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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
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VALUE OF SCHOOL OF MINES
Regardless of what might be said of other avenues of
endeavor Alaska’s immediate future lies in her mines.
This facts becomes more evident day by day as the bu
reaucratic garrot draws closer and closer about the throat 1
of the Territory.
With all other industrial opportunities contingent upon p:
the whim of some bureau official, there is little left for 554
the youth of the land.
Fortunately this fact was foreseen by those who es
tablished the Fairbanks School of Mines, where young
men as well as veteran prospectors may receive training ^
fitting them better for grappling with the problems em-l 1
braced in what may justly be termed the most honorable
profession of all. The miner who extracts virgin gold "
from the gravels or rocks does not profit at another’s loss.1T
These fortunes do not rank with tainted money. The
very industry itself breeds a bond of fellowship none oth- g
er may hope for and the wolfishness which characterizes v:
many other businesses is conspicuous for its absence. h
While there are romantic and adventurous chapters, p
including avaricious crime interwoven in the history of c
mining, they are negligible elements in comparison with
the traditions which have grown up about the miner, his
liberality in all things, his courage and spirit of fair-play 1
and self-sacrifice. What othe rbusiness would invite a man
to step in and help himself from the till to secure a grub- *
stake, as does the successful man who invites his less for
tunate compatriot to set up his rocker and wash out suf
ficient gold to meet his immediate needs?
When one considers these usages and traditions and
analyzes the character of men who seek success by wooing
mother nature, they begin to appreciate the value of this;
as yet unrestricted industry both upon the commerce of
the great Northland as well as upon the character of its
citizens.
Too much importance cannot be attached to the Fair
banks School of Mines and the facilities placed within
reach of all to gain a riper knowledge of geology, metal
lurgy, and engineering. Offering as it does opportunity
for matriculation in the higher branches of the sciences as
well as for specializing in the various branches under full
or short course, no institution may be looked to for great
er material benefits.
In addition to its mission, the college is offering ave
nues for obtaining better knowledge of the mineral re
sources of the Territory through the visitation of instruc
tors and students to various sections where mining is in
progress and where technical knowledge is necessary toj
solve the economic problems in connection with profitable
extraction of precious minerals.
Speaking of self-determination, Alaska’s only chance
appears to be with the League of Nations.
About time for the government to institute in Alaska
a walrus mustache bureau. Wouldn’t that make the
sourdoughs sore! , jfcjj
The Volstead act has been under control for, let’s see,
’steen years at a cost of over a billion dollars. The next
thing is how to control the Volstead crop of lawbreakers.1
For some mysterious source the word has been passed
that the big cannery companies operating in Alaska are
endeavoring to put the little chaps out of the running.
Regardless of what line a man is in, they can’t keep a good
man down, or corral him.
Headline: “Mrs. Ruth Snyder fights for her life like
an animal.” Well, for “cat’s sake,” who wouldn’t?
Alaskan sourdoughs visiting London have no trouble
in gaining an audience with the King. Their training un
der bureaucratic princes fits them for court etiquet.
DEER RUNS INTO TOWN,
LEEION STRUTS VENISON
MOSINEE, Wis., May 9. (IP)—The
local post of The American Legion
treated the citizens ol'Mosinee with a
big venison barbecue when a wild
deer strayed into the city and was
killed in the business district. The
deer, chased bv dogs, dashed down
I
Main street and ran through a plate
glass window o!' a department store,
breaking a hind leg and cutting it
self severely. When it was found,
after an examination, that the ani
mal was too badly hurt to recover,
it was ordered shot. The Legion
post purchased it and ' invited the
while town to help eat the venison.
WASHINGTON, May 9. (/P)—More
poultry and meat, but less butter
were in cold storage April 1 as com
pared wiht the same date last year,
says the Federal Bureau of Agricul
tural Economics
Total stocks of frozen poultry on
that date were 104,672,000 pounds *
against 73,124, 000; meats, 887,696,
000 pounds against 753, 063.000, anl
butter, 3,033.000 pounds against 17,
392,000.
TO GIVE RUSS REDS CIVIL TRIALS
PEKING, May 9. (/P)—1The Chinese
government, under pressure from So
viet Russia, announces a decision to
have civil trials of Russians taken
prisoners in the drive against the
Communists.
Soda pop in all flavors.
The Candy Cottage.
mm i' miihiii———
By the Sack or Carload
PREMIER LUMP
AND MINE RUN COAL
The New Howard-Jesson
Coal—Try It.
Mealy Lump, Nut or Mine
Itun
Evan Jones Lump or Mine
Run
Nanimo Range Coal
In Sack or Bulk
WOOD, ICE, HAY AND
GRAIN
Transferring — Teaming
ALASKA
TRANSFER
Telephone—Main 81
ARCADE BUILDING
H. V. Hoben. A. F. Davis
LIBERTY
THEATER
8 O’CLOCK — ONE SHOW — 8 O’CLOCK
PIT OWLET AND VIRGINIA VALLI
in the rich comedy drama
A story of young married couples that is a scream
Some wonderful roof garden and cabaret scenes
The plot of the play is something new and worth
considering
In addition there is a laugh-getting two-reel comedy
“RID SPEED”
AND A FABLE REEL
An all comedy program with an interesting story
SUN 1 MON iTUESl WED [tHURS] FRI | SAT
Every Day of the Week
yOU will find a wide variety of excellent
* groceries. Easy, Mrs. Housewife or
Bachelor to figure out “What shall we eat
tomorrow?”
Seward Trading Co.
Inc.
For courteous service phone Main 135, day or night.
WE ARE now taking orders for 1927 Pups,
as well as proven breeders. Registered
or eligible to registration.
By ordering early you have SELECTION
WELL FURRED PROLIFIC FOXES
We will book
your orders for
a small down
payment. Write
us for Prices
and Terms.
Members of
American Fox
Breeders Asso
ciation.
JENSEN & MADSEN
Kusiloff
Kenai P. O. - - - Alaska
SEWARD WATER &
POWER COMPANY
SEWARD, ALASKA
’ “G ater a Necessity in Every Horne”
John Nelson, Mgr. Wayne Bine, Agent
Office, Arcade Building.- Phone Main 17