HEARING JANUARY 18
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 7. (/P)
—The Agriculture Committee has
decided that it will begin hearings
on January 18 in an investigation
into the effects of short selling of
agricultural products.
Don’t miss the “Talkies!’'
Miller’s Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Seward’s Pioneer
and Exoert Barber
Fred C. Miller, Prop.
in Awardr for
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reorganizing tax machine
CHICAGO, Jan. 7. </P)—Legisla
tion law for the reorganization of
the Cook County taxation machin
ery was passed by the State Senate
Wednesday and rushed to the
House. It is claimed that only by
this legislation will the city of Chi
cago and Cook County be saved
from a financial chaos and an
archy.
!
NOT SEWARDS MAYOR
Newsboy: “Extra! Extra! All
about the operation on the mayor!”
Customer: “Here, boy, I don’t
see anything about an operation in j
this paper."
Newsboy: “Here it is; see for
yourself: ‘Mayor’s Pete Comes Off
Tomorrow,.” J
Have you heard the new “OXEHM
records at Sylvia’s. They are won
' derful.
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Aron Ericson
! PAINTER and DECORATOR J
WALL PAPER
OSBO’S ELECTRIC SHOP
House wiring, boat wiring
and repairing. We stock up
to-date light fixtures.
Radios and Radio Supplies
For Serfice Call
Madison 123
Pure Bred Stock
Produces a!) of
Seward Dairy
Milk
Seward
Dairy
Evan Jones Coal Company
—PRODUCERS OF—
Alaska’s Finest Coal
Highest Grade Bituminous Coal
carefully washed, screened and
sized to meet every requirement.
MORE HEAT UNITS PER DOLLAR
YOUR COAL DEALER CAN SUPPLY YOU
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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE . . .
We have enjoyed the confidence of Seward
and Alaska people since the opening of this
banking institution—for over 25 years.
Travelers’ Checks
Resources, $600,000
Bank of Seward
Seward . . ... Alaska
We pay 4 per cent interest compound semi
annually on all savings accounts.
COPIES OF lira
DEFECATE RECEIVED
Copies of 11 bills introduced in
the House of Representatives by
Alaska’s Delegate to Congress, Hon.
James Wickersham, have been re
ceived by The Gateway. The bills
are as follows:
H.R. 234: A bill to authorize the
entry of fur-farming homesteads
on the public lands of Alaska.
Hit. 494: A bill to amend an Act
of Congress, entitled, “An Act to
create a Legislative Assembly in the
Territory of Alaska, to confer Leg
islative power thereon, and for
other purposes.” approved August
24, 1912, and for other purposes.
H.R. 496: A bill to authorize the
Secretary of the Treasury to pur
chase additional land for the site
and better fire protection of the
Federal and Territorial public
building at Juneau, Alaska, and
for other purposes,
H.R. 499: A bill to repeal an Act
of CongTess entitled, “An Act to
prohibit the manufacture or sale
of alcoholic liquors in the Territory
of Alaska, and for other purposes,”
approved Ftbruary 14, 1917.
H.R. 500: A bill to authorize the
construction of a coal bunker as
a part of the Alaska Railroad at
Seward, Alaska, and to make an
appropriation for the construction
and maintenance thereof.
H.R. 5605: A bill authorizing the
Thlinget and Haida Indians of Al
aska to bring suit in the United
States Court of Claims, and con
ferring jurisdiction upon said court
to hear, examine, adjudicate and
enter judgment upon any and all
claims which said Indians may
have, or claim to have, against the
United States, and for other pur
poses.
H.R. 497: A bill to amend sec
tion 8 of chapter 3547, Thirty
fourth Statutes at Large, part; en
titled, “An Act for the protection
and regulation of the fisheries of
Alaska,” approved June 26, 1906.
H.R. 1929: A bill to provide for
a memorial to William H. Seward;
for his distinguished services, at or
near Seward, Alaska
. H.R. 498: A bill to repeal an Act
of Congress entitled, “An Act to
modify and amend the mining laws
in their application to the Terri
tory of Alaska, and for other pur
poses.” approved August 1, 1912.
H.R. 495: A bill to amend sec
tion 6 of the Act of Congress, en
titled, “An Act for the protection
of the fisheries of Alaska, and for
other purposes,” (Forty-third Stat
utes at Large, pages 464-466) ap
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. A, D. Haverstock
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Seward General iloepita!
E. P. Harwood
ATTORNEY AT LAW
lohansen BuildingSeward. Alaska
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
Curtis R. Morford
Dr. A. R. Roberts
DBNTIST
Ffcone Madison l»g—Teeklenfcerg Bldg.
Donohue & Dimond
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
OFFICES
VALDEZ AND CORDOVA
NOTICE
MAIL BOAT RUTH K
makes monthly’ trips around
all the Shumagm Islands
and Herindeen Bay and will
land anyone anywhere on
either side of the Alaska
peninsula.
R. Grosvold, Capt.
Sand Point, Alaska.
ROADHOUSE
PORTAGE
Hairs Seversen, Prop.
AVIATORS: We carry Stand- |
ard aviation gasoline
and Mobiloil B.
■ Pioneer Trader - Fur Buyer i
! GENERAL MERCHANDISE |
} Hiamna, Alaska I
proved June 6, 1924.
H.R. 485: A bill to establish a
supreme court for the Territory of
Alaska, to confer judicial power
theron, and for other purposes.
12tli bill, S.1847, introduced by
Mr. Norris, would reduce the num
ber of court officials in the Terri
tory of Alaska.
Alaskan whales each are worth
about $1,300. During the year of
1930 there were 355 whales taken
in Alaskan waters by two whaling
stations and they yielded products
valued $470,265.
Red—I see where lots of firms
are cutting down their advertising.
Blue—Yeah, doing it in times like
these is on a par with taking the
worm off the hook and fishing with
a safety pin!—Pathfinder.
Try our Seattle ice Cream
Fresh on every boat at SYLVIA’S.
WHY PAY 50c for a plate
lunch when you can
get the best plate lunch at
40c at the—
Electric Bakery
Also other food stuffs and
bakery goods with similar
prices.
THIS SPACE FOR SHE
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CIGARS
Furnished Rooms
JOHN MATTTCH, Prop,
i Phone Mam 55
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Paulsteiner’s
SEA FOOD MARKET
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
Fresh, Frozen, Salt Fish
Ship Anywhere
John Paulsteiner, Prep.
Market Open at
a. m. to 1 p. m.-3-€ p. m.
Phones—
Adams 56 and Adams 14
Orlander
Jeweler
Dealer in watches and
clocks, nugget jewelry,
old ivory, curios and a
lull line of goods usually
carried in a first class
jewelry store.
Watches repaired on
short notice
Tobacco, Candy, Soft -Drinks;
Cards, Pool
COMMERCE CIGAR STORE
John Anderson, Prop.
Phone Adams 54
IF IT IS—
LAUNDERING, (LEANING AND
PRESSING
Let the SEWARD STEAM LAUNDRY do it
Take advantage of our "Special Winter Offer”
by send in your Cleaning and Pressing on
Monday. Details on request.
PHONE MAIN 148
SEWARD STEAM LAUNDRY
HARRY KAWABE, Prop.
Call For and Deliver
Dry Cleaning and Pressing