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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, MAY 28, 1917.
THE CALL TO ARMS
It is estimated that 10,000,000 Americans will be subject
to tlx* selective draft. The first thought is one of exhultntion
that our country is able to supply such a host. The second is
that they arc the very flower of the land, and what a pity it is
that they should have to be called from the ranks of industry
to the ranks of war.
Behind these men are ten millions of young women — the
brightest, sweetest, fairest women in all the world. Even the
unmarried ones among that number have everything at stake,
for deep within their hearts is the longing of each one for a hus
band, a home and children. With peace, this dream would in
most cases be realized. So that a generation hence, instead of
ten millions there would be twenty millions ready for such a
call to arms as the present one.
Hut, behind all, there is that other compelling force called
duty. And that, in its demands, is so imperious that all else
must be subordinated to it. Our country was given its place
among the nations in fulfillment of a determination that all men
should be born free and equal. Not equal in fact, for that is im
possible, but equal in opportunities to achieve for themselves
fortune and honored names.
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fortunes, tlieir sacred honor and their lives.
They did this, too, when there was no rich government and
country to reinforce them; they wrought out their destiny amid
sufferings and hardships and dangers and poverty extreme, hut
they never faltered; and at the end of over wearied lives they
left priceless heritage to their children to maintain and improve
upon. It is that inheritage and the duty to maintain it that
brings the present call.
The sons of such sires cannot falter now. The fathers
fought to forge a wonderful dream into a reality. It is the
sacred duty of their sons to preserve that reality inviolate.
When the fathers were doing tlieir work, the world looked
on and wondered if they could ever succeed; it has looked on
ever since and marked the mighty advances that have followed.
Now it is watching and wondering if, with those advances, the
high attainments of the fathers have been preserved. This
has been the question all around the world since “the state of
war” was declared by President Wilson. This is behind Mar
shal Joffre’s plea that a small American army be sent to
France. It is to answer this question effectively that Colonel
Roosevelt is moved with the burning desire to lead an army di
vision into France.
And while the present upheaval may shelter a great many
hopes, it is a good thing after all. It is the way that the man
hood of a nation is kept exalted; it is the way to emphasize to
the world that free government, instead of breaking the spirit
of a people, lifts them up, makes them jealous of their advan
tages and nerves them to make any needed sacrifice to prevent
free government from perishing from the earth.
Up to date, the old flag has never been carried into a war
that it has not held more and more majesty in its folds on its
return. It may come back blackened by battle-smoke and rent
by the hostile missiles of war, but it has come like a sea eagle
from a storm—with plumage ruffled and featherless pinions,
but with a stronger sweep of wing and a shriller, fiercer ca
dence to its scream.
It will be so this time, and the strongest nations will take
to themselves the thought that, whatever their future dreams
may be, it will be a dangerous venture to ever arouse the Am
erican eagle to arms.
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Tlie Britisher will give the vote to women who are 30
years of age. It is assumed by the wise men who have the vote
giving power that a woman of less than 30 years lacks the occi
pital machinery necessary in the voting booths. That’s one of
jokes, of course, which the Englishman can’t see. The age rule
will keep many women away from the polls. In spite of all the
equalizing influences undertaken by modern civilization, wom
an continues to be tender on tin* age question. The other day a
New England woman 91 years on earth bought a tombstone for
herself and gave her age as 70.
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The New World’s recent pronouncement that this is “a
congress without brains” may be a slight concessions from a
notable Democratic source to those who labored mightily to
elect one of another political color. Still we mustn’t take the
World’s fretfulness too much in earnest. It is affected by that
Atlantic coast feverishness and impatience usually betrayed in
periods of excitement, and dangerous to follow. Seems to be
the middle and the west that are doing the thinking—and en
__listing, though the eastern seaboard probably leads in the num
ber ot square feet of flag beaten by the breezes. “ .
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I lie city council of Seward is showing the proper spirit in
putting a plot ot ground in condition as a baseball park,'the
cost ot which will be $750. A little encouragement of this sort
in Cordova would do much to stimulate interest in the national
game. We have the material here for one of the best ball teams
in Alaska, and a little money expended on the park to condition
it suitable for practice and playing would certainly be appreci
ated not only by the players, who are willing to donate their
services for the amusement of the public, but also by all who
would enjoy athletics. Such a park could also be used as a
playground for tin* children, something that is badly needed in
Cordova. Will the city council do its bitf
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The Juneau papers are haggling over who shall be the
leader of the Democratic party in Alaska, while the average
person hasn’t a particle of interest in the matter, knowing full
well that it’s only a matter of spoils in which a few politicians
are trying to feather their own nests.
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The trouble with being a Socialist is that one never knows
whether he is or not. Theyv’e just read Charles Edward Rus
sell out of the party, but he continues to think he has the cards
to sit in.
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Representative Gardner, of Massachusetts, is going to fight
the foe, and the representative gardeners of America are enlist
ed in the same cause.
MRS. V. P. ABBOTT l”
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER
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Windsor Hotel • . Cordova.
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store. C
Calls may be left at Cordova i
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
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DR. W. W. COUNCIL “
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
I’hones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
O E N T I S T
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT 1
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DR. HOMER BLYTH *
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 186. 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, jlj
PATENT SURVEYS |
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ.ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMB&RS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
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The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwesiern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies
Agents' for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in f
rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your ;i?
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own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and p
see if it can’t be arranged.
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POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
Where We Can Always Find Our
Friends.
inest Billiard and Pool Tables in
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Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thompson 41 Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
OIOARS
Phone 187.
Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP C
ADMIRAL LINE
Sailings From Seattle—May 19,28, June 4 12-20 28.
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT | ADMIRAL WATSON
MAY 31st JUNE 3
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Sailings From Seattle—Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays.
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Parts of the United States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building. |
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fa*t and commodious ateamera sailing between Beattie, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez. Seward.
May 21 .MARIPOSA . June 1
May 15.ALASKA . May 26
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouchc, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change echedule of eteamera
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour befora
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Agent 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 85
j NORTHERN MEAT MARKET J
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN :§
I Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
and Provisions
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
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I SMITH & GLASBRENNER, Props. |
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R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
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OPPOSITE CORDOVA GRILL, CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 99
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4 to 500 Horse Power
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General Electric Motors |
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
1 Regal Boat Engines i
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I Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
Oxy-Acetylene Welding. i|
CORDOVA, ALASKA
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