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VoI j SEWARD. ALASKA SATURDAY, APRIL 21. 1917. Number 8
ESSAY ON LIFE OF
SIR WALTER SCOTT
By George Martin
Sir Walter Scott’s ancestors were
midway between peasantry and no
bility. Those before him were al
ways prominent in border wars and
lighting with England, so it was
natural that Scott should take inter
est and write of these things.
HU mother was the daughtei o
a physician, while his father was a
lawyer. As a baby he was a healthy
child, but he later contracted a dis
ease, which left him a cripple for
life. While a child he spent a great
deal of his time with his grand
mother and aunt. Here he heard
many stories, and loved to tell a
new poem or song so much that the
local minister remarked that it was
impossible to speak while Waite;
was in the room for his shouting
drowned out all othcr speaking.
INTERESTING QUIZ
ON PHYSIOGRAPHY
The following answers were given
by Maxine McDonald in a quiz in
physiography:
Of what importance are moun
tains to men? Define snow line;
timber line.
Mountains are of importance to
men in a number of ways: The
rivers flowing down steep slopes
furnish water power and the timber
furnishes good wood. Mineral de
posits are brought to light by fold
ing of mountains.
The snow line is the line above
which there is perpetual snow. The
timber line is the line above which
no timber grows.
What is the immediate cause fo,*
volcanic eruptions? What are vol
canic necks?
The immediate cause for volcanic
eruptions is that water seeping
down to the hot lava causes steam,
which with the great pressure is
forced out in eruptions, often caus
ing great explosions.
Not all the lava which starts for
the top reaches there. When erup
tions ease the lava cools.
What are the causes of earth
quakes? Define epicentrum. Name
two recent volcanic eruptions.
Karthquakes are caused by the
slipping of rock along a fault plane
or by volcanoes.
The epicentrum is the spot right
above the slipping of the lanes or
right over a “qauke.”
Java, in the Straits of Sunda, ISM!,
were Krakatoa, near the Island ol
Java, in the Starts of Sunda, 188”.,
and Mount Dele, on the Island of
Martinique, in 1D02.
the first book that he published was
stories translated from that lan
guage. He soon wrote other stories
and poems and became famous as a
writer. He always acquired con
siderable wealth, but he died poor
owing to the failure of his publish
er, in which business he was in
volved financially.
2 C. Kodak, Jr., Kodak
Seward Drug Co.
WaterfUl & Frazier whiskey at
The Branch.
Butterkist popcorn for sale at the
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GRAMMAR GRADES WILL
START MONDAY MORNING
The following announcement has
been issused by the school board:
“All rooms of the Seward public
school will reopen Monday a. m.,
April 22. All those pupils will be ad
mitted who have previously had the
measles, all who have had them re
cently and have passed their twen
ty-eight days of quarantine, and all
who have not had them, but are in a
state of perfect health. Rut no pupil
will be admitted whose home is
quarantined.” —
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS
The high school has resumed
work again after a two-weeks’
quarantine. It seems rather lone
some without the grades.
Jack—(drawing graphs in Alge
bra)—“Well, we’re safe here any
way. No danger of this going in
the paper.”
Heard in the English C las*
Teacher—“George, use the word
tete correctly in a sentence.”
George—“The convicts were hoM
ing a tete a tete.”
ON PHYSIOGRAPHY
The following answers were given
by Maxine McDonald in a quiz in
physiography:
Of what importance are moun
tains to men? Define snow line;
timber line.
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Mountains are of importance to
men in a number of ways: The
rivers flowing down steep slopes
furnish water power and the timber
furnishes good wood. Mineral de
posits are brought to light by fold
ing of mountains.
The snow line is the line above
which there is perpetual snow. The
timber line is the line above which
no timber grows.
What is the immediate cause fo,*
volcanic eruptions? What are vol
canic necks?
The immediate cause for volcanic
eruptions is that water seeping
down to the hot lava causes steam,
which with the great pressure is
Ik' did not go to high school until
quite late, but despite his lameness
he was very popular among the
boys at school and engaged in many
of their sports. He was very good
in his studies while in the class
room, but outside of school he
studied very little. In after life he
regretted this lack ot study, tor it
hindered him in his writing.
Later his father sent Waiter to
college where he wanted him to
study law. Here Scott applied him
self faithfully, and in due time be
came a lawyer. He was not en
thusiastic in his work, however I
tales of old castles and border war
interested him more. Instead of
studying he enjoyed telling stories
to the olFice boys. Later he secured
a government position that gave
him a good living and took up little
of his time.
Define lateral moraine crevasse.
What is the principal soil of a gla
cial* region? (live four proofs of
glacial erosion.
Lateral moraine is the band of
rock fragments along the sides of
a glacier. The principal soil of a
glacial region is glacial drift or a
tine ground clay. Crevasse is a deep
crack in a glacier caused by great
pressure or strain.
What influence have mature val
leys on man? What are the char
acteristics of new drainage on a
plain?
Mature valleys influence man in
the following ways: In a mature
valley the soil is fertile and there
arc low lolling plains which are
suitable for agriculture. This kind 1
of valley does not hinder travel but
encourages it, as transportation is
almost always possible on the
rivers. Food can be raised with
much less labor in mature valleys,
so it encourages settlement.
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Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
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We carry Symphony Lawn Station
ary the Seward Drug Company.
Proof of labor blanks at the Cate-1
^ way. j
Scott spent much of ms time
traveling about the country, listen
ing to the tales of the peasantry,
and investigating the history of old
castles. This material was later the
inspiration for many ot his poems
anil stories. He studied (ierman and
Fresh Butterkist popcorn at the
KEY.
Dressmaking done at Mrs. Bowden s
on Third ave., between Washington
and Adams St. 3t
Andy’s Express, phone Madison 143.
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LISTEN
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acreage that is ideally located for a
suburban home.
ACREAGE—That is particularly suit
ed for truck gardening.
ACREAGE—That is bound to in
crease in value in the near future.
ACREAGE—Fronting on the Gov. It.
R. and Lake Kenai Boulevard.
ACREAGE—That is most desirable
for re-subdividing—See me. Will be
glad to show you the land, of fur
nish particulars on request. J. A.
Stewart, Phone Pod 147.
Remodeling of ladies’ and gents’
clothes, by a tailor, a specialty, next
to Alaska S. S. office. tf
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR
Notice is hereby given that Bank
of Seward has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Flor
ence Foote, deceased. All persons
having claims against the estate of
the said Florence Foote arc hereby
notified to present said claims, with
the proper vouchers attached, to said
Bank of Seward at its place of busi
ness, in the town of Seward, in Kenai
Precinct, Third Division of the Terri
tory of Alaska, within six months
from the date of this notice.
Dated this 10th day of April, A. 1).
1917.
• BANK OF SEWARD,
H. S. Balderston, Cashier.
April 10-30
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They Luce In Front
New Spring Goods
Munsing Underwear
Spring Hats /
Waists
SKIRTS
Sweaters
Ivayser Silk Underwear
Phoenix Hosiery
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HALLETT & SCOTT
SCRIPPS-GRAY-DOM
GAS ENGINES
If you will write for our
prices and descriptions on any
thing in the line of gasoline en
gines, propellers. reverse
gears, and the hundred other
fittings and accessories used on
gas engines- and boats, you will
find that we have only first
class goods, that we charge
no more than other firms
charge for inferior goods, and
that we handle orders with in
telligence and promptness.
S. V. B. MILLER
72 Marion St., Seattle
Established 10 Years
WAT
Howard
. Hamilton
Verithin Gruen
Full Line of Nugget
Goods
Special Order Work
Promptly Executed
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C. E. ORLANDER
SUCCESSOR TO
GEORGE THE JEWELER
Ladies' and gents’ clothes cleaned
and pressed and repaired; next to Al
aska S. S. office. tf •
Andy's Express, phone Madison 143.
THE KEY
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DRINKS
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PHONE MATH I SON 115
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HENRY FATHERS
KX< l.rsl VK
Paint and Wall Paper Store
Victim* Framim,'. Maimin^TTiruin*
itml l*a|»Thaiu;inur
Broadway Bakery and Coftee House
and the Dost Coffee in the City.
Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Doughnuts
Hot Dread II A. M. Every Day
TRADE AT
The BAZAAR
5c to 25c Variety Store
and over
Almost Seattle Prices
wmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
JOE RENO
MILE 75 ROADHOUSE
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Mushers
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
Seward
Geo. A Mitchell
Proprietor
< >pen Day and Nisjht
I ’hone Adams 1l!»
Service Cleanliness
Private Hojcen for I/.i<li«**>or Pam*
j D. C. BRYANT
I Taxidermist - Tanner - Rugmaker
25 years practical experience
Animals, Heads, Birds, Fish set up
naturally and artistically
I 2132 Westlake Ave. Seattle
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The RAINIER BUFFET
Ashland Block, corner of
Broadway and Railroad Ave.
WINES, LIQUORS,
CIGARS, ETC.
The House of Good Service.
Quality Goods Our Motto.
For a Good Haircut go to
JUNTE
Broadway Near Adams
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CARGO OF
LUMBER
Loaves Seattle March :>o
on Freighter Valdez, for
BROSIUS & NOON
DKAU.Us IN
LUMBER HARDWARE
SEWARD
Hotel Seward
Zbinden Bros. Prop.
Comfort and Hospitality at
Moderate Cost.
311 Third Ave. SeattleWash.
ANTON JOHANSEN
Seldovia, Alaska
First-class merchandise at rea
sonable prices, prompt service.
Courtesy Food Service *
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO.
THE ADMIRAL LINE
' Admiral Evans, April 17
SAILINGS , Admiral Farragut, April 25
FROM SEATTLE: | Admiral Watson, May 3
b All boats go to Anchorage.
Admiral Farragut, sailing April 25, goes to Kodiak.
Through Tickets to Eastern Points at Reduced Rates.
For full information on sailings from Seattle to San Francisco, ad
dress Wayne Blue, Agent, Seward, Alaska.
OTEL OVERLANI
E. L. WHITTEMORE, Proprietor
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, • - - ALASKA
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H. V. iiOBKS A. F. Davis
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBKN, Manager
Coal, Wood and Ice ,
General Transferring. 1’hones. Main 17 and *41
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