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H. G. STEEL. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1917.
VOICE OF THE NORTH CALLING FOR PREPAREDNESS
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’Tis tlie voice of the North—it’s calling.
Will Uncle Sain hear!
With war alarms sounding on every side, does he realize _
the strategic importance of Alaska!
Out here on the edge of things, close contact with the wild
erness and the constant fight wages! with Nature s elemental)
forces, make Alaskans more clear in their vision. They keenly
feel their isolation. They greatly fear that which might hap
pen. They know it is a far cry from the “Heart of the Golden
North” of Alaska and its 25,000 miles of coast line, to the na
tional capital at Washington, D. C.
They have heard mysterious voices, radio code messages,
coming out of the void; they have seen strange aerial lights in
the sky. The moan of winds sweeping across vast stretches of
lonely tundra, the fierce storms henting amongst the weather
scarred crags, the smoking mountains, the deep weird silence of ,
the wilderness, the musical night call of the wolf and the limit
less and unbounded horizons, have taught and attuned Alas
kans to subtle dangers unknown to the dulled ears of civiliza
tion. They know that lurking peril is taking definite shape.
But can they make their voices heard!
Does congress realize that Alaska’s commerce for 1016
totaled $120,000,(XX)? Since the purchase from Russia, its ex
ports alone have totaled over $600,000,000. Mere figures, how
ever, to many, are meaningless.
Let it be known that this wealth represents the bleached i
bones of pioneers which whiten the earlier trails; that it repre
sents a determination bom and. bred from the harsh environ
ments of Nature’s clashing forces, and its more terrible moods,
to surmount and overcome difficulties; that it represents vision
conceived along far stretches whieh had seen other wildernesses
tamed and dreams made true, and finally, it represents indus
tries which, in the hands of an enemy, would become the great
est menace to the safety of the United States.
For instance, Alaska, controlled by a hostile force, would
serve as a valuable war base from which to strike the very
vitals of the United States. Its coal and its copper and other
minerals and its timber and its resources generally would feed
and equip an army and navy and give them bases within land
locked harbors, from which to strike swiftly and surely, and
from which the navies of the world could scarcely dislodge
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And the pity of it!
To allow such great wealth—the very sinews of war for of
fense and defense—to dangle forth ns a tempting bait. In short,
these unprotected riches might have a psychological effect in
deciding some nation to attack the United States where the
scales otherwise might be evenly balanced.
And let us now emphasize the fact that agents of inlustrial
competitors to the United States know the full value of Alaska.
They have mapped its shores, they have sounded its harbors
and photographed its coal fields and railway
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conditions than is true of the executive officials of our own gov
ernment.
This knowledge has been stored away against a day of
need. Other nations have been prepared for eventualities and
have been wide awake whilst Uncle Sam has been dreaming of
a world’s peace. One hostile warship alone could capture all of
the leading ports of Alaska, opening to the copper, the coal and
the gold mines.
On the other hand, though 25,000 miles of coast line may
seem difficult to fortify, a glance at a large map of Alaska will
show that fortifications of a few narrow straits would protect
the whole of southeastern Alaska, and the landlocked harbors
of the main ports farther westward could easily be closed
against an enemy. A coaling base should also be maintained at
Unalaska, on the Alaska peninsula. Home guards and volun
teers recently organized in Alaska towns could command the
fortifications, with but few exceptions. Without federal assist
ance, however, Alaskans will be helpless and at the mercy of
the first enemy that comes along.
Aroused over the insecurity of Alaska, the territorial legis
lature has directed a memorial to congress asking aid. It also
appropriated $10,000 to be used by the governor for emergency
purposes.
The “Voice of the North” is calling the S. O. S. signal to
Uncle Sam, but could it make known the truth about the under
ground forces and what these have already accomplished, the
whole nation would be aroused and a special session of con
gress, if necessary, would be called to prevent Alaska from be
ing made a war asset to be turned against the United States.
Again we ask will Uncle Sam be warned in time.
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THE HARDEST THING TO DO
The hardest task imposed on men in this wide world is to
please women of fashion. Try as hard as you like, you can’t
please them. It is impossible. For instance: A woman will
spend two or three hours putting on the scenery she is to wear
on tier afternoon street parade; and naturally will come out
very charming and everything. But if a man looks at her for
half an hour or so, she will get mad and call him impudent and
all that, and maybe, have him arrested. And If he doesn’t look
at her, she’ll call him a snub. They crave admiration—seeining
ly, yet if you admire them they get huffy. No, sir, you can’t
please them, they get mad if you don’t, they get mail if you do,
and there you are. What in the name of Sam Hill can a fellow
do! —Ketchikan Miner.
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A pieless Kansas—a war economy, they say. This recalls j
the sockless solon days. But the inimitable Jerry is said to
have had no false ideas of economy. His was a Simpsonian pre
dilection to dispense with the unnecessary garment—and that’s
all there was to it.
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And the Chinese had barely gotten their pigtails started to
growing again when along comes a Republican victory and
dashes all reactionary dreams of the return of an age-old hir
sute adornment.
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“Help muzzle the mad dogs of the seas,” says a navy re
cruiting poster, which suggests a name for Germany’s fright
ful water policy—hydrophobia. ].
NOTICE
We have just received a new line of Dress Materials,
Piece Goods, Silks, Crepe de Chene and Ginghams. Also
Pretty Middy Blouses and Aprons.
:: Rolfe’s Store::
City Bakery and Dairy Lunch
THE STAFF OF LIFE FRESH EVERY MORNING
BIG VARIETY OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND FANCY
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED
AT ALL HOURS
FRESH CAKES EVERY DAY
W S MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OUR COFFEE, WHICH
IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE MADE :: :: :: ::
SAVE MONEY1
COME TO THE BARGAIN STORE
Ai.d see what we have in the line of workmen’s clothing,
he*Is, mattresses and canvas goods of all kinds, tents and
shovels, kitchenware, furniture, stoves, etc. We also
carry a full lin<- of minors plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwestern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies
Agents for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
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Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
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I MODERN LAUNDRY
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
An Up To Date Steam Laundry
I Experienced Capable Employes
SANITARY
Clothes Thoroughly Washed and
Sterilized No Contamination
SERVICE
Quick Work - Reliable - Courteous i
Out of I own Work Given
Careful, Prompt Attention
PHONE 66
WE AIM TO PLEASE
1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel |
ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING
Done At the TIMES OFFICE and
Delivered when promised
WM A HESSE
j Mining Engineer,
t U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
D. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
, DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing).
| Phones—Residence 115; office 132. —
I Ml Hill I
DB. C. L. HALE
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Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill’s Store.
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DR. CHARLES DAGGETT '
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova.
P. O. Box 18fi. Alaska.
. Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
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ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. 3. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
Specialist In the treatment of ,
diseases and deformities of the
eye. ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
PATENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN, ;i
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U. S. Mineral Surveyor. i
VALDEZ.ALASKA jj
E. F. MEDLEY.
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law. :j
Room 1
• \dams Block CORDOVA, ALA8KA
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| SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
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WINES, ij;
LIQUORS ii 1
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CIGARS I
Call at the : 9
: POPULAR CORNER §
First Avenne and C Street < S
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers tailing betw.an Seattle. Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward.
Aug. 1 . MARIPOSA . Aug. 11
Aug. 4.NORTHWESTERN.Aug. 16.
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserve* the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the deck later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Ajent Afent
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP (°
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE AUGUST 7-15-23-31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
August 3rd ; t? August 5th
August 12th V, j August 13th
August 19 > August 21st
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CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Parts of the United States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building.
FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 85
! NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
j Fresh Beef, Pork, Yea!, Mutton 1
and Provisions
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Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to orders from :£
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBKENNER, Props. |
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or W’ithout Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
Foos Gas Engines !
4 to 500 Horse Power
$•
General Electric Motors |
Roebling Tramways 1
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
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Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
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CORDOVA, ALASKA
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Sheldon Auto Stage Line I
Twice a Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. H
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Saturdays. gf
FARE 975.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. |j
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADJDRFSS
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA H