Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
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REPEAL OF THE PRIMARY LAW
Test has revealed that what was promised under the
direct primary law has not materialized. Aside from the
extra burden it has placed upon candidates, it has not re
sulted in securing better types of men for elective office
than the old convention system. The latter condition does
not call for extended analysis to explain. It has shifted
responsibility from responsible party government to that
of individual responsibility, which, for the most part, has
been the agency through which it has been impossible to
hold either party accountable for the condition which has
grown up, and which has all but nullified the faith of the
people in their institutions and leaders.
It was presupposed that the primary system would
open the way for men of independent thought and action
to secure recognition from the voting people. While this
may be? true in a sense, it works to defeat the idea. In
stead of having an organization behind him to assist him,
he finds himself compelled to efface himself for lack of
financial support from party coffers, and yield to those
of big means, thus filling Congress with men of swollen
fortunes whose records have not confirmed the action of
purification promised.
Like all successful business or other institutions, pol
itics must have a head and an organization to function as
such. The question of fitness may be determined more
easily when the outstanding citizens of a community as
semble in convention, as was the case in the Democratic
convention of December 8, than by leaving the question
to those who have interest in politics only on the day of
election and that, in many cases, of a listless nature.
Whatever may be said of the politician as such, he is
a far safer agency for securing to the people what they
desire than the haphazard method of selecting men purely
for their popularity or alleged honesty. Politics, like all
successful ventures, demands study and knowledge, not
merely those natural qualities of honesty of purpose.
There will always be politicians—those who deserve the
designation of statesmen—and the man who cannot offer
proof that he can match wits with them, had best remain
in the rank and file and thus give a more valuable service.
The man who refuses to stand under his party's ban
ner in seeking office may be compared to him who refuses
to affiliate with a given movement while at the same time
being beneficiary of its actions.
Now that Christmas is nigh and, judging from rich
experience of bygone years, two things can be taken for
granted. First, that Christmas trees will be brightly il
luminated; second, not only will Christmas trees be lit up,
but many Alaskans will resemble the Aurora Borealis.
The government sometimes hits upon a wise idea. It
sent Capone to Leavenworth, Kan. There is where pro
hibition started under Carry Nation.
A young woman suing Pantages for a million dollars
compromised for $3,000. This should encourage the ali
mony club to ask for a reduction in prevailing rates.
If Stalin thinks the idea of equality has become a fix
ture among the proletariat he should take a day off and
listen to a bevy of mothers detail the superiorities of the
last arrival in the family.
The real trunk mystery will be revealed when some
man is able to inform his fellows just what the dear things
call what they put into them.
Continuous advertising will not only make repea’
sales from old customers, but will also attract new ones
Lack of home pride wdll hold any city back.
^Member 1q31^
National Editorial Association
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PRIZE LIST PUBLISHED
In the advertising columns of
j this issue will be found the list of
prizes offered by the Seward Vol
unteer Fire Department at the an
nual New Year’s Eve Mask Ball.
As will be seen, the list is lengthy,
considerably more so than in past
i years.
This is due entirely to the splen
did response from local business
houses and the department is deep
ly appreciative of the hearty re
sponse accorded the committee on
prizes.
One of the features planned by
j this committee is a vast number of
' door prizes. It is believed many
| other prizes, aside from the list
| published today, will be forthcom
ing.
It is also planned to display all
; the prizes in one group in some
i Fourth Avenue store window.
The outgoing list of passengersj
which left Seward Wednesday af- j
ternoon on the SS Northwestern
for Seattle wayports was as follows:
j For Seattle—Freda Spangler, Ev
erett Loing, Shirley Raiter, John
Anderson, R. L. Reynolds, Paul Roy, j
A. H. Anderson, T. -H. Jammers,
Grant Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
F. Peterson, Frank C. King, Mrs.
H. B. Dinton, Mr. and Mrs. Emil
Pfeil and baby, Gus Gelles, Mr. and t
Mrs. W. S. Horning, C. A. Bartholf,
W. A. Niemi, R. T. Peterson, T. W.!
Mommsen, W. C. Knaack, Nellie
Martin, Mrs. C. L. Baker, C. L.
Baker, J. Coughlin, M. A. Brown,
John McNab, Mrs. J. W. Bowman.
For Cordova—Della Moore .
For Valdez—Irvin Beeman.
For Juneau—J. J. Delay, B. Bern
hardt.
For Latouche—Mr. and Mrs. C.
E. Miller, Dave Irwin. .
Three farmers, two from Mon
tana and one from California, ar
rived on the Northwestern with all
their households effects and three
auto trucks, bound for Matanuska.
There is no statue to Robert Mor
ris who financed the American rev
olution.
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For more enjoyable
lunches—makes them
, taste better—makes
; you feel better.
Anheuser-Busch
: Budweiser
“The Nation’s Favorite Beverage”
Schwabacher Bros*
anil Company, Inc.
Distributors
SEATTLE • • • WASH.
THE GREAT AUTHOR
BOOTH TARKINGTON'S
Fine Story, “OLD FATHERS AND YOUNG
SONS,” Made Into a Fine Talkie and Renamed
“Father’s Son”
A CAPTIVATING DRAMA FULL OF COMEDY
AND HEART INTEREST
THE CAST OF
LEWIS STONE - IRENE RICH
and the wonderful boy actor
LEON JANNEY
Do Some Very Fine Acting—Giving a Play
Everyone Will Enjoy.
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With It There Will Be a Laugh-Getting
CHESTER CONKLIN
Two-Reel Comedy and a News Red
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MASTER ART LINENS
Italian Cut-work. Hand Embroidered Banquet
Sets. Luncheon Sets. Pillow Cases. Boxed Nap
kins. Guest Towels and Scarfs.
THE GIFT SUPREME!
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Also a wide Range of |
Novelties — Stationery — Perfumes — Toilet
Sets — Bath Salt — Handkerchiefs — Under
wear — Robes — Negligees — Coolie Coats
Gloves — Hose — Toys
MAKE THIS STORE YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS
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VAN GILDER HOTEL
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
STEAM HEAT
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