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The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
NIGHT CLUB TASTES ARE
AS TICKLE AS FASHIONS

want attention. | use a ballad now
and then and whenever | do | al
ways feel the attention of my listen
ers dropping away.
Il make close study Of tho
people in my place every night and
before | begin singing try to meet
as many as possible. | want to
know them and | want them to know
me. Then | know what to give them
In the way of songs and other enter
tainment."
Miss Tucker is disappointed in
New York's present night life. The
Fellowship and desire for real enter
tainment, which she said existed In
the days of the old Reisenweber club,
now are missing.
There's too much drinking now"
she explained. In fact, the chief
thing appears to be the bottle and
no one wants to quit until the bottle
has been emptied.
THE night life of Paris and Lon
don is on higher basis from every
point of view"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
JUNEAU wharf
MEASURE HAS
PASSED SENATE
Sum of $22,500 Is Author
lied for Construction
of Dock Here.

WASHINGTON, May IS. The
Senate has passed the House Joint
Resolution authorizing construction
of a Government wharf at Juneau
to cost $22,500.
Aid for Seward
The Senate Territorial and Insular
Committee has voted a favorable
report on the House bill to author
ize the Secretary of Interior to
spend $125, 900 for regulation OF
Lowell Creek at Seward to protect
Government properties.
Deeds for Indians
The Senate has adopted a House
resolution authorizing the issuance
of deeds to Indians and Esk for
tracts reserved for them in Alaska.
The resolution provides for survey
and subdivision of such tracts and
of Indian or Eskimo towns and
villages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
COAST GUARD
men WORKED
IN RUM RING
New Developments in Seat
ties New Liquor Conspir-
( acy-Another Arrest.

SEATTLE, May 1S. - Arrest of a
third officer of the Coast Guard is
the disclosure of Assistant Prohibi
tion Administrator Whitney and it j
indicated that more than one mem
ber of the. force worked inside the
rum ring in the Northwest. These
are developments coming out of the
recent federal grand jury indct-
ments.
Patrolman Hubbard appeared in
court today as a dry agent for the
first time. Whitney declared Hub
bard put the others in. 1t takes a
good man to do that but Hubbard
is clever and he did it without
arousing suspicion" Boatswan Mate
Sanford II. Kensen. of the United
States Coast Gtard service. in charge
of rum chaser CG2359. appeared in
court and Hubbard Identified him.
The only other 'Narrest of the day
was Fred jain, shipping clerk of the
jain Company of Seattle, building
supplies and grain wholesalers.
Kensen left today on a Coast
Guard cutter on tour of the San
Juan Islands with Deputy Marshal
Laird to round up fellow defendants
Arrests prior to the trip totaled A.
Kensen has been commander Of the
patrol boat between Everett and
Whid6s Tslanii3S4 s'rssas see
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Bennett BEATS
RIVAL A|RPLANE
into FAIRBANKS
Two Aviators Have Exciting
Race to Nome and Teller
and Return.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May IS
A. A. Bennett arrived on his re-
turn from Nome at 615 O'Clock
last night with pictures of the
Norge taken at Teller and pictures
of Amundsen taken at Nome for a
newsreel company.
Joe Crosson, pilot of the other
airplane, on a similar flight to Nome
and Teller for rival newsreel COM
pany, arrived Is minutes after Ben
nett. Crosson did not land at Ruby
to refuel but continued his flight di
rect to Fairbanks
Bennett landed at Ruby at BIS
O'Clock yesterday afternoon and then
hoped off when Crosson did not
come down. Art Young, mechanic
ian for Bennett, put gas into the
tanks by a hand pump from cans
while in the air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Refuses to NEEDLE in
Gov. Hartley's Policies

SEATTLE, May IS.-Refusal of
J. G. Kelly, publisher of the Walla
Walla Bulletin to serve on the COM
mittee to visit Gov. Hartley Thurs
day remonstrative to Hartley's tim
ber and education policies is an
nounced. Kelly said he disapproved
of interfering.
Kelly is a supporter of Gov. Hart
ley Others previously decided upon
to serve on the committee are J. ].
Donovan, of Bellingham; Robert
oliver, of Seattle; N. w. Durham,
former Gov. Hay. former Republican
State Chairman Charles Hebberd
former Chairman of the State Board
of Higher Curricula J. x. McCor
mack, of Spokane; Join d. Ankeny,
f. l.. Bunton, Marvin Evans and
ID. W. lift, of Walla Walla.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
MUST CONFIRM
nominees OR
new ONES MADE
Senate Fight on Appoint
ments Gets Statement
from White House.

WASHINGTON, May IS. - Fol
lowing a fight in the Senate over
President Coolidge's nominations for
Alaska positions, it is announced
1T the White House that Coolidge is
convinced his appointments are the
osst possible. If Congress rejects
them he will go outside of Alaska
ana fill the offices.
President Coolidge believes that
the constant rowing factions in
Alaska place almost any appoint
ment there under attack.
The President is impressed by the
jact that one of the chief sources
is the income of Alaska government
employment which he believes Of
fers motive TO those not employed
by The Government, to seek to dis
place those holding Office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Says G. O. P. in State Of
Washington Is Rotten

SEATTLE. May Is. The state
Democrats Indicate they will make
an issue in the fall of the strife in
the Republican party between sup
porters and opponents of Gov. Hart
ley. At the executive committee
meeting here last Saturday, J. +.
Simpson, of Grant County. branded
the Republican party in the state
of Washington as so rotten it is
falling apart"
The Democratic state convention
to be held at Wenatchee next mont,
will be composed Of 50t delegates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
AMUNDSEN Gets
PEEvED AT nome
Has Little Run-in with Pub
Usher Of Nugget Over
Mobiles Dispatch.

NOME. Alaska. May 10. When
he learned that the Nugget was go
ing to publish an Associated Press
dispatch in which Commander No
bile of the Dirigible Norge sent to
Premier Mussolini of Italy, giving
the Polar flight details, Capt Roald
Amundsen appeared at the Nuggets
office and requested permission to
read the article. Publisher Maynard
told Amundsen he could not let him
read it until the paper was publish
ed
Capt. Amundsen seemed perturbed
and excited and gave Maynard the
impression that Mobiles account
was different than his facts. Amund-
sen said There may be some
statements in the story | might
want to deny"
Maynard replied. "You will have
plenty of opportunity and time 20
deny any statements you see after
the Nugget is printed"
Capt Amundsen disagreed with
Maynard and Immediately left the
office disgusted. Amundsen told his
few hero worshippers here how the
publisher had mistreated him and
the rumor flew around town like
wildfire The Nugget had the big
gest days business for a long time
and citizens crowded into the office.
The crowd waited outside anxiously
for the paper. The Nugget did not
contain anything except as the Asso-
ciated Press dispatches quoted
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
CELEBRATION
IN ROME over
POLAR FLIGHT
Flags Of Three Nations and
Pictures Of Norge and
Mobile Carried.
Professions in

ROME, May IS. - Professions in
which were carried Italian, Nor
wegian and American flags and huge
pictures of the dirigible Norge and
Commander Mobile, wound their way
the streets here last night
as Rorne renewed celebration of thu
Polar flight
a great crowd gathered under tn!
auspices of the Italian Aero Club
below the window of Premier Mus
solni, cheering and singing. All
were in holiday dress. Many build
ings are decorated with electric
lights and flags are flying every
where, including number of the
American Stars and Stripes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
KIDNAPPED AT
POINT OF Gun
Woman Forced to Promise
to Rewed Divorced Hus-
band She Tricks Him.

OLYMPIA, Wash, May Is. Kid
mapped at the point of a gun by
Anton Frederickson, her divorced
husband, and held prisoner for three
days in deserted logging camp I'M
der threat of death unless she con
sented to remarry him, May Machen-
hesmer. proprietor of Sequim gas
station, eluded the vigilance of her
captor long enough to get word to
Olympia and Chief of Police Pilling
arrested Frederickson.
The woman said she finally agreed
to marriage and came to Olympia
with FredericksOn. While buying her
wedding clothes, she got hold of the
police by telephone and frederick
sons arrest followed
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Won,an Sprints
And Gets Lease
On Oil Lands

OLYMPIA, Wash, May Is. = Mrs.
Ella A. Johnson, of Tacoma, sprinted
ahead of three others and obtained
lease on 24O acres of oil land near
Tenino.
Mrs. Johnson and the others kept
a vigil since last Tuesday. a week
ago. When the doors of the Capitol
opened. Mrs. Johnson. with her run
ming ability reached the land office
first, just ahead of Miss Maude Van
Brocklin of Seattle, who headed the
line outside the Capitol building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
WATER CONSERVATION CHIEF
TOPIC BEFORE CONVENTION

BUFFALO, May IS. - The prob
lem of teaching the American public
to pay for what it gets, and take
only what it pays for, will be tackled
by the American Water Works AS.
sociation at its annual convention to
be held here June to II.
Conservation Of the public water
supply is one of the foremost tasks
confronting the industry. said Harry
f. Huy of Buffalo, president OF the
association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
TO INCREASE
PERSONNEL Of
COAST GUARD
More Commissioned Mer
Needed = New Patrol
Boats to Be Built.

WASHINGTON, May 1S. - The
House has approved ard sent to the
Senate, a bill to increase the com
missioned personnel of the Coast
Guard from 270 officers to $40 Tho
increase is deemed necessary 10 bal
ance the recent additions made III
the enlisted warrant officer strength.
The Coast Guard has called for
bids for 35 new patrol boats which
will be 125 feet long as compared to
the rs footers now. The new squad
ron will be complete by fall to use
against the rum runners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
CHORUS GIRLS SCHOOL
PROVIDES STEADY WORK

NEW YORK, May IS. Chorus
Girls for Hire" might be the sign
hanging on the establishment of
Allan X. Foster, whose business is
providing dancers for musical come
dies and revues.
For many years he was stage
director and some of his experiences
led him into his present enterprise.
Under his system, Foster takes
girls and trains them, free of charge,
for a period of six to eight weeks.
Those who have developed and show
promise of good future he then
places under five year contracts,
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
THORNBURG CONDUCTS
FIRST AID CLASSES

Il. G. Thornburg, first aid and
mines rescue instructor. with the
U. S. Bureau of Mines, has organ
lied a class for instruction at the
Fire Hall, to meet five nights this
week, beginning last night. The
classes meet at 1880 o'clock and are
in session about one and one-half
hours.
Men and boys over 16 years of
age are eligible to join the classes.
Mr.. Thornburg is also conducting
classes for the high school, seventh
and eighth grade boys in the Ju-
neau Public Schools and the Boy
Scouts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
FUNERAL TOMORROW

The funeral service for N. Lo-
boda will be held at l O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon in the Graeco-
Russian Church, Rev. A. p. Kashe-
yaroff officiating Interment will be
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
On Trail OF
First Indian
In 1Ioska

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Dr.
Alex Horlicka, anthropologis of
the National Museum. is enroute
to Seattle to seek the trail of
the first Indian in Alaska.
DR.. Horlicka sails Saturday
for juneau, Seward and Nenana,
then up the Yukon to Nulato,
which is reported to be the place
where the Asiatic rovers first
landed in Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Gas Boat Captain Dies
Trying to Rescue Wife

SEATTLE, May 13. Capt. c..
f.. Stagg, of the gas boat Giant NO
2. who expected to sail for the Alaska
fishing banks within few days,
was drowned in Lake Union attempt
ing to rescue his wife who fell over
board accidentally. A watchman
rescued Mrs. Stagg. Stagg was not
missed until several hours later
His body was recovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT. b. c.. May IS.
One hundred and twenty-ei
thousand pounds of halibut were Of
fered today. American halibut sold
for and 14.9 cents and Canadian
halibut for and 1914 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
HOT WAVE IN
PHILIPPINES

MANILA, May 49, Temperature
in the Philippines has reached 1908,
which has been exceeded only twice
since American occupation, in 1898.
There has been a long period with
out rain and this has caused an
acute shortage of fresh water. The
Islands have been without rain for
five months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
Gold Deposits
Discovered in
Far 4rctic

STOCKHOLM, May 18.-Gold
deposits classed as fourth larg-
est in the world are reported
discovered by electricity at
Boliden near the Arctic Circle.
Thirty-four ore bodies are re-
ported to have been discovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18

with salaries which mount until $10C
week is paid the final year.
Forty weeks employment a year
Is guaranteed and one of the con
tract provisions is that every girl
must save at least 10 per cent OF
her salary. The average chorus girl
working independently, has employ
ment 20 weeks, it is estimated, and
not paid while rehearsing
Smoking and drinking, as well as
stage door "Johnnies," are prohibited
Chaperones are provided to care fol
the girls socially and morally
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18
BYRD TO START
home THURSDAY

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Com-
mander Richard T.. Byrd, hrst
aviator to fly over and around the
North Pole, has advised Secretary
of Navy Wilbur that his expedition
sails from Kings Bay on Thursday
aboard the steamship Chantier for
home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18

Led by Hugh Gibson, the American representatives the
Geneva Arms Conference instructed by President Cool
idge to insist reduction of ornaments Mrs Marory
Ashby will preside the Worlds Congress of the
Womens International Suffrage Alliance in France
tempt of Congressman F. H. La Guarda. of New York.
amend the Prohibition Enforcement bill with 'wcl plank
ruled point of order in the House. Captain
Rene Fonck, French "Ace of Aces" arrived in the United
States to attempt transatlantic flight
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-05-18

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01
NOW'S TIME TO APPLY
FOR SEED INSPECTION

R. F. Grim, the university's ex-
tension specialist in farm crops
and secretary of the Minnesota
Crop Improvement association,
reports splendid demand and
good prices for certified field
seeds. "A comparatively large
number of growers sold out in
advance of seed time," he says,
and he is convinced that "a COM
bination of good pure seed of APP
proved and tested varieties, well
cleaned and properly delivered,
is trade winner"
Applications for inspection of
this years field crops and men,
bership fees should be sent to the
secretary at University Farm on
or before July 1. Applications
received after that date may ne
cessltate an extra trip at adj
ditional expense or even in fail
ure to have the inspection made.
A total of TO inspections were
made in 1925. Number of GER
tifcates issued, 274; number of
bushels certified, 86,031, suffi-
cient to plant 69,867 acres. The
paid up memberships in the as
ISOLATION in 1925 totaled 844.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01
ASKOV

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Eriksen and
Mrs. Hans Koed were Twin Ports
visitors Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Feldtmose left
Tuesday for Minneapolis where
she will be employed.
Miss Bernice Koed left Mon
day for Minneapolis to visit rela-
tives for the balance of the week.
Hans P. Christensen came
down from Moose Lake for visit
over Sunday with his family
here.
Mrs. H. C.. Smith came here the
first of the week from Chicago for
a visit at the home of her brother,
L. C. Petersen.
Mrs. Andrew Christensen of
Minneapolis, is here for visit at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars Rasmussen.
Practically all business places
in Askov will close at 1000 a. m.
Monday, July 5th, as announced
elsewhere. Shop early and avoid
the rush.
The regular town board meet
ing of Partridge township will
be held this month on Friday,
July 2, at LIP. M, instead of Mon
day on account of that day being
legal holiday.
Marius Hansen bought another
farm last week, this time trading
his residence in the west part of
the village to Carl Paulsen for
the latter's farm northeast OF
town; possession to be given July
Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Andersen
and Miss Marie Andersen drove
to Minneapolis yesterday for a
days visit. They were accom-
panied by the Misses Herds and
Ruth Kilstofte who had been
home for a 10 days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Johansen
and three children of Hampton,
Iowa, and Mrs. Joseph Waldemar
from Geneva, Mimi, came here
Friday and visited until Tuesday
with relatives. Mr.. Johansen is
a son of Hans Johansen, north of
town, and Mrs. Waldemar, a
sister of N. C. Petersen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harald L. Jen-
sens 9 year Old son, Kaj, is quite
ill with stomach trouble and
fever. An older son, Viggo, cut
his foot quite badly while swim
ming in Big Sand creek Sunday
afternoon. Likely there was some
glass glass at the bottom of the
creek as the cash was quite deep.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

The Young Peoples Society ex-
tends cordial invitation to
everyone to come to the local
park Monday afternoon to, cele-
brate independence Day. The
Askov band will commence play
ing at 100. J. P. Miller of Pine
City, will be the speaker of the
day. There will be a variety of
sports. Bring cake, cream and
lunch; coffee will be served free.
Committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Monuments wish to an
nounce that | am manufacturing
monuments and grave markers,
and am selling them at manufac-
turing cost. My prices range
from SIS and up. All my monu-
ments are made of granite. My
shop is located q miles west of
Friesland, Mimi. Do not fail to
investigate this ad if you care to
save money when you buy mon
nt.-Nels Maygren, R. l,
Hlnckley, MINI. 68w43-8t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Everyone interested, for or
against the proposition of having
a joint community fair with
Sandstone and Bruno will please
meet at the school house Tuesday
evening, July 6. Other matters
pertaining to the fair may also
come up for discussion. By order
of fair committee, Svend Peter
sen, secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Miss Helen F. Dodge Of Pennsylva-
mia, holder Of Carnegie medal for
heroism. has been nominated as .
candidate for the American Youth
Award established by the directors Of
the SesQuiC Centennial International
Exposition, which Is to be held in
Philadelphia from June to Decem-
Der in celebration of $50 years Of
American Independence. Miss Dodge,
the daughter Of George H. Dodge Of
5944 Walton avenue, Philadelphia,
jumped into the Toms River at Ocean
Gate, N. J.. fully dressed, and, while
having use of only one arm, saved the
life of drowning girl.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

The Askov Live Stock Shipping
Assn will ship as soon as enough
is listed for a car. List with ]. P.
Sorensen or Chris Larsen, ship
per, telephone No. 81. 29w-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01
C. III. Kjellquist Dead.

A sure and quick way to find
out if there is a sale for that
second hand article you have is
to try an American Want AID. The
cost is small.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

D. S. S. Mode Onsdag den Tide
JUL i D. B. S. Hall. ALE Med
lemmer bedes mode. Forandrmg
paa Bilove.-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For Sale-A team of young
horses, mare and gelding, 7 years
each, weight 1000 each. Price
500 for both; a gasoline engine,
Il h. p. in good condition, $25.-
Leonard Alters, Sandstone.
33w43-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For Sale or Trade for Cows
Team of black mares, well
matched, 8 and 9 years old,
weight $500; harness and farm
wagon; also one Mccormick Deer
ing hay loader, new.-James
Ankrum, J mile north from
Gronlngen. 37w43-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Regular monthly meeting of
Jens H. Jensen Post, American
Legion, at town hall, Askov, Mon
day evening, July 5. Auxiliary
meets with Mrs. A. M. DeYoung.
M. T. Johansen, Adjt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Regular D. B, S. meeting will
be held Saturday evening, July
st. N. Thomson, secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Found-A bunch of keys. Ow-
ner may have same at American
office. 25w43-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges
ETC., for the purpose of announcing
he charged, such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Joint installation of officers of
the Rebekah and Odd Fellows
lodges on Wednesday, July 7th,
in D. B. S. hail. P. Jensen,
Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For Sale Canary BIRDS guaran-
teed to sing. Price SIS EACH
Mrs. C. E. Walker, Sandstone, R.
2, three miles north on pavement,
one mile west. 25W43 ,2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For Sale-Two Guernsey mich
cows coming fresh in two and
three weeks, 5 years old; also an
electric blasting battery-F. M.
Rodenberger, Bruno. 25w43- 1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Found A fountain pen on the
streets of Askov. Owner may
have same at American office.
25w43-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Gudstjeneste Sondag d. 4. JUL,
XII. 1890.
S. D. Rodholm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

Soft drinks and Ice cream at
Tate's, Finlayson. Hours Z to
midnight. Open Sundays. You
will be made welcome.
25W42-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

DR.. Swennes will not be at
Askov, Monday, July 5, but again
July IL as usual. 25w43-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For sale-FulI blood Guernsey
bull, 2 years, 4 months old. Fine
animal. Price $6O.-John Lans,
Sturgeon Lake, % miles south.
25w43- Its
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01

For Sale head pure bred
Angora goats; $4,000 takes the
herd. Paul E. Hansen, Harris,
MINI. 25w42-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-01
WANT COLUMN

RATE cent per word per inser-
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