ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1915, as second clang matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873. _
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LAND OFFICE NEEDED HERE.
The attention of Delegate James Wickersliam, whom the
people of Alaska have honored by re-election, is called to an
argent need of the Cook inlet country, namely, a United States
land office. And we desire a real land office, too; not a make
shift affair like that maintaining in the Second and Fourth
divisions of Alaska where the United States marshals and
United States clerks of the court act as registers and receivers
respectively. Such an arrangement would be of no benefit to
this region at all, as these officials are stationed at Valdez,
which is as inconvenient as .Juneau.
Naturally, the land office should be established at An- j
♦•borage. This point is now recognized as the commercial cen- j
ter of the activities in the Cook inlet country and may be reach-!
ed by either rail or water transportation. Then, again, all this
townsite business has eventually to be settled wtih a TTnited
States land office; all deferred lot payments must he made to
it, and it would be mighty convenient to lot owners if they
could step into an office here and do their business, in lieu of
writing forth and back to Juneau to settle it.
It is a fair estimate to say that there are a thousand people
residing in Anchorage who have business with the United
States land office in connection with the sale of lots here. In 1
the agricultural regions, in the Cook inlet country, there are |
some five hundred settlers who have occasion to communicate
with a land office with respect to their holdings, especially in
the matter of making final proof. Then the lessees in the
Matanuska coal fields will have to do with this arm of the gov
ernment service.
It will require an act of congres to establish a land office
here, but we are persuaded that it would be no difficult matter
to bring such a result about. We hope the delegate will intro
duce a bill to this end at the coming session of the congress.
THE MILITARY POST.
The establishment of a military post in the vicinity of An
chorage would be of vast financial benefit to this community,
in that the occupants of the post would, in the course of the j
passing years, spend many a dollar with local business con
cerns. Fort TAscum has been of great aid to Valdez. In ‘ act,
that town is kept going, in large part, by the government funds
that are contributed monthly to the local merchants and busi
ness houses. Tt is probable that a military post would compose
at least two companies of regular troops, making over 200 men.
The families of the officers and men would increase the popu
lation by at least fifty. Together with the private men always
employed around a military post, avo should say that a military
post liere would have about 300 people—quite an aid to the
community. T.et the military post come, by all means.
CHAMBER SUSPENDS
THE INITIATION FEE
It shajl not die, but shall live and
breathe and continue to carry on the
public work of Anchorage to the bene
fit of the many who have not affiliated
themselves with the Anchorage Cham
ber of Commerce. After considerable
discussion it was the sense of the
meeting to suspend the initiation fee
of $25 for two weeks, and the individ
ual members take it upon themselves
to increase the membership of the or
ganization by personal solicitation.
The monthly dues were raised to $5.00
and a combined effort will be made to
impress upon the business men of An
chorage the vital part an organiza
tion of this nature plays on public
measures and matters relative to civic
advancement, and seek their moral
and financial support.
There is no justice in the cold fact
that a few of the more enterprising
and public spirited citizens of Anchor
age have fostered this commercial
body from inception and have more
over been instrumental, by their work
and consistency in promoting and
bringing to a successful culmination
many issues from which every citi
zen in Anchorage, either directly or
indirectly, have received their propor
tionate benefit. These same gentle
men always stand ready to repeat,
but from the fact that the Anchorage
Chamber of Commerce is a public or
ganization it should be the voice of
the people, and the people should sup
port the organization and not leave
it to a few willing business men to
carry the burden and assume respon
sibilities in which the city at large "s
interested.
The next regular meeting is called
for Tuesday night, November 28th, at
which time the names of the new
members will be turned in. Get in the
band wagon, toot a horn and make a
noise for Anchorage.
WEATHER REPORT.
7 a. m. Nov. 15, 1916.
Station .Temp Day Wind
Anchorage .... 30 Cloudy Calm
Summit. 36 Rain S. E.
Kern Creek .... 42 Cloudy S. W.
Mile 52 ..^37 Cloudy Calm
Seward . 40 Rain South
Matanuska .... 40 Cloudy N. E.
King River .... 42 Cloudy N. E.
Little Susitna .. 42 Cloudy N. E.
NOVELTIES IN DECORATIONS.
Sufficient progress has been made in
the decorating of the Presbyterian
church parlors to reveal the general
idea that will be carried out both as to
colors and to combined effect. Each
booth is different from its neighbor
and yet each booth absolutely harmon
izes with the whole.
The general committee, which has
had charge of the Bazaar’, is composed
of Mrs. Kobely, chairman; Mrs. Peter
son and Mrs. McBride. The Pure
Food booth is in charge of Mrs. Frod
enberg, Mrs. Peterson and Mrs.
O’Neill. The Candy booth, Mrs. Pal
mer, Misses Bennett and Albertson,
and Mrs. John Peterson; the Apron
booth, Mesdames Irvin, Pollock, Dar
ling, Heaton and McBride; the Fancy :
Work booth, Mesdames Mayhew, Mar-1
tin, O’Neill and Miss Nelson; the [
Children’s booth, Mesdames Chapin,(
Moyer and Packard; the Fish Pond,;
Mesdames Coffey and Fordyce, and)
the Tea Room will be presided over by j
“Mesdames Brewster,t Martin and Kob
ely. In addition to these ladies every
member of the organization lias con
tributed in every way to the success of
the Bazaar, which will open Thurs
day—tomorrow—evening at 8 o’clock.
C. F. Johnston, of Anchorage, has
bought the furniture works of L. C.
Wilkes and will carry on the business
as conducted heretofore. Mr. John
ston is experienced in the furniture
business and is prepared to meet all
the demands of the Anchorage public.
His shop is equipped with all neces
sary machinery including band and rip
saws, which allows him to do work
usually impossible in Alaskan towns.
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NOTICE.
Sealed bills will l e received by the un
dersigned, at the haw Offlc.es of Murphy
& Almy, Anchorage, Alaska, up to and
Including; the first day of December,
11)16, for running 2,000 feet of tunnel on
the property of the Anchorage-Willow
(’reek Mining and Development Compa
ny, situated in the Willow Creek Dis
trict.
Hids will specify rate per foot and
will he paid for at the completion of
each one hundred feet.
The Company reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
Successful bidder will, at his own
costs and charges, furnish all tools, ex
plosives, transportation, grub, camp
equipment and all tilings necessary for
the successful completion of said con
tract. ANCHOR AGE-WILLOW CREEK
MINING AND DEVELOPMENT COM
PANY, By W. J. CASSIDY, Its Pres
ident. 26
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 1C3. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA «h and D
At hist navigation is closed; the last boat is gone—and we
nre not a bit sorry. After all Alaska is at its best in the winter.
All of our holiday stock is in and we can say with pride that
there i« no city in Alaska that has anywhere near the stock we
carry either in quality or quantity. Ever since we came here
our intention was to have a drug store Anchorage can be proud
of. We are still trying.
Of course you are going to send out Xmas cards. We can
show’ you all kinds of latest cards and booklets. An engraved
card with an appropriate inscription on it is the popular thing
among people of refinement and culture.
There is nothing like a live growing plant to make your
home more cheerful and bright. We received on the last boat
some ferns and palms. You w’ill appreciate having one.
Parisian Ivory is very popular this year. It makes a
suitable gift on all occasions—and you do not need to buy a
whole set at one time.
To the lover of good chocolate we point to Augustine &
Kyer Olympian Victoria chocolates, a large box for $1.50. They
have no equal. They just melt in your mouth.
When you hear the names of Eastman, Victor, Libbey,
waterman or Squibb—they mean to you exactly what they rep
resent—a camera, a phonograph, cut glass, a fountain pen and
drugs—and it is because they are standard—the best in their
line. We deal in standard products only.
New assortment of official supplies—
New’ Victor Records and Machines—
New Universal Percolators—
New’ stationery.
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COME Klli H I 1IN
and look over our stock of East
man and Ansco Cameras even
if you do not intend to pur
chase right away. Let us do
your Artistic Framing or En
larging. We develop for, 15c
and print for 3c up. Special at
tention to mail orders.
SEWARD-ANCHORAGE
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Over the Ice.
PASSENGERS AND EXPRESS
Route Your Express and Freight ('are of Ale.
Make All Arrangements at Cotter’s Store
Seward and Anchorage.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH
Anchorage l’HOXE o(>A Alaska
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LET THERE BE LIGHT
We Can Furnish It
PRICE & BENNETT
PLUMBING OUR SPECIALTY
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Gasoline Lighting tltth Jt., 0€l. u ffin
A Place to Heet Your Friends!
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Leading brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
Drinks. Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
Have your mail sent to Montana Pool Room. You can
get it any time.
TONY CHIMENTO AND ALEX CHAKUMES, Props.
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ALASKAN STRAWBERRIES.
Have you ever eaten strawberries,
jrown in Alaska, ripened by an Alas
:an all-day sun, and prepared by the
lands of an Alaskan gentle-woman?
Well, you will be given that chance on
Thursday and Friday at the Ladies
Bazaar in the Presbyterian Church.
And strawberries are only a small
part of what may be found at the Ba
zaar. YOU CAN FIND JUST WHAT
YOU ARE LOOKING FOR in the
shape of that Christmas present or
'.nat :.ousct'iii(l necessity.
:-: SPECIAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
PATHE’S GREAT SUCCESS.
A Gold Rooster Play in Five Parts.
“AT BAY”
With That Great Star
FLORENCE REED
One of Her Many Great Pictures.
ADDED FEATURE
A HILARIOUS COMEDY
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| TWO SHOWS ' EVERY NIGHT, 7:30 AND 9:00 j
| Regular Admission 25c, Children 10c j
MINT GRILL
Next to
Empress Theatre
PHONE 37-Y OPEN 6 A. M. TO 2 A. M.‘
Most Exclusive Place in Town to Eat.
WE CATER TO PARTICULAR PEOPLE J
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
DON’T FORGET
When purchasing your steamship tickets from An
chorage, take advantage of the new rates now in effect
and secure same through to vour final destination via the
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
from Seattle. This will save you money. UNION PA
CIFIC is both a summer and winter travel route. Its!
geographical position not only insures its being a com- ■
fortable way 10 go in summer but also makes it compara
tively free from annoying winter delays. Through stan-j
dard and tourist sleepers; dining car service second to'
; none; and Automatic “Safety” Signal Protection.
H. A. LAWRENCE
P. 0. BOX 403.
Ill SEWARD ST,
Juneau, Alaska.
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Flashlights of All Descriptions.
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IT’S A REAL PLEASURE
to view the new wall decorations on
view here exclusively. They are so
unconventional, so out of the common
and so unusually artistically attrac
tive. If you plan to repaper you
should by all means see these new
papers. To decide without doing so
is apt to result in regret later.
EVANS & FRANTZEN
Hotel Overland
E. L. WHITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
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Odd Fellows—Remember it is up to
you as to whether or not you get in
on the charter of Anchorage lodge.
We are going ahead with great suc
cess and enthusiasm and will send the
application for the chater as soon
as the necessary blank arrives. You
can get all the information you want
by addressing me or attending the
meeting next Monday night, Nov. 20.
21 P. S. HUNT, P. D. D. G. M.
MOOSE, ATTENTION.
At the regular meeting to be held
Wednesday night, Nov. 15, 1016, com
mencing at 8 o’clock SHARP, we will
take up business of vital importance
to all members of the L. 0. O. M.
We have also planned a surprise
you.
(Signed) J. E. CORT,
18 Secretary,;