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OUTLOOK IS OMINOUS.
At best, the outlook is ominous. Such a sweeping policy
with respect to indiscriminate naval warfare on the part of the
imperial German government cannot long prevail without overt
acts being committed, assuming that none have already been
committed. And the first overt act, in the situation that now
(confronts us, means our entry into the war. The American
people will demand this step. In better words than we can
employ, the fiery senator from South Carolina epitomizes the
attitude of the American people when he says, “We don’t take
passes from anybody to go anywhere we please on the high
seas. ’ ’
In the case of the American steamer Ilousatonic, it ap
pears that the vessel was warned and the crew rescued before
the ship was sunk. As this vessel w/is carrying contraband of
war, the German submarine, in view of the fact that it saved the
lives of the American crew, was within its rights in sinking it.
But until some overt act is committed, it is useless to un
duly exercise ourselves. In this situation, we must deal in
* facts, not fancies of the imagination. But if so much as a hair
of an American’s head is disturbed, we shall resist, by armed
force, such an inhuman naval policy, regardless of the nation
that promoted it.
The United States of America have a line of unbroken
victories. And while slow to act, because of the majority of our
people are not “jingoes,” we shall make our entry into the
world war widely felt and to the utter humiliation of the na
tion that forces us to take part.
While all right-thinking people must revolt at the thought
of being a participant in the carnage that is prevailing in the
old world, we cannot, for a single moment, tolerate attacks on
our shipping and resultant loss of American life.
The breaking off of diplomatic relations with Germany
came as a logical sequence to a violation of a solemn assurance
given this nation with respect to submarine warfare. Had this
assurance not been given, this country would have entered the
world war a little less than a year ago.. The imperial German
government saw fit to recant this solemn obligation and the
German ambassador was given his passports. There is an an
cient Latin maxim that applies—“Palsus in uno, falsus in om
nibus.”—False in one thing, false in all. Upon this tlieorv.
the United States broke diplomatic relations with Germany. In
word, the imperial government has already done enough to jus
tify a militant power to declare war against her. The United
States merely awaits some deed—and then the war will be on.
And in these circumstances, let it come!
ALASKA’S WEALTH.
(Washin^on, I). f\, Tribune)
Secretary Seward bought Alaska in 18(57 for $7,200,000.
This was really not the cost of the possession to us, as much of
the money was intended to recoup Russia for the mobilization
of her fleet at a critical time during our war.
At the time of the purchase the “Little Americans” ex
pended all their cheap wit on “Seward’s lee Box,” as they (‘ai
led it, and lamented squandering our money for an extensive
menagerie for polar hears and walruses. They clamored at the
time much as they derided the acquisition of Porto Kico, the
Philippines and other great national advances. Since that time
Alaska has made more than 1,000 per cent profit upon its pur
chase price and her resources are not yet more than scratched.
’Pile geological survey reports that during the year just
closed, Alaska’s mines produced the enormous sum of $50,900,
000, or nearly $1,000,000 a week. This was an increase of over
54 per cent above the production for the year previous. A large
portion of the increase was through copper, of which 120,850,
000 pounds were produced, valued at $32,400,000. The produc
tion of gold increased nearly $1,000,000, and also silver, lead,
tin, tungsten, petroleum, marble and autunite produced to the
value of $13,000,000.
Since our acquisition of the country Alaska has sent into
circulation about $277,900,000 worth of gold. About 8,000 tons
of eoal were mined, but this is hardly a crumb as to what
amount the immense beds will produce. It is believed that
there is coal enough in Alaska to last hundreds of years, and
it is the only great coal bed on the Pacific coast. The govern
ment railroad now under construction will reach these coal beds
and there are also private railroads being constructed for the
same purpose.
As we have frequently remarked, Uncle Sam is wonderful
in the improvement of any real estate that comes into his pos
session.
STATE DEPARTMENT TELLS SHIPPING CIRCLES
THEY HAVE INALIENABLE RIGHT TO CONTINUE
WASHINGTON, Feb.' 6.—While careful to avoid giving
instructions, the American state department, replying to re
uests for information, declares the inalienable rights of Ameri
cans to travel on the high seas. Irrespective of any proclama
tion from any nation whatsoever. While no final decision has
been reached as to the attitude of the government toward Amer
ican merchant ships sailing from European countries, it is high
ly improbable that warships will be employed to convoy them.
•♦The Store That Has What You Want—When Yon Want It*”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1917.
Vol. 1. No. 171. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
BUSINESS ETHICS AND ADVERTISING.
Advertising has become recognized as an essential elemen
in modern life. Without it industry could not continue. It has
been clearly demonstrated that it is useless to make things foi
sale unless there is some systematic and intelligent way of let
ting the consumer know how things may be obtained. And il
is further proven that it is of no use to advertise a product un
less that product is a good product of its kind. Advertising
will not sell that which of itself has no merit. It is important
to lay emphasis upon the necessity of truthfulness in advertis
ing. Not only that the goods themselves that are advertised
j have to be meritorious, but what is said about them in adver
tisements must be said in good faith. It is more than evident
I that advertising has now become one of the forces for ethical
; progress in business.
We guarantee every product that is advertised by us, and
' it is a double guarantee because that product is also guaranteed
| !*v the manufacturers. In speaking the other day about cut
lery, Mr. Shyman, representative of a house selling Columbia
J and Universal knives, told me to give a customer a new knife if
j one bought does not prove satisfactory. And it is so with most
of the reputable manufacturers.
The SAN-TOX products are in our estimation the best on
, the market today.
It is getting near the time when a SPRING TONIC is ad
visable. When you buy one, remember the San-Tox Blood Pur
j ifier at $1.25 per 1-pt. bottle.
Take advantage of these beautiful days and use your kodak
Get one if you haven’t any. We carry a complete line of
EASTMAN and ANSCO Cameras and Kodaks. Fresh films and
supplies.
Augustine & Kyer’s on a box of Chocolates means Quality.
Quality, not Quantity, the Best, not the Cheapest, you will
| lind at our two stores.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S
I * ‘ Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.' ’
; 4th and D St. 4th and H St.
j PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 62-Y
MEET ME FACE TO FACE
FILMS, KODAKS, PHOTO SUPPLIES, FRAMING,
ENLARGING, KODAK FINISHING.
Developing 15c Prints 3c Up.
Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention.
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
Now at 4th and G. Feb. 1st, 4th Bet. E and F
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Alaska Pool Room
Fourth Ave., Near D.
Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord ;
Grape Juice. I
MUSIC
JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER. - - Proprietor. !
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New Matanuska Hotel
MATANUSKA JUNCTION.
M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
CAFE IN CONNECTION
A. LYALL, Prop.
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FIRM IS DISSOLVED.
Announcement is made of the dis
solution of the-'firm of Dougherty &
Ferguson, R. P. Ferguson retiring
from the firm and the business will
be conducted by T. E. Dougherty. Mr.
Ferguson is at present in his old
home in Missouri, but is expected to
return to Alaska in the spring and at
present plans upon going to the An
j chorage district.—Valdez Prospector.
EFFECT OF WAR ON ALASKA.
Debate, entertainment and dance
; given by the Sourdough club in Ro
! barts' hall Wednesday night, Febru
| ary 7, at 8 o’clock. Admission free.
“Resolved, that United States being
involved in war will have bad effect
j on temporary prosperity of Alaska.”
Affirmative, Sherman, Duggan,; Neg1
! ative, Dr. M. S. Coble. 393
FUN FOR ALL, THE BASKET
SOCIAL, PEOPLE’S CHURCH,
TUESDAY EVENING. 397
To have housecleaning done; supper
or banquet served; porter or janitor
service; and all lines of domestic work,
see N. Smith, care Pioneer Store, 5th
and D street. 402
Fine Job Printing at Times Ottice.
EDITH TALIAFERRO
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And the Inimitable
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ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c
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MINT GRILL
PHONE 100Y.
HOME OP THE HOT PLATTER
DON’T FORGET THE SOCIAL DANCE
AT THE MINT GRILL.
City Drug Store
THE REXALL STORE.
Dr. K. A. KYVIG, Owner. __ 5th and C
The Best and Purest Drugs and the Most Reasonable in
the City.
Victor Phonographs $15.00, $25.00, $50.00.
On Time Payments.
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WAR ODDITIES. |
. LEEDS, Eng., Jan. 20.—Auxiliary
organizations in this city have found
work for 1,008 wounded soldiers dis
charged from a local hospital, out of a
total of 1,363.
ROME, Jan. 20.—All large dogs are
being enumerated in a careful census,
the more intelligent animals to be
used for scouting in the mountains and
others for draft work where horses
cannot penetrate.
LONDON, Jan. 22.—Returning sol
diers rode to their train from the fir
an»ManiareaniaiaraaaanlarailMalalOllanaw8iS8iai
ing line in a Gennan motor bus which
was captured still bearing the street
signs and fare register.
Of universal popularity—the lunch
es at the North Pole Bakery. 328
Latest War News at Peterson's. 399
A Recruiting Station
At Anchorage
No doubt would be certai.ily located at j
Robarts. 395
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REMOVAL SALE ^
We will be located in onr new store in the Masonic building by the 15th, so are
making a deeper reduction. Have a few’ more suits of styles that will be in \ ogue
throughout the ensuing year, tailored and fur trimmed, in broadcloth, gabardine, serge
and twede. These are original, distinctive suits at such a tremendous saving you
can’t afford to miss this oportunitv. A few more of this season’s style coats at cost.
Former values of afternoon and evening dresses absolutely lost. Silk Petticoats at
one-fourth off. All art goods, ribbons, pocket-books, etc., at one-fourth off.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
dt The Style Shop **,
Comer Fourth and C '