Why Charles Madsen
FOR MAYOR?
As a very young man Charles Madsen came to Alaska and engaged in the Siberian Fur Trade, Walrus and Polar
Bear hunting as well as other and varied trading. He was at one time made Special Police and Game Warden by Governor
Strong. He has been engaged in running his own general meichandise store, both in Kodiak and Kanatak, also being Post
master in Kanatak. In 1928 Mr. Madsen organized the Kodiak Guides Assn, and coined the slogan “Kodiak. Home of the
World’s Largest Bear”, thereby putting Kodiak DEFINITELY on the map. Shortly afterward he enlarged the present
Sunbeam Hotel, and three years ago built the Totem Igloo Curio Shop, the best of its kind in this end of the Territory.
Yes. Mr Madsen is a family man, having raised eight children right here in Kodiak, one boy now being in the
services of the U. S Navy, and that same son being the first boy from Kodiak ever to he appointed to the Annapolis
Naval Academy. No, he is not too good to be our MAYOR, for he knows from his own experiences what we have to face.
He has worked as a fisherman, as a W. P. A. employe, done his own work all his life, and as well, has tasted the pleasures
which his woik has brought him, at one time being the President of the Pioneers of Alaska; he is now the Pre ident of
the Kodiak School Board, Vice-president of the K. E. A.; on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Kodiak; a Member of
the Rotary Club and a successful business man.
He is a firm believer in harmonious co-operation with all with whom he works. He is well liked by those members
of the Armed Services with whom he has come in contact here and elsewhere. If you want a Mayor who will conduct your
city business with the same zealous integrity as he would h's own; a Mayor who has nothing to gain by being your Mayor
except the desire and pleasure of seeing the city, that has been his home for twenty six years, become happy and prosper
ous; a Mayor who will conduct your affairs of local. Federal and Territorial nature on a plane that is dignified and bus
iness-like; a Mayor who would make you proud of your city and Alaska, then YOU SHOULD VOTE for CHARLES
MADSEN FOR MAYOR.
Weigh These Facts and Vote Far The Good
of KODIAK
He has done more to put the Island of Kodiak on the Map than any other ODe individual here.
He is an Old Timer and Pioneer in Alaska.
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He knows the needs and problems of the City of Kodiak and its citizens as few men do,—He is no
“Johnny Come Lately’’.
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He will see to it that the City of Kodiak is run on an efficient and economical basis, and that the
taxpayers will get “for value received” on all expenditures and city business.
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Relations of the City with Army and Navy Base here are of utmost importance to the welfare of
Kodiak. He has always been well and favorably known to the officers in charge and any business or
other considerations can be amicably presented and acted upon.
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At the present time City expenditures are far ahead of revenues and Charles Madsen as Mayor
assures the citizens of Kodiak that this state of affairs will be adjusted and put on a strict business
like basis, without impairment of efficiency in city government, health, fire or police protection.
He is no candidate of any caucus or party. His interest is for Kodiak only, with no selfish motives,
nor is he answerable to any individual or person or group of persons.
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It is to the interests of every voter in Kodiak to support him for Mayor, for he is one, of you, and
for Kodiak.
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He is the only person who can fulfill the duties and obligations most honestly and efficiently.
VOTE CHARLES MADSEN
FOR MAYOR
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