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PIHI.ISHKD DAILY. K\* KPr SUNDAY'* AND HOLIDAYS
BY
(1ATHWAY PUBI.ISMINU COMPANY, (Inc.)
Harry V. Hoben. P Frank L. Ballalne. Sec. Krich Lncaa. Traaa.
Kntered m eacond-claaa matter September. 2. 1915. at the poatoftice at Seward. Alaaka.
under act of March 3. 1879.
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THE ALASKA WEEKLY POST by mail 3 00 ADVERTISING RATES on application.
WHERE TO SEEK SPIES
Betrayal of important facts about the voyage of the
destroyer flotilla to Europe impresses upon the American
people with new emphasis the truth which they have
learned dining nearly three years—that the German spy
svstem exists evervwhere, and is most likelv to be found
in the most unsuspected places. The British and French ^
nations learned the same lesson by painful experience,;
oeing by nature reluctant to scent an enemy behind an
outward show of friendship. The American people should
>urelv have learned it from the activities of Bernstorff, |
Von Papen, Boy-ed, and all their creatures. :
It cannot safely be inferred that, because pro-German
agitators have become silent, they have become idle. They
are too wise to arouse seuspicion by expressing their sen
timents. Little harm is to be expected from a man who
curses the president or tears down a flag. The genuine
spy or traitor will pretend to support the president and
honor the flag.
it does not speak well for the sagacity of the offi
cials at Washington that they refuse to suspect any ol
the persons who had knowledge of the orders for the de
stroyer flotilla because till were trusted employes. An
enemy would insinuate a spy into just such a position or
would bribe a person who already held it, for the suffi
cient reason that no other would serve his purpose.
When the British in the revolutionary war wanted a trai
tor, they went after big game—Benedict Arnold, one of
Washington’s generals.—Ex.
ALASKA HAS THE COAL
Responding to the statement that the United States
will require 15,000,000 tons of coal a year for naval pur
poses, which Secretary Daniels recently made, the answer
of Alaska is: “We have the coal; come and get it." The
All-the-year-rovnd
Boot Contort
When the bottom drops out of the thermometer
and there’s a trail to he broken, just pull on a pair of
“Hipress” Short Boots or Leather Top “Shupaks” to
keep your feet warm and comfortable.
Keep that same pair of “Shorts” or “Shupaks’ ’ on until
the mercury hits its highest point in the summer. You 11
find them cool and comfortable. Winter or summer there
is comfort in “Hipress” because the tough, strong rubber
is practically unaffected by heat or cold.
And *‘Hipress ' is not only comfortable, but what’s more wonderful,
it has absolutely put an end to hob-nailed half soles. I*or the soles of VY hite
“Hipress” Boots and Shoes will actually outwear steel. That may seem
impossible, but you can prove it to your own satisfaction by wearing your
first pair of White 4‘ITpress.
Ask your dealer for the Roots or Shoes with the “Red Line ’round the Top.
• He’ll give you genuine “Hipress."
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38,000 DEALERS
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LISTEN
ACREAGE—If you are looking for
acreage that is ideally located for u
suburban home.
ACRE AG I4!—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. R.
R. and Lake Kenai Boulevard.
ACREAGE—That is most desirable
for re-subdividing—See me. Will be
glad to show you the land, or fur-!
nish particulars on request. J. A.
Stewart, Phone Red 147.
IN PROBATE COURT
ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of Bob
Labich, deceased, are hereby notified
that I, Radona Milosivich, have been,
duly appointed administrator of the '
estate of Bob Labich, deceased, and
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified to present them to
me, at the office *f I. Lindley Greer,
over Bank of Scwatd, within six
months from the date of the first pub
lication of this notice
Date of first publication June 8th,
1917.
RADONA MILOSIVICH,
Administrator.
A WAR WITH A PUNCH IN IT.
— Harding in Brooklyn Eagl*.
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fact is that one of the wisest measures of preparedness;
which congress made for the war, as is now demonstrat- i
ed, was the provision for the construction of the railroad
to the Matanuska coal fields. That was a great national
project of preparedness the value of which will be fully \
appreciated, if the government follows the work promptly
and lends every possible assistance toward getting the1
Matanuska field opened up to the largest possible produc
tion.
The coal from that field will meet the highest require
ments of the navy. There is an inexhaustible quantity of
it. The quicker the road is completed, the mines opened
and the coal being removed to deep water the better.
The government has been paying extravagant prices
to have coal transported from the Atlantic waters, divert
ing to this purpose much tonnage which is needed greatly i
mi every sea. It is an unnecessary expenditure and an j
unnecessary diversion of tonnage. The coal is in Alaska;
It can lie reached by the railroad; it can be opened when
erms are made with people who will lease and open the j
properties if given a chance to do so; or the government1
might open mines for naval uses.
As a military measure there are few things which
would be of greater value to the country at this time than i
,he opening of the Alaska coal fields to immediate use.
The navy needs the coal. The country needs the coal.
Why not go and get it?—(P. 1.)
\ ALASKA IS
• \ Sailings from Seattle: ; Northwestern June ID
^ Alaska .June 7 Alameda.June 2o
Mariposa .June l'» Alaska .June .'50
All ships £0 through to Anchorage.
All passenger ships will touch at Skagway northbound. The Alameda
and Mariposa will be the only ships to call at Skagway southbound.
For further particulars of service, rates, apply to Agent.
A. H. MCDONALD, Agent.
For the benefit of those Interested in Alaska in
General and Seward in Particular an
INFORMATION BUREAU
has been established in connection with thi«* paper, and all those desir
ing informat ion as to the value-of real estate and business opportuni
ties are requested to address their communications to
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SEWARD
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Seward, Alaska.
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Big Game Paradise of all Alaska
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Gateway and Distributing Point for Central Alaska
Completely endowed and equipped with Public
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If You Are Looking for a Place
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These Facts:
SEWARD is the inevitable metropolis of Alaska; has a first class
Public School System; is the principal city on the Kenai Penin
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coast—bar none; the most advantageously located townsite in
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a modern and complete cold storage plant and cannery; will have
one of the finest Radio Stations in the North Pacific.
SEWARD has a first-class gravity water system, modern electric
light and power plant, has twosolid financial institutions and is
the selected site for the North Coast Government Coaling Station,
the SALT WATER TERMINUS of the Government-built railroad,
the nearest port to the GREATEST HALIBUT BANKS in Alaska
and is tributary to the great mining districts of Alaska.
For further information regard Seward, Alaska, or
your own particular business, address
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