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HARDWARE, STOVES AND RANGES, FURNITURE AND RUGS GLASS AND CKINAWARE PLUMBING, TINSMITH AND GUN REPAIR SHOP J. L. GRAEF Service Is Our Watchword Palestine Fund Extends Financial Aid to Farmers (Bv Associated Press) JERUSALEM, Jail. 24.—More than $250,000 was advanced during the month of October by the Zionist Or ganization to settlers in the 40 odd cooperative and individual holders’ uniis founded by the Palestine Foun dation Fund, states a report just is sued by the treasurer of the Pales tine Zionist Executive. It is explained that this large out lay for the Zionist settlements oc curs at the beginning of the agricul tural season every year. The money j was advanced for the purchase of: draft animals, cattle, machinery, seed ; and poultry. Figures Attest Sound Finances In Free State >, (By Associated Press) DUBLIN, Jan. 24.—Though pessi- j mists in the Free State assert that equilibrium has not been attained in the budget, and that trade shows a large excess of imports over exports, optimists say that the position is really one of great strength, and that outside the Uniited States there is no country in the world in a sounder ; financial position. The deposits in the banks total j $500,000,000; income from invest- j PROFESSIONAL CARDS 1 W. D. Coppernoll ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Will Practice in All Courts of the > Territory SEWARD, ALASKA SEE Curtis R. Morion! FOR FIRE INSURANCE > Dr. A. R. Roberts DENTIST Dental and General X-RAY WORK New Tecklenberg Bldg. Phone Mad. 108-Seward, Alaska »V __ — J. W. Edmunds, Oph. D. and Dr. ETHEL A. K. EDMUNDS DOCTORS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND GRADUATE OPTOMETRISTS Eyes Examined, Glasses Correctly Fit-! ted. Optical office, Fraser-Paterson j Co. Telephone Main 2174. Second at University St. Seattle, Wn. 20 Successful Years in Seattle Dr. J. A. Baughman Physician and Surgeon CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Phone Madison 90. Seward. Alaska Hugh Dougherty FURNISHED HOUSES FOR RENT Real Estate and Insurance Business Phone Adams 152 Residence Phone, Madison 58 i, Aaron E. Rucker ATTORNEY AT LAW Office in Arcade Building Phone Adams 121 Seward, Alaska j nients abroad is between $40,000,000 and $45,000,000; cash at call or at the Bank of England held on behalf of the Free State banks, amounts to about $175,000,000. The Irish banks hold $425,000,000 in British Govern ment securities. The Free State na tional debt so far is only $50,000, 000. State of Washington Bonus Given 58,011 Ex-Soldiers (By Associated Press) TACOMA, Wn., Jan. 24.—The state bonus to veterans of all branches of the service in the World war amounts to $12,500,000, it has been announced by C. W. Claussen, state auditor. The bonus, figured at the rate of $15 for each month of service, has been paid to 58,011 residents of the state. The first bonus claims were paid in March, 1921. Of those who received the state’s check. 48,925 still were residents of the state, 7,885 lived in other states, including every state in the union, 225 were in territories and possessions of the United States, and 376 had migrated to foreign lards. Francs May Protect Lace-buying Population (By Associated Press) PARIS, Jan., 24.—It is the opinion of French experts that the handmade laces, of France cannot compete with lace woven by loom, particularly as the latter is often sold upon repre sentation that it is hand-made. Consequently, a bill has been intro duced by the chamber of deputies providing that all mechanically-made lace bear a tag clearly setting forth that it not hand-made. Deputy Marshal S. O. Casler left on a recent boat for the States. GERHARD JOHNSEN Mason and Plasterer Phone Adams 60 Box 1423 BECK & WHITE High Grade Line of CIGARS, TOBACCOS, & CANDIES FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA A SHOWER BATH WILL FRESHEN YOU UP; WE INSTAL THEM CHEAPLY ASK ABOUT IT Tel. Adams 80 -— FISHER CAFE AND BAKERY Where Meals Are Enjoyed SEWARD Chas. Fisher, Prop. ALASKA COME IN AND GET OUR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATE Seward. Plumbing Company Argentina Draws Many German Immigrants (By Associated Press) HAMBURG, Jan. 24.—German over seas emigration is on the upward curve again, after having slumped somewhat during the second quarter of 1924. The movement is now pro ceeding at the rate of about 5,000 a | month. The countries preferred are Argen tina and Brazil. During the first hali of 1924, 12,000 Germans emigrated to these South American lands. Another country that is favored is Paraguay. Of 238 immigrants admitted ot Para guayan ports, no less than 224 were of German nationality. TED LEWIS GETS DECISION (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 23.—Ted Lewis, ex welterweight champion of the world, defeated Francois Charles, the mid dleweight champion of France, win ning by decision on points, in their twenty round bout here last night. A LITTLE TOP-HEAVY (By Associated Press) VICTORIA, B. C., Jan. 23.—Torha Maru, a Japanese freighter, with a big deckload of lumber is anchored off the breakwater here took a dan gerous list to port side while she was enroute from Vancouver to Vic toria this morning arriving here with her port rail just above water. The deck angle was about forty five degrees. She will undergo re pairs here before leaving. WHEAT TAKES A LIFT (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, 111., Jan. 23.—Wheat ad vanced more than five cents here to day and it is officially announced that almost twice as much wheat, including flour has been shipped out j oi the United States during the last semester than a year ago. In some I quarters this advance is associated ! with the rise of pound sterling which rose to four dollars eighty and half cents for demand bills which is the highest price in ten years. HENRY FORD SUED BY ATTORNEY FOR FARMERS CHICAGO, Jan. 23.—Aaron Sapiro, counsel for several farmers’ organi zations, mailed Henry Ford a docu ment containing a preliminary project ed libel suit for SI,000 dollars. Sapiro said the suit would be filed in a local court unless Ford retracts certain statements he is alleged to have made in his paper the “Dearborn Indepen dent,” in which he alleges Ford link ed his name with that of Otto Kahn and other New York bankers in an alleged conspiracy to control the ag ricultural interests of the country by gaining control of the various farm ers’ organizations. Snow Shoes, S9.50 per pair, at Graef’s. tf A CARLOAD OR A SACK C-O-A-L HEALY LUMP, NUT OR MINE RUN, BAXTER NUT OR MINE RUN EVAN JONES LUMP OR MINE RUN NANAIMO RANGE COAL IN SACK OR BULK THE ALASKA TRANSFER WOOD, ICE, HAY AND GRAIN, TRANSFERRING AND TEAMING TEL MAIN 17 H. V HOBEN BnmmEnBnK ARCADE BLDG. A F. DAVIS CHARGES BY SCOTT’S WIFE AROUSES IRE OF DRY SQUAD WASHINGTON, Jan. 23—Congress man’s Scott’s divorce suit, and the charges made by his wife as to the drinking and gambling of certain con gressman has aroused the prohibition element, which threatens action to make congressional drinking impos sible, claiming that if the nation’s lawmakers drink, the government can not expect to enforce prohibition laws. MUST HAVE MONEY BEFORE THEY CAN ENTER COUNTRY — LONDON, Jan. 23.—A dispatch : ' ' - from Melbourne, Australia, states the immigration act has been passed com pelling all immigrants to show at least $200 in their possession before they can enter the country. CHARLIE CHAPLIN AROUSES IRE OF UPLIFT SOCIETY LOS ANGELES: Various uplift so cieties are much incensed over the re port that Charlie Chaplin's girl wife, whom he married in November, is ex pecting a child. Ray C. Larson, lumberman of An chorage, was a returning passenger on the Alaska, from a business trip to the States. COLD WEATHER GOODS AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES French Flannel SHIRTS Made of the fin est grade French flannel: cut full size; two large breast pockets. Sizes 14 to 17. $1.35 each Regular $2.75 2 for $2.50 PaareUce| Post SHEEPSKIN MOCCASINS SHEEPSKIN VEST $4.35 Parcel Post 20c. $1.35 pair Parcel Post 15c. Heavy natural wool and for Outdoor Work Made of extra heavy tanned sheep skin —natural wool lining. Soft and pliable. As warm as toast. \ garment that is worth double the pric< !r>c extra Heavy naiurai wool auu ; ijc extra. ieather. For inside of boots P\ "• ARMY BLANKETS $1.10 each 5 for $5 Parcel Post 15c each or the house. Sizes 36 to IS. Men’s Felt Slippers $1.25 Parcel Motor Transport OCjPircfH Past ^aps 10c extra. Order now and save money. Color; Light gray with fancy striped bor Sizes 6 to 11. Made of a fine soft woolen felt, color olive drab, soft buckskin soles, are very flexible and easy on the feet. Just the slipper for about the house. Corduroy Sheep Lined Wool Socks Coats, $14.50 Parce3'5cPost Sizes 36 to 46. Ileaverized sheep skin collar; aver age length 36 inches. A very serviceable coat with body lining of selected bark tanned skins, and heavy blanket sleeve lining. Double - breast ed with leather trimming on all 4 pockets and under sleeve cuff, storm tab on col lar, knit wrist lets. 2 pairs $1.00 Are 100^ wool. Toes and heels are holeproof. Closely Knitted. Soft warm. Color Sizes 10-11 644 to T^. Made cf heavy D. wools. Ties under thin like it—Brand new. Moleskin Pa its Made of non-rip able moleskin; the strongest and most durable pants made. Dust, wind and waterproof; excel lent workmanship. K very point of strain re-iuforced: plenty of strong H pockets; cuff bot Value $3.50, sizes 28 to 45. $1.95 Parcel Post 15c extra. QUARTERMASTERS SUPPLY CO. 423 MARKET ST. Philadelphia, Pa. I Send Cash, Check or Money Order. Beautiful Illustrated Catalog Fre: C.M.B. CAL M. BROSIUS Builders’ Supplies The “Saturday Evening Roast” GET IT AT Carstens Packing Co. E. E. KURTZ, Manager Free Delivery Phone Main 130