THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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H. G. STEEL
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SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1919.
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: ONE YEAR AGO TODAY ;
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* German crack British center *
* in drive to wipe out Ypres *
* salient. *
* Rumble of Hun heavy artil- *
* lery warns allies of an impend- *
* ing smash to reach Paris. *
* French throw themselves *
* vainly against German de- *
* fen3es at Mt. Kemmel in ef- *
* for to retake hill. *
* Allies, wearied with six *
* weeks of incessant attacks, *
* set themselves to ward off new *
* blows of confident Huns. *
* American aid slow to arrive, *
* Allies hold with their “backs *
* to the wall.” *
* Will America's Yanks come *
* too late? *
* Subscribe now to the Vic- *
* tory Liberty loan what you *
* would have paid for victory *
* then. *
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MOTHER’S DAY TOMORROW
Webster says “There is a moral and
philosophical respect for our ances
tors which elevates the character and
refines the heart.” The word “mother”
awakens in the human heart memo
ries that are sweet and precious. The
second Sunday of May is chosen for
the celebration of “Mother’s day,” and
on that day the white carnation,
which is the emblem, will be in evi
dence everywhere. This flower, on
account of its fragrance, purity,
strength and endurance, Is well fitted
to be the mother’s flower.
Bach man, woman and child is sup
posed to have in mind that day the
dear mother whose love nothing can
change. Wherever it is possible for
a visit to be made or a letter writ
ten to the mother who is still living,
this should be done, and the mothers
who have been “loved long since and
lost awhile” will be remembered ten
derly and hearts will turn to God in
thankfulness for their lives.
Mother’s day is national and inter
national. It is for every creed, class,
race and country. Every organization
should pay proper and fitting tribute
to the mothers of the members of
said organization. “Motherhood is
the crowning glory of womanhood.
(Naturally the question is asked, Why?
One reason is enough—because of the
wonderful opportunities which come
to motherhood. “The hand that rocks
the cradle is the hand that rules the
world.” Someone has wisely said,
“When God wants a great man He
first makes a great mother.” Without
mothers we have no homes; without
homes we have no state or church, and
without these we have no nation.
“Her love outlasts all other human
love,
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hardest test;
Her grace and patience through a
lifetime prove
That she’s^a friend, the noblest
and the'best."
A shooting affair ending in the
death of Martin Johnson, a prospec
tor in the Casadepaga, has been re
ported ip Nome. Johnson arrived
from the Yukon last summer and had
been prospecting in the Casa. John
son, who was seemingly mentally de
ranged, is reported to have attacked
a neighbor with an axe.
KEEN A8 A RAZOR
is the Keen Kutter pocket knives. We
guarantee every one we sell. For sale
by Northwestern Hardware Co. 1-tf
Buttermilk for cooking and Bulgar
ian buttermilk, wholesale and retail,
for sale at the Cordova Qrill. Also
served with meals. 9-lw
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SHORT STORIES
ABOUTALASKA
OCCURRENCES
The Brevig mess house, on Little
Eldorado, creek, Tanana valley, with
all its contents, has been burned to
the ground, the blaze starting from
the brush fires in that neighborhood.
For the past several days brush fires
have been raging in the Chatanika
flats, finally reaching the Brevig prop
erty. The mess house was boarded
up, as the owners are on the Outside,
having left last fall.
Contracts on the gaps in the grade
on the Nenana-Fairbanks line have
recently been awarded. The first gap,
2,150 feet, was given to George
Palmer; the second gap, 2,000 feet, to
Jim McMahan. The third gap, 4,200
feet, went to Knute Koland. As soon
as these have been filled in grade
enough for ten miles of steel will have
been built. All of the constructors
have their camps established, as work
will be commenced within a short
time. Engineer Kessler will be in
charge of the work.
The jury sitting on the case of Va
chon & Sterling vs. the Northern Nav
igation Company advised the court
that it was impossible for an, agree
ment to be reached. On being sum
moned before the court and confirm
ing the report the jurymen were dis
charged by Judge Bunnell. This was
the first disagreement of a Jury in the
past three years.
A fire broke out at Brooks recently
and before it had been gotten under
control it had completely destroyed
the Brooks house and the residence
of Dr. Evans. Gus Green, a well
known mining man, who was staying
at the Brooks house, happened to be
in bed when the fire broke out. He
jumped out of the window, as he had
no time to dress, but not before he
was severely burned. How the fire
originated remains a mystery.
Joe R. Mathews, port engineer in
the employ of the White Pass com
pany at 8t. .Michael, arrived in White
horse recently an route to his station.
He will start d6wn river on the first
boat.
Guy S. Chapin, superintendent of
the Karheen Packing Company, has
returned to Alaska. He was at Wran
gell recently on his way to Karheen.
Arrivals at Fairbanks from the
creeks state that many forest fires
are raging in the district, and that
they are particularly bad in the upper
Goldstream section.
Reports from _Skagway state that
the steamer Casca has a full load in
sight for the annual “midnight sun”
excursion to Fort Yukon. It may be
necessary to use another boat to
carry the unusual number of excur
sionists promised.
DOROTHY DALTON WILL
BE SUNDAY’S ATTRACTION
Dorothy Dalton, who is coming to
the screen of the Empress theater on
Sunday, is a Chicago girl of ability,
good looks and great determination.
Her father wanted her to study law,
but she determined to make a suc
cess on the stage—a success that has
been greatly augmented by the splen
did supervision of Thomas H. Ince’B
Paramount picture, “The Price Mark,"
which will undoubtedly set a new Par
amount standard. The photoplay itself
is Intensely dramatic. It has to do
with the fortunes of a young girl
named Paula Lee, who comes from an
Ohio town. She tries to win her way
in New York, but finally has to accept
a position as an artist’s model. How
she finds a genuine husband, and the
difficulties that attend this end carry
you from New York to Cairo, Egypt,
and back again in a series of whirl
wind climaxes that will surely arouse
your most intense curiosity and in
terest.
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Aunty
Keating’s
Wee Shop
Take a peep In the Wee Shop,
And I’ll bet you my all
You’ll Want to atop In
If only to call,
There are lota of Toy*,
Picture Booka and Qamea,
Marble* and Candle* and
Dolla without name*—
Silk* and Lacea,
Ribbons by the mil*—
And Frances Fralsur* there
To give you a emlle.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
WANTED — Finnish woman wants
work by day or hour. Address A.
L., postofflce.
FOR 8ALE—Edison Diamond Disc
Phonograph, with 65 records; all '
for $70. Inquire C. H. Phillips, care
Blum, O'Neill Co., furniture depart
ment. 7-4t
FOR RENT—-Bachelor room. Phono
185.
FOR RENT—Rooms over Bank of
Alaska, formerly occupied by North
land Club. Will be altered to suit ,
satisfactory tenants. Apply Bank of
Alaska. 8-tf
WANTED t- Woman for general
housework. Apply to Mrs. Geo.
Dooley. 18-tf
WANTED — Woman baker. Apply
Northland Bakery. 29-tf
-OR SALE—McCarthy Greenhouse.
Everything modem and up-to-date;
doing fine business; will sell cheap
if sold right away. Owner must
leave for stateB. Wire or write Mr.
Norman A. Erickson, Box 383, Mc
Carthy, Alaska.
FOR RENT—Furnished cabins. See
Dooley. 31-tf
WANTED—A marble slak Inquire
Times office.
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OCCULT
READINGS
Dally from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Astrology and Madlumahlp.
Water Street near C Street,
Goodall house, upstairs. Tele
phone 185.
Special Readings for a Few
Days Only
SQUEEZF HARDER f
Qjivttr
Mike Jackson, a Sitka native em
ployed at the logging camp near
Wrangell, recently accidentally shot
himself, shattering his elbow and left
forearm. He is recovering at a Wran
gell hospital.
By an order of court the boundaries
of the Nenana recording precinct
have been changed to include more
territory. The enlarging of the pre
cinct is to the advantage of the min
__I
ers of the country included in the
new boundaries, they being not com
pelled to make a lengthy journey to
Best coffee in town at the City
Bakery. 2-6t
Dr. Von Zesch Is ready to begin
dental work at any time now in the
offices formerly occupied by the late
Dr. Hale. For the present her office
hours will be from .9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
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| Fraternal Order of Eagles
| Will Hold a |
I DANCE 1
B at I
I EAGLES’ HALL |
| SATURDAY
NIGHT
Empress Orchestra of Five Pieces—
New and Snappy Music
a Good Time for All Who Attend
x Admission $1.00
NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
’ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton
and Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt 8ervlce Given to Order* from
Mining Campa, Roadhoueee and Interior Polnta. Halibut and other
Freeh Flah of all klnde will be kept In atock when available.
SMITH & GLASSBRENNER, Props.
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