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OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME ONE.
The individual or company of individuals that will acquire
a herd of reindeer and take them tp the Nelchina country will
in the course of a very few jle&cs begin to reap a harvest in the
way of profits. It is now permissible for the white man to
engage in this industry in Alaska, although not until a couple
iof years ago did the right extend to other than the native in
habitants and the missionary societies that reared the reindeer
on some sort of an arrangement between them and the bureau
of education that has charge of the government reindeer in
Alaska. We believe we are within the facts when we assert
that for reindeer pasturage, there is no richer field in the do
main of this territory than the region which is called the Nel
china district. This district lies to the north and over a rather
low range of hills from the head of the Matanuska valley. It.
is a big country adapted to little else than an industry of this
kind.
But for such an industry, the conditions appear to be ideal.
The Nelchina valley is practically carpeted with reindeer moss,
which provides food for the reindeer. The moss-grown area
extends well into the hills, so that for winter forage for the
reindeer there would be an ever-present supply. There is no
particular advantage in having a reindeer herd unless there is
a market for the meat product resulting. This important mar
ket problem is solved, so far as the Nelchina region is con
cerned, by its accessibility to the Matanuska coal fields. The
coal fields, in the course of a very few years, will be a populous
section, due to the development of the coal measures which will
begin next year. Reindeer meat is delicious eating. There
would be a demand, in all probability, for all that was offered
to the market, and a good price would be obtained.
After the first cost in buying a herd and transporting the
animals to the district, the overhead charge would be but nom
inal, as the reindeer is a self-sustaining animal that feeds off
the country. It requires reindeer moss for winter food, how
ever, so that only those regions that grow the moss are adapted
to the industry.
As a side issue to the rearing of reindeer, a person could
engage in the fox-raising industry. The very valuable black
fox inhabits the eastern and .northern side of the Talkeetna
range and it would be no trouble for a person adapted to this
sort.of life to employ his leisure time in rearing foxes.
FORTUNE BY ADVERTISING.
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Joseph Beecham. who died the other day, demonstrated
that if one lias something to sell worth selling, fortune is only i
consequent upon letting the world know about it.
Beecham was an English farm boy with some early ambi-.
lion to be a horse doctor. lie invented a pill and brought it
to general attention with such results that he was decorated
l>y the czar of Russia, was created a baronet* by his sovereign,;
■md accomplished a personal fortune of $140,000,000. Now lie'
is dead at the age of (59, and the world is wondering at his suc
cess.
Beecham’s hobby was publicity. lie bought it on hill
hoards, busses, placards in public places, novelties,, and in
newspaper and magazine advertising. He spent millions of dol
lars for it, and out of the harvest made millions for himself.
There is a lesson in Beecham’s success for the commercial
world. Given an article of merit for general use, demand for
it is only consequent upon publicity. Many business enter
prises that should be prosperous are dying of neglect because
the public attention and interest have not been stimulated and
attracted to the wares.
Beecham’s success has been emulated by many men in this
country. Whether it he a pill, soap, bread, breakfast food or
other staple, if it is reasonably priced and good in quality,
the fortune of its purveyor is consequent only upon intelligent
publicity and plenty of it.
, It makes business and it makes votes.
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The “Checl.iacoes” express agreeable surprise at the mod
erate winter weather prevailing. They anticipated that cli
matic conditions would he extremely severe, whereas, they are
really delightful, for the most tpart.' ‘Last winter was excep
tional, in that the cold weather was persistent throughout the
winter months. This winter gives exidence of being a normal
year in this respect.
NEW YORK, Nov. 27.—The British cruiser Lancaster, sta
tioned outside of Sandy Hook, has sent out wireless messages
giving a general warning to all vessels flying the flag of the
entente allies to beware of German submarines on this side
ofthe Atlantic ocean.
“The store That Has What You Want—When Yon Want It."
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27,1916.
Vol. 1. No. 113 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
Just An Announcement of the Opening of Our Xmas Stock.
We will begin by saying that this space is not big enough
to enable us to describe all we have. It would have’ to be done
in sections to do our stock justice.
Right now we will draw your attention to Xmas Post
Cards, Booklets, Folders, Xmas Tree Decorations, Candles ar.d
Candle Holders, Bells and Garlands.- Our Xmas booklets par
ticularly are beautiful. You will like them.
Buying Xmas Gifts is not an easy job, but your buying will
be simplified because we have such large variety to select from.
We have taken extra care to have something particularly good
for the children.
Mechanical Toys, Animals, Wooden Blocks, Dolls, and a
thousand and one other things so dear to a child’s heart.
For your lady-friends we can suggest the ever-popular Pa
risian Ivory in new designs, best imported and domestic Per
fumes, Toilet and Manicure sets in Pearl, Ivory and Silver. A
Hand-Bag always proves a nice gift.
For Men of your acquaintance—Shaving and Smoking
sets, German, Meerschaum and Amber Pipes, Cigar and Cigar
ette Holders, Safety Razors, Steins, Cigarette Cases and sets.
Leather Letter Cases and Pocketbooks—and in general—genu
ine Universal Coffee Percolators and Chafing Dishes, Libbey’s
Cut Glass, Waterman’s and Conklin’s Fountain Pens. Ever
Sliarp Pencils, Watch Chains, Gold Knives, Ivory, Bronze Ar
ticles, Hand-Painted Vases, Oil Paintings—
Fancy Electric Lamps, Fancy Clocks. Casseroles, Trays,
Kodaks, and Table Silverware,—and we could keep up indefi
nitely—
Playing Card Sets, Cigars by the box, Ash Trays, etc. All
we-ask of you is to come in and look them over.
You Are Welcome — Whether You Buy or Not.
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Anchorage PHONE 56-Y Alaska
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Leading brands of Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
Drinks. Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
Have yeur mail sent to Montana Pool Room. You can
get it any time.
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TONY CHIMENTO AND ALEX TSAKUMIS, Props.
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The Alaska Labor Union will meet
tonight, November 27 at the Empress
; building next to Alaska Steamship.
Co. offices at 7:00 o’clock. s
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I’ll meet you at the North Pole
Bakery at lunch time—the best coffee
in town.
Read The Daily Times and be an
Anchorage booster.
SUCCESS BEYOND MEASURE
ONCE MORE—TONIGHT, NOV. 27.
| Ask Those Who Attended Last Night, Their Opinion of
“NEDRA”
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A PATHE GOLD ROOSTER PLAY—In Five Parts
| Featuring George Probert, Supported by Fania Marinoff
and Margaret Green.
Also A KEYSTONE COMEDY ENTITLED
, “BAGGAGE SMASHER”
BY REQUEST SPECIAL Matinee Thanksgiving Day
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE—Adults 25c; Children 10c
MI NT G Rl LL iU
PHONE 37-Y OPEN 6 A. M. TO 2 A. M.
Most Exclusive Place in Town to Eat.
WE CATER TO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
CARL W. BOLTE
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Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Flashlights of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue. \
IT’S A REAL PLEASURE
to view the new wall decorations on
view here exclusively. They are so
unconventional, so out of the common
and so unusually artistically attrac
tive. If you plan to repaper you
should by all means see these new
papers. To decide without doing so
is apt to result in regret later.
EVANS & FRANTZEN
POLLEY BROS.
General Merchandise
Just Received—Our line of Winter Goods—
Knit Right Sweater Coats
Oregon City Mackinaws
Heavy All-Wool Whalebak Army Shirts
Wrights & Medlicott Underwear.
Knit Gloves and Mittens from 25c to $2.25.
HARDWARE, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES
Robert H. Fleming, Manager
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ROUGH
AND DRESSED LUMBER.
We have on hand a stock of "Everlasting Roofing" that
will put that roof in water proof condition.
Yard Next to R. R. Track in Old Town