Alaska Timber Resources and Potential Pulp Mills
An overview argues Alaska houses vast forest land totaling about 100 million acres with 27 percent suitable for manufacturing. It details the Tongass and Chugach reserves, dominant tree species like Sitka spruce and western red cedar, and growth data from interior and coastal forests, underscoring substantial timber potential for mills and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
South Carolina
Maine
Indiana
Sott Mountains
Bering Sea
Iilamna Lake
Tongass National Forest
Chugach
Pacific
Malaspina
Kenal Peninsula
Yukon
Kuskim
New York
New Enzy
Alaska Lumber and Forest Revenue Outlook in Early 1910s
The article details timber cut estimates for Fairbanks and Alaska national forests for 1909–1912, noting 900,000 feet annual quarts mine usage, 4,000,000 feet total, and fuel cuts of 60,000 cords. It cites timber prices around $40 per thousand feet and $5–$16 per cord, with 44,647,410 feet cut in 1912, and major shares from fisheries and milling use. It mentions stumpage values of $893.40 for top producers, overall revenues, and plans for 300,000,000 feet sale and two pulp mills in the southeast forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Comstock Lode
Nevada
Fle.ing Industries
Tongase
Chigach
Caribou and Moose Herds Around in Northern Alaska
Alaska caribou inhabit treeless interior ridges and coastal tundra from Arctic to Pacific, with seasonal migrations. Reindeer increasingly replace scarce shoreside caribou. Alaska moose, the largest deer, roam timbered areas and tundra edges, calves born May to June in river bottoms and willow thickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Arctic
Pacific
Alaska Peninsula
Bering Sea
Kenal
Circle City
John Cicoria a leading Seattle Italian figure
John Cicoria longtime Seattle resident born in Italy 32 years ago rose to wealth and influence as head of John Cicoria & Co. and proprietor of Columbus House. He was the first Italian citizen in public office in the city and state and has held several key roles in Italian and fraternal organizations. He advocates for immigration to Washington and supports Columbus Day celebrations and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cicorla
Se Stile
Francisco
Cicoria
J of John Cicoria & Co
Washington Street
Seattle
Ashington
Order of Druids
Washington
Royal
Giugeppe Mazzi
Panama Canal
Board of Education
Park Board
Thia
Alki Point
Charter Revision Commission
Department
Department of Parks and Recreation
United States
Port Communion
Charter Commission
Ave Board
Achoola
Poem Board
Sndh
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louia
New Orleans
Montreal
Kansas City
Anna Louise Strong
Sheep of Alaska Move to High Altitudes
The mountain sheep of Alaska are nearly pure white and smaller with slimmer horns than big horned species. They prefer high altitudes, abundant along main divides and central peaks. They are not common on the Alaska peninsula or southeast coastal slopes, but many live on the Kenai Peninsula and adjacent summits near Mt. McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Alaska Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula
Edicott Mountains
Mt. McKinley
Tte
The Rascal Is Fond of Hens and Alaska Fur Tamers
A quirky note on a rascal chicken thief and fox taming efforts on Alaska islands. It mentions a decline in valuable fur in Alaska and the unlawful shipment of live fur bearing animals without a permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Alaska Peninsula
A Leader in Seattle's Italian Society
A Seattle business leader, Mr. Marvell, built a fortune from sawmill beginnings and Beattie investments. He ran cafes Dreamland and Yukon, owned two prominent Beattie properties, and funded Italian Day at the 1909 A P exhibition, inviting visitors to enjoy entertainment at his venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Mr. Marwell
Jme
Ehankhaling
Lelan
Beattie
Arcell
Marnell
Marcel
Mr. Marsell
Dreamland
Yukon
Wool exports from Seattle to Alaska total 747,000
Wool clothing shipped by Seattle to Alaska last year cost 663,747 dollars. Other wool products from the port to the north totaled 84,906 dollars in value. Marine Exchange advertisement appears on page 14 of this supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
The
Marine Exchange
Globe advertises four cycle engines and boats for sale
The Globe offers a heavy duty four cycle engine and a large brokerage list. It notes over 2,000 boats of all types available for pleasure or commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seattle Parks and Recreation Reform Push Cites 1912 Report
A long analysis cites the 1912 ninth annual report of Seattle’s board of park commissioners detailing 1890 to 1913 expenditures totaling 5 230 544.74 for land improvements and maintenance. It notes imbalances among parks boulevards and playgrounds, criticizes small playground sizes, urges school board cooperation, and highlights upcoming child welfare exhibits and the Central Council of Social Agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Recreation and Playground League
Board of Park Commissioners
Olmated
Olmsted
Woodland Athletic
Eity
Queen Anne
Lincoln Park
Community groups plan Child Welfare Exhibit in Seattle
A wide coalition including Health Department Humane Society Rotary Club and many clubs announces a Child Welfare Exhibit at Armory May 22 to 30. The central play court hosts daily activities with school parks and library displays supervised by Miss Lucy Cole J Howard Stine and Mrs Fred W Bert Jr. Honorary presidents include Governor Ernest Lister Mayor Hiram Gill and leaders from churches and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Council of Social Agencies
George F. Cotteril
Ite Het
Ecouncil
U Pesten
Firlands
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Sydney Strong
Adelia M. Parker
Mies Virginia McMechen
Graham E.tis
Robert G. Cauthorn
Re. Chas
O'Donnell
C. W. Brooka
J. K. Hart
J. B. Crichton
Mies
Martina Johnston
W. D. Lane
Samuel Koch
Ben W. Johnson
G. N. McLaughlin
Tracy Strons
Mra
EB. A. Shores
J. BE. Crichton
Mt Arter
Elizabeth Virtue
Harry C. White
J. D. Clancy
Robert G. Caulhorn
Maurice D
J. M. Gill
Graham K. Betts
Ae Strong
M. Eason
Francette P. Maring
Cassius P. Gates
W. . Barr
H. W. Appleton
Kerry
A. Dinkelspiel
Max Bornstein
Joseph L. Lane
Raymond D. Ogden
Long
Baldwin
S& D
FW Baker
H. P. Fish
Austin B. Griffiths
I. A. Jennings
Frank McDermott
H. H. Gowen
Tracy Strong
J. H. Bauer
Lucy
R. m. P. Trimble
Helen Moore Bebb
George F. Cotterill
A. W. Frater
Leo Kohn
Armory
Central Play Court
Lucy Cole
J. Howard Stine
Fred W. Bert, Jr
Park Board
Y. W. C. A. Campfire
Boy Scouts of America
Scotland
Countess of Aberdeen
Nellie Higgins
F. Davidson
Ben Johnson
Gertrude Andrua
Motal and Regions
J. K. Watt
John BE. Price
RK. 8
Osgood
the Law and the Child
Lilburn Merrill
Theresa MacMahon
J. H. Stine
Ite
Herbert IK. Coe
Red W. Bert
A. H. Albertson
Wim. K. MckKib
Ernest Lister
Fred W. Llewellyn
State of Washington
Hiram C. Gill
Edward O'Dea
Seattle
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle Ministers’ Federation
J. C. Lang
Cent Temple de Hirsch
Henry Landes
University of Washington
Frank RB. Cooper
J. B. Crichhten
Robert Hesketh
Richard Winser
Board of Education
J. M. Frink
Board of Park Commissioners
George EK. Wright
Library Board
Don H. Palmer
King County Medi
Nal Society
T. H. Bolton
Central Labor Council
George N. McLaughlin
Federated Women's Clubs
Austin E. Grifftha
Mothers’ Congress
EK. M. Rhodes
Women’s Commercial Club
J. &. Chilberg
New Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Claude Eckart
Prestant Rotary Club
James A. Iniglyt
Municipal
G. F. Vradenburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cordova
Guggenheim Syndicate
Sam
Bering River
Tanana
Controller Bay
John Cicoria
Vow
Joe Marwell
Roberts
Lawrence Bros
Marion ST. Viaduct
Seattle, Wash
Council
Rd of
Park Commissioners Institute of Architects
Federated Women's Club
County Medical Society
Social and Moral Hygiene Society
Public Library
Public School Board School Women's League
Seattle Teachers’ Association
Gatsert Foundation
wWw
C T. U
Anti-Tuberculosia League
Catherine P. Blaine Home Catholic Social Betterment League
Guild of Social Service, Trinity Pariah
Charity Organization Society
Fruit and Flower Mission
Miorence Crittenton Home Juvenile Court
Lebanon Rescue Home
Montefiore Aid Society
Salvation Army
Roland Cotterii
A. H. Alberteon
Walter A. Burleigh
Misa Elizabeth Marquette
Henry Brown
Chas. O'Donnell
Austin BE. Grifftha
Lilian C. Irwin
Max Wardall
Gertrude Andrus
Gertrude F. Hens
Richard Winsor
Mies Nellie Goodhue
A. Berglund
George A. Stanton
Stevenson Smith
Margaret C. Munno
William K. McKibben
Mies Mabel Anderson
J. G. Stafford
M. B. McBride
Margaret FE. Durkin
Thomas H. Ryan
W. T. Burwell
Virginia McMechen
Carter Helm Jones
Ottilie G. Boetzkes
BL Murphy
Harry Anderson
Jas. Welch
J. S&s. Kane
T. Lurie
W. W. Greenwood
Howard Clifford
T. W. Scott
Chas
Denny
May Goldsmith
Adit
Ella Brooks
L. J. Covington
Council of Jewish Women
Needlework Wild
Seattle Health Department
Humane Society
Big Brothers’ Association
Catholic Federation
Central Labor Union
Council of Cathodiet Brotherhoods Ministers’ Federati
Rotary Club
St. Mark's Settlement House
Women's Commercial Club
Tilikums
Chamber of Commerce
Congregational Brotherhood
Seattle Commercial Club
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