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By “OPTIMO”
“Puff to the end, let the smoke float
• where it will”
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This is a column of optimism. I be
lieve in Alaska, and I believe espe
cially in Cordova, which is another
way *f saying that I believe in the
kind of men and women that live in
Alaska, and Cordova. God has done a
lot for use here, but having created
>hs as creatures of a free will, we are
responsible for what we do with what
God has provided. In Cordova and
vicinity are fish, copper, coal, oil and
gold. Therefore it is fireordained that
Cordova will become a permanent and
prospeous community. Whether this
prosperity will come now, or to the
next generation, depends upon our
selves. Do your share. Don't grum
bto, but work. “Work alone is noble.”
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This year of grace should see many
changes in Cordova, The oil fields
are reopened. Katalla coal is being
mined. The old-timers here have
waited long to be able to say those
two things. Now their faith has been
rewarded. The keystone of our arch
of prosperity will be in place when the
railroad company constructs a branch
from Mile 39 to the coal fields at Ka
talla. In a busy community like ours
*there is no place for envy, jealousy, or
disagreeable backbiting towards other
towns. We have nothing but good
wishes for them, and also this advice:
“Watch our smoke.”
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Those citizens of Cordova who with
unflinching loyalty kept alight the fire
of their enthusiasm through the dull
years following the presidential order
hy the late Roosevelt withdrawing
Alaska coal and oil lands are these
days often heard to remark: “It’s a
long alley way that has not got an ash
barrel.”
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And by the way, this seems an ap
propriate time to say a good word for
the work done by the Cordova Cham
ber of Commerce. Subject to unjust
criticism, lacking the united support
of the business men, the chamber has
uerertheless, with the aid of the faith
ful few, persevered in its efforts to
work out the problems of this section
of Alaska, and has attained remark
$£le results. Strange, but the mer
who always can best tell you whal
the country needs are the very ones
who show their interest in no way but
by talk and criticism. The real work
ers^ay the least. In Cordova the real
workers are found to be members oi
the local chamber. They contribute
their time, money and efforts to the
upbuilding of the community. Others
share equally in the advantages oi
their labors, but do not share in the
responsibility. They are the drones ir
our hive. Mr. Business Man, don’1
be a drone—join the chamber and be
come a working bee.
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As great minds run in the same
channels, so it seems to be agreec
that Cordova’s most pressing need is
additional sewers.
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0 The divorce evil, or good, according
to the individual view, is the topic o1
much moralizing pro and con these
modern days. Friend Husband is con
sidered simply as a provider by his
Beautiful Wife. Faithful Woman is
but a millstone about the neck of Gooc
Fellow Husband. Then “Let’s sign f
paper and begin over again.” It maj
be that old-fashioned ideas of wedlocl
do not suit modern conditions. This
deponent sayeth naught of that. I re
* call the story of the White Elephan
Club, composed exclusively of the fail
and equal rights sex. When the clul
met to hold a party each member was
supposed to bring something that she
did not have much use for but coulc
not very well do without. At the firs
meeting 19 of the 20 women presen
brought their husbands. On the othei
hand, the historian tells us of the Em
peror Conrad, third of that name, whc
besieged Guelphe, duke of Bavaria
b#k in those ancient days about the
time when printing was discovered
The duke was unable to hold out
asked the emperor for terms. The em
peror, being enraged at the firm re
sistance that the duke had made
would yield no milder conditions bu
that he would allow all the women ii
the city to issue out of the town or
foot with such things only as thej
could carry about them. The historiar
goes on to say: “They (the women’
with an unrelenting courage advisee
4- and resolved themselves (neglecting
all other riches and jewels) to carrj
their husbands, their children, anc
the duke himselfe, on their backs: The
emperour, perceiving the quaintness oi
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their device, tooke so great pleasure
in it that hee wept for joy, and forth
with converted his rage into gentle
kindness.” •
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“To jazz or not to jazz, that is the
question;
Whether ’twere better in the mind
to suffer
The slings and arrovie of an out
rageous music,
Or, to take foot in the bright halls of
dancing,
And by rotating, end them.”
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Those old boys who thought out
the wise proverbs which are so often
cited for our edification did not al
ways agree. After one is about ready
to believe that “There is wisdom in a
multitude of counsellors,” he learns
that “Too many cooks spoil th£
broth.”
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In the spring a young man’s fancy
lightly turns to thoughts of baseball.
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Signs of the Times: Subscriptiofi
price raised to $1.25 per month.
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The terrible conflict that once raged
in Cordova over whether the women
should play bridge during the war has
been settled by the Germans admitting
that they were licked.
Medical Department
The Flue and the But La Grippe and
Pneu Flu
Are the names of Are but simply new
two Synonymous terms.
Industrious germs.
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Famous Sayings of Famous Men
Mr. A. Solo Player: “That was the
only suit I could have been stuck in.”
Pro Bono Pedagogico: “Every
school teacher should receive a salary
sufficient to support a husband in the
style to which' he has been accus
tomed.”
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, All our readers are warned to be
careful how they speak. Show experi
ence and savoir faire. Remember that
you don’t dig oil wells, you drive or
drill them.
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7> T. N. HUBBERT .
T>eL\x>r MERCHANT TAILOR
Up-to-date equipment for all
kinds of cleaning. Suits stored
free. Drop your clothes in the
bundle drop at side door any
time, or phone 130 and we will
call.
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YOUR FURS MADE TO ORDER
Best work guaranteed. Low
est prices. Over 2,000 Alaska
customers.
R. W. Drew
Tacoma’s Expert Furreir
Uth and B’dw’y, Tacoma, Wash.
Cordova
Adjustment
Company
K. G. ROBINSON, Mgr.
Collections, Reports,
Insurance
Ostrander Bldg., Cordova, Alaska
SMITH &
M’CONAGHY
Plumbers and
Steamfitters
COR. FRONT and B S+8.
NORTHWESTERN CLEAN
ING AND DYEING HOUSE
TAILORING
All kinds of Repair Work. Fancy
Garments a Specialty. All Work
Guaranteed. Goods called for and
delivered
L. LEEN
Next to Hegg’s, on C St.
Telephone 190
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BUILDING MATERIAL8 OP
ALL KIND3
Brick and Lime
CORDOVA MILL AND
LUMBER CO.
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CHAS. GOLDSTEIN & COMPANY7
JUNEAU, ALASKA
“ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD—PAYING THE TOP OF THE MARKET”
In presenting the following quotations we want you to understand we pay
what we quote. If the market advances after the issuance of this circular
we give the shipper the benefit of the increase. Upon request we shall be
pleased to keep you advised of market changes. Bear in mind that because
of our policy of dealing directly with the trader and trapper we can afford
to, and do, PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR FURS OF ALL KINDS
Black bear—No. 1 silky. $ 15.00 to $ 30.00
Coyotes—Extra large No. 1...,. 20.00 to 25.00
Fox. cross—large dark. 75.00 to 125.00
Fox, red—large dark . 40.00 to 60.00
Fox, white . 50.00 to 65.00
Fox, blue—Prices vary according to color and quality;
prices average from. 75.00 to 200.00
Fox, silver—We have a big outlet for silver fox, and guar
antee top prices for same. Be sure to ship us your silver
foxes and we will show you we are there with the
goods. Prices range from. 150.00 to 850.00
Marten, dafk and extra large No. 1. 75.00 to 100.00
Fisher, large dark. 75.00 to 125.00
Mink, extra large No. 1 dark. 12.00 to 16.00
Muskrat, fall Alaskan, large No. 1. 1.50 to 2.00
Lynx, extra large No. 1. 40.00 to 60.00
Land otter (Interior) . 30.00 to 40.00
Land otter (Coast) . 20.00 to 27.50
White weasel, large No. 1. 1.25 to 2.00
Wolf, large No. 1, cased . 25.00 to 30.00
Wolf, largo No. 1 open. 18.00 to 25.00
Wolverine, large dark .,.i. 20.00 to 25.00
Prices above quoted are all for No. 1 best grade furs. Lower grades, in
cluding pale skins, priced in proportion.
WE ARE THE LARGEST DEALERS IN RAW AND MANUFACTURED
FURS IN THE NORTHWEST, and all we ask of you, Mr. Shipper, is to give
us the chance of a trial shipment and we will convince you that we pay more
for furs and make Quicker returns than you can get anywhere in the country.
We have been in business in Alaska for 36 years and have built up a very
extensive trade. We sell manufactured furs in all parts of the United States.
Canada, and in a great many European cities.
By shipping to us you are not only helping an Alaska industry but you are
helping yourself to build up a business that belongs to Alaska.
We eliminate the middleman entirely, as we buy direct from the trapper and
trader and sell direct to the consumer; thus we are able to pay you a better
price than you can get elsewhere. WE MAKE RETURNS THE SAME DAY
SHIPMENT IS RECEIVED.
If so desired, when your shipment amounts to $100 or more, we will wire our
bid, and if not entirely satisfactory you may wire at our expense and we will
ship to any place you designate.
All we ask of you is to be fair with yourself as well as with us, and make us*
a trial shipment; the result will make you a steady shipper. .
References: Any bank in Alaska, the B. M. Behrends Bank, Juneau; National
Bank of Taooma, Tacoma, Wash.; Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle.
FIELD GLASSES
Binoculars, Barometers, Pocket Compasses,
Ships’ Clocks and Snow Glasses
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We also fit glasses for reading. If you are particular about having
e correct time, have your watch repaired by
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PAUL BLOEDHORN
_PHONE 2—%—3_
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