COOK INLET PIONEER
Published By a.
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO. ^ 4
, Anchorage, AlHska.
CHAS. K. HERRON. PRESIDENT
Subscription Rates: $1 per month, $10 per year, in advance,
Entered in the Anchorage Postotflco June r>, 1915, as second clasj matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1916,
SELL THE MUNICIPAL BLOCK.
There lias been st me considerable discussion among busi
ness men and property owners with respect to urging Mr. An
drew Christensen, in charge of the government townsites and
who represents the government in the sale of lots in Anchorage,
to dispose of all, or at least the greater part of what is known
as the municipal block. The desirability for such action lies
in the fact that, save for the municipal building, there are no
other structures on this entire block, and such a large unoccu
pied area tends to divide the town in two separate parts,
whereas, if the unused lots were sold, in all probability r oufth
avenue would present a connected line of business places that
would eliminate what is now considered as almost a dividing
line between t he east and the west ends of town.
As everyone knows who was in the tent town on the north
side of Shi]> creek at the time, the Anchorage townsite was
laid out and the lots offered for sale too the public in a very
brief space of time, comparatively speaking. This extreme
haste was occasioned by the fact that the tent town was occu
pying ground urgently needed by the Engineering Commis
sion, and it was likewise planned, for the benefit of the people,
to allow them to miove to the permanent townsite in time to
erect buildings and make other necessary {(reparations before
the beginning of the winter season. Hence, matters were
rushed.
Then, again, this town has grown beyond the highest expec
tations of the government’s representatives charged with the
responsibility of laying out the townsite. It is no secret that
Mr. Christensen and (others in authority figured that C street
and that section of the town would accommodate the businessi
concerns that would establish themselves here; hence the
building of the C street roadway. But many business men
bought lots on the east end of town and established themselves
there, and the growth of the two sections, east and west, have
steadily progressed, the municipal block forming a dividing
, line, so to speak.
In urging the selling of the municipal block, the Pioneer
does not, in any wise, wish to be understood as intimating that
Mr. Christensen and his associates are to be adversely criti
cised for what might be considered as dividing the town into
two parts, through setting apart as a reserve the municipal
block. Mr. Christensen and liis aides handled this townsite
proposition in a very capable manner indeed. These officials
acted according to their light at the time the townsite was
platted. No one could possibly predict that this town would
grow to the extent that it has grown since the first lots were
sold to the public. Only time could determine that. And now
that time has proved that the location of the municipal block
tends to divide the town into two sections, as it were, we be
lieve it would be advisable and for tne best interests of the
town, as a whole, to urge the selling of the municipal block,
save perhaps that certain lot occupied by the municipal build
ing, or move the municipal building to the postoffice site.
The Pioneer is urging the claims of no particular section of
this town. It knows no east, no west, no north or no south, so
far as this townsite is concerned. It devotes its energies toward
the upbuilding of the whole town.
PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRIES.
Experience lias taught that the sure and certain way to
achieve the best results in the upbuilding of a town is for
everyone concerned to patronize home industries and home
concerns wherever possible s/;> to do. If everybody would
adopt the policy of spending their money in Anchorage, among
the business concerns, the manufacturing concerns, and local
enteiprises generally, you would see a vast difference in the
amount of money in circulation here. Every dollar you send
outside, say to a mail order house, goes never to return. On
the other hand, much of the money expended in town will re
main in circulation, and you stand a chance to get your fingers
on it again.
Then there are the itinerant peddlers and venders who drop
into a town and spend a week or two, bringing along two or
three trunks filled with goods, wares, merchandise or what
not. About the most exasperating competition a local concern
or individual has to contend with is the perambulating indi
vidual, of either the masculine or feminine gender, who goes
from town to town selling goods. Most towns free themselves
from this class by imposing a heavy license tax. But in this
town, there is no such prohibition, and it is a debatable ques
tion as to just how to handle this matter and protect the per
manent business interests.
The Pioneer declines to accept advertising from this ele
ment, and while we voluntarily shut off one of the ordinary
sources of revenue, we believe in protecting, in every way pos
sible, the interests of the permanent business concerns and in
dividuals.
CALL AT
Evans & Frantzon Company
Painters and Decorators
All our work is guaranteed. Small jobsdone with the same care aa
big ones. We employ only first-class mechanics and the best mater
ial obtainable. Our aim is to please and we know how. We will have
the largest selection of Wall PaDers that ever reached Anchorage on
one of the first boats and a full line of Paints, Oils and Varnishes
Roof Coating. Shingle Stains. We carry Copper Paint and Deck
Pamt in large quantities. We carry only the best.
Our Motto is Quality First and Laa,t.
WEATHER REPORT.
May IS, 1916—7 a. m.
Ship Creek .
Matanuska Junction . 62
Moose Creek . 64
Wires not working. Cloudy at all
points named.
Germany to Aid Dutch.
LONDON.—The following state
ment. issued by the Dutch foreign
office, comes from Reuters corres
pondent at The Hague: “The Ger
man government In accordance with
a request of the Netherlands gov
ernment, has consented to aid the
Netherlands government In ascertain
ing the identity of the torpedo that
struck the Tubantia."
For sale—Corher Fifth and H;
lot 7, block 40; 61500; snap. See
owner, M. Grand, Second and A
streets. 16-6t
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE.
Strangers, come and get acquaint
ed. Very best music and best floor
north 0t Seattle. Roberts’ hall. The
postoffice is opposite.
Bids will be received for the re
moval of between three and four
thousand yards of gravel up to Sat
urday noon, May 20th. Any bid not
necessarily accepted. Leave bids at
my office. See J. R. Krumin, Fourth,
near E street. 18-2t
PROFESSIONAL OARDS
Dr. K, A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Ateska
OR. M. 8, COBtiH—
Phfaiciui and Surgeon
Captain Johnston's House
Sixth Ave., near H St.
Dr. J. L. Hawes
DENTIST
Crown and Bridge Work. Oold
Inlays.
Ail work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and B street.
DR. E. F. GERMAN
DENTISTRY
Bolte Building, fourth Ave.
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
Office: Robert Block
0. H. Sundmacher
LAWYER
Bolte Bldg Anchorage
John M. Reid
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public
Office: Bolte Bldg Anchorage
L. David
Attokney-at-Law
Notary Public
Office, corner 5th and K
Anchorage, - - Alaska
J. L. WALLER •
Attorney-At-Law
AU tranches of the law. Includ
ing Land Office practice.
Notary Public. Hobart* Building
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ARCHITECT
L Street, near Seventh
Anchorage
He E. ELLSWORTH
Established 1906.
Aasayec and Chemist
Ores Treated ton and Car
Ldto.
Seward, Alaska.
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Wood Undertaking Co.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
IJCENSED KMBALMERH
Complete line of Imported Funeral
Furnishings. Modern Shipping
Equipment.
ANCHORAGE
TheTwo Girls Cafe
Mrs. OlUe Gray and Viola Bar
nett, Proprietors.
4th Ave, utd C St.
One Motto:
Courtesy, Service, qualify
WAFFLES 'A SPECIALTY
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( Anchorage Central Market n
J. TURNER
Proprietor
Arrived
Live Chickens,
Fresh Oranges, Lemons, Bananas,
Grape Fruit and Rhubarb
Parsley, Green Onions, Tomatoes
Fresh Salmon and Halibut
Fresh Beef, Mutton, Pork and Poultry
Boiled Ham, Bologna Sausage
Happy Home Canned Goods
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This company reserves the right to change schedule of steam
ers without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office. Empress Building. Bag
gage or freight will not be received -at the dock later than one
hour before sailing time.
J. J. LANKIN,
Agent.
P. B. TBACY,
General Agent.
..Reilly’s Cafe
open Day and Night
The BEST the Market Affords
at all tinjes. Give us a trial.
Mike Reilly, Propr.
j
Eagle Boarding House
$1 PER DAY
Corner 4th Ave. and C
MKS. QUINN, Prop.
Inlet Soda Co. .
Diedrick & Taylor, Proprietors
W. A. Taylor, Manager
Manufacturers of all kinds of
Mineral Water
Soda, Cider
Syrups
Agentsfor Grape Juice
Anchorage, - - Alaska
CITY EXPRESS
Speed Our Motto
If you want what you want when
you want it, get the City Express
Office: 4th Ave. next to Crescent
JOE SPENARD, Prop.
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General TRANSFER Business
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