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COHDnVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, \( >VlvMBEK
THE DAY WE GIVE THANKS.
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Thursday will he generally observed throughout tire United
States as a day of thanks, and in issuing his Thanksgiving pro
clamation, Governor Strong cites that while Europe is being
consumed' by the fires of war the United States remains a land
of peace and plenty, and that as a people Americans have every
reason to be grateful for national mercies, and lie reminds the
people of Alaska that its significance be duly and fittingly ac
knowledged. He says:
It is recommended that on that day the people of Alaska do
refrain from labor, so far as possible, and' unite in a general ob
servance of the- day. As a people, we should be thankful for
many blessings. Our country continues to be at peace with the
world; it stands out pre-eminently as the sanest of nations in
the midst of the war conflict that engulfs the peoples of Eu
rope, and which shocks the world. Through the many perplex
ing situations that have arisen during the year- and the many
problems that have developed and demanded solution, this na
tion has been enabled to preserve and maintain peace without
sacrificing principles; the continuation of this colossal war, in
volving, as it does, the clash of fundamental political ideas,
makes this specially a time for the searching of hearts for
taking account of our stewardship as guardians of those prin
ciples which {ire the foundation stones of the nation.
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GOVERNMENT SHOULD ISSUE BOOKLET.
Dr. Walter Lindsay, who recently made a trip to Alaska,
is writing a series of articles for the Los Angeles Times on this
northland, and makes the following recommendations:
My glimpses of Alaska satisfied me that it deserves ami
needs the thoughtful fostering care of our national government.
It is in*the same latitude as Norway, Sweden and Finland', has
a much better climate, more arable land, and is a much larger
territory than all three of those Turopean countries combined;
yet they have a population of 19,000,000, while Alaska has a
white population of less than 40,000. The Federal government
should issue 1,000,000 copies of a booklet, giving a comprehen
sive statement of facts in regard to this territory.
Where are its gold mines, its coal mines and its copper
mines ?
What is the outlook for the prospector and' the investor,
and where should lie go?
Where are the agricultural lands, and what are probably
the most profitable crops?
What should a man of limited'means do to secure a quarter
section of a section of agricultural land?
Who and where are the government officials with whom
he must confer in order to secure land?
What and where are the various woods to be found in
Alaska forests, and what are the laws governing timber lands?
Where has oil-bearing land been discovered and what are
the prospects
What are the educational facilities?
Where are schools of designated grades?
How many teachers of various grades are employed, and
where ?
Describe various trips that may be made through and
around Alaska.
Where and when may the midnight sun be best seen?
Where are the most accessible glaciers?
Which are the most noteworthy?
What birds are to be found, and where?
Give sketch of laws governing killing or capture of birds
.and animals.
Give names, location and altitudes of mountains and vol
nnrmPK
What is the rainfall and snowfall at various points?
Give extremes and mean of temperature in chief towns.
What tribes of Indians live in Alaska?
Designate locations of tribes and numbers of each tribe.
Are they increasing or decreasing in number, give data?
Such a book of information, accompanied by a reliable
map, would make a trip to Alaska far more illuminating than
it can be at present. It has—in America—been the general rule
that the youngest in the family is the favorite, but in a gov
ernmental way tin* United States should adopt the Unglsh
plan of giving the oldest the preference. Alaska is our first
born of detached territories, and while Uncle Sam is pouring
money into the Philippines, Hawaii’ Canal Zone and Poro Kico,
let him not for a moment neglect bis oldest son.
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Copper has again advanced in price, and is today quoted
at twenty cents, according to our Associated Press report.
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The first heavy snow fall of the season occurred last night,
and the shovel brigade was busy this morning clearing the
sidewalks of the mantle of white which covered them.
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President Wilson i sactively at work on his annual mes
sage to Congress' which he hopes to have completed this week.
His recommendations re the Alaska government railroad will
be of particular interest to the people of this territory.
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CHITINA - - - 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
Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m.
DR. C. L. HALE
D E N T I 8 T
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
INSURE NOW
IN RELIABLE COMPANY
And Protect Your Family
In The '
N. Y. Life Ins. Cc
Thus. S. Scott
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
All Work Given Prompt
Attention
, CHARLES GAME
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thomp»on & Murphy, Prop*
Dealers In
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
One Visit
Will
Make You
A
Regular Patron
At
Slater’s
Restaurant
i Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
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GOLD-COPPER
FOR SALE
A high grade Gold property, ten
miles from Valdez with several
hundred sacks of high grade ore
on the dump. This property ad
joins a producing mine and sev
eral velng of high tirade ore are
properties on Prince William
exposed on the surface of this
ground.
Also four groups of copper
Sound, adjoining navigable water.
All of these properties could be
made producers with a ' small
amount of money and for a party
who can open same up or can se
cure the capital to do so, this Is
an opportunity to make a fortune.
For prices and terms apply to
8 A. HEMPLE. Valdez. Alaska
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GOLD
SHIELD
COFFEE i
“ALWAYS” GOOD
SOLD IN SEALED CANS ONLY
The Quality of Gold Shield Coffee has
Won Favor In all Homes i
Roasted and Packed by
SGHWftBACHER BROS. & GO. j
Incorporated
SEATTLE, WASH.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketcn
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Skaqway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Sails from Seattle- Sails from Cordova
November 6 .... NORTHWESTERN .... November 23
November 17.ALAMEDA.November 26
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; 9. 8. Latouche, 15th; S. 8.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves 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 dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co. I
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO. I
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT, October 17
ADMIRAL EVENS, October 25
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE tor Ketchikan, Juneau, YakutaL
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents ^
| Copper River &
I Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and jg
jjjj Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making jjjj
jg connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving gj
jjjj from Seattle.
jjjj Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, jg
Mondays and Thursdays,
jg Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays,
jjj; Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays, jg
jjj! Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice, jjjj
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Peasenger Traina Be- jg
j|j: tween Cordova and Chitina. $:
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. jg
Tickets on sale it Depot or up-town office, Alaska jg
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