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FINAL LOT SALE.
All of the remaining lots in the townsite of Anchorage j
have been sold to private parties, and the sale, which was con
ducted by Mr. Andrew Christensen, superintendent of sale, |
Monday, showed the abiding faith of the people in this com- j
inunity. The lots sold at this auction were for residence pur- j
poses, hence the prices were not so high as those obtained at
former sales, where much of the property was adapted for bus
iness purposes.
The Times has consistently favored cheap residence lots
and is glad that the prices obtained in the recent sale were
not exorbitant, (’heap homesites is the secret of building a
permanent community. We recall one neighboring town where
residence lots are held so high that but few persons can afford
to buy them and thus own their homes. In Anchorage, it is dif
ferent. If a person can buy a home site for $25 or $50, almost
anybody can afford to purchase one. Most of the lot buyers
propose to erect homes and this makes Anchorage their home
town. They have a financial interest here, and they join the ,
ranks of the boosters and workers in the town’s behalf. We
regard every lot buyer as an asset to the community. The
town is strengthened and aided that much, and in the aggre
gate the strength is potential.
DIVISION A LIVE ISSUE.
Under this caption, the Juneau Dispatch, which appears
to be taking the initiative in the matter of a division of Alas
ka into two separate territories, puts forth arguments as fol
lows in support of its contention for a separation. The Juneau
publication advocates that what, is now the First judicial di
vision of Alaska be made a territory and that the three remain
ing divisions—the Second, Third and Fourth—compose the
other territory. As we have had occasion to say before, let the
First division break away, if it wishes to do so. And if it
does succeed in getting itself transformed into a separate ter
ritory let Anchorage put forth a mighty effort to gain the cap
ital of the other territory. The Dispatch says:
Should Alaska be divided? If so, how should the division :
be made? Would the creation of two congressional districts
in any way eliminate the apparent need for a division ?
These are questions which will prove live issues for some
time to come. They will be dealt within the next legislative
assembly, and probably figure in future political platforms.
There can be no question regarding the need of another
congressional district, and this will not meet with any oppo
sition. But an actual division of the territory, with a part of
the coast section forming a separate territory, is open to dis-1
mission and contention.
Southeastern Alaska, it may be stated bluntly, is tired of
being-made the pawn for the play of the other divisions in the
territorial assembly. Perhaps, with party lines drawn more
closely this coming session, there may be less of sectionalism
and broader co-operation for the territory as a whole, and with
due regard for the rights of the southeastern Alaska section. ,
Without question the First division of Alaska, with its
greater population and industries, desires the best material
advancement for the whole of Alaska. All the people ask is a
square deal. Those in the other divisions who imagine it
sport” to whipsaw the people of the First Division, and to
convert to their use the monies which rightfully belong to this j
division, are simply cutting off their noses to spite their faces.
They are working against the best interests of their divisions.
The politcal and moral and industrial prestige which the First
Division can give in the interests of the territory as a whole
will more than offset the trifling sums which the other divi
sions might mulct the First out of. In short, there is offered
the present legislative assembly a great opportunity for rising
above mere sectionalism and to show broad statesmanship in
the interests of the territory as a whole and remove the necessi
ty for a separate territory.
The troubles of a postmaster are many and long-enduring.
It. appears that one of the postoffice inspectors who visited An
chorage the past season, is possessed of an economical streak,
probably on the theory that His" will, gain a record for himself
in this direction, if in no 6$$r„ . ,.But it sometimes happens
that economy, or rather parsimony, is not the best policy, if
its employment tends to interrupt the public sendee. This is
the situation in the local postoffice. These postoffice officials
appear to see no difference between an office like Anchorage
and an office like Juneau or Ketchikan. They reckon every
thing from stamp sales. They do not take into consideration
the vast difference in offices with respect to official business.
About one-fourth of the business here comes under the head of
O. B. and hence no stamps are used. But the postoffice has to
handle this vast amount of official mail business, just the same.
The difficulty here is that the postmaster is not allowed to em
ploy enough help as it is, and now comes the suggestion that
he decrease it still more. And all because an ecomonical cuss
makes such a recommendation. _
FOOD RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT.
LONDON, Dec. 19.—The first food restrictions went into
effect throughout Great Britain today. The restrictions were
imposed by the new ministry, in order to conserve the food sup
ply of the empire.
“The Store TtjHt Ha« What V on Want—When Von Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1010.
Vol. 1. No. 132. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
Great Is Quality
And that is what we offer in our
XMAS GOODS
When you buy—buy quality. Pay what you want to pay,
but stick to the quality field.
A list of leaders in world quality—famous products:
WATERMAN’S Ideal Fountain Pens.
CONKLIN’S Non-Leakable Fountain Pens for Men, Women
and Children, From $2..10 to $20.00.
VICTOR PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS—from $25 to $100
UNIVERSAL Chafing Dishes and Percolators.
AUGUSTINE & KYER’S Chocolates.
HENCKEL’S Cutlery.
LAZARE’S Leather Hand Bags for Ladies.
PARISIAN IVORY—Always welcome.
KEITH’S Xmas Boxes of Stationery.
And many others—
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED.
Be Satisfied with Nothing but QUALITY Goods.
We will deliver your gifts free.
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A GOOD RECORD.
The best gift you can give
your children or anybody is a
Kodak. We have the Eastman
and Ansco in all sizes and at
prices to suit every purse. We
develop for 15c and print for
3c up. Special attention given
to mail orders.
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THIS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20.
THE EMPRESS PRESENTS
JOSE COLLINS
First Film Appearance of This Celebrated Dramatic and
Operatic Artiste, in
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“The Impostor”
WITH ALEC B. FRANCIS
A PicturijHition of Douglas Murray’s Play
The Remarkable Adventures of Twin Brothers and a
Fascinating Gypsy Girl.
AND TWO REELS OF SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY
1 ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT 7:30 and 9:00
MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
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THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER 2
Will Reopen on or About Dec. 23rd, in the Old
Turner Bldg.
When at the Junction stay at the
New Malanuska Hotel
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
Just opened M. J, ROCHE, Prop.
MRS. J. D. HARVEY
HAS PASSED AWAY
(Seward Gateway.) ^
Mrs. J. D. Harvey passed away in
Seward General hospital this morning
at 11:30 o’clock as the result of a
stroke of paralysis which seized her
about a week ago. The husband of
the deceased lady is a well known resi
dent of Seward also and he and she
have lived here and in Sunrise since
the district was first peopled. About a
year or so ago Mrs. Harvey suffered
from a similar stroke but recovered
sufficiently to visit in Norway a sister
whom she had not seen for thirty
five years. A daughter of the deceased
lady was married to Samuel Fox, who
is an accountant in St.- Louis and who
met his bride while he was with the
Alaska Central here.
COASTGUARD MAN IS
LOST BEYOND DOUBT
SEWARD—Caretaker Paul of the
government coastguard ship Yukon
has never been seen since he disap
peared at King cove about two months
ago, Captain Swanson of the Dora
stated today after returning from the
voyage. Paul left on a hunting trip
before the Dora arrived at King cove
•on her previous voyage. Captain
Swanson reports very rough weather
on the trip just finished.
Imported Perfumes at Loussac’s.
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
GUS STIPOVICH and
OTTO GUSTOSON, Props.
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■j£ CHRISTMAS -ji
OPPORTUNITIES
Colonial women were as eager for silk underwear as any of the spoiled ladies of ^
lie French Court. They prized it enough to bequeath it in their wills. What did
hey have in Silk Underwear! Practically everything that we have. Vests, Bloom
ers, Corset-Covers, Nightdresses, Envelope Chemise, Petticoats, Hosiery, Negligee
md Boudoir Caps. Pink was the prevailing color for them, so it is for us today, and
die ladies of Anchorage appreciate the good things as well as the ladies of the Court
lays. So what is more befitting that you should give my lady at Xmas time than some
silk underwear? Our sweaters are the best to be had. Some have caps to match.
Purses, vanity cases and fancywork boxes, also children’s purses. Rich novelty rib
ions for fancy wear. A full line of art needle work. Beautiful silk and wool dress
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oatterns. A new shipment of Gents’ ties jhst recived. All suits and millinery greatly
reduced. Come and see for yourself.
S The Style Shop S
Comer Fourth and C
Courtesy and Quality Our Motto