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New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

You can tell an anti-Smith Demo- crat in Dixie, He says "damyankee" In an ordinary tone of voice.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

4 resort is a place where any kind Of weather the visitor deesn't t like is very unusual.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
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New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
u.ll.A of the Table D'hOteS

Prof. Warren: T wish to collect specimens of all the bugs in this vicinity" Douglas: "All right, come along. We're having | picnic dinner in the woods.." Eugene Grosner
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
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New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
Mayors Bitterness Toward CorpOratlOn Counsel Grows

OOfpOfoUOO NOuuSe1 uEV~s
 Mayor Paonessa's open criticism of Corporation Counsel kirkham for hts alleged inconsistency in votcing opinions on requirements of the ordinances brinEs 10 the fore suggestion that has been discussed by government leaders for some time-amending the charter to al- low the appointment of . corpora ton counsel by the mayor. At pres- ent the corporation counsel is cleo ted by the common council.
 With the fate of rival candidates for the mayoralty usually hanging in the balance, it is doubtful wheth- CT the common council, strongly re- publican, would ever put its O. K. on the proposition. Under present conditions, the republicans have strangle hold on the office through their control of the council and it is not to be thought that consent to approve a charter change which would possibly transfer this political plum to the hands of the opposition. The stand may not be in the inter- est of government but 1t is practical politics as played in nearly every American community. It would be extremely graceful for the repub- licans to turn over the office of corporation counsel to a democrat but only that part of the public which believes in fairy stories ex- poets that the transfer will ever come to pass.
 Advocates of the change explain that the mayor and corporation counsel thould b. of the same i political faith because, when the opposite condition is true, it h pcs- stble for the corporation counsel to play havoc with the program of the l administration if he sees fit. It ts evident that Mayor Pacnessa has deciared war to the end on Corporation Counsel Kirkham. Their bitter personal feud has been az gravated by Judge kirkham's re. versing his attitude regarding city salaries. The mayors hostility to. ward the corporation counsel has been known 10 his close friends fol some timc Now it has flared up ir public with the mayor breathing de- fiance. Mayor Paonessa's letter printed in the press yesterday wal loaded with scathing sarcasm around which no attempt to place s veil had been made. He cut rish' and left with his sharpened blade
 reaching the peak when he wrote
 Tt is imperative that l be informe et
 without delay or useless cores pondence what the ordinances pro
 vide and l believe that you vii agree that it Is better that I obtair
 this information from your offic'
 than be required to go elsewhere fol
 1t. . move which now seems to b,
 not improbable.
 Several gears ago another mayor
 . republican. consulted lawyers no i connected with the office of th
 corporation counsel in the settle
 ment of damage claims brough against the city by owners Of Ian,
 affected by the overflow of the Der
 lin sewer beds. As he was a ahar
 trader he did not permit the cor
 poration counsel to have . finger fl
 the proceedines until the amount c damages was settled.
 The public will await with inter
 est Judge Kirkham's reply to Mayo
 PaeNessa.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
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New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
Right There!

Y want some ice cream Tn . vase" eaid little Willie.
 Ice cream in a vase? We don't sell 1t that way,' Answered the storekeeper.
 "Oh, yes you do. There's some vases now said Willie as he point ed to a box ot cones. -Irene M. Sullivan
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
IF THE PRODIGAL SON HAD BEEN \ MODERN YOUTH
 By Grace Allesandre

IF THE PRODIGAL SON HAD BEEN A MODERN YOUTH
 By Grace Allesandre
 April ,, 1928 Dear Dad
 Am having the time of my life here. Glad to get away from the old lick town. Love to all.
 Clifford.
 May {. 1923. Old Gent: Advice received. No thanks. You and brother Tom mean well, but you're all wet.
 I'm my own boss now - remem- bcr that. Yours,
 Cliff. June 20, 1928: OlA Man German: Cut out the sob stuff! Get that Brother Tom knows where h. can go. I'm off of you two for life Never mind writing to me again No time for foolishness! C. .. | July 10, 1928. My Dear Father:
 Hope you and good old Tom quit l well.
 Would you please wire me $20 care First National Bank? Am com ing home. Your loving son, Cliffie.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
Fresh AiYl

Mrs. Hill: Don't you enjoy get ting out into Gods great out ol doors?" Mrs. Penrose: "Ies, and especial' ly since we've got that lovely ne" closed car.."
 Andre Cazafet
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY

THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
 Civic
 A statue of Cyrus the Great, dat ing from the Fifth Century B. C.. has been dug up in Persia.
 Some of these ancients knew how to deal with their public statues!
 World Peaoe
 It is suggested that world peace would be insured if any nation nav ing a quarrel with another were re- ferred 10 Gene Tunney. his terms for a fight being 50 high that no country could afford them! Science
 A French lady-naturalist has dis coyered that certain colonies of ants have fire brigade. The ants that you see running about 50 interestingly are canvass ing for the insurance premiums! sofial "The warmth of wornan's love cannot be matched says Elinot Glyn. Except by the heat of her temper! l Fresh AiY! Mrs, Hill: Don't you enjoy get ting out into Gods great out oi doors?"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
CALL FOR BIDS
TO ALL CONCERNED:

TO ALL CONCERNED:
 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Governor of Alaska until two o'clock P. M, November 2S, 1928, covering the furnishing of suitable quarters. at Juneau. for the use of the Ninth Session of the Alaska Ter ritoria Legislature for Sixty eight days, beginning Monday, March 4 and ending Friday. May 10, 1929, both dates inclusive; the quarters to be provided with desks, tables, chairs, heat, light. water, cuspidors, waote-baskets, platforms, janitor services, etcet- era, including the installation of proper and sufficient lavatory and toilet facilities.
 Further particulars and speci- fcations may be procured at the Governors Office.
 Bids must be submitted in quadruplicate and the envelope in which enclosed marked plainly to indicate the contents. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and to alter, amend or modify the specifications and requirements to meet actual con ditions.
 The successful bidder will be required to enter into written contract, embodying the terms and provisions of the accepted bid, and furnish a bond in the amount of the bid.
 GEO. A. PARKS,
 Governor of Alaska. First publication, Nov. 16, 1928. Last publication, Nov. 27, 1928.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
WHO'S WHO
 AND WHERE

w. R. Selfridge. member for the First Division of the Alaska Game Commission, is returning to his home in Ketchikan on the Yukon. He has been in attend ance at the Commission annual meeting which ended last Tues day.
 F. w. Byerly, well known photographer and ski expert of Petersburg, returned there on the Yukon after spending two days here.
 Mrs. J. H. Cam was an out going passenger on the Yukon enroute to Seattle to join her husband, Capt. J. H. Cam, there.
 Frank P. Williams, Game Com missioner from the Second Divi- sion, who has been attending the annual meeting of the Alaska Game Commission here for the past two weeks, left for Seattle on the Yukon.
 R. c. (Bob) Chamberlain, we'll known pioneer of Fairbanks, is a passenger on the Yukon for Seattle to visit friends there and else- where in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
HELP GROSS RAISE THE MONEY.

There should be cordial cooperation with Manager " D. Gross of the Coliseum Theatres in Juneau and Ketchikan in his effort to raise a substantial of money for cash Christmas gift to each of the residents of the Pioneers Home at Stka No matter how well these old timers being cared for, nor how many nice things they might get for Christmas, there is nothing that counts quite so much for joy hay ing some money in ones pocket that is his own and for which he does not have to account to any
 There are something more than one hundred residents of the Home and it will cost one a great deal if there is proper cooperation in raising the money to give each of them little cash to his and in his own way, and make him feel that his Christmas was an enjoyable event.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
JUNEAU AS FRESH FISH MARKET.

The November Pacific Fisherman shows that Juneau has almost overtaken Ketehikan as a market for fresh halibut. The receipts at Ket- chkan for the month of October 243,900 pounds while the receipts at Juneau between September 20 and October 20 231,900 pounds Twenty-one fares arrived at Ketehikan and thirty eight at Juneau during the periods covered by the statistics.
 Of course neither Juneau nor Ketchikan are in the same class as halibut markets as is Prince Rupert, where the October landings were 3,529,000 pounds. Prince Rupert had single days in October when the habut receipts were greater than those for the whole month in either of the Alaska towns
 The Seattle halibut receipts for October S27,500 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
The British Citizen.
Cincinnati Enquirer.)

St Paul realized the value, importance and iyerity of Roman citizenship. The proud herald of Augustus made obesance to imperious Cleo patra To be citizen of Rome was to be assured of the unqualified support and protection of the empire against any invasion of or trespass upon the rights of a Roman individual anywhere the wings of the Roman eagle hovered or might penetrate.
 Something like this prized guardianship Is enjoyed by the British subject-is enjoyed in greater degree than has been the lot of the sub ject of any other country on the face Of the globe since the legions of the Emperors pressed the dust of frontiers remote in the civilization of their day, planting the Roman standards to endure for centuries One needed not patrician blood, in that day, to secure the aid and defense of his Goyernment-the sign and symbol of Ro- man authority and power enveloped every free man within the majesty of the imperial juris- dicton-and beyond.
 British subject today realizes what was realized by the Roman subject from the first Caesars hour to the fading days of the decad- ence which spelled the doom of earths mightiest political sovereignty until came Britain's chal- longing day, which still obtains.
 This is why otherwise practically unhampered prohibition agents, coast guards and other United States Government quick-trgger agents along the Canadian border peremptory have been ord tered to cease firing the border. The prac- tce promptly was discontinued Even own proud and lusty Government is aware that it can not with mpunity permit, at the expense of Englishmen English subjects, what is per- mitted at the expense of it's own citizens-the shooting first and explaining afterward with governmental protection superlatively extended in behalf of the sleuths who say in the name of the Eighteenth Amendment.
 simple protest from the Canadian Govern ment has been sufficient to call the booze braves to halt And they will stay halted, far shooting into Canada is concerned, at least
 The dignity and immunity of the British subject is assured, and it is superior to the dignity and immunity of the American citizen, who to- day, nevertheless is supposed to be ready to march under the stripes and stars of the na- tional banner to it's ultimate defense!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
MIR. WALKER MADE EXCELLENT
 RACE.

When one takes into account that from 1000 to 200 Indians voted solid bloc in the late election MT. Walker of Ketchikan made a re- markable run fer the Territorial Senate. The majority against him from the complete unofficial returns was 34. He had very large majority in the early returns from the white towns and it was thought that he would pull through. But the Indian towns with their almost unanimous blocs cut his lead down until it vanished con- petely and left him few votes shy of election. MT. Walker is of the best qualified men of Southeast Alaska. That such is the opinion of the public is testified by the fine vote he got in appreciation of his fitness for the Legislature. It is unfortunate that he did not get the few additional votes that would be necessary to place him in the Legislature with MT. Shattuck and MT Zegler.
 However, Mir Walker suffered by the fact that he pitted against a strong MT
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
More Or Less True

It used to be a sign that she was a perfect lady but nov wo- man would consider it just as sill ly to speak of her legs as limbs as it would be for her to hide them behind an ld-fashioned, long skirt.
 A husbands pocket is what his weeks pay travels in on it's way from the cashiers window to his wife's handbag.
 The only thing more helpless than a new born babe is a clever man in the hands of a clever wom- an.
 The principal occupation of a modern woman, who is fair, fat and forty, is trying to paint out the forty and reduce the fat.
 The reason a man needs a two pants suit is because the kind of clothes he wears can't be washed out before going to bed and hung over the bathtub to be ready for use next morning.
 Probably the nearest thing to ab- solute zero in consolation is for a girl to know her legs are very useful even if they are anything but ornamental
 The reason some girls get mar ried is because they have no little brothers to entertain their beaux while they are completing their toilets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

proximately S5 per cent Territor- ial support. Petersburg, on the other hand, has been forced to employ two additional teachers in order to keep pace with the in creased enrolment. This addi- tional expense must be carried al most entirely by the municipality thus materially decreasing the per cent of Territorial support and placing the city among the group which is penalized on account of the natural growth and expansion of it's school system.
 Seward affords still another case in point. This city added one teacher to the school faculty in 1927-2S and a second teacher at the opening of the current school year. The law penalizes her for thus attempting to provide better opportunities for the children en- rolled in her schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

three to twenty teachers each. The enrolment varied from two pupils at Woodrow to six hundred fifty three at Ketchikan. Costs ranged from SS55.31 for the special school at Moose Creek to $49,90730. the amount expended at Juneau.
 The per capita annual expense of schools in incorporated cities (not including expenditures for capital outlay) was $125.S5. Per capita annual expense for indi- vidual schools ranged from S20503 at Eagle the most expensive per pupil in average daily attendance, to S94,12 at Petersburg, the least expensive. In schools outside in- corporated cities the annual ex- pense per pupil in average daily attendance was $15s.24.
 Source of Funds
 Incorporated cities derived an average of 65.3 percent of their total expenses and expenditures from the Territorial treasury. The total amount expended was S375.- 709.47. Of this amount $245.33i PC was received from Territorial ap- proprqtions and the balance $780, 326.01, from local taxation. Cordo- va received the highest per cent of the Territorial support, S4.9 per cent, and Petersburg the lowest, 44.92 per cent.
 The new basis of Territorial support cannot be considered as satisfactory, in the opinion of Mr. Henderson. Under the law passed by the Legislature, the Ter ritorial refund to each school may not exceed sum equal to S5 per cent of expenses for the school year 1926-27. So long as par ticular city school system remains static such an arrangement is sat- isfactory. However. if expansion is taking place the burden falls more heavily upon the community as it's school system continues to grow.
 Examples of lnequity
 Cordova and Petersburg, referred to above, afford examples of the manner in which the new law works. Since the school year l926-27 the Cordova school sys- tenn has experienced no special growth necessitating the employ ment of additional teachers. or other marked increase in expenses consequently this city receives ap.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Huh !

Blinks: q always count ten be- fore l speak when l am angry"
 links: That's commendable-
 Blihks: No, hardly, you see I use that time it takes to think up meaner things to say than I could if 1 spoke right out"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

With the Indian vote eliminated. every can didate the Democratic Ticket except Judge Truitt for Attorney-General would have substan- tal maiorties in the First Division. Attorney General Rustgard received a majority of 1,657 .-or just few votes less than two to one for reelection.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Benjamin is of the leading merchants of Wrangell and is deservedly popular. He a member of the last House of Representatives and has many friends throughout the Territory.
 The strength and worth of MT. Benjamin adds to the credit that is MT. Walkers for the strong race he made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Had Listened To Dads Remarks
 Daddy, what is a dungeon?" asked Robbie.
 Adark and gloomy place, son. replied his father.
 "Oh," exclaimed the kid, then the living room is a dungeon when mother won't let you turn on the upper lights, isn't it?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Sez Granddad-

The big advantage the hitching post had over parking space was that you didn't get tagged for hanging around it too long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
A Slick Dad

How did you get rid of that objectional suitor your daughter was so determined to marry?' asked the old friend.
 q sent him all the bills I've paid for her during the last six months" grinned the father.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Which Isn't Saying Much

Which Isn't Saying Much
 A fish hawk around Wildwood, N J., was discovered trying to hatch out a nest full of golf balls. Probably having just as much suc- cess at that as the owners did with the game they had tried to play with 'em.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
What Every Preacher Knows

Daddy" said the preachers small son, why are they called lay members?"
 Because they always are laying down on the job, son." sighed his dad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Where Ignorance Is Bliss Raw carrot salad is
 A thing we've read about It may be good-but we'll Ne'er eat it to find out!!.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
A Rare One

A very strange stenog.
 Is Ellen Mary Wall. Who looks like she was dressed For business, not a ball.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

The Supreme Court has settled it beyond the right of any one to dispute: The Ku Klux Klan is un-American in principle and practice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
None Better

The two best ways to get a lot of whopping big lies told about you are to insult the community gossip and run for the highest of flee in the greatest country in the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Where's The Alarm Box? What flaming youth Needs most, no doubt, Are firemen who
 Can put him out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

It is not difficult to guess that the Repub- liean Senators will again overlook Senator Borah when selecting Senate leader even if they have 10 take man who has not held Senate seat as long as the Idaho eagle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Evidently the Mississippi River does not in- tend 10 permit the powers that be to forget about that question of flood relief
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

The campaign cigar is almost unknown. And still there people who profess not to believe that the world is growing better (Hous- ton Post-Dispatch)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Passing Observation

The bottle opener is considered even more important than the can opener in some homes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Natural Question

"Yes, bridge is his favorite topic"
 What is he-an engineer, den- tist or card shark?'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Which Is More Truth Than Poetry
 MAY THE BEST MAN WIN headline.
 And how often the groom lives to wish he had and now was the one who was dishing out the ali mony.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

It seems parrots in Atlantic City have been included on the polling list. Of course, the parrots should be 21 years old.- Detroit News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
uoonshine! 1!

Since an astronomer is The father of Miss Ella Boone. It's probably not so strange That she should be OCT fond of
 moon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24

Great Need of The Times
 Cigarettes, cigars and coal thai will burn without leaving ashes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
ALONG LIFE'S
 DETOUR
Hint To Wives
By SAM HILL

A little praise, If given now and then, Will do a lot To make more cheerful men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
Speakin, or Optimists-

SpeakIn' Of OptImIsts- There is the gent who buys his spectacles from a mail-order house who deserves some honorable men, tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24
SCHOOLS SHOW
 SMALL GROWTH
 IN PAST YEAR
Alaska Schools Continue to Grow-New Law Proves
 Unsatisfactory

Alaska school experienced a small growth during the school year 1927-2S. according to statis- tics prepared by Lester D. Hender- son, Territorial commissioner of education. The expansion which took place in comparison with the school year 1926-27, may be sum marized as follows: In number of schools, 9; in number of teachers employed, 19; in total enrolment 155; in elementary school enroll ment, III; in high school enroll ment, A; in costs, S102,355.43.
 Increased costs may appear to be excessive in view of the growth along other lines. However, they are less real than appearances would indicate At least $50,OOO of the increase may be charged to the construction of new school buildings. In schools outside in corporated cities alone the cost of school buildings erected during the year was S29 ,993.9O as compared with s4.344 for the school year 1926-27.
 School Statistics
 The following table sets fortf details relative to the number ot schools maintained, their enroll  ment, etc:
 Number of schools .--..............-. 9i Number of teachers ................ 23I Total pupils enrolled .--... 4S2 Elementary school enrolment i'll High school enrolment --.- IT Elementary school graduates 2S High school graduates -.-...- g Expenses and expenditures ..
 
 O{ the ninety schools maintain ed. sixty-one were taught by on teacher each. ten by two teacher each, and the balance by fror
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-24


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