The Cordova Daily Times ,
Entered at the Pontoffice at Cordova, Alaska, aa second-class matter.
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H. Q. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, JULY 30, 1917.
NOME AND SIBERIA.
Nome, Alnskn, is planning for the future with courage and
confidence; there is renewed industry in its gold mining opera
tions, and it sees a promise of prosperity in its commercial
relations with Siberia under,the influence of a more liberal
Slav government. Recent issues of the Nome Daily Nugget
reflect the plans for business, for mining and city building, and
tin* new horizon of hope now opening before its citizens. Thou
sands of dollars are in process of investment in new machinery
for getting the gold out oftthe Nome tundra, business is itnprov
. ug, work is plentiful, and Siberian possibilities of trade give !
assurance of true prosperity. The Nugget says:
“Irrespective of Alaska or any other mining country in
the world, not one gives the promise as a mining country than
that portion of the great Russian domain which is but a short
day’s travel from our doors.
“Under the old regime, Siberia—our neighbor—was to us
almost a closed book. Today things are different under the
new provisional government. A few weeks ago we had official
notification from them that a custom house would lx* estab
lished in close proximity to Nome, with the idea of furthering
trade relations with this country.
“Here we ha,ve a country nine times as large as the terri
tory of Alaska at our very doors which abountds with treasure
and which to all intents and purposes is unexplored. The dawn
of the awakening of Siberia is nigh, and, with the cessation of 1
hostilities 41 this mighty war, will come the opening of this won
derful country which will mean much for Nome.’’
The opening of Siberian resources to development and
trade, under a progressive and enlightened government, will
undoubtedly mean much to the nearest American city, Nome.
This outpost of civilization has endured much, we are reminded
by the Nugget, through many long, hard winters, and the old
timers who remained with it are there to win, and they shall
win. Nome has earned the prosperity that is surely in store
for it.—Ex.
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ALASKA’S HANDICAPS
Some of the trials of the pioneer Alaskans who waited for
so many years for authority to develop the territory are exem
plified by the Cordova Times in the ease of John E. Barrett,
who located the site of the now thriving town of McCarthy, ad
jacent to the great Bonanza copper mine.
Barrett located his homestead ten years ago, before the
railroad was completed to.the mines. The railroad needed part
of his land for terminals, but under the law Barrett stood a
chance of losing his claim if he offered to sell before receiving
his patent; thus he rented the terminal property to the com
pany. Later, during the gold rush to Shushanna, he laid out
a town and rented store and camping sites ou twenty five year
leases. Some of the property has been occupied in this way for
ten years, and now Barrett, with his patent in hand, is offering
deeds to lessees who will pay up the balance on the twenty five
year leases, and jhe situation as to titles is clear. Just now r
McCarthy is showing signs of a boom.
Alaska has reached its present development under many
discouraging circumstances like the Barrett case. What it can
and will do under more intelligent and helpful legislation is to
be made apparent in the immediato future.—Seattle P.-I.
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FINDING ITSELF
The war troubles of the country have demonstrated not
only a thousand of our weaknesses, but a greater number of op
portunities to strengthen and better ourselves. The railroads,
for instance, are speeding up to meet the government demands
for quick handling of war supplies, have increased the coal
movement 26 per cent and at the same time have reduced the
car shortage by nearly 50 per cent. This is an achievement
worth millions of dollars, and none of us thought it could be
done. Well, it has.
All along the line we are learning how to run the machine
a little differently with a more efficient result. The nation
seems to be finding itself. It will emerge from this war busi- ■
ness vastly more capable. It will lose, perhaps, an unenviable I
but deserved reputation for gross extravagance and savage I
waste. It must do that, at least. We’ve let the spigot drip all |
night long enough. 1
COULDN’T HAVE BEEN FAIRER
The method adopted by the war department in culling
conscripts to the colors could not have been made fairer by
years of study. It was in the nature of a lottery, in which those
doing the drawing could have no knowledge whatever of the
numbers they drew, or even having knowledge of the numbers,
they could not possibly know to whom they belonged.
No, it cannot be charged that the “predatory interests”
which are directing this “rich man’s war” had anything to
do with the first step in the draft.
If the next step be taken with the same fairness there can
not possibly be complaint except from that blighted and blind
coterie which depends upon a lie for its hypothesis.
The examination boards are going to have a hart! task. It
is not going to be an easy matter, in some cases, to decide
whether a man drawn shall go or whether his country’s inter
ests will be better served if he is kept at home.
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The resignation of Premier Lvoff of Russia gently skids
into the political garbage a man with a name such as no human
being with but one tongue ought to he obliged to attempt to
pronounce.
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Between the Tongs of Oregon and the Wabblies of Wash
ington flows the placid Columbia, deep enough to drown ’em
all, with no danger of encumbering the troublesome bar.
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A lot of nervous Seattle people are wondering if misfor
tune, in the guise of the present street car strike, is going to
load the city down with a few more trolley lines.
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General Goethals seems to be persistently unfortunate in J
the employment of his dictatorial habits. £
We have just received a new l'ne of Dress Materials,
Piece Goods, Silks, Crepe de Chen; and Ginghams. Also
Tretty Middy Blouses and Aprons.
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SAVE MONEY!
COME TO 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 lull line ot mirrors plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwestern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies’
Agents for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
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MODERN LAUNDRY 1
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F. A. Jones, Proprietor
An Up To Date Steam Laundry
Experienced Capable Employes jfj
SANITARY I
Clothes Thoroughly Washed and |
Sterilized No Contamination g
SERVICE |
Quick Work - Reliable - Courteous L :
Out of Town Work Given '
Careful, Prompt Attention
PHONE 66 I
WE AIM TO PLEASE 1 i
1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel I ;
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. R. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN end BURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND 8URGEON.
Office and Kentdence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
lug). *
Phones—Residence 115; office 132. '
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suita 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
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JOS. MILLER
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Room 10, O’Brien & Simpson Bldg.
ROBERT SIMPSON
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
Specialist in ttao 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. S. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Vdams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND ST£AMFITTER3.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
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When Ordering Job Work Don't
Think It Is Your Duty to Build Up :•
Concerns in the States, But Give
The People Who Are Paying
Wages and Spending Their Money
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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LIQUORS I
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CIGARS I
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POPULAR CORNER I
First Avenue and C Street «> a
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ALASKA
Steamship co.
Fast and commodious steamers tailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova Valdez, Seward.
• uly 12. NORTHWESTERN .July 24
• uly 1H.ALEMEDA.July 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latooche, .Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sals at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not Le received at the dock later than one hour before
calling time.
F. B. TRACY, 8 R. HEDGES,
_ *««nt Agent
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP ©
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM. SEATTLE JULY 22 -30. AUGUST 7 15 23-31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
8outhbound Westbound
Ju'y 26 ju]y 28th
August 3rd , AuguHt 5th
August 12th August 13th
August 19 August 21st
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey. 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 Building, j
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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
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1 NORTHERN MEAT MARKET I
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
i Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton I
I $
and Provisions
& Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order* from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
| SMITH & GLASBRB1NNER, Props. §
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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
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Foos Gas Engines I
4 to 5 GO Horse Power j|
General Electric Motors . I
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
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Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
:t Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cnttlng
CORDOVA, ALASKA
ASK FOR THE “ SHELDON SERVICE '* ;
Sheldon Auto Stage Line j
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. |
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Saturdays.
FARE $75.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESR
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA