The Kusko times., 1930-08-23

feet the lives and prosperity of Alas ka's citizens. Its agricultural experi- ment stations, established in several important potential agricultural re- gions, are endeavoring to determine and develop type fagriculture that will supplement the development of other industries.
 The reindeer experiment station, located on these grounds and admin istered in cooperation with this in- stitution, is carrying on research work in the feeding and breeding of these animal sand is studying the ex- tent and carrying capacity of the tent and carrying capacity of the open ranges adapted to the industry. Entomologists are at work in other sections seeking ways and means to reduce the effect of insect pests prey ing upon reindeer and thus to in- crease the value of the flesh and hides. Our bureau of chemistry and of home economics have already de- termined the best ways to prepare and serve it's meat.
 The bureau of biological survey, in cooperation with the Territory, is ac-I lively engaged in program of im- porting and transferring game an- imals to the various sections. The buffalo has only recently. been brought to the Panama and it is hoped that within the coming year a herd of muskox will be found grazing in the vicinit yof Fairbanks. The bu- reau is also carrying on research work in the biology of wild life and it's relation to the region where To- cated, and has done much to assist in establishing the controlled fur farm ing industry in the Territory. In CO., operation with the Territory it is en- deavoring to reduce and control the predatory animal menace to our do- mestic stock and wild life.
 The Alaska Game Commission is earnestly trying to establish better yame laws and more effective meas pres for maintaininy our supply of wild fur-bearing animals. The wealth CT bureau, in it's daily observations, secures data of great importance to the predictions of weather conditions not only throughout Alaska but the whole of the North American conti- | nent. It has only recently undertaken to serve the Alaskan Airways with information vital to safe bying of airplanes over the trackless wilder ness of much of the Interior. Along 1 the coast, with the two great national forests, the Tongass in the Panhandle and the Chugach around Prince Will ! liam Sound, the Forest Service has undertaken the important task of de- veloping substantial pulp and paper industry which apparently is about to come into active fruition. Forests have for many years supplied the raw material for most of the lumber used in local construction and for the fish, in gindustry, and are capable of ma terial expansion. In cooperation with the bureau of public roads many miles of roads and trails have been constructed for the purpose of open ing up mineralized regions or for for other development reasons, and will continue to construct them in the futureas funds become available.
 The several bureaus of the Depart ment are also actively engaged in ef- fective cooperation with all the other Federal departments with the sole purpose in mind of bringing about as rapidly as is consistently possible the best development of Alaska resources for the benefit of all its people. re-