Regular Boom Rumors From Dikeman Town
An influx reports a 300 plus population boom at Dikeman with new buildings and business openings. Jim Fullerton leads Liquor and hospitality as Dubin’s partner. Tom Markuson expands with a second building. NC Co expands wharf and freight operations. Missing German hunter Robert Linder unsettles townsfolk while steamers Teddy H and Little Delta await cargo from St Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dikeman
Sam Dubin
Dubin Hotel
Jim Fullerton
Jim
Billy Dobbins
Fairbanks
Tom Markuson
Dikeman House
Mahoney Roadhouse
McKenzie Joe Busch
Brumbaugh
Hamilton & Kellogg
Andy Fostrom
Nc.co
Dubin’s
Teddy H
Little Delta
Iditarod
St. Michael
White & Lefergy
Watrous
Pioneer Hotel
Iditarod Pioneer
W. H. Johnston
Lois
Cy Atwell
Mulligan
N. C. Co
B Roberts
Fairbanks’ Fi
Gasoline Boat Trade on Iditarod Faces Tough Odds
The piece reports on gasoline launch operators along the Iditarod river fearing slim wages and intense competition. Dietz, who runs the Bell S, contemplates quitting as open-water freight volumes rise but rates remain hard. Still, the season promises heavy shipments and a busy, profitable period ahead for all boatmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
Diketan
H.G. Dietz
Dietz
Winetor
Lok Bag
Upun
Valdez Quartz Mines Look Very Promising
The Cliff mine at Valdez declared a 25 percent dividend for April. The mine has paid 100 percent profits in eight months of operation. Of 160000 distributed, 35000 went to the owner and the rest to stockholders. They are working on an ore body over six feet wide. The Vancouver Valdez Co. is in white quartz with gold. The Matanuska mill will be landed at Kaik and moved to the mine early next year. A government road-builders party has entered the district to begin work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Vancouver - Valdez Co
van Hook
Matanuska
Kaik
Crowley and Porter Improve First Avenue Storefront
Crowley and Porter, noted grocers, install large bay windows to enhance the block’s overall look. The item lists luxury offerings at Elite Baths and a film development service by Miss Tjernstrom at the McDonald Hotel, plus a social dance at A. T. B. ball on Saturday the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Crowley & Porter
The Good Citizen by Walt Mason
A tribute to the unheralded American worker who builds the country with steady deeds. The poem contrasts public heroes with the quiet, diligent individual who labors honestly, pays debts, loves home and church, helps neighbors, and dies with dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Abe Weiss Opens at Flat A in storefront
ABE WEISS opens at Flat in the Store opposite Casey's place with a full line of gent's clothing and furnishings. Weiss, formerly on Front street Fairbanks, came to the Iditarod last August and sold stock before the breakup. He is exclusive agent for Connolly shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Weiss
Casey's Place
Mr. Weiss
Front Street
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Connolly Shoe
Home Beautiful Wallpaper and Paint Sale for Summer Comfort
A Home Beautiful notice markets wallpaper and house lining to spruce interiors for summer. It also promotes boat paint options so readers can keep their vessels afloat and attract attention on the water.
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Dikeman Town
Zodiac
Nich
Hootsinana Kid
Iditarod City
Gruenbaum
Raths- di Johnson
Mason
Alaska
Orman & Co
Juneau
Casey’s Place
Miner's Home Saloon
Oroone
R. Hussey
J. Mannion
Casey
Connolly
Snyder
Flat City
Crawford House
Spring Banks
Gold St
Stanley's
Minchell & Finnegan
Forks
Flat Creek
Ntz Ani
the Connolly
Pioneer Warm
Miss Tjernstrom
McDonald Hotel
A. TB
Abe Weiss
Pioneer
Anderson Bros
Nerland
the Dell
Front St
Flately
M. B
Mit Roadhouse
Iditarod Hotel
Shelburne Pool
Willow ST
Golden Eagle
Willow ST. H. Rogers
Regina
Second Ave
I. Nyholm
Iditarod Machine Shop
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