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Fort Wm#H .Seward,
Alaska*
Yol#2 Friday. Sent*22nd. 19,22 No*39
Mail Boat Schedule:
On aacount of the wrecking of the "Queen* the "now
and then" scheme of receiving States mail goes into effect
a bit ahead of time* So far as we can learn next week’s mail
will be on the "
G.B*"Estebeth" .»«.•*»**«• Tuesday,Sept#26th.
(With mail from "Alameda", due Juneau
September 23rd,-and Alaskan mail)
We have heard a rumor this morning, from fairly re
liable sources,that a steamer which is taking the run of
the "Queen" will be here Tuesday,but we give it for what
it’s worth*
POST SCHOOLS TO START NOV.1st:
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A splsidid system of Educational and Vocational
Schools will be put into operation at this Post on November lets
3he courses offered will be both general and practical,with ex
cellent opportunities given to test what is learned in the schools
into actual practice right here at the Fort*
Enlisted men who elect to take the school course
will be excused from all fatigue in the afternoons,in order that
they may give all their time to their school work.The following
classes will be held,provided a sufficient number desire instruc
tion in each branch*
1* Stenography, (Shorthand)
2# Typewriting*
3* English Grammar & Composition*
4* Arithmetic.
5* Elementary Geometry*
• 6* Penmanship*
7* Book-keeping#
8* Carpentry*
9* Plumbing*
10* Shoe Repair*
11* Drafting & Mechanical Drawing*
12. Plant Husbandry & Gardening*
13* Animal Husbandry (Livestock)
14* Radio & Telegraphy*
15* Sign Painting*
16* Motion Picture Operation*
17. Tailoring*
18* Navigation*
19, Oiling & Firing,(Marine)
20* Marine Engineering*
21# Stationery Engineering*
22# Practical Electricity*
23* Blacksmithing &
Horseshoeing*
24* Instrumental Music,(Band)
25* Military Paperwork#
26* Photography*
27* Gun & Ordnance Repair*
28* Baking*
29# Cooking & Mess Sgt’s.Work*
30*. Auto Mechanics & Repair*
32* Telephone Exc#Operation*
33* Tanning#
Competent instructors will handle all the classes,
and are prepared to make a name for the Fort Seward Schools during
the coming season* Opportunities are given for all men who wish to
take any of the courses to sign up at their Company Bulletin Boards#
It is expected that a large number will take advantage of the chance*