Reindeer Meat Arrives as Market Buys Steady
The first selections of reindeer steaks and chops reached Iditarod last week after butchering near Boulder Creek. Workers led by Sampson and Boyne report animals from the Kuskokwim as the finest yet for this section. Dressed around 150 pounds on average, many over 200, fat and succulent. Sample steaks praised. meat selling at six cents per pound. Killing near completion and carcasses in cold storage.
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Iditarod
Boulder Creek
Sampson and
Boyne
Kuskokwim
Woodmen Rally to Cut Timber Near Discovery
Pete Rooney leads a crew of ten as they roll logs near Discovery washing up against nature. They aim to cut as much as possible within a set period before spring, then freight timber downriver. Slippern brothers ordered the work about twenty miles from Discovery to exploit the abundant woodwork.
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Pete Rooney
Otcer
Discovery
Goodwin Party Plans Trail to Rainey Pass in February
The Goodwin expedition heads from Iditarod Monday to link with Mr Hide near Rainey Pass around February. They plan to follow the Nixon Fork route to the Big River roadhouse then head toward Farewell Mountain via Dalzell Creek. The six dog team group includes W L Goodwin Frank Goodwin Ross Kinney Bob Somers Florence Sullivan Cyclone Hansen Dave Jekel and W A Kinna.
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Goodwin
Mr. Hide
Rainey Pass
Seward
Iditarod
Nixon
Tokama
Big River
Farewell Mountain
Dalzell Creek
Nixon’s Fork
W L. Goodwin
Frank Goodwin
Ross Kinney
Bob Somers
Florence Sullivan
Hansen
Dave, Jekel
W. A. Kinna
Metropolitan Prank At Slough Roadhouse Center of Modern Jokes
A Slough roadhouse uses a home telephone line to connect with the barn and mock up a central call. The arch conspirator calls the target from the bar while pretending to confer, stringing him along for miles of wired misdirection, ending with a hearty haw haw from the hired man.
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Slough Roadhouse
Diskaket
Notice to Public on Masonic Ball Suit Pressing
Public notice urges patrons to deliver pressed suits to Wile the Pioneer Tailor on Second Avenue by a deadline. It promises a ticket with every 81 purchase in ladies' goods for changes to tailored outfits. The text also mentions Goldstein's on Front and a housing builder H Main on First Avenue near Black Street.
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Second Avenue
Deathoon
Wile
Pioneer Tailor
Goldstein's
Johnstone's Cigar Store
Local travelers and residents visit from regional areas
John Kieland arrived from Spruce Creek on George River last Tuesday with Andy Peterson who came from the Big River country beyond the Kuskokwim. Peter son has spent five years in the Kuskokwim country, while Kieland suffers a recent bronchial illness.
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John Kieland
Spruce Creek
George River
Andy Peterson
Big River
Kuskokwim
Takota
Peterson
Kieland
Prospectors Build Cabin on Suter Creek Bank
Tony Freeman and the Hosseth brothers prospected fallen Suter Creek, a Kolmakovski tributary, and erected a cabin with logs so large that four make a seven foot wall. The 24 foot long house sits on the site of their earlier work as they sank 12 holes but reached bedrock in none due to water. They report excellent indications and plan to stay awhile.
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Tony Freeman
Hosseth Brothers
Suter Creek
Kolmakovski
Suter
Xmas Tree Brings Town Together For Monday Holiday
Bill notes adults and children are welcome at the Christmas tree gathering. Ladies of the town prepared decorations and Mrs Charley Worden joined to help after learning Ansley’s planned stunt. Banks post office and businesses close Monday to allow everyone to view the tree.
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Bill
Charley Worden
Ansley
Black Sullivan Ends Quest for Reindeer on Kuskokwim
The paper confirms Black Sullivan, former TMitarod fire chief, traveled to the Kuskokwim hunting reindeer for Georgetown epicures. He returned with eight reindeer, enough to form a dog team, and Georgetown prepares for an updated shipment. Also noted is the solemn funeral of Miss Frances Craemer in Fairbanks with Arctic Brotherhood and Pioneers in attendance and pallbearers among the telephone girls.
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Black Sullivan
Tmitarod
Kuskokwim
Georgetown
Sullivan
Frances Craemer
Fairbanks
Arctic Brotherhood
The
Pioneers
Beattie Lodging House Proprietor Recovers From Illness
J. E. Beattie passes through a crisis after a period of severe illness. It was feared he might not survive. He is reported greatly improved under the care of Drs. Bradbury and Craig at the Beattie Lodging House.
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J E Beattie
Beattie
Drs. Bradbury
Craig
Price and Farrar Off to Hot Springs for a Short Journey
Jack Price of the Marietta association with Flat Creek recovered from a severe attack and traveled to Hot Springs with Mace Farrar. They left Thursday afternoon to visit the Hot Springs district on business and planned a brief stay, returning over the ice. Earl Slippern scouted Flat to gauge the saw mill and the Iditarod Flat tramway route. Coal oil for safe priced at 12 per case at the post office. Cleaning and repairing services available from Wile the Tailor on Second Avenue.
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Donlan Creek
Kuskokwim
Jack Price
Marietta Assation
Flat Creek
Flav Creek
Mace Farrar
Hot Springs
Springs
Earl Slippern
Iditarod-Flat
New Year Dog Mushers Ready for Six Entry Race
Six teams prepare for a New Year race with Duncan leading seven dogs, Shea, Maltby, Rusk, Marsh and Groner each fielding five. Judges decide route choices along Boulder Creek or Flat City and the course path between Flat and Discovery. Duncan’s team is the early favorite with Ed Rusk aligning John Kirby to boost chances.
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John Duncan
Claude Shea
Maltby
Rusk
Marsh
Groner
Boulder Creek
Flat City
Flat
Discovery
Ed Rusk
John Kirby
Kirby
George Marsh
Kirby Boys
E. W. Griffin Company
Tom McMahon
Insanity cases surge at local court after two men ruled insane
Within a single day two men were adjudged insane before the commissioner’s court. Al Anderson of Discovery Otter had long brooded over misfortune, and Frank Wallace, linked to the North Fork Kuskokwiin fatal accident of two months past, was arrested in Flat City. Four insane inmates now rest in the local jail, with Deputy Marshal Erick seeking another at Flat Creek.
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Commissioner’s Court
al Anderson
Discovery
Erick
Flat Creek
He Burns Up His License in a Dark Tale
In a stormy incident Nels Glantz burned a court permit while returning from Fairbanks. He allegedly burned about $350 in a conflagration tied to a license dispute and plans an early Plat opening.
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Nels Glantz
Fairbanks
Judge Overfield
Nels
Plat
Gleggs Departure Delayed In Alaska Trail Trip
Commissioner Maltby Deputy Marshal Donovan and Road Commissioner Goodwin headed to Dikeman to meet Assistant District Attorney Clegg but found no word of the prosecutor. They returned toward Iditarod on Wednesday night. They suspect Clegg delayed by weather or late start from Fairbanks. Judge Maltby aimed to test his new dog team for the New Year race and appeared satisfied with the showing.
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Dikeman
Clegg
Maltby
Donovan
Goodwin
Iditarod
Fairbanks
Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly A Nome roadhouse tale
Roadhouse tale unfolds with Nome crew praising Kelly and his family at the Di ket roadhouse. Summers notes meals surpass any Alaska roadhouse, while Sullivan credits Mrs Kelly with cooking prowess and the Misses Kelly with cheer and charm.
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Kelly
Diket
Nome
Bob Summers
Alaska
Sullivan
Flat City Sees Busy Trade and Milestone Happenings
The town remains bustling with visitors and new construction along the waterfront. Builders rush A B All work behind Connolly's as mild weather holds. Local services expand from sleeping bags to an upgraded messenger, with multiple merchants advertising cigars, cigars and meals. A Juneau wedding reaches residents, while dog racing excitement grows for New Year’s Day with several teams already forming.
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Connolly's
Olsen and
Parsons
Mining plant and freighted goods reach Flat Creek area
In Nome on Flat Creek, Victor Martin and partner John Scott arrived Tuesday night with the largest single load of freight this year. They brought their own supplies to be transported to Flat. For sale a 40 horse power mining plant complete by Morgan and Litsey.
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Victor Martin
John Scott
Flat Creek
Dikeman
Morgan & Litsey
Mrs Miller Takes Daring Trip to Flat for Dog Race Tips
Mrs Charles Miller of the Merchants cafe rode to Flat with guide "Alabam? Labouteau" to scout the trail for the upcoming dog race. They left in the morning and returned in the afternoon learning the dips spurs and angles for betting guidance.
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Charles Miller
Merchants Cafe
Alabam’? Labouteau
Charl
Dog Race Suggestions For January 1911 Mushers Letter
A letter from Mushersville subscribers urges looping the course to avoid head-on passes on Boulder creek route and to favor the Flat City route for better downhills. It suggests a minimum of three dogs, allows entry with fewer dogs, and requests fair play for all mushers in the 1911 race.
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Boulder Creek
Iditarod Pioneer
Nstead
Summit Road
Boulder
Anderson Bros and Nerland advertise coal oil and candles
The notice mentions Anderson Bros and Nerland offering coal oil and candles. It includes a prompt to save the pieces and notes broken lenses replaced at Simpson.
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Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Simpson
Another Strike at Donlan Creek Sparks New Prospect
Leonard Dodge and partners found four feet of rich dirt at the mouth of Quartz Creek where it joins Donlan Creek above Snowgulch. The discovery by Dodge with Jack and Bill Sargent challenges prior claims that no color existed above Snowgulch and is expected to renew activity in the Donlan region.
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Leonard Dodge
Donlan Creek
Quartz Creek
Donlan
Snowgulch
Smeaton
Larson
Dodge
Jack
Bill Sargent
Man Reports Gold Escort on Route to Seward
Andy Peterson met a gold party en route to Seward near Rainey Pass on the South Fork. He says Bob Griffis with Fred Scheid Louis Vigelins and Bill Gifford traveled with a load of gold bricks from M and M bank. They anticipated a taxi ride for Christmas.
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Andy Peterson
Seward
Andy
Kuskokwim
Bob Griffis
South Fork
Rainey Pass
Griffis
Fred Scheid
Louis Vigelins
Bill Gifford
M. and M. Bank
Unclear Visitor Names Cause Turf War in Georgetown
A report describes Georgetown deputy marshal Harry Siebe visiting, bringing an insane patient, and prompting debate over remaining amid civilizational blandishments. locals weigh whether to stay for more interactions or depart.
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Harry Siebe
Georgetown
Hunters Recount Trek From Fairbanks Toward Breakup
Cecil Clegg and Billy Butler travel toward Fairbanks region covering as much as ten miles daily. They sleep atop a cache at roadhouses to escape night air whispering near the ground. Nels Slantz reports they may reach the area before breakup.
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Cecil Clegg
Billy Butler
Fairbanks
Nels Slantz
Dangerous Journey Row Made Safe on Diskaket Trail
W. L. Goodwin equips the Diskaket trail with over 400 stakes and tripod signs to guide travelers. He notes the wind swept stretch is now safeguarded, reducing the risk of getting lost in any weather though locals joke about old man Boreas.
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Lynn Croner
Discovery
Archie Mitchell
Sigurd Wigg
JB Mitchell
George Kilroy
Dikeman
Diskaket
W. L. Goodwin
Boreas
Flat Creek lunch visit at Carrell's Globe Bakery
A reader notes a lunch stop at Carrell's Globe Bakery and Coffee House beside Flat Creek. It also mentions Baird selling Bock cigars.
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Flat Creek
Carrell’s Globe Bakery
Baird
Bock
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H. Main
First Avenue
Black At
Black
J. E. Beattie
Price
Farrar
Wile the Tailor
Claude
Judge Maltby
Glegg
Flat City News
Iditatod
Goldstein
Casey's
Ollie Ives
Jimmy Kay
Jabam' Labouteau
Minnapolis
Lewis Landing
E. W. Griffin & Co
Asadore Goldstein
Augustine Relph O’brien
Margaret. Herburger McLellan
Juneau
Simpson's
Hard’s
Slippern’s Mill
Ramos
Keyes and Meehan
L. J. Sommers
Wm. Taylor
J. F. Mayhood
John Munz
E. D. Ralston
B. E. Joheson
Hugh Ferry
G. Peterson
Martin Melbourne
John Merritt
D. Colquhoun
Wayne Yarnell
Harry Bohron
John Mucklebust
al D. McDonald
Dougald McPherson
D. R. Jukel
R. J. Kinney
Joe Davies
Bob Wilson
Wm. Kelly
Ed Johnson
Chas. J. Strandberg
Chris Huskon
J. Jenson
Worden
Marshal Siebe
Manila
Hermanas
Barrett & Lewin
Regina Rotel
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