THE NOME NUOOET
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• EO. B. MAYNARD,.Sole Owner and Publisher.
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The attitude of the Nome Nugget in the present primary campaign
will be that of entire indifference concerning the result of the election.
There is not a singly reason why we should assist the candidacy of any
of the several aspirants and we intend to hold ourselves aloof from the
contest.
Our columns are open on an equal footing to the three Republican
candidates for delegate and all other candidates. We hold no brief for
any of them. It is a matter of no concern to us which candidate secures
the nomination. We are conducting an independent paper with no
political affiliation. We reserve the right at all times to voice bur
sentiments through our editorial column upon the merit of any candidate
or policy. Our editorial column cannot be bought or controlled by any
political faction. It is reserved exclusively for our own use. and we
shall not hesitate to express our opinion therein without fear or favor.
AIMN THE UIHEAVn COME IT- SMII.IXC;
Shortly before. Secretary of .the Interior Franklin. 1<. Jy.ane retired
from President Wilson's cabinet there was much ado about the* formation
of the Interdepartmental Committees.. The various bureaus tha.t had to
do with the government of Alaska appointed representatives,, they organ
ized and it’was thought that now the great problems that were distressing
the Territory would be speedily solved. But soon thereafter we ceased
to hear of the functioning of the much-lauded commission. Then after
John Barton Payne became Secretary of the Interior he. in April, 1920,
devised a plan for finding out something about Alaska. So representa
tives of the Interior. Agricultural, Post Office and Shipping Board depart
ments were appointed as an Alaskan Advisory Committee and were told
to go hence into the wilds of the North and return with some concrete
plan to better the conditions in Alaska. They were directed specially to
find out what industries could be developed and resources exploited to
give employment to a resident population, which, in turn, would give a
home market for Alaska products. They came and in June made a
comprehensive report that contained many valuable suggestions. And
since then there has been a lull in the work of these committees. (Gen
eral Wilds P. Richardson, retired and residing in Washington, was ap
pointed a member of the Interdepartmental committee, on behalf of the
War Department. Then on Monday comes the announcement that the
celebrated “muRher,” Col. James G. Steese. who holds the world's record
for covering mileage in Alaska, unless that honor really belongs to his
co-worker Col. J. G. Gotwals. has been appointed as-War Department
representative on the Alaskan Interdepartmental Resource Commission.
But we are not informed as to just what “resources” is to be conserved.
And thus it continues. While Alaskans and many members of
Congress, as well ns the President and several cabinet members, are trying
ard to the affairs cf Alaska under one directing head, the bureaus
seem to be getting in their deadly work and creating more commissions
to mix np affairs and otherwise complicate the situation. When we get
Relief from these multitudinous authorities and the objectionable 38
variety of bureaus are co-ordinated under one department, then may we
expect that Alaska will prosper and blossom as the rose.—Juneau Capital.
WILL THE CAPITAL BE MOVED ?
Down in the First division there is some comment on the fact that
at leant two of the candidates for the Territorial Legislature from this
division have expressed themselves in favor of removing the capital from
Juneau, and will ask the support of the people on this platform at the
coming election. Naturally Juneau does not desire to lose the capital,
and the people of the First Division will marshal their forces to combat
any such attempt. Whether or not the capital is moved depends upon
the strength of the opposing forces, and will be an interesting battle to
However, these comments have again brought out the same old i
argument as to why Juneau should be the capital, and which have also been
advanced as to why the First Division should be cut ofT as a separate
territory—that the First Division pays all the bills. The fallacy of this
argument has been shown dozens of times, yet on every occasion it is
brought out to serve to bolster some cause advocated by the Panhandle.
The truth is that the Third Division has paid the bills for a number
of years, and if this is any argument for moving the capital to this division
then it should he moved. But we believe there are other and better argu
ments than this in favor of the capital being centrally located, and where j
It can be reached with a minimum of effort from all parts of the Territory, j
As It is at present the longest possible distances have tp be covered in j
reaching the capital from any part of the Territory except the First j
Division.—Valdes Miner.
TO HEM* AKAKKA AND OITR8KLVRH.
(Chicago Daily Tribune)
During the recent war the chief nation" of the world engaged in
the destruction of wealth on an unprecedented scale. Even the United
States poured wealth into that fiery pit. Now that, the destruction has
ceased we. like other peoples, find ourselves burdened with heavy debts
and with an enlarged machinery of special production which we find It
hard to utilise.
What we need, of course, is to turn to the peaceful production of
wealth to meet our debts and make up our losses, and fortunately for us
our resources are unexhausted. The continent is rich in agricultural and
mineral wealth, in undeveloped possibilities of power, improved circulation,
and industrial efficiency in all fields of production.
But t'here is one region which perhaps is being neglected. Ia
Alaska we have vast stores of wealth which are not yet exploited. Our
Alaskan fellow citizens tell us, however, that population and industry
are declining in that region, although the climate of Southern Alaska is
mild and the resources in mines, forest, water power, and agriculture are
sufficient to sustain a large and prosperous population.
What is blocking progress in this American possession? The
Alaskan delegate in congress, Mr. Sutherland, charges that Alaska’s
development is being paralyzed by a transportation monopoly, which, in
alliance with or under control of special interests, is exacting exorbitant
freight rates and discriminating against the smaller enterprises upon
which the general development of the coutnry and the increase of popula
tion depend. Mr. Sutherland presents some telling statistics and makes
the most definite charges. He appeals to congress for legislation and
consideration of the conditions affecting Alaska's growth.
We think congress should lose no time in making a thorough public
inquiry, and upon the basis of ascertained facts should establish condition**
for Alaska which shall foster its healthy development.
This is especially to he desired at this time, when America needs
new wealth to replace what has been destroyed and to help us meet and
remove the huge burden of debt which the war heaped upon our shoulders.
New wealth means new sources of taxation and a proportionate reduction
of the burden now carried by existing property and enterprise. It
means r.ew opportunity for labor and for capital.
A bill introduced by Senator Cummins and by Representative
McFadden. in their respective houses, directs the use of government ship
ping to open up transportation competition and induce lower rates to
Alaska. Without pretending to pass upon this or any other measure for
Alaskan relief, we believe the situation should be given careful considera
tion by congress without delay and sound measures of relief provided.
thout delay and
T O « E T H K li
Spit on your hands, got a good hold on the Seward Peninsula
bonds of afli!iation, and pull ’em up closer. A chain may bo
only as strong as its weakest link. HI T WITHOUT A CHAIN.
THERE IS NO STRENGTH AT Al b. .Even a ptarmigan and
a timber wolf know there is power in E Pluribus Unutn.
For a long time the different localities of this,District have
been backsliding into little hermit villages; there has been a
frightful lack of co-ordination. We have pulled at Congres
sional influence from every point on the compass, with the re
sult that we haven’t gotten anywhere,. We have been like
some dog teams we all know of: “Geeing” and ‘’Hawing’'
when the command was Straight Ahead.
The NUGGET wants a weekly news letter from every settle
ment in the District. It wants to print your activities, social
and otherwise, and it wants the feelings and expressions of
your community on the big issues confronting ns all. It
wants your support bv subscription. A larger paper means a
better paper. Buy it; read it, and send us your suggestions
as to how to belter it. We would like to be a perfect mirror
of the Peninsula’s thoughts and desires. This will require
teamwork.
Just laying back there in your cabin, grumbling and growl
ing to yourself wont help any. Clear, constructive criticism,
though, when given the light of day may accomplish wonders.
Get together. Appoint someone in your community as cor
respondent and let the World know you haven't hibernated for
the winter. We might suggest that your local school teach
ers be interested in writing up your activities, and we will
make substantial remuneration for their literary labors.
Let’s show them we are interested in ourselves.
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WRIT OF ELECTION
WHEREAS, tin* Honorable John
Sundbark who was du*y ebrtnl Ter
ritorial Senator for the Second Divi
•Ion of the Territory of Alaska at the
General Klntfan held on the and
day of November, 1020, ha* resigned
his office as such senator and thereby
the said office has become vacant, it
la ordered that at the general elec
tion to be held on Tuesday, the 7th
day of November, 1022, one terri
torial senator be elected in and for
the said Second Division of the Ter
ritory of Alaska to till the vacancy
■o rtmtrd for the nnexplrcri term of
two years, and that fit. the Primary
Election to be held on Tuesday, the
!UUh day of April, 1W22, candidates
by the several political parties in the
Raid Second Division he nominated
for the said office.
Dated at the Governor's Office in
Juneau, Alaska, this 14th day of
January, 1022.
SCOTT C. IlONE,
tJovernor.
NOTICE OP ELECTION
To »!».• Electors of the Town of Nome
Second Division, Territory «f Alaska
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that pursuant to Chapter 39. Session
Laws of Alaska. 1919. Approved
May 3. 1919, entitled, “An Act to
Piovide foi the Holding of Primary
Elections in the Territory of Alaska,
to Fix the Time and Manner o*
Holding Same, to Prescribe the
Qualifications of Candidates to he
Nominated at Such Elections, to
Designate the Manner of Filing and
Authenticating their Candidacy
etc...” and in conformity therewith
a Primary Election will be held on
Tuesday. April 25th. 1922. between
the hours of S o’clock A. M. and 7
o'clock P. M. of said day. for the
purpose of nominating candidates of
the various political parties of Alas
ka for the following offices, to-wit:
One Delegate from Alaska to Con
One Territorial Senator for th
full term of four years;
One Territorial Senator for the
unexpired term of two years;
Four Representatives to Legisla
Two Divisional Koad < ommtssu
The Common Council of Nome
having heretofore, by ordinance
(fnly designated the polling place in
said Town, the electors are hereby
notified:
That all duly qualified voters re
siding within the Town of Nome will
vote at City llall building, located
on Front Street in and upon Lot 11
of Block 20, which is owned by the
.City of Nome, the same being the
duly designated polling place in and
for the Town o? Nome.
THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF NOME
By E. GRIMM.
City Clerk.
Dated this lfith day of March. 1922.
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than two month) the NUGGET’S
new subscriber:-. When our fair
minded readers stop to analyze the
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in this country shut off from direct
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a position of importance. Some
there are who will always blame a
newspaper for all that it does not
contain and ntr.nv things that it does
publish, but. if the paper fails to
appear they’ protest and want to
know the reason why. The pec pie
who do the most condemning are
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SCRIBE, yet they read the paper, at
the expense of someone else.
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the greatest good for '<n<i greatest
number and Is not for the purpose
of advocating any particular part?
or institution, at the expense of the
public good.
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The more facts we can obtain rela
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To J. W. Gallop. J. W. Morris, J.
Ingal, Annie Hendrik. Edward
| Tuft and Geo. Pendergast. your
heirs and legal representatives:
You and each of you are hereb/
notified that the undersigned as co
owner therein, has expended the sum
of one hundred dollars for each of
the years, 1913, 1914. 1915, 1916,
1920, 1921, and one and one-half
dollars for each of the years 1917,
1918 and 1919 in labor and improve
ments on and for the benefit of the
SEATTLE ASSOCIATION. placer
mining claim situated on the Xiuk
luk River about three-quarters of a
mile above the town of Council, in
the Council City Recording District.
Alaska, (notice of location whereof
is recorded in Volume 23. of Loca
tions. at page 17. of the records of
said district) in the performance of
the annual labor required by Section
2324 Revised Statutes of the United
States, and supplemental legislation
in order to hold said claim.
And you are severally required to
contribute your proportion of such
expenditure, according to your sev
eral interests in said claim to the un
dersigned coowner with you therein
within ninety days after the service
of this notice on you by the publi
said claim will become forfeited and
vest in the undersigned as provided
by the said statute
\V. K. TAYLOR.
Publish — Feb. 18.23. March 4.11.1 S.
25,April 1.8.15.22.29. May 6.13.1922
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To J. \V. Gallop. Alice Savage, J. \V.
-Morris. Annie Hendrik. J. Ingal*.
L. 15. Adams, your heirs and legal
representatives.
You and each of you are hereby
notified that, the undei-ig-.u d as co
owner therein ha* expended the sum
of one hundred dollars for each of
the years 1912. 1913. 1914. 1915,
1916. 1920. 1921, and one and one
half dollars for each of the years
1917. 191.8 and 1919. in labor and
improvements on and for the bene
fit of the it. s. ASSOCIATION, placer
ink River, about one-half mile above
the town of Council, in the Council
City Recording District, Alaska.
(Notice of location whereof is re
corded in Volume 21 of Locations,
at page 2pX. of the, records of said
Idi trirt). in the performance of the
2324 Revised Statutes of the United
State*, and supplemental legislation
And you are'severally'required to
! contribute your proportion of such
, expenditure, according to your sev
i eral interest* in said claim to the un
dersigned coowner with you therein
i within ninety days after the service
j of this notice on you by the publi
cation thereof, or your interest in
| said claim will become forfeited and
j vest in the undersigned as provided
i by the said statute.
W. K. TAYLOR.
Publish -Feb. IS.25. March 4.11.18.
25.April 1.8.15,22,29, May 0.13.1922
XOTH’K OK FOHFKITl'UI-:
To Gustaf Ekluiifl and Ob> J. Talsnas
your heirs, and legal rcpresenta
notitied that the undersigned has ex
! ponded the sum of one hundred dol
lars. during th<* year 1020 in labor
| benefit of each of the following de
scribed claims towit: The Number
| tice whereof is recorded in book S'*
at page 35"; and Number Se
iiiiled By SM.ion 2324 Revised Stl
t mli s of the United States and Sup
I pletneutai legislation in order to
J hold said claims.
j And you Gustaf Ekiun’dherc~
| by require^ h0 contrlbute your pro*
of such expenditure on the
Number Six claim as your interest
may appear as co-owner in said
claim to the undersigned within
ninety days after the service on you
of this notice by publication or your
interest in said claim will become
forfeited and vest in the undersigned
as provided by said statute.
And you Ole J. Talsnes are hereby
required to contribute your propor
tion of such expenditure on the
Number Seven claim as your interest
may appear as co-owner in said
claim to the undersigned within
ninety days or your interest in said
■claim will become forfeited and vest
in the undersigned as provided by
said statyte.
By ROBERT JACOBSON,
His attorney in fact.
Publish—Jan. 21, 2S. Feb. 4. 11, IS,
25, March 4. 11, 18, 23, April 1, 8,
whereof is recorded in b ^ s,; af
jmge :M!». both situate^ n,, n{g Hur_
rah Creek, in the Nome Re
Jistrict. jn the per
annual labor as pro
CUSTAF J. NASBY