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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08

konle of Shoshone talk gibily of the
hab farms yet there are very few
really are acquainted with the
IL of the farms, its products and
h is done with them.
here are three that are commonly
Iyn the lower ranch containing 4SO
i the middle containing 720 acres
the upper containing 720 acres.
IN addition to these there is one
m acres and one of 800 acres way
h. the northwest corner Of the
Rtv and another one of about 500
y on Camas Prairie.
10 lower ranch on the banks OF the
Wood river is divided, half being
of the road and half east. On
part lying west of the road are
lambing pens. comprising about
I, acres Here during February is
\ 10000 to $4,000 lambs. The
tdings ard low and built in the
be of a letter E, the long part run
east and west. In these buildings
four rows of pens large enough
a sheep and her young. Walks
tde the rows of pens so the attend
can have access to each pen to
and attend to the wants of each
J quick and easy manner.
he sheep are brought here along
nut the first of February and by
s. middle of February lambing starts
fSsoon as a lamb is born the mother
lamb are taken to the pens where
stay for two or three days. From
they are moved into larger
with about five sheep to
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
DIETRICH NEWS NOTES

Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Claude
Friedline on Wednesday of this week
Mrs. R. T. Randleman spent Mon
day and Tuesday of this week In
Gooding for treatment.
District Superintendent Ewing was
at Dietrich and preached two Of his
excellent sermons at the NJ. E church
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wenzen, of Mil
waukee. Wisconsin. sister and broth
er-in-law Of Mr.. Floyd Gage. are Wis
iting their relatives here.
Mrs. Leo Buchanan and Mrs. Ches-
ter Armstrong, twin sisters OF Mrs
Claude Friedline, arrived in Dietrich
Saturday morning for a months visit
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Bate, Jr, Mr..
and Mrs. John Wenzen, Lester Gage
Mrs. John Satory. Bonnie Gage Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Gage and her parents
made up a party to Twin Falls on
Work is rapidly going forward on
the new road being opened south 10
Eden. This win be a direct route
from the south side 70 points around
<etchum and HALEY. A force OF
twenty-five men and teams VIII 40
late a days work Thursday when ,
viii open the road,
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
NORTH sHosHoNE NEWS


A. D. Silva made a business trip
TO Carey this week
Mrs. Barthoff. of Oregon, is visiting
her daughter Mrs. Kuka- and family,
William Winters has left Miss
Cooks ranch and has moved into
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard spent Mon
day and Tuesday in Twin Falls visit
ing friends and relatives.
The many friends Of Mrs. D. G.
Mitchell will be glad TO know she is
convalescing rapidly from her recent
illness.
The Ladies club Of the Darrah dis
trict met at the home Of Mrs. Struch-
en- last week and this week at the
home of Mrs. Burdette. The guilt
they are working on is nearing COM
pletion. It viii be ratified Off and the
proceeds used partly for a library
fund FOR the new Darrah school and
the balance as 4 community fund.
Read the want ads.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08

pally used IN teedlns the
help. This leaves it up
to the sheep to bring In
the money, to pay the
expenses and the profit.
There are eight bands OF
sheep, each band approx
imately $500 head or a
total of $4,000 sheep The
wool from these sheep
bring in a neat pile OF
money each year ana
there are the a m b 5,
10000 to $4,000 a year.
born in February they
are marketed in August
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
GRANGE NEWS


At the next regular meeting or the
Dietrich Grange Friday evening June
II. the degree team will initiate large
class into the first and second degrees
Lunch will be served and the pageant
"a Forestry Pageant will be pre-
sented.
The Dietrich Grange will give
dance and card party at the Bessien
scbool house Saturday evening June
10 for the benefit OF the building fund'
they being very anxious TO secure
building Of their own.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
CAPTURES RATrLeR

While working on the building west
q, the Journal office, cleaning up the
debris left by the fire. Deibert oenr's
Monday captured a large ratilssnaAs.
u was about three feet long ana h"'
six ratfies and q button
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
RNING AS
A BUSINESS

| Three Darrah Farms Com
Eisinq 1920 Acres, Raising
[20O Tons of Alfalfa. 1900
e1shels OF Grain, Chickens,
Lons and Cattle Uses All Its
IRONS TO Fill the Wants OF the
(hpep Business. From 30 to
|00 Men Are on the Payroll
Cepending on the Season.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08
Eden WALLOPS
SHOSHONE

Using a Twin Falls Pitcher
Eden Walks All Over ShO-
shOne But Not Satisfied With
That McQuivey Knocks Down
Lindemer and Breaks His
Shoulder, Putting Him Out
OF the Game For a Lcag Time
Baer is the Star of ShOshone
Team.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08

weighing around rs pounds each.
Mr.. Darrah belives in contenteo
yvorkmen and pays his help well and
is not often bothered over the help
problem.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08

BY Innings
Runs o y
HTS oo2 5sa % 0-ls
Summary
Two base hits Piper 1; Petkick 2;
Double plays. Pethick 20 Eden 70
Baer; r. Jefferies 20 Preston 70 Bee
bout Passed ball. " Kelley ?. Home
run. Webb !. Two base hits, Preston
I, Webb I. Kelly T. Hit ~ pitched
ball AoQuiysy. umpires J. Murphy
r. Patterson. Time 2H hours. A.
tendance 100.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-06-08

Read the want ads,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25

prepared BY the United stassa Dsparsmsas
OF Agriculsurs)
Veal, contrary to the common belief.
IL wholesome and easily digested. exper-
iments carried on by the United States
Department Of Agriculture have
shown. Much Of the prejudice against
veal Is result OF improper methods Of
preparation. 1t il palatable meat.
resembling the white meat Of chicken
In flavor. II eaten when served rare.
or even UNDERGONE, veal 10 unappeti1-
Ing and may cause some discomfort.
The results are also unsatisfactory II
veal Is overlooked either by vigorous
boiling or by roasting ut a high tenn
perature. Because Of the rather mild
flavor veal dishes are improved by
seasoning with certain vegetables and
herbs, such a. carrots, onions. green
peppers, celery, parsley or thyme.
The ONCE of home economics Of the
United States Department Of Agricul.
ture has drawn up a suggestive list Of
cuts suitable for various dishes. This
list Is not at all arbitrary and need not
be slavishly followed. Cuts from the
fore quarter Of veal and few Of the
tougher cuts from the hind quarter
may require long cooking by such
methods as stewing and braising, while
the loin, the leg and the rib cuts are
desirable for roast and entrees.
Soups.
The cuts best suited to soup making
are the flank, the hind shank, the
knuckle of the fore shank, or the rib
ends. A well-seasoned veal soup, II
strained and chilled. makes q very ap-
petizing Jelly for serving occasionally
In place Of the usual hot soup.
For stews II Is well to buy the neck,
the ends Of the ribs, the breast. or the
thick part Of the fore shank. Some Of
these cuts contain considerable soft
bone. or cartilage, which may be re-
moved from the stew before serving.
Stews should be simmered slowly,
avoiding an excess Of water. The fla
vor of a stew Is much improved II the
pieces of meat are Drowned lightly In
q little fat before adding the water.
Braised Veal.
Braising Is a combination OF stewing
and roasting. The surface OF the meat
is usually scared in hot fat, then placed
In casserole or other baking dish
With a cover; seasonings, including
vegetables, If liked, and little water
\ ~. - 81 IL
Ia the oven. Such cuts as the shout
der, the breast. the fore shank, the
flank (rolled), and even the neck are
suited to this method.
Steaks, chops and Cutists.
Veal steak is cut from the round.
The cuts corresponding to porterhouse
steak In beef are merely large chops
when cut from the smaller veal car
cass Steaks and chops may be either
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
Different WAYS FOR
MAKING Sailed NUTS
Two Methods Recommended by
Department Of Agriculture.
u Green or Unblanched Product 10
Used Bianeh In Boiling Water to
Loosen Skin-Lenoth OF Time
to Brown Varies.

prepared by the United States DEPARTING mt
OF Agricultural
Almonds, pecans. peanuts. or any
other preferred nut-meats may he
sailed for the table. There are several
ways Of browning the nuts with butter
or oil, and the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture recommends
either Of the following methods for
home use.
II green or unblanched nuts are
used they must be first blanched In
boiling water for Ave minutes to
loosen the skins. Use two cupfuls Of
water to one cupful Of shelled nuts.
Drain, remove skins. and let dry, over
night IL possible.
Method !.
Drowning the nuts In the oven)
Put one-half cupful Of nuts and
teaspoonful Of OIL in . fat pan and
roast in a moderately hot oven. about
$50 degrees Fahrenheit, for 5 min
utes, II roasted peanuts are used. or
10 TO Is minutes II green or unroasted
nuts are used. Stir frequently so as
to keep uniform In color. When golden
brown put between paper towels or on
brown paper TO drain OF any excess
OF fat. Put on waxed paper and
sprinkle with salt in the proportion
of a teaspoonful to each cup OF nuts.
A larger amount Of salt may be used
II desired
Method II.
Drowning the nuts by deep fat
frying)
When frying in deep fat. put ] cup
ful Of oil into very small saucepan.
When hot, put one-half cupful Of nuts
in a small strsfncr and subnierge 10
the hot fat. Stir gently SO as ~ give
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25

President Of Council $50. Carl Miller
Counctlmen--Chr. Sorcusen, J. C.. Jen.
sen. N. q. Petersen.
Iet0FSSU
treasurer ........... ". 3. Petersen
Justices OF the peace-chariis I.aurseu.
Svend Petersen.
Sorensen, Hans Koed
VILLAGE cr RROOk Park
President of Council n. A. shaske
Commitments. NJ. Arnold. II. W. Nc
Cieltan.
Clerk ................... r.. ". Hui
ssN"S1iGF n. r.. FsUuy
Justices OF the pcace--G.W w. Butter. II,
A. Parsons.
Constables--Wm. Wanek. Vim. Council.
man.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
MNHhNN @
@ QU0N0NC

Glass pie-plates are most attractive
for pies.
Brown crumbs can be kept In q
tin for some time.
Homespuns are used Q great deal
for house furnishing.
Scorch marks can removed by ex.
posing them to the bright sunshine.
Chopped apples make delightful
addition to cOrnmeal spider bread.
Serve with fruit strip.
When making stuffed peppers, cut
the ends 50 that they will stand
straight In the bakedish.
Mushrooms. cut In rings, and fine
ly chopped green peppers are de.
iicious In jellied chicken.
Homemade fondans candies may be
brushed with bitter chocolate or
cocoa, instead Of coating.
A pinch ~ salt will make both eggs
and cream whip more readily. Both
viii he more satisfactory II whipped
Wien very cold.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
PINE COUNTY FARM NAMES

l. The Pine Grove DAIRY fdfHi.
2 Clover Leaf Farm.
3. Baumgarten Helm.
A. IdlewiId Farm.
Z. Manor Oak.
s. oak Dale.
:. RambOrg.
s. Glover Crest Farm.
9. Cloverdale Farm.
TO- F,lmWOod Farm.
H. Oswald Farm.
- II ghland Farm.
49, East View Farm.
IA. Midway Farm.
Is Evergreen Farm.
t6 Lake View Farm.
II. Hopewel Farm.
IL Center Grove Farm.
10 Neadowbrook Holstein Farm.
90 Glover Lawn Farm.
81. Springdale.
-. sunny Side.
80 Fairview Farm.
"a Glover Leaf stock Farm.
o. Shady Wood.
%. sunny Hill Farm.
o. Maple Grove Farm.
Is. Grand Meadow Farm.
90. Popple Grove.
90 Willow Lane Farm.
81. North star Farm.
81. Glover Hill Farm.
80. Overum Farm.
"a. Willow Brook Farm.
as. F'llendale Farm.
az North Land Stock Farm.
81 Burr Oak Farm.
as Silver Wood Ranch
40 Ferndale.
~ F1mhurst stock and Dairy Farm.
49, Meadow Lawn Farm.
a. Highland Park Farm.
Al Meadowyiew.
a.. Guernsey Brook Farm.
46 Twin Oak Farm.
~. Pine Lake Stock Farm.
as The Pines.
AZ Oak Lawn.
sO DapSet Farm.
81 Brook Side Farm.
81. May Flower Farm.
"a Sunrise Farm.
"a Dairy Land stock Farm.
* Clover Meadow stock Farm.
SO Four Leaf Clover Farm.
81. HiIcrest stock Farm.
So John Hancock Farm.
80. Cherry Grove Farm.
so. Bifke;aale Farm.
s1 Valley Farm.
60 Balsam Grove Farm
a. Hjnrkley Dairy Stock Farm.
81. Pinehurst Farm
s5 Maple View Farm
ss Elm View Farm.
al Wood side Stock Farm.
ss. Guernseydale Farm.
co Valley View stock Farm.
70. Pleasant View Farm.
II Sunny View Farm
-. oak Hill Farm.
T3 Dale Grove.
"a Birch wood Farm.
IS Fdgerloor Farm.
IS oak Lake stock Farm.
- Meadow Lane Stock Farm.
~ Riverdaie Farm.
"a The Pioneer Farm.
so sunny slope Farm.
:, prnokfeld Dairy and Stock Farm.
80 Chengwatana Stock Farm.
"a South Side Farm.
AZ Riverside stock Farm.
Ak clover Park Farm.
as Pine View Farm.
81 Fairview Home.
g. clover Leaf Guernsey Farm
50 Forest Horne Farm.
90 Film View Stock Farm.
OF South View Dairy Farm
% Nerrvdale Dairy Farm.
"a woodland Farm.
al ClovarYv Farm.
OK Clover View Dairy.
az White Feather Farm.
OF Liberty Dairy Farm.
Ga Valley View Dairy Farm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25

the nuts chance to brown uniformly.
When they are golden brown remove
the strainer from the fat and put the
nuts between paper towels or on
brown paper to drain or any excess
Of fat. Put on waxed paper and salt.
Green nuts require from 3 to q min
utes to brown uniformly. Roasted pea
nuts require 3 minutes or even less.
One teaspoonful Of salt to a cupfui Of
nuts may be used.
The length Of time required to
brown the nuts depends not only upon
the quality OF the nuts. but also upon
the length Of time they are allowed to
soak when blanched before skinnIng.
snd the extent to which they dry be-
fore the browning process Is begun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
ADEQUATE CAR
SUPPLY SOUGHT
New Service Organization is Gre.
ated to End Shortage
Of Freight Cars.

ANC" ScuNNc VTxdulZutWn IL IRE.
ated to End Shortage
Of Freight Cars.
(By Farm Bureau News Service)
A more equitable and adequate
distribution of freight cars is the
object of the Northwest Regional
Advisory Board to the Car
Service Division of the American
Railway Association perfected in
Minneapolis last week. Presi-
dent ]. F. Reed of the Minnesota
Farm Bureau Federation, repre-
senting farmers, is chairman.
The meeting was called by D.
D. Conn, director of public rela-
tions of the American Railway
Car Service. Present at the
meeting were men from Mime
sofa, the Dakotas and Montana,
representing farmers, farmers
elevators. livestock shippers, coal
dealers. commissioners of agricul-
ture, railway and warehouse CON-
missioners, bankers and the rail-
roads doing business in the four
states.
The undertaking is called the
most important step yet taken
to end the car shortage that has
crippled Northwest producers
since the crop movement started
last fall.
subcommittee, representing
livestock, coal, grain, flour, hay
and feed, fruits and vegetables
and miscellaneous freight inter-
ests, were formed to compile data
for presentation before a meet
ing of executive committee,
which will be held at Minneapolis
Feb. l.
The conference will seek, first,
to obtain an adequate supply of
cars, and second, to assure ade-
quate distribution.
The conference developed the
fact that farmer elevators have
been especially hard hit this fall.
Similar organizations are 20
form at Chicago, New York,
Boston and San Francisco.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25

mediate completion of the fund
IS urged by E. X. Whiting, vice.
chairman of the committee in
charge, in order that the State
Board of Control, under which
the Home will operate. may in
clude the Home in it's budget of
running expenses for which pro
per appropriations will be
sought during the present term
of the Legislature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
MICHAEL ]. BOWLING
MEMORIAL

The erection and completion of
the Bowling Memorial Home as
an addition to the State Hospital
for Crippled Children at Phalen
Park, ST. Paul, will open the
doors to 100 more little crippled
children, now on the waiting list,
according to Miss Elizabeth
McGregur, superintendent of the
Hospital.
The necessity for educational
work among the children while
in the Hospital is perfectly
obvious, said Miss McGregor.
Crippled bodies, she continued,
''in no manner mean crippled
minds; in fact, l have found in
my years with these little
unfortunates some of the bright
est minds that l ever knew. OF
the 21O children in the Hospital
one day last week. less than 10fc
are incapable of study on account
of physical ailments. Training at
the Bowling Memorial will
accomplish two purposes first,
that of taking up the minds of
the little ones, and. of even
greater Importance, set them
definitely on the road to respect
able self-support."
The Hospital is recognized
nationally as the last word in con-
struction and equipment. With
a staff of 81 Twin City physicians
and surgeons contributing their
skill, it is no idle boast to say
that these little children are re-
ceiving without charge, medical
attention and care equal to any,
thing that the crippled children
of wealthy parents can possibly
secure. Everything that modern
science can offer to cure their
twisted, pain-racked little bodice
is at hand. To train them so that
after the tortures of the operat-
ing table, braces and mechanical
appliances, they may face the
world capable of earning their
own way, is the function that the
Bowling Memorial will fulfill.
In memory of Michael ]. Dow
ling, editor, banker and success
full business man, crippled from
youth, the Minnesota Editorial
Association is fostering the pro-
ject that will bring happiness
and comfort into the lives Of
countless little ones of present
and coming generations. 1t is
proposed by the Editorial Asso-
citation that 100000 be raised in
Minnesota. Of this amount,
$4,000 has already been raised,
of which the. bankers of Mime
sofa, through the Minnesota
State Bankers Association, have
given $4,000. The need for i'm
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25

broiled or sauteed. Outlets are usually
taken from the round, although. when
Dreaded and fried. The cheaper shoul-
der cuts are quite satisfactory.
Neesla
Roasts are frequently cut from ~
LEG. from the loln and IRON the rack q
rib. The shoulder may b boned foe q
roast. The brsast. boned and rolled.
u excellent for this purpose.
Veal Leaf, ysllss1 Veal end ssalssped
0lehoe.
Veal loaf may b made from any cut
which can be conveniently freed from
hone and cartilage. The meat should
b ground 6ne. seasoned and shaped
into . loaf. Oh the surface well with
bacon or beef drippings, brown quickly
In q hot oven. then bake slowly until
well done.N
Jellled veal can Be made from any
Of the bony cuts. Season well and
simmer slowly In . small amount At
water until well done. Free the lean
meat from bone. cartilage and excess
fat. arrange Il In Z bowl or dish and
cover with strained broth. Chill until
the mass gelatinizes.
Scalloped or creamed dishes may be
prepared from amy scraps Of cooked
veal. Use the broth, rather than milk.
in making the sauce or gravy. Tim.
bales may be made by lining timbale
mOlds or custard cups with plain
boiled rice. and filling with creamed
veal. being careful not to have too
much gravy. Cover the top with RICE
stand the molds In q steamer or In .
pan Of hot water and cook for 20 min
utes Turn out upon q dish and serve
hot.
Brains, svssstbrsads, Tongue. Liver
and Heart.
Calves brains are usually cooked In
water, to which a little vinegar and
salt have been added, then cut up and
scrambled with eggs, Cooked brains
may also he Dreaded and fried like
outlets or croqnettes.
Sweetbreads are usually parboiled
and crenmed. but they may he baked
with a little fat. or Dreaded and fried
as outlets. For salad. combine finely
chopped celery with the boiled sweet
breads and serve with mayonnaise
dressing.
The liver Is usually fried with ba-
con. II Is also good TX praised and
served I'm place Of game.
The tongue. either fresh or corned,
may be boiled and served hot with q
tomato sauce or sliced cold and served
with salad. A fresh tongue may be
praised.
Hearts may he boiled, or stuffed and
baked. The heart Ii a very strong.
compact muscle and requires long.
slow cooking In order to render II sat
isfactory for serving.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-25
PINE COUNTY OFFICIALS
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FIRST Dist nct-Oust Anderson. Pine
CITY. r.. 2.
Second Dis;r!cs-~J. c. Hancock. Brook
Park. *. I.
Third D:gtrtct-Neig Oakland, usnSh5sx.
r.. I.
Fourth District--Frank w. Stspan. W.
,nw River.
Fifth Distrsct-Frank II. Thomas. 0tus.
gcon Lake. r. 3.
Evening star., 1923-10-31
Envelope Used T,vice Pathetic
Sidelight on Germany Today

The other day a Washington woman
received a letter from a friend living
in Germany. Happening to open the
envelope wide, the recipient noticed
handwriting on the inside, and an ex-
animation disclosed the fact that the
writer had carefully taken apart an
envelope in which she had received a
letter, turned 1t inside out and pasted
it all together again. To such straits
persons once well-to-do now are re-
duced.
Paper, always scarce since the war,
is now still further depleted by the
government presses. which roar night
and day turning out next-to-worth-
less notes. She sent the letter, by the
way, in the hands of a travelling
friend to mail in America the postage
on 1t, she explains, would have cost
10 100000 marks.
The tragic and the grotesque are in
extricab1y mingled in Germany Of to-
day, says the writer, who, IN spite of
privations, maintains her sense of hu-
NOR. II could not help laughing yes
terday," runs the letter, in part.
when my brothe err -in-law and one of
his colleagues, men in high stations
and with titles. went to the adjoining
villages drawing a well sized hand
cart to get a few sacks of potatoes.
Butter at present costs 130.000.OOO
marks a pound and the rent of two
small rooms is 260.000,00 marks a
month; in other words, months rent
pounds of butter. A quart bottle of
wood alcohol. my only means of cook
ing, costs $4,000, 900 marks and lasts
but ten davs. Prices in the shops
Evening star., 1923-10-31
ALASKA TO SEE FIRST
FIREWORKS IN Fl YEARS

BY the Associated Press.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, October 81
As one result of the unseasonably
warm weather Alaska is experience
ing. citizens of this city tonight will see
their first fireworks display in twenty
one years.
The exhibition was arranged by a
local newspaper. so children could see
how their fellows in lower latitudes
celebrate the national birthday. Fire
works displays here on July 4 are
impossible on account of the twenty
four hours of daylight at that season.
The continued lack of the snow
usual at this time of the year has
permitted the roads and streets to
become unusually dusty. Merchants
and housewives are complaining of
the inadequacy of street sprinkling
arrangements. Street sprinkling in
cities of interior Alaska at this time
of the year is an innovation.
There is no sign of snow on the
hills and the nights have been like
summer. The temperature has been
between 40 and GO degrees above zero.