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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
6
Second class matter August 1 1904 at the post office Seward Alaska under the act of March 8 this year indicating official mailing designation for periodical matter.
The notice outlines subscription pricing with one year at a higher rate and six months priced at three dollars and one dollar fifty. It presents a concise rate table indicating the duration and cost for readers.
The National Indian Association in New York passed resolutions opposing dances like the two step, urging government action to curb such customs. The writer criticizes white influence on Native Americans, arguing they were better off before contact and that officials exaggerate moral dangers.
Editorial argues east west split over federal support for the Alaska-Yukon exposition to be held in Seattle in 1909. It attacks critics as self serving while claiming benefits to the west and Northland through increased capital and population, noting Jim Hill transport interests and Alaska Seattle gains.
Nearly a week after the electric lights faded, residents hunted old lamps stored in out of the way places as relics of a previous era. The outage prompted precautionary measures and local officials urged conserving power while workers investigate the fault.
A flood of snow halts skating and sliding as a mountain avalanche spills into the canyon. The electric light plant suffers damage and surgeons work to repair arteries while awaiting proper aid to restore the lights.
A historical note places Diamond, a 12-year-old living in Oakland, California, as claiming to have witnessed presidents from Kingston to Roosevelt and to have voted for James Monroe at twenty-one in 817. A medical exam documents remarkable tissue activity and a secretive life in the United States, with Diamond preparing to oversee a new book in New York warning that Methuselah may still hold the palm.
A curze notes the neck and extended chin habit popularized by the Gibson girl. A lecturer on The Ethics of Beauty claims a neck held stiff signals a noble soul. Observers see chins raised and heads uncovered as this style appears in public.
A playful mention of a Roosevelt grin follows the Teddy Bear in the day’s items. Women with notable teeth indulge in the joke, while a toothless one laments aging and diminished pleasure.
A plan by the Guggenheims aims to curb strong winds in the Copper River valley, seeking methods to slow a lawless gust speeds feared to top eighty miles per hour. The scheme targets the rapid wind movement threatening the valley area and its inhabitants.
A reflective piece quotes John Burroughs on virtue, work, patience, and self sacrifice. It contrasts worldly ambition with steady effort and honest service, arguing that real value comes from persistent labor and fidelity to present duties. The passage also cites Burroughs on providence guiding history.
Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury and noted lawyer admits he is a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. Taft, leading the race, diplomatically avoids friction with Shaw as the two acknowledge the campaign move. A town house warming at Rev L H Pedersen’s new home in Seward drew a large, engaged gathering as Pedersen plans open houses monthly to welcome the community and support the minister’s work. The Pedersen family is praised for their contribution to the church and town welfare.
The schedule lists morning worship at 11 and evening at 7 30 with Sunday school at 12 15. Sermon topics are Some Lessons From an Old Jew and The Heavenly Son, with special music. pastor L H Pedersen. A cable note from Seattle reports Steamer Saratoga sailing to Seward and Steamer Portland arriving from the north.
Steamer Northwestern tied to the Seattle vessel at 2 45 p m bringing a number of passengers and light freight for Seward. The ship reported the Jeanie at Valdez delivering heavy mail.
Seward Steamer Saratoga sails from Seattle on the 24th while Portland leaves Seattle on the 30th. Faralon departs February 4th and Bertha remains in Seattle. Dora sails for Unalaska on the 18th and Northwestern is slated to sail for Seattle on the 26th.
Unclaimed letters listing at the Seward post office includes Gustaf Anderson J C Baxter A Benette Mrs E Campbell George Devine Ed Dewitt Dr Violeta S Davis Eric Engstrom W S Gray John J Hurley D Hagerty J B Kinney J E Kenny 8S G Kersham J Kuhn Herman Larsson Lars Larson Charles Lago H Leonard Gustaf Lundstrom J J McManus James E O Rielly W J Peterson Will Phillips Geo S Park Iver Persen Fred Roberts Will Phillips Fred H Smith W W Spencer Frank Sweanson Robert R Watt Lillian N Gordon P M To Claysons for Blankets.
Co-owner A C Carrier states he has expended 100 dollars on the Skukum Creek placer claim in Cook Inlet precinct Alaska and demands a 12 50 share from listed co-owners within ninety days or their interest will be forfeited to the subscriber under section 2324. First publication January 4 1908.
The weather record reports weekly temperatures with data for the ending period in January. It notes temperature highs and lows, daily conditions, and general patterns observed during the week.
The Gold field mining camp pushes rapid formation of an industrial union to include all WFM and IWW members who wish to join, while excluding known agitators. Mine owners have agreed to recognize the new organization.
A witty Fielding maxim notes that once fortune is made through a friend’s aid you should discard him as soon as possible. The saying warns against reliance on patrons once wealth arrives, illustrating a cold opportunism.
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