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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
8
In Otter precinct Discovery Otter election for a new school board Mrs Lottie Thor elected treasurer and Karl The tary elected a member. Voters showed strong interest and support for establishing a local school in Pioneer area.
Crowley and Porter report a fresh Yukon release of Justin branded salmon prime dog feed drawing attention from consumers and veterinary groups. Authorities investigate potential contamination while retailers pull affected lots and warn guardians to check packing.
telegram from Ms Crawford in Tacoma on leaving for Idi Mies. Maggith remodels on Gold street into a home. Sutherland injured a finger on Flat Creek while fixing a pump. Strawberg home remodeled and repapered. Margie and family update. Mrs Patebell convalescing. Popovich treated at Flat City hospital for eye and rheumatism. Charles Moeller of Y.G.Co. at Emergency Hospital for treatment.
A man suffered a severe sore throat after mistaking and using a chemical gargle from a similar bottle in his dim sleeping apartment last Monday evening. Police and medical responders attended, but no long term injuries were reported.
A recent Innoko River arrival notes Max Simel, Diskaket and Ophir City trader, is freighting fresh merchandise upriver for his two outlets. Known for abundant stock, last winter hampered supplies. this spring, goods from Outside are in, with miners outfits priced to move. Simel plans his annual city visit this summer amid busy trade. Robert Cockburr returned from Dikenan last Wednesday and prepares to open a tobacco store in Flat City. Heesh cured silver salmon and dog feed from Crowley & Porter.
The River Lunches Comet and Beaver arrived Tuesday morning. At six o clock Wednesday the river gauge registered a one inch rise from the previous night. Launches Rough Rider and Ki e are in port after long voyages from Dikeman with Comet sailing Friday. Several White al workers head to strike with about 20 passengers reported. August 1, 1913, Fort Gibbon Alaska schedules show various river and rail movements including arrivals at Fairbanks and Circle, with multiple vessels listed and times noted.
Social column records dinners and gatherings in Fairbanks with Mrs Ramos Peterson hosting friends on a Tuesday. Several guests include Mrs Thurston, Mrs Lovuso, Agnes Victoria, and Mr C Page among others. events feature farewell luncheons, musical evenings, and plans for travel and visits.
The District Court for the Territory of Alaska Fourth Division lists bankruptcies for Jake Mutebler and A F Morgan. Meetings of creditors are scheduled at Iditarod with provisions to prove claims appoint trustees and examine the bankrupts. Referee Henry Roden presides over both proceedings and creditors must attend by the stated dates.
The War Department declines requests to reduce Alaska cable and telegraph tolls, stating lines operate at a loss. Costs cited include $1,362,130 to install, $869,000 for extensions, and annual expenses of $269,034 plus Burnside ship maintenance of $112,844. Averages show receipts around $198,057 and a net annual loss near $260,000, with total annual government costs about $361,000. The secretary notes no justification to lower tolls while the system remains unprofitable.
Archibald N Trew and Miss Bergerte Ring were married last night at the parsonage of the Methodist church by Rev. John Varsons.
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