Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-06-20

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Commerce, is designed to safeguard
the Alaska salmon for this and future
generations.
When the average housewife takes
from the kitchen shelf can of sal
mon for luncheon or the evening meal
she probably gives little thought to the
care that has been taken to insure its
delivery to her in perfect condition.
Salmon is the greatest of all food
products Of the finny tribe. 1t is
literally handled with white gloves
and modern machinery from the time
1t is pulled from the waters Of Alaska
and other northwestern streams until
1t finds its way to The market.
According to William Timson, presi-
dent of the Alaska Packers Associa-
ton. the Oldest group engaged in
the packing of salmon, every possible
precaution is taken to insure whole
some and delicious article of food.
"The salmon canneries of Alaska"
said Mr.. Timson, like all other in
dustries which prepare food products,
have long recognized the need for
employing the most modern methods
available. Every leader of the indus
try takes great pride in arranging
for the comfort and happiness of the
men who do the actual work. Al
though our business is seasonal one,
which necessarily involves many
troublesome problems, we spend
thousands of dollars annually in max
ing living conditions in Alaska the
best possible for our workmen
Cleanliness Great Factor
"Our association is ever on the
alert to avail itself of the most mod
ern methods and machinery. Can.
neries are kept clean and every care
is taken to see that the highest state
of sanitation is reached. We realize
the necessity of keeping abreast of
the times and only by the most i'm
proved canning methods are we able
to retain the confidence that we have
long enjoyed from the public.
1.-THE Alaska Packers Association
has always been foremost in the in
dustry in recognizing the need for
carrying out well-established prin-
ciples Of sanitation. We believe the
comfort and happiness of the men
whom we employ in our Alaskan can.
neries is essential if we are to produce
an article of food which will continue
to meet the approval of the consumer
Many of the larger canning com
panies in Alaska pay particular at
tention to hospital facilities at their
canneries. The buildings are up-to-
date and fitted with modern equip.
ment. Employees and resident ma
tives alike are treated without charge.
Curious Habits of Salmon
Red salmon are principally caught
during three months Of the year
June, July and August Fleets of sail.
ing vessels and other craft leave Pa.
citc Coast ports each spring loaded
with men who engage in the salmon
fishing in Alaskan waters.
Naturally among the most prolific
OF the fish family, the salmon may be
relied upon to reproduce its kind if
given fair chance and this both the
government officials and packers are
determined the salmon shall have.
The guardians of the peoples inter.
ests and far-seeing men of the indus.
try have united in an effort to oh.
tain Federal legislation which will
conserve without destroying either
the fishing or the fish.
The peregrinations of the salmon
after spawning in fresh water streams
take them into the broad seas where
they wander about from two to six
years. They then start back to their
homes AS they return to the spawn
ing areas the salmon are generally
caught before they enter tho rivers
because by then they have grown into
the large, toothsome morsels so much
coveted as food. II is said that the
fish make a better food produci II
caught here than they would e caught
when they have actually reached the
spawning areas.