ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
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BRIDGE FOR MATANUSKA RIVER.
According to settlers in the Matanuska valley and especial
ly those who reside on the opposite side of the river from tin
route of the railway line now in course of construction, one oi
the most important needs is a bridge spanning the Matanuska
so as to put the settlers in easy communication with the rail
way line. Under the present condition, means of egress anc
ingress is denied a large part of the Matanuska valley, save ir
the winter season, when the river may be crossed on the ice
With the construction of a bridge across the Matanuska river
the transportation problem will largely be solved. Recogniz
ing the importance of the,early construction of this bridge, en
terprising residents of the Matanuska valley have placed the
matter before the Alaska road commission, and judging by a
letter received from Col. Richardson, president of the board
by one who lias taken the initiative in the proposition, the cov
eted bridge will be constructed this season. The result will be
the opening of a large area of land suitable for agricultural
purposes and afford opportunities for many settlers.
The letter from Col. Richardson, bearing on this subject
says in part:
“Your letter of Noember 24 has been received. You re
mind me in this letter that you had written several months be
fore in behalf of the people in your section with respect to a
bridge across the Matanuska river. I wish to say that the let
ter in question, as I recall, was carefully considered by om
board at Valdez, and if I recall correctly was left in the hands
of the secretary and disbursing officer of the board for reply
It is not our practice or intention to neglect to send courteous
replies to letters received by the board, even though we may
not he able to do the work asked for.
“With respect to the desired work in question, if our ap
appropriation should pass during the present session of con
gress, it is thought that this bridge will be built. At least it is
my recollection that the board was of the opinion, based on Mr,
Zug’s report, that it is a piece of work which should receive
early attention.”
FRUITS OF INTELLIGENT BOOSTING.
The San Juan Fishing company proposes to install a large |
cannery and a cold storage plant for the preservation of hali
but, for shipment to the states, at Seward. The establishment
of this important enterprise on Resurrection bay is a direct
fruit of intelligent and persistent work on the part ot the Cham
ber of Commerce at Seward. Instead ot taking up a score ot
matters, devoting a little effort to each, the Seward organiza-1
tion concentrated its activities toward a given thing—the estab
lishment of a big fish industry. And as the wires informed us
the other day, the fight has been won. The large fishing plant,
that will give employment to scores of employes, will lx* in
stalled early in the spring.
There is a lesson in this splendid achievement of the Sew
ard Chamber of Commerce that might well be taken to heart
by chambers in other communities, that of Anchorage among
them. It proves conclusively that intelligent and persistent
work for a given thing meets with success, as a general rule.
We are firmly convinced that if the Anchorage Chamber
of Commerce will concentrate its efforts toward encouraging
the establishment of given enterprises here, taking up one thing
at a time and hammering away on that, results will follow. Our ,
most important need now is harbor improvements. Our cham
ber has done good work along this line, hut efforts should not
cease until success is achieved. That accomplished, the estab
lishment of a pulp mill here is a matter that merits agitation. ,
In round numbers, 2,000 persons are on the payrolls in |
the Anchorage division of the government railway project.!
What other Alaska town can show such a substantial payroll!
Real estate' is beginning to move this early in the season.
With the opening of spring things will be humming around
here. A $4,000 deal, such as has been pulled off recently, will
be a common occurrence. We expect to see some of the choice
business properties sell.
FIRE LOSSES IN UNITED
STATES ARE ENORMOUS
The fire losses in the United States
are about $25,000 a day, or an aggre
gate of $750,000,000 a year. Careful
observation from detailed statistics
compiled on the subject show that
most of this loss would be prevented
by observation of reasonable precau
tions, particularly in the direction of
more tidiness. Sixty-five per cent of
ell fires take place in homes, and
cases show that 90 per cent of all fires
are due to carelessness, ignorance or
both.
The 65 per cent occurring in homes,
it. is reaoily shown, would never occur,
if persons had taken reasonable care
m respect to tidiness. Rubbish is the
chief enure, and rubbish does not ne
cessarily mean the accumulation of
paper and things of that character in
and around buildings, but the unne
cessary f.ccumulatlon of old furniture,
magazines, carpets, supplies of all
kinds in cellars and attics which ac
cumulate oust and lie there for years.
What applies to the home in respect
to rubbish is true to a marked degree
in many business premises. Just a
little thought and the expenditure of
a little time along these lines general
ly would greatly reduce the fire loss.
The absence of fire extinguishers in
the average home or business prem
ises is a serious omission. Careless
handling of matches, careless use of
oil, the accumulation of oily rags and
waste material and a host of small
matters like these are the causes of
a great many fires and a great deal
nf loss.—l umber Trade Journal.
Try a Times Want Ad for results.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1017.
Vol. 1. No. 160. ANCHORAGEr ALASKA, 4th and D
When we wrote to Holland, Mich., for the San-Tox agency
our intention was to secure for Anchorage the Most Dependable
line of proprietary medicines made today. The high standard
of quality in their products has been the wonder of the phar
maceutical world. Mention one of their most popular prep
arations is:
San-Tox Pure Balsam With Menthol and Eucalyptus.
It is soothing and healing to the inflamed passages of the
throat and lungs and should give almost instant relief to se
vere colds. An ideal prepartion. 4 oz. bottle 35c; 8 oz., 65c.
Work is expressing thought. How thought should be ex
pressed is second only to the correctness of thought itself.
Every home needs a Hot Water Bottle.
We carry the Wearever, rubber, 1-3A Plus—not the cheap
est they make—but the best—$2.00 for a 2 quart No. 40 bottle.
Guaranteed for two years but will last longer.
CENTS AND SENSE.
In the development of a business every man soon comes to
the parting of the road. What is it to be? Shall he cater to
those who are willing to pay for quality and service, or is low
price merchandise to be his motto? We have only to think of ,
Woolsworth to remember that selling cheat) merchandise is
profitable. Yet there is a satisfaction in selling quality goods
that is measured not altogether in dollars and cents. The
money-back guarantee is given only with high-grade merchan
dise, and personally I think it is a mistake to carry anything
else but guaranteed goods.
A few of our leaders: Augustine & Kyers' Chocolates,
Victor Phonographs and Records, Waterman’s and Conklin’s
P’ountain pens, Libbey’s Cut Glass, Universal Electric Ware,
Lazare’s Leather Goods, Pvralin Ivory Toilet Articles, San-Tox
Products, Nval’s Products, A. D. S. Products.
We Use Squibb’s, Parke Davis and Mulford’s Chemicals and
Pharmaceuticals in our Prescription Department at two stores.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S
“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.’’
4th and D St. 4th and H St.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 62-Y
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FILMS, KODAKS, PHOTO SUPPLIES, FRAMING, I
ENLARGING, KODAK FINISHING.
Developing 15c Prints 3c Up.
Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention.
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
Now at 4th and G.
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Alaska Pool Room
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Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord
Grape Juice.
MUSIC
JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER, - Proprietor.
New Matanuska Hotel
MATANUSKA JUNCTION.
M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
CAFE IN CONNECTION
A. LYALL, Prop.
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CIGARS
CANDIES
TOBACCOS
FRUIT
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4th AVE. NEAR C STREET
CITY AUTO SERVICE.
Phone 89-R.
FOR AUTOMOBILE
Any hour of the Day or
Night.
OFFICE—Next door to New
Labor Hall.
Central Barber Shop
Modern Equipment Throughout
New Sanitary Bathroom in
Connection.
417 4th Avenue.
Fine Job Printing at Times Office.
Wood and coal delivered to any
part of the city. Phone 43-Y. Uni
versal Taxi and Transfer. 125
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S Preparatory Sale S
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The Style Shop will occupy the corner storcAO# the new Masonic building. There
fore it-will be necessary to have all new goods for the spring season, and with that
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in mind Mrg. Cattle goes to the Eastern and Coast Markets to make suitable pur
chases. In accordance all merchandise on hand must be sold at a big reduction, pre
paratory to the removal from our present quarters, which we have outgrown.
Starting Monday, January 29, the biggest Sale ever held in Anchorage will be
gin. Come and see for yourself.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
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Comer Fourth and C
TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24.
The Famous European Actress
BETTY NANSEN
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“The Celebrated Scandal”
It Mercilessly Castigates the Curse of Today—Gossip
YOU THRILL
YOU WEEP
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THE NANSEN EYE
THE NANSEN TEAR
THE NANSEN SMILE
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT.7:30 and 9:00
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
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THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
OPENED IN NEW LOCATION
MONSTER
House Warming
Friday, Jan. 26th
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
PARENT-TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
AT THE NEW
School House
‘THE LITTLE REI) SC HOOL HOUSE.
The pride of our fathers we ever will cherish;
A fount of true knowledge it ever shall be;
A God-given blessing that never shall perish,
A bulwark of freedom from inland to sea.
(To be Continued)
CARDS PRIZES DANCING
STRING < >RCI IESTRA REFRESHMENTS
Admission 50 cents