FOX ASSOCIATION
KODIAK REGION
IS THRIVING
$20,000 WORTH . OF BREEDERS
SOLD PAST SEASON—INDUS
TRY GROWING RAPIDLY
PRODUCTION BASIS, 1928
Average $2,250 Expended Annually
Each Ranch, Provisions
and Labor.
There are twenty large fox ranch
es in this district which are mem
bers of the Southwestern Alaska j
Blue Fox and Fur Farmers Associa
tion, which organization has its
headquarters at Kodiak. Four ot
these islauds have been consistent
producers of blue foxes for forty
years. Five others have been raising
foxes for six or seven years. Six
of the ranches have been operating
for a period of from three to five
years, and the last five have been
operating from one to three years.
The present production of foxes
front these islands, in the associa
tion, is slightly better than a thou
sand pelts a year. The sale ot live
stock for breeders was more than
$20,000 for the past year.
Approximately 800 tons of fox
feeds are either purchased direct or
obtained thru hired labor each year.
Of this feed ten per cent is cereal
and meat scraps, shipped up from
the. States. An average of $2,250 is
expended annually by each ranch for
provisions and extra labor, other
than performed by the owners, it is
stated that all of these ranches
should be on a full production ba
sis by January, 1928, at which time
it is estimated the number of blue
fox pelts taken from these islands
and ranches should not be less than
4,000 annually.
It is stated that over 90 per cent
of fox ranches in Southwestern Alas
ka are in need of an equitable leas
ing law, that the investments made
upon islands may be secured by their
respective owners. The industry is
one initiated by resident Alaskans,
who have their homes on • or near
the islands. Their entire future is
tied up in the enterprise, and for
this reason, according to facts pre
sented to the Gateway, lawmakers
should give this matter due consid
eration, that of not burdening the
industry with excessive taxes and by
giving the business, which is neces
sarily hazardous at the best, every
protection possible.
Sunday Services At
Methodist Church
In view of the fact that the new
Rector of the Episcopal churches of
Anchorage and Seward, the Rev. Wm.
A. Thomas, will conduct services at
the local Episcopal church Sunday
morning at 11:30 o’clock, there will
be no preaching service at the Meth
odist church at that hour; but, we
will go over and worship with our
Episcopal friends. ,We feel that the
people of Seward should give Mr.
Thomas a full house at this, his ini
tial service, in his own church here
Sunday morning.
Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock
there will be preaching at the Metho
dist church by the pastor. Everyone
is cordially invited to attend. Come
out and see for yourself what kind
of a preacher the new pastor is—a
good many of you have not heard
him yet.
Sunday School in the morning at
the usual hour—10:30 o’clock.
Come to Sunday School, and bring
your children. If you can not possi
bly come yourself, do not fail to see
that your children come.
Thos. Philip Graham, Minister.
The Seward Igloo, Pioneers of Al
aska meet tonight at their first
meeting since last winter.
Charles Myers of Colorado Springs
established a record by driving his au
tomobile up Pike’s Peak, 12 miles in
17 minutes and 4S seconds.
Joe Hofman, tie inspector for the
Alaska Railroad, and local lodging
house owner, departs for Mile 73
Sunday to inspect a herd of ties.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
Cities Teaching People to
Play Statistics Disclose
ASHEVILLE!, N-- C., Nov. 13. (JP)—
American communities are teaching
their people to play, it is shown in
the report of the Playground and
Recreation Association made today at
the National Recreation Congress. In
1900, only a dozen cities were making
provision for recreation while now
711 communities have systems of
playgrounds under direction.
The public recreation movement,
which was cradled in New England,
has reached into all sections. At least
a quarter of American cities now
having year-round recreation under
leadership are located in the South
east and the South is alive to a
greater need.
A cow slaughtered at St. Louis was
found to have an 18-inch snake in her
stomach.
Eastman Koaaic Agency, The Alas
ka Shop. tf.
CRYING CHILD
wants attention but a
coughing child needs
attention.
Used and-recommended since 1872
CHAMBERLAIN’S
COUGH REMEDY
stops alarming croup coughs, eases
stuffy, wheezy breathing, raises chok
ing phlegm easily, allows restful
sleep. Benefits both children and
grown persons.
Keep a bottle in your home all the time
No Narcotics. Sold everywhere.
LABORATORY IS
NEW FEATURE OF
GOVT. HOSPITAL
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MISS ELIZABETH ROMIG PLACED
IN CHARGE OF WORK AS
TECHICI AN
The government hospital at Anch
orage is enlarging its laboratory this
week and when the last of the equip
ment has been installed, the labora
tory will be as good as can be found
anywhere in the states, announces
the Anchorage Times.
Whe Capt. Hayaerstock took charge
of the hospital last summer, he in
stalled a laboratory which was only
partially equipped. Due to incomplete
equipment on hand, many tests and
diagnosis had to be sent to labora
tories in the States thus creating
considerable delay and inconvenience.
Stomach tests for cancer and ulcers
can now be made as well as blood
and internal diagnosis of various
kinds.
The completeness of the laboratory
will set up the hospital as the best
in western, if not the viiole of Alas
ka.
Hiss Elizabeth Romig, former Se
wrard resident, daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. J. H. Romig, has been made
technician in charge of the labora
tory vrork. She is well qualified for
the position as she had a wide range
of study with the best institutions
in the country. They include, the
Mayo Clinic, of Rochester, Minn., Dr.
' It isn’t gasoline that explodes in
the cylinder and makes power.
It’s gas—air, mixed in the carbure
tor with gasoline to form vapor.
Red Crown gasoline vaporizes
completely. It forms a homoge
neous mixture with 12 to 16 times
its volume of air. That mixture
explodes cleanly and powerfully,
leaving comparatively little car
bon residue on valves, spark plugs
and cylinder walls.
That’s why you get better mile
age out, of “Red Crown”—and a
cleaner, sweeter-running engine.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
(California)
West’s Clinical Laboratory, Seattle,
and the Virginia Mason hospital, Se
attle.
Uogos of Chickaloon
Return from Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lingo, old
time residents of Chickaloon, after
a few months’ vacationing in the
States, returned to Seward today, en
route home. Mr. Lingo for many
years past has acted as watchman
for the Alaska Railroad, at the ghost
coal mining town. ' Mrs. Lingo assists
Mr. Lingo in conducting their road
house and store.
Ptarmigan Troop, No. 1, American
Boy Scouts, will do their stuff this
evening at the local gym, beginning
at 7:30. Following the regular busi
ness meeting it is expected a game
of basketball or indoor baseball will
bep layed.
Subscribe to the Gateway.
Wife Local Attorney Home
from Trip to San Diego
Mrs. A. E. Rucker, wife of the
city attorney, returned home today
from San Diego where she was called
some weeks ago owing to the illness
of her mother, since much improved.
Mrs. Rucker has been engaged as
a member of the faculty at the Jesse
Lee Home, and will enter upon her
teaching duties immediately.
Fine Toilet Articles and perfumes at
The Alaska Shop. tf.
Eyes Hurt? Try This
If your eyes hurt try simple cam
phor, witchhazel, etc., as mixed in
Lavoptic eye wash. The instant soo
thing action is beyond belief. One
small bottle Lavoptic helps any case
weak, strained or sore eyes. Sew
ard Drug Company.
All the latest sheet music, at The
Alaska Shop. tf.
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar, Tvoof Pitch,
BB1. Lime,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark,
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
Fibered Plaster,
Stains, Putty,
Corner Lath,
Belting, Cement
Doors,
Windows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick,
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
Rustic,
LIBBY-OWENS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL EASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewulk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
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BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F, I. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modem Prices Reasonable
Steam Heat Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
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