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AND
The Alaska Weekly Post
Publisher! Daily, Except Sundays and Holdiays
By
GATEWAY PCRLISH1 NR COMPANY. (Inr.)
EEMKK V. FRIEND, EDITOR \\D GENERAL MANAGER
Harry V. Hohen. I*re«*dent Frank L. Hallaine, Soc*
Catered •• eecond-elane metier September ?. 101 o. at the Poet Office at Sewerd. AlaafcA.
under Act of March *. IS7f. ^
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•f all news dispatches credited et it or not otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published herein. __ —
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ROTTKR
dam's watei froi x i . t*> lot* ,
more like a,i American city as *h-‘
months m> b\.
For Rotterdam i> the new hasp o#
the Ameriiai unit ipation
Amp it an soldi*
hound, are emu: ^ down I • Rhine **»
Rotterdam n
rivei boats to the transports which
carry them to America.
Supply ships are he^inivnu •» n
load at Rotten lam and I i i •
are taking their ca u«>e.- ;.» th*1 Rhm
as far as Coblenz.
Rotterdam '> • • x
are extensive, hut d* mail'd', of the Am
erican army will add acr to the’,
extent and brim* much m« n y t** Rot
terdam. Ti which th** in. if* H" 'and
ers *lo not object.
A> 'ac; ili*
equipment a o improved Rot’ r*lani
to b**<•«*m»* one of the H ef *mbaika
tion points for America. This will r* -
lieve th** French rai road« c Too c<»n
jreation *»♦“ trafie *iu* I > troop move,
ment which wouhl interior with » -
c*»nstmcti*>n work. It wiM relieve th
congestion at Brest. n*» • *ho chief er
hark a tion point for the Am* rican sol
d;**r> an*i remo\
criticism of this port.
In*- Rainbow division . t i- an
jounced, will be one of the first of
American di\’"ion.- ♦«» v n* hoe*
through Rotterdam.
Yankee supply boat - p y ni up an**
down the line an- being manned by
men who speak the language of both
the Dutch and the German, though
they draw the line- at wooden shoe-.
Rotterdam has been i world poit
."itf way ba k in the sixteenth cen
tury. It ha - a system of docks and
harbors the r o.-r extenMve in the
v «»*M. Situ itd at the mouth of the
Meuse the trade of both the Rbi^e
and the Meuse passes through tin*
port. I tha- a population of a half m
lion.
Inv'dently R< ttenlam isn't -o dar»
e*i far 'rorn Vrrerongen. wh re
'aimer kaiser of Germany is inte»r **
snd many a Yank
that a freak of fortune give him a
glimpse of William Hohenzollem.
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STUDY HABITS OF
THOSE BUYING
W. S. STAMPS
WASHINGTON'. April l."» Mone
tary habits of proups of people in var
ious industries and employments ar»*
the subject of study by the National
War Savinp organization with a view
of determining the best p’aces and fhe
best times to sell savings stamps. This
is prompted by the reversal of last
;> licy i>i giving ail agency to
i!!\ every store which would
a; !!• In* stamps and adoption of a
\ • to . elect carefully a few
t agencies on condition thai
. «• mak-' active efforts to push the
• t ‘. -tamps. Thus the organiza
- t » make the agency privi’
a d -I diction in each commun
ity.
i*> this end. the war savings or
n has undertaken to answer
jeli .pjestions as these:
•»:•!»• in a certain industry or
i ■ ty fr ‘ likely to buy stamp'-*
grocery stores or from a
tor. which is open at night?
\*v restaurants and candy stores
’ dive agencies?
What -o t of store in a small city
- m**-t l'kely to attract buyers aftar
■ postoffice is closed?
department stores are mad*
*. - t«* reach women, in what de
r* o in what aisle location
* amp-sol ling booth be lo
cated ?
Wh -or! of stores are best thrift
'•> > ; n« .* > for children ?
W t l.ind of down town stores ar*
• * ag at- for men ?
en’i/.ed, of course,” says u
ig dat* ment, “that banks,
> m associations, and such
t * v hi. h people naturally go
• »•»<■ are excellent sales agent.-,
• ♦ : ><*! hoa-es are admirable sell*
i t f.»i children. But the Sav
lh-e to»s want to make certain
•It- in residential and indust
1*'>1 ho»»ds can secure stamps
• ii nt!\ ;it the hours best suited
• * mi md in connection with their
• I trading activities.
number and location of agen
• ’hou-and of population is be
in fully considered as the Treas
r<»t wish to split up tin*
> 1 isiness to such an extent that
• >i? in*' s of ecah agency will he too
» lv» of any advertising benef*.:
*> th** jigent.
NAVAL GUNS
HAD RANGE
OF 26 MILES
LONDON, \oriI L'> - The big Unit
States naval guns, some of which
av»* a >anrr° of 28 miles, dropped 780
hells on ‘•even objectives on the west
rn front during the last few weeks of
Lghting with what a naval report pr"
am! at headquarters here te rms ”rr
markable accuracy.” The report fui
thor ays that they were among the
strongest guns on the western front.
In summarizing this navy activity,
•ho report says the first shipment of
‘he-e guns arrived at St. Nazaire.
Kranee, July 25, 1018. The first gun
as mounted August 5, it left St.
N'azuire August 18. and arrived at
firing point August 24. All guns were
mounted hv August 17 and all hid
been concentrated at Haussimont by
Si . t* mber 28. The firing record show?
the first shot was fired on September
8 by a gun stationed at Rethondes and
firing at Tiergnier. The firing really
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BIIXURD8 AND POOL
Soft Drink* dgart Clftrttww
ROAD AND CLMLN BODS
IV Culinary Department it voter tile aenafeneot <T
R. S. 9BANKJJN
AUK FOB
WILD KOBE HAMS, SWEET. MILD—FLAVORED
ONLY THE FINEST HAMS CHOSEN FOR THE
SPECIAL WILD ROUE CUfeS
KRYE-BRUHN COMPANY
U. S. A.
llftAPPHRS ATTttNTIfIN TRABHRS
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHA W, INC.,
B(«lm in Raw Furs.
Seattle.
VJaska Building. 127 W» 27th Afreet*
We da business direct with you and solicit oh Row loro. AA shipment* al?
handled by expert graders and New York Market Prices are paid OB correct
grading the day received. If desired, yoor shipment* wfH he kepi separate in'
order that our pricea may be approved by yoa. Providing oar valuation does
uat prove satisfactory, the fora will he returned to yoa. ^Vaaoportatloc
charges prepaid. Ship by Pared Pest or Bxprow*. Ship ia o Bry Omufitfeiy
Special instructions if any. must accompany the shipment. Always endos*
itemized list of contents with name and poeteffir* aSirtm. Place dnpficntb
liwt of contents on outside ot bale or packo**. All payment* mode hr cheek op
the Seattle National Bank, or in any other maimer desired.
SHIP NOW
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got under way September 14 and was
kept up continually until 10:59 a.m..
November 11, one minute before hos
tilities ceased. The last shot lron\
Thierville dropped into l.onguyon
The guns were taken from the sur
plus of 25 per eent of ordnance allow
ed each battleship. Kach gun war
mounted on a railway truck and the
complement for each consisted of
eight, cars and a locomotive. The guru
at Thierville firing at Monmost effec
tive work was done by Giennea and
l.onguyon by guns at Soissons firing
at l.Lson and those at Chamey firing
at Montmedy.
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BILLS BRING HIGH PRICE
LONDON, April 15 — High prices
FOR RENT
FOR RENT— Tw» farat*h<4 eafc
in*. See Uoicterty. Ftl.
WILSON'S SNOW CLASSES «i
I. L. GraeCa tf.
-*
Pocket Flank ligbta and batteries •' j
J. L Graefa l**
-♦“
v\t* do picture framing. Price* re*- ;
(sonable. Sexton ft Thwaite*. tf. i
ICE CREEP HRS at Jf. L. Grief*
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FIELD GLASSES at L L. GraeTa.
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POST CAItB
—AT—
THE KEY
TBKTItK ■IHHMlBfl
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for blooded bulls, particularly those
for export, according to reports, ruled
at the sale of shorthorn cattle m
Perth recently. The top price wav
$20,000 paid for the champion owned
by Lady Cathcart. Other bulls brought
from $15,000 to $7,500, the demand be
ing greater than the aupply.
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GREAT BRITIAN LOANS
MONEY TO RUMANIANS j
LONDON, April 15— The govern
ment has concluded plans for credits
to Rumania for the purchase of neces
sities and equipment for an army of
150.000 men. Canada also la granting
Rumania a credit of $25,000,000 which
will bo used for the purchase of ogH •
cultural implements.
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DELINQI’ENT TAX ROLL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OP
SEWARD, ALASKA FOR THE YEAR tflS.
\{y order of the Common Council of the Town of Seward.
Notice in hereby jjiven that the delinQuent tax roll of real, \ eruonsl and
Special Assessments for the year of 1918 of the Incorporated Town of Seward.
Territory of Alaska, has been completed and is open for public inepecttai at
the Office of the Town Clerk, in the Basement of the Bank of Seward* corner
Broadway and Adams Street. Town of Seward, Territory of Alaska* and on
the 18th day of June, 1919, the said roll will He preoented to the Diatriet C’*rt
for the Third Judicial Division Territory of Alaska, at Valdes therein* fee ad
justment and order of sale.
In testimony. Whereof I hare hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of the Town ofSeward. Territory of Alaska* this 8th day of April Mli.
Julian H. Reed.
Municipal Clerk j
(Seal) j
To Whom Assessed Seward Lot Blk Tax Penalty InL AAr.
John A. Nobl- * 1 8.00 .4# SI 1.66
John A. Noble 6 1 9.60 AS M 1.00
John A. Noble 10 1 8.00 A0 .21 1.00
F. L. Ballaine 16 1 9.60 .48 .25 1.00
J. E. Ballaine Frac. 17 1 7.26 .36 .10 1.60
J. E. Ballaine Frac. 18 1 6A0 .32 .17 1.06
J. E. Ballaine Frac. 10 1 1.60 .08 .04 1.00
Anna Nimo, F!st. 9 2 12.80 .64 .84 1.06
Rena McLean (Caswell) 4-6 30 2 12.80 .64 .34 1.66
Sue Biersner N.E.1-5 30 2 4.80 M .13 1.06
John A. Noble Frac. 32 6 10.46 .52 .28 1.00
John E. Ballaine 34 6 16.00 .80 .48 1.60
John F. Ballaine 36 6 16.00 .80 .48 1.66
John E. Ballaine 36 6 16.00 .80 .48 1.06
John E. Ballaine 37 8 16.00 .80 .43 1.06
John E. Ballaine 38 6 16.00 .80 .43 1.00
Title Trust Co. Seattle, Wash. 1 7 24.00 1.20 .64 1.66
Title Trust Co. Seattle, Wash. 2- 7 16.06 AO AR 1.66
Title Trust Co. Seattle, Wash. 3 7 16.00 .80 .43 1.06
Continued to nwt
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Seward Light &
Power Company
Main 0
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\ The Seward News Company
\ GEORGE PHELPS
;j Booksellers, Newsdealers and Stationers
S -PAr.inr STEAMSHIP COMPANYe=J
11 SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE
li ADMIRAL FARRAGUT SAILED FROM SEATTLE APRIL 3th.
5 For Regular Forts and Kodiak.
iFirwt Ship For Anchorage, Due Seward About April 17th.
ADMIRAL SEBREE SAILS FROM SEATTLE ABOUT
jji April 10th with Freight & Exploaiveu.
J Company rewerven right to change schedule without notice.
fl ADMIRAL LINE BUILDING
1 Wayne BHie, Agent.... •.Seward Alaska.
■■ i ' .. !_.!■' . nWfj illtiMtP J < * ■ ■ +•*
■ | A ^1/ A STEAMSHIP
ALASKA COMPANY_
™ A«.AM*»A
Sfc *. M.ASfcA
s, NorrwwRfWTWN
Sailings from Seattle
Aped 3rd- 9 A. id. to Seward only,
moke* as outride oail at Momhoroi lay
and Urak, nnd will sail soatfti from Seward
about April 15th, or 16th.
April 16th 4 A. Id. AN j»tto vwtdfe*
ANOHORA'GE.
May 1st- 9 A. M. To Anchorage. This sail
ing is from Seattle to Cordova direct aad
that to Valdez, LaTouche, Seward aad An
chorage returning south-bound over the
ame route with aa outride call at Heren
deea Bay.
Sk'ihaf* tf the Aimed* April 8rd and Alaska April 10tk, are ria
SdPtieaatwm Alaska and Prince William Sound ports, kotk vaya.
JL H. MfOtWALD, A rent.
tero
AND
RAINIER
ALWAYS
HAKE THE NORTHERN YOUR
HEADQUARTERS WHILE IN SEWARD.
BUia*~E*fe*£ and pearl all at J«
U Sraefa. tf,
■ ■ ■ » -
Brctnoie eteieri amd repair parte
a*. 1. L. GreeTa.
GaaaUae ail d&flfite it I t Gne*V
MAP IBB
GATEWAY
AZSLaPflSB
NeWSDAlDY.
j wash rails.
BLANKETS Ngf/
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! Seward Steam Laundry
1^=1
AfoNfiM to TM Gfttemr.
- ■ . ^■eweninBaMBM e earn
. rffeld
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