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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
Published daily except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
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E. F. Jessen,"Editor and Manager
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WHY ALASKA DEVELOPMENT IS RETARDED
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, commenting editori
ally upon the question of lethargy in Alaska's develop
ment, points to the lack of laws for natural development.
It points, out and correctly, that what were announced
as “liberal leasing laws" are not attracting the number of
workers and investors .who would assure active devel
opment.
There has been much criticism and discussion along
this line for a number of years, yet no one appears brave
enough to state in concrete terms what laws would be
suitable. In this respect, those having to do with the con
served natural resources o± the Territory have a right to
ask what laws are desired. The answer has been present
ed in generalities such as an Alaskan governing board,
the delegation of additional powers to the Legislature,
etc. Yet no one has stated frankly a system calculated
to remove the obstacles complained of.
Primarily, it cannot be expected that investing capi
tal will scrap business economics that have been vindi
cated by experience and results, and accept therefor an
experiment more fitted to European countries.
The federal government has had 20 years in which
to test the practicability of the Rooseveltan policy with
respect to this far-distant and peculiarly distinctive
frontier country. Gauged by the results pointed out
from time to time by the press and observing statesmen,
the experiment has proved a failure. -
It would appear the height of absurdity and unfair
ness to cling to an idea that has received such glaring
exposition of unfitness.
The only alibi the demagogue has to offer with re
spect to striking the shackles from Alaska is the cry that
big interests seek to steal the resources of the Territory.
If there is any evidence pointing to this hypothesis,
it has not manifested itself in Alaska.
What Alaskans ask is the right enjoyed by all pio
neer to acquire title to natural resources. Once this is
made possible, the obstacles complained of will be wiped
out. Capital is not inclined to purchase a thing with a
string to it. It would be interesting to know how the
American West would have languished under the system
applied to Alaska.
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With every purchase of $20 in this store
you will receive a free membership ticket to
the Holiday Club. Each membership in the
club entitles one to participate in the giving
away of a $350 radiola at the Firemen's Annual
Mask Ball on New Year's Eve. The club is
formed under the auspices of the Seward Ath
letic Club and Seward Volunteer Fire organiza
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Goods purchased now and payable as of
January 1st, will entitle the purchaser to mem
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This, in the spirit of co-operation with the
above named organizations.' We want to help
these worthy clubs. More power to them!
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1 SEWARD TRADING CO. Inc. 1
Phone MAIN 135 for Courteous Service.
JOE STANTON, Mgr.
Agents for Dupont Powder, Caps and Fuses
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BRILLIANTLY LIT TREE WILL
ADD CONSIDERABLY TO THE
HOLIDAY SPIRIT
No sooner suggested than done!
When Mr. Hawkins, of the firm
Brown & Hawkins, heard some little
difficulty was being met with in car
rying out the plans for the erection of
a large Christmas tree at the street
intersection, Bank of Seward and
Seward Trading Company corner, he
informed the Chamber of Commerce
committee he would furnish the tree
and the Bank of Seward, the lights.
Col. McDougal and H. Frost, B. of
P. Road men, have consented to haul
the tree in for Mr. Hawkins.
According to the committee’s plans,
the Jesse Lee Home children, as well
as others, will sing carols about the
tree.
Due to the expense of hiring an
electrician and for other purposes, it
is necessary for the Chamber to secure
additional funds and it has been de
cided donations of $1.00 will be ac
cepted. Though no definite plans
have been announced as to the dispo
sal of the funds left over it is report
ed they may be divided among those
taking part in the singing, which will
be held at the first opportunity.
The public, wishing to subscribe,
are asked to leave their dollar at Ur
bach’s.
TODAY’S WEATHER
Fairbanks, .40; Nenana .48; Healy
.34; Anchorage .2; Seward .14. Snow
at Anchorage.
A. H. Huseby, well known citizen
of Kanatak and Kodiak for the last
five years, arrived on the S. S. Starr
today en route to Seattle when he will
undergo an operation. Mr. Huseby is
interested in oil claims and also owns
considerable realty in the Westward
district. Prior to departing for the
South he is a guest at the Overland
hotel.
I. J. Harstad, superintendent of the
quartz mine at Uyak, arrived in the
city tl^is morning a passenger on the
S. S. Starr. Mr. Harstad states two
men have been left on the property
for over the winter. He is en route
to the New York offices of the com
pany. While in the city he is regis
tered at the Van Gilder hotel.
ATTENTION, FIREMEN!
On Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock
every member of the Seward Volun
teer fire department is asked to be at
the fire hall, dressed in their old .
clothes and armed with an ax. Two J
trucks will convey the gang to near- J
by woods where an hour will be spent J
cutting fir tree branches which will |
be used in decorting the S. A. C. hall [
for the annual Firemen's New Year’s |
Eve Mask ball. Chief Guest advises S
the work will not take long providing i
all respond. •
AT THE HOTELS
VAN GILDER
L. J. Till, Robert E. Lee, J. T. Har
stad, Uyak; Ed Jerres, Juneau.
OVERLAND
A. H. Hueseby, Chas. Cook, Kodiak.
SEWARD
Fred Martin, Miss B. Ruch.
SEXTON
D. Fincb.
Just received large con
signment of Premier and
Healy River Nut and Lump
Coal. Brown & Hawkins,
Corporation.
One Show
Tonight
8 Sharp
SPECIAL! — SPECIAL!
THE GREAT SUPER-FEATURE OF
Rex Beach’s
FAMOUS STORY OF THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH
'Winds of Chance
IN
TEN REELS
and there never were more stars in one cast.
Here they are:—
ANNA Q. NILSSON — BEN LYON
VIOLA DANA — VICTOR McLAGLEN
HOBART BOSWORTH and
CLAUDE GILLINGWATER
This is the picture of early day Alas
kan life presented to millions of people in
the States as the truth, both in customs,
clothes, and country. Come and see what
you Alaskans think of it.
The admission for this special feature will be—
ADULTS 50c —CHILDREN 25c
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| Character
l The standing of a financial institution is re
l fleeted in the character of those with whom it
; does business.
We are proud to number among our corres
pondents the leading banks and trust companies
J both here and abroad.
.In choosing a Bank choose strength, service
—and character.
Bank of Seward
Established 1905
RESOURCES $400,000.00
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Marathon Cafe
The Home of
Well-Cooked Food i
MRS. JOSIE SANDVIK
Fred’s Kitchen
“Eat With Us and Avoid Indigestion”
FRED SCHRENGER, Proprietor
OPEN 7 A. M. TO 8 P. M. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
The best the market affords and nothing but
The Best Served
HOTEL SEXTON
GEORGE SEXTON. Proprietor
SEWARD'S HOMEY HOTEL, WHERE THE OLOTIMERS
MEET
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