Have Arrived D rect From New York
The Latest Novelties in Spring Suits, Skirts in Broadcloth, Monglow Silks
Tricotines, Silver Tone, Poiret Jerseys and Serges
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SPRING DRESSES
In the newest fabrics and styles, in-Charmeuse, Satin, Chiffon, Taffeta, Georgette
Crepe and Satin Combinations. Some in braided effect, others tailored.
FROLASET CORSETS
The new French model We are sole agents for this well-known, higtairade
Corset, and guarantee absolute satisfaction, with an expert corse tie rre in attendance.
The prices are very moderate and the qua lity unequaled.
EASTER HATS
Most beautiful line of Gage and Simon Hats ever shown in Cordova. Some
imported French models, Dress Hats, Tailored and Semi-Tailored, the new
Trench Hat. Only one of each model, an d at prices unequaled anywhere.
SILK UNDERWEAR
all beautifully trimmed in Valenciennes la Camisoles. Vests, Nighties, Combinations,
The Niagara-made Silk Underwear—ce, and in all sixes.
GLOVES
All the newest shades in Street and Evening Gloves.
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SWEATEES
In wool and silk. Regular Sweater C oats and the Hug-Me-Tights.
WALK-OVER SHOES
For dress and street wear, in all the new shades and styles.
SILK HOSE
In all the new shades, both fancy and p lain. T*$**P'
WAISTS
The new Georgette, with roll collars, in the beaded and lace effects. Also satin
and crepe de chine. All the new shades.
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SKIRTS
The,Ouches* Skirt, tailored and fancy, both in wool and silk. Some with bustle
effect; others in pleating. All sizes.
New Cretona and Tapestries, also Silks and Satins. A new line of staples.
Every effort has been made to secure the best merchandise obtainable from the
world’s fashion centers, and our stock is now the largest and most up-to-date ever
brought to Cordova.
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Hotel Northern Block ^ Cordova, Alaska
WATER I
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Until Further Notice
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Water will be turned on from
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7 to 9 o’clock in the morning
12 to 1 o’clock at noon
4 to 6 o’clock in the evening
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Also remember: A man on the spot with a
bucket of water at the outbreak of a fire
is worth more than an auto pumping engine of
1,000 gallons per minute capacity a half hour
later. So fill your pails and tubs.
Cordova Power
Company
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JAPANESE IN MEXICO
CALLED HOME TO COLORS
MANZANILLO, Mexico, April 6.—
Many Japanese from all parts of Mex
ico are concentrating here and at
ether Pacific coast ports, awaiting
steamers to take them to San Fran-,
cisco. Although they are reticen
about their reasons for leaving Mexi
co it has been learned that they are
answering a call to the colors from J
their government. Reservists also
an being called from other countries
of North, South and Central America,
they say.
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WANTED—A girl for housework. Ap- «
I sly to Mrs. Calvin C. Hazelet. e
i-OOD DISCUSSIONS
CEASE TO INTEREST
LONDON, April 6.—The food ques
lon has reached a point when its
ternal discussion has become intol
rable, and mauy London clubs have
placed signs up in their smaller sit
ting and smoking rooms announcing
that the food question is taboo in con
versations there. One of the largest
women’s clubs in the West End has
laid down a rule that any member or
visitor alluding to the subject shall
be fined and the penalty handed over
to a Red Cross fund.
M’CARTHY MAN INSANE
Advices received at the marshal’
office state that Emil Seamberg, o
McCarthy, has been adjudged insam
by a jury in the commissioner’s cour
at that place, and will be sent out ti
the Morningside sanitarium, neai
Portland.
BULLET THROUGH HEART
PUTS END TO TBOUBLES
J. Nelson, old timer in Alaska, took
his life at Seldovia last week by put
' ting a bullet of a .30-30 directly through
his heart.
It appears that Nelson, who has
beer, conducting a fox ranch near Sel
L dovia, recently became despondent.
| His friends could do nothing with
phim. One day last week Nelson went
jpto Seldovia from his fox ranch, en
| aged a room at Peterson’s hotel and
| jiortly afterward a shot was heard.
^ose in the lobby of the hotel rushed
ae room where the shot was heard,
kd open the door, which had been
locltei'i. and found Nelson, dead.
on went to Seldovia about three
years a go from the interior. He was
married Yto a half breed in the inter
ior anffilhe came to the coast with
Nelson. Vfe’he suicide was between
forty-five %n<l fifty years of age.
5 BAY STRIKE
j mm TO INTEREST
Direct fromWlood News Bay, with
[ fair reports, J. %esteel has arrived in
Seward and is a'tlguest at the Hotel
Seward. Mr. Pestayl came out from
the region where thRlatest gold strike
is reported, by a lon% route, going up
the Kuskokwim to N^prath, then hit
ting the regular IditaWjd trail from
there. Mr. Pesteel sayfe that north
from the coast, snow di§ not fall in
the interior until the middle of last
month. v
Regarding the possibilities of the
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Good News Bay section, Mr. Rested
says that although the diggings )have
been worked only on one creek, .the
returns have been most satisfactory"
ranging around $1.75 a yard. Tundpa
is shoveled into the sluice boxes and
the natural fall is good. The district \
is a large one but only extensive work
wrill demonstrate how rich the ground
is.
! Coming out, Mr. Pesteel met sever
- al parties going in, one consisting of
s seven men.
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1 Quality talks. Smoke an El Roi Tan
Cigar and be convinced; they are
mild. tf