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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22
TERRITORY BUYS
BIG SHOVEL FOR
USE IN CHANNEL
Marion Steam Shovel to Be Used B,
Road Commission for Variety
of Work

According to statement made
recently by Territorial Road Com
missioner Ed Hurlbut, at Juneau, an
order has been placed for a Marion
steam shovel, which has a capacity
for "eating up ground faster than
thirty men can shovel"
Mr.. Hurlbut has just returned to
Juneau from a three months visit
to the States, where he made a spe-
cial investigation into the various
kinds of equipment that would be
suitable for dredging the bar be-
tween Mendenhall glacier and Doug
las Island.
Many machines were examined
! that would be serviceable for bar
work, but the one Mr.. Hurlbut
selected was one, which in his opin-
ion, would be of constant service
either for bar work, which is re-
quired from time to time, or for
road work, which is always neces-
sary.
The machine has been ordered
from the factory, to be delivered at
Seattle at an early date, government
orders not interfering, and the fac
tory price, not including the freight,
is $3.50. If everything goes as it
is calculated, the small boats can
be crossing in the new channel by
June l. But the channel will be
deepened and widened by going over
it second time as soon as possible
This machine is of the traction
engine type, with donkey engine
mounted on four 24-inch traction
wheels. While the machine is wider
than the average wagon, it is not
so wide that it will not run on
wagon road. The weight is approx
mately eighteen tons, the heavy steel
boom is thrifty three feet long and is
rugged to be changed, with the shift
ing of a few bolts, from water dig
ger, opearted on a clam-shell basis,
to land-digger for road work.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22

250 men each. Not only those
within draft age but men between
thirty-one and forty-one are wanted
The regiment is to consist of hand
and machine drillers, muckers, tram
mers, timber men, pipe men hoist
men, electricians, machinists, black
smiths and others. The new regl-
ment is being recruited at Fort
Meade. Men especially experienced
in tunneling construction are par
ticularly desired.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22

Mrs. Fred Carter underwent an
operation at the Government hospital
today.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22
NEW SPEED BOAT
TAKES TO WATER

After five weeks arduous labors,
Fred Stanley and Nick Beillor have
succeeded in completing their new
speed boat, and the launching cere-
mony was held yesterday.
The boat is snappy little craft,
with all the latest modern appliances,
including a three and one-half horse
power Evinrude and a gee-pole. the
motor for motive power, and the
gee-pole for leading the craft around
the sharp bends of the Tanana.
Stanley says the gee-pole was an idea
of Nick, though Nick insists that the
honor belongs to Stanley.
During the launching a serious
accident was narrowly averted by
the quick foot-work of the mariners.
Both happened to step on the same
side of the boat at once, and it was
almost a case of ''two in the water
easy" but the craft righted herself
before any damage was done.
No name has been decided upon
as yet. Nick wants to call it the
"Runabout" because the engine has
developed tendency to run about
three minutes and then lay off. Stan
ley is for calling it the "Morpheus"
because the engine is always going
to sleep on them. However, the name
will be settled on the next trial trip.
The trial trip to Wood river was
carried out last evening
and the craft showed signs of such
speed that they are thinking of enter
ing her in the Fourth of July races.
Only the bravest of the brave wit
messed the launching yesterday, as
the failure of the "phut-phut" to
work continually, caused much lam
guage more forcible than elegant.
Stanley is there as chef, but when
1t comes to navigating, Little Joe
says he is the chief of the Tavern
crew.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22
NEW GASOLINE WILL
HAVE STRANGE COLOR

If the gasoline you buy for fuel
this year has a peculiar yellow color
and a still more peculiar and not
exactly pleasant smell, don't become
alarmed and jump to the conclusion
that the Germans are slipping some
thing over.
Indirectly, the kaiser will be to
blame for it, at that, but for all
its color and smell the gasoline will
be just as good as before. Neither
color nor smell will affect its eff
cheney as engine fuel in the least,
and nobody buys gasoline for its
looks.
The explanation for the new color
and the new smell, both of watch
are coming to stay for the duration
of the war, if not longer is very
simple. 1t is due to the fact that
sudphuric acid has become altogether
too valuable a commodity 10 use in
treating gasoline.
The sulphuric acid treatment Of
gasoline, refiners declare, in no way
improves its quality or pep" All
in the world the treatment accom-
pllshes, they say, is to remove the
yellow color and the smell More
over, the process of treatment wastes
both acid and gasoline, so that eli
minating the treatment accomplishes
two important war economies at
once.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22
BOIL THE WATER

DR., Malcolm E. Smith, health
officer of the town of Nenan, has
issued instructions to the public 20
boil all water used for drinking pur-
poses. The general flooding of the
town has contaminated all wells in
the flooded rea, and the use of
this water. unless boiled, undoubt-
eddy would result in much sickness.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22
FIFTEEN QUOTAS EXCEEDED

Washington is one of those :
states that have exceeded their
quotas of shipyard volunteers. Wash
ington's number was 5000. The
other states are: Arizona, Cali
fornia, District of Columbia, Illinois.
Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana,
Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island,
Utah, Vermont and Wyoming.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22

The Valdez Packing company is
rapidly being put in shape to handle
an enormous catch expected this
year. Manager John Emil has a
large crew of men at work repair
ing the boats and installing the new
machinery for a two line cannery.
The plant operated one line last year
and made record
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-22

George C. Hazelett, of Cordova,
recently received his appointment
for recruiting officer for regimen /.
of 9th engineers for the National
army to consist of companies of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25

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over by the piano and they are do
ing so we'll have to get up and go
over and listen to them once in a
while. Just met a fellow from Des
Moines. My Corporal is an Iowan.
Met a U. c.. man last night and he
specialized i'm Botany when at the
University. There are a good pro-
portion of college men in our Co,
We have a new army paper, 1.-THE
Stars and Stripes, printed daily
at Paris. We get free copies. 1t is
great. l am becoming very cnthu-
siastic over this war and am ready
to do anything to bring about The
triumph of democratcd principles
in the world. We are going to have
a contest at the "Y'' soon. Those
whofnter will write a paper on
why he considers his state the
best state in the Union. may
write on California. lovingly,
Glenn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25

Mufcn y, 1Jl q.
Mr. Fred Evans.
MOdale, Iowa,
Dear Friend Fred:--
received your very fine letter
OF December 81, a couple of days
ago, and am now trying to WELD
a poor pen in answer. am get
ting along o. X. and out of the
trenches for "a while at least.
have been i'm three times. so far,
and know what il is there. Pro-
badly by now you are reading
about important incidents con-
corning us. When you write
would you mind telling me wheth-
err am right.
To the best of my knowledge
all the Missouri Valley boys are
getting along O. Il. and bearing
the brunt of ba4 tie in fine, shape.
1t has been some time, though,
since I've seen some of them, but
if anything out of the ordinary
happened. would hear about it,.
Only last night | was with Frank
Burke for while.
Since writing TO you last, have
been engaged in different work,
and at different place. | am
at the divisional headquarters of
our division. My duties are
those of 4 divisional runner. 1t
sure is fine TO what | had in the
trenches. | get plenty of good
chow, not much work, and also
go out for horse exercise, daily,
flor the exercise and experience.
At present, we are being treat
ed to a bunch of punk weather.
1t isn't so very cold, but it sure
is muddy. II rained two days this
week and showed one and half
days. We have had very little
sunshine, hence the muddy roads
and walks. | might mention that
the French do not believe in walks
although the roads are we'll kept.
The roads are fine, but when wet
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Letter From Jim WEIGH. /,
France, March 81. 1918
Mother dearest:


Mother dearest:
got some mailelas night. and
with it your box, it was a God
send. | never had anything taste
so good to me in all my life. 1T
was not perishable stuff, which
vas very fortunate as you didn n
know had left. II was wonderful.
You can't imagine. will be able to
battle all like for the next few
days, ii can stand it. We are hav
ing surprisingly good weather,
yesterday it rained and hailed the
most OF the day. l am glad | was
we'll supplied with clothing and
the little necessary things which
are SO hard to get. haavc been so
close then so far from -, but
can't get permission yeI.Wc go in
repoise, rest camp, after four
which sounds Worry good.
Amusement, rest. different food,
etc. | am disgustingly healthy,
happy, and contented, except when
| think of the little mother, then [
just get a little homesick. Well,
lovcr,I guess must kick off to
bed and get some sleep, that
have not earned, as we have not
done much today. AS yet | have
not received those mythical cigar
cites. Good night. Missouri.
Love to all and you, Jim.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25

are very Shiny.
Since you asked how spent
Christmas, | had a fine time and
got plenty of eats from friends
in the Valley.
Say, Fred, since you invite me
to Modale, might ask if you have
some fine Mademoiselles. They
don't seem to have many around
here.
l almost forgot to tell you that
/ saw my first Boche prisoner,
taken by the Annex He was a
man of about 26 years, very thin,
yellow looking, as we'll as hungry
He looked like he hadn't had u
square meal for month. He
was quite badly bunged up. They
picture, about 5 feet from The
picture, about 3 feet from he
prisoner.
Only today, saw Gen. Pelain
and his staff, and NJ Clcmcnciaux
of the French army directors. I
have seen Gen. pcrshing several
times lately.
'roday's papers tell about a
German attack on our lines re-
sulting in a defeat for the Huns,
although several casualties were
inflicted on our side Their loss
cs resulted upwards in the humid
reds. thanks to our training.
Well, Fred. its time for supper
so will close, hoping this find,
you we'll. remain,
Your sincere friend.
brennan Douglas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25
Board of Supervisors.


filed his report with refernc to
said mattr, which said report re-
commcnds the changing of said
highway and the vacation of the
old road lying beyond the lines
of the new road, for the reason
that by making said change the
building of an expensive grade
caa be avoided: and,
Whereas, il appears TO the said
board of supervisors rrom an ex-
animation of said report ind the
plat accompanying said report of
the said engineer is advisable,
and being advised i'm the premises
The said board finds, that said
Change should be made as re-
commended and that the vacation
as recommended should be made
and,
Whereas, he parties whose
lands will be crossed by said
proposed change have signed con-
sent petitions agreeing to said
change, and donating the right
of way therefore, conditioned that
the old road be vacated; and
Whereas, nothing now remains
to be done preliminary to the es-
adjustment of said road or>to the
avcalion or the old road lying be-
You'd the lines of the proposed
change, except that parties af-
fected by the vacation should be
served with motto with reference
threto, or accept service of the
same: and that further action and
consideration with reference to
said report and the establish
ment of said proposed change
change should be continued pend
ing acceptance of said service of
notice; therefore,
BE it resolved that further ac-
ton with reference to said re-
port and the establishment of said
proposed change of road he and
the same is hereby continued till
Aprifs23, 1918;
BE it further resolved that the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25
Letter From Francis McDormott.

Somewhere i'm France, 2-l9-lS.
Dear Mr.. Fanger:--
received the box which you
sent me, and was very. much
pleased with what il contained.
Ii you are as good a judge when
you pick your stock as you are
picking out things which soldier
needs, and enjoys, you had ought
to be able to suit the worst of
cranks. John Nelson, Alex Nor
deem, and I, appreciate your kind
ness very much and assure you
we will not forget il.
There is nothing that puts the
pep in you more than to receive
a nice neat package like you
sent us.
Very sincerely yours,
Francis McDermoll.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25
including all laboratory work.

including all laboratory work. Il
have 26 cases at present and il
keeps me moving Each morn
ing we have drill by West
Point officer who sure makes it
snappy his commands are like
pistol shots. Still it is great stuff
and every one in the army must
drill and be we'll versed in 1.-The
School of "a Soldier" At night we
have lectures in the Auditorium,
by many prominent men of the
profession. Last night an English
Officer gave an excellent lecture
ON shell shock and his experiences
with the same while on duty for
ono year on the western front. We
had excellent movies TO go with
the lecture. Once per week have a
class in Equilation. You should
sec some OF those NJ. DIS. ride who
were never on a horse before es-
pccially the hurdles. Montgomery
and Stone could not put on a bet
ter show for real fun and comical
s;shis.
At night the entire command
stands retreat, salute fired, flag
lowered and hatialions pass i'm re-
view before the general and his
staff. Have excellent bands here,
whole parade ground is one solid
mass OF men for retreat and it
makes a pretty sight. Now | have
told you about some OF the nice
things, yet DR.. it is not all gold
that glilIers.. hours are from
$50 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. Each min
ute means business and AT night
one does moi need to he hand cuff
ed or locked up to keep STILL \
bed is about all that interests you
very much. Meals have been mis-
CRADLE but today we got new
cook and things arc much impro-
we'd, am happy to state.
Many of the Dr's. here arc from
the East and 800 from New York
City alone. One finds it interesting
to meet so many medical men all
from various places. Have been
rather lonesome but now that
am busy and better acquainted.
things are going better. There are
so many new ways and customs
one must adapt themselves too.
We'll, Rush, it is all in the game
and orders arc orders for every
one. | am more than glad to set
this excellent course and have lit
tie idea as to where | will be Or
dered from here upon completion
of this course. Was sorry to
hear of Frank Elgan's sudden
death, there was a man of great
ability in his line of work and he
will be greatly missed for some
little time TO come.
There are a lot of things that
[ would like to tell you but strict
orders from headquarters forbids..
Kindly give my regards to Dr..
John and Bob Harvey the next
time you see them, and be sure
and send me the Times.
A colored trooper was halted
by The guard the other night. Up
on the command halt, this Coon
ran like a deer for his barracks.
shot several times, but
without results. At each shot the
Coon would jump and only run
the faster. AT last the guard
caught him i'm his barracks and
he was asked why he never halt
ed. In reply to this question he
said, Lord man. thought you
said, Run.
j Sincerely Yours,
Lieut. A. III. konigmacher
M. r.. G.
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county auditor be and is hereby
directed to serve all parties with
notice with reference to said pro-
posed vacation, as provided by
la.
Roll Call, Erixon, yes; Hos
brook, yes; Van scoy, yes;
On motion by supervisor Hos
brook, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolution.
Now, on this 18th day Of April,
1913, the board f.supcrvisors OF
Harrison county, Iowa, being in
adjourned session, and all mem
bers present, and the matter OF
hearing on the establishment of
the proposed sub-drainage dis
lrict, pclitioncd fpr by w. j..
Srie9el and others come, now
before the said board on said Pc
tition and the report OF w. A.
Price. engineer, due notice hav-
ing been gicvn in the matter OF
said harlns, as required by law;
and b. w. Bryccson HAVING filed
written objections 10 The eslah-
iisllmrni of said sub-drainaep
district. was present and was re-
presented by his attorney, II. T..
Robertson. w. Il. Spiegel and
Lucian Clark were also present,
and the board heard all parties
present desiring to be heard, and
concluded after having heard all
of said parties that further hear
inv and consideration With refer
encc to said petition and report.
and all matters connected ihcpe-
with, should be continued. there.
fore.
BE it resolved that further
hearing and consideration ON
said petition and report and all
matters connected Herewith. he
and the same is hereby continued
till April lS, 1913, of which all
interested parties are hereby re-
quired to take notice.
Roll Call. Hosbrook, yes; Err
ixon, yes; Van Scoy, yes.
On motion of supervisor Err
lXOn, the follOing resolution was
adopted:
Resolution.
Now, on this 18th day of,tpril,
1918, the board of supervisors of
Harrison county, Iowt. being in
adjourned session. and all NOM
bfrS present, and the time to
which further hearing and con-
sideration in the matter of the
establishment of public highway,
recommended ly the report OF A.
w. Gaines, county engineer, in
Section 3A-78-44, and the vaca-
ton OF the VII, of the highway
located along and upon the east
and west center line of Section
27-78-ll, said proposed vaca-
ton being the w 81 miles of
said highway, also recommended
by the said report of the said
engineer, was adjourned; said
matter was again taken up and
considered at length, and it APP
pearing TO the board OF superyis-
ors that further hearing and CON
sideration with reference thereto,
and all matters connected there
with, should be continued: there
fore,
BE it resolved that further
hearing and consideration with
reference to the establishment OF
said proposed road in said Sec
ton 34-7S-ll, and he vacation
above described, and all matters
connected Herewith, be and The
same is hereby continual till
April %. 1918.
Roll Call Erixon, yes, Hos
brook, yes; Van fscoy, yes.
On milton The board adjourned
I'LL April ls. 1913.
Attest:
j. M. Albcrtscn, Auditor.
j r.. Van SrOv. Chairman
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25
j. M. A!berlscn, Auditor.
j. r.. Van Scoy, Chairman.

Logan, Iowa, April 1&, 1918.
The hoard of supervisors of
Harrison county, Iowa, met pur-
suant to adjournment. All NOM
bers We're present.
On motion by supervisor Err
iXOn, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolution.
Now, to-wit: April 40, 1918,
the board of supervisors of Har-
rison county, Iowa, being in adj
Journed session, and all members
of said board present, and the
time TO which further hearing and
consideration of the, report of
A. w. Gaines, county engineer,
and the petition of VIM. Spiegcl
and others was adjourned; said
matters We're again taken up and
consideration with reference to
said petition and report should be
continued; therefore,
BE it resolved that further
hearing and consideration with
reference to said petition and
report, and all matters connected
Herewith be and the same is
hereby continued till April %,
1918.
Roll Call. Erixon, yes; Hos
brook, yes; Van Scoy, yes:
On motion by supervisor Hos
brook, the folloing resolution was
adopted:
Resolution.
Now, at this time. April 18th,
1918, the board of supervisors of
Harrison county, Iowa, being in
adjourned session, and all mem
bers of said board present, and
due and timely notice having
been given in the matter of the
petition of M. j. Barrett and
others and the report of w. A.
Price, engineer, with reference
to the establishment of tn drain
age district proposed by said pc
titioners; the said board takes
up the matter of the considera-
ton of said petition and report
and considers the same at length,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-04-25

Mrs. X. X. Huntsinger was Tan
Omaha passenger this morning. :
Mrs. r.. G. Hills was an Omaha
visitor today.
George Campbell from Council
Bluffs was in the city today call
ing on acquaintance.
j. b. Richards from Chicago,
was here today between trains,
calling on o. A. fsorensen.
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
SPECIAL NOTICES

L A MOODY. . superintendent OF building
construction work; 20 years experience.
SO Nd. ave. ". e Il
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
FOR SALE-LOTS

GA AVE. AND FAIRMONT STA cor
ner lot: having a 75-ft. frontage on Ga.
ave. Address Ii. X. 1901 sth st. N. W. 30
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
CARDINAL FARLEY SEES
VICTORY WITHIN GRASP

NEW YORK. July 2e.-Assursnce OF
speedy victory over Germany was
expressed in a letter from Cardinal
John Farley which was read Sunday
by Mgr. NJ. J. Lavelle IN exercises
dedicating the national Catholic war
councils new visitors house at Camp
Mills.
THE dream OF world dominion has
been shattered in the beautiful val
leys Of Picardy and Champagne" said
the cardinal. "Under the skies of
France IL the promise of tomorrow's
victory. We no longer hear the boast
OF supermen in our enuemy's ranks.
He has been beaten on the sea, under
the sea, and shall meet defeat on
land and in the air. We are pledged
to this work. no matter hdow long It
takes to accomplish IL"
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
DEATHS

DEAR-on July .. 1913. after brief III
ness, at her residence, 1212 K street north
DEAR, mother Of Lieut.. Col. W. R Dear,
medical corps. United States army.
Funeral services will be held at Lees
sHg. burg. Va at II q. m, Tuseday. July 90,
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
ATLANTIC CITY
HOTEL NETHERLANDS

Colo,,;sI Hall Mass. q Pacific ave-. nr.
A- ocean; rooms day or Week
N.-.y CIa,s0r, Kentucky ave-. 2nd housS
tNC" ~Aon sCA from Boardwalk. Opsn an
year: garage: booklet. S. K. BoNrFACB.
STRATM0REKosh House, S. Nd. AV.
d MA LH1NtENLHr. Beach. Open ali year.
MOVE fr-1ot
The Washington times., 1918-07-29

Dollars and DETERMINATION spen
Doom for the Kaiser-buy War; Saw
inES stamps. Better to have War
Savings stamps I'm your snfe than the
bIOOd-stalned hands Of the KaIser's
hOrdes at your throat.
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
U.S.. SUBMARINES FIRED
ON, REPORTS STATE
ny JOSEPH vEksLER sHAPLEN.
tCopyrIEht. Is1s, by United Pres..l

Reports that British steamer nov
in an Atlantic port had fired upon ant
possibly destroyed an American sub
marine some 200 miles of the Atlantis
coast were without verification at tn,
Navy Department today. No subma
rines are missing, officials said. ana
there has been no report OF any beins
fired on The possibility OF the craf
having been an enemy U-boat was ad
mitted.