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SPECULATORS OVERREACHING THEMSELVES.
An investigation in progress in Chicago, conducted under
the auspices of the federal government and for the purpose of
seeking to determine the exorbitant cost of living throughout
the nation, is bringing to light some very useful information
with respect to this important matter that concerns the people
of this country, who are the victims of the rapacious greed of
a comparatively few individuals who place mere money above
all other considerations in life. The evidence has been adduced
in this inquiry that speculators in wheat, in order to raise the
price of this necessary product, permitted whole areas of the
precious grain to rot in the fields, the purpose being, of course,
to limit the supply. The rise in price followed as a logical re
sult, for the price of wheat is governed, as all products are,
by the supply and demand.
The long arm of the law should be equipped to reach out
and grab those extremely selfish individuals, who for the sake
of making money, are employed in the unholy endeavor to raise
the price of the ordinary necessities of life. It is going alto
gether too far when a comparatively few men, through the ma
chinations of combines and corners, can regulate the cost of liv
ing for the remainder of the nation. It is an absurd state of
affairs when these dollar-worshipers can, at their whim or ca
price, tell the people of the United States what the prices of
products are from day to day. It would seem that they hold
us in the hollow of their avaricious hands, so to speak. It is
about time that this government, which we have been told is
for the people and by the people, should extend its functions
so as to curtail the activities of the money lords.
Everybody likes to make money, but the vast majority
of people wish to earn it honestly and legitimately. And those
who are not content with legitimate methods and legitimate
profits, should be kept within bounds by adequate laws on the
subject. We cannot think that it was intended in the Divine
plan that a few human “hogs” should control the food or
other products of the earth. One of the curses of that medium
of exchange termed money, is the patent fact that it can be
gathered from the many by the few, and the more one gets, the
easier it becomes to increase one’s bank roll.
There is something radically wrong anyway on this old
earth. It imposes on a person’s credulity when one stops to
contemplate that in a land so bountiful in production as the
United States, where nature has been so prolific in her gifts,
that there should be hundreds of thousands of people in abso
lute want, while others are so surfeited with wealth and all
that wealth can give. It seems perverse, but it is tine.
AN IDOL HAS FALLEN.
The forced retirement of General Joffre, commander-in
chief of the French armies fighting in that country, will come
as a surprise to some of us, who had been led to believe, from
the many newspaper and magazine reports of this veteran army
officer, that he was the one particular bright and shining star
in the entire allied armies. We had been led to believe that he
was to the allied armies, what General von Hindenburg is to
the Teutonic armies—the one outstanding figure that towered
above all other generals. His .Retirement proves that mere man
has his limitations. While all was going well with the allied
armies, Joffre was proclaimed as a pre-eminent leader in mili-*
tary matters. But when reverses were suffered, as they have
been suffered by the allied armies, someone had to be the goat
—and in this instance his name is Joffre.
It is quite possible that now that the allied powers have,
in two instances at least, made radical changes in their minis
tries and in their field commanders, they may be able to achieve
a victory once in a while. Indeed, it has become quite evident
that the allied powers have, up to this time, been much inferior
in military matters than their adversaries. Serious blunders
without number have been made. The armies of the allied
powers appear to lack concerted action, so necessary in the
present warfare. The most recent-disaster that has befallen
them is the practical loss of Roumania, the latest to join in the
world war. This nation had hardly gotten into the terrific en
counter before it was overwhelmed by the forces of the enemy,
and is now in much the same positon as Belgium.
It doesn’t seem hardly fair that the federal government
should grant Alaska a form of territorial government and then
by legislation such as the Alexander fisheries bill seek to take
away its power of levying taxes for the upkeep of the territory.
The school funds available for use of the territory are now
wholly inadequate to the demands, and we believe it is the pur
pose of the Alaska legislative assembly, when it convenes in
March next, to appropriate some of the moneys derived from
the fisheries taxes to increase school facilities in Alaska. It
is likewise probable that the legislature will appropriate a
goodly portion of these tax moneys for the building of roads
and trails in the territory. All will agree that schools, road?
and trails are prime needs of Alaska, and the territorial fund'
could not be employed to better advantage. But if tire Alexan
der fisheries bill passes the congress, it is^goodbye to hopes ir
this direction.
“The Store That Has What V ou Want—When You Want It.”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1916.
Vol. 1 No. 129. 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.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our goods.
4th and D St. 4th and H 8t.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 62-Y
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
4th Avenue, at G.
A GOOD RECORD.
The best gift you can give
your children or anybody is a
Kodak. We have the Eastman
and Ansco in all sizes and at
prices to suit every purse. We
develop for 15c and print for
3c up. Special attention given
to mail orders.
KBRKi
NO MOTION PICTURE SHOW MONDAY, Dec. 18.
Therefore Everybody Should Come Sunday Night Dec. 17
To See The Bewitching Comedienne
VIVIAN MARTIN IN
“Over Night”
PATHE NEWS
PATHE NEWS
THIS—SATURDAY—DECEMBER SIXTEENTH
“The New York Girl," (2 Reel Keystone Comedy)
‘On the Brink of the Abyss’ (2 Reel Thanlymser Drama)
“In the Sunlight” (2 Reel American Orama.)
“Ham’s Easy Eats” (Ham and Bud Comedy)
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT.7:30 and 9:00
MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Will Reopen on or About Dec. 23rd, in the Old
Turner Bldg.
When at the Junction stay at the
New Matanuska Hotel
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
Just opened M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
■nraHSK
SERVICES IN THE
VARIOUS CHURCHES
Catholic Church.
Sunday, first Mass 9:30 o’clock, a.
in. Second, 11:00 o’clock. Sunday
school at 11:45. Week day Mass 7:00
o’clock a. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Morning service at 11 o’clock. Even
ing service at 7:30 o’clock. Sunday
school at 12 m.
The subject erf the morning sermon
will be, “Why Things Don’t Happen
as We Want Them To.” The evening
sermon will be the second of the series
on “Liberal Christianity,” and the sub
juct will be, “Does a Man Need to
Have a Bible.” A large choir will
sing.
OPEN FORUM AND LECTURE.
A bigger crowd than ever attended
the Moose hall last Sunday evening
and took a keen interest in the pro
gram from the six impromptu speech
es to the refreshments. At 7 o’clock
tomorrow evening the forum will be
opened by Dr. M. S. Coble, who will
speak on “The Efficacy of Prayer.”
Rev. Jack Dunstan’s subject will be
“Poverty and Injustice.” A musical
program will follow.
NOTICE.
To all Odd Fellows and Rebeccas,
whether ancient or in good standing:
You are requested to attend the social
to be given Tuesday evening, Decem
ber 19, at Moose hall.
167 ODD FELLOWS COMMITTEE.
Cigars' in boxes of 25 and 50 at
Loussac’s. 165
Everything is a little better and
tastes better at the North Pole Bak
ery. 144
Sewing Sets at Loussac’s. 155 j
THE MOOSE MINSTRELS, EM
PRESS THEATRE, MONDAY EVE.,
DEC. 18. TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
150
Grand Masquerade Carnival, New
Labor Temple, Saturday Evening, De
cember 30. Elegant prizes. 165
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Anchorage booster.
I Husbands and
Sweethearts
As the holiday season approaches we realize that Xmas comes but ouce a year,
and each one feels that there is someone very near to them, they would like to re
member in a substantial way.
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 anti Hudson Seal Coats.
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.
Fancy Ribbons.
Afternoon Presses.
Dancing Frocks.
Separate Skirts. *
Negligee.
Petticoats.
Lace and Silk Waists.
Wool and Silk Sweaters.
Italian Silk Vests and Bloomers.
Dainty Lingerie.
Silk and Cashmere Hosiery.
Dress Shoes and Evening Slippers.
American Lady Corsets and Brassieres.
Also High Class Ties, Handkerchiefs and Hose for Gentlemen.
«£ The Style Shop
Comer Fourth and C
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