Alaska Land of Contrasts and Gold Rush Echoes
A panoramic look at Alaska's climate and landscape, noting long winters and brief summers, sparse population, and a mix of modern comforts with remnants of gold rush days. It describes the Inside Passage ports, Alaska railroad routes, Mt. McKinley tours, Sitka’s Russian heritage, Metlakatla’s cooperative cannery, and iconic scenes like Mendenhall Glacier and Resurrection Bay.
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Alaska
United Staes
Passage
Seattle
Ketchikan
Petersburg
Wrangell
Juneau
Skagway
Gulf of Alaska
Valdez
Cordova
Interior
Seward
Fairbanks
Aleutian Island
Bering Sea
Metlakatla
Mendenhall
Ninth Visit to National Forest Lodge by Dunn Family
Mr and Mrs W E Dunn of Wilmette with Dr and Mrs A H Mueller of Chicago return from National Forest Lodge on Lake Ge go kau in Superior National Forest near Ely Minn This marks their ninth consecutive year vacationing at the lodge and they say each trip has been memorable
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W. E. Dunn
Dupee Place
Wilmette
A. H. Mueller
Chicago
National Forest Lodge
Lake Ge-go-kau
Superior National Forest
Ely
Minn
Dunn
Beauty and Thrills Shine in Region's Scenic Season
The region showcases its best sights and exciting experiences as the season deepens, inviting visitors to explore landscapes, towns, and events. Local guides highlight new routes, festivals, and outdoor adventures that capture the area's charm and vitality.
Unclear Fragment From Connecticut Notice
Fragmentary text mentions Connecticut and someone not being home until later, implying an incomplete notice or personal message without clear event or outcome to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Youth Hostel Trip Ends for Wilmette Student Pat Crawford
Miss Pat Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Crawford Wilmette returned this week from a five week Youth Hosteling trip through New England. Her companion was Miss Ann McDonnell daughter of Mr and Mrs E W McDonnell Winnetka Ann remains with relatives.
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Pat Crawford
Frank H. Crawford
Thornwood Avenue
Wilmette
New England
Ann McDonnell
E. W. McDonnell
Linden Avenue
Winnetka
Pat
Ann
Family trio returns from western states trip
Visit by G W Vaught and his son George of 505 Ridge Avenue Kenilworth with George's cousin Dick Harrell of New York City ends after two weeks. They toured Cheyenne rodeo Wyoming and stayed at a Colorado ranch. The group went on a pack trip above the timberline.
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G. W. Vaught
George
Ridge Avenue
Kenilworth
Dick Harrell
New York City
Cheyenne
Wyo
Colorado
Mr. Vaught
Veneklasens Plan West Coast Vacation and Visit
The Rev and Mrs James Veneklasen of Wilmette will spend a month traveling the West visiting Salt Lake City Boulder Dam and Los Angeles where their son Paul teaches physics at the University of California and works toward his PhD. They will also see Yosemite Valley and San Francisco before returning September 14 with guest preachers in Wilmette.
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James T. Veneklasen
Greenleaf Avenue
Wilmette
West
California
Salt Lake City
Boulder Dam
Los Angeles
Paul
University of California
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
First Presbyterian Church
Return to Shore From Western Trip
Mrs. Stover Moulding and her son Tom and daughter Betty Jean, of 730 Elmwood Avenue, returned to Wilmette after a five week motor journey through the West. They were joined by Mrs. Moulding’s mother Mrs. G E Ambuhl and traveled from Colorado Springs through Rocky Mountain National Park to Bryce Canyon Zion Grand Canyon Boulder Dam. From Los Angeles they headed north along the Pacific coast to Portland stopping at the San Francisco fair. Mr. Moulding joined in Yellowstone and they returned home via the Black Hills.
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Yellowstone
Black Hills
Return to Home After Short Visit
Mr and Mrs Ross E Cullings of Philadelphia left for home this Thursday morning after a brief visit with his sister Mrs Albert A McKeighan at 661 Illinois road Wilmette and Miss Ethel Cullings of 101 Park avenue Glencoe They were accompanied by Miss Cullings who will vacation at various points in the east.
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Ross E. Cullings
Philadelphia
Visit Deer Park Trip With Extended Family
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krammen of 1228 Washington avenue and their three children Katherine Edwin and Fred Jr recently returned from a short motor trip. They stopped at Deer Park Illinois near Starved Rock. They were joined by Mrs. C Goettler and her daughter Katherine of Glencoe and Mr. Krammen's sister Mary Krammen of Detroit.
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Fred Krammen
Washington Avenue
Katherine
Edwin
Fred, Jr
Deer Park
Ill
Starved Rock
C. Goettler
Glencoe
Mr. Krammen
Mary Krammen
Detroit
Miss Jean Upson’s Northwest Motor Trip Highlights
Miss Jean Upson daughter of Dr and Mrs George D Upson returned from a motor trip through the northwest. In Minneapolis she met Carleton college friends and then explored Glacier National Park. The journey concluded via the Oregon Trail and Yellowstone National Park.
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Jean Upson
George D. Upson
Northwest
Minneapolis
Carleton College
Glacier National Park
Oregon Trail
Yellowstone National Park
Landon and Warner Families Plan North Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs George Landon of 1920 Highland Avenue and Mr and Mrs M M Warner of Winnetka will depart Friday for a two week fishing excursion in the North.
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George Landon
Highland Avenue
M. M. Warner
Winnetka
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Ed Alaska Railroad
Matanuska Valley
Mt. McKinley
North America
Sitka
Anchorag
Rairbanks
Duckinley
Park Station
Palmer
Arus Valley
Rabips
Gulf
Dawson
Kennecott
Yakutat
Aska
Pacific
Whitehorse
Haines
Sitk
Guneau
Dixo Queen
Ersburg Rangell
Charlotte Slan
Pineosearr LE Sewardo
Aska Steansnip Company
Sewar
Alaska Railroad
IKAN
Atte
National Forest
Veneklasens
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