ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1016, as second class matter
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AS TO PROPERTIES.
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The announcement tliat a hi”' shipment of equipment from
the Panama canal zone will reach Anchorage as soon as navi
gation opens in the spring is reassuring to property owners
and business linns. The next thing in order, that would cap
the climax, is the announcement that work on the harbor im
provements will begin as soon as possible in the spring, now fast
approaching. When this announcement is forthcoming, and it
will come beyond any doubt whatever, property values will take
a jump that will land them on a par with values in other Alaska
towns. Some may think that Anchorage business property is
as high as in other Alaska communities of any considerable size,
but this is not the fact. A local investor recently had occasion
to make inquiries with respect to business property in Seward
and in Anchorage, with a view to investment. He found that
an unimproved business lot on the main street of Seward—and
the lots are but .‘>0 x 100 feet in that town—were held at $5,000.
He found that an unimproved business lot in Anchorage could
be bought for $4,000—and the lots here are 50 x 140 feet.
In improved properties, a Seward owner wanted $5,000 for a 15
foot frontage that was bringing in a rental of $50 |>er month.
In Anchorage the same money could' have bought a 50-foot
front building, bringing in $200 per month.
And speaking of investments, where on earth can one go
and get better results than in this town, which is not two years
old! Tn Juneau a business corner recently brought $40,000. The (
improvement upon it was not of any particular value, but it
brought an income of $200 per month. We know of a property
in this town today that can be bought for $7,500 that yields $200
per month. In comparison with other towns in Alaska, busi
ness property in Anchorage is not exorbitant. But when work
on the harbor improvements begins, which will insure, as no
other improvement can, the town’s permanence, we may expect
a very substantial raise in values. This is a logical result.
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lii 1010 Alaska mini's niaili' a mineral production valued al
$50,! >00,000. These an* flu* advance figures issm*il by tin* Tint
ed States geological survey, department of tin* interior, ami
sire liaseil on estimates made by Alfred II. Brooks. 'I'lm output
of Alaska mines in 1015, which was greater than that of any
previous year, had a value of $.‘!l2,850,000 and the increase in
101 (1 was therefore over 54 per cent. It was the product of the
copper mines that so greatly swelled the mineral production of,
flic year. This amounted to 1120,850,000 pounds, valued at $‘!l2,
400.000. There was also, however, an increase in gold output,
which in ,1010 was $17,050,000 and in 1015 was $10,700,000. Of
the gold product in 1010, $10,040,000 is to lx* credited to the
placer mines. Alaska also produced in 1010 silver, lead, tin,
antimony, tungsten, petroleum, marble, gypsum and coal to the
value of $1..">00,000. During .T.2 years of mining Alaska has pro
duced $.‘>51.000,000 in gold, silver, copper, and other minerals.
Of this amount $1278,000.000 represents the value of the gold,
and $08,000,000 that of the copper.
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Adversities bring about strange conditions, in the allairs
of people as in the affairs of nations. Take the ease of Davyd
Lloyd-George, premier of (ireat Britain, and the real ruler o! ,
the British empire. Not many years ago Llovd-George was per
haps tin* most despised mam in England, lb* was particularly
obnoxious to the gentry and noble classes. A bazaar was open
ed in London for the purpose of raising funds for some charity i
Or other. ..Various methods wen* eniploye.il to raise funds. The
popular both and the one from which the most money was do
rived Mas that in xvliich a dummy figure of Lloyd-George M as
displayed and a placard attached to the tummy read, “Two.
kicks for a til ’pence.” The dummy gained 40 pounds for the
charity and patrons took huge delight in kicking the effigy of
the little Welshman.
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About the nearest to placer mining: is tliat of tung
sten mining. In southern California, where high-grade tung
sten ore lias been found at the base of a volcanic mountain, the
ore originally having been thrown out by the eruption, tung
sten buyers are on the scene and shove the money at you the
minute tin* ore is taken from the ground. It would be well if
prospectors in the Cook inlet country would look about for
tungsten ore. Tt means ready money for them and sells for
from ^lT.ot) to +-0 per unit. Of course, the mining experts do
not call it tungsten; them term it scheelite, which looks a little
more scientific in print.
The Juneau Dispatch of December 1 _ says that it has en
deavored to get the correct returns in the delegate election from
all precincts in the territory and as a result of this effort it finds
that Xul/.er leads Wickersham by one vote, with several remote
precincts to hoar,from.
The position of deputy Hid terl State's marshal'in charge of.
the Anchorage office is no sinecure in this town of restrictions,
and we don’t blame the genial Frank Hoffman for washing to
return to the farming community in the ^tatanuska.
“The Store That H»« What V mi Want—When Vou Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, JANUARY <J, 11)17.
Vol. 1. No. 147. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and 1>
FAULTLESS “WEAREVER” Hot Water Bottles, Fountain
Syringes and Combination Syringes.
These rubber goods can bo depended upon in time of need.
They Jast longer, wear better and give greater service in every
\ way. They have no weak spots; no seams to leak; no bindings
to come loose. They are moulded into one piece-—not cemented
together.
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The rubber is strong and tough, and at the same time soft,
pliable and elastic. -Its superior quality and our scientific man
ufacturing processes assure long service of maximum satisfac
tion to you. The patented “WEAR EVER,” Water Bottle
Xeck Construction is a valuable improvement which makes
strong the point where most water bottles are weakest.
“WEAREVER” No. 41) Hot Wafer Bottle, No. 24 Foun
tain Syringe and No. 40 Combination Syringe constitute out
most popular group. They have a smooth, sanitary surface;
are maroon in color and finely finished, and offer'von excep
tional values. The “WEAREVER” Re Luxe line offers styles
which tire beautiful in design and color effects. They are the
very finest quality obtainable.
Ask us to show you “WEAREVER” when next you need
a water bottle or syringe—or any other piece of rubber goods
for the home. You will be well pleased with the values we of
fer and with the satisfactory service and long wear “WEAR
EYER” Rubber Goods give,
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S
‘1 Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It. ’ ’
4th and D St. * V.* , , 4th and H St.
PHONE 62-Y
PHONE 100-R
Immediate Delivery
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN
4th Avenue, at G.
IT’S INTERESTING
To note how many people would
not be satislied 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 ejv
ery detail. We develop for 15c
and print for 3c up. Special at
i tention paid to mail orders.
THE HOUSE OF CLEAN
SPORT.
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ROBARTS’ BILLIARD
AND BOWLING
PARLORS.
P. 0. 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.
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4th Ave. Bet. C and R Sts. ||
Choice line of Cigars and $
Tobaccos, jp|
Confectionery and
Soft Drinks.
Meet Your Friends at the
UNION CIGAR STORK* 1
fo GUS STIPOVICH and
OTTO GUSTOSON, Props.
Fine Job Printing at Times Otlice
THE COOK INLET
TRANSFER CO.
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More popular than ever, the lunches |
at the North Pole bakery. 241! I
| TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 10.
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Frederick Lewis and Ethel Gray
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“BOUGHT”
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A Daringly Original Drama of Passion and Hatred,
Ending in Idyllic Love.
I’o I»<■ followed by a \ erv Interesting and Entertaining
('omedv.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT. 7:30 and 9:00
s ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
| MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste u
THE MINT GRILL |
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER ^
OPENED DEC. 31st.
Turner Bldg.
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Temple Auditorium
A. L. U.
TUESDAY, JAN 9TH
Basketball Game
COMMISSION vs. 14th INFANTRY
Game Starts at 8:45 p. m. Sharp.
ADMISSION 25c and 50c
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10th.
8:30 p. m.
Card Party
and Dance
GENTLEMEN '50c. LADIES FREE.
Good Music Refreshments Prizes
LADIES
Try Excelsior Cream for the
hands. On sale for 85 cts. at
the Gift Shop, F Street.
Bob Quinn is foreman of the side
walk cleaning gang and is doing good
work with the fire horse and the tri
angle wooden scraper.
Try a Times Want Ad for results.
A GENUINE SALE
Today is the time to take advantage of genuine bargains. Our store has been packed with peo
ple ever since this sale started proving conclusively that the ladies of Anchorage know GOOD GOODS
and appreciate a real bargain, so here we are with more of them for vou. Children’s cotton and wool
hose cut in two. Lonsdale sheeting at 12'/sc per yard, felt moccasins at $1.75 in dainty colors, all
sweaters at ten per cent off. Caps and scarfs half price. Glass towels at 60c per dozen, summer wash
two-piece suits of canton crepe $4.25, cotton middies of high grade galatea for $1.25, Fleisher’s Yarn
at ten per cent off. Pocket books ten per cent off. Gent’s silk hose 50c a pair. All suits, dresses, sepa
rate coats, separate skirts, and petticoats at one-fourth off. A few ladies’ mackinaws at halt price.
Forestry and Khaki Suits at one-third off. One Seal coat, one Moleskin Coat greatly reduced. This sale
will only last a few more days.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
•at The Style Shop
’ • • A 4 *■' ! - ' Corner Fourth and C