Lilly’s Seeds for Summer
Planting now on sale.
There is still a good as
sortment left of women’s Gage
Hats—all are new style and at
tractive.
You’ll want new bow hair
Ribbons for the children on
Easter Sunday. Priced a yard
35c to 75c.
Men s Knox Hats for the
spring of 1918 are now on
display. Priced $5 and $6.
Better buy several cakes
of Cashmere Bouquet soap be
fore all is gone. Selling now at
15c, two for 25c.
Benjamin Suits for men.
New line of fresh Cookies
on the last boat, they’re fine.
VALDEZ MERCANTILE CO.
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
1 f 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. 1
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
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 1876. Game to Alaska In 1868. Prospected In
all camps in the interior including Dawfon. Resident of Valdes
for fifteen years. Twloe mayor of Valdes and scrotal times elect
ed councilman. Blacksmith by trade. If be receives the noml- .
nation Mr. Patterson promises to give his time and attention to leg
islation for Alaskans.
Thrift U twofold—It la wIm spend
ing gnd Intelligent saving. The man
Vho starves that he may save is not
thrifty; he is foolhardy, for he des
troys his capacity to earn and hence
to save. The thrifty man spends wise
ly and thereby Increases his capacity
to earn—and save. War Savings
Stamps provide at once a measure of
thrift and of patriotism.
Kodaks and kodak supplies at the
Valdes Drug Co. tt
LADIES TAKE NOTICE
Some new goods coming for Easter
at the Emporium. tf
Every War Savings Stamp you buy
helps twice—first when you avoid
needless Bpending and again when
you lend to the nation.
THE PROSPECTOR Is ready to
print explosive license blanks with
your name on. The government re
quires that all explosives sold must
be recorded and sworn to, and these
blanks are just the thing to keep these
records. If you handle powder or ex
plosives send in your order.
SHOW A GOOD ONE
A large crowd saw George Coban
at the Empress last night, and was
unanimous in its expressions of ap
proval. Manager Owen Meals is stag
ing the best there is for his Valdez
patrons, and is preparing to place
some of the best screen feature pic
tures on the circuit this summer.
Thursday Theda Bara will be shown
as Lady Isobel in "East Lynn.” This
is an old play but one that never fails
to hold the attention of the audience.
NOTICE TO PATRONS
The Prospector has just received
some fine samples of patriotic pro
grams and menus. These are for soci
eties, lodges and other organizations.
Just the thing to liven up a ball or
function. Call and look them over In
time to put In your order.
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Steamship Alaska—Sailed south from
Valdez Sunday, March 24.
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed
north from Seattle, Sunday, march
24.
Steamship Northwestern — Sailed
north from Seattle, Sunday, March
24.
Steamship Admiral Watson—Sailed
South from Valdez Monday, March
26.
Steamship Alameda—Sailed south
from Valdez, Tuesday, morning,
March 18.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Owing to the enormous cost of op
erating expenses the following rates
will be charged:
Fare from Valdes to Cliff.$ 2.00
From Valdez to Ellamar . 4.00
From Valdez to Landlock. 7.00
From Valdez to Fldalgo. 7.00
Freight per ton. 7.00
Faie from Valdez to any camp
on the west side as far as
Bald Head Chris Island. 10.00
To Port Wells and Portage bay 16.00
Fre ght per ton. 16.00
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MASONIC MEETING
Special Masonic meeting, work in
second degree, Wednesday, March 27,
8 p. m. All visiting brothers welcome.
2t C. C. REYNOLDS, Sec y.
A new line of Johnson's Candy at
the Valdez Drug Co. tf
FURS MADE UP
Furs remodeled, also new skins
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
NEW HATS FOR
THE LADIES
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The Swellest Line of Spring Mil
linery Ever Brought to Val
dez Now on The Way
Do not select your Hats until you see
my assortment. All materials strictly first !
class and styles up to date. Watch for adv.
E. W I N T E R |
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T— ————“—
Corporal Rogers and Private John
son arrived yesterday over the trail
from the interior. Corporal Rogers
came in for medical attention, as he
he suffering from a bad case of snow
blindness.
War Saving Stamps increase in val
ue at a fixed rate every month; there
is no safer investment in the world
and ypu can always get your money
back if you need it.
Anything you want in the line of
photography—Jenner can do It tor
you. **
“Marching Through Germany,”
glorious, inspiring song. Send a copy
also to a soldier boy. Price 16c. Buy
a score for home musicians. P^ano &
orchestra, 26c, band 36c. Tree Music
Co., Arcidae Blk., Seattle Wash. 2t
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
to transfe. that baggage for you. tf
A ns co Films Will
fit any standard. make o t camera.
They are the standard. Guy E. Cam
eron. **
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
JAMES L. GALEN
Republican Candidate for
Road Commissioner
Primary Election Tuesday, April 80.
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Purity Cross Dainties
Consist of Cream Chicken A la
King, Lobster A la Newburg, Welsh
Rarebit, Cream Codfish and many
others. Try them at Love-Whitley’s
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FOR SALE OR RENT
Piano, good condition, $76, cash if
possible. Will rent at $5.00 per
month. Enquire Prospector. tf
MARCH TIDE TABLE
Wednesday, March 27.—
First high tide 12:25 p. m., 8.0.
First low tide 6:15 a. m., 0.0.
Second low tide 6:19 p. m., 0.9.
Thursday, March 28.—
First high tide 0:24 a. m., 8.7.
Second high tide 2:55 p. m., 7.9.
First low tide 6:45 a. m., —0.3.
Second low tide 6:44 p. m., 1.4.
Friday, March 29.—
First high tide 0:48 a. m., 8.9.
Second high tide 1:27 p. m., 7.6.
First low tide 7:16 a. m., —0.5.
Second low tide 7:10 p. m., 1.4.
Saturday. March 30.—
First high tide 1:14 a. m., 8.9.
Second high tide 2:00 p. m., 7.2.
First low tide 7:48 a. m., —0.6.
Second low tide 7:38 p. m., 1.7.
Sunday, March 31.—
First high tide 1:41 a. m., 8.8.
Second high tide 2:37 p. m., 6.7.
First low tide 8:23 a. m„ —0.3.
Second low tide 8:08 p. m., 2.2.
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KEEP YOUR MONEY IN
THE BANK
Are you troubled by having your money “burn a
hole” in your pocket? That it a common fault of
money.
If you have your money in the bank, whether It
be much or little, it will not burn any holes and it
will be there when you need it.
We offer you the advantages of our banking fa
cilities and invite you to open a checking account
with us.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Safe Deposit Travelers
Boxes Checks
Valdez Dock Co # PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office Foot of Wall Street
HOOVERIZE
save Health-Time-Labor
by using the
THOR ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER
It saves all the drudgery of sweeping.
It saves hours and 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 docs things.
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
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES E. WILSON
CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD COMMISSIONER
SOLICITS YOUR VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 30.