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The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

ilizing money metal should be cur tailed. The fact is, as the secre- tary of the treasury has said, the need is of increased gold produc- tion and not shrinkage.
 However, in the face of this de- mand for an increased gold produc- tion, we are confronted by the cer- tainty of a reduction unless some thing is done and done quickly. There is probably no section of the United States where the possibili- ties are greater than here in Alaska, declares the Juneau paper. The output of this territory would be many times greater within a few years if all the properties that have been prepared for operation could produce at their full capacity, and if development work could be con- tinued on other properties of known value.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
MANY MILES OF ROAD +:.
 BUILT BY COMMISSION

More than 1000 miles of wagon road, $50 miles of winter sled road and more than 2,3O0 miles of trail were constructed by the Alaskan Road Commission from the time of its creation in January, 1905, to June 30, 1917,, according to a state ment in a recent issue of the Con- gressional Record. In the same De- riod of time, the Commission ex- pended for all purposes a total of S3,969, ,611.23, of which sum $2,265,- 900 was appropriated by Congress and $1'704,611.23 provided by the people of Alaska through taxation.
 "The work of the Commission, !" says the Congressional Record, "has covered all parts of the territory, from Ketchikan to Nome and from Prince William Sound to points north of the Arctic Circle
 An item of s1OO,OOO for the con- struction and maintenance of roads and trails in Alaska was contained in this years Army Appropriation Bill.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
OUTSIDE WAGES

To ascertain the rate of wages paid railroad laborers in the States. a message of inquiry was sent from Anchorage recently to C.. E. Dole, purchasing agent at Seattle for the Alaskan Engineering commission In his reply, MT. Dole quotes as his authority Lieutenant Bowler, rep resentative in Seattle of the United States Spruce Production Board, and MT. Rafter, formerly associated with a road building firm and at present as employment agent in Seattle of the Alaskan Engineering commission. MT. Dole's message to William C.. Edes, chairman of the Commission, as published in the Alaska Railroad Record, was as follows:
 - Seattle, July 24, 1918 "EdeS, Seward.
 Lieutenant Bowler, spruce pro- duction board, advises government wages logging camps and railroad forty-five cents an hour. Eight hours work. Rafter, who was wi.h Seims-Carey, contractors on new spruce road, states their rate fifty cents per hour-eight hours.
 DOLE"
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
ONLY SLIGHT FALLING OFF IN
 TRADE FOF 1918.

American foreign trade fell off slightly in the fiscal year 1918, the total being $8,s74, 100000, compared with $S,949, ,000,000 in 1918, accord ing to figures made public recently by the Bureau of Foreign and Do- mestic Commerce of the Department of Commerce.
 The imports for 1918 show an in- crease of s287, 100000, reaching a total of S2,946,OOO,00O. Exports, . however, show a decrease of $362,- O0O,OOO, the total for 1918 being , S5,928, 100000, as compared with | S6,290,O0O,0O in 1917. The excess of exports over imports amounted to 982,000,000 in 1918 against S3,631, 100000 in 1917.
 Exports and imports both show a falling of for June, 1918, as com- pared with May and April. Imports totaled s260,OO0,OOO, as compared with s323, ,0OO,00O in May, while ex- ports amounted to $4s5, 5,000,OOO as against s551, 100000 in May
 Imports of gold during the fiscal year amounted to only $124,000,- coo, as compared with S977,O0O,0OO in 1917, while exports were valued at 1,00O,OOO, compared with s292, 2,OOOO,O0O in 1917.
 Silver imports amounted to S70,- O00,000 in 1918 against 35,00O,000 in 1917, and silver exports increased from S7S,000,00 in 1917 to s139,- 00O,0O0 in 1918.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

barge canal. The boats will have a draw of eight feet when fully equipped and ready for sea. A steam turbine, geared to the propeller shaft on which is mounted a single three-blade screw of rather deep pitch, furnishes the motive power Crude oil will be used as fuel. The tank capacity is easily sufficient for a steaming radius equal to the distance across the Atlantic.
 There Is not a forging or rolled beam in the entire ship. Everything is pressed from sheet metal. cold by means of automatic machinery that cuts every piece to an exact pattern, then punches the rivet holes and bends every part to it's required shape.
 After the launching of the first Eagle, MT. Ford said: q am, of course delighted at this initial sue cess, but I knew it would be al right. When you have task like this, entrusted to men who know their business, it can't go wrong left them alone-but watched al of the time.
 "There's no use r1aking unneces sary fuss over little launching We've got a lot more back in the shops nearly ready to follow Eagle No. l."
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
MAN FREED BY BEAR
 NEAR OLD CAMP SIX

One of the men working for Knut Roland on grading contract on the Nenana-Fairbanks right of way. a few miles from town. had quite an exciting experience recently.
 The man had been in town on a little business, left on his return journey to Hollands camp late in the evening, and when in the neigh borhood of old camp six, which is situated at the foot of the bluff across the Panama river, large black bear suddenly appeared from out of the brush and appeared to show signs of hostility. The man was unarmed and deeming descre- ton the better part of valor, prompt. ly hit for the nearest large spruce tree, up which he climbed with all haste.
 He took no chances and stayed on his perch until all danger of bruins return was over. He reached camp early next morning.
 Bears are said to be very plenti- ful on the Nenana- Fairbanks ripht of way, where the berries grow in profusion.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
ESPIONAGE LAW

Every loyal citizen should guard against unconscious violation of the new federal espionage act. Violations on the part of others should be reported.
 Here are some of the things which constitute violations of the espionage act.
 Making or conveying false re- ports with intent to interfere with the operation or success of the military forces.
 Making or conveying false statements in regard to doing anything, except in the way of bonafide and not disloyal advice, tending to obstruct the sale of United States bonds or securities.
 Attempting to cause of incite lnsubordlnatIon, disloyalty, etc., among the military forces.
 Attempting to cause or incite ments.
 Publishing, printing, writing or uttering disloyal, profane or scur- rilous language against the form of government of the United States. the constitution, the flag, the military forces or the uniform
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
FIRST EAGLE IS TURNED OUT BY
 B|G FORD PLANT

DETROIT.-With he launching of Eagle-1, the first of the fleet of submarine destroyers being built by Henry Ford for the United States navy, detailed information concern ing the construction, purposes and possibilities of this newest naval weapon became public for the first time. The general belief that the boats were little more than ex- aggerated launches, equipped with light guns, was dispelled when the vessel, 2O4 feet long, larger than the old type of United States de- stroyers, was dropped into the waters of River Rouge by a great mechan- ism operated by hydraulic pressure. Tabulated by dates the story of the Eagle is this:
 December 22, 1917-Henry Ford offered to build boats for the navy.
 December 27-Discussed the plans with Washington officials.
 January 15, 191S-Navy depart ment awarded Ford Company con- tract for Eagles.
 January 1S.-Work on design of Eagles completed.
 January 26.-First piece for boat was completed.
 February 7.-Keel for first Eagle was laid.
 February 2O-Construction of the shipbuilding plant began.
 March Hull of the first Eagle was completed.
 May 1O.-Work on the construc- tion of Eagles was begun in ship building plant.
 June 15.-Several boats were as- sembled.
 July 11.-First completed boat launched.
 The Eagles are within thirty feet of approximateting the length of the standard $500 ton wooden ships being built for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
 Viewed from above deck, the Eagle is much more like a founder than mackerel. Its midship cross section bears a strong likeness to the lines of canal barge. Its stern is square and blunt. The re- mainder of the ship is built gener- ally in straight lines and plane sur faces. The bow, however, tapers to knife-like edge, seemingly sharp enough and strong enough literally to cut submarine in two.
 Except for the high deck house and the bridge a little forward amidships the deck of the Eagle is unbroken Utility has been the ruling consid- eration, with low cost production second in importance, and with beauty and comfort only incidentals.
 The Eagles are built to pass through the Welland canal and the boats draught and beam are also small enough to permit of the boats passing through the New York state
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
NEEDED STIMULATION

The movement to secure aid from the Government to stimulate gold production is one that is worthy of the best efforts of the people, be- lieves the Alaska Daily Empire (Ju- neau), and its success would work wonders for Alaska. Gold is the ballast in the world of commerce. Bonds and other evidences of debt are piling up and the commerce of the world increasing to such pro- portions that it might prove very dangerous if the output of the stab
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
SANDSTORMS SUGGEST
 NAME FOR DIVISION

CAMP CODY, N. M.-"The Sand storm Division" has been adopted as the official name for the divi- sion in training here. The name was selected after the troops had experienced a number of the worst sandstorms in the history of Deminy, where the camp is located. All ref erences to the camp carry the name of the division.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

of the army or navy.
 Using language intended to bring the government, constitu- tion, flag, military forces or uni form into contempt, scorn, con- tumely or disrepute.
 Willful display of the flag of an enemy of the United States.
 Uttering, writing or publishing language intended to curtail pro- duction of things necessary to the prosecution of the war.
 Advocating, teaching, defend ing or suggesting any of the things enumerated.
 Favoring by word or act the cause of any country with which the United States is at war.
 This section also contains proviso to the effect that anyone in the service of the United States government who "commits any disloyal act or utters any un- patriotic or disloyal language, or who, in an abusive and violent manner criticizes the army or navy or flag of the United States shall be at once dismissed from the service"
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

The office of territorial agent at Whltehorse has been consolidated with that of government assaver. and Assayer W. c. Slime has been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of A. Wood. for merly territorial agent.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

Doubling the time of sunset will give the length of the day and doubling the time of sunrise the length of the night at any time of the year.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
the year,

=. U. s. Food Administration.
 OF Br'er Rabbit better make his- ser mighty skeerce en not go pro- 1ck1n roun' whar dere's cookin' Soln' on, cause a rabbit in a pot is CT goin' ter look mighty good to mos ennybody 'fo' long count CT folks havin' ter save on meat. Sides folksH kinder have ter save dc wheat flour fer comp'ny en eat bread made outen dis yere "s,tbstitute'' Hour. Dat wise or owl done say dat to win de wa you got ter feed de soJer boys dat's doin' de fightin'. Oats w'at's takin' de wheat en meat.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

War prices can never be low. In buying food, remember this: It is wheat, not money, that we must save to win the victory.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

Don't eat bread for fun. It is more fun to see how much bread you can do without and not miss and it saves wheat for overseas.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
Be your own policeman.
an. Watch

yourself; regulate your own con- duct. The household next door is not observing the rules because of carelessness or ignorance, a friendly word from you may set them right And don't be bashful about it.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22
WANT ADS

These little classified advertise ments-For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found-Have performed a valuable service for others. Perhaps they will do as well for you. They are inexpensive. Three insertions for dollar when the advertisement does not exceed three lines. For each additional line, add quarter.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

We'll substitute corn for wheat and victory for defeat.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

FOR SALE-Enameled double bed, cotton layer laid mattress, spring Lang cook stove, wood or coal, also heater and baker, wheel barrow, shotgun, Is bore, with shells; axes, wedges, saws, sledge, peavy, carpenter tools. etc: all best quality and cheap. Inquire at yellow tent, opposite Commis- sion sawmill.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

FOR RENT-Large well-built un- furnished cabin, across from the Rust House. For terms apply on premises.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-08-22

FOR SALE-Beaver Board, in plain and oak finish. Doors and win dows, sash stock and mouldings. Inquire Simson's.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
Administration
Notice Concerning
Use of Meats

The United States Food Admins.
tration announced today to all State
Food Administrators that they could
officially notify all retail food dealers
that until further notice to the CON
trary the only special restriction as to
beef products. pork uud pork pro
duets. shall no, be sold or used on
Tuesday.
Beef. beef PRODUCTS pork and pork
products. may be sold on any day in
the week except Tuesday. This
means thai beef. beef products. pork
and pork products may not be sold
from $500 p. ". Monday 10 midnight
Tuesday. Pork and pork products
raay be soid and used on Saturday
Mutton and lamb may be sold any
day In the week.
Restaurants and consumers need
not observe . mea;iess meal each day
except. that on Tuesday all meals
shall bo meatless.
This ruling has been made TO give
the United States an opportunity TO
reduce the amount OF breadstufis
used said Mr.. Hoover. Mr.. Hoover
has made a special request OF all
State Food Administrators 10 enceur-
axe the people OF their States TO still
further reduce the consumption OF
bread and bread stufs generally 70
thht we can meet our export neeeesi-
ties Without any hardship TO the
American people. while at the same
time supplying the Aiiier with the
food they need tho most TO help win
the war
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14

didn't have touch OF sea sickness.
We are temporarily stationed at
rest camp. and every day take obser-
vation hikes over the surrounding
country. This is the scene of some
of my old courses In history. SO 1t IL
d6usiy interesting TO me-. =
I am well and happy and sincerely
hope yon are feeling well. Am look
Ing forward to your letters eagerly.
{ l safely crossed that submarine in
Tested strip OF water called the Eng
lizh Channel. and am now on good old
terra flrms again. in sunny 90
France.
For the last week have been liv-
ing on canned corned beef and hard
tack. also once in a while a cup of
English tea Ny. how glad will be
TO reach our permanent American
camp and get good hot sup of cof-
fee.
There must be several thousand
German prisoners here. They look
human, just like the rest of us. and IL
is said they really like TO be taken
prisoner and get something to eat
once in a while.
! have not seen many French sol
d.ers yet, but have enjoyed talking
with the British Tommies very much
They certainly have some very inter.
esdug experiences 10 relate
"A person needs all their msthemat
jcal knowledge here to keep track OF
their finances was in England Just
long enough 10 get a god start In
understanding how 10 make change in
their money. and now l have to learn
the French coinage.
Il Is easy TO get rid of American
greenbacfs here. but the natives
don't like 10 take our silver How
ever, they viii exchange il for us a,
the Y. NJ. C. A.
You Will notice don't have 10 use
stsmps any more.
WILLIAM CLARK MORRISON,
164' Ambulance Company. On Act
i've Service With American Expe
dictionary Force. Somewhere in
France.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
Anxious to Get
Into the Army

County Clerk G. A. Linkins, sec.
retary OF the local board OF the select.
i've dram. is In receipt of very urg.
ent letter from Frank Henry Wheeler
one OF the military reeicsrsnts from
this county. asking to be allowed TO
70 into tho army. Wheeler. who is
colored man. IL physically dlsquali-
fled from enrolment In class one and
IN seriously lamenting h.s shor.com
ing in that respect. No man In the
Fremont county list OF military regis.
trants has shown quito the same de-
sire and anxiety to get into the army
MS Wheeler and his patriotism Is to
be commended to cay the least II
rs to be regretted TINT there are not
many moro like him In that respect.
Wheeler. who is at present making
his home at Salt Lake City. says:
Il am taking the time to writc you
and nsk why I cannot be real SOL
dler. I am a good rifle shot and all
ready TO go. want to shoot some
of those Germans over there Why
can't bc ms bravo as any. one. !
want to fight for the Stars and
stripes l am no coward and please
let me into the army at once so
that can get little training and
then go to France. ! can start right
now. ! am no better than any other
man. but want TO fight for my coun.
try. They all tell me that am
afraid to fight. but II you viii let me
got into this scrap will show them
whether am a coward or not. II
made me feel bad when was dis
qualified fos military service. Will
you please let me fight to help save
tho United States. want to hear
from you At once"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
Opportunity for
Boys to Join Pig
Club is Offered

Boys in all parts OF the county are
being enrolled in the Pig Clubs. ANY
boy or girl in the county between 10
and l8 may join. The contest starts
April 27th and closes October 26th.
The State Agriculture College fur
nishes lessons and record books for
the club members. When you join
you PROMISE to study the lessons.
keep a record os a.! expense. feed. Ia
Dor. etc. of the pig and make an ex-
hibit at pig show that viii be held
in October OF this year. Prizes will
be given.
The clubs are uDeor the direction
Of the county agents and the local
leaaers. The following men are local
lArs: Mr. Haynes. for Wetmore
kAMict. Mr.. K. a. woodford. for Lin
soin Park; John steinmeir. for Eas;
Canon and Four Nile; Penross and
Florence leaders are yet to be ehos-
en-
The boys must have In their pos
session when the contest starts. one
CT more pigs from eight to twelve
wceks OF are.@ Warden lyman has Of
fersd pure bred registered berkshire
pigs either boar or SOW to the boys
for 81 q piece. Cross breed Bsrk-
shire and Poland China for S. and
Mr.. Frank and John Steinmeir win
meet thcse prices with high grade
Poland China pigs.
Some boys may have all the re.
quirements for taking care OF n pig
md want TO Join the club. but not
have the money necessary TO buy the
Mig. To take care of just such cases
and TO encourage the raising Of pigs
in small places. The Daily Record
has offered Mr.. tenries TO loan the
boys the money necessary TO buy the
pigs. This ioaning business viii b.
IN the hands OF Mr.. Jef.ifes aud his
assistants. Anyone interested
should se. him or his district leader
Hundreds OF boys were in pig clubs
In Colorado last year. Each bo,
raised u pig. the average net return
OF each pig being 1855.
Parents should give the boys all en-
eouragement possible. The ends AT
tAined In pig club work are.
i. To increase pork products.
2. To interest tho boys IN farm
and home life
.. To give the boy chance &c
make an investment OF his own
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
Learn From the
Cemetery; No One
Worries There

In an article in the March Amer
can MaTaxine one man says TO an
oGhcr who was very sensitive and
worried a great deal;
Exactly. he Erunted. "a few
yoSrT AGO they were live men like
you and me-, They grew up and did
iheIr business and loved and married
and died. Some OF them passed hap
PLY along their way. believing the
best of their fellows. doing their Jobs
whole-heaHedly and well. spreading
bit OF sunshine among the folks they
came into contact with. extracting
every drop OF sweetness from every
single day. And o,hers went thru.
wrapped up inside their own l!ttio
solves. cnyyins their neighsors. fan.
ryins themselves abused. worrying
over trifles. always on the lookout
for slights. spelling = full fifty per
cent OF their days thru their own pet
tiness. And few days pass. and
they are laid out here together. the
men who laughed their way thru life
and made others laugh q little moro.
and the mon who gnaxed their hearts
out All lying side by aide. never to
live again.
Think OF the things that those
dead men worried about. What do
they amount TO now Think OF the
good luck that they envied In other
Fellows. Who in the world remembers
II They had one little lifetime to
Hive. and they spoiled II by ovcrcnsi-
tiveness and jealousy. Doesn't II
Htrikc you ns awfuiiy foolish way to
waste n lifetime. when it's the only
lifetime that you win ever haves
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
NORTHERN LIGHTS SEEN AT
COLORADO SPRINGS.

An unusual atmospheric phenome-
non made a bright light in the sky
to the north of Colorado Springs
Thursday night. and gave rise to the
report that the Black Forest between
Hustled and EastonviHe sEas in flames.
Inquiries came to The Gazette from
walsenburg. Canon City and Cripple
Creek and various other points.
Inquiry a; Eastonville and other
points. however. developed the fact
that there was no fire in the forest.
and so far as could be ascertained.
there was no blaze within 90 miles or
this city. The conclusion finally
reached therefore. was that the IL
mmination was caused by the aurora
bcrealis. or northern lights.
Dispatches from Washington. New
York, Chicago. Boston and even as
far south as Memphis. Tenn. confirm-
ed this conclusion, and according to
the wire reports. the display of tho
northern lights was one of the most
brilliant ever seen.-Colorado Springs
Gazette.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-03-14
Proportion of u
Substitutes to Use /
to Replace Butter

In most cook books the fat called
for in cake mixtures ~ butter. The
economical and patriotic housewife,
OF course. does not wish to use but
ter, but does not always know how
much other fat TO substitute.
First of all she must use her wits
1t il well to know that foods rich in
fat are: Cereals. lesrmes.. nuts.
chocolate. cream, cheese, egg yolks
and other animal fats. Ii she adds
any Of these to her mixture. she may
deduct some of the fat given in the
recipe For instance, IL chocolate or
nuts are used, the amount OF rat map
be decreased.
The following table showing the eE-
change value of fats may be useful
! tablespoon oleomargerine equals
l tablespoon butter
l tablespoon commercial Fat cou1,
pound equals tablespoon butter.
] tablespoon chicken fat equals Z
tablespoon butter.
I tablespoon beef snet equals I
tablespoon butter.
II tablespoons lard equals Is tab
le5poons butter. .
IA tablespoons hardened vegetable
fat tcrisco) equals Is tablespoons
butter.
cup grated chocolate equals 8
tablespoons butter.
/ cup thin cream equals , table
spoons butter.
1 cup whipping cream equals q
tablespoons butter.
-Magdalene Hahn. Colorado Agri-
cultural College. Fort Collins, C0ios
RADIO.