ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered In the Anchorage Postofflce 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.
THE PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
While not always in harmony with the townsite authori
ties in matters with respect to the government of Anchorage
and always feeling free to criticise when we think that criti
cism is merited, The Times, with the sense of fairness and jus
tice that actuates its motives and policies, likewise has no lies
itation in giving due credit arid assistance when the circum
stances warrant. Hence, the official announcement on the pari
of the townsite authorities that they propose to establish a paid
fire department for the protection of the property interests of
this community meets with our approval.
To our way of thinking, a fire department, equipped with
adequate fire fighting apparatus, is the present urgent need of
this community. Many of our people have their aH invested iij
this community. Under'present conditions, there is no ade
quate fire protection. Aiserious conflagration might occur at
any time. No one can tell. Common prodence suggests that we
prepare to fight any fire that may start. With a paid fire de
partment and additional fire fighting apparatus, we will be able
to at least confine the flames, if they come, to a limited area,
whereas under present conditions it might not be possible to
accomplish this result. Experience has taught us that a volun
teer fire department will not suffice, for several reasons that
may be presented. The chief reason—and the history and ex
perience of nearly all communities substantiate this state
raent—is that tlie business element, as a class, will not join a nre
department. Business men, who have most to lose in the event
of a big fire, prefer paid firemen—men whose duty it is to
guard the community day and night—rather than themselves
bother with attending meetings and drills. And if the busi
ness men of a community will not take any interest, how can
one expect those who have no property interests to concern
themselves with fire matters? If the big majority of business
men would take an active part in fire matters, then there is al
ways others, not engaged in business, who would lend assis
tance. But Anchorage, we take it, is not very different in this
respect from other communities, where volunteer fire depart
ments are not successful.
Necessity, then, compels us to eliminate the volunteer ser
vice and place our chief reliance upon paid fire fighters. Of
course, it will cost some money and property owners will be
obliged to contribute their proportion of the expense attached
to the service. Bui.it will l>e w.orth the money. Insurance
rates, now quite high, will naturally be reduced, so that things
will adjust themselves in this way.
We believe that the paid fire department, under the plans
suggested by the townsite authorities, will give satisfaction.
Certainly, it will add to the peace of mind of those of us who
have our little all planted in this hustling community. With
sufficient patrolmen on duty throughout the fast-approaching
long nights, we can seek our couches in the knowledge that a
watch is being kept over our premises.
NOTHING IN IT.
The democrats of the state of Washington are employing
all sorts of subterfuges in an effort to gain votes for the demo
cratic administration at the election November 7. The dis
patches today tell us that the advocates of President Wilson
are spreading the story broadcast throughout Washington that
Mr. Hughes, if elected pi'esident, will oppose, or at least be pas
sive, iy the matter of the government railway project in Alas
ka. Another story is to the effect that Senator Weeks, of Mas
sachusetts, is slated for secretary of the navy in the event of
Hughes’ election and that Solon Weeks is opposed to a navy
yard and battleship construction on Puget Sound. Pipe dreams,
both of ’em.
It is perhaps quite true that Mr. Hughes does not know a
great deal about the Alaska railway project. Having been on
the United States supreme court bench for a number of years
previous to his nomination for the presidency, it is within the
realm of possibility that he may not have given much thought
to this development scheme. But the same thing could have
been said of Mr. Wilson when he assumed the presidential
chair. As a matter of fact, we do not believe that President
Wilson knows a great deal about it now. The matter is left
entirely in the hands of the very capable secretary of the in
ferior. The same policy will be pursued under the Hughes
regime. A western man will he named secretary of the inter
ior and he will have charge of the Alaska railway project. And
there is no fear whatever but that a western man will support
the railway project.
Talk about opportunities! Last spring the sole earthly pos
session of a Matannska settler was a tract of land covered with
a growth of timber and vegetation. He had not a dollar in
cash. But he possessed a determined will, wasn’t afraid of
work and had confidence in what he sought to accomplish. He
came to town, hustled about and got three business men to go
on his note, borrowed a little money at one of the banks, and
hied himself to the ranch. By industry and intelligent effort,
this settler has this season cleared sixteen acres of land, has
erected a fine home building, a barn, root house and made other
necessary improvements. He sold a thousand dollars’ worth of
potatoes to the Alaskan Engineering Commission and has
enough money to tide him over the winter, aside from meeting
his obligation at the bank. Next season, he will have sixteen
acres to plant in potatoes and other root crops. We regard this
as a fine achievement in such a brief period of time. It i", fin
example worthy of emulation.
“The Store That lias What You Want—When You Want It.”
. Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 85. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and 1)
Thoughts on Business, copied from “ World’s Work ” for October. The
Federal Trade Commission has lately published two pamphlets that have first
importance fort 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, Razors, Clip
pers, Razor 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, 76c 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: “Vittuci—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 a,nd the Hot Drinks Department. 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.
LOUSSAC’S DRUG STORES.
4th and D St. 4th and H St.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 62-Y
THE BANK
REED & DAHL, Props.
t»ool and Billiards, Cigars, Cigarettes, Soft Drinks.
Up-to-Date in Every Particular.
The New Building on Fourth Avenue Between C and D
j TRAVELER'S
Home Cigar Store
FRUIT, CANDY, CIGARS
SOFT DRINKS!
ROOMS! Open Day and Night
North Side 4th Bet* C and D
Leading brands of Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
Drinks. Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
Have your mail sent to Montana Fool-Room. You can
get it any .time.
TONY CHIMENTO AND ALEX CHAKUMES, Props.
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TONIGHT, OCTOBER 25.
TYRONE POWER, in the Famous Society Drama
"Aristocracy”
(In Four Parts.)
To Be Pcfl^v^ted By a Keystone Comedy, Entitled
“COURT HOUSE CROOKS”
(In Two Parts.)
Featuring FORD STERLING.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT, 7:30 AND 9 00 I
Regular Admission 25c, Children 10c |
MINT GRILL eJSmi
PHONE 37-Y OPEN 6 A. M. TO 2 A. M.
Most Exclusive Place in Town to Eat.
WE CATER TO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
DON’T FORGET
When purchasing your steamship tickets from An
chorage, take advantage of the new rates now in effect
and secure same through to your final destination via the
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
from Seattle. This will save you money. UNION PA
CIFIC is both a summer and winter travel route. Its
geographical position not only insures its being a com
fortable way 10 go in summer but also makes it compara
tively free from annoying winter delays. Through stan
dard and tourist sleepers; dining car service second to
none; and Automatic “Safety” Signal Protection.
H. A. LAWRENCE,
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
1 prompt attention.
; Satisfaction Guaranteed
Prices Reasonable
W. D. WANDUNG
Fifth Avenue, Between C and D Streets
Anchorage; Alaska.
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Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Plumbing and Pipe Fittings of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
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