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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
TANANA MADE
 BIG RETURNS

In private advices received from Panama it is stated that the amount subscribed to the Third Liberty Loan during the drive came to s19,850. This amount was derived from 60 subscribers. At the time of the drive there was added to the Red Cross fund sSO.15 for memberships and donations, bringing the total amount raised there for the Red Cross up to s1,950.
 The figures given for the Second Liberty Loan at Panama are s17,350, bringing the total for the two drives to s37.2O0. The last census of Tan ana showed the population to be PIP persons, which included the na- tives. making the per capita of that place an exceedingly large one. of which the citizens are justly proud.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
ORDER IS MADE
 FINAL CLEANUP

From Chief of Police Wiseman the final order is given to those who have neglected to do so to clean up their premises and to do it at once The warm weather is coming, and the accumulated trash is anything but pleasant to the smell The con. dition of some of the streets shows an utter indifference on the part of the property holders as to the ap- pearance of the street in front of their premises. This is especially true on Front street between Cush. man and Noble. where a large amount of trash has been allowed to ac- cumulate.
 Within the next few days com. pulsory methods will be enforced for the cleaning up of the streets desig- mated, and the same will hold true all over town. the residence section as we'll as the business.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
MAIL CONTRACT
 WEEKLY SERVICE

By an order issued April 29 by the second assistant postmaster gen eral providing for an emergency mail service between Fairbanks and Chiti- na during the summer months, the contract was let to Mrs. Rose John son of Valdez, for the period be- tween June 4 and September 30, 1918.
 The consideration named in the contract was $121 for each round trip. and the weight to be carried was stipulated at 300 pounds per trip. This information will settle all doubts as to the service for the sum. mer months over the trail.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
MEAT QUESTION
 SITUATION NOW
 GROWING ACUTE

United States Food Administrator Herbert Hoover sent the following telegram to the federal food admin istrator at Juneau:
 The food administration is ex- tremeiy desirous of securing economy in the consumption of all kinds of meats without reinstallation of meat less days for the present. Seasonal to market is now in progress and its volume will undoubtedly further decrease during the next few months as is usual, but probable amount of such decrease is yet obscure The necessities for shipping abroad to our army and allies are very large and amount to roughly 75,000, 900 pounds meat and meat products of all kinds per week against pro-war normal of less than 15,000, ,O00 pounds Even with these large shipments the allies have found it necessary to re- duce consumption all kinds meat and
 
 poultry to an average of about one and one-quarter pounds per week per person in order that no further draft should be made upon shipping that is now required for the trans port of our soldiers. Our consump- ton meats is about three and one quarter pounds per week per person, and if we are to make both ends balance during short marketing sea son We must have further economy. If the public will continue in rigor- ous elimination of waste and will further economize by reducing quan- titles prepared for each meal of all kinds of meat and poultry. more particularly beef, and will restrict their purchases accordingly, the food administration hopes that the neces- sary balance can be maintained; a general observance of these recom- mendations will avoid the inconveni ences which arise in many direc- tlOnS rom UledtlesS udyS anu VIII cause less interference in daily prep aration of food. There is now sea sonable abundance of milk products which can we'll be substituted in various forms. Shortage of fish dur ing past several months due to ne cessity of naval requisitioning Of trawlers and enlistment of fisher men for navy should soon be con- siderably reduced by the expansion which has been arranged in other forms of fishing
 Pursuant to the above warning and recommendations of the United States food administration, the federal food administrator for Alaska asks all households. hotels, public eating places and all consumers of meats 10 observe the strictest economy in the use of meats. If this is not done meatless days and meals may again be restored. The meat supply. must be maintained during this war
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
REBELS OWN GOLD MINE AND THUS PURCHASE WAR MUNITIoN

MEXICO City, May 15.-The mys- tery that has surrounded the success that has attended the efforts of rebels in the adjoining portions of the states of Mexico. Michoacan and Guerrero to obtain money. arms, am intuition and other equipment has been explained, ii reports of travel CTS who have just arrived from that region are to be believed.
 These reports are to the effect that the rebels are working a gold mine and exporting bullion. cattle and other products through the port of Sihuatanejo, just north of Acapul. co. Guerrero. Smugglers from the states are said to be engaged in this traffic with the Mexicans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
LILY FACES COME FORWARD;
 IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

PEKING. May 15-The following advertisement is published in a Shanghai vernacular journal:
 T. have several ten now of fertile land and am quite well-todo. I have no son, but only daugter who is now just in her her teens. Her rosy cheeks are like blooming peach blossoms and her dainty feet re- semble three-inch golden lilies. It is my desire to have good son-in- law, who after being adopted by me, shall become entitled to all my prop erty. Any one under twenty years of age, who has a face like water lily, and is well versrd in Chinese classics is qualified to apply"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SCHOOL BOARD NAME TEACHERS
 FOR NEW YEAR

At a meeting held yesterday af- ternoon in the office of the clerk, the members of the school board as- sembled for the purpose of selecting those who will fill the positions of principal and teachers.
 The personnel of the staff for the next school year will be as follows: Principal. e. Green; teachers: Prof. c. S. Hahn, Miss H. A. Mirick. Miss Carpenter, Mrs. Tupper. Miss Pouch CT. Miss Smith, Miss Susan Love lace. and Louis Kerler as janitor.
 The new principal halls from O. lumbus, New Mexico, and is said to be highly efficient. Miss Lovelace will come from Boulder, Colorado. Her recommendations are of the high est order. There is yet vacancy to be filled. Of the present staff, those whose services will terminate at the end of the present school year will be: Miss Margaret Keenan, principal; Miss Daphne Moody and Mrs. H. G. Cloes.
 The next term of school will com mence on September 16. The pres ent term will end on May 31. The members of the board as at present constituted are as follows: Chairman, NJ. O. Carlson; clerk, A. k. Heiig; treasurer, G. E. Beraud
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
EvERYMAN'S DICTIONARY

Sin-What the other fellow does.
 Love-Life, the universe. for me; for you, a foolish obsession.
 War-In Europe, pure militarism; in America, pure patriotism
 Neutrality-Non-participating pol icy which expires in Europe at the commencement of recent hostilities (Obsolete).
 Society-When am prosperous the sum total of responsibility; when am down and out. body rotten to the core.
 Judgment-What my business part ner hasn't got.
 Chivalry-The generous impulse to aid pretty woman, when crowd is looking on. Also fever which attacks the system of men before marriage, but which burns itself out after marriage.
 Stupidity-Leading characteristic of all employed persons.
 Truth--The doctrine taught in church only.
 Courtesy-What demand of my interiors and practice toward my superiors.
 Charm-Conspicuous trait of char acter possessed by woman with money.
 Marriage-A ceremony performed in heaven.
 Heaven-A state of mind.
 Mind-The directive part of mans being, subject to a constant change
 Faith-The thread of gold in the coarse fabric of lives weaving; the only excuse for tolerating anybody or anything.
 Optimism-A microbe found only in the blood of the active.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
TANANA LEAVES
 FOR WHITEHORSE

Shortly after o'clock last night the steamer Panama pulled out for Whitehorse on the first up river trip of the season. Most of the town was at the dock to see the boat leave and to bid goodbye to friends and relatives. With the departure of the Panama, the navigation sea son for the upper river Is declared open. and from now on the arrival and departure of boats will be a matter of fact occurrence.
 Those leaving and their destina- tions are as follows:
 For Skagway-Mrs. E. F. Leaf, Miss Marie van DOornick, Mrs. A. Kennedy, Mrs. T. A. Parsons, Earl Parsons, Lawrence Parsons, Mrs. c. T. Moves. Betty Moves, Margaret Brodhagen. Mrs. Wm. Brodhagen, Mrs Katherine McNeill. Mary Me Neill, Mrs. Katie Otters, Mrs. T. r. Patrick. Mrs. c. D. Ross. T. F.. Dun don, Mrs. T. F.. Dundon, Gladys Dun don, Violet Dundon, Mrs. II. B. Ava koff, Mrs. Carol H. Bell, Miss Edith Bell, Miss Dixie Bell. Mrs. John Junkin. Mrs. Joe Mcdonald, Leith Russell, Mrs. Geo. Lyons, Mrs. J. H. LePage.
 For Nenana-Mrs. J. r. Lytle, Al fred Lytle, J. R. Lamb
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
NOT BAD RECORD
 FOR THE FEMALE

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Those who were curious to know how the woman cross country runner would compare with her brother athlete in the matter of time over given, identical course have had their curi- osity satisfied. The annual modified marathon over the Dipsea trail, a distance of approximately seven miles, has been negotiated by the men year in and year out at some thing between 50 and 55 minutes The winner of women's race over the same course which was held recently completed the distance in one hour, eighteen minutes and AS seconds.
 This women's race, which is an innovation, had TIT starters of whom 14S were officially recorded as fin ishing. The Dipsea trail leads over mountainous country and is consid- cred one Of the hardest courses of it's length in the country. The fact that practically every girl that fin. ished was in good shape and could have continued the grind had the course been longer is considered a remarkable tribute to the stamina and courage of the participants. The percentage of those who finished the course compares most favorably with the showing made by the men in their annual race.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
CLIMER WILL
 ENLIST AGAIN

In answer to a communication sent the adjutant general, C. C. Climer is informed that it is per missible for him to re-enlist in the army, and 1t Is probable that he will go to Panama in the near future for service.
 Climer enlisted in the army in 1887 and after serving the enlist. ment period was discharged In view of his previous service the rul- ing of the adjutant general was that he could proceed to any army post and enlist.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
ENJOYABLE TIME
 AT GUARD DANCE

The dance given by the Fairbanks Red Cross war fund was an enjoy able affair, and those attending were well pleased with the evening. While the crowd was not large. the Temple was comfortably filled.
 The Liberty orchestra was in fine by the dancers The amount of the receipts could not be learned. but it is said that a nice sum will be placed to the credit of the fund, the drive for which closed last night.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
YOUNG MACHINIST DOING
 WELL IN THE SPIRIT CITY

Outside in which it was stated that Earl Wallace, who was formerly em- ployed by the N. c. machine shop here, had started garage in Seat tie and was doing fine business. The establishment is also being made headquarters for the Fairbanksans who are sojourning there, and it is an easy matter to get in touch with people from the north by looking up the garage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
LETTER OF THANKS SENT
 DONORS OF NAVY "EYES'

A letter of thanks has been re- ceived by John A. Clark from the committee on public information at Washington, D. C., in which great credit is given for the excellent work done by the four.minute men by whose efforts the response to the calls for "eyes" for the navy was effected. The number Of glasses sent in from Fairbanks was large exceeding that of any district in Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
KEYS BOYS ARE HAVING GREAT
 TIME IN TEXAS

Writing to The Citizen from Kelly Field, Texas, at which place the aviation squadron to which the boys were attached prior to their sick ness was stationed, George and Ralph Keys state that owing to sick ness they had been left behind when their squadron was transferred to the east.
 George was in the hospital for 5 days, and only had about seven kinds of sickness, with few minor operations; outside of that he was in perfect health. He is now able to do duty again, but owing to the squadron to which the boys were attached having left for other places, they fear that they will be stationed there permanently, and will apply for a transfer to active duty. Their companions are much interested in Alaska, and the boys say that when the war is over the population of the north will be increased to a marked degree.
 Ralph likewise was a patient in the hospital. for 43 days, and, while not afflicted to the extent George was, had a tough time of it, being also left behind when the squadron went away.
 Both are anxious to see active duty and, while not complaining over their present situation, would be better satisfied if they knew they were going to get crack at the Hun. The best of regards are eX tended to their Alaska friends, whom they would like much to see. The parents of the boys are in Los Angeles. Mrs. Keys. who has been ill for some time, is now recovering.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
ALASKA LEADS
 IN WAR STAMPS

From statistics furnished by B. NJ. Behrends, chairman of war say ings matters for Alaska, it is learned that the sum total of war stamps purchased in Alaska for the period ending March 50 amounted to s175.- 900.
 The above amount was secured from the sale of war stamps and thrift stamps, and it is stated thai the amount derived is greater than from any State in the Union, giving the lead in this source of funds to Alaska
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Does yo', Ivory Washington" sol emnly inquired good old Parson Bag ster, take dis 'ooman, Gladys Gug- gles, to be yo' lawful welded wife,"
 "I dunnuh, sah."
 "YO' dunnuh! Yo' comes yuh to git mar'd. and den dunnuh what you wants. Has yo' lost yo' mind?"
 "No, sah; but Ps sawtuh lost muh 'thusiasm."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
ACCURATELY TIMED

"This is certainly modern cook book in every way"
 "How sol"
 "It says: After mixing your bread. you can watch two reels at the movies before putting 1t in the oven'"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
JACK BELL NOW WEARING
 CHEvRoNS OF CORPORAL

From Outside sources it is learned that Jack Bell, who formerly lived here and for time was employed by the Engineering commission at Nenana, later going Outside and join ing the army, has been promoted to corporal. This will be good news to the Boy Scouts, of which body Jack was member.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
INDIAN AUXILIARY TO JUNEAU
 CHAPTER RED cRoss HELPFUL

JUNEAU, May 15.-On- vI the most helpful branches of the Juneau chapter of the Red Cross is the Indian auxiliary which numbers many clever as we'll as patient seam stresses. Comparatively large quan titles of Red Cross supplies have been turned out by the native work CTS. and their enthusiasm is just be- ginning to kindle. Included in the quantity of supplies are many pairs of socks and moccasins.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
BoERNER RESIGNS FROM
 FoUR-MINUTE MEN HERE

John A. Clark is in receipt of the resignation of c. A. Boerner as chair man of the four-minute men and enrolment agent at Hot Springs. Capt. Boerner will go to the Idita- rod, to which place he has been transferred by the N. c. company.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
TOM MCGOWAN REPORTS
 HE IS NOW RECOVERING

Writing to friends in Fairbanks from San Francisco, Tom McGowan states that he is improving wonder fully and is recovering his strength. This will be good news to his many friends in, Fairbanks, who fdr some time have been receiving discourag- ing news as to his condition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
RUDE GIRL

"I'm not going to that female barber shop again. There's rude girl there, don't you know"
 What did she say?"
 Why, she looked at my mus tawsh and asked me if would have it sponged off or rubbed in."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
THANKS ACKNOWLEDGED BY
 THE RED CROSS COMMITTEE

The members of the Fairbanks band are in receipt of an express sion of thanks from the committee having the Red Cross drive in charge, in which mention is made of the bands part in the dance given on the night of May IS. The proceeds turned over to the fund amounted to S97, which was duly acknowledged.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
MARRIED MEN |
 ARE VICTORS IN BALL GAME

The exhibition baseball game atl the park Sunday between the mar- ried men and the bachelors for the benefit of the Red Cross fund re- suited in victory for the benedicts The game was good one to watch and, while the teams were out of practice. a good article of ball was handed out
 The lineup was altered somewhat by the board of strategy on both sides. so the thing was about even as far as strength was concerned The game was played in the fast time of one hour and forty-five min. utes. which would be considered good time by professional teams. The final score was 8 to in favor of the Nbenedicts. Smith. of the bachelors, scored four runs.
 At the start it looked like a walk. away, but after the first two innings the bachelors settled down and play, ed ball besides getting in a few runs. The lineups were as follows:
 Married Men-Douse c, koon 1b, Cathcart 2b. Fowler ss, Pegues. 3b. Dundon If, Durgin, McGinnis of, Sher- man If, Bunnell p.
 Bachelors Smith c. McMullen p. Brigham 1b, Watson 2b, Bidwell 3b, Lawhorn SIS, Bresnahan If. Morrow and Boardman of. Moore If.
 Both pitchers did good work Con sdering it was the first game of the season, and were given good sup port throughout While the errors were not many or frequent. they made possible situations that were the means of keeping the spectators roofing for one side or the other
 The members of both teams wish tc thank the band for it's services as an attraction and also Musgjerd. the water man, for the use of his water wagon to quench their thirst. The movie man was on the job also and took the players and the crowd to send Outside by the film route.
 The runs by innings:
 2 ) S9 Married Men ...2 ? 0 0 l o 1--S
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
DRY LAW WAS VIOLATED
 BY DOWN RIVER PEOPLE

AdviceS received from Panama state that during the month Of April the first arrests for the violation oi the dry law occurred. Both parties to the offense were haled into the commissioners court and found gull ty. A heavy fine was imposed on both parties, which was paid and the offenders released from custody.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
DOWN RIVER STAGE MAN
 ARRIVES FOR SHORT STAY

The many friends of Jack Desmond were agreeably surprised to meet him yesterday. Jack has been on the stage run from Panama up, and this visit is the first since the stage line started operations last winter. He will return in day or so to finish up the seasons work. after which he will return to town for good.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

A boy was recently asked to give a description of water. and this is what he wrote: Water is white liquid which turns completely black the moment you put your hands in it."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Isaac Purdy is numbered among the town visitors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Mrs. Crabshaw-When you were in the hammock with that young man didn't see his arm around you?
 Marjorie-Why. mama, we couldn't both sit in that hammock without squeezing a little.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
QUOTA
 TO RED CROSS
 BEEN DOUBLED

In a telegram received yesterday afternoon by John A. Clark from Seattle it is stated that on last Tues day Alaska had passed it's quota and was disputing the claim of South Dakota of being the first in the Union to do so. By the time of the close of the drive it is supposed that Alaska will have much more than doubled it's quota. The mes sage is as follows:
 Seattle, Wn.. May 9. 1918. Clark, Fairbanks.
 Alaska forty-four thousand Tues day evening; first over top west Rockies; disputing South Dakota claim first in nation. Tonight we total sixty-five thousand and ener- getic effort every wo. ker can close Monday double quota; no state sur pass this. Seattle committee has prospects several thousand. Yet. strong pull and big finish. Alaska a wonder. DAVIES"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-12
MONUMENT TO NEGRO
WHO SAVED GIRLS LIFE

Newport News Va. April IL
John Parker. the old colored man
who lost his life in saving the life
az Miss Pearl Mills last Saturday, will
have placed above his grave monu-
ment, erected by white people in this
city who have already contributed
almost unc-fpurth of the amount nee
.essarv to erect II. Contributions ire
being received every hour
From evidence introduced at the
coroner's inquest, John Parker. seven
ty-three years old, leaped in front Of
a0 on-rushinE automobile. which had
caught Miss Mills on the fender and
pushed the girl Off, thereby saving
her life but losing his own He was
50 badly injured when the car struck
an auto truck that he died next
morning.
AT the inquest. Chief Mitchell sug-
ccsted that the white people in THIS
community bury the colored hero. He
offered TO receive not more than 81
from any man. BY yesterday noon he
had enough to pay funeral expenses,
purchase floral designs and buy the
grave What remained went toward
the fund to he given in exchange for
an appropriate monument
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-12

Tho appeal of the president. the
secretary Of the trcas sur and the gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve bank
that the banks OF the reserve dis
trict work IN harmony for a most
successful result in the liberty loan
drive, will tend TO cause unity here
even stronger than 1t would have been
The Richmond banks will stand as
one man in the push There is no
doubt OF that. The appeal from the
high officials comes az It should in
a general way and the men at the
helm in the Fifth federal reserve dis
trict will exert every energy toward
the biggest success ever pulled off in
Richmond.
In his letter 10 the banks in this
district Governor Seay says
IF one thing is clear. it is this
Whatever the result OF the pending
battle, all the forces Of this nation.
Of every character. must be enlisted to
insure our peace and security. and the
ultimate triumph of our allies IL our
aid can accomplish IT, Because OF
our neglect or lack of foresight. or
inability 20 prepare in time which
ever IT may have becn,-the world has
paid and is still paving a fearful
price IN blood and anguish and treas
ure. II II he granted that we have