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'pntere.1 a. tecond-clata matter September. 2.191a. at the l~.itoA.oe at Seward. Alatka.
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SUBSCRIPTION RAtKS:
ONE YLAll. in advunce.
THE ALL'K V WEEKLY POST by null "*
l'EU MONT, (felivtrvd..
ADVERTISING RATES on application.
WHO Si 101 LD ENLIST
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The wisdom of Alaskans enlisting for the war is a
subject for genera! discussion these days. It is coneedeu
that there are no more men in the territory now tnau aie
needed for the various development projects under way.
Also that the copper, fish, coal and gold mined in the ter
\ torv comprise “war supplies i i inestimable value tv) tne
nation.
W ith this situation in view it is sell evident that those
actively engaged in Alaskan development are oi more \ai
ue to tiie country here than in the army.
Young men not engaged in vocations ot particuiai
value to the territory, however, cannot do better than to
answer their country’s call.
Everv branch of the service s open* hue there is a spe
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dal demand for gasoline engi u irs« *
This is a war of gasoline engines. There are motor
t: ucks, motor troops transports motor sub chasers, motor
airplanes, motor driven batteries, motor ambulances, no
i ircycles and automobiles in em procession. |
- NO "EIGHT PER C ENT" PATRIOTS
When General Goethals accepted the important com
mission of supervising the construction of the merchant
eet this count to c< mbat the submarine men
ace President Wilson and his advisers proposed to com-J
pensate him by a salary of .'530,000 a year.
They knew that in undertaking the work he was mak-j
iitg a personal sacrifice. They also knew that a great cor-1
i oration retaining his services for an enterprise iinmeas-;
urahly less important would pay him a great deal more |
than they proposed. But General Goethals, we are told.;
rejected the offer and insisted on fixing his salary at $15,
000 a year.
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There is nothing surprising in that. It is Goethals.
it is not only Goethals, hut also a great many other lead-1
its in industry, commerce and fi lance in this country. \*c
may have some of the "eight per cent patriots” of whom
old John Adams spoke. They have certainly not been in
evidence since the nation went to war.
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TIME TO GET BUSY
With assurance that the government railroad is to
1 >o completed between Seward and the coal fields befon
next summer it is time to be preparing for the days when
Seward will have tributary to its markets the immense
\ alley of the Susitna, including the Matanuska, Wiliow
creek. Cache creek, Talkeetna mining districts and the bit
agricultural sections to which will be added before 191t
passes the Broad Pass district.
Completion of the Turnagain ana section of the road
will enable the engineering commission to save consider
able on every ton of supplies used in the interior, as al
freight now landed at the head o' Cook inlet can be land
ed here and hauled bv rail at a great saving over the extra
collar sea freight and the severai dollars per ton expense
of double handling by lighters.
Merchants, miners and farmers in the sections along
the road will not only reap this benefit, but will be relieved
from the necessity of carrying immense stocks to last over
each winter, a most important item when the interest on
the money lying idle in these stocks and the insurance is
considered.
One of the greatest benefits which will* be derived
from year-round communication over the government
railroad into the interior, however, will be the final over
throw of the fallacy that Alaska is impossible of access
in winter. In spite of all the publicity to the effect that
Alaskan winters are no more severe than those of Minne
sota or North Dakota, the belief is still quite general that
only Eskimo or particularly hardy explorers can venturi
north after November 1.
An article referring to the government railroad in a
’Frisco paper recently referred to the “train service dur
ing six months of the year in Alaska.”
Plenty of publicity to the fact that boats connect at
Seward with regular train service to the interior of Alas
ka all winter long will do much to correct the existing be
lief.
Proof of labor blanks at the Gateway.
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AUGUSTINE & KYER CANDIES
A fresh supply arrived on last boat? also a big shipment of
EL FIRM A CIGARS
Clear Havana. Special attention given mail and phone orders.
SEWARD DRUG COMPANY
“IF HE GETS TOO FRESH I'LL JUST INTERN HIM.”
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Inc. D pt. 3, CHICAGO. U.S.A.
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'Hie Seward General
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desires to acquaint the general hospital inter
ests oi this country with the facilities of this
institution for gi\ ing the latest devised methods
of nur dug care to persons requiring medical or
surgical treatment. S| ecial attention given to
patients requiring gynecological treatments,
llydrd. erapeiilic treatments carefully follow
ed. This building, just complete, electric light
ed, .steam heated, hot and cold water. Physi
cians placing patients in our care will receive
every ethical attention. Prompt readiness for
accident . d emergencies, day or
night. For further particulars address,
SISTER SUPERIOR.
No. SI
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATRIX WITH MILL
ANNEXED, and NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
THIRD DIVISION, KEN AI l’KEC-j
CINCT.
In the matter of the estate of
ADAM BLOCH, Deceased.
\r Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned that she has been appoint
ed administratrix with the will an
nexed of the estate of Adam Bloch,
deceased.
All persons having claims against
I the said deceased are hereby notified
| to exhibit and present such claims,
I with the necessary vouchers, within
six (G) months from the date of this
notice, and the first publication there
of, to the undersigned, ANNIE
CHRISTIANSEN, said administra
trix, at the office of L. L. James, Jr.,
in the town of Seward, Territory of
Alaska, which said office the under
signed selects as her place of business
I in all matters connected with said
( estate of ADAM BLOCH, deceased.
Dated: Seward, Alaska, April 19,
1917. ANNIE CHRISTIANSEN,
Administratrix with the will annexed
of the Estate of Adam Bloch, De
i
ceased.
L. L. JAMES, Jr.,
Attorney for said Administratrix.
April 21-28-May 5-12.
Oyster cocktails at the Branch.
WE carry every
thing, and sell
ALL of it at a
margin.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
-SfWAIIII. AIASH A
ALASKA SKST «B
Sailings From Seattle:
\ NOKTHWKSTKRX, .May 4th
•MARIl’OSA. A mil 28th
A I,A.Mr. I)A, .May 10th
ALASKA, .May 15th
All ships go tiirough to Anchorage.
Sail in ’• of May 10th from Seattle, connects with Dora to Westward.
Dofrinnir.jr with tho Northwestern sailing of May 4th, all passenger
ships will touch at Skagway northbound. The Alameda ami Mariposa
will be the only ships to call at Ska^way southbound.
For further particulars of service, rates,apply to Atfent.
A. H. McDonald, Affent.
For the benefit of those Interested in Alaska in
General and Seward in Particular an
INFORMATION BUREAU
ha- been e-tabli-hed in connect ion with tins paper, ami all those ilesir
ii.if inf irmai ion as to the value of real estate and business opportuni
ties are requested to address their communications to
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SEWARD
GATEWAY.
Seward, Alaska.
I.ontf distance telephone booth at,
The Branch.
Waterfill and Frazier whiskey at
the Branch.
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JUST TO RFMIND YOU
-of
Union Pacific System
Through Cars
bctvieen SEATTLEand Chicago
Kansas City, Denver
San Francisco, Los Angeles
Dit oct Conn® ".tions for all
point* § a at . i Vie K.'itmui*
COLUMBIA RIVER ROUTE.
Train* protected all the w ay
—nil the time by Automatic
Electric “Safety Signals.
H. L. HUDSON. A. C. F. & P. A.
SEATTLE
CHARLES CRAWFORD
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Horseshoeing Wheel wrigh ting
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Rubber Boots, Pacs and Rain Coats
Shoes and Clothing for Men at
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brushes, note books, carbons,
pencils, etc.
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Stationers and Printers
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The Garstens Packing Co.
Wholesale and Retail
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poultry,
Lard, Hams and Bacon.
Butter and Eggs
Orders from the Westward and Cook
Inlet Given Careful Attention.
BROADWAY AVE. SEWARD
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BEST BRANDS OF CIGARS
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