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The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
WHY NOT GO ALL THE WAY? !?

The suggestion of Governor Riggs, contained in his annual report to Secretary Lane, that the government take over the ocean transportation business between Alaska and the States, voices the sentiments of every real Alaskan, all of whom have suffered greatly at the hands Of the transportation companies operating in Northern waters. The present service is unsafe. inadequate and costly beyond reason. The Alaskan puts up with all sorts of inconveniences and actually takes his life in his hands when he boards Seattle-bound steamer, and pays an exorbitant fare for the privilege of doing so. The return voyage is much more costly. and equally dan eerous. Freightage charges on Alaska-boun merchandise and ma chinery have increased to the point where is it no longer possible for many Northerners to patronize the steamship companies. They are compelled to do without much need ed supplies and material and are greatly handicapped. in consequence, in their efforts to develop the coun- try.
 Whether or not the transportation companies have warrant for the tolls they exact from the people of Alaska Is apart from the question. What concerns Northerners is the fact that they are required to pay more for fares and freight hauling than they can afford--more than conditions in Alaska warrant. And they know we'll that their only source If relief is government operated  boats.
 The operation by the government of line of steamships between Alaska and the States would make more certain the successful opera tion of the new government railroad It would stimulate tonnage by mak- ing it possible for Alaskans to i'm port supplies and machinery for the development of properties now idle It would make it possible for Out siders of moderate means to come to Alaska to settle, and to bring their families and household goods with theua-an impossibility under
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
YOUNG PEOPLES PARTY
 AT THE BROWNE HOME

\ party and dance at which F. D. Browne. Jr., acted as host, was given at the Browne residence in the Commission reserve on Saturday night, and the duration of the party attested to its success. Among those present besides the host were Misses Queenie and Alta Russell, Betty Foster. Jane Anderson and Lucille Diven. Messers H. G. Has lem. Bruce Hunting. Claude koeppe and Kenneth Diven
 The party commenced shortly after 9 p. m, and was kept up with vigor until the small hours of the morning. Refreshments were served liberslly during the course of tho dance.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16

Elsie loyal, we'll known Dawson young lady, was in Vancouver in October.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16

present conditions. It would make it possible for the merchants of Alaska to sell goods more cheaply, thereby contributing materially to the cheapening of living and operat- ing costs, and stimulating develop ment to that extent.
 The government now has the equipment to establish a line of steamers, to connect with the Alaska railroad, and the use of a few of the vessels for that purpose would enable the government to maintain reliable through service between Interior Alaska and the States, at cost which would greatly stimulate development of Interior resources. It is reform that must come, along with others, to insure adequate re- turn on investments already made, and Alaskans, we feel certain, will welcome the opportunity to give their support to the movement which has been started by our governor.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
PIONEERS, ATTENTION!

Nenana Igloo No. IT. Pioneers of Alaska will hold their semi-monthly meeting at Union Hall on Monday, December 16, at p. m. sharp. The annual election of officers will take place at this meeting. Several new members will also be initiated Members of other igloos are always welcome.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
NOTICE

Anyone desiring to obtain quar- antine ribbons, or pay lot assess ments during the absence of the townsite manager in Fairbanks, may do so at the office of the special disbursing agent, at the main office building of the Alaskan Engineering commission
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
HOLLANDS STAGE
 FOR FAIRBANKS

Hollands stage pulled out sharp at o'clock this morning for Fair banks with 1855 pounds of mail and the following passengers bound for Fairbanks: Townsite Manager H. B. Joseph, William Rodigkeit, Ed Gay nor. Herb Miller. Joe Connors and s. kankola. IL also took considerable freight.
 This is the first Roland stage to make the journey to the upper town since the establishment of the quarantine, and the continuance of the service will depend largely on the business offering in the way of freight; passenger service during the period of quarantine and run ming the stage for the mail alone being out of the question.
 The stage will return after re- maining a day in Fairbanks and will bring a shipment of mail and what freight may be offering.
 Elsie loyal, well known Dawson l. H.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16

Gentlemen's Suits cleaned and pressed. Fur coats lined and reno. vated. Ladies' suits and dresses renovated at the tailor shop on up- per A street, near Third.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16

Former Senator Roden was re- gently a business visitor at Juneau Senator Roden says the Republic Fisheries company, of which he and Martin Kildall, of Petersburg, are the principal owners, has had very prosperous season.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-16
NOTICE

See the issue of December 3 for particulars, mail your suggestions to the Contest Committee, Nenana Commercial club, win a prize and help boost Nenana.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
BROOKFIELD

Mrs NJ S. Wheatley of East Brookfield
spent the week end with her sister, Mrs
| Isabelle Amidon.
Mrs y. L. Benham is sick, suffering
with Indigestion, and one of her feet be,
ing very painful,
Rev Mr. Robinson of Willamstown
will hold services at the Second Congre-
gational church Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Il. Chase held fam
| lily reunion at their home Sunday, all
their children being present, and several
other people, 10 in all.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F, Cotton and child
| of Montpelier are spending their vacation
at Mrs. U. A. Clark's cottage, with his
| parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Cotton.
North Randolph grange gave a very
excellent program Friday evening at
town hall, in exchange with BrookieId
grange.
About Is couples were present at the
ball Wednesday evening.
July 4 was very quiet about town,
Many people went to Randolph TO be
present at the celebration held there.
| There will be Red Cross meeting July
II. This win be a knitting bee, SO every.
one come and enjoy an afternoon out, IT
| is expected there will be music TO keep
! time with the click of the needles.
If those who have yarn would finish
the work by the last of the month for
our July quota, it viii be greatly appre-
ciated.
Mrs. A. L. Follansbee spent Sunday
with her niece, Miss Florence Phelps, at
the home of G. W. Lynde in Williams
town.
If any of the young men from its sec.
| ton of the town are called for st ice in
the war, and will call at Mrs Isabelle
Amidons, they may receive the comfort
kit which is provided by the Red Cross.
Robert S, Hall came from Barre to
spend the Fourth of July with his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. j. Hall.
The ladies of the Second church will
hold their monthly social at the church
parlors for work Thursday afternoon,
July Is. Everybody invited To come.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bradford and
daughter of Bangor, n. Y, came last
week to visit his uncle, G.. T.. Mason, and
wife and his cousin, Mrs. E. L, Wills,
and family.
DIR. Arthur Bean of Brooklyn, N. Y,
came Saturday to join his wife and
daughters at the home of her father, Ira
Carpenter Mr.. Carpenter has also for
his guests his daughter Mrs. Leon Web
ster, and son. Kenneth, of Worcester,
Mass
Ray Walbridge of Randolph came Sun
day in his auto and took his father, R.
w. Walbridge, and Ira Carpenter to
Montpelier to visit John Heath at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Mitchell. They were pleased to see their
old friend, Mr.. Heath, enjoying very good
health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
BETHEL

Joseph H. Counter and family of Wind
sor formerly of this village, are visiting
at Joel Goodell's.
Miss Margaret Preston is visiting in
Hartford, Conn, having accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Williams on their re-
turn.
Mrs. Charles E. Bartlett has returned
to Boston after few days visit here.
Mrs. r. NJ. Chase and Miss Maude
Kendall went yesterday to Duxbury,
Mass, to put the Chase cottage in readi-
ness for tenants who are to occupy it
this season.
Theodore White was in Montpelier re.
Gently to enlist in the coast artillery and
passed the physical examination, but be-
ing only II years and four months old
was told that he must obtain his par
ents' consent. His older brother, Dewey
W. White, has been in France several
weeks,
DR.. Charles Edward Holton, with his
wife and daughter, of West Medford,
Mass, will arrive this week in Barnard
to pass the month at Rev. Louis l. Hol-
ways.
Mrs. Charles M. Charlton of Cambridge,
Mass, with her three children, came Sat
urday Ito occupy a house in Barnard for
the rest of the summer. Her husband is
the senior chaplain of the U. s. navy, be-
ing commissioned in the fall of 1901,
during his pastorate of the local Method
list church.
Miss Blanche Shepard is home from
her teaching in Berlin, N. H.
Miss Helen Brooks is at home for the
summer from, her school at Indian Or
chard, Mass, where she has a re-engage-
ment for next year.
Mrs. Alex Smith and her daughter re-
turned yesterday to Natck, Mass, after
a months stay here or at Silver lake in
Barnard.
David T. Dyke is 80 years of age and
has been gardening on his own account
every season for go years He has sweet
corn in his garden which is five feet high
without Strengthening the leaves. He is
sure it is the best corn he ever saw at
this season.
Health Officer o. " Greene states that
there are now two cases of poliomyelitis
among the children of Willis c. Whitaker
of Bethel Lympus. Neither case seems
particularly dangerous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
WILLIAMSTOWN

Band concert next Saturday evening
| from the stand at s o'clock. Severa
members of the bunch have moved out OF
town, but the remainder are resolved t.
stick by their horns.
The Birthday Social club held a picnic
in Matt Hylands grove on the Fourth
which was pleasant social function. Ii
the evening the club held its regular
meeting at his house.
Horace Lasel enjoyed vacation the
latter part of last week, part of which
he spent with his sister, Mrs. George
Dillingham; of Mortified.
Carl Wiley, whose regular work ii
that of a section hand, is to work in hay
ing for his father-n law, Walter Wviit
of Roxbury, and went there with his
wife last Sunday.
Ernest Waldo has been home for few
days from Camp Devens, starting on the
return journey Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary j. Staples has lately visit.
ed her son, II. d. Staples, and wife, who
are in charge of the Pavilion farm al
Montpelier.
A surprise party was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Duff in honor of their TWEEN.
tieth wedding anniversary at their home
on west hill Saturday night. About 80
relatives and neighbors were present
Victrola music was enjoyed, dancing
singing and games adding their part tc
the festivities of the occasion. Refresh.
ments were served during the evening
and the party broke up at late hour
all having had a Jolly good time.
A 20 v,ilxy rat,vto,, ,,,o. LaIl - A. -
of Perley Sanders on the Fourth which
was the first of its kind in the Williams
family and which was attended by about
25 people, largely the children, grand
children and great grandchildren of Mrs
Diantha (Williams) Sanders. Among
these were Mrs. Minnie Gallant of Wash.
ington and her daughter, Mrs. Forrest
Huntington, and four children, Ray Gal.
liant and family, Miss Lula Gallant OF
Waterbury and Derward Gallant, who il
at home. Other relatives were Mr. and
Mrs. Theron Williams and two children
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith, who for.
merly lived for a few years on the
Charles Erskine farm on Baptist street
have lately visited in town Their pres.
ent home is in Gardner, Mass.
Harry M. Lasel of Springfield was in
town with relatives over the week end
Mrs. Lasell, who had been with him in
Springfield for few days past, coming
up with him in their Metz car.
A fair.sized delegation of townspeople
were in Randolph on the Fourth and at.
tended the celebration there. Among
these were Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Prize
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w. Seaver Mr.. and
Mrs. +. c. Cram, Miss Rhoda Bruce. How.
ell Seaver, George l.. Simons, John A.
Perry and Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Jewett
who went as guests of Rev and Mrs
John Robinson. Besides these, there was
an auto party from the Beaudreau farm
on the west hill, those in this car not be.
ing known to your correspondent.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. A. Jameson were in
Mortified July and visited Mrs. Hattie
Elliott, and also called on Alfred E
House and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
CORN CROP LARGER
THAN LAST YEAR
Estimated at S,16o,ooo,ooo Bushels-To,
tai Wheat Forecast so1 100000
Bushels.

Washington, July l0.--A reduction Of
100000 bushels in the prospective
wheat harvest was shown yesterday in
the department Of agriculture's July
forecast, which is s9l 100000 bushels,
compared with 93l 100000 bushels fore
cast in June. Deterioration during June
reduced the prospective winter wheat
crop by 100000 bushels and the spring
wheat crop by 100000 bushels.
The corn harvest promises to be the
largest on record with total of $780,
100000 bushels as forecast for the first
time this season by the government. The
acreage is nearly per cent smaller than
planted last year, the total being 49,.
$4,000 acres.
Record crops Of barley, rye, sweet po-
tatoes and rice are indicated while fore
casts of the oats, white potatoes and to-
bacco crops show they probably will
equal their records if they have good
growing conditions.
Only half as much wheat remained on
farms on July this year as was held
on that date last year and the quality
was about one fifth of the average hold
over of the five years l9l2-l9l6.
Interest in the monthly crop report of
the department of agriculture conferred
about the forecasts of prospective pro-
duction of the country's great food crops,
especially wheat and corn. The report
gave the first official indication of this
years prospective yields of corn, white
and sweet potatoes, tobacco, flax and
rice; revised estimates of the enormous
wheat crop and the yields of oats, bar
ley, rye, hay, apples and peaches, esti-
mated from their condition on July l.,
and the quantity of wheat remaining on
farms.
Acreage planted to various crops and
announced for the first time are; Corn,
ll3,s35,000; white potatoes, 4,ll3,000;
sweet potatoes, 959,000; tobacco, l,452,-
300; fax, 1867 900; rice, l,l20300
Acreage figures last year were: Corn,
ll9755,000; white potatoes, 100000
sweet potatoes, 953000; tobacco, l,447,-
900; fax, 100000; rice, 964,00O.
Wheat remaining on farms July is
estimated at s,2S3,00O bushels; last year.
1871 900 bushels, and the fve-year aver.
age is 39,066,000 bushels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
CORINTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Scribner and War.
ner Scribner of st. Johnsbury visited at
j. r. Jacobs Sunday.
Rena Eastman and Sarah Fits went
to Windsor Thursday.
Mrs. Waterman of Waits River visited
at Bert Hastings few days recently.
Corinth Red Cross celebrated her in
dependence July by going over the top
for the running expenses for the coming
year. In 10 minutes they raised $5l6-
500 every three minutes. The only rea-
son it wasn't hundred a minute was
because the two people taking the sub
scriptions couldn't work that fast Cor
NTH may be way back, but she is also
way up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edison of East
Montpelier visited Mrs Linus Edison
Sunday
J. r. Jacobs was in Bradford Monday.
There are no services at the Congre-
gational church now, but Sunday school
is held as usual, to which all are in
vited.
Services are held at the Baptist church
Sunday morning at IL sharp. Sunday
school directly after church service.
Prayer meeting at the pastors home ev-
cry Thursday evening. All are invited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
POPULAR PRESS CENSOR.
Lord Decies of Ireland Seems to Satisfy
All Newspapers.

Dublin, July 10 correspondence of The
Associated Press Seldom can person
burdened with the duties of an impor.
tant censorship lay claim to any consid.
cradle degree of popularity, but Ireland
possesses a press censor who is really
popular even with the men whose writ
ings he is compelled to blue pencil and
criticise. The Irish press censor is Lord
Decies, well known in the United States,
and all classes of Irish newspapers ap-
pear to be agreed that he is the right
man for the place.
Lord Decies' censorship Office is located
on two upper floors in building on Graf
ton street, Dublin, above a barber shop
and billiard room Irshmen hate eere.
mony and unnecessary formality, and
Lord Decies is not in the least pompous
or ceremonious. He is always ready TO
meet and talk with the men whose
copy" he censors, and when the bust
ness of the moment is finished he is
ready to chat with them for few min.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
RANDOLPH

Rev. G. A. Simmons of Barnard ar.
rived here on Tuesday night and was
the guest of Rev and Mrs. r. H. Moore
over night.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry Clark of Danyers
Mass, arrived here on Tuesday night
to pass their vacation of several days
with relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Webster and fami.
ly came on Tuesday from Burlington
for several days stay in town with
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Leonard and MIR. and
Mrs. Alfred Webster.
Miss Ethel Granger Of New Haven
Conn, who has been in town with rela-
tiYes, returned on Tuesday to New Ha-
ven, where she is employed in the Win
chester Arms company manufactury.
w. A. Mcintosh returned Tuesday
from Mortified, where he has been to
attend the funeral of friend.
Mrs. W. r. Clark of New Haven, Conn.
has come to pick up her household goods.
ready for shipment, and will soon give
up the house in which they formerly
lived on the Highlands.
Miss Marion Richardson who has been
at the sanatorium for treatment for an
infection in her thumb was able on
Monday to leave that place and is now
at the home Of Mrs. Hale Flint for a
time, until she is able to care for her
self
Miss Hazel Hills of Montpelier has
been the guest of Mrs. z. NJ. Hills for
a few days, and on her return Tuesday
to her home, Miss Bernice Flint accom-
panied her, to pass a week at her home,
Mrs. Ray Ordway and her two young
est children went to Lebanon, ~ H., on
Tuesday to visit her sister, Miss Kath-
leen, accompanying her there.
Ensign and Mrs. Gilman Gay have
been with Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Gay for
several days for a visit, On Tuesday
the former was called to New Haven,
Conn, but expects to return for few
days visit with his parents before GO
ing to San Francisco. Ensign Gay en-
listed nearly a year and a half ago in
the navy, and since his marriage in New
Haven, this is his first visit home.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Williams of New
Haven. Conn, have been in town this
week for a visit with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs j. II. Williams. Fred Williams,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Williams, and
Miss Madeline Coyne of New Haven were
married in that city on the Fourth of
July at o'clock in the morning at the
st. Rose church by Rev. Father Fitz-
gerald. They were attended by Ensign
Robert Gay and Miss Rosalind Coyne,
the sister of the bride. The bride was
becomingly gowned in white georgette
crepe Following the ceremony they left
at once for short trip here to visit
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left
on Tuesday, and after few days he viii
report in New York, where he ia taking
course of study, after which he will
return to his place in the navy, where
he has been for more than a year
George 0steyee, who was one of the
seamen on board the transport Coying-
ton, which was torpedoed off the coast
of France, is supposed to be one of the
survivors, as his name was not included
in the list of those lost Mrs. 0steyee,
his mother, lived in this town till about
six weeks ago, when she sold her place
and went to Springfield, Mass, to be
near her other sons. 1t Is understood
by the way Of friends that she has re.
ceived cablegram from her son since
the transport was sunk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
WATTS RIVER

Mrs. Hannah R. Downing went to Lis,
bon, n. H., Wednesday. to visit at A. c.
Sherman's. She was accompanied as far
as Woodsville by her daughter.
Several from this place spent the
Fourth in Bradford, attending the pic
ture, "A Daughter of the Gods" in the
evening
Loren Little has returned from Lisbon,
n. H., and is at Henry Chase's
Mr.. and Mrs Elwyn Farnham and son,
Richard Farnham, and Florence Currier
spent Sunday at Lake Mercy.
Mr., and Mrs. Earl A. Woods were in
Bradford on business Wednesday and
Friday of last week, also spending the
Fourth, which was Mr.. Woods birth
day, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, l.. R.
Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. s. Locke and Ray
mond and George Dodge were business
visitors in Montpelier Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Il. V. Batten, Miss Olive,
Kenneth and Ardine spent Sunday, June
30, at Greensboro, making the trip in
their new car
Mr.. and Mrs. David Locke and daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, arrived at their farm
Sunday to remain through the haying
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Eastman and small
daughter spent Sunday, June 30, at L. T.
Welch's
William Fowler, who has been staying
at Roscoe Hoods for several weeks, re-
turned home last week
EIwyn Farnham was in West Topsham
OH business Monday,
Mr. and Mrs Earl A. Woods visited at
F. O. Downing's in Topsham Sunday.
Herbert Scott of Providence, r. l., is
spending his vacation with Mrs, Sadie
Dodge,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-10
VERSHIRE

Misses Alice, Frances and Violet Pratt
are working at Lake Morey.
Mrs. Mann and Miss Helen have ar
rived to spend the summer in town.
Grace Avery is in West Fsirlee.
Miss Lois Mann has gone to attend
summer school in Hanover.
George Stacy and family and Blaude
Cough were in Bradford Sunday.
The Red Cross is thriving. The box
party Melted $3.50 and poverty party
il to be held at the hall Friday evening.
A branch of the Vershire Red Cross was
formed at South Vershire July 5. The
meeting was held at Frank Johnson's
and much interest was shown.
The grange recently admitted nine
new members. Forty-three persons were
at the meeting. A supper of salads, cot
tage cheese, coffee and cake was served.