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tvriinit \<:k MASK A THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22, H»17
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
\Y(* observe this (lay—February 22—in commemoration ot
the birth of George Washington, the first president ot the
United States. At the birth of the American republic, it was
highlv essential that the first chief executive should be one in
whom the people had unbounded confidence, and tin* choice,
by common consent, fell to General Washington, commander,
ni' the continental troops in the war for independence. And in
the pages of American history, there is no name that stands
higher than that of George Washington, fittingly named “The
lather of his country.” The beloved Lincoln, who held the
reins of government during the war of the rebellion, is an
other name that stands with that of Washington. Of all the
great presidents of the United States—and there have been
great men in the persons of Adams, Jefferson. Madison. Mon
roe and Jackson - none occupy the place in history that is ac
corded the names of Washington and Lincoln, America's great
est presidents.
OIL FIELDS SHOULD BE TESTED.
There is petroleum in tin* Matanuska valley, the Susitna
valley and the Xelehina country, but under the conditions now
maintaining, tin* oil lands are withdrawn trom entij. and no
regulations have as yet been perfected with respect to the leas
ing system that will, in time, open the oil lands to the public.
Just whv these oil lands are not opened, the same as the coal
lands, we are not advised. It ought not to require any great
length of time for the department of the interior to adopt some
method by which these lands may be opened and developed, it ,
they are worth developing. As we said before, oil is until e
to these regions, as disclosed by surface showings, the proxim
ity of coal areas, the formations of shale and sandstone. Xow.
no one knows whether petroleum, which is crude oil. exists in
commercial quantities, that tact can alone be determined hi
drill tests and there is no use of making drill tests, under pres
ent conditions when the person making the test does not know
whether or not he will be able to enjoy the fruit of his labor.
But if these oil lands were opened, under some reasonable
plan, there are plenty of men right in this town who would be
willing to put in a few hundred dollars apiece, make a drill test
at some favorable point and determine if oil really exists in
paying quantities. And if it should be found in paying quan
tities, Anchorage would be some metropolis. I here are no
booms that exceed an oil boom. Fortunes are made over night.
It mav not be generally known, but it is a fact neverthe
less that the Standard Oil company has made drill tests and
found oil on the west shore of Cook inlet. This was done years
ago, way back in the nineties. An oil well was found.
The shaft was destroyed, but the big oil company, not wishing
to operate it at that time, got patent to the land, and title rests
with them.
Having some knowledge ot oil formations. I he rimes is
thoroughly convinced that petroleum is native to this*eountri
and that drill tests alone are needed to reveal oil wells.
ADMIT ANOTHER DIVISION NECESSARY.
A general term of the district court for this judicial divi
sion lias been called to convene March •>. I ho grand ami petit
jury lists for this term of court have been drawn. And in the
grand and petit jury lists as published, there is not the name
of a single individual that resides in Anchorage, by far the
most populous community in the entire division. We can go
still further, and say that the name of not a single individual
that resides in the entire Cook inlet country appears on either
the grand or petit jury. The reason is plain. The Cook inlet
country is too remote from the present headquarters in this
judicial division. Here i- an admission of the fact by the court
officials themselves. The Times is not commenting on the omis
sion of names on the jury li-ts from this part of Alaska because
we complain of such omission, notwithstanding the law com
prehends that jurors shall be chosen from among residents of
the entire district. Our comment is for the purpose of showing
the vital need of another judicial district in Alaska, with An
chorage as the court headquarters. And about the best argu
ment that has yet been produced on such necessity, is the recent
action of the present court officials, who. because of our re
moteness, thought it inadvisable- to include on the jury lists
residents of the Cook inlet country? If we are too far removed
from the present court headquarters to participate in a gen
eral term of the district court, there is need of another division
so we may participate. ’ ‘"*
We are relying upon the legal fraternity to take the initia
tive in this important matter. It is it]) to them to take the lead
and the remainder of us will follow.
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Plenty Dog Feed on Hand for Interior Travelers. fj
| Dried Salmon, Tallow and Crackers. |
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••The Store That Haa What You Want—When iou want it-_
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY '22, 1!»17.
Vo). 1. No. 186. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA,_4th antl °
Save vonr eyes on tin* trail by using the Wilson Goggles
and Zylbex Eye Protector. We lmve a complete assortment ot
many styles in amber and smoked glasses.
Another very handy little outfit for the trail or camp is
,Johnson & Johnson's Red Cross Utility Kit at 50c, 11 articles
of everyday use.
If von lived as the cave man lived, your health would take
cure of itself. The cave man ate coarse food and lived a strenu
ous life in the open. Ilis digestive apparatus was suited to that
kind of an existence. You inherit from the cave man the same
internal mechanism but you eat different food and lead a dif
ferent kind of life. Hence the almost universal prevalence of
constipation—and its constant menace to health. Your prob
lem is to adjust that “cave man” internal mechanism of yours
to tin* sedentary life and concentrated food of civilized life.
American Mineral Oil accomplishes the adjustment. It does
not upset the ordinary processes of digestion—and it does not
form a habit. Wo recommend San-Tox American Oil at $1.-5
per full pint.
(»n Valentine day a customer of ours wanted a box of candy.
Wi* sold him a box of Augustine Kyer’s Chocolates. In speak
ing of different kinds of candy he asked me why we didn t carry
cheaper box candy in stock. There is only one thing we can an
swer to that. We sell Augustine & Kyer’s chocolates, for the
same reason that we sell Waterman’s Ideal Fountain pens, for
the same reason wo sell Eastman Kodaks, for the same reason
we use Squibb’s. Multord’s and Parke Davis chemicals in oui
prescription department, for the same reason that we buy Stet
son’s Hats or Cheney’s neckwear, and Hart, Xehaflner & Marx
Clothes, for the same reason we handle all quality goods. We
want to be identified with the best only. And in that lies voui
safety and advantage in dealing with us.
Z. J. LOUSSAC S
“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.”
4th and D St. «h and H St.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 620
GOING AWAY FROM HERE
to secure a high grade camera. It >s
not necessary. All you need to do is
to come to our store and look over our
stock of Kodaks and you will lind one
at a pride that fits your pocketbook.
We do framing and enlarging. Devel
oping 15c. Prints 3c up. Special at
tention given mail orders.
4th Avenue. Mint Block.
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Fourth Ave., Near D.
;; Cigars. Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord
;; Grape Juice.
MUSIC
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:: JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER. - - Proprietor. I
Peterson’s Billiard Parlor for latest
war bulletins. 400
DINNER AND SOCIAL, PEO
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5 P. M„ 75 CENTS. 473
Diamons, watches, gold nugget jew
elry. Walter A Lord, near Harmon)
theatre. 433
Brown wheat straw cigarette paper;
at Robarts. 445
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Night Dance!! j
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NEW METHOD TEAM VS. CITY
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Empress Theatre I
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TONIGHT,
Friday and Saturday!
FEBRUARY 22, 23, AND 24.
DAMAGED GOODS1
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A Remarkable Picture Version of the Sensational
Problem Play That Has
Startled the World i
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UCHARD BENNETT m“DAMAOED GOODS"’
*A Mutual Special Feature in seven parts
'Jr' MADE NY AMERICAN
A Wealth of Detail and Lavish Scenic
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Effects, Coupled Witli .Vivid Pantomime.
All Under 16 Years Should Not Attend.
POSITIVELY THEY WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
Only One Show Each Night: Starting 8 Sharp.
ADMISSION - - 50 Gents
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City Drug Store
THE REXALL STORE.
Dr. K. A. KYVIG, Owner. 5th and C !
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The Best and Purest Drugs and tlie Most Reasonable in
the City.
Victor Phonographs $15.00, $25.00, $50.00.
On Time Payments.
Furs Furs Furs
Send u> your furs parcel post. Cash remitted by re
turn mail. You don’t have to wait ninety days for your
money. We pay highest prices for furs.
ANCHORAGE TRADING AND FUR CO.
Opposite Post Office Anchorage, Alaska
CARL W. BOLTE
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OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
Everything in Season and Service the Very Best.
Private Boxes for Large or Small Parties.
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
Daily War Bulletins at Peterson’s.
Best music at Peterson’s. 444
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Anchorage booster.
Fred Carlquist, who is a graduate
optician from San Francisco, is per
manently established with George Os-f
born, the C. St. Jeweler, and will ex
amine eyes free. 260