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The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30
Dinner Stories

A teacher in zone OF our public
schools the other day received some
first-hand information on how the
other half OF the world lives. 1t was
class was struggling with its reading
lesson. Little Ivan was progressing
more or less successfully until he
stumbled. To help him, the school
ma'am incurred: "P-I-a-t-e. Ivan.
What is IL that mother brings in the
bread on?" Little Ivan's face lit up
with a proud gleam of understanding.
"a newspaper" he responded quickly
New Bedford Evening Standard.
The Freshman. with an eagerness
scantily concealed by an air of cos
mopolita nism borrowed from travel
ing salesman.
The Sophomore, with cocksure car
riage supported b. the illusion of ex-
ternal emptiness
The Junior. soberly elated by Wis
ions OF approaching influence in the
hometown Kiwanis club.
The Senior, slightly aged by antici-
patton of the end of paternal remit
tances, by the necessity Of finding
job and of terminating a pleasant en-
gagement by age.-Northwestern
Purple Parrot.
A man who is not usually a reader
of fiction was found to be absorbed in
IF Winter Comes" and to be>re-read-
ing it When asked the cause of this
obsesSion. he first looked furtively
around the room to assure himself
that nobody was within earshot; then
he said, solemnly, 'T married q
Mabell'-London Morning Post.
A large dog attend a motion picture
theater at Ann Arbor the other night.
and Law on the floor watching the
show quietly and fntelligently, not
once reading a caption aloud--Detroit
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30

Senator Curtis has caused to be ex-
PEELED from the capitol a senate jani-
tor who dropped a bottle OF liquor,
breaking il and sp.Iiing the contents.
I served the man right. But unless
there are others. where viii the SEN
ators obtain supplies?
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30

oftener than once in two weeks. Get
a bottle of mango cure at the drug
store and follow the directions that
go with the bottle. At first your hair
will fall out en- worse than now, but
a new and stronger growth will come.
I believe you will find that the treat
ment will also relieve the itching and
the oily condition.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30

the stranger. Keeping our dollars at
home sounds all right but II we send
nA dollars OUT we will get no dollars
in. If we do all the work ourselves
our cities cannot grow.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30
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The United States is asked to ap-
rropriate S1OO-0OO,OOO to buy agrieul-
trrail implements and seed grain for
the Russians Such action would be
merely an incident in the perpetuation
OF soviet rule We should do no more
Tor Eussia until she changes her sys-
TEN OF government. When that has
been done she will not need help.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-30

The ancient Greeks regarded IL as lucky
to sneeze between noon and midnight, but
most unlucky to sneeze between midnight
and noon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Regarding the. Conservation
 Of Salmon

SEATTLE, Dec. PA meeting of representatives of twenty one of the leading salmon fishing and canning companies of Southeastern Alaska was held in Seattle December 20, to take action looking to the future of the fishing and canning industry of that section. Those present repre- sented forty active canning plants in Southeastern Alaska. After discus sion of present conditions and of the needs for the future, committee was appointed to draft telegram to Hon. Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce at Washington, D. C. The committee reported the follow ing statement, which was wired to Secretary Hoover over the signatures of the twenty-one representatives
 At meeting of the undersigned canners representing majority of the interests engaged in salmon packing in Southeastern Alaska, it as uud dululOuSls TeSOlfeu ludl lIu- mediate action should be taken for the conservation of salmon and the regulation of fisheries by any means which in your judgment may be ne- cessary at this time, covering the section of Alaska lying east of fif- teen degrees west longitude, to per petuate the supply of fish. It was unanimously agreed by all the under signed packers present at the meet ing that each would be willing to accept an equitable adjustment of their 1923 pack pending the estab- lishment of reservation and an ad- equate allotment which will permit of proper escapement of salmon to the spawning grounds. Unless defi- nite action is taken and proper no tification published immediately the run of fish will be seriously depleted in 1923 as preparations are now being made for a materially increased pack and consequent excessive catch of fish"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL
 HOLDS OPEN HOUSE

The children of the Government school had their usual good time at Christmas. The tree was brought in the week before Christmas by George Shakes, and the children began trim ming it at once. Each day during the hand work period, pretty trim mings were made until at last the schoolroom and tree were beautifully decorated and gifts for the various members of the families, made by the children, were in readiness.
 The regular Christmas program was not prepared this year, as in former years, but parents and friends were invited to the school house on Friday evening where for two hours the children reci;ed lessons showing the work which is being accomplished in the school.
 After the program, refreshments prepared by the girls cooking class were served.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Christmas Was Duly Observed
 In Wrangell

Instead of the usual closing school exercises in-the various rooms of the school prior to the Christmas vaca- tion, the program this year was giy- en at the Redmen hall where it was possible for the parents and friends to see it all. An enormous tree, beautifully trimmed, graced the hall and the attendance was very large. The program consisted mainly of a very pretty play in three acts, "Toy- land'. directed by Miss Liberty Wor- den. in which pupils of the third and fourth grades assisted by a group of the older primary pupils, took part. The costuming and stag ing was very effective and the chil- dren did their parts excellently. EX- tra numbers were Christmas songs, unaccompanied, by Miss Dodge's pu- pills and other Christmas songs by pupils of Miss Grants room with Miss Worden at the piano. Three girls from the eighth grade. Marga- ret Mccormack, Catherine Matheson and Dorothy Johnson, gave Christ mas recitations between the acts of the play and a piano duet was played by Miss Ruth Lindman and Miss lola Gross. All of the numbers were well received. At the close of the pro- gram, candy and nuts, provided by the teachers, were distributed to the pupils.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH
 SCHOOL CELEBRATION

St. Philips Church school held it's Christmas celebration at the gym Monday evening. The program was given mainly by the younger pupils, assisted by few of the older ones, and consisted of a Christmas story acted out by the two primary classes, a number of recitations and songs and Christmas play. The presents and special prizes were given out at the close of the program, followed by generous distribution of candies
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
COSTUME DANCE
 AND CARD PARTY

St. Philips Guild will give a Cos tune Dance, card party and supper on Friday night. January 1s, at Red men Hall. Masks will not be worn but everyone is asked to appear in special costume Prizes will be awarded as follows: First prize for best dressed lady and first prize for best dressed gentleman; first and second lady's prize for best sustained character; first and second gentle mans prize for best sustained char acter; first prize for most comical lady, and first prize for most comical gentleman. The eight prizes will be placed on exhibition very soon. There will also be the usual card party awards for high scores and two consolation prizes. The proceeds of the party will be used to lift the bal ance of the debt on the Guild rooms.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
WASHINGTON HAS ONLY
 WOMAN FISHERIES STUDENT

Miss Ruth Studdert, at the Univer- sity of Washington, is the only sci entific woman student of fisheries in America. She is at present soph- omore in the ichthyology department of the fisheries school.
 Miss Studdert is the daughter and sister of fishermen and was reared in fishing town on the Columbia river. She spent last summer in Alaska in the United States bureau of fisheries work. She expects to enter this field when she is gradu- ssated from the University
 Commenting on the field for women in fisheries work, Dean John N. Cobb of the college of fisheries at Washington, said that he had advis- ed number of women not to enter the school of fisheries, because of the nature of the field work makes it too great a hardship for women to undertake for any length of time The case of Miss Studdert is an ex- ception. he says, because of the cir cumstance of her early life
 Miss Studdert is regularly regis tered in the college of fisheries, and is enrolled in all of the courses. takes part in all if the laboratory experi- mentation, and all of the field trips of the department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

It is doubtful if young people anywhere receive more attention at Christmas time than do Wrangell children. Aside from home, school and church entertainments given during the holidays, two of the local merchants arranged for special treats for the school children. The first one was an invitation from Mir. Russell to the pupils of the kinder garten to visit the Matheson store. The invitation was accepted and the little ones spent an enjoyable hour admiring the Christmas display. When they formed a procession to leave the store, they were all playing 8 tinkling accompaniment on music boxes which had been given them by the management. Last Saturday morning, from 10 to 12, Mir. Sinclair
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
INVENTS DRY KILN

Bror L. Grondal, assistant profes- sor of forestry at the University of Washington, was recently granted a patent on an improved type of lum- Der dry kiln. Professor Grondal has assigned his rights to the patent to the North Coast Dry Kiln Company who have already made eighteen commercial installations of this type of kiln. The characteristic feature or the kiln is the method of obtain ing circulation of the drying medium by expanding steam.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Arnold Roaming Passes Away
 In Seattle

Arnold Roaming, aged IT years, son of Mir. and Mrs. Jorgen Roaming of Wrangell, died in St Luke's hos pital at 5:30 r. M. last Thursday. His father and mother were with him when the end came.
 News of the death was received in Wrangell through a cablegram sent by Mir Roaming to his son, Henry. in Wrangell. The first cablegrm re- ceiyed by Henry stated that the par ents were undecided as to whether interment would be made in Seattle or Wrangell. But another cable gram received yesterday stated that MT. and Mrs. Roaming were leaving on the Spokane and expected to ar rive here Saturday morning
 The news of the death of this young man was shock to the com munity.
 Arnold Roaming was born in Wrangell IT years ago, his death oc- curing on his seventeenth birthday. He was pupil in the Wrangell High school and was well beloved by both pupils and teachers. He was also identified with the Presbyterian church.
 About year ago he had a severe spell of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered Last summer he went out fishing with his father and brother and seemed to improve in health. He planned to reenter the Wrangell High school again this term but was taken ill the day before school opened. Recently his parents became alarmed about his condition and took him to Seattle where he was placed in St. Lukes hospital. The physician in charge was at first hopeful that he had a good chance for recovery.
 The death of Arnold Roaming is deeply deplored by every one in Wrangell. He was boy of excep- tional high character and moral worth. He was rapidly developing from a worth while boy into a worth while man.
 The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
CHRISTMAS AT THE
 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Christmas program at the Presbyterian church Monday night was happy event from every angle. A houseful of children, parents and neighbors assembled to listen to the little folks in their varied recita- tions. The girls choir won many kind words of appreciation from the older people by their enthusiastic rendition of five of the old Christ mas hymns. At the close of the pro- gram, the officers and teachers of the Sunday School distributed the little tokens Of Christmas cheer to children and older folks alike. The special offering for benevolent work amounted to twenty dollars.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Christmas is long season in Wrangell where so much depends upon the arrival of boats and the last Christmas treat for the school was given Wednesday morning when the pupils were summoned by the ring ing of the bell and found a part of the assembly room converted into a fish pond from which gifts suiting the varying ages, were fished. These gifts were provided from a fund to which all the pupils had subscribed a small amount and were to have been distributed on Friday afternoon except for the delay in their arrival
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Japanese Excluded from Fishing

Of considerable interest to the Pacific fisheries is the United States Supreme Court decision of Nov. 13. to the effect that Japanese are not of the Caucasian race. as had been claimed by their representatives, and therefore are not eligible to American citizenship under law. As the privilege of fishing in Oregon, Washington and Alaska is limited to American citizens. Japanese will continue to be excluded.
 Another important decision hand ed down the same day denied the Japanese the right to incorporate for the purpose of evading state laws against alien ownership of land.- Pacific Fisherman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

A large number of visitors spent a delightful morning at the kindergar- ten last Friday when the Christmas exercises were held by the little tots. The room presented a festive appear ance and the tiny girls and boys en- tered into the spirit of the occasion and recited their verses and sang their holiday songs in manner that reflected great credit on their teach CT A number of the kindergarten games were played after the program. The pretty tree was decked with trimmings made by the children and the presents for the various mamas and papas and placed in their tissue wrappings, had also been fashioned by their little hands. Melvin Hall, as a diminutive Santa Claus. assisted in their distribution and also gave out the gifts that Miss Bidwell had provided for each child These gifts were musical instruments of various kinds and the visitors were treated to music by r piece orchestra for a time. The happy morning was brought to aclose with the distribu- tion of bags of candy.
 The kindergarten is a most enter taining and instructive place to visit, not only at Christmas, but any morn ing when it is in session. Every game that is played, as we'll as the work, is designed to develop some faculty in the child and the children are learning obedience, consideration of others, observation and many oth- CT valuable traits unconsciously Their plastic minds respond even more eagerly than their little fin gers reach out for the new tasks that are given them day by day. Visitors are always welcome, and no one should miss the opportunity to see for himself the value of this new department to the Wrangell school system.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Basketball

The Tournament is on! The Doug las and Ketchikan delegations of basket ball players arrived last night on the Prince of Wales and the first Tournament game was played this afternoon, Wrangell vs Ketchikan. Juneau was expected also but has failed to arrive so far. although a message has been received that they may be here. The schedule is as follows: Today at P NJ, Wrange'l ys. Ketchikan; 7:30 P. NJ, Douglas ys. Metlakatla; Friday. P. NJ, Ketchikan vs. Metlakatla. and Fri day, 7:30 P. NJ. Wrangell vs. Doug las. The games have been put at 1 P. M., so as to leave an opening Tor double header with Juneau in the evening.
 Last year, the basket ball tourna- ment was held in connection with the general Meet at Juneau, but owing tothe fact that the Meet cannot be held until the spring vacation, it was found that the basket ball season was far too long. At a meeting of the executive heads of the schools represented at the Juneau Meet, q motion was made by the superin- tendent of the Haines school that the tournament be held separately and that it be held at Wrangell. This motion was carried unanimously and the games this week will decide who will hold the trophy the coming year. It is to be regretted that more schools are not competing.
 The Ketchikan team is accompa- nied by Coach and Mrs. Stoneburner and the Douglas players by Supt. and Mrs. Mitchell and Coach Garn Two teachers arrived with the Met lakatla delegation besides Supt. Wit ten and Coach Dundas
 The referees for the various game will be as follows: Ketchikan-Wran gell game, Ed Lynch of Wrangeli and Stoneburner of Ketchikan: ketchikan-Metlakatla game, Lynch of Wrangell and Garn of Douglas and Douglas -Wrangell game. Witten of Metlakatla and Stoneburner of Kechikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

A Washington special says unless President Harding's efforts .are more effective than in the past, Secretary of the Interior Fall will tender his resignation before March first. A potent reason for this action is said to be Mr. Falls dissatisfaction at his inability to secure the establishment and carrying out definite policy for the development of Alaska. Pressure of personal business is also among the reasons. In administra- tion circles it is believed Mir. Falls successor as Secretary of the Interior will be C. A. Thompson of Cleveland, who was formerly assistant secretary of that department under Secretary Ballinger.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

of the City Store was host to the pu- pills of the school and kindergarten and a sack containing an orange, an apple, candy and nuts was given each one of the visitors. Nearly 200 sacks were provided for the oc- casion. It is needless to say that the store was busy place for time and that the treat, which is really an annual institution with MT. Sinclair and simply took another form this year, was fully appreciated
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Wrangell Sawmill Makes
 Big Shipment of High
 Grade Spruce to Chicago

The freighter Skagway was in port Friday and Saturday for the purpose of taking on cargo of lumber froM teh Wilson & Sylvester company. The consignment consist ed of 160,000 feet of exceptionally high grade lumber which will be transhipped from Seattle to Chicago for factory use The dimensions of lumber included in the shipment were and l A inch clear and ? inch shop.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
The Elks of Wrangell will com

The Elks of Wrangell will com memorate Lincoln's birthday, Febru- ary 12, by giving a dance. February 12 falls on Monday in 1923, but the Elks will give the dance on Saturday night, February 10. This change is made for the reason that the local Elks plan to invite the Petersburg Elks and tIeir ladies, and it will be more convenient for them to come on Saturday than on Monday Throughout the United States the Elks are giving a great deal of at tention to the welfare of boys. So in keeping with this movement the pro- ceeds of this dance will be given to the boy scouts.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Wrangell was threatened with a green Christmas this year, the heavy snowfall of the previous week having disappeared and the temperature risen until one was reminded of spring; but a light fall of snow which was just sufficient to dress the earth and make Christmas seem more real delighted the eye Christmas morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
Wrangell Hi Wins From The American Legion

A fast game of basket ball was played at the Rink Saturday evening between the American Legion and Wrangell Hi, the latter winning by a score of 28 to 22. John Coulter played centre on the Hi team in place of Myers who was on the sick list last week. The All Stars and Cats played a curtain raiser, the former being victorious, 26 to II.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
AMERICAN LEGION
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Merlin Elmer Palmer Post No. 6, American Legion, held its annual election of officers last Friday night which resulted as follows:
 Commander-W. R. Nevill
 Vie Commonder-Harry Coulter Adjutant-Julius Mason
 Finance Officer-N. Nussbaumer Historian-Ernest Campbell sergsant.st.arms-Stephen D. Grant
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
FUND IS STARTED
 FOR NEW SCHOOL BIANO

A piano fund has been started for the school and the boys and girls are selling candy at the games this week for it. To swell the fund further. Sam Cunningham is kindly giving the proceeds of tonight's show at Starland. The basket ball game will begin at 7:30 and the show at S:3O.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Walter B. King, and Mrs. Venetia Pugh, deputy clerks of the District Court, G. w. Folta and Deputy U. S. Marshal N. o Hardy were aboard the S.S. Victoria last Tuesday en route to their homes in Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Harry Gartley, president of the Wilson & Sylvester Mill Company, left a few days ago on a business trip to Seattle. He stopped off a couple of days at Ketchikan to con- fer with Forest Service officials.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
ELKS CLUB ORGANIZED

The Elks of Wrangell on last Sunday organized themselves into club to be known as the Antlers Club. F. E. Bronson was elected president and Leonard NJ Campbell secretary-treasurer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

MT. and Mrs c. c. Mundy return ed on the S.S. Victoria Tuesday from Ketchikan where MT. Mundy has been doing jury service
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Thomas Scott, vice president and manager of the Bank of Alaska at Cordoya, was aboard the S.S. Victo- ria Tuesday morning. He was re- turning from . trip Outside.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

The weekly Commercial Club luncheons at the Wrangell hotel which were discontinued for two weeks OH account of the holidays, will be resumed Monday, January S.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

E. F. Medley, a well known attor- ney of Cordova, was aboard the S.S. Victoria Tuesday. He was returning from a trip Outside.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28

Miss Jimmie" Myrick, who came from London two years ago and spent several months in Wrangell with her aunt. Mrs Charles Gearing, will sail from London some time in January for Sydney, Australia, where she will spend year with the family of an uncle who reside there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
NOTICE TO PATRONS
 OF ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Beginning Jan. 1, 1923, the origi- nal franchise rates on all electric lights will be used.
 O. c. PALMER
The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-28
GUILD MEETING

Next meeting of the Guild will be held at the home of Mrs. Uhler Fri day afternoon, January 5.