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Published every Friday by the a. N. B. Publishing Co., Petersburg
Entered In the Post Office In Petersburg as Second Class matter.
PETERSBURG GETS NOTHING
As we pass through the different
groups conversing we hear the
question, Why is it that Petersburg
gets nothing. It is a reasonable
question to consider. No two groups
groups agreeing as to tht why-for.
Ketchikan is getting her road to
C-'eorges Inlet where the New Eng
land Cold Storage Company has its
power plant. Wrangell is getting
its roads from the Alaska Packers’
cannery to Shoemaktr Bay. Juneau
has a road extending form Thane
to Mendenhall glacier and is going
after more roads. Ketchikan, Ju
neau and Sitka are getting fine new
school buildings for the Nativt chil
dren. Gory be to those towns. We
do not envy them their luck. They
are better for the improvements.
Still the fact remains that Peters
burg is not geting htr share. The
Federal jail is practically the gift
of the Bureau of Education. The
request for adequate jail and com
n. sfeioners’ office is given no heed.
The request for jailtr falls on deaf
ears. Judge Reed seems unable to
get the appointment of a clerk of
the court at Petersburg. But the
fact remain sthat othtr towns get
these things.
Early in the fall the Pioneers’ of
Petersburg made overtures to the
Bureau of Education with the idea
of selling the Pioneers’ hall for
school builring. The present build
ing being considered by thesfc old
»ng being considered by these old
meet the needs and insanitary for
scnool purposes. Before the matter
had progressed to any positive sjlage
others in Petersburg come forward
viih the demand that the Native
children be removed from the public
school forthwith on account of the
present crowded condition of the
schools. Without conferring with
those interested, the matter is finish
ed as reported in the Council notes.
The affected parties immediately
lost interest in the proposed new
building for the Bureau school. The
undesired school question is resur
rected. The chance of getting the
required Native school building goes
a glimmering.
United we stand; divided we fall,
Luck of proper understanding and
lack of desire to understand; sub
serving civic interests to those of
private will continue to stand in the
wav of the progress of the townof
Petersburg. The solution is then
if the people of Petersburg will quil
shutting their eyes to it.
ADVERTISING YOUR GOODS
“We sent you a copy of our new
catalog but it was returned to usj
We are anxious to know your pre
sent address, so that we can sent
you a catalog.
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This company mails to Alaskans
their catalog at a cost of of forty
two cental By the time this party
written to has received her catalog
it will have cost the company $1.42
to get it to her. What the catalog
costs the company in the first place
runs into fancy figures. But it pays
the company to advertise itsl wares
This is the competition that loca
dealers must compete with,. We have
our view as to the manner in which
such competition may be overcome
but will say that it is not popular ip
Petersburg. However the problem is
there and must be faced in order
that local business may benefit and
that the town might more properly
develop.
WILL STUDY INDIAN AFFAIRS !
Charles H. Burke, Commissioner^
of Indian Affairs announced recent
ly that at the request of Secretary
of the InteriorWork, the Institute
of Government Research, a private
organization in Washington, D. C.,
will make a comprehensive study of
various phases of Indian activities.
The survey is to embrace the educa
tional, industrial, social and medi
cal activities maintained by the In
dians, their personal and civil
rights and their economic condi
tions. William F. Willoughby, di
rector of the Institute for Govern
ment Research, has organized a
staff of specialists for the proposed
survey under the leadership of Lew
is Meriam, of the Institute Staff.
iimong the members of the staff
is noted the name of Henry Roe
Cloud, president of American In
stitute, of Wichita, Kansas. Cloud
is a Nebraska Indian, graduate of
Yale University and is a graduate
of a theological seminary. Other
men on thia special staff are nation
ally known educators.
The proposed survey is expected
to take a year and the staff of spe
ciaists will visit practically all the
larger an more important units in
the Indian Service.
LIGHTENING PARALYZES. FISH
The Bureau of Fisheries recently
announced that a report from its
Craig Brook, Me., (station, stated
that a bolt of lightening that struck
several trees near the ponds caused
14 fish to become paralyzed. In
spectom discovered them lying ap
parently lifeless at the bottom of
the pools and when raised to the sur
face, it was found their head moved
but the rest of their bodies were
paralyzed. After four days they
v ere in the same condition. Scien
tists in the bureau are unable to ac
count for the phenomena. It was
aisc reported that other fish in the
pond were unable to take food for
several days ofter the storm.
HIGHER DEATH RATE 1026 . . .
Returns from 06 cities with a
total population of 29,000,000, dis
closes an annual death rate of 13.3
per one thousand for the 45 weeks
of 1926, as compared with 12.8 for
I the corresponding period in 1925.
DRS. STANDARD & STANDARD
PHYSICIAN And SURGEONS
Office Over Drug Store Phone 55 Residence Mycklebost Horn* Phone 54
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1 STEDMAN’S GIFT SHOP
William Stedman, Pro.
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Creamed guinea-hen
en casserole
Delicious because it’s made in small
quantities, where the flavor can be
controlled. Hills Bros. Coffee is
roasted in small quantifies for the
same reason. Even temperature . . .
constant ventilation ... all the
delicacy of flavor brought out . . .
heightened.
You’ll know why Hills Bros. Red
'-an is the pride of the coffee-loving
West the instant you raise a cup to
your lips. Ask for Hills Bros, by
name and look for the Arab on the
can. It’s quite important. To insure
perfection in the cup, follow direc
tions given in “The Art of Entertain
ing,” sent free on request. Address
Hills Bros., San Francisco.
I HILLS BROS COFFEE
In the original Vacuum Pack
which keeps the coffee fresh
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O 1926, Hills Bras.
.... and new wearing satisfaction supply your
hosiery needs from our very latest shipment
of Rollins Improved Double Runstop. Just
out—never before such security in fine silk
stockings.
No garter run can pass the dainty red dotted
line at the hem—no run caused by knee strain
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Added to these unequaled safety features
are all the qualities of beauty, style and
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Rollins. Let us show you our complete variety
of shades in the season’s newest colors to match
your costumes or their accessories.
Litter Miss Shoe Store
HUG-H SMITH, Prop.
Next door to Worth
PfltfiSBlRG MEAT CO. j
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The place where the thrifty buyer gets the moat values. *j
We arj headquarters for the Beat of Everything In the j
Meat line J
The Choicest Cuts of Beef, j
Veal, Mutton or Pork i
Our Motto is “SERVICE" Our Stock Is Always Fresh «
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Thoughts"
Two cents (to cover
cost of mailing) will
bring you Frye's
"Meat Guide.” It con
tains our thoughts on
• pieparing 187 dainty
^Usnes. Send for it.
One of the most delic
ious recipes is "Quick
Mountain Stew. As
the name suggests,
quick and easy to make
and most appetizing.
PfeYE & Co.. Seattle
it's the ideal “day opener” for all
the family—children a* well as
grown-ups.
Major C E. McDonald, Surgeon
U. S. Army, and international
authority on care of infants, says,
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babies over a year old it beats all
others as a body-builder.”
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Petersburg Meat Company Agent,
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Buy at Star Bakery and Save Money
Fresh Doughnuts, Cup Cakes, ( ookies
and Cinnamon Rolls
Always on Hand Fresh
STAR BAKERY
CHINCHILLA RABBITS
Buck and two Doe* $25,00
WILLARO FOX S FUR FARM
Port Beauclerc Alaska
SITKA HOT SPRING
HEALTH RESORT
Rate $3.00 per
day and up
Dr. Goddard, Pro.
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George Kim, Proprietor
Meals at all Hours
| Good Services, Fair Prices
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EYESIGHT SPECIALIST
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
Home Service Mending
of Laundered Goods
We give full value for jour
money.
H.OYAMA, PRO.
" SKYMAN'S
Barber and Beanty Shoppe
Busy all th« time.
There's e reason why
Opposite Post Office
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