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RAILROAD WITH SAILS
Funny the Chicago Tribune which is unhappy un
less they are attacking the Alaska Railroad, has not thot
of advising Congress to equip the railroad with sails as a
means of economical operation. Such a sight was com
mon on at least one American railroad nearly 100 years
ago, about the length of time Chicago wishes to set Alas
ka back.
Leaving jokes to the Tribune, however, the sail
equipt train embraced the rolling stock of the Pont
chartrain Railroad from New Orleans north, claiming to
be the first railroad to be completed in the United States.
Here is another thought for the Tribune: The motive
power was supplied by horses until 1833, when the first
steam engine was secured. But as a matter of precaution,
for a while thereafter the locomotive and cars were
equipped with sails for use in case of engine failure.
With all the “wind” blowing on Lake Michigan’s
shores this old plan might save Chicago some money in
asmuch they appear to be worrying so much about
the terrific squandering of money on the Alaska Railroad.
Of course when it comes to spending a million or so on a
racketeer’s prosecution, or funeral, that’s alright.
Maybe there is a confirmed nature faker sending
out those queer dispatches from Knoxville, Tenn. Last
week he related that a child had been bom there with
a tail measuring 7-inches; now is the story of a man who
is suing for divorce because his wife refused to accept
money and three new dresses.
Many a man is liable to think his character has been
defamed when it has only been defined.
Mining is a more profitable business and is one of
less hazards than competitive forms of commercial en
terprises.
Thrifty platform makers will now lay away planks
for use in 1932.
When a man’s conversation begins to dwell on what
he used to be, he’s through.
The political plum tree gives promise of a fine early
March crop.
Thank goodness the difference between Chicago and
Alaska is, thousands of miles.
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DISPLEASED ATTITUDE
COAST GUARD VESSEL
Favoring the Seward Chamber
of Commerce with a reply to the
chamber’s letter and copy of wire,
relative to the petition for station
ing a coast guard cutter in South
west Alaska, the following letter
was read at yesterday’s business
meeting and luncheon:
“We for some time have felt the
way you do, that there was need
for another coast guard vessel
stationed either at Seward or
Cordova and we will make every
effort to have another steamer as
signed to that duty. We were very
much disappointed in the assist
ance that we received from the
“Unalga” stationed at Juneau, par
ticularly from the fact that after
the commander of the “Unalga”
found the “Alameda” was ahead
of them and they would not
reach the distressed vessel until
after the “Alameda” arrived, they
did not leave at all but stayed at j
Juneau.
“If the “Unalga” had gone, as
we feel she should have, in all
probability she could have helped
the Steamer “Alameda” with the
I “Starr”, but due to the poor ser
vice rendered during the last
couple of weeks, we do not know
how much assistance she will be.
“We assure you we are going to
put every effort forth to try and
obtain another coast guard cutter
to take care of 'distressed vessels
to the Westward. Thanking you
for our interest in the matter, we
are, San Juan Fishing & Packing
Co. Seattle, Wash.
ANCHORAGE BIRTHS
The number of births recorded in
Anchorage during the last year
showed a decrease of four over the
previous year, reports the Times,
but a gain of four over the year
1926. During both 1928 and 182/!
(he arrivals were divided evenly be
tween boys and girls. In 1926 there
;were 21 boy babies and only 5 girl
babies. There were exactly 30 births
in the city last year, 15 boys and 15
girls.
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SEWARD CHAPTER NO. 10, ORDER
OF EASTERN STAR
Meets the second and
fourth Mondays of oa«b
month in Odd Fellows’
Hall at 8 p. m. Visiting
members always wel
come; Mrs. Anna Les
lie, W. M.;
SEWARD LODGE NO. 1425, L.O.O.M.
Meets every firet
and third Fri
day each month
at 8 p. m., at
Odd Fellows’
Hall. All vlslt
i n g member*
welcome.
PETER N. ANDERSON, Dictator.
M. A. HORNER, Secretary.
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
IGLOO NO. 9
C. M. Brosius, Sec. - Treas.
SEWARD REBEKAH LODGE NO. 6
A., I. O. O. F.
Meets the first and
third Mondays of
each month In Odd
Fellows’Hal] at 8:00
/ p. m. Visiting mem
bers are always wel
come. Mrs. P. N. Anderson, N. G.,
Ludvig Larsson, Sec’y.
RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7,
I. O. O. F.
Meets every Thurday at
8.00 p. m. in Odd Fellows’
Hall. Visiting brothers welcome.
Ole Spndbek, N. G. Ludvig Lorsson
<ecTt»ry.
SEWARD LODGE NO. 219, F. & A.
• M. Stated communications
first and third Tuesdays
\ 0f each month. Visiting
brethern welcome. J. H. Flickinger,
W. M.: Martin Banbury, Secretary.
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TONIGHT ONLY-8 O’CLOCK SHARP-TONIGHT ONLY
WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE IN BEING ABLE TO SHOW
THE MOST FAMOUS MOVIE EVER MADE
“Ben Hur”
A TALE OF THE CHRIST
BY
GENERAL LEW WALLACE
From every viewpoint this is the
GREATEST MOVING PICTURE
EVER MADE
IT COST THE MOST MONEY—$4,000,000
IT TOOK THE MOST TIME—FOUR YEARS
IT HAS THE GREATEST NUMBER OF
PLAYERS—100,000
IT HAS THE LARGEST AND MOST BEAUT
IFUL SETS.
IT IS THE MOST TRUE IN EVERY DETAIL
TO THE TIME IT PORTRAYS.
THE PARTS IN COLOR ARE THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL DONE UP TO 3-YEARS AGO.
The sea battle far surpasses anything ever done
The chariot race is the most exciting and spectacular scene
ever portrayed artificially.
EVERYONE SHOULD SEE IT
If for no other reason than the fact that it is the most
MAGNIFICENT!
THRILLING!
INSPIRING!
STUPENDOUS!
ABSORBING!
Feature ever produced, and there probably will not be
another like it for an *ge.
No matter if you never went to a show before, and will
never go again, this is one movie y*u should see even if you
have to walk 20 mles.
TO NOT SEE THIS GREATEST OF FEATURES LEAVES
YOU IN THE IGNORANT CLASS MORE THAN NOT READ
ING THE BOOK.
WARNING! Dont come late as some of the most
71 beautiful and finest scenes are in the 1st reel.
NOTE: This picture cost us a very large extra fee and we
should charge higher admission than ever before, as was
done throughout the States, but wishing everyone to see it_
and hoping the greater attendance wUl make up the dif
ference in receipts—we are charging only 75c for Adults;
50c for children coming alone, and 25c for children with
their parents.
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