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Former Nomeite Writes Story In Sport Magazine “The world's greatest dog race was the Third AU Alaska Sweep stakes” says Dr 0. A. Braafladt in “Men of Iron, Dogs of Steel” which is featured in tihe Decem ber number of The Alaska Sports man, just issued. In the race, he says “John Johnson, nknamed ‘Iron Man’, a Finlander, drove twelve Siberian dogs the 408 miles in 74 hours, 14 minutes and 22 seconds. This record may never be broken in a non-stop race by an Alaskan or any other dog driver the world over, whether they speed over the glistening white trails in matters of life and death, or merely for the love of the sport, or for the testing of fine Alaskan men and dogs.” I>r. Braafladt also describes this race and tells how “Fox” Ramsey came in second and “Scotty” Allan, third. Other features in the Decem ber issue are: “They Always Take a Look”, a deer hunting stoiy by John Peters; “A Dream Comes True”, the third and four th letters in a series written by a Cheechaoeo, “Ketchikan to Bar row” and “The Sluice Box” de partment. In the issue, John Hillborn, a Chignik trapper, tells how he subdued a wolverine and killed it almost empty-handed. He also tells how a bear committed sui cide. “The Spy in the Igloo” Otto Wm. Geist, of the University of Alaska describes an incident in the life of the Eskimos at St. Lawrence Island and how the oldest woman on the island at tempted to bring bad luck to the household of a Christian bene factor by murmuring "charms” in behalf of the “worshipers.” BULBS NOW ON SALE AT POLETS STORES i H_I We have stream-line trains and automobiles . . . and now wc have arrow-line stockings for milady. t<_ that she, too, may conform to this stream-lined age. Closely woven ■earns not only make a smarter mu rower line but help prevent seuir breaks and sagging. The tendency la toward a darker heel section, in contrast to the body of the stock 1 ing, with the Seam carrying the heel color. The elastic knee length stock Ings pictured at the left bid fair to become more popular. • CHAS. CAVEY Has Opened A Liquor Store Carrying an Assortment of Fine Liquors, Win es, and Beers. FRONT 8T. NOME. m -NOME HI NEWS I (Official News Organ Of Nome High School) EDITOR MARY HOOD CHAPMAN I The Senior Class is planning on (Staging a card party in the near l future at which players may ; choose bridge, whiist or Five Hun dred, with refreshments to follow ; later. Baseball practice has started at Nome High. Once more the gym echoes with the shouts of enthus iastic players and the clatter of hastily dropped bats. The back stop has been erected in front of the stage, and several men’s teams have made plans for an early practice start. The High School girls are practicing hard, to be ready to defend their title as champions of the Women’s Series. Although no other wo man's teams have begun practic ing, we expect some pretty keen competition. Sudden wild ringing of the fire alarm sent the pupils hurrying out of the building yesterday af ternoon in a well-conducted fire drill. The High School Fire Bri gade swiftly manned the fire ex tinguishers, and their posts at the doors. In the absence of Fire Chief Charles Lewis, Assistant Chief Lincoln Ost took charge of the Brigade. The Honor Roll for the first six weeks period was very skim, Ern est Bergh being the only student who made the grade. Those with perfect attendance and punctual ity for the first six-weeks were: Harry Lewis, Mary Hood Chap man, Ann Walsh, Harold Berg. Edith Hoop,Yvonne Mozee, Eddie Shedley. Bob Scott, Betty Cal kins, Lois Ost, and Ernest Burgh. Standard intelligence tests are being given to the entire school^ These tests are to be used in con junction with the achievement tests which are given annually'. Home Making Group 1 had a labratory period Monday and practiced on muffins. Group II cooked their lunch Friday and kept count of the vitamins and mineral content. They count these every meal to see, on the average, how many vital food factors are contained in their diet. Group I is learning how to wash dishes correctly. —Marianne Mish. Grade News The eighth grade came through with flying colors in a history test Wednesday. Everyone raised their grades. We received som letters from students in the S ates Canada and are planning to a:, wer them soon. We al-c took 'ha tests Thurs day m-irning tu rate ou.- intelli gence. —Marianne Mish. a. —■MBtthjiTffarmiTnif -rmaaM—M— ■ ■ HI'S IN A RUSH When he's dressed this vay. For here to Cant. George Eyston, resdy to pilot Ms "Thunderbolt” in onest ol anew speed much. j Geometry has interested the fourth and fifth grade ar.tists this week. They made original geo metric designs and colored them with poster paint Some of the i designs done in different shades of the same color were partieu | larly attractive. The second and third graders ; are very proud of their health ' record for the week. Only thre~ white stars, denoting unbrushed ! teeth, were given during the en tire time. Some very pretty folded-and cut designs testify to their ability to wield the scissors. The first and second graders Weather today (U. S. Weather Bureau) High pressure of great magni tude centered over norther Alas ka and the Arctic Ocean, extend ing into the Canadian NW terri tories, has caused fair and cold weather to continue over this vast area. High pressure also continues over the lower Hudson Bay area with a ridge extending through the Central States to an other High off the Coast of Mex ico. Another Low overlies the North Pacific southwest of the Aleutian Islands, attended by generally ov ercast weather and rain squalls. Relatively low pressure overlies the Northern Hudson Bay area, connected by a trough to the main Low over the Pacific. Low pressure also obtains over the At lantic coast slope, attended by rain and unsettled weather. The highest Nome temperature yesterday was 33 and the lowest last night was 10 degrees above. ■ are still interested in the Pil grims. This week they drew,’ ty pical Pilgrim scenes and built a log cabin settlement on their sandiable. Miss Jackson and Miss Bouck gavs the children intelligence tests early in the week. Subscribe for the Nuaaet . . .LOOMING URGE in the line L Tack.e Buford “Baby” Ray, six foot, seven inch senior, who tips the scales at 252 pounds. Few plays go past : this giant. ========== Venter! j . I WHILE YOUR FRIENDS ARE SHIVERING thia wiMat. ' yoa can be having the time of your life in the land of perpetual sunshine. The golden laziness of California, the desert resorts and guest ranches of the Southwest, the romantic West Coast of Mexico, all, are only a few days away from Seattle and Vancouver when you go by train. And your Southern Pacific rail trip is a fitting prelude to the thrilling outdoor days that follow in these sunny vaca tion lands. All our trains are air-conditioned. You'll travel swiftly, safely and comfortably, arriving at your destination rested and relaxed, ready to enjoy the gay days that await you. Fare* are low—for example: ar—Vanaavar FraailaeMta 21 -day 3 month 21*l»y 1-monA Poaadcrip Roandirif fcoundtnp Roaadmy SmFrmcwo .. *29.54 *35.00 *24.00 *29.00 Lm JUgalcs ... 39.50 4040 34.00 49.00 Law farst la Fbasaix, Tsscsam, Mattie* City asU alb** Soaatbwsttsrm dstlmatiami, Ms. n»| fare* pa*i la walla aaA ehalr an. Aha ia Waalai Awgiac aaaa, yla wall Ml Aana Vaaaa ia MaaAarA Fat aaaa ***% a Hrtla war*. Southern Pacific 9m lalAaaa, aaaanatiaaa. aMtlaaal iaiaraitlaa. wrn* » C TAT. UEIaal«t,1«l Bawalh Aw..laattU,Va.;« CO. ALTO W. CaasAha Caw Aft., •»• Hath It, Taaaaaear, B.C.: ar J. A. MUBBT, Caa Na ip, MB FaaMa BIA«., FwtlaaA, Ora •__• ALL SAILINGS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL j FURTHER NOTICE (Note: All sailings subject to change without notice) Joe Hamish, Agent - ^ WE REPRESENT FOR THIS SECTION: "Caterpillar” Diesel Tractors, Power Units and Allied Equipment Bucyras Erie Shovels and Draglines Pumps, Generators, Air Compressors, Bulldozers and Winches I NOME MOTOR COMPANY . ALSO Complete Automotive and Caterpillar Service “AT YOUR SERVICE WITH A SMILE” For Your Personal Here is one of the many { brilliant coiffures designed by Phyllis. It is to be seen at my Salon.—Watch This space for future announce ments. PHYLLIS’ BEAUTY SALON 1 Licensed Operator §§ Located Over Polet’s Branch Store on Front Street FLY WITH PACIFIC ALASKA AIRWAYS INC. WINTER SCHEDULE Nome to Fairbanks-Every Mon. & Thurs. (Thursday Electra connecting with Juneau Schedule) Radio-Equipped Lockheed Electras SEATTLE NOW WITHIN FIVE DAYS TRAVELING TIME OF NOME u*4»4*4*4>4>4*4”i»«l»4'4»4’*fr«*4*4*4*4*4>4»4»4>4,4l4>4»4»4*4*4’4*4*4*4*4*4*4»4»4'4>4*4>4>4»4*4*4’ I l MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK of ALASKA J NOME, ALASKA. * [ ESTABLISHED IN 1M4. 'r f GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS CONDUCTED 1* Checking Accounts Carried For Those Who l Prefer Paying By Check. £ Interest Paid On Time Deposits j[ Gold Dust Purchased l WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS i *++++*+++++++++++*++++**+* + + **+*+*4-***+* **❖*+•!•+* LINCOLN HOTEL "HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUK DOUGHS” GOOD ACCOMODATIONS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEER PARLOR IN CONNECTION NOME, ALASKA. ++++++*+*M>*++++++*+++++*+++++++***++++***+++++++ j THE NOME DAILY NUGGET | JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT IS [ EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR l PRINTING NEEDS—EFFICIENTLY l AND SPEEDILY EXECUTED [ AT REASONABLE PRICES