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SALMON INFORMATION
There will be operated on the Alaska coast this year
K4 salmon canneries. It is estimated that they will pro
duce about five million cases of fish. To make this pack
about 30.000 men will be employed for an average of nine-'
ty days. It will necessitate the taking of seventy million
fish to fill these cans. These canneries are strung along
the coast from Ketchikan to Bristol bay, about 2,000 miles.
If evenly divided there would be a cannery every twenty
miles, but being located in bunches it leaves in places
hundreds of miles of the coast without a cannery, the wa
ters of which are now proving to be as rich in fish as the
old locations. In times gone by the idea was to locate as
near the mouth of a fresh water stream as possible, in or-i
der to get the fish when they were bunched and rushing to1
the spawning grounds.
The government has stopped this by passing a law
preventing anyone from fishing within one-half mile from
the mouth of anv stream, the consequence is, canneries
are being located along the coast without regard to fresh
water streams. This has brought into use the purse
seine boat, to catch them as they school in the deep water.
The fish caught this way have proven to be far better for
canning purposes than those caught by the old method.
The flesh is firmer and has not begun to deteriorate which
follows quickly on entering fresh water.
Alaska's easiest and quickest resource to develop is
her fish, and it should l>e de\ eloped by people who make
their homes here. Everything as far as possible, from
fishing to packing and shipping, should be done by home
labor; then Alaska will begin to get population and pros
perity.
NOT AN ATTACK ON PATRIOTISM
In connection with the war situation the insurance
companies of the country have issued a “war clause” in
connection with life insurance which limits the benefits
under certain conditions and provides for extra premiums
should the holder engage in certain extra hazardous work.
Our contemporary up the* inlet, being frozen in all
winter, amt not advised, printed the other day that this
was an attack on patriotism as “the policy would become
null and void,” should the holder volunteer for sendee
within two vears.
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The blank says plainly that provisions for “double in
demnitv and disability benefits” under certain situations
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terminate, not the whole policy.
Life insurance policies cannot be canceled by the
companies.
Most of the large companies are mutual and by with
holding “double benefits” from those who go to war, the
rights of all the policy holders are protected, for under
extreme demand so large a percentage of policy holders
in one company might be killed as to put the holdings of
all in jeopardy were not such action taken.
STRIKE RUMOR UNFOUNDED
A rumor is going the rounds that a strike is pending
in labor circles. This is probably due to the fact that a
committee is being elected to draw up a new wage scale.
Up to the present time there has been no official considera
tion of a strike and the report is absolutely unfounded.—
(Alaska Labor News.)
The foregoing, taken from the columns of the Alaska
Labur News, recognized as the official organ of the Al
aska Labor Union, should set at rest all rumors and re
ports with respect to strikes or anticipated strikes on the
Alaska railway project. The Alaska Labor Union has, in
the massive labor temple, the most costly and one of the
finest business stinctures in Anchorage. It is as much
concerned in averting a strike, that would tend to demor
alize business conditions here, as are others concerned in
the town’s welfare. A strike at any time before the Labor
Temple debts are liquidated, would very seriously en
danger the fine property, and would undoubtedly result
in its being taken over by those having liens against it, be
cause if a strike were called, the property would quickly
lose a large part of its present fine patronage, not be
cause of non-sympathy with the strike or as a protest
against such action by the labor union, but as a logical re
sult of a demoralization of business conditions generally.
If things continue as now, before another year is ushered
in, the building will be free from all debts, and the union
will exclusively own a mighty fine asset.
As is generally understood, the wage scale agreed up
ALL HOOKS AND NO BAIT.
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on by the federal board of arbitration, the members of
the Alaska Labor Union and the Alaskan engineering
commission was effective for one year—from June 1,1916,
to June 1, 1917. It may be that the labor union will seek
to gain an advance in certain of the wage scales. The men
cannot be blamed for that. It is their inherent right. If
it is true that the cost of living will be much greater this
i year than last year, there is undoubtedly merit in their
j presumed intention. But let us have no strike. Let us
have the most harmonious relations and determine the
matter in a businesslike way, giving and taking, and ad
i justing any com'toversy that may arise in the spirit of
amity and good will. Since the signing of the wage scale
last year, things have moved along in an excellent manner,
considering the magnitude of the railway project.—!An
chorage Times.) ,
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Spring line of Hardeman Hats
New styles, new shapes and shades
All the good ones
Army Shoes
The famous Buckingham and Hecht
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It's not hard to sell that Schoenbrun line in Seward. Scarcely a day goes by,
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THE PLACE WHERE MEN OUTFIT
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SPECIAL SALE
WEEK ENDING MARCH 17
From 25 Per Cent to 50 Per Cent Off
Beginning Saturday, March 17, we will conduct a Children's
Day Sale—Anything we carry in Children’s Wear
School Supplies, Etc
At Discounts that will
Surely Tempt You
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
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Seattle Sailings
Alaska . March 9
Northwestern . March 10
Alameda . March 23
Alaska .. March 30
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Dora sails westward after arri val of S. S. Alaska, due hen* about
March 9.
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For the benefit of those Interested in Alaska in
General and Seward in Particular an
INFORMATION BUREAU
has been established in connection with this paper, and all those desir
ing information as to the value of real estate and business opportuni
ties atv requested to address their communications to
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SEWARD
GATEWAY.
Seward, Alaska.
The Garstens Packing Go.
Wholesale and Retail
Beef, Pork,. Veal, Mutton, Poultry,
Lard, Hams and Bacon.
Butter and Eggs
Orders from the Westward and Cook
Inlet Given Careful Attention.
BROADWAY AVE. SEWARD
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Through Cars
between SEATTLEand Chicago
Kansas City. Denver
San Francisco, Los Angeles
Direct Connections for ell
points East via the Famous
COLUMBIA RIVER ROUTE.
Trains protected all the way
—all the time -by Automatic
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SEATTLE
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Charles Crawford
General Blacksmith
Horseshoeing
Wheelwrighting
Corner Sixth Avenue and
Railway Avenue
SEWARD. ALASKA
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Muahers
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
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Green Hands
are all thumbs when they
attempt Blank Book Making
Blank Book and Looso Leaf
work are not for the novice. It (
took us a ong time to attain
our present high efficiency.
TRICK & MURRAY
Blank Book Makers
85 Columbia St.—Seattle.
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