'Tknox
HATS
rv_ secure the very
Do You be8t value for
every expenditure and effort?
A Knox Hat represents the
most notable hat value, and it
carries preposessing style. Spring
shapes now ready. Priced $4
to $6.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR MEN
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Owing to the enormous cost of op
erating expenses the following rates
will be charged:
Fare from Valdez to Cliff.$ 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
Freight per ton. 15.00
Fate from Valdez to any camp
on the west side as far as
Raid Head Chris Island. 10.00
tf KATALLA QUEEN
Ansco Films Will
fit any standard make o f camera |
They are the standard. Guy E. Cam
eron. tf |
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
On the Republican Ticket
Third Division, Territory of Alaska
JOSEPH L. REED
OF VALDEZ, ALASKA
Subject to the Will of the Voters at the
Primary Election, April 30,1918
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
H. P. SULLIVAN
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.
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Born In New York la 1818. Game te Alaska In 1819. Prospected la
all camps In tke Interior lacln&fnf paween. Resident of Veldes
for fifteen years. Twice mayor of Y^Hles and aeswrtd times elect
ad as eoandlmaa. Blacksmlto by prefe ff fce iimfrec tke acasl
net** W PeUerton flfomlaes-temtokla time and pftentlon to Ict
Uiattonfcr AU*a» d 3 i '
It It reported that EUamar hit
ratted over 912.000 for the purchase
of the Third Liberty Loan Bondt. El
lamar hat a large number of patriotic
mlnera who are backing up "Uncle
Sam" to the last penny.
Chat. Scblotser will leave for Val
dex the latter part of next month, ac
cording to information received on a
recent boat.
DAILY WEATHER REPORT
April 17, 1918. Aprli 18, 1918.
8:00 p. m. 8:00 a. m.
30.024 Barometer 29:694
29 Temperature 32
39 Maximum 32
29 Minimum 28
34 Mean 30
T Precipitation 04
— Snow fall .7
47 In. Snow on ground 47 In.
Clear, calm. Cloudy, calm,
anowing.
—Myrtle F. Billings, Obs.
PIANO FOR SALE
Excellent condition. $260. Enquire
Prospector. tf
George Butler is not allowing the
ten feet of snow surrounding his do
micile to interfere with his war gar
den. He has cleaned off an adjoining
shedroof and planted his garden in
boxes, which he takes in at night. Mr.
Butler raises a fine lot of vegetables
each year, but generally without so
much wet-nursing.
ATTENTION LADIES
Flowers and fruit effects for your
spring hat. At Adam Swan’s tf
Latouche has raised a large sum
for the purchase of Liberty Bonds, ac
cording to parties returning from
down-sound points. It is stated that
the miners are contributing liberally
to the bonds and that the amount rais
ed on this series will exceed that of
the Second Loan by many thousands
of dollars.
FURS MADE UP
Furs remodeled, also new Bkins
made up in all the latest styles. Prices
very reasonable. Special attention
paid to Alaska trade. All work guar
anteed. Richmond Furs, 305 Cham
ber of Commerce Bldg/ Tacoma.
Wash. tf
FISH
Black cod, red snapper and halibut,
just received by Love-Whitley Com
pany, tf
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’a.
Prices reasonable. •
DIXIE BUTTER SCOTCH
and caramels. The best there is. Val
dez Drug Co. tf
Fine line of Crackers and Cakes.
Best ever. Keystone Produce Co. tf
The commissary department mov
< d into its magnificent new building
yesterday. This is one of the finest
buildings in the city and lias been re
cently completed by the government.
It comprises stables, storerooms, club
rooms for the men and offices under
one roof, being two stories in height.
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
to transfe, t-at baggabc tor you. tf
Just received all the latest popu
lar songs at G. O. Reinke’s. tf
Anything you want in the line of
photography—Jenner can do It for
you. tf
For flrst-claaa meals and good serv
ice at reaaonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tt
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♦ STEAMER SAILINGS 0|0
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Steamship Northwestern—Sailed Apr
16, from Seattle for Valdez and
way ports.
Steamship Alaska—Sailed west Mon
day, April 16, from Valdez.
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed
sooth April 11.
Steamship Alameda—Sailed sooth
from Valdes, April 10. '
NUGGRT AND IVORY
and Alafkaa Jewelry, Valdes Drug
Co. tf
If it isn’t an Kastman is Isn’t a
kodak. Valdes Drug Co.. tf
gpsr received
A new line of Eastman Kodak sup
plies, Valdes Drug Co. tf
Adam Swan Is issuing a sheet con
taining statistical information con
cerning Valdez, which he will send
to outsiders and friends in the States.
Mr. Swan is an ardent booster for Val
dez. and is full of statistics concern
ing this country.
The Valdez Mercantile company has
purchased H. E. F. King's Joy-pro
ducer and will use It as a delivery car
this summer.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
JACK
SUTHERLAND
for
V
REPRESENTATIVE
OX THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
Primary Election Tuesday. April 30.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
ED. WOOD
CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD
COMMISSIONER
PRIMARIES APRIL 30. 1018
lias resided in Alaska for over 20
years and is thoroughly familiar
with road work in the Territory.'
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
JAMES L. GALEN
Republican Candidate|[for
Road Commissioner
Primary Election Tuesday, April 80.
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NEW SPRING GOODS
The very latest styles in ladies
Georgette Crepe and Organdie
Collars, white and colors.
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 owning.
E. WINTER
t
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
DRIVE
Is now on. Bring or send your subscriptions to us or to Lieut
M. H. Faust at the Signal Corps Office.
The bonds bear 4 1-4 per cent interest and mature Sept. 15,
1928. Interest paid twice a year. Terms are as follows:
5 per cent or cash in full, with application.
20 per cent payable May 28tfa.
35 per cent payable July 18th.
49 per cent payable August 15th.
If our town exceeds total of $23,000 an Honor Flag will be
awarded from Washington, D. C.
CAMPAIGN CLOSES MAY 4TH.
, The First Bank of Valdez
Valdez Dock Co # PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office Foot of Wall Street
1 BARREL, 50 GALLONS
1000 GALLONS AT 20 CENTS
WHO would carry or pump by hand a bar
rel of water to the second story for one cent, any
hour, any minute, any time?
Not hearing any reply we will take it for
granted that you are now ready to install a
“DA YTON” ELECTRIC PUMP
that will add one more comfort to the home and
lessen your labor.
Prince William Sound 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
MMIII I1111 I i I H I-WHI mill'
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
--IM—
JAMES E. WILSON
. CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD COMMISSIONER
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SOLICITS YOUR VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION