Boom Hits Dikeman Town as Population Surges
An arrival from Dikeman reports a booming town with over 300 residents and rapid growth. Hotelier Sam Dubin leaves for prospecting, while Jim Fullerton runs the license and Billy Dobbins tends bar. New buildings, warehouses, a restaurant named the Model, and expanded facilities signal a thriving frontier community along the river.
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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 workers face slim profits on Iditarod river
The piece discusses gasoline launches on the Iditarod river and how operators like H. G. Dietz of the Bell S. fear zero wages and double shifts. It notes keen competition and hopes for a busy open-water season with large freight shipments ahead for summer profits.
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Iditarod
Diketan
H.G. Dietz
Dietz
Winetor
Lok Bag
Upun
Valdez Quartz Mines Show Strong Promise
The Cliff mine at Valdez declares a 25 percent April dividend after eight months of operation yielding profits near 100 percent. Of $160 000 distributed, $35 000 goes to the property owner and the rest to stockholders. They drill an ore body six feet wide while the Vancouver Valdez Co. reports thick white quartz with gold. The Matanuska mill will be shipped to Kaik and moved to the mine early January. Government road builders have entered the district to start work immediately.
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Valdez
Vancouver - Valdez Co
van Hook
Matanuska
Kaik
Crowley and Porter Improve Storefront on First Avenue
Crowley & Porter, noted grocers, install large bay windows to elevate the block’s architectural look. The note highlights a theme of luxury with Elite Baths offering steam bath and luncheon, plus a film development service by Miss Tjernstrom at the McDonald Hotel and a dance event at A. TB ball on Saturday the 24th.
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First Avenue
Crowley & Porter
The Good Citizen by Walt Mason
A social portrait honoring the quiet worker who builds a nation through steady work. The poem contrasts celebrated figures with the humble blacksmithing, debt paying, churchgoing type who aids neighbors and avoids public spectacle. It elevates character over fame in daily deeds.
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Walt Mason
Abe Weiss Opens at Flat A J Weiss Stores in Fairbanks
Abe Weiss from the Outside opened at Flat in the Store opposite Casey's place with a full line of gent's clothing and furnishings. Weiss, long in Front street Fairbanks business, came to the Iditarod last August and moved stock before the breakup. he is exclusive Connolly shoe agent. Launch men offered surplus rigging to Pioneer Storage.
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A.J. Weiss
Casey's Place
Mr. Weiss
Front Street
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Connolly Shoe
Home Beautiful offers wallpaper and lining for comfortable summer
The Home Beautiful advertises wallpaper and house lining to keep homes comfortable for the rest of summer. It also markets paint suitable for boats, promoting a nautical theme and outdoor appeal for readers.
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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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