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YOUTH IN KHAKI
IS PRIDE IF
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Who goes there?
Youth.
What is the uniform he wears?
Khaki—U. S. A.
Whither away?
To American lake, to the forts on
the Sound, to Palo Alto or Charlotte,
or across the seas—to the uttermost
ends of the earth, this Youth in khaki
goes, or may go, as duty calls him, to
serve his country.
Whence hails he? "
From patriotic, liberty-loving homes
youth comes, and comes gladly, to fol
low Old Glory where Old Glory leads,
even into the jaws of death.
God bless Youth!
Keep his soul clean and his heart
strong and bring him back, body un
broken, a soldier tried and true, ever
to fight for the right in peace as he
will have fought for the right in war!
Go with him and be with him, please
God, and watch over this Youth in
khaki, whatever the sanguinary path
cut out for him to tread. And bring
him safely home, O Ood, unmaimed!
But yonder — slinking around the
corner, yet furtively watching Youth
—who goes there?
It? Why, slacker is its bad name.
It, too, hears the country’s call, but
heeds it not. It cringes at sight of
old Glory. It shuns the khaki. It
trembles at sound of war. Its t»°th
chatter. It- V’lod ru is fold. It is
seized with a craven panic as it slinks
around the corner.
So, slacker is its name?
Yes, slacker, given name and sur
name combined, but set down without
capitalization. A twin brother of cow
ardice, of the progeny of sneak, is
slacker—a thing without a country.
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And that anaemic figure over there,
eyes uplifted, turning back upon |
Youth in khaki and now skulking in
the shadow—who or what may he or it
te?
That? Why, that’s conscientious ob
jector. It's not its brother’s keeper.
Its scruples won’t let it fight. It had
rather see autocracy rule the earth.
Its conscience is sick. Its ailment is
chronic. Its very being is hypochron
driacal. It prays pharisaically and
scatters seditious pamphlets when the
law isn’t looking. It would save the
souls of heathens, but condemns the
government for raising its hands to
save the lives of nations. It spurns
even the thought of driving an ambu
lance. It worships at the shrine of
Bafollette, pays obeisance to “Gum
shoe Bill,” sings in the People’s Coun
cil for Peace with Herr Bodmer ar.d
Berger, sympathizes with sedition a: id
treason and feels a deep sense of com
passion for the kaiser.
Why are slacker and conscientious
objector allowed at large, keeping
company with sedition and treason?
Already Uncle Sam is reaching out
and grabbing slacker by the scruff of
the neck and soon enough, no doubt,
conscientious objector will be set to
peeling potatoes or doing some other
job befitting a sick conscience for the
country’s sake.
As for sedition and treason—woe!
woe! Did you not hear the Flag Day
warning.
But youth — brave youth in khaki
—how much better to think and talk
of him than of besetting things about
him.
How proudly he marches!,
How firm his step!
How clear his eye!
How good to look upon, this Youth
in khaki. He falters not and is un
afraid. ,
Aid Glory inspires him. Youth loves
his country. He offers all to country
What would life he to Youth without
a country? What so glorious as Old
Glory? See the emblazoned bannei
rippling in the sunlight! How bright
the stars! How they shine and scin
tillate!
Youth — brave Youth in khaki —
will fight for Old Glory. Aye, untc
the last ditch and trench will be fight
and count himself blessed of heaven
for the privilege to fight in a cause
so glorious!
Fighting for flag and country, he
will fight autocracy and its kindred
foes of liberty. He will fight thal
civilization may endure and mankind
be free. He will fight for international
justice and the peace of the world. He
will fight to drive Caesarism back
into the tomb, of hades, there to perish
everlastingly. He will fight as his
forefathers fought — as Washington
and Lincoln taught America to fight
to build and save a nation.
Hail, brave Youth in khaki! Salute
him all! His name is legion. Whithei
he goes, the heart of loyal, patriotic
America goes.
And "woe be” and forever damned
"the man or group of men that stands
in the way!”
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ABOUT ALASKA’S INSANE.
The quarterly report ended Septem
ber 30. 1917, from the Sanitarium com
pany, in Oregon, which has just beer
received at the governor’s office
shows that eighteen patients were re
ceived during that period; seven dis
charged, four males and three fe
males; four died, sll t-ales. and thal
the j are ho, at the institution 2U
patients, 192 miles and 26 females.
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W. M. Griffiths has presentee
charges to the Nome city counci
charging that W. B. Nellly, of tha'
city, hit and otherwise maltreated hin
during an argument over some rea
estate and requested that the lattei
be dismissed from the employ of the
city.
Swarms of white whales were seen
in Snake river, which runs through the
heart of Nome recently. The whales
were chasing herring and got into
the river. No effort was made to land
any of the big fish.
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Worn with a shirred shirt of navy
serge Is this picturesque little Jacket,
which insists upon reminding: us of the
murines. It must bo the braided front
and novel buttons that strike Just this
‘ note, for the belt is decidedly feminine.
Don’t fail to appreciate the airship
turban.
Try a loaf of “Sun Maid” Raislt
Bread. It's really fine. City Bakery
A Few More Days Left
FOR BARGAINS. CLOSING OUT ENTIRE STOCK
AT COST AND LESS. LATEST BILLY BURKE
AND SILK DSESSES AY $15.00 EACH. ALSO
BEAUTIFUL FLUSH AND CLOTH COATS GOING
AT COST FRICE.
MRS LISH.
Next Door Gift Shop.
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2 PROFESSIONAL /
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DRS. DAGGETT & BLYTH
Northern Hotel Building.
Cordova.
Dentistry
Hours 9 a. m.-9 p. m.
t Special Attention to
Prophylaxis and Fyorrhea.
PHONE 200
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
D. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and 8URGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
DE. C. L. HALE
I E N T I l T.
Office: Over Blum. O’Neill’s Store, j
ROBERT SIMPSON
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground. |
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HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
-*> vayors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
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WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
Specialist In the treatment ot
diseases and deformities of the
eye. ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
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SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cop. Front and B Street*.
Office Ope’i Evening*.
AT THE
Mountain Inn
Good Hunting and fishing.
Also fish and game for sale In
season. Boats for rent. Good
meals and beds. Rates $2.50
per day.
The WALKERS
ALGANICK, ALASKA.
Twenty Miles from Cordova.
city mm
! PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
Look at our ad. It may Interest you.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
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SO MUCH BETTER,
cleaner, safer and quicker are
our electrical household helps
that once you see them In oper
ation you will want to try them
for yourself. You'll never be
satisfied then until you have
a complete household equipment
all made effective by the magic,
'modern servant, electricity.
Cordova Power
Company
A THROUGH TICKET
. VIA
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.
WHY
By buying a through ticket yousave from $10.00 to $15.00 as against
buying to Seattle and re-uying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St. P. Ry you are assured the comfort
that comes from riding behind an Electric locomotive—the most pow
erful in the world—and that personal attention which is a feature of
‘■Milwaukee’’ service.
For tickets, berth reservations and other particulars consult
your nearest Steamship Agent
A. P. Chapman, Jr. J. F. BAHL,
Asst. General Passenger Agent, City Passenger Agent,
« Stuart Building, Second and Cherry,
Seattle, Washington. Seattle, Washington.
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
§ ASK FOR THE “ SHELDON SERVICE ” I
I Sheldon Auto Stage Line L
H Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks.
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays a: 1 Fridays. f
9 FARE $75.00 40 POUND BAGGAGE FREE. 1
II FOB FUBTHEB INFORMATION AGl»Ii S f
jjj ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager [ iillNA, ALASKA |
THE CITY BAKERY
CREAM LOAF
Superior Bread, made of best material by skilled
White Labor. Fresh every morning.
Large Loaf at 15c
Demand Same at the Stores.
French, Rye Bread Fine Pastry Lunches
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