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SEWARD, ALASKA. MONDAY, JANLARY 8, 1917
Mr. Sauers starts off today with the first of the edi
torials in tlu* Gateway written by citizens. People who
can write with knowledge id* any local conditions will
have their expressions of opinion welcomed in this edi
torial column. The editorial herewith reproduced is a
good beginning.
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Speaking of trade conditions in and about Seward
for RH(>; Owing to government constructions on Rail
roads and terminal docks it has increased nearly all lines
of business from (10 to 80 per cent, excepting, possibly, the
mining industry which had a downward tendency. In
the mercantile line the opinion seems to prevail that the
Hilly way to build up one’s own business is to grab all you
can of the other fellow's. The idea never occurs to some
that there might be enough for ail. To the merchant with
liberal stocl “futures** bought at the old prices, the.
temptation to seil at the same is great, thinking thereby
not only to hold his own trade, but to cut the business of
his competitor who failed to anticiapte his season’s needs
in advance. Selling prices in Alaska should k* advanced
to correspond with the rising markets in the States. Such
items as sugar. Hour, butter, beans, spuds, and eggs are
selling for iess money in Seward than in New York. The
time wiil never come when vou read that a merchant do
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ing business in Alaska has retired. The people are not in
the country. “You might better sell a few goods to thou
sands of people, than to depend on selling lots of goods to
a few people.” People in business and owning property
hi Alaska are rather up against it as compared with men
doing business in the States, where You have cheaper
transportation, cheaper insurance and a great deal less
lire risk.
We should disregard these short sighted policies and
get together for the betterment of conditions both in a
business way and for the common good of Seward.
The most essential move, and we should make it at
once, would be to better our tire department and fire pro
tt. "ion. We have been pulling too many stumps, grading
too many streets, and neglecting the most important re
source the town has. That is fire protection. A paid fire
department for the winter months would be a very sane
move on the part of the Seward town council. Seward
will not be in need of more school buildings for several
years to come, and we can well afford to divert attention
and monies fora paid fire department on a moderate scale.
More hydrants are needed. Also fire apparatus. 1917
started in with a rather disastrous fire in Seward and
still worse in Valdez. We can hardlv afford to delav ac
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lion in this matter. We hope for an early termination of
this world war, which will enable Uncle Sam to purchase
a few necessary locomotives to expedite construction on
his railroad. We hope to have Seward connected with the
main line on Turnagain Arm; that the new terminal
depot will be completed, that the San Juan fish company
erect a cold storage plant here and make this their Al
aska headquarters which will mean more to Seward than
two railroads. Lastly that Seward will be burning Mata
nuska coal by-.
W. M. SAUERS.
Take the “MILWAUKEE”
On your next trip to the East
Electrification of its main line over the backbone of tin*
Continent has eliminated all «»oof. smoke and cinders
permitting an unobstructed view of the magnificent
panoramas through the Ritter Roots and Rockies.
Wayne Blue, P. A. N.* A. H. McDonald, Alaska Steamship Co.,
Seward or
A. E. HarrU, Traveling Puss. Agent, Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Subscribe for
The All-Alaska Review
IV (WINTER
CLEARANCE SALE!
These prices Rood until January 10th, 1917
ALL OVER COATS IN STOCK one-third OFF
ALL MACKINAW COATS IN STOCK one-third OFF
ALL CHRISTMAS GOODS IN STOCK one-half OFF
ALL CORDUROY PANTS IN STOCK one-third OFF
ALL RAIN COATS IN STOCK one-third OFF
All prices marked in plain figures. Figure your own dis
counts. All seasonable goods and standard prices.
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER
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I R C. I*. & L. R. C. S. Edinburgh.
II F. I*. & S., Glasgow.
J. M SIOVN. M. I)., C. M.
OVER GATEWAY
Office flours, I to 3 and 7 to 8 l*>
1'iiKMKKI Y OK NoMK.
DR. O. J. KEATING
Dentist
Phones:
Office: Madison 76
Res. Madison 3S
Office over Hank of Seward
HOURS: 9 A. M. TO 5 P. M.
J. H. ROMIG. M. D.
OFFICE FOURTH AVENUE
Phones:
Office Adams 93
Residence Adams IS
Hours: 10 to 12 a.m. 2 to \ p.m.
DOUGHERTY & RQM'G
kKAI. ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Kent Kents Collected
Lots for Sale Large Listing
Phone Ked 147 Seward, Alaska
Broadway Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Ladies Shampooing
Hot and Cold Baths Always Ready
Anderson & Nelson
THE
TERMINAL
RAINIER IIEER
BIST BRANDS Of CIGARS
Try Us Once, then You be the Judge
| OLD CROW i
1 OLD UCRiVfifAGF |
OLD WINES
Blue Ribbon Beer
Rainier Beer
ONLY MINERAL CABINET
WHERE? AT
JACKS
g J. P. Stotko - Proprietor a
ATLAS JUNK CO.
Wholesale and retail deal ers in
ALL KINDS OK JUNK
I Livers of Metal. Lubber, Manila Hope
Sacks, Machinery, Pipe, Hides,
Fnr> and Dottles
|Q43 R. R. A»e. Sa. and Berowls. SEATTLE. WASH.
, THE “KEY”
We have just received a stock of
Gauze and other Masques---many
^ different caricatures.
Have a few choice boxes of Orange Blossom
candy left.
THE KEY, EVERYBODY’S STORE
Phor.e Mat bison 115
MODERN OFFICES FOR RENT
New Van Gilder Block
Electric Light, Steam Heat, Hot and Cold
Water Lavatory in Every Suite.
MORFORQ & FINNEGAN
Rooms 20-21-22-23 Van Gilder Bldg.
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-Dealers in
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
GENERAL TRANSFERRING Phones, Main 17 and II
I PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY
= ADMIRAL LINE_
E Sailings troui Seattle to Seward
E and way ports IOth, 20th <*nd
5 30th of each month.
Steamers
E Admiral Watson Dec. 20
E Spokane January 2
! Sailings from Seattle to Califor
nia Mondays, Fridays and Satur
days Steamers President, Gov
ernor, Queen, Admiral Schley.
Admiral Dewey,
E Southern California Route—San Francisco to Los Anpeles daily
r except Sunday. San Francisco to San Diejfo Mondays, Thursdays and
~ Saturdays. Steamers Harvard, Vale, I'resictent, Governor, Admiral
— Schlev, Admiral Dewev. For full part iculers address
E WAYNK BLUK, Atfent, Seward, Alaska
Notwithstanding all the hard luck wo have experienced
with tires since our arrival in Seward, we are still deter
mined to stay with the city and give tin* people of Seward
the host on the market in the way of
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, Etc.
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ARE NOW IN OUR NEW HOME
In the Ashland Block, corner of Broadway and Railroad
Avenue,
THE RAINIER BUFFET
THE HOUSE OF GOOD SERVICE.
QUALITY GOODS OUR MOTTO
I RINGS
I No matter whether you are going to buy an engagement
ring, wedding ring, or merely a birthday ring, you want
to get full value for the price you pay.
When you come to our store you can be sure of getting
honest meivhandise. We permit no misrepresentations.
And we stand back of every guarantee we make.
Get our prices.
E. L. WHITTEMORE, Proprietor
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
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ALASKA ‘SET «
SEATTLE SAILINGS
HAPIPOSA Dec. 16 ALAMEDA. Dec. 24
The real It* t* Mariposa anti Alumeda will alternate on
sailings from Seattle of tin* Ui. St h, I fit Ik and iMlh of
each month. They will touch at Ketchikan, Than*. Juneau and IVmce
William Sound ports. Dora sails westward after arrival of steamer
leaving Seattle on the 8th of the month.
(4TRight reserved to change this schedule w tliout notice'V#
F. B. TRACY, General Agent A. H. McDONALD, Agent
IDE SEWARD Liflll E AND POWER CO?
Incorporated November 1005 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
Contractors and dealers in Electric Supplies and Apparatus
Oflice: At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
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COAL IVinVfRyS AND GOLD MINfR’S SIPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Kanj'es
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook /Stove*
C’aHrt) Stoves
Air Tij'ht Heaters
( Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plii^s
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Mailhoit) Boutin*
Tar Paper
Deafen in *r felt
Weatbe** St rips
Gasoline
Gas Knifine < )il
.Viarine Kni'ine Oil
Valve Oil
Klaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
i'up Greas**
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltuin Pa nt
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tent s
PMONt MADISON 87
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tack it
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
t 'ement
(i ia.ss
Kope
Mercury
Seine I*wine
J. L. GRAEF
The Seward News Company
GEORGE PHELPS
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Pioneer
Hotel Accommodation for Ninety Guests
F. B. CANNON. Prop. ' „ IorR® Gen. ral Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
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BEST RATES-BEST TREATMENT
Alaska BEST ACCOMMODATION
REDUCED RATES VIA THE
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Are made from SEWARD to many Eastern Cities ;
To get benefit of reduction tickets must be purchased with
Steamship Ticket
Full information and tickets from A. H. McDonald, Alaska
‘Steamship Co.f Wayne Blue, Admiral Line
A. S. DAUTRICK, Traveling Freight and Passenger Agent,
Room 18, Valentine Building, Juneau.
T. J. MOORE, City Passenger Agt., Second and Columbia, Seattle. .
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