^KNOX
HATS
o
rw V^n secure the very
Do You be8t vaIue 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
ladies net large SI M
The Ladles Aid of the Congrega
tional church are delighted over the
success of their carnival at the Moose
hall Wednesday night. $250 was tak
en in by the concessions, and tlfe lad
ies estimate that at least $150 will be
cleared for the church by the event.
The ladies desire to thank the people
of Valdez for their willing tinancial
assistance in making the affair a suc
cess.
(TIKKH IT*, l-'OLKS,
IT MIGHT BK WOKSF
In 1898 from April 27 to May 2
six feet of snow fell on the level, ac
cording to government reports of the
weather at that time. So we may have
a little snow yet this winter.
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
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
H. P. SULUVAN
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.
11 'i nw
Born in New York in If If. Cape to Alaeva in Iff*. Proapected in
all campa in the interior inchtfing Dawiea. ReeWent of Yaldep
ter fifteen gaere. Tprtao mayor of taldte and eerertl Umes eteeh
<4 an ooudcliippa. Blacksmith hy trade. If ho iffprai jtfco noml
nation Itr. Pattereon promisee to give hie time and attention to lap
illation tor ***** ;.* ' . '
STEAMER SAILINGS
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed
south April 11.
Steamship- Alaska—-Sailed from Seat
tle (or Valdes, April 8.
Steamship Northwestern — Sailed
south (rom Valdez, Friday, April
8.
Steamship Alameda—Sailed south
(rom Valdes, April 10.
Steamship Admiral Watson—Sailed
treat (rom Juneau, April 10th.
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT
April 11, 1918 April 12, 1918
8:00 p. m. 8:00 a. m.
29.564
32
39
32
35.5
T
Barometer
Temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Mean
Precipitation
Snow (all
29.431
91
32
16
23.6
.04
.6
75 in. Snow on ground 75 in.
Cloudy, calm. Clear, Calm,
snowing.
—Myrtle F. Billings, Obs.
I. 1 # 1
Furnished rooms at Mrs Oslaad’s.
Prices reasonable. *
Everybody come to the Moose shirt
waist dance Saturday night.
If It isn't an Eastman Is Isn't a
kodak. Valdez Drug Co., tf
Although the nation is at war the
people have not yet been asked to
Hooverize on pleasure. Attend the
Moose dance tomorrow night.
Fine line of Crackers and Cakes.
! Best ever. Keystone Produce Co. tf
Wm. Wiley was a Valdez passen
ger on the steamship Admiral Watson
today.
JUST RECEIVED
A new line of Eastman Kodak sup
plies, Valdez Drug Co. tf
DIXIE HI TTER SCOTCH
land caramels. The best there is. Val-i
jdez Drug Co. tf
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 hay 15.00
Fre ght per ton. 16.00
Faie from Valdez to any camp
on the west side as far as
Bald Head Chris Island. 10.00
tf KATALLA QUEEN
War darings Stamps Increase In
▼gliiC gt v fixed rate every month;
there's no safer Investment in the
world and you can always get your
money back If you need It.
E. J. Laflln, wife and children, was
a passenger to the westward on the
steamship Admiral Watson. Mr. Laf
lln Is superintendent of the North
western Fisheries Co., at Kenat.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
-
VOTE FOR
JACK
SUTHERLAND
for
REPRESENTATIVE
ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
Primary Election Tuesday, April 80.
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, i
i
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
JAMES L. GALEN
Republican Candidate for
Road Commissioner
Primary Election Tuesday, April 30. i
ATTENTION!
Mining and Cannery Men
We can fill and deliver your
order for all kinds of native
lumber at short notice.
ADDRESS VALDEZ or GRANITE, ALASKA
Port Wells Mill & Lumber Co.
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 opening.
E. WINTER
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
DRIVE
Is now on. Bring or send your subscriptions to us or to Lieut.
H. Faust at the Signal Corps Office.
The bonds bear ♦ 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 28th.
35 per cent payable July 18th.
40 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
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 vour happi
ness.
40,000 Chicago housewives alreadv use the
Thor. Why not you?
It is built and guaranteed bv Hurlev, the
man who does 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 miqus the kick.
Put up by
ALASKA BEVERAGE &
BOTTLING WORKS.
Patronize Home Industry
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES E. WILSON
CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD COMMISSIONER
SOLICITS YOUR VQTE FOR RE-ELECTION