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CUKDUVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1!H7.»
A GERMAN JOKE.
If anything were needed to spur our
American boys who are preparing ar
duously to do their bit in wiping out
the might-makes-rlght fallacy that
Germany sought to impose upon the
World, that thing is to be found in a
sarcastic comment on America’s mo
bilization that appeared recently in
the Liepziger Neueste Nichrichteo:
"Really, anyone who has seen parts
of the regular army of the United
States and knows something of the
modern history of these braves, is re
minded of Falstaff's Guards. Hinden
burg will make short work of the re
cruits and volunteers from the other
side of the great pond should there
be time enough to enable them to be
trained. Conscientious and cautious
study enables us to say that we need
not overestimate the American dan
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ger.
But the writer of this is destined to
get into the class with Herr Erzberg
er, the reichstag pacifist leader who
is now using every energy to bring
the war to an end. A little more than
three years ago Herr Erzberger wrote,
on hearing that Lord Kitchener in
August. 1914, had asked parliament to
authorize an addition of 500,000 men
to the then tiny English army:
“Germany will be enchanted when
this half million advances against us.
We will put some old military man, so
— decrepit that he can hardly sit on his
horse, in command of the semi-inval
ids and he will soon capture all these
British and turn them over to Bar
num to be shown at fairs as the latest
wonder of the world! Those of our
men who are first badly wounded in
this war must be put in a squadron
and given first chance.
It is with undisguised merriment
that anyone in Germany reads of this
new English vote of parliament, and
we have the right to be amused.”
Maybe the Leipzig writer who thinks
our national army, now in the making,
is a bunch of Falstaff’s Guards will in
much less than three years laugh
with as much "undisguised merri
ment" as Herr Erzberger is now laugh
ing at his ghastly joke in 1914.
Tomorrow, Alaska Day, will be gen
erally observed as a holiday.
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DIVIDENDS AND
EXTRA DIVIDENDS.
A patriotic example is to be set by
Swift & Co., the packers, in paying an
extra dividend In Liberty bonds.
Some of the smaller corporations of
the country have paid dividends and
bonuses in Liberty bonds, but the
Swift & Co. instance is said to be the
first case of one of the larger compan
ies making a distribution of profits In
Uncle Sam's war paper.
This gives an example of what an
endless chain of credit modern busi
ness has come to. Investors in the
stock of Swift & Co. are receiving in
come on the money they advanced to
the company for the operation of its
great system of meat distribution —
and the returns from the investment
are great, as the proposed Liberty
bond dividend is the second extra
dividend of the year.
The Liberty bond dividend |s in
turn another Investment for stock
holders. It is putting money into an
infinitely greater institution than
Swift & Co.—The United States gov
ernment.
AnU the Liberty bonds also will
bring "extra dividends.” In addition
to the percentage paid by the govern
ment there will be the "extras" —
more freedom for the individual
through the vindication of demo
cracy; more satisfaction for the in
vestor through the glory of America;
more safety through the safeguarding
of international rights.
EXAMINATIONS HERE
SHOULD BE FINAL.
In the states there is much com
plaint over the fact that after drafted
men have passed the physical examin
ations given by the civilian physicians,
a large number of them are sent back
from the training camps for failure
to pass the examinations of the army
doctors. This is a lamentable situa
tion, and has put to great inconven
ience numbers of patriotic young men
who gave up their positions and ar
ranged their affairs to answer Uncle
Sam’s summons.
It is to be hoped when the time
comes for Alaska’s selected men to be
examined that some way of making
the physical tests final may be de
vised. Added to all the other incon
veniences which attended the unfor
iuij^te men In the States who failed
to pass the army tests, will be the
fact that many of the Alaskans will
have to undergo a long and in some
cases dangerous and trying trip in
order to reach the cantonment where
they will finally learn their fate.
Certainly it would seem that Uncle
Sam could make some provision
whereby his nephews from the far
north could have their final examina
tions given in the territory, so that
those who wer\ not fit need not make
the trip out, only to come back. To
a confessedly uninformed civilian It
looks practicable to have some such
system followed as was used in the
case of certain recruiting officers for
various branches of the service who
visited Juneau this summer. Some of
these men were qualified to tell the
hien whether or not they could serve,
and did so. Would It not be a good
idea to have an army doctor stationed
in each principal Alaskan city for a
period long enough to let him give the
men their final examinations here?
Viewed from the army standpoint
there may be serious objections to
such a plan, but to the draft eligibles
it would be a Godsend.—Juneau Dis
patch.
SOMETHING NEW!
Our Expert Candy Maker has just
finished a batch of FRESH PEA
NUT BRITTLE and CHOCOLATE
CREAMS made right here in Cor
dova from the purest of ingredi
ents. Drop around and take a
look at our window. It It equive
lant to buying for you can’t resist
the temptation once you see this
display of deliciousness. Just
thinkl You can purchase these
Cordova-Made Candles for the
same price that you pay for the
factory-made article. "Seeing is
believing”, make it a point to call
around at the "Den of Sweets”
and enjoy the treat of your life.
SANITARYCANDYKITCHEN
Next To Cordova IlouKe
Sporting goods, cutlery, flashlight:
at The Northwestern Hardware Co.
A THROUGH TICKET
via ;
Chicago, Milwaukee <£ St. Paul Ry.
WHY
By buying a through ticket yousave from $10.00 to $15.00 as against j
buying to Seattle and re-uying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St. P. Ry you are assured the comfort
that comes from riding behind an Electric locomotive—the most pow
erful in the world—and that personal attention which is a feature of
"Milwaukee” service.
For tickets, berth reservations and other particulars consult '
your nearest Steamship Agent.
A. P. Chapman, Jr. J. F. BAHL, !
Asst. General Passenger Agent, City Passenger Agent,
Stuart Building, Second and Cherry,
) Seattle, Washington. Seattle, Washington.
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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TRAPPERS" ,Y?» »'ii i* tin in* ii ?»i
mnrrt.no. f»u to write to ug. We charge
no commisBoo; we remit you dsy your shipment is
received. We help the trapper make money. Atrial
shipment will couvmce you that we pay the highest
prices for furs. Write today far free trappers guide,
catalog of supplies and price list
Northwestern Hide & Fur Co.
Cita 1690 MiasMpois, MimMte
Cedar Run
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High Grade, Straight Kentucky
BOURBON WHISKEY.
Quality Like Truth, Commends
Itself.
FOR SALE BY THOS. DAVIS,
THE MINT
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NOTICE TO CERDITORS.
In the Probate Court, for the Chitlna
Precinct, Third Divlalon of the Ter
ritory of Alaska.
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph
Kearns, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned administrator for the estate
of Joseph Kearns, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said estate, to ex
hibit with the necessary vouchers
within six months after the first pub
lication of this notice, at his place
of business in McCarthy, Chltina pre
cinct, Territory of Alaska, the same
being the place for the transaction of
the business of said estate.
J. B. O'NEILL,
„ Administrator.
Dated at McCarthy, Alaska, Sep
tember 15. 1917.
Date of first publication, Septem
ber 19, 1919. jt
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' Recreation, read i n g, pool
room, circulating library anil
late periodicals.
Founded 1908 by Episcopal
Church.
Hours 2 p. m. to 11 p. m.
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PIANO TUNER
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factory representative for high
grade pianos, players and elec
tric pianos, will be in Cordova
in the near future.
GEORGE ANDERSON
Box 991. Juneau, Alaeka.
M. O. Thompson H. a Morphy
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WINKS, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
PIMM MV.
The Secretary of the Treasury has requested all banks
throughout the United States to assist the Government
in selling the new issue of Liberty Bonds.
We understand that the rate of 4 per cent, will be paid.
It is our opinion that you will have no trouble in selling
the Bonds after the war should you wish to do so.
Victory for America will advance civilization. You must assist
and do your bit. All you need pay row is 2 per cent, on the
amount you wish to purchase or you can deposit the entire amout.
You Must Act Quickly for the
Sale ends this Month
Bank of Alaska
? DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU 7 l1
That Half Your Life is spent in fixing food—
Each Year you and your Range are companions
In cooking over a thousand meals. Surely you
deserve the best; “The Great Majestic”, The
Range with th<j, Reputation.
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If you are going to build see
us for your hardware.
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“Don't forget" that* when you
go hunting that we cfeftrv an
1 kinds of guns, rifles and aramu
* nition.
- Behold the duck hunter. He
riseth early in the morning and
disturbeth the whole household.
Mighty are his preparations. He
goeth forth full of hope. When
the day is far spent he return
eth, smelling of strong drink
and the truth is not In him.
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HARDWARE CROCKERY
Northwestern Hardware Co.
CORDOVA, ALASKA.
Boat Supplies Sporting Goods
: BATHS
♦ Tub and Shower.
^ Bath House Open Day and"
$ Night.
• First Class Barber Shop in
# Connection.
» ALASKAN HOTEL
l BARBER SHOP,
* Frank Cunningham, Prop.
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Wind sor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
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The HORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PUCE
Where We Can Always Find Our
Friends.
Finest Hilliard and Pool tables In
Alaska.
BEST GRADES OF STANDARD
BRANDS OF CIGARS.
LOGGERS, ATTENTION!
We pay $10 per thousand for
spruce logs and $9 for hemlock,
delivered.
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