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The Alaska Weekly Poet
Published Daily, Except Sundays and Holdiays
By
GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY. (Inc.)
ELMER FRIEND. EDITOR \M> GENERAL MANAGER
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KatorMl m Moonl-fiua mattar StpUmbat t. Hit. *1 tSa Pott Oflc# at S#«ard. Alaika,
nadar Art of March l.
SUBSCRIPTION RATOS:
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Editorial am) Basin—a O Bee rdephooe Mala 71
MbMBEK OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is exclu>ivelr entitled to the use for republication
of all newt dispatches credited ot it or not otherwise credited in this pspet
and shy the local news published herein.
Don't forget that beginning tomoi
row you forget 11* 11* and write it 11*2*>.
Also, all oi you single men had bet
ter look out. for 11*20 is leap year
and you will have the same opportu*1
ity of dodging the single ladies as they
have of dodging you when they did
not want you around.
And don't he foolish and mak • a
burn h of resolutions and break them
i, fr re midnight of January 1-t.
At voi ding te an Associated l’re.- >
dispatch in the Gateway yeste-day,
Mi Vnna Adams (»o don, President
. the National Women* < t ’hrintian
*|'» i:.ufia,ve Cnioti. says gootl whi-k *y
iia- killed more persons than wood . !
. i). Not at the rate the wood ah
r »J \ .it*ins are now dving «*f *n ’»u
.t.-fc.
Comiskey o*mrs out now with a
st 0.000 u*ward for information that
the White thr ew the world's champ*
ion-hip game.- to the Ueds. Whenevo.
K il
Quickly Eased &> Ponetrating
Hamlin s W’/arc On
A s.i'O am t nik>' •*• sM».*r.»*H»n
t' • rein v* ; • ■ ?t »• '
Sctati
1 lambif' W t/it* > •
•liitvkiy. tin Vo »u: on!
Iiiuber> i)j* 'lii‘ aclim
jmi'fJc'
Not? will t.ltd alt.»•»■*) Sailv ?t>t.' t**t
it in \.i't*> *• suddet •* to*
ciden!' Mich :»< »• );* »)' ''mi-m'' '•)?<
buru>. bite* an* *»;-’ •' re
liable. t »o lot .-i u'he toot* ache,
croup and colic
(,et :t from clrv_ •*? ‘ r n nt>
If not >nt*' ed M*'uni tbc bo 1111* and
get votir monev t. .
Kver cott'»v»;i*.*d or have ^:ek
headache." Pii'i trv Wtxard Liver
Whips, pie 'ant tte pnik pt». «>0
cents. Guarantied
MMEROsiS
CUE
Rrrrittly lluiroughly KinoNated.
-W I; H \NIU.K ONLY FIRST ( LASS*
GOODS”
•\\ i: I’NDEK STAND HOW TO
PREPARE THEM”
( Iranlint*** and Courtesy
IS OCR MOTTO.
PKIV \TE DINING ROOM
FOR LADIES
( H \RLKS ( VMERON. PROP.
\\K SERVE EVERYTHING
TH \T IS GOOD TO EAT
OPEN D\Y AND NIGHT
BRANCH
GRILL
JOHN’S PIxACE
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there i> such a strong denial of any
sporting event us this, there immedi
ately arouses a suspicion that there
mighHuive been something wrong, far
if there wasn’t, why make a fus?
The Gateway acknowledges the
following season** greetings from out
of town persons:- - William Ge »g,
(*ol. rrederick Meal'S and wife, Com
missioner of education II. D. Honder
son. Miss Cornelia Cooper, f.eandei
L. James, Frank Cotter, Officii* Dahl*
quin. of tho Saturn: Mr. and Mrs. S.
M. Graff. Glenn Bartlett, of t o Gu>
tinoau hotel. Juneau; the Associated
Press; Gaston V. Hardy. President of
the Huniman National Bank of A:a>
' ka. at Seward, who is now stationed
in New York City; Delegate Grigsby,
Senator Miles Poindexter, Ceo M;t -
gules, and J. Fred Braid, adverting
manager of the Seattle Daily Times
HAPPY XKW YKAR TO AM. and
full measure of prosperity.
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G i: K K T I X G s
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The future is ever before us;
The past is left behind.
Another New Year is coining.
So try not to ho unkind.
Be cheerful, happy and jolly.
And Chase old gloom away,
Have a pleasant word for each otb ***
For Tomorrow is New Year's da>
C. P. K.
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SU'KKI) HEART i Hl’IM H
New Year’s services, January 1st.
1st sendee at 8:30 o’clock in the
morning.
2nd sendee*at 10:30 o’clock in flic
morning.
Sermon “The Two Flags.”
There will be services on Sundry.
January 1th at X:30 and 10:30 o’ch> *
A M.. also on January Oth— “T1 *
Kpiphnnv’’ sermon on “The Coming
of Magi.”
Fathei Markham will return to An
chorage «>n Wednesday, January 7th.
All are welcome at the services.
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TR \ 1N SCHEDFI.E
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The train left for Anchorage th>
morning. There will be no work tra n j
in from out the l.ne tonight although
work over th<* c*ntire government >V'-j
tem will be practically suspended for,
N' \v Year’s hay. The train from An-j
chorage on I'hursday has been cane *'i-,
ed and will leave Anchorage Fridry j
morning at s o’clock for Seward.
Hol.lim TOMORROW
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l ike on Christmas Day, Sewn)d
will take a holiday tomorrow, bank**,
business houses, city and public offic
es being closed all day. The cable c.nd
A. K. Commission telegraph off"'.*
will be opened the usual holiday hours.1
Many citizens will keep open hJU.'C
tomorrow for a few hours during the
after no«»n.
l\ DESIRABLE CONFINED
IN THE NETHERLANDS
IN BARBED WIRE PRISONS
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HARERWICK, Holland, Dec., dl —
Hundreds of men and women of all
nationalities, considered undesirable, J
'iipuidsoq puu oJh>;oj popjoj.m %i\([
The Netherlands, are still confined he-1
hind barbed wire fences in the big war
internment camp here. They are still
sources of trouble to the Dutch gov
ernment.
Many of them are war refugee,
escaped from Germany, or Belgium,
and to their number. since the war,
have been added several scores ot
Russians, of Bolshevik tendon..
whom the government has confine.
here for safe-keeping.
The Russians have been particular
ly troublesome, but the means tak •» '
by one of the Dutch military office*., I
in charge of the camp to control the r ]
actions are reported in the Diu* !i .
pretis to have been so severe that r • j
PYRALIN IVORY
MOCCASINS
STATIONERY
CANDY
TOYS
KODAKS & SUPPLIES
KOOKS
TOILET \RTK1.ES
CHINA-WARE
(TO AIlS ETC.. ETC
SEWARD DRUG CO.
THE KEX.M.I. STORE
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cently a number of Dutch soldiers arc
said to have mutinied rather than obey
th<* orders.
gueat leas Airs GHOST
SOMETHING MOKE SLICKLY
l&ICKAKING Ol?T IN MEXICO
III. PASO. Dec.. ;’.l It is report'd
.Mexican revolutionists arc makin,?
plans for unity military commands to
establish a defacto government of
eastern and southern rebels, and Vd a
has been named leader. It is the plan
j to gain control of the oil fields lii i
and thus guarantee protection to fo
> 9
eigne i s.
POLISH AKMY Yl.ONG THE
HOKDEK TO FIGH*r THF. I&OI.S
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HOME, Dec., :?t - It is report-d'
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WE HAVE
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A large selection of choice
candies, in bulk or boxes,
also a large variety of the
leading brands of cigars. A
pipe or a box of cigars tor
husband. A box of candy
for your wife.
Cider made fresh todey.
Apples— Johnathan, Sp»tz,
Delicious and apples.
THE KEY
the entire Polish Army is marshalled
along the Russian frontier to form ;*
barrier against the western spread of
llolshevikism. It is estimated tin i
pressure from the Bolsheviki may last
-for tin), next twenty years.
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SIJBSCRIRK FOR THK (• ATRWA>
CI.KARAM'K SAl.K
Fading Jan.. Bid— This is positive
ly your last chance to get merchandise
at reduced prices.
Don’t miss this. Many items of in
tcrest, particularly shoes.
K I. F S W 0 R T H ’ S
FRYK— RRt'HN Co.* will be clu -
ed nil day New dear’s and patrons
will please take notice. D‘J1.
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( .1 \ s. (J O I. IIST K 1 N & COM I* A N Y
jrNEAU, VI.ASK A.
,, , h! roi» OK l HE WORLD - PAYING THE TOP OF THE MARKET
In presenting the following quotations, we want you to understand we
pm „|-.ai we quote. If the market advances after the issuance ot th.s u.
| ,u|ar Rive the shipper the benefit of the increase, l-pon request w.
>hall be pleased to keep you advised of market changes.
Bear in mind that because »l our policy «l dealing direct wit <‘I
trader ar.d trapper we can afford to. and do. PVV I Ilk HH.Hk.
PRICES FOR Ft'RSOF ALL KINDS.
S 1.1.00 to » .10.00
IHatk Boar. No. 1 S.lkey 23.00
Coyotes, Extra Large No. 75.00lo ,25.00
,'ox. Cioss.—Large Dark |# 50.00
| Fox. Red-Large Dark -()00 1o G3.„0
( * l or. White (
1 I’ov Blue: Prices vary according to color
lux. Dim. . 75.00 to 200.000
quality prices average tioni ■ - ,
Fox. Silver; We have a big outlet lor Silver
Fox and guarantee top prices tor same. Be
Mire to ship us your Silver Foxes and we will
show you we are there with the goods. Prices ^ ^ ^
' Marten, Dark and Extra Largo No. I, ' |M
Fisher. Large Dark. - J * °
Mink, Extra Large No. I Dark ’ ° *
Muskrat. Fall Alaskan Large No. L *“ 0 *
* Lynx, Extra Large No. 1 ,0° to * *
Land Otter (Interior) '*°*°® l° * *
|r Land Otter (( oast) ~0‘ *° ’ ~ ‘
i* W hite Weasel, Large No. 1 . 1.2a to
Wolf, Large No. I Cased . 25*00 to 3?’®®
Wolf, Large No. 1 Open 25.00
u’a!.;.w. . ,. nark 20.00 to 23.00
Prices above quoted are all tor number one best grade furs. Lower
* grades including pule skins priced in proportion.
WE ARE THE LARGEST DEALERS IN RAW AND MANIT U T
LUED PLUS IN THE NORTHWEST and all we ask of you Mr. Shipper
- is to give us the chance of a trial shipment and we will convince you that
* we pay more for furs and make quicker returns than you can get any
where in the country. We have been in business in Alaska tor years and
* have built un a very extensive trade. We sell manulactured furs in all
* part*, of the I'nited States, Canada and in a great many European Cities.
By shipping to us you are not only helping an Alaskan industry hut
von are he ping yourself to build up a business that belongs to Aluskn.
* We eliminate the middleman entirely as we buy direct from the trnp
4 per and trader and sell direct to the consumer, thus we are able to pay
’ you a better price than you can get elsewhere. WE MAKE RETURNS
’ THE SAME DAY SHIPMENT IS RECEIVED.
If .so desired when your shipment amounts to $100.00 or more, we wilt
4 wire our hid ami if not entirely satisfactory you may wire at our expense
* and we will ship to any place you designate.
All we ask of you is to he fail with yourself as well as with us and
make us a trial shipment, the result will make you a steady shipper.
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References:— Any Bank in Alaska, The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau,
National Bank of Tacoma, Tacoma, Wash., Dexter Horton National Bank
ot Seattle. *
.*.t.:
HUGH DOUGHERTY
Real Estate and Insurance
FURNISHED HOUSES
FOR RENT
WALL TAPER SIGNS
FREDERICK BROADWELL
DECORATOR
Samples and Prices on request. Special attention to mail
orders. »
Seward Light &
Power Company
Main 0
The Seward News Company
i GEORGE PHELPS
Booksellers. Newsdealers and Stationer*
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SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE
STEAMER ADMIRAL WATSON
DECEMBER 27th.
Company reserves right to change schedule without notice.
• ADMIRAL LINE BUILDING
Wayne Blue, Agent.••.Seward Alaska.
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STEAMSHIP «ft»
COMPANY srttu
SAILING SCHEDULE
S
ail From Due Due Lv Seward
SEATTLE STEAMER SEWARD Southbound
{ Dec. 30 NORTHWESTERN Jan 7 Jan. 7
Jan. 10 ALASKA Jan. 17 Jan 17 •
Jan. 20 ALA MED \ Jan. 27 Jai:. 27
Jan. 30 ALASKA Feb. 0 Feb. (>
' A. H. McDONALD, Agent.
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PROFESSIONAL
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DR. H. A. BLYTH
Dentist
FUONK— Mad.. Ill
Office in Bank
Of Seward Building.
OFFICE HOURS
10 A. M. — To — 5 P. M.
6 P. M. — To — 8:30 P. M.
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J. H. ROMIG, M. 1).
Office in R. K. Bldg.
Residence Third Ave.
Phones: Office, Madison 130;
Residence Adams 48.
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L. R, C. P. & L. U. C. S. Edinburgh
L. F* P. & S., Glasgow.
J. M, SLOAN, M. D., C. M.
Van Gilder Building
Oflce hours: 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m
Formerly of Nome.
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TRAPPERS — TRADERS
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC.,
DEALERS IN RAW FURS
Seattle, New York,
Alaska Building. 127 W. 27th Street.
Ship direct to New York for highest prices paid for Raw Furs. Your
shipments are handled by expert graders ana New York Market Prices are
paid on correct grading the day received. If desired, your shipments will be
kept ^operate in order that our prices may be approved by you. Providing that
our valuation does not prove satisfactory, the Furs will be returned to you,
transportation charges prepaid. Ship by Insured Parcel Post or Express.
Ship in a dry condition. Always enclose an itemized list of contents with name
and address. All payments are made by check on the Seattle National Bank,
or in any other manner desired. Special instructions, if any, to accompany
shipment.
SHIP NOW
i FRATERNAL
H--a
L. O. 0. M, No. 1425
Meet* every Tuesday 8 P.M., at
A. B. Hall. Viaitiag Brother*
Invited.
Peter N. Anderson Dictator.
C. A. Estes, Secretary
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PIONEERS OF ALASKA
IGLOO NO. I
rceet* on 2nd and 4th Satunlaj
each month, 8 p. to., Pioneer Hall
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WOOD UNDERTAKING COMPANY
Licensed Embalmer*
Funeral Directors
SEWARD, ALASKA.
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