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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
Monday we celebrate the birth of a great principle
—a principle which revolutionized the source of the en
tire world, brought hope and inspiration to peoples even
far removed from the theatre of action where the great
est drama of human existence since the coming of the
Savior was enacted. It was the beginning of things as
they are today—a great, free nation, born of the great
principle and which has emerged the greatest in the world
in all things which humankind hold dear; whose progress
has been the marvel of those who scoffed at the idea.
Victories on the battlefield have their measure of
glory, but victories of principles overshadow all else. For
that reason the natal day each year brings greater and
greater blessings and greater cause for pride in every
American bosom. For indeed, America, the great prin
ciple stands out over America, the nation.
BYRD’S CONTRIBUTION TO AIR TRAVEL
I
Among the valuable contributions to aviation made
by Commander Byrd, in addition to demonstrating that
it is possible to convey passengers across the ocean by air,
is the fact that a plane not equipped with pontoons or of
the amphibian type may land in the water without neces
sary loss of life. Whether it was fate or by design, Byrd
not only saved his own life when his plane landed in the
sea, but that of his companions through prior prepara
tion for just such a contingency by inflating the pneu
matic boat carried on the plane. This being the first de
monstration of an emergency landing of this nature and
proving a success, will naturally lead to the perfection of
devices which will take the same status as the lifeboat of
a ship.
Byrd also gave evidence of the value of his Arctic
training in the battle he waged high up in the fog and
cold when he was without compass bearings and uncertain
as to his whereabouts. One less skilled and resourceful
might have met disaster.
THE K. & M. STORE
2 K. & M. STORE has bought the entire stock of
Felix Brown of Anchorage.
This line of goods includes all brands of Chippewa
and Hornbill Shoes
Patrick’s Duluth Wood Shirts and Blazers—the
best on the market
Shirts.
WE ARE SLASHING THE PRICES ON THESE
GOODS, SO AS TO HAVE ROOM FOR OUR
NEW STOCK
YOU CAN SAVE FROM
25 TO 40 PER CENT
ON THIS WONDERFUL LINE — TAKE NOTE
OF OUR REGULAR ADD TODAY
DISTRICT COURT HIVES
JOLT 13 EN ROUTE WEST
United States Commissioner Mor
ford, in response to a wire sent by
him, was informed by Judge Hill that
the District court will arrive in Sew
ard July 13, and will be here until
the 15th, but that in the interval no
extended matters will be heard.
The court party, it is understood,
will leave Seward on the 15th, on
board the U. S. Coast Guard vessel
Raida to hold a floating term of the
District court along the Alaska Penin
sula, the Aleutian Islands and Bristol
Bay. Three homicide cases are ready
for trial at Unga.
PREMIER MINE LITIGATION
NOW UP BEFORE COURT
The litigation with reference to the
Premier mine is today occupying the
attention of the District court at An
chorage. Henry DeJohn and associ
ates, who were operating the property
at the time of the appointment of a re
ceiver, by their attorneys, Morton
Stevens of Fairbanks, applied to the
court for the discharge of the receiver
and return of the property. They
were opposed in this by -the Alaska
Matanuska Coal company, represented
by L. V. Hay of Seward, which com
pany holds a lease from the Federal
government on the property. Sev
eral other attorneys appear in the
matter representing various parties
claiming an interest in the property.
NO PAPER MONDAY
In observance of Independence day,
Monday, July 4, there will be no paper
published; the bank, postoffice and
all government offices will be closed
as well as the majority of all busi
ness houses.
At the local Methodist church Sun
day morning at 11:30 o’clock Bis
hop Wm, O. Shepard of Portland,
Ore. will deliver the sermon. Don’t
miss this chance of hearing one of
the great men of Methodism.
At this service the Jesse Lee Home
choir will furnish special music. This
will itself be a real treat. Sunday
evening at 7:30 o’clock the Rev. J.
T. McQueen of Chehalis Wash, who
is superintendent of Methodist work
in Alaska, will deliver the sermon.
This “Irishman from Missouri” is a
great preacher, and you should not
fail to hear him.
Visitors in Seward are cordially
invited to attend these services; all
will receive a cordial welcome.
Thomas Philip Graham,
Minister.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school at the local Meth
odist church Sunday will be at 1 p. m.
The rewards for attendance will be
given out Sunday, and they are excel
lent ones, too. Come and see if you
have won one. Let us start the new
quarter with a record-breaking at
tendance. MRS. GRAHAM,
Superintendent.
Bunting, Flags and Decorations. Ur
bach’s.
Leave your orders for fresh killed
chickens at Brown & Hawkins.
A taste of FRYE’S BABY BEEF
speaks for itself.
Latest Brunswick phonographs and
records. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
LIBERTY
THEATER
TONIGHT—TWO SHOWS 7 AND 9
TONIGHT-SATURDAY-ONLY
. RECARDO CORTEZ and BETTY BRONSON
In the Great Broadway Hit
‘Not So Long Ago'
The Romantic Comedy that Took the Country by
Storm
A story of gay New York, a fashionable beau who
was also some fighter
Betty Bronson is the girl who made such a hit in
“Peter Pan”
Plenty of excitement and laughs
With it we will give you a fine two-reel comedy
“CLEIMING IIP”
SUNDAY ONLY
JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT, SEENA OWEN,
MATHEW BETZ, LASKA WINTER
in a special production
"SHIPWRECKED”
This is something extra good
And an interesting Educational Reel and a Pathe
News
There will be a big special program for the “Fourth”
Night. Watch for it
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MONDAY, JULY4,1927
SEWARD, ALASKA
10:00 a.m.—Parade.
11:00 a.m.—Oration.
1:00 p.m.—Dory race, first prize $20; second $10.
1:30 p.m.—Men’s Tug-of-war, eight-man team; $20.
1:45 p.m.—Woman’s Tug-of-war; $10.
2:00 p.m.—Small sports—
100-yard dash, boys over 12; 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.50.
100-yard dash, girls over 12; 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.50.
50-yard dash, boys under 12; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
50-yard dash, girls under 12; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
Potato race, boys under 12; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
Potato race, girls under 12; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
Egg race, girls, any age; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
Pie-eating contest, free for all; 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00.
Sack race, boys, girls under 12; 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.00.
Fat man’s race, 1st $2.50; second $1.00.
Married woman’s race, 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.00.
Women’s nail driving contest, 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.00.
220-yard race for men only, 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00.
Bicycle race, 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.50.
Three-legged race for boys, 1st $2.50; 2nd $1.50.
8 p.m.—Special show at Liberty Theater.
9:00 p.m.—Public dance at Odd Fellows hall.
PARADE PRIZES—
Best decorated float $20.
Best decorated car $20.
Most original float $15.
Best sustained character impersonation $5.00.
Prettiest bathing beauty $5.00.