The Cordova Daily Times
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1917.
WHY BAKER IS COMING.
There can he no doubt that Secretary of War Baker is plan
ning a trip to Alaska for no other purpose than with a view to
preparing for the fortification of its coasts. Aside from the
fact that an enemy on the Pacific could find rich booty here, or
could at least destroy much property, there is the consideration
than an enemy which could win Alaska as a base would become
formidable. In these days of airships and submarines, particu
larly submarines, Alaska would serve as a splendid point of at
tack against the United States. At the present time there is
no powerful nation within some thousands of miles of the states
proper, hut the Alaska peninsula reaches to within about a
thousand miles of Japanese territory. Parts of that peninsula,
if not all of it, are nearer to Japan than to any part of the
United States. The same is true of Russia, and Russia and
Japan are today in alliance.
With the exception of America great powers always try
to appear friendly until the time has come. The more they wish
to try to conceal their fell (lesigns the more friendly do they
wish to appear, in the manner of individual thieves.
Alaska will have to he fortified. When Russia sold it for
a little over seven million dollars the Russians and the Ameri
cans both thought the bargain fine—for Russia. Nowadays
when it produces scores of millions annually, through the devel
opment work of Americans, it is not quite so despicable. It is
indeed a rich prize waiting for the first freebooter unless he
sees a gun pointing right between his eyes.—Juneau Dispatch.
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SKIRTS AND SHOES.
Every inch added to the length of the skirt costs the shoe
men of the United States $10,000,(MX), according to their plain
five notes, and they beg dress designers to continue the garment
in its present elevation. Woman has no control of the destiny
that shapes her ends. She wears the hat that is handed to her,
and the shoes, and all that comes between. She is the slave of
avarice and begowns herself for the glory of greed. She doesn’t
deny tin1 indictment, and she only feebly rebels. Perhaps she
recognizes the futility of attempting to deflect the spheres.
It is not of consequence to the public, in the shoemakers'
eyes, whether comfort or beauty shall be the guide, nor does tin
public, broadly speaking, care. For $10,(MX),(MM) a year sub
tracted from the nation’s shoe bill is nothing, when distributed
among 1 ()(),()()(),()()() wearers. No doubt, if the price were sub
tracted from shoes it would be added to lengthened skirts, so
that the public would gain nothing. The public rarely does—it
too is played upon from both ends and the middle.
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ADVISES DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN AUTO MARKET.
Warning to American automobile manufacturers to entei
the world market before the American market becomes “satur
ated,” was voiced by Dr. Edward Ewing Pratt, chief of the U.
S. bureau of foreign and domestic commerce today.
“If the production of automobiles continues its present
rate of increase,” L)r. Pratt warns, “and unless vital changes
are effected, either in the consuming public or in the price ot
automobiles, this ‘saturation’ point may not be far off. For the
commercial vehicle, however, development has probably only
begun in this country.”
American automobiles would have no difficulty in over
coming competition abroad, except possibly in the higher
priced cars—above $1,200—Pratt declares. European manu
facturers, he said, are not equipped to turn out cars on the ex
tensive and highly efficient basis in effect in the United States.
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Speaking about evolution, did the idea ever impigno upon
your percipiency that a tall man in a dress suit, sitting in a Mor
ris chair and eating ice cream and coffee, looks alarmingly like
a monkey.
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While there is some talk of referring the question of declar
ing war to a vote of the people, it is not likely to be done. The
ammunition and armor plate people might be outvoted.
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Carranza now proposes an embargo on all arms and sup
plies to Europe, and he has made an appeal to neutrals. Has he
arranged for joint action by General Villa?
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Satan, being a person of sapient forehandedness, will fit a
slab of boilerplate over his solar plexus. Bob Fitzsimmons is
to become an evangelist.
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While abstaining from fruit now the British will have to
console themselves with the hope of the fruits of victory
later on.
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Taxing themselves to the limit, the warring nations do not
seem to care how much they tax the patience of neutrals.
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Let some modern Omar rise to sing, not of the grapevine,
but of tile potato vine; not to the shade, but to the spade.
Another real heavy fall of snow during the night, and just
when we thought winter had landed in the lap of spring.
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Yesterday’s suggestion that census be taken of Cordova,
and at once, has met with general approval.
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How long will the United States on the high seas enjoy the
proverbial immunity of the drunken man?
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Brilliant colors of spring suits aud dress goods show that
America has triumphed over the dye problem.
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The more toqs of British shipping sunk the more pounds
patriotic Englishmen have to dig up. .
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In a war it’s always “patriotism” on your own sale and
“foolish pride” on the other.
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The more ships sunk the more war rumors afloat.
In the district court for the terri-'
tory of Alaska. Third Division.
Notice of ter mof court at Cordova,
Alaska.
The president of the United States
of America, to the residents of the
Third division of the Territory of
Alaska, and to all whom it may con
cern, greeting:
You and each and all of you, will
please take notice that by nn order
of the court, duly made and entered,
a term of the district court for the
territory of Alaska, Third division,
has been called and will be held In
Cordova, Alaska, beginning on the
2nd day of April, 1917, and continue
as long thereafter as the public wel
fare may require.
Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 23rd
day of February, 191fi.
(District FRED M. BROWN,
Court Seal) District Judge.
Attest: Arthur Dang, Clerk.
MEET ME AT
The HORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
Where We Can Always Find Our
Friends.
Finest Billiard and Pool Tables In
Alaska.
BEST GRADES OF STANDARD
BRANDS OF CIGARS.
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EXPERT
PIANO TUNER
George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be In Cor
dova this coming sugimer. Expert
work in piano and organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prices on
new and second hand pianos and or
gans, also pianos for rental, address.
P. O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
Clir LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoi'fice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
Sheldon
AUTO STAGE LINE
Giving an all-year auto ser
vice between Chitina and Fair
banks, Alaska.
Enquire about them at Chitina
Hotel, Chitina, Alaska, before
making reservations elsewhere.
INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire 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 Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
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The MECCA
Thompson A Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
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FOR THE COMPLEXION
We have a full line of tented
face rreatnn and lotions. Every
article la sold under our per
nonal guarantee to be an repre
sented, free from Injurious
chemicals and satisfactory In
every way. But remember, this
department Is but one of many
in our store, all up to the same
standard.
Now Is the season to spend
outdoors with a Camera.
We have a large assortment,
and the prices are right.
The Northern "
Drug Company
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When Ordering Job Work Don’t
Think It Is Your Duty to Build Up
I Concerns In the States, But Give
i The People Who Are Paying
i Wages and Spending Their Money
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer.
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H CHASE
PHYSICIAN anu SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Raaldenca,
Alaskan Hotel
DR W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and , lu^aldonca: Cordova
General HoapltsSC (Ostrnnder Build.
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
ua. Li. nniiD
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
I’hone 200. Cordova,
: l\ O. Box 180. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
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.
Howard <& Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
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Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And tlie Kates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
LEONE LANGDON
PIANO AND VOICE LESSON8.
Empress Building. Room 21. Phone 85
One Visit
Will
Make You
A
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Regular Patron
At
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Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small |
Parties
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FUQUA & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS.
Cor. Front and C Street*.
Office Open Evenings.
when in McCarthy
You Will Find Your
Friends at
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WINES,
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CIGARS
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Call at the
POPULAR CORNER ::
First Avenue and C Street
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
hvan* about March 15. j Mondays, Friday* and Saturday*
To Seattle and Alaaka Porta Steamer.— President, Governor,
8EATTLE TO CORDOVA | Queen, Umatilla. Admiral Schley
Jan. 24, Feb. 3, Feb. 15 I and Admiral )ew#»y. S
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Lo. Angela..„ally Exrept atinday
San Franclaco and San Dlege.Monday. Thursday Saturday
Steamer.—Harvard, Yale. Prealdent, Governor. Admiral* Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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ALASKA"
\ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodlou. ateam.ra .ailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Sk.gway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
March 8. ALASKA.March 13
March 16 . NORTHWESTERN . . . . March 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserve! th* right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Ticket. )n tale at up*town office Alaska Steamship Bldg Baggage j
or freight will not ba received at the dock later than one hour before
•ailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R HEDGES,
_A»"t_Agent |
FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 33
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FOR SALE CHEAP
Two storeys, 22x56 feet; stable for twenty horses,
and two log caches and one cabin.
Also a full line of groceries, hay, oats, &c.
Business on good paying basis.
For particulars apply at the
DAILY TIMES OFFICE.
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