OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
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GEOLOGISTS MAKING STUDY
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Forty or more scientists of the geologic branch of
the Geological Survey with their assistants, are now and
have been during the summer scattred thruout the Unit
ed States and Alaska making field studies that serve as a
basis for determining the probable mineral character and
value of the public domain which remains under the care
of the Department of the Interior
The greater part of this geological work is in the
Western States, where interest in mineral resources is
keener than the East, and where the government is more
directly concerned because of its ownership of large bod
ies of public lands.
Since the World War Alaska’s appropriations for
this sort of field work has been cut to an extremely small
amount especially when the area involved is considered.
The late Dr. Alfred Brooks, during economic period at
tendant with that war, asked that the Alaska appropria
tion be cut many thousands of dollars. His request was
acted upon but since that time Congress has repeatedly
refused to increase Alaska’s budget to even its former
status and instead, have held it to the small amount which
was voluntarily asked during the war in a spirit of patriot
ic fervor. Miners and prospectors are almost helpless
without assistance from this 'department and their
would be great rejoicing were next year’s appropriation
increased permitting more geologists to prowl about the
Territory and tell us what we have, where a likely place
appears for prospecting or investigation, or what place
lacking potential mineral resources.
One thing about Seward folks is that they are too
busy to think up depreciatory remarks upon her neigh
bors, or nearby villages.—(Seward Gateway in a recent
issue.)
Fortunate is Seward! May its numbers increase!
WONDERS OF ALASKA
Outside of the “Coni'’ bird that lays square eggs and
flies backward and the green peas with corners that wont
roll off the knife, Alaska is equipped with another special
wonder, according to Captain Dan McNeal who is quoted
in the Seattle Star. He tells of Alaska rodents that were
forced to catch sea food to stave off starvation and be
came expert fishermen with their tails. The interesting
news item is carried in this issue and if there are any
doubters they are referred to Captain Dan who is known
as a man of great verisimitude.
Our election forecast is held in abeyance until we
have a straw vote among the bootleggers.
In Interior Alaska aviation has become an industry,
offering a considerable payroll, speeding and facilitating
commercial transactions, and acting generally for in
creased business.
Gold has been the standard of value since the dawn
of civilization.
He that swells in prosperity will be sure to shrink
in adversity.
In the present campaign it appeal's that both pres
idential candidates are looking to the farmers for relief.
The Rand in South Africa has enabled England to
meet its war obligations while other European nations
have compromised with their creditors.
It is about time for some local promoter to stage a
Seward dance marathon.
The Comstock with its vast output saved the nation
from bankruptcy after the Civil war.
Alaska mines are money makers.
| BERLIN, Sept. 1. (/p)—High tide of
jprosperity in Germany is indicated in
ifigures just published by the German
I League for Automobile Trade show
ing that the demand for motor cars
in Berlin 'exceeds the supply by 17,
000. More than 6,000 automobiles
are needed in Hamburg says the sur
vey, 4,000 in Frankfort, 3,400 in Deip
sic and 3,000 in Munich.
These results were obtained byJ’an
analysis of population and income
statistics in cities of 100,000 inhabi
tants or more.
BROOKS IMPROVED
Dick Brooks, wharfman on the city
dock who was crushed between a
tractor and a railroad car returned
jfrom the Anchorage hospital -last night
done up in bandages but feeling much
more cmfortable. He sustained a
broken collar bone and some torn lig
aments but is able to get about and ex
pects soon to be back on the job. i
WILL LOCATE HERE
■John H. Bateman and family and
W. J. Burgess and family, all of
Klamath Falls, are registered at the I
Overland hotel, having come in yes
terday on the S. S. Alaska. Mr.
Bateman was formerly connected
with the Buiteau of Public Roads of
Alaska, and will doubtless resume
such duties. Both families are look,
ing for permanent homes in Seward.
WASHINGTON, Sept. I. <7P)—The
Naval Radio Compass Station at
Charleston. S, C., was put out of
commission recently when fire de
stroyed tho power house.
Excellent line of Columbia
records at Sylvia’s. Newest
of hits.
I
TONIGHT—TWO SHOWS 7 AND 9
THREE PERFECTLY MATCHED STARS
LIONEL BARRYMORE
ALEEN PRINGLE
NORMAN KERRY
in the intensely dramatic play
“Body and Soul”
A strong magnificently acted story of the Alps. Not for childish
minds, but for those who can look at life as it is in all phases.
HIGHLY SEASONED MEAT, NOT SUGAR!
No chance to sleep at this show, as'you will be
absorbed in the picture. Considered one of the
best pieces of dramatic fiction in the last de
cade. It’s book name is “The Branding Iron.”
With it we will run a 2-reel
BOBBY VERNON COMEDY
WIFE SHY
in which Bobby wins more friends by his comicat work in this
picture. Also an interesting
FOX NEWS
SUNDAY ONLY
MONTE • BLUE
in a fast and furious drama of the Oklahoma oil iand rush.
A hard, riding Western feature that will entertain anybody.
And again we give you that comical bird
LUPINO LANE
in the two-reel comedy
HOWDY DUKE’
There will be a Fox News
TWO FINE PROGRAMS
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Children Hark!!
And Parents Too!
We Are Receiving The Finest Line Of Boy’s
Goods Ever Brought To Alaska.
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Agent for Dupont Powder
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