Kodiak Mirror
"zhfews of (America's Last frontier"_
Published Every Saturday at Kodiak, Alaska by the
KODIAK PUBLISHING COMPANY
Gene Dawson, Publisher
William H Lamme, Editor
Lillian E. Lamme, Associate Editor
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“ . . . that government of the people, by the people,
for the people shall not perish from the earth. ’—Lincoln
Not Peace, but the Sword
There is no use making any pretense about it. This November
11, of the year 1941, will not be u day on which we will think of
peace in happy retrospect.
for how can we dwell on the stoppage of a war of the past when
war of the present engulfs the peoples of the world, and unknown
war of the futu-e hangs so darkly on the horizon?
We remember the day of the Armistice well, though. In our
town there was dancing on the streets, and crowds gathered up and
down the thoroughfare, and hysterical laughing and crying, and in
the background the whistles blowing steadily, on and on, until it
seemed there could be no steam left. In our town-peace In the
world-peace.
But now the world knows no peace. The world knows only war
and blood and hunger and want. But even wars must end and peace
will come again. Soon this Armistice day let us think of past peace
and the price we paid for it, and let us think of future peace—and
the price it will cost. Let us look farther ahead than the war news
of tomorrow. Let us look to the day after the morrow and take
thought of the peace that will come and the kind of peace it will
he.
On this one day, at least, thoughts of peace will be appropriate
A Peddler’s License
We begin to wonder - JUST HOW LONG? before our city coun
cil passes an ordinance which will place a high license fee on “itinci"
ant salesmen”, as is done in practically all other up-to-the-minute
towns.
Men and women come into our town. They stay for a few days
taking retail orders for merchandise which deprives our local busi
ness houses of that money—thousands of dollars a year. They even
bring boxes of “samples” which are sold direct to the retail trade
They pay no taxes; no licenses, towards support of the town
which gives them their business. The “peddler” leaves that for us
to do—they’re smart.
We strongly advocate a stiff municipal license fee for such a pri
vilege. What do you think, ladies and gentlemen?
We don’t feel so bad now. A copy of the New York Times at
hand contains five pictures of the new automobuggies, and some
one in the camposing room did it, for the names under four of the
five don't agree with the cars pictured. The paper apologized sub
sequently. No, we don’t feel so bad now. That old song about “if
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Our Responsibility
2. TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS
They have supplied the capital which the law
requires for the protection of the depositors,
and have provided the bank building andjfacil
ities. They naturally expect the bank'to earn
reasonable returns on their investment.
the little birds can do it, why can't we” has been going around in
our head, only we've changed it to “if the New York Times can do
it, why can’t”.? Just in case.
A new magazine, The Alaska Woman, historically marked with
the Volume 1, No. 1, has arrived on our desk. Published in Alaska,
it is dedicated to Alaskan women, their activities and accomplish
ments. It is a worthy purpose - - the first issue indicates a worthy
handling of it. We offer our congratulations to the new ariival.
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Attorney Leases Space
For Establishing Office
William B. Holst, attorney,
who recently came to Kodiak,
moved into his permanent office
yesterday, after leasing the build
ing located near the corner of
Alaska Way and Brooklyn Ave.,
next to the Brown Bear Cafe.
The front office space will be
used by Miss Louise Williams,
certified public accountant.
“It is my intention to move
into more suitable quarters, when
they are constructed” the young
councellor at law stated, “but
owing to all these priorities on
materials, I wouldn’t venture a
guess when that time will be but
Kodiak looks like a mighty good
spot for many years to come, so
a new office can come later”.
Labor Demand at Base
(continued from page 1)
confronted with living cost of a
minimum of §2 50 to $3 a day
for board and room.
“But there is no guarantee
that any man will get work im
mediately upon arrival here,” he
continued, “and we have no
means at all at our disposal to
takecae of them if they don’t.”
The problem created by un
familiarity with the lccal situa
tion will be greatly alleviated
if men seeking work arrive with
a minimum of $50 for expenses
in case they don’t get. work im
mediately, have proof of citizen
ship, are experienced laborers
and are at least 28 years old.
A very few exceptions may
prevail, but if these rules are
followed individual hardships
will be lessened and the work of
placing men seeking jobs will be
greatly expedited.
FRESH
i PISH • MEAT ■ FOWL
GIBSON’S
BACONS-HAMS
We Cater to the Best*
With Only the Best
City> Meat
cMarket
Oscar Breedman
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Tax Forms Available
Forms for reporting the new
12 1-2 per cent tax on coin-op
erated machines can be obtained
from U. S. Commissioner C. C.
Naughton.
Governor iigns Second Draft
(continued from page 1)
draft board of his intention to
resign as a member, and his res
ignation lias been mailed to Gov
ernor Gruening. He gave as his
reason the fact that the increas
ing work he lias been doing jt
connection with the draft hai
come to interfere too greatly wit!
his private business. The re
maining members of the boarc
are Warren Taylor and Jack All
man.
CUSTOM
SUITS
TAILORED — Men’s and Women’s
JACK METZGAR
Office and Sample Room Next to Dell’s Cafe
THE
M & V Varieties
©
School Supplies Cosmetics
Household Goods Costume Jewelry
Novelties of All Kinds
©
Budd Vigue & Harry Montrose, Props.
Corner of Alaska Way & Brooklyn Ave.
FOR SALE
HOMES ADD CAMAS
REASONABLE TERMS
1.
2.
3.
TWO STORY HOME on Mission Road now renting j
six rooms. j
SIX ROOM HOME and BaTH, Excellent water 1
system.
ONE AND TWO ROOM CABINS FOR SALE j
near Kraft’s store. j
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH
HOBART WISEMAN
Licensed Realtor
JERROME’S
Northern Light Grill
JERRY LODGE, PROP.
Stop at Jerrome’s
‘‘The Bright Spot of Kodiak"
JERROME SAVS:
Our Customers Deserve The Best And Get It!
After having a delicious dinner here,
why not drop down to our Recreational Parlors
for an hour or two of billards or cards.
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THE PLACE to MEET and EAT