Cordova Daily Times
Entered iM the Postoffice at Cor
dova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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the local news published herein.
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WKKNKSDAV. DKCKMHKK 18, 11S
There is every indication of Cor
dova having a joyous Christmas.
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Don't get excited over the influenza
scare. .(list use a little common
scn-.c and the fear of till epidemic |
may disappear.
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Now thoyTe talking of airplane
mail M-rviot lor Alaska. That "ill
ho going from the ridiculous to the
uhiinio Douglas Nows.
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Tin* "ill of tin I iit> Father Duncan j
o- Mot Inkulifla lias been admitted to
probate, and it shows that tin* lathe;
of the native of Southeastern Alaska
left property valued at $lfin,«mn.
Father Duncan was not only a great
mission i ;> hut was also a good busi
ness man.
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Alaska certainly made a line record
in !ln- enli tu.ent of its man-power
i'1’ -er\i • tin world war. Twelve
per cent oj our population enlisted, j
nnd if tin* ratio throughout the \
[ ntied S ate had been the sntno
Tiule Sims army would have con- j
Misted of 12,000.000 men when the
armistice was signed.
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Cordovans are this week being’
•oked to enroll as members of the
\nnri an Red Cross, and by thus
lining this worthy organization and
contributing our mite we are doim
mall act that "ill he thoroughly
appn i uf. ! hy this hand of work-j
and tlm-** "ho are the recipients
of its good offices.
•hick Fml-twoiid, formerly of Nome,
and for many years a special writer
and reporter for the Seattle Times,
specializing on Alaska matters, and
atithti-r of “Alaska, an Empire in the
Making, h. • been added to the Se
•’tic Times' Washington City staff
lie will work under W. \\\ Jermane.
the* Times’ regular correspondent a*
th* capital, giving spe ial attention i
’•> Seattle. Maska and Northwest
m; tters.
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I. 1S(hy Associated
I'D-.-l Tim aerial mail service be j
tv...-a New York and Chicago will be:
mu iteui-Hted today, the first machine
lea ting here.
LIST OF PRIZES
TO BE AWARDED I
AT MASK BALL
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The Cordova fire department is a
making elaborate preparations for its
in., fpier i ie ball to be ledd on New j
Veins eve at Eagles' ball. The aflair'i
is in « barge of a committee composed j
nf Ed Lee. John Rawson. James Di ,
neen and Charles (lamer. The ad j
mission has been placed at $l.nU per \
couple and r»o cents for eac h extra L
lady The prizes, donated by our lo |
cal merchants, are both pretty and .
useful, and will be awarded as fol
lows :
Prize Waltz First prize, lady's ,
brooch, by Paul Rloedhorn: second ,
prize. $10 cash, by ('. R. & N W. Ry.;
third prize. $7.a0 cash, by Captain A
E. Lathrop.
Rest-dressed Couple First prize,
lady's lavallier. by Osborne Bros.;
gentlemans bath robe, by Blum*
O’Neill Co.; second prizes, lady, ease
role, by Northwestern Hardware Co.;
gentleman, box of cigars, by Cordova
House.
Best-sustained Character First
prize, lady's Cage pattern hat. by Cor
dove Style Shop; meerschaum pipe,
by E. L. Harwood; second prize, lady,
perl Cross apron, by Mrs. Kate Rolfe;
gentleman, half dozen portraits, by
R. E. Hegg & Co.
Most Original Costume- Lady, cut
•l: fruit bowl, by Northern Drug
■'ore, gentleman, half ton of coal, by
Alaska Transfer Company.
Most Patriotic Costume Lady. <
t h-nrget: .■ saim. by Dougherty's; gen- I
•b**n:tn. box of cigars, by Alaskan
Hotel
M < >s; i . on i< i ' < »sT u m< ■ i ,iniy, •• i
. cnn, 1' Will Cl.iy-on gentium n
' /nii:i: M’t, by T’ * n k < • 1 I ••in K Sapir»
Most Original Croup of four or
non Fancy cake, by City Bakery;
•rvj, rake. American Bakery.
IP m ( •!<■’ d ! .:uly and < lent 1 nian
Lady. . . Aitub, washboard. half <1 a.
;;k• i : soap and package of starch.
: . L.n !:.' - Ci il!: gentleman, h • :n. by j
N* —In : n M* at Market.
Best Cluwn Box of cigars. by
Kenny Holden.
Best Sourdough Meal ticket, by
Alaskan drill
Four special prizes to be awarded
by the judges, and donated by Mrs.
Anderson, house apron; Alaska Pub
lic Ctilities. electric curling iron;
Northern Club, box of cigars, and Cor
lova drug store.
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Bed Cross Caring for Babies of Turks
in Jerusalem
Destitute motherslBfiire bringing
mores of sick and starving babies
laily li> the American Bed Cross dis
l»enaary recent P> oneiied in Jerusa
fin. The general impoverishment of
he population brought about bv tin
vnr has increa -••>! infant mortality to
ill alarming level The Bed Cross is
linking every effort to supply milk
nedirlnes and warm clothing, and to
urnish mothers employment in Bed
’mss work rooms
Protracted under nutrition and ma
a rial infection are the* chief prob
fins faced by the American Bed
'ross doctors. More than half of the
tallies brought to tin* dispensary are
hose of Turkish soldiers, killed or
t ittered in the rout of the Turk! A
nny before the British.
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QUARANTINE NOTICE
Owing to the presence of a well-de
ned cane of influenza in the city and
'veral suspects, notice is hereby
iven that a general quarantine will
e In force for a period of five days,
r longer in case other oases should
evelop. This hrder will include the
losing of the school, theater, and
ie prohibition of public gatherings
nd dances.
Tin* business of tin* town will he
ermitterl to eontintto in a normal way
nless new developments occur. This
< done for the reason that a great
nnnv people stop in hotels and lodg
lg houses, and if the business bonnes
.ere all quarantined it would force
11 unnecessary congestion of these
loople, and in all probability would
■oustitute a source of infection.
During the period of the quarantine
10 person will he permitted to leave
in» city either by train or boat with
nit a clean hill of health.
All persons are hereby warned that
iny attempt to evade the quarantine
>r to conceal any suspected case of
nfluenza will he prosecuted.
CORDOVA HE \TTH DEPT.
W H PHASE. Health Officer
Cordova. Alaska. Dec. 17. 1018
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W. F. CROUCH
From Chicago
Teacher of Artistic Piano Playing
Pupils of all grades accepted Spr
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'HONE 83 FOR APPOINTMENT
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ST" .. . .
Smith and
McConaghy
Plumbers and
Steam fitters
COR. FRONT and B STS.
JUST RECEIVED
A Large Shipment of
LIVE
CHICKENS
Excellent Fryers
FRESH EGGS
FOR SALE
JOE FREY
Phone 22
Good Tailoring
Frcm $45 to $L^
REAL CLEANING
Tom Hubbert
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SANITATION SERVICE SATISFACTION
Perfect The Best Guaranteed
MODERN LAUNDRY
F. A. JONES, Proprietor
PHONE 66
First Avenue, Below Alaskan Hotel
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ARE YOU GOING OUT THIS FALL?
Visit San Francisco and Stop with
Mark C. Thompson
at his new hotel in the heart of the city between
Powell anil Mason Streets.
The Dale-Tallac Hotel
140 ELLIS STREET
Special Rates and Headquarters for Alaskans.
A QUANDARY.
The* JL o v r r:
Well! Guess I’ll
toss up whether
Mabel Kits her
'KaKoment rlnK or
I put mcsclf
around five Ice
cream Bodies!
Your eyes fitted Compound and
<t!«mati< lenses replaced. See Os
lorne
r~ ...
WOULD BE
LO VELY.
Ther* is one
hikti that whould
be placed over
every letter box
in the city.
What 1h that?
1'oat No Bill*?
Now is tin- time to h ivo your shoos
repaired by J t)| on. Don't waif un
til wot We*flier 13-61
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MOVED TO PERMANENT LOCATION OPPOSITE
NEW LATHROP BUILDING. BETTER FACILITIES
FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF CUSTOMERS ARE
NOW AFFORDED TO THE PUBLIC. YOUR AC
COUNT IS INVITED.
IFOR CHRISTMAS
Are to Be Found at Our Store. We Carry
a Large Stock to Select From.
A PORTRAIT ALWAYS MAKES AN ACCEPTABLE XMAS GIFT
OUR PORTRAIT WORK
Is a Specialty With Us
Numerous Styles and a Full Line of Folders to Choose From.
WE HAVE ADDED A LINE OF
MECHANICAL TOYS
|f for the Holidays
y. A Sensible Gift for the Kiddies at Prices that Are Right.
jjji| We Also Carry in Stock a Variety of
P Delicious Christmas Candies
ly "Bring Her Home a Box for Christmas"
|| JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF
I EASTMAN KODAKS
X and Kodak Supplies
fc The Genuine Eastman Quality—A Gift that Is Always Appreciated
R. E. HEGGCO.
THE KODAK STORE
Books and Magazines
For Selection of Your Holiday Gifts Look Over the Large and Complete Slock of the
OSBORNE BROS.’ JEWELRY STORE
Larger and More Complete than Ever. Prices to Suit
Manufacturing Jewelers—Diamond Setters- Engravers—Watchmakers—Opticians
Testing of Eyes Free :: Fitting of Eyes Guaranteed
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