexander Allen, a trader, known all over the Arctic country, left recently, and is believed to have been the last white man remaining there.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The residents of the town of Wrangell subscribed for S25,000 worth of the Liberty Loan bonds. Of this amount S1O,O00 was raised in one evening at a public meet ing.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

FOR SALE CHEAP-Half inter est in pool room and cigar store. Inquire at News office.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Nome has settled down to rhe amusement of trying adultery cases of white men living with native wo- men.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Women's club of Anchorage, is giving series of dances for the purpose of raising funds for the maintenance of the Anchorage pub lie library.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Mrs. Lamont is now completely convalesced and will leave the hospi- tai today.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Gastineau cafe has provided a register for their patrons to sign after they have observed one of the wheatless or meatless days which Juneau is observing. After the reg ister has been signed the names will be transcribed and sent to the head quarters of the food conservation movement in Washington.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

What is claimed to be a record price for salt herring was paid by K. L. Sterberg, at Petersburg, re- gently, when he bought 1O5 barrels of the fish at SIS per barrel. He also bought 137 barrels of salt "humpies" at SIP per barrel
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

FOR SALE OR RENT-Partly fur nished cabin. Inquire Arctic Pool
 rooms. 12-9
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

1 Anchorage residents subscribed for | S23S,650 worth of the second Lib erty Loan bonds.
 Martin Strand, who has been work l ing the Hed-Strand antimony mine on Dahl creek, near the head of 1 Nome river, is reported to have en- countcred lead lower down the hill on the claims which is rich in 1 free goiu.
 A government train service for the winter was recently fixed at Anchorage and went into effect on ! November II. There will be no Sunday trains. The train will leave Anchorage for Chickaloon in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and for Houston on other days.
 z. L. Loussac, we'll known drug gist of Alaska, recently made a brief business trip to the States and on his return stated that the people of the territory did not as yet real ize the war conditions in the United States.
 The Juneau Eli,s recently held banquet after initiation and busi- ness session. The banquet was out of the ordinary in that the com mittee conformed to Hoover's food conservation rules as nearly as pos sible.
 The Gastineau cafe has provided a register for their patrons to sign after they have observed one of the wheatless or meatless days which Juneau is observing. After the reg ister has been signed the names will be transcribed and sent to the head quarters of the food conservation movement in Washington.
 What is claimed to be a record price for salt herring was paid by K. L. Sterberg, at Petersburg, re- gently, when he bought 105 barrels of the fish at SIS per barrel. He also bought 137 barrels of salt ''humpies" at SIP per barrel.
 Ed Berblund, a well-known Nome miner, was killed recently at the Lost River tin mine, according to advices received at Nome. The un- fortunate man was the victim of an explosion, but the details were not given.
 Juneau had one clear day during the month of October, according to Summers meteorological report. There were 1884 inches of rainfall.
 Orders were issued from the mar shal's office at Juneau to arrest the crew of the Manhattan, owned by the Canadian Cold Storage company at Prince Rupert, for footing the wrecked steamer Al-ki. ":
 The Chitina-Alaska Exploration company which is supposed to be subsidiary corporation of the Lady smith corporation, purchased the Westover group of claims on Dan creek for $516,O0O. This will do much to awaken activity in copper mining in the Cordova region.
 The food pledge drive at Juneau was successfully carried out fully eighty per cent of the Juneau side of the channel being signed up. At 2:3O on the afternoon designated the whistles of the Gastineau chan nel broke loose and the well coached canvassers started out.
 Deputy United States Marshal NJ. J. Healey of Talkeetna left Anchor age for his home, after making the remark that there was very little likelihood of seeing that city again before the ice goes out of the Su- sitna in the spring.
 The new highway from Matanuska to a point half way between Palmer and Mile 261s or the Knik Willow creek road has at last been com pleted. It is . trifle more than eight miles long and will serve the
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Native reindeer men at Nome re. gently killed 14O reindeer and pre-. pared the meat for shipment Out, side.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

w. T. Young, of Nashville, Tenn. John Browder, of Fulton, Ky, Ar thur J. Dyer, of Tennessee and Lee Mighell, of Aurora, H., composed a hunting party which arrived from the White river country recently with the pelts of IS mountain sheep, 8 moose, 8 caribou, 6 wolves, 1 lynx and 1 bear. The party was out 38 days. ...-.-.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Grace church holiday exer- else will be held at 7:30 on the eve ming of December 26. There will be an interesting program of music and recitations. The entertainment is free and everybody is invited to come. There will be no tree ana no gifts. The children of the Sun day school voted to send their December offerings to the needy children of Europe. Come and share in an evenings pleasure with the children.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

i Clcally ueSerIeQ InlS winter, accord ing to reports reaching Nome. The steady decline in the value of the fur catch is responsible for the abandonment of the station by the leaders. Alexander Allen, a trader, known all over the Arctic country, left recently, and is believed to have been the last white man remaining there.
 The residents of the town of Wrangell subscribed for S25,000 worth of the Liberty Loan bonds. Of this amount S10,000 was raised in one evening at a public meet ing.
 A report from Nome states that the stampede to the Walker Lake country, in the kotzebue sound dis trict was caused by the story that an Eskimo had found gold there The only reason for believing that there may be something to the story is the fact that those who went in to the new country have been gone some time and have not returned
 AS the city exchequer at Nome is in strengthened conditions, the city fathers notified all the .ladies" of the restricted district of that town that they were under arrest for run ming disorderly houses, and they compelled to put up cash bail of S25 each to appear before the municipal magistrate. They did not appear and the bail was forfeited to the city, justice was done and there is cash in the treasury. The police protested, but were given preempt ory orders to carry out instructions.
 Alex G. Bruce, operating placer ground on Livingstone creek, in the Kluane country arrived in White horse recently with poke of dust as the result of his seasons work weighing $50. Some time ago Bruce took a nugget from the same ground weighing over $500.
 w. T. Young, of Nashville, Tenn. John Browder, of Fulton, Ky, Ar thur J. Dyer, of Tennessee and Lee Mighell, of Aurora, H., composed hunting party which arrived from the White river country recently with the pelts of Is mountain sheep, 8 moose, 8 caribou, 6 wolves, 1 lynx and 1 bear. The party was out 38 days. .-..:-..
 Natives at Nome are bringing in ptarmigan and such enormous quan titles as to fairly glut the market. One native recently came into that city with so many birds that he aroused the indignation of the citi- zens, who are advocating putting stop to the slaughter. =:
 Attorney Royal A. Gunnison, of Juneau, acting on behalf of the Col umbia River Packers Association, recently subscribed for S100,000 worth of the second Liberty Loan bonds. He received telegram from the association authorizing him to buy the bonds in Juneau that the territory might receive the credit for the purchase.
 A discovery of a valuable deposit of malybdenite is reported to have been made in the Little Delta coun- try about 60 miles from Richardson. An investigation of the find is being made by mining men and if found to be as represented it will be taken over by a company and worked on a large scale.
 President Kuetter, of the Alaska Fish Salting and By-Products Con- pany, operating at Killisnoo, is au- thority for the statement that the company will make extensive i'm provements in its plant during the winter. New machinery will be in- stalled, which will materially reduce the cost of operation.
 The Norwegian capitalists and as- sociates who own and operate the
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

George Rulapaugh, an oldtime Alaskan, died recently at Anchorage
 A Wrangell agriculturist is brag- ging of the fertility of the soil of that vicinity and the climatic advan- tages of that section, ard to prove the statement is displaying potatoes grown by himself which weigh over two pounds each.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Mrs. Rogers was operated on by Dr. NJ. E. Smith yesterday morning and is reported to be doing nicely
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The new highway from Matanuska to a point half way between Palmer and Mile 261s or the Knik Willow creek road has at last been com pleted. It is . trifle more than eight miles long and will serve the miners in the Willow creek district and the. farmers in the Wasilla creek territory.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Ed. Berblund, a well-known Nome miner, was killed recently at the Lost River tin mine, according to advices received at Nome The un- fortunate man was the victim of an explosion, but the details were not given.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15
SURFACINC CREW LAID OFF

With the exception of a section gang, comprising six men and a foreman, the entire surfacing crew at Camp sixteen were laid off last evening, and most of the men ar rived in Nenana on this mornings train.
 It was hoped to keep this camp in operation until the first of the year, but during the last ten days they were only able to operate two days.
 The big crew of men at Camp fifteen, the steel gang, will be kept on until such time as the steel is in operation clear through to twenty mile regardless of weather condi- tions.
 Two automobiles made the trip from the upper town ye.;c :ru&v.
 J. E. Barrack arrived from Fair banks last night on a br:e- Lus!ness visit.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Harry Ober, a former basketball star of Valdez, is playing on the An chorage team this season.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Juneau Ell;s recently held a banquet after initiation and busi- ness session. The banquet was out of the ordinary in that the com mittee conformed to Hoover's food conservation rules as nearly as pos sible.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Anchorage residents subscribed for s23S,650 worth of the second Lib erty Loan bonds.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Juneau had one clear day during the month of October, according to Summers meteorological report. There were 1884 inches of rainfall.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

A report from Nome states that the stampede to the Walker Lake country, in the Kotzebue sound dis trict was caused by the story that an Eskimo had found gold there
 The only reason for believing that there may be something to the story is the fact that those who went in to the new country have been gone some time and have not returned.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Alex G. Bruce, operating placer ground on Livingstone creek, in the Kluane country arrived in White horse recently with a poke of dust as the result of his seasons work weighing $50. Some time ago Bruce took a nugget from the same ground weighing over $500.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

z. L. Loussac, a we'll known drug gist of Alaska, recently made a brief business trip to the States and on his return stated that the people of the territory did not as yet real ize the war conditions in the United States.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Two automobiles made the trip from the upper town Je'J ru;:y.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Orders were issued from the mar shaPs office at Juneau to arrest the crew of the Manhattan, owned by the Canadian Cold Storage company at Prince Rupert, for footing the wrecked steamer Al-ki. :.-
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

Martin Strand, who has been work ing the Hed-Strand antimony mine on Dahl creek, near the head of Nome river, is reported to have en- countered a lead lower down the hill on the claims which is rich in free goiu.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-15

The Chitina-Alaska Exploration company which is supposed to be |; subsidiary corporation of the Lady smith corporation, purchased thu Westover group of claims on Dar creek for S516,OOO. This will dC much to awaken activity in copper mining in the Cordova region.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-12

tions that have been visited once or
twice beiosS These sections can be
expected TO rally around as quickly as
the virgin spots for the simple reason
that business IS magnetic, It draws
more business.
Down in Texas they feel that some
parts Of the Sooner state have been
neglected by Oklahoma merchants This
is shown by the fact that part OF the
territory in this trip will be gone over
by the Dallas chamber OF commerce
business builders They seem to think
that Oklahoma City is not worrying
about the extreme southern part OF the
state and are going to ride up on the
Rock Island through Terral and other
adjacent towns Fortunately, these
same towns will be visited by the Okla
homa City bunch one week later.
Not to be outdonc, the Oklahoma
contingent is going to invade the Texas
Panhandle. It Is safe to say that Okla
homa has the majority OF this busi-
ness on account OF favorable freight
rates The trip will include Wichita
Falls, which is ono OF the northwest
Texas strongholdS
West and Southwest.
| II always has been argued that Okla.
! homa should draw most OF her trad,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-12
LABOR Market ONE
BIG LOCAL FEATURE

A revolution in labor and employ.
ment was brouPh, about by the states
industrial regeneration. The end OF the
speculation-big and little put an end
To easy money making and 10 high
priced, irregular employment. The
change left those towns without fac.
tories over supplied Ni,h un,killcd and
partially skilled labor. The more en-.
terpriSing adjusted themselves to the
new condition but the change left every
village town and city over supplied
with labor.
No other state has as much unskilled
labor awaiting call from cotton
mill or other manufacturing plant. The
basic wage ranges from IS cents TO l7iI
cents an hour Women make from So
to Sl2 in different places. the average
aelng SS a week
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-12
SAYRE PROMISES
WARM RECEPTION
FOR EXCURSION
Beckham County Capital Wis.,
tied Second Night,

Sayre, county seat OF Rcckham coun-
ty will be the place At which the OK
lahoma City trade excursion will re-
main all night OF May IS.
II Is a prosperous little city OF about
2,2S0 people Beckham county has a
total population OF about 10000 The
city itself is about 50 miles northwest
OF Altus on the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific and the Chicago, Rock Is
land & Gull railroads. |, has a flour
mill and several cotton gins.
Sayre is the center OF an extensive
and progressive agricultural district.
Corn. cotton and broom corn are the
principal crops. and with all selling at
record prices this year, Sayre folk are
looking forward to one of the best
seasons in years. Crops arc in good
growing condition in Beckham county
The city has two progressive news.
papers. the Headlight and Standard
both weeklicS. It's people have promiscC
rouSing reception for the trade tril
. boosters from Oklahoma City upoi
their arrival.