Evening Star Newspaper, July 2, 1925, Page 19

GOLD AGAIN LURES MINERS UP YUKON 6tikine River People Welcome Boom Even if Report Wrangell, Alaska, bound up the Stikine River on the old Yukon trail. “Gold or no gold, the Stikine River people, Indlans and whites, have learned to receive a boom with open arms,” says a bulletin of the Natjonal Geographic Society from its head- quarters in Washington. ‘Between ®old rushes the Stikine country is buried in the magnificerice of its own THE EVENING margin that would turn a profiteer's eyes emerald green. “Last Fall rumor sifted out of the northern wilds of British Columba that a rich placer deposit had bheen discovered on a 25.mile gravel bank on Casslar Creek, which Is a. rootlet of the blg MacKenzie River mystem. The rumor hasn't been confirmed yet, but it had the power to draw hun- dreds of old miners up the Stikine STAR, WASHINGTON, boggy valleys to Dease Lake, a gem in a perfect setting. Down the 7-mile lake they ure going to Cassiar Creek, site of one of the first important gold finds of the golden north. Cassiar was history before the Klondike was a byword. Fortunes were made on it in 1879, “Even if they get no gold the men who go up the river are privileged to view sights that ought to arouse even D. €. THURSDAY, range. The kreat peaks that afford dark portals at W ell for this swift river are terminal monitors of the vast canyon whose walls rise 3,000 to 5000 feet on both sides Here and there are small glaclers, small at least from the river, blue in the sun, and tacked like patches of sky on dull mountain slopes. Glaciers Bridged River. opposite the Big Stikine these two rive the two that has e face, showing [cavern only to been | luter to repor intain and fmaid | yond. The sec | Indian became Gl , and two traditions support the bel acier on the bank|put her in a down the my: of the tunnel safe and sound, healthy. A Yearly Deluge. “[out what happened. Tributary glaciers pour in behind dirt glaciers and form deep lake As the Summer n the lake gets bigger ani Finally, the s and down comes the natural dam flood Bigger and Betur Progressive Grocer Magazine. scenery and under the blankets of quiet that Nature lays on its peaks and valleys, When a rush Is on any Indlan can sell back-labor at peak price, food is at a premium, a dog that can pull a sled is worth a good sized nugget, and a canoe will sell at a Is False. Gold again in Cassiar is news in the Northwest that has the sour- doughs tumbling out of the hills into For That Trip “Over the 4th” You’ll Need a Carton of— Cigarettes For only $1.25 you can buy a full carton of 200 cigarettes, quite a saving —isn’t it? Chester- field Lucky Strike Sweet Caporal Piedmont Sovereign Camel Carton of 200 Cigarettes $1.25 of a Balcony Seat. seat. Special Sale of SMOKES For That 4th of July Trip While you are making preparations for your trip— keep in mind that you'll need plenty of smokes. And remember, too, that Peoples low prices mean extra savings for you. 10c Straight “Maryland Standards” . .4 for 25¢ Havana and Porto Rican tobaccos—with beautiful light wrapper. 10c Straight “La Garnita” . . . . . . . . . .4 for 25¢ A long-filled cisar of Havana and domestic tobaccos. A real quality smoke. 2 for 15¢ “Pandora”. . . ...........5 for 25¢ Long Havana filler with choice light wrapper. 10c Straight “Lord Bdltimore” . . . . . .2 for 15¢ Save money on this popular cigar during this sale. 10c Straight “Poppers Ace” 2 for 15¢ A choice quality, advertised smoke that you will find enjoyable. Buy Two “Carl Mitchell” Cigars at the Regular Price of 10c each and receive One FREE! (Friday and Saturday Only) Other Special Low Prices! “La Victoriosa” Manila Cigars. .......10 for 25c “Knowledge” (Triangles) o...c....... 8 for 25¢ 8¢ “Bold™ .ceeae-..coceccecsacccas. & for 30c 25c Phg. “Luis Martines” (Chums). .. .2 pkgs. 25c 10c Strt. “Luis Martinez” (Blunts)..... 8§ for 25¢ 2 for 25¢ “Luis Martinez” (Imp.)..... .3 for 20c 2 for 25c “Luis Martines™- (Inv.).......3 for 20c Three Star Safety Matches..............5¢c dozen Red Top Safety Matches. . ............3 doz. 25¢ $).00 “Sensible” Smoking Mixture, 1-1b.......79¢ $1.00 “Union Leader” Redi Cut Tobacco. .1-1b., 69c . Record the Happy Events -of Vacation Days ---with a Kodak Just think of the many chances for pictures. You can “live over again” those happy vacation days if you take a KODAK with you. River early this Spring before the ice went out, and a thousand more wait- ed for river steumers to start for Glenora, From there with dogs, horses, oxen and caterpillar tractors over the pas<es and across river and 300 more within close the head of navigation. they are pulling packs A Treat From P.D. S. for You! With Each Dollar Purchase in Any of Our 18 Busy Stores We Will Give You A FREE Coupon Worth 35¢ Toward the Purchase of An Orchestra Seat to the EARLE Theater —or a free coupon worth 25c toward the purchase These coupons may be redeemed at the box office of the Earle Theater from now until July 17th. (Saturdays and Sundays excepted). pon may be applied toward the purchase of each Only one cou- FREE! One Extra Can of Heat Given With Each Sterno Folding Stove Outfit All for 23¢ Regular 35c¢ Value No picnic trip, motor tour or boat ride is complete without one of these handy outfits for cooking hot dishes, heating water, milk, coffee, etc. Ready at a moment's notice with a hot flame, the stove folds flat, so takes up very little room. Be- sides cooking, it is ideal for heating milk for baby, or water for father’s shaving. Remember—2 cans of heat and folding stove for only 23c during this sale. S-p-e-c-i-a-1 Thermos Bottles Only 98c Pretty blue en- ameled-finished case with aluminum ea; and shoulder; full pint size. Ideal for motor trip and outings. Lily Picnic Package only 25¢ This convenient set con- sists of 35 pieces—paper tablecloth, napkins, plates, cups, spoons, salad dishes, etc. EWerything that you'll _need for an outing. Naiad Play Balls 98¢ the jaded scenery sense of a sour- dourh. excellence of the Pacific coast, wrote that the Stikine River was 100 miles of Yosemite. 100 glaclers within view from the John Mulr, chronicler par He counted more than EIGHTEEN —The Better to Serve “Then there are greater glaciers,|that the the Dirt Glacier, and the Big Stilfwe |must Glacier, which pushes through rock |glaci walls 2 miles apart to spread out in|the river. a great fan 6 miles across. fan is a fountain of rushing riv The Dirt Glacler, second in size, § to run the tunnel. Special Low Prices! 25¢c Mavis Talcum Powder,. ... . .17c 3 for 50c nother land beyond this because salmon came up They chose two of their This oldest men, since they must die any s As the tribe |high water b atched they disappeared into the ice erally along in August. “Usually the people of the Stikine|me River are treated to a big brief flood once a vd Glacier has | broken 1o . they say when upon them, gen- pocket let it do the same. Nephew—Perhaps SPECIAL SALE! Friday—One Day Only The New Delicious 50c Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo 33c 30c Resinol Soap. . ...19c; 3 for 55¢ 50c Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia. . 60c Pape’s Diapepsin $1.10 Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound S TORE'S 79c You Special Offering! Ladies’ Bathing Suits $2.49, $2.89, $3.49 These Suits reduced from $3.95, $4.95 and $5.95. Just at the time when you want a new suit for your 4th of July trip, comes this special sale. Beautiful Wool Bathing Suits for ladies. All the popular colors greens, reds and others. Really marvelous values at the specially reduced prices of $2.49, $2.89 and $3.49. Come in now and see them. On Sale--- Store No. 2 Only 7th and E Sts. N. W. Rubber Swimming Tubes, $1.49 Take a Package With You! Venida Facial Towellettes Remove cold cream with benefit to the skin. 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A pound of Mammy Lou Peanut Brittle and a pound of Kissmee Cordial Cherries—both for only 69c. Be Sure To Take a Treat With You! e Tomorrow or Saturday— Get a One-Pound Box of Mammy Lou Peanut Brittle and a One-Pound Box of 4 Kissmee Cordial Cherries Bothfor 9 Fresh, crisp brittle, just “chuck full” of large, fresh roasted Virginia peanuts. Big, specially selected cherries in cordial—coated with palate temptirg, full-flavored chocolate. Remember—two pounds of pure, fresh candies for only 69c. -Friday and Saturday at the 18 Busy Peoples Drug Stores. Summertime Toilet Needs Talcum Powders Babcock’s Williams® Colgate’s Mavis .. Garden Court. Sykes Comfort Talcolette = J. & J. Baby Tale. Mennen's Graham’s Bora (pound Merck's Zinc Stearate A. D. 8. Zinc Stearate Mennen's Kora Konia Face Creams €ream R. 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