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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-06

The council of woman voters will
meet tonight at o'clock in the coun-
Gil chambers of the city hall. DIR. En-
ma Drake will address the council.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-06

Proposals for forage Office Depu-
ty Zone Supply Office, Stacy st. Ter
minal, Seattle, Wash. Sealed proposals
will be received here until II A. m.
Oct. 81, 1919. and then opened. for
furnishing forage for overseas ship
ments: approximately 1915 tons hay.
3,1sS tons oats. and a tons bran. Fur
Their information on application.-Adv.
o 8
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-06

The ladies Of the Macabees will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the
Odd Fellows hall
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
NEW HEALTH OFFICER

At the meeting ot the town coun- ell Thursday evening Dr. S. C. Shurick was appointed toWn health il ger 10 succeed Dr. (. H. Upton. resigned.
 Dr. Shurick left Wrangell in IoI- 10 enter the service of his country. He received a comnis- sion as lieutenant and was sta toned at Camp Lewis. A few months later poor health compelled him to give up army lite. Alter recovering from his breakdown Dr. Shurick went to New York City and spent the greater part ot last year practicing ID the hospitals of the great eastern metropolis. \ few weeks ago pr. and Mrs. Shur- ick returned 10 Wrangell. Dr. Shurick has opened an office in the Wrangeii hotel. He has the rooms formerly occupied by the Bank Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
The Valdez Miner probably

The Valdez Miner probably thinks that the Sentinel ninimizes local cases of illness to an extent that is almost criminal. Last month the Sentinel stated that ". H. Warren was celebrating the new year by remaining in- doors for a few days. This week we received a copy of the Valdez Miner of the issue of January 25 which stated that through private sources it has been learned that W. H. Warren, vice-president of the Bank of Alaska, is lying at the point of death at his home in Wrangell. The private source' is probably a person who would feel terribly aggrieyed if some one should say that he or she ex- aggerates. Every village has a few earnest souls who never fail to predict funeral every time any one catches cold or has the earache.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
Wanted: More women to sew

Wanted: More women to sew for the Red Cross. from ? to i, once or twice a week at the hall or at home. The local chapter has about l50 garments on hand. for refugees and for the hospitals. which must be made as soon as possible. If you have helped be- fore, will you do so again? If no: it is not too late to begin. The war is practically over but Red Cross work will continue for some time and as long as allotnentS are received. workers will be needed. The hall is open Tues day and Friday afternoons, ? to 1
 Chapter Production Committee.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
FIREMEN'S ANNUAL BALL
Takes Place Saturday Night Charm ing High School Girls Will Play
 Most Important Part

The young ladies of the high school will play very important part in the celebration of Wash ington's birthday. These charm ing young ladies will have full charge of the lunch at the Fire men'S ball Saturday evening. This means that the guests will have a most sumptuous repast, and also that Wrangell's many promising young men will be af- forded an opportunity to sample a choice variety of good cooking from a most delightful variety of sources.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
JOHN BERG
 AND BRIDE
 ARE IGNORED
Moose Celebrate Marriage of Patriotic Sailor Boy in
 Apprs |. fate Manner

The Moose meeting last Friday evening was not only a pleasant atfsir, but a succes sion of pleasant SUI prises.
 following the regular lodge meet ingsthere was social session at which the Moose ladies were pres ent. Cards formed the amusement turing the early part of the evening. After prizes were awarded a little matter was attended 10 which was the principal object for which the social session had been planned.
 Last month Mr. John Berg, who had been in the patriotic service of his country, returned from Seattle, bringing with him a bride MT. Berg's Moose friends felt that his return home from military service. together with his marriage, War ranted some recognition on their part, and so they purchased a gitt for him and his wife. This was done early last month. but owing to numerous other attractions the social session was postponed from week to week until last Friday eve hing. The chairman called upon the lodge secretary to make the presentation speech. MT. and Mrs. Berg were presented with a hand some set of dishes which came to them as a complete surprise. MT. Berg made a neat little speech of acceptance iu which he expressed the appreciation with which the handsome gift was received.
 Al the conclusion of MT. Berg speech of acceptance the chairman called upon Mr. Warren for a few remarks. Then came another sur prise that was even more complete than the first one. Mr. Warren told how the duties Of a Moose sec retary are hy no means light, and how these duties had been in- creased by bundrede of letters from the various departments of the Government during the war. He stated further that he believed that the Secrstary's well kept books were 10 some extent due 10 the et- hcient little woman in the back ground who tells the secretary how 10 do things. In appreciation ot the services, and as token of good will from the lodge, NIT. and Mrs. Pritchett were then presented with a handsome present which includ uded 3 collection of dishes. q cut glass bowl. and a most exquisite electric reading lamp. The secretary was taken so completely by surprise that he did not know whether he was going or coming. However, both MT. and Mrs. P.itchett made an effort to express their great ap- preciation for such a beautiful ex- pression of good will from the mem berS of such a splendid organiza- tion as the Loyal Order of Moose.
 By this time the show down stairs was over and the seats were cleared for dancing. When the North Star orchestra began the music there was general exodus from the upper 10 the lower hall. and soon almost every one In the building was dancing.
 During the evening a most de- lighttul lunch was served. The following committee had charge of this most successful affair: (. C. Mundy. 4. jakobitz and Eugene Mason
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

been ginseng roots found grow ing wild that were 90 years old. Each year forms a seal on the bu0-stalk, and 1t is in this way that the age of the ginseng root is ascertained. The Chinese con- sider the older roots of more value than those of tender years, and the Chinese also claim that wild ginseng is superior to the cuitivat- ed. But ginseng is shipped to China as ginseng. and no China man has ever been able to tell the wild from the cultivated.
 It is now more than five years since MT. Parrott planted his gin- seng seed, and he has never had the least trouble getting the plants to grow. He states that he is thoroughly convinced that the climate of Alaska is ideal for ginseng. In his opinion success in growing the plant in the North depends largely on the selection of ground where the drainage is good. and where it will be pos sible to give the proper shading. He says that the old saw that ''the proof of the pudding is in chewing the bag" may be amply verified by a visit to his farm, and will show how we'll the theories he has put into practice have worked out.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

The Wrangeil basketball team returned Sunday morning from a ,athe: unluckv trip 10 the West Coast. The purpose ot the trip was 10 play a teturn game with the BayvieN team. The murder ot Clyde Calhoune On "Wednesday evening a few minutes before the game Was to be called caused the game to be postponed till Friday night. The Nrangell boys then went to Hydaburg where on Thurs day night they played the Hyda- burg team and sol trimmed 10 the tune ot G. 10 I2. ! ae local boys sayit was good clean game. They their overwhelming defeat to the small size ot the hall i'll which the game was played. The Nran- gell team returned so Bayview Fri dav. but owing 10 Peter Jackson having committed suicide that the game was asain called o:f. fh- Wrangell boys were dis In not getting 10 play return game with Bayfiew, but tGey fully realize that under the cirrQm- stances he bavvieW bows were lus- tined m calling oft the game.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
Presbyterian Church
Feb. g. at 7::30 D. m.

My Partner and l. Who is my Partner? He is a great Friend. who has taken an interest in me. ana is helping me along. Who IS your partner.
 Truly our Fellowship Part nership) is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. :" l John 1:3.
 Friday evening Bible study class meets at the Manse at ! :sA You are welcome ateach of these services.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

H. J. Palmer. a former resident Of Nrangell. who left here fol f years ago, arrived on the City of Seattle Friday evening. Since leaving Wrangell alr. Palmer has been engaged in the mercantile business in ADacortes. Last month he sold out hIs business n that city, and IS north on a vacation. He was connected with the St. Michel Trading Company ot Wrangell two years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Mrs. \. Nj. Rousseau and Miss Henrietta Rou sseau of Whitehorse were abo1rd the City of Seattle Friday evening. They were re- turning north from a visit ot sever- al months with relatives on the Sound. While the vessel was in port they visited w!th M1s. r. Matheson. Mrsr Roussea Is the wife of the publisher Of the IVY hite- horse Star.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
Tanning Not So Bad After All

An iliterate but earnest seeker after knowledpe wrote to the query department of great newspaper to inquire the differ ence between a taxidermist and a taxicabist- The following an- swer was published:
 The only difference between a taxidermist and taxicabist is that the former skin only animals and birds while the latter do not care who they skin"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

C. E. Mckinney who has been residing in Vancouver, Wash, for the past year, returned to Wran- gel on the City of Seattle Friday evening. Mrs. Mckinney will arrive the latter part of the month. At present she is in Bellingham visiting her daughter. Mrs. w. Joslin, nee Miss Katherine Me Kinney.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Alaska Natives are beconli. z alarmed over the rapid growth of the Te,ritory's eyer-increasing canine population. 4 Native council 8. Hoonah. an Indian yil- iage near Juneau, recently passed an ordinance levying a tax on all dogs in the village. The marshal was instructed to shoot all unli- censed eanines.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Mrs. Frank H. Waskey, wife of Alaska's first delegate to con- gress. has sued her husband for divorce. according to Seattle pa- pers. The couple were married al Nome in 1904. Mrs. Waskey has been living with relatives in Seattle and Mr. Waskey Is re- ported to be at some point on the lower Yukon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
WRANGELL'S GINSENG FARM
 BIG SUCCESS
New and Profitable Industry Being Introduced in the
 North byW.E.Parrott
Story of Curious Plant
 Reads Like q Romance

A new and profitable industry is being introduced in the North by W. E. Parrott of Wrangell. who has the only ginseng farm in Alaska.
 The other day the reporter met Mir. Parrott in the express office where he was making a shipment of ginseng to New York. The little shipment amounted to only IS pounds. but it will net MT. Parrott Sls0. the price paid being Sl0 per pound.
 It is now almost six years since MT. Parrott put in his ginseng farm on Sergief island, near Wrangell. He has the plants in beds l90 feet long and six feet wide The paths between the beds are two feet wide. and eight inches deep. which form a drain for the beds. In the beds the rows are 12 inches apart. while the plants are 10 inches apart. When the foliage is on the beds are almost covered. In the whole vegetable kingdom it is doubtful if there is another plant that has more pronounced characteristics, and there is probably no other plant with so many peculiarities.
 Ginseng grows wild in certain regions touched by the Allegheny mountains, and also in Canada, but in the States the plan. is be- coming more scarce all the time owing to persistent hunting, and more land being utilized all the time for agricultural purposes.
 Mr. Parrott first got the idea that ginseng of a superior quality could be grown in Alaska from a perusal of a fur dealers price list which quoted a higher price for ginseng grown in Quebec than that grown in the Alleghenies.
 History and science have their romances as vivid and fascinating as any in the realms Of fiction. No story ever told surpasses in interest the history of this mys- terious plant, ginseng. the root that for nearly POO years has been an important article Of export to China.
 In America ginseng is known to possess certain medicinal prop critics. However. the demand for it at home is very limited. But the Chinese attribute med icinal properties to ginseng to a degree that is little, if any. less than superstition. Millions of Chinese have for thousands of years boiled ginseng in silver cups and praised high heaven for its benefits. believing that it rem ovates and reinvigorates failing forces.
 Until few years ago not one in a hundred intelligent Ameri- cans living in cities and towns ever heard of the plant. and those in the wilder parts of the country who dug and sold the roots could tell nothing of its history and use. Their forefathers had dug and sold ginseng. They merely followed the old custom.
 How this odd commerce with China arose is in itself remark able. Many years ago, Father Jartoux, a Catholic priest, one who had long served in China, came to the Canadian frontier as a missionary. Here in the wilds
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

The report that the traveller be- tween Seward and Anchorage n compelled to go between the two terminals by dog team after the vast amount of money spent 10 build the Government railroad is ?ot encouraging to say the least. If winter traffic over the road cannot be kept up it will be of very little use during the summer months. Valdez Miner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
success.

A severe wirdstorm recer tly visited Anchorage which Was said to be the worst ever known. The large warehouse of Brown X Haw- kins was blown over andis < com plete wreck. A large amount of merchandise was stored in the building which was uninjured.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Governor Thos. Riggs has ap- pointed Dr. J. B. Beeson, M. J. Conroy and Danilo Vecutich mem- bers of the Anchorage Council of Defense.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
Commercial Club Organized
 at Craig

A Commercial Club was organ. ized Saturday night at Craig. C. E. Hibbs was elected president F. Becker secretary and John Smith Treasurer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

George H. Barnes of the Alas ka Sanitary Packing company re- turned on the City of Seattle Fri day from a business trip to Se- a-tle
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

W. J. Eachon. who has a trad ing pos, and roadhouse on tbe Panama river. near the mouth of the Toioyna river imported a pair of Togenburg goats recently by way of experiment, says that his herd has been increased by the arrival of a healthy and husky Kid. which was born to Mamma ard Papa goat . short time ago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

C. Nj. Coulter received a cable gram Wednesday announcing that his son Harry Coulter, would re- ceive hiS discharge at once. Harry IS now stationed al Fl. Seward. He will return to WTansell on the City of Seattle early in the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Miss Crosno, principal of the Wrangell public schools, amour ces that Friday afternoon will be devoted to singing. and the pub lie is cordially invited.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

St. Philips Guild will meet with Mrs. Gunderson at the home of Miss Woods next Wednesday af- ternoon at ? O clock.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20
NEWS NOTES FROM ALL
 OVER ALASKA
Intended To Show Somethir 2 of What Is Going On Ir
 the Great Northland

Mushers for many years have beencroSsing huskiesWith wolves. St. Bernards. with wolves and different species with other dogs in the hope of learning wh th could stand the climate wich ne st success
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Ernest N. Campbell who made ten round trips tU France on the US. Transport Northern Pacific IS now aboard the US. $. "Iowan. V Ernest was on a turlough at the time the 'Northen Pacific" was wrecked near New York harbor.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

A sourdough who nas been in San Francisco writes back to AL aska friends aS follows: The churches are closed. the saloons are open and the women are muzzled. ' This was written while the flu epidemic was on there and the fin masks were worn.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

Forest Ranger James Allen and c. D. McDonald of Petersburg were in Wraneell the last of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-20

roots were gathered and sent as a sample to China. Many months later the ships brought back the welcome news that the Chinese would buy the roots.
 One of our eonsuls in China re- gently furnished the Government with a report of the high value of ginseng and it's universal use in the Flowery Kingdom America supplies but a very small part indeed. of the ginseng used in China. What the Chinese con- sider the highest grade of gin seng is grown in a small area in China. This sells for from s100 to S2O0 a pound. and its use is limited to royalty and the upper circle of China's Four Hundred. The next grade mes from ho- req and Manchuria and is valued at from $50 to $50 a pound. The third grade comes from America and is valued at from SIS to S35 a pound. The fourth grade comes from Japan and is used by those who car do no better. Ginseng of some grade is used by every one of China's swarming millions who can possibly raise the price.
 The importations by the Chi nese of the American product are increasing every year and the business gives every indication of becoming a very large one in short time. The importations through the port of Hongkong alone are almost Sl00, 900 a year. There are a number of Chinese collecting buyers in New York, Cincinnati and other cities. The roots are exported to China in air-tight casks in weight of about 100 pounds.
 Early in the history of this commerce with China the value of ginseng as a cultivated crop was recognized. and repeated ef- forts were made to propagate it, but without success at that time. Many failures led to the belief that ginseng could not be grown. It was only in recent years that experienced gardeners discovered that III growing ginseng success hinged largely on shading.
 Mir. Parrott says that the gin- seng grower should ever bear in mind that this plant is a native of the forest, and that in its cul- tivation the grower must ap- proach forest conditions as nearly as possible. In the forest the shade is high up above the gin- seng. causing the little plants to be in cool shade. the trees drain ing of the moisture by their mil- lions of small roots constantly driving the water up from them for their own use. Wild ginseng is never found except in dry, shady spots. Unlike pond lilies it cannot stand wet feet. It thrives best in a temperature be low 65 degrees. The ginseng grown cannot depend on shade alone to keep the temperature below 65 degrees-the shade would have to be almost total. In order to allow sufficient light, and yet keep the temperature down. the ground must be cov- cred with a little mulch. The mulch is as essential to the health and growth of the ginseng plant as clothing is to the comfort and welfare of man. MT. Parrott uses falling leaves for mulch be- cause that is the kind of mulch nature provides for ginseng when it is growing wild.
 A strange characteristic of gin- seng is that it takes the seed IS months to germinate. Another peculiarity which shows that the plant is not of the mushroom var iety is the fact that it takes it at least four years to mature suffi-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11
Inquiries To Pur-
chase Property

The following inquiries for prop.
erty have been received by the Ore
gon State Chamber of Commerce, at
7O2 Oregon Building, Portland, Ore.
So that Tldings subscribers may get
in touch with these prospects we
are printing a full list below. If
any of them interest you write to
the State Chamber of Commerce
and 1t will put you in touch with the
prospect. These are published in
the Tidings without cost to anybody
in order to help our subscribers.
No. 3-In letter received from a
gentleman in Indiana he states he
has $4,000 capital to invest in
any Of the following lines: Gener-
al store, garage, small manufac-
turing plant or some attractive
new business.
No. "A sash and door factory,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11

alleged to have been fraudulently
acquired by F. A. Hyde and others.
These lands are known in the litiga-
ton as base lands. After they had
been acquired by fraudulent means
they were alleged to have been ex-
changed with the government for
certain other lands selected by Hyde
and his associates in many parts of
the United States.
Litigation instituted by the state
and won in the courts resulted in
DEGREES that school lands had been
frauduEsntly obtained. But 1t was
constitutioRally impossible for the
state to sue the government to make
final recovery. If the government
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11
ASHLAND CREAMERY

salary or wage equal to the amount
he was receiving when he left, or II
the rate of pay for his position has
been increased in the meantime, at
the increased rate.
Swift & Company and Its en-
ployes subscribed almost $4,000
600 to the five war loans and the
Company donated over $1,4O0,000 to
the yhrious war service organiza-
tions. The record for the largest
number Of subscribers was reached
in the Fourth Loan when 53,427
employees bought bonds.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11

For name and address OF any OF
the above, address Oregon State
Chamber of Commerce, 702 Oregon
Building, Portland, Oregon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11
SPECIALIST STUDIES
POISON RANGE PLANTS

Study OF poison range plants OF
Oregon is being made by w. E. Law.
renee, specialist in range plants and
grasses, agricultural college expert
ment station, to find means to les
sen the livestock losses due to eat
ing poison plants. Name of plants,
distribution, animals poisoned, parts
Of plant poisonous, seasons and times
of poisoning, symptoms of poisoning.
prevention and remedy, are points
under investigation.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11

ment and with profits limited to a
definite percentage, possibility OF
unfair dealing was removed.
The packing industry required no
federal financial air, and additional
facilities did not have to be con-
structed by the government-such
as shipyards for the ship-builders,
and additional factory units for mu-
milton manufacturers.
Over $500 employees of Swift &
Company answered the call to the
colors and served in practically ev-
cry branch Of the army and navy.
They are returning rapidly to civil
ian life and the Company has adopt
ed the following broad policy with
respect to the unemployment of
these men: Every returned soldier
or sailor will be given his old posi-
tion, or one equally as good, at
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11

In the cases'to be tried in the near
future, can cancel tho selection the
state will then be able to cancel the
base lands.
From $4,000 to $4,000 acres are
involved in the government action,
or about half the original amount. of
land involved in the litigation.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-07-11
IMMEDIATE PROHIBITION
FAVORED IN HOUSE

The house by vote of 234 to SO
adopted a resolution for the inn
mediate consideration of prohibition
enforcement legislation as recon
mended by the judiciary committee.
Debate Is limited to IL hours.