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H. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDKE. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mail Mattsr.
July 23. 1912, at the postotflce of Valdes,
Alaska, under act of March 3. 1878.
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THL'KHBAY. JAMARY 17. 11»18
Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!j
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ON OLD BROADWAY.
I STOOD on the steps of the Asfor
And gazed at the living tide
Of vehicles down the middle
And people on either aide.
; A ND I aaw a maid who was "pump
A kins"
In a shawl of red cashmere
Jump down from the step of a carriage
While her rohe got caught In the rear.
/"AH, the robe was of moire antique
" <A vwrr expensive "rag").
But a skirt peep'd out below It.
And that was a coffee bag.
I KNEW It had once held coffee.
Though now 'twas another thing,
Bor on It was “Fine Old Java,”
Tmark'd In stors blacking.
AND 1 thought as she gain'd the side
walk
And the "muslin" again was furl’d.
How much those out-sktrts and In-skirts
Were like man's heart in the world.
HOW many a Pharisee humbug
Plays a lifelong game of brag,
■HI* words all silk and velvet.
And hie heart but a coffee bag!
—Charles Godfrey Iceland.
THE LAST PLEDGE.
SUMMED wenl n-tveepln'.
But left :i rose to kiss.
For the flowers ore always with us
In a world a^ swe* t this.
Atlr-t.i i'o-istituiion.
WHAT THE WAR MEANS
Henry (Mews, the New York financ
ier, in an annua) review of the war—
its losses and gains—presents some
very imposing figures. For instance,
he says over 50,000,000 men are un
der arms in Europe, whose energies
have been turned from production to
destruction. Over 12,000,000 men
have been killed or injured since the
war began, the killed alone number
ing over 7,000,000. Over $100,000,
•00,000 has been expended already
by the nations at war and the pros
pects are that the total will be 1160,
000,000.000 when the fourth year of
the war ends next August.
“When it is remembered,” says Mr.
Clews, "that for every man at the
front from three to five are required
at the rear for support, it follows that
between 150,000.0,'0 and 200,000,
000 men have been wthdrawn from
the normal channels of production in
to the abnormal. No wonder that the
world is facing a serious economic
famine, not only in food and cloth
ing. hut also in the innumerable ma
terials required for human comfort
and support. The loss in life and mon
ey only partly measures the colossal
bill for damages, which will he a
crushing burden for generations. Such
a bill must also include the setbacks
in moral and spiritual forces, the in
heritance of bitterness, the detrimen
tal effects upon art, literature, science
and education and all the varied so
cial and political activities which are
part of our civilization.”
In commenting on the cost of the
war it is pointed out that the six
great wars preceding—the Russo
Japanese. the Boer, the Franco-Prus
san, the American Civil war. the Cri
mean and the Napoleonic wars— cost
about $23,000,000,000 as against
$150,000,000,000, the estimate of this
war up to next August. Great Britain
will then have spent $34,000,000,000,
including $6,000,000,000 in loans to
allies, and good authorities estimate
that in three years the warring pow
ers will have quadrupled their debts,
the interest on which already amounts
to $5,000,000,000. England Is now
the only European nation redeeming
its obligations in gold.
“Upon the United States the most
striking effects of war have been a
marvelous expansion of banking pow
er,” says the writer; "the change
from a debtor to a creditor nation; a
sensational development in our for
eign commerce; the sudden creation
of a great mercantile marine; the
birth of an important chemical in
dustry; the great expansion of our
steel industry, and the raising of ag
ricultural products valued at $21,
000,000,000 compared with $14,000.
000,000 a year ago.”
Mr. Clews says we are the only
country that has benefited largely by
the war, and this through no selfish
effort of our own. Some of the belli
gerents are already on the edge of
bankruptcy. While Great Britain may
be expected to recuperate rapidly no j
nation will be so well prepared after
the war for great forward strides as I
the United States.
WIM. 1018 BRING PKACK?
As the new year is ushered in, the
outstanding question is whether it
will be distinguished as the year of
peace as 1914 was marked as the year
of rod war. Every other consideration
of the human family is subordinate to;
that. In a broad sense the entire ac
tivities of the civilized world are con
tingent upon it.
Somehow there has been a widely
prevalent notion that the present year
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Presents the New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford
“A TRANSACTION IN SUMMER
ROARDERS”
HANK MANN
IN
the two reel scream
“Bon-Bon Riot”
WITH A REEL OF BEAUTIFUL SCENIC, TRAVEL
Admission 30c
Sunday, Marguerite Clark in, The Prince & the Pauper
STEAM HEATED NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
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VALDEZ ALASKA
would see quenched the terrible flame
of war. The conviction la baaed on
aeveral theories and some collateral
facta—the failure of the German U
boat campaign to fulfill its grand de
signs; the gradual deterioration of
Germany as a fighting power; the
steadily increasing military strength
of the allied nations; the entry of
the United States into the arena of
war.
Admittedly, nowevc., there is less
ground today for expecting allied suc
cess in 1918 than there was six
months ago. The salient reason for
this statement is to be found in the
condition of Russia and a secondary
consideration, which is contingent up
on the first, is the reverse sustained
by Italy. As a premier of Great Brit
ain has wisely said, the determination
of the United States to take up the
gage of battle against the autocracy
of Germany more than offsets the
paralysis of Russia, but the material
weight of this new accession to the
allied strength will be felt only in a
comparatively small measure this
year.
Viewed from the millMlK stand
point solely, there is little on which
to base the hope that peace with vic
tory can come during 1918. Germany
is suffering internally, but it is ques
tionable indeed that the allied can
win a decision during the summer’s
fighting. If the central powers, as
some theories hold, tumble aB a house
of cards when they begin to fall, a
collapse may come at a most unex
pected moment, but it is hardly rea
sonable to count upon it with any de
gree of definiteness.
Yet it is evident that Germany
wants peace—possibly is in greater
need of peace than appears on the sur
face. Each new overture to the en
tente shows a slightly greater spirit
of concession than the last. If there
in sincerity in these offers, which ere
coming with remarkable regularity
the day of victory for the champions
of democracy may be nearer than it
appears in the military horoscope.
Thus, sifted down, the prospects
for peace in 1918 are alternatingly
bright and dark. The nard-headed in
terpreter of the war map6 says no;
the man of faith says yes—and that,
utter all, is about as near as it is
possible to come to an answer to the
question.
I'NCl.K HAM TO TAKE
OVER Olli Hl’I’lM.Y
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Jan. 17.—
The government Is preparing to take
control of the oil supply under the
fuel administration. A man has been
selected to take charge and his name
will be made public with the an
nouncement of the government's de
cision.
CHARLES R. PAGE
Charles R. Page, new member of the
United States shipping board, has had
wide experience with shipping prob
lems, having been general inspector of
shipping for a large insurance com
p; . Hr i. a native of Alameda, Cal.,
a Republican and succeeded Theodore
Brent of New Orleans.
VALDKZ PIONEER DIES
Andrew P. Yannes, a former pio
neer and resident of Valdez, died at
Juneau January 11, according to
word received here by Igloo No. 7.
Pioneers of Alaska, of which the de
ceased was a member. Mr. Yannes
left here a short time ago for the Hot
Springs, for his health, and the news
of his death is a great shock to his
many friends. He was 41 years of age
and has a brother In Freeland, Pa.,
from which place he came to Valdez.
The members of the local igloo have
wired his relatives of bis death.
SENATOR JONE8
DENOUNCES PROFITEERS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 17.—
Profiteers who extort excessive prices
for military supplies were denounced
in the senate with the introduction
of a hill by 8enator Jones, of Wash
ington, to correct the evil. The Wash
THE FOOD ADMINISTRATION
Urges economy in the conduct of a business in order
that commodities may reach the consumer at the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES
We are trying these economies and we have reduced our prices
Fisher’s Blend, Centennial Best & Graham Flour, 49 lb. sack
Per sack, .$3.50
Corn Meal, Centennial Best & Graham Flour, 9 lb. sack
Per sack .75
Best Carolina Head Rice, per pound.12'/2
Best Japanese Rice, per pound.10
Bayo Beans, per pound.15
Fancy Evaporated Prunes, per pound.15
Fancy Evaporated Peaches, per pound.17*/2
Fancy Evaporated Apples, 3 pounds for. 30
Roast and Corned Beef, 2 lb. cans.65
Roast and Corned Beef, 1 lb. cans. 35
Roast Mutton, 2 lb. cans.60
Van Camps Pork & Beans, small size, 2 cans for. 35
Van Camps Pork & Beans, medium size,. 25
Van Camps Pork & Beans, large size. 35
Wesson Salad Oil, small size.45
Wesson Salad Oil, medium size. .85
Molasses 2 lb. can. 20
Corn Starch “Best”, per package.10
This ij not a sale, These are our regular prices,
WE BUY RIGHT WE SELL RIGHT
S. BLUM AND O »MPANY
GOOD GOODS
ington senator said officers now must
pay “profiteers” two or three prices
for uniforms, and read a letter from
an officer. "Every scoundrel in the
country is stocked up on military sup
plies. which the quartermaster claims
he is unable to obtain.”
The writer said the Jones bill
would authorize that all uniforms be
furnished to officers by the govern
ment at cost.
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HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
SAFETY FIRST
Travel On The
“SHAMROCK”
Prompt Service
D. D. STEWART Master
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Rates by the Weeh or Month
Baths In Connection
| PHONE 133 MRS. SYRINC. Pray
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdes to
KUamar, Landlock, Ftdalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passsa
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L RIDER
Hot-Polni Electric Heaters and
Cooking-Appliances at the Emporium.
Christmas goods coming on the next
boat. tt
VALDEZ
HE TOWN OF VALDEZ
is situated at the head of
Prince William Sound,
and is a city of probably one thou
sand population, It is the center |
of the mining industry on the i
Sound, both copper and gold, and j
is adjacent to and within easyj
hauling distance of the salmon!
grounds, many fresh water rivers'
and streams in Valdes Bay bring
ing the fish in great numbers to
within sight of the town. The
city has one good cannery, which
will operate two lines the coming
season, employing probably one
hundred and fifty persons.
The city offers good opportuni
ties for a fish saltery, a fertilizer
factory, a glue factory, a tin can
factory and a box shook factory, j
all subsidiary to the fish packing I
business. The city owns its own j
wharf and the Valdez Dock Com-;
pany, which also owns a splendid •
wharf is willing to give prospec-1
tive investors a chance for sites. |
VALDEZ has a progressive
citizenry, with good high schools,
churches, free reading room and
library, good clubrooms and many
lodges and organizations. Rents
are very cheap, and living is but
little higher than in the States.
Many gold and copper mines
are contiguous to Valdez, making
this city their outfitting port, and
drawing from its reserve of labor.
The climate is very healthful, the'
extremes of heat and cold being
rarely experienced. The mercury
rarely falls below —15 in the win
ter and 70 above is the highest
summer temperature. The sum
mers are delightful and the win
ters far better than those of the
Northern Central or Eastern
States.
VALDEZ is the coast terminal
of the government military high
way to the Interior. During the
summer months autos may reach
Fairbanks from Valdez in 36
hours running time, over a fine
road, through the most magnifi
cent scenery on the North Amer
ican continent. In winter teams
or dog sleds may be had at all
times.
VALDEZ has a number of first
class hotels and restaurants, and
the traveler and miner can be as
sured of comfortable lodgings
a minimum expense. Parties de
siring to outfit for mining or pros
pecting can do so at our stores
far cheaper than in the States,
with men of experience to help se
lect their outfits.
If you are coming to Alaska
the Land of Opportunity, and de
sire a good home town among a
fine class of citizens, buy your
ticket to
VALDEZ
OATIWAY TO ID BRPHOB
PROFKMIOITAL CARDS.
DR. a COCKERILLE
DENTIST
la Valdes Since 1808
PHONE 110
Offlce Kooma In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & D1MOND
ATTOH*BYS>AT-LA\t
Oywallr Court Root:
Pknr M \ kUiKL tLAkK.t
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LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORHHYe-AT.LAW
to «• holloa BolMtog
►kow 1AI « «LDU. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D
JUNEAU. ALASKA
Glasses Fitted lenses Ground
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. Pk C.. M. D. Pn».
Jot. A. Liberman PL G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office boari— 1 to 4 p. a —7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdes
LOVE & MEALS
Insurance
Fire-Surety Bonds-Life
THE SOUTHERN
MRS. BLACKWELL, Prop.
Nice, Clean Rooms
Baths In Connection
PRICES REASONABLE
Phone 104
VAliDKSB LODGB
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Rtnitr Communications Brat wm
uesdar In such montB In McKInlsr
wan visitors always wsloom*.
WALTER ELLIOT. W. H.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Sac.
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