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Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
GOVERNMENT IS
 TOO SECRETIVE
Boston Herald Complains That Am ericans Are Kept in Ignorance
 of Events

It is a pity that those in author icy iu Washington are SO reluctant Co allow Che publication of thc safe arrival of this or that unit of troops in France. Tho policy of "no news is good news" is far from being sat isfactory to parents and friends There are obvious reasons why the departure of troops for the other side should bc guarded with an pos siblc secrecy. but when a regiment or brigade or a division has once reached there tho situation may well be viewed in another light. Therc Is not the rcmotest likelihood that Berlin Is In the slightest doubt as Co Che number and disposition of our troops iu France, or that any policy of news suppression that Washington can enforce in this country will deceive or confuse Der lin in that matter.
 10 may be possible to keep German spies in this country from sending information to Berlin. and in that hope lies the justification of an pos siblc secrecy surrounding thc sail- ing of transports, but once our troops are in France you may be sure that Berlin knows an about it almost as soon as Paris or London does. Why. then, Che Washington policy Of tho suppression of what is only Che routine news of the war, tho news that comes close Co the homes and hearts of Che people who are called upon Co support tho war with intending energy and onthusi- asm? Nobody seems to know It Is one Of Che Washington mysteries and there are many of them these days. No such policy has prevailed n Canada or in the British colonies There thc safe arrival of troops at their European destination has promptly been made public.
 The Washington censorship, and especially thc Greet publicity bu- rcau. deserve an the ridiculc that has been hcapod upon them, but the things gets beyond ridiculc when a few families are allowed to get cablegrams from their boys who are in a certain unit and when hun dreds of Che other families that have boys in that same unit are left m narrowing uncertainty as Co the safe arrival of the boys in France. Boston Herald.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
MAIL FACILITIES
 ARE INCREASED
Interior Alaska to Have More Service During Coming Winter
 Than Previously

Alvah Flames. chief clerk Of the railway mail service. has induced the department at Washington to increase the weight limit of the mail shipments from Cordova to interior Alaska. and at present five hundrod' bounds extra mail goes forward on tho train to Chitina. and beginning November four thousand pounds each month until April, and in April there will be two thousand pounds extra.
 At present. and until November 24, the mail contract calls for 500 pounds of mail a trip and two trips a week So that instead Of 1900 pounds per week there Is now being dispatched from the local office 2GOO pounds per wek
 From November 24 until March .24 the regular service is l.GOO pounds per trip. three trips a week. and with the extra 1000 pounds, it will mean that $500 pounds will go forward over the trail every week This increase in the weight limit will materially cut down the quan- tity of surplus mail which has here tofore accumulated in the Cordoya office during the winter months.
 The trail is in better condition than it has ever been before, the autos making the trip from Chitina to Fairbanks in two and three days travelling time. Now that the extra weight service has been started at the beginning of the season, the in- terior residents are hopeful of get ting the department to send all the mail all the time over this route, as it is a quicker and better service, even in tho summer, than has been given by boats, and the cost but lit- tlo in addition Co what is already being charged. Cordova Times.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
DOUGLAS PET. AS
 SECOND MEETING
Permanent Officers Are Selected Association on Splendid
 Working Basis

Tho second meeting of the Dougla. Parmt-Tcachcr Association of Che present term of school was held iu the assembly rooms of Che schoo house Monday night when Mrs Monte Benson, head of a committed chosen ut the former meeting for the purpose of selecting a president and vice president of Che association reported that Mrs. Rose Manlcy had been chosen for the first posi-. ton and Mrs. Kirkham for that of vice. Both the ladies being present. they were immediately inducted into onico. Further organization was perfected by the appointment of thc following committees:
 Executive - Mcsdamos Stoody, Martin. sully and Mir. Kronquist.
 Program Mosdamcs Greene and Benson. and Miss Baker
 It was agreed by the members to give an entertainment in the near future Co raise money Go pay on the debt on Che Edison photograph pur- chased last year and those appoint ed on thc committee Co arrange for this were Mcsdomcs Kirkham and Swanson and Miss Dickman. The finance committee reported having six dollars In the treasury.
 In the future the refreshments win be served by the domestic science class. Che cakes Co be donat- ed as usual and tho girls furnishing che coffee. for which a small sum win be charged. the proceeds Co 80 Co che use Of the domestic science class.
 The business meeting over, tho following program was rendered:
 Piano and mandolin duet by Elva Kirkham and Martin Gallwas. This was SO much enjoyed that they were forced Co respond Co an encore.
 Miss Couples. a young lady who Is visiting In Douglas dressed in Indian costume with beaded head dress and feather. favored the au- diencc with a solo which was very much enjoyed.
 A folk dance. participated in by % number of little girls from the third and fourth grades. drilled by Miss Vol NagoL was next on the program. The little girls. an In white dresses with gray bows of ribbons iu their hair, made a very pretty picture and did credit Go their teacher in their dancing. Members of che high school class gave some interesting experiments in chemistry tests and showed their familiarity with their subject.
 During thc evening girls sold homemade candy.
 Light refreshments were server at Che conclusion of Che business session and program.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
ANOTHER LOCAL BIRDMAN

In a letter to his mother, Mrs. J.. N. stoody. Frank Caraway, who left here ten weeks ago for tho outside. hoping to get into the army elec- trical department, tells of having taken and passed the examination necessary for entering the aviation corps. Mir. Caraway took Che exam ination i'm Chicago and his letter stated that he will be sent west, to either Austin. Texas. or San Diego, California, for training. Mir. Cara way is the second Treadwell boy to be accepted in tho aviation corps of the American army. Norman Cory ell being now in France in that branch of the service.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
POSTAL RATES
 ARE INCREASED
For Purpose of Raising War Rev enue the Cost of COrrespOn-
 dence Goes Up

Beginning a week ago today, No ycmbor 9. every letter mailed in the United States for transmission from one office Co another requires three cents postage and every "droppod' letter requires two cents. Postal cards for transmission require two cents. Tho government has already supplied three cent stamps.
 The new law also raises the cost Of mailing parcels post, second-class matter, merchandise, newspapers and periodicals, and makes pro- portionate advance on everything handled by the postal authorities.
 Tho mail rato In Canada is two cents. but an additional one cent war tax is necessary, thus letter weighing one ounce and a fraction will cost the regular two cents, the additional cent for the fraction of an ounce and the one cent war tax, or four cents. In the united States a letter weighing anything over an ounce will cost six cents straight.
 The rate for mailing newspapers shall be increased by one-fourth of cent per pound until July 1919 at which time it shall be increased another ono-fourth cent per pound Parcels post is increased by three cents for the eighth zone. As tho eighth zone rate only applies to Al. aska, it will make the cost of mail Ing parcels 15 cents per pound Newspapers mailed by individuals and not by publishers shall be mailed at the same rates as formerly.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
ASK ENFORCEMENT
 OF LABOR LAW
Douglas Island Labor Union Passes Resolution Concerning Eight
 Hour Enactment

There is no doubt as Go the position of che Douglas Island Labor Union on Che subject of tho eight-hour law passed by Che late Territorial legislature. which law is Co become cncctivc on Che first Of January. 1918. 40 meeting of tho union held Monday night ot this week Che following selt-cxplanatory resolution was passed:
 BE TT RESOLVED. by che Doug las Island Labor Union, Chat we do our utmost Go defeat the scheme of those who are trying Co deprive the working men ot Alaska from Che benefits og the general cight-hour law enacted for us by our rcprcscn- tatlves iu Che legislature assembled at thc request ot ninety per cent Of Che voters ol Che Territory or Alaska;
 AND BE TT FURTHER RESOLV- ED. that we give the widest pub ucity possible to tho action Of that association. in order that Che work mg men ol Alaska may know what that association is trying Co accom- plish,
 AND BE TT FURTHER BESOLV- ED. that we appoint a committee with mu power Co act as it deems best with che aim ot having the cieht-hour law sustained and be- coming effective In its fullest meas ure. and chat we give the said com mittcc our fullest and most loyal support.
 AND BE TT FURTHER RESOLV- ED. that a copy of these resolutions Doe placed ou our records. copy of Che same sent to the Secretary or Che Interior and Che Governor of Alaska. and published in each Of Che local papers.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
A WELL ATTENDED MEETING

The Ladies Aid Of the Lutheran ImmanucI church or Douglas had a weII-attcudcd and very enthusiastic meeting m Che parsonage this after noon. Arrangements were made for Che sale Co be held Tuesday, Nov goth. The following were elected to serve as officers: Mir Peter John son. aucuonecr; Mir. Nols Anderson. substitute: Mr. F.. A. Palmer, sec- rctary. and Mir. Gust Greip, treas urcr. A committee with full power Go act together with the executive committee on all other matters was elected. consisting ot Mrs. Olaf Swanson. Mrs. NJ. To- Larson, Mrs. Thomas Ness. Mrs Halvor and Mrs John Johnson. Mrs. Jacob Jackson and Mrs. Carl Moyall constitute Che executive committee. The society also had the pleasure of having yis- itors at Che meeting from the Capi- taI City.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
AL.K BREAKING UP

Reports arc that tho steamer Al- Ki. which went ashore eight days ago on thc coast of Chichagof island, is breaking up and win loo a total loss. Report also says that her con- tents, freight, furniture and every thing else was stolen and partially destroyed while there was no ono Co look after her, the captain and ar the crew. it is said. having como Co Juneau and later lcft for Che out side. Just why Che wreck should have bcou deserted by an Che crew is not understood.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
R. (. COMMITTEES
 ARE APPOINTED
Meeting of Executive Board Held Monday When Considerable
 Business Was Done

Tho nuwly-formcd executive com mittcc of the Douglas-Treadwol branch Of the American Red Crosl hold its first meeting Monday after noon i'm the parlor of the First Ter rltorlal bank. those present being Chairman P. R. Bradley, Secretary Mrs. Thomas Macdonald. Mrs. II. A. Finger, Rev. Bollinger, A. E. Gurr and E. J. White.
 Tho most important business transacted at tho meeting was Che appointment of the following stand ing committees:
 Military Relief-Mrs. Lloyd Car pentor. Mrs. M. s. Hudson. Mrs. II. A. Finger, Mrs. F. J. White, Mrs. II. Delin.
 Mcmbcrshlp-Mrs. John Henson, Mrs. l.. s. Ferris, Mrs. A. L.. Andcr- son. Mrs. John Hull.
 Financc-M V. Christman, Jack Henson, l.. s. Ferris, l.. Carpenter, Mrs. V. A. Walker.
 Publicity-E. J. White, O. E. Ben nett. A. E. Gurr.
 Non -Combatant Relief P IT,. Fox. F. A. J. Gallwas. N. A. Finger.
 Rcd Cross Instruction Mrs. Thos. Macdonald, Dr.. Midford, Dr. sar- gcnat.
 Emergency Mayor E. E. Smith. Rev. Bollinger Rev. Larson. Rev. Butcher
 Junior Red Cross to organize Father O'Mallcy, Prof. c. W. Greene, Miss Makons Miss Breeso..
 Authority was delegated to Miss Brcese teacher of tho native school, to organize an auxiliary oomng the natives. the same Co be under the Jurisdiction of the regular chapter.
 All the bills contracted by the chapter during the month Of October were passed and ordered paid.
 An the names on tho committees above mentioned arc given as pro- posed, the first named not neces- sarlly being chairman-that matter Co be decided by the committees themselves.
 Considerable correspondence was read and discussed and the cxecu- tive committee got a "grosp" Of its duties that will enable it Co act in- tclligcnty and promptly In Che fu- mro on any business that may de- mand its attention.
 Mir. Bradley and Mrs. Macdonald, chairman and secretary, respective ly. of Che chapter, are retained in Che same positions, ox-oGlcio, of tho executive board.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
DANGER LURKS
 IN CHIMNEYS
Fire Inspector Finds Many Defects That Should Be Given Imme-
 diate Attention

According Co O report submitted Go Che city council at it5 regular meeting Monday night by Fire lu- spcctor StrinEcr there are numerous pipes. aucs and chimncys in town that are in dangerous condition and. in Che event that orders issued by Che inspector Co property owners arc not promptly obeycd. serious damage from fires may result However. it ls Che intention ot thc city officials Co see that orders arc carried out Tho inspector win mako second round and .in Che event ot his iu- structlous having been neglected. Che matter win bo further discussed lu Che police court
 Only i've members ot che council were present Monday night A. oi- son and Leo Young being Che ob- seutecs.
 In view of che fact chat William Robertson. who operates an auto truck. pays $50 federal license for engaging iu Che transportation bus mess and personal property tax on Che same auto. Che city license ot sIU was rcbated
 The salt water mains were report cd as having been repaired and tn better. condition than for some time.
 The roof of Che Are water tang having caycd iu. Councilman Oliver Olson. ot Che fire and water commit- tee. was instructed Go investigate the matter.
 Councilman Murray .o, Che du- ance committee. reported money on hand Co Che amount oi S4.72t. Bills were paid amounting Co SS75.2o.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
MIGRATORY BIRDS
 HIKING OUTSIDE
Anchorage Paper Thinks Country We'll Rid of Many Who Re
 main Only in Summer

The usual number ot people are leaving for Che outside these days Many o1 them win tcu you that they arc going outside, they can get better wages thCre But when one of those guys who is headed southward like Che geese tells you that he can do better on Che out- side. you take his statement with a grain of salt.
 We believe chat one would bo cor rect in stating chat 9S per cent oi those leaving here this week have received from % Go 100 per cent more for Che labor that they have disposed of iu Alaska during their brief residence here than they have ever previously received for Che same amount or service. But on Che other hand a whole lOt ot good fellows arc going Co stay with Che country and win Invest some or Che money they have earned iu this yi- cinity. To all such Anchorage and this whole section of Alaska gives Che heartest kind of welcome. 10 is from such os those remaining that Alaska win receive a bench, by their residence. but Che one who comes here and can not see any far ther than his days wages. Alaska is we'll to be rid of Such people never permanently helped any coun- try and they never wiil-Anchor- age Democrat.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
BIG SHORTHAND GLASS

Next Co appendicitis scars. to study shorthand is ono or thc most common things on the Island. there being no less than 32 pupils in tho class recently organized iu counec- tiou with Che night school. The re- suit is that many Of the women are now standing around in their ktch- ems making characters on the walls that resemble pot hooks and monkey wrcnchcs while the conserved" din- nor is cooking.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
SHIPMENT OF SUPPLIES

Two large boxes filled with Red Cross supplies, gauge and muslin bandagcs. about 70 dozen of each, were shipped south on the steamer Humboldt last night, as were also five completed knitted sets. Mrs. Finger who has charge of assembling the supplies, announces that excel lent progress is being made in the work Of completing and forwarding; that tho work has been thoroughly systomatized and that even better results are promised for the future
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
TREApWELL BOY IN TRAINING

Allen Finger writes his parents at Treadwell that he is now a mem ber of the officers training corps at Harvard University. where he is a student. having gone there after leaving here two months ago in- stead Of returning to the University of Colorado. where he completed the course up Co the senior year
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
TO JOIN THE ARMY

Emmett Carroll was a southbound passenger on the Humboldt and will cndeavor to enlist in the army on reaching the outside. He has been employed in the Troadwell machine shop.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09
ALBERTA WITH FISH

The fish boat Alberta" was in this morning unloading 4,00O pounds of halibut at the wharf Of the A. c. Fish Company The com pany made shipment on the Hum boldt last night, cleaning up every thing on hands at that time. There having been but few boats in from the hallbut preserves this week, a rush of business is expected within the-noXt few days
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09

Sec smiths window for Rubber Goods.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-09

See Smiths window for Rubber Goods.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24
Mns anbcrcu Counties.

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

Die niicntlihe Shule IN Owcns
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-08-24

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-16
"a DIED FOR HUMANITY KILL FOR THE KAISER

of the Pacific, so that after the close
OF. the war foundation will have
been laid for educational work as vel
as for the commerce and traffic thai
will come to the countries of the Pa
cific.
Speaking of his visit, Mr.. Burhans
said:
Il have been impressed and aston.
isiled by the wonderful progressive
spirit of the Pacific races here in Ho.
nolulu. In the streets, have seen
men, women, and children of all races,
spfck and span, and tastefully dressed.
| have seen the homes Of the Chinese,
and the Japanese, and other Orientals,
and some of these homes are modern
and beautiful; each an inspiration to
every Oriental in Hawaii to develop
what is best in himself, and believe
that here is the great experiment sta
ton, where we of the Pacific may
study our problems.
Il have visited some of the schools,
and have seen the children working
together as a unit, reaching toward
advanced civilization, and / realize
what practical messages may be sent
out as these young folk grow up and
can carry the propaganda around this.
ocean. only wish that could have