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H. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDRt ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered aa Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23, 1912. at the postoffleei of Valdes.
Alaska, under act or March 3, 1879
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THI’IISDAY, FKIlltl’AliY 21, 11M8
Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!
BUGLE SONG.
rpHK splendor fall* on castle
-*• walls.
And snowy summit* old In
story.
The long light shakes across the
lakes
And the wild cataract leaps in
glory.
Blow, tuigle, blow, set the wild
echoes flying.
Blow, bugle: answer, echoes, dying,
dying, dying
OH. hark; oh. hear’. Mow thin
and clear.
And thinner, clearer, farther
going!
Oh. sweet and far from cliff and
scar
The horns of Klfland faintly
blowing:
Blow, let us hear the purple glens
replying
Blow, bugle: answer, echoes, dying,
dying, dying
OJ.OVE. they die in yon rich
sky.
They faint on hill or field or
river:
Our echoes roll from soul 10
soul.
And grow forever and forever.
Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild
echoes flying.
And answer, echoes, tiring, tiring,
dying.
—Tennyson
WASHINGTON
TOMORROW Is George Washing
ton’s birthday. While under the con
stitution all men are supposed to be
born equal, the main trouble is that
they do not stay that way very long.
George was no exception to the rule.
He was horn as other boys are and
received his daily libations at the
breast of a negro mammy oil his fa
ther’s plantation. He swam, rode,
hunted, fished, and was a general
nuisance to his neighbors. This is
presupposing that he was all boy. He
differed from the average youth in
lhat he could not tell a lie. Most of
us can, if we want to. George in his
early life was a surveyor, and ac
quired the habit of going straight for
the point. The crisis brought about by
the Boston tea party, forced Washing
ton into prominence quickly. Of an
aggressive disposition, and skilled In
the rude manaal of arms of that day,
he was thoroughly fitted to become
commander of the most rugged body
of men the world has ever produced.
Skilled in athletics, a fine wrestler
and champion Jumper of the neigh
borhood, he was adored by his men,
for these traits, more than for hU
leadership. The men of '76 had never
cried over Mary Pick ford nor had
they ini billed a skin-full of Bertha M.
(May, consequently they were of a
more robust and sterner breed than
the present generation. George never
saw a telephone, a telegraph, a phono
graph. an electric light, a street car.
or read a novel. But he was the man
of the hour. The country recognized
his worth at the close of the war and
1 he was given the highest office in the
land. Thai he was a man of more
than ordinary ability is recognized by
the clarity of his thought and the wis
dom of his reign. The anniversary of
his birth is a holiday not because he
was born, hut for what he made of
himself after his natal day.
A LOYAL CITIZEN
While In Seattle last year a Val
dezan and his family were walking
up Second Avenue, and at the corner
of Pike Street, stopped to look at the
window display of a large store. A
young daughter saw a pretty coat in
the window and begged her father to
buy it for her. While his daughter
needed a warm coat for the coming
winter the man refused, saying "The
merchants at home carry the same
line, and we should spend our money
with our home town.” •
The purchase of the coat was de
ferred until reaching home, and the
young miss was surprised and de
lighted at getting a garment which
suited her even better than the one
In the Seattle store, and at no ad
vance in price.
SENTIMENTALISTS thruout the
country are slopping over on account
of Gen. Pershing’s order forbiddingj
the soldiers to accept the war god
mother stunt forced upon them by
mushy citizens. People must sooner
or later realize that the country is up
against the greatest crisis in its his
tory and that mawkish sentiment
must he shoved into the background
for the time being. There are certain
people in the country who must slop
over on every occasion and these have
seized the war as a vent for their emo
tions. Every duty should be subordi
nated to helping the government win
the war. By obeying the food regu
lations. helping the Ked Cross and
keeping one’s opinion to one’s self we
can help the soldiers far more than
by reams of gush. The first thing the
nation should do after the present
war is over is to appoint a board of
censors to eliminate about half of the
trashy novels that are emasculating
the country and making sob-sisters
out of our manhood.
SATURDAY NIGHT the Fraternal
Order of Eagles will again stage a
public function for the benefit of the
Red Cross. This order has donated
hundreds of dollars for war purposes,
many of its members are now enlisted
in the United States army, ano' it has
worked indefatigably to help the gov
ernment in every way since the incep
tion of the war. The ball Saturday
night will be up to the usual high
standard of such entertainments giv
en by this patriotic body, and in ad
dition a number of prizes will be giv
THE VIPRE5S
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THURSDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
YOUR LITTLE SWEETHEART
MARY P1CKF0RD
IN
THE FOUNDLING
A Powerful Drama of Smiles and Tears. If you en
joy a good Photoplay don't miss this.
'TRAVEL
A visit to St. Paul, Minn.
Admission 30c
sundayTfannie ward, SUSSUE HAYAKAWA
in “THE CHEAT"
en to participants in the dance. Every
person In the city should take one or
more tickets and help the cause. It
encourages the Eagles to still great
er efforts by knowing that the pub
. ilc appreciates their motives, and it
may also save the life of one dear to
us on the battlefields of France. A
good deed is like an arrow shot into
the air, it may fail in unexpected
spots, and you may be the beneficiary, i
Put aside ail social functions on that
l ight and endorse tbe patriotism of
the Eagles by your presence.
MEN MAY ENROLL HERE
FOR SHIPYARD WORK
! . I
hi order to obviate necessity of men
who have qualification)! for jobs in
| the shipbuilding yards, of having to
, write to Washington, D. C., W. E.
j Hal). Director II. 8. Public Service Re
serve, Washington, D. C., upon rec
commendation of Gov. Strong, hae ap
pointed R. E. Robertson of Juneau to
act bb federal director for Alaska of
that Public Service Reserve. Mr. Rob
ertson has appointed the various lo
cal chairmen of the Four Minute Men
through the territory as local enroll
ing agents, so that men who wish to
make applications for jobs can write
a letter stating tbeir qualifications
and address it either to Mr. Robert
son at Juneau or to the local chair
men of the Four Minute men in their
own town.
The following is a list of the local
chairmen of the Four Minute Men
who have been appointed 'as local en
rolling agents of the U. S. Public Re
serve:
A. E. Gurr, Douglas.
Homer Banta, Haines.
F. J. Vandewall, Skagway.
T. S. Elsemore, Petersburg.
C. M. Van Marter, Ketchikan.
W. H. Warren, Wrangell.
A. G. Shoup, Sitka.
T. S. Scott, Cordova.
E. E. Ritchie, Valdez.
L. V. Ray, Seward,
A. E. Latbrop, Anchorage.
R. V. Watkins, Kennecott.
J. A. Clark, Fairbanks.
G. L. Lomen, Nome.
G. W, Pennington, Nenana.
H. L. Twaddle, Tanana.
E. Coke Hill, Ruby.
Anaco Filina Win
fit any standard make o f camera.
They are the standard. Uuy E. Cam
eron. tf
AMBASSADOR ACCUSED
NEW YORK: In supporting a reso
tion urging the taking over of Rus
sian immigration aid societies, dele
gates to the so-called colonial con
gress of Russians asserted the pres
ent Russian ambassador was not the
Bolshevik! representative and the
funds received by the society through
the embassy from the “suffering peo
ple of Russia” were being used to fur
ther revolution against the Lenine
Trotzky regime. The resolution wsb
referred to a committee, which was
expected to bring it up late today.
The convention's final session yes
terday was opened by Gregory Wein
stein beneath the folds of a red flag
bearing the inscription. “Long Live
Free Russia.” An American flag which
had hung in the hall was missing.
BE JUST AND BE HONEST. Do
not accuse your neighbor of being
something he should not on the say
so of the third party. Generally speak
ing a person who will carry “tales”
to a third party is small enough to
lie about it, so be broad-minded
enough to form your own decisions,
and believe nothing but what you
hear first hand. It is the best way to
build up a community.
-.
FOR FOOD PLEDGE SIGNERS
It 'L‘"i ■ iOi i t •
II 1
Millions of tilt- new Hoover pledge
cards have been received by the wom
an’s committee of the council of na
tional defense and are being distribut
ed throughout the country at the re
quest of the national food administra
tion. Those who sign the pledge may
obtain handsome cards bearing thr
words, “member of the national food
administration," and a colored shield
M O whasbdecorated disk. ■'t‘
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THIS STORE WILL CLOSE AT NOON TOMORROW
A JOLT FOR H. C. L
All Standard Grades Canned Vegetables, 3 cans.SO
All Del Monte Vegetables Except Aspasaaas, per can.20
Bar and Powdered Sugar, per pound.121
Pearl Barley, per pound.121 L>
Kingsford Corn or Gloss Starch, per package.121
Lily Gloss Starch, per package.121
Elastic Starch, per package.121-.
Continental Best and Riverside Corn Starch, per pkg..10
Lux Powdered Soap, per package.121 ^
Fancy Seeded Raisins, per package.121
New Arrivals Jn Wheat Substitute
BARLEY FLOUR OAT FLOUR HOMINY GRITS
WHITE AND YELLOW CORN MEAL
RYE FLOUR BUCKWHEAT FLOUR
S. BLUM AND < OMPANY
GOOD GOODS—We Have Them
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
F. and A. M.
Valdez Ledge No. 168
REGULAR communications. nrsi
Wednesday in each month in Ma
sonic Hall. Visitors always wel
come.
WALTER ELLIOT. W. M
C. C. REYNOLDS. Sec.
L 0. 0. F.
VJdex, No, «
Meets every snunuay uigui m ».»«
o'clock p. m.. In Odd Fellows’
Hall. Visiting members cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
OTTO ELF8TR0M, N. G.
R. D. NICHOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every Friday night in Eagle
Hall. Visiting Members cordially in
vited to attend these meetings.
ED. WOOD. W. P.
C. J. TODD, Sec.
Order of Eastern Star
Valdez Chapter No. 5
STATED communications, first and
third Tuesdays of each month at
Masonic HaU. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E. CRAWFORD, W. M.
j. A. SILVERMAN, M. D. See'y.
Valdez Miners Union Do. 188
Woten Federation of Matn
W. M. CONLEY PraUen.
> VaUbs fit--*—
GEORGE M. BARRY Seareaarr.
SAFETY FIRST
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Travel On The
“SHAMROCK”
Prompt Service
D. D. STEWART Maater
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdes to
► Kllamar, Land lock, Fidalgo and
| way ports. Passengers landed
£ at all points.
t Carrying freight and passen*
[ gers.
[ For rates apply on board.
£ CAPT. H. Ia BIDn
C . — • VU> C
Hot-Point Electric Hcetera and
Cooking-Appliances at the Kmporiam.
Christmas goods coming on the next
boat. tf
VALDEZ
The 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
Sound, both copper and gold, and
is adjacent to and within easy]
hauling distance of the salmon'
grounds, many fresh water rivers!
and streams in Valdez Bay bring
ing the fish in great numbers to
within 6ight 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,
all subsidiary to the fish packing
business. The city owns its own
wharf and the Valdes Dock Com
pany, which also owns a splendid
wharf is willing to give prospec
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 organisations. Rents
are very cheap, end living is hot
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
rarefy experienced. The mercury
rarefy 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
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. H. COCKERILLE
(Inlaati RaHtul taltrrilti
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1898
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LYONS & RITCHIE
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Phaac 1*1 VtLDCZ. ALASKA
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Iahnm Ground
LOVE & MEALS
Insurance
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Fire-Surety Bonds-Life
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Raaaaaabte
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Jos. A. Silverman Pk G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND 8URGBON
Office lew-1 te 4 p. m — 7 hips.
Sunday by Appointment
Rea. Tel. 176 Office Tel. II
Boyle Block Valdes
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outride Room
Traaetoat Trade SoUrtted
Special Ratee bj the Week er Moath
Bathe la CBaaeetioa
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