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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
AN INDIAN FOR IDEAL SOLDIER

ohoctaw Indian of Calvin, Oklahoma who was m tnal company or United States soldiers which firod 'he iirst shots at the Germans and who wac noar tue iehtng lines when the last gun was heard has pceh coosen by DewarreuX, the French artist as bie modei Tor his painting of the true American fgbtor
 me picture IS to hang in the French Federal D,;ld e'ne al faris with those of other Allied soldiers JUS w. Leader trained with the famous plro
 o'ns when ne first went to France and was almost continuously under fire while he served overseas Al Nhateu Ih1erry, Metz st. Mhiel Verdun and Ar tonne ne made splendid record of bravery and wac cHed Tor his action at Chateau Thierrv wbo, tr three days he fought with the infantry after tho o, tre gun crew with which he was fighting had heon hheu anu the gun destroyed. At this time he can. 'ored two machine guns eighteen prisoners
 s iooay Leaders body is covered with mustard pas Dn' iof which ne still has to have medical treat mehI lie isn't sitting down for the rest of his Iifs tc'Hhs war stories to his children and friends
 Ihe man who was chosen as the tyne of trpe Ameiicah ighter is still in action. At Oklaboma Cy he Is taking training under the direction of ,ho feaerai Board for Vocational Education in merchant Cal ana electrical engineering After completing the course there he is to continue in advanced vork aon 'he zane Lines in Kansas City, Missouri
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Luke McLuke Says

Many business man wonders way ' course in stenography never in- cludes spelling.
 We do not wonder at the carnirai of crime prevalent in large cities un' der prohibition. lot of men wouid 'nst as soon be in jail as have to stay home everynight.
 A fool isn't a man who disputes vour word when you argue that white is white or that black is black A fool is man who disputes the word ,f 225-pound woman who argues that shc weighs only 175.
 It hurts woman more to wear shoes that are too large than 1t does | man to wear shoes that are too small M 5sus4.. ,.s .4s
 Nature stafted lot ot troupe when she fixed mans head so that the part he talks with works faster than the part he thinks with.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
A PROPHET, ETC.

The Nome Nugget. referring to the appropriation or the Alaska railroad said:
 Some in Nome offering the claim that the Alaska Delegate deserves a large share of the credit for the appropriation but the fact remains that whatever part was played by the Delegate, it was triflfng and inconseuucnt compared to the efforts of Mir McPherson Outside of Nome, the name of the Alaska Delegate is scarcely heard in connection with the appropriation So! Well, Mir. McPhcrson says the services of dr. Grigsby invaluable in the work of getting tho appropriation
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
The ProspectOr-We All Love Him
(lIyder Miner)

IHyder M1nerJ
 This is the time of the year when tho prospecor ies in his bunk, and lies and lies--in his bunk And hen sometimes he out and peddles the bunk. it were not for the prospector there would be no mines. So that makes him the worlds greatest bene actor. He is also the champion romancer of tent and modern times What pityl it is that ls romances might not every come true-what wonderful world it would bel All power to this oble adventurer. May his overalls be be- opd patching, and his bean pot never go empty Nine times out of ten he believes everything he says nd the rest of us are not compelled to share his inc dclusionS. though fortunate in being able enjoy their telling. The prospector is child. living in delightful land of make believe and all love him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
No More Picture Brides
tNew York World)

INeW 0Ork WOrId)
 The Japanese governments assurance that it is ngaged in no intrigue with Mexico may not satisfy lords of politics and journalism but its en- agement to prohibit emigration this country of cture-brides cannot fail of cordial approval on the acific Coast, where the practice has awakened just esentment.
 Papably in violation of the gentlemens agree nent long in force, the picture-bride industry by Jhich Japanese here selected and identified wives home by photograph, has led to an unexpected nd undesirable increase in the population Chi- ren born of these marriages are not only Japanese II all that the name implies; they destined also become full-fledged American citizens. By agree ng to the restriction named, Japan shows once more disposition to be friendly at the expense of ts pride
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
A Tribute to Mining
(HYder Minerl

(IIyder Miner)
 That the Rocky Mountains the strongest and oost powerful asset to the United States is demon trated in story credited the Georgetown, Colo ado Courier, and in it's way of the minor clas les Of Colorado. It purports to be the answer gveI " the president of a Chicago bank who had beer riticsed by some of his colleagues in the bankine 'usiness because of the fact that he had acquired mining interests in the Rocky Mountains. The elo luent Chicago banker is reported to have made th epy
 Throughout the Rocky Mountains in ages gone, God builded stronger vaults in His granite banks than He filled these stronger vaults with gold silver and cop per He gave the prospector knowledge and insight, and guided him his way to the door of the bank vault. The Federal gov ernment handed him his patent title to all therein. It is crime, but virtue to ter. With drill, blast, pick and shovel the poor man broke the combination. lock and entered But for him notes in issue would be the 'stump-tail currency of 1857. But for him this government would be bankrupt. Mines will be producing mill lions in gold silver and copper in that fu- ture day when national banks are unknown. Remember, mine is simply crop, already raised harvested and deposited in the bin or bank. You check it your pleas ure
 'The wealth gathered from mines immor- talized Rink Solomon. Mining made Rome mistress of the world. Mining made Great Britain the worlds commercial dictator. Mining made the United States the richest country in the world. Show the country people sunk in degradation of poverty, and that has no mines and I will show you that poverty makes towards of nations as well of Mining has transformed more broken men and tramps into millionares and placed them into positions of honor and trust than any other business. Without the miner you would not have any frying pan, a spoon, or a hat pin. nations pros perty depends largely upon the extent, iey and development of it's mineral re- sources.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
REDUCE MILITARY SERVICE

TOXIC, Jan. 16-Some time ago he period of compulsory military 'ervice for infantry men in the Jap anese army was reduced from three 3 two years. The authorities have 'ow decided to make similar re- luction for all other arms of the service except cavalry. says the As hi Shimbun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

Because eight thousand miles of Northern. Maine projects North of remainder of the international boundary line there is a in Eastern Canada to ;an this territory. thus giving the Dominion di- ect route to the sca-(Ford's International Weeky)
 But it doesn't. The Northernmost point of Maine many miles South of the 49th. degree North lati- ude which is the international boundary line from .akc of the Woods to Puget Sound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
"THREE-WINK" SYSTEM

LOS ANGELES, Jan. IT. The three-wink" system of calling police oatrolmen to their boxes to receive orders from headquarters, has been approved by the Public Service Con- nissioners here. The municipal itreet lighting systems will be used. is said that Los Angeles is the first city in the country to try he plan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

The way of the pcaccmakcr is hard. President Wilson is being beraed here for yielding so much to he countries of Europe, and of the things they tacked Clemenceau for in France was for yielding much to make peace bearable for other countries likewise, Lloyd George is facing similar accusations England
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

The defeat of clemceau for President of France IS another cruel exhibition of the ingraitude of Re- publfes. If ever served his country with abil ny that should earn him the gratitude his people ana the faithful support of the lawmakers of his country such service has been given 10 Franco by the Tiger.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

ine f'ussian Soviet Government says Russia shall hot become dumping ground for American radicals And we don't blame Russia at tbat-tbou.b vo - lpct that Russia will have to take back her own one can put them in jail if she doesn't like for them 10 at large " "'
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

While there were all sorts and conditions of Reds on the recent Soviet Ark which took 259 them to Russia 1t is said they all one point: None of them wanted to leave the despised United States Of America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

The average Chicago family spends fifty-one 'ents year for books We never suspected such scklessness exravagance the part of that sedate nd cultured community St Louis Globe-Dem rat.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

According to the pbotograps a prize fight in Eng and seems to be swallowtail and white choker af. afr.-(St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

Administration didn't want intervention: neithe Id Mexico, so Jenkins was released. (St. Loui ilobe e-Democrat)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

The old-fashoned lovers who used 10 swing on the front gate have and daughters who take cold if they sit on the concrete steps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke MoLuke
 IT -:- Copyright by Cincinnati Enquirer

You Know Him. He'll watch the clock, he'll halt, he Il pause,
 He'll try to loaf all day; And then he'll whine and grouch be- cause
 The boss won't raise his pay.
 Luke McLuke. He'll come into the office just About ten minutes late; He'll loaf around, and quit too soon Then cuss about his fate.
 Hastings, iNeb., Tribune. He'll do so much and nothing more, He lodges work, and then He wastes good time to growl about The luck of other men.
 Detroit Free Press.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
] TIPS FROM TEXAS I
(Dallas News)

(Dallas News)
 Sometimes bad egg claims to be bard.boiled Personally we favor red for a dress but not for nose. ~ nut TUT one or the worst things about a Prodgal Son is ok instead of bad morals ~ ~
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

One has not, of course, time to read all of the 'oomed novels, but if story doesn't begin to grip the sixth chapter, take it to secondhand tore and get 25 cents for it. - est Louis Gobe- emocrat)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

Why not deport all the other undesirable aliens Milwaukee?-( Indianapolis News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Inherited.

The baby wants the moon. by jing!
 For it he'll bawl and rage; But paw and maw did the same thing.
 when they were babys age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Huh!

There was a time when Calvin Bree Was very proud of his goatee; But things have changed, and now
 old Cal. Is proud of his Imperial
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
The Wi3e Fool.

God created man Title lower than the angels" observed the sage.
 Yes" replied the fool. But you can't make some believe it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
The Pessimist.

A pessimistic cuss is he who goes Around and drapes all Nature with
 shroud; He sees the worst of everything, and
 knows That every silver lining has it's
 cloud. aD
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Our Daily Special.

As rule tho man of the houi lasts about that long.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Oh!

''Why do they have closed sea son for quail?" asked the friend.
 rIt makes the quail taste so much better when you shoot them out of season." replied the hunter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19

lie uOuScS NOth, anu thCh He wastes good time to growl about The luck of other men.
 Detroit Free Press.
 The Pessimist. A pessimistic cuss is he who goes Around and drapes all Nature with
 shroud; He sees the worst Of everything, and That every silver lining has its|
 cloud 9D.
 The We'll. He's free with dough. is Doctor Dutt, AS any of his friends can tell; He spends his coin like water, but He doesn't get it from the well. "Why do they have closed sea- son for quail?" asked the friend. ! fIt makes the quail taste so much better when you shoot them out Of season." replied the hunter.
 Inherited. The baby wants the moon, by jing! For it he'll bawl and rage: But paw and nav did the same thing, when they were baby's age. (
 The Wiae Fool. God created man a Title lower than the angels" observed the sage. Yes" replied the fool. But you can't make some believe it" There was a time when Calvin Bree Was very proud of his goatee; But things have changed, and now
 old Cal. Is proud of his Imperial Gl
 Betcha! "My friends" said the preacher, what is mans chief end?" His feet" replied the shoe dealer.
 Fooey! Our Mayme loves raw onions so, She eats them every day; Then goes to see movie show That takes her breath away.
 Notice! If you need any bread. go to the Crum Bakery in Forest, Ohio.
 Names Is Names. I. c. Skunk lives in Minister Ohio
 Our Daily Special. Many, a bread winner is married to ! dough loser
 Our Daily Special. As rule tho man of the houi asts about that long.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Betcha !!

"My friends" said the preacher, what is mans chief end ?"
 His feet" replied the shoe dealer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Names Is Names.

Our Daily Special. Many bread winner is married to dough loser
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
The We'll.

He's free with dough. is Doctor Dutt AS any of his friends can tell; He spends his coin like water, but
 He doesn't get it from the well.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Fooey!

Our Mayme loves raw onions so, She eats them every day; Then goes to see movie show That takes her breath away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-19
Notice

If you need any bread. go to th Crum Bakery in Forest. Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
PRorEcr1oN FOR woRkERs.

Recent reports from all parts of the
country indicate that along with the
development of social insurance
against accidents there is a widespread
movement for the extension of social
insurance laws to protect workers also
against the hazard of sickness and the
menace OF unemployment. Probably
it is the next problem that legislators.
state and national, will be called upon
to face. along the line of making safe
and sure the welfare of the working
mans family.
With workmen's compensation laws
enacted to date in forty-three states
and in Alaska, Porto Rico and Hawaii,
in addition to the measure adopted
by the federal government for its half
million civilian employees. rapid prog
ress is being made toward providing
industrial accident insurance at cost
ment issued by the American Associa-
ton for Labor Legislation.
Now that Georgia has at last enact
ed a workmen's compensation law
the statement says. there remain only
five states, and these non-industriaI
states in the south, without social in
surance protection against industrial
accidents. This means that more than
five-sixths of the map of the United
States has been covered by cornpensa-
ton laws within ten years. There has
been a marked tendency in nearly all
states to strengthen the laws in the di-
rection of more liberal benefits. short
er waiting periods before payment be-
gins and wider scope"
Sixteen states and Porto Rico have
established state funds for insuring at
cost the liability of employers and in
seven of these states the funds are ex-
elusive. eliminating expensive COM
mereiaI insurance competition. Re
cent official Investigations in PennsyI-
vania. Ohio and New York disclosed.
it is declared. that. compared with the
stock casualty companies. the state
funds result in savings of millions of
dollars every year to industry while at
the same time permitting more certain
and liberal benefits to injured work
men and their families. Ohio's exclu-
sive state fund. which has the united
support of employers and employees. is
shown, it is said. to give the best re-
suits to both labor and industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk
LEARN THE DOING OF IMPOR-
| TANT THINGS

There is a great deal of confusion
in the minds of the majority of people
as to what the really important things
in life are.
No question need exist, however, as
to what the essential things are. They
are the tasks that must be done. And
when done-means something.
There is plenty of time in which to
do the essential and important things,
but time is too limited in value to use
1t for those things which cannot count
for any lasting service.
The important task stands out apart,
like a beggar on the crowded street.
but the unimportant sob chases itself
in circle, asking for company!
Anything which makes you a better
individual or which makes some one
else happier. is important. Mere
money making is not very important
And yet many men spend an entire
unhappy.
presented to a small boy, who was
a lover of the stories of Mark Twain,
a CODY of the humorist's life. And his
eyes snapped as he told me proudly of
how it helped to make him "appreci-
ate" the greatness of this mans life.
Each of us is an Interpreter OF life.
And il is the extent to which we in
terpret that measures our appreciation
and happiness The more we appre-
ciate, the happier we are.
And the more we help others to APP
preciate, still more are we made
happy!
Appreciate-then pass your appre-
citation along. Nothing is more i'm
portant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
BY LEIE PAPE

1t started to rain like enything yes
tidday. keeping on coming down like
everything, and after a vile the tele-
fone rang. being pop, sayin. Is that
you, Benny? and 1 sed, Yes sir, is that
you pop? and he sed, I'm at the drug
store, come GROUND with my umber-
ella and for the love of Peet try to
remember L wunt it rite away and not
some time tomOrrO.
Meening to hurry up, and I quick
got his umbrella and put 1t up and
started to go GROUND t0'the drug store
and some lady was coming up the
street wawking fast and getting wet
and l had a CRATE ideer, saying out
loud, Umbrella to hire, umbrella to
hire. Jest saying it as if wasent say
it to enpbody in partickler, and the
lady said, Boy. Ill give you a dime if
you take me home, its ony little ways
from heer.
WITCH 1 started to take her home. her
holding the umbrella on account OF
me not being able to reetch that high
holding it more over herself than wat
she held it over be. and we kepp on
wawking and wawking, me thinking
Heck,-this is more than a little ways
And we wawked fertilizer and lferther
and 1 got nervisser and nervisseI
about pop on account of wondering
how nerviss he was getting about me
and We dident get to her house fol-
about 20 minnits, being the biggest
little ways I ever went, and 1 ran al
the way back to the drug store and
pop was wawking up and down under
the awning with a fearse Impression
getting even madden. and jest wen
was wondering weather 1 could leer
the umbrella up agenst the drug store
and run without him seeing me, he
saw me. saying, All, at last, I've tele-
Toned home twice since / last tawked
to you and your poor mother is, now
telephone to the police station to find
out if they've had eny news of you?
WITCH started telling him about the
lady ony he wuldent lissen, and we
went home and wouldent take an.
other licking like that for a dime mol
not even a half a dollar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
Dinner Stories

At one of the western camps q
rookie had been made the victim of
so much guying that he had long since
given up the idea of taking any state
ments seriously. One night while on
guard tall figure doomed out OF the
darkness.
who's there?" challenged the re-
cruit.
Major Moses" replied the figure.
Glad to meet you. Nose. Ad-
vance and give the ten command
ments."
Gimme three cigars" ordered
0Rourke. showing a quarter across
the counter.
Strong ones or mild -
Gimme the strong ones. The weak
vans IS always Dustin in me pocket"
The office boy had made his one
hundredth mistake His employer
sent fort him.
Have you anything to say for your
self?' asked the man of business.
sternly. IF I made mistakes Hike you
I'd never be where 1 am
Yes. sir" replied the lad promptly.
but if We were all like you. you
wouldn't be where you are. either"
The boy Is still on the Job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07
JUST FOLKS
THE ONLY LOSS.
by EDGAR A. GUEST.


1t is better as 1t is, have failed but can
sleep.
Tho the pit in which any now is very
can walk toTnorrows streets and can meet
tomorrew's men
Unashamed 10 face their gaze as I go TO
work again.
have lost the hope had, in the dust are
all my dreams.
But my loss Is not so great or dreadfuf
as Il seems.
For made my fight and failed. but need
not stink AWAY
For do not have to fear what another man
may say.
They may call me over bold, ther may say
that ! was 1rail.
They may tell dared too much and was
doomed at last to fail
They may talk my battle DER and discuss
ii Ms they choose.
But did no brother wrong. Pm the only
one to lose.
II Is better as Il is. I have kept my self
respect.
can walk tomorrows streets meeting a;t
men head erect.
And no man can swear at me for the pleGSs
l did not keep,
have no shame to regret, / have failed,
but I can sleep.
Copyright, 1870. by Edgar A. 0uestJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-07

A great deal has been said about
excessive profits by the U. S. Steel cor
poration. The common stock of that
company. outstanding at the end of
last year. was something over $685.
100000, yet during 1917, 1918 and
1919 that concern paid the govern
Ment over 1858. 100000 in federal in
come taxes alone. The government
undertakes to confiscate about so per
cent of profits OF such concerns but if
any one doubts whether such taxes are
not actually passed on to the consum-
er he need only notice the price OF a
key of nails, which cost &2.75 in 1914
and which costs $12 now. Clearly there
is something wrong with a system
which ostensibly takes so per cent of
excess profits but which really adds
that much to the customers burden.