NEW INDUSTRY
Mrs. Mary E. Hart, wife of the late
Frank Hart, of Cordova, who has
been identified with Alaska since the
early days at Nome, contributes an in
teresting article to the Montara, Cal.,
Comet on "A Coming Profitable In
dustry for Women.” Mrs. Hart lives
at Corte Madera. Cal., where she
owns a beautiful little residence.
In a personal letter to a friend she
says she intends to visit Alaska, and
expresses her appreciation of the
kindness shown her by our people in
the following words: ”1 have a warm
spot in my heart for Cordova, as it
was the place that my husband liked
best, and where his remains are re
posing on the beautiful banks above
lake Eyak. Sometime I shall visit
Cordova again and place a monument
at his grave. I would like the friends
who were so kind in his last illness,
to know that I have not forgotten
them."
Mrs. Hart's latest literary contribu
tion deals with a new industry in
California, and she believes Alaska of
fers and excellent field for the example
set by the fair sex of that state. Her
article is herewith reproduced:
Miss Morris VY'agner and Miss Irma
garde Richards are remonstrating the
fact that goat raising—that is, the
rearing of imported breeds — is a
most remunerative industry, and es
pecially adapted for the so-called
"weaker sex." These young ladies
have a flock of half a hundred, full
blood and mixed breeds, which com
mand a ready sale of from $200 to $20
per head, according to pedigree. The
milk at hospitals is in demand at 60
cents per gallon, and one of the large
San Francisco markets has a stand
ing offer of an equal amount per pound
for all the goal milk cheese that can
be produced from the Los Cabrltas
herd, the name that has been adopted.
The animals increase rapidly and
entail scarcely any expense for main
tenance aside from the labor of herd
ing, as the succulent grasses and tw’igs
in the beautiful Montara canyons fur
nish ample provision.
A pure bred doe will give four to six
quarts of milk daily in season, and
one gallon of milk makes a pound of
the most delicious cheese. Only 105
of these Toggenburgs have been im
ported into the United States and the
young ladies are congratulating them
selves upon the quality as well as
the rapidly increasing number of their
herd. The work of herding, milking
and cheese making is all done by the
two girls, who have formed a co-part
nership, and the outdoor life has trans
formed them from frail and almost
anaemic college graduates into pic
;ures of blooming health and unbound
ed energy.
A few days since they burned off ■.
Ihe thick underbrush and weeds on t
the hillsides of their north canyon and t
will soon have a pasturage of new sue
eulent growth when the winter rains
set in.
The industry promises to become ,
popular in Alaska, a small herd having
already been established at Sitka, and ,
the writer is strongly tempted to give
up all other interests and transform
at least a portion of the so-called
"Frozen North" into an Arcadia simi
lar to the delightful one so recently (
discovered in the fertile canyons of
beautiful Montara.
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RAILROAD TERMINAL IS
BONE OF CONTENTION I
It is amusing to note the friendly
spats between Seward and Anchorage
as to which is the terminal of the
government railroad. Seward trium
phantly points to the fact that no ves
sels will get into Anchorage for the
next five or six months as conclusive
proof that the new railroad town is
barred by nature from making any
claims as the terminal city. In both
Seward papers, however, are accounts
of a gigantic snowslide, estimated to
contain 50,000 yards of snow, which
has closed the line to traffic, and
which will not be removed until next
spring, because another one Is likely
to occur at any moment. This, to an
unbiased outsider, would seem to take
a great deal of weight from Seward's
claims and leave the railroad with
out any terminal whatever.
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Oh, you young Cordova men! Why
not bring all the dames in? Get some
pep, and lets all step, at the Iton Ton
Dance next Wednesday night.
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The latest creations in party and
afternoon gowns at Claysoti's.
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NOTICE.
Members of chemical Company No.
1 will please take notice that the
chemical has been removed to the Nor
thern Hotel. In case of fire members
will report accordingly.
GEORGE DOOLEY.
Chief Fire Department.
TUNGSTEN FOUND IN YUKON.
According to recent reports valu
ble deposits of tungsten bearing min
rals have been found to occur in sev
ral localities In Yukon territory.
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NEW COMMISSIONER KOYUKUK.
Thomas B. Wright has been appoint
ed United States commissioner at
.Viseman, in the Koyukuk country, to
mcceed B. J. McGinls.
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Time, 9:30; place, Eagle hail,
iverybody's going. Leap year will
loon be past. Oh, you Bon Ton or
hestra!
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Experienced laundress will work by
lay or hour. Phone 162. 12-6-4t
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'VARSITY WELL ATTENDED.
Tho University of Valdez has an J
enrollment of about forty, and is j
meeting with great success.
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NOTICE.
Toasting on all hills about town is
strictly prohibited, and the only hill
that coasting will be tolerated on is
on C street, from Third to First. Par
ents are requested to admonish the
youngsters, as their help will possibly j
avoid a serious accident.
This warning is especially issued in
regard to coasting on any and all side
walks. GEO, DOOLEY,
Chief of Police.
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Printing neatly done at the Times
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LACK FUNDS, CLOSE SCHOOLS.
The efforts of the farmers in the
Matanuska valley to secure a school
in the neighborhood of Finger lake has
resulted in failure because of the ex
i haustion of the school money held by
the governor.
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NOME BREWERY SUSPENDS.
It is reported that the Nome brew
cry is going out of business. This
decision was arrived tit before the
vote on the west and dry question was
decided.
GEORGE TO FURNISH THE GAS
The ordinance granting a franchise
tor a gas plant at Juneau to George
ir\ ing, has passed its second reading
and will undoubtedly pass shortly. As
an evidence of good faith, Irving has
offered to deposit a bond with the
council for the faithful performance
of the terms of the ordinance.
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TRAIN LOAD ALASKA COAL*”"“
A trainload of twelve cars of coal
arrived in Anchorage recently from
the Dougherty mine at Moose creek.
The coal at this mine is reported to be
improving rapidly as depth is attained
in the workings.
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TOO MUCH SNOW FOR TRAFFIC.
Engineer Estes estimates that there
are 50,000 yards of snow in the big
slide which recently blocked the
tracks of the government railroad at
Mile 52. The slide will be allowed to
remain until spring.
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The new sail water mains at Ju
neau are being laid tinder the side
walks instead of under the streets.
Empress Theater
BY SPECIAL REQUEST, TONIGHT ONLY
An All Triangle Program, Seven Reels.
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS IN
“The Lamb”
CHAS. MURRAY IN
“A Game Old Knight”
7:30 and 9:00.
1 A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Service
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES SKIS CASSEROLES
Present a man or boy with a l ine ash and hardwood, with Guernsey and Royal Rochester,
Cataraugus “Sure Edge" Pocket 1 "lh ' mounted In nickel containers of
Knife and you will please him. SILVERWARE handsome designs.
•"11 Our Silverware is the Rogers
SKATES 184Z ELECTRICAL GOODS
We have the celebrated Con- Percolators, Toasters, Sad
roy and Barney & Berry's CUT GLASSWARE Irons, Chafing Dishes, Bake
In new and elegant designs at vena, Electric Stand Lamps of
loc ey. hardware prices. exceptionally fine design.
Northwestern Hardware Co.j
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AT THE STORE OF ALL - THE
YEAR-ROUND VALUE!
You Will Be Sure To Find An Acceptable Gift Here
FURNITURE, CARPETS GIFTS OF MEN'S WEAR.
__ _ PRACTICAL GIFTS.
Or Something for the Home Always Hart. 8chaffner * Marx $25 Clothes. ,.llr . u , '
ApPr°Pr,at»- Styleplus $.7 Clothes. ‘ K ®*‘"' f
r,,iffonier8’ Fashionable Overcoats. C ^
1)re88er8' Fancy Mackinaws. ,Ut ? '*** , ,
Bedroom Chairs, Bradley Sweaters, ! “nd ' “ "‘f t,la88W8re'
Comfortable Rockers. allk Neckwear "Cy Clock8'
Steel and Brass Beds. Sllk H(Jge ‘ | Fancy Flower Bowls,
Axminster Rugs. Cloves i Smoker's Articles,
GR0CER1E9 Silk Handkerchiefs, Mahogany Trays,
Silk Reefers, *“Cy China,
Seasonable Goods of Highest Quality. Cluett ShirU ' asseroles and Bakers.
MincemeaL John B. Stetson Hats. SiKerwan ,
Plum Puddings. NetUeton Shoes. ^ r ® m,finK ,,l8h®8
Nuts and Raisins, Indestructo Trunks. £ r C *k®"*
Augustine and Kyers' Candles. Belber g,lt Cft8e8 and UaKg J ec|r c ' 'ercolators,
Geo. Haas & Sons' Candles. Navajo Blanketg and Hoh C T,"881®”'
Every Kind of Seasonable Fresh Fruit F Bath Robes. ”"k ,Warmer8'
a"d Vegetable. and Many other appropriate gift ! VVUr"“nK ',ad8
Articles.
The Blum,O’Neill Company
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
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SUGGESTIONS
XI GGET JEWELRY—Brooches, bracelets, 1 ■<•;. pins, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, n '<1; -es, pins.
\\ AT(’HEK—Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton
and Howard. £
JEWELS—Lavaliers, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery Store
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Offer For I
1 CHRISTMAS I
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£ GENTLEMEN. LADIES’
|| Smoking Jackets. House Slippers. $
| lied Room Slippers. Knlt Cap8 |
•X Bath Robes. ft
;X ,, ,, , ... House Robes. ft
X; House Robes with »
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Slippers to Match. Handkerchief Cases.
| Collar Boxes. Children's Shoes I
ficr.tlcmcn's a#
' .. .. " “" Arctics. ft
■ » Collar Box, *
Tie Holder and loiiet Soaps.
(tjjj Hendkerchlef Box. | Winter Mitts
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A large and elegant assortment of gentleim n"' nook $
•j:j ties. A gift that is always sure to please.
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Removal Sale!
PROPERTY IS SOLD
AND WE ARE FORCED TO VACATE
NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO BUY CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS.
Mattresses, springs, tents, canvas goods, rainproof and
rubber goods of all kinds, stoves, kitchenware, mirrors
and other goods too numerous to mention, at greatly
reduced prices for the next fifteen days.
Cordova’s Second Hand
BARGAIN STORE
For Past Favors and
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THANKS!
Good Goods
California’s Choicest Fruits
iusx..s3rS GOOD SERVICE
delicious fruit served in - _
your home for breakfast or
dessert, will please your ^ __ _ _.
SStfSt1**- PRICES RIGHT
HUNT’S ~
Quality California ARE THREE Q00D REASONS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
FRUITS AT THIS ST0RE
..jjoy^r-us- Cordova Go-Oparativa Trading Co.
SATISFACTION
£Ve27 HFDF
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Will There Be A
Vietr o 1 a
In Your Home This
Christmas
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The Northern Drug Co.
Will Help You Solve the Question
Largest Stock Of
Holiday Goods
In Cordova