ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 1917.
BIG DEMAND FOR COAL
Just the other day The Times had occasion to tell of the
prospective big coal market in Sail Francisco for the product!
of the Matannska fields, once the harborage facilities are pro
vided at this point, so that shipments may be made to the,
states. Mr. Andrew Christensen, manager of the land and in
dustrial department of the Alaskan Engineering commission, i
received on the last mail a letter from Mr. Cyril Wigmore, a
mining and hydraulic engineer, relating to a contemplated steel
plant to be established at Los Angeles, and for which between
15,000 and 20,000 tons of coal will be required each month.
Through the courtesy of Mr. Christensen, The Times is per
mitted to reproduce the letter, for the information of those con
cerned in the coal industry:
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 25, 1017.
Mr. A. Christensen, Anchorage, Alaska.
Dear Sir: I have been referred to you by Governor Strong
of Alaska, for information regarding the possibility of pur- j
chasing coal in ship lots, F. O. B. Anchorage.
We are contemplating a steel plant in this vicinity, as we j
have large amounts of high-grade hematite ore. We are figur-,
ing upon a coke supply, and if we should erect a plant here, we j
would require in the neighborhood of 15,000 to 20,000 tons of j
coking coal monthly.
I will be very glad to get your advices in regard to the
price at which we will be able to secure such an amount of coal
of this grade, delivered ship side Anchorage, Alaska. At the
present time, we do not know whether there are any companies
operating there, from whom we could secure a permanent sup
ply of this quantity, and if you have not this information per
sonally, will you kindly forward my letter to any producers!
there who could give me this information?
Awaiting vour replv, I am, Very truly yours,
CYRIL WIGMORE. !
WE SHALL HAVE TO WATCH OUT.
Some of these fine days, while Alaskans are not looking,!
the national congress will pass a bill providing for the leas
ing of all mineral-bearing lands within this big domain. There
are enough of these conservation cranks in the congress to push
ihis measure through, unless Alaskans make a fight as opposed
to it. Recent copies of Washington newspapers tell of the ac
tivities of those who are urging the government-control of all
mineral in the public domain. Should such a bill pass the con
gress, it would mean that a prospector would have to get a lease
on a prospect found by himself before he could enjoy its bene
fits. It would appear that the prospector, who takes the initia
tive in the opening of the frontiers of a country, is subjected to
enough hardships and privations, in fighting the elements in
nature, without inflicting him with government red tape before
he gains possession of that he lias labored so hard to find.
We shall have more to say on this subject—to our mind
one of the most important that confronts Alaska—in the near
future, when we have opportunity to get accurate information,
which is coming from the national capital.
This comment at this time is for the purpose <»l‘ putting
Alaskans on their guard, in opposition to this proposed leas
ing of the mineral and metal wealth of the territory.
Congressman Curry, of California, thinks Alaskans are
an erratic people, that don’t know just what they want. It is his
view that the people of the territory, in voting1 for prohibition,
did so as a protest against the saloon, rather than expressing
a sentiment in favor of absolute prohibition. In the hearing
on the prohibition bill, before the house committee on terri
tories, he took occasion to say: ‘“They (the people of Alaska)
not only want to legislate a bittle bit, but they want congress
to legislate, and then they want congress to turn the spout of
the United States treasury into Alaska.” Anyway, Alaskans
voted for prohibition, and they are going to get it with a ven
geance. 'I'lie law as passed is about as drastic as the English
language can make it. it is a bone dry bill, alright.
COMMISSARY MAN
FAVORS PREPAREDNESS
Walter DeLong firmly believes in
“Preparedness,” but not so much in
reference to war as to being fully pre
pared and equipped to handle the im
mense volume of tonnage that will
pass through the Alaskan Engineering
Commission this year. Thirty carpen
ters are busily engaged in making the
necessary repairs on the local marine
ways and the ship carpenters are put
ting the small boats and river steam
ers in shape for an active season. Mr.
DeLong says that everything will be
ship shape at the opening of naviga
tion and that they will be better pre
pared than ever to systematically
handle both the large orders of the
government and the additional ton
nage of the Anchorage merchants.
On Flat creek, in the Iditarod coun
try, the big dredge of the Yukon Gold
company put in a busy season last
year and is reported to have handled
more dirt than in any season since it
commenced operations.
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KNIK, ALASKA
DOGS FOR SALE : : GOOD DOG STABLES
Plenty Dog Feed on Hand for Interior Travelers.
Dried Salmon, Tallow and Crackers.
P. M. MAYHILL, Prop.
“The Store That Han What You Want—When You Want It.**
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1!»17.
Vol. 1. No. 185. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
Save your eyes on the trail by using the “Wilson Goggles”
and Zylbex Eye Protector. ..We have a complete assortment of
many styles in amber and smoked glasses.
Another very handy little outfit for the trail or camp is
Johnson & Johnson’s Red Cross Utility Kit at 50c, 11 articles
of everyday use.
If you lived as the cave man lived, your health would take
care of itself. The cave man ate coarse food and lived a strenu
ous life in the open. His digestive apparatus was suited to that
kind of an existence. You inherit from the cave man the same
internal mechanism but you eat different food and lead a dif
ferent kind of life. Hence the almost universal prevalence of!
constipation—and its constant menace to health. Your prob-j
lem is to adjust that “cave man” internal mechanism of yours j
to the sedentary life and concentrated food of civilized life.
American Mineral Oil accomplishes the adjustment. It does|
not upset the ordinary processes of digestion—and it does not I
form a habit. We recommend San-Tox American Oil at $1.25
per full pint.
On Valentine day a customer of ours wanted a box of candy.
We sold him a box of Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates. In speak
ing of different kinds of candy he asked me why we didn’t carry
cheaper box candy in stock. There is only one thing we can an
swer to that. We sell Augustine & Kyer’s chocolates for the
same reason that we sell Waterman’s Ideal Fountain pens, for
the same reason we sell Eastman Kodaks, for the same reason
we use Squibb’s, Mulford’s and Parke Davis’ chemicals in our
prescription department, for the same reason that we buy Stet
son’s Hats or Cheney’s neckwear, and Hart, Schaffner & Marx’
Clothes, for the same reason we handle all quality goods. We
want to be identified with the best only. And in that lies your
safety and advantage in dealing with us.
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
GOING AWAY FROM HERE
to secure a high grade camera. It '.s
not necessary. All you need to do is
to come to our store and look over our
stock of Kodaks and you will find one
at a price that fits your pocketbook.
We do framing and enlarging. Devel
oping 15c. Prints 3c up. Special at
tention given mail orders.
4th Avenue.
Mint Block.
“THAT IAN LOGEMANN”
11
Alaska Pool Roo
Fourth Ave., Near D.
Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord
Grape Juice.
MUSIC
JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER. - - Proprietor.
Peterson’s Billiard Parlor for latest
war bulletins. 400
DINNER AND SOCIAL, PEO
PLE’S CHURCH THURSDAY FROM
5 P. M., 75 CENTS. 473
Diamons, watches, gold nugget jew
elry. Walter A Lord, near Harmony j
theatre. 433
Brown wheat straw cigarette papers !
at Robarts. 445
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Temple Auditorium
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SCHEDULE FOR LADIES’ BASKETBALL TEAMS
Sunday, February 25..City vs. New Method
Tuesday, February 27.Commission vs. High School
Sunday, March 4.Commission vs. New Method
Tuesday, March 6.City vs. High School
Sunday, March 11 .Commission vs. City
Tuesday, March 13.New Method vs. High School
Sunday, March 18.City vs. New Method
Tuesday, March 20.High School vs. Commission
Sunday, March 25.Commission vs. New Method
Tuesday, March 27.City vs. High School
Sunday, April 1.Commission vs. City
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GOOD MUSIC ~ REFRESHMENTS
PRIZES.
GENTS 50c. : LADIES FREE.
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A Production Etraordinary
“SAMSON”
(It is Not a Biblical Play)
But a Play of Tremendous Force and Sustained Dramatic [
Action.
BEGINNING TOMORROW
“Damaged Goods”
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PHONE 100-Y.
HOME OF THE HOT
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Pioneer Steam Laundry
DEHON & RAMSEY, Proprietors.
Quick Sanitary Work—Prompt Delivery.
Let Us Call For Your Laundry—Rough Dry 75e Doz.
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City Drug Store
THE REXALL STORE.
Dr. K. A. KYVIG, Owner.
5th and C
The Best and Purest Drugs and the Most Reasonable in
the City.
Victor Phonographs $15.00, $25.00, $50.00.
On Time Payments.
Furs Furs Furs
Send us your furs parrel post. Cash remitted by re
turn mail. You don’t have to wait ninety days for your
money. We pay highest prices for furs.
ANCHORAGE TRADING AND FUR CO.
Opposite Post Office Anchorage, Alaska
CARL W. BOLTE
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Hardware, Glass Ware and j
China Ware
Flashlights of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
FRISCO CAFE
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
Everything in Season and Service the Very Best
Private Boxes for Large or Small Parties.
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
Daily War Bulletins at Peterson’s.
Best music at Peterson’s* 444
Read The Daily Times and be an
Anchorage booster.
Fred Carlquist, who is a graduate^ A
optician from San Francisco, is per
manently established with George Os
born, the C. St. Jeweler, and will ex
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