Yesterday's News

June 25, 1926 – R.P. Savage, prominent Chicago publisher, who arrived Fairbanks recently after a trip down the Yukon, believes Alaska is the scenic wonderland of the world. “Alaskans don’t realize the wonders and vastness they see every day,” said Mr. Savage. “It far surpasses in scenic grandeur Switzerland, which derives a good part of its income from tourism. The time is not far distant when Alaska will receive a large share of the travel which is now directed to less attractive places.” Mr. Savage, with five other men, came down the Yukon in a gas boat and made a sidetrip up the Porcupine R...