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Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02
], PAULsTE|NER GETS
 WONDERFUL RECEPTION

A record for recently established receiving sets in the city was made on Monday night by John Paulsteiner who lately joined the ranks of local enthusiasts. MT. Paulsteiner heard 16 stations scattered from the Pacific slope to the Atlantic seaboard and the reception on each one was excellent, he reports. His set is one of the noted Radiola Super Heterodyne sets, for which Cal M Brosius is the local agent. For the benefit of radio fans MT. Paulsteiner's list of receptions Monday night is presented:
 WLS., Chicago; K. o. M. O., Se- attle; K. G. O., Oakland; K. J. R., Se- attle; K. F. L., Los Angeles; K. F. s. D. San Diego; K.M.O, Tacoma; K.F. W.B., Hollywood; K.L.X., Oakland; K.P.O. San Francisco; W.P.S., S.S. Starr: C.M.R.V., Vancouver, B. C.; K.F.Q.D, Anchorage; K.M.T.R., Hol- lywood; K.G.W., Portland; K.G.A., Spokane.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR. PATENT
 

IN THE UNITED STATES LAND OF.
 FICE FOR THE JUNEAU LAND
 DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE, In the Matter of the Application of
 the PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHER
 HE'S, Corporation, to purchase pub-
 lie lands as Soldiers Additional
 Homestead.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHER IFS, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maine, has filed application Serial No. O63S6 in the U. s. Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska, for patent for tract of land embraced in U. s. Official Survey No. 1574, situated on the south shore of Ikatan Bay, approximately 43-4 nau- tical miles from Ikatan Point, Uni mak Island, Alaska, in Latitude 54 degrees 45 minutes % seconds N. and Longitude 163 degrees IS min utes and 40 seconds w. as a soldiers additional homestead and more par ticularly described as follows, to-wit:
 Beginning at corner No. 1 whence U. S. L.. M. No. 1574 bears N. 73 degrees IA minutes 56 seconds w. 6.35 chs. distant, thence north along the east boundary 1913 chs. to true point for corner No. M. c. on the shore of Ikatan Bay from whence wit ness corner to corner No. M. c. bears s. 76 ks. distant; thence from true point for corner No. 2 M. c. by meanders along south shore of Ika- tan Bay along line of mean high tide as fOllOWS:
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PARIS, Feb. 2. P)-A full agree ment on the disarmament question was reached after protracted negoti- ations between the Allies and Ger many. The League of Nations will take over the duties of the interallied military ocntrol commission which has become defunct.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
BEFORE THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER AND EX-OFFi- ICO PROBATE JUDGE AT DILL INGRAM, ALASKA.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OLE NELSON Deceased

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned, N. B. Henderson, as administrator of the Estate of Ole Nelson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said decedent, to present them, with the necessary vouchers, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, to the said Executor at his residence in Dilling- ham, Alaska, which said place the undersigned selects as his place of business in all matters connected with said estate.
 Dated this 26th day of January, 1927.
 N B. HENDERSON, Administrator of Estate of Ole Nel-
 son, Deceased.
 Published Jan 26, Feb. 2, g, 1e and 23, 1927.
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Balderston-Jones defeated She'll horn-Hopkins when they captured another game of handball last even ing which marked the completion of their series. Two games were played off each taking one. Previously the former had taken three out of three.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02

MT. and Mrs T. H. Dyer, popular local residents who have been so- journing at Kodiak for the last two months, returned home today on the s. s. Admiral Watson.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE KODIAK PRECINCT, THIRD DIVISION, TERRITORY OF AL ASKA, AT KODIAK, ALASKA.
 In the matter of the estate of GUST HOLMBERG, deceased.

GUS HOL MBERG, deceased.
 Notice of time and place for hear
 Ing settlement of final account, determination of heiirship and peti-
 ton for final distribution.
 NOTICE is hereby given that E. Petellin, administrator of the estate of Gust Holmberg, deceased, has rend- cred and filed in the above entitled court, and presented for settlement his final account of his administra- tion, together with his report and petition for final distribution, and that Tuesday the fifth day of April, 1927 at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the office of the Judge of the above en- titled court in the village of Kodiak, Alaska, has been fixed and appointed as the time and the place for the settlement of said account and the hearing of said report and petition, and the determination of heirship, at which time and place any and all persons interested in said estate may appear and file their objections, if any they have, to said account and report, petition and determination AND NOTICE is hereby further giv- en that said account is for final set clement, and that the said estate is ready for distribution and on settle ment, of said account, final distribu- ton of said estate will be immediate fly had.
 Dated at Kodiak, Alaska, this first day of February, A. D. 1927.
 .f A. F. STOWE, U. s. Commissioner and Ex-offico Probate Judge.
 JOHN F. COFFEY,
 Attorney for Administrator.
 Kodiak. Alaska.
 First Publication, February, 2, 1927
 Last Publication, March, 15, 1927
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It is reported there will be bas- ketball game tonight at the s. A. c. hall between the City and the High School teams. Nothing definite, how ever, has been learned of it.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02

Among the knights of the road arriving in port today from the Westward, passengers on the s. S.. Admiral Watson, We're Jack Tritt, L. M. Carrigan and Harvey Carlson.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02

They walk a mile to get Velvet Ice Cream because it is the best on the market. There is no argument. Can dy Cottage.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-02
kETCHIkAN TEAM WINS

SEATTLE, Feb. 2. (P)-Ketchikan ball by score of 25 to 20.
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WoMAN's CLUB MEETING

Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock the Seward Woman's Club will hold business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Charles Lech- ner.
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to true point for corner No. 8 M. c. from which witness corner to corner No. 3 M. c. bears E. 4.1O chs. distant; thence east along southern boundary 14.09 chs. to corner No. 1, the place of beginning, containing an area of 9.84 acres and including all the land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1574." Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above described land should file their adverse claims with the Register of the U. s. Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or 30 days thereafter or they will be barred by the provisions of the. statute. c
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register.
 First publication December 27, 1926. Last Publication March 5, 1927.
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Incense and Incense Burners. Schal lerer's Alaska Shop.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12

ianship, because the Supreme Court has held that wardship is not incon- sistent with citizenship. According to the 1920 Census there are 1884, 9Ss Indian citizens of the United States.
 0. Should Chop Suey be eaten with a fork or spoon?
 A. A fork.
 Q. What are the names of the first line battleships now in the United States Navy?
 A. Arizona, Arkansas, Califor- mia, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Mary land, Nevada, Mississippi. New Mex ico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsyl- vania, Tennessee. Texas. Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
 Q. Is there law prohibiting the President of the United States from leaving the country while in office?
 A. There is no such law.
 c. Did California help the fed
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12

A The United States Bureau of Standards says that the hardness of steel depends to . considerable ex- tent on the degree of work and character of heat treatment it re- ceives, and that ordinarily 1t Is not advisable to select arbitrarily cer- tain kinds of steel as hardest with out specifying their condition. A high carbon steel properly heat treated and high carbon chrom- ium ball steel are probably about as hard as any.
 Q. How many persons are em- ployed in the first and second class post offices of the United States?
 A. They employ 4s,23s carriers to deliver the mail; 2,723 assistant postmasters, 4,071 watchmen, mes- sengers and laborers; 5S printers, mechanics and skilled laborers; and 67,071 clerks and supervisors.
 Q. Does the word medicine"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12
NO LAUNDRIES IN
 HOMES 0F PARIS
Houses Too Small 6. s. Bennett
 Writes to Friends
Natives of Paris are working in

Natives of Paris are working in | . fina' effort to revive the laundry
 profession which is said to be los-
 ing it's appeal to the younger gen.
 eration of the France of today. | They are going to establish a school
 in laundering, reports o. S. Bennett, | president of the Union Laundry | company of this city, who is spend
 ing q few months abroad in a letter | to friends here.
 There is very little home wash 1 ing in Paris" he says in the course | of his letter, Fit is next to impos- sible to wash any but the smallest | things at home; the French kitchens 1 are such tiny affairs. 1t Is most in- | convenient-the sink is shallow and made out of sandstone, 50 that 1t $ not smooth. And even If you had a washing machine there would be no place to put it. Z
 Drying is also a difficulty. There are no yards so it must be done in the house, presumably in the kitchen.
 There are no washtubs in the basement, for a basement as we know it does not have it's being in Paris flat. Your share of the eel lar or cave is more in keeping with the actual description. The stone walls drip moisture. it is totally dark, or at best has very small and very dirty window, and you can use 1t only for storing coal and wine. It is noticeable that the coal is given 6 very small share of the cellar.
 Tt is an interesting sight in the country to see several peasant wom- en beside a stream doing the week. ly washing. They are down on their knees on the bank before a plank or even a large stone. They soap the articles, roll it into tight wad and beat it Justify with might and main using flat wooden paddle. l can imagine some of the women of New Britain using this method.
 "The laundry industry in Paris Is a highly divided affair. There are no enormous buildings devoted to power laundries. A laundry the size of the Union would be consid- cred giant plant. On the con- trary it is generally a one person affair run by a patronne and several little ouvriere helpers.
 "The actual washing is rarely done in these places, but in a la voir, or large washing house. 1 whither several proprietors go once, and sometimes twice a week. There are also women for hire, who make l a speciality of washing, doing no ironing.
 Tn their effort to pattern their | advertising along the lines used by 1 American laundries, the patronnes l are very droll Chats a new word ! ] picked up in Paris). One of them | in an effort to catch the American l eye by the use of the English word | 'Laundress," spelled 1t "landruess," interchanging some of the letters. As the celebrated case of Landru, | the French Bluebeard Is still fresh | in the minds of the people. she was unwittingly advertising herself as 8 l feminine bluebeard."
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12

eral government in the Civil War?
 A. When the Civil War began 1t was thought that California con- templated secession and the state was exempted from furnishing troops. The Union party there final ly became dominant and California then contributed nearly one and half million dollars to the Federal Government. and sent five compan- ies of volunteers into the field.
 Q. How long has Mary Pickford been on the stage?
 A. She started her stage career at the age of five and began in pictures in 1910. She will be 34 years of age in April of this year.
 Q. Where is Point Pelee Island?
 A. It is the largest island in Lake Erie. It Is nine miles long and from to 4 miles wide.
 Q. What kind of steel is hard est?
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12
0ren to Everybody! Try Your Skill!

Remember this Patriotic Game of Presidents s Try it! It's An and educational
 marize every with all the Presidents American history Cash Prizes will be paid for the best Start with Set Mo- above They Wi count! Then Set Mo- in To- moows SUNDAY NEWS New Yok Picture Newspaper Save all the Pictures until have 10 sets-then send them in.
 TeacherS-Notlce! One of this Game the knowledge American history od Therefore, announced above the SUNDAY NEWS will award five special O each the five whose students submit the best entries. Help school children win!
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL, 1929 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. on- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor.
 Q. What is the full name of Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight boxer? Where was he born and of what nationality is he?
 A. His full name is William Harrison Dempsey. He was born June A, 1895, at Manassa, Colorado and is an American of Scotch Irish descent.
 Q. What is Mother of Pearl?"
 A. The hard iridescent lining of the shells of pearl-bearing molluscs. It is composed of a number of ex- tremely thin translucent films se- creted by the mollusc consisting of an organic substance called chichio- lin, combined with calcareous mat ter.
 Q. When was the Philadelphia Centennial held?
 A. In 1876.
 Q. Who built the first steam To- comotive to run on rails?
 A. The first steam locomotive built to run on rails was constructed in 1893 by Richard Trevithick in South Wales. It was a failure. The first one built in America was con- structed by the West Point Foundry of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad company and was christen- cd "The Best Friend of Charleston" It was put to work in November, 1880.
 Q. What was the distance of the longest home run hit by Babe Ruth?
 A. It was estimated at 560 feet
 Q. When did Indians become citizens Of the United States? Were their tribal property rights affected by the change?
 A. An Act of Congress of June, 1924, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to issue certificates of cit izenship to Indians. The Act pro- vides that all non-ctizen India IS born within the territorial limits of u e United States are citizens of the | nited States. The granting of ich citizenships does not impair or otherwise affect the right of any Indian 10 tribal or other property, nor remove the restrictions on In- dian lands under government guard
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12

gateman have ceased to be a rarity in Hollywood, but Eddie Cantor did his makeup job so well recently that he got free ride on a street car.
 His company had gone to street location for scene in which the comedian does lot of letter-carry- ing in the regulation grey uniform.
 Cantor went to the wrong loca- ton and had dismissed his auto mobile before he discovered his mistake. He started across the street to taxi stand when a street car happened along. The motorman spotted the supposed mail toter in the middle of the pavement, stopped the car, opened the front exit and took him aboard. Cantor rode free to his location on the front plat form, as carriers pay no fare.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12
occur in the Bible I?

occur in the Bible7
 A. It occurs four times in the English Bible: Proverbs 17:32; Jeremiah 30:13: Jeremiah 46:11 and Ezekiel 47:12.
 o. Is a 'termite" the same as the common ant?
 A. A termite is any one of the insect species of the genera Isoptera comprising those forms known as white ants. They are not at all re- lated to true ants, but their gener- al appearance and the fact that they live in societies have given them the popular name.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12
Trolley Company Loses
 Fare on Comedians Face

Hollywood. Cal. Feb. 12. P- Film stars who are so perfectly made up" that they fool the cast ing director or the lynx-eyed studio
New Britain herald., 1927-02-12

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
Evening star., 1927-04-03
Easter Hats
$3.50 to SIS

Distinctive hats, both large and small, featuring fine
straws and combinations Of silks with straw top the
mode for Easter. They softly crushed and
creased in lines becoming to the feminine face Some
plainly tailored, others trimmed with flowers ribbon
buckles, pins and feathers. Black and light pastel
shades included in this delightful assortment from
which it is JOY to choose.
PALAIS -MiHnery-Third Floor
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
GOOD LUCK TONY!

Tony Martin, Westward resident who come to town yesterday, is en- route to the Anchorage court term for the purpose of obtaining his nat uralization papers and upon his re- turn to Seward he expects to be a full fledged citizen of the United States. His next ambition is to be made a licensed guide and in this respect 1t is reported he is unexcel- led.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
REDoNDo GOES SOUTH

The S. S. Redondo, of the Alaska Steamship Co.,, arrived in port from the Westward at o'clock this morn- ing bringing about 25 passengers for Seward mostly cannery workers also a few from Port Hebron. The vessel which is taking capacity load of fish products to Seattle. took on oil at the Standard Oil plant leaving for the South before noon. About 10 thru passengers are making the voyage.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
NOTICE OF SUBMITTING FINAL
 PROOF

U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alas ka, September 26, 1927.
 Notice is hereby given that Frank D. Burke, entryman, together with his witnesses, Thomas William Haw- kins, and Thomas Babcock, all of Seward, Alaska, has submitted final proof on his homestead entry, serial 06181, for the northeast quarter, section 35, Township North, Range II West, Seward Meridian, and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, at Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the local land office, at Anchorage, within the peri cd of publication, or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. Date of first publication Oct. 15, 1927. Date of last publication Nov. 9, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

Wife: "I think hear burglars. Are you awake?"
 Husband: "No."
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
STEVENSON 0N 5. 5. STARR
 IS RADIO OPERATOR

Sergeant Stevenson left today on the steamer Starr to make the round trip as radio operator Afterwards he re- turns to the States for a two months trip. MT. Stevenson has been in Alas ka now for the past six years during which time he has made a good record for himself, having been promoted to sergeant and cashier of the Seward office, which position it is expected he will resume upon the completion of his furlough.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

Boys all wool school suits, long pants. Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

The regular Saturday night public dance at Odd Fellows hall will take place tomorrow evening.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

The finest Satety Razor ID the world at S15. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
STARR GOES TO SEATTLE

Frank Calvert, of the San Juan Fishing & Packing Co.,, and about 20 cannery workers from the San Juan plant at Uganik, were among the pas sengers for Seattle on the s. s. Starr which left port at 6:30 this morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

The Signal Corps will have basket ball practice at p. m. at the s. A. c. hall this evening and all men are re- quested to be present as preparations are underway for the first league game to be held next Thursday even ing.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
SWITCHED TO HIGH

Staff Sergeant Benjamin V. High, formerly night chief operator at the cable office, has taken over the duties of cashier during the absence of Ser geant Stevenson in the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21

Ladies coats received on thIs boat Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
CLASSIFIED hDTEHTls|Nc

For rent Three room apartment; enquire j. L. Graef.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
HUNTING MOOSE, SHEEP

MT. Van Campton Hidden, promi- nent Eastern citizen who has been out after Westwafd big game, arriv- ed at Seldovia on the s. s. Starr where Andy Simons was to meet him and take him into the Kenai penin- sula country after moose and sheep. He is hunting under the auspices of the Alaska Glacier Tours Associa- tion.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-10-21
NOTICE

All persons are hereby warned not to trespass upon my homestead claim lat Fourth of July Creek across the bay from Seward.
 HARRY MELVIN
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

HE WOULDN'T have believed so short a time could make such shocking difference. What had happened to break her health2 To steal her glorious yitality2
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
CLAIMS HINDU IS
 WORLD TEACHER
Mrs. BeSant Introduces Him as
 of Divine Spirit

Ojai, Calif., Jan. II P>-Dr. Annie Besant president of the Theosophi- cal society, from her headquarters here today, presented her Hindu protcge, krishnamurti, as the earth lv vehicle on which the spirit of Christ had descended. She described Krishnamurti as "the new world teacher"
 "The divine spirit has descended once more on a man. one who in his life is literally perfect, as those who know him closely can testify Krishnamurti." said Dr. Besaht. During the last year, since Decem- Der IS. 1925, when the Christ spoke ! through him to some 1000 people in India, he has been undergoing swift changes which have made 2 man of power. dignity, of authority, out of 1 the boyish youth he was.
 "On the 2Sth of December, last. at a small meeting again the Lord spoke through him. And on Janu- ary II. at a gathering of members of the Order of the Star of the East of some 900 persons, through his speech we heard the voice.
 "In him the manhood has beer taken up into divinity and We be. held his glory. full of grace ant truth. The spirit has descended ant abides on him. The world teacher is here"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
CALIFORNIA WOMAN, 122
 YEARS OF AGE, IS DEAD
Leaves Two Brothers, Each of Whom Is Over One Hundred
 Years Old

Pomona, Calif., Jan. II Pl-Me- mories of almost a century and quarter of California history were sealed here today as Dona Petra Mora, 122 years old, lay in death awaiting the chanting of requiem mass. Her advanced age was dis closed when church records were searched in preparation for the fu- neral services.
 The yellowed archives of San Ga briel mission set forth that in 1911 the mission fathers confirmed in the faith, Petra Bermudes, who was born October 14, 1894.
 Today, a son, two daughters. 2S grandchildren, 72 great -grandchil- dren and seven great great grand children mourned her death. A brother Antonio Bermudes. in San Jose, was notified of her death as was another brother, Joseph Der nudes, in Los Nietos, Each is more than century old.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

standing committee. k. II. Hubbard, Mrs. G. B. Taylor, three years; representatives on Burritt mission report, A. w. Upson; nominating committee, Mrs. E. NJ. Beals, three years: missionary committee, w. l.. Fay, Mrs. K. NJ. Searle, three years; G. B. Taylor, Mrs. H. T. Burr, four years; Boy Scout committee, E. l.. Teich, three years; representatives New Britain Council of Religious Education. Mrs E. B. Proudman.
 Representatives on board of direc- tors of week day church school, R.. c. Twichell Mrs. w. c. Oquist, one year: religious education board, J. C.. Moody, Miss Katherine Strong, three years; committee on Assyrian work F. NJ. Beals and Mrs. G. H. Dyson' three years; committee to church Of ficers and committee for 1928, \. Il. Raymond, chairman. A. H. Rockwell J. D. Williams, Mrs. R. A. Catlln' Mrs. w. s Rand.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

part-bran product the quantity of bulk is too small to accomplish more than partial results. That's why doctors recommend ALL BRAN