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The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
HEAVYWEIGHT IS UP TO DATE
NEW PARCEL POST RULE.

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-Amendments recently made to the parcel post regulations are now in effect and it is permissible to send printed mat ter through the mail weighing more han four pounds.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
BENTLEY SUED.

Julius Anderson has sued H. T. Bentley for $100, claimed to be due on an open account for laundry work performed by the Alaska Laun- dry company
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
VACAIlONISTS RETURN.

Mrs. J. C. Wood. Miss Anna Gold stein. Alex Simson and Pat Meehan, who have been spending vacations al the Big Cinema Hot Springs, return ed to their homes in this city Wed nesday. On the same day. Mrs. Charles Beam of Big Cinema arrived here for visit.
 .cAs1lMc THE RNOMERANGn
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
"Seven-T -Twenty-Eight" or
 Casting the Boomerang"
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The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

WHAT IS A BOOMERANG? LOOK IT UP.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

HAVE YOU CAST YOUR LITTLE BOOMERANG?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

An enterprising rebel general has
set up a guillotine in a Mexican vii
lage and is prepared to do business
at new stand, and by different
method than that common to Mexi-
can custom. He has prepared to
make the continuous controversy
more like the French reign of terror,
and his enemies who lose their heads
will know where to look for them.
And yet the chief difference to Mex
leo will be a saving of ammunition,
far it has long been the custom there
to kill for trivial offenses. They re-
gard life as lightly as did the French
century and more ago, and are far
ther behind the times in other re-
spects. Perhaps, therefore, it is
fitting that they should resort to the
use of that old-time implement which
does its work quickly, if not neatly,
and they might go even further back,
and resort to the axe and the chop
ping block without spelling the gen
eral sense of proportion, The fact
that Mexico is back number is one
of the reasons it is thorn in the
side of civilization, and cause of
diplomatic complica tion. And any
thing America or any civilized nation
will do to Mexico will be less than
Mexico will do to itself, says the At
Gibson Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Chicago's Motor club has started a
campaign which should be generally
followed all over the gasoline map; it
is a campaign of Safety First for the
driver of motor cars, and if teachings
were generally followed there would
be fewer joyriders jerked hence, OF
pedestrians spread over the polished
pavement. Most of the motor car ac-
cidents are the result of carelessness
and recklessness. Those who ride in
the cars run greater risk from such
carelessness than the pedestrians who
have become clever dodgers, and
therefore there is selfishness in the
safety first policy, as there is apt to
be in most of the worthy movements.
Also, the safe and sane driver is en-
dangered by the wild and woolly
manipulation of some other machine
he is likely to meet on the road.
Which leaves only the frenzied fools
in opposition to such campaign, and
they should be given both barrels, and
other tender sentiments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
GUARD HEALTH OF YOUR PO-
TATOES.

Potato growers in this section of
the country are warned in report
sent out this week from the depart
ment of agriculture regarding the in
creasing prevalence of powdery scab,
new and dangerous potato disease.
The department is issuing bulletin
(No. S2), entitled "Powdery Scab of
Potatoes" which explains the disease
and gives practical advice as to how
to combat the infection.
According to the departments week
ly news letter to crop correspondents.
the disease is European malady
which doubtless followed imported po-
tatoes before the quarantine law went
into effect. The scab is disease
of the young tubers and develops as
they mature in the ground "The dis
case is made apparent by small,
slightly raised pimples and n slight
discoloration of the surface. Wher
cut open the infected areas appear
family purplish and extend from ap-
proximatcly the outermost cells of the
tuber toward the deeper layers" says
the bulletin.
The report goes on to say that the
"powdery scab" fungus eats large
cavities into immature potatoes,
stunts their growth and causes them
10 be deformed. The disease already
ho do kaoIxrtn., L., -,
most of the need potatoes used in
this part of the country are shipped
from, and in Canada, and has spread
with rapidity. Diseased potatoes are
useless except for stock feed or the
manufacturers of starch.
An idea Of their depreciation in
value may be had from the fact that
scabby potatoes sold on Maine mar
kets last fall for SO cents barrel,
while good potatoes sold for $1.50
The varied climatic and soil condi-
ti0ns of several Of our states offer a
wide range for the new potato malady.
At present the department has but
two suggestions to offer for the re-
duction Of the disease. One is: Don't
grow potatoes for several years on a
piece of land that has produced a
c-pp Of infected with this disease;"
the other is to avoid using sacks in
which infected tubers have been ship
ped. That would mean to the ship
per that he would have to buy new
sacks for his product.
New sacks cost from 12 to l5 cents
npiecs, which would mean a decided
1dvAnes IN the market cost. The de-
paxtnent Il trying experiments in the
ny ~ stsrilising old sacks with
team. 1hs Mssass also may be COM
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
The Herald said Denver would find

The Herald said Denver would find
something to create division among
the people when the water and tele-
phone questions were settled and the
prophecy came true before we expect
ed. 1t is now religious war result
ing from the kidnapping and beating
given a Rev. Mr.. Spvrgeon a few
weeks ago. A recall is threatened
against Commissioner Nisbet. Feel
ing is running quite high, many
claiming his chief of police, O'Neil,
made no effort to apprehend the
guilty ones. It's continual merry
go-round in the capital city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
Clears Complexion = Removes Ski
Biemishes.

Why go through life embarrassed
and disfigured with pimples, erup-
tons, blackheads, red rough skin, or
suffering the tortures of Eczema,
itch, letter, salt rheum. just ask
your Druggist for DR.. Hobson's Ec-
zema Ointment. Follow the simple
suggestions and yours skin worries
are over. Mild, soothing, effective
Excellent for babies and delicate, ten
der skin. Stops chapping. Always
helps. Relief or money back. so,
at your Druggist
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
IN DURANGO
The Evidence Is Supplied by Local
Testimony.

If tle reader wants stronger proof
han the following statement and ex-
periencn of resident of Durango.
what can it be?
Frank Anderson. 923 Fourth Ave,
Durango, Colo, says: "Some years
ago while working in North Dakota,
was attacked with rheumatism and
WAS in bad shape for over year.
The suffering was so great that
didn't care whether / lived or died.
] had terrible pains just below my
kidneys and in my left side. If |
took a mis-step or Jared myself,
sharp, piercing pains seized me. If /
sat long, it made my back stiff and
lame. had trouble with the kidney
secretions, there being much reten-
ton at times. Often burning sem
sation accompanied the passages of
the secretions. One day when read
ing newspaper l saw Doans Kid
ney Pills advertised and decided to
try them. l didn't think anything
could help me so quickly. The relief
/ got was remarkable and | always
keep supply on hand since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Anderson had Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

to the dangers Of shoal, breaker, Ice
berg and tempest.
It is a national asset which cannot
be replaced in short time. If the ma
tion easily could stand the monetary
loss, it could not easily submit to the
disarrangement Of its navy program
caused by the Gripping or destruction
Of so valuable and tremendous a piece
of property. -
Secretary Daniels of the navy de-
partment has ordered that the "wine
mess" of the officers Of the navy be
abolished and that the use of alcohol
on any naval vessel, ravy yard, or
station be "strictly prohibited" How
ever divided the nation may be upon
the social or hygienic question of al
cohol, there can be only, one intelli-
ment opinion as to this order. 1t
is wise.
When ships were not complicated
and delicate assemblages Of machin-
cry, grog was part Of the sailors
life. The crew was piped to this ex-
ilarating pleasure whenever occasion
warranted. i'''
Men went into Battle under the
stimulus Of dutch courage" They
received their reward in this liquid
form. Times have changed. Ship
machinery now demands sober intelli-
gence.N No industrial establishment
expecting efficiency would think OF
serving liquor. Railroads, Industries
and commerce have set up bars
against the man who drinks. IT'S not
a question of morals. 1t is a ques-
tion of efficiency.
The sociable creature with even a
moderate quantity of alcohol in his
system cannot be expected to perform
the efficient service of man in his
condition Of intelligence. Sailors are
always either on duty or at the call
of it.
The Tribune has opposed the re-
peal of the canteen in the army. That
is another matter. Soldiers are foot
loose. If they will, they may drink
They are not in charge of machinery
which moments lapse from close at,
tention may wreck. The canteen was
a sane substitute for the wretched
saloon of military output. 1t is a
different matter in the navy.
The Daniels prohibition is wise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Easter Sunday Anna Thiscka, a
16-year-old Kansas girl, put on her
new Easter clothes expecting to go
to church with Harry Dorscheveiz.
Another young man asked Anna to ac-
company him to church, and her faith
er insisted that she do so and leave
Harry in the lurch. Anna refused to
obey her father. Annals mother sid
ed with her and so combat took
place in whics. the father aAd his
young man beat Anna and her mother
with skillet. Members of the This
cka family did not attend Easter SER
vices; they had services the next
morning in the police court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

municated through the use of old bar
rels. Either way the disease is prov
ing menace to the potato industry.
In some portions of Iowa and Kan
sas complaint has been made of the
presence of the disease. Denver po-
tato handlers are on the lookout for
any outcropping of the malady and
are very exacting in their demands
for seed potatoes from Maine, says
the Denver Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

John l.. Colvert, 72 years of age,
has faced the cannon's mouth, be-
ing Civil war veteran, but his brav-
est act was performed last week
when he took bride home and in
troduced her to his forty-three chill
dren, grandchildren and great-grand-
children. The groom is rich, which
makes his act, in taking bride
home, courageous. Had he bene poor,
the forty-three children, grandchild-
rem and grandchildren would
have said: "It's all right, poor father
was so lonesome
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
COwLESS MILK.

Many a man who, in early youth,
was driven from the farm because he
had to milk a platoon of brindle
cows, or teach their enthusiastic off
springs to drink from pail, or apply
perpetual motion to an old-fashion-
ed churn, may go back again if the
scientists come up to their advance
notices. The particular advance no.
tice under consideration is cowless
milk; not goats milk, nor mares
milk, nor camel's milk, as are used
by some nomadic peoples, but synthet-
ic stuff TO be manufactured in COM
Portable laboratory, which won't
kick the bucket over, or switch one
in the eye with rapid-fre tail load
ed with cockleburrs. The basic prop
erty of the hand made milk will be
casein secured from the Roy bean,
which can be grown in waste places,
and other ingredients can be added
and sweatened to taste, until a milk
as good as the journeyman Jerseys
have to offer can be produced at
small cost, and without assuming a
perilous position on three-legged
stool by the starboard side of an un-
certain COW. This is a large promise,
but nothing we can think of would
add more to the joys of rural life.
The only milkmaids who have any
fun are those sometimes seen on the
stage amid other displays of legs and
lingerie, says the Atchison Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
NO GROG.

From the Chicago Tribune.
An American warship is plant
in which as high as $16,0OO,0O0 has
been invested. Huge as may be It's
bulk as ship, it is small container
for such value. 1t is machine, pow
erful and sturdy in build, delicate in
adjustment, open in times Of peace
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

It's about cinch that Denver will
be able to purchase the old water
plant for the amount of the bonds,
s., 100000 This shows what politics
will do in way of wrecking big en-
terprise. w. G. Evans played the
game too strong. In this connection
what what became of the libel suits
instituted against the Post by Ev-
ans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

A lively competition has been 60
ing on between Japanese steamship
companies which hope to get gov
ernment subsidy for a steamship line
through the Panama canal to the east
ern coast of the United States, with
terminus at Boston. At the present
it looks as if the Nippon Yusen Kai-
sha would be selected and that the
company will be accorded subsidy
of $1,000,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

United States Judge Frank H. Rud-
kin has granted citizenship papers to
Paul Johnson, an Icelander, who was
born within the Arctic circle. So far
as known johnson is the first person
born in the Arctic circle ever to be
made citizen Of the United States.
Born ut Holt Onundarfirdi, near Riffs
tangi, between the fjords of Thistil
and -Axar, johnson subsequer ly be-
came a subject of King George. For
several years he lived in Canada. His
application caused considerable curios-
ity and his examination. was heard
with close attention. johnson passed
a first class examination. He resides
in Spokane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Here is something for the Kansas
egg-raisers to-think about: The 1000
tons Of eggs from China and Russia
recently unloaded from one steamer
on the Pacific coast are worth 1885,
aO4.50. This money formerly was
kept at home but now goes to a peo-
pie in the Far East in whom we bave
no interest.--Atchison Globe. :
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser.

Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons of the winter months;
clears your stomach, liver and kid
neys of all impurities. Take DR..
Kings New Life Pills; nothing better
Tor n''itying the blood. Mild. nom
gripping .axative. Cures constipation;
makes yau feel fine. Take no other.
25c 1t your Druggist.
Bochiip's Arnica Salve for all hurts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Unnecessary waste of more than
$500, ,O00, 900 year, or nearly $1,000
600 day, marks the development of
this country's mineral resources, ac-
cording to the third annual report of
Director Holmes of the federal bu-
reau Of mines. This waste is Grim
inal, and the bureau of mines is devot-
ing much of its time and energy and
funds to check it. says the Denver
Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

In the wet -"dry" fight in SPRING
field, the capital of Illinois, the "wets"
won sweeping victory for which
they can thank the newly enfranchis-
ed women. OF the 1876 women who
voted, 1876 voted wet as against
1900 dry" The "wet" majority was
4,O01 and Springfield's 21s saloons
will continue to operate for the next
two years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
CHECK YOUR APRIL COUGH.

Thawing frost and April rains chill
you to the very marrow, you catch
cold-Head and lungs stuffed--Yo
are feverish-Cough continually and
feel miserable-You need DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t soothes inflamed
and irritated throat and lungs, stops
cought, your head clears up, fever
leaves, and you feel fine. Mr.. J. T..
Davis, of Stickney Corner, Me-, WAS
cured of dreadful cough after doc
tors treatment and all other reme-
dies failed. Relief or money back.
Pleasant-Children like it. Get bot
tie today. Soc, and $1.O0, at your
Druggist. ,,,
Bucklin's Arnica Salve for all sores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Dog meat is recommended by Prof.
James j. Walsh of Fordham univer-
sity as one means Of lowering the
high cost of living. He says dog flesh
is finely favored and excellent and
that prejudice is the cause of its be-
ing kept out of the meat class. This
being the case Walsh should make
dog meat his real diet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

In Nevada all underground work.
ers and surface mine workers must
be able to speak the English lam
guage intelligently. 1t is believed
that this method will enable them to
understand signals and directions and
avoid accidents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

It's mighty refreshing-trips of one,
two and three days into the country.
The city man ascertains what is build
ing up the county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Figures, compiled by the state
superintendent of schools of Illinois,
shows that it cost s27 per pupil per
year to carry on the public schools of
that state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Great credit is due Chas. +. Herr
for the amount of money secured for
his road district. Mr.. Herr made two
trips to Denver, one from Los An
geles and back to that city in March,
and again at the April 18th meeting
Mr.. Herr does not make much noise
but he gets results and the people
should remember this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Speaking of the British premier, as
the dispatches do from time to time,
the draws salary twice as large as
the head of our cabinet, and there
fore doesn't have to drink grape juice
and devote his spare time to the
Chautauqua circuit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Splendid results will follow board
of trade expenditures in connection
with good roads and the organization
of the Spanish Trail-Grand Canyon
highway. Well worth years dues
of any member, whether an auto own
er or not. Every interest will be
benefited by tourist travel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Let Durango have good roads
meeting in connection with the San
Juan congress gathering and race
meet in May. Wouldn't it be fine
thing to have an auto parade of over
100 machines. The Herald will take
this up with the race committee and
Motor club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

The New York newspaper report
ers have thought up something new
to write about New York's richest
young man, Vincent Astor. They
state gravely, in the papers, that he
dearly loves" corn beef hash. There
are others.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

A grand jury has been called to in
vestigate alleged graft in Teller coun-
ty. If officials have been guilty of
wrong doing the place to send them
is to the pen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

1t is the fans who pay the baseball
players and magnates. They want a
good game, regardless of the reserve
clause, and when they fail to get il
the pay will stop, or thereabouts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
HORSE BREEDERS.

The beautiful stallion Electron i'm
ported from Oldenburg, Germany will
make the stand for the season at the
San Juan stables in Durango. Phone
Red IA. Come and see this beauti-
full horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

This world is full Of queer people,
however one has left it lately, Mrs,
Alice Bichoff. Of New York. Her
speciality was eating hair pins. She
underwent three operations for the re-
moval of hair pins she had eaten, and
died In the last one, which was per-
formed at Bellevue hospital. New
York.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
A BARGAIN.

270 acres of land, all fenced; As
acres in cultivation, 20 acres in al
falfa, with 2 and 7-10 feet of water
in the Pine River Canal. Land locat-
ed near Tiffany, Colo. Sixteen (s16)
dollars per acre buys this. Snap if
taken at once B. Glaser and J. d.
Adams. A21-tf DIV
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

When the United States is in trou-
BILE loyalty should be the watchword
from every one-that is, we must stick
together and put united front to
the enemy. The policy can be fought
out later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

The United States will pay Colom-
bia $25,0O0,OO0 for the Panama canal
sctrip. Haven't heard of England
agreeing to chip in on the deal yet,
have you?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Had a vigorous policy been adopt
ed at the start the indignities heaped
upon the United States by both Huer-
ia and Villa would not have taken
place. Temporizing and taking in
suits as though they were relished
has brought about decidedly un-
pleasant situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

1t may have occurred to you that
a good deal Of the Bull Moose party
is on a tour Of South America, and
the returns of recent elections tend to
substantiate this theory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Those whose business it is to view
with alarm, point out the need Of
stronger fortification of the Hawaiian
Islands. Perhaps Mr.. Carnegie might
as well quit working for peace and
purchase battleships for the govern
ment if he wishes to die poor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Law is past understanding. In Kan
sas City man robbed several houses,
got less than $50, and was sent to
the pen for twenty years. In the
same town man ravished girl, and
got ten years in the pen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

During the year 1913 the United
States did not ship single pound of
chilled beef to England. This article
of export has been decreasing year by
year until now it amounts to almost
nothing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Henry c. Frick lately paid $780,
900 for two Whistler paintings, al
though there are some who complain
that we have lately passed through a
hard winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Fifteen million dollars is wanted
annually on so-called cures for tub
erculosis, which fail to cure. Mean
while fresh air is free, or ought to
be, and wholesome food within the
reach of most.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

And it looks like the prohibitionists
who have set out to make Chicago
"dry" have steady work ahead of
them for quite while.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Looks like our people will be able
to visit the San Luis valley, Pueblo,
Colorado Springs and Denver by auto
during August and September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

The leading Berlin paper says:
General Huerta has again shown
himself to be better politician than
President Wilson,"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23
courage.

Official announcement has been
made that, barring unforeseen acci-
dents, the Panama canal will be open
for merchant ships July /.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

The press of Europe says President
Wilson was outwitted. This comes
from every nation. So much more
reason why the leaders in all parties
should get back of Wilson and help
him out of bad predicament.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

In the matter of booze President
Wilson is said to favor local option,
although he isn't committing himself
these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Durango Motor club will about
make runs to Mancos, Cortez, Pagosa
Springs and Pennington before the
end of the summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

After man has been sentenced to
die he usually can hand out bit of
fatherly advice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

One day it's knock and the next
it's boost. This is the way some
papers have of attracting attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

He'll, according to the railroad Of
ficials, is some place completely sur
rounded by legislation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Isn't it amusing how some papers
have to keep telling they have "a sub
scription list. Doing it to keep up
courage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

Watchful waiting at last got the
administration in a pretty mess. A
mush and milk policy does not pay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-23

The Herald has led the van in good
roads and is well pleased over the Sc
curing of money to complete the Ell
wood Pass road.