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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
H. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Blatter,
July 23. 1S12. at the postofflce of Valdes.
Alaska, under act of March 8, 1879.
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WEDNESDAY, JAM ARY 23, 11118.
Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!
AIJJKtt SHORT OK KOOD
Thanks to the captious attitude of
critics of the whole program of the
food administration, the requests of
Mr. Hoover and his co-workers are not
being lived up to as they should be.
A few days ago, for example, the ad
ministrator advocated government
purchase and sale of sugar as well as
government control of food served in
eating houses because the restaurants
are not complying with the conserva
tion rules.
It would be a disastrous mistake
for the American people to gain the
notion that the whole food saving
campaign is camouflage. The honest
truth is that the food situation in the
allied countries is little short of des
perate, and only with the most lib
eral co-operation of the people of the
llnied States can famine conditions be
forestalled. In fact, the situation is
considered by official Washington to
be more grave than it has beet at any
time during the war. Serious food
shortages are reported from England,
France and Italy.
In order to improve the situation in
England, compulsory rationing will be
started immediately, with meat the
first commodity to be placed under
control. Distribution of butter and
margarine will be taken in hand next
and other foods will be added as they
become scarcer. All the principal food
stuffs will be rationed by April.
"I view the situation with grave
anxiety," is the way Lord Rhonda, the
the food administrator, summarizes
situation. “I have repeatedly said in
public and private that there is no
reason for immediate alarm, although
there is every reason for strict econo
my and precautionary features. These
statements in some instances have
been twisted Into a declaration that
there is plenty of food in England and
France. The food position in this
country, and I understand in France
also, can without exaggeration be des
scribed fts critical and anxious. As 1
am now unable to avoid public ration
ing. I fear it will have to come with
long queues of people awaiting in the
severe weather in practically every
town in England for the dally neces
sities of life.”
The only consolation from the en
tente viewpoint is that the situation
in the central empires is much mon
serious. That fact, however, does noi
justify the American people in fail
ing to live up to the letter and spirit
of the food conservation movement i
this country. So small a sacrifice is
Insignificant as compared with wha.
the people of the other countries are
giving in the battle for democracy.
BKTECTIXG THE l-BOAT
Much has been made of the success
ful use of the microphone by subma
rines. The device, so far as its appli
cation to the undersea boat is con
cerned, is of greater value to the Ger
mans than to the allies, because it is
the central powers that are waging
an aggressive IT-boat warfare. The ad
vantage of the microphone to the sub
marine—and it is an incalculable
one— is that it gives the submersible
a chance to detect the approach of
hostile ships as well as other move
ments of a more exact nature.
out* tto UBUfli, llici c an a uvvivv
which countracts this advantage to
the It-boat, and that device is the mic
rophone. In oth€r words, a micro
phone can be used successfully on a
surface-going vessel as well as on a
submarine. According to a Swedish
authority on technical information
the microphone detector and the
depth bomb are the two most effective
methods of combatting the "sub."
English experts, according to the
writer, have lately so perfected the
use of the microphone on anti-sub
marine vessels that they are able to
steal accurately and automatically
down on the submarine, while former
ly they were unable to locate a ves
sel beneath the surface without th<
aid of an airplane or balloon. The
microphones are placed below the
water, close to the keel of the vessel
and answer the same purpose as the
microphones of a telephone. By lis
tening to the beat of the submarine’s
propeller they can determine the ex
act location of the enemy and attack
him before he has the slightest idea
of what is happening.
The detection instruments used
with the microphones are very com
plex. One of them shows the distance
of the submarine on a graduated scale
the indicator responding electrically
to the sound from the submarine's
propellers. The variations of distance
are shown with marvelous accuracy.
Another device shows whether the
enemy is on the port or starboard
side. The electro magnet hand moves
to the side on which the sound is
loudest, and the ship is guided ac
cordingly.
When the proper spot is reached, j
bombs are dropped in the same man
ner as from airplanes. Their under
water force is so great that they can
destroy a submarine 150 feet from
the point of explosion.
THE HOME MERCHANT
THE HOME MERCHANT: who is
he?
He Is the man who gives you credit
when you are financially embarrassed
and carries your account when you
are unable to pay.
He is the man who gives you back
your money or makes exchanges when
you are not satisfied with what you
have bought.
He is the man who stands hack of
his guarantee and makes restoration
of all losses you may sustain on goods
you may buy from him.
He is the man who meets you at
the door with a handshake and In
quires after "Mary and the children”
and "how the measles left Tommy,"
and lets you out with a message of
good cheer for the family and maybe
a package of candy for the kids.
He is the man who takes a neigh
borly interest in you and your af
fairs.
He is the man who with his em
ployes lives In your city and spends
his money with you. and other busi
nesses of the city.
He is the man who helps you pay
taxes to support the schools, main
tain the streets, police and fire de
partment, and other public institu
tions.
He is the man who in sickness and
in health is still your friend and will
ing to take a chance on your paying
him.
He is the man whose name is on ev
ery subscription list and who gives
cheerfully to all civic propositions.
He is your home merchant—your
friend—your neighbor—your helper
in the hour of adversity: who is
equally interested with you in up
building the town.
Be FAIR to him—-your friend and
neighbor: buy in Valdez.
LARUE AUDIENCE SEEN
A SPLENDID COMEDY
The Empress Theatre was packed
lust night to see "The House of Ter
rible Scandals, and that they were
nut disappointed was shown by the
roars of laughter with which each
scene was greeted. The acrobatic
work of the comedians was far bet
ter than the average, and was a wel
come change from the Charlie Chap
lin slap-stick variety. The Moose Band
played several pieces in a creditable
manner, and all departed feeling well,
repaid for their money. It was one
of the best shows ever given in Val
dez.
AUSTRIAN STRIKE HAS
BEEN SETTIJCI)
LONDON, Jan. 23.—Dispatches in
dicate that the strike of Austrian
workmen, which had assumed serious
proportions, has been settled.
ROOSEVELT URGES UNIVERSAL
MILITARY SERVICE LAW
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Jan. 23.—
Hoosevelt said he came to Washing
ton chiefly to urge legislation for un
iversal military service.
and get more real foot comfort
and longer service than you ever
got before. How? By using “Hi*
; * Press” Boots and Shoes.
Miners from Alaska to Mexico find them
outwearing all others. These wonderful
boots are made differently—actually molded
into one soita piece oj ruooer. rso
leaking or peeling. Look better
—feel better. Nothing like them
anywhere.
l Sold by 40,000 dealers
ft IKE B.F.EBMRICH RUBBER CBHMIIY
Lk Maker* of the Celebrated Goodrich Auto
mobile Tire*—“Bust in thu Long Run. “
AKRON^OHIO
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.'.121/*
Best Japanese Rice, per pound.10
Bayo Beans, per pound. .15
Fancy Evaporated Prunes, per pound.15
Fancy Evaporated Peaches, per pound.17 x i
Fancy Evaporated Apples, 3 pounds for. 30
Roast and Corned Beef, 2 lb. cans. AS
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
Com Starch “Best”, per package.10
This is not a sale, These are our regular prices,
WE BUYfRIGHT WE SELL RIGHT
S. BLUM AND COMPANY
GOOD GOODS
Corporal Rowbottom left Copper
Center this morning south with mail. |
The mercury registers 18 above and
21 inches of snow.
Second Call
We will accept Liberty Bonds for
stock in the Valdez Iron Works.
Make your money earn 25 per cent
instead of 4 per cent. tf
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; read>
to transfe. tuat bauu.igv tor you. tf
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON ,
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division, i
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Ratea bj the Wecfi or Moatb
Bath* In Connection
PHONE 133 MRS. SYRINC. Prsy
SAFETY FIRST
Travel On The
“SHAMROCK”
Prompt Service
D. D. STEWART Master
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LAUNCH DELLAj
Capt H. L. Rider %
*
Weekly trips from Valdez to ♦
Ellamar, Landlock, Fidalgo and ♦
way ports. Passengers landed *
at all points. 2
Carrying freight and passed- +
For rates apply on board. I
CAPT. H. L RID KB |
Hot-Polni Electric Hesters end
Cook.lag-Appliances at the Emporium
Christmas goods coming on the next
bout 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 gol«l, 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 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,
all subsidiary to the fish packing
business. The city owns its own
wharf and the Valdez 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 dubrooms and many
lodges and organizations. Rents
are very cheap, and living is but
little higher than in the States.
Many gold and copper mine*
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
GATEWAY TO THE UTOBUO*
PROFKbSIOIY AL CARDS.
DR. H. COCKERILLE
OMrtaata^Sattnul Cilnrdir
i DENTIST
la Valder Since 1898
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling
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Phaae lei YaLDEL ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted lenses Ground
VALDEZ HOSPITAL |
Prints Botwu
Terms Reasonable
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PHYSICIAN AND BDBOBON
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Res. TeL 174 Office TeL 1»
Boyle Block Valdas
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LOVE & MEALS
Insurance
. Fire-Surety Bonds-Life
THE SOUTHERN
MRS. BLACKWELL, Prop.
Nice, Clean Rooms
Baths In Connection
PRICES REASONABLE
Phone 164
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Kies and Accepted ttaaeas
Regular Communications first Wed
ueaday In each month In McKinley
Hall. Vleltore always welcome
WALTER ELLIOT, W. M.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Sec.
Valdez RRiatrs Union No. 188
Westers Federation of Miners
W. M. CONLEY Prsddset.
VaMse Alaska.
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