ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER._
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BRIGHT PROSPECTS.
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Indications are not lacking to suggest that the year 1917, {
upon which we have entered, will prove the most prosperous in
the history of the Cook inlet country. So far as Anchorage is
concerned, it will figure prominently in this era of prosperity; j
• it will be the head center of the activities in this part of Alas- J
ka. The other day, The Times gave some information with re- j
_spect to a large, concrete hotel, to cost in the neighborhood c«
$150,000, work upon which will begin when work on the harbor |
improvements is started. This hotel proposition is no idle j
dream, no figment of the imagination. It will be erected, but j
construction will not begin until the government sets a dredger
at work at the mouth of Ship creek. Business judgment sug- j
gests this attitude on the part of those concerned in the big lo-1
cal enterprise. Such a comprehensive undertaking cannot be
undertaken unless it is definitely determined that the harbor
work will be inaugurated this spring. So far as The Times is
concerned, it entertains no doubt whatever as to the harbor im
provements. But when a company of men figure ou expending
a large sum of money on a given enterprise, they must know
positively as to the future prospects of the community in which
they propose to make such a big investment. Given harbor im
provements the future of Anchorage remains no longer a mat
ter of doubt and uncertainty; it is assured.
One of our local business men, engaged in handling sup
plies for the building trade, is leaving for the states to place
orders for increased stocks in his line. He has signed contracts
for $5,000 worth of plate glass, for new buildings that will be
erected in the spring and for new fronts for structures already
built. All this means work for mechanics, and when our skilled
workmen have plenty of employment' money is placed in cir-)
dilation and times are good.
Anchorage, the youngest community of any size in Alaska, |
already surpasses all other Alaska towns in many things. It
has the most commodious labor temple in Alaska, erected at a j
cost of $35,000; the finishing touches are being applied to the j
largest Masonic building in the nortliland; it has the largest 1
and best motion picture house in the territory; it lias the larg
est public school building in Alaska.
Things in Anchorage are moving right along. Every day i
shows some improvement; some gain over the preceding day.
As conditions are now shaping themselves, Anchorage will be
the leading city of Alaska. It has but one opponent for this i
distinction—Juneau. Before the end of the present year, we j
confidently expect to achieve this honor, and having achieved
it, we expect to retain it.
In the very heart of the winter period, a small steamer is
en route from Seward to Anchorage, which lias been termed by i
its enemies as an ice-bound port, impossible to accomplish tor
five or six months in the year because of the ice conditions of
Cook inlet. So far as we can see from this point, there is noth-;
ing to hinder a vessel entering this port at this time. Indeed,
save for several days during the cold snaps, the channel has
been practically free from ice. Certainly free from ice that
would interfere with navigation. We expect this small craft to
accomplish the voyage from Seward to Anchorage without se
rious interference.
Having met defeat before the highest court in the land, the
big salmon canneries of Alaska will now be compelled to pay
legitimate territorial taxes, the same as everybody else does.
The result of this decision means that the territorial treasury,
will be richer by several hundred thousand dollars, and when j
the legislature meets in March, it is probable that the greater
part of these funds will be appropriated for roads and trails
and school purposes in the territory. We are relying upon our
local representatives—Messrs. Price and Cannon—to take the
initiative in this matter.
There is a rumor floating about the town to the effect that
a former Scotland Yard detective is to be appointed deputy IT.
S. marshal for the Anchorage precinct. This individual, whom
soever he may be, according to the rumor, is at present on the
detective force in San Francisco.
Delegate Wickersham’s prohibition bill, now pending in
the congress, and which is certain to become a law of the land,
will tend to make Alaska “dry” enough for the rankest prohi
bitionist in the country. It’s grape juice for us, after this year.
PETE BRUSETH SUFFERS
SLIGHT STROKE OF PARALYSIS
Alex Frazier arrived in Anchorage
yesterday afternoon, accompanied by
Pete Bruseth who was immediately
placed under the care of Dr. K. A.
Kyvig. Pete has been working at the
Gold Bullion mine in the Willow
creek district and recently suffered
an attack of paralysis. He will stay
with Skookum Johnson while under
the doctor’s care in Anchorage.
Mr. Frazier is en route to Seward
with his famous dog team where he
expects to meet Dr. and Mrs. E. M.
Spaulding on their return fron> an
extended visit to the states. Alex
i is stopping at the White House while
I in the city and his personal appear
ance tells the true story of a hand to
hand encounter with a lynx in the
neighborhod of Knik. Alex brought
the skin to Anchorage and incidental
ly several severe scratches and
wounds on his own person as proof
positive. In the encounter Alex ac
knowledges that he was assisted by
one of his dogs who attacked the ani
mal just at the opportune moment,
[ giving him a chance to draw his hunt
i ing knife and deliver the death wound
to the animal that was apparently
crazed with hunger.
“The Store That Hus What Vou Want—When You Want It.'”
. Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 31)17.
Vol. 1. No. 154. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
IMPROVING THE ORDINARY WAY.
The difference between work done in the ordinary way and
that done in a scientific way is often very great. While tonring
through California several years ago I saw two piles of corn,
one the result of a row planted in the ordinary way, the other
which had been cultivated on scientific principles, with special
preparation of the soil. The second pile weighed nearly twice
as much as the first, and the ears were larger and better formed.
And as I looked I thought of all the many thousands of
business enterprises that are being conducted in the ordinary
way, and of the greater results which might be obtained if they
were conducted on a more thorough and intelligently system
atic plan.
There is no business where you can see the difference
quicker than in a drug stoi'e, and for many years I have been
trying to keep my drug stores up with the very latest-thought,
in our field. The most important factors in the development of
a business are service and quality. It is not easy to maintain
the standard of service where it is almost impossible to receive
new merchandise to replace stock sold. We are constantly re
ceiving goods by express and parcel post. But under all cir
cumstances we will keyp our standard of Quality. We buy only
the very best, irrespective of the price, and by coming or send
ing to us you will always be assured of two things—
SERVICE AND QUALITY.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S
“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.”
4th and D St.
PHONE 100-R
Immediate Delivery
4th and H St.
PHONE 62-Y
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
4th Avenue, at G.
IT’S INTERESTING
To note how many people would
not be satisfied with a camera
unless it is a Kodak. For with
a Kodak you can get the best
of results. We are ready at all
times to show you our line of
Kodaks which is complete in ev
ery detail. We develop for 15c
and print for 3c up. Special at
tention paid to mail orders.
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WORLD'S
BEST
ROBARTS’ BILLIARD
AND BOWLING
PARLORS.
P. O. Opposite.
NEW CRESCENT HOTEL
F. W. REDWOOD & CO., Props.
Warm Rooms. Moderate Rates. Hot
Baths.
Cor. Fourth and C. Anchorage
Pioneer Sheet
Metal Works
YUKON STOVES
— AND —
HEATERS
Corner Fifth and C Sts.
Anchorage - - Alaska
UNION CIGAR STORE
4th Ave. Bet. C and B Sts.
Choice line of Cigars and
Tobaccos,
Confectionery and
Soft Drinks.
Meet Your Friends at the
* UNION CIGAR STORE
jl GUS STIPOVICH and
p OTTO GUSTOSON, Props.
i Fine Job Printing at Timeo Ottice
THE COOK INLET
TRANSFER CO.
WOOD AND 1CF.
A SPECIALTY.
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More popular than ever, the lunches
at the North Pole bakery. 243
TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH.
Janet Beecher
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TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT.7:30 and 9:00
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
OPENED IN NEW LOCATION
CARNIVAL NOTES
The bearded lady may appear
at the Sourdough Carnival if
the dog team can get through
in time from Seward.
We have sent for the Strong
Man from Fairbanks to public
ly appear at the Snow Carnival.
The Fortune Teller charges
.$2.00 to tell your fortune now.
But she has kindly consented to
tell your past, present and fu
ture for 10c at the Sourdough
Carnival Jan. 18 and 19.
The Sourdough Sick Benefit
Carnival is given under the
auspices of the Sourdoughs of
Anchorage and vicinity. Not of
any particular lodge or clique.
But every man, woman or child
who has seen the Snow come
and go is part and parcel of the
Carnival and will be in case of
need entitled to the benefit de
rived therefrom. Executive
Committee.
The Roulette dealer has sent
to Seattle for his mommoth dia
mond to use at the Carnival.
The Prime Minister of the
Queen Garnical Court has ar
rived in Anchorage and will of
ficiate publicly at Labor Tem
ple hall Friday night at 8:150
p. m. with her royal majesty
the Queen.
See the celebrated optical
illusion at the Sourdough Car
nival.
The Mighty Monstrosity 1-3
animal, 1-3 fish, 1-3 fowl. What
is it? See it at the Carnival.
If you can endorse the pur
poses of the Sourdough Carni
val or can afford it, spend 10
cents for a ticket Thursday and
Friday nights. It may help
some friend of yours sometime.
A Sale That Talks ^
Everyone in town is talking of the Style Shop sale, so we will keep it up for a few more days, clear
ing out all odds and ends in the shop. We still have a liberal supply of art goods. Many beautiful
stamped pieces, such as pillow tops, baby pillows, center pieces, lunch sets and gUest towels. All at
about half price. Embroidery silks and crochet cottons all greatly reduced. 25 per cent off on all rib
bons. Dress Shoes and Slippers the best kind at 10 per cent off. A few more wash middy suits left.
Also, separate middies of Galatea. Coats of quality and style for winter and spring wear all one
fourth off. A few more fur sets left, one-fourth off. Dress skirts of broadcloth and choice material
at one-fourth off. Just a few yards of silk and velvets left 20 per cent off. All wool underwear 15 pei
cent off. A few flannel middies tan and navy, at $4.50. Suits that are in a class by themselves, of
broadcloth serge, Nicoli and mannish materials. Some of these are fur trimmed. All one-fourth off.
This is a rare chance to get a real bargain for the spring. Millinery one-half price.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
The Style Shop
Corner Fourth and C