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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1910
Page
8
The Iditarod Pioneer is issued each Sunday morning in Iditarod, delivering a weekly record of local news, community notices, and events for residents and visitors seeking timely updates.
Front street is narrowed by a canyon of wood stacked to building heights on both sides. Firefighters would struggle to reach structures due to lack of sidewalk access and closed alleys, while real estate interests defend storage as necessary. The hazard risks property across the block.
An exchange hints at planned festive events in Flat City for Christmas with trees, feeds, dances, and Tom and Jerry drinks. The speaker says their town will counter with New Year’s plans and urges Fair play, hoping both towns host and entertain as reciprocal guests.
An essay on the indispensable role of carpenters as summer ends. The writer recalls using a coffee box as a desk and vows to commission a simple mission-style desk from a local carpenter and cabinet-maker, valuing utility and craft over imported furniture. The piece argues local artisans deserve recognition and support as industry slows.
A box of La Verdad Perfecto cigars for Christmas is recommended to satisfy even the fussiest smoker, available at Johnstone's.
A brief notice notes free eye examinations offered by Eyes Examined Free and that Worden is selling Bock cigars.
Charley Miller invites patrons to a New Year Eve watch party at Miller's Merchants Cafe. Despite the cold, festive fun will be offered with live entertainment and all night revelry. Secure a table for a carefree celebration as winter ends.
The Masons of Iditarod met at Ansley’s hall last Monday to formalize the club and elect permanent officers. Major Strong was chosen president, Ike Bayles vice president, and Earl Hunt secretary treasurer. About 50 couples attended, enjoying a concert and a late social, with plans for regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays.
The article notes severe supply challenges and high costs as shipments arrive from Holy Cross, Diskaket, and Nulato. Tom McMahon transports two tons of smoked meat with eight dog teams over ten days, while E. W. Griffin Co asserts the city earns no profit from sale yet insists on imports. Northern Commercial Co distributes snow shoes, selling at cost to aid trade. Two tons of fresh meat arrived on the Minneapolis with Mead Menard and Bill McCurdy returning for another shipment, hoping to bring more goods over the trail.
Innoko commissioner at Ophir Mr Vinal traveled to Iditarod to join Masonic festivities and overlook dental treatment needs. He noted a productive outlook for next summer and planned to return with Deputy Marshal Shepard by week’s end. For sale boiler plate steel 48x8% inches 135 lbs Pioneer office.
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