ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
CHAS. E. HERRON, Publisher.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873.
For President—CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
For Delegate to Congress—JAMES WICKERSHAM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21. 1916.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.
It is very gratifying to residents of Anchorage to note the
building operations now in progress, as well as to learn of those
that are in prospect. On what might be termed the Commis
sion side of the town, a great machine and car repair shop is
nearing the finishing touches—a fine, substantial, roomy struc
ttire that will prove a distinct credit to the community. The
electric lighting plant building is likewise nearing completion
and will be well adapted to the purpose. Substantial improve
ments have been made this season on the Commission side.
New structures completed and now occupied compose a general
headquarters building, a commissary building, a messhouse
and several rooming houses for permanent bachelor employees.
All of these structures are well-built. There is nothing ornate
about them—just substantial, well-constructed, neat and adap
ted to the purpose in view.
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sightly, commodious and well-adapted hospital. Model homes
for permanent employees, to the number of about twenty—
are in course of construction. A combined railway station and
warehouse building has been completed, at the foot of E street.
A telephone and electric light office building is about fin
ished; the new $12,000 public school building is being com
pleted as fast as skilled mechanics can do the job; the federal
jail and the local postoffice have been improved and enlarged,
to accomodate the growing needs of the community. So much
for the government’s activities here.
Ground has been broken for a large structure to be erected
by the local Masonic club; the local order of the Pioneers of
Alaska is figuring on building; the Elks club already has a cosy
home for members. The Alaska Labor Union plans the erec
tion of a fine, large building, to supplant the massive temple
destroyed by the flames. The Presbyterian church recently
completed adorns the town. The Catholic denomination plans
to eithfer build anew, or enlarge the present structure, next
spring. The Christian Science society is applying the finishing
touches to a cosy church edifice.
Other substantial improvements made this year compose ]
two moving picture houses, both a credit to the community; the !
fine Fowler et al buildings; a bank building; quite a number
of store buildings and pool room structures; and other neces-1
sary structures.
Things are moving right along in Anchorage. We are
building a good class of structures now. We are beginning to
realize more and more that this towTn is on the map to remain.
Confidence—the thing most necessary for the upbuilding of a
community—is the controlling factor in the improvements
that have been made, that are under way, and that are in con
templation. The way to build up a town is to go right ahead
and build it up. Pay no attention whatever to the pessimistic
talk that you hear. You get that everywhere. The pessimist
never builds; his valueless time is employed in seeking to dis
courage the progressive element. He doesn’t get anywhere,
because he never does anything. Give the pessimist the horse
laugh and go right ahead with improvements.
Joe Murray, sourdough Alaskan and candidate on the re
publican ticket for membership in the lower house of the Alas
ka legislative assembly, is a visitor in Anchorage, and is meet
ing scores of friends who formerly resided at Valdez and points
in the Copper river valley. Mr. Murray himself hails from Mc
Carthy, a thriving point on the Copper River Railway system.
The people of the Copper river valley feel that they are entitled
to representation in the legislature, and we are frank to say
that we think so too. Mr. Murray is a man who can get up and
say what he wants to say; has lived in Alaska for many years;
is a man in the prime of life; is a lawyer by profession, but is
now engaged in mining, and is fitted for the position he seeks.
We bespeak for Mr. Murray due recognition at the polls in No
vember.
Talking to a Juneau newspaper man and referring to
liis recent visit to Anchorage, George B. Grigsby, the popular
candidate for attorney-general said, “ A candidate could not
be better received than I was, at the hands of the hospitable
people of the Cook inlet metropolis. Anchorage is a thriving
community, particularly up-to-date and progressive. I like
that community.”
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“The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It.”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 21, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 82. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and I>
Thoughts on Business, copied from “ World’s Work ” for October. The
Federal Trade Commission has lately published two pamphlets that have first
importance for American Business Men. They are entitled “ Fundamentals
of a Cost System and “ A System of Accounts for Retail Merchants,” and
they are based upon the practice of hundreds of successful manufacturers and
merchants of the country.
A Business Man’s Accounts are the heart of his work; if they are inac
curate he is almost sure to be misled. A set of books properly and correctly
kept with the exact knowledge of overhead expense is the business man’s
guide to his business. It may mean a small expense, but what of it ? Thou
sands of small retail merchants go bankrupt every year because they conduct
their business not on the principle of exact knowledge, but on mere guesswork.
The books published by the Federal Trade Commission are simple and prac
tical; they are free for the asking on application to the commission.
We can supply you with any books and office needs. DO IT NOW.
Have you looked at our Hallowe’en decorations? You will want them for
your kiddies.
Barbers please notice: “ We have just received a full line of Koken's pro
ducts for you. Hair Tonics by the gallon, Toilet Water, Hones, Rajors, Clip
pers, Rajor Strops, Massage and Cold Creams and Shaving Soaps.
Xmas is coming! Have you selected your gifts? We are daily adding
new opened goods to our stock. Drop in and look them over. You will not
need to send outside for your gifts. We have them right here.
Fresh Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates in all sizes. We keep on recom
mending them to you—because once having tried them—you will never change
the brand.
Special Sale: 6 cakes Cashmere Bouquet Soap, new size, 75c for box of
6. That is a real bargain.
Our Olive Oil is for those who are particular in what they use at their
table. These names speak for themselves: “-Vittucci—Squibb—Heinz—Mc
Nally”—in quarters, halves, pints and quarts.
Hot Chocolate—Hot Malted Milk—Hot Egg Drinks, served a la Delmon
ico—Waldorf—Astor—Tait. We want to draw your attention to our Soda
Fountain and the Hot Drinks Deepartment of it. We are trying to put the
service of the famous cafes we mentioned into our store. You will find the
quality equal to theirs. The pastry we are serving with our hot chocolate is
made by Mr. Hartwick, the “ Pastry King of San Francisco.”
We would like you to try it.
We have just received a beautiful Calendar for 1917, and we mention it
early so that if you are going somewhere out of town—we will gladly give
you one now with our best wishes.
New shipments of Victor phonographs and records. Come in early and
get your pick of the latest popular music. Apropos of that, we have ordered
and are expecting a shipment of latest Sheet Music, Ukuleles, Harmonicas,
Accordions, Mandolins, etc.
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4th and D St. 4th and H St.
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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
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Leading brands of Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
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Have your mail sent to Montana Pool Room. You can
get it any time.
TONY CHIMENTO AND ALEX CHAKUMES, Props.
THIS SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21.
OVERFLOWING WITH INTERESTING AND AMUS
ING SCREEN FEATURES.
“Little Teacher,” “Floating Death,” “Limited Peril”
and
PATHE WEEKLY NEWS
Sunday and Monday, October 22nd and 23rd.
“Woman and Wine”
Featuring William Elliott in a Gripping Melodrama.
Pathe Weekly News and a Comedy to Follow.
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and secure same through to your final destination via the
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from Seattle. This will save you money. UNION PA
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P. 0. BOX 403.
Ill SEWARD ST.,
Juneau, Alaska.
Taxidermist
Eleven Years Experience.
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
prompt attention.
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Prices Reasonable
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Fifth Avenue, Between C and D Streets
Anchorage, Alaska.
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PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.