The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATE8T NEWSPAPER
Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, sb second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 191(17
The high cost of fools has much to do with the high cost of
' foods.
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Santa Claus will soon start on his tour of stocking pack
ing.
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Tin* wave of prosperity that inundated the east is evidently
headed toward Cordova.
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The weather man seems to have but little consideration for
those who enjoy coasting and ice skating.
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A look at the display windows of the local merchants is a
forceful reminder that Christmas will soon be here.
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All ot the present federal officials in Alaska may not be
retained in office, even if they did vote the Democratic ticket.
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( aptain Amundsen has bought 50 tons of food for his air
plane lliglit to the pole. Fortunately food' will not suffer now
from the high altitudes.
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Cordova is one of the few municipalities that has no indebt
edness, and the tax rate since incorporation has been lower than
that of any town in Alaska.
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If the old warrior Romans could come back and' see their
descendants, the Roumanians, walloped by the descendants of
the despised barbarian Goths!
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Practically all the newspapers of Europe are discussing
peace and some solution of the present conflict across the At
lantic may eventually be reached.
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Judge Jennings has ruled that no United States cominis
sinner had power nor jurisdiction to leave his precinct and act
as the commissioner in another precinct.
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\\ ith the inauguration of a postal savings bank next month
the local postoffice should be given additional clerk hire, as
there is at present more than enough work to keep the present
force busy.
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Although Cordova is doing no boasting, there continues to
he shipped from this port several million dollars’ worth of cop
per ore every month, which exceeds the mineral output from all
of Alaska.
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It is now reported that the four United States district at
torneys of the Alaska divisions will receive instructions from
\\ asliington to probe tin; high cost of living, as it is being done
in the states. ,
. A A- fib I 4 it
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Through the excellent news service furnished by the Asso
ciated 1 ress, the Daily Times is enabled to furnish its readers
with the annual reports of the cabinet officers which are now
being submitted to congress.
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Somebody interrupts the course of our sweet thoughts of
peace and piping prosperity by predicting that Roosevelt and
Bryan will be the presidential nominees in 1920. Exiling is too
merciful a penalty for the disturber.
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An eastern paper, remarking upon the advencement in the
talking machine business, says it may not be long before both
ermons and songs will be “supplied mechanically,” as if that
is not already the melancholy fact in many cases.
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The idea of building a string of hotels in Alaska to accom
modate the tourist travel is a most excellent one, and in that
connection no better site could be selected than at Miles (1 lacier,
where there are two of the largest active glaciers in the world!
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With winter here we are again reminded that there is an
abundance of good quality Alaska coal near at hand, which can
not bo mined on account of the restrictions thrown around it
>y the government, while our residents are paying a big price
for foreign coal.
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They’re going to let down the bars to diseased potatoes
*>om Canada in order to reduce the price of those grown in the
'nited States. This is done with the unmistakable design of
mixing eminent satisfaction to cuddle itself in the bosom of the
merican farmer.
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It looks very much as though congress was going to tax tin*
ishing industry of Alaska. rl his is robbing the territorial leg
islature of its prerogative, and at a time when all license money
will be needed for the maintenance of the public schools, if a dry
'aw goes into effect a year hence.
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“To be or not to lie’ is the question that is now uppermost
in tin* minds of the people of the belligerent countries of Eu
rope, in connection with the peace proposal submitted by Ger
many. I util the oiler of the terms have become known no de
finite action is likely to be taken by the allies.
Lloyd George, perhaps the most powerful man on British
• i 1. things considered, is now at the helm and if the vessel
•expends to her rudders she may perform a stunt in ramming
hat will surprise the kaiser. The winds and tides of politics
ind sell interest are, however, to be reckoned' with.
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.John I). Archbold, who recently died, was a great figure
in a great industry, lie was a captain of captains of industry.
He collected a hundred million dollars, not one cent of which
he takes with him, nor has his handling of it, so far as the pub
nc has seen, won for him so much as a toehold in the esteem of
the American people. Mere money continues to he a liability;
in great sums men- money becomes a catastrophe.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calla 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
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counaellor at Law
Room 1
Adame Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
ciTTpofy
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
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COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaaka Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Spokane, about Dec. 21 ! Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA i Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month | and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Daily Except Sunday
San Francloco and San Diege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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ALASKA
_ STEAMSHIP CO. .-■*
Fast arid commodious steamers sailing 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, Latouclie, Juneau, Vahh-z
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of eteamer*
without notice.
Tickets on aale 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, S. R HEDGES, .
General Agent Agent j
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due i.» Idee
trification, you’ll enjoy the comfortable aeeeom
niodations and you’ll iike the little courtesie- m
cident to ‘Milwaukee’’ service.
S. R. HEDGES. Agent, Cordova, Alaska. Phono
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
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I HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS v I
I A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Piease —-|
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--- vvnue, mack Comfy Slippers oni, Q. , .
and Tan . , ‘ I Ash Tray and Containing 2 large Bath Towels, _
•Sr aua ! an<* Fancy Soft Sole «4 an tn » m - »JT~ ~ ~ks_
----- $ 6 ' Cigarette Cases in , 0ue8t Towe]a>
Women's Kimonos. _ 8 °”'_ _1» Fancy Xmas Boxes._Fancy Designs. 2 Wagh clotha
Colton Crepe and Children's Sweaters and Men's Fancy Women's Fancy Colors.
8Uk' * Toques. Navajor Bath Robes, Silk Sets. Cap and
> ... Women's All-wool Bath
snort and Long Knitted Wool Suits. Blankets and Robes. Scarf
v ------- “ -- 1 ‘ Robes and Blankets.
ar 8 y' .. .. Swansdown Comfortera Assorted Colors.
-—-—-— Childrens Dolls, - - Indian and Plain
Men's Leather Collar Women's Fancy Overcoat. Teddy Bears. Toilet “nd FaBCy Woolen Silk Ties. Designs.
Men's Toilet aBd Sets, Etc. - Blanket8~_ Silk Hose, , ' “ " Boudoir I v
_ _____ Leather Novelties, Caps,
„ . „ Mackinaws. Beautiful Silk Pajamas. Silk Shawls
Men s Combination Arm Bands, ——-—-~ __ W'omon's Silk Manicure Sets, Child
darters end Suspenders. Women's Silk .. Felt Pillows and Tie Hangers. .. ,rtn 8
Fancy Boxes Umbrella. _ Selssors Sets, Hosiery.
Men's Comfy Bedroom Auto Scarf. -~-—--PennaBta'_ For Men In Holiday Bridge Cards ^
-—---Women s Imported - linage i.aras, Eiderdown Slippers,
Great Variety Wou,en * 9** Sweaters B„k W°men'8 Sh°C8' -_ Writing SeU. q 9‘lk
Men's Combination Silk and Wool Sweaters. 8hjlw, A Fancy Line of High Women's Silk and GloveCa.es, Sildo^SuLT
Muffler and ouuwi. | ,
Hose A Complete Assortment __ Topg' Linen Handkerchiefs. Sewing Bags, omen s SUvareign
Men's Combination . Kayaer's Silk Hosiery , i , Slip-on-Coats.
. _ . •* Colors and Sizes, Womens Evening and I Large Assortment. Tourist Sets, Etc. In Various Shades
Arm Bands and A11 slladeg i---- A bniU , |ne o(
Garters, A Handsome Gift Afternoon Gowns. , ..
In Fancy Boxes. ...--.. Silk Underwear. - 'VOlnen,, Stetson Hat. Kenyon CoaU.
Ch‘ld(ran'8 Comiliatlea Xmas Ribbon. Union and Two piece Suits, B°BUUfUl Fa"Cy 8eWlng and Suit cas^and
Knitted Sweaters, vm«« r..,. Shirtwaists, j Baca u at. Handbags
Caps and Leggings. Xma8 Card"- Corset Covers, Chemise. __ 1 Bag8' HanaB w„,„.n's su! ,
° ** — i _ Womens silk and Woolen
Ladles' Knitted Shawls. VmP1 Boxen . ~~~~ - ~L'- 1-1— -_ , „ .. „ ..... . ..... , _. len
. . _ Ainas, iMixes UnderHkirla, Etc. - - Mitts and Gloves.
Hood and Toques. __ 1 ’ ... _
,, , „ 'r —am mat mtsm— m < m ■ _ — Men 8 Fatlc>' Smoking
Men s Suspenders. * 1 8 1 1 1 "" i •" ■ . ■■ —— —■. —_ _ ,
Mens Tie Clasp* ORIENTAL NOVELTIES. |T
Wornen's^SHk"Bedroom B*by'8 8Uk QulUed Comforters, Trimmed Bamboo Baskets, 1 If Jf II vJI Sweater Coats, I
womens Silk Bedroom Toakwood Trays, Card Case-, imilies. 1 VL 7/ II Vl Bajumas,
i D j 1 j , Cause Center Sets. Handkerchiefs. Handbags - — ^ Nightgowns,
Silk Various Shades Kimonas, Book Mark. Powder Box, Sewing Sets. Silk and Wool
Comfv and Slippers J,w#1 8011 Op0ra B‘***'’ Pap*r Cuttor8' Bin Cushions, Underwear.
In Various Styles ^ “■ta- S,'PP"8- Table Cloth. Several Designs. TITC PT fiTHTI7 P a^e^ts^L
and Shades. EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT. 1 HIJ \ J 1 XllJCflA. W«* Bound Here for Men.
__ Women and Children.