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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
NATIVE TYPES
 OF KUSKOKWIM
 ARE DESCRIBED
VISITOR TO LOWER KUSKOKWIM DESCRIBES NATIVES THERE SOME OF THEIR CUSTOMS ARE TOLD ABOUT-KISHIMS NOT A PLEASANT PLACE.
PLEASANT PLACE.

A recent visitor to the lower Kus- kokwim region describes the native population there as being of very different type from those that are found along the Yukon and Panama rivers. They are. he says. short, stocky-built people with flat or 'dished' faces" During the summer months they live mostlly in the pen but in the winter season they in. habit holes dug into the ground.
 For the most part they are found in large villages with ruling clan They are very socially inclined. Dur ing the winter evenings practically the the entire village. including dogs. con- gregate in a public hall called in the native tongue "Kishim," where their local disputes are settled by the ruling clan. Here also they give entertain ments and tell stories to pass. away the time.
 There, too. the village medicine man has his abode and works his miracles as tho it were the eighteenth instead of the twentieth century. And the Kishim, whatever appeal it may have for the native and his dog, are not pleasant place to visit. It has plenty of openings for ventilation but of ventilation there is none. With the place thoroly warmed the aper- ture in the roof is closed, the door is tightly shut and the big social event is on. Fish, good and bad is dis tributed to everybody. Even the dogs get their portions. And after a cou- pie of hours refreshing entertainment the atmosphere is perfumed to a de. gree described by white men as "57 skunk power"
 The natives also have bath-houses This is a very small "Kishim" equip ped with heated stones to furnish steam. It is a common sight to see young bucks" dash out of the bath house. clad only in their birthday clothes" speed across the village street and into their own igloos Contrary to common belief the natives bathe often, altho they seldom, or never, launder their clothes, thus loosing part of the efficacy of the bathing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
AID TO GOLD MINING

That the mining world is trying to de- termine on some means of Tightening the load now being borne by the gold miners In attempting to continue operations in face of the increased cost of such work when he has had no advance in the value of his pro duct is evidenced by the following article appearing in the August number of the Mining Congress- Journal.
 Writing under the above caption the editor says:-
 Important and unusually rapid changes in the monetary problems facing the nation, the question of maintaining the gold reserve and protection of America s control of the silver balances and prices has led the American Mining Congress to take an active part in the fight for both the yellow and white metals.
 MT. Harold N. Lawrie, chairman of the Board of the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology, nationally notable as student of economics and whose writings have at tracted attention turnout the world, has accepted the active chairmanship of the Division of Precious and Rare Metals in the Mining Congress and is to devote his CllIl0 CO CIlc lcW WOIh. NIL. AoW11O le'o etI ready held conferences with government officials in Washington and with groups of gold and silver producers and leading bankers in New York.
 The fact that the cost of labor, sup plies, smelling, transportation and execu- tive management of properties has ad- vanced to point where only high grade gold producing mines can operate profit ably, spells annihilation to all except the very few "high-grade" gold mines.
 "Somethmg must be done for gold!''
 This is not an unusual exclamation, but no one has the answer. Theorizing must be at an end. Action, and prompt at that, is the only salvation for an indus try in which millions of American dollars are at stake and upon which the gold re- serve of the world rests.
 The secretary of the American Mining Congress has long believed that the prob lem could be worked out without disturb ing the finances of the country. His suc- cess in securing, as an active co-worker at this time, man whom the financial inter- ests of the nation hold in high regard, has renewed the optimism of many gold pro- ducers and they are helping to organize the special work in behalf of precious and rare metals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
REARRANCEMENT
 OF BOUNDARIES NOW ADVOCATED
PRESENT ARRANGEMENT OF PRECINCT AND DIVISIONAL BOUNDARIES SAID TO LEAD TO LAWLESSNESS; CHANGE ADVOCATED.

In a letter just received by U. S. Marshal L. T. Erwin from Deputy Marshal Geraghty, of Flat, the latter official reports his observations from a recent trip to the Kuskokwim country, which he describes as an Interesting" and potentially rich dis trict. What struck MT. Geraghty most, he said, was the peculiar ar rangement of precinct and district boundaries"
 From Georgetown, where l first touched the river," he writes, "it is probably 600 miles to Akiak, which is 10 to 15 miles above the lower boundary of the Kuskokwim precinct, which is also the lower limit of the Fourth judicial division. From this point to the center of the river (Kuskokwim) constitutes the dividing line between the Second and Third judicial divisions corner here with the nearest deputy marshal located at Flat, and the nearest U. s. con- missioner located at Hoffman's, which is located about 600 miles up- stream.
 "This is an ideal place for those who have no respect for the law. They feel that the penal code has no "kick." As an illustration of what is done with impunity in the lower Kuskow.n country I will men, tion one incident. About week before reached Apokak, Captain Knauflich discharged two I. w. w. men who were employed to assist in hauling in fish netts. To show their resentment they wantonly des- troyed about $500 worth of nets and then left for down river. As there was no commissioner within 700 miles of Apokak, and no marshal to execute warrant after it was issued. he was compelled to stand by and see these men float away or take the law into his own hands. And the latter course was out of the question.
 "The lawabiding citizens of the '. have long realized the necessity of rearrangment of precinct and division boundaries so as to include this territory in one precinct and the upper Kuskokwim in another, having deputy stationed in each"
 MT. Geraghty reports an excellent run of king salmon. This. he says. started about June 16 and continued
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
HEAVY ICE RUN
 STOPS TRAFFIC
 ON ALLSTREAMS
BOAT TRAFFIC SUSPENDED BY ICE RUN; RADICAL CHANGE IN WEATHER UNPARALLELED IN REGENT YEARS: FREIGHT NOT CLEARED UP.

| The heavy ice run of the past two days has about suspened all of the water traffic and unless there is a moderation shortly in existing wealth CT conditions, the river transporta- tion for 1919 Is at an end Under the present conditions, 1t is out of the question to operate steamers or launches.
 The suspension of traffic by water comes suddenly and unexpectedly. On Wednesday night when the steam CT Panama sailed from Cinema, the weather, while not torrid, did not contain any unusual signs of winter. There was no ice in any of the streams and it appeared as if sev- eral days. if indeed not weeks, to come would find the river open to smaller craft than the steamers.
 Early Thursday moring the first slush ice appeared in the Cinema river and this has been running thicker since that time. Today re- ports received in town say that the Panama river at both Cinema and Nenana is running bankfull of ice. Launches operating along that sec tion of the river have cancelled their schedules.
 There is still considerable freight to be handled both ways along the river, but nothing can move under present conditions. Some of this freight consists of consignments of cold storage meat for Panama and Fort Gibbon. Weachter Bros. asked their Panama customers for authority to ship these consignments on the steamer Tanana but they refused to grant it, as there are no facilities for storage at the lower river town and it was feared that the entire shipment would spoil before freezing weather set in. As a result Manager Fred Struthers has that ten tons or so of meat in his barges where it is likely to remain until sledding gets good enough to haul it overland to Panama. There is also a shipment of meat for Ruby in the local cold storage plant. This latter, it is stated, cannot be delivered under any conditions as the cost of freight over the trail would be too great It is also stated that there is con- siderable Nenana freight in town which was being held for the launch es which must wait for trail move ment or stay here until the railroad is completed between the two towns sometime next month.
 Yesterdays marine report shows both the steamer Yukon and Panama are at Panama, the Yukon being bound for Dawson with the last passengers, and the Panama with the last freight, mail and express from Dawson and Whitehorse billed to return to Cinema. There is consider able uncertainty about them being able to make the trips on account of the heavy run of ice.
 The present conditions, while not unprecedented, is extremely unusual and has no parallel in recent years. However, oldtimers of the country tell of similar conditions having ex- isted, and say that they were follow ed by moderation of the weather which opened the streams again be- fore the final winter freeze-up. Un- less some such occurrence takes place this year, boat traffic for the year is at an end.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Fred Schill, the miner who was so seriously injured by a falling slab while at work on 13 below Dome creek several days ago, is reported to be showing some improvement. With his skull crushed at the back. his back seriously injured and some internal injuries, he is making a wonderful fight for recovery. His head is clearing up as well as the internal wounds His condition, how ever, is still extremely critical.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

steadily for nearly six weeks. Old timers of the district say that it was unusually large. In the section that he covered, he found only salt cries, but was informed that several canneries were located further down the stream.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

All the remaining patients in the hospital, according to reports from attending physicians. are about re- covered and will be able to return to their homes within reasonably short time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Oklahomans in their reception of Senator
 Reed at Ardmore, altho that would be highly effective, the senate cannot fail to respond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

snowfall. The hospital building will be occupied this winter by the post office, the commissioners office and clerk of the courts office. Miss Helen Grant, the postmistress. will purchase the building, the others renting space from her.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Harry Williams, whose leg was crushed so badly last summer while he was prospecting at the head of Shaw creek. is progressing nicely.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Miss Helen Grant has purchased the stock of Chris, the jeweler, and will move it to her new quarters in the old Behla hospital building which is being renovated at this time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Elmer Johnson, who was brought to St. Josephs hospital Thursday with d badly crushed hand, losing three fingers therefrom. is also doing nice ly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

It is reported here that Mrs. Luel- la Dunn has purchased the Flat City hotel from Mrs. c. G. Haggith.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

The wound, which was in serious condition when he arrived in town, is cleansing in great shape and he is standing the gaff with a grin and showing improvement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Jacob and George Mutchler recent ly took over the IditarOd Tram Co., from their brother Dave Mutchler who is going Outside on one of the last boats. Dave will take the re- mains of his wife out for interment
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

The Behla hospital closed its doors indefinitely the last of August. Dr. H. Behla will probably leave over the trail for the states after the first
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06
.NEWSY ITEMS OF
 FLAT DISTRICT
RAIN VISITS FLAT DISTRIC. AIDING MINERS IN FINAL
 CLEAN-UPS

FLAT, Alaska.-Mining in this dis trict has been greatly facilitated dur ing the last weeks in the month of August by an abundance of rainfall. Practically all the dumps taken out during the summer were shoveled in and several good cleanups are re- ported.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

The man who makes slave of his stom- ach soon finds himself slave to his stomach
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

The way of the transgressor is often easy nough. It's the destination that's hard
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

"John Ballaine wants to take charge of
 the navy's $1,OOOOOO coal mine development fund" says Washington despatch. Isn't that just like John? But somehow or other, we don't just fancy him in the position.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Two births are recorded in this district for August, a boy being born to MT. and Mrs. Dave Brown on August 10, and son was born to MT. and Mrs. Jas. B. Fullerton on August IF.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-06

Chas. E. Taylor. local attorney, left on September 1, via the lower river, for the Outside where he will visit relatives and friends for some months. He. plans to return here after the New Years holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

climbs the less power it delivers. The engine cannot breathe as much air as it requires, and air is as essential as it is to mountaineer. All this means that three pounds for each horsepower de- veloped at sea level, it weighs very much more for each horsepower the higher it climbs.
 Ask one of a dozen men who are will ing to risk their lives in the attempt to cross the Atlantic in a flying machine what gives ohim most concern, and he will answer "engines." The truth is that for all the marvellous development of the war the airplane engine of today is far from being the sturdy generator of power that the transatlantic flyer de- mands. Unlike an automobile engine it works constantly at full power. It must be strong, yet of feathery lightness- two incompatible demands. Many an in- sect lives longer than an airplane en- zine It would be almost miraculous if any of the airplanes ready to leap into the air from Newfoundland reach Eu-, rope without engine trouble.
 Think what this means when cross- ing the ocean at a height of perhaps ten thousand feet. Motion is the secret of an airplanes flight-incessant mo- tion The transatlantic flyer is like a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
THIS MAN SAYS. SINGLE BOTTLE
 WAS WORTH $50 Friends Notice the Big Change Meritone Made in Chattanooga Mans
 Health

My friends all notice the change Meri- tone has made in me and wouldn' take $50 for what the first bottle of Meritone did for me- said Clyde Knox, of 2263s East Main street, Chattanooga. Tenn.
 For about year I had been trou- bled with indigestion. My liver was in such bad condition that ! had to take some kind of laxative every night.
 "I had no appetite and couldn't eat meat or anything with grease in 1t at all.
 At night I could hardly get home, my limbs ached so bad. I also had a con- tinuous dull ache in the back of my head and when I would stoop over I could hardly get up again.
 At night I could harly get any rest couldn't sleep soundly and the least noise would almost make me jump out of bed.
 Felt Good All Time
 Finally started taking Meritone and soon knew ttnt had found the great est medicine that I ever saw.
 Tt has put my stomach and liver in the best of condition and 1 never have to take any more laxatives. I have a great appetite and can eat all the meat or anything else I want and it doesn't hurt me.
 T go to sleep and sleep soundly through 10 morning, no matter now much HOI5e there may be around me.
 That tired, achy and draggy feeling has left me and I Hlso am not bothered any more by that pain in the back of my head and just feel good all the time want all my friends to know about Meritone.''
 Meritone, the tonic of real merit, is highly recommended by thousands of peo- pie for ailing conditions of the stomach liver or kidneys or for catarrh, rheuma- tism, sleeplessness. hck of appetite and the like.
 Meritone is being specially introduced in Birmingham at the Jacobs drug store at 1904 sD cond avenue and the Norton drug store and is sold in Ensley at the Berney drug store and in Bessemer at the Pegram-Patton Drug company.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

skater gliding over thin ice. Let him stop and he falls. Hour after hour he wages a scientific struggle with gravita- ton.
 Can you not see these bold argonauts of the air casting anxious glanceS at the instruments that visualize for them each momentary faltering? Their eyes are glued on the tachometers that count the number of revolutions that are made by each engine as the minutes are ticked off What if an engine should miss fire :? What if it should fail altogether?
 There is nothing for it but to make a repair in full flight mile and half above the sea, and in the teeth of the hundred -niile-an-hour wind created by the onward sweep of the craft But how? The engineer collects tools from a locker and proceeds to climb out of the hull What a roaring blast, How bitter cold it is in that bowling hurri- camel
 The engine must be examined, adjust ed, despite the blast despite the dizzy mile above the sea. He clutches strut lest he be literally blown away and reaches a ladder that extends up to the starboard engine housing.
 The engineer plies his tools for an anx- ious quarter of an hour. In that fierce gale a man can scarcely hold up his ndnQ without powerful IfiuStuldf enOIt. And yet the engineer must tap here and there, unscrew this nut and that. adjust one of many valves. wield wrench, pliers and hammer until at last he has accom- plished his task. He climbs down and crawls through the hatch into the hull again, spattered with the oil that has been hurled at him by the tornado out there.
 Three hours later the. yelling newsboys of New York. Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston press "extras' on the passersby. Great black headlines startle the eye: , Transatlantic Flyer Has Engine Trou- ble. Repairs Made In Mid-air.' Then follows the brief version of the incident wirelessed through space from the fly ing boat and picked up by thousands of ships and hundreds of land radio sta tions There is not a minute when that speeding craft is not in radiotelephonic or radiotelegraphic communication with either Europe or America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Y. M. c. A. in Siberia

Ekatepinburg, Russia, February 20-Two successful American Young Mems Chris tian Association clubs, accommodating 5000 Russian and Czecho-Slovak troops, are in operation at Ekaterinburg, and are proving exceedingly popular. They are in charge of Harold Alpin, formerly of Boston, and A. s. Alexander of Chicago. The clubs are provided with library and reading rooms, moving picture shows and canteens and are making the United States and the American people very pop ular among the soldiers and civilians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Suppose The Engines Should Fail On The
 Transatlantic Flight
Bx wALpEMAR KAEMpFFERr

The difference between an automobile engine and the engines of a transatlantic flyer is the difference between cheap alarm clock and the finest chronometer And yet despite the meticulous care with which it is made the transatlantic air. plane engine is not perfect
 When the flyer wants it to do it's best it does it's worst, which means that at high attitudes it is least instead of most efficient. A mountaineer who must first climb two miles before he can fight is in the same position as the transat- lantic flying machine struggling up and up into the higher reaches of the air where the winds blow steadily from west to east The higher the engine
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1919-10-07
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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1919-10-07
observation-disclosures.

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