THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska ac
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, JANUARY 10, 1910
“ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”
Last Saturday, and while the press was still grind
ing out the day’s issue, a worthy citizen of the town—
evidently a Democrat—came into the office
the following note:
Editor, Progressive-Miner, City;
Dear Mr. Editor:—•
For the benefit of “Whom it may Concern,” will you
kindly reconcile your editorial in today’s issue ot the
Progressive entitled “He is riled up,” with the slogan
of your company explaining the position of your paper
which appears at the head of the editorial column
in every issue.
Thanking you in advance in the name of those
WHOM IT MAY CINCERN, I remain, Yours Re
spectifully. (Name)
The note shows two distinct points. First it shows
lhat the Progressive-Miner was read by one person
at least. Second; that its policy—politically—is be
ing closely noted, all of which is highly gratifying.
But inasmuch as the writer noticed the article in
question—a high compliment in itself—but failed to
understand the purpose, we deem it a pleasure to
grant the writer the request for an explanation which
is put in the nature of a question and is this: Be
Jcause the Progressive-Miner advertises the need
of a Grocer, must it follow that the Progressive-Min
er is a grocer?
In the article referred to in the note we stated
in substance what a Republican wanted, nothing more,
therefore the paragraph above the date line in this
column needs no amendments, revisions or explana
tions, the writer’s suggestion to the contrary not
withstanding.
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IT IS A QUEER ‘NEUTRALITY’
Germany as well as Austria says that a neutral
country that sells ammunitions to the allies’, is not
neutral; and we confess that we do not know but that
the conclusion is not correct, although permitted by
usage and international law.
Of course the question is prolific of arguments
pro and con and possibly no two countries would be
found to agree on every point on the subject. Yet,
from a real neutral point of view, the sale of am
munition to any country involved in the presen. war
is hard to reconcile with absolute neutrality.
For the sake of argument, supposing that two or
more of our neighbors became involved in a quarrel
over which we have no concern. And, supposing that
they pound one another, and that one come to us to
purchase a club or something to make quick work of
the other neighbors, and knowing the circumstances
and the purpose for w'hich the club is wanted we
accede to the demand, could we conscienciously say
that we did not help one to the injury of others?
Of course in the present war, Germany cannot
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purchase from us for the simple reason that she has
no means of transportation, the allies’ navy having
blockaded her ports. Yet if the United States had
refrained from selling ammunition to the allies, war
would have been ended long since, and an interna
tional law that would prohibij the supplying of am
munition to warring nations would be a blessing to
humanity, and is to be desired. Thus far this coun
try’s attitude toward the warring nations may have
been perfectly neutral, but to us it is a queer sort
of neutrality.
After all, selling guns and ammunition to the
allies may not be a breach of neutrality laws or usage,
but it is certainly not hiding the weapons to pre
vent mad men from killing one another.
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WHAT WE EAT
(From the Boston Advertiser)
The doctors may disagree over the origin of pel
lagra (they disagree about most things), but the
theory of the public health service is reasonable
enough. We are largely what we eat. Diseases that
once were fatal are now treated absolutely by diet
and treated successfully, as all physicians agree.
Perhaps, in another generation, the durg store will
be a food shop. Instead of paregoric or castor oil
the family doctor will prescribe orange juice or let
tuce. Every child will know the relative importance
of fats, proteids and carbohydrates. After having
banished drink and tobacco, a new generation will
circulate pledges against sugar and pie crust. Both
have slain their thousands and tens of thousands,
j and sugar has killed more Americans that rattle
i snakes ever did. Many a man takes far more worry
over the lubricating oil he uses on his motor car
than on the fuel ho shovels into his digestive motor.
We call this a civilized age, but in the matter of
i food and food frauds, we have just begun emerging
| from the stone age.
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A JOB FOR BIG BROTHERS
(From the Brooklyn Eagle)
The work of the big brother requires only a kindly
disposition to thoughts and acts of friendship, not
the spending of a great deal of either time and
money; and the most important and hardest task
of the big brother is to inculcate in the boy an idea
of the correct attitude he should bear to his fellow's
in the street, to people in the community and to the
community at large. So Judge Robert H. Wilkin
said in an address to the Federation of Jewish Char
ities recently.
Judge Wilkin, who is at the head of the Juvenile
Probation' Association, illustrated with a story of one
of his own “little brothers,” 'telling how the little
fellow, a ragged dock boy, rose, with a decent start,
to a position of prominence in the business world.
“The boy can work out his own salvation,” he as
sured his audience. “All he needs is a friend who
can understand him. He is just like a baby learning
to walk. He needs a little help, something to hold
onto as he ventures forth. Impress upon him the
correct attitude. Give him the ider, that he does
not do wrong, that he cannot do wrong, that he
dosen’t want to do wrong, and he will not do wrong.”
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CORRECT CHILD IN' PRVATE
(From the Mother’s Magazine)
Instead of perpetually nagging at the boys and
girls, learn to “put it in writing.” If it is very per
sonal, it is often well to put a real wax seal on the
envelope, or otherwise secure it from the public, to
show that the matter is strictly private, belonging
only to your two loving selves. There is no surer
way of establishing confidences. No one can doubt
that the kind little word of advice or suggestion will
have more effect than if couched in a hasty or petulant
! phrase of faultfinding, with “Do’ ’or “Don’t” for a
' beginning.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
AT THE CHURCHES
AMONG THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7;30 p. m.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Subject for Snuday Jan. 16, 1916
‘•LIFE”
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Service 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Friday Choir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
ins at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a, m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.in.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 d. m.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paster
Saint John’s Church
9:45 Native Sunday School
11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon
(Holy Communion first Sunday
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOUAL CHURCH
in the month, 11:00 a.m.)
12:15 a.m Sunday School
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday 8:00 p.m Choir practice
Thursday 2:30 p.m Woman’s Guild.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
Pastor.
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You’ll be among friends
From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
C. M. TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
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Route —Tacoma and Seattle for Ketch,
—Seattle-Sen Francisco, con- kan, Petersburg, Juneau. Katalla
, Yakutal, Cordova, Valdez. Port
nectmg with the Y.le and flavard Wells. Ellamur, La Touche. Cook
lor Southern California Ports.* Inlet points. Seward and Kodiak
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Right reserved to chango schedule without notice.
H GALLAOHER. Agent, NORTHLAND DOCK CO.. Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan, - - r Alaska
FOUND
Found, a plain gold band ring
with three initials engraved upon
tlie inside. Owner please call at
Ihis office and prove property, adtf
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Happy New Year.
The sails are spread, the ship rides
free
For a voyage through the unknown
year,
And we want our friends to sail
with us
To a land of success and good
cheer.
For never on a New Year’s morn
ing
Have we put out to sea
With a clearer conscience, better
hope,
Or a heart more light and free
KETCHIKAN IRON WORKS
G. E. Lingerfelt, Mgr
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week ending Jan. 8th, 1916.
Bertrand, George
Bett, Mrs. Lissie
Chernoff, Peter
Daniels, J . W.
Mead, Jack C.
Price, Roy C.
Sath, Andrew
Searing, Mr. and Mrs.
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FOR SALE
A House and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at this office, or to Mrs. George
Chesney. Adv. tf.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 224, reRulur
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day. Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
Draying
All Orders will oe promyith
a.id carefully executed.
Contracts Takei For Anv Work
Ketchikan
D ray i ng Co m pan>
J. W. CORDELL, Fropietor.
Phone No. GO
royal are
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equaled in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
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HI STEVENS MGR
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
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SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
THREE DOZEN
EGGS
for
$1.00
TONGASS TRADING CO.
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Regal Marine Engines
The Fisherman’s Favorite
Moderate in Price
Write for Catalog
For Sale By
H. R. Thompson
PHONE 8 Ketchikan, Alaska
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SPECIALS FOR WEDNESDAY ONLY
5tb best prunes .25 Gal. can solid pack -
tb best dried apples .25 Bleckberries .50
'5 cans clams .25 141b sugar for $1.00
'.'ampbells Soups. .10 3 cans Apricots .45
'risco .30, .60, & $1.15 3 cans Loganberries .45
'» cakes Sapolio .25 3lb best beans, all kinds, .25
E. E. SPARIIAWK
The Ketc hikan Cigar Factory {f
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!Will now thankfully receive mail orders from out
of town stores. We will ship cigars anywhere
For information write the
KETCHIKAN CIGAR FACTORY
JOHN A. ANDERSON, Prop. KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
oi
V Trolling Sinkers
Superior To All Others
Sold by All Dealers iu FIRST CLASS Fishing Gear in the
Following Sizes
For hand trolling, 10 oz. i, i%, 2, 3 lbs.
For Power Trolling 6 and 9 lbs.
E. HECKMAN «, CO., Distributers
Loring, Alaska
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene *
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
i We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of $
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Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
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l Can fill any order either stock |
or cut to specifications ... |
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; Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche |
for charter for freight purposes |
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; Ketchikan Power Company |
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WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES
You don’t want to find at the last
minute that you haven’t a shirt or
a collar you care to wear. Make
sure that won’t happen by sending
your things to this laundry. .You
get them back perfectly finished
and with buttons and buttonholes
intact. Think that last clause over.
Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY >
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