Which Is Most Available Route to the Kuskokwim
Discovery Otter boasts a trail to the Kuskokwim but other routes exist. A proposed Flat Creek to Willow Creek road would run south from Forks roadhouse over to Howard's roadhouse and toward the Wildcat area, then to Eldorado and Bonanza. The line could reach Smeaton and Larson's strike on Donlin Creek, totaling about 30 miles from Plat City, claimed as the straightest practical route for winter travel. A City Drug Store notice advertises new electric trusses and sanitary water closets from Pioneer Sheet Metal Works. Three native dows owned by Dutch Marie, missing since June 18, are advertised for recovery. owners must pay feed costs or the animals will be sold.
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Discovery Otter
Kuskokwim
Flat Ereek
Forks
Howard's
Wildcat Association
Willow Creek
Mldorado
Bonanza
Howard's Roadhouse
Kuskokwimide
Smeaton
Donlan Creek
Iditarod City
Larson
Plat Cit
Marie
T. 1
McGnavrit
Willow Creek set to hum with activity next season
Prospecting and development on Willow Creek have accelerated after a slow summer. With options taken over two miles of creek and a $100,000 stake, operators plan to flood the area with hydraulic icing and scraping next spring. Foreman Mace Farrer reports preparations are complete and work paused for winter.
Jews observe fast day and Yom Kippur in Alaska
Last week J ewish residents held Friday evening and Thursday observances at Isaacs Bros store led by Ike Buyles as Rab bi. They fasted on Yom Kippur and marked Rosh Hashono a week earlier, noting the ten days of prayer and record scrutiny before the books close. The Ideal cafe on First and Willow renamed from a bakery to a full service eatery, offering fresh meats, game and fish. Niehoff Hakes advertise as proprietors and promise prompt comfortable housing via Anderson Bros Nerlands for sash doors wallpaper carpets and window shades.
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Isaacs Bros
Ike Buyles
Alaska
First and
Willow
Niehoff & Hakes
Dancing Scotti Is Sentenced For Stove Theft
Thompson known as Dancing Scotti was jailed after selling a stove to R Henderson for 310 with tools inside. Henderson, an innocent purchaser, found the stove missing later and led to an investigation. Judge Maltby sentenced Thompson to ninety days in federal custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Kuskokwim
Frank Miller
Miller
Despetude
R. Henderson
Henderson
Scotti
Maltby
Iditarod City Opens Sash and Door Factory
The Slippeen family moved their sash and door shop to Earl Slippeen’s sawmill site at the city’s edge, inaugurating a large new factory with a planning mill. The brothers aim to produce refined work and fill local openings.
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Iditarod City
J. A. Slippeen
Earl Slippeen
Slippern Brothers
Mecca Saloon Opens Amid Desert Travel Tale
A wet night at a desert crossroads as caravans arrive near Willow and Second streets. Osman Omar recalls the Mecca saloon, opened after delays by Auten and Ferguson, promising refuge for thirsty travelers on an eight day journey with no stopovers.
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Auten & Ferguson
Omar
Mecca
Paradise
Wrestler Vacile Loses Alaska Championship Bout
In Nome on September 15 Tom Vacile lost to a capable mat artist named Harold in a key match that ended with Harold pinning Vacile on the second fall after a five minute first fall. Vacile earlier wrestled Jack OConnor in July and defeated him on weight but faced a tougher foe in Harold, with the bout lasting 48 minutes of lifting and scrambles. The scene also notes local business listings and visitors from the Kuskokwim area viewing a grub proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Vacile
Vale of Alaska
John Erolia
Herold
Vaeile
Fairbanks
Hero
Jack O'Connor
Harold
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C. J. Hurley
J.P. Gleason
A. Bruning
American Bank of Alaska
Iditaron
J. L. Sale
First Avenue and
Richmond St
Iditarod
J. A. Slippern
Fron
LOWES
Slippern’s
The
City Drug Store
Pioneer
Slippern’s Mill
Merchants Care
Charlie Miller
Iditarcd, Alaska
Discovery Gafe
Stoner & DuRand
Manuel
Front ST
Big Opet
Manley and Worden
Happy
Johnson
Portland
Haggerty
Golden Eagle
Mace Farrer
Manley and Associates
Farrer
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Iintesflou
First Ave
Chas. Worden, Prop
Babylon
Dike Man
San Station
Ut Place
Inspiration
Adam
Osman Omar
George
Fergy
Salt Lake Division
Tow Lloyd
General Merchandise
SM. Pccl
M. R. Hussey
P. J. Mannion
Harry Ashland
Geo
Maria
Props
Willow St
Willow and
Second St
Louis Rothermere
Martin Landstrom
A. B. Ferguson
Nong
Board of Trade
Bourret & Bridges
Willow Street
A. Wallace, Prop
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