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AN UNUSUAL PUBLICITY ENTERPRISE
^n Alaskan woman and her husband, operators of a
tourist camp in the wonderland of the North, are do
ing a work in a publicity way that is invaluable for travel
to their region, and to the Northwest as a whole. Fin
ancing the trip themselves, they are shipping an invalua
ble collection of trophies and Alaskan curios to the princi
pal cities of the United States for display, and are them
selves appearing in the same cities to tell the story of the
country they represent.
Their trip is an example Qf the finest kind of publici
ty. Thousands of dollars spent in advertising Alaska could
not hope to arouse as much interest as their personally
conducted publicity tour will. They will meet thousands
of interested people, to whom Alaska is already magic
and whom they will induce to visit that country in large
numbers. The ease and cheapness of a trip to Alaska
and the advantages of coming to the Northwest instead
of running off to Europe will appeal strongly to the East
erner after he has been interested by this display and
talked to the two who are sponsoririg it.
If something like this could be done for Washington
and other parts of the Northwest our hotels and resorts
would find themselves doing a rapidly increasing busi
ness. Usually there seems to be no one to take the initia
tive in things like this, no one to finance trips, conduct
lecture tours and oversee displays. When individuals
have so muich faith in their own business and their own
country that they are willing to bear the expense of such
an enterprise the region they are exploiting is indeed to
be congratulated.
(Hotel News)
Noting the visit in town of a well known politician, a
Tennessee newspaper added the superflous information
that he was “shaking hands with his constituents.”
Apropos of attractive and artistic alliterations, we
note that a Mississippi editor refers to*certain “purveyors
of putrid prejudical political potpourri/’
Some politicians, too, should be forced to muffle their
exhausts.
We know what the new Ford looks like, but have
hardly had time to judge its tonal qualities.
California wants to annex Nevada, but that would
simply ruin Reno's leading industry.
“Famously Good”
Northern Pacific Meals
Northern Paciiie dining can
through to Chicago on the
North Gfcast Limited. Experi
enced travelers appreciate the
meals for which this "railroad is
famous.
Every refinement and comfort;
with newest Pullmans and obser
vation-club cars—maid, valet*
barber, baths, card rooms, library
and other modern features.
xviay wc give **•*
ther information on a trip
anywhere “Outside”?
Karl K. Kata
Passenger Representative
200 L. C. Smith Bldg.—Seattle
Phoaa ELiot $560
Northern Pacific Ry
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR IS RE- !
COMMENDED FOR JUNEAU
OTHER PROPOSALS
The appointment of a special in- j
vestigator of the Department of Jus- j
tice to be stationed permanently at i
Juneau and the installation and oper- j
ation of a wireless plant, either by j
the Territory of Alaska, or the go- 1
vernment of the United States, at j
Hawk Inlet, Funter Bay or Hoonah,
for the service of small vessels, are
the outstanding recommendations in
the report of the Grand Jury made
in the United States District Court
published in the Empire.
At the conclusion of the reading
of the report the Grand Jury was
dismissed. During the 12 day3 it
was in session 60 witnesses were ex
amined, 12 true bills and nine not
true bills were returned.
The report of the Grand Jury is
short, only the two recommendations
stated above, and recommendations
for improvements in the jail and ad
joining cook house, being made.
The report in full is as follows:
“The Honorable Thos. iM. Reed:
“We, the Grand Jury, hereby sub
mit the following report:
“We liave been In session for 12
days, have examined 60 witnesses,
found 12 true bills, and 9 not true
bills.
“We have inspected the jail and
buildings connected',’therewith and
find that the general conditions are
excellent with the exception that we
teel there could be an improvement
,a th|; ventilating system. We are
informed that In the Fall there is an
increase in the sick list through
colds. It would also seem that at
other times of the year, the place be
comes quite stuffy when there are
25 to 30 men in the jail, and some
kind of a fan or improvement on the
present ventilating system is recom
mended to draw out ItYie air.
“We hjjve also noticed that the
cook house does not contain a refri
gerator and the Grand Jury feels
that this is quite important, partic
ularly at the time of year when the
problem of preservation of food must
be considered. It therefore recom
mends to the proper authorities that
a refrigerator be installed whenever
the weather conditions seem to
rant it.
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“It is further recommended that a
special investigator of the Depart
ment of Justice be stationed perma
nently at Juneau on account of the
extent of the First Division, the slow
and infrequent means of transporta
tion, and the desirability of making
prompt investigations of crimes,
particularly in the outlaying districts.
“The attention of the Grand Jury
has also been brought by articles in
the newspapers and otherwise, to the
number of small boats reported in
distress during the last month in the
waters of Southeastern Alaska, and
particularly in the waters adjacent
to Funter Bay, Hawk Inlet, and Hoo
nah, in one case, 11 people lost ‘their
lives at Point Augusta which is in
the center of the area mentioned.
While the Grand Jury realizes that
it woud be impossible to free the
waters of Southeastern Alaska en
tirely from the dangers of naviga
tion, it believes that, some relief
should be given by the Government
to the small boatmen and that the
installation and operaion of a wire
’ess plant, either by the Territory of
Alaska, or th Government of the
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TONIGHT 7 AND 9 SHARP
RAMON NOVARRO
ALICE TERRY
In
“Lovers”
A SENSATIONAL STORY OF THE TERRIBLE TROUBLE
RESULTING FROM MEN'S GOSSIP
SUSPICIONS—THE POISON OF LIFE !
Something unusual! The play has no villain! A
vivid story of modern Spain!
Besides the two famous stars, the cast includes
GEORGE K. ARTHUR EDW. CONNELLY
ROY D’ ARCY
Not a sentimental tale, but a great adventure
And the re will be a fine Mack Sennett two-red
comedy FIGHT NIGHT
Also a Pathe News
CHRISTMAS DAY ONLY
VERA REYNOLDS GEORGE K. ARTHUR
JAZSE PITTS EDMUND BURNS in
“SUNNY SIDE UP’
And a Pathe News—Fable and Educational
A GREAT ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE
A HOLIDAY PROGRAM
New Ford Cars and
Tracks
LIST PRICES F. 0. 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.
United States, at Hawk Inlet, Funter
Bay, Hoonah would be of invaluable
assistance in securing relief wrhen
necessary and allaying the fears of
the people whose friends or relatives
happen to be on the boats overdue
and in the area mentioned.
“The Grand Jury respectfully re
commends the'early consideration by
the proper authorities of the Federal
Government, or of the Territorial
Government, looking to this relief.
“In conclusion, the Grand Jury
wishes to commend very highly the
efficient manner in which the cases
were presented by the District At
torney, and to express deep apprecia.
VERY APPROPRIATE
‘Twas the fight before Christmas
when all thru the house,
Not a creature was telling, not even
a. spouse;
Oh the fight was not frightful, more
strategic than stern,
Oh where shall the wife hide his
presents, and where shall dear hubby
hide hern?
tion for the courtesies extended by
that office, as well as the office of
t^e United States Marshal and the
United States Commissioner.”
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) I. SOWERBY,
Foreman.