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HARRIMAN
1 BANK
OF ALASKA
AT SEWARD EEtu®!
UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY j
Safe Deposit Boxes
—FOR RENT—
EMPRESS THEATER
THURSDAY. OCTOBER IS.
8:00 I*. M.
Paramount Trawl, 1-Ret*l
Educational Subject
—
Famous Players. Charles
Frohman Co., presents JOHN
BARRYMORE in
“ARE YOU A
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one of the greatest farce com
edy triumphs of the American
stage, in five parts.
Also a one-reel “Lonesome
I.uke” comedy, which is a very
unusual comedy.
Seven Reel Program
10c and 25c
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FOUND—Spectacles in case. Owner
can have same by proving property
and paying for this ad at The
Gateway. tf.
Kerosene $1.75 a can at Graef’s. tf.
1 AMUSEMENTS
TO BE TAXED
The war tax is hitting in all dircc
tions. Kverv dav something new bobs !
up as a result of the levenue raising
measures adopted by the last Con
gross. Now movies are to be taxed -
that is, those patronizing the movies j
will pay. The following bulletin was j
received bv cable today by The Date
way from David J. Williams, Collec
tor of Internal Revenue, and explains
itself:
The new war revenue act imposes
a tax effective November l, 1017, of
one cent for each ten cents or frac
tion thereof of the amount paid forj
admission to any place, including ad
mission by season ticket or subscrip
tions. This tax is to he paid by the
person paying fot* such admission, j
The tax on admission of children un-!
der~ twelve years old, where an admis-1
sion charge for such children is made,
shall in every case he one*cent. Per
sons admitted free pay the tax on the
basis of the charge made to other i
HOTEL, SEWARD
FORTY ROOMS-OUT OF FIRE ZONE
J. 0. PATTON, Prop. Rates by Day or Month
Modern Conveniences Well Lighted and Heated
BANK
of
SEWARD
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Established 1905
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UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
for
POSTAL SAVINGS
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Resources Over . $300,000.00
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persofi* of the same cla£s.;cxoepi bona
liile mffployees, municipal officers oiuf
official business and children undef •
"e. Irfthe case of persons having
i bo permanent use of*, boxes or seatsV
“»* a lease thereon, the fax is equiva-1
ent to ten per cent of the amount i*6r
vhich a similar box or seat is sold for
'ho performance at which the box or
seat is used or reserved by or for the
lessee of bohler.
There is also a tax of one cent for1
each* ten cents or fraction thereof paid
for admission to any public perform-;
nice for profit at any cabaret or sim-;
ilar entertainment to which the charge .
for admission is wholly or partly in-1
eluded in the price paid for refresh
ment service or merchandise, such tax
lo be paid by the person paying for
such refreshments, service or mer
i handise. The term “admission” in
cludes seats and tables reserved, other
wise and other similar/ accommoda
lions and the charges made therefor.
Those collecting admission fees are
required to collect the tax and make
monthly returns and remittances to
the Collector of Internal Revenue.
Blanks will be sent to all theaters and
shows licensed by the government.
Others should apply for blanks to the
Collector. These taxes are not im
posed in the case of places where max
imum admission charge is live cents
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STILL GOING STRONG
THAT BIG SUIT SALE AT
C OTTER'S THIS WEEK
Yesterday was higlnvater
mark as far as number of Suits
sold is concerned.
Today we have brought over
from the warehouse a fresh lot
and still have a complete list of
sizes.
F YOU WANT A SUIT, GET
IT NOW.
Remember, this entire line of
Suits at—
TWENTY DOLLARS EACH
and the sale will close Saturday
evening at nine.
Bill Kaiser, who has a Black
Fox Mine on Skilak Lake, says
that in all his life he has never
seen such values and that he is
glad he came in at this time,
just to see what a man can do
with a single “twenty."
Remember, that at this price
each suit is cash and we make
no alterations.
This store will not bo open
during the meeting of the Town
Council tonight.
Broadway Seward
-;
Uc<al
Money Saving
BarAairu'
Hart
Schaffncr
&
Marx
Ready-Made
Up to-the-Minule
. CLOTHES
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Leon
Urbach
LOCAL DEALER
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or where the proceeds inure exclusive
ly' to the benefit of religious, educa
tional or charitable societies or organ
izations or agricultural fairs, provided
none of the proceeds are distributed
to stockholders or members of the as
sociation.
Special In Silk Hose
H We are overstocked in Illack
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i and White Silk Hose and have a
i
i special sale
Friday and Saturday Only.
We include a few Fancy
, Hosti.
HALLETT & SCOTT I
(Of Course) {
PHONE MAIN 134 1
"*fTHE FAMILY STORE 1
This store is not for sale.
I am here to stay—to see the public get a [■] ap
deal. : p
I’ve got no bargains. My goods are all sold a|
on small margins. No old stock to offer forp
nothing.
Business is good and 1 thank the public for p
their liberal patronage.
My aim will be to try and be [■] with every-P
body, friend and foe alike.
Yours tiuly,
BORGEH’S GR0CERY|
PATRONIZE HOME GROWN GOODS |
Hold Your Breath for Criticisms—- ;
We Will Tell You How It Should Be. I
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO. '
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PROOF OF LABOR BLANKS AT THE GATEWAY.
Prices for This Week ONLY ItiF
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See Our Assortment of Home-Grown M
la i*a • -i ( Vv s£\
Potatoes, $3.75 per cwt.
A new assortment of Cresca gopcjs
from New York. Olives, Stuffed Pates,
■ • Figs, Potpourri, Caviar, Anchovies,
Pate of Foies Gras, Deviled Turkey and •
, Chicken. , , N -t
W. Tw* .«£ \ r w. &, A - *
The Famous Tasmania Preserves,
Jellies and Jams, 40c-tins, now 35c, 3
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for $1.00, :
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i' Manchuria Beans, 15c per lb.
Clam,” none better—
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seven cans for $1.00.
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Libby’s Canned Fruits, 25c per can.
Snider’s Catsup, 25c. |:.,y . ,, j-.
Mrs. McPherson’s Salad Dressing, 20c.
I ,; i •Four-lb. can Keiller’s Mannalade, $1.00.
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Mrs. Cs Raisin Brown Bread, 25c-cans now loc." • j ••
Choice Garden Spinach, 20c per can; 3 cans for 50c.
Twelve-ounce Bottle of Salad Ofl, 35c. . ■
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