ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered In the Anchorage Postoffice 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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1910.
INVESTORS SEEKING COAL LEASES.
Elsewhere in this issue will lie found an advertisement
which shows that eight applications have been formally made
to tli(‘ interior department for coal leases in the Matanuska
and the Bering river fields. Of the eight applications, six are
seeking leases in the Matanuska fields, which is considered
much the best of the two coal fields. When an applicant
makes application for a coal lease, lie is required to state his
prospective, investment and the approximate date on which he
proposes to begin development in event the lease is granted.
Referring to this data as contained in the official adver
tisement. we find that those seeking leases in the Matannska
fields are figuring on an aggregate investment exceeding $700,
000 and that in all cases development work shall begin next
season.
The importance of tins matter to Anchorage, the tide
water terminus of the Matannska coal fields, can hardly be
overestimated. It spells prosperity for the Cook inlet country.
Given adequate harbor improvements and dockage facilities
at this point, and the future will he beyond the question of a
doubt.
FIRE PROTECTION.
The Times does not wish to cause any undue alarm, hut it
does desire to sound a warning note with respect to fire pro
tection in Anchorage. It does this on the theory that it is a
wise policy and common business prudence to employ every
precaution to prevent a possible serious conflagration, which
may sweep this community at any time, unless we are prepar
ed to fight the flames. In the first place, great diligence should
be employed by all residents to guard against fires, and in the
second place, there should be adequate means to combat the
flames, in the event that the destructive element should get a
start.
To prevent fires, prudence should be exercised in the mat
ter of chimney flues and stovepipes. It should be seen that
in every house in this town the flues and pipes are as safe as
possible to make them. When residents leave their homes for
any purpose, they should see to it that fires are safely banked
and the drafts closed. Under no circumstances should a big
fire be left when the householder departs.
Then, again, we should have a well-drilled fire depart
ment. It will not do to neglect this important adjunct to the
town’s welfare. At a called meeting of the fire department
Monday night, but seven persons attended. Such a small turn
out is discouraging to Fire Chief Larson and the loyal mem
bers who are willing to devote a part of their valuable time to
fire protection. Unless the volunteer fire department shall
prove a success—and success depends upon members turning
out to meetings and fire drills—it will be necessary for tin*
townsite authorities to inaugurate a paid fire department, in
which event an additional burden will be placed upon property
owners, in the way of assessments.
But whatever the method employed, it is vitally necessary
that this community have fire protection. The destruction of
the massive Labor Temple is a lesson that should sink deep
into the minds of other property owners.
However careful we may be, we may not be able to pre
vent the starting of a fire, but we can—and must—have the
means to combat the flames. If we are helpless in this respect,
the fault will lie with us. Here is a matter that should not be
neglected.
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
One of the local merchants, who always is a good adver
tiser and who has decided to close his business here, spend the
winter in the states and return in the spring to take up min
ing in the Willow creek gold camp, being a geologist by pro
fession, unwittingly paid a high compliment to advertising in
The Times as a means of getting business. A Times man hap
pened to be in the store last evening when a discussion arose
between the proprietor and one of his clerks as to the day when
the boss made up bis mind definitely to quit business here and
enter the mining industry. “ It was last Friday,” said the
clerk. “ Don’t you recall I made a remark about that being
an unlucky day? ” The proprietor thought a moment, and
said, “ That’s right; we didn’t do much until The Times came
out with the announcement of the ^closing sale, when the peo
ple began to come in.”
Dr. Benedict, the local health officer, informs The Times
that the condition of the water supply is such that it will no
longer be necessary for householders to boil the water before
drinking.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1!), 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 80. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and I*
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
i sells it is quality and price. A man who knows values alter looking over our
j 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
I “ 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
I 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 bo
; 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
i 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, firing
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 I’olley’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 Houillon or Beef Tea is a
tonic and a food. The English Afternoon Tea is not all fashion stufT. 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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