THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1919
AMERICAN SPEECH WEEK
The committee on American speech
of the National Council of Teachers
of English has launched a campaign
for the observance of American
Speech week throughout the nation.
The aim of this movement is that of
“rousing public sentiment to the need
and the possibility of improving the
speaking voice and raising the stand
ard of speech usage in daily life.”
The week November 2 to 8, inclusive,
has been designated as the period dur
ing which the “better English” drive
is to take place. The committee has
prepared a guide to American Speech
week which outlines the plan and
which contains suggestions which will
be exceedingly helpful to all organiza
tions which participate in the move
ment.
Because of the fact that the terri
torial department of education re
ceived notification of this campaign at
so late a date, it will not be possible
for the schools of Alaska to partici
pate in the national observance. How
ever, the benefits to be derived from
stressing speech improvement for one
week in each school year are so great
as to make it desirable to set aside
the first week in December for this
work. During the week of December
1 to 6 the schools of Alaska will,
therefore, observe American Speech
week. Copies of the guide referred
to above will be distributed to each I
school as soon as possible. More spe-1
cific directions relative to the cam- [
paign in Alaska will accompany the i
guide. It is hoped that each school !
will co-operate to the fullest extent j
in making this movement a success. |
CITIES FOR SALE
Out of a war which left France1
and Belgium in desolation and ruins
and the rest of Europe but little bet
ter off, Uncle Sam has emerged to
the good by thirty-five new cities cre
ated by the United States Housing
Corporation, the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration and its subsidiaries, and pri
vate industries for the accommodation
of the great army of workers who
formed the second line of defense in
shipyards and munitions factories.
Unlike the customary hastily-built
community, these new dots on the map
have been firmly constructed with a
view to permanence. City planners,
architects and sociologists have al
lowed to let their imaginations run
riot, resulting in thirty-five custom
made Utopias, valued at in the neigh
borhood of $5,000,000, which are soon
to be placed on the market. Bids from
realty corporations and from private
interests whose endeavors may result \
in exploitation are to be barred, and
the present tenants of the houses will
be given first opportunities of pur
chase, offering one solution for the
present housing problem.
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VOICE OF THE ALASKA PRESS
When we mumble our cold storage
turkey this month, return thanks that
you are not Outside, mixed v^p in the
numerous unpleasantnesses develop
ing faster than the authorities can
take care of them. Better a snack
of ptarmigan and rabbit than a feast
of Seattle dainties with the cooks on
strike.—Valdez Miner.
If speedy justice were meted out I
If speedy justice were meted out to
some of the desperadoes who have
committed crimes in Alaska recently,
we are of the opinion that such crimes
might not be so common in the terri
tory. A speedy indictment, speedy
trial, and, if found guilty, a speedy
end of their career would be a re
freshing thing.—Douglas News.
CAR JUST KEPT ON MOVING
Lucky for Sleeping Occupants That
the Road Had Been Cut Up by
Heavy Wagon.
I recall a funny motoring incident
that might have turned out decidedly
otherwise if it had not been for a
mere chance, writes a correspondent.
It occurred in the country during the
early spring.
A young fellow and his sister were
returning in the wee small hours from
a dance in a neighboring town. He
was driving a flivver. They were both
very tired, and finally they both
dropped off to sleep.
It so happened that late the day be
fore a heavy farm wagon had passed
that way, leaving deep ruts in the mud,
and during the evening these had froz
en solid. The car got Into these ruts
and ran along them with no one guid
ing it for some time. The tracks turn
ed several corners and finally turned
into a farmyard and went into the
barn.
The fliv turned the corners and fol
lowed the tracks into the yard. It
was going straight on and would hnve
smashed into the barn door had not
the girl waked in time to see the build
biff looming up just in front of them.
Realizing the situation immediately,
she jammed on the brake and stopped
the car a few feet from the closed
floor.
I am assured that this is a perfectly
true story.
No one ever missed a dollar given
to the American Red Cross.
Special dinner served from 11:30
o’clock every day at the City Bakery.
Congoleum Rugs, suitable for every
room in your house, can be found at
the Northwestern Hardware Co.
Everything good to eat at the Cor
dova Grill. 29-tf
We ship by boat or rail fresh
cooked crabs or crab cocktails. Order
from Dave Phillips, P. O. Box 217.
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NOTICE OF SALE
In the Probate Court for the Territory
of Alaska, Third Division, Valdez
Precinct, at Valdez. In the matter
of the Estate of Robert D. Gray,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pur
suance of an order of the above-en
titled court, made on the 22d day of
October, 1919, in the matter of the
Estate of Robert D. Gray, deceased,
the- undersigned, executor of said
estate, will sell at pubic auction to the
highest bidder for cash, and subject to
confirmation by said court, at the of
fice of the United States commissioner
in Cordova, Alaska, all the right, title,
and interest and estate of the said
Robert D. Gray, at the time of his
death, in and to all those certain lots
and parcels of land, with the buildings
thereon, situated in the town of Ka
talla, Alaska, and described as fol
lows, to wit:
Lots 3 and 4 and six feet of lot
5, in block 23, of the Townsite of
Katalla, Alaska;
The buildings on said lots, de
scribed as follows: One frame
building 20 feet by 40 feet, one
and one-half stories;
One frame building 12 feet by
46 feet, one story;
One frame building, 22 feet by
2S feet, one story, shed roof;
One frame building 24 feet by
6S feet, two stories. All said build
ings being connected together;
Wharf 16 feet by 40 feet, with
an approach 300 feet by 10 feet,
on lots 4 and 5 above, with 600
feet of 15-pound steel rails;
And certain personal property, con
sisting of hotel furniture and fixtures,
now situated and located in the build
ings above described, and certain
wharf appliances and fixtures now sit
uated and located in and about the
wharf above described, and used in
connection therewith.
That all of the foregoing real and
personal property will be sold jointly
and in one lot at the pljce above men
tioned at 2 o’clock p. m. of the 22d day
of December, 1919. For further in
formation apply to the undersigned or
Edward F. Medley, attorney for said
estate.
JAMES SMITH,
Executor of the Estate of Robert D.
Gray, deceased.
First publication, Oct. 29, 1919.
Last publication, Nov. 26, 1919. j -
JUST RECEIVED
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A LARGE SHIPMENT OF
LIVE CHICKENS
Good Roasters
JOE FREY
Phone 22
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I ATTIRE FOR THE COLD SEASON NOW APPROACHING I
j Coats, Suits, Dresses, I
| Underwear, Hosiery, Shoes
Perfect-Fitting Hosiery
1 Some in silk, some in wool, but all fashioned to fit. *
Silks in Flesh, White and Black.
Wool in White and Black.
( Children’s White Silk Hose. I
Children’s Pink and Blue Silk Half Hose. 3
Children s Wool Hose, Black and White. fc
Underwear I
| Women’s warm, form-fitting Knitted Underwear. Sizes are am- |
pie, and the yarns used are non-shrinking. The shaping and mak
ing assure a comfortable and long-wearing garment.
UNION SUITS, TIGHTS AND VESTS |
Here’s Women’s
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Correct Shoes
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Our Shoe Section is offering a special Shoe for women in strong, solid |
leathers, built to stand the hard service of slush and snow, and at prices that i
are exceptionally attractive.
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Children and Infants’ Shoes and Rubbers
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Bogart & Robinson
DEALERS IN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE
Wall Paper
AND DECORATIONS
We also Do Painting, Decorating and Paper-Hanging. Estimates
cheerfully furnished for the best of work by experienced workmen.
FRESH FROM [OUTSIDE
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Poultry
Wholesale and Retail
All Orders Given Prompt Attention
NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
STEAM HEAT ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Overland Hotel
MRS. J. W. KENNEDY
• Chitina, Alaska
POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION
BS8T BRANDS OF CIGARS KEPT
ALASKA HERRING & IMPORTING Co. Inc.
Pier C. Foot of Main St. Seattle, Wash.
Wholesale Receivers and Distributors of all kinds of Salt Fish
__Write us and let us know what you have to offer
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air BAKERY LUNCH ROOM !
Special Carefully-Prepared Lunch served from 11:30 a. m. Our Fine
French Rolls with every meal
Big Variety of Pastries and Cakes, Always Fresh
Sanitary Machinery of Latest Model. Patent Brick Oven. Best Ma
terials used by Expert Workmen, producing our Famous Cream Loaf
Best Coffee in Town
French Bread Rye Bread
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Choice business and residence
property.
I FOR RENT—
Furnished and unfurnished
apartments and cottages.
INSURANCE—
Fire and marine, life and ac
cident.
BONDS
Fidelity and surety.
CORDOVA ABSTRACT &
REALTY COMPANY
ROOM 1 ADAM8 BUILDING
The Burkhardt
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Hand Laundry
and Bath
Burkhardt Flats
Neatly Fitted up with Large
Porcelain Tuba. Everything
Clean and Sanitary.
Phone 61—three rings.
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TOKENS OF RESPECT
A well conducted funeral la a
token of respect to the deceased.
Our methods of conducting a
funeral have given ut an oppor
tunity to serve you In a manner
that will command respect. We
are equipped to serve you satle- '
factorily.
K. E. HOLDEN PARLOR
Secoud Street, between
A and B Avenues