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We changed steamers at Dawson for our trip down stream. Here is where you start to see the real north. The tourists are decidedly in the minority and no one pays any attenâ€" tion to them. Of course everybody comes down to see the boat come in, but where previously we could place a coin and it had to be the right size into an eager brown hand and take all the pictures you wanted, now the Indians objected vociferâ€" ously at the sight of a camera and coins of any description were useâ€" less. I asked a couple of "‘chickens," Indian flappers, why the natives were so reluctant about having their pictures taken. One of the chickens, a goodâ€"looking breed of about 20, who had been actually married twice, said "well you, know it does get damm monotinous." ¢ The upper Yukon flows through rugged wild country narrowing down between rocky bluffs to where the boat has to jackâ€"knife through. As you cross the Aretic Circle you reach the Flats. The S. 8. Co. has put up signs at the circle which every one photographs, then takes pictures wiping off the perspiration Mother Pullen, the mother of the officer in the war of whom Gen. Pershing said "I wish I had more Pullen boys under me," is a big strong women of 80 years. She came to Alaska 40 years ago with 3 small children and battled her way with the toughest of them. The only other item worthy of comment are the Blanchard gardens where the most gorgeous flowers are grown. Mrs. B. makes flowers a hobby and has raised plants of indescribable beauty and coloring. We are off for the Yukon, with a side trip down Lake Tagish and West Taku Arm to Benâ€"Myâ€"Chree, the home of an Englishman andâ€"his wife. A beautiful spot and the wild rugged peaks and precipices of the coast range. As we go north each stop produces more dogs all bigger than "Ming" until you see the McKenzie River Huskies that top 125 lbs. a piece. They all seem friendly and show it by jumping up on you. Set your feet, brace yourâ€" self, or you will be knocked over when one hits you. Anyway Skagway is interesting. It boasts a street car, one of the "Old Timers," You are an old timer if you came into this country 80â€"40 years ago, a sourdough if you have seen the freezeâ€"up and the breakup and a cheechabo, if just traveling. We will be half and half as we will see the freezeâ€"up. Martin Itjin bought a Ford chassis and built a street car body on it. With a decided musical, Swedish accent he recounts the days of ‘98 as he drives you from one historic spot to another ending up at the cemetery where he shows you the grave of "Soapy Smith" also a headâ€" stone over a gentleman whose body never could be found, so they just buried his head. He is very proud of his pilgrimage to Hollywood a couple of years ago where Mae West gave him quite a time. He shipped all the rolling stock of the Skagway Street Car Co., to Seattle and ran it south. He is acharacter, with a dry humor one can never forget. fiufi.-‘luw'. on their 25,000 mile trailer 'z:'n , the gateway of Alaska, the port to untold riches and hopes for those in ‘98, today the home of a few people who cater to the tourâ€" ists, "at a price." This is true of 5. E. Alaska where there is a sharp cleavage of business interests, tourâ€" ists and fish. Quite similar only a different kind of bait is used. Howâ€" ever when you pass Whitehouse and get to Dawson, you are in the North, The tourists are a sort of unnecesâ€" sary evil and the people are living their normal lives off mining, furs, etc. You don‘t get the feel of the true north until then. ‘Tells of 25,000 Mile Trip Across U. S. to Alaskan Wilds 2 North Sheridan Road Highland Park, TMinots ‘Telephone: Highland Park 93 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, A REDUCTION IN INSURANCE RATES, APPLICABLE TO PLEASURE CARS, OF TWENTY TO TWENTYâ€"FIVE PERCENT Automobile Insurance Rates Reduced The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company their brows. This is true as The assureds are also covered in "driving other cars." FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE . William Briddle REAL ESTATE LOANS templated trip anything to brag about, no trouble at all. As we passed the mouth of the Kautishua, going up the Tanana, the captain took great pains to point it out to me. Our family stopped at Nenana, while everyone went on to Fairâ€" banks and so I will wind up this letâ€" For many years Illinois skating enthusiasts looked forward to the great and gay ice carnivals held regâ€" ularly on the Chicago river. For over a mile beyond ‘the historic Rush Street bridge, great crowds gathered about bonfires and made merry far into the night. Celebrated skaters _ sometimes came from distant points, according to the Illinois Writers‘ Project, W.P.A. One record of 1859 menâ€" tions visitors from New York State and Canada. In addition to providâ€" ing an ideal course for skaters and spectators, the fine stretch of ice was Noted Ice Carnival an Illinois Feature ideal for horse racing. Alaska is full of surprises and the outlook on life by the people is very different from ours. You can‘t get even a smell of what they think, as ordinary tourists, but only if you tarry awhile as we did in Nenaâ€" na. Many things that shock people "outside" are just a matter of course here. Georgie Lee isn‘t lookâ€" ed down on in the least. She is just referred to as one of "The Ladies of the Town." She is quite a property owner and 1 imagine a good custoâ€" mer for the stores. An interesting custom among the Indians is the marriage dance at Nulatto of the tribe there. I reâ€" gret to say I haven‘t seen it, as I can imagine it would be very inâ€" structive as well as interesting. The tribe forms a large circle around the dancing bride. As the dance goes on the pure and innocent lass takes off a garment and dances, then another and another until she trips the gay fantastic in the beauâ€" tiful raiment of her birth. On goes the dance and on goes new dresses and lingerie (if they wear any) piece by piece until she steps forth clad new from the top of her head to the souls of her feet. The groom‘s turn comes and he does the same thing. When he is newly clad they go away together to live happily ever after. When I learned of this custom I remarked that it might be of interest to the whites. I was told that outside the native circle is a circle of whites from nearby and even 25 miles distant. I believe some of the white guests may not have received invitations. Well, the tale is told, apt to be a lot colder before long, so au reâ€" voir. t P.S. So far the climate is much the same as at home, temperature at night about 30, sunset about 5:30, but we expect to see it 100 below before we leave. from San Francisco and myself were right on the spot with our cameras enjoying the altercation to the fullâ€" est, while some of the more gently inclined members of the weaker were seared out of 10 years growth. to Fort Yukon at 11 pm. amidst a glorious sunset and were there till 1 am. I took pictures at midnight of the town. It is hard to realize 24 hours of daylight with about 22 hours of sun light. We were too Seven days were we on the Yuâ€" kon from Dawson to Nenana some 1400 miles and we only went halfway down before we turned up the Tanâ€" &n river to Nenana. Our boat carâ€" ries lots of freight and stops to unâ€" load. In between times we stop at woodpiles to take on fuel. She burns about a cord an hour. late for style. Three huskies set to it, at After leaving Dawson, I started to inquire about our camping trip and no one seemed to think our conâ€" templated trip anything to brag about, no trouble at all. As we BOB. SUE, DICK. We got Ruth Sawyer is a born story tellâ€" er, and she has something to give. A spiritual quality that is very rare is the foundation for her story tellâ€" ing. To her listeners came a fuller and richer understanding of the Christmas spirit as a universal spirit, one that is not limited by boundaries or lanugages, one that belongs to everybody and something to be shared in common, Many l.fl;llihltw-m a long remember Saturday, December 9, as one of the highlights in his story hour experiences, for Ruth Sawyer was in town .and Ruth Sawyer‘s name means storiesâ€"fairâ€" Mrs. Sawyer‘s reputation as naâ€" tionally known author was again emphasized when she was awarded ies and goblins with various looks and brogues. In a cozy atmosphere of candleâ€" light and Christmas she gave us three Christmas stories from differâ€" ent parts of the world. LIBRARY The First National Bank *HE HIGHELAND PARK PRESs Join, Join, Join Our 1940 Christmas Club IT IS NOW OPEN. . . . Don‘t Delay, Start Today! To start an account simply choose the plan that meets your requirements, then come in and make your first deposit. "You see, until she was ten yfl;l old, Lucinda had been managed by everybody. She lived in a household where everyone was an elder; and in a world with all the doors and windows closed and the blinds down. At least Lucinda thought so. Someâ€" times Johanna, her Irish nurse, smuggled her wholly out and she had a glorious whiff of what the world was really like if you got a fair chance at it. What she wanted to do was to try all the side and back doors; and see and feel and find awarded an author of American juâ€" "Rolier w " she â€" Skates, says, among other things : "I have always known Lucinda; we actually had the same mother. But I never understood or liked her much until that tenth year. Everybody has a year that beâ€" longs especially to her. Lucinda‘s tenth yearâ€"freeâ€"asâ€"windâ€"belonged as completely to Lucinda as if she had been asked to make the calenâ€" dar for it. THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Deposit Weekly Receive in 50 Weeks of Highland Park for "Roller cufih’ui*a-ndndoh Other books by Ruth Sawyer the library are : ie H. 8. Varsity Swim Teams Tie Waukegan Making their first local appearâ€" ance of the season the Highland Park high school swimming team tied Waukegan varsity last Friday afternoon at the high school pool. This Way to Christmas. Tono Antonio. Picture Tales from Spain 538 CENTRAL AVE, The Highland Park Press won easily from the Waukegan first and second year men by the score of 45 to 20. Today (Thursday) the local teams travel to Des Plaines to have a pracâ€" tice meet with the state champions from Maine Township high school. By winning a first and third place in the diving event and a first in the medley relay the Park boys were able to tis the strong Waukegan outft. ‘The final score was 33 to 33. the Highland Park swimming coaches. PHONE H. P. 557 PAGE THIRTEEN