BUREAU OF MINES
* PLANS TO GET RID OF
SMOKE NUISANCE
"WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (by Associ
ated Press).—The smoke evil, which
costs each city dweller of this coun
try from $12 to $20 each year in prop
erty damage alone, can not be abated
if the people continue to use in the
old way the same smoky coal, accord
ing to the bureau of mines, depart
ment^of the interior. Now the bureau
maintains that the best way to get
rid of the smoke plague in the resi
dential portions of the cities is to first
turn the bituminous coal into coke
*and gas, which are smokeless, the
coke being used for house-heating and
gas for cooking. In this way the val
uable by-products from the coal can be
saved. The factories may continue as
usual to use the soft coals, for it has
been demonstrated that in the boiler
and heating plants the coal can be
burned practically smokelessly.
TAN SHOE POLISH IS
r GOOD KNOCKOUT DROP
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 (by As
sociated Press).—When a man who
was found unconscious in a doorway
here recently was taken to the emer
gency hospital, a stomach pump re
moved a quart of tan shoe polish from
his stomach.
^CANADA MAKES WAR
LOANS TO SOLDIERS
OTTAWA, Ont., Feb. 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Loans to British Co
lumfcda war veterans have amounted
to $9,000,000 since ^February, 1919, W.
J. Black, chairman of the soldiers’
settlement board, said in a statement
issued here recently. British Colum
bia, with two exceptions, is the high
est among Canadian provinces in the
aggregate of loans granted to soldier
settlers, he declared.
LONGEST BOUNDARY
FENCE COMPLETED IN
LOWER CALIFORNIA
CALEXICO, Cal., Feb. 24 (by Asso
(■fated Press).—What is said to be the
longest boundary fence in the world
has just been completed here. It is
12.000 yards long, and separates Ca
lexica from Mexicali, Lower Califor
nia.TMexico. It is believed it will nra
terially reduce the work of immigra
tion officers of both Mexico and the
United States.
The fence is composed of wooden
posts, painted red, and staunch barbed
wire.
HENRY F. HOLLIS
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Former Senator Henry F. Hollis of
New Hampshire, who has been given
by the French government the rank of
chevalier in the Legion of Honor in
recognition of his services during the
war. After retiring from the senate
Mr. Hollis was a member of the liqui
dateon board, upon which he served
until November last. *
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| STORM CENTER OF GERMAN FINANCE' I
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Mathias Erzberger, vice president
and minister of finance of the German
republic, is apparently the storm cen
ter of tlie German financial problem.
He is apparently Germany’s strongest
public figure, with the possible excep
tion of Gustave Noske. Anyway, he
is probably the most discussed man—
if not the most execrated—in Ger
many today.
There is a widespread belief
<am«ng financiers, bankers and finan
cial writers in Germany, that if two
of Erzberger’s plans are put into ef
fect Germany will face actual ruin.
The most important of*these two
measures is the emergency levy on
property which they assert will reduce
industrial fortunes of 10,000,000 marks
to less than 3,000.000 in a decade.
The second measure is the income
tax, which will “beggar every modest
fortune as well as every great for
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Erzberger, as well as his enemies, looks to America for financial help.
3e says: “We will make our investments attractive in every way for
Americans. I will guarantee that the only tax on the capital of nonresidents
will be an income tax not to exceed 30 per cent.”
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Up-to-date equipment for all
kinds of cleaning. Suits stored
free. Drop your clothes in the
bundle drop at side door any
time, or phone 130 and we will
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YOUR FURS MADE TO ORDER
Best work guaranteed. Low
est prices. Over 2,000 Alaska
customers.
R. W. Drew
Tacoma’s Expert Furreir
11th and B’dw’y, Tacoma, Wash.
Cordova
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Collections, Reports,
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CHAS. GOLDSTEIN & COMPANY
JUNEAU, ALASKA
“ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD—PAYING THE TOP OF THE MARKET"
In presenting the following quotations we want you to understand we pay
what we quote. If the market advances after the issuance of this circular
we give the shipper the benefit of the increase. Upon request we shall be
pleased to keep you advised of market changes. Bear in mind that because
of our policy of dealing directly with the trader and trapper we can afford
. to, apd do, PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR FURS OF ALL KINDS
Black bear—No. 1 silky. $ 15.OO to $ 30.00
Fox. cross-large dark.IZZZZ 75^0 to 125M
Fox, red—large dark . 40.00 to 60.00
Fox, white .. 50.00 to * 65.0$
Fox, blue—Prices vary according to color and quality;
prices average from. 75.00 to 200.00
Fox, silver—We have a big outlet for silver fox, and guar
antee top prices for same. Be sure to ship us your silver
foxes and we will show you we are there with the
goods. Prices range from. 150.00 to 850.00
Marten, dark and extra large No. 1. 75.00 to 100 00
Fisher, large dark.’75d)0 to 125d>0
Mink, extra large No. 1 dark. 12.00 to 16.00
Muskrat, fall Alaskan, large No. 1. 1.50 to 2.00
Lynx, extra large No. 1.40^00 to 6o!o0
- Land otter (Interior) . 30.00 to 40.00
Land otter (Coast) .,. 20.00 to 27.50
White wreasel, large No. 1. 1.25 to 2.00
Wolf, large No. 1, cased . 25.00 to 30.00
Wolf, large No. 1 open. 18.00 to 25.00
Wolverine, large dark . 20.00 to 25.00
Prices above quoted are all for No. 1 best grade furs. Lower grades, in
cluding pale skins, priced in proportion.
WE ARE THE LARGEST DEALERS IN RAW AND MANUFACTURED
FURS IN THE NORTHWEST, and all we ask of you, Mr. Shipper, is to give
us the chance of a trial shipment and we will convince you that we pay more
for furs and m^|e quicker returns than you can get anywhere in the country.
We have been in business in Alaska for -86 years and have built up a very,
extensive trade. We sell manufactured furs in all parts of the United States^
Canada, and in a great many European cities.
By shipping to us you are not only helping an Alaska industry but you. are
helping yourself to build up a business that belongs to Alaska.
We eliminate the middleman entirely, as we buy direct from the trapper and
_ trader and sell direct to the consumer: thus we are able to pay you a better
price than you can get elsewhere. WE MAKE RETURNS THE SAME DAY
SHIPMENT IS RECEIVED.
If so desired, when your shipment amounts to $100 or more, we will wire our
bid, and if not entirely satisfactory you may wire at our expense and we will
ship to any place you designate.
All we ask of you is to be fair with yourself as well as with us, and make usi
a trial shipment; the result wrill make you a steady shipper.
References: Any bank in Alaska, the B. M. Behrends Bank, Juneau; National
Bank of Tacoma, Tacoma, Wash.; Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle.
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M’CONAGHY
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Steamfitters
COR. FRONT and B STS.
NORTHWESTERN CLEAN
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TAILORING
All kinds of Repair Work. Fancy
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Guaranteed. Goods called for and
delivered
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Next to Hegg’s, on C St.
Telephone 190
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LUMBER
BUILDING MATERIALS OF
ALL KINDS
Brick and Lime
CORDOVA MILL AND
LUMBER CO.
This Is the Best Time to Have Your
WATCH REPAIRED
So that you can start the New Year with
the Correct Time
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PAUL BLOEDHORN
PHONE 2—2—3
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