Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
Published Daily except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Entered In the uoBt office at Seward, Alaska, as second-class matter
H. V. HOBEN and E. F. JESSEN, Proprietors
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AN ALASKAN OPPORTUNITY
Sixty-one thousand one hundred and thirty dollars and twenty-five
cents.
This represents the sum disbursed by the firm of Brown & Hawkins
to “Hollyhurst,” Mount Vernon, Wash., for eggs in a period covering
the years 1916 to 1931.
This represents 143,458 dozen or 1,721,496 eggs, and exclusive of all
the local eegs, Brown & Hawkins have purchased during the same
period.
When Mount Vernon, Wash., began egg production, the attendant
conditions were something like those in Alaska with the exception of
proximity of grain. But grain is but one constituent of chicken feed.
Oil from the lowly salmon, containing vitamin A outweighs grain. This
and vegetable food abound in Alaska for the harvesting.
Freight costs, packing and shipping, capital investment and the
disadvantage of time as compared with a fresh-laid egg, practically
offset the cost sheet of Alaskan production in the added price for the
latter.
And Brown & Hawkins is but one of a number of those who deal in
eggs.
Sixty-one thousand dollars in itself would, if spread over a number,
give a nice annual income- Multiplied "by the 58.000 dozen eggs con
sumed annually in Anchorage, and approximately the same volume in
Fairbanks, it wouid provide a competency for many families.
This is an example of what The Gateway has long advocated; that
until Alaskans build from within, little progress can be expected. The
local firm of Brown & Hawkins would have preferred, naturally, to
spend this large sum in Alaska, but where in Alaska could they
purchase such quantities of eggs? There is no steady source of supply
suah as is required to fill their standing order with Hollyhurst.
For years The Gateway has been quoting import and export fig
ures in the hope someone w’ould see something advantageous; the tre
mendous import of eggs—1,697,525 dozen valued at $573,490 were im
ported to Alaska in 1930—was one of the opportunities and the figures
kindly given to The Gateway by Brown & Hawkins bear out the conten
tion that there are wonderful opportunities in Alaska for chicken
ranches properly managed.
In 1930 there were 452,720 pounds of poultry imported, with a value
of $148,325. Vegetable food products, including grains, imported to Al
aska in 1930 amounted to $4,181,692.
Figures, to conjure with!
Figures to contemplate!
There must be a beginning!
SENATOR WILLIAM J. HARRIS
A desire for public service, fostered by activities in state politics in
Georgia, eventually took William Julius Harris, who died Monday, to
positions of prominence in the national government.
After finishing his course at the University of Georgia, he engaged
in the insurance business and banking at Cedartown, Ga-, and after his
initiation into politics he devoted most of his time to public service,
finally becoming United States Senator from his native state.
During his Senate service Mr. Harris was appointed to places on the
Appropriations, Commerce, Immigration and Territories and Insular
Possessions Committees. He took an especial interest in immigration
and was opposed particularly to Mexican immigration. He also devoted
much attention toward obtaining a Federal appropriation for cancer
research in cooperation with philanthropic agencies.
After his public school education, Senator Harris went to the
University of Georgia, where he was graduated in 1890. On July 27,
1905, he married at New York, Miss Julia Knox Wheeler, daughter of
the famous soldier, Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. They had one daughter.
The Senator was a member of the permanent board of visitors of
the United States Military Academy at West Point and also of the Na
tional Forest Reservation Commission.
BEAUTY A TOWN ASSET
In spite of the apparent commercialism of the age in which we
live, it is evident to any observer that the American people are rapidly
developing a greater appreciation of the beautiful. This is not con
fined to the wealthier classes, but extends to those living in the towns
and villages and in rural districts.
Beautiful cities, towns and villages attract people. They attract
permanent residents, they attract tourists, and they attract trade. It
is natural that a person selecting a trading center will choose a town
that is beautiful and clean in preference to one that is unsightly and
dirty, if other conditions are anywhere near equal.
Therefore, it behooves the authorities of any community as well as
each individual citizen, to make the most of their opportunities for im
proving the appearance of the place in which they live. Beauty and
cleanliness are among a town’s best assets.
TIME FOR ACTION!
When one piece of electrical equipment is operating night after night
and practically ruining the pleasure of every radio owner in the city, it is
time for the so-called Radio Club to stir itself and show some mani
festation of life. For months, this electrical device, whomever it belongs
to, interfering with clock-like thumps, has been functioning without
cessation at the only time of the evening when local folks desire to
listen in.
It’s plain H—; that’s what we call it!
Success as a politician depends largely on being able to recognize
the bandwagon at first sight.
Don’t take our word for it, but figure it out for yourself; gold mining
is today the most prosperous business in America.
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CAPT HEIN1E BERGER
Wm. B. Phinn and Geo- F. Mc
Donald, prominent business men of
Cordova whom yesterday were
flown to Anchorage, were Heard
last evening broadcasting over
KFQD, Anchorage.
Both men are Republican candi
dates as Representatives to the
Territorial Legislature from this
division and made forceful ad
dresses, expressing their sincerity
in seeking home rule for Alaska.
They both stand for the primary
lav; and favor a home for pioneer
men and women at Anchorage.
Phinn and McDonald have been
residents of the Territory for about
30 years, own their own businesses
and are not politicians. They be
lieve, however, a citizen owes some
of his time to public service. So
at the request of their friends, they
tossed their hats into the arena.
Mr. Phinn’s address was brief
but to the point; he desires to see
Alaska go forward and, if elected,
will confine all his efforts to that
goal.
Mr. McDonald went on record as
favoring construction of the long
hoped for Matanuska-Anchorage
, road- He also called attention to
I the fact this division, the Third,
| pays 75 per cent of all Territorial
taxes.
Mr. McDonald said he asked an
oldtimer, a few days ago, what he
thought about the depression. The
oldtimer informed him that he had
gone through several similar ones
and he recalled they lasted just
about as long as two pair of pants.
McDonald said he was now on his
third pair, that this pair is now
worn so thin that if he sat down
on a nickle he could tell whether
it was heads or tails. In other
words, he believes hardtimes are
about over.
In closing, both candidates said
AT THE HOTELS
SEWARD — John W. Erickson,
Anchorage; Mike Deegan, Anchor
age; J. W- Bowman, Fish Lake; B.
C. Johnson, Anchorage; John Mc
Gettigan, Anchorage.
OVERLAND — Mrs. M. Scherrer;
Jack Harrington, Homer.
Senator Dill of the State of
Washington announces he will
make his third trip to Alaska next
summer. He will hunt and fish
along the coast.
LEGION MEETING
Seward Post No. 5, of the Am
erican Legion will meet at 8
cclock this evening in the Legion
Elks club rooms in the Harriman
Bank building. Following the reg
ular transaction of business before
the Post, the bi-monthly “mug up”
will ever be in order. Mess Ser
geant Pete Lalios, erstwhile Second
Vice Commander of the Post, has
announced a “surprise” for the
boys.
13-STORY BUILDING?
j The old building to the rear of
j the Seward Trading Company and
j opposite the Federal building, will
j socn be a thing of the past at the
j rate the wrecking crew is ripping
it to pieces. It is said a 13-story J
skyscraper will be erected on the
corner but the report cannot be
verified.
I The SS Alaska, of the Alaska
Steamship Company, northbound,
| left Juneau Tuesday afternoon at
1 p. m. It is believed the steamer
j will arrive at Seward Thursday af
j ternoon.
Oscar Dahl, hi-yu-skookum plac
i er operator at Moose Pass, is ex
pected to swing off this evening’s
j mixed train.
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! they would appreciate every vote
given them and will do their ut
most to legislate sanely and wisely.
New 1932 Cross Sta Gull and
Johnson Seahorse motors now on
display at Brown & Hawkins.
FLYING SCHOOL
To the first 10 students, we are offering a complete
s private pilot’s course at the special introductory price of
; $400; the regular fee is $450. This course includes 20 hours
■ flying and Department of Commerce regulations.
The instructor has more than four years of continuous
! experience in instruction and is especially well qualified—
, being a transport flier, as well. Results are guaranteed.
* Students will be taught in a Deluxe Fleet training plane
s with a new and latest type Kinner Motor. This plane isj
i completely and modernly equipped for advanced or blind
* flying.
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SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
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MAIN OFFICE AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
LIBERTY THEATRE
Show tonight—8:00 o’clock .
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NO OTHER THAN THE GREAT
EL BRENDEL
One of the World’s Best Comedians in—
“Mr. Lemon of Orange”
An 8-Reel Comedy That Will Keep You Laughing All Eve
ning. The Star Plays a Dual Part for the First
Time and Does It Wonderfully.
There Will Be a Two-Reel Screen Song Fable With
Comedy— RUDY VALLEE
“ONE YARD TO GO” Taking the Lead
A PROGRAM TO ROLL THE YEARS AWAY
The Alaska Railroad
(Mt. McKinley Park Route)
TRAINS ARRIVE TRAINS DEPART
Each Friday 6:30 p. m. Each Saturday 7:39 a. m.
Fairbanks and way points.
Mixed train from Anchorage and intermediate points ar
rives each Wednesday p. m.
Mixed train for Anchorage and intermediate points leaves
not earlier than 10:00 a. m. each Saturday.
Mized train carries a coach and handles passengers.
STEAMSHIP STARR
CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING
Sailing to Nushagak Wayports leaving Seward May 16
SAN JUAN FISHING & PACKING CO.
Chas. A. Jansen, Agent
Phone Madison 139 Seward, Alaska
SEWARD WATER SUPPLY
Seward, Alaska
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
Wayne Blue, Agent
Office in Arcade Building. Phone, Main 81
Travel by the
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma CanaL
Leaves Arrives Leaves
Vessel Seattle Seward Seward
Evans Apr. 20 Apr. 27 May 2
Watson ..Apr, 27 May 4 May 9
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Passenger accommodations on all
Admiral Line vessels have been
completely and materially improved.
You will find them very attractive
and comfortable.
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WAYNE BLUE, Agent
ADMIRAL
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T«ALMR\i!Nt
Steamer—
Leave
Seattle
Leave
Seward
Apr. 22
Apr. 29
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
ALASKA_ Apr. 16
YUKON_ Apr. 23
ALASKA_ Apr. 30
# YUKON™._May 7
ALASKA_ May 14
YUKON_May 21
Sailings marked (*) connect with steamer Starr
at Seward. AU Sailings from Seattle at 9 a. m.
on dates shown.
Freighter Denali scheduled to sail April 1
J. H. FLICKINGER. Agent
Alaska Steamship Co
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