ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
Entered in the Anchorage Postofllce June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873.
For President—CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
For Delegate to Congress—JAMES WIGKERSHAM.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 18, 1916.
GOOD ADVERTISING, THIS.
The opening of Dick Doherty’s coal mine at Moose creek,
which was the occasion for an excursion from Anchorage to
the scene, has been the means of widely advertising, not only
the coal fields, but Anchorage, the tidewater terminus, as well.
All the great newspapers handled the story, and some of them
took occasion to make editorial comment. The New York
Times, in the opinion of many readers the greatest newspaper
in the United States, has the following to say in its editorial
columns:
Now there is news from Alaska of more importance to our
people, and possibly more interesting, than the report about
the work of Stefansson’s Canadian exploring expedition that
was sent to the Times last week by Dr. Anderson. He and his
associates are bringing to Seattle, with a collection of Eskimo
folklore and cat’s cradle games, some specimens of copper
which they found. But the copper deposits are not in the Unit
ed States territory, being situated a little east of Alaska, and
they have no commercial value because they are practically in
accessible. We have an abundance of copper in Alaska, at
places where it can easily be mined and shipped to our Pacific
coast states, which received $26,000,000 worth of it last year.
And we also have in Alaska an enormous quantity of coal. The
news we are going to say something about relates to this coal
and a railroad.
The first trainload of coal from the famous and very exten
sive Matanuska coal field was brought down by rail to tide
water, at Anchorage, a distance of 71 miles, on the 16th. This
.railroad is a new one that our government has been building
with money appropriated by congress. When the Matanuska
mines or deposits were reached last week the achievement was
celebrated with as much warmth of appreciation as could bo
found in so cold a country. A party of enthusiastic citizens
was carried to the coal field from Anchorage in a special train
chartered by the little city’s chamber of commerce. In this
party were officers of the engineering commission which sup
ervised construction of the railroad, and the Rev. Dr. Peter
Trimble Rowe, bishop of Alaska. They saw the first trainload
of coal beginning its journey to the port of Anchorage and a
ship.
This is good news for Alaska and for the people and in
dustries of our Pacific coast states. There is no end of coal up
there. The cost of coal in Oregon, Washington and California
will be largely reduced. Last year we received nearly $07,
000,000 worth of copper, canned salmon, furs and silver from
this great northern territory, which was bought in 1867 for
only $7,200,000. Hereafter much will be added for coal.
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Mr. Andrew Stevenson,"president of the chain of Alaska
hanks of which the Bank of Alaska of Anchorage is one, gives
this town a fine reputation in an interview which appears in
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, published in another column.
Mr. Stevenson, who resides at Wrangell, where an Anchorage
contracting firm is erecting a fine banking house for his con
cern, was in Anchorage during the Labor Day celebration. He
comments on the fact that not an arrest was made that day,
despite the fact that thousands of people were here congre
gated, to celebrate the occasion. He likewise compliments the
integrity of the Alaskans by saying that since his three bank
ing institutions were established—on'e at Wrangell, one at
Skagwav and one at Anchorage—not a single protested paper
has been received.
To substantiate The Times’ charge to the effect that
(Jeorge D. Schofield, who is a candidate for attorney-general of
Alaska, is a Seattle attorney; has offices there and resides
there at least half of the year, we reproduce in this issue a copy
of the gentleman’s professional letterhead. And yet Mr.
Schofield, in order to gain votes, is asserting that lie is an
Alaskan. His opponent, Mr. George B. Grigsby, is a real Alas
kan, and moreover, he is much the abler lawyer. Voter, are
you going to cast your ballot on election day for a Seattle man
or for a sourdough Alaskan? It is up to you.
Sam Blythe, one of the best political writers in the United
States, in a very impartial political review in the last number
of the Saturday Evening Post that reached Anchorage, in
summing up the outlook, says that President Wilson has a
mile and a quarter to make, while Mr. Hughes accomplishes
one mile. And he says that both contestants are about equal
in merit as sprinters. The figure of speech is employed to
show that Mr. Hughes has the decided advantage.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 18, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 79. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -Uh and D
HALLOWEIEN IS COMING! Remember the date—October 30th—We
have all sorts of Hallowe’en decorations, Post Cards, folders, etc. Show your
friends outside that we are on the map.
We are busy unpacking our Holiday stock—and still busier selling it.
Lately we have been burning the wires ordering more and more goods. What
sells it is quality and price. A man who knows values after looking over our
stock of Libbey’s cut glass said that we sell it cheaper than in Seattle. That
is because we are not looking for war-profit. Our prices where possible are
“ before the war ” prices. Most of our stock was ordered over a year ago for
our Juneau store. v
There is a good deal of satisfaction in selling high quality merchandise
outside of the profit you make on it.
There was a time when you bought some article—you took your chances.
If you got stung, there was no redress—You just took your medicine and said
nothing. Conditions have changed since. A reputable merchant does not care
to sell goods he can not back up with an iron clad guarantee—Moneyback—if
not satisfactory!
We guarantee everything we sell. We do not handle goods of question
able value. As Gorham worked to establish his trade-mark “ Sterling ” to be
a standard of value Waterman’s “ Ideal ” for fountain pens, “ Libbey” for cut
glass, so are we going to work until the name of Loussac will be associated
with the highest standard of drugs in Alaska.
A good time to send your subscription for magazines and periodicals is
before navigation closes. We take your subscriptions at outside prices. Bring
them now.
Thermos bottles are a suitable gift on any occasion.
We have just received the agency for San-Tox preparations. We know
that they are very good and reliable. Watch for the “ San-Tox Nurse.”
Speaking of Hair Tonics, we had a man inquire the other day for the
same tonic which made Frank Polley’s mustache grow so rapidly, only he
wanted it to be dark brown. He got it. Frank reports progress.
We have opened our Hot Drinks service—in connection with our Soda
Fountain. In the afternoon when shopping, a glass of Hot Chocolate is re
freshing and invigorating. A cup of hot Chicken Bouillon or Beef Tea is a
tonic and a food. The English Afternoon Tea is not all fashion stuff. There
is a good deal of horse sense in a slight refreshment midday. Try it—and see
for yourself.
Victor Phonographs and Records. New records to please the lover of
grand opera or ragtime. We carry the Victor goods at the Northern Drug Co.
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Squibb’s name on the label of a bottle of Olive Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Epsom
Salts, Liquid Petrolatum, etc., is a guarantee of superior quality. We have
them.
Dr. R. Simpson, the well known Optometrist and Optician from Juneau
has written me that he will be here in December. Judging from the demands
for eye glasses he is sure needed her. He certainly knows his business and
we heartily recommend him.
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Home Cigar Store
FRUIT, CANDY, CIGARS
SOFT DRINKS
ROOMS !
Open Day and Night
North Side 4th Bet* C and D
City Drug Store
THE REXALL STORE Dr. K. A. Kyvig, Prop.
We carry a large assortment of imported French and
domestic Perfumes, Soaps and Toilet Articles. A full
stock of the great Rexall line. Rubber goods and Station
ery the best iu the world. All at surprisingly low prices.
IT PAYS TO TRADE HERE.
A Place to fleet Your Friends!
Leading brands of Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
Drinks. Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
Have your mail sent to Montana Pool Room. You can
get it any time.
Tony Chimento and Roy Williamson, Praps.
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Supported by
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MINT GRILL
Next to
Empress Theatre
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.
DON’T FORGET
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chorage, take advantage of the new rates uow in effect
and secure same through to your final destination via tiie
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none; and Automatic “Safety” Signal Protection.
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Ill SEWARD ST.,
Juneau, Alaska.
Taxidermist
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Mounting of all kinds true to life Latest and best
methods. All my work is moth-proof. Game heads and
whole animals a specialty. Skins tanned and made into
rugs and robes. All trophies shipped to me will receive
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Satisfaction Guaranteed Prices Reasonable
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Anchorage, Alaska.
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