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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

Behold how the lowly cabbage has been
transformed into luxury. Edwin A.
Dean. who holds 4 commission as the
Sourkrout King of Rockland High
lands. used to buy cabbage a. $40 and
sl2 ton and retail sourkrout at five
cents pound. This winter he has paid
at the rate of $3.50 ton. wholesale, for
cabbage. and has retailed sourkrout at
10 cents pound. Just to prove his Oft
repeated assertion that life is an awful
struggle Mr.. Dean now has to pay
$3.50 apiece for sourkrout kegs. which
used to cost him % cents. In spite Of
these handicaps he has turned out about
- tons of this Dutch delicacy this sea-
son.-Rockland Courier-Gazette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

Van Buren, doesn't appear to be suffer-
ing from race suicide-births during
1919. A5 deaths during the same period.
only s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

'Tis leap year. sure,
One year in four
When ladies work their wills.
But don't you bite
Till she brings to light
The cash to pay the bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

Aroostook papers are telling some
pretty deep stories about the frost in
the ground. Some Of them say it is
at least six feet deep while others
maintain that the ground is frozen
down for IL or Is feet. Water pipes
that are known to be II and IL feet
under ground are frozen, it is said.
The Fort Fairfield Review can hard
ly be blamed for asking III the frost
In Aroostook is really a dozen feet
deep. more or less. when will the
farmer get to planting potatoes, we
wonder?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141. F: q
4. n. Special Communication Tuesda ag
Feb % Work in F. c. degree. Al, go
to,rninp brethren cordially invited.
JAMES WRIGHT. W. NJ.
RALPH W. 1'AREIS. Sec.
fah2Litt
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

Camden's town clock is again on
duty after an enforced vacation of a
good part Of the winter while tho
First Baptist church tower which
houses it has been undergoing re-
pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

The women Of Milo have organized
a Republican Club with a member
ship Of about forty. The purpose of
the club is to make a study of the
principles of the party and the
officers and committees have been
chosen SO that the work of the club
may begin at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

A survey Of the condition of the
concrete freight steamer Polias which
went aground on Old Cnley ledge
near Port Clyde Feb. 6 gives hope
that salvage efforts may be attempt
ed. The diver who made the ex-
animation found a number of holes
caused by pounding on the ledge in
storms, but stated his opinion that the
steamer is evidently not to pound to
pieces yet awhile. "a steel steamer
would undoubtedly have broken up
ere this" he said. No trace has ever
been found OF the II members of the
crew who left the Polias in a lifeboat
on the night she went aground. The
remainder of the crew was rescued
next day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-24

CENTER-Miss Ida Davis has employ
ment in Belfast.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03

element They had been left stand
ing in "A nearby field while the driver
went to the game. Evidently they
went 10 make a score Starting at a
trot which increased to furious
pace they circled across Leon Robin
sons lawn straight for the home plate.
Beyond this was a number of auto
mobiles and n crowd Of spec ators
who fed at the approach Of the now
frightened animals. Fortunately a
firmly driven stake caught the har-
row. throwing one horse down and
out of his harness. The other horse
was caught In the wire screening
back OF the pitchers stand. \ broken
pole Of the harrow and broken har-
ness was the extent of the damage.
Excitement soon subsidized and game
was finished to the satisfaction OF the
Bingham team.
The Kennebec Chapter met May
9th at the residence OF Mrs. Marta
Savage. Mrs. Gertrude Shoppe was
hostess The following Officers were
elected: Regent, Mrs. Nellie Z. Rob
inson; vice regent Mrs Ethel c.
Brown; secretary. Mrs. Gertrude P.
Shoppe; treasurer. Mrs. Lucinda c.
Moore: registrar, Mrs. Martha II. Saw
age: historian. Mrs. Alice n. Good
rich: chaplain. Mrs. Belle p. Williams
councillors, Mrs. Bina PEBBLE. Mrs.
Eva Bachelor, Mrs. Belle Hnnnewell.
The new regent appointed Mrs. Ethel
Brown and Mrs. Gertrude Shoppe as
program committee for Flag Day
which is June 14th. After adjourn
ment dainty refreshments were serv-
ed and social hour enjoyed. An
interesting program was presented.
An illustrated lecture on Maine
will be given in Kennebec Hall, June
9th. by Prin Drew T. Harthorn of
Colby Classical Institute. Ono hun
dred and sixty slides many of them
beautifully coored will be used The
Kennebec Chapter d. A. II. have taken
pains to secure this fine lecture
which is instructive and patriotic.
Monday morning party of five
persons were on their way from SHOW
hogan to Pleasant Pond for days
fishing. Just as they we're making
the turn to cross Austin Stream on
the iron bridge their front right hand
/ tire "bloWed out sending the auto
into the side Of the bridge. Front
| axle was bent. mud guard and bunt'
err smashed, spring broken. and the
frame bent Strange as 1t may seen
the occupants of the car were unhurt
Procuring another car they went OF
| their way
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to friends and neighhors ant
| to the Good VIII Club for their kind
ness and floral gifts at the time o
the death of our little son Clyde.
Bernard j. Gallant
Mary T. Gallant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
ATHENS

Mrs. Belle Austin left for Detroit,
Mich. today. where her eldest daugh-
ter. Mrs. Bower is very Ill.
Mrs. Ella Russell has returned to
her home on Main street.
Charles Tarbell was called home on
account of his mother being very Ill
with bad attack of grippe.
Charles Robinson is reported 10
have pneumonia DR.. Ellingwood Is
the attending physician.
Ernest Holman and wife from Will
ton, spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Holman.
IAN Old Fashioned Mother" was
played to full house and everyone
said 1t was grand. The play had
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
CANAAN

The entertainment given by men,
bers OF o. F.. s.. Friday evening. May
%. was a great success. Proceeds
Amounted to sos.
Mrs. Ellen Cover aand daughter
Addie OF Skowhegan passed Friday
with Mrs. T. II. Smith.
Mrs Harold Taylor, Misses Maud
and Edith Cover were guests of Mrs.
Taylor's mother, Mrs VIM. Lewis
Memorial day.
Mrs. Laura Written of Fairfield,
Mrs Eva Nelson Of Clinton passed
Memorial with their mother Mrs.
Julia Thornton.
A. ]. Keene Is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Katherine Doake in Belfast,
Ephraim Humphrey, a former resi-
dent of Canaan returned 10 Togus.
Monday. after a few days passed in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs George Maxfleld pass
ed Memorial il bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Tlbbetts, Mrs.
Virginia Nye and Miss Edna Nye OF
Waterville passed Monday in town.
Mrs. f. K. Cary of Fort Fairfield
Is visiting friends in town.
Canaan Grange will hold Its list
anniversary, Wednesday evening
June 2. The third and fourth de-
grees Will be conferred on class OF
candidates. A program and supper
| will be served.
DIR. and Mrs. Fred Lovejoy and little
son Robert OF Pennington passed sun
day and Monday with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Edin Holt.
Charles Williams has purchased a
new Ford Sedan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03

ane moral which he'd The audience
and those who so long gave their
time in rehearsing sboald receive
many thanks for the kind spirit they
manifested IN behalf Of the church.
Musical evening, June s. Gradual
ing exercises. Friday evening. June
IL. Baccaulaureate sermon Sunday
evening. June 6, next Sunday.
The Somerset Athenaeum viii be
on sale Tuesday. June Sth. at l.. c.
Williams, Hight & Ayers and Sanders
and Flanders.
It Is hoped there will he large At
tendance at the Academy benefit Tues
day evening next in Grange Hall
under the direction Of Mrs. Marion
Drake-Flanders The orchestra will
play and there will be vocal and in
strumental solos, duets, trios and
readings. Supper atter the enter
tainment.
Mrs. Alberta F. Ward had as guests
last week her nephew John L. Fish
and DR.. NJ. Il. Lord and son all Of
SkoWhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03

Clark, Saturday, May 29th. A large
number was present and enjoyed
fine time with a supper
L. J. Wyman was called to Vassal-
boro, Thursday by the burning of his
fathers home, Mr.. Eugene Wyman's,
whose death occurred Saturday caus-
ed by the severe burns received at
the time of the fire. Mrs Wyman
was slightly burned on the face.
John Robinson Of Hyde Park, Mass.
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
r. Groves. Mr.. Robinson motored
to Rangeley Lake. Sunday, accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Groves and
children, Erma and Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merl Tracy of Bel
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03

grade visited their parents over as1
orial Sunday.
Miss Daphen Charles from O'ae'
High School, Augusta, was ae =.
end guest of her mother, Mrs '"''
Charles.
Mrs. Naomi Groves passed her ''th
birthday, May goth, with her W.
George A. Groves at the home IN y, !,
daughter Mrs. Carroll Holmes ,,,e
Smithfeld. Mr.. Groves is Dti ,,a',
him a cabin on the shore OF Sa''
Pond on his son-in-law's farm
Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Tracy were We ,srs
end visitors with their daughter '''
Nina Otis in Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03

She Is a member Of the Congrega-
tional church. The groom is the
son Of James and Mary Cooley York
of Brighton. He received his educa-
tion in the Brighton schools, and dur
ing The World War was in the [. S.
service After the ceremony the
couple motored to the brides home
in Pennington They are at home
to their friends at their pleasant farm
il bingham Tho Bet Wshes of their
many relatives and friends are eX-
tended . them at this time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
HJNGU N

Word was received at p. IN. Sat
urday that a forest Gre had started
ut colby siding near Lake Moxie.
Chief Fire Warden Hilton, within an
hours tine had started men and sup
plies by auto to fight the fire. He
lad also wired 10 Bald Mountain to
tie Hoif ursWorth ( Whitney men to
reader assistance.
Harry Hubbard and family of SHOW
hegas are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Cha3. Millett.
Ida NJ. Lister very pleasantly enter
tanned six of her young friends Satur-
day, Mao 9th. 1t was the occasion Of
her tenth birthday
There will be benefit for Somer
set Academy next Tuesday evening in
the Grange Hall at Athens under the
direction of Mrs. Marion Drake-Flan-
ders. The entertainment will include
vocal, instrumental, solos, duets,
frios. readings and the orchestra will
play. supper after the entertainment.
Plenty Of Bradley's Fertilizer for
ale. A. 5. Burke, bingham 1w23
Mrs. JUNE Witham, worthy matron
ii the o. +. s. attended the Grand
Lodge in Portland last week.
Next Sunday afternoon al 0cIock
The Madison Boys Band assisted by
Victor Wren, baritone sololst VIII
play a concert in Bingham the same
% be rendered to the citizens OF
i3HEHan anu NlClu"S ny me i''"'N w
Trade. 1t will be given from the
Hotel veranda, permitting AUTOMOBILE /
-. Iif,t,
ists an excellent opportunity 10 llSteu
10 an entertainment by the splehdid
aggregation Of young musicians.
W B. Steward won't TO Bangor /
Monday to serve ON tho Grand Jury. /
Mr. and Mrs. Omar Sawyer recently /
went 10 Pennington in their new aI-
tomobile a 5tudebaker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
NORTH ANS0N

NORIH AAsVA
Regular Grange meeting will be
held Saturday evening in Grange Hall
Fifty-eight boys and girls of the
Agricultural Clubs were at Scion,
Wednesday evening May rs and re-
ported very fine time They were
served supper and given an entertain
ment. The BOYS and girls feel very
grateful to the business men OF this
town who provided conveyance home
In their cars.
The Academy boys played baseball
with Madison High school team We'd
nesday and with Norridgewock high
school Friday.
Robert Elliott was the guest of
Norman Hume over Sunday. Mr. FL
lott left Tuesday for Boston. accom-
panied by Mr.. Hume and Raymond
Hilton. whore they expect to work.
Henry Fletcher OF Oakland was the
guest OF his daughter Mrs Frank
Crymble over Sunday
". {. Robinson and daughter Kate
returned from Canada, Tuesday noon.
Owing TO the death Of Mr.. Robinson s
sister shortly after the funeral Of his
niece. they could not leave st. Thomas
as soon as they had expected.
Miss Janette Blanchard a former
teacher in North Arson. has been en-
gagged as principal Of the Wilton
Grammar school 10 I'll the vacancy
made by the RESIGNATION of Nh Den
nison. The situation is rather a
difficult one, it be'us bit three weeks
10 graduation. The school commit
tee are fortunate in beng able to Sc
cure Miss Blanchard for the remand
err of the term - ahe Is DO novice
but has given the best of satisfaction
wherever she ha5 taught
A game OF ball was played between
the Madison and North Arson town
teams. Monday forenoon, resulting IN
a score Of eight to nothing in favor
OF the Madison team.
Joseph Atkinson of Bath is visiting
In town this week.
Mrs. Alice p. Simmons. who has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Massachusetts for the past three
months returned Saturday Mrs.
Nellie Collins of Portland returned
with her for short visit
Commencing June 3 stores in this
village will be closed every Thursday
afternoon.
Hon. = w. Bunker. F. II. tTolley
and Z. " Sawyer we're in Portland,
Friday. where they received Scottish
Rites Degrees from nineteen to thir-
ly-two inclusive. in the Mainc Con-
Sistery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Houghton of
Portland were in town Memorial Day.
Congregational Church services
will be held Sunday, June 6. at 1913
a m. and 100 ,. M; Church School
NJ the close of the morning service;
Y 2. s. C.. f.. at G.45 p. m. "What
VII Bible Reading Do For Ts?'
A benefit for Somerset Academy will
be hid in the Grange Hall at Athens
next Tuesday, June under the direc-
ZION Of Mrs Marion Drake Flanders.
The Orchestra Will play and there
will be vocal and instrumental music,
readings, etc. Supper follows the
entertainment
The Woman Association of the
congregational Church at North An
son will hold q supper at the dining
room in Grange Hall, Monday even
ing, June 7, at G30 o'clock Supper
tickets. adults 40c, children CSC. After
supper there Will be an address BY
Rev. George H. Gutterson OF Boston,
who always gives an interesting mes
sage. The public is invited to share
with the association in the privileges
Of the evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
ROION

At the supper given by the Scion
Boys and Girls Club about sixty mem
bers of the North AnSon Club with
their leaders were present and a pleas
ant evening was passed by all.
Clarence Soper of Auburn was in
town a few days the last of the week
to attend the graduation of Scion
High School. Mr.. Soper was former
" a member OF this class.
There UPS a large audience on Sun
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
,JACKM An

Helon Haggan and Mamie Vigue of
Jackman Station were married on
Monday morning, May 31st, at st.
Anthony's church, the Rev. Father
Joseph Forest officiating. The young
couple have the best wishes of all.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
The News of SOmerset's Busy Towns


day 10 l3sten to the Memorial sermon
delivered by Rev. c. W Robinson be
fore the different patriotic bodies and
the citizens who spoke on AT the
Cross Roads OF Civilization
John Rowland IS In Massachusetts,
called there by the FERROUS illness Of
his mother.
The Ladies Home circle will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Alice joyce, Thurs
DAY afternoon, June 10th.
peonle In this section will be in
teresfed 10 learn Of the benefit in
erango Hail at Athens for Somerset
Academy which is 10 occur on Tues
DIV nn5er the direction Of Mrs.
Marion Drake-Flanders. \ supper
will be served afr the entertain
ment.
The annual meeting of the Scion
Agricultural Society Was held I'm the
GRANGE Hail Wednesday evening.
Nm 18th and the officers were elect
oil as follows. President. A. c.
IleaId. .,crotarv Joseph NatsOn
treasurer John NccoIlor. trustees.
! I, Eos. rcrr.a Fre4oh. Tom Tus-
ram \ her Davis Dafe set for Fair
September -
aIr and Mr. Samee. Coolidge and
friends OF Livermore we're in Town
calling Monday p. m.
NJ y CJrpeu NOTES
...,;o., ., ,ha sar,oan Sunday
NJ w. rloees. NJ
: ulie 'tl o "il
sDpae "a ''0.J,'' oa.,a. SUNDAY oven
NJ ~ ~ 20 W. -, g.. u. ,14arta Win
'i,b ~ -. ~. ravorit
IN 'ne .'1 T.t..,"
~, ~, 49, 81 ,,.;l r,aot an Tines
nc si '''e'D', ~ ~. ta,ao of Mrs
"a. -. az ~ '''o'+ i,,a,..,... -
.'ii'i ''''i va
Next Sunday afternoon n 4'oV tue
Madison Boys Band assisted ny nc
tor Wren, baritone solols.' VIII pay
a concert in this town. the salIe 10
be rendered by the merchants ol %,
on to the citizens OF he Town anu
vicinity 1t Will be given from 'He
hotel Yerandah when |ili ai9Iu
splendid opportunity Tor aatoiho"II'9.S
to sit in their cars ana De eileT'din-
- - 'Nf'Fa
full musicians
ABNER WlllPPLE
Friends in Scion and vicinity were
taddoned to learn OF the deaih or Ao-
ner "hlnple Whlch occurred May 10.
He had been IN 1alllng heailh since
Thanksgiving at "hlch lI1he u was
diseoyered mat ne was aaeelea WI u
acute Brlghl8 disease. ilro"s Hou'
his long illness he was eneeriui, pa.
TENT. and Interested in all events Oh
lie day. 1he funeral services were
held Thursday, May - at his mono
in Scion. He was born June ~
l@5o. the son OF sumner ana marina
French Whlpple' lie Is survived by
two sisters Alberta Nhlpple ana MIS-
Emily Patterson o1 Selon ara -FOUR
brothers Ernest ana 1haf,as 2i 9'I'i'i
Sumner and OHmar Of Nash'Hf' on. !
The latter was present d9rIn& me
last Weefs ol Mr.. "hlpple S IiInnSS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
CORNVIIIE

The services for the summer will
begin next Sunday at 2.30 p. m. at
the East Ridge church. conducted by
Rev. b. II. Johnson Of Athens. Every
one are cordially invited 10 attend
these services.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-03
SMITHFIELD

Fred Stevens visited his son Her
bert in Livermore. Sunday.
The l. o. Club was entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-20

Did you ever hear a man with ar obese bank balance say that the lovt of money was the root of all evil?
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-20
IfRPLANE TAKES
 ORE FROM NORTH

Jerry L. Calvin has the distinction of being at the head of the first min ing corporation in Alaska to ship sack ed ore by airplane. Calvin is general manager of the Bon Alaska Mining company, opening rich silver and lead lodes near Wrangell, and the U. s. 4rmy airplane squad took sack of the Bon Alaska ore out on their depart ure from Alaska, says the Alaska Dis patch.
 Calvin recently arrived from the property and is registered at the Se- attle hotel. He says the heavy rains washed out the road connecting the property with tidewater, and shipment D; ore sacked on the property during the summer will be delayed until cold wrather hardens up the roadway. He
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-20

is sanguine, however, that returns from the sack of ore taken out by air. plane will open eastern assiciates to the value of the property.
 Calvin was in Seattle late in the spring, going north to start develop menr work. His company is financed by eastern people. It is located four. teen miles from the town of Wrangeii.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-20
(Cordoya Times)

\SOIuVSo AhASStf That Southeastern Alaska is on ths verge of unusual prosperity, due t the development of it's timber anf water power industry, is the conelu sion reached by John Thomas Wat wins, hydrographic and geodetie en' gineer of the Coast and Geodetic sur ,ey. who has just returned from a official trip to the territory. &
 "Business is somewhat slack now, said Watkins, because of the slow. ,ng down of the Treadwell mine ane :he fact that the salmon catch thit year was only 60 percent of normal But other big mines are opening ul
 and the almost unlimited water sup
 ply is being developed. Some of tb,
 towns north of Dixon Inlet are light
 d in some instances heated by cleo
 sricity at cost to tn consumer of {;
 cent kilowat: This region is prob .,bly the last big stand of virgin tim
 ber in the country. It is planned
 to utilize the timber for pulp, whish can be shipped to the, states to bs made into paper. The timber stands thick on the hillsides and can be
 easily conveyed down hill to the
 mills, which are operated by the
 cheap hydro-electric power.
 "The residents are optimistic and
 tourist travel is unusually heavy, the
 boats and hotels being crowded to ca
 paeity. These tourists are advertising
 Alaska and its climatic advantages
 Ahd bringing settlers.
 "only about 3 per. cent of the ne.
 cessary. sounding have been made hs the Coast and Geodetic survey. Uh til the. new. regions Ire thorpqsht3
 eharted, navigation xil be precsrioai and marine insurance costly. A sui. vey steamer 5 is now at work il Southern Alaska wsterx"3
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-20
but during the interval between. l

but during the interval hetween.. the
 time the planes were first scheduled to
 leave New York until they arrived at Ruby a vast sandbar was formed by the receding water of the Yukon about
 six miles east of Ruby. making sn
 ideal landing place. and this spot will be long and pleasantly remembered ss Aviation Bar in recognition of the first landing place of the Black Wolf
 Squadron" consisting of four air. i planes. Ut Ruby. Alaska, August 20, 1920.
 Capt. St. Clair Street, in command
 of the fleet. reported an extremely
 pleasant and easy flight through
 Alaska and experienced nothing un-
 usual in air currents. and made . rate
 of 125 miles per hour. From Fair banks to Ruby a distance of 240 miles was made in two hours and five nin-
 utes. The air route followed the Yukon l river, and at every native village and prospector's camp. and even the lone
 wood chopper at his cabin, were greet
 ed with salute in the form of Q very
 low dip, sometimes circling overhead. or at other times making loop. which was a rare treat, and one that was
 heartily appreciated by all who saw the wonderful feats.
 ' The Pioneers rendered a banquet for
 the airmen and members of the Pio- neers. Each person contributed to- ward the purchase of nugget IS .
 gift to each of the pilots and observ-
 CTS. After remaining in Ruby one day they departed for Nome. On their re- turn trip they stopped only once be- l tween Nome and White Horse. Every one is anxiously waiting for the report on this trip, as upon the report lies the possibility of an aerial mail service to Alaska.