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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUI Iv’SI ),\ V, MARCH 9, 1916.
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The “log of the Onward” will stand as a record of in
conditions in (look Inlet. It is a story of pluck and determin
ation during forty days in the ice between Anchor I’oint and
Fire Island. < >n the map it’s a narrow strip of water and the
uninitiated would never imagine what happens when it gets
jammed full of sand-logged ice, so Heavy with sand and silt
that it sometimes sinks to the bottom^ churning about in tin
six to eight knot tides of the upper arms.- Seward Post.
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THE COPPER STOCKS.
The failure of the stocks of the copper producing compan
ies to figure among the war brides lias been the subject of a
good deal of comment. The standard stocks Jiavo risen, to be
sure, but in no degree commensurate with the rise in copper.
Let us make comparisons with 1912, the last full year before tin
war began. Tn 1912 the price for copper did not fluctuate very
widely. The highest monthly average was about lb'l
cents (in January). The lowest was about 14.2 cents (in July).
The average for the year was about If) 14 cents. This might be
regarded as a normal year. We have taught ourselves to re
gard’ 17) cents as about the price reasonably to be expected for
copper over a long series of years.
In 1912 the “high” prices for a list of the well known and
well seasoned copper stocks were as follows: Anaconda, H2;
Chino, 4-7' j; Miami, 2b1 Nevada, 19" i; Pay, 22; 1 tali, 00 .> S;
Calumet A llecla. -Vm; Calumet & Arizona, 721.: Copper Range,
22. About Kcbruan 1, 191(i, with copper in the neighborhood
of 22 c(-nts, with the treasuries of the several companies filled
wilh cash, with dividend rates increased by 7)0 per cent, and
even twofold, fli" prices for tle-se stocks were approximately
as follows: Anaconda, Sb; Chino, .>2; Miami, 2<|7>; Nevada,
lb; Rax, 27>; I tali, SO; Calumet & Ib-ela, 7>b0; Calumet & Ari
zona. 71 ; Copper Range*, 04.
Hero is a group of industrial concerns of known resour
ces, engaged in an industry regarding wliicli then* is more
publicity both as to commercial conditions and corporate af
fairs than in the case of any other. Their earning capacity
under normal conditions is well established, and the benefit
’hat has accrued to them in the abnormal, highly favorable
period of tlii' last year is capable of close measurement. There
is none of the uncertainty and mystery in this case that there
Is with respect to many of the munitions manufacturing con
cerns, including Bethlehem Steel. Yet until a few weeks ago.
when there was a little awakening of interest, many of the
>tandard “coppers’ were quoted at prices but little better than
in 101 d, although their position had been enormously im
proved.
The neglect of the “coppers” has been ascribed' to several
things, including the absorption of foreign holdings (especial
ly- of Anaconda, Utah, Chino, Bay and Miami), the absence of
speculative leadership, the diversion of the interest to many
important factors in the market to other quarters, and the
slowness of investors to appreciate the changes that have
been taking place in the copper producing industry. It is
likelv that all of these conditions, and maybe others, have con
tributed to the sluggishness of the “coppers.” Of course this
does not matter to the owners of copper shares, who are get
ting wonderful returns in the form of dividends, save that all
holders of securities like to see activity and strength in those j
in which they are interested.—The Engineering and Mining
Journal.
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A eugenic expert insists that red-readed people are tin*
weaklings of the race. Here is one instance where an ounce of
practical*experience is worth more than a ton of closet theories.
—Seattle P.-I.
We know of a red-headed man who, with his hands tied,
behind him, can lick that “eugenic expert” in ten seconds.
Be an American first is a good slogan foi: all to adopt.
Those of our foreign born residents who want to take out their .
first or second'naturalization papers have an opportunity to do
so this week, and' many of them will take advantage of the op
portunity to become citizens of the l nited States..
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These are busy days in Cordova. The town was* neVer
more prosperous, and the outlook for the future brighter.
Those who have pinned their faith in Cordova are now con
gratulating themselves on their good judgment. Keep your!
eye on this town.
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Tir.s war is getting to be a regular cereal story. Mush
lias been captured, and (Jenera! Smuts is very busy in Africa.
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Cupid is reported to be studying the Knglish conscription
law with a view to drafting bachelors into his service.
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Whatever their ethnological derivations may be, the Rus
sians and Turks are now in the Caucasian race.
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
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Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
I Rates Reasonable
■ Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
I COM M HR CIA L HOT E L
Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
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PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store, Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
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.
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ALASKA'
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamer* sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagwa/, Cordova, Valdez. Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kjiil.s from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
March 1.ALASKA.March 10
March 10.NORTHWESTERN.March 19 :
Regular freight service ror Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S.
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 J
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.. . .February 9
ADMIRAL WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Vakutat,
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 &
J Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and g
if Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making g
g connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving g
if from Seattle. if
g Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, if
Mondays and Thursdays.
g Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays hnd Fridays,
g Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays.
g Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
g Tlie above schedule subject to change without notice, if
if Dining Car in Connection With all Regular Pessenger Trains Be- §|
fi tween Cordova and Chitina. &
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Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 I*. M.
g rickets on side it Depot or up town office, Alaska g
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| Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges |
i Superintendent Cordova Agent if
REGAL
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ENGINES
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w THE 1916 MODELS.
;i 2? / THE 1916 PRICES.
SAFE < i THEIR CONSTRUCTION.
w \ THEIR GUARANTEE.
m ) 16 MODELS.
; SOUND H IfACE BOATS.
\ PLEASURE BOATS.
G i WORK BOATS.
> / 4 TO 50 HORSE-POWER.
SANE LIGHT, MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY
’ M \ ELECTRIC STARTERS.
I 1916 Promises New Records for Alaska’s Fishing In
dustry. Prepare Now.
Harmon Machinery Co Inc f
Oxy-Acetylene Welding.
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