davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-25
Swift to School.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Alden B. Swift
son # Louis F. Swift, the packer, who
recently returned from France, has
been ordered to the officers motor
transport school at Camp Joseph John
son, Florida, it became known today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-25
Lawson Is Injured,

Thomas w. Lawson Of Boston is il
the Marlborough hospital today suf
fering from broken ribs and other in.
juries received when his limousin,
turned turtle in Marlborough. Law
son was reported to be resting com
fortably today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-25

Horton Boy Hun Prisoner.
Washington, Oct. Is. - Arthur
Henry Hayum of Horton, Kan, an en-
listed man held prisoner in Germany,
has been located at Rastatt. o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-25
North Side Nens !

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store, or call Eleanor
kimbalI, phone 1881. after 2 p. M
other hours phone $3.50.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
PR0TZMAN WILL
 FILL VACANCY

Due to the resignation of James G. Moore, Jr, as messenger for the local signal corps office, that institu- tion is. without the services of a speedy young man to deliver the messages that. come in. Announce ment is made, however, that within the next day or so the force will be working as we'll as ever, the gov ernment having secured the services of Gerald Protzman to assume the duties of that office.
 Young Protzman has for some time been working for the A. E. c. at Nenana. and as soon as he can re- sign his position there he will come to Fairbanks, his home town, and take over the office of the departed James. How long he will remain before offering his services is not known, but as he has some months to go yet before becoming of the enlistment age, the public may feel assured of a delivery service for some time to come.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
DUNKAM GOES
 TO Fl. LISCUM

On one of the outgoing Sheldon Gibson stages yesterday F. M. Dun ham booked passage for the coast his final destination being Fort Lis cum,' where he will enter the service of the United States in the medical corps.
 For some time past much core spondence has passed between MT Durham and the surgeon general relative to his entering the service and yesterday a message was re ceived authorizing him to proceed to Fort Liscum for enlistment. If, on his arrival, it will not be possible for him to enter the medical branch he will enlist in whatever part o1 the service he will be accepted.
 MT. Durham has resided in Fair banks for many years and is known throughout the interior. A host ot friends wish him success in his un dertaking and their good wishes ac company him.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
YUKON LEAVES
 WITH BIG LIST
 OF PASSENGERS

The steamer Yukon left for Daw. son and way points last evening with one of the largest passenger lists of the season. While few were destined to way points only the majority had Seattle as their destination. The passenger list was as follows.
 For Scattle-F. E. Cacy, Jerry Quinlan, Mrs. D. L. McGinnis, Carl c. Behring, Mrs. M. L. Mclean and baby, J. Durdoth, Ed Gooch, Mrs Casper Nelson, Mrs. H. J. Atwell Sister M. Gregory, Sister Flavian Sister Dominica, Mrs. G. A. Johnson Georgia Johnson, Ivan Nelson. John Miller, Edna Elliott and two chil. dren, Mrs. J. E. Fawcett and three children, Geraldine Fawcett, Miss Wilma Carlson, Mrs. Minnie Waech. ter, Chas. Weaver, Katherine De fancy, Mary Delaney, c. M. Nelson, L. Winstedt, Lucy B. Mears, Edith Davids, round trip.
 For Skagway-C. E. Schon.
 For Dikeman-R. w. Taylor.
 For Nenana-Fred Truches, Joe De Wilde, Father Monroe.
 For Dawson-Simon Olson.
 For Tanana-J. G. Moore. Nicola Genoff, Waldo Finger, Klas R. Ol son, Sanfried Niemi, Paul J. Borak, Andrew K. Varsamis. Mons Monson, Harry Kusoff, Ferdinand Bontemps, Einar A. Tonseth, Carl R. Backlund Mads A. Johansen, A. A. Kenison, Harry R. Beagle, Harley H. Ruth erford, Alma Zimmerman.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
DRACLINE WAS
 INVESTIGATED

For the purpose of Investigating the possibility of the dragline ex- cavator in mining, Dr. J. A. Suther- land recently made a trip to Nenana to watch the operation of the one now in use on the railroad, return ing last evening.
 The use of the dragline as a means of solving the problem of handling low grade ground has been thought of for some time, and it was only recently that anyone had thought to study out the proposition. For prac- tical mining purposes, and especially where an abundance of gravel or loose dirt exists, the dragline would be winner as far as getting the dirt into the sluice boxes is con- cerned. The one now in use by the railroad is of one-yard capacity and an enormous machine. Smaller ones handling about one-third yard may be procured and easily handled in ground of any character. The move of making a study of the ma chine was a good one and some flu. ture good may come of 1t.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
BIOLOGIST IS
 INVESTIGATING

Yesterday, as the guest of Mayor Suter, Dr. c. G. Martin of the Geo logical survey, made a trip to Gold Hill for the purpose of witnessing a cleanup there, and also to make a study of the mining conditions. Con corning his opinion not much was said.
 Today trip will be made to the new discoveries on Ophir creek and a three-day stay will be indulged ir that a comprehensive study may be made of the new diggings. There yet remains considerable ground tc be covered before Dr. Martin will be ready to compile report fol submission to congress, to be passed upon by them in their deliberations on the subsidy on gold production
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
HAD
 A GOOD MEETING

The committee appointed at the last meeting of the council of de. fense to investigate the reported high cost of commodities met at the war office last evening with full attendance.
 The session was a lengthy one and many matters were probed. While no announcement will be made for the present as to the course that will be pursued, the interests of the public will be well looked after. A campaign was outlined for future action, and during the interim be- tween last evening and the next meeting much investigation will be made on the commodities which are reported to be high. The committee will hold its next meeting on the evening of Friday, August 23.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
KEYS FAMILY
 LOVES NORTH

Writing to friends in Fairbanks, Mrs. E. M. Keys, who at the pres ent time is located at Los Angeles California. states that they still have a longing for the north and at some future day hope to be among their oldtime friends again.
 In speaking of the environments of their location Mrs. Keys has the following to say:.
 Everything is beautiful here-the balmy air the trees, flowers, beauti full homes, and the song of the mocking-bird filling the air, but oul Old Alaska is the Top of the World to me. and for beauty and grandeur it beats this and the good fellowship is best of all. and hope another year will see us among you all again."
 MT. Keys Is employed at the Baker Iron Korks in Los Angeles. which concern Is doing nothing but wal work.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26

etor with anguish in his voice. He said: q have nothing. Everything is gone. No bread, no cake, no pie nothing" He had to admit that there was coffee on the stove, and about fifty soldiers and five civilians all of whom evidently belong to the night hawk family, took possession drank the coffee. ate the scraps and with Slater and Burns and their guitars sang patriotic songs till breakfast time.
 We do not know just where our boys are going. and we could not all bid them farewell, but we are proud of ever one of them-and we know that wherever they are put and whatever their duty. Alaska will gain glory and our lads will finish in style for the ends of the earth to view"
 After the dance a Ruby cheechaco girl is reported to have said: "If these Alaska men can fight as well as they dance they will sure win the war-and lazy Stein will be a major general"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
HEAVY STUD IS
 NOW MOVED OUT

Yesterday afternoon the heavy spud belonging to the dredge on Fair banks creek was moved from in front of the dock and loaded on two rail cars at the railroad siding on Garden Island. The massive piece, which weighed eight tons, was moved with little difficulty on trucks spe- cially made for it.
 With the removal of the spud there remains but little of the heavy pieces belonging to the dredge, and within the next few days the removal of the hydraulic piping will be com menced. The road leading from Gil more to the dredge is still in fair condition, and as all of the heavier pieces have been moved, no difficulty is expected in moving the remaining freight.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26

 RUBY PAPER
 IS SUSPENDED

After publishing for period of five months, the Ruby Record Citizen ceased to be on August 3. In an editorial comment on the circum. stances of leaving and under the captain We Have to Quit" the following appeared:
 With this issue the Record-Citi zen will discontinue publication for the present at least. The popula- tion of this district has decreased until there is not sufficient support to warrant the continuation of the paper, least as long as the publi- cation would have to be continued under the estate of J. J. Filbin, deceased.
 Like brother Arbuckle in his Idita- rod Pioneer swan song, we have no explanations or apologies to make. As we look back over our short stay in Ruby we feel that we have done some good. When the Record Citizen resumed publication in March proc -Germanism and I. w. Wism were so common on the streets of Ruby that stranger might have been justified in thinking he was in Little Berlin.
 Now things have changed, and in stead of having a bunch of anar, chistic I. w. w. brainstorms, and senseless, spineless, soft-brained so- cialism crammed down your neck whether you liked it or not, the American citizens of Ruby can walk the streets and enter the different places of recreation without having either themselves or their flag in suited.
 we mention these things in pass ing for the fact that should any be so simple as to think that we re- gret for one minute the part we have taken in cleaning up Ruby, they will be enlightened on the sub ject, for although many good and highly respected citizens of this town and country have for business req sons moved away and we feel their loss, still we are proud of the part we have played in putting the skids under Dr. Good, Hillary, Mother Sex ton, and each and every one of the square headed, disloyal, loud smell ing, shame-faced, I WON'T WORKS who voted the German ticket last April.
 we leave Ruby in the war on the side of the allies and America Good Night"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
MISSIONARY IS
 ON LONG MUSH

Yesterday morning Rev. F. B Drane of the Nenana Mission left Fairbanks to go to the mission at Panama Crossing, making the trip on foot. The trip is an annual one and he will probably remain there until shortly before the freezeup.
 For the past several seasons Rev Drane has been making the trip always on foot. The distance between Fairbanks and the mission is about 250 miles, and about two weeks will be consumed in negotiating it. On his arrival he will make an inspec tion as to the condition of the natives there and also outline the seasons work.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
IS
 LATE ARRIVAL

Among the late arrivals from the upper country is Bert McCandless of the Fortymile country. He arrived in Fairbanks yesterday after mushing across country. For the past sev- eral months he has been prospect ing in that section of the country.
 The Fortymile is at the present time much depressed owing to the war, which, it is thought, is having the effect of keeping those able to make investments away from the country. Large sections of country are awaiting development, and it will only be through the investment of Outside capital in promoting large companies for the operating of low grade ground there that that section will develop. A good future is pre- dicted for that section as soon as the war is ended.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
MINE FOREMAN
 GOT OFF LUCKY

Through some freak of luck Lee w. Steele. foreman of the Alaska Dome Mining Co.,, of Dome creek below Eagle, escaped meeting with a serious if not fatal injury recently. It has been his habit to carry dyna- mite caps on his person in order to have them handy when needed. While engaged in picking down some earth. the handle of the pick struck the pocket in which the caps were being carrier, exploding them.
 It was a miracle that he was not badly torn about the body by the force of the explosion, but the only injury sustained was several burns which necessitated his laying off for a few days. He has recovered suf- ficiently to resume his duties.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
LIBERTY CHORUS LATE MOVEMENT
 IN THE STATES

One of the latest movements to be inaugurated in the States is the formation of Liberty Choruses" for the promotion of the singing of patriotic songs. A movement will soon be on foot in Fairbanks to or ganize a like organization, due an nouncement of which will be made From the Council of National Defense the following is authorized:
 "The organization of Liberty Chor uses all over the country for the purpose of building up and maintain ing civilian morale through communi ty singing is forecasted by bulle tin which has just been sent to every State council of defense by the State councils section of the Council ol National Defense.
 "The program calls for the ap pointment of State musical di rector in every State, to be chosen by the State council of defense and State division of the Woman's Com mittee. Through the county and community councils of defense the State musical director will bring about the creation of local Liberty choruses throughout the State. Elk isting choirs. choruses, glee clubs and musical associations will be uti lized wherever possible.
 "The Liberty choruses will sing al all patriotics mass meetings and pub lie gatherings of every sort, and nc effort will be spared to use them as means of making the people o every community learn the songs o our Nation and it's allies, and learr
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
SIGNAL CORPS LOST ANOTHER

The members of the signal corps were somewhat downcast yesterday owing to their losing their messen' ger, Jimmy Moore, who left on the Yukon for Fort Gibbon to enlist with the 14th Infantry. All those who could get away from their du. ties were at the dock to bid good bye to their former messenger and give him final instructions in the duties of soldier.
 Jimmy is the third young man at some time employed by the signal corps office to offer his services to the country. George Herring, one of them, is at present at the naval training school at Seattle; Paul Borak a second, left on the same boat as did Moore to be inducted into ser. vice at Fort Gibbon. It seems as though the signal corps office is a near approach to recruiting station
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
ALASKAN IS ON
 CASUALTY LIST

OTTAWA, Aug. 21.-The latest Ca nadian casualty list to arrive con- tains the name of H. c. Walker of Ophir City, Alaska He was wound ed while in action at the front with Canadian contingent. It is not believed that his wound is very serl- ous, but it is doubtful if he will ho able to return to the front for many months.
 A very careful watch is being maintained over all incoming casu- alty lists with a view of keeping Alaskans informed when any of their friends are on the lists. This is the first name to have been found for several months.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
MAY
 LECTURE HERE

Yesterday evening a message was sent to Explorer Stefansson at Fort Yukon asking him to consider con- ing to Fairbanks and delivering a lecture to the public. AS an added inducement the attraction of a quick and better trip to the States over the trail was mentioned. Signing the message were the representatives of several bodies in Fairbanks: Presi. dent Claude Kelly for the Commer- cial club; John A. Clark for the Red Cross; Mayor D. A. Suter for the town of Fairbanks, and A. R. Heilig for the council of defense.
 The answer of the noted explorer is awaited anxiously, and on the acceptance arrangements will be made for a hall to hold the crowd that will be sure to attend hearing the most noted explorer on the Am erican continent. Stefansson is scheduled to deliver lecture at Carnegie Hall. New York City, on October 6. and is said to have made preparations to leave the Yukon town within the next few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
CONTINGENT IS
 ON WAY TO BE SOLDIER BOYS

Last evening the second contingent of the second draft quota left on the Yukon destined for Fort Gibbon
 to enter the service of the United
 States. A large crowd was at the dock to bid them Godspeed and d safe return.
 All day yesterday the boys were
 making their preparations for de parture and many little parties were
 held in honor of the departing ones Automobiles were used in many in
 stances in taking the boys around to view the old familiar places be.
 fore their departure.
 The contingent, comprising fifteen
 men, was divided into two squads, each under the leadership of one of
 their number. Einar Aune Tonseth
 was appointed to be in charge of
 the contingent until it arrived at the post. Those leaving and the squad leaders were as follows: Einar Aune TonSeth Leader. Squad Paul Borak. Nicola Genoff. 2-Waldo Finger. 3-Andrew K. Versamis. 4-Harry Kusoff. 5--Ferdinand Bontemps. GA. A. KenisOn. Squad 2-Harley Rutherford. 1-Klas R. Olson. 2-Sanfried Niemi. 3-Mons Monson. 4-Carl R. Backlund. 5-Mads A. JOhansen. l6-Harry R. Beagle.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
WILL
 WORK OUT FINE

Yesterday morning Deputy Marshal H. R. Full left on the launch Vic tory for Nenana to bring a prisoner to the federal jail to serve a sen tence for violation of the dry law.
 The man who will be brought up is George Millich, who was convicted of the crime before Commissioner R. s. Mcdonald at the railroad town and fined the sum of $1,00O Tuesday evening. Not having the money, he will be brought to serve out the fine imposed in the federal jail
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
WILL DNDUCT A RECISTRANT TO
 ACT AS CLERK

Ine IOCdl DOarQ was yesterday dO vised that, owing to the probable amount of work that will be re Quired of the board upon the pas sage of the new law requiring those between the ages of IS and 45 to register for service, the induction of a registrant for clerical purposes would be allowed. Covering that point the following message was re ceived:
 Juneau. Aug. 20. 1918. "Heilig, Fairbanks.
 Following from Provost Marshal General August 19: No. B 26S2. Fully realizing the difficulties of securing and maintaining competent and ample clerical forces for State headquarters and for local District and Medical Advisory Boards and in anticipation of the largely increased volume of work which will result from the en actment into law of the bill now pending in Congress to increase the age limit and the necessity for ex peditiously classifying the new regis trants in order to be ready to at. tend instantly to all calls for men this office has requested and secured authority to induct into service either as privates or in On-commisSiOned grades for clerical and administrative work at State headquarters and at local District and Medical Advisory boards, class one registrants who are physically disqualified for general military service but qualified for spe cial or limited military service and also specially qualified for such cleri cal and administrative work De tailed instructions concerning the in duction of such registrants, their mastering in the on-commissioned rank which may be allowed, in cer tain cases, and so forth will be is sued in due course. Until such in structions are promulgated and spe cific authority issued by this office for the induction of such registrants no steps should be taken except that boards ought to make careful in spection of their lists of class one limited service men qualified as clerks and ascertain whether or not there may be some registrants in deferred classes who will be willing to waive deferred classification and be induct ed for this purpose. Local boards should make tentative list of such men, bearing in mind that such regis trants will be needed not only for local boards but also for State head quarters and District and Medical Advisory boards. Promulgate this i'm mediately and fully to local District and Medical Advisory boards
 Wire this office as soon as pos sible list of class one limited ser vice men qualified as clerks, also names registrants in deferred classes who may be willing to waive de ferred classification and be inducted for such work. Wire us regarding qualifications. FINNEGAN."
 No choice has as yet been made by the local board, and pending fur ther information on the subject they win withhold their selection.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
TW(). BE l::.X1 E :. .d.s..ii! !. <! .!!D

In the Lund launch yesterday af ternoon two Fairbanksans left for Fort Gibbon to undergo physical examination to determine their chance of being accepted for service
 Those leaving were J. H. (Deacon) Jones and R. J. Sommers. Both have seen service before, the former in the Philippines and the latter with the National Guard. Should they pass the examination successfully they will make application to enter the engineers training school, re. turning to Fairbanks to wind up their business affairs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
COMMITTEE OF
 HOUSE REPORTS
 IN FAVOR BILL

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. 2l.- The house military committee. after placing the amendment upon the new man power bill. voted to report ia. vorably upon it.
 The amendment provides that the youths from eighteen to twenty are not to be called until after all in class one from 21 to 45 have been called. It is believed that the house will give very little opposition to the bill and will pass it practically as it stands
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
SISTER SUPERIOR WILL
 RETURN TO CANADA

Among the outgoing passengers on the Yukon yesterday was listed Sis ter Superior. of St. Joseph's hos pital, who is returning to Montreal The departure of the Sister will be felt among those who had come to esteem her, especially among those who have come under her minister ing care. The well wishes of the entire community attend her on hel journey.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26
BURIAL TO BE
 HELD TUESDAY x'

It is announced that the funeral services of Mrs. Sam o. Samson. who expired suddenly in her cabin late in July, will be held from the Moose hall next Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 MT. Samson. who has been em- ployed at Andreafsky, arrived in the city on one of the last boats for the purpose of arranging the funeral ser vices of Mrs. Samson. the body being held at his request until his arrival. A pretty young lady named Jane, While walking was caught in the
 rain.
 She ran-almost flew;
 Her complexion did, too. And she reached home exceedingly
 Pete Anderson of GOldstream is among the town visitors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-26

It's easy enough to be pleasant, When your automobile is in trim,
 But the man worth while
 Is the one that will smile When he has to ride home on the rin