OF SEWARD, ALASKA - Established August 19. 1904
Published daily except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
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CHAMBER BACKS UP WESTERNERS
The action of the Seward Chamber of Commerce in
endorsing the twice a month mail service to the Westward
out of the Port of Seward was a wise action for it cer
tainly appear, judging from the months of comments
made on this subject by Westward citizens, that they
have just cause for greivance.
For a quarter of a century these hardy Westeners—
the furthest West in these United States—have carried
on without a single complaint, cut off from the world in
an extremely bleak region and harvesting treasure from
land and sea, in the form of fish and fur, with but one
mail a month and three times during the winter, in what
might be called the barren lands.
It seems a pity that one of the richest regions in the
-entire Territory cannot be served better than this. Even
remote Interior districts, where but a handful of people
live, are given better treatment than the hundreds of
real empire builders Westward.
Their request is reasonable. Let’s not stop, here in
Seward, until every resource has been expended in aiding
them in securing twice a month mail service.
MOOSE JOHNSON, THE CHILDREN’S FRIEND
Without fail, every year, Moose Johnson at Chulitna
takes time off from his labors to visit Santa Claus’ toy
factory high up in the mountains near there. And each
year he writes to the children of Seward of the wonder
ful things he saw and tells Santa not to forget the Seward
children on Christmas.
The thoughtfulness of Moose is not only appreciated
by the children of Seward but by their parents, as well.
He is performing a charming service.
And where one finds a person who must love child
ren, such as Moose, there must also be a lovable nature.
There was great excitement in Seward today due to
the early arrival of the S. S. Alameda with Christmas
mail and everything.
Today is the shortest day in the year but to the child
ren all days are altogether too long now that Christmas
is so near.
Today, in 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth
Probably," if they could have penetrated the veil of the fu
ture, particularly with regard to Mr Volstead’s action of
a few years ago, they might have reconsidered staying
permanently.
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\[0 matter what class, quality
^ or quantity of Lumber you
may need, we carry it in our
yard. Estimates will be furn
ished without charge or obliga
tion.
Agent for
PORT BLAKELEY MILL CO.
CAL M. BROSIUS
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Seward, Alaska
LAWSON FIGURES HE WHS
THE JINK ON STEAMERS
J. F. Lawson, newspaperman form
Texas, came in on the S. S. Alameda
enroute to Anchorage where he will
join the Anchorage Times staff.
Mr. Lawson said he tried to come
North on the Northwestern and af
ter the Alameda hit the mud he be
gan to believe he must have been the
jinx on board for it was the first time
he ever took a chance travelng on the
bosom of Father Neptune.
The steamer Starr, Capt. O. A. Jo
hansen, is due in port from the far
Westward early this evening, it is re
ported.
MRS. ROYCR.VFT VISITS
Mrs. Frank Eoycroft, well known
resident of Moose Pass, is a visitor
in Seward. The family will hold a re
union Christmas and her son, work
ing for the Fairbanks Exploration
company and also a member of the
F E. basketball team, will be among
those present.
MRS. L. V. RAY IS HOME
Mrs. L. V. Ray, wife of Attorney
Ray and Mayor of Seward, accom
panied by son Lee, returned home
today from Seattle where they have
been visiting for some months.
Don't forget Friday evening; spend
it with the children and Santa Claus
at the Liberty theater.
Mrs. F. I. Reed, wife of the pro
prietor of the big Anchorage hotel,
at Anchorage, was among the arri
vals today from the States.
GOOD NEWS FOR KIDDOES
Santa Claus has sent word that he
will be at the Liberty theater Friday
night for the Christmas program and
that he will have a bag of Santa
Claus’s best candy for each child.
A solo dance by Miss La Verne
Talbert, will be one of the many fine
numbers given at the pageant on Fri
day evening in the Liberty theater.
Colleen Moore at the Liberty.
Headquarters for
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that
Keep on Giving
Percolators and Sets
/CONNOISSEURS know that
the Hotpoint HOT DRIP
method makes the most delightful,
fragrant, full-flavored coflee. It is a
rare treat.
What gift will bring greater ap
preciation? What gift could be a
more permanent, beautiful every
day reminder of the giver?
We have attractive Hotpoint
percolators from $9.00, and com
plete sets from $14.25.
Attractively and safely packed
for mailing at no added cost.
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New Ford Cars and
Trucks
LIST PRICES F. O. B. DETROIT
PHAETON $395; ROADSTER $385; CHASSIS $325; COUPE
$495; SPORT COUPE, RUMBLE SEAT, STANDARD, $550;
TUDOR SEDAN $495; FORDOR SEDAN $570; ROADSTER
WITH PICKUP BODY $395; TRUCK CHASSIS $460; DUAL
HIGH TRANSMISSION TRUCK CHASSIS EXTRA PRICE TO
BE ANNOUNCED LATER; TRUCK CAB $85; EXPRESS
BODY $55; STAKE BODY $65; PLATFORM BODY $50;
STARTERS NOW STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON TRUCK’
WHICH WILL HAVE TON AND ONE-HALF RATING; 30 X 5
TIRES ON FRONT, 32 X 6 ON REAR; STANDARD EQUIP
MENT ON ALL TRUCK JOBS; BUMPERS FRONT AND
REAR ALL CARS $15 PER SET EXTRA; SPARE WIRE
WHEEL STANDARD EQUIPMENT.
Seward Machine Shop
After business hours call Jack Shea, Madison 31.
For Travel Comfort
Going East, seasoned trav
elers always choose the
Northern Pacific. T he y
know by actual compari
son the superior service of
this pioneer system—
“North Coast Limited”
Extra Comforts—No Extra Fare
Leaves Seattle daily for
Chicago—no better train
in America.
“Famously good” meals,
through to Chicago. Let
us help plan your next trip.
Karl K. Katz,
200 L. C. Smith Bldg.—Seattle
Phone ELiot 5560