The Nome nugget., 1926-08-07
POLET TELLS OF
 WONDERFUL TRIP
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 were unable to market the crop. ex- cept small amounts at times, under difficulties, while the inhabitants of the entire Peninsula would have been only too glad to purchase same. At present one third of the acreage Is planted in potatoes. one third in oats, barley and rye and the other one third is vegetable for the con- sumption of the Mission.
 The brothers also stated that If transportation is provided that with ! little effort they can produce all the fresh vegetables required for the Nome market as well as for the Eougarok section. and furnish this section with fresh vegetables. pota toes. etc. of better quality at con siderable less cost than shipping to Nome from Seattle and transport ed inland.
 Third-As a health resort: num- erous are the testimonials from in- ,lviduals suffering from i'll health md unable to continue their usual vocation who have visited the sul- phur baths and within an incredit- able short time were able to return AVan xvnn1A taka nh- vantage of these baths If they were made more accessible while they are in the early stages of Ill health and in this way the entire Peninsula would benefit from this feature a. lone
 Midnight Sun Excursion Loop
 Fourth-As a means of enter taining tourists, visiting our section and as an attraction feature. an ex- cursion loop could be established at m expense not he exceed $26 per person. A party of ten conid leave Nome Friday morning. sleeping at Teller Friday night. leaving Teller saturday morning. bathing resting at the Springs nntil noon Sunday. md leaving the Springs Station on 'ha railroad at three P. M. arriving in Nome Sunday evening al a;30 p. m
 The Nome Chamber of Commerce should sponsor this excursion thia 5eason. and in this manner the al of this route could ba shown and the trip made often tc the enjoyment of our citizens. wish ing enjoyment.
 All that have had the opportunity to make the trip are of one accord hat the scenic beauty is upcompara- ble. the splendor of the mighty Saw tooth Range. the crystaiic lakes and rivers. aad the delight of the wild natural life. is beyond coneep- tiop. Others parts of the world may have their attractions put this route. properly photographed, would he second to Nome and our section would be greatly aided by 1t.
 The section around the Springs, in addi lon to the bathing facilities has many other attractions. the plea sure of eating fresh vegetables viewing n large acreage of growing healthy diversified products. the artistic arrangement of the build ings. the investigation of thor oughly organized institution with Its many features and healthy children surrounded by beautiful lanes thru lthickly wooded sections. bordering tine rives. in which good fishing can he had The panoramic view and the back setting Of the sawtooth Range. will leave an everlasting i'm pression on those that visit this wonderful place.
 The trip from the Springs to the tailroad station and then to Nome is full of akpsctation and delights The ride up and down mighty hills and mountains, bordering rivers and lakes will finish tourist route eaualled by none.
 AiiRinS Activities
 With the present ontlook of the solutions of the transportation aues- ton into the interior. has began many new enterprises. Miners everywhere are making calculations and preparations for this year and next and many are ready to take aa- vantage of the rain as soon as Il somes. -.-.
 Prospecting and drilling has be- gun in earnest and several oatfts will be working this winter to as certain the value of their holdings in view ot ths renewed activities |now under way.
 The Kougarok is bound to become the largest producer of this section This is appreciated by all and the Alaska Road Commission will not lose any time In extending the road until tt haa made connections with