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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
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WHY CHRISTMAS?
Since the fifth century Christian people generally
have regarded the 25th of December as historically the
anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth; although,
certain historians, each claiming considerable authority
have fixed the event at various other dates, including
January 6, April 19, May 20 and November 17. For the
purposes of Christmas it matters little whether the right
calendar date has been chosen, but it matters much how
we observe the day selected.
Why Christmas? Because it is the almost universal
celebration of mankind’s victoiy over selfishness. Even
pagan peoples have a “Christmas” day by another name;
and even those who do not observe Christmas from religi
ous motives feel its great moral effects; none can escape
the Yuletide’s salutary influence for the common good.
Many urge that the Christmas spirit be kept alive
throughout the year. Were there no Christmas there
would be no such incentive. The Christmas spirit is alive
thru the year; the trouble is, too many of us are not alive
to its existance.
Christmas embodies big, noble ideas. It is the an
niversary of a birthday of spiritual understanding as
against temporal ignorance. Though He be considered
but a man of history stript of divine attributes, Jesus’ ad
vent into the world as a teacher and philosopher estab
lished the formation of a new freedom from sin and suf
fering.
Those who know what Christmas means—heed what
it calls for—and give what it asks for—serve to lift the
world into higher thoughts and nobler acts. The Christ
mas spirit permeates into every nook and cranny of hu
manity’s household. Christmas means love, unselfish
ness, sacrifice, joy, beauty, faith, contentment, reverence,
morality, purity and harmony: It means children, moth
er, father, sister, brother, relatives and friends. It means
the brotherhood of man and the sisterhood of nations. AM
other holidays added together can not equal a fleeting
moment of that great, grand, solemn, sacred and impres
sive day called Christmas.
Christmas reaches everybody. The poor are made
to rejoice, the rich are made to think seriously. For one
fine day the lowly are lifted higher in the heart of human
ity. So let it be!
Why Christmas? The answer is, why not?
If Diogenes were alive today he would be out looking
ing for a man who had never been pinched.
What this country needs is to get by just one Christ
mas without an oil scandal.
Tin Lizzie is now Elizabeth.
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MO matter what class, quality
^ or quantity of Lumber you
may need, we carry it in our
yard. Estimates will be furn
ished without charge or obliga
tion.
Agent ior
PORT BLAKELEY MILL CO.
CAL M. BROSIUS Se-m-H.
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CHRISTMAS HUT TO BE
PRESENTED TOMORROW
With final dress rehearsals taking >
place tomorrow for the Christmas ,
Pageut, at the Liberty theater to- j
morrow night under the auspices of j
the Pioneers, the many days of con- !
sisted training of the school children j
will be ended and one of the most j
entertaining of programs of this na
ture will be in complete readiness for
presentation.
The program, which will again be
published in The Gateway tomorrow,
will be practically the same with the
exception of the Indian dance imper
sonation by Miss Talbert, which will
be presented in the November char
acterization.
Children, who are not taking part
in the pageant mus sit with parents ■
or friends for the entire rront rows
have been Reserved for those taking
part in the program.
There is no admission charge and
all are welcomed to attend.
Santa Claus will be at the door to
welcome everyone, particularly the
children, and at the conclusion of the
program Santa Claus and helpers will
distribute bags of candy to them.
UNDERGOES OPERATION
Mrs. Bertha Stanley, local resident,
was operated upon this morning at
the Seward General Hospital. Dr.
Alcorn, attendng physician and sur
geon, reported at noon she was get
ting along as well as could be expect
ed.
CABIN LIGHT RESPONSIBLE
Passengers on the Alameda,in port
yesterday, who also were on the S.
S Northwestern when she struck
the rocks near CampbeQl River, bring
word that Hie vessel went off its
course in * the snqwstorm when a
light from a cabin window was taken
for the light charting the channel.
Some of the first class mail re
ceived yesterday from the South and
which was in the Northwestern
wreck, was still slightly wet.
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Xmas boxes free with merchandise
URBACH’S
Headquarters for
that
Keep on Giving
A
WAFFLE IRON
A BEAUTIFUL gift that will be
, remembered for long years
to come.
Makes delightful, crispy brown
vecJlLs tl at melt in your mouth.
Bakes Loth sides at once without
turning.
E'" 73d with the famous Cal
ro.l 1 ' c* nent. And the
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One Show
Tonight
8 Sharp
BIG 11 REEL PROGRAM FOR
TONIGHT ONLY
THE MOST MARVELOUS THING OF ITS
KIND EVER SHOWN IN THE WORLD
‘The Gorilla Hunt’
Five reels of. most wonderful adventure woven
into a picture story.
ABSOLUTELY NO FAKES
Taken in the heart of the most terrible beast
governed country left in the world. Six foot
gorillas weighing 450 pounds—the Missing
Links’’ shown charging the hunters. Three foot
man-eating pygmys the only humans able to
penetrate the jungle. A picture every man,
woman and child should see.
And in addition we are also giving
VIOLA DANA
In a stirring six reel feature
“Bred In Old Kentucky
The best kind of a race horse story. Plenty of
action and humor. We give this unusual 11 reel
program at the usual price
11
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.
CHRISTMAS EXE’RCISES
This afternoon a series of Christ
s programs were held in the gram
mar grades. Tomorrow, the children
w 11 be active tne greater portion of
day, holding dress rehearsal for
3 pageant at the Liberty theater in
e evening.
Howard Case, acting deputy mar
j -T, went South last evening on the
Alameda with an insane person in
I custody.
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Enroute to California, Mr. and Mr.
i S M.^Graff, left on the S. S. Alame
da last evening.
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CITY EXPRESS !
Agent for
The American Express Go.
Sample Room in Connection
Baggage Stored
Connection made with all steamers,
trains and hotels.
“We never sleep” Phone Main 122
Harold Painter, Prop.
Successor to Billy Patterson
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Boys all wool school suits, long
pants. Urbach’s.
Chocolate and vanilla ice
cream. Schallerer’s Alaska
Shop. "