OF 8BWARD, ALASKA — BatmkUgkf»4 August 1», 1904
Published dmtty except Sunday %y .
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EMBLEM OF CHRISTMAS
Among the memories of this Christmas that will lin
ger long and vividly is the beautiful Christmas tree, em
blazoned with colored lights, which stood at the intersec
tion of Fourth and Adams streets as a herald announcing
the approach of the Yuletide.
As if anxious to add to the beauty of the scene, the
curtain of clouds lifted and then scurried away that the
emblem of “peace on earth and good will to men” might
flash its radiance to the topmost of the towering peaks,
clothed in the chaste whiteness emblematic of the spirit
which dominated every heart. The chill north wind which
had roared and screeched for a day, retreated in favor of
a gentle southern breeze whose kiss tempered the atmos
phere, then silently retreated, leaving a great stillness,
brilliant skies studded with a million diamonds, which in
turn played at hide and seek with the snow-crystals,
transforming the landscape into a fairyland of entrancing
beauty.
And the lighted tree twinkled back the signal from
earth that all was well and that the King reigned while
Seward paid homage as befitted a happy people.
IMPROVEMENTS NOTED
ON S. S. NORTHWESTERN
The new and handsome social hall
on the boat deck of the S. S. North
western attracted many visitors to the
vessel while she was in port Saturday.
The appointments are up to the min
ute and comfortable. The smoking
room ha£ been rebuilt aft on the main
deck, the dining room has been gone
over and a number of additional state
rooms have been added. In the pilot
house a radio compass has been in
stalled, the same type as are on the
other Alaska Steamship Company ves
sels.
Captain Jensen, master, reported a
splendid trip was enjoyed across the
gulf, in fact nice weather was encoun
tered all the way. It was snowing in
Seattle at the time of departure.
On Christmas day the officers were
treated to a fine turkey dinner. Few
guests were present.
EASTER CELEBRATION
FULLS ON APRIL 11
Owing to the seasonal influences
which govern the fixing of Easter con
fusion sometimes intrudes, and »for
that reason The Gateway publishes
the origin and date of observance of
the day.
Easter is the Christian festival com
memorating and celebrating the re
surrection of Christ. According to i
the decree of the Council of Nice, it
is the first Sunday after the full moon
that occurs on the day of the vernal
equinox, March 21, or any of t he 28
days following that date, consequent
ly the earliest date on which Easter
can fall is March 22, and the latest
April 25. Easter occurs this year on
April 27.
In the Jewish faith Easter coincides
with the time of the passover, so call
ed in the Acts XII, 4. ' ,
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S. S. ST! INSTALLS
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WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN PLAC
ING SEWARD ON THE
MAP
Local radio fans were given a pleas
ant surprise last week when it be
came known what they took for the
sweet strains of a pipe organ, coming
in clear and distinct, was broadcast
from station WPS, the steamer Starr.
Later it was learned, the "Little Lady
of the North," pipe organ number was
but First Officer Wheeler and Radio
Operator Curtis, playing harmonicas
with considerable dexterity.
However, the fact a orosdcasting
station is now established in Seward,
while the vessel is in port, will place
Seward on a par with other coast
cities of Alaska and the publicity
which will be derived from the sta
tion will be far reaching.
Programs will be broadcast each
evening at 6 o’clock, operator Curtis
states, and the present radius is esti
mated at 300 miles. The cooperation
of local talent is asked especially from
the musicians. Anyone receiving pro
grams are asked to so inform Mr. Cur
tis whether the reception is good,
bad or indifferent. He will appreciate
this.
Victor records, offered by the Sew
ard Drug Company, and Brunswick re
cords from Schallerer’s Alaska Shop,
are included in the programs. The
above named firms carry a wide var
iety of the records mentioned and late
musical and song hits are always
found in their stocks.
Naturally, the station is in an ex
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perimental stage but pleasing results
have been obtained. Much of the spe
cial equipment is the property of op
erator Curtis.
A squad of firemen spent a few
hours in the nearby woods yesterday
gathering evergreens for decorating
purposes in the S. A. C. hall where the
annual New Year’s mask ball will be
held Friday night. Preliminary decor
ating preparations will start today.
Members of the fire volunteer de
partment hit for the woods ye3tedav
and gathered in a couple of truck
loads of evergreens which will be used
in decorating the S. A. C. hall for the
annual New Year’s mask ball.
Local potatoes, $3.50 a
hundred; canned milk, $5.00
per case. Brown & Hawkins
Corporation.
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POISED on the threshold of normalcy, America
is about to enter another period of better regu
lated living, more industrious production and sound
er values.
Speaking of values, it's a satisfaction to
know in your city is a restaurant in which food
values are consistently good and unexcelled any
where.
As a suggestion, plan to eat your New
Year’s dinner at
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LIBERTY
THEATER
• O'CLOCK — ONE SHOW , — 8 O’CLOCK
Tonight
‘The Limited Mail’
MONTE BLUE — VERA REYNOLDS
And a fine supporting cast
in
A thrilling story of the big outdoors staged in
the Royal Gorge Mountains of Colorado.
—IT’S PURE ENTERTAINMENT—
Monte is always good, and this just suits him.
And to match it we have placed in the program a
Bobby Vernon two-red mirth provoker
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GEORGE PHELPS, Proprietor
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SEWARD, ALASKA
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Office, Arcade Building. Phone Main 17
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An Opportunity
With every purchase of $20 in this store
you will receive a free membership ticket to
the Holiday Club. Each membership in the
club entitles one to participate in the giving
away of a $350 radiola at the Firemen's Annual
Mask Ball on New Year's Eve. The club is
formed under the auspices of the Seward Ath
letic Club and Seward Volunteer Fire organiza
. tion.
Goods purchased now and payable as of
January 1st, will entitle the purchaser to mem
bership in the club.
This, in the spirit of co-operation with the
above named organizations. We want to help
these worthy clubs. More power to them!
SEWARD TRADING CO. Inc.
Phone MAIN 135 for Courteous Service.
JOE STANTON, Mgr.
Agents for Dupont Powder, Caps and Fuses