The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
fBv David q. Klrzle)


 Treadwell ia more than Q mining camp where men dig gold and turn it into profit. It Is commonwealth where the citizenship enjoys the free dom Of a democracy and the prosper ity ol high salaries and wage earninS capabilities. Through accumulated experiences and the process ol years, Treadwell has established Q system of government wherein its woykmen are accorded the utmost measure ot consideration. and the management ! has acquired the benefits resulting rom harmonious cooperation and loyalty Of purpose.
 Experience has shown that no body of men can attain a high state Of eff aclency and perfect civilization when engaged In endless and unbrok- en hours In the mere struggle for daily bread. They need recreation. and with it. good pay. sanitation, rest and re- freshment. Industry health and pros perity follow such conditions as sure | ly as night follows the day
 Pride ln lts Work
 The Treadwell Company takes pride in pointing to the fact that for the fifteen hundred workmen in It's em- ploy lt has provided an the above named considerations. It has provid- ed good homes and happiness In ex- change for industry. The sick are cared for and the deserving are look ed after. workmon srcw old in the service in the full knowledge that their old age win be surrounded with comfort and ease. Young men be- come ambitious and attain promotion in ratio to their merits and fidelity.
 In connection with the statistical matter which accompanies this re- port. many concrete examples may be shown illustrative of the workings of the Treadwell system of local govern ment which Is conducted along the democratic lines cf the greatest good to the greatest number. Only for good ends can multitudes perma- nenily associate, and 1t is @ pleasure to call attention to the good result : ing from the organization known as the TREADWELL CLUB. Every workman employed by the company is l associated in Q common membership the dues of which ere one dollar each l per month. A committed of 12 known as the Board Of Directors assumed control and governs the affairs Of the club.
 Recreation institution
 With the funds thus created. cou. Dled with liberal contributions by the company. one -of the most complete institutions for recreation. progress ! andsocial and moral advancement has been evolved which can be found up on the American continent. Large halls, O complete theatre. band oi ] 27 pieces. an orchestra Of 10 pieces swimming tanks. library, billiard ta bles. bowling alleys. reading and writ ling room. picture shows, gymnasium and athletic paraphernalia constitute the means of diversion. A visitor be ing shown these rooms. said that Che scheme was wonderful" but just as wonderful arc many of the other de partments of the company.
 The company own and operates a ! GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE which has recently been remodeled and improved. Trade with this store by company employees is optional but its superior quality and reasonable prices as well as courteous treatment insure @ large trade The mining man. in common with the rest of the rest of the world, likes to feel that he gets value received for his money and that. although he is several hun dred miles away from the States. be is still In close touch with the trade markets.
 The Fire Department
 The TREADWELL FIRE DEPART
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