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BALTIMORE, Dec. 14. — Fire pre
vention was one of the most import
ant subjects discussed at the second
annual convention of the Safety First
Federation. Many devices for the
safety of life, limb and property were
illustrated and demonstrated.
With statistics showing a national
fire loss of $50,000,000 per year, the
Safety First Federation, two years
ago, undertook a country wide cam
paign of education in an effort to cut
down this tremendous loss, which was
declared to have been largely due to
carelessness, and to protect life. On
invitation of the federation in 1915,
the governors of thirty states issued
proclamations, setting aside October
9 as fire prevention day. This year
the movement received added impetus
owing to a proclamation by President
Wilson, making October 9 a national
fire prevention day, which was aug
mented by proclamations by the gov
ernors of many states. More than
500 cities, representing every state
in the Union, took part in the observ
ance of the day. Reports of loss cut
down and actual saving!) made pos
sible, came to the federation from all
sides.
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SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE THRIFTY.
The pupils of the Fairbanks public
school have adopted a savings bank
system. Deposits are received by the
teachers every Monday and the sums
are turned over to the principal, who
deposits them in the bank to the
credit of the depositors, which am
ounted to nearly $400 for the first two
weeks.
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JUNEAU TO HAVE RIFLE TEAM.
Juneau, fired by the showing made
by the members of the Douglas Island
team at Jacksonville, Florida, will
soon have a rifle team of its own. The
club will affiliate with the National
Rifle Association, and will secure arms
and ammunition from the government.
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BOOTLEGGERS ARE FINED.
The first arrest for violation of the
liquor law at Skagway since the town
went dry, occurred a few days ago
when Jack Anderson, proprietor of
the Pantheon saloon, now being oper
ated aB a soft drink emporium, was
taken into custody, charged with sell
ing sherry wine to a detective. On
trial he was convicted and fined. He
will appeal.
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Wanted — A girl for general house
work at Chitina. Apply to Mrs. J. W.
Forrester, at Hospital.
PRIZES TO BE
Elaborate preparations are being
made by the Cordova Volunteer Fire
Department for its annual masquerade
ball, to be held at Eagle Hall on Sat
urday night, December 30. An excel
lent orchestra has been engaged, the
hall will be appropriately decorated,
the floor put in excellent shape and
everybody supplied with an abundance
of serpentine. The admission has
been fixed at one dollar a couple.
This is to be strictly a masquerade
affair, and those who are not masked
will have to sit on the side lines, as
the floor will be reserved for the par
ticipants in the contests for the prizes,
who must be in costume and masked.
Speaking of prizes, there will be many
of them, and all have an intrinsic
value. The local business men have
responded liberally, and the commit
tee announces that, the following con
tributions have been made, and also
to whom the prizes will be awarded:
LIST OF PRIZES FOR LADIES.
Best Dressed Lady — First prize,
silk umbrella, donated by Mrs. Kate
Rolfe.
Best Dressed Lady — Second prize,
one electric flat iron, donated by the
Cordova Power Co.
Most Original Costume Silk waist,
donated by Will Clayson.
Best Sustained Character — First
prize, manicure set, donated by Nor
thern Drug Co.
Best Sustained Character — Second
prize, one pillow cover, donated by E.
A. Hegg.
Most Comical Character — First
prize, one box perfume, donated by
Cordova Drug Co.
Most Comical, Character — Second
prize, one cake, donated by Boss
Bakery.
Best Group — First prize, dinner
party for four, Slater's Restaurant.
Best Group — Second prize, dinner
party for four, Fred's Place.
Best Topsy — One sack flour, do
nated by Co-operative Trading Co.
nest DresBed Fire Lady — Cut glass
salt and pepper, donated by Ben Os
born.
Special Prize (option of judges) —
Electric coffee percolator, donated by
Northwestern Hardware Co.
MEN’S PRIZES.
Best Dressed Man — First prize, bas
ket of wine, donated by Alaskan Hotel.
Best Dressed Man — Second prize,
One box of Monopoles, donated by the
Northern saloon.
Most Original Costume — First
Prize, bath robe, donated by Blum,
O'Neill Co.
Best Sustained Character — First
prize, half ton of coal, donated by the
Alaska Transfer Co.
Best Sustained Character — Second
prize, one box cigars, donated by
| Thompson & Murphy,
j Most Comical Character — First
prize, one hat, donated by Finkelstein
j & Sapiro.
Most Comical Character — Second
prize. One flash light, donated by John
Rawson.
Best Croup — First prize, two hot
ties Cliquot, donated by O'Brien &
Simpson.
Best Group — Second prize, $5.00
cash, donated by Alaska S. S. Co.
Best Tramp — One meerschaum
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pipe, donated by Horseshoe Liquor
Co.
Best Fireman — One humidor, do
nated by Cordova House.
Best Hebrew Character — One side
bacon, donated by Northern Meat
Market.
Special Prize (option of judges) —
One basket wine, donated by Thomas
Davis.
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♦ All local and visiting Elks are ♦
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NOTICE.
I will conclude the examination of
the eyes of the school children short
ly and request that any others wish
ing an examination please call at once
or phone for an appointment. Consul
tation free.
ROBERT SIMPSON,
Windsor Hotel.
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Rig assortment, of ladies' embroi
dered handkerchiefs just received at
Clayson's. Drop in and see them.
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Empress Theater
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16.
AN UNUSUAL REVIEW OF THE AFTERMATH OF
EUROPE’S PATH OF GLORY,
“Horrors of War”
—IN THREE PARTS—
NOTE—This picture is not intended for children or the
weaker sex whose sensibilities may be unduly disturbed or
overtaxed.
“FATTY ARBUOKLE” in a MACK-SENNETT-KEYSTONE,
“FATTY’S PLUCKY PUP.’’
STARTING 8 SHARP-STARTING 8 SHARP
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1 A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Service
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES SKIS CASSEROLES
Present a man or boy with a Cine ash and hardwood, with Guernsey and Royal Rochester,
Cataraugus "Sure Edge" Pocket 1 a,‘ !lt !l ll11" 1 l"'“il"KS mounted In nickel containers of
Knife and you will pleaBe him. SILVERWARE handsome designs.
Our Silverware is the Rogers ~
SKATES 1841 ELECTRICAL GOODS
We have the celebrated Con- —————— Percolators, Toasters, Sad
roy and Harney & Berry’s CUT GLASSWARE Irons, Chafing Dishes, Bake
Hockey In neW and eIeeant designs at vens, Electric Stand Damps of
hardware prices. exceptionally fine design.
AT THE STORE OF ALL - THE
prv^vvij) YEAR - ROUND VALUE! ^sSSM
You Will Be Sure To Find An Acceptable Gift Here
FURNITURE, CARPETS GIFTS OF MEN’S WEAR,
-__ _ PRACTICAL GIFTS.
Or Something for the Home Alwav* „ --
Appropriate. * T ^ ** Carving Sets,
Chiffonier*, Fashlonahl o ° **1 Electric 8tand Lamps,
fashionable Overcoats. ,, . *
Dresser*. „ w ,, ' Cut Glass
r» * . fancy Mackinaws,
Bedroom Chairs, Bradley Sweater. Hand *'ainted (i,aBBWar*'
Comfortable Rocker., silk Neckwear, ‘ j EaDCy Clo<k8'
Steel and Brass Beds, gRk Hoso ! Fancy Flower Bowls,
Axmlnster Rug*. Gloves Smoker's Articles,
GR0CER,E8' Silk Handkerchief*. Mahogany Trays.
, m „ ~ Silk Reefers. 'anCy (;1,lua'
Seasonable Goods of Highest Quality. Cluett Shirts < asseroles and Bakers,
Mincemeat, T„. „ ’ Silverware,
r.i t, jji John B. Stetson Hat., , ,,
Plum Puddings, Nettleton Shoes Electrlc Chafln* I),BheB
Nuts and Raisins, Indestructo Trunks Electr,c Bak<?ra
Augustlne and Kyer.' Candle.. Belber 8uH raBPll and Electric Percolators.
Geo. Haas 6 Sons' Candles. Navajo B,ankeU an(J Rob ' Toasters,
Every Kind of Seasonable Fresh Fruit Fancy Bath Robes F.lectric Milk Warmers,
and Vegetable. and Many other ippropriate gift E,ectrlc WarniinK 1>adB
Articles.
The Blum,O’Neill Company
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
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SATISFACTION
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Will There Be A
Viet rola
In Your Home This
Christmas
The Northern Drug Co.
Will Help You Solve the Question
Largest Stock Of
Holiday G oods
In Cordova
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Sheldon
AU1 O STAGE LINE
Giving an all-year auto ser
vice between Chitlna and Fair
banks, Alaska.
Enquire about them at Chitlna
Hotel, Chitlna, Alaska, before
making reservations elsewhere.
SUGGESTIONS
XI GGET JEWELRY—Brooches, bracelets, 1) >a.- pins, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, n < la 's, pins.
W A 1 CUES—Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton
and Howard. ry
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JEWELS—Lavaliors, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery Store
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HANDSOME SMOKING JACKETS.
BEDROOM SLIPPERS AND BATH RGnLo.
ijij <Hir line of apparel for gentlemen is of the latent, and S
^ a useful gift is an easy matter to select from our holiday g
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$ A Necktie is Always a Pleasing Gift.
d Our large and well assorted line of ties will make g
j| your Christmas shopping a pleasure.
Removal Sale!
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PROPERTY IS SOLD
AND WE ARE FORCED TO VACATE.
NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO BUY CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS.
Mattresses, springs, tents, canvas goods, rainproof and
rubber goods of all kinds, stoves, kitchenware, mirrors
and other goods too numerous to mention, at greatly ,
reduced prices for the next fifteen days.
Cordova’s Second Hand
_BARGAIN STORE
For Past Favors and
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THANKS!
Good Goods
California’s Choicest Fruits
are packed under the 000(1 QCDWIOC
Hunt Quality label. This UUUU U L. M V U T
delicious fruit served in —.. .
your home for breakfast or
dessert, will please your
They “ PRICES RIGHT
HUNTS --
Quality California ARE THREE G00D REASONS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
F ^J[ J rJ"< ^ ^ STORE.
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