The Cordova Daily Times]
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H. O. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. ®
~CORDOVA. ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1917. I
GOVERNMENT PRICE FIXING
That government price fixing will not be unwelcome to
some of our greatest industries is indicated in Business Condi
tions, a monthly letter issued by the Alexander Hamilton Insti
tute of New York.
The large steel mills of the country are now earning more
than $100,000,000 per month at an average delivery price of
about $60 per ton, says this authority. At the present time
nominal quotations on odd lots of steel average about $110 per
ton, at which price the steel mills would make a profit of about
$250,000,000 per month, or $3,000,000,00o per year.
The government could buy nil the steel it wanted at $30
or $40 per ton, if it could wait six months. But the war must be
fought now, and hence the government contracts must be made
without delay atprice's below the present market. A prominent
steel expert is quoted as saying that lower prices are desired by
the steel trade itself, but that the market has run away and is
beyond their control. He writes:
“It is certainly unwise to let the market ride for a fall, for
everyone would be injured more or less. Government price
fixing may be difficult, but it would not be as bad as what is
confronting us now. * •
“The argument that large profits should be countenanced
because excess profits are going to be taxed is fair if it be used
in the light of reason. It would not be fair in case the price
the ordinary customer had to pay for steel were such that he
would have nothing left with which to pay taxes. What is de
sirable is prosperity in all quarters, so that all may pay taxes.
The idea that steel should be sold the government at u low
price and ordinary customers should pay correspondingly high
prices is altogether impractical.”
As this writer says, government price fixing may be dif
ficult and may be fraught with many dangers of unfair discrim
inations, still in many instances it could not make conditions
worse than they are now.
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A newspaper of Grass Valley, Cal., has a report about a
mule in the Empire mine, which is said to have kicked a man
by mistake. The mule is known to every employee of the mine,
450 in all, and while there is no affection for her among 440
of them, they all have a wholesome respect for her in spite of
her contrary disposition. It is a mine classic that she kicks the
air pipe two feet above her head for exercise. With Fred
Wales, however, it is different. He has worked with Bessie for
14 years and has become attached to the animal. He excuses
her vagaries as an indulgent mother condones the actions of a
spoiled child. It is merely a matter of temperament, he says,
and the other men do not understand her. Recently his faith
was temporarily shaken, but not for long. In the physician’s
office he took offense at a suggestion that the mule should be
killed on account of her viciousness, and rushed to her defense.
“It whs perhaps my fault, it certainly was not hers. Bessie
either did not know who it was when she kicked, or I had for
gotten to give her the usual chew of tobacco. I am willing to
take all the blame.”—Engineering and Mining Journal.
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‘‘Because of the character of the ore, which is of volcanic
origin and has never been affected by the action of frost as have
ore deposits in more northerly latitudes,” according to a publi
cation that is promoting the sale of stock in this interesting
mine, ‘‘the ore caves in easily and can be taken down with a
minimum of labor. Even the expense of hauling the ore from
the tunnels to the mill is eliminated, as by reason of the abund
ant water it is possible to convey the ore by a system of sluices,
which make possible a still further economy, as in the course of
transit the coarser particles of gold are automatically separated
from the finer.”—Engineering and Mining Journal.
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Footsteps of progress are heard in unexpected quarters.
Porto Rico has gone ‘‘dry” by a large majority. Minnesota
Chippewa Indians have granted suffrage to their squaws.
Maryland has imposed a fine of $50 on all idlers who will not
register as out of work, and wTho fail to enlist. Of the 381 new
ly elected members of the Japanese diet, nearly half are inter
ested in foreign trade and only 55 are lawyers.
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The development of interior copper and gold mines goes
merrily along, and presages a greatly increased mineral output
from this part of Alaska next year.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is now grinding out histories of
the war and Sherlock Holmes is having a vacation.
| Alaskan Hotel
ROBERT GOTTSCHALK—Proprietor*—ART CLONINGER
“The House of Comfort.” |
THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL IN
| ALASKA
pi Bar and Barber Shop in Connection. i|
% Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, :§
Electric Lights, Steam Heat, Suites %
pj With Bath, 11
CORDOVA - - - - ALASKA jj
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J Modern Laundry |
I F. A. Jones, Proprietor
j§ FIRST AVENUE Below Alaskan Hotel 0
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Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everythin}* In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
SAVE MONEY k
COMETO THE BARGAIN STORE
And see what we have in the line of workmen’s clothing,
beds, mattresses and canvas goods of all kinds, tents and
shovels, kitchenware, furniture, stoves, etc. We also
carry a full line of mirrors—plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
I ASK FOR THE “ SHELDON SERVICE” |
Sheldon Auto Stage Line j
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. j
Cars Ijcave Each End Tuesdays and Fridays.
FARE $75.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE, g
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRFSI ’
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA j
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City Bakery and Dairy Lunch
THE STAFF OF LIFE FRESH EVERY MORNING
BIG VARIETY OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND FANCY
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED
AT ALL HOURS
FRESH CAKES EVERY DAY
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OUR COFFEE, WHICH
IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE MADE ::
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The place to get fancy goods.
A full line of cottons and silks
soon arriving. Lessons free.
Stamping done.
Mtb. IL (Eburubukr - • * Jlrup.
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.
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♦ Manufacturers and ♦
» Bottlers *
♦ Soda Water, all Flavors, ♦
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♦ Root Beer, ♦
♦ Coco Cola. *
♦ Mail Orders Given Prompt ♦
♦ Attention. ♦
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EXPERT
PIANO TUNER
George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be In Cor
dova this coming summer. Expert
work in piano and organ tuning and ;
repairing guaranteed. For prices on <
new and second band pianos and or- !
gana, also pianos for rental, address, J
Juneau, Alaska <
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■ WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Burveyor.
IOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
)fHca over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
leneral Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing)
Phones—Residence 116; office 132, «
DR. 0. L. HALE
• E N T I S T
Specialty of
Porcelain, Ittlny, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Nelll’e Store
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DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 186. Alaska
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU,ALA8KA
Glataes Fitted. Leneee Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. 3. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., 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 . ALA8KA
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Kdama Block CORDOVA, ALA8KA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMB SR 3 AND 8TEAMFITTER8.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
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Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
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For the Beat Brand* of •
WINES,
LIQUORS
AND
CIGARS
Call at the
POPULAR CORNER :
First Arenne and C Stmt
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait and commodious steamers tailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordovr, Valdez. Seward
Leaves Leaves Cordova
8aatt|e. for Seattle.
Aug. 10.ALAMEDA .Aug. 20
Aug. 18.ALASKA .Aug. 30
The freighters Cordova, Ijatouchc, Juneau, Valdez
« and Ketchikan al><» make regular trips.
Thl* company retervet the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamsnlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the deck later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
^_General Agent Agent
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP <°
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS PROM 8EATTI.K \l <: iI, SKI'J 1«. 2i
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound
August 27
September 4
September lit
September 21
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Steamers President. Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewev. 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 Euilding.
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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-EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA-Phone 85
j NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
|| WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
| Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
Iand Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order* from •£
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
^...SMITH & GLASERKXXER Props. |
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
Foos Gas Engines 1
| 4 to 5.0 Horse Power
General Electric Motors |
| Roebling Tramways
| Pelton Water Wheels
| Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors 1
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| Harmon Machinery Co Inc 1
\ Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting |
CORDOVA, ALASKA
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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 ami
All Mail Orders Should be Addressed to l's.
Orders From up the Liue Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5
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