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Entered in the Anchorage Postoifice 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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1916.
THE OPENING OF THE COAL FIELDS.
The dispatches tell us that Maurice D. Leehey, the Seattle
attorney, representing wealthy clients, will probably be the
first to demonstrate the feasibility of the leasing system in the
Matanuska coal fields. All that Mr. Leehey wishes to know,
in order to perfect his-plans with respect to opening a coal
mine on a comprehensive scale, is the transportation charge
from the fields to tide water and the cost of loading on board
ship. The transportation charge from the coal fields to this
point, via the government railway, should and will be very
moderate. The cost of loading the coal on board ship at this
port depends entirely upon what sort of harborage and dock
age facilities are afforded.
Upon the members of this Commission depends a success
ful opening of these coal fields. By providing adequate facili
ties at this port, which in the very nature of things is the only
port worthy of consideration in this matter, there will be
plenty of coal operators to develop mines in the great coal
fields. But if the proper facilities are not provided, as Mr.
Leehey has pointed out, prospective operators will not ven
ture substantial investments. They would be foolish to do so.
Careful, substantial business men, before engaging in a busi
ness enterprise, wish to know to the cent every element in the
matter of operating expenses. The cost of transporting the
product to tide water and the expense attached to loading it
aboard ship, it is self-evident, are two important charges that
must be known.
It is entirely useless to talk of opening the Matanuska
coal fields until harbor improvements and dockage facilities
are provided at this port. All this talk of shipping coal, for
commercial purposes, from the Matanuska fields to Resurrec
tion bay, is out of the question, because of the additional trails
portation cost incident thereto. Whereas, given proper facili
ties at this port, there is no reason whatever why the fields I
should not be developed, at a profit to the operators and with
big tonnage accruing to the government railway line.
But there will be no stampede to secure coal leases in the
Matanuska until prospective operators know definitely what
these important overhead charges—transportation to tide
water and loading aboard ship—will be. The government has
undertaken the job of opening these fields. It is up to the gov
ernment to provide facilities that will aid the development of
these coal measures.
IT PAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION.
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That it is not only right, but that it pays to show appreci-;
ation of the efforts of powerful friends of Alaska, is amply
demonstrated in the case of the recent visit here of Mr. J. L.
McPherson, manager of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce. During this gentleman’s visit in
Anchorage, he was treated with every courtesy and considera
tion, the Alaskan Engineering Commission and the Chamber
of Commerce taking the initiative in this behalf. It is natural
that Mr. McPherson should be pleased with his visit to our
city, because nothing was left undone with respect to giving
him all the information he desired concerning the big railway
project and the developments that may be traced directly to
the inauguration of construction on the railway system. That’s
what he came here for—to get information first-hand. That
he is pleased with the results thus far achieved; that he is as
tounded at the growth of the city of Anchorage—a fruit of
this railway project—is best told in an interview which he
gives to a Seattle publication and which appears in another
column today.
Some fear is expressed lest the Cook Inlet country shall
not be represented in the Alaska legislative assembly. The
Cook Inlet country will be represented—and ably represented
alright—and by one of its most devoted friends. We refer, of
course, to Frank Cannon, pioneer Alaskan, old-timer in the
Cook Inlet country, whose election is conceded by anyone at
all conversant with the situation. It would border on crime to
play politics when a man like Frank Cannon is up for office.
We should like to see, if it were possible, an Alaska legislature
composed entirely of men of the calibre of this sturdy pioneer,
this splendid, high type of citizenship.
Seward is advocating an automobile road from that point
to Kenai lake. The proposed road would probably be employ
ed more for pleasure than anything else, to give the inhabi
tants of the Insurrection bay town a chance to take an auto
ride occasionally. Before constructing any roads for mere
pleasure, the Alaska road commission will do well to give roads
and trails that are necessary to the development of the coun
try. If the Seward people must have an auto ride, let them
take the auto car on the railway line.
Down in the First division of Alaska, the boys are betting
two to one that Delegate Wickersham will be re-elected to
congress. If any enthusiastic Sulzerite hereabouts wishes to
place a substantial wager on his favorite—on the same terms—
he will be accommodated, in any amount from a dollar to a
thousand.
“The Store That Has What You Wan^—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 75. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and 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—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.
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.
LOUSSAC’S DRUG STORES.
4th and D St. '* 4th and H St.
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IT PAYS TO TRADE HERE.
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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
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Tony Chim8nto and Roy Williamson, Props.
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