OPENING MANY
NEW OIL WELLS
(By Associated Press)
SACRAMENTO, May 4. — Oil men
of California are rushing new wells
to completion to meet the increased
demand for oil because of the war.
Tho records of the state mining bu
reau show that 323 new wells were
started in the fields of the state from
January 1 to April 14. Many operat
ors are handicapped by the scarcity
of equipment materials.
PRISONERS TO BE
USED ON FARMS
(Ry Associated Press)
CHKYKNNK, Wyo., May 4. — "Use
if the prisoners to cultivate munici
pal farms" is the gist of a communi
cation sent by Acting Governor Prank
L. Iioux to the mayors and councils
if incorporated towns in Wyoming,
l'he governor points out that in the
present food crisis It will he possible
0 utilize a considerable amount of
abor now cxpi nded by "chain gangs"
m Hie streets on farms for the relief
>f the present food crisis.
"I believe the town governments
an play an important part in food
iroduction," he said, "if they will set
ide areas Tor gardening purposes and
ill work these gardens with “chain
ang" labor.
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UEL OIL AND WAGES
CAUSE INCREASE IN RATES.
Knormous increases in the cost of
peration due to the advances in the
rice of fuel oil and all kinds of sup
lies used aboard ship, is given as the
*use of (he decision to quote higher
eight rates from Seattle to all ports
1 Alaska and California. Passenger !
ires, at least for tlie present, will
’main unchanged.
I'uel oil, which is used to enormous
mntities, has advanced from 75 cents
barrel to $1.35 a barrel during the
ast two years and supplies of all
intis are proportionately higher,
ages of employees of steamship lines
ave been going up and new federal
■gulations have also added to the
ist of operation.
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/ANTED — A good, strong girl for
waitress, dishwasher and house
maid in country hotel. Apply Times
office.
/ANTED — Maid for general house
work in family of three. Apply Mrs.
E. L. Harwood.
/ANTED — Watchmaker and en
graver. Address 1’. I). Q., care of
Dally Times.
OR RENT — Three nice rooms, for
light housekeeping. Apply J. K.
Smart.
LE — Ludwig grand piano.
! it . I impress theatre
OR SALE—Two lots on Second '
next to ( liarles Game’s tailor shop;
50x,100 feet. Price {2,500. Apply Na
thanael Greene.
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VANTED—Woman for housework;
short hours. Phone 89.
:OR SALE — House and lot in Cor
dova; cheap for cash; or on terms.
Near depot. Address Dox 1288, An
chorage, Alaska.
OR RENT—Furnished house. Ap
ply at Times office.
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HEALTH NOTICE.
Property owners are hereby notified
that the time h i* expired for cleaning
tip premlsos. s$tartinn Wednesday,
May 2, tho cltj will clean all unsani
tary places and assess cost of same
to the property.
GKO. DOOLEY, Chief of Police.
INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your proj>erty against Tire In
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara, London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
and Rutgers, and others; all strong
Board Companies.^
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Companv, and issue Fidelity '
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
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Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Kates Are Kight.
Cordova Alaska
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Is’nt it a relief to find that goods
you want have not advanced
in price? Such cases are rare—
but the price of
Stylepius *sj
Clothes... jJl
"The some price the nation over.”
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still remains the same, the one suit in
America that is nationally known to .
have their same old price distinction.
Rack of this price the makers stand with a st- ong
guarantee of style, all wool quality, wear, fit,
perfect satisfaction.
Foresight in buying, double volume sales, con
centration on the one price idea, reduced costs
in manufacture — tell the story “Still $17.”
We are the only Styleplus Store. We can save
you money.
The Blum O’Neill Co. ]
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We Are Busy;
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Because .—
We have an army of satisfied custom- I I
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ers continually BOOSTING for this ■'/] Pimento
store. V'*-5sS£f- -:A
ftv)J/0RMAFRUIM Clarks’ Club
We have better assortments — newer ^ £ Clarks’ Green Chili
j? goods, and more of them than you - jj
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usually find. The Kind Ikl it NOT iye-Pccled |
’^F I Imported Camembert
We have an advanced store service Th ese are the scream Brick t|
that anticipates your wants and serves ’ U* /-> i-r • t-' •
you always with the one idea in mind, / L-alitorma t nuts you J ... j|
of satisfying you absolutely. should Serve in yOUT fVlGQlS
I We use the Burroughs Posting Ma- h°me. Of highest qUal~
chine and National Cash Registers, tlty, .tree ripened; dell- Ktnlon - Specla 00 ogne
making our system of accounting as rJ™I(So»Y4iarrlflavor.fUx„ Minced Luncheon Loaf
nearly perfect as is possible. LiuusuiUldlUUdVOr,mey
satisfy the most exacting Ham Boiogne (
No matter what your needs are, we t°Ste Boiled Ham
have it or will get It for you. You’ll ** * Pickled Pigs Feet
find here a bigger value for the same TV...
money or an equal value for less i Ty them. Canned Chicken
money than anywhere else, , , . Tamales
Loot: for this Trade Mark.
We advertise to get new customers. | O r
Our satisfying store service holds r *$***& 6 I_ICi[|Lly
each customer once they try us. ''jsSv?'/ fssFsPJSfc' ■' II
S SSSSfpv^ » We have just received on the
Are You Going: to Learn I last boat an assortment of
° ; w ii j , • Boxed Candies put up for us
VA/hw It Pane to ' m Ly the LOTUS CANDY i
Why It Pays to ^ SHOP, reputed to be the best
_ . . . | candy made in the City of
Trade Here? f~ Seattle.
J Grocery Phone 21. Office 74.
! FINKELSTEIN & SAPIRO
! GENERAL MERCHANDISE
“THE STORE THAT SATISFIES”
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Ail Alaskan Product \
Real Old German Lager j
A Refreshing Drink
The Valdez Brewing Co.
Under New Management
Patronize Home Industry
On Tap In Every Saloon
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I Alaskan Hotel
THE HOUSE OF COMFORT
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THE BlfST EQUIPPED HOTEL
IN ALASKA
BAR AND BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION.
Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, Electric
Lights, Steam Heat, Suites With Bath.
Bar in Connection
•:;i ROBERT GOTTSCHALK Proprlteor* ART CLONINGER
I CORDOVA, .... ALASKA
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SAFETY FIRST
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MODERN LAUNDRY
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F. A. Jones, Proprietor
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An Up To Date Steam Laundry
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SANITARY 1
Clothes Thoroughly Washed and
Sterilized No Contamination
SERVICE
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Quick Work - Reliable - Courteous
Out of Town Work Given
Careful, Prompt Attention
PHONE 66
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WE AIM TO PLEASE
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CITY LAUNDRY
t>HONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
EXPERT
PIANO TUNER
George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be In Cor
dova this coming summer. Expert
work in piano and organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prices on
now and second hand pianos and or
gans, also pianos for rental, address.
P. O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
Cordova Mill &
Lumber Company
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Also Outside Lumber.
We Have Succeeded the Arctic Lumber Company and
All Mail Orders Should be Addressed to I s.
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5
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STATIONERY AND PHOTO SUPPLIES
Developing and Printing Phonographs
Views and Postcards Columbia Records
Art Pictures, Art Supplies .
Picture Frames Sheet Music
Picture Framing Candies Always Fresh
Toilet Articles Cigars and Tobacco
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
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ALL THE LIGHT ON THE EOOK,
and none In the eyes ts what makes
the electric light so superior for night
reading. And its brilliancy bring* out
the type with the utmost distinctive
ness so that reading is accompanied
by no strain on the eyes whatever.
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Have you electricity in your home?
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Cordova Power
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LIGHTS WATER PHONES POWER
Office: FIRST STREET.
j Copper River &
I Northwestern Ry.
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1916.
Three Trains Weekly Between Cordova and Chitina.
Four Trains Weekly Between Chitina and Kennecott.
| Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mondays, Thur*- ill
days and Saturdays.
I§ Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays.
| Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Fridays.
■i Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednesdays, |
Thursdays and Saturdays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice. :
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Peseenger Train* 9c- >a
& tween Cordova and Chitina. :§
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Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 1*. M.
Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska : |
Steamship Companv building
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1$ Superintendent Cordova Agent |;
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