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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
The author argues socialism misreads history, citing Rome and Athens. He notes Rome’s corn dole bred idleness, Athens’ tax shifts crushed industry, and Peru under colonial rule lacked personal freedom and incentives. The piece questions the appeal of modern socialism.
Data from March show many firms restoring work levels seen before the panic. Cleveland sales staff return, Shipbuilding plans to reinstate labor, 3000 workers reemployed in St. Louis, and United States Steel distributed 33 million as year end presents. Western revival expected to run ahead of the east. Colonial rates and westward migration noted as factors shaping 1905 prospects.
While eastern states face a deep cold snap and freezing conditions, Alaska records comparatively milder temperatures and less severe weather, offering a different climate picture for residents and visitors.
The author notes a comfortable Alaska winter with clear days and little wind, while contrasting Seward and Fairbanks conditions. They suggest Alaska’s climate and resources will attract men and money as understanding grows, praising the land for its air and water as Major Ozone pursues fresh air.
The article surveys Mocha coffee origin from Aden Yemen with camels across Arabia to the United States, noting small family production, multiple intermediaries, tribal tolls, and imitations of Mocha from various regions. It laments U S trade protection while describing German Argentine subventions and potential U S exports to Beunos Ayres.
An art gallery attendant responds to a visitor seeking a statue of limitations, revealing a humorous misunderstanding as the elderly woman asks for marble figures. The exchange unfolds with wit and a touch of irony in a gallery setting.
Foreign cars for the world round race arrive in New York. The start is set for February 12 with a continental run to San Francisco. Boats will transport participants to Seattle and then to Valdez for the circumnavigation.
Land and mineral rulings discuss mining claim compliance under color of title benefiting claimants upon acquiring legal title. It covers homestead townsite occupancy entry under homestead law, supplemental proofs, and entry rights against adverse quit claim deeds from the state.
Weather record for the week ending notes daily conditions and temperature ranges. The report summarizes rainfall, high and low temperatures, and notable weather events across locations covered by the bureau.
A Denver based investor magazine touts independent reporting and teaching readers how to invest in mining stocks. Readers can request a free sample by mailing name to Profit and Loss Magazine at 1715 California St, Denver, Colorado, with clubbing offers and subscription premiums advertised.
A. C. Carrier, co owner, warns co owners Harry McCormack C J Walters James McGill Thos McConety Geo Hanson Wm Burns and Alfred Noel that one eighth interest may be forfeited if their $12.50 shares are not paid within ninety days. Expenditure of $100 to hold the claim through 1907 is cited and filed February 23, 1906. First publication January 4, 1908.
Brown & Hawkins announce a shipment of Wellington coal available for sale by the ton or sack. The notice notes readers may acquire coal through the shop, with sales and delivery options likely discussed in the local periodical.
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