19 16
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A FOREWORD
To the People of Seward and Vicinity
During 1915 there was a gradual and steady improve
ment in almost all lines of business in the United States
Aver the previous year. 1916 promises to be a banner year
for the whole country.
Business in all lines held up well for Seward and
vicinity, hank deposits during 1915 reached a total ol
twice as much as at any previous period.
Xhe business of this bank for 1915 has been exception
ally satisfactory, and we are grateful to our customers
and the general public for the confidence and good will
that has been manifested toward us to such an unusual
degree. We enter the new year more resourceful and
better equipped than we have ever been to serve the finan
cial needs of our customers.
AN AUSPICIOUS OPENING <
1916 is opening with a bright outlook for Seward and
the tributary country.
The ranchers who have taken up homesteads in this
' part of Alaska will soon have transportation facilities and
an outlet for their products; many ot the ranches will be
subdivided making room for more people and insuring
better and more intensive farming.
Many saw mills and logging camps will be busy and
employ many men supplying lumber and ties for the con
struction of the Government Railroad. Almost $3,000,
000.00 will be spent by the Government on railroad work
this year in Seward and country tributary to this place.
Much outside capital will come here this year seeking in
vestments.
Alaska has passed thru its first period, of mining
development. It is entering upon its real, important and
permanent expansion with the opening and the develop
ment of its great lode mines, only a very few of which are
yet among the producing properties, where there will in
time be thousands.
The outlook for Seward in 1916 is so bright that our
people should step into it with a spirit of enthusiasm and
with a feeling that things are coming our way.
BANK OF SEWARD
Established 1905
EMPRESS THEATRE
Sunday. Jan. 16, ™°s"0.ws
"Pathe Weekly News*
Thrilling and Unique Photograph* of an
ACTUAL NAVAL BATTLE
Sinking of a Battleship
"A Soldier Red Dye” and fA
of Peace" Natural Mistake”
A 2-Reel Drama-Love vs. Duty. Two Roaring Comedies.
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
ALASKA FISHERIES
Secretary Lane of the Interior in
his report says the yearly catch of
fish in Alaska is worth about $20,000,
000. Since the purchase of the terri
tory Alaskan waters have produced
$254,000,000 worth of fish.
LOST .
Large black cat with white nose,
white under body and feet. Missing
six weeks. Suitable reward on re
turn. Phone Main 130. Mrs. J.
Myers. 1*14—
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Watch for our advertisement in to
morrow’s Gateway. Brown &
Hawkins.
Howard -and Hamilton
Watches I
George the Jeweler
HUNDREDS OF WOMEN ON
CHICAGO’S POLICE FORCE
CHICAGO,‘Dec. 27.—Hundreds of
women were among the first of
Chicago's proposed 20,000 citizen
police force, which went on duty to
day. They took up their patrol in the
politest, as well as the toughest dis
tricts in the city. Millionaires’ row
along Lake- Shore drive ami Little
Italy a short distance away, were the
districts chosen. That women were to
be allowed on the force was not
known until Louis Damon, Secretary
of the Civic Co-operators, sponsor for
the movement, made the announce
ment today.
“They’ll be better than men,” said
Damon. “They notice things quicker,
than men. The force will be compris
ed mostly of women.” When com
plete, every block in the city will have <
a citizen policeman or policewoman.
NEWS NOTES
The ladies bridge Whist club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Horace De Line.
The monthly examinations of the
Seward schools took place today.
“Uncle Joe” Irvine, of Mile 26,
telephoned to town that he would
come in with a load of pumpkins for
the barn dance the Arctic Brother
hood will pull off the twenty-sixth.
THE S. a S. CALLS sent out by
us the past month, seemed to have
attracted little or no attention. We
hope the ones that Seward and a
greater part of Alaska are sending
to the Finance Committee in Wash
ington, to get a move on them with
that “Emergency Appropriation" will
! be heard, by Saturday the 15th.
Whatever the result the Seward Com
mercial Co. are getting in readiness
to meet the Big Rush that is bound
to follow the Annual Appropriation
I of $8,500,000 for construction. No
j trouble to wait on you, lots of time
•to take inventory after waiting on our
trade.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
THE KEY
Seward-made candies. Johnston
Chocolates fresh from the factory.
Also fruits. 12-16—tf,
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Watch for our advertisement in to-1
morrow’s Gateway. Brown &
Hawkins.
WANTED:—Furnished room for
housekeeping. Close in. Inqmr*;
Gateway. 1-14—2t.
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New patterns in China and Japan
floor mattings, rugs and linoleums.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
“Jersey Cream Kisses,” VANILLA
FLAVOR. A pure food candy, made
in Seward Alaska. For sale at the
Key.
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FOR SALE: English Setter bird,
dog pup at $25 each. The best of
breeding. Eligible for registration.
Write M. D. Snodgrass, Kodiak.
All mushers are invited to meet at
the Commerce Cafe. Open night and
day.
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Mens and boys Jersey sweaters in
plain and athletic stripes. Just the
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thing for winter wear. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.” -
Percolators, Electric and Common,
Casseroles, El Grillo-Toasters. Make
sensible presents. Buy of SEWARD,
COMMERCIAL CO.
Waterfill & Frazier whwkey at
“The Branch.”
Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at
tention. 10-5—tf.
Dry goods at Butts.
PROTECT
YOUR PLACE
WITH
Pyrene
M.A. HORNER
Agent ^
HOW MILITARY AEROPLANE LOOKS
PHOTOGRAPHED ABOVE TOWN ROOFS
GERMAN ARMY AEROPLANE AS SEEM FROM ANOTHERj
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[This striking photograph shows a German military aeroplane photographed from above by another military aviator of the
German army The machine, of a recent German military tyt*?, Is seen plainly against the background formed by the
roofs of a town In northern France. Recent reports of the fighting In Fiance and elsewhere speak of great activity on
the part of military aviators on both sides, but as winter sets In thev a' naturally hampered by bad weather]
New stock of Eveready-flash lights
and Batteries.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First."
Ladies’ and childrens’ furnishings
at Butt’s.
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If you want to get your breakfast
on time get a cord of Worths Dry
Wood. Phone Madison 132
Groceries
Hardware
Clothing
Furniture
Here’s All That’s Good
In Custom Tailoring
If you would have Spring clothes
made as you want them and de
livered when you want them, let
us send your measure to
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Ed. V. Price & Co.
largest tailors in the world of
GOOD made-to-order clothes
Make an early choice from hun
dreds of new Spring and Summer
woolens. Prices within your reach.
Brown & Hawkins
Anchorage , y SEWARD Knik
"Quality First”
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“ PALACE JjNGLES ’’
The summer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The hoys are coming from the hills
In search of warmth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You’re welcome as'the flowerf In May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALACE ■ BAR
v Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS Cafe and Lunch Counter in Conneftionj BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES "
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they've
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowiship
At the famous Palace Bar.