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The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

The little town of Sitka has raised over $500 for the Amer ican Red Cross.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Buster Mulkins, formerly in charge of the local signal corps station, crossed the continent recently to take passa"e for France. A card received in Ne mana during the week from the sergeant stated that lie had re ceived his orders to proceed at once to New York, there to em- bark for the war zone.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

F. E. Been, for d number of years engaged in the bottling business at seward, recently disposed of his plant and has gone Outside to enter the ayia- tiOn corps.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Rodney V. Johnson, formerly an employee Of the Alaska Engi- nering Commission, has left for Fairbanks from where lie will leave for the States ill the near future.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Anchorage is agitating for the observance of "potato day" ill that city.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Sylvester Howell arrived on the Panama from Boulder creek, enroute to Fairbanks, where he is interested in a promising tungsten property. Mr. Howell reports that his operations on Boulder creek are now pro gressing very satisfactorily with an abundance of water to carry
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOIl' l. ID kEDIlOltS In probate court, Territory of Alaska, Nrnana precinct. James Duke, Deceased.
 Notice iS hereby given that the undersigned has been ap- pointed by above named court pXpccutriX of the estate of James Duke. deceased. All per sons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to present them with the proper vouchers within siN months after the date of this notice t0 the undersigned eXccu- triX at her place of business in the town of Nenana, Alaska. Dated at Nenana, Alaska, July 23, 1917.
 EMMA DUKE
 EXecutriX.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
on the work.

on the work.
 Mrs. Redman has disposed of practically all her stock of ladies' furnishings and closed her store at the corner, First and Market.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
EMMA DUKE
 EXecutriX.

Mrs. Brown, wife of the well known Fairbanks jeWeler spent the past week in Nenana as the guest of Mrs. Alderman.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Tom Aiken was in the 1dit- arod recently for the first time in two years. He is now heavily interested in a dredging prop oSition in the Candle creek country.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Mark Stein came down from the upper town, having come down with Roy Lund in the latter's gas boat. .--
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

has instituted divorce proceed ingS against his wife, former Fairbanks girl. He also desires the custody of their two chil, dren.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Registration at Fairbanks has passed the 11S mark.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
EXCHANGE COLUMN
FOR SALE Wheeler-Wilson sewing machine. Inquire of Leander, the tailor.
FOR sALE-REMINGTON TYPE

writer, with Wahl Adding Machine attachment. New. Also Monarch typewriter in good condition. h. uuire at News office.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

FOR SALE-Pool table, Safe and Complete bar, with very good top, 16 feet long; also s h. D. boiler. Victor photograph and 25O records, all in good condition. A good buy. Inquire Montana Booming House.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

District Judge (. E. Bunnell delivered the Fourth of July oration at the lditarod celebra- tion, which was held at Flat.
 \. NJ. >kiIgore has been ap- pointed commissioner of Otter precinct.
 The grand jury which was summoned for the Iditarod term of court holds the record for quick action. They made their appearance at ten in the morning, completed qualifying by noon, and had their final re port ready for the court by $ o'clock that evening, shortly after which they were dischar- ged. During their ten hours of service they examined ten wit ncSSeS, returned two indict- mentS marked mot a true bill' and investigated the federal of fees in the town of Iditar0d. In their report they recOm- mcnded the removal of the of fees to Flat and suggested that future terms of court be held in the creek town.
 Jay C. Johnson of Iditarod
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

\. NJ. ,kilgore has been ap- pointed commissioner of Otter precinct.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
AUTO MAKERS
PROTEST TAX
Detroit Manufacturers Urge
Congressman to Vote
Against Measure

Following n conference between
heads OF Detroit automobile con
Germs and officers and directors OF
the Detroit Board OF Commerce Sat
urday noon, q Telegram addressed 70
Michigan congressman and senators
was sent TO Washington protesting
against the proposed bill taxing
automobile industries Ave per cen,
OF their gross earnings.
The telegram pointed out that the
Board OF Commerce represents 1000
business men OF Michigan who are
unanimous in the opinion that the
lax was discriminatory. a number
Of companies. the telegram said,
would be made extinct BY the pas.
sage Of the proposed measure, while
on others a severe handicap would
be worked.
The auto manufacturers OF Michi-
gan are willing to stand their full
share OF a tax that does not take
away nearly 80 per cent OF their net
earnings. which would be the case
II the bill passes. the message con.
cIudes.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
Norwegian Church
DedicateA New
Home On Sunday

The Norwegian Lutheran church
dedicares IT'S new house OF worship
sunday afternoon al O'Clock The
Rev G sigfried Svepssou pastor
Of the Swedish Lutheran church.
will take part in The dedicatory ex-
ercises Miss Irene Rhode OF the
Thomas Normal training school
VIII sing TWO numbers The Nor.
den male chorus also will sing
Last FAN the Norwegian Lutheran
church began erecting The building
which is located A. So sSS calvert
ave From the time The church be,
came an organization two years
ago its services were conducted 10
various halls and churches For
one year and seven months it was
privileged 20 use Christ English
Lutheran church on Oakland and
Melbourne Sunday afternoons
The building Is ~ brick veneer.
IS by 26 feet The srst floor is
used FOR services and viii conveai
emily seat 100 persons The sec.
ond floor BE- used for "a parsonage.
The property Is now valued al.
$40 GOO.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05

serving their cause 70 driving out
the TURK
Historical associations oyeriie
every foot % this TeGion- Thus he
two arniss fought their WAY thru
The -uius ~ OPS Memories ~
Abraham ne pioneer ~ Darius
and Alexander the Great OF Assy-
rias proud kinrs and ~ 6ebrsv
eKiles are unacceptable THE is tho
region ~ uemotest historical ant.q-
uity
So the outstanding landmarks ~
romantic old samarrs are all re-
ligious Ere long American tour.
'sts Will be Jaurneyiag BY rail- IN
safety and comfor'. 20 see This
strange sight and The other ves
tiEes OF past eras IN me neighhor
hood - the Garden OF Eden Tom
uly Atkins has been In many queer
places 1ut IN none more fned With
romances than che route he trav-
e,ed from Kutel.Amarna 20 sam.
ARA
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
MEETINGS IN "Y"
Will DISCUSS
VARIOUS HABITS

A series Of public discussions un-
der the subject Habits and Per.
sonal Power" begins In the Y 81.
G A Monday az 7.30 p M Clinton
" I.owrie the leader. states that
the discussions cont'nuiu- FOR six
Monday nights will take rp all sides
% The question OF habit Nnatenths
OF our living. he Saws is matter
OF habits good ard bad Some Or
the special subjects which viii be
treated are THE place ~ Habit
In Daily Life" Habits That Nesn
Personal Power" Habit. That Tn.
dercui Efficiency and How TO
Rreak Habits
Following the snecial sex hygiene
lectures oi last week In The y 81
o. A A wide interest has been manl
fesfe I'd IN these discussions
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
PLAN MEETING
FOR HOME GUARD
Organization of Troops Will
Be Effected In Statler
Monday Night

Plans for the meeting 70 organ
lIe the Michigan state troops. as au-
thorized by the governor. IN the
statler hotel. Monday evening. May
Z, are completed The executive
committee announces that Col. Wal
ter Barlow OF the Michigan Nation
al guard. Capt. Fsles Of the United
States army. and Dr. Joseph A
Vance will be among the speakers.
The organization consists OF the
business men OF Detroit, who by
reason 81 NOT being called by the
president, are preparing 10 organize
and drill so thar they may be ready
should the necessity arise and have
the advantage OF being fully trained
They viii be detailed by the gov
eminent FOR home defense. patrol
duty and snch other duties As may
arise They viii take the place OF
he National guard. when II enters
the federal service
Brig Gen HRrrah IS in command
and reports that a number Of pronl-
inent citizens who have seen service
and who are on the retired oficers
list have volunteered their services.
This means that the Detroit unit
will be we'll Differed
Invitations have been sent 20 the
governor, Adit Gen Bersey. OF Ian.
sing. MAYOR Marx and other prom
inent citizens
David Carter Eugene w Lawis,
o J. Milford, William Livingstone
and Edwin r Stoughton constitute
a committee OF the Board OF Com.
merce which Is planning 20 organ.
lie a military force for the protec-
tion Of Detroit industries during the
war II is planned 10 have this
force affiliated with the Michigan
state troops Only men that would
not be eligible for United States
service under the terms OF the first
draft will be considered. Enlist
ment in this organization OF in the
state troops will not exempt man
from government service, neither
will IL obligate him 10 render such
service.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
MAJ. WARREN
WILL SPEAK AT
COMMERCE BOARD

Charles 3. Warren. az Detroit.
who was recently commissioned as
a major In the Judge advocate gen.
erals department. win be In the
city next Tuesday noon. 10 speak IN
the Board Of Commerce.
Mr., Warren Will introduce Miss
Florence schoGeld. who will give a
iS-minute talk TO the members OF
The board and their friends on con
ditions in France Miss SchoHeld
spent considerable time in the
trenches and will portray the con.
ditions she found there. She has
been delegated by the French gov.
eminent 10 visit this country in the
Interest Of the orphans Of French
soldiers.
I'm many Of the villages 81 France
] have seen conditions which defy
description" says Miss Schoheld
Immediately following Mise Scho.
fields address. which VIII b. given
IN the main dining room. q shor,
him OF moving pictures. authorized
by the United States government
and showing life IN the navy. viii
be exhibited Lieut. Richardson. in
charge Of the navy recruiting sta
ton IN Detroit, VII explain the pic.
tnres.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
BANKERS WILL
CUT EXPENSES
OF CONVENTION

Headquarters for the thlrty-erst
annual convention OF The Michigan
Bankers association. in Detroit.
June 1920. viii be In the Detroit
Board OF Commerce, Il was an
nounced Saturday.
Much interest will attach tho
convention this year owing 70 the
government war financing plan and
lis effect on Detroit and Michigan
banks Owing % a desire 10 elm.
mate all unnecessaTy expenses no
provision has been made this year
for the entertainment 81 ladies. The
convention n 10 be strictly business
from start 10 aHIsh. u " stated.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
RED CROSSFUND
STILL GROWING
81 900 Received Saturday Be-
fore Noon; 675 New Mem
bers Are Enrolled

The Red Cross fund is now sl74.-
s25.Se and The membership hal
rolled up 20 the remarkable total OF
104, 103.
Both OF the figures are far in 81.
cess OF anything the committees
anticipated az The outset OF the
campaign. Meanwhile money Is still
coming In Before noon on Satur.
day about 81 900 had been received
at the headquarters in the Board OF
Commerce and The same communi.
cations brought SIS memberships.
The donations were mostly IN
small sums. Among others was
ane from the Evening News Of a
fully equipped automobile am.
bulsnce which IS put AZ the dis
posal Of one OF the base hospital
units for the period Of the war. The
donor also agrees to maintain IL for
the period during which Il is used.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
WEEKS PROGRAM
IN McGREGOR
INSTITUTE

McGregor institute announces the
following programs FOR next week
meetings 10 De held each evening at
7.l5 o'clock
Sunday Brotherhood night Mr.
and Mrs Leigh II Markham. sins-
efs.
Monday-Open meeting With Mr
Carrab.n. leader
Tuesday The Rev e. Ernest
Akin The FIRST Methods, church OF
Highland park Miss Matte Todd,
singer
Wednesday Testimonies The
mems choir VIII sing
Thursday The Rev Chris Bsu
mann and the choir. OF the German
Methodist Episcopal church
Friday The Rev Arie Muyskens.
OF Knox Presbyterian church nr
Chas r smith. singer
SATURDAY Open meeting led by
George Brown
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
ALLEGED
PLOTTER IS
ARRAIGNED
c. Schmidt, Laborer, TO
Have Examination
May IA
HELD IN DEFAULT
OF $4,000 BAIL
Conspired to Wreck
Bridge In Canada,
Is Charged

Carl Schmidt, OF No 1885 Shert-
dan-ave.. believed to be an ally or
Albert Kaltschmidt, arrested by fed
eral officers late Friday afternoon on
charge OF having set on foot in
the United States a military expedi-
ton against Canada, was immedi-
ately arraigned before United States
Commissioner J. Stanley Hurd. He
demanded an examination, which
was set for May 10. The commits
sioner set his bail az $4,000, which
he was unable 20 furnish. He was
remauded 10 the county Jail
The. specific charge against
Schmidt is that ne was among the
conspirators who attempted 10 dy-
Mantle the Nipigon bridge OF the
Canadian Pacific railway az Nipigon
Ont, in March. 1916. He hss been
employed as a laborer IN Detroit
since his escape from a Canadian
internment camp on the 81. Law.
renee river about year ago
Schmidt made no comments on
his arrest az the time Of his arraign.
ment He told the commissions e.
that he believed he was entitled "a
m examination, and would cndeayor
20 prove his innocence Of the
charge
Schmidt was arrested In a garage
where he Is employed, by Samuel I
klawans, OF the federal department
of~bisriee, and Detective Garvin. OF
the Detroit police. Men named in
the complaint as conspirators are Al.
bert Kaltschmidt, who now is held
by the federal authorities 20 await
the action OF the federal grand jury.
which reeonvenes here Monday, and
man named stevens, now informed
in Canada.
Canadian authorities OF Fort vii.
liam arrested Schmidt and Stevens
ON train near Nipigon in March.
1915, after having observed their
suspicious actions. They were sent
10 prison for short terms for carry.
ing concealed weapons, and later
were informed at Fort Henry, near
Kingston. Schmidt was one OF six
Germans who overpowered an arm
ed guard at the camp and escaped
20 the American side Of the river
He has been in Detroit since that
time For the last three months
he has been under close observation
by the representatives OF the de
partment OF justice and operatives
OF the William J. Burns agency.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
DODGES' ACTION
AGAINST FORD is
SET FOR MAY 20

Hearing of the DOdGs brothers
suit against the Ford Motor Car
company to restrain extensions Of
the plant and force Henry Ford -
distribute the surplus earnings ~0f
the concern in dividends. will be-
gin on May 30 Judge Hosmer VIII
near tho suit On which more than
Si0o O0O. 900 is involved.
Alfred Lucsing. counsel for Henry
Ford. and Elliott a. Stevenson and
william T. Carpenter. counsel for
the DodEes, % appeared IN circuit
court Saturday morning and agreed
10 continuance 0! the suit, which
war 20 have begun on May Z.
The cnse was continued because
Judge Hosmsr vii be occupied With
other suits and personal matters
during the next two weeks.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
PRINTERS INK
HAS BRANCH HERE

Detroit's growth as an advertis.
ing and publishing center has been
officially recognized by the appoint
ment OF local representative, by
the Printers Ink Publishing com
pany OF New York. Printers ink
il the weekly friend OF 1900 adver.
Using and sales managers and has
q large number OF friends In De
iroit, both as subscribers and adver.
Users. Kirk Taylor has been Ap.
pointed Detroit branch manager and
ofIlces have been established at No.
TOO Free Press building Complete
bound volumes OF Printers Ink will
be on hand for the reference OF all
national advertisers.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
CENTRAL NJ. z. HAS
FAMILY EVENING

Between 900 and 400 new and old
members % Central Methodist
church enjoyed happy family
evening IN the new church house.
Friday evening Addresses were
given BY Benjamin. q Edward.
head OF the education department of
tho y VI G. A. IN behalf OF the men
and by Mrs. william Ale in behalf
of the women Of the church Hahn's
orchestra and Archibald Jackson. Of
the Detroit Conservatory of Music.
provided the musical program Dur
lnF the past year The church has IN.
creased its membership ISL. There
vas a separate entertainment FOR
the boys and girls Of the new mem
bers
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
NEW METHODIST
CHILDREN'S HOME
TO BE DEDICATED

The Methodist Chndrsu's home
neu inantgtlon FOR ths care Of
homeless children, located ~ Noa
i60-62 lrghiand-ave. Highland Park
viii be dedicated By Bishop The0
dore \ Henderson. ThuFsday MAY
DO. az 3 o'clockS Thruout the after
noon the home viii be open 90 yisi.
tors who arc invited 20 Inspect n
The movement for chiidren's
home was initiated by Mrs 5 5
. Kresge and Miss sophie sprugue,
superintendent OF The De'roiy nea-
cOness home. IA the work ~ the
dsaconesses was greatly hampered
by haVing NO place 20 take children
left destitute and deprived ~ care
and protection. The trustees OF he
deaconess' board bought The double
house on Highland.ave. and later
the adjoining lot. making property
100 by 900 feet
The building is we'll adapted 20
the use for which 4 Is intended.
and Will accommodate go children
The charity Is non-rectarian, as far
IS the children are concerned. but
Is financed entirely by the Metho-
dists. Al present about 20 children
are IN the home. % which Miss Ella
Rateman, q deaconess. Is superinten-
dent. This Il said 20 be o distinct
and important advance in Methodist
phiianthropic work Ia Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
DIR. VANCE TO TALK
ON SOCIAL EVILS

The Rev. Joseph a Vance. ~ the
First Presbyterian church, speaks on
the subject, The Church ana the
Social Problem" IN the Y n C. a.
Monday a. 80. This address closes
the series on Social Problems "
Detroit
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
Two lie As eankrupt..

Lincoln 4. Carlisle. coal and
supply dealer living al No. $50 Hart.
ave. has fled a voluntary petition
IN bankruptcy with the United
States district court His debts are
scheduled at s2,27s12 and assets A.
s2s72s. Tony g. Anderson. De
troit architect. also in bankrupt. His
petition shows debts Of t71.19s %
and assets - esiT.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05

Dr III. r Grant uill sddrees Tho
Nen's Bible class of ihc Woodward
Sve Bapfis' church sunday az fi ~
A. n. His subject will be THE
measure 81 true greatness All
men are lnvffrd
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05

CLEV e LAND-Merchants and
business men of Cleveland viii be
assessed within the next few weeks
70 have a reserve var fund OF $3.50
900.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
PRESBYTERIAN

JeffersOn-ave. Presbyterian
(JeHerron ~ inward.
REV. j. D lfcSt tIs, IR
Pastor.
10 a. m.--Bible schoOl.
IL a. m.-'D6ing What One
Cam" by the Pastor.
6 p. m.-"Business Mans I'M
preston of China and Japan
by David A. Brown.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05

The annual Skinper debate ~ the
University OF Detroit Will take place
Tuesday evening Nay s. in tho Inl
versitv auditorium The annual
eloculion contest FOR The high chooi
classes win be- held Friday even
inE May ~ and the annual con
test FOR fhe college classes TRES
day evening. May
ST rOufs $40 Severn hundred
giris ere oli today utgng enlist
ment In the Fifth regiment. Ms
sour National Guard
The Detroit times., 1917-05-05
BAPTIST.
Woodward-ave. Baptist
Church
Corner Windcr

John Wellington Hoag,
Minister
1890 q. m.-"Our Christian
ity."
T 80 D. m.-First sermon IN a
new series ON THE Home: y
Getting Ready for the
Home
Join Woodward Avenue
great evening audience
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
ORDINANCE NO %.

Section l. Ne Il ordained by the
Police Jury Of said Parish that this
being the day SET for selling the 81 600
o, bonds heretofore authorized to be
issued ON the 10th day of January 1917,
and after examining all the bids inter.
posed for said bondslsaid bonds having
been offered for sale By calling for
sealed bids after fifteen days adYer'
tisement In the official Journal of said
Parish under the terms and conditions
OF the governing authority of said
Parish heretofore fixed1
II is therefore decided, That after
due advertisement said governing body
has failed 10 sell said bonds al the
legal price and cannot do so aud on
this account said bonds are now sold
at private safe at not less than the
legal price. namely said sio0tl 90 Of
bonds are sold 10 Austin Brothers Of
Dallas. Texas, for the sum of s4,e00 90;
also the cost of printing Of said bonds
and the necessary expense and The
preparation Of the legal papers for the
issuance of said bonds. II any there be-
hlAii also Bt HbPHf ny tue Y dliAhs Az
Of the proceedings In reference To the
issuance OF said bonds aud a certified
copy thereof shall be recorded In the
mortgage records ot the Parish and
registered with the Secretary OF State
and promulgated Ia one issue Of the
official Journal Of said Parish
That fotf a period OF sixty t60) days
from the Nate of the publication Of the
proceedings Of said governing authority
providing for the issuance of such
bonds and the dedication OF the sur.
plus and ayails of said lax adopted on
the 10th day of January. 1917, aud after
the lapse of sixty t60l days from the
date OF said publication the Clerk Of
the Court Of said Parish shall Issue q
certificate as provided Ia Section Of
Act 20. approved July s, 1915, and the
chairman of this body shall see to IL
that the certificate Of the Secretary OF
state shall be placed on said bonds as
provided for IN said act
This ordinance shall so into effect
Immediately upon its adoption. Witness
this the Tth day OF February, 1917
e. F, HOWELL President
Attest
{. T. ToORAEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
GOOD DRAINAGE OFTEN
MEANS GOOD CROPS

\ properly drained soil may be
worked earlier aRd later than a poorly
drained one The length ct fhe grow
ing season can b. increased frem one
90 three weeks iu some eases, to say
nothing OF being able 10 get on the land
sooner after rain. This extra time
at the beginning Of the season especial
~. frequently means the difference be
tween good crop and absolute failure
f. u noran. assistant professor Of
agronomy. Louisiana state University,
gives other reasons for farm drainage.
~ follows
I. To remove surplus water. Soil
that II saturated with water Is not In
condition 10 produce ordinary farm
crops Water IL present IN the soil Ia
more than oup form bat for practical
purposes we may say that capillary
moisture Is the only form Of water that
ordinary farm crops can use. All In
excess Of this. such as free or food
water, is injurious
2. To vsntlats the soil. If the soil
IL saturated With water all air In ex.
cuded. and this, among other things.
prevents all bacterial acson having to
de- wilh nilrlGcation OF breaking down
Of the organic matter essential IN plant
growth Again. such soils tend to b's
come sour OF acid and this is harmful
to plant growth
3. To lower the water table, If the
level at which the soil water Is fela.
lively high the feeding area for the
plant roots is limited On the other
hand. II the plants, at the beginning of
their growth. can send the roots 10 a
considerable depth larger root system
Is developed and In time Of drought
the plants are not as likely Ia suffer
4 To prevent soil eFosie9, When
ever water runs OF the top of the land
1t usually carries With II a large
amount Of tine top soil This Is a
severe loss IN many ways, and may BE-
prevented by proper drainage, 4 we'll
drained soil will absorb much Of the
surplus moisture
s To warm the soil and lenathen
the season, A Well ventilated soil r.
warm soil because, being we'll drain,
ed the moisture Is not allowed to
eyaporato ut the surface Any surface
from which moisture eyaporates Is
cooled l.. 4 L. Press Bulletin