ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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THE PEACE PROPOSAL.
The Teutonic allies have taken the initiative in making a
definite proposal to the allied powers for negotiations looking
to a restoration of peace. What the outcome of this proposal
will be remains to be seen. It would appear that the demands
of humanity would make all the powers involved in the titanic
struggle eager for an early peace. But we take it that the de
mands of humanity will cut but slight figure. As much as we
hope for peace, we do not believe that the allied powers will
ever consent to a cessation of hostilities until the peace terms
can be dictated by them.
How useless and how wasteful this great war seems to us
on this side of the Atlantic! We have never been able to fath
om the necessity that called for the wholesale slaughter of the
very pick of the manhood of the countries involved. What dif
ference will it make to the individual soldiers who are fighting
on either side as to which powers win or which lose? As a
nation is but an aggregation of individuals, what difference
will it make to the respective nations, aside from the pride
that is gained through victory!
The world war, it occurs to us, was not justified. A spark
evolved into a conflagration. That’s about all there is to it.
For surely the assassination of a grand duke is not a sufficient
motive for converting most of the old world into battlefields,
in which men by the thousands and hundreds of thousands are
led to the slaughter. We believe that the history of the fu
ture will be at a loss to account for the great struggle now pre
vailing. We believe there never was a war that had so little
justification, and the responsibility rests upon those in author
< ity who seemed only too eager to become involved in the fright
' ful carnage that has followed. Reason was dethroned and
made way for unholy ambitions.
It is possible that the central powers figured that they
would have an easy time in conquering their enemies; it is
possible that the allied powers figured the same way. Certain
it is that none of the powers involved had any conception of
the magnitude or the ferocity of the straggle that has evolved.
An opportunity is presented to the allied powers to at
least consider peace negotiations. So far as we can see, the
allies, with which undoubtedly a majority of the people of
the United States are in sympathy, have accomplished nothing
that would justify them in seeking any particular advantage in
the way of peace terms. It occurs to us that the sensible thing
to do is for both sides to call it quits,-gud resume the work of
reconstruction in their respective countries. The world as a
whole is getting mighty tired of this war. Some selfish fellows
that are-making their millions out of the wanton slaughter of
men might wish the war to continue indefinitely. But tin1 great
mass of right-thinking people believe that a halt should be cal
led. 1
But the allies will not negotiate peace terms on any basis
save those that are favorable to them. And the great world
war will continue. A
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NEAR HARMONY THEATRE
••The Store That Ha* What ' on m ant— iviwi von \vtom It.’*
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
•THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 127. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA ✓ 4th and D
Gifts of Quality
Will this Christmas mean a Victor Phonograph for you ?
Both voice; and melody are real in the Victor Phonograph.
New Records.
The Christmas Candy—Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
Every piece a surprise.
What more exquisite Gift for Her Christmas than Rogers’
1847 Plate, either a new outfit, or those few special pieces she
wants for occasions—a gift to last a lifetime.
Was she pleased? Well, I guess yes. A toilet set in Pa
risian Ivory. Just what she wanted for a long time.
Libbey’s Cut Glass. Universal Electric Percolators and
Chafing Dishes, Casseroles, Thermos Bottles, will solve for you
the question what to buy this Xmas. x
We pride ourselves on the quality of our goods.
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4th and H St.
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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.
MARTIN AND PETERSQN *.
SIGN PAPERS TO WRESTLE
The necessary papers binding: the
wrestling match between Martin and
Peterson were signed yesterday and
the match is assured. Robarts hall
has been secured for the event that
will take place at 3:30 o’clock Christ
mas afternoon. The boys put (UP $200
as a side bet and it is understood that
either M. C. Murphy or Charlie Bush
will act as referee. The selection of
either of these gentlemen will meet
with the approval of the fans^and also
satisfy both Martin and Petersen.
.This match will be in a class by it
self and both Martin and Peterson
have their ardent supporters who will
be on hand to witness the best wrest
ling match ever pulled off in Alaska.
MUNICIPALS WIN
OVER THE CLEANERS
The Cleaners and Municipal bowl
ing teams met in a close match game
last night, and the teams were only
five pins apart at the end of the three
games. The individual members of
each team bowled in good form, Blan
ton of the Cleaners, being especially
accurate and making the fine average
of 189 1-3 for the three games. Total
pins: Municipals, 2267; Cleaners,
2262. The Elks meet the 14th Infan
try Friday night.
The standing of the contesting
teams, figured on the percentage basis,
is: 14th Infantry, 1000; Cleaners,
666; Municipals, Moose and Elks, 333
each, and the A. E. C. yet to count.
Have you a costume? 159
Everything is a little better and
tastes better at the North Pole Bak
ery. '' ‘ 144
Have you a costume? 159
Best dance floor in Alaska, with
good music, Saturday, Dec. 23rd. 139
Have you a costume? 159
Sewing Sets at Loussac’s. 155
THE MOOSE MINSTRELS, EM
PRESS THEATRE, MONDAY EVE.,
DEC. 18. TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
150
Phone 43-Y for car, day or night.
Yood and coal a specialty. Universal
Taxi and Transfer. 126
Read The Dcily Times and be an
Vnchorage booster.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 and 15.
BLANCHE SWEET
In a Picturization of a Great Civil War Drama
“The Warrens of Virginia”
And a Keystone Comedy Entitled
“Hello Maher
One of the Latest from the Laugh-Provoking' Factory of
the Keystone.
ANY SEAT ^NYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT ... ..7:30 aad 9:00
MRS NINA RICHMOND. - . Pianiste
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Will Reopen on or About Dee. 23rd, in the Old
Turner Bldg. ,*
Department of the Interior Alaskan
Engineering Commission, Anchorage,
Alaska, December 11th* 1916.—Sealed
proposals will be received at. the office
of the undersigned until 2:00 p. m. De
cember 20th, 1916, and then opened for
the sale of condemned beef now located
at Rainbow Creek. Sale to be made in
lots of not less than 1000 pounds. De
livery to be made at Rainbow Creek
Camp. Bidders are advised that this
meat has been condemned for table use
and is fit for dog feed only. Bids must
be enclosed in sealed envelopes and
plainly marked "Proposal to Purchase
Condemned Meat." The commission re
serves the right to reject any or all bids.
H. F. DOSE, ACTING DIVISION ENGI
NEER. 145
Don’t forget the Grand Masquerade
Dance. Alaska Labor Union Hall. 139
TICKETS! TICKETS! THE MOOSE
MINSTRELS. ON SALE AT LOUS
SAC’S. POLLEY BROS., ROBARTS.
$1.00 ADMISSION. NO RESERVED
SEATS. 150
Quality Gifts at Loussac’s. 153
Husbands and
■jt Sweethearts
As the holiday season approaches we realize that Xmas comes but once a year,
and each one feels that there is someone very near to them, they would like to re
member in a substantial way. ‘ l
What would be appreciated more than the up-to-date and useful wearing ap
parel for the holiday season and days to follow, so it is right that you should make
your selections as early as possible and to be able to help you decide what to give, we
quote some of the articles to be found at the STYLE SHOP. Purchases made here
will be to your advantage, and quality is stamped on each article.
Mole and Hudson Seal ('oats.
Pointed Fox Furs.
Ermine Furs.
Seal and Skunk.
Siberian Wolf
Cloth Coats, Suits
Silks, Velvets, Georgettes
Crepes, and' Crepe de Chine.
Woolen Piece Goods.
Fancy Purses.
Tams and Scarfs.
Dainty Handkerchiefs.
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Fancy Ribbons.
Afternoon Dresses:
Dancing Frocks.
Separate Skirts.
Negligee.
Petticoats.
Lace and Silk Waists.
Wool and Silk Sweaters.
Italian Silk Vests and Bloomers,
minty Lingerie.
“Sftkand Cashmere Hosiery.
Dress Shoes and Evening Slippers.
American Lady Corsets and Brassiei-es.
Also High Class Ties, Handkerchiefs and Hose for Gentlemen.
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The Style Shop
Comer Fourth and C
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