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The Detroit times., 1917-04-20

Mrs Waldo Pierce. wealthy New
York society and sportswoman, has
Volunteered 10 organize an aviation
corps under the auspices of the New
York state woman suffrage party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
ALASKA DAY
Seward Gateway

Steward Gateway
 Tomorrow there will be celebration in Seward of Alaska. The special exercises will be given at the Seward public school, Judge Whittesey making address and the students will sing patriotic songs
 Tomorrow something to everyone in Sew ard. It that fifty years ago this Territory purchased from Russia and through all the years since slow but sure progress has been made until States.
 Wealth, in gold. has been taken from the soil to almost hundred times pay the purchase price; fish has been taken from the waters, the value of which year by has increased and scores of oth- Alaska products have helped enrich the Un.ted States.
 We in Alaska know it's worth-a Territory which has hardly been touched, Territory that will yet yield untold treasures The hardy sourdough has stuck by his claim, his trap, and has grown with cry man, and child now numbered in its popu- ation is help and yet the soil, the gold bearing soil agricultural soil, has hardly been scratched.
 One often hears the remark: q have had enough of the North and l am going to the States. want to he, more where everything better
 They but almost invariably return.
 And why?
 Because they realize. when away from the North, that which they cannot secure anywhere else.
 Alaska not only promises but it fulfills.
 To those who remain, delve into the hidden treasures, prosperity will come. Hundreds have made their fortunes in the North and thousands are yet to make theirs
 Everybody works in Alaska and everybody who hopes to win anything in this world will make it in Alaska fk
 Opportunities at doors
 Every day something develops, something new turns up and there is always something that leads on-and the path leads to success and wealth
 Here in Seward and the surrounding district this is especially true.
 So tomorrow we should all remember our day Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

There significance in changing the name of the Merchants Protective Association to the Ju- neau Commercial Association except to give the or ganization name of greater breadth and in harmony with the character of it's present activities. It does not mean that phase of the activities will be abandoned The Association was organized in the beginning "protecve' associa- for dealers with particular reference to syste matic scanning of credits and more nearly uniform business methods Later the organization undertook work looking toward the expension and development of Juneaus business, and aiding anything that would promote the welfare of the community particularly and Alaska generally. It thought that comprehensive name would add force to it's efforts in this direction
 The Association has been very strong force in the life of this community. It has been live wire from the beginning. It has served well in the work of improving business methods and the reduction of losses through bad accounts, and it has done fine work for Juneaus commercial and industrial develop ment.
 If the organization continues to pursue the policy in the future that is has in the past and it be said with confidence that it will, it's work for Juneau and Gastneau channel, and all Alaska, for that mat ter has but just begun
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
THE SHIPPING BILL

The shipping bill which passed Congress permit ting the Shipping Board to allow foreign vessels to ply between American ports was designed der any circumstance the shipping situation which have in Alaska It specifically stated by the members of the Shipping Board who ap peared before the House committee which considered the proposition that it was not intended at all to interfere with the general routes in American coast wise trade. It the purpose of the Shipping Board permit the establishment of lines of foreign ships between American ports, and they do that any place. It not designed to regulate the shipping business of the country, by providing competition It was specifically stated time after time that it the purpose of the Shipping Board to reserve the coastwise trade for American vessels. It not its purpose to change channels of trade divert business from old channels. The whole discussion of the bill the part of the mem bers of the Shipping Board discoses clearly that its purpose to foreign ships to carry emergency cargoes where no American vessels avail able
 The bill was particularly designed to meet the demand for coal transportation from the Central Atlantic States the New England States and the Gulf, for moving cotton northward relieve the gestion Eastern railroads where there American ships to offer water transportation and to meet the situation in the Great Lakes where Can ada had given American ships coastwise privileges.
 There principal given for the exemption of Alaska from the provisions of the one that here foreign vessels competing with American and. two. the Canadian vessels running to Alaska owned and operated by railroad compan- ies something that American railroad companies can not do. It was held by the Committee that it would provide unfair competition for American railroads if the Canadian railroads were able to use feeders to pick up American business while the privilege is de nied American railroads.
 The fate of this legislation was settled long be- fore Judge Houston of Tennessee made his speech In Congress It was settled in the Committee on the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
TERRITORY SHOULD GIVE BOUNTY ON
 RIPE GRAIN
(Anchorage Democrat)


 It would seem to anyone living in Alaska that the work of the Territorial farmers has this year demonstrated beyond doubt that all kinds of veg etables be grown in Alaska.
 And it would seem that the whole agricultural problem to solve is the ripening of grain good many pieces of grain ripened the Mat anuska Valley this year and the same thing has been done in the Panama Valley for years even as far North Rampant the Yukon.
 It should be the aim of the people of Alaska to make the Territory nearly self supporting as pos sible and this can not be done until such time as food grains ripened and miled here Why should not be good idea for the Legislature to make premium every bushel of rpened grain produced in the Territory. The expense for such would not be great and it could be taken off as soon as the production really got under way.
 The Third and Fourth Districts are the ones that have at present the most farmers and perhaps al ways will have. However the First District has a lot of small fertile valleys and the Second a Tor of territory the Lower Kuskokwm, in the Kobuk and along the Lower Yukon that is capable of being developed farming countries So there could be serious hold back by any Division on the ground that their country would benefited
 The farmers must receive substantial bene fit from their experimentation they not devote their time to raising grain. bounty would cost the Territory much and would very substantially help this part of the farming interests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
.'BLIGHTY CORNER" PROVES WELCOME
 TO AMERICANS

PARIS, Oct. 25.-One place which many American soldiers visit in
 Paris is the British "Blighty Cor rer,' officially known as the "Foy- CT lu Soldat Anglais." It is con- ducted by a group of English and American women as a place where Canadian, Australian and New Zeal and soldiers who cannot go home for their ten days leave may find a welcome. It has all the facilities of an up-to-date club, with perhaps little more of the air of home" than an ordinary club Tea is serv- cd every afternoon to all corners by the wives of British officers, and there is every afternoon and even- ing a program of music and enter tainment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
BUYING AT HOME
Valdez Prospector)

Forty-one firms and merchants of Anchorage have pledged themselves to buy at home and to use Anchorage vegetables. This means that Anchorage will keep her money at home this winter and will in time grow into a large and flourishing city Valdez needs organization of this kind the way. The first of October the Prospector received bills from five firms which printed town, not withstanding that the Prospector does large busi- with the aforegoing merchants. Look at your bills and receipts the first of next month and you who is guilty of boosting Tacoma and Seattle at the expense of Valdez. If the merchants them. selves will not trade at home they expect others to do Anchorage is setting good exam other cities who have realized the peril of sending their money away from home
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Mean Brute !

T have so much trouble with my hair sighed the Chemical Blonde. who was trying to make an impression on MT. Oldbach.
 .ss'J, suppose that is the reason why you bleach it." grunted Mr. Oldbach. Tt is a good plan to make light of your troubles"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
TAMMANY MAY WIN

The New York Heralds poll of New York city would indicate that Judge John F. Hylan the Tam many candidate, will have easy victory in the four-cornered contest for Mayor of that City The Herald says A per cent of the votes canvassed were for Judge Hylan and only 2612 per cent Tor Mayor Mitchell One of the features of the poll is that the Socialist candidate seems to be running ahead of the Republican. Hillquist, the Socialist, received about 15 per cent of the straw votes and Bennett Republican candidate, got IA per cent
 The vote shows that the drift from last years voting was more than five times heavy toward Tammany as the drift from Tammany to Mayor Mitchell. The votes canvassed showed about proportion as between Democrats and Republicans in New York, something more than four Democrats to three Re publicans. Many Republicans who regard Bennett as impossible for Mayor Mitchell, a considerably proportion the Socialist and slightly less than for the latter for the Tammany candidate Many Democrats voted for the Tammany candidate four years ago for Mayor Mitchell this time
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Bone Dry.

No wonder Dry State folks are cross" Remarked old Henry Grinjer; They have to take to pepper sauce, Ore eke Jamaica ginre."
 Luke McLuke. No wonder Dry State folks are cross"
 Said August Henry Krupp; They can't put spirits down, you see. To keep their spirits up."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Bad ComnanY.

When we take that long nap from which
 no man comes back, And in the Big Book we have marks
 that are black: We won't mind our home, for we know
 that there will Be separate hell for that beast Kaiser
 Bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
So Would Vel

Gold comes in quartz said MT. Schwarts.
 That so?" said MT. Bills; T think that I'd be satisfied
 If l got mine in gills.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw. what is the labor prob lem?
 Paw-How to do the least work fol the most money, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Flaw, flaw!

''The facial features plainly indicate character and disposition" advised the expert in physognomy. Tn selecting a wife you should be governed by her chin'
 Whats the difference?" asked the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Merchant Marine and Fisheries, of which Judge Hous ton is not a member. It agreed to by the Demo cratic and Republican members-the latter opposed any sort of legislation the subject to start with and the Shipping Board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
You Bet You're Done!

You Bet You're Done! The Crown Prince viewed the German
 dead
 By thousands, meath the setting sun; And then he@ sadly shooclI his head, And said: 'Verdun, Nerdun, Verdun."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
We'll Say They Did !!

''It says here that three centuries ago any person absent from church on Sun day was fined 25 cents.' said the Old Fogy.
 "Gee." exclaimed the Crouch. What
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Don't know just how much Uruguay help in the game but it's well enough sign all the utility in sight. The outfied is wide and deep and may need pinch hitters most any time
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Patriotic

A patriotic man is Blose,
 He goes out on stew; He's white, and he has red nose, And soon he's feeling blue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
CARTWRIGHT
 FOR
 HaIlowe'e en Novelties of all kinds
HAVE YOU SPRUCE FOR
 SALE?

We are in the market for lin. A in. # in. and 2-in. No. l Shop Spruce, the same thicknesses in No. Clear & Better Spruce. and as much 2-in. to Gin. by Sin. and over wide. IS it. to 40 fit. long. Clear Vertical Grain Spruce as you can get out. In replying please give specific details regarding stock you have on hand covering Quanti- ties of the different sizes and grades and whether it is dry or green. Can you furnish any Bevel Siding, Ceiling and Finish in No. ? Clear & Better Spruce? Can you surface the Shop and Clear Spruce? Can you accept orders for specified thicknesses and grades? In naming your best price please quote delivered F. O. B. cars. Prince Rupert and aboard vessel Seattle. Wash. We would like to have your price both ways.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Better Take Something, Doc!

Sign near Southern Railroad Station in Knoxville. Tenni.:
 DR. J. F. SHARPE
 Roots, Herbs and
 Chronic Disease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

The Arkansas Gazette says-in vers hbre-that the only thing old pair of trousers can be con verted into is older pair of trousers. Has The Gazette forgotten how fathers old trousers can be made into new knickers for sonny?-(St. Louis Re- public)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

There is one more important Nation that should join the alliance against the Kaiser. That is Ger many. When Germany joins the forces fighting for democracy liberty will cease to be in peril in any considerable portion of the world
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

q revenue that law would produce now ii it were in force!''-Luke McLuke
 Something else again, that the pro- Inoters of the national revenue bill have overlooked.-(St Louis Globe-De ocrat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Doerer the cartoonist, pictures Little Office Tragedies" The Anchorage Times unconsciousy of fers him an idea It laments "The worlds series is in progress and the cable is out of commission " But that was not little tragedy It calamity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
The Wise Fool.

There is nothing more positive than wOman's will" observed the Sage.
 How about a womans Won't?' de- manded the Fool.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
A Poker Elegy.

spoke to the man to my sorrow, My words made me ponder and brood Ger where l could raise coin tomor-
 row
 The words that I said were: That's
 good!"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Mir Roosevelt is still faithful to the big stick but finds it longer necessary to walk softly (Johnstown Democrat)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
No Joke.

''Our fool terms often make me laugh
 Remarked old MT. King; We call a wife the better half,
 When she's the whole darn thing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
The Winners in Our Unpopularity
 Contest.

l. The FIohenzollerns. 2 Bernstorff.
 g. Pro- Germans. l. La Toilette. E. German Newspapers. G. William Hale Thompson. '. Prohibition. S. The l. w. w g. Peace Pr6pagandists. 10. Picketing Suffragettes. II. Smallpox. 12. Castor Oil .+aAf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Give us your next order for trans fer work or coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 48.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26
Patterson Lumber Co.,, White Bldg. Seattle. Wash.

TWO IN ONE-Tho EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed If all sales and the news columns way for everybody. The EMPIRES are right up to the minute on the lays nswa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-26

Cynic "If you select a wife you are
 going to be governed by her chin any way after you marry her"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
Turtle Fishing Interesting.

Turtle fishing is a curious and inter-
esting operation. The vessels used are
schoopers of some fifty tons, most OF
which are owned and manned in Grand
Cayman. The usual procedure Is for
some local capitalist to furnish such
craft for the sake of a half share In
the profits. The captain and the crew
get the rest. They put of from Grand
Cayman and tack across to the MOS
quito coast, having a due regard FOR
the hurricane season.
On arrival they anchor where Tue
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
The Mighty Menelik.

Menelik, the real author of AbyssiR-
ian independence, is the only native
African monarch who ever defeated
European nation In arms, and the only
one who was not bested by them in
diplomacy. Italy tried to gain a pro-
tectorate over Abyssinia by having
Menelik sign a treaty which he could
not read, the draft in his own language
being differently wOrded. The result
was war with the Italians. in which
they were defeated. Until his death
Menelik successfully kept order in his
country, performed the difficult duty
of handling European cOncessionaires
without becoming embroiled with their
governments. and kept his borders in
tact
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
The Real Gentleman.

Do not undervalue the character OF
the real gentleman, which is the most
respectable amongst men. 1t con-
sists not of plate and equipage and
rich living. any more than In the dis
ease which that mode of life engen'
ders; but in truth. courtesy. bravery
generosity and learning, which last. al
though not essential to 1t, yet does
very much to adorn and illustrate the
character of the true gentleman
John Randolph.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14

turtle sign is promising and proceed
TO the fishing. The turtles are cap
tured without much difficulty, but they
must be kept alive. For this purpose
a "crawl" is ccnstructed-a bit OF wa
ter fenced off with stakes or nets
where the captured turtle are impris-
oned while the full cargo is being gath
cred. This crawl" is watched by two
or three men, who feed the turtle on
seaweed and grasses.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH.

The Spanish flags of today were
adopted May IS, 17S5.
The imperial German flag dates from
1871. the merchant flag from OCTOBER
Is, 1867.
The French flag dates from 1889. and
after the empire and the restoration
was adopted in 1S4Sa second time.
The imperial Russian standard dates
perhaps from 1i72; the merchant nag
dates from the time Of Peter the
Great, before IT'S.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14

The Austro-Hungarian flag was
adopted March 6. 1869.
Swamp or moss rock of the feath-
cry variety will keep worms or he'll
GRANTEES il good condition for a month
If kept little moist.
The British union flag" which
forms the canton of the ordinary Brit
ish mercantile flag we see here. was
adopted in its present form in 1861.
A new invention permits the uppers
and heels of shoes to be removed In
order that they may be worn as slip
pers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14

England and France have sent spe-
cialists with war experience on almost
every phase Of Americas war activ-
ity to advise those who are organic
ing here. This Is Col. E. Dercle Of
the French medical staff who is par
ticipating In the councils of the medl.
cal board, council of national defense.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
shuttle.
An Apology.

Miss Leftover-Yes. I'll be glad to 60
to the party with you, though you're
rather tardy with your invitation.
Mr.. Hollownut-Yes, 1T is a bit late.
But then it took quite while to try
for all the other girls and then knew
no one else would ask you.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
The Married Life Of Helen and Warren
By MABEL Is Author Of srh m' Jon1
uEDREDT TIPNJEP III nal of Neglected Wife" The
AAA~ANA'A~ANA OA0 Wan | Alone"
HELEN RESENTS CARRIES ExTRAVAGANT ORDER
WHEN WARREN is PAYING THE CHECK
0,onvrirht 1917 by the Newspaper syndicate)

"YOu know l
love to have them
when we dine at
home" protested
Ii e | en-. ID u I
Carrie knew this
was our maids
Thursday off"
.'Oh, w ell,
they're not in
town very often"
Warren steered
her over the
crowded crossing.
They'll enjoy a
restaurant q in =
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14
EVERYBODY Cuts Him, Too.

One-Gee, the cards have sure got
old McDealem.
Two-How sol
One-Why, he even walks with q
shuttle.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14

Uncle Sam will spend s250.OO0.O00
for good roads this year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-26
CENTRALS PLAY
HEBREW TEAM

A strenuous week OF basketball
in Detroit VIII start tonight with
a game betvee the old Y NJ H. A
team and the Rochester centrals.
who beat the Rays last week The
game will 30 played at the Y. n
n A. gym. Tho centrsls viii play
the RAyls again On Wednesday
night al Moose hall. and at the
same place on the same evening
The Y VI. O. will tackle the crack
Polish Seminary quint. This double
header OF Erst hight teams Is a nc Y
idea II may prove very attractive.
The big game OF the week will be
played Saturday night. when the
Rayls tilt with the country fam ~us
Germans from Buffalo. rneir toss-
Ing in past years has been absolute
" the best ever seen in Detroit
and they are having another sue.
cessful tour this winter
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-26
GLASSCO'S BOUTS
TO BE RESUMED

Eddie Glassco has decided that he
cannot keep any more boxing
matches on ice. and IL preparing 70
stage bis nstic programs again. he
will star IN "Wednesday nigh Attn
one of those double wind up 'hingz
that feature home talent ard some
times develop Wild and wo6ly bat
ues Jimmy Brady will buck Hayes
IN one OF the main bouts. and Paul
Hslk-y will hump George cohan
IN the other
All % the boys except rotsn are
well known here The exception is
ar eas'erner who has been pending
most OF the winter IN Detr1r Hell.
key viii be the big attraction lie
has been doing some splendid work
all winter. and e expected 10 de-
veIop into a worth uhiie b01e-
Next week Paul Peterson ard Jim
my Anime vii resume fhst- argu-
msnt. and ne following Weduesday
will end Patsy Drog.l.ard and Jim.
ME Anderson in 'he ring Mine
went N Elshart Ind. today and
viii box Young Ksfcheli .nere 20
morrow night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-26
PURPLE CAME
IS UNLIKELY
Northwestern Probably Will
BE Weak Next Fall; No
Foe for Michigan

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Feb. 76.-i|
Is not likely that Northwestern uni
versity will meet the University Of
Michigan In football next fall. Thu
only way to make room for North
western would be 10 add a week ID
the season. making the game BID
attraction. Should the Methodist
be as CLASSY as they were last fall
that would be nne arrangement
As n matter OF fact. however. th(
examinations have played havoc
with the Purple gridders. and hardly
corporl's guard OF stars remaii
unblighted by faculty ban.
II Is almost certain that NORTH
western will be weak next year. AMI
there "A no reason why Michigal
should make Its conference start d
picking on a cripple.