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TIME TO GET IN LINE
Now that the eminent Mr. Hoover has in reality become
the autocrat of the breakfast table, it behooves the carping
critics to lay aside their hammers and get into line. The time
for speculating on the necessity for governmental food control
has passed. We may not like the idea of the dictatorship that
has been created. Perhaps it doesn’t exactly dovetail into the
scheme of democracy, as we understand it, but that controversy
is settled. Hoover has undertaken to pull the wagon out of the
rut and every good citizen will put his shoulder willingly to the
wheel to help matters along. A hard winter is in sight and not
withstanding the food embargo and the war gardens and the
dictatorship, it is going to be a mighty hard pull to keep the
wolf from the door of the average American household.
The business of feeding this’nation and saving our allies
from starvation is a gigantic undertaking. Those who know
Mr. Hoover intimately say that he is equal to the emergency.
Still it will not do to pass the extraordinary job entirely up to
him. He needs the assistance of every good citizen in the land.
Just where he will start no one knows. The embargo on food
stuffs ought to enable him to corner the visible supply, and we
suspect that he proposes to handle the cut throat profiteers
"without gloves as soon as he is able to lay hands on them. He
assures us, however, that there will be plenty of food to go
around, and that prices will come down; that is, providing tin*
people themselves are prepared to curtail all extravagances and
exercise substantial economy.
This is indeed a pleasant prospect. Especially so, in view
of the close shave that many of us have experienced the past
year in the effort to keep the larder filled and the grocer friend
ly at the same time. It has indeed been a thrilling experience
for many an honest citizen. Hence, the assurance of plenty to
eat at a reasonable price is most welcome, and we owe it to Mr.
Hoover to give his scheme our hearty support. In doing so, oar
object should not be to simply stuff our stomachs at the cheap
est possible cost. There is a moral obligation involved
one that has been imposed upon ns by the extraordinary de
mands of the war and the urgent needs of suffering humanity.
The situation places every real American upon his mettle—
also his honor. It will not do for the fair-minded citizen to ex
poet more of the food dictator than he does of himself. The task
calls for team work. No one will dispute the claim (Senatoi
Reed of Missouri excepted) that Mr. Hoover is a veritable won
der worker, but we are reminded that only one man ever walked
the earth with power to feed the multitude on a few fishes and
several loaves of bread. Nor is it to be expected that our daily
manna will fall from the skies. We have been too wickedly
wasteful to entertain hopes for such a blessing. But that we will
materially benefit from the food control program, as outlined,
there is no doubt.
Hence all criticism should cease. In the face of a threat
ened food shortage it is bad business to bite the hand that of
fers to feed one. Grant that the food dictatorship is incompat
ible with our form of democracy, what of it? The end oft times
justifies the means, and Americans, as a rule, are practical
minded. Just now we want results, and we can well afford to
sacrifice some of our customary rights, if need be, to obtain
them. In this respect, Pope pointed out the way many years
ago.
“For forms of government let fools contest;
What’er is best administered is best.’’
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A GREAT WORK OF MERCY
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Cordova Chapter, American Red Cross, was permanently
organized last night at a well attended meeting of the members.
Unfortunately, however, the business men are not taking the
interest they should in this movement.
While willing to contribute financially, most of them feel
that their obligation ends there. But such is not the case. This
is a time for sacrifice, and everybody should feel it his or her
duty to give at least a portion of their time in this great humani
tarian service.
Everybody knows what the Red Cross stands for. It is the
emblem of mercy and kindness worn by those who minister to
the wounded, sick or suffering in all parts of the world, and is
recognized by all nations on its own merits. The special work
it is now engaged in has to do with the present world’s war.
Cordova Chapter now has a membership of about 400,
with nearly $1,000 in the treasury, and it starts out with a de
termination to do its full'share in the worthy cause. The worJjf
is now being mapped out along systematic lines and will he car
ried forward by a determined band of faithful ones in a manner
that will prove beneficial and bring credit to Cordova and the
whole of Alaska.
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Lost, strayed or stolen is right. Has anybody seen the two
business men who came down from Juneau with bells on their
fingers and toes recently, rented a store, put in a small stock of
ladies’ goods, hustled about for a few days; did a splendid
business; packed the rest of their stock and vamoosed! We
don’t know any particular reason for knowing their where
abouts. We just simply would like to know. And we surmise
that others would like to know also.—Ketchikan Miner.
Carter & Bogart1
PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS
Estimates Furnished. Phone 75
We Carry an Up-to-Date Line of WallPaper
SIGN WRITING
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The Bank |
..of Alaska.. ji
<)poned its doors in Cordova with $700,000.00 re- I
sources in the system of which it is a part. Back of B
this resource is the unquestioned financial standing B
of its stockholders, as well ns their moral response B
hility and that of its officers. B
You are invited to open an account- checking, ■
savings, or both. In addition to safety you will find S
a desire on the part of the officers to treat you with jB
courtesy and consideration, for the measure of sue- B
cess of the Bank of Alaska is not in profit alone. B
WELLS FARGO TRAVELER’S CHECKS ' ■
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You ask why this woman is
pleased.
She has just opened a pack*
II ..— age of spotless linen. ...—|
mm sh. i one of our many ,*)
pleased customers in town.
Modern Laundry [
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
FIRST AVENUE Below Alaskan Hotel
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A THROUGH
TICKET
Via
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway
SAVES MONEY
Insures Comfort
By buying a through ticket you
save from $10.00 to $15.00 as
against buying to Seatle ami re
buying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St.
P. lty. you are asured the com
fort that comes from riding be
hind an electric locomotive—the
most powerful in all the world—
and that personal attention
which is a feature of "Milwau
kee" service.
For tickets, berth reservations
and other particulars consult
your nearest Steamship Agent.
A. P. Chapman, JR.,
Asst. Gen’l Passenger Agtent
J. F. BAHL, City Ticket Agent,
Second and Cherry, Seattle,
MEALS
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Served at all hours at Club House
of Copper River Gun Club. No
necessity to take grub along when
going duck hunting on flats.
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For light taxi work telephone the
Alaskan Hotel.
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Osl$hrne, watchmaker. Jeweler and
optician.
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Bargains in Real Estate
Six room house, modern im
i provemcnts; to rent or for sale.
Fine rostdential lots in any
section of Cordova for sale to
home builders on easy terms.
Business Lots.—A bargain on
i Second street near the postof
fico. Two lots together, on First
| street; owner desires to sell be
cause he is ill. Will be suld at
I a sacrifice.
Small cabin to rent.
INSURANCE
We sell fire, marine, casualty,
burglary and liability Insurance.
Also surety bonds. Only the
highest grade Insurance compan
ies represented.
ABSTRACTS
Reliable abstracts of title can
be furnished on any lot in Cor
dova.
CORDOVA ABSTRACT and
REALTY COMPANY
Room 1, Adams Building, First
and C Streets.
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.
DRS. DAGGETT & BLYTH;
Northern Hotel Building,
Cordova.
Dentistry
Hour* 9 a. m.-9 p. m.
Special Attention to
Prophylaxis and Pyorrhea.
PHONE 200
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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Oft. W. H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN and SURGEON
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 UG; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
O E N T I ■ T
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
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Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
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HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLOG., SEATTLE.
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WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.!;
Specialist In the treatment of
diseases and deformities of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses •
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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PATENT SURVEYS'
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA ]
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Eventnge.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
F»«t and commodious iteam.ri .ailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Leaves Leaves Cordova
Seattle. for Seattle.
Aug. 27. NORTHWESTERN.Sept. 8
Aug. 23.MARIPOSA.Sept. 4
The freighters Cordova, Latouchc, Juneau, Valdez
and Ketchikan also make regular trips.
This company reeervet the right to change schedule ot steamers
without notice.
Tickets on tala at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R HEDGES,
General A, *nt Agent
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP <S
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE SEPT. 8 , 16, 24, 6CT. 2.
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
September 5 September 14
September 21 September 22.
September 28 September 30
October 7 October 8
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—Northern Hotel Building. Phone 85.
1 NORTHERN MEAT MARKET I
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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
1 SMITH & GLASBKENNEK, Props. 1
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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I Foos Gas Engines |
l 4 to 5C0 Horse Power %
General Electric Motors |
Roebling Tramways |
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors I
j Harmon Machinery Co. Inc |
l Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
CORDOVA, ALASKA
Cordova Mill & Lumber Co.
LONG AND SHORT MILL WOOD FOR SALE
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Also Outside Lumber
We Have Succeeded the Arctic Lumber Company and
All Mail Orders Should be Addressed to Us!
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5