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Enteied in the Anchorage Postottice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1016.
MILITARY POPT AT ANCHORAGE.
The beautUul tract of land now occupied, in small part, by
residences of permanent employes of the Alaskan Engineering
Commission, would make an ideal location for a military post,
and efforts to this end should be initiated without undue de
lay. It is understood that tiiis scheme would in no wise con
flict with the plans of the Commission, because any residences
that may be erected in the future, for the benefit of perma
nent employes, will be built on this side of Ship creek, within
the limits of the towpsite proper. Indeed, construction will
soon begin oil quite a number of new homes on this side of the
creek, indicating that the Commission will no longer have use
for the land under discussion. The buildings already erected
would suffice for homes for the military men, and no loss
would be entailed in the transaction, so far as the federal gov
ernment is concerned. We have no doubt whatever that those
who reside on government hill would prefer to live on this side
of the creek, within the town limits, because the schools, the
churches, the dancing halls, the picture shows, etc., are locat
ed here.
It is natural to suppose that the military authorities
would look with favor on the proposition to establish a gov
ernment post at some point on the trunk line railway system,
because of the advantage gained in the transfer of troops, ex
peditiously and cheaply, when the occasion demands. And
what better place could be found at any point on the entire
line than what we term here as “government hill.’’’ The
government owns the land, there is ample room for parade
grounds, buildings, etc., the climatic conditions here cannot
be excelled in Alaska—in fact, in all respects, it would make
an ideal location for a military post.
Let us set the ball rolling for a military post at Anchor
age!
PAYMENTS ON LOTS.
Let it l)e plainly understood that in the matter of the de
ferred payments on lots, the present owner of a lot may make
payment to the U. S. land office at Juneau. It is not essential
that it be made through the original bidder, although the or
iginal bidder is the only name of record, so far as the land
office is concerned. In the case where there has been a trans
fer of a divided one-holf interest in a lot, the payment should
be sent as a whole. Thus, it will be necessary for the respec
tive owners to get together on the matter. The theory of the
land department with respect to the situation, is that no title
in fee shall pass from the government to private individuals
until deferred payments have been made in full. When a
party makes a transfer of a certain lot now. he merely sells
his equity therein. The buyer assumes the deferred payments.
At the end of five years from the date of the auction, the gov
ernmeut issues patent to the owner, assuming that all pay
ment' and assessments have been paid. Throughout the
whole proceeding, the lot is credited or debited, as the case
may be.
To gain first-hand information of the resources and the
development in progress in the Matannska valley and in the
Willow creek gold camp. Secretary Koch, of the Anchorage
Chamber of Commerce, has departed on an extended trip
through these districts. The information which he will be
able to gain through personal observation and talks with the
settlers and mine operators, will be of vast value to tlie cham
ber, as that organization will be enabled to supply accurate
data when called upon to do so by parties wishing information
about the country. The chamber is always alive to the inter
ests of this community and vicinity.
Contracts have been awarded for the erection of seven
residences for permanent employes of the Engineering Com
mission, to be built within the town limits on this side of Ship
creek, and plans are in course of preparation for the building
of some nineteen other homes for Commission employes.
Ground is being cleared for the erection of a commodious,
comfortable hospital, also to be erected on this side of the
creek. The people would be delighted to see all the good folks
of the Commission move over to the town. The Commission
folks are deservedly held in high esteem by our people.
Householders, as well as business places, would appre
ciate it very much if some way were devised whereby notice
could be given when the occasion demands the turning off of
the town water supply for a short period of time. It is to be
expected that when additions to the water system are being
made, the water will be turned off occasionally. But it would
be of advantage to patrons of the system of they knew, in ad
vance, when the water would be turned off, so that they could
govern themselves accordingly.
WEATHER REPORT.
7 a. m. August 10, 1916.
Station Tenlp. Day Wind
Ship Creek . 52 Rain Calm
Summit . 50 Rain Calm
Girdwood .51 Rain Ca’i i
Mile 52 . 40 Rain Calm
Matanuska Junct.... 52 Rain N. E.
Moose Creek . 54 Rain Calm
The Alaskan Engineering Commis
sion has ordered in two blocks of
plank sidewalk at Matanuska Junc
tion.
IT IS THE CLASS
Robarts’ Hall Saturday night.8-8-Ft
Fine Job Printing at Times office.
‘•The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
THURSDAY. AUGUST 10, 1916,
Yol 1. No. 20. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and I)
AVe want your business
AVe want to give you the best SERA ICE, the best GOODS, and
tlie best FOUNTAIN Drinks that can be made anywhere.
AVe want to give you the free use of our newly installed tele
phone.
AA'e want to compound your prescriptions from our new and
fresh stock of pure drugs and chemicals of the following
world-established makers: Parke Davis & Co., H. K. Mul
ford & Co., Squibb & Sons, and Merck & Co.
AA’e want you to remember the store that has what you want—
when you want it.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S DRUG STORE
4th and D Street
Agents and Distributors
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens.
Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
Ansco Cameras
Libby’s Cut Glass.
Imported Perfumes
Thermos Bottles
Stationery and Office Supplies
R. Service’s poems and
Rex Beach’s novels of Alaska Life.
LAUNCH BRIGHTON
NATE WHITE, Captain.
Carrying L\ S. NIail Between
Anchorage, Hope, Sunrise
and Glacier Creek—AH
Points on Turn
again Arm.
REO AUTO SERVICE
Passengers and ''..ggage.
Storage Five Days Free
NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE
Stand:—
Front of F. J. Cotter’s Store.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH, Mgr.
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RESTAURANT
Under New Management
REGULAR MEALS.
SHORT ORDERS
Chop Sney and Noodles
to Order.
FIRST CLASS PASTRY
Next Door Fairbanks Clothing
Store.
Cor. 4th and D Streets.
DO NOT FORGET
The dance Saturday night. Robarts’
hall. 8-8-5t
W. E. Kendrick, the well known Ju
neau sign painter, was taken seriously
ill while at work in that city recently.
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PRIVATE BOXES FOR
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C. HENNING,
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Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Suits
Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. 4th
Ave. and D St.
i Mt. McKinley is opposite Robarts’.
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Chiffoniers—
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ECKMANN’S
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TWO NIGHTS, THURSDAY - FRIDAY, AUG. 10 - 11.
When Helen’s husband came back from the grave,
and she was married to Sir Michael, what should she
have done ?
YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER IN
Lady Audley’s Secret
WITH
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In a Photoplay of Ever Memorable Power
Picturized Superbly From the Famous Play and
Book of Miss M. E. Braddon.
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