THE NOME NUGGET
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NOME TO BE HONORED BY DISTINGUISHED OFFICIALS.
BEFORE ANOTHER WEEK PASSES Nome will have in its midst
a body- of distinguished government officials, who come here on a tour
of investigation. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Huston and his party
are due to arrive about Thursday July 20th on board the Cutter Mojave in
command of Commander H. G. Hamlet.
This party of officials left Seattle June 20th bound for Ketchikan
on a general tour of Alaska. From Ketchikan the visitors went to thp
Aleutian Islands and then to the Pribilof Islands where the seal industry
was Investigated. From there the Mojave will come to Nome for a
further survey of Alaskan conditions.
Alaska is at the present time occupying no mean place in the
deliberations of our Federal Officials, the potential values in ‘‘Seward’"
Icebox” have at last been so clearly set before the government that recog
nition is on the way.
Naturally on the eve of the arrival of this body of officials the
question arises—How will they be received and entertained ?
We have a Chamber of Commerce eminently fitted to receive and
entertain these men, there are many men who may not be members of
the Chamber who can and should be called upon to assist in any program
that may be,.proposed, in all events the Nome Chamber of Commerce is
the proper body to function in this matter. By this body, representing
the business and mining interests of the community, receiving the party
and calling upon the available talent to present the needs and demands
of this community for better conditions than at present prevail, remedial
measures may be brought into action.
Nome and Seward Peninsula is suffering thru the absence of proper
capita] to develop its resources; why does she suffer from lack of capital?
This is a question that can be answered by- those who are unbiased. let
them appear upon the program and present the reasons why. The
reasons are patent. We need cheaper transportation on both land and
water, we need cheaper fuel, we must have better and more roads, how
can they be obtained; present the matter to these officials in the TRUE
LIGHT, don’t palaver present, the fasts. They are here for the purpose
of learning the truth, tell it to them. We need many things that are
our just due and now is the time to present our case before a member of
the court that will render the verdict^
Many persons think that the proper manner in which to receive
officials is to pander to their vanity or their appetites; this is not the true
manner. They are here for tho purpose of learning our i/eeds and our
suggestions or presentation of actual conditions—it is a duty we owe
ourselves and to them. Therefore whatever program is followed let it
be one in which our COMMUNITY NEEDS are clearly set forth arid
HONESTLY presented to this body of officials who are in duty bound to
listen to our call for help.
Like all public officials they are our servants and are -to do our
bidding, but we must BID INTELLIGENTLY.
If the reports current, regarding the personnel of this party are trur
Nome will, at this time, have the opportunity of paying its respect
to the Governor of Alaska, the Honorable Scott C. Bone. In coming
to our shores the Governor will make his first official visit to this part
of the Territory. Governor Bene ie the. one Alaskan executive who has
the full confidence of the Washington administration and his observations
and recommendations will be heard by willing ears at the seat df govern
It is many years since a Governor of this Territory has paid a visit
to Nome, particularly one who honestly seeks the best interests of the
Territory, and it is hoped that upon the arrival of this distinguished partv
of officials the people of Nome will turn out enmasse to greet them.
We need publicity, we must have a proper presentation of our
needs and now is the time for all to get together and pull for all we are
worth. The cardinal principle of success is to advertise; first have
something and then tell about it and tell it often. We have the resources
and t.he spirit to develop, but we need help and need it badly. Our in
terests are hampered by adverse conditions that can and must be over
come before we can enter upon a true course of prosperity. No>v is the
time to tell our troubles and tell them plainly. Our great needs are.
cheaper transportation, cheaper fuel and more roads,—rail and wagon,
tell them about it.
Colonel Janies G. Steese president of the Alaska Board of Road
Commission, is accompanying the party on this trip and his presence
Will afford ample opportunity for observation .and consultation.
IF PRIMARY ELECTIONS in Alaska were three months later than
they are and the legislative sessions a month or two earlier it would save
Alaakans a lot of time that could be devoted to business with profit.
There la a lot too much of politico in this Territory.—Exchange.
ALASKA MAY GET ITS OWN
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ACCORDING TO GOVERNOR HONE, Alaska is about to get its
own, and that is to bt allowed to progress along with the rest of the
progressive world. Should his semi-prediction assume a^ character ap
propriate to material things. Alaskans shall owe a great deal to the
Governor for his activity, second only to Secretary Fall’s part, hr has|
thus far taken in our behalf. Yet there are some Alaskans who claim'
that a change from one department to another may b< a mistake. A-*
a matter of record some of our newspapers even go so far as to suggest
to stop quarelling over the Territory that suspicion over the motive may
be avoided. We cannot recconcile such views with the facts. Fanatical
reservation has been the cause of all our trouble. There never was such
a thing as live and let live for us. Between the thirty-eight bureaus,
heretofore engaged in the management of our affairs at Washington and j
the fear of grabbing monopolies, we have been but starved to death j
What a difference between our sid< and the other side of the line dividing!
our country with Canada. On the Canadian side, private interests, how
ever gigantic they may be, are encouraged by the government, while here
they are likely to be indicted.
The blight went under the name of “conservation’’ which was a
mis-nomcr. It has been rather an attempt to gather all the public lands
into an estate to be managed by these bureaus. Every resource of the
territory, mines, water-power, forests and all were kept under the fingers,
of underlings, but worked by Alaskans as lessees or tenants. We may
say with a degree of accuracy that thus far Alaska has been reserved to
death, so to speak. This may sound to some like the language of ex
asperation. but it is not. Alaska has been going down hill for these
many years due solely to its management. Reaction is about to set in.
believes the Governor, and it Is about time. As rich as the resources
of the Territory are. they cannot be developed unless these excesses of
. ighteousness by governmental bureaus are recast and fool laws be made
workable. We don’t need charity, but what we need and have needed
badly for years was a square deal, and we feel sure with Secretary Fall,
we shall have no reason to complain.—Ketchikan Daily News.
ALASKA AMERICA’S HOI»|0
ALASKA IS THE HOPE of America. Here is being produced a
strong, new breed. Northland people must live close to nature, developing
strength to master conditions. It is no place for a weakling. Here the
fittest types survive and, grow powerful. In constant touch with elemental
forces. The mammoth brown bear, the eajibou, the moose, are symbols
of Alaska’s titanic power.
The leaders who develop the resources of this section, who build
the cities and establish the state, will be the strong men of the rising
generation, mostly the sons of our pioneers.
Alaska offers matchless opportunities for hardy home-builders, for
fearless and self-reliant people. None other is wanted, or can survive.—
Cordova Daily Times.
THAT V. S. MARSHAL'S ATTITlTI)E,
THUS FAR IN Marshal Beaumont the First Division has a man in
an office who stands on his own feet, as it were. A man who has the
courage of his conviction. By reason thereof, he may be branded as a
“rare jewel.” Such a man is scarce, as much so as hens’ teeth. Hfs
order to his local deputy here, that any employees of the office are not to
mix political activities with their duty as a government official, shows
Be he deputy marshal, guard or other occupation over which, he,
as U. S. Marshal of the division has control. This is gratifying to say
the least. Heretofore, the custom has been for employees to even force
the power of their office upon the voters, by hint, intimidation and even
threats, thpse semi-officials have more or less exercised that instrument
to their personal interest. We only wish there were more of that Beau
BANK STATEMENT
( OFFICIAL PUBLICATION )
REPORT CF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
>I1\KKS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF ALASKA
■ Located at Nome. Territory of Alaska, at the close of business on the*
30th day of June, 1922.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts.
Overdrafts.
United Startes bonds owned.
Other bonds and warrants owned.
Ranking house, furniture and fixtures.
Oth?rjpeal estate owned ..
Due from other Banks ..
Checks on other banks and other cash items
Exchange for clearing house.
Cash on hand .
Other resources, judgments, claims .etc.. . .
Expenses in excess of earnings.
Cold Bullion on Hand.
$449,969.97 '
. 18.894.87 :
36.19S.00 !
. 9.947.S8 I
3,300.00 |
. 8,202.47'
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TOTAL
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in .
Undivided profits less expenses paid.
Dividends declared but unpaid.
Due to other banks—deposits.
Due to other banks.
Individual and savings deposits..
Demand and time certificates of deposit.*. . .
Cashier’s and certified checks.
Votes and bills re-discounted.
Bills payable (Including certificate - of deposit)
for money borrowed .. . .
$100,000.00
25.000.00
79,394.05
TOTAL.4. $650,957.74
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
TERRITORY OF ALASKA l.ss.
2nd JUDICIAL DIVISION |
I R. Jackson, Vice President of the above named hank, do solemnly
■wear that the fordgoing statement is true to the best of my knowledge and
•elief. G. R. JACKSON, Vice President.
( Notarial Seal) Correct Attest :
lubseribed and sworn to before me this A. N. KITTILSON'
5th day of July. 1922. F. BOCKMAN
T. BOCKMAN Directors.
Notary Public In and for the Territory of Alaska
My commission expires September 20th, 1925.
doughnut that tiling.?
moirt brand of appointive power. It’s a
would be better. — Ketchikan Daily News.
Iil(i COMPANIES IKK HOLDING HACK
.MANY PEOPLE ARE of th • opinion that the believedly rich oil
fields of Alaska will not be prop* rlj exploited an.! • xplored until bis
capital, experienced in this particular work, can find conditions sufficiently (
attractive here to induce them ta explore for a gusher. None of th* big t
nationally known companies, care to take a chance in the north, and the
reason is likely set forth In an article entitled, ' The National Oil Policy.” :
which recently appeared in the Standard Oil Bulletin. part of which
Amongst other prospects, the Alaskan fields hold out promise
of success, but under existing restrictions, offer no fair opportun
ity for development. This situation is recognized by the ad- ,
ministration, and it is hoped will receive the attention of the
baders of Congress. The liberalization of the laws regarding f
development of Alaskan resources is essential if that vast coun
try’s riches are to be made a benefit to our people. In no direc- |
tlon Is this more mcessury than In regard to the development of s
oil-lands. »
Our sane Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce are fully j
alive to these matters. Mr. Hoover many'months ago grasped i
the necessity of restoring confidence in American ailmen in their
ventures into foreign oil fields. Secretary Fall is pronouncedly
in favor of opening the door to the development of Alaska’s
petroleum and other r< sources. Both reflect what is obviously
the administration’s policy of encouraging business men to in- j
crease the national wealth, thereby promoting the national ►
ANY ORGANIZATION.—The following paragraphs are excerpts
•om “Forty Ways in Which to Kill a Good Chamber of Commerce.”
hieh appeared in a recent issue of the Winnipeg Community Builder.”
1.—Don’t come to the meetings.
10—Get sore if you are not appointed on a committee, but if you
re appointed, do not attend the committee meetings.
12— Do nothing more than is absolutely necessary, but when other
lembers roll up their sleeves and willingly and unselfishly work to help
•atters along, howl that the organization is run by a clique.
13— Hold back your dues as long as possible, or don’t my at all.
iaim you forgot it. or didn’t receive a statement
15—Don’t bother about getting new members. Let someone else
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1G—If you actually can receive service from the work of *he or
ganization without joining, don't think of joining. 6
34—Get all the organization can cive you. but don’t give it any- j
thing except Hell. $
36—When you pay your dues, make everybody feel that it is a
Christmas present from you. Don’t consider it as a business investment, j
38—Attend the meetings once a year regularly, then claim the ^
organization don’t do anything because you never heard anything about it.
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