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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
STRIKER IS STRUCK

Striking and being struck was
the program of A. w. Suffer. 1856
East 6lst St, milk driver for the
Brooklyn dairy. Tuesday. Suffers
wagon collided with the automo-
bile driven by Ira c. Burkheimer.
$3.50. Hooper claimed malicious
prosecution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
Hotel Has Birthday

NEW YORK. May 9.-Just n few
OF the old residents OF the Eastern
hotel Gt Whitehall st. celebrated
its a5th birthday today. They sat
where Daniel Webster. Robert Full
ton. Jenny Lind, =. r. Barnum and
many other famous people have sat
at various times in the life OF the
ancient hostelry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
LIGHT MEN WORRIED

NEW YORK. May 10.-The prob
able effect of the draft upon the
electrical industry was discussed TO
day in an executive session of the
National Electric Light association
here.
The extent to which the industry
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19

Those in California who fail with
The palmetto or sabal palm of the
Southern States should use much more
f water and fertilizer.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
Fiy Your Flag.

Atchison Globe: Just now the Old
T lag means so much that it should
be flown from every home and busi-
ness institution, from every school and
church where loyal Americans dwell
or work or study or worship. And
more important even than the visible
display of our national emblem, is that
it be entwined about the hearts and
minds of American people; and that
those of foreign birth or lineage should
remember that they are just Ameri-
cans now, and that the enemy of thai
flag is properly their eremy. Anythin-
less than that is lack of loyalty tx
eli that Americans hold dear, and at {
time when loyalty is most needed; &
time when ruthless foes not only de.
fy that banner of freedom, but threat
en- all it stands for of democracy, lib
eTty and humanity throughout the
world. Fly your flag.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
Wasting 500, 100000.

The secretary of agriculture of the
United States has written in re.
PORT that estimates of the waste OF
food in this country in year is
$500, 100000.
This is not food which is left IN
the fields unharvested. or lost in fires,
or rotted through slowness of trans
Yortation. Rather, it is the food which
private persons have bought at retail
rices and taken into their homes foI
use. 1t includes the peeling of po-
tatoes, the extra pieces of meat
cooked and served so as 10 make a
SHOW of plenty and never utilized, the
garbage can collections and the un-
necessary courses at dinners and sup
rers.
Bad preparation, bad cooking, illog-
ical management, and general improv-
ioence are among the big factors If
this waste, undoubtedly, but probably
the largest is that pervading tendency
to put the best foot forward" and
itc accompanying mistaken idea that
it is demeaning to the thrifty and to
reckon cosely on the supplying of the
table. These thoughts on conserva-
ton of food are at all times of i'm
rortance, but more than ever so If
the time of high prices we are ex-
pcriencing and the future time of war
strain.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
1t Works! Try 1t
Tells how to loosen sore,
tender corn so it lifts
out without pain. C.

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Good news spreads rapidly and drug
Gists here are kept busy dispensing
freezone, the ether discovery Of a Cir-
cinnati man, which is said to loosen
any corn SO it lifts out with the fin
gers.
Ask at any pharmacy for a quartc:
ounce Of freezone, which will cost very
little, but is said to be sufficient TO
rid ones feet of every hand or soft
corn or callus.
You apply just few drops on the
tender, aching corn and instantly the
soreness sis relieved, and soon the corn
IL so shriveled that it lifts out with
out pain. 1t is a sticky substance
which dries when applied and never
inflames or even irritates the adjoin-
| ing tissue.
This discovery will prevent thou
sands of deaths annually fro mlockjaw
and infection heretofore resulting from
the ouicidal habit Of cutting corns.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
PAST PRESIDENTS ARE
. HONOREO BY MEMBERS

/ Thursday marked the closing of the
club year 1867 for the Woman'S
Ten Thousand Club, and it ended If
"blaze of glory" Likewise the two
year administration of Mrs. A. H
Griswold and Mrs. J. Seymour, Jr., as
president and vice president, respec-
tlvely, was brought to a close.
The meeting was an all-day session
converting in the ballroom of the Bar
hara Worth. The morning session was
taken up with the regular routine OF
business, the election of Miss Ruth
Tyson, Mrs. Hugh O'Hanlon and Mrs
Rodney Jenkins of Imperial, etc, fol
lowed by the annual reports of Off
GERS and chairmen of committees. AT
1890 the ladies, numbering close to
100, assembled in the dining room.
At the presidents table were seated
the three past presidents-Mrs. A. w.
Swanson, Mrs. R. B. Vale and Mrs.
w. S. Fawcett (also president-elect)
and the board of directors who have
served the club the past year. To
Mrs. A. G. Campbell was given the
honor of being toastmistress, ands she
arose to the occasion with credit to
herself and the club.
Mrs. A. w. Swanson, the clubs first
Il esident, and present historian, spoke
to the subject of Looking Backward" p"
though there was more in it Of what
we can do than what we have already
done. The club prophecy, by Mrs. E.
Z. Clements, held a vision, most clev-
erly worded, of the clubs service to
tie community in 1925, when we shall
have been freed of debt, "be in our
own club house" and giving all our
energies to the benefit of mankind.
What you and l can do to bring about
this prophecy" as given by Mrs. R. B.
Vale. the clubs second president,
J laced great stress on individual effort
and made every one feel that she had
part to perform which no one else
could do. Federation" the large Wis
ion of organized womanhood, strength
united is stronger" was very ably
handled by Mrs. A. G. Butterfield.
Last president of the Idaho State Fed
Grafton. MY Hobby" by Mrs. j. F.
Seymour, Jr., newly elected president
OF the Imperial County Federation,
brought out what could be accom-
plished if we would work in the coun-
ty organization as one big family.
each performing her duties to the
glory of the whole, and, last, 'but. not
least" the toast, "To Our Husbands
those who toll to give US pleasure,
was charmingly handled by Mrs. F.
B. Fuller.
The luncheon arrangements, effl-
ciently managed by Mrs. Galen Mich
OILS, Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs.
Phil D. Swing, concluding with most
delectable five-course menu, was most
thoroughly enjoyed. Each table was
a "bower of beauty" made so with
ITS home grown flowers, artistically a.
Hanged by Mesdames Fred Place, Don
c. Bitter, c. X Cooper and Hugh
O'Hanlon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19

REDONDO BEACH

this seaside
where live chapy
The best hotels, apartments the celebrated Tent City
will be nctd this $2500
of the
world Famous racing coaster magnificent
the finest bath
attractions beautiful bouevard o
Chamber of Commerce. sedondo
Beach, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19

True Korean grass s much coarser
taan the velvet grass now so popular
locally. The one we use is Zoysia ten ?
uifolia, native of the Mascarene isl
andS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Names Is Names. l. NJ. Sharp lives at Lebanon, Ind.
Our Daily Special. All Married Women Are Not
Lnkn MnLnkr Savs-

The reason why Q girl gets so mad when her brother musses her hair is because she would enjoy the experience if some other girls brother did it.
 Of course, it is rone of our bus mess. But we have often noticed that the sort of woman who will pay $500 for a poodle wouldn't pay five cents for a baby.
 This is a queer world. Once in a while you will see a married wo- man who has face and a shape like Abe Lincoln, while another girl who is well built and a good locker has to remain single because nobody seems to want her.
 There is a bright side to every thing. You may have noticed that the women are not using so much corn starch on their faces since the price of groceries went up so high.
 Working all night won't hurt you half as much as playing all night
 A man wants to know something
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
ALASKA GOOD ROADS

Seattle Post-InteIligencer)
 The great northern Territory is beginning cam pagn for tourists in it's own behalf The Valdez Chamber Of Commerce has recently issued Q booklet descriptive of the trip the VadezFairbanks mit ary road, improved to the etNent that automobiles able to accomplish more than 3OO-mle journey rom the coast tO the Interior in two days.
 The Alaska Road Commission has constructed and maintains 92O miles of wagon road, 629 miles oi winter sled roads and 2,2l0 miles Of trails ApproXt nately $84OOOoO has been expended on Alaska high ways. The road between Valdez and Fairbanks is he main artery of travel between the coast and the uterior
 Setting forth the attractions for tourists the Val lez Miner says:
 "A large number Of tourists, going inside by the river route, took advantage of the auto service last sumner to make the trip to the coast overland and without exception they were most enthusiastic over the trip.
 "In addition tO its scenery 1t passed through a country where moose, sheep goats bears, ptarmigan and grouse abundant; where the angler may find trout streams the like of which he never dreamed, and grayling fishing unsurpassed anywhere on earth. As pleasure trip if the tourist brings his own autO there is nothing in the world that surpasS it. During the and fall months the climate is ideal After the coast range is passed there is little rain, there are rOad-hOuses in plenty, and a camp may be made almost anywhere. If the tour
 is; does desire Co bring a machine, can be obtained with driver and guide at reasonable prices. No better vacation trip can be made, none afiording such a variety of pleasures, the ride from Valdez to the Panama metropolis and the indications that next summer will hundreds of people taking advantage of the opportunity to get maximum of enjoyment at a minimum of expense"
 The construction of the government railway is lducing road building for feeders. The Road Com lissOn is asking yearly appropriation from Con- resS Of $5O0O0O for the next few years which, with appropriations from the Alaska Fund will greatly aid getting business for the rail line furnish attractive ross-country trips to tourists and facilitate local usiness
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
ALASKA FARMING
Seattle Post-Tntelligencerl

Farmers who pioneering Alaska agriculture along the government railroad rghtOf-way and dis COyereng what crops may be best produced are preparing to show the world what the soil of the Territory is capable of raising this coming season. To this end commercial bodies, land owners and agrl. cuturasts are cooperating to get the idle lands in use.
 There is not only need for advertising Aaskas possibilities by concrete evidence of what may be produced, but there is large home demand for the products. In the MatanuSka district the soil is par ticulary adapted to the growing Of potatoes clover and timothy, and garden vegetables yield abundantIy Thousands Ot men working on railroad construc- ton and their cOmmissary demands are very heavy Local merchants have agreed to buy all the potatoes that can be produced while hay is in continuous de- mand and garden vegetables find a ready market All the available cleared land is to be devoted to some form Of agricultural production
 The district is to be made a great outdoor ex- hibt of Alaska agricultural possibilities and the re- Sulting publicity will much to the Territory Alaska as farming country is a new idea to most Americans The Eastern farmer who views the terri. torial crops will be in doubt as to what he may as settler government land.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
ALAsKNs EXPANDING TRADE
Seattle Timasl


 This year promises to be, for Alaska, of eX. 1p;iOnal achievement Men in a position to judge , the prospects extremely confident that the ade of the Territory during the twelvemonth will fifty per cent. larger than that of l9l6-ani 1916 sell roCOrdmaker and recOrdbrcaker
 All conditions operate to promote the prosperity { the Northland during l9l7 The cannery season 'iil open early and very large scale, due in part to the expected supply of fish and in part to the great demand for the products in the United States and abroad
 The tremendous demand that war has made upon he worlds metaliterous deposits has been Of great benefit Co the Territory It has promoted the inter eStS Ot operating concerns and has induced capital to take up the development of other properties. In this connection the fact that Alaska soon will be in a position to supply its industries with all the coal they require also has been very important matter
 The Alaska Engineering Commission has arranged Co make the present year the notable date in It's work of constructing the government railroad The commission will be responsible for a heavy increase in the traffic, both in the way of construction mater jal and in the way of supplies for the thousands of men who will be engaged in the work
 Needless to say, fifty per cent. increase in the commerce of the Territory will exert a very marked and very desirable influence upon all business con- iitions in Seattle, the chief American city in the Alaskan trade The certainty of good times in the North is one of the many pleasant prospects con- fronting this city in the early days of a year which promises to more than duplicate the prosperity of 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

about a girl before he will hire her and put her in his office But he isn't that careful before he weds ! girl and puts her in his home.
 Modern styles may be improve ments on the old styles. But wouldn't it be restful to be able to take a stroll with the old-rashioned girl whose skirts rustled when she walked?
 The man who would commit al- most anything but murder to get money is the same fellow who is always abusing the rich because they have money.
 If man had to stand on the street corner alone for a minute on 2 cold day he would get half froz- oi. But he can stand on street corner on q cold day and talk mushy to a chicken for an hour and his temperature will be about go.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned house that had big iron knocker fastened to the door and an iron foot scraDer beside the door?
 One reason why a man should be punctual is because he will have to wait around for a half hour until the other fellow gets there.
 The man who cant run SIP q week job can always tell you how the government should be run.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
REBUILD 11,oOO BUILDINGS.

BERLIN, Feb. 21.-Reconstruc- ton work in East Prussia has made marked progress, says an Oy- erscas News Agency announcement, According to official statistics" it is stated, I'll, ,OOO buildings out of 30,OOO destroyed by the Russians have been rebuilt"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

Seattle recently had local bank panic and four of that citys State banks failed The remedial sug gestion that likely to be adopted is the old Bryan remedy for similar condition that swept over the Nation in l9O7-S-the guarantee of bank deposits by the government And the to propose the plan in Washington-Senator Ralph Nchols-is Republi. can of the regular" variety. Has the test of ten years proved the wisdom of another Bryan sugges. ton3
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
GOOD BUSINESS FOB SALE

Lindsay's Transfer outfit, consist ing of team horses, covered spring wagon, heavy service wagon, bob sleds, cutter horse shoeing outfit and general transfer equipment, is for sale at a bargain. See Mrs. Lind say, Douglas, or phone 68. f21
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

The Cogdova Times claims that Wickershom has been reelected Delegate to Congress by 42 Delegate Wickersham claims the election by 23. The Dispatch has given the Delegate puraltics all the way from one pr two votes up to 552 The fact is that all of them ire grasping at straws and do not know whether the ,trgws are the result of facts or delerum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Oh

Some girls will make good house. keepers and keep hustliug after you marry them while others will sit around and wear holes in the rear of their kimonas. But what we started to say was that Julia L.. Dooltuc lives at Short Beach, Conn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Correct.

The fool is always sure to fall, The wise man always seeks the
 truth; Just when you think you know
 it all, You cut another wisdom tooth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
The Tiphtwad Chamneen.

A Zanesvtlle contributor nomin- ates as the champion tightwad the grocer who breaks cracker in two in order to keep from giving the purchaser overweight.
 Any other nominations?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Wn Rnmnmher Hnr-

Luke, what has become of the old-fashioEcd woman. who tied a sock around her neck on going to bed and got up next morning minus sore throat?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

There is one billion dollars gold in the United States now than when the began. In other words there are now more than three billions gold in this country-more than any other country has ever had at one time since the dawn of history.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

ton the authorities who the decision 10 make
 to determine Is as to whether they will set prece- dent under which election officers and voters might violate the Australian ballot law with impunity and thus make 1t ineffective
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better for fine commercial and so- ciety printing than any printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed, and more is under way. Make us prove these statements by giving ua your order. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
NOTICE

Perseverance Rebekah Lodge No. 20 will give a card party and social on Wednesday evening, Feb. q, ai S:3O o'clock. The public is cordial y invited. ! Admission 25c. f2l
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Well, Well!

We have heard lot about the threatened war with Germany, But VIII l. MakepeaCe is a druggist at 1914 West Washington avenue, Los Angeles, California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -:-- Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.

Fact. A friends a mighty useful scout, If he is not abused; Eut you must not let him out That he is being used,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
nnch

That occulist is certainly a con- ccited fellow" remarked Smith. 'He is the biggest cgotist ever met.
 Well" replied Jones, "it is his business to be an l Specialist, isn't it?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Paw Knows EverYthing.

Willie-Paw, what is pot luck?
 Paw-Fiuing a straight in the middle when there are $2O worth of checks in the center of the ta- ble, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Oh Inv

It gives us great pleasure to an- Rounce the fact that Pleasant Scale, of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, has joined the club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

Even a rounder may be square, and he doesn't have to be corncred necessarily to prove it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
You Know Him.

They say he is an ornery pup,
 It's known all over town The one way to make him pay up Is to make him pay down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

These must be nervous days for Nick Longworth Any sonin'aw of The Colonel who doesn't volunteer had better avoid the vicinity Oyster Bay-CCharles ton News and Couyer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

"Jawn' McGraw says "the baseball strke is off" Should America 90 to war this year. it also may be "an off with baseball far as 1917 is concerned- Seattle TimesD
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
GAsTNEAU AND FIRST DIVISION LEAD

The lead of Gastineau Channel as commerce. and industrial in Alaska was never more clearL disclosed than by the annual report of Collector Customs John F. Pugh. recently given to the public It shows that the imports Juneau alone were nor, than $00OOOO greater than that of the next greaes Alaskan importing community Anchorage. The | gures were Juneau $&,6275f5. and Anchorage Gncud ing government railroad materiaU $2GO97O&. Her leaI Cordoya. the second highest importer outside Southeastern Alaska lKetchikau lead her by fey thousands of doIlars). was approximately SL7OOOOC and great deal Of the merchandise shipped to Cor doya was received simply for transport to Coppe River towns-Chitina. Mccarthy. Kennecott and othe points-and the Interior.
 But if We count all of the GasJneau ports excep Dupont as one-and it IS but three miles between tn wharyes of the ports tha; farthest apar-.he lea or this community over 2ny other Alaskan port is great ;haJ comparisons become ridiculous. The yalu O. the goods shipped Gas.ineau Channe,-Dupor omityed-durng the Ias, year was $6I75I5S. Th is made up with the following items: Junea S&627545 Treadweu S1.&3@&O3. Thane $65O1&9 an Douglas S555ISl. Dup9a; also on GasJ!ueau Cham, and less than seven miles from Juneau could b added to the other ports. Her imports were valued $23747O.
 The official figures ,he value os goods receive at the leading Alaska cities in order counting Ga. tneau Channel ports as one. are worth considering They follow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT LAW AGAIN

The ballot law, which provides the man.
 ner in which citizens shall vote. also makes i. the duty of certain officials tO provide and distribute to the precincts the ballots printed instructions to voters, and other election sup plies. Ii these officials should fail, through neglect. to perform their duties, the voters should not be held responsible therefor. IT, owing to isolation, there are precincts in the Territory to which it is impossible to get the supplies within the time allowed. it would ap- pear evident that the ballot law as it now stands is ineffective. at least to such pre- cinCts, and any reasonable method adopted by voters therein to record their wishes at an election ought 10 be recognized as proper and l-(PetersbUrg ReportD
 But the ballot law provides for just such ar nergency It specifics in detail how the people shal .oceed in case they do not receive the official bal ts In the election precincts in Alaska where there question as to the legality of the eelction there is evidence that they attempted to proceed in ac ,rdance with the provisions of the law. The Ques
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

Most women are weepy, until they are convinced that crying makes their noses red.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
The Wise Fool.

The WlSe FOOL,
 Man and wife should live as onc,' observed the Sage,
 Yes" agreed the Fool, But most of them live as one too many"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

Many a girl who says she would not marry the best man living winds up by marrying a dead one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

'St. Michael. though located in the Second Diys- ion. is included with the Fourth Division because most of her imports are shipped up the river. Other Yukon river ports-NIarshall. Holy Cross and Katag- with aggregate imports of approximately $15OOOO, also included with the Fourth Division totals instead of the Second Division in which they are located.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
QUAKER QUIPS,

Philadelphia Record) It is sometimes necessary 10 thaw people out before they will warm up to you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

After a man has broken a good
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

'lt We include Dupont the figures are S64l2.65S.
 There were sixteen other ports in Southeastern Alaska that showed imports exceeding the value of $IOoOoO. ranging from $1Oo747 at Taku Harbor to $5IS.SSO Wrangeu. They include Skagway and Petersburg of nearly halC million each.
 A comparison of the Judicial Divisions Of Alaska shows the First Division far in the lead Notwith- standing the millions of dollars worth of government railroad material received in the Third and Fourth Divisions the First Division imports greater than both combined They almost double the imports or the Second and Fourth Divisions combined.
 The imports Of the various Divisions for the year