THE PROGRESSIVE -MINE”
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, NOVEMBER 22, 1915.
ARE THEY SERIOUS?
When the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad officials
were here a few days ago, they were given an in
formal reception by a few members of the Commercial
Club, at which they were toasted and otherwise courte
ously entertained, to all of which they responded em
phasizing their friendship for Ketchikan in particulai
and Alaska in general. As much was expected, tor
Alaska is giving considerable business to the Canad- ;
ian concern and naturally, these agents would not
hold their position if they were unable to recognize j
the producers of their bread and butter. Howevei,
such. recognition is appreciated pending reciprocity ot
favors which the future will tell.
They have signified a willingness to enter the field
of activity in supplying us with the facilities for trans
porting our fish to markets. That is just exactly
what we want, and of which the officials vere w e1 1
aware of, and only for the fact that we have been mov
ing towards remedial course with which to cure the
existing condition, the Canadian officials would not
have come here; and their visit as welcome as it was,
must not lead us to abandon our fight for transpor
tation facilities. We should keep at it until we have
been made actual beneficiaries. Congress will soon be
in session, therefore, it behoves us to move along the
line of action that will insure permanency of affairs
and not only transitory.
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A REASONABLE INFERENCE
Late telegraphic dispatches indicate that England
will have to resort to conscription if she wants to
prevent the Germans from ruling her. That reminds
us that the Englishmen are very much like the Irish
man who was asked to join the army and help ston
the war. His reply was that since the Kaiser had
started it, he could stop it himself, and that he (the
Irishman) was not going to bother himself with it.
And in a way, nor a can blame the men for not being
anxious to have their hides perforated, yheir brains
scattered over foreign lands for the sake of helpir.;
would be diplomat.whose heads became swelled ou
of proportion and ■ recipitated this world massacre.
It may be contrary to usual custom, but nevertlielest
we believe that if r. man is fit to be dictator and is pul
at the head of government affairs, he should be dic
tator enough to be put at the front and given a chance
to show that he h; s the courage of his conviction and
is willing to fight for that which he feels is just. Wc
don’t believe that a few mutton-heads should dictate
whether a country should kill its citizens without sacra
ficing themselves as examples. And the chances are
that the Britishers have reached the same conclusion,
hence, their reluct ncy to enlist.
We have no doubt that there are wars tliat can.
he called popular v-ars, and as such are forced upon a
country, but this ore that is now ravaging nearly every
European country was not such, therefore cannot be
iustified by anv stretch of imagination.
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WIT \T IS HAPPINESS?
(From the November Atlantic)
The aim of human life no doubt, is happiness.
But after all, what is happiness? Efficiency, wealth,
material comfort? Many by their lives do so affirm;
few are cynical enough to say so; and on their death
beds none will feel so. Not even freedom in itself
brings happiness. Happinesss lies in breadth of heart.
And breadth of heart is that inward freedom which
I has the power to understand, feel with, and, if need be,
i help others. In breadth of heart are found justice,
love, sacrifice; without it there would be no special
meaning to any of our efforts, and the tale of al1
i human life would be still no more than that of suprem
ely gifted animals, many of whose communities are
highly efficient and have instinctive unity- founded on
experience of its utility, but none of that conscious
altruism which is without perception of future benefit
to itself, and works from sheer recognition of its own
beauty.—John Glasworthy.
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THE PLODDER
(New York Independent)
In busying themselves merely with the conditions
under which politicians get into office, the American
people approach the problem of democratic government
in the wrong way. The way to get good men into
office is by arranging matters so that whoever is el
ected will have to be good. In Switzerland, Australia
and New Zeland there no party primaries, no nomin
ating conventions, no legal regulation of party proced
ure. In substance, the state says to the politicians:
“We do not care how you are elected or what party
elects you; we attend to your case after you get into
office." The conditions of political activity are such
that senators and representatives cannot traffic in of
fice and appropriations, plug legislation or participate
in administration.
Watch Your Children
Often children do not let parents know
they are constipated. They fear some
thing distasteful. They will like Rexall
Orderlies—a mild laxative that tastes
like BUgar. Sold only by us.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
Christian Science Society
Subject for Sunday, November 28th.
“Ancient and Modern Necromency,
Alias Mesmerism and Hypnoptism,
Denounced.”
Front street. RetchIkau,
Regular Services Sunday 11 a/u
Wednesday evening reading and
Bong Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
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First If. B. Church
Sunday Church service II a in and
f:30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday choir meets 8 o’clock.
First and third Wednesday after
toons at 2:80 Ladies Aid Society
H. W. MICHENEB, Pastor
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
8unday Vespers at 7:30 p. no.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pasta i
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Saint John’s Church
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Rev. Harry P. Corser, Priest
charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. (second Sun
day of the month) Holy Com
munion.
9:45 a.m. Native Sunday
School.
11 a.m Morning Prayer and
Salmon. During December, 2n.|
and 4th Sundays.
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
service 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Thursday 8 p.m. Choir prac
tice.
Meeting of Vestry first Mon
day night of each month:
Woman’s Guild, alternate
Thursdays.
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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
THE ADMIRAL LINE
Puget Sound-Calihornia Puget Sound-alaska Route
Route —Tacoma and Seattle for Ketchi
—Seattle-San Francisco, con- kan, Petersburg. Juneau. Katalla
, . v , , „ Yakatai. Cordova, Valdez, Port
necting with the Yale and Havard Weils. Elian,nr, La Touche, Cook
tor 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 change schedule w ithout notice.
H GALLAGHER, Agent, NORTHLAND DOCK GO.. Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
A Great .ffgfifacrton Sale
111 Dry Goods and Shoes at
GATEWA Y STORE
These Lines are to be Closed Out
and the Sale Will Contnue till They
Are All Sold Out. It Will Pay You
To Call At Once.
A. Kaleel, Prop.
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Royal Hotel f
ENTIRELY REMODLED 0
HANS APSCH, Prop.
BedsjpO Cents Per Night |
REST RRANU OF
Wines, Liquors. Cigars |
FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN ’
When People Ask Us
what is good for nerves and lost weight,
we always recommend
^0(7 Olivo Oil
Emulsion
containing Hypophoaphitea
a food tonic and tissue builder.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
THANKSGIVING MASQUE BALL
Now is the time to fix up your
costume for the Eagles big mas
querade ball, Thanksgiving night.
See their display advertisement on
inside pages for liberal list of priz
es offered.
MASQUERADE SUITS FOR ALL
Mrs. James E. Smith has received
from Broncklindt Company of Seattle
22 masquerade suits for men and
women. All wishing to rent them
for the ball should come early and
make selection. adv. tf.
Get your reserved seats for the
“Entertainment Shop” at Ryus’ Drug
store Saturday, November 20.
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Send in your furs and get the
best market price for them
from P. J. Gilmore. adv.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Regular
VV ednesday Locals
Visiting brother
cordially invited
Hall for rent Mon
day, Thursday No.
.night hiiim.
224day Friday.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and c»ld water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
ionces. Fine view. A pplv Mis.
Young, Newtown. 6t n Iv.
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Contracts Takei For An' Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
J. W. CORDELL, Fropietor.
Phono No. 60.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equal in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
>STCHELL BILICICH, Prop.
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Stedman Hotel
l-il STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
, nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
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
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WHY I SHOULD BUY MY GOODS IN ALASKA
I believe in Alaska. I believe in
Alaska Sold Goods, and I buy them:
BECAUSE my interests are here.
BECAUSE 1 can get more and bet
ter values.
BECAUSE the community which is
good enough for me to live in is
good enough for me to buy in.
BECAUSE 1 want to do business
with my friends.
BECAUSE I want to see the goods.
BECAUSE I want to get what I buy
when I buy it.
BECAUSE my dealer has carried
me when I run short, and mail order
houses won't.
BECAUSE every dollar I spend at
home stays at home and makes more
money for the community in which
I live.
BECAUSE the man I buy from
stands hack pf his goods and he lives
here in Alaska.
BECAUSE if the money I spend is
made in Alaska I feel that my first
duty is to Alaska.
BECAUSE if I make my money
here, I should buy here.
BECAUSE one good turn deserves
another.
BECAUSE the man I buy from pays
his part of the city and school taxes.
BECAUSE the man I buy from
in Alaska helps support my schools,
my church, my lodge, my city and
my home.
3ECAUSE should bad luck come, or
misfortune or bereavement over
take me, the man I buy from in
Alaska is here with his kindly
greeting his world of cheer, and his
pocket book is need be.
BECAUHE every dollar I spend
in Alaska gives me another chance
at that dollar.
Here is my pledge:
Here I live and here I buy.
I believe in Ketchikan.
I believe in her people.
I buy in the town I believe in.
I BUY FROM THE TONGASS
TRADING COMPANY.,
BECAUSE in so doing, my pledge
is fullfilled, an<Jj I can meet Alas
kans with the feeling that I am do
ing my part toward building up my
home and educating my children to
support their HOME TOWN FIRST.
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
STERLING
TIIE ENGINE OF REFINEMENT
For Sale by
H. R. THOMPSON
IvETCIIIlvAX ALASKA
Now Is the Time •
To buy where your dollar
buys the most
1-4 off on Dry Goods
E. E. SPARHAWK
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR
It is made from the Purest and Sweetest j
Havana filler the market offords. Made
by hand and union made
I TRY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jffaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to J4_ Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. L1NGERFELT, Proprietor
: We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of =
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Spruce and Cedar Lumber
Can fill any order either stock
or cut to specifications ...
:: Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche
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for charter for freight purposes
; Ketchikan Power Company !
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WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and borading-house work
all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show in handling your laundry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 21. .
KETCHIKAN STEAM LA UNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits. .
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - - Alaska
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