ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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WAR IS INEVITABLE.
While not for a moment posing as an alarmist, we neverthe
less confidently expect that before another week shall have been
ushered in, the United States will have declared war against
Germany and at least one of heg Idlles—Austria. Holding this
view, which we consider logical Jn'the circumstances, the pur
pose of this article is to prepare our people for the worst. In
the first place, it will be our duty here in Anchorage to compose
ourselves and not get unduly excited, in the event of war being
declared. To get panic-stricken will serve no useful purpose;;
It will not aid the just cause of our country. On the contrary,
let us accept the situation philosophically, going about our usu
al ways, strictly attending to our own business. Let us not in
vite useless and profitless discussions that may lead to fisti
cuffs or anything of that sort. Let us firmly and loyally-sup
port our country in the hour of its trouble and if need be, send
those of us who may-.wish to join the military service, aiding
them in all ways possible. This will be our duty to our country
—to aid it in all possible ways. But it will not aid our cause
to indulge in local heroics. Keep cool and level-headed, so as
to be able to do something if the-call should reach our north
ern land.
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We cannot believe that war will seriously disturb condi
tions in Alaska. We are too far removed from the probable
seat of the hostilities. Our part in the war will be played on
the waters of the Atlantic ocean. Conditions on the Pacific
ocean should remain undisturbed. Our opponents will be quite
busily employed on the European coasts. They have neither
the facilities nor the desire to waiste time in the Pacific waters.
So if the worst should come—-and pray (lod it will never
come—let 11s move along as we are doing now, continuing our
customary vocations. AVhen our government needs the aid of
Alaskans, the call will come from the governor of our territory.
This is not meant to discourage any who may wish to serve at j
ihe outset, but merely to suggest that a readiness to respond 1
when the call comes, will be all that is expected of us.
And if some of our Alaska liners are commandeered into I
the service of the country, just remember that there are plenty j
of other boats that will serve us, in lieu of those that may be |
taken away.
There was a little incident that happened a day or so ago
that should tend to relieve the anxiety of those who are inclined
to be disturbed in this usual and deplored situation that con
fronts the nation. The appropriation of $500,000 for continua
tion of road and trail work, under the auspices of the Alaska
road commission, passed the congress as if nothing had hap
pened, or would happen. The appropriation for the Alaska
railway project will pass the*congress the same way. War does
not mean that all enterprises of this character shall cease. In
deed, it will be the avowed policy of the government to keep
conditions as normal as possibje, so as not to in invite or on-1
courage internecine troubles or make a scarcity of work for the
laboring man. The United States has a population of some 100
million souls. It is estimated by a committee that has been in-!
vestigating the matter that some 18 million sturdy men, be
tween the ages of 18 and 45 years, are available for military:
duty. It is possible that a million men may be called to the col
ors. Such a modest call with such an available force to choose '•
from will not disturb conditions in any particular degree any-1
where in the country. They will come from all parts of the 1
United States, and more, particularly from the Atlantic state's,
which will be nearer the seat of trouble.
And find consolation in this thought, that if the United
States enters the world war, this monster European disturb
ance will not last long. Peace wjill be in sijs>bt when the Stars {
and Stripes begin to wave as the signal for entering this mighty j
conflict. 1
HOMESTEADS 1Y BE LOCATED
11 LANDS IN MAI
Many inquiries have been made by
persons desiring to file homestead en- I
tries upon non-mineral and non-coal
lands in the Matanuska valley.
An inquiry was made by the land
and industrial department to the regis
ter and receiver of the U. S. land of
fice at Juneau. In response to that
inquiry, Clay Tallman, commissioner
of the general land office, has advised
the register and received of the
United States land office at Ju
neau, Alaska, that homestead ap
plications may be received for lands
in township 19 north, range 2, 3, 4, 5,
6 and 8 east, and township 20 north,
range 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 east, Seward
meridian, in accordance with circular
of September 7,' 1909, the provisions
of which are in effect as follows:
When an application is received for
any of the lands within these town
ships, accompanied with the proper
non-mineral affidavit, the register and
receiver will advise the applicant that
he will be allowed thirty days in which
to submit such evidence as he can—
preferably the sworn statements of ex
perts or practical miners, showing
that the land is in fact non-coal in
character—and a request that the land
be reclassified. If such evidence is not
furnished the application will be re
jected- Upon evidence being furnish
ed, the application, together with the
evidence, will be forwarded to the I
commissioner of the general land of- j
flee at Washington, D. C., for action.
In the event the showing made war
rants, the land will be classified as
agricultural land and the homestead
application, in the absence of other ob
jections, will be allowed. If, however,
reclassification be denied, the appli
cant may within thirty days from the
receipt of notice apply for a hearing
at which he will be afforded an oppor
tunity for showing that the classifica
tion of the land as coal land is im
proper, in which event he must as
sume the burden of proof. If he fails
to apply for a hearing within the time
allowed his application to enter or fil
ing will be finally rejected.
“The Store That Haa What Von Want—When Yon Want It,” /
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917.
Vol. 1. No. 174. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
BUSINESS ETHICS AND ADVERTISING.
Advertising lias beconjp recognized as an essential element
in modern life. Without it industry could not continue. It lias
been clearly demonstrated that it is useless to make things for
sale unless there is some systematic and intelligent way of let
ting the consumer know h^w^things may be obtained. And it
is further proven that it ifc of ho use to advertise a product un
less that product is a good product of its kind. Advertising
will not sell that which of "itself has no merit. It is important
to lay emphasis upon the necessity of truthfulness in advertis
ing. Not only that the goods themselves that are advertised
have to be meritorious, but fohat is said about them in adver
tisements must be said in good faith. It is more than evident
that advertising has now become one of the forces for ethical!
progress in business.
We guarantee every product that is advertised by us, and
it is a double guarantee because that product is also guaranteed
by the manufacturers. In speaking the other day about cut
lery, Mr. Shyman, representative of a house selling Columbia
and Universal knives, told me to give a customer a new knife if
one bought does not prove satisfactory. And it is so with most
of the reputable manufacturers.
The SAN-TOX products are in our estimation the best on
the market today.
It is getting near the time when a SPRING TONIC is ad
visable. When you buy one, remember the San-Tox Blood Pur
ifier at $1.25 per 1-pt. bottle.
Take advantage of these beautiful days and use your kodak
(let one if you haven’t any. AVe carry a complete line of
EASTMAN and ANSCO (’ameras and Kodaks. Fresh films and !
supplies.
Augustine & Kyer’s on a box of Chocolates means Quality.
Quality, not Quantity, the Best, not the Cheapest, you will j
lind at our two stores. j
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“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.”
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PHONE 100-R
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SEATTLE, Feb. 9.—Former Deputy
Sheriff John W. Roberts, convicted of
conspiracy to extort $2,000 from Clif
ford Yarborough, a Mississippian who
had been on an extended visit to Se
attle, has been sentenced to fifteen
months in the penitentiary at Mc
Neill’s island.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Mrs. Vis
ounti, the woman named by Thomas
| W. Lawson as having told him about
| the leak in the president’s peace note,
| gave'the source of her information to
' the house rules committee, which sat
I behind closed doors yesterday.
Read The Daily Times and be an
Anchorage booster.
TONIGHT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th.
THE LATEST AND GREATEST STAGE SUCCESS
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MINT GRILL
PHONE 100Y.
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DON'T FORGET THE SOCIAL DANCE
AT THE MINT GRILL.
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.
George Anderson
PIANO EXPERT AND FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE.
I-or high-grade pianos and playei pianos will he in An
chorage this summer. Expert work on pianos, player
pianos and organs guaranteed. For prices on new and
used pianos and organs, also pianos for rent, address Box
991, Juneau, Alaska.
Dohrmann - - Herning & Co.
BUILDERS’ HARDWARE
TOOLS AND SPORTING GOODS.
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.
PHONE 76R.
To have housecleaning done; supper
or banquet served; porter or janitor'
service; and all lines of domestic work,
see N. Smith, care Pioneer Store, 5th
and D street. 402
NOTICE, ODD FELLOWS.
The Odd Fellows club will meet
every Monday night at 8 o’clock at the
Masonic Temple.
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COMMITTEE.
Sale on Suits and Coats
Owing to delays we will not be located in 'lom* until -March 1, so will
continue our sale a few days more. Following are a few of the special prices:
SUITS
$25.00 Suits now .$10.00
45.00 Suits now . .'10.00
05.00 Suits now . 37.50
75.00 Suits now . 45.00
COATS
$29.50 Coats now .$18.50
35.00 Coats now. 22.50
47.50 Coats now. 30.00
00.00 Coats now . 40.00
All party dresses at one-third off. .Just ayHved over the trail, a beautiful assort
ment of all hand-made imported Japanese underwear at a special price. Ten per cent
discount on shoes next week only. t
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
The Style Shop
Comer Fourth and C