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The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-08-25
ISkut District Is One of Vast
 Resources
Harper Reed, Late Captain Tenth Canadian Enginees, Writes Interesting Letter Concerning a Remarkable Unexplored Region.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
 You have asked me to give a short report as to the possibilities for the prospector, and also the general appearance, etc., of the little known Iskut river which empties into the Stikine river near the international boundary line between Alaska and Canada. During my travels from Van couver to the Arctic ocean no- where have seen such opportun- ities with so near a coming cer- tainty as here awaits the pros- pector, and eventually the capi- talist.
 Little or no attention has ever been paid this district, yet all around progress and civilization are crowding in and ever narrow ing its circle. In this district lies the last unexplored West with its mineralized mountains on a prov en contact belt with rivers easy to ascend intersecting the hills, giving the prospector every ad- vantage and encouragement.
 As is now generally admitted, a line drawn from the head of Portland canal to the back end of Juneau in Alaska will practi- cally line over the eastern contact belt, and standing on any of these mountains one can look away to other mountain tops and side hills and view outcrops, dykes, etc., which surely makes one wish he could exchange his polling boat for a flying machine and examine everything in sight.
 It is not fully understood that the Iskut river runs directly east and west through the Coast Range and when it meets the eastern contact belt turns and runs up same, practically going north and south, giving huge ad- vantages to those seeking mineral prospects.
 Nowhere along the coast is there such a grade to the Inside as can be found here, and from where the prospector will leave his river boat to the bottom end of the first canyon to the canyons upper end there are only two or three gravel banks that one could call a steep trail for horses. All the rest of the valley is composed of a flat lava flow filling the val ley from side to side.
 This district is reached by flat bottomed river polling boats, gen. erally 20 or so feet long, or a small light draught boat with a 12 h. p. engine will make the jour- ney to the canyons mouth with ease and no trouble to a fairly ex- perienced river man. Stikine river boats have gone up on high water and can do so again.
 From here on moose trails are used, and one goes over flat lava beds covered with Bull pine and further up very good we'll worn moose trails. There are four streams coming in on the left hand side, the side of the valley one travels up, and there are two large streams emptying on the right hand side-in the distance, from the mouth to the head of this canyon of 20 miles, roughly speaking.
 All these stream beds are liter ally covered with float" in fact, on one stream the experiment was tried of trying to walk across it's bod ,,,;%ho,,% ctop,;nr op "Aoot p
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-08-25

found while traces of silver ore were met with often. Owing to the shortness in length of these streams and the steep hillsides. their lodges are not difficult to locate and should draw more at tention than is at present given them.
 The Iskut canyon is a long, boxed affair, having cut its own way down deep on the western edge of the lava valley adjacent to the country rock of the noun tains. The canyon has many short. right angle turns, and at high water it is a most fascina- ting and hellish sight.
 Water power here is in excess of the utmost uses to which same could ever be applied.
 The trail now used, which is simply moose trail, and requires swamping and strengthening out, runs along the foothills on the eastern edge of the valley, owing to the impossibility of following the canyons sides, which would be both dangerous and difficult, and which is a very good place to keep away from.
 At the head of this flat lava valley the lskut opens out once more into a wide gravel barred river, good going for pole boats and good trailing on its right banks, and this practically brings one up to the Government Tele- graph Trail and virtually inside the coast range of mountains.
 Some years ago the writer went over the Taku route from Atlin lake to Salt Chuck on a railway reconnaissance, but in no way can that route be compared favorably with this water grade route through the 1skut valley, and there is no doubt but that at some future time a railway of some sort will have to be con- structed down this valley. The river below the canyon runs down a wide valley, in places four miles across, with good high gravel benches and little in the way to cause annoyance to a good rail- way engineer.
 Today, notwithstanding all these natural advantages, there are only two or three prospectors in the country, and although the Coast and Interior Indians used to roam and trap through here, yet nowadays they hardly, if ever, pass through. This has re- suited in an abundance of big game, and during the salmon run it is no unusual thing to see three or four grizzlys or black bear a day. Through the canyon among the Bull pine the moose are more than plentiful. and some large heads should be easily obtained. This district is par excellent for goat for one has only to look up to timber line on any of the mountains along the whole length of the Iskut to see bands of goats of all sizes.
 There are several land-locked, hemlock. benched lakes up and down stream affording good sport in the way of fly fishing. These lakes contain two species of trout. one the ordinary brook trout with the snub nose, and others more like the silver salmon feeding in shoals and are very sportive when hooked.
 The geological formations here are exactly as that of Portland canal, the Unuk and Bradfeld rivers. In fact, some of the out crops are simply combinations of ore bodies from the Unuk district which is only a short distance away.
 Nowadays, it is not looking too far into the future to say that very soon the inside and upper portions of British Columbia will become so important and opened up that break through to the Coast simply must take place and
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-08-25

paperman, has been appointed Washington, D. C., representative of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce in charge of the bureau be established the national capital. MT. Underwood will take up his duties im mediately.
 The opening of Washington bureau follows tion o the board Of trustees of the chamber in decar ing for its establishment, for which appropriation of funds made by the committee of the chamber. As soon as authority was given for the bureau, Pes- dent Robert $. Boyns offered MT. Underwood the place and Mir. Underwood teegraphed his acceptance from the capital,
 'The chamber is extremely fortunate in getting man of MT. Underwood's qualifications open this bureau at Washington, D. c. said MT. Boyns in recent issue of the Seattle Times. This city, state and Alaska have lost much because there stationed there solely with working the year round for sur interests.
 Our senators and congressman are busy and need the help of someone who is intimately acquant ed with the city, state and Alaska is Mr. Under wood l know ot who has keener apprecia- tion of our needs than MT. Underwood.
 When l was in Washington, D. c. some weeks ago looked into the matter of Washington bureau and found its establishment was urgent need. California cities and lately Portland 4.sve had the ground and they have done much good for their communities, and in this highly competitive time it was essential that Seattle as community have its men at the national capital. v
 MT. Underwood, who retires member of the Seattle Times Capital City Bureau to become the chamber representative. has not only been resi-. dent of Seattle for long time bat for many years was miner and newspaper man Ill Alaska, where he is intimately and favorably known, said MT. Boyns. His book Alaska, "An Empire in the Making is regarded of the standard publications the Territory and has been used textbook in various schools the country.
 He is also intimately informed the resources and needs of various parts of the sate having made study of these subjects during his residence here.
 MT. Underwood also lived for time in China and Australia and has travelled to Oriental countries and in the last year made tour of tbe Far East. MT. Boyns said MT. Underwood's long residence in
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
GOVERNMENT HARNESS

Word received from the U. S. Har-
ness Co., explains that the distribu-
tor for them in the territory west OF
the Mississippi is the U. s. Farm Sales
Co.. OF Salina, Kansas, representing
the War departments exclusive sales
agent.
It is not the policy OF the Farm
Bureau to enter the merchandise ousl-
ness. but we believe, in giving our
members this information, we are
simply telling you where you can ouy
back some OF your own goods at a
fair price, as it belongs to the tax
payers and should be bought as cheap
ly as possible.
As to the quality Of the harness
there is no question. Mr.. Cunningham
has personally examined a set and
considers it an exceptional bargain.
This harness will be shipped c. o. d.
for $39.75 set.
The government harness which Is
being offered through the Farm Bu-
reau is made out of U. S. Artillery and
H, T, c harness that are declared
surplus by the government. Every
piece of leather is Of the best grade,
clear, heavy stock, all Of which has
been inspected before cut.
How To Fail in the Dairy Business
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Brown of Guern-
sey, Iowa, spent the Easter Season,
with his parents and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Brown and Miss Ruth
Brown. Mr.. Brown is supt. of the
schools at Guernsey is which his wife
is also a teacher.
VIM. Moreland who is attending the
State University at Iowa City, was
an Easter visitor in the old home
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Erbe of Nc
Gregor spent Easter with relatives in
town.
Word was received Thursday that
the remains Of William Brockmeier
had arrived in the U. s. A. from
France. He was one Of the three sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Brockmeier in this
place to engage in the World War
and lost his life on the foreign field
in 1918. The remains will arrive here
some time this week when services
will be held and burial made at Zion.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
It'll Run All Rght---
Just Polish the Case.

Suppose you watch And it didn't keep good time It would
jeweer. -.
Suppose looked the watch critically squirting at
through optical barnac attached Ana suppose ater
squirting should deliver himself gave follows:
% watch perfectly all right If you'll just polish up the case
bit it'll keep perfect time"
What would think that jews What you'd you say to hmi
(hat would probability think and will not be printed
here There things which do not look well in pfnt
the jokes You probably acting just as oohsnS
eweer just described Want to know why!
machine which wonderful than
It's marvellous than watch made
and adjusted just as deicately, or more .
this machine of will stand lot OF abuse and
running capable of pretty hard you'd
been dead long
this body machine of yours? Chances
in good shape you've perhaps gone
in spo-go rowing
thing else.
you've gymnasium workcashenics handba
throwing the medicine ball.
Or you may be partial bahs-sun electric, Russian Turkish
and
Or you may think massage is the proper thing:
of these things fine and all right their place. But
pong the case" of body machine?
be adjusted to enjoy
good health body needs mechanical adjust
ing than outside polishing" .
The great drugess health science of Chropraec t
with adjusting the working mechanism Of the body machine C
ropracc will well if you're sick but its greater service
well won't get SICK Instead OF polishing the
case" of your body machine try Chropractic
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
] Delaware Co. Farm Bureau

Some times the best way to show
how to do a thing is to tell how it
should not be done. Then the way to
succeed will be clearly evident. The
Farmer-humorist says:
Don't weigh your milk, for then you
might have to figure and think.
Feed the cows timothy hay-it is
good for race horses.
Cow testing associations are need
less. They show how to save and
know.
Keep the barn hot-Cows are like
woodchucks.
Don't have many windows in the
barn-the hired man might look out.
Keep water ice cold-shivering gives
the COWS exercise.
Avoid heavy milkers-they consume
too much valuable time.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30

Briggs.
Mrs. Dale Jones and Mrs. Foster
Clark of Lamont visited at the Robt
Aimers home Wednesday.
George Grabs and family were Mon
chester business visitors Saturday.
Charles Zemanek and J. L. Gilbert
were Lamont callers Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. R. Rummel and
children returned home Sunday after
noon from Cedar Falls where they
had been spending a few days with
Mrs. Rummels parents Mr.. and Mrs
Harris.
The Easter program that was given
in the Wesleyan church Sunday eve.
ming was we'll attended each pne
doing their parts we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Boots and
daughter Dorothy of Thorpe spent
Easter at the parental N. M. Rowley
home.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
FARMERS EXCHANGE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE:-
good purebred Hereford bulls,
and 2 years old. John Carrothers
Masonville, Iowa.
S year old horse. Austin Mead
Manchester, Iowa.
100 bushel Reeds Yellow Dent
Chas. Swindell, Masonville, Iowa.
bushel yellow seed corn. Louis
Perrin, Hopkinton, Iowa.
20 bushel timothy seed. John Burke
Ryan, Iowa.
Buff Orpington Cockerels; Also
eggs for Matching. Mrs. G. Steinkopf
Ryan, Iowa.
Pure bred White Orphington eggs
for setting, SC each. Dan Fferstine
Manchester, Iowa.
Hatching eggs from winter laying
strain of large black Langshans. 81
for Is, Sc per 100. ($1.50 and $3.50 il
shipped) Mrs. A. H. Faber, Manches-
ter, Iowa.
heavy black work team, VT. 1850;
/ bay driver years old, VT. 1900,
heavy black work horse years old
VT. 400; l brown colt 4 years old
VT. 1900; good Shorthorn bull calves
8 and 10 months old. Buff Orphington
eggs, $3.50 per setting Of Is. Ben o
Hankins, Hopkinton, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
THE PNEUMONIA MONTH

March is typical pneumonia month
and usually gives high rate OF
mortality for the diesase. After a
long and hard winter, the system loses
much of it's resistance and people grow
careless. When every cold, no matter
how slight, is given prompt and in
telligent attention, there is much less
danger Of pneumonia 1t should be
borne in mind that pneumonia Is a
germ disease and breeds in the throat
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is an
expectorant and cleans out the germ
laddened musuc and not only. cures
a cold but prevents its resulting IN
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30

pneumonia. 1t is pleasant to take.
Children take it willingly.-for sale
by A. C. Philip.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30

Legislation for the establishment
Of cooperative banking and marketing
organizations was considered at a
joint meeting Of the agricultural and
labor committees Of the house and
senate recently. Bills relating to this
matter, now pending in the general
assembly, were considered.
Primary road funds are made avail
able to paying for part Of the cost
of paving within city limits by the
terms of measure presented in the
senate. This bill passed by vote OF
27 to 21. A bill by Senator Scott OF
Chickasaw relating to the construc
tion and maintenance Of highways
within towns on the primary road sys'
tenn was also passed by the senate.
the vote being 80 to 10.
Judge Francis M. Hunter sentenced
Albert Greenleaf and Fremont Staples.
Des Moines youths, to serve twenty
years each at Anamosa, following
their plea OF guilty to robbing an Ot-
tumwa restaurant, Feb. 13. Confes-
sion of this and other robberies was
obtained by State Agent w. B. Grit.
fin and Sheriff George Giltner. An
attempt to connect the men with the
Fosdick murder was unsuccessful.
Eight hundred thousand dollars
more will be necessary to complete
the capitol extension, as provided in
the Masquerary plan. which was in
corporated in the capitol extenion
law, according to an announcement
by state officers. II the improvement
work is to be continued it will be
necessary to anticipate by bond is.
sue revenue 10 be raised IN the fu-
ture by the one seventh Of q mill
capitol extension tax, which produces
about $150,OO0 a year.
It has become known that court ac-
ton will be taken by the state against
Attorney General Havner to recover
large sums Of money he is alleged to
have paid out of his contingent fund
without legal right. Just before Gov.
ernor Harding's term expired the old
executive council ordered Havner to
repay his money which is said to have
been approximately $1,000 or $S,000
Since Governor Kendall has been in
Office no new action has been taken
on the matter, but inasmuch as the
old order has not been revoked it is
incumbent upon Attorney General
Gibson to proceed and take action to
collect this money, which he will dc
in the near future.
At an election at Chaplin, 1t was
decided by vote Of 143 to 21 to is
sue bonds for the erection of a new
school building to take the place oi
the one burned in January.
Mrs. Allen Davis, worker at Rath
Packing plant, Waterloo, where a
strike is in effect, was attacked by
three women while returning to her
home recently and badly beaten. Nc
arrests were made as the crowd had
dispersed before police arrived
Homes of two men who remained al
work were bombarded with bricks
thrown from an automobile but those
guilty escaped.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD.
MINISTRATOR

State of Iowa, Delaware County, IS.
Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrator Of the es-
tate of Theodore Donahue deceased,
late'of Delaware County. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment; and
those having claims against the same
will present them, duly authenticated,
to the undersigned for allowance, and
file in the office of the Clerk OF the
District Court.
r. D. GRAHAM.
GEO. w. DUNHAM, Attorney.
Dated March 10th, 1921. ll-5
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
DUNDEE

The Busy Bee Society of the M. E
church will render home talent play
at Schroeders hall, Thursday evening,
April 7.
The characters are as follows:
Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. F. G. Larrabee;
Mrs Henry, Miss Bracel Pelley; Mrs.
Jackson, Mrs. c. Woodson; Mrs. Brett,
Mrs. H. Haggelberg; Mrs. Lewis, Mrs.
G. S. Martin: Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. G..
Seiberling; Mrs. Brown, Mrs. R. Smith
Mrs. Addison, Mrs. Will Pelley; Mrs.
Ridgely, Mrs. Fred lesson; Mrs. Otis,
Mrs. D. H. Rumel; Mrs. Thompson,
Mrs. Will Smith; Mrs. Drew, Miss
Anna Wilson.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jennerjohn and
daughter and Mr.. Charles Batten from
west of Mount Hope spent Easter
Sunday at the George Heyer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred kleinsorg at
tended Lutheran services at Lamont
Sunday.
Esther Meyen was a week end visitor
with her aunt Mrs. H. Troop at La
mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nelson were en-
tertained at the Wade Long home
Sunday at Pleasant Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kleinsorg and Miss
McGee Of Manchester and Miss Nc
Arthur Of Independence attended the
dedication Of the new pipe organ at
the Lutheran church In Oelwein last
Sunday.
Mrs. F. H. Howard of Des Moines
came Saturday to visit her sister Mrs.
F. G. Larrabee and other relatives
before moving to Boaz, New Mexico.
where they will make their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Coon of Man.
chester visited at the parental F. G.
Larrabee home Sunday.
Rev. Miller the Lutheran minister
Of Lamont and Dundee received a
message that his father was very low
and Rev. Miller left for Texas, Fri
day afternoon to be at the bedside
Of his father And a student from Du-
buque filled Rev. Millers place in the
pulpit Easter Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Gienapp and son and Mrs.
Art Schroeder and daughter Marion
went to Strawberry Point Wednesday
to see Mrs. Gienapp who is there
taking treatments of an Indian DR..
A. R. Schroeder was a Manchester
business visitor Monday.
Harry Sandhagen and mother and
sister Viola were Manchester shoppers
Saturday.
Robert Denton and son Of Manches-
ter were Dundee callers Sunday.
The Commission Company shipped
mixed car load of stock to Chi
cago Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Reynolds and
mother Mrs. S. r. Reynolds were
Manchester visitors one day last week.
j. L. Gilbert was Manchester
business visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Albert Preussner returned to
her home here from Dubuque Sun
day where she had been visiting with
her brother, John Kaltenback for a
few days.
j. G. Barr of Manchester was a
business visitor in Dundee Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Glass went to
Oelwein Saturday to visit with Mrs.
Glass parents Mr.. and Mrs. Higgigar
| and attend the dedication of the new
pipe organ at the Lutheran church
Sunday evening.
Ellis. Aimers spent from Wednesday
until Sunday at the home of his sister
Mrs. Dale Jones assisting with the
farm work.
Mrs. Joe Zemanek was shopping in
Oelwein Monday.
Miss Laura Briggs of Oelwein was
week end visitor at the home of hel
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. George
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30

The author Of book called "When
I Was Boy in Persia" says that Ger.
tain rugs used in Persian houses have
not yet found place in the Americas
market. These are large felt carpets
called lumta. They are made, not by
weaving, but by beating the wool to-
gether and then pressing it. They are
very thick, warm and noiseless, with
red, cream and white borders, and
with a field dotted with red, black.
white, green, blue and golden circles
of wool-quite Joseph's coat in col.
or.-The Outlook.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
EXCELLENT REMEDY FOR CON.
STIPATION.

1t would be hard to find better
remedy for constipation than Cham
berlain's Tablets. They are easy to
take and mild and gentle in effect.
Give them trial when you have need.
For sale by A. G. Philip.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
Treating Potatoes

Scabby potatoes produce a scabby
crop. 1t is not hard to treat them
and secure clean crop. Take one
pint Of 40 per cent. formaldehyde to
80 gal Of water in barrel or tub.
Soak for two hours in sacks, dry and
cut for planting. A quicker way Is
to heat the solution to from 11S de-
greees to 122 degrees, soak the po-
tatoes for two minutes and cover for
an hour.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-07
Easing Their Conscience

Now that George E. Chamberlain has been andbagged
by the people reward for faithful service and
appreciation of patriotism the sandbaggers easing their
conscience by ameng the of their poison plot and
saying nice things about him.
Chamberlain by his fearesness and patriotism the
enmy of the administration and caught in an en-
fading fire between disgrunted democrats and partisan
republicans And those who placed party above prin
eulogzng his services and vocng their regrets at
at the Of their efforts Even President Harding who
went to trouble of personally requesting the voters of
Oregon vote for Saned didn't expect the people to take
him at his word and openly depored Chamberans defeat
for his deserton of friend in need by proms
ing him place on the shipping board
In the senate ITSELF Senator Wadswoh voiced the sent
ments that august body of fammers by long tribute
the part played in wnnnk the war by the Oregon states
man in which, he said among other things:
SENATORS contest
George Chamberlain OF Oregon led the
United those of preparation
his
his urging IKE te
America summon America to arms
He though shoulder
in
both of the executive
Chamberlain printed high upon the
honor roll
There
Chamberlain know that
and the regard of the
itself
great system this blind partsanshp bunk which
dscards the tried and and elevates the unred that
rewards service by defeat and patriotism by reputation and
gathers up the stones hurled to build monument to
the victim!