The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEW8PAPER
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR ^ND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1916.
A PERMANENT POPULATION.
Governor Strong, in his annual report, thus speaks of the
growth of the territory:
It is here repeated that Alaska needs a permanent popula
tion in order that its resources may he developed in a substan
tial manner. It has been charged that our population is tran
sient and that the great majority of those who come to Alaska
come hither without any fixed idea of making the country their
permanent home. That statement was true of the men who
built up the great west, but few returned to their former homes,
the many remaining and establishing their rooftrees in the new
land. This condition is applicable to Alaska. The territory al
ready has a permanent population and how to increase it and
enable it to develop the country and become home builders is a
problem well worth the attention of the government. A notable
feature of the influx to the territory of Alaska during the past
few years is tlie number of men who have brought their families
with them for the purpose in view of locating permanently and
establishing homes.
The building of the government railroad from the Pacific
coast to the interior is responsible for this condition.
The promise afforded by railroad construction that regions
containing mineral, timber and agricultural lands would become
accessible by reason of this railroad building has been the cause
of this influx of men and women who, impelled with the idea
that here was land to spare and opportunity for tin* energetic,
have engaged in the work of carving out homes in the wilder
ness. Many of these have been successful, and the success that
has been achieved is a stimulus to others. There is probably no
country in existence today where the energetic man can earn a
living more easily than in Alaska, with the confident expecta
tion of achieving ultimate independence.
rI his may seem a broad statement when one thinks of tropi
cal countries where nature is so prolific, furnishing sustenance
with little physical exertion. But there is another and differ
ent side to tropical life, and it does not appeal to people of nor
thern latitudes because of the handicaps that go with it. Ma
larial diseases are unknown in Alaska because poisonous insect
lite does not exist here; the entire country is a magnificent
health zone, limited only by its extensive boundaries; and its in
habitants are not enervated with heat and subjected to the ills
w ith which tropical countries abound.
I hat country is best which has a variety of natural resour
ces, that has land tor the landless, and offers opportunities for
t he wage worker. The acquisition of land should be made as
tree as possible. The red tape, the unnecessary restrictions,
11 i^-lnng;1 la | causeless rl<*lctys in securing to the homesteader
title to his land, should be reduced to a minimum and he should
be assured of the co-operation of the government in securing
to him the enjoyment of the right to achieve his destiny with as
few handicaps as possible. Restrictive methods and measures
do not make for the development of a new country.
The man who can support himself and his family from the
products of the soil is immensely better off than are the deni
zens of the crowded cities, with the uncertainty of steady em
ployment and the keen competition to which labor is subjected.
The agricultural lands of Alaska should be surveyed and elassi
fied as speedily as possible.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHLAND.
To the outsider, whose conception of Alaska is that of a
frozen, barren land, with several months of utter darkness dur
ing the winter, the mental picture of Christmas in the North
land would probably be that of a group of rough clothed and
bearded men huddled around a dish of whale or seal blubber
by the light of a smoky oil lamp, and partaking of the dish with
a gusto possessed only by the voraciously hungry. A Christmas
gift probably never enters tin* scene, as they view it, at all.
How different the true picture. On Christmas day the re
sidents of the Northland will dine off turkey, goose, duck or
chicken, or tin* savory loin of pork, as the taste may dictate, and
of a quality unsurpassed by the best in the states. The cran
berry jelly will not be missing, the lettuce for the salad at hand,
the celery as crisp and white as the best market affords, the
mince and pumpkin pies, the fruits, nuts, raisins and the de
licious plum pudding, all will have their place on the festive
board, and the cut glass and china and the silverware displayed
will put to shame the tables in many a larger town. Where
does it all come from? Why. from the local stores. And
Christmas gifts! There is not a town in the states of the same
population that can boast mercantile establishments to com
pare with those in Alaska, and these enterprising merchants
see that the Alaskans lack for nothing that goes to make the
occasion a joyous one.
Santa Claus will lie on hand to supply the little folks with
toys of a class not found except in the largest cities, and the
father, mother, sister, brother, sweetheart or lover will all be
remembered, and Santa Claus will get his stock in the local
stores.
Alaska has cause to feel proud of her merchants and her
mercantile establishments.—Valdez Miner.
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All together, Santa Claus and the children included—fif
teen ’rails fora white and merry Christmas.
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Nev, I laven and I .os Angeles are said to be America *s most
expensive cities from the standpoint of living expenses. Both
of them have names of a paradisical tang—heaven and angels
to which beatific realms the cost of living has just about
reached.
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An appropriation bill will be presented to the congress pro
viding funds for the erection of a public building at Cordova.
A bill passed the congress authorizing the construction of the
building several years ago, but no funds for the work were made
available. Cordova is entitled to the public building, and we
hope lie money will be appropriated.—Anchorage Times.
WM. A. HESSE i
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
D. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, 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
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
O E N T I 8 T
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adame Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work, (jive Us
a Call.
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Spokane, December 19. Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month i and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Dally Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Vale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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Fast and commodloua ateamera aalllng between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Dec. 8.ALAMEDA.Dec. 15
Dec. 16.MARIPOSA .Dec. 23
Dec. 24.ALAMEDA .Dec. 31
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, \ aide/,
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thia company reaervea the right to change achedule of ateamera
without notice.
Tlcketa on aale at up-town office Alaaka Steamanlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
aalllng time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent 1
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East Thin Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due i.» Klec
trification, you’ll enjoy the coiut'ortahle accconi
niodations and you’ll iike the little courtesu-s iu
cident to ‘Milwaukee" service.
8. 11. HKDGES, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. Phom 70.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
I Nugget
I Broaches
I Pins, Chains
I Necklaces
1 Bracelets
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Men * Leather Cellar
Bags
Men’* Toilet
set*.
Men's Combination Arm Bands,
Garter* and Suspenders.
Fancy Boxes.
Men's Comfy Bedroom
Slippers.
Great Variety
Men's Combination 811k
Muffler and
Hose
Men's Combination
Arm Bands and
Garter*,
In Faney Boxes.
Children’s Comlbatien
Knitted Sweaters,
Caps and Leggings.
Ladies' Knitted Shawl*,
Hood and Toques.
Men's Suspenders.
Men's Tie Clasps
and Pins.
Women’s Silk Bedroom
Slippers,
In Brocade and Plain,
Silk, Various Shades.
Comfy and Slippers,
In Various Styles
and Shades.
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THE STQWETH THE ' !
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HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Please
Women’* Kid Gloves,
White, Black
and Tan.
Women's Kimonos.
Cotton Crepe and
Silk.
Short and Long
Variety.
Women’s Fancy Overcoat*
and
Mackinaws.
Women's Silk
Auto Scarfs.
Women's Silk Sweaters
and Wool Sweaters.
A Complete Assortment
In Color* and Sizes.
A Handsome Gift.
Xmas Ribbon,
Xmas Cards,
Xmas. Boxes.
Infant's and Children's
Comfy Slippers
and Fancy Soft Sole
Shoes.
Children's Sweaters and
Toques.
Knitted Wool Suits.
Children's Dolls,
Teddy Dears, Toilet
Sets, Etc.
Women’s Silk
Umbrella.
Women’s Imported
Silk
Shawl.
Kayser's Silk Hosiery
All Shades.
Silk Underwear,
Union and Two-piece Suits,
Corset Covers, Chemise,
Underskirts, Etc.
ORIENTAL NOVELTIES.
Baby’s Silk Quilted Comforters. Trimmed Bamboo Baskets,
Tcakwood Trays, Card Cases, Dollies,
Game Center Sets, Handkerchiefs, Handbags,
Kimonas, Book Mark, Powder Bov, Sewing Sets,
Jewel Box, Opera Bags, Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions,
Purses, Sandals, Slippers, Table Cloths in Several Designs.
EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
I
Men's Fancy
Silk Shirts,
$4.00 to $6.50,
In Fancy Xmas Boxes.
Men's Fancy
Navajor Bath Robes,
Blankets and Robes.
Swansdown Comforters
and Fancy Woolen
Blankets.
Beautiful
Felt Pillows and
Pennants.
Women's Shoes.
A Fancy Bine of High
Tops.
Womon'ii Evening and
Afternoon Gowns.
Beautiful Silk
Shirtwaists.
Humidors,
Ash Tray and
Cigarette Cases in
Fancy Designs.
Women's Fancy
Silk Sets, Cap and
Scarf.
Assorted Colors.
Silk Ties,
Silk Hose,
Silk Pajamas,
Tie Hangers,
For Men in Holiday
Boxes.
Women's Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Large Assortment.
Women's
Fancy Sewing
Bags.
Oriental Bath Sets,
Containing 2 large Bath Towels,
2 Guest Towels,
2 Wash Cloths.
Colors.
Women's All-wool Bath
RobeB and Blankets.
Indian and Plain
Designs.
Leather Novelties,
Manicure Sets,
Scissors Sets,
Bridge Cards,
Writing Sets,
Glove Cases,
Sewing Bags,
Tourist Sets. Etc.
Stetson Hats
and
Italian Shoes.
THE CLOTHIER
Large I
Assortment I
of I
Nugget
Jewelry
I
Boudoir
Silk Shawls.
Children's
Hosiery.
Shades. B
Eiderdown Slippers, gSj
Silk Searfs, Ip
Oriental Pongee
BOudoir Slippers. ®
Women's Silvarelgn jag
Slip-on-Coats.
In Various Shades. Wb
A Full Line of
Kenyon Coats. B
Trunks, B
Suit cases und
Handbags.
Women’s Silk and Woolen B
Mitts and Gloves.
Men's Fancy Smoking B
JmCmCIs
Vests, B
Sweater Coats, B
Pajamas, B
Nightgowns, B
Silk and Wool B
Underwear. B
Shoes, Suits, Underwear ®
und Everything Essential ®
Vill Be Found Here for Men,
Women and Children. B
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