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August Issue Of Sportsman Carry Novel Stories The unusual story of how a prospector drove tunnels through a glacier to find gold near Hyder, Alaska, is told in “Glacier Gold” which appears in the August is sue of The Alaska Sportsman, just issued. The article is illustrated w.th a composite picture showing how the prospector cut through the ice with steam, using a boiler and steam hose, and also is illus trated with a' large panorama of the Chiekamin Glacier. The Stikine River is interest ingly described and illustrated with pictures in the article, “The Stikine—River of Beauty.” by Leslie Dean. The article has 13 illustrations. “The Quest” is a story of troll ing for King salmon by Ethel Kavanaugh. The venture, under taken by Cheechakos, was not successful. “'Agricultural Pay Dirt” tells of the possibilities for raising vege tables and grains in Alaska and has special reference to Matan uska Valley. It is by A. E Sch oettler and is likewise well illus trated. “Trials and Tribulations,” by George O'Neill of Detroit, a hunt er who has made four trips to Alaska, is a humorous recital of some of his adventures. The coyer picture is a beauti ful air view of Sitka. The lront piece is a map showing the hunt ing regions of Alaska. The editorial asks, "Where are the prospectors? Where are the investors?” saying that mining development in Alaska is not what it should be with opportunities increased through the rise in price of metals. Notes On Science To speed construction of small houses a vacuum mold process has been invented to force excess moisture out of concrete. Children who ride on a new hobby horse having rubber tired wheels advance a few inches each time they bounce in the saddle. Fishing lines are being made from braided fibrous glass threads i that are stronger than silk or i linen lines of equal diameter. — Drinking heavy water, contain ing the heavy hydrogen atom, may extend a man’s life ten years according to a Scottish physician. SALES Every Month in the Year Auction Sales Dates 1937 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 15 SPECIAL SALES HELD ON REQUEST OF SHIPPERS Advances will be made as usual when requested. Transferred by telegraph If Desired The Seattle Fur Exchange Seattle, Wash. 1008 Western Avenue W ashington-News Letter (Continued From Page Two) necessary transmitting and re ceiving equipment, the De.egate expects to see additional installa tions made to augment the exist Kederaled iJuiri‘1) Rev. Vincent C. Widney, Pastor. Church Scliool 11 o’clock. Evening Worship. 1 45 The evening service will oe in charge of Miss Emily Morgan. Native Service. 5 p m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that, by order of the Probate C ourt in and for the Cape Nome Precinct, Alaska, the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Reinhold Newberg, de ceased. All persons having claims against said estate should pre sent them with proper vouchers attached, within six months from the date of the first publication hereof, to the undersigned admin istrator at Nome, Alaska. Dated at Nome, Alaska, July £4, 1937. TOLBERT SCOTT, Administrator Publish—July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, Save $2 by paying in ad vance for your subscription CHAS. CAVEY Has Opened A Liquor Store Carrying an Assortment of Fine Liquors, Win* es, and Beers. FRONT ST. NOME. ADVANCE PREMIUM LIST RELEASE (Continued from Page Two) DIVISION D REINDEER SECTION J. Sidney Rood. Superintendent • Class I—Miscellaneous Lot 1— Canned reindeer meat, tin cans 2.00 1.00 2— Canned reindeer meat, glass 2.00 1.00 3— Dried reindeer meat. 1 pound 2.00 1.00 4— Any hand made product of reindeer bones, horn, hair, or skin not listed in Native Products Division C 5.00 3.00 5— Antlers, most symmetrical and and greatest spread 2.00 1.00 6— Baby fawn skin (native tan). .2.00 1.00 7— July fawn skin (native tan) .2.00 1.00 8— Adult sleeping bag skin (native tan) . 2.00 1.00 9— Leather (reindeer) (native tan) 2.00 1.00 Class n Lot 1— Model corral, wood 5.00 3.00 2— Model corral, drawing 3.00 2.00 3— Model Herder’s Cabin, wood .3.00 2.00 Class (II—Fresh Meat Lot (For Reindeer Products, refeT to Division C) 1—-Six different cuts D.plomas will be given DIVISION E MINING AND MINERALS ! - Abe Shallit, Superintendent p. _ Class I—Mining Models Prizes Lot 1st 2nd 1—Model mining exhibit $25 $10 (To consist of models of the var ious types of mining operations carried on in this district; hy draulic, dredge, etc.) Class II—Minerals Prizes Lot 1st 2nd 1— Most unusual mineral of Alaska.2.00 1.00 2— Best variety display of . Alaskan minerals..5.00 2.50 Class III—Grub Lot 1—Best pan sourdough biscuits. Prize—Sack of self-raising flour.. DIVISION F u FURS AND FUR FARMING F*. _ Dave Gray, Superintendent Class I—Individual skins All skins entered in Class I must have been taken by entrant or Taised by same. _ First prize $2.00 Second prize $3 00 Lot 1— Best white fox skin .. 2— Best red fox skin. 3— Best blue fox skin 4— Best silver grey fox skin. 5— Best cross fox skin.. 6— Best exhibit mink (2). 7— Bes’ exhibit ermine (7) 8— Best polar bear skin. . 9— Best black bear skin. 10— Best exhibit muskrat (5) 11— Best exhibit squirrel (5) 12— Best lynx skin 13— Best martin (2) Class II—Fur Bearing animals Lot Spec.a] prizes will be awarded. 1—Any exhibit of live fur bearing an.mails' Class III—Commercial Furs Lot 1—Best commercial exhibit of skins ..Special awards will be made DIVISION A TERRITORIAL SCHOOLS Mrs. Jerry Lomen, Superintendent Boy Scouts—W. Boucher, Director. Campfire Girls—Mrs. Ed. Steffens, Director. CLASS I ELEMENTARY RURAL SCHOOLS Lot 1—Best general exhibit of Rural School work— First Prize $25.00. Second Prize $10.00 CLASS II Lot 1—Boy Scouts Demonstration Booth Prize $10.00. CLASS III Lot 1—Campfire Girls—Demonstration Booth— Prize $10.00. DIVISION B D. S. Dept. Indian Affairs Rural Schools Mrs. V. R. Farrell, Superintendent CLASS I Elementary Rural Schools Lot 1—Best general exhibit of Rural School work— First Prize $25.00. Second Prize $10.00. >.g message service prov.dcd by the Aij.sKa Communications Sys tem. A ii .! was introduced :r. the il u : rin June 8 by Delegate DiHm -/I to extend the provisions of the law which now makes "all .and and shoal water be tween low and mean high tide on the shores, bays, and inlets of Bering Sea, within the jurisdic tion of the United States, subject to exploration and mining for gold and other precious metals,! al Alaska instead of merely to the Bering Sea area of the Ter ritory. : _ The bill introduced in the House by the Delegate to author ize payment to Sam Romack for •he :o.ss of his gas boat which was sunk during a storm at Sew ard by the Coast Guard Patrol boat Morris passed the House June 6 and is now pending be-1 fore tne senate committee on i claims. Although the work relief ap propriation bill carrying funds j not only for work relief but also, j for tne Public Works Administ ration projects was passed and J approved some days ago, up to the j end of the week no allotments! had actually been made for any j Alaska public works projects. | A considerable number of such • projects, including Skagjway mun icipal improvements, Juneau lib rary, Anchorage paving, Seward gymnasium, Douglas school bldg. Skagway school building, Fair banks municipal improvements Territorial school buildings .Sit ka sewer system, University of A1 aska dormitory, and possibly one other have been heretofore approv ed by the examining divisions of the PWA and most if not all of them are eligible for allotments under the appropriation bill re cently enacted. Nor have allotments been made for other projects in the United | States, for it is understood that j all such projects are being held 'up awaiting the formulation of [some plan which will work fair ■ ]y and equitably for all parts of |*he country. ! The appropriation made will 'not take care of all approved pro jects and therefore a large num ber of them must be omitted. It js exected that within the next Itwo weeks the plan will be ag reed upon and allotments made. In view of the language of the bill it seems almost certain that a grant will be made to a.d in ^the construction of a public school building for the town of Douglas since the former school building at Douglas was destroy ed by fire last winter. “SOURDOUGH” Letter Heads & Envelopes For Sale At The Nome Daily Nugget. You can save $2.00 by vance for the Nome Daily I NTRODLCINCM OIK NEW STINSON Multi-Purpose Freight Door—Controllable Pitch Prop. 5-Place—Cruising Speed 143 MPH.—Top Speed 164 MPH. WIEN ALASKA AIRLINES. INC. LemTHERIC beauty soaps ase a luxurious but inexpensive indulgence. Luxurious because of silky texture, gossamer froth, divine scents! In expensive because you note get four cake* for a dollar and because soul ^ satisfaction it always inexpensive. Lavcnbh. Lilac, and Fougere fragrance* in ihree ex<|ui«ite color*. ■. NOME DRUG STORE Leotheric Distributors I _ ___ I " ARCTIC BEER PARLOR AND CARD ROOM Between Pioneer Drug Store And Dream Theatre JacJi Solomon, ProD. THE BOARD OF TRADE NEW LOCATION (Opposite The Dream Theatre)