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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1910
Page
10
The upper Iditarod story from Tuamay Thompson describes constant quarrels among partners, with long-standing friendships breaking apart and rash actions in the cold. Charles Schacik reportedly faced severe hardship after an unprotected departure during a tense dispute.
The report notes prospecting on tributaries of the upper Iditarod with Al Rudie and Ole Sanders sinking five holes on the Rainey section but provides no details on discoveries or findings.
John Hansen returns after a prolonged search for the Lost Cabin mine. Snow and rough travel thwarted the expedition. he plans another attempt next spring and vows to locate the mine again in February. A nod to holiday gifts at local merchants.
The notice announces a 31 percent fare reduction on Keyes and Maghan’s stage from Flat City to town to boost creek passenger numbers. It also promotes a New Year watch festival at Merchants cafe with seating reserved, bicycle cards, and cigars including Bock varieties from Johnstone’s.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds a constitutional amendment requiring voters to read and write. The ruling disenfranchises thousands of Black and Native American residents who had previously voted, denying them access in future elections.
Menu item listing includes prime rib of beef with natural gravy and a haunch of reindeer with dressing along with chicken and celery dressing and a cranberry Lana reference.
In the Kuskokwim Banana Belt near Suter Creek the winter is described as mild with ongoing gold prospecting. Traders and trappers recount seeing galena developments, scarce big game, and birds on the divide. Lukeen's Fort and Homstake Creek are noted as historical mining and trapping sites with recent activity and winters spent awaiting grub.
A B social hall at Flat City rises on Second and Wickersham streets as a 32 by 86 foot structure costing about 5000 dollars. Parsons and Olson contractors, 12 foot walls, dressing rooms and a balcony planned, stage later. Dedication set for January 5 after New Year events. Also ads for mining plant, boilers, sand pumps, coal oil and candles.
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