ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
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THE REASONS FOR CONFIDENCE.
When the town of Anchorage was founded, one heard on
every hand the gratuitous information that this community
was but the base for the government railway activities; that
the town would be fairly good for. a couple of years, or while
♦he construction work was in progress in the Cook inlet coun
try, then it would be all off with this point. But we hear less
and less of this sort of talk as the time passes on, and it is well
that this is the fact. For it is confidence that makes for -re
cess. If we have no confidence in our town’s future, the build
ings that we erect; the improvements that we make frorr. time
to time, will be of but a temporary character. On the other
hand,-if we have an abiding, unshaken faith in our communi
ty, our improvements will take- on a substantial, permanent
character, our buildings will be erected with a view to long anti
continuous occupancy.
i here are adequate reasons way mere snotim ne an im
portant commercial center on Knik arm, the head of naviga
tion on Cook inlet. The reasons that led the Alaskan Engi
neering Commission to select this point as its chief base of
construction operations on the government railway project
are the very reasons that will tend to make Anchorage the most
important city in all Alaska. What was the controlling reason
for the selection of Ship creek as the chief base for the railway
work? Its accessibility—the fact that the railway construction
may be attacked by water, from this point, from Kern creek',
on Turnagain, to the Broad pass country. This very reason will
make Anchorage, in the time to come, the most populous, most
prosperous city throughout the broad domain of this territory.
Cook inlet is the Puget sound of Alaska, and Anchorage is on
an indenture of this inlet—Knik arm. This point, in the very
nature of things, will become the supply point for the great
tributary country about us—because it is accessible.
There are potential resources in this part of Alaska, and
Anchorage, because of its accessibility, is the natural commer
cial center. Take the Matanuska coa] fields, for instance. The
opening of these coal measures, and we are op the venje of this
haopy achievement, means that hundreds of men wift^be given
employment; that thousands upon thousands of dollars will be
expended bv the Coal operators, and that Anchorage will be
come the shipping point for the product of the mines, as well
as the chief supptyhaseTof the activities’that will'ehsvfiTih the
Matanuska fields. The Willow (‘reek gold camp is another big
asset to this town, and it will increase in importance as the
years roll on. The Broad pass country will be developed as
soon as the railway taps that district; this means more busi
ness for Anchorage, and it may mean the erection of a smelt
ing plant here in the not distant future. The Cache creek placer
camp will be supplied with merchandise by the wholesale
houses of this town and the mining men will, in large part,
make Anchorage their home in the winter season. Some are do
ing so now. The waters of Cook inlet abound in edible fishes
of many varieties. This industry will develop and Anchorage
will profit by such development. The agricultural and stock
raising possibilities of the Matanuska and Nusitna valleys are
not to be lightly regarded, in view of the progress already
made. All this means grist for our mill.
There is no community in Alaska that can boast such a
substantial growth in such a short while. And we‘ll keep right
on growing and enlarging, until we shall become if not the
most important commercial center in the territory, at least
among the most important. Our only rival now is Juneau.
And that town is as old almost as the everlasting hills. It was
a poor, miserable place until ten years ago, when it began to
improve and enlarge. Faith is what made Juneau the leading
city of Alaska, and faith is what will make this place a keen
rival for supremacy in the territory. Juneau has substantial,
permanent resources, in the great low-grade gold, mines, in
close proximity. The resources adjacent to Anchorage are
more important, more varied than those near Juneau. Juneau
has the advantage of greater progress in development. Other
than this, the advantage lies with us li6re, because our latent
rsourees are mfich greater than those of the Gastineau com
munity.
We have the possibilities about us. Tt is just a question
of the development of the dormant resources that nature has
so bountifully bestowed upon us. Anchorage should be the
largest city in Alaska. It will be, if we keep up the pace at
which we set out to make.
There are two substantial structures in process of erec
tion that will be distinct ornaments to this town. We refer to
the massive labor temple under construction by the members
of the Alaska Labor Union and the splendid building being
erected under the auspices of the local Masonic club. The
movers in these tine improvements do not belong to the “two
year” pessimists. Thev believe that this town is here to remain.
They show their faith by their works. That’s the way to
make the town permanent.
Chief Nichplai informs The Times that the present win
ter will prove an extremely mild one. While lacking in some
of the attributes of the more civilized and cultured people, the
aboriginee is a keen observer of things in nature and knows
as much or more about climatic conditions as anybody. We
can only hope that the prophecy of the chief will prove true
and express the opinion that it will prove true. As compared
to this time last winter, November weather has not been near
ly as sevex-e.
“The Store That Has What You Want—When Yon Want It.”
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Vol. 1. No. 107 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA tth and D
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Just An Announcement of the Opening of Our Xmas Stock.
We will begin by saying .that this space is not big enough
to enable us to describe ail we have. It would have to be done
in sections to do our stock justice.
Right now we will draw your attention to Xmas Post
Cards, Booklets, Folders, Xmas Tree Decorations, Candles and
Candle Holders, Bells and Garlands. Our Xmas booklets par
ticularly are beautiful. You will like them.
Buying Xmas Gifts is not an easy job, but your buying will
he simplified because we have such large variety to select from.
| We have taken extra care to have something particularly good
j for the children.
Mechanical Toys, Animals, Wooden Blocks, Dolls, and a
thousand and one other things so dear to a child’s heart.
For your lady-friends we can suggest the ever-popular Pa
risian Ivory in new designs, best imported and domestic Per
fumes, Toilet and Manicure sets in Pearl, Ivory and Silver. A
Hand-Bag always proves a nice gift.
For Men of your acquaintance—Shaving and Smoking
sets, German, Meerschaum and Amber Pipes, Cigar and Cigar
ette Holders, Safety Razors, Steins, Cigarette Cases and sets.
Leather Letter Cases and Pocket books—and in general—genu
ine Universal Coffee Percolators and Chafing Dishes, Libbey’s
Cut Glass, Waterman’s and Conklin’s Fountain Pens. Ever
Sliarp Pencils, Watch Chains, Gold Knives, Ivory, Bronze Ar
ticles, Iland-Painted Vases, Oil Paintings—
Fancy Electric Lamps, Fancy Clocks, Casseroles, Trays,
Kodaks, and Table Silverware,—and we could keep up indefi
nitely—
Playing Card Sets, Cigars by the box, Ash Trays, etc. All
we ask of you is to come in and look them over.
You Are Welcome — Whether You Buy or Not.
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SEWARD-ANCHORAGE
Over the Ice.
PASSENGERS AND EXPRESS
Route Your Express and Freight Care of Me.
Make All Arrangements at Cotter’s Store
Seward and Anchorage.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH
Anchorage PHONE 56-Y Alaska
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Family Cooking $1.00 Per Day
MASONS
Anchorage Masonic Club
meets first and third Monday in
month. W. ERVIN, Secy.
TONIGHT—NOVEMBER 20.
The Empress Theatre Presents
Paul Armstrong’s Masterpiece,
“Alias Jimmy Valentine”
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“ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE”
PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS
MRS. NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT, 7:30 AND 9:00
Regular Admission 25c, Children 10c
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MINT GRILL
Next to
Empress Theatre
PHONE 37-Y OPEN 6 A. M, TO 2 A. M.
Most Exclusive Place in Town to Eat.
WE CATER TO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
CARL W. BOLTE
Flashlights of All Descriptions
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General Merchandise
.lust Received—Our line of Winter Goods—
Knit Right Sweater Coats
Oregon City Mackinaws
Heavy All-Wool Whalebak Army Shirts
Wrights & Medlicott Underwear.
Knit Gloves and Mittens from 25c to $2.25.
HARDWARE, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES
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MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ROUGH
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We have on hand a stock of ’’Everlasting Roofing” that
will put that roof in water-proof condition.
Yard Next to R. R. Track in Old Town
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