THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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H. G. STEEL
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WANTS ALASKA OPENED UP
One of the best measures of indus
trial readjustment that congress could
adopt would be to vote the sum neces- )
sarv for completion of the govern
ment’s Alaska railroad from Seward to ,
Fairbanks. This road will open up the
coal and oil fields south of the Alaskan
range, the copper belt in those moun
tains, the agricultural districts of the ,
copper river basin, and would shorten
the journey to the Tanana and Iditarod I
river gold fields.
The actual period of development ol I
Alaska should open with completion
of this railroad. It should reduce the
cost of mining machinery and supplies
in the Tanana valley to a point where
great areas of placer ground which
now are untouched can be mined at a '
profit, and where quartz mines can be
developed. The railroad will connect
with river navigation at Fairbanks
and will reduce the distance to all
points on the lower Yukon. Application
of the general leasing bill to Alaska
will do away with the present imprac
tical law and stimulate mining to the
point where coal from the north will
be sold in Portland and all other Pa
cific coast markets.
But Alaska cannot make real pro
gress until it has a real government.
Authority is now divided among sub
ordinates of half a dozen different de
parements, but is so limited that they
must refer practically everything to
Washington for decision. The rational
plan is to vest all authority in a resi
dent commission, under the direction
of one department, as proposed by
Secretary Lane. Alaska is the last
west in which American pioneers can
explore under their own flag, and it
should be'thrown wide open.—New
York Times.
CANADA’S LABOR TROUBLES
The sperading strike in Canada had
its origin in a dispute between the
metal trades unions and the employ
ers, regarding hours of work and
methods of collective bargaining.
There has been also a general antag
onism between the radical elements in
the community and the conservative
government, and much resentment at
the firm way in which the government
during the war, put tHe quietus on
radical agitation. This quietus was
enforced much more stringently in
Canada than it was in this country.
Troops sent to Siberia saw no good
reason for fighting and had to be re
turned home. The I. W. W. has done
its share in stirring the unions to
more drastic action. Last spring a
convention of the Canadian unions
voted to separate from the Federation
of Labor on acocunt of what it termed
of labor on account of what it termed
It declared for a general strike on
June first, as a protest against what
it termed the “suppression of free
speech.” It also demanded the freeing
of political prisoners and a shorter
working week to relieve unemploy
ment.
It Is plain that the present unrest
in Canada is more for-reaching and
significant than any mere quibbling
over a dollar more or less in pay or
a few hours more or less in working
time during the week. Senator Gideon
Robertson, Canadian labor minister,
declared recently that the strikes in
Winnipeg and other Canadian cities
are part of a general move “to estab
lish Soviet rule in Canada.”
This statement of the labor minister
appears to be an exaggeration of the
facts, as far as can be Judged at this
distance. Last year the labor situa
tion in England was far worse than it
is in Canada now. The “Big Four”
threatened a strike that would have
completely demoralized the whole
country. Yet a right attitude of con
ciliation on the part of the British
government settled affairs to the sat
isfaction of all concerned. Employers
and employes met and adopted resolu
tions which satisfied the workers and
did not make Impossible demands on
the employers. Would it not be well
for Canada if she followed the example
of the mother country before this un
rest grows into something far worse?
AT THE LOCAL
CHURCHES
St. George's Church
Trinity Sunday. Holy Communion
it 8 a. m. Morning Prayer and ser
non at 11. Church school at 12 m.
Svensong at 7:30.
Presbyterian Church
Preaching services 11 a. m., “A New
ioal.” Sunday school 12 m., “Prayer.”
^reaching services, 8 p. m., “It Is
Snough.” At the evening service the
Hisses Fraisure and Burns will sing
i duet. We cordially invite strangers,
riends and you to worship with us and
o join our fellowship in his service.
Hidweek services on Wednesday
ivening at the manse at eight o’clock.
A. G. SHRIVER, Pastor.
Christian Science
Services will be held at 11 o’clock
i. m. in the Masonic hall. Subject,
God, the Preserver of Man.” Wed
lesday evening services at 8 o’clock.
Phe reading room is open on Wednes
lays from 2 to 5 and 7 to 8. Sunday
chool at 12 m. All are cordially in
itde.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
'OR RENT—Furnished Cabin. Phone
129. 14-tf
.OST—Pair of bow spectacles in case
marked Dr. C. T. Knowlton, Reward.
Times office. 13-tf
VANTED—Position cooking for crew.
Apply Mrs. Woodward, Windsor
Hotel. 5-tf
:OUND—A gold band ring, with nug
get buckle. Owner can secure same
at Times office by identifying prop
erty and paying for adv. 4-tf
-OR RENT—Bathhouse and rooms,
connected with lunch room for rent
or would take responsible lady part
ner. Small capital required. Mrs.
M. Wood, McCarthy. 4-6t
WANTED—A woman cook for hospital
Call between 4 and 6. 3-tf
FOR SALE—$60 Vlctrola, with ten
records. Price $35, if taken at once.
Ring 188. 31-tf
NOTICE
Acting under instructions from
Charles E. Herron, owner of the Her
ald Publishing Co., the Cordova Sun
lay Herald has been suspended.
This action is taken, not because of
the lack of support, but chiefly by
reason of the difficulty in obtaining
competent help. The Sunday Herald
was a paying publication and it is
with regret that the paper is sus
pended.
All outstanding bills will be paid by
the undersigned and money paid for
advance subscriptions will be re
funded.
J. W. WARD.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, pur
suant to an act of the territorial leg
islature, there is hereby made, im
posed and levied upon each male per
son, except soldiers, sailors in the
navy or revenue cutter service, volun
teer firemen, paupers, insane persons,
or territorial charges, within the Ter
ritory of Alaska or the waters thereof,
over the age of twenty-one years and
under the age of fifty years, an annual
tax in the sum of five ($5.00) dollars,
to be paid and collected in the manner
provided by law, and deposited by the
treasurer of the Territory of Alaska
in a separate fund called the “school
fund,” and used for no other than
school purposes.
Said tax is now due and payable
and becomes delinquent on the first
Monday in the month of August cf
each year.
All persons subject to this tax are
hereby notified to pay said tax to the
school tax collector, and in case of
failure to do so the penalties provided
in Section 6 of Chapter 29 of the ses
sion laws of Alaska, will be imposed.
K. G. ROBINSON,
School Tax Collector.
SUMMONS
In the District Court for the Territory
of Alaska, Third Division.—Cor
dova Abstract & Realty Company,
a corporation, plaintiff, vs. George
D. Reid, defendant.
The President of the United States
of America, greeting, to George D.
Reid, the above-named defendant.
You are hereby required to appear
in the district court for the territory
of Alaska, Third division, within
thirty days from the completion of
the publication of this summons, to
wit, within thirty days after the 25th
day of June, 1919, and answer the
complaint of Cordova Abstract &
Realty Company, a corporation, the
above-named plaintiff in the above
entitled cause, which cause is an ac
tion on a contract wherein the plain
tiff prays judgment for the sum of
three hundred and eighty-nine and
67-100 ($389.67) dollars, and for its
costs and disbursements in the ac
tion, and for such other and further
relief as to the court may seem right
and proper in the premises. And you
are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as
herein required, that the said plaintifT
will take judgment against you for
want thereof, and will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in its
complaint, as hereinbefore set out.
The order for the publication of this
summons was duly made and entered
on the 7th day of May, 1919.
Witness the Honorable Fred M.
Brown, Judge of said Court, and the
seal thereof, this 7th day of May, in
the year of Our Lord the one thou
sand nine hundred and nineteenth,
and of our independence the one hun
dred and forty-third.
(Seal) ARTHUR LANG,
Clerk District Court, Third Division,
Territory of Alaska.
May 13, 19, 26. June 2, 9, 16, 25.
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J Whether you’re felling timber; pros
pecting, or fishing, there’s a Goodrich e, I
$ Boot that will carry you farther and «
y last you longer than any other you g
!can buy in Alaska. Q
It’s not made like other boots—it1’s !§
different, made IN ONE SINGLE M
PIECE with a sole tough as a tire b
tread that you’ll never need to half sole. | J
In this ad we show only one style of |;
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Driver. Possibly you could use the 1
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Lehigh or the White Hip to better I
i advantage. You’ll find Goodrich E
“Hi-Press” prices no higher than for ■
ordinary boots—and Goodrich will 1
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The B. P. Goodrich Rubber Co. I
1U KING STRBET, SBATTty ■
The City of Goodrich—A kron. Ohio a
Time Is Ripe for National Financing
of the Movement for Farm Homes
By LAJOS STEINER, War Trade Board
The present appears to be the opportune time to furnish natives and
immigrants, soldiers and the others who are qualified a reliable deposi
tory in which to accumulate their savings for the acquisition in time, on
acceptable terms, of farm homes.
Homes in farm communities, equipped with buildings, live stock and
implements, at fair prices and terms are bound to improve conditions. An
initial investment of $1,000 (and much of that should be waived for
our returning soldiers) should be sufficient for a fully equipped farm
home to be taken possession of by qualified families. The balance of the
purchase price to be paid out of crops in a long series of years, with a
reasonable rate of interest.
Agricultural communities on the European village system, with
American improvements, should be established, financed and adminis
tered. This would dispose of the dreaded isolation. Churches, schools,
meeting halls, moving pictures, etc., could be provided for the settlers
living in villages. This would complete their Americanization. The com
munity w ood lot, pasture, thrashing and other machinery, blooded stallion,
bull, boar, etc., co-operation in cases of emergency, the co-operative pur
chase of commodities and selling of farm products assure success.
Inasmuch as governmental action is considered to be paternalistic
and undesirable, a national corporation chartered by our federal govern
ment and our several states should be established by our great financiers.
This would secure the confidence of the clients.
Farm ownership is the foundation of stable government, of loyal
citizenship and of the welfare of the population. Our safety and pros
perity rest on the largest possible number of contented farm home owners.
The acquisition of farm homes should be encouraged, aided and assisted
in the proper and practical manner. The single family owners of farm
homes in thriving agricultural communities are obviously the best remedy
for our economic ills and remigration.
Burgess-Karstens
Auto Stage Line
Fairbanks and Way Points
Competent Drivers Licensed Cars
Ship Your Express in Our Care
BURGESS-KARSTENS AUTO LINE
CHITINA
Bogart & Robinson
DEALERS IN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE
Wall Paper
AND DECORATIONS
We also Do Painting, Decorating and Paper-Hanging. Estimates
cheerfully furnished for the best of work by experienced workmen. I
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NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton
and Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to Orders from
Mining Camps, Roadhouses and Interior Points. Halibut and other '
Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept In stock when available. j
SMITH & GLASSBRENNER, Props. |
ALASKAN GRILL
FRANK A. DOUGLAS, Proprietor
"THE HOME OF QUALITY AND ATTENTION”
ONE VISIT TO THE ALASKA GRILL WILL MAKE YOU A 1
REGULAR PATRON 1
“Bevo”Js Here
It’s a drink that surely fills the bill. j
Delivered to the trade or families in
large or small quantities i
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FREI) HAEF, Distributor
Prove your contention that Cordova is
prosperous by documentary evidenct—for in
stance, some new, up-to-tomorrow Stationery,
Envelopes, Letterheads, Cards, Statements,
Blank Forms—anything you may have been
planning and neglecting to order.
Bring your printing troubles here. We’ll
help you plan or design anything that may be
done with paper and ink.
Prices no higher than outside figures *n
first-class work.