ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
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ANCHORAGE TO BE FORTIFIED.
Perhaps very few of our,Residents realize that sites have
been reserved and general plans drawn for the defense of An
chorage, the coal terminus on the government railway project.
But such is the case. While some have known of these plans,
there has been so much else to detract attention in the way of
activities and developments around here, that we are given to
dealing with present, rather than future possibilities. Atten
tion now is called to the coast defenses in prospect for Anchor
age by a telegraphic report from Washington concerning the
subject matter. It will he seen by this report, which is entirely
accurate, that General Weaver, chief of the coast artillery,
under whose general supervision the defense works will be es
tablished, is advocating immediate construction of fortifica
lions and other defense plans for Knik arm and for Resurrection
bay. He points out that the proposed defense works is a “live*’
project, meaning thereby that it is highly important and should
be inaugurated at once. ITe advocates appropriations for the
beginning of the work at this session of congress.
The importance to this community of the construction of
adequate fortifications and other defense measures, such as the
government will install, can hardly b<5 estimated, in the light
of limited information available, Undoubtedly, the plans entail
the expenditure of millions of dollars.
Why should Anchorage be fortified? some may ask. Be-q
/^•ause it is the coal terminus for the Matanuska fields. Tt would
be quite absurd to fortify Resurrection bay and leave unpro-1
tected an open gate to the coal fields, as well as to the great in- j
terior country. Indeed, flip situation is such that it will be i
"ound necessary to construct the defenses for Anchorage lie- •
tore any other defense work will he undertaken.
While we are frank to admit that we did not expect any I
immediate action toward the construction of the proposed de-1
fenses for Anchorage, it now appears probable, due to the en- j
ergetic activity of General Weaver, that a start will be made
this season.
With work inaugurated on the defense projects, harbor im
provements urtder Avay and railway construction going on, we
are modest in 'saying that Anchorage will he some busy com
munity this season.
The local Chamber of Commerce should take favorable ac
tion in this matter without delay.
WHY ALASKA VOTED DRY.
“Stroller White, Alaska’s most renowned humorist and ed
itor and publisher of the Douglas Island News, employs a seri
ous vein in telling why Alaska voted dry at the reeent terri
torial election. His editorial on the subject is worth reproduc
ing and follows:
The anti-prohibitionists in Alaska can blame the California
Liquor Dealers’ association of San Francisco for putting Alas
ka in line for a seat on the water wagon. Early last spring ev
ery newspaper in Alaska was called upon hv a representative
of that association and nearly every paper in Alaska contracted
for the publication of literature to be furnished them by the as
sociation, which, from a business standpoint, was perfectly
proper. The newspapers had their space for sale at a legiti
mate price and the California Liquor Dealers’ association was
willing to pay the price asked. So far, so good.
Having secured space in the press of Alaska, it was up to
the purchasers to utilize it, which they proceeded to do. The
result was that a campaign was launched, the object of which
was to boost and popularize the booze industry. Hundreds of
columns were printed telling of the unholy workings of prohi
bition wherever it had been tried—of how it was a failure in
Kansas where crime, insanity, imbecility were stalking hand
in hand and rampant; of how there was more drunkenness in
Seattle since the state voted dry than there had ever been
before; of how prohibition interfered with personal liberty and
curtailed (Jodgiven privileges; of how it was unjust to inter
fere with any man’s inalienable right to take a drink when he
felt so disposed; of how the advocates of prohibition were a
bunch of old women, cranks^and “nuts,” and of how any state,
territory or town that voted drowns headed straight for hell,
morally, mentally and financially. In fact, never before had
the people of Alaska read one-tenth as much about the booze in
dustry as was dished up to them during the six months, previous
to election day. What was the result?
Surely a question that was worth so much space in news
papers was one of moment and importance. The result was
that people began to investigate for themselves and investiga
tion proved that statements made in “paid wet space” could
not be verified. Many former lukewarm friends of prohibition
became inquisitive and finally instituted investigations on their
own account. They wondered if all the bad things said about
prohibition were true, why they had never heard of them be
fore. They went into the matter and the result of the election
on the subject throughout the territory' was their verdict after
thorough investigation.
Printers’ ink settled the wet and dry question in Alaska
and the greater portion of it was paid for by the California
Liquor Dealers’ association. Tn their zeal to enlighten the be
nighted denizens of the northland, they put one over on them
slves. Their literature caused the people to think over and
weigh the subject at issue and the big majority rolled up on the
7th was the result of that thinking and weighing.
“The Store That Han What V on Want—When You Want It.”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26. 1!)17.
Vol. 1. No. 162. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
When we wrote to Holland, Mich., for the San-Tox agency
our intention was to secure for Anchorage the Most Dependable
line of proprietary medicines made today. The high standard
of quality in their products has been the wonder of the phar
j rnaceutical world. Mention one of their most popular prep
j arations is:
San-Tox Pure Balsam With Menthol and Eucalyptus.
It is soothing and healing to the inflamed passages of the
throat and lungs and should give almost instant relief to se
vere colds. An ideal prepartion. 4 oz. bottle 35c; 8 oz., 65c.
Work is expressing'thought. How thought should be ex
! pressed is second only to the correctness of thought itself.
Every home needs a Hot Water Bottle.
We carry the Wearever, rubber, 1-3A Plus—not the cheap
est they make—but the best—$2.00 for a 2 quart No. 40 bottle.
Guaranteed for two years but will last longer.
CENTS AND SENSE.
In the development of a business every man soon comes to
the parting of the road. What is it to be? Shall he cater to
those who are willing to pay for quality and service, or is low
price merchandise to be his motto? We have only to think of,
Woolsworth to remember that selling cheap merchandise is
profitable. Yet there is a satisfaction in selling quality goods
that is measured not altogether in dollars and cents. The
money-back guarantee is given only with high-grade merchan
dise, and personally T think it is a mistake to carry anything
else but guaranteed goods.
A few of our leaders: Augustine & Kyers‘ Chocolates,
Victor Phonographs and Records, Waterman’s and Conklin’s
Fountain pens, Libbey’s Cut Glass, Universal Electric Ware,
Lazare’s Leather Goods,jPyralin Ivory Toilet Articles, San-Tox
Products, Nval’s Products, A. I). S. Products.
We Use Squibb’k, Parke 1)nvis and Mulford’s Chemicals and
Pharmaceuticals in ou prescript ion Department at two stores.
- ^ Z. j. LOUSSAO'S
“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.”
4th and D St. ".a 4th and H St.
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 i j
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Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord ;;
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MUSIC
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:: JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER, - Proprietor. \\
New Matanuska Hotel
MATANUSKA JUNCTION.
_ M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
CAFE IN CONNECTION
A. LYALL, Prop.
Central Barber Shop
Modern Equipment Throughout
New Sanitary Bathrobm in
Connection.
417 4th Avenue.
Fine Job Printing at Times Offlci
Wood and coal delivered to any!
part of the city. Phone 43-Y. Uni- ]
versal Taxi and Transfer. 125 j
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TONIGHT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th.
PATHE PROGRAM FROM BEGINNING TO END.
CYRIL MAUDE
IN
“The Greater Will”
A Pathe Gold Rooster Play.
, (Tn Five Parts)
Then Follows Pathe News Showing
New Armored Car Tested for the U. S. Army and For
eign Representatives.
Mayor Mitchel and Commissioner Woods Reviewing Police
Rookies of New York.
Captured German Guns Exhibited by Frenchmen, and a
Fifty-foot Whale Captured by Surprised Fishermen
Off Long Island.
A More Interesting Program Could Not Be Presented.
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MONSTER
House Warming
Friday, Jan. 26th
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
PARENT-TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
AT THE NEW
School House
“THE LITTLE REI) SCHOOL HOUSE.”
We’ll stand by the schoolhouse, the little red schoolhouse
While breathes there a foe in the land of the free.
The spirit of freedom which guided our fathers
No longer shall slumber while danger is near.
Of all the rich blessings God gave us to cherish,
The little red schoolhouse we hold the most dear.
And woe to the hand that shall dare to assail it,
For millions have sworn the red schoolhouse to save.
We’ll stand by the schoolhouse, the little red schoolhouse,
And long o’er its portals our flag shall wave.
—Author Unknown.
CARDS PRIZES DANCING
STRING ORCHESTRA REFRESHMENTS
I Admission 50 cents
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at Preparatory Sale at
The Style Shop will occupy the corner store of the new Masonic building;. There
fore it will be necessary to have all new goods for the spring season, and with that
in mind Mrs. Cattle goes to the Eastern and Coast Markets to make suitable pur
chases. In accordance all merchandise on hand must be sold at a big reduction, pre
paratory to the removal from our present quarters, which we have outgrown.
Starting Monday, January 29, the biggest Sale ever held in Anchorage will be
gin. Come and see for yourself.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
at The Style Shop at *
Comer Fourth and C