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The Benson signal., 1919-02-22
SOLDIER BALKS AT SCISSORS
Wounded Many Times, but 1t Hurt to
Have Red Cross Nurse Trim
His Nails.

A Red Cross nurse in Army DeDark-
alton Hospital No. 3, in the old Green
hut store where several thousand
wounded soldiers just back from
France are quartered, tells this story !:
81 had heard of the British ace, vic
tor in a dozen air battles, who refused
to 20 UP in an anchored observation
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22
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TO q III
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icine to all suffering
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

NV, order in that disturbed
part of the world, have
adapted themselves to the strange
conditions of that country with the
same facility with which Yankee fight
ing men have made themselves at
home in France, England, Italy and
other foreign countries during the last
year. Letters reaching America re-
Gently emphasize this interesting fact.
This ability to readjust themselves
rapidly to any sort of condition or eli
mate or people has been one Of the
remarkable things about Americas S
soldiers. English. French and Italian
army officers have maryeled at it.
American army officers never tire of
talking about it. The doughboys them
selves never give this angle of the job
a thought. All countries look alike to
them SO long as there is work to be
done. AS one of the boys in Arch
angel explains it:
America started out to.do some pinch
hitting for the world. Until the game
is over we're going to stick, no matter
how many extra innings are neces-
sary."
AS everyone knows, the American
and allied soldiers were sent to north
ern Russia several months ago, the
chief parpose of the expedition being
10 provide the nucleus of van army
around which those Russian soldiers
and civilians opposed to German domi-
nation could rally; secondary reason
being the desire to head off the an
archy that was sweeping other parts
of the country. All reports from Arch
angel indicate that the allied forces
are in complete control of the situa-
ton. These same reports say the SOL
uiers are thoroughly enjoying the job,
which naturally leads to the conclu-
sion that they must be fairly comfort
able.
Preparations Made in Advance.
That such is the case is easier to
believe when one knows of the ex-
tensive preparations made ahead by
the American and allied governments
and the American Red Cross to the
ing in the way of food, entertainment,
medical attendance, suitable clothing
and other comforts during their stay
in Russia. To the majority of persons
mere mention of Russia brings up pic
lures of blizZards, ice-bound huts,
dreary wastes. frozen populations, des-
titution, and all that sort of thing
Some persons familiar with history,
recall what Russian winter did to
Napoleon's army and say the disaster
that met his valiant forces proved
that no one but natives can stand the
rigors of the near-arctic climate.
No attempt will be made here to pic
ture Archangel as summer resort at
this time of the year. All the evidence
at hand indicates that it is cold
enough up there for four or FIVE
months to suit the most enthusiastic
fresh-air advocate. One does not need
an electric fan to keep cool in Arch
angel right now. But allowing for the
extreme severity of the winters UP
that way there isn't one chance in a
thousand of Gen. John ]. Frost break
ing through the lines of solid comfort
that have been thrown about the
American boys and their allied COM
rades. Fortified as they are with
abundant provisions, reserve stocks of
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22
LLkZIZE.NH>4LLOANkZL< las AIGEZE
H2kTCHKEIg CONlCZiCZG SE71HdGES
1T TAEI2DIL4lpZII2

warm clothing and supplies of every
kind. they are prepared to give that
doughty old warrior the laugh.
If the shades of those soldiers of
NapOleon's army who perished on the
historical retreat from Moscow are
still in Russia they must be amazed
at the extensiveness of the arrange
ments that have been made to safe
guard the allied fighting men now in
that country. Long before the soldiers
reached Russia the allied governments
had completed arrangements for their
arrival, the experience of four years
of caring for vast forces of men under
all sorts of conditions, added to the eX-
pert knowledge of military men famil-
lar with the requirements of a Rus
sian campaign, making it possible to
provide for every conceivable contin-
gency.
Red Cross Sends Supplies.
Directly in the wake of the soldiers
and supplementing the efforts of the
allied governments in their behalf fol-
lowed the American Red Cross with
reserve stocks of foods and supplies
and the comforts that fighting men
have come to expect from the Red
Cross. Two shiploads of supplies of
all sorts provided by the American
Red Cross reached Archangel late in
September, one vessel, the Ascutney,
which left America, carrying 1900
tons Of food, drugs soap and miscel-
laneous articles; the other, a British
transport, loaded in London, having
on board 200 additional tons of sup
plies. Not satisfied with providing
this amount of reinforcement the
American Red Cross continued to
transfer supplies from London to
ArchangeI,> allied war vessels keep
ing the harbor at that point open for
the supply ships to enter. The build
ing up of the reserve, supply stocks
has been discontinued, officers in
charge of the expeditionary force hav-
ing expressed the opinion that every
nossible emergency has been provided
for.
The cargo carried by the Ascutney
was valued at $1,O25,03S. A glance at
the immense quantity and the wide va
riety of foodstuffs on the list will
make it clear that the American boys
are not going to lack proper nourish-
ment this winter. Some of the items
in the Red Cross cargo follow:
Sugar, 100000 pounds.
Chocolate, $4,000 pounds.
Cocoa, $4,000 pounds.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

The man who boasts of being self
made probably believes that an hon.
est confession is good for the soul.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

"After dressing his wounds after he
arrived here on transport, l noticed
his toenails were long and started to
trim them. He let out a yell that
could be heard all over the ward
Ouch Stop that! he cried.
Did 1 cut you?
"'No, you didn't cut me- he said !;
but don't do that 1t hurts too much y"
New York Sun.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

Sometimes little white lie does a
lot of good.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

Somehow badness is far more conta-
giOus than goodness.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

Headaches, Bilious Attacks, Indigestion. ar,
into Pleasant Pellets C0r. Pierce'c). Adv.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

The peach has less sugar in it than
any other fruit-11a per cent.
The Benson signal., 1919-02-22

P under the rim of the
arctic circle in the Arch
angel district of Russia
about six thousand
American soldiers, part
of allied forces that are
now helping to restore
order in that disturbed
part of the world. have
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
EDITORIAL
THE MENACE OF SECRECY
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Danger of the miscarriage Of the peace conference meets Us at the very threshold. The meuace lies in the secrecy of the proceedings.
 Ir well may be that certain phases O. the preliminary conferences in yolYe' an exchange of views con cernink which it was not thought best Q give worldwide publicity, be- cause Of the needless and embarrass- iuS misunderstanding that might arise. But having done with the pre- liminary conversation and being en- tered upon the actual business Of formulating peace terms, secrecy is a shock to the faith of the worlds democracy. tI..
 As to the aims and ambitions of any of the signatory powers to the peHce terms to be formulated, there can be no secrecy nor any demand for it unless those aims and ambi- lions are such as will not stand dis closure in the light of day. The Uuise5 State has absolutely clean hands in that respect and therefore nas fortified right to insist upon candos and the fullest and freest Knowledge of the terms involved in the actual peace discussion.
 Unless as a result of this war the torms and substance of the old war breeding policies are to be abolished democracy's forces have batted in vain. Secret diplomacy is one of these, and one of the most danger ous. President Wilson has declared for it's abolishment in the proceed iugs now going forward, the United States senate supports the president in that declaration, and the people of the United States with strong, deep and powerful voice will support the president and the senate.-POr+- lan' Telegram.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
Shelter Cabins
 All In Readiness

The shelter cabins on the Chis- sna trail are almost completed. The Woodsmans, Johnson and Hover were stormbound for week in one of them recently, losing two dogs and were without food four days, The ca oins will require bracing to stand the storms of the Russel gla- cier. The second cabin On the Fredericka will be finished in few days. Taylor, Brown and McGet- tingaB have built cabins on Plati- num creek the scene of the last golI strike. While they are non committal as to their findings it is known that an Indian got two ounces Of coarse gold there last fell. Grub is very low in Chisana' This shortage was responsible for the small number of votes boiled at the election, number of men havirg been forced to go hunting.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
WHAT CANDY IS
CANDY as a FOOD has won

CANDY a FOOD
 The Government buys it by good pure wholesome the universal food; s-aaks all language the of little chh dren and wreathes smiles Is the unspok- message the his swe of the first ok sent to cne home the adT vans agent of happiness makes regular visits to the home the church. the battlefield and trench Its constant love- happiness smiles ana laughter Can as be said any other food? IN THE UNITED STATES THE SUGAR CONSUMPTION PER CAPT.
 "A PER ANNUM LBs and Manufacturers cent or 0''% 'I"+ Other Manufacturers r percent or l4.SS ioA Table 76 percent or 0S'o0 DS
 -- loo percent S4.OO lbs 672 lbs per annum- 29 oz capita day TAPS los Der capita capita day 63OO lbs per capita per annum-2G capita day S4 los per capita per annum-3CS capita day. 20 Der cent restriction Confectners 20 percent Of .29 O5S oz
 saying capita day repre- sented by about 1-17
 sugar eaboonsiul tn esaving Capita per day can alsa he measurd tepasoonful Another way Q putting
 G. the public, by saving capita Wesx
 every candy factory running furnishing employment to at one thousand people
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved By nansliH'e
 Wizard OH

Ham1in's Wizard Oil is a simple and effective treatment for sore throat and chest colds. Used se . gargle for sore throat it brings quick relief. Rubbed on the chest 1t will often loosen up hard, deep seated cold in one night.
 How often sprains, bruises, cuts and burns occur ill every family, as well as little troubles like earache, toothache, cold sores, canker sores, stiff neck, and tired aching feet Soothing, healing Wizard Oil will al- ways bring quick relief.
 Get it from druggists fer 90 cents. If not satisfied return the bottle and get your money back
 Ever constipated or have sick headache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 90 cents. Guaranteed. ..
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
NATURE SPARES
The Stricken Rose From Grief.

The Stricken Rose From Grief.
 What q fortunate provision o: natu'a it is that deprives the rose CT Inc1,'.i suficring; for how poignant you'd So grief to discover, in the height Of .!3 blooming glory, that canker ttd at I:J heart, and that its beauty and fs&gruu were doomed forever. Nature aswa-s spares the suffering; she. is ysritaL' J slore-house of pleasing rewards, !u" those who seek her aid. Tn the yeas gone by falling hair and grayncss ha:a est a gloom ever the lives of thousans'f or young women. but tharkg to the IT, vssti@ltiors of sc!entistG the true cau.a of hair destruction Is now known to '= 9 germ or parasite that burrows i::5 tEe hair folIIcles. Newbro's Hcrpici1, absolutely destroys this germ. t':7 Icr.I;.t!ng the hair to grow as I"- tvrs intended. Sold by leading drE.'- rt1t.. Send 1Oc in stamps for sample u la Hcrplcide Co.,. Detroit. AicL.
 Oue Dollar pottIe, guaraHtcad.
 Al all Drug storee. A&v.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
sTRANGLING OIL INDUSTRY

Al time when the highest au- thoriIies agree that it is absolute Iy necessary to increase the produc- tion Of oil in the United States, in order to satisfy the consumption wa have the administration in Wash ingtou blocking the oil and land IeaslrS bill. Practical horse sense and good business judgment wants American initiative, enterprise and capital turned, loose to unlock the natural treasurers of the United States, but the theoretical conserVa- tionjGts and the Socialist Dress have used the national crisis to force their pet theories of federal owner ship and operation of these vast in dustries. For some years there has been an oil land leasing bill kicking around the capitol build- inE at Washington, from one com mittee to another, and to such a condition have things come that in Yestment in new oil land territory Is practically stopped. This part Of Alaska is suffering severely, and how long this condition is going to continue, it is hard to predict Meantime the production of oil, so essential to the nation's welfare, is on the down-srade, and new produc- tion is stopped at the behest Of some fanatical statesman (9 in Washington.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
here by reason of the high charac- ter which 1t maintained while stationed at Fort w. H. Seward

When the quarantIne is lifted from the Fourteenth infantry at Camp Grant, Rockford Is to have & privilege of seeing one of the oldest and best disciplined regiments in the entire U. S. army service. Tn regiment is now in command of Colonel Armand l. Lasseigne and came here from Camp Dodge with nearly 2,O00 men. Those who take pride in the records of our army Or ganlsations will find much in the history of the "14th" to interest them. It was organized in 1912 and has been disbanded twice. It was reorganized in 1S4S for the Mexican war and in 1861 for the Civil war, and has been steadily in the service ever since. The regiment has made .nree trips to the Philippines, was In ;he Boxer revolution in China in 1900 and might claim the honor Of being first to scale the walls at Pe- kin n that memorable fight which brought the present allies into touch with each other, and gave to mli- tary men of the world the first true sense of fellowship which has cul- minated in the present campaign. In cidentally, 1t might be noted that it was ln the Boxer campiagn that the U. S. and English army men saw in the future that day when those armies woulG be brought to- gether in conflict with the auto cratic power of Germauy. Not muc was said then, outside army circles hut the mention of the 14th infan- try brings up an interesting and instructive chapter In the light or present events This regiment spent eight years in Alaska, went to the Mexican border in 1916. Three cap tairs from the 14th infantry have heen overseas, one of them, cap tain Ro6erick, has won the croiX de guerre three times. The 14th infantry bahd has a record as one Of the best bands iu the service, so a rare treat Is in store for Rock ford people. Naturally, the off cers and men of the regiment are very proud of the record of this or ganization, and its coming to camp Gram. after its service on the Pa cific coast. will give our people an opportunity to see a we'll seasoned, perfectly disciplinedd organization at it's best. It is to be hoped that som occasion may be provided, neal Christmas day, when this reglmnet may De reviewed down town. Its arrival here is one of the big mili- tary events in the history Of Camp GIart.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
WHAT Is THE FREEDOM OF THE
 SEAS? {

There has been so much question as to just what is meant by "The Freedom Of the Seas" that we be- 1ieve that the following definitions taken from the Was Cyclopedia, " hich was issued by the Committee or Public Information, which con sisted of The Secretary of state, Th. Secretary of War, The Secre- tar~ of the Navy and George Creel, should, therefore, be authentic.
 Freedom of the Seas.
 The, doctrine of freedom of the seas" was first propounded by Gro tius in his Mare Liberum, which took for it's text the sentence from the Roman Institutes, "The air, running water, the sea-are com mon to all" Selden answered with his Mare Clausum, which defended tNa pretensions of EnglanG over tn waters surrounding the British Isles. The issue between Grotius and Selden may be regarded as set tied by the present doctrine regard ing the marine league, i. e., that the jurisdiction of a State extends three miles beyond the coast line, and no further. The next stage in the development of this concept took place in the eighteenth century when continental antasonism to British sea power produced the doc trine that free ships make free goods" This doctrine was back ed by the armed neutralities of 17SO and 1900, and was finally in corporated, in great part, into in ternational law by the Declaration of Paris, 1856, which also abolish ed priyaGeering. Meantime a third meaning had come to be fastened to freedom of the seas,'' the idea that private property should De immune from capture on the high seas in war time unless it was contraband
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01

red und the stern the American na- tional flag. care should be taken that, during dark, national flag and' painted marks are esily recognizable from a distance, and that the boats are well lighted throughout. td)
 One steamer week sails in each
 direction with arrival at Falmouth on Wednesday. '(e) The United
 states Government guarantees that no contrabaHd (according to German cUntraband fist) is carried by those steamers" Ls
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
O|L LANDS IN
 NORTH HtLD UP

During the past year, the Gateway has made editorial comment about bureaucracy at Washington being the greatest drawback Alaska has at the present day. specil refar- euce has been made regarding the oil land leasing bill. Finally the Cord6vs Times has awakeneR to the importance of oil lands in Alag ka and the following two editorials have recently appeared in that pro- greSsiYe paper:
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
JUGGLING WITH OIL LANDS

AT kinds of reasons have been given for delay in passing legisla- tioB which would permit develop ment of great areas of oil lands in tha United States now withdrawn from entry Or tied up in litigation with the government.
 Think of it, playing politics with an industry on which the very life of the nation depends. It seems lnronceIvable, but industry and the safety of the nation apparently are placed second to political ambi' tion,
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
THE 14TH INFANTRY

A letter, written at Camp Grant, H., oy ". G. Farweu "C" company, 14:b Infy., was received in the last mail, together with several newspaper clippings from paperE in the vicinity of Camp Grant. The fol- lowing editorial was one Of the clippings enclosed, and shows that the Fourteenth is enjoying the same high esteem in which it was held
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01

Few persons in Seward perhaps are aware of the fact that there sra oil lands at the very doors or this clty-but bureaucracy at Wash irGton, refuse, for some niggardly reason, to allow us to "open up" In fact, one bureau chief at wash inston in @ wire to the Chamber or Commerce, as much ss told the peo- pie of Seward to mind their own business, and although it was known tha oil was in this vicinity, to shut up and do nothing.
 But Alaskans are not made of that Kind of stuff, bluffs must be a regular show down, and the best hand wins. Seward went ahead experts cape here, including a gov erument expert, and they pronounc- ed the oil near here as o. K. from tests.
 Seward wants oil for the fishing sise+ sna other commercial needs but barescracy and peanut politi- cfaas from oil states, protest or something and Delegate sulzer and other Alaskans are helpless until the people take things fn hand and mske the action felt back in the wee corner of the U. S. where the bulk of Alaska laws are made. = Seward Gateway.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01

4 test run on molybdenum ore will be made at the bureau of mines ln Fairbanks to ascertain the val uas contained in a mine discoverea by John Stephen of Dry Delta. The districr from which the ore comes is well mineralized and several large bodies of ore are known to exist there.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01
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UIEIIu AOa-NNt
 Lucas County, SC, ..
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and Chat said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each And every case of Catsrrh that cannot De cured by the use of HALLS CATARRR MEDICINE. FRANK. J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me e1d subscribed in my presence, this 9th day Of December, A D. 1SS6. A. ". GLEASON.
 (SeaD Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken In- eeruaily and acts through the Blood on She Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free. .,..
 F. J. CHENEY 6 CO.,, Toledo. O.
 Bold by all druggists, 75c. .L-z
 Halls Family F1iIs for constipation.
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The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01

Subscriptions And Advertisements
 Received By
 geuRert Nsws CS., whItehorse, Y. T E. E. Gideon carcross. Y. T. [. Piuman Atltn. B. c.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-01

Stopping your advertising to save money is like stopping the clock to save time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-02-20
SMALL MERCHANT MUST AID
VERTISE CONTINUALLY OR BE
FORCED OUT OF BUSINESS

Minneapolis, Feb. Is. - Fred P.
Mann of Devils Lake, N. D., retailer,
advertiser and believer in big and
prosperous Northwest, last night stir
red the imaginations of members of
the Minneapolis Advertising Forum by
his vision of what can be done in
the field of retail merchandising in
the Northwest through campaign of
community development in the small
towns and whole saler-to-consumera adj
vertising as means of combating the
mail order business which, Mr.. Mann
said, is annually taking out of the
state of North Dakota alone from
$1O,OOO,OOO to $12,OOO,O00.
Mr.. Mann, who is owner of one of
the most thriving mercantile estab-
ishments in North Dakota, is one of
the originators and promoters of the
Federated Community Development
Association of North Dakota, which is
supported by all branches of business
in the state and which derives consid-
cradle support from trade organiza
tons in Minneapolis, st. Paul and Du-
luth.
This better merchandising move
ment, which is conducted in the man.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-02-20

ner Of lyceum bureau, sending out
business men Of the state as lecturers
in company with troupe Of musical anc
dramatic artists who appear with the
lecturers in two-day programs in each
town, is attracting nationwide atten-
ton in merchandising circles. Mr.
Mann is at present speaking widely
before trade organizations and conven-
tions in various states and also in Can
ada, explaining the working of the
association and its ultimate aims.
At the request of Minneapolis ad-
vertising men, Mr.. Mann last night
consented to deliver a talk on his COM
munity development plan before tn
Better Business convention Of the
Ninth Reserve district, to be held in