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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
2
The piece reflects a frontier mindset as Alaska is presented as distinctly different from other nations. It describes a mix of optimism and aggression toward outsiders, and a belief that Alaska will shape newcomers and the land will mold them in return. It notes old timers returning and newcomers blending into the northern sphere.
A local paper taunts the Nugget claiming its criticism is off base. It asserts Flat Creek is indeed being bought and predicts proof within twelve months, defending its earlier coverage as accurate.
The text proposes a community event to honor Jim with a public meal and drinks, including a stump discussion and a celebratory feed. It notes plans to learn the date of his arrival and invites supporters to join the banquet if they believe in him, even offering to cover costs themselves.
Citizens complain about First Street and Willow as disreputable main avenues with calls to clean up yards and enforce vagrancy rules. Iditarod’s birthday on June 1 sparks plans to inspect old furniture and a council debate over a garbage ordinance and constitutional assurances. Henry Roden and E G Lindberg clash with council over governance of the mossy city.
Cautionary note warns residents to review local rules on backyard upkeep. The ordinance lists many requirements impacting property appearance and potential liabilities. Residents are advised to consult the full provisions to avoid violations.
Ryan won the fire hall relocation contract for 99 dollars after a council vote following a bid opening. Other bids included Harry Beach at 110 dollars for foundation and move and J H Sully at 75 for foundation plus 150 to move, with Walkinshaw handling foundation work for 30 dollars. The hall will be moved today or tomorrow to the First street riverfront site and then sold or relocated after permanent apparatus is arranged.
The Mutchler Bros. tramway project in Willow receives an amended ordinance. Tracks will run along the west side from the waterfront to Third Avenue. Builders must add a brush or slab road between track and upstream sidewalk to create a semi multiplex street appearance.
Knob Hill on the town’s eastern edge becomes a notable residence area as Mr and Mrs Gordon Shea move into a pretty new home termed city and country residence. Other locals Manuel Galarte Curley McIntosh and Eddie Troughton greet the melting snow barrier by sharpening mowers and preparing yards for June.
The council passes a tanglefoot bill defining intoxication and charging the police chief with carrying all packages to the hay or cooler. Offenders who boast of their attainments face fines up to 100 dollars and up to nine days in jail, with an emergency clause deemed effective upon passage.
Bonds for city clerk and city magistrate and police chief approved Wednesday night. Isadore Bayles Herman Anderson and Martin Sickinger were sureties for Jul Hunt at 2000 dollars. J E Beattie and J F B Baird were sureties for Pat O Connor at 3900 dollars. Treasurer Lindberg bond approved provisionally awaiting names of Charles Ross.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions J. H. Nestor securing a signature from Mr. Ross and a boot standing in until Nestor arrives. The text references a mission by the Mor Wei sis establishend and Rev. Hartmann, with unclear details about the sequence and parties involved.
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