Skilled labor,
quality, style,
and personal
ity, make the *
Benjamin all
that any-one
could ask in a
Suit.
Priced From $20.00
to $35.00.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
Don't pay at the door, just walk right
in,
But you’ll pay before you leave, as
sure as sin.
Krom Road House to Art Booth and
Living Doll Show,
You'll mush down the trail, seeing
as you go.
(To be Continued) k6
IHVKRS SINK TWO
MORK SPANISH SHIPS
_
WASHINGTON-! Sinking of the
Spanish vessets, the steamer Arpilloa
and the ship Begona. by German sub
marines were reported today in offic
ial dispatches from Barcelona. The
Begona was attacked while on its way
to Piraeus. The Arpiilao was sunk off
the Canary islands.
If it isn’t an Eastman is isn't a
kodak. Valdez Drug'Co., tf
Anything you warn in the line of
photography—Jenner can do it for
you. tf
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
On the Republican Ticket
Third Division, Territory of Alaska
JOSEPH L. REED
OF VALPEZ, ALASKA
Subject to the Will of the Voters at the
Primary Election, April 30,1918
If elected I promise to give the Third Divi
sion and the Territory of Alaska efficient
painstaking service, with a view to legisla
tion for the masses and not the classes. I
respectfully solicit the votes of the electors
of the Third Division for this office, and ask
them to thoroughly investigate my qualifi
cations for the position.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
H. P. SULLIVAN
0
CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION AS
ROAD COMMISSIONER
ON THE
REPUBLICAN TICKET
AT THE
Primaries April 30, 1918
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES H. PATTERSON
of VALDEZ, ALASKA.
Has filed for Representative for the
Third Division, Democratic ticket.
Born In New York In 1»7«. Came to Alaska In ISIS. Prospected la
ell camps In the Interior Including Dawson. Resident ot Valdes
for fifteen jeers. Twice mayor of Valdes and several times Mast
ed as ooanellmaa. Blacksmith by trade. If he receives the nomi
nation Mr. .Patterson promises to give his time and attention to leg- .
Islatlon for Alaskans. , d „
SERBIANS CONTRIBUTE
TO VALDEZ RED CROSS
The Serbian National Defense As
sociation of Ellamar has forwarded
to Horace DeLine, treasurer of the
Valdez Chapter of the American Red
Cross, the sum of 934 to be turned
Into the treasury of the chapter. This
Is the second contribution made by
the Ellamar organization to the Red
cross.
A late Pathe News at the Empress
tonight.
Alaskans are the greatest readers
of any country in the world.
Mr. and Mrs. Gleason arrived in
town last night from the Hemple Cop
per property at Landlock, where Mr.
Gleason ts employed as superintend
ent.
Mike Stanton arrived in the city
last night from Landlock, where he
is employed on the Hemple copper
property.
Six feet of snow Is on the trail at
Paxsons and McCallum, something
never before known in the Interior.
Tomorrow subscriptions will be
taken for the Third Liberty Loan.
Bonds can be purchased from Lieut
enant Faust or from the First Bank
of Valdez. Keep your money at home
and buy bonds from local firms, so
that Valdez may get the benefit of the
sales in her quota.
Seven feet of snow Is reported on
the trail at Beaver Dam.
Several stations in the interior re
, port below zero weather today. Fair
banks reports four above.
High winds are reported at many
I points In the interior today.
DAILY WEATHER REPORT
April 3. 1918. April 4, 1918.
8:00 p. in. - 8:00 a. m.
29.4*13 Barometer 29.724
2S Temperature 20
37 Maximum 28
28 Minimum 13
32.5 Mean 20.5
.02 Precipitation .01
96 in. Snow on ground 9*1 in.
Cloudy, calm. Clear, calm.
— Myrtle F. Billings, Ohs.
JOHNSTON CHOCOLATES
just received at the Valdez Drug
Co. tf
TIDES FOR APRIL
Compiled according to the new
time.
Thursday. April 4.—
First high tide 5:36 a. in., 7.6.
Second high tide 77:44 p. in., 5.5.
First low tide 12:59 p. ni.. 0.9.
Friday, April 5.—
First high tide 6:58 a. in., 7.3.
Second high tide 9:04 p. m.. 6.0.
First low tide 0:46 a. in., 3.6.
Second low tide 3.2s p. in., 0.6.
Sunday, April 7.—
First high tide 9:51 a. in., 7.8.
Second high tide 10:44 p. ni.. 7.9.
First low tide 3:48 a. m.. 2.4.
Second low tide 4:25 p. in., 0.3.
DIXIE RUTTER SCOTCH
and caramels. The best there is. Val
dez Drug Co. tf
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
to transfe, t-at bag*ube (or you. tf
onaix raws
VrUtEACH roiCHASE OF
vhiai root r* bdhe use
wo tin wn/iso am kjou.
Aaounat om cnuu
STEAMER SAILINGS
Steamship Alameda—Sailed north
from Seattle, Monday, April 1.
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sail
ed west from Valdez, Sunday, Mar.
31.
Steamship Northwestern—Sailed west
from Valdez, Sunday, March 31.
Steamship Alaska—Sailed south from
Valdez Sunday, March 24.
Steamship Admiral Watson—Sailed
South from Valdez Monday, March
25.
Knitting bags and fancy work at
the Art Booth at Moose Hall, April
10th. k6
NUGGET AND IVORY
and Alaskan jewelry, Valdez Drug
Co. tf
Big dance and box social at the
Post tomorrow night by the Garrison
Amusement Association.
There will be Hoovertzed Candy at
the candy booth at Moose Hall, April
10th. k6
School was resumed this morning,
the scholars having a vacation yester
day owing to the heavy snowfall.
The schools of Juneau have been
closed owing to an epidemic of dip
theria prevailing in the city,
t 1 • 1
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Owing to the enormous cost of op
erating expenses the following rates
will be charged :t
Fare from Valdez to Cliff.$ 2.00
From Valdez to Ellamar . 4.00
From Valdez to Landlock. 7.00
From Valdez to Fidalgo. 7.00
Freight per ton. 7.00
To Port Wells and Portage bay 15.00
Fre ght per ton. 15.00
Faie from Valdez to any camp
on the west side as far as
Bald Head Chris Island. 10.00
tf KATALLA QUEEN
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
I
ED. WOOD
I
I
CAMJIDATK I OK
ROAD
J
COMMISSIONER j
PRIMARIES APRIL 30. 1018
lias iisjilfd in Alaska for over HO j
years and is lliorouulily familiar
with road work' in the Territory.
I
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
I
VOTE FOR
JAMES L. GALEN
Republican Candidate for
Road Commissioner
Primary Election Tuesday, April 80.
NEW SPRING GOODS
The very latest styles in ladies
Georgette Crepe and Organdie
Collars, white and colors.
i
New piece goods in Silks, Wools
and Cottons, will be here on one
of the first boats.
.The new hats will not be here for
/ Eester but will arrive about the 6th
of April.. Wait for the^ppening.
L WINTER
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
Will soon be here. Saturday, April 6th has been announced
as the opening date.
L*t us begin to lay aside less important matters and think
seriously about our subscription to this loan—as to what the
amount is going to be.
All subscribers in Valdez and vicinity are urged to place
their subscriptions thru Lieutenant Faust or the local bank in
order that the town may get credit for the total subscription
to this Loan, the required amount for Valdez to raise being
$23,000. s
Details of the loan will be announced as soon as received
by wire from ’Frisco.
/ ■
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The First Bank of Valdez
Valdez Dock Co . PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office Foot of Wall Street
HOOVERIZE
save Healfh-Time-Labor
by using the
# THOR ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER
It saves all the drudgery of sweeping.
It saves hours hnd hours for rest, reading,
recreation—for Red Cross or other patriotic
work.
Here is your chance to practice a sensible,
reasonable economy that will add to your happi
ness.
40,000 Chicago housewives already use the
Thor. Why not you?
It is built and guaranteed by Hurley, the
man who does things.
Prince William Souiid Water,
Light, Power, Tel. Company
ALASKA’S PRIDE
IS THE NEW BREW
Has all the requirements, strength, nourishment and
taste of beer, but is minus the kick.
Put up by
ALASKA BEVERAGE &
BOTTLING WORKS.
Patronize Home Industry
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES E. WILSON
CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD COMMISSIONER
SOLICITS YOUR VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION
- * .*« •
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 30.