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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873.
For President—CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
For Delegate to Congress—JAMES WICKERSHAM.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1916.
A DISTINCT LOSS TO THE TOWN.
But yesterday, a massive, substantial structure, erected by
laboring men and dedicated to the cause of labor, was a very
prominent feature of the town; a great building that was a
“show place” for visitors and tourists; an edifice built of logs
in which all residents took a just pride as an asset to this com
munity. Today, that massive Labor Temple lies in ruins upon
tlie spot that it adorned. A consuming fire wiped out in a few
short hours the devoted work of weeks of scores of men.
So far as known, the fire originated from a defective flue.
It is unthinkable that it was the work of malice on tlie part of
an enemy of tlie laboring men.
Despite the heavy loss sustained by the Alaska Labor
Union, it is quite useless to employ time in indulging in sym
pathy by mere words of mouth. The practical way to show
your sympathy is to volunteer to financially aid the boys in the
work of rebuilding. We have no doubt whatever, but that, like
Phoenix, the Labor Temple will rise from its ashes, and we
have no doubt whatever that the citizens of AnchorSge will
nobly respond, in a>f possible ways, in aiding the work of re
building. What has been done before, can be done again. Let
the work of construction’ begin, and the members of the Alaska
Labor Union will find that tlie town will be behind them.
SPLENDID HOME TALENT.
The entertainment given under the auspices of the Cath
olic church Friday night conclusively proves one thing—and
that is, that the town of Anchorage has local talent of whom
it may well be proud and place among its real assets. Wlvat
community of similar population in the states could stage an
entertainment of this character from among its own people?
Very few, if any. Of course there is a good reason for this de
sirable condition. Alaska communities are made up of people
from the four quarters of the globe. They compose a cosmo
politan class. Alaskans are a nomadic people, in the sense that
they go from one place to another, depending upon the circum
stances. A gold discovery, for instance, will bring people from
all points in Alaska, as well as from various portions of the
states. A big strike, such as the Klondvke, Nome or Fairbanks,
will bring them from the world over.
Just now, Anchorage is in the spot light as the chief con
struction base of the government railway project. This fact at
tracts people here. And among the arrivals are those possessed
of more than ordinary ability in various ways. The talent of
some is musical, either vocal or instrumental. Others have
histronic ability. Others are natural comedians.
Hence it is, that when it comes to local entertainments in
an Alaska town, plenty of talent may be found to fill a program
of indefinite length. _
Tn the spirit of fair play that always actuates The Times,
we publish today a communication fyom the agent of the Mata
nuska Fanners’ Association, dealing with the sale of farm pro
ducts to* the Alaskan Engineering Commission. The writer im
plies, in his communication, that The Times sought to place the
settlers on the defensive in this matter. The settlers of the
Matanuska and Susitna valleys have no more loyal supporter
than is The Times. Our columns—both news and editorial—
will prove this assertion. The publisher of The Times was on
a committee of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce which
strongly advocated the buying of produce from the settlers.
The news having been published without the knowledge
of the party in interest to the effect that he had not filed with
the clerk of the court his intention to stand as a candidate for
road supervisor for the Third division of Alaska, The Times is
authorized to say, in behalf of Mr. Edward Wood, republican
nominee for this position, that he has complied with the re
quirements in this respect. Mr. Wood, in his dispatch to The
Times, says he is in the race to win and requests the support of
his friends in the Cook Inlet country.
Sewardites are going after, the official scalp of Col. Dick
Richardson, president of the Alaska Road Commission, and
agitation is on there demanding a grand jury probe into the
affairs of this body. It is well within the province of the people
of Alaska to call for investigation with respect to the applica
tion of funds appropriated by the congress for road and trail
upkeep and building in the territory, if they have reason to
feel that such a probe is warranted by the facts.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1016.
Vol. 1. No. 77. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th ami D
HALLOWE’EN 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.
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—Money back—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, “ I.ibbey ” for cut
i glass, so are we going to work until the name of Loussac will be associated
j 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
i that they are very good and reliable. Watch for the “ San-Tox Nurse.”
Speaking of Hair Tonies, we had st 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.
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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THIS- MONDAY—EVENING, OCTOBER 16
Those Unable to Secure Admission Last Night
Have An Opportunity to See
JOHN BARRYMORE
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The Famous Comedy
The Man from Mexico
AT THE 7:30 SHOW ONLY
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Immediately following the 7:30 show The Style Shop will
display elaborate Gowns. These Gowns, a recant ship
ment from New ^ ork, will he shown on living models,
and the public is invited.
Another Big Feature for Tuesday and Wednesday sg
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