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The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
HARDWARE FIRM ENJOYS BEST BUSINESS IN YEARS

t-The business done by our company during the month o+ May was the best enjoyed since 1923" stated J. C. Richards. representing Hunt 6 Mo- ttet, we.l-knCwn wholesale hardware house of Tacoma I've are anticipa- ting. having the best year in our his tory, he eOnsan.va, as 9 result of the increased propserity evident in all paris of the Territory as well as the definitely improved business con ditions in the States"
 Richards, accompanied by C. W. Cash Of the National Grocery Co.,, are just completing swing Of the towns and trading posts Tn far west eTn Al2ska, having been to Mt Yl- lage, Bethel, Platinum and way points. They stopped over hare for a few hours Monday, making . short trip to Ophir with Warner AlfrrI They are making the swing with Pilot BsiI K-se-. popular P.A-A. pil0..
 Mr Richards stated that the hos pitality shown at al points visited was excellent and particularly ss Platinum They attended the grand opening Of Hurst's Beer Parlor last Friday nigEt which was attended by practically everyone who seemed to enjoy the big dance and free punch
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
SUNNY CALIFORNIA Is HAVING SEVERE FAMINE

LOS ANGELES = Many persons are starving and many are dying Of 5isease, resulting from unsanitary conditions, ln the San Joaquin Valley in California, and 8 conference on the distressing situation has been cal led for July 19 of county officials n Southern California with Governor Frank E Merriam
 To tens of thousands af indigents ins the Middle West. who are con1em- plating moving in automobiles and automobile trailsrs to Los Angeles county warning WAS issued today to stay away from California's prom isad' land The authorities wish 10 prevent a crisis as well as to fore stall an epidemic that might result from widespread violation Of santa ton regulations.
 Gordon McDonough, Los Angeles county supervisor, estimated that zs 1-5 per cent of the csuntys popula- tign Of 2,360.e00 persons Is on relief He asserted that the county Is dan wsronsly over-burdened and that at least 70 900 persons, from the South west. are in desperate straits
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
ALASKA HAS PROVEN ITSELF
 CHRISTMAS TREE TO AMERICA

Stewards Folly" as Alaska was scomngly referred to after its pur- chase by that fzrseeing secretary of state in 1867, has proven veritabls Christmas tree for the United States
 We paid Russia ST 200 900 for the Territory, or approximately two cents per acre. IL has been said to be the best deal in real estate record ed in history
 Since that time Alaska has return ed 10 the United States in Minerals alone, close 10 one billion dollars, and double that in fish, furs and other things The exports are double the imports, thus giving the Territ~y substantial trade balance, which, if 1t remained 1T the Territory, would very quickly develop OUT dormant re sources. and make 1t possible 10 add TWO new stars to the constellation on our national emblem
 II Is estimated that the productive output of the white population. in clndIng men, we-nen and children, is in excess of S1 ,530 annually per cap ta-a figure scarcely equaIled any where in the States
 Alaskans feel justified when they ask the federal government for roads and trails, and appropriations to de- vel0p the country-Ex
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
LOANS WILLARD IN DEVELOPING
 HINlNn GR0uND

Uncle Sam is lending a hand to prospectors who need help in oevel- png good ground, or 10 miners ia aeed Of a loan to enlarge operations
 Two types of loans are offered, by ae Reconstruction Finance Corpora 1-on; 3 development loan, not to ex- .zed S2e.000, for the established rospecb0r; and a general mining lean for producers
 Six Years fo Pay
 Rate Of interest is 5 per esU and zha loan must bz repaid within i've -r six years
 aTt is the intention of the REC hat these loans shall be GIs5urse1 or expended within 3 year after they are received according tc Charles Herbert, supervising engineer for Al aska. mining division, REC, with head0uarters az the Aordale Hotel in Fairbanks
 Development loans for prospactors gre intended primarily for labor, "a thsr than for heavy mining machIn- ". but the general mining loan ls zzIhout limitation as t0 dlsburse- ment-
 Secured 5y Mortgage
 The loans arg secured by first mortgage on the ground to the REC ana they cannot be Essd for the p1r- chase of mining ground or for the payment of back dehts-
 Comulete. definite data are neces- ssry in an application for loan The application Is forwarded 10 the REC headquarters at Washington, D. C.. and, for g development loan. Mr. Herbert. on instructions froEl Wash Ing1on, will ezamins ths property
 Ii the application Is for a general mining loan, the REC nay require that an Independent mining anslnezr make zn examination Of the property.
 Required Data
 Topical headings in the application for a loan include the following me taI or metals gg0ld, silver or t1n9, geology. reserves. assays, type Of mine, producion- mining methods, proposed development milling snaelI- ing, refining, water supply, power, Izb0r, transp0fuation, casts, assets and liabilities
 The REC Is empowered by art Of Congress to make leans To corp0r- ztions, individuals or partnerships engaged n development of quartz ledge, vein, ore body CT placer depos- II, containing gold, silver or tn Of sufficient value for development pur- poses"
 For Quartz Development
 MT. Herbert pointed ont that these loans are especially hslpful for quartz development or for winter placer drilling.
 Two big REC loans have already been put to use in Alaska, one for Goodnews Bay, and the other for de xelopment al Woodchopper Greek
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
SCEWAsiM AT SEATTLE WITH HIS BIG PLANE

SEATTLE. July 21-After a flight which began three weeks ago at San Diego. Calf. Aviator A th ony Schwamm piloted his flying hotel" the Savois. to Seattle today and is being seryiced at the Lake Union seaplane station preparatory to talk ing of within the next few days for Southeast Alaska. The trip north from California was delayed by un- favorable weather and by the drain ing by thieves of the aircrafL's gas oline tanks when it stayed out one night in Oregon.
 Bruises and Cracked Ribs
 Pilot Schwamm suffered two eraes- ed ribs and was bruised by the jo5- ing Of the plane when t alighted in heavy breakers On one occasion dur ing its flight from San Diego. The breakers, t is declared, were run ming 12 feet high.
 The large aircraft is g 22-Pzssel- ger affair, capable of carrying 2 four ton payload-
 Like BaIboa's Plane
 l. Is the same type of plane that Gen. Balboa Of the Italian Air Corps, flew tro- Rome to Chicago Q few years ago during the Cenury of Prog ress Exposition in the Illinois metro polls.
 Pilot Schwaum declared that in the United Statas there are only about three other aviators besides himself who have ever handled a plane Ike this. IL is to be operated in commercial passenger and express service on regular schedule between Seattle and Southeast Alaska ports.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
IONG-LOokED FOR RAINY
 SEASON BELIEVED SET IN

The sun has given up the ghost" and has retired for the rest of the sumner (we hopeA-
 That long-leoked for rainy season has started in the Kuskokwim area and the water Is expected to come up within a few days, permitting the river traffic to get under way in earn est
 Considerable freight has piled up in McGrath awaiting a rise in water on the Takofna River. With the resump- ton of freight traffic, t is expected the river will be Jammed with both little and big boats from now until freeze-up time. endeav0ring to get all the freight ID If possible before winter sets in.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Many Barges m Use-

Frank Lang, partner Of Chas- Smith operating the large river boat, the Sea Wolf, arrived in town Mon day to spend week or so repairing 2 barge which they win add to their already large fleet of tearges being used in freigh1ing on the Takotna River He reports that they are pa- tlently waiting for the river to raise So they can come up to Iak0tna with the freight loads which are now strung along the river at various points They have been kept busy despite the extremely low water on this end, freighting sfEprer-s out of MeGrath bringing the loads up the river as far as possible and thereby will get the freight up here much quicker when the water raises, cut ting down the distance by many miles
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Brings Freight for New Store

O. E. Gurtle. came up from Holy Cross today in his power boat, bring ing load Of merchandise for the routed via Holy Cross by mistake. Mir. Gurtler left this afternoon for Spaulding Greek to visit his son, who t operating the dragIine for Schwals- daa { NIbe on that creek Gurtler spent last winter prospecting on the North. Fork Of the Innolzo.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
ROethIisberger Back

Don Goodman returned to Ophir the 18th with Fred Roethlisberger as passenger from Folger. Fred has been working for Sid Paulson since last April, but had to lay of from work on account Of 9 badly infected knee. He expects, however, to be able to go back to work pretty soon. Paulson Is working three eight-hour shifts on the ground and will be able to uncover Q big cut by fall
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Brings Load of Lumber-

Joe Oates, Jr- arrived in Takotna last Wednesday evening from Mil ler's sawmm with his boat and barge loaded with I5D0 feet of lumber, most of 1t was consigned.to Ole Blindheim. A small amount was for Chas- Lang, who Is repairing the scow which is lying pn the bank above the bridge. Joe Gates, ST. ss now local distribu- tor for all lumber turned out by Mr Miller for Takotna and surrounding country.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
OPHIR NEWS
 ARTICLES
BY CHRISTIAN BOLGEN
Especial Correspcndent)

Goodman Brings Freight
 Late in the evening on the 22nd, Don Goodman Of the Star Airways, landed with a load Of freight for ophir and left the following morn ing for Anchorage with Oscar Grand son as passenger MT Grandson, who had been staying in Opilir for a short time coming here from Flat, was formerly in charge of the govern ment fur-seal herd on the Pribilof Islands.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
California Mining Man Here

,. PlDt Gene Meyering. piloting C |. PauIsen,s Bellanca plane, landed in Takotna Wednesday night with Mir and Mrs. Paulsen and N Ebbley as passengers from Fairbanks Messrs. Paulsen and Ebbley made a trip to 0 phir and the Greeks yesterday morning to attend to some mining matters. Paulsen is a mining man from California and is reported to be interested in entering this field Eb- bley IS mining engineer associated via the mining Mn.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Returns to Folger-

JULY 2s-James Wilson of Folger, who has been in Ophir for more than a month building a warehouse and making a dump box and sluice boxes for his partner, Erie Hard, left for Folger today with Oscar Winchel of the Star Airways, who came in with a load Of freight
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
THIS TURKEY FEEDS FOUR

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-There will be drurnSticks enough to go around at the Thanksgiving dinner where this turkey is served: Matched at the Yanderburgh county infrmary, the bird has four legs
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Back Locking for Pay stresk-

John Rieck Is back on Six-Pup looking for pay. He has been n town for some time laid up with an attack of rheumatism. He went back to his ground on Canes Greek Sunday and is now hard at work, taking ad- vantage of the showers and r1se in water.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Bring Freight on Scow-

Joe Oates, Jr., accompanied by AIexie Wilson and Frank Lang, ar rived here. Monday afternoon with two tons of freight on the small scow. Most of the freight was for the Bfndheim. Store at Ophir and some for the Oates Freighting Ser vice.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
TWIN COLTS OUTLINE LINK

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Twin colts named Mae West and Clara Bow have successfully rounded out year of life at the stables of Mrs. Alma Spreckels Rosekrans- Horsemen say that twin colts rarely survive. The two animals are offspring of racing stock.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
simel Arrives with Mail

JULY 25-Max Simel, carrying the Ophir-Holy Cross mail, arrived this afternoon and will be on his way back to Holy Cross with the outgo- ing mail tomorrow With SimeI came Frank McCaErey from his place about five miles below Ophir- Frank, who E fishing and gardening al his place, reports catching the first sal mon Of the season on the 22nd of this month
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Visit Missions

JULY -RsT. Fathers Prange and O5Connor left on the Mission boat, the former for Hooper Bay and the latter for his Mission al Ak ulurak. Father Prange just returned from his Tip to the Outside. He plans to make lke rounds 0f all the Mis- sions and expects to be back in a couple of months
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Mrs N. DemienfieF Dies

JULY 1G-Today at 3 p. m., Mrs. Michael Demientietf, the former Mrs. Stanley Demientief, daughter-in-la law of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Demienl ieff, passed away Three little boys sur vive her, Fred, B; Claude, F: and Rudolph, g. The boys are to live with their grandparents.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Boat Makes Third Trip

JULY 1.-The steamer @Nenana" made its third trip Of the season to- day. The boat made qIIIS good tune coming without a barge and expects 10 leave on schedule the next time. Rev. Father Clancy was on board, a new pTsest for this mission.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
LOTS OF DOOR KNOBS

WASHINGToN-f all the door knobs in the new department of in 1erior building here Esrs stacked I'D they would reach twice 1s nigh as the Washingon monument
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Simel Makes Second Trip-

Max Simel arrived in Ophir with the monthly first and second class mail Tuesday This was the second trip up the Innoko Of the four sche3- uled mail trips to be made during the season
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Messich Goes to Anchorage-

Frank Speljack and Pete Messich were n town from Canes Greek Sun day. Pete boarded a plane for An chorage the same day, coming back the next with spring for the cater pillar for which they have been wait ing for some time
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
NH Assemble Machinerr-

Harold Hanson, representIng the Pacific Hoist ( Derrick Company, has been in Ophir for abtut a week waiting to assemble the Uotila & Hard mining marhinery when 1t ar rives-
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Miss Riedy on Business Trip-

Miss Ellen Riedy departed for Fairbanks Monday with Pilot Bill Knox in a P-A-A- plane where she expects to remain few days on bus mess matters
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
E. 0. GURTLER GETS FIRST GLIMPSE OF TAK0TNA

Mr. E. o. Gurtler, from Holy Cross is 9 visitor in Takotna.
 Gurtler is an oId-timer in the coun- try, bat this Is the first time he has ever set eyes on Takotna, having spent most Of his time in the Innoko country. The Inneko river-maa went out to Sparkling today to visit his son. Grover GETtler. Mr. Gurtler ex- poets t0 remain in this vicinity for the 1ex1 few monshs. At the end of the working season. he will go to Cripple where he usually spends his winters.
 The Alaska coastline is more than 2s. coo miles long.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30

Szlesmen Pass Through-
 A plane landed here today Of thz Sikorsky type, piloted by Johnny Moore. Art ' o0dley and Rov Dick son. eack with g couple Of g esmen. also passed through.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Makes Trip to Platinum

Thos. Groves, who is associated with the Golden Heart Plaeers" mining company, left for Platinum on a business trip Tuesday in a @Wien Airways plane
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Goes 10 Easpital-

Goes 10 Hospital
 JULY 12-Brother Ryan, the post master here, left today on the boat for the Fairbanks Hospital for general overhauling and 9 much needed rest. Brother suffered 8 bad cut on his thumb while working in the sawmil 3 few days ago and that decided his leaving.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
LOCAL BY THE WANDERING REPORTER
Will Work for speljack-

Leonard Zaiser left for Little Creek Sunday where he will be employed working ground for Frank Speljack.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30

The Notre Dame cathedral in Par is, begun in. the 12th century, has nev< heen completed.
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Goodnews Roadhouse Praised

Al Berg has a fine roadhouse and gives excellent service, according 10 arrivals from the busy town Of Plat mum, this week
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30
Enjoy Fourth of July-

L~LIlWt N-Ia Lll tIA 8-LAf-
 JULY We spent our Fourth of July playing games and shooting hrscraekers. In the evening everyone was invited to an enjoyable ''taIIlie" show given by Brother Feites-
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30

Holy Cross Dry Again
 The water has abated and Holy Cross Is dr- once more, but what 2 wreck
The Kusko times., 1937-07-30

Leaves for Flat
 JULY 1-Ihelma Merle Whitley left on the Nancy Belle for Flat where she expects to work for the next TWO months for Mr. George Turner.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
HELP MEN AND WOMEN.

MAN OR WOMAN 3O-4O years of age,
with newspaper or publicity experience.
Give full details. Address BOX 3So-A.
Star office.
SOLICITORS for boys camp. Liberal
commission. Phone Georgia 20l2. 1S.
COUPLE, colored. in Virginia. 80 miles
from Wash; wife as maid and nurse; hus-
band houseman and gardener. Met O469.
CRGANIST-CH LEADER for small
Protestant church: no evening services.
Give references and personal information.
Address Box 312-A. Star oftlce.
MAN AND WIFE-Wife to be working
housekeeper in large house: salary. 81 5
with room and kitchenette: absolute
honesty required and people OF highest
integrity considered. Address Box sob,
Star office.
known publication. highest commission.
Phone Mr.. Grubbs or Mr.. McKenney. West
Evening star., 1937-01-17
HELP DOMESTIC.

GIRL. colored general housework. neat,
reliable. stay nights; live in; good posi-
tion for right party. Columbia 697S
@ eoupe Ehs ssdren ssw in Den school, sy na; S%P
B. c. Apt. as. Geo. s7sa.i aA0"" fA'A'
GIRL cbI7J J..c OR , WOMAN. white, s.h;w,, care Of
Alabama ave. Sc.
HoUsEKEEPER and cook. S25 a month.
TSSm sstpesds and Ma board. Wisconsin bebs:;J.
HSousEKEEPERi IaS young er middle -aged.
300S. 4514 9TH st. NV.
HOUSEKEEPER. white. unincumbered no
cooking; laundry or furnace; three adults;
Address Box 204-A. Star ONCE.
HousEKEEPER white, care OF baby;
empl. couple; live in; ref. 1924 L st.
ne. Lincoln 6B41-J.
HOusEKEEPER. white. cook; small apart
aES1, Apply 1861 Raum st. ne. Tel. Lincoln
HoUsEKEEPER. white. aged under As;
stay nlehts: SIS per month; references.
1431 Webster st. NV.
LADY to prepare meals and care for home;
no laundry; board and room included
Phone Shepherd 1779.
MOTHERLY WOMAN age rs to As. house
nssbtr nseplns ossG snd care Of small Child stay
17I-A Star ofice.
PRACTICAL NURSE and general house
%orksr; IN must have ,4se excellent references;
WHITE g GIRL RI mothsIs helper: moderste
O7Da
WHITE WOMAN refined. to do domestic
work in PHYSICIANS home; stay nights:
Box Box Ni fii-z. star P Once, eiefen'eS' Aoo'eSS
WOMAN. colored. care. for two children;
room. board and small salary. 726 Co.
lumbia I'd. NV.
WOMAN for general hopsework,, plain
days free: Ss week. Clev. i5o3.
WOMAN elderly for general housework
children in family; no washing. 1927
.th ST. ne.
y.e,a,A, WOMAN wi white settled, 1nineumbersd'
board. small wages. Columbia 1859.
WOMAN. white, for housework. 9 chill
dren: parents employed; S25; do not
phone. I715 Upshur st. NV.
WOMAN. colored. g.h.w.: exper. cooking.
alternate Sun: afternoons; start 50: city
ref reauir. Apt: vicinity 18th and Col.
WOMAN unencumbered. to take complete
charge of house and two children. q and
Ila years old: cooklng and light Laundry:
and % IsteTsnSe ssnS esibsns hye nd in
u. $3.50 4th ST. NV.
WOMAN. colored; general housework; must
be clean and neat good references; stay
nights, $40 per month. Telephone
Hystt.yille s99-M
WOMAN settled colored. unmarried, ex-
perienced cook and child's nurse. $40:
references required. Apt. II. Woodley Park
Towers
WOMAN. white; general housework, care
for child: salary; pri. rm. Georgia 1853.
WOMAN strong. intelligent do laundry.
private school. country; adult: educational
ADVANTAGES. Address Box 31S-A. Star
WOMAN. settled colored, middle-ag pre-
ferred. for childS nurse; must be expert
enced: permanent position; $50 mo-; live
in; reference REQUIRED. Wis. 1882.
WOMAN. white middle-aged housekeeper.
$50 month: ! in family. West 075O.
WOMAN, colored. R.h.w. and washing
part time; references. Apply Sunday be-
tween ; and 3 pm. 1904 18th st. Sc.
WOMAN. colored: plain cooking. general
housework: steady workers only need ap-
ply. 800 Mass. ave. Apt. lu6.
YOUNG LADY-Care for apt, answer
phone; state experience in letter; small
wage. room. board. Address Box IA.
Star Office
Evening star., 1937-01-17
HELP MEN.
OEEICE MEN

with local experience In StenographGyS
sSstAssD'Ss sSa 2eDls s'f F. J. Nee Nj. Money 7ss
FURNITURE statesmen.
Several wide-awake, expert
enced men with following.
Apply Employment Office,
4th floor
LANSBURGH'S DEPT.
STORE.
WANTED-5 used-car sales
men. Only experienced men
who want permanent en-
ployment with a reliable firm
need apply. Attractive propo-
sition. See E. B. Frazer,
Triangle Motor, North Cap
itol and New York ave. NV.
YOUNG MAN, BETWEEN Is
AND IS, WITH CAR, THOR
OUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH
CITY AND NEARBY MARY
LAND AND VIRGINIA TO
REPRESENT COLLECTION
DEPT. IN CONTRACTING
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
GIVE ALL REFERENCES IN
YOUR REPLY IN OWN
HANDWRITING. ADDRESS
BOX AJAX, STAR OFFICE.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
FIVE MEN.

Last week we started six men on the
road to success with our company. We
are now ready to start five more.
Our business has shown a constant In
crease throughout the depression years.
Our product is without competition. per-
forming a much needed service that has
never been duplicated.
This product is manufactured IN the
United States and principal countries and
L backed by tremendous resources.
AS there is nothing like 1t. selling cx-
perience is not necessary. If selected. we
train you thoroughly in our factory
branch school at no expense to you.
You make no investment OF any nature
In this business We finance everything.
Our men are well paid. Last week. in
our Washington branch We. paid II. Tur-
ner. a former clerk, SSS.0S for the pre-
ceding weeks work; W. Mcclure. former
A. & p. clerk. Ss1 81; E. Keller. S7366;
II you are selected you will work with
and meet these men. who are making fne
weekly incomes because they are selling
something people want and need.
No matter what your experience has
been. If you are honest. reliable and have
the desire to succeed. we will grant you
o personal interview.
You may be fortunate in being selected
as one of the five men. Apply 205 Dem
rike Bldg. 1910 Vermont ave. NV. Mon
day mornine: 10 o'clock sharp.
Evening star., 1937-01-17
SITUATIONS MEN G. WoMEN,

COUPLE. refined. white will exchange
services for apartment. Address Box Aha.
Star Office.
COLORED COUPLE wants apartment or
porter work; honest reliable; painting.
small repairs: city refs. Potomac 6426-J.
FILIPINO COUPLE; man cook. butler.
chauffeur: wife general helper; work to-
gether or man alone; references. Address
Box BIB Star ONCE. 1S'
MAN AND WIFE. colored. desire janitor's
quarters Call Atlantic 2976-J.