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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DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS.
A coal shipment from another company operating- in the
Matanuska coal fields was the achievement of the week in the
developments that are in progress in the Cook inlet country.
For the past six months or more, the Doherty Coal company,
the pioneer operators in the Matanuska fields, have been indus
triously engaged in development, giving desirable employment
to a large crew of men. This company is now on a well-organ
ized operating basis and is daily getting out a considerable
tonnage.. In the wake of the Doherty Coal company, which is
a local concern, came the Eska Creek Coal company,also com
posed of local citizens. This company made its initial ship
ment to Anchorage Tuesday, and the management is about
prepared to make regular shipments to town.
It is highly encouraging for the Cook inlet country to see
our home people show their faith in the resources native to this
section by putting in their own dollars. Tf our home people
exhibit their faith in this material way, it will be quite easy
to interest big outside capital for the larger enterprises that
will be inaugurated as the years roll on. And these home com
panies are giving employment to our miners, too, and this is
an important matter.
Several of the claim owners in the Willow creek gold camp
have formed companies, in order to raise funds with which to
develop their holdings. Now the organization of a company to
develop a coal mine or a gold mine is a good method, always pro
vided that the monies derived from the sale of stocks are em
ployed in legitimate development work. Many people banded to
gether, and each contributing a comparatively small amount of
money, can accomplish what an ordinary individual of limited
resources cannot do. The individual may own claims, but it re
quires money to develop them and show their merit. Hence, the
formation of companies to develop them: And all of these com
panies, either coal or gold propositions, are giving employment
to men and buying supplies and equipment from our local mer
chants and tradesmen.
In the light of the developments that are already in prog
ress. and those that are in prospect for the coming season, can
anyone doubt the prosperity that is certain to ensue? Fan
anyone question the future of Anchorage, which is the outfit
ting point and chief base of all these developing companies?
The future certainly looks bright for this community.
In many respects, Anchorage is the best town in Alaska to
day. We venture the assertion that our workingmen have more
money in their pockets right now than the working men of any
other Alaska community. And when the working men have
employment at a fair wage scale, times may be said to be pros
perous.
SCHOOLS WILL NOT CLOSE.
There lias been considerable street talk to the effect that
the public schools of Anchorage will close after January 1, due
to a lack of funds to keep them going for a longer period. The
Times, in order to get at the truth of the matter, had an inter
view with the townsite authorities, which was published in
yesterday’s issue, and which is to the effect that the people
of Anchorage may rest in the assurance that the public schools
will not close; that they will be kept going until the term ends.
This effectually puts a quietus on street rumor that was
disquieting to parents and all concerned in the local schools.
If there is one thing above all others that Anchorage must
have, it is good public school facilities. How can we expect
families to come here and reside unless we provide for the ed
ucation of their children? The Times considers that the pub
lic schools of Anchorage are very good indeed. A capable
corps of teachers is employed and everything is moving along
smoothly, so far as we can ascertain. Of course, we must not
expect too much. Our schools are young; they will grow bet
ter with age and experience. The school building now used is
iiot as comfortable as it might be, but the new school house in
course of construction should prove equal to the demands, and
will be ready for occupancy soon after the new year.
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The gold camp of Ruby, located on the Yukon river, is
making inquiries of the Anchorage Kennel club with respect to
dog team races planned for this winter, under the auspices of
the local club. The message of inquiry, which comes from the
Ruby Record, says that Ruby might send a team or two to par
ticipate in the events, if an attractive purse is put up. It would
be great sport to have several of the fine interior dog teams
participate in the local events.
The massive and substantially-built Labor Temple, now
nearing completion in Anchorage, is a concrete example of what
concerted action may do when it sets out to accomplish a given
object. Let residents of this community show their apprecia
tion of this splendid adornment to the town, this magnificent
monument to labor, by giving the opening festivities a most lib
eral support.
This is December 21—the shortest day in the year, the cal
endar tells us. The present delightful winter weather reminds
old-timers of the winter of 1914-15.
“The Store Tli»t H»« Whet Vmi Went—When Vim Wnnt It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 101.6.
Vol. 1. No. 133. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and I>
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A GOOD RECORD.
WRESTLERS
She’s getting good. The Kentucky
colonel says that betting makes hoss
racing; the same holds good in all
other branches of sport. One of the
local business men who is alsoipromi
nently connected with all athletic
movements, has placed $100.00 with
the sporting editor of The Daily
Times to be placed on Andy Martin
in the coming wrestling match be
tween Andy and Bob Peterson. This
match is causing much more than the
ordinary attention for the fans rea
lize that it will be, not only for honor
but for blood. The rules governing
the match are wide open; there will
be no holds barred; it will go to the
finish and the best man will win. Pe
terson had no trouble in handling his
wrestling partners last night and
seems to be in perfect form. Martin
is doing a great deal of road work
and his wind is getting in good con
dition. The preliminaries will also be
good but the main event will be some
wrestling match. Christmas after
noon at Robarts’ hall .
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CHRISTMAS ^
OPPORTUNITIES
Colonial women were as eager for silk underwear as any of the spoiled ladies of
the French Court. They prized it enough to bequeath it in their wills. What did
they have in Silk Underwear? Practically everything that we have. Vests, Bloom
ers, Corset-Covers, Nightdresses, Envelope Chemise, Petticoats, Hosiery, Negligee
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and Boudoir Caps. Pipk was the prevailing color for them, so it is for us today, and
the ladies of Anchorage appreciate the good things as well as the ladies of the Court
days. 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
bons for fancy wear. A full line of art nee4lii work. Beautiful silk and wool dress
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