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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
8
A Hamburg businessman argues a German peace would ruin foreign trade, plunge industry, and force emigration after victory. He warns against conciliatory terms and asserts only sustained submarine warfare can avert dire economic collapse and restore national power.
Elmer Jay, described as Jay Smith’s observer in the Iditarod scene, became the camp’s first resident to enjoy a boat ride this spring. He paddled a canoe last Thursday, serenely basking in the balm of the atmosphere and a pleasant smoke.
Mrs. Claude Baker has been ill the past week, with weather conditions not mentioned in the report.
The Third Liberty Loan closes tonight with part payment options of 55 percent by May 28, 40 percent by August 15 and 18 percent by July 18. Subscriptions via Miners & Merchants Bank with Phos. McMahon or J. W. Farrell urged to reach the new local goal of 50,000, encouraging loyalty and government support.
Henry Howard is back in camp after a spell on Ophir and the Kuskokwim region as families move the settlement. Ralph Baty of Discovery reports George Mutchler’s return from Nixon with favorable tidings. The YG Co dredge began Monday night, April 20, with crews preparing for hydraulic ore work as ten men join the operation. Mrs George Mutchler visited Iditarod. Rev Mrs Atwell and daughter Beatrice joined a creeks trip. Miss Hally spent last week with Miss Wes. The new business house on Otter Creek is under construction and oil and copper outlooks are noted. Last year’s ice near Iditarod moved in mid May. this year no similar event occurred.
Boston artist George Wood, seeking modern form perfection, advertised for models and faced a police case after about 190 women from fashionable Boston families appeared at his studio. Two Venuses complained about his wide-canvassing and he was arrested for sending endearing notes to about a hundred Venuses praising their nearly perfect form.
Dr. Forbes, Presbyterian general missionary in Alaska and head of Sunday school work, arrived in Anchorage after an 800 mile dog team journey from interior camps including Poorman Otter Ophir Iditarod and McGrath. He planned further travels to Kenai Seward LaTouche Katalla before Juneau.
The effort invites ladies in Ehay Nu to send old clothes and shoes they no longer need to aid services. Collectors request items be left at the Adams house the N C Co or the telephone office for pickup or delivery to the lelgians.
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