The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-04
SIT STEADY IN THE BOAT AND
 BOOST"

Thee above slogan should be adopted by every person residing in this section of Southeastern Alaska, as well as by those who live in territory tributary to the town of Skagway; and Sit Steady in the Boat and Boost" should become q determined and unalterable purpoS i. which the objective, the develop meut and up-building of this great northern empire. should hold first place
 sit Seady in the Boat" and pre- pare for the biggest season ever experienced in the history of Skag- w.y. The Gate City" to the in- ,.rior, for all indications point un- ass,akably to our early entrance up uu an era ot prosperity that prom lsas to overshadow anything hereto fore experienced since tLe founding ct the town in 1SS7. AlC believing ih,s. We also believe it is up to ev- try person in the areas above men uo.ed. whether engaged in business icr himself or employed by someone else. 10 have a share in the makinE of preparations 10 take advantage 10 the full of the golden opportunity hat is now swiftly and with irrestS- t1>le force drifting within our reach
 From far aud near comes the cry that Alaska, during the coming summer. will be included in tho itinerary of a vast number of peo- ple of independent means who, dur ing their annual outings heretofore have visited places of historic and scenic interest in the Old World, Gut who are now turning their eyes ro the NOrthland, where they have reeu told the grandeur of the seen ,ry k equal, il not superior, to thnt ot other lands. Past eNpecieuc aa< taught the merchants and ota- er business mel or Skagway and other northern towns that it is both profitable and wise to cater 10 this leisure class. the majority of whom .~e willing 10 pay the price pro- y.tpd they can get that which they 1. sire
 Ehe news item published in the columns of the Daily Alaskan last right, wherein it was announced fig Eastern mining company, with S&.00O.O for development work, is 90 establish is headquarters In Skagway is significant of what the future may hold. and is, We feel as ,ured. but a furerunner Of what .,, may expect when capital be zones convinced th2t a safe field for investment is offered in this part of Alaska as well as the Can @dian interior to the north and east ct Us.
 The prediction often made in the past by those best posted in the outlook for Alask2 that some day tae territory would be flooded dur ing the tourist season each year wit. See America First people bids lair. with the opening of the olv now approaching, to become Q verity. but tine question as tot whether we shall receive all that is due Us from our location and na- tural advantages, depends in a large measure upon our own efforts. These people have the money to spend for their own enjoyment, we nave the means for gratifying thei" wishes. So far-goCd It requtr $ more than this Cu our part, how -yer, if We hope to hold them with us for time while here. and induceI them to return in the future. It is up to us to entertain and make things pleasant for them, to pro- vihe easy means, so far as we may, for visiting points of interest in the immediate vicinity of Skagway; iu fact, to cause everything to be so attractive to them that they will themselves become our most ardent booster" and the word "Skag- way" wherever and whenever heard by them a vivid reminder of days that have been pleasantly spent.
 We therefore reiterate: Sit Steady in the Boat and Boost