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A Big Shipment of Our I
Christmas G >ods
Went to the Westward and has just been
received. This Shipment consists of the
Latest Creations in Dresses, new fabrics and
color effects, direct from the Eastern Mar
kets, in Georgettes, Charmous, Satins, Chif
fon, Taffetas, some with Braid and Beaded
effects, also serges in large variety. EveningJDresses
in Tulle, Silver Cloth, Silver Nets, Taffetas and Satins
Beautiful Georgette Waists, some beaded with touch- g
es of Lace. Stacks of Beautiful Linen Handkerchiefs,
Hand Embroidered Hose and Silk Underwear, Pure
Silk Umbrellas.
| All of These Goods Are Being Offered 1
| AT SPECIAL VALUES f
We Have also received our new line of Cretons and
Tapestries, Pillows, Braids. Trimmings, Notions, Silks
by the yard. Georgette Crepes in all Shades, Crepe de
Chines, Velvet, Broadcloth and Corduroys.
Mens Shirts, Ties, Silk Hose, Linen Handkerchiefs and
Silk Umbrellas.
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CONGRESS ADJOURNS OUT
RESPECT DECEASED MEMBERS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.—Congress
reassembled to adjourned out of res
pect to the memories of Senator New
land and Representative Bathrick who
died during the holidays.
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MASONIC MEETING.
A regular meeting of Mt McKinley
bodge. No. 183, F. & A M., will be
held Thursday evening at 8 o’clock.
O. C. MEYER, M. M.
DAVID T. PHILLIPS, Secy.
JUNEAU PUPILS
HELPING RED CROSS
JUNEAU, Jan. 3.—Teachers in
, southeastern Alaska Indian schools
have been instructed to instruct their
girl pupils in knitting and the boys
in first aid methods, according to
District Superintendent Hawkesworth
of the United States bureau of educa
tion. All the Indian pupils are being
urged by their teachers to help furth
er the Red Cross movement.
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Fine pastry with fresh whipping
cream—just received—City Baker}-.
WAGES TOO HIGH
MEN REFUSE WORK
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 3.—
Northern Minnesota lumber compan
ies have complained to the state la
bor department that lumber jacks are
refusing to work more than half time
since the war as the wages have
practically doubled since the opening
of hostilities.
The employers claims the men are
demoralizing the state labor situation
The average woods workers gets
$75 a month and his board.
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The Alaska Packers association, ol
San Francisco, has sent a check for
$150 to Geo. Rounsfel, of the finance
committee of the Ketchikan chapter
of the Red Cross, to be used for the
purchase of materials for that chapter
T lie Alaska Daily Empire Tobacco
fund for the soldiers has nearly
reached the $700 mark.
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The case of the U. S. vs Sheehan
and Hewett for robbing the Chicagoff
Mine of a gold brick was dismissed by
the United States government.
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1 he Alaska Pacific Fisheries com
pany was recently fined $1300 for Il
legal fishing and for not having their
traps designated by number. The case
came up before Judge Jennings at
Juneau. Two counts were for fishing
their traps on Sunday.
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Herbert Bretgour, a well known
miner from Atlin, was recently froz
en to death on Lake Tagish, five miles
south of Carcross while making his
way on foot alone in an effort to make
connections with a train.
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One of the finest billiard halls in
the North was recently opened in Ju
neau by the Juneau Billiard company
on Front street. Special card rooms
have been arranged and four pool ta
bles and two billiard tables been in
stalled.
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At Nome recently two sixty foot
scows were moved by 10 head of stock
from near the Wild Goose pumping
plant to the sandspit over the ice
which is in an excellent, condition fcr
freighting. The scows will be used
during the summer in the freighting
business in the vicinity of Dime creek.
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The prevailing extremely cold wea
ther accompanied by high winds has
materially retarted construction work
on the railroad at Anchorage. A few
of the braver contractors who desired
to complete their work by Christmas
braved the weather but were forced
to desist. Teaming will not be safe
until the temperature is lowered.
A"T THE RED CROSS OFFICE.
Commencing at one o'clock tomor
| row afternoon there will be a voting
contest for which three prizes will be
given. The lady receiving the largest
number of votes will receive the beau,
tiful table spread; the second the
hand work cushion donated by Mrs.
Ashcrof and the third will receive the
hand bag donated by Mrs. Scurry.
These are all very fine prizes and
those who may be fortunate enough to
secure a prize will be well rewarded
for their efforts. There will be four
hundred votes sold at twenty-five
cents each. Red Cross Office Em
press building.
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RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS
The working headquarters for the
American Red Cross, Cordova Chap
ter has been established at the Red
Dragon club house. The quarters will
be open from 1 p. m. each week day
for those who desire to help in this
great work for the relief of suffering
humanity. Every man, woman and
child in Cordova is earnestly request
ed to give their leisure hours to this
worthy cause.
W. H. CHASE.
Business Manager.
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FREIGHT TRAFFIC IN
PREFERENCE PASSENGER
(By Associated Press*
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 3—'The Penn
sylvania limited has been cancelled.
One hundred and four trains, including
the Congressional limited, are to clear
the lines for freight.
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GAME REPORTED SCARCE
ALONG GOVT. RAILROAD
ANCHORAGE. Jan. 3.—Game of all
kinds is reported unusually scarce
this year along the government rail
road line. Rabbits and ptarmigan are
very seldom seen in any part of this
section. Two years ago both rabbits
and ptarmigan were extremely abund
ant, the latter appearing in the foot
hills in conveys of tens and thousands.
The reason for the present scarcity is
unknown.
( PROFESSIONAL /
DRS. DAGGETT & BLYTH
Northern Hotel Building,
Cordova.
DENTISTRY
Hours 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Special Attention to
Prophylaxis and Pyorrhea.
PHONE 200
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13 CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls May be Left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova.
General Hospital (Ostrajider Build
ing-.
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store
ROBERT SIMPSON ....
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground
. HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
Specialist In the treatment of
diseases and deformities of the
eye, ear, nose and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS
Cor. Front and B Streets
Office Open Evenings.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1.
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
We Can Print 1
ANYTHING from a Visiting
Card to a Catalog. We have
the finest and most complete
line of paper stock in Alaska.
We have just received a new
line of type and supplies and
are now better prepared than
ever to do your PRINTING - -
HOW ABOUT THAT ORDER 1
BABES MUST BE SHIELDED FROM GERMAN AIR RAIDERS
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When the Germans make their ruthless air raids over London, the babies and their mothers have to taka
refuge In all manner of underground shelters. The photograph shows a group of them safe In an old cave that had
been dried out and made ready for the emergency.
FIRE!
A resident of Cordova had a
■mall fire in his house the other
day. It was extinguished by the
family at a loss of $150.00. The
next day he insured through us.
The cost of his insurance for
three years was less than his
loss at this trifling fire. Are
you, Mr. Property Owner, going
to wait until you have had a fire
before protecting yourself from
lossT
Any person wishing to build
can secure a fine residential or
business lot in Cordova from us
on exceptionally liberal terms. :
Fire hundred lots listed.
REAL ESTATE
INSURANCE
ABSTRACTS
SURETY BONDS
CORDOVA ABSTRACT and
REALTY COMPANY
ROOM 1, ADAMS BUILDING.
Your eyes fitted. Compound and
astigmatic lenses replaced. See Os
borne.