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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

NEW YORK. Aus. is.-Broadway's
woman Of Mystery no longer stalks
across the path OF vloiators OF the
volstead act And liquor dealers
along the street are breathing more
easily.
For when she was around. there
was no telling when they would be
raided. Speaking the language OF
Broadway and the bright lights
dressed in the latest fashion, and
polished in her manners, she was one
OF the most successful prohibition en-
forcement agents IN the East.
But the government decided that
the dangers were too great for wo-
men. So the order went out 20 dis
pcnse With practically all women en-
forcsment agents And now tho
story OF the Woman OF Mystery can
b told for the first time.
Mrs Pearl Edna Young Is her
name. For eight months she ran
down the violators Of the law. She
was the most successful woman pro-
hibltlon officer.
my greatest value" says Mrs
Young. "lay in the fact that I was
not known In the places where l
went 20 secure evidence. Even now.
after having been In their places
many times. there Is only one resiau-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

Young thinks
II believe that women. had they the
opportunity. could accomplish great
things IN this phase Of the work" ahs
went on Tho reason that there
have been 20 few women engaged IN
II IL not because officials are un-
willing 10 allow them % do such
risky work
~ woman may be placed In most
false and embarrassing position and
may be framed more easily than a
man"
She added feelingiy. II know"
Sometimes II Is necessary for the
woman agent 70 90 into dlBtastoful
surroundings and meet most undeair.
able persons She doesn't like 10
carry a gun AZ the men do. A. least
wouldn't carry one, Not that II
wouldn't have been much use 20 me
anyhow
ron the whole my work wns pleas
ant. felt that was accomplishing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
with n correct escort

sol No one ever suspected him.
either, no rants against prohibition
80 sincerely.
I'VE went 10 famous grin one
night and he quito ouidid himself by
way OF realistic acting. Ito kissed
my hand quite publicly. and before
I'd recovered from my surprises he
began 10 sing my praises TO some boy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Divorce on Decline
in French Republic

PARIS. Aug. 1s.-Dlvorce Is on the
decline in France. Official figures
show that. after decided upward
tendency-between 1918 and 1890 the
annual DEGREES rose from 1900 TO
s5.0o0-the curve OF marital infelieity
has turned downward. registering
$4,000 for the year 1891 and little
more than $4,000 for 1892
OF the latter number Paris alone
furnished $500. Examination OF the
statistics demonstrates that for the
last 20 years. couples without chill
dren have furnished more than 60
per cent OF the applicants for lIber.
alton from the matrimonial bond.
Infidelity. contrary to general be-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Only One Woman Is
LAWYER in Ireland

DUBLIN. Aug. Miss Kathleen
Early. the only woman lawyer In Ire
land. made her frs, appearance In
court at Drumcondra County Dub
linz petty sessions In a suit where an
owner sough, possession Of cottage
from a tenant. She won her case
Ind was Congratulated by the dlS,rie,
justice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

a great deal of good. and ! received
such splendid cooperation from Off
Gals and my fellow WORKERS that
couldn't help succeeding 10 the work
assigned me.
Please don't think I'm boastinE n
I say that I've been sent 70 secure
evidence where men have falled-and
that generally I've succeeded"
Mrs. Young says n isn't 70 pleasant
70 be Ia an atmosphere Of liquor as
SONS may think.
'"rho work has In Disadvantages"
she says Besides the fact that one
II often In dnnger--I don't Ike 70
drink liquor-eyen 20 taste H. Eome-
times ia zip a little n couldn't buy
any 20 carry away IN flask or bot
he. or I'd pretend 10 be enjoying II II
/ thought the waiter was Suspicious.
but I never did like II, and be-
sides. II makes me feel so-weil-
wuzzy!"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
at a table nearby.

at table nearby.
hut anyway. tho waiter was dis
armed OF suspicion and most willing
~ gave US the liquor We wanted 10
take away. After many flowery
adieux. tho colonel sailed out % the
room. aud I seized tho golden op-
portunity 70 ask him II be had sud
denny gone crazy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
What Women Agents Ought to Know

isrheo attributes required OF
liquor sieuth. Mrs Pearl S. Young;
/. Social and polsh-and clothes
suitable all nesa OF such social qualifications
OF the cautious head wnlter
knowledge the ground ability speak tho language OF Broad
Good Judgment OF human natue-knowng far patience
caution alertness in getting evidence
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Light Frosts Are
Reported in August

LONDON. Aug. leigh, frosts
arc reported from several districts
In northern England.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

20 the place selected In a car. gen
orally az nfter-thcater hours. when
the patrons would bc apt 20 be feel
ing In good spirits and out for a
good time. Tho place would be
crowded, OF course. We'd dritt In
casually. sit az an ineonspleuous
table.
About getting service as wo call
Il head walters arc difficult one
must make study Of them. didn't
have any special rule-indeed.I Just
used my best judgment With some
l talked. To others I'd become
known by sight before I'd even ven
turo 20 hint such request as n
cocktail.
"Tn never forget tho time used
the movie actress story on n poor
pompous. trusting captain OF waiiers'
II was most important case. We
had worked for weeks 10 got evidence
SO dressed In my best bib and
tucker. put n moving picture maya
zine under nay arm and sailed forth.
Il asked the walter II certain
prominent cinema actor was there
He Was properly impressed. and
when l told him how tired ] was
from working under the bright lights
at tho studio all day. he wasn't at
all loathe 20 fetch mo a cocktail"
Picking tho right escort was an Inn
portant part OF the job.
zone Of my best occaAlonai es-
corts" says Mrs Young. was an cid.
erly. nris,ocratio Kentucky colonel
whom I've known since was In pig.
tails ! do believe he'd walk 10 miles
for a mint juiepl So. AZ Nay, used
his services ns an escort from time
10 time. for he did seem 90 enjoy -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Why Women Failed in Liquor War

NEW YORK iG,women aren't being employed any
prohibition federal officials
quarters reports six are st In the service IN various districts
Women easily framed"
enforcement Jersey
by
chbare
the nquor charges
II know OF only who
other"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
"Dllndlng" Tho trail

TIA. I fooled you. didn't II" he
said. That waiter was getting nis-
pieious. and ! didn't want 10 take a
chance
we had our evidence. too--a
flaskfuIli"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Dozen Names Used
When Woman WEEDS

LONDON, Aug. is.--Mra Anna
Ursula Agatha Juana Craven sim.
mons Is the bride Of AloyBlus Ca.
briel Jose Maria Ewart Walter
Simmons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

lief. Is the motive In only .5 per cent
OF tho cases which came before The
courts. The most common cause D.
cruelty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

Women are better prohibition en-
forcement agents than men. Mrs.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

A tractor, with two sleighs at tached, left for Salcha yesterday morning with the first consignment of the Jim Stewart dragline outfit which will be used on Caribou creek during the coming summer. The Alaska Road Commission sent two teams out ahead of the outfit to put the road in condition for the heavy load
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

night; Cyriele Verhaeghe, John Bell Ali Christoferson, William Betzler, Carl Albert Lindgren. Andy Mrkaich Charles Johan Anderson, Stoiko Sto- if (name changed to Sam Stoy). Robert Bags (name changed to Beggs,) Andrew Carl Lauresen. (name changed to Andrew Carl Lar son. One of the applicants, being asked what an anarchist is, replied A Swede.'' ~"~
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

4 party of railroad officials paid Fairbanks a visit last week. return ing to Nenana on Sunday. The party included William Gerig, acting chief engineer; F. A Hansen, superin- tendent maintenance and contruc- tion; S. K. Sharples. assistant train master.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

The following applicants for cit izenship were granted final papers at a naturalization hearing held by District Judge Cecil H. Clegg last
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

It has been decided by the Al askan Engineering Commission to renovate the Garden Island depot and it is understood the work will be taken in hand at an early date. The old land mark will present a modern appearance when the inn provements have been completed.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Foreman Abe McKinnon of the Alaska Road Commission, has left for the Chandlar district to look over the road needs of that section of Alaska with a view to planning work for the coming summer. He will be away from town several weeks.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Great preparations are being made for the American Legion dance which is scheduled to take place on Saturday night. The Fleisch- man orchestra of eight pieces will provided the music
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Charles Waukowitz, who has been trapping in the upper Panama dis trict, returned to town last week and has gone to Bedrock creek to do some assessment work. He re- ports that the trapping venture in which he and his brother engaged, did not pan qua very well. owing largely to unfavorable weather conditions.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Numerous members of the Ski ing Club slipped out to Birch Hill Sunday and enjoyed a midday lunch beside a camp fire.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Jim Barrack celebrated his birth day anniversary on Frilav evening, large number of friends being present to help him properly observe +he occasion.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

The ladies of the Eastern Star entertained a large number of in- vited guests on Friday evening An excellent program was rendered, fol- lowed by a delightful lunch.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Among those leaving for Nenan- na and way points on this mornings train were:
 Ole Grevich, s. Jasper, s. Stolger Fred Kline, R. Beggs, Andrew Hess, Gus Hauge, R. " Cald -rhead, J. H. Groves, Ed Ellis, William Thomp- son, A. McGown, Mrs. Mary Thomp- son, Dr. Hedger, J. 4. Gustafson and wife, L. C. Hess, C. A Menchel Harry Owen, John Felix Harry Thompson ::....
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Bert Currier, 0. C. Helmik, R. Cameron, Milo Saulich, James R. Mclean, R. Riggs and John Ro- gash are among the recent arrivals in town.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Among those leaving for the creeks on yesterdays train were Mrs. William Burns and son, Mrs. A. Soderland, Charles Geis, James McPike, Ike P. Taylor, R. H. Cos grave, Max Manager.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Do you play Pinockle? Get a big laugh out of this game at the Col iseum tonight in Little Miss Smiles
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Mrs. M Guis and Mrs. L. Golden were the guests of Mrs. August Hess on Thursday evening at an in- formal home gathering.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Otto Hillar and J. L. Pitts are recent arrivals in town from Me Carty station.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

The Merchants Cafe changed hands last week. Peter Dagovich having acquired the interests of Peter Zurich in the business.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

The Alex Simson stock will be sold at auction this afternoon to satisfy a claim of Hugo Doring. It is expected that Doring will buy in the outfit and turn it over to Abe McCord and partner.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

HEALY LAUNDRY FOR SALE. Complete outfit. Inquire J. NJ. Smith
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13
News FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiI, Correspondent

w. H Guise is recent arrival in Fairbanks from the States. He is enroute to the Chandlar district and will leave for that section shortly.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Those desiring to assist the sev- eral Impoverished native families )f Fairbanks are requested to leave clothing and other donations at the Fire Hall.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

George Smih has returned to his duties in the hardware store. after an attach of the grip.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

Joe Gross has returned to town from Lower Goldstream, where he has ben engaged in doing assess ment work during the last several weeks.
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

There has been no abatement of the epidemic of colds in Fair banks. About 50 pupils of the local school were absent yesterday on ac- count of illness and there are many cases among the grownups
The Nenana news., 1923-03-13

The Nhil case, which was tried in district court last week, ended in an acquittal for the defendant, the jury being out only about two hours Nehil was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, the case origin ating in the Canyon district.
 N. c. Brown, of Panama, Is now on trial in district court on a charge of violating the dry law.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

"Stubby," former mascot of the
Yankee Division and the worlds
most decorated dog hero, will ap.
peal to President. Harding for a
bonus for the ex-service men.
Stubby's blanket is laden with
medals placed there by General
Pershing, General Edwards, Presi.
dent HARDING and a few foreign
executives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

w HEN 10000 ancient Greeks drove the Persian
wv hordes from the plains of Marathon, they at
dispatched a courier to Athens to bear in
teligence of their victory.
1t took the messenger hours to reach the city, and
breathless he that the people thronged eagerly
about him to hear the news he merely gasped victory
is ours''-and fell dead. That was several hundred
years B. c.
Today, the papers of the world would get the news
almost simultaneously with its happening slap extras
their presses, and shortly the thrilling story would
the hands of millions of readers.
Papers have supplanted the courier, multiplied his
effectiveness and increased his speed hundredfod.
Not only does the newspaper make public the news
In the world of events but it also keeps information
uptoate every article of human need whether food
clothing household appliances necessities or luxuries The
latter news is found in the advertisements.
Advertising will help you. Whether you realize it
not, advertising is big vital force in your lfe
Through it, American genius and American manufactur-
putting within your reach the many comforts and
conyeniences of modern life.
Do not overlook this mighty and indispensable service
which this paper offers with the of the days news
Read the advertisements
regularly
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25
EMPHASIZING COAL FACTS

Sioux City Journal-The. United
States coal commission in it's report
to congress touching the various con
ditions affecting the country's fuel
supply developed nothing new. 1t has
been known for years that the mines
was not, and never has been, stabilized
were over manned, that the industry
and that labor and transportation
troubles have reacted to increase the
price Of coal beyond a reasonable fig
ure. Expert engineers arrived at the
conclusion long ago that too many
coal mines were in operation. which
resulted in the employment spasmod-
ically of more miners than could be
given work the year around. Anyone
studying the coal problem would have
no difficulty in finding that the failure
to operate the mines steadily n to
produce an even fiow Of coal causes a
heavy burden to De put on the ran
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25
SlUR DAKOTA NEWSPAPERS

Beresford Republic-Some years
ago, the newspapers of the state were
asked to send copies Of their papers
each week to the historical department
at Pierre, where they would be care
fully preserved, thus forming the most
complete history Of the state thai
could be compiled. This has been done,
and the allied publishers of the state
have borne the brunt of the expense.
in furnishing the papers. Now comes
along the efficiency commission, and
in an effort to earn its money, it de-
clares this to be all unnecessary. We
do not understand this to be within.
the province OF this said commission,
for the people Of the state should be
able to tell whether or not they want
this service. 1t would be within the
work Of the commission to tell where
in it could be operated more M
ically. But, it says that inasmuch as
the papers Of the country are mostly
"~boiler'plate' anyway, and contain no
element of history, the scheme should
be abandoned. The fact hat the gen.
tlemen hail from New York, and that
a professor Of Journalism, from New
York speaking at the Press association
meeting at Brookings recently, gave
South Dakota credit for having a high
er type of country newspaper than his
home state, may partially explain their
apparent ignorance Of the value OF
South Dakota papers. Possibly all do
not see the Importance OF this record.
us suppose an instance: The alb
for a piece of property which
you purchase shows there was pro-
at one time in the probate
court, and the question arises as to
whether or not the publication of the
was performed. You rush to
the printing office to examine the files
OF the paper, but you find that the pub
Usher had a fire some years ago, and
the exact file you wish was burned.
What a you do? Under the present
system, you can simply ask the De-
partment Of History at Pierre for the
file, and obtain It. You can readily
see that the scheme is worth the effort,
the New York experts to the contrary,
Notwithstanding.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25
INVESTIGATE THE BEAN

lroquois Chief-A bill has been in
troduced prohibiting the trafficking or
use Of peyote or mescal. The peyote.
gentle reader, is a bean much in favor
with the noble redskin, and the author
Of the bill claims that the effect of
chewing it produces results similar 10
that of a poor brand Of moonshine.
Other authorities say this is all bosh.
Among the latter is Dennis O'Leary,
VINO Is reporting the session for his
newspaper, the Sioux Falls Press. Den
mis- claims to have devoured barrels
OF peyote soup and says that the ex-
hilirating effects talked about by the
unlinltiated is pure bunk and magma
ton, and that the kick derived there
from is even less than can be extract
ed from a glass of near-beer or a Gun
Of coffee. Affiant further asserts that
peyote users do so as a part of a re-
llglOuS ceremony and that the frenzy
attributed to the users is derived from
the religious enthusiasm which accom-
panles the pow-wow and that the In
dams would act in the same manner
at II Of these seances had they lunch
ed on corn cobs instead of peyote
beans. Anyway, it is a serious subject,
II that should call for a special in
v~estigating committee, the committee
to go up against the bean to the full
limit Of its capacity and then file an
honest report as to the effect, if any.
The people demand the actual facts
concerning the peYote bean.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25

roads, which undertake to haul enor-
nous quantities of fuel when they are
required TO move the nations crops.
The result: car shortage, delays and
high prices for fuel in accordance With
the law of supply and demand.
Continuous operation Of the coal
mines with just enough miners at
work to supply the fuel needs Of the
country is the commissions suggestion
Of a plan that would eliminate one Of
the greatest embarrasments in the
industry which is the possibility of
strikes. Neither is that new, having
been said frequently in the press of the
country and in reports Of unofficial
observers. Touching on that feature
of the facts found and another having
to do with transportation, the report
says:
There can be no satisfactory agree.
mentS as to wage questions and last
ing peace between operators and men
unless employment can be provided.
There can be no satisfactory solution
Of our transportation problem 50 long
as the railroads are subjected to sud
den peak loads of traffic at the season
when the demands Of agriculture and
industry are at their height.
This, together with other facts re-
ported by the commission, is officially
emphasized by an organized govern
ment body. The things known to
have been out Of line in the mining
industry thus are made to stand out
more boldly, providing a tangible of
fetal basis on which the foundation
of corrective methods can be laid. 1t
is recognized that the report is but
preliminary. The commission makes
no recommendations to congress, but
is charged with the duty of making
them later in the year. Besides, con-
greSs could not be expected to under
take legislation now looking to an
erasement of the country's fuel trou-
bles.
1t is necessary, Of course, to know
what is the matter before attempting
a cure. The coal commission there
for has diagnosed the case officially,
and it's work in the future will con
sist in working out the solution. That
will be the interesting development in
the work of the commission. The
country is more or less familiar with
he troubles in the mining industry,
but definite action is required to eff
feet the necessary adjustments. With
vast sourc of coal and a %transpor-
tation system that could handle the
shipments easily if it got them regu-
larly, it is ridiculous that every year
the American fuel-consuming public
should have the embarrassment of a
shortage and higher prices than are
just and necessary. The coal problem
ought TO be understood and a more
or less permanent solution should ben
applied. 1t is merely a matter of eff.
,~iciency which should not be beyono
reach.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25
EDITOR STARTS CLUB WORK
BY Mildred Il. Yule
ytanf ENItNA, Sfnt, rA1

NhSSlSihhl Euiloi' cldNt SpiitBtp
Cooperation between a community
business man and a group of farm boys
in Mellette county, South Dakota, has
resulted in a corn club and three
other flourishing projects for boys and
girls. The growing of championship
cor began in 1917, when Fred c.
Kirch, editor OF the Mellette County
Pioneer offered to furnish each boy
entering a corr club with sufficient
seed to plant one acre Of land. That
year, club work was quite new in the
section where Mr.. Kirch and the boys
lived, but 10 entries were made immed-
lately and the members started in at
once earning their seed by %cuitivat-
ing and planting an acre of corn.
The Mellette county editor devoted
considerable time to the corn club, in
stilling in the boys much enthusiasm
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1923-01-25
O. y 4 4 4 y 4 4 y 4 4 y 4 4 4 4 X
RUDE RURAL RHYMES
The knocker and the Worker

In olden days the Northland Thor
was god of rumpuses and war. Though
in his hand he bore a hammer, he was
a doer not a damner. The knocker
in our modern guild are out to break
and not to build. | love the man,
whate'er his place, who strives TO
serve the human race; who works
along and keeps his pucker, whom
heat and long hours do not tucker.
He smooths rough paths for weary
feet and only stops, sometimes, to eat.
He gets right down upon his knees
and sOws some grass and sets some
trees; he keeps in trim a growing gar
den with lettuce, spinach, kale, and
chard in, and makes the same a real
success, with vitamines mankind to
bless, or burns, like me, the midnight
oil performing useful mental toll. But
darn the man who knocks and slams
and every useful labor damns. Come
let us swat the worthless pup who
pours these bitters in our cup. But let
us praise and praise again our towns
most useful citizen, let's raise him up
upon our shoulders and show him off
to all beholders. In sight of all his
fellow creatures let's hang some laurel
on his features. bob ADAMS