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The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
BERING SEA PUTS
 ON ITS OVERCOAT

So far as the unaided eye can see to east. west and south, Boring sea is now covered with it's usual winter covering of ice, says the Nome Mug get of November 27. The pack ap- peared Sunday last, coming from the west and southwest and continued to press to the east and north until We'd nesday.
 The pack appeared much broken up and was not as heavy as usual. Dur ing the first day or two after its ap- pearance, the frozen mass kept up a constant grooming and whining as the broken masses rubbed against each other under the impulse of the cur rents. The peculiar noises attracted the attention of many people and at times could be heard on Front street. The sounds frequently took on high pitch somewhat resembling shrill whistling, and at other times took on a dull creaking tone which sometimes became a moan. When the shriller notes were sounding the very air seemed to be trembling with sharp vibrations The weird noises contin- ued at intervals for two days before the pack settled down.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
FINNECAN ID BRING DRILL
 OUTFIT NORTH

SEATTLE, Jan. 18.-The first drill ing outfit in the Cold bay section in Alaska, will be landed as soon as the ice goes out of Boring sea next June, according to J. J. Finnegan, who is at the Seattle hotel, going to Wyoming to attend the annual meeting of the company organized to drill the Finne- gan holdings.
 Captain Finnegan believes within sixty days after landing the drilling outfit the drills will be in the oil sands and sufficient showing made to jus, tify extensive operations. There is sufficient fuel available to secure steam for the boilers, and no delay in starting is anticipated. The drilling outfit will be standard rig with six inch castings. The experts visiting the property do not believe drilling will have to be done over 2,0O0 feet. In fact, the experts predict the oil pool will be encountered at 1,2O0 feet.
 Captain Finnegan went into the Cold bay section prior to the release order and made the first locations. He has his permits to drill and all preliminary arrangements have been perfected
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
NOME RECEIVES MAIL
 BY OVERLAND ROUTE

The first mail from the outside to reach Nome this winter arrived No vember 26, says the Nome Nugget Thanks to the presence of the new government railroad from Seward to the interior the shipment reached Nome weeks ahead of the time of ar rival of the first overland mail. Dur ing earlier years the first mails over the winter trail have usually reached Nome shortly before the holiday pe- riOd and few if any have arrived be- fore mid-December. From this it will be seen that the dispatch arriving reached the city practically one month ahead of the former time of arrival
 The shipment was not only the earliest to arrive in the camps his tory but was also one of the heaviest, mail that has come over the winter trail. Six sacks of first class mat ter were contained, in addition to a considerable quantity of second class.
 The second outside mail to reach Nome this winter over the winter trail arrived on December in charge of Carrier Pete Curran. The dispatch was of good size and contained both first and second class matter Let ters dated as late as October IA were included. The dispatch also contained a quantity of interior and southern Alaska mail
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
BOOKS ON RUBBER
 FOR GRADED SCHOOLS

The sixth, seventh and eighth grade of all schools in Alaska outside of in corporated towns will shortly receive supply of books on rubber" These books are issued by the United Rub Der Company. The books were SC. cured free by L. D. Henderson, terri. torial commissioner of education. The books are neatly printed and contain many pictures and are devoid of any advertising features. On one of the last pages there is a blank space with the world: "Of the 50,OO0 articles made of rubber, record the number on this page you know" When one considers few people know 5OOOO words, one grasps the number of rub Der articles.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
YOUTH KILLED IN
 ACCIDENT AT THANE

JUNEAU, Jan. 1S.-Jack Dextry, who was injured while at work in the mine at Thane, died at St. Ann hospi, tai. He was A years of age at the time of his death. He was born in the state of Iowa, coming to Alaska from Hollywood, California, in October, 1919. He has been employed by the Mining Company at Thane since that time acting as brake. man on the ore train. It was while the train was being unloaded that he fell, receiving injuries that resulted in his death. Little is known of his rela, tives but it is thought that his par. ents are living in Chicago.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
WHITE READY TOSTEP FROM
 EMPTY SHOES

E. J. (Stroller), White publisher of the Douglas Island News and in charge of the Alaska bureau of pub licity at Juneau, frankly admits that his empty shoes' are ready for any Republican that wants the office, with the incoming administration, provid- ing, of course, that the legislature does not get active in looping off ex- penses and "cut the bureau off at the roots."
 MT. White intends to devote himself to newspaper work again, giving his full attention to his plant in Douglas and at Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
 Under either a Democratic or Re- publican administration the work of the bureau should be continued" said Mir White. Aside from any politi- cal consideration it can be shown that the bureau has been and can continue of great practical benefit to the ter ritory.
 Alaskan industries and opportuni- ties need to be advertised continu- ally. Printers ink and plenty of it has proved the most practical method of getting results. Even though a Republican is appointed to the place, am still firmly convinced that the bureau and it's work should be con- tinued"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
SUNSHINE IS
 PRESCRIBED
 FOR DOCTOR

The following notices were discov cred posted on the door of the Cor dova General hospital They are self explanatory.
 NOTICE
 This weight is placed here for the purpose of keeping the door closed If the thief, who removed the one that formerly hung here, desires another he or she is informed that they can be had at any of the general stores for the small sum of 80 cents. If, however, you are aut of funds please call at my office and I will furnish 3 the necessary capital.
 w. w. COUNCIL. The answer pasted just below reads:
 Dear Doc:
 Yours pasted above and contents noted allopathically. Allow me to prescribe for your peeve. infringing for the purpose of this discussion, on the perogatives of your ancient pro- tession. Take little sunshine. sprinkle carelessly around your i'm mediate vicinity, add a few smiles to make the brightness more vivid, then dilute the whole in pint of good na- ture. If necessary use a force pump to get this into your system; but by all means take some at once, at least 8o cents worth. On notice that you have faithfully followed directions, the iron weight will be returned, freight prepaid, and no questions asked. All will then be forgiven you. Smoke up, drink up, cheer up, or do something, but don't let that iron sink into your soul.
 Yours signed until the weight comes home,
 THE THIEF.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
SUPT. RAIDER INJURED
 WHILE THRESHINC GRAIN

Frederick E. Rader, superintendent of the government experimental farm at Matanuska, was brought to An chorage to receive treatment for a scalp wound at the government hospi- tai The accident happened while threshing the community grain at the farm. During the operation the belt slipped and in the attempt to stop the machinery Mr. Rader received the scalp wound, which while painful is not serious.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
ASSESSMENT WORK HELPS UNEMPLOYED
 OF NOME DISTRICT

NOME, Jan. 18.-The resumption of assessment work on mining claims this year, after three years, suspen- sion during the war period, is giving employment for a considerable num- Der of men in this locality, thus pro viding payroll which can hardly fail to have a decidedly beneficial effect on winte~ business conditions. Sev- eral dozen men are said to be doing assessment work for hire at present, some individuals having contracted to perform the necessary labor on as many as four or five claims.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
A. E. (. REPORTS ALL
 TRAINS ON SCHEDULE

Officials of the Alaskan Engineer ing commission report trains run ming on schedule time Russel snow blows are working on both the north ern and southern divisions. Despite the heavy fall of snow the railroad tracks are cleared for train service. It is reported twelve inches of snow fell between Anchorage and Seward. Heavy snowfall is also reported in the vicinity of Hurricane and Deadhorse.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
OPERA ASSOCIATION
 HAS TRAFFIC DIRECTOR

CHICAGO, Jan. IS (by Associated Press) ).-Transportation problems of big opera company on the road are so complex that the Chicago opera association has employed an experi- enced railroad passenger agent to act as traffic director. Leaving Chicago about the last week of January the company will go to New York for several weeks and then visit most of the principal cities Rom coast to coast
 E. K. Boxby, for many years a pas senger agent of one of the largest roads in the country, is the new traf- fife director. He was loaned last spring by his company to organize traffic bureau and superintend the travel of Democratic convention delegates and friends to San Francisco and return.
 The big dance every Saturday at
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18

The big dance every Saturday at Eagle Mali. u.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18
TRYING TO STOP
 AUTOMOBILE RACES

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. IS (by Associated Press) "A bill prohibiting the holding of automobile races will be introduced in the California legis- lature here aby Senator Edwain M. Otis, he announced recently.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18

When an Italian sailor deserts. he takes his ship witk him. Somebody has been telling him that if you want to get away with C, ime, you must commit it on a big scale.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18

You hear someone say ''Ths is the Age of Progress what age ot the world has not been Progress? Even the period known The Dark Age but the time when the Word like silk casting aside the chrvsa of darkness to emerge into brighter day learning achieve ment and progress.
 Marvellous has been the advance Science and the seem ngy impossible has been accomplished time again Today Electric Power and Lighting Plants looked upon as com monace although but few years they took their places In the foremost ranks of the essential industries It is but few since Public Service Corporation was looked upon with dsapproval and regarded n "Octopus' Today the feeling of hostility has subsided The Public has to understand that the Public Service Corporation is necessity its Services at the disposal al it's policy con- hnuous effort to faithfully and old idea of holding close corporation has also given way pro- gressive plan of making customer sockhoder This has caused warmth of feeling and community of interest tween the and the people served large factor for successful operation.
 The Alaska Public Utilities wants you Mr. Cordova Citi- to take personal Interest in its affairs It wants you not only a customer but a friend as we'll
 Shortly there will appear in this space plan of how it hopes to accomplish this
 A. J. MCCONNELL,
 President
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-18

Cordova Jazz Orchestra dance at Eagle Hall Saturday night.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
Necessary Equipment and Supplies
For Five-Day Canoe Trip Listed
By National Forest Supervisor

An autoist would know what to
take along on an auto trip. A foot
hiker would know what he wanted
to pack on his back. But few of US
who go into the canoe country
know those things to take and those
not to take, writes C. A. Dahlgreen,
supervisor Superior National For
est, in the American Forestry Mag
azine of Washington. An old head
at the game has outlined here what
to take along on a canoe trip in the
Superior and as this information is
not readily available for most peo-
pie 1t win serve those who plan u
trip In the Superior or other canoe
territory during the coming season.
The following list of equipment
and supplies to cover a fve-day
canoe trip includes everything but
personal toilet articles and equip
ment in the class of luxuries.
Articles Each Need.
Equipment for each man: Toilet
articles aud towel, one suit light
wool underwear, one, pair light
wool sox, one pair heavy wool sox,
one pair hobnail shoes or pacs, one
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
FIGHTS TRIUMPH
IN -5OO-MILE RACE
First Time Big Cylinder Car
Captured Indianapolis
Classic.

The ninth annual international
sweepstakes race at Indianapolis
was a triumph for eight-cyiinder
cars for the first time in the history
Of the famous 50o-mile classic.
When Tommy Milton sent the
eight-cylindered Frontenac creation
of Louis Chevrolet across the finish
for a new track average for cars Of
1873 cubic inches piston displacement
it was the first time that an eight
cylinder car had ever won at the
famous speedway, and the second
time that any car of more than four
cylinders had ever received the
checkered nag.
This year was a complete triumph
for "cights," but one four-Percy
Ford's Frontenac-being placed,
while the other eight positions were
taken by eight-cylinder speedsters.
In both speed and stamina "eights
were supreme. Ralph De Palma's
equipped Ballot had the
speed of any car on the track, as
was shown by the unheard-of aver
age speed of 1888 miles an hour he
maintained for $50 miles until he
was forced out, while Tommy Mil
tons eight" had the stamina-and
won.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
ARRANGE TO ship
FRUIT FROM COAST
Establishing To-Day Service
Between Pacific and At
lantic Ports.

That he had met with q most IA
yorable reception from the steam
ship owners in New York In rela-
tion to arranging for refrigerated
space for the carrying OF carEoes
Of fruit from the ports Of Los
Angeles and Seattle TO Atlantic
coast points. was the statement
made here yesterday by c. 9. whit
comb, president Of the Pacific Pro-
ducers' Association.
An investment Of approximately
Sl,5oo.ooo for the equipment of
six ships with Refrigerated space. 10
contemplated In the plans. The
realization of these plans will make
possible a ten-day service from the
ports OF Los Angeles and Seattle,
each ship having 100000 cubic feet
OF refrigerated space. II 10 possi-
Bile that one or more ships will be
equipped in three months and the
full service of six ships established
within six months The main car
goes from Los Angeles will be
oranges Rnd lemons. and from Seat
tie apples and pears
Whitcomb will attend a meeting
In New York this week with Wade
Thomas. Pacific coast manager, ana
other ofhcials Of the Atlantic Gulf
and Pacific Steamship Company, ana
next week in Boston with Charles
G. Ware. jr.. president of the North
Atlantic and Western Steamship
Company.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
Horse Populace
Drops Heavily
In Washington

NEW YORK, June 25.-Following
advance reports of the new census,
the Horse Association of America
has just issued figures which show
that the number of horses in the
District of Columbia has decreased
by 1883 in the last ten years. The
drop has been from 11,604 to 4,015.
1t is estimated that one-seventh of
these were driving horses, dis
placed by the passenger automo-
bile. Figures show a decrease Of
6,505 horses in hauling and delivery
work, or Sc per cent.
The number Of horses through
out the country has been reduced
from 3,1S2,7S9 in 1910 to 1,7O5,61I in
1920. Thas has been offset in some
measure by an increase of 107,S7s
mules.
The horse is still held more ef-
hcient and much more economical
than motors in some work. All
hauls involving frequent stops,
namely delivery Of ice, coal, milk.
carriage deliveries or pickups, where
hfteen or twenty tstqps must be
made In distributing or -bailding up
load, come under the horse
zone"
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
new CARBURETER
ABANDONS FLOAT
Needle Valve Regulates Flow
OF Gas Most Success
fully Is Claim.

Adaptability in handling all
grades of gasoline under all ex-
tremes OF temperature and alti-
tudes is the special virtue claimed
for the Giant Metro Carbureter.
The American Auto Products
Company of Denver, which is mar
keting this product. believe they
have solved the carbureter problem.
This cnrbureter is very simple in
construction and works on most
unique principles. 1t has not only
reveral new distinctive features.
hut has eliminated parts, which
have been heretofore thought to be
integral requisites Of a carbureter.
The Giant Metro for instance has
no float OF float chamber. The fuel
is fed directly from the fuel pipe
through a nozzle controlled by ta-
rered needle to a mixing chamber.
The needle is operated automatic
ally by a lever coming in contact
with the interior walls of piston.
This piston acts as an automatic
choke thus eliminating a separate
choke valve, and its connections to
the dash.
To insure quick starting under
all weather conditions. an eccentric
operated by rod from the dash en-
ables the driver to lean" or rich"
the mixture at will. Consequently
there is no necessity OF racing the
engine to warm it up before throw
ing into gear and driving.
A slight turning of one nut ad-
justs the gas and air to proper mix
ture SO that any driver can easily
make the adjustment.
The Giant Metro Carbureter has
less parts than any other high
grade carbureter now on the mar
ket, and consequently can be mar
keted at a low price.
Two prominent makes of cars are
now equipped with carbureters built
on lines similar to the Giant. These
contribute greatly to
the efficiency Of the engines of the
cars on which they are installed,
but they are controlled by the car
makers and cannot be obtained by
other cars. The Giant is even more
efficient and further simplified by
the elimination of both float cham
Der and choke, and promises to be
in great popular demand by the
public.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26

The average score made by IL
leading women's colleges in this
country when taking the army
Alpha test. was 127. three points
below that for men of 20 colleges
and universities. ~ - > >. 3, ''s.s '-.'s'
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26
OWNERS SHOULD
WATCH CAR PARTS
DURING SUMMER
Harder Use and Heat
Bring Need for More
Attention.

With the summer motoring season
here and the call of the open road
at hand-the time when owners use
their cars most-they are naturally
more eager than usual 70 get the
maximum efficiency out of thsir
cars
In general. motor car owners
should bear in mind that the heat
Of summer. combined with the hard
er use 10 which they put their care.
causes more evaporation than at
other times. This applies not only
to water in the radiator. but also TO
oil.
should be given frequently 10 the
radiator. See that II is kept Allied.
and at intervals IL should be flushed
out and filled with clean water. In
connection with efficient operation
Of the cooling system, fan belt sd-
justment should be made. for the
fan is needed in summer. The spark
lever should be kept in an advanced
position. thus assuring better cool
ing OF the motor.
Minor parts, such as spring shac-
kles. wheel bearings. steering con-
nections and universal joints re-
quire oiling more often in summer.
Use heavier lubricating oil in the
motor than in colder weather, and
oil should be drained from the mo-
tor At intervals not TO exceed every
1000 miles. Better performance
will result when this is done.
Careful attention should be al
reeted 10 the brakes 10 see that they
are kept in as nearly perfect condi-
tion as possible. for during the
summer months they get greater
usage. with more trafic to contend
with and more cars on the road.
Tire pressure should be watched
more closely on tires that have been
In use for a long period, because
tires expand more in hot weather
The owner should have a tire gauge
and use IL in Initiating. In taking
long trips the owner should be pro-
vided with a good spare tire. and
should. go over all tires during the
trip 10 see that they have no de-
fects.
Every owner wants 20 have hts
car in the best possible condition
during the summer months. for IL
is then he uses his automobile most.
To ret this maximum efficiency.
he must exercise greater care in
roing over the car.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26

Hangs His Baby's
Shoes on Steering
Wheel for Luck

Men who risk their lives are nota-
bly, superstititious, but probably
none more than racing drivers. Some
carry lucky pocket-pieces. others
tie rabbits. feet. but Il remains for
Eddie Puiien. who has won many
dirt track races IN Goodyear
equipped cars, TO carry the most
unique talisman ever knovn-a pair
OF baby shoes hung On his steering
wheel.
They're the tiny -creepers" of his
hrst-born--and they bring good
luck and safety from injury. Eddie
admits II because he has never suf-
fered injury while SO protected, al
though he has taken many spills.
Where foreign drivers have minia-
ture figures Of their patron saints
mounted on the car. Pullen puts his
faith in the diminutive dogs" OF his
baby.
Eddie claims this is his last year
In racing, maybe because the shoes
are wearing out-and IL he can't
have the first pair Of shoes of his
nrst-born hanging on his steerins
wheel. Eddie doesn't want 10 tempt
the fates on speedway or dirt road.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26

..ttThe state of New York leads the
f<rntry In the total number ls52,-
rE<<-of- school pupils enrolled in the
n.y. American Red Gross.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-26

pair moccasin slippers, one pair
wool or khaki trousers, one wool
shirt, one sweater or mackinaw
stag" shirt, one large bandanna
and several pocket handkerchiefs,
one small can fly dope. one water
proof match safe. one large pocket
knife or small hunting knife and
sheath.
Equipment for both men: Two
large pack sacks. three candles. ono
four-pail nesting set, one frying
pan, three plates (aluminum). two
granite cups, three large spoons,
two table forks. two steel table
knives. two empty friction topped
cans, one folding canvas wash
basin, two small cans of matches,
one large oiled linen poncho, four to
six single wool blankets, one two
pound single bit Ak with leather
sheath. one sixteen-foot canoe with
carrying yoke, one small can canoe
glue. one tent "a silkoline or bal
loon silk "A" tent with floor sewed
in and entrance made fnsect-proof
with bobbinetting or cheesecloth).
List Of Rations.
Food: Five loaves of rye or other
bread, one pound butter, one-half
pound cheese, two small packages
macaroni cut in short lengths, one
half pound coffee, one-quarter
pound tea, five small cans condensed
milk, three pounds sugar, one pound
oatmeal, two pounds rice, one
pound prunes, one pound dried ap-
ples or peaches, two pounds bacon,
two pounds cornmeal or other
cereal, two pounds pancake -four,
one pound maple syrup. one pound
hardtack or health bread, one half
pound raisins. one-half pound de-
hydrated soup vegetables, two small
cans of cooked beans, one small can
of cooking oil, one-half pound salt,
ore small can pepper, ten beef
broth cubes, two cans condensed
soup. one-half peck of potatoes. -
Advantage in Dried Fruits.
All food should be carried in
Cloth bags, preferably water
proofed-
To estimate equipment and sup
plies for two men for more than five
days:
General camp equipment the same.
Add two pairs of heavy wool sox.
one extra suit wool underwear or
one pair wool underdrawers. In
clude reflector oven and an extra
pack sack. For food, multiply the
foregoing list with the following
changes: Take only two loaves of
bread for the entire trip. Take only
one pound of butter. Cancel from
the list the potatoes, canned beans,
pancake fiour and canned soup. Add
to, 1t seven pounds Sour. two parts
white and one graham, one small
can baking powder two pounds
navy beans. use one pound pow
dered milk to each ten days and
leave out the condensed milk.
Il must always be remembered
that little comfort in camp sacri-
hced means more comfort on the
tran. All equipment must be car
ried on ones back over portages and
dried frnits and vegetables mean
light 1packs. ~. sSS,5.f.i