Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-09
CHAMBER HOLDS
 INTERESTIlV MEET

The Seward Chamber of Commerce met in regular session today at noon, and much important business was discussed. Several new members were present and were highly elated over the nature and outcome of how business is readily transferred into instantaneous action and develop ment.
 A couple visitors also attended: Dr. Tyler, who is filling the vacan- cy during the absence of Dr. Rob- erts, and MT. Boyer. Both men gave appropriate speeches and laud- ed the members for their arduous efforts in advancing the many resour- ces, not only for Seward alone, but for the entire Territory. One of the main issues brought be- fore the chamber, and which has been discussed more or less in past meetings, was the desire of having one of the coast guard cutters sta- toned at this port. That Seward is most logical place for at least one of the cutters is being emphatically pointed out to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce which is working dili- gently in connection with the above issue Another item in connection with coast guard cutters is that of a bill being fostered for the construc- ton of ten cutters to be used in AL aska waters for patrol duty, both in connection with the fishing industry and the enforcement of the prohibi- tion. The bill is being introduced in Congress by the Interstate and For eign Commerce Commission.
 A Seattle firm of printers is send ing out literature and booklets, and in so doing points out a book they published for the City of Seattle, en- titled: "Seattle-Her Faults, Her Virtues" The printing company is endeavoring to secure the local chambers consent in bringing some scheme about to attract tourists, not only to the Northwest but, to Alaska as well.
 Many inquiries were read by the Secretary from people scattered i about the four corners of the United | States. From Valentine Kas., comes 1 letter asking for information of working conditions in Alaska, wages etc. From Greenwood, Ark, Miss writes requesting the local chamber to send her all information pertain ing to this district as she has heard the Call of the North" and it's pos abilities.
 A letter from Blackfoot, Idaho, asks the following:
 'I would very much appreciate in- formation regarding Seward.
 What is the present population?
 'Is it an agricultural or mining district?
 What are the business and profes- sional opportunities?
 Are there any churches in the town? What denominations
 ''Is the climate healthful?
 'Ts there a doctor and dentist in town?
 What are the highest and lowest recorded temperatures?
 'Is there good schools in the town? What months does it run?
 Please quot living expenses" Many letters were also received by people who have been informed of the general resources and possibili- 1 ties of this district as told in the recent Prosperity Edition of the Sew ard Daily Gateway. That the Edition is serving the community conducive ly is shown in the letters by those who have received same by request.
 At today's meeting, a bill against the Chamber by the Seward Gate way was approved and ordered paid by the Secretary.
 In order of new business, the Sew ard Chamber drew up a resolution to be forwarded to the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce endorsing the pro- posed coast guard cutter to be sta- toned at Seward. The letter will be forwarded south on the first steam CT and action will be taken immedi- ately by the Queen City.
 The next meeting of the Chamber will be held next Tuesday noon at the Seward Grill.