The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-18
Alaska, Land of Promised Opportunities Virgin Soil Awaits Coming of the Pioneer
By George w. Pennington

just around the corner to welcome whosoever will come, to a new home as beautiful as the shores of Paradise. and as rich with possibili- as the Garden of Eden The Spirit of Alaska. in voice musical with tenderness and welcome. seem, to say: Come one, come all but most of all I need good women and brave men for these constitute the foundation upon which is based the stability and splendor of every great commonwealth" And what can
 he offer? Listen, The gentle rain 1f prosperity is beginning to fal, nore copiouSly With each succeeding 1 'ay. and hope looms large above every horizon. Bona Dea, the God dess of fi'uitfulness, must indeed i be the patroness of our beloved home, for she has spread upon ev- cry breeze that sweeps over this 1 fair domain perfect contagion of yisor and health. She has inspired cur souls with a deeper sense of | loyalty to our central government; instilled in our hearts more exalt- ed conception of patriotism, and under her benign influences there are no sUnmits of progress to which we may not attain; but We must have good women and brave men. Do We live in a cold and bar ren cline? Why no, How absurd the question, In this favored land, Nature has really stood by her crucible and with wondrous eener- osity melted and molded her gifts, and then with laughing lips and lavish hand flung them forth in profusion. In the seasonal changes | she covers our hills with flowers and verdure, so virile and brilliant. so rugged and hardy, that by the very warmth of their bloom they drive back the ice and snow. and actually defy what might seem ad- verse conditions Nay, they really change adverse conditions into al. environment that is splendidly propi tious. Of all spots upon the hab- itable globe We seem to have won the smiles of Deity. One cannot dwell here and doubt that there really is design in natures work in her relation to mankind, and to those who are ambitious to weave in threading the destiny of their | fellow men. She speaks language that none may misinterpret. Here | t would seem she has said, T will array myself in garments so allur- l ing as to charm the children of men into my presence, and then, with murmuring streams, at their very feet I'll gash the crust of the earth and reveal my hidden treasure, But l must needs have good women and brave men to justly distribute my gifts
 On this Alaska Day we can, with little effort, recall that familiar al | tall, benign old gentleman who locks so carefully after the welfare of Nation, so loving and charitable, 1 famous and powerful In potential wealth both material and spiritual, that historians are speeches. in contemplation of it's unrivaled great if America really Is a giant among nations, then our good friends Of the outside world must know that here on the shores of these Nor
 the1n seas. Uncle Sam possesses beautiful niece, Miss Alaska, who Is really a perfect giantess among territories, just emerging into new life after a night of peace full repose. In the flush of dawn she is stretching her youthful limbs
 intent to lave in waters that are freighted with wealth. Yet a little while, and all the world will pause amazed at the splendor of her strength and beauty. But she i'm
 plores the companionship and council of many good women and brave men, and the laughter of thousands l of children must echo down her hilsides ere her glory shall be complete.