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The Washington times., 1928-12-18
CALL HEARINGS
On POWER
TRUST
BY Universal Service

New public hearings on power
trust propaganda will be held early
in January. the commission an
nounced in an interim report TO
the Senate yesterday.
The propaganda investigation prop
ably win be completed soon there
after the report said. except as
+o nropaganda by individual COM
panies.
TO Probe High Rates
The commission then VIII lnVes
tigate the whole financial struc.
ture of electric, gas ano noloins
companies underlying the h1gn rates
charged for public utility services.
Onestionnaires filled out by the
r+iIitv companies and returned TO
tha commission are being exam
ined by its economists and ac-
countants. along with information
ohtained from company records, in
preparation for hearings to be held
later.
"During the period covered by
this report, between 15 and ~
accountants have been in the field
the information called for In re.
nort forms" the Senate was told.
'These accountants are working
in the offices of number OF the
largest holding companies. each oI
which controls companies in many
States.
Apart from the limitations on
the examination of the records OF
the Electric Bond and Share Com
pany. no serious obstacles appear
to exist at present in this phase
Of the work.
Sues for Records
The commission has filed suit
for important records which the
bond and share company refused
to surrender. Commission employees
are still at work in its offices
on records not withheld. the re-
port noted.
Although no details were given
as to coming propaganda hearings,
the utility influences In California
are expected to be the most !rnpor
tant subject. Millions were spent
there In the battle against State
hydro-eIectric projects alone. wit.
ness testified.
In addition, the commissions rec.
ord will be rounded out by "nu.
merous documents and papers oh
tanned from certain witnesses who
have already testified. and from
other sources.
The report was signed by chair.
man Abram F. Myers.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Man Who Sold Brooklyn
Bridge Sentenced to Lie

NEW YORK. Dec. Is 1.N.SG--
George d. Parker, So. the man who
sold Brooklyn bridge to a trusting
visitor from Indiana, was sentenced
here to life Imprisonment in Sing
Sing penitenitary.
Parker once sold the famous
bridge for $1,000 down and $4,000 to
be paid in quarterly installments.
He was convicted today OF forging
check for $3.50 and under the
Baumes law. as a fourth offender,
received a life sentence.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Boston Pastor Misses
Service Once In
40 Years

BOSTON, Dec. Is. d.N.S.l-~Af-
ter Sunday church services regu.
larly for 40 years, DR.. A. q. Con-
rad. pastor of the Park Street
Congregational Church here, re-
Gently missed the Sabbath Day
exercises. A severe case OF tonsil-
tits and slaryngitis confined the
noted clergyman to his home.
DIR. Conrad attributed his con-
dition to the fact that during an
entire week previous to his ILL
ness, he had spoken from the
pulpit every day. this extra strain
bringing on q period of exharls-
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Grand Duke Nicholas
GrayeIy I'LL on Riviera

PARIS. Dec. Is Q.N.S).--1rand
Duke Nicholas of Russia, COM
mander in chief Of the Russia
armies in the world war, and
leader of the Russian Monarch
lists since the Communist revolu.
ton in Russia, is seriously III ot
nne,,n1nnia at his home on the
Riviera. said a dispatch from
At q supreme council of Russian
Monarchists in Parts in 1922, Grand
Duke Nicholas was chosen to sue
ceed the late Car il the monarchy
is re-established in Russia.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Methodists Seek Ban
On FOsdick's Articles

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Ia =.
resolution has been adopted by
the Methodist Episcopal Preachers
Meeting of Philadelphia. calling upon
Methodist publications everyWnere
to ban articles written by the rev. rev
Harry Emerson Fosdick. OF new
York, The resolution was oaseo
upon allegations that DR.. Fosolck
has written articles questioning the
virgin birth.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Fog Halts Lady Heath's
Altitude Mark Attempt

BUFFALO, N. H, Dec. Is u.N.SJ.
Lady Heath. English ayiatrix. took
off from the airport yesterday after
announcing she intended to atsenapt
to establish a new woman's alti.
titde record.
She returned to land 50 minutes
later, however. and said q heavy fog
had prevented her from continuing.
she said she flew off Niagara Falls
during the time she was in the air,
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Guard Against "Flu"
With Musterole

Influenza, Grippe and Pneumonia
usually start with cold. The mo
ment you get those warning aches
rub on good old Musterole.
Musterole relieves the congestion
and stimulates circulation. 1t has all
the good qualities of the old.fash-
ioned mustard plaster without the
blister.
First you feel a warm tingle as
the healing ointment penetrates the
pores, then soothing. cooling SEN
sation and quick relief Have Mus,
terole handy for emergency use.
1t may prevent serious illness.
To Mothers: Musterole is also
made in milder form for
babies and small children.
Ask for chiIdren's Musterole.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Girl KILLED IN FOG

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Miss
Mary O'Brien. 10, was killed while
returning from business school on
West Broad Street. The girl nao
lust stepped from trolley car. Her
school books were scattered all over
the street. A fog prevailed at the
time. The driver of the car Whicn
struck Miss O. Brien was T. A. Kos
He posted bail of $2,5UO.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
Georgetown Group Acts
In Public School Finance

The Georgetown Citizens Assocla- z
tion at their session last night fav-
!ored an allotment cf slim. not
exceeding one-third ot the total
revenue Of the District. tc the pub
lie school system.
The association acted favorably
on i resolution approving the sus-
weston ok Charles Carusi. president
of the Board or Education for the
submission Of the boards estimates
direct to the Bureau Of the Budget
instead Of submitting ii to the Dis
trict Commissioners for approval.
Al resolution favofing the
vagrancy bill that Is now pending
in Congress was also passed.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
cONSISTORY HELD

ROME, Dec. IS tI.N.s.,.-A con.
sistory was held at the Vatican yes.
terday, although no new cardinals
were created. In his allocution, Pope
Plus XXI mentioned the success Of
the Eucharistic Congress- in Aus
fralia. but avoided all other topics.
The Washington times., 1928-12-18
RoTARlANs WILL MEET

The Christmas message to the
local Rotarians will be delivered by
the Rev. 2. B. Phillips, rector of
Epiphany Church at the regular
meeting of the Rotary Club tomor-
row at the Willard Hotel at 1890.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
FARM LAND VALUES
Connecticut the MoGt Valuable OF
New England States

Farm land values in Connecticut
have been steadily increasing since
1920. according to the report just is
sued by the United States agriculture
department. The farm land in Con
necticut is higher than in any other
New England state and higher thar
all but seven states in the country.
The value Of farm land in Connect
cut is 80 per cent above that In the
period from 1912 to 1914, according
10 the report II is FIVE per cent high
er than farm land in Rhode Island
eight per cent above that in Massa-
ehusetts, 16 per cent above that in
Vermont, is per cent above Maine
values, and 26 per cent above values
IN New Hampshire.
Although in 1920 farm land values
in Maine and Massachusetts, were con-
siderably higher than in Connecticut,
the nutmeg state now. leads. with
Massachusetts ard Maine In third and
fourth places. respectively.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
NEW WHIPPET
Latest Models Larger and
Roomier Are Announced
Today.

Development Of body lines that
strike a note Of beauty and quality,
heretofore found only in cars that
sell in the higher price ranges. is seen
in WHY'S 0verland's announcement
Of its completely redesigned lines Of
Whippet four and six cylinder cars.
The lowness Of the price on both
lines completes the marvel of the
achievement
In presenting the new Whippet
fours and skies, Mr. WHY'S says
When the original Whippet was
introduced, designed along lines that
entirely revolutionized the light car
field, II was predicted that within two
years every car manufacturer in the
Whippet classification would be fore
ed to adopt the mechanical features
first set by the Whippet or be rele-
gated 20 the obsolete group. This
particularly applied to four wheel
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

conveniently located in the center =
the steering wheel.
The wheelbase OF both tne i0ul
and six have been increased ana ITO"
this have come the larger ana Ioo =,
Ter bodies with the design o. Ing l;o, ~
teriors producing increased Spacious
ness for driver and passenger. :.
Numerous conyenienees suen =
oockets and robe rails have oeen p ~.
p ,;SsS n The new ears, showing tn !.
eareful attention paid TO every ae'a'
~ design and construction ;,.,rul
Oh c ae1 redesigning Of the lns instr =
nsnt hoard with a convenient glv .;.s-
inc of the instruments in ae '.',,s !,
na s i another nicely apparent, -
he Whippet models with the en'p'''
ment Of indirect lighting. ;r,rrove-
1 r. addition to all Of the imp ,n ~.
nents for beauty and conyenish 10. sos
engine engine has been improved 90 90 ue 0,ssr.
more MOI mower and speed ana tns Ia a..
ne easier While the company 4
.nTrnlsted its greatest sales yea j Ear r
i now launching into the creates and
building schedule in rs hi y. recent
ssnscts 10 increase even ~
remarkable sales RECORD
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
IN HONOR OF GOVERNOR AND
MRS. JOHN II. TRUMBULL

A ball and reception in honor OF
Governor and Mrs. John II. Trumbull
is being tentatively planned by the
Connecticut State Society Of Wash.
ington, according to Charles +. Nor
ganston Of New Haven, president OF
the society and attorney at law in
Washington.
During a recent visit to Connect.
cut, President Morganston consulted
Governor Trumbull but the date OF
the ball and reception has not yet
been decided upon.
The Connecticut State Society,
which is made up Of residents OF
the Nutmeg state who are living or
employed in the District Of Columbia,
is also planning a dance and bridge
party for members during the month.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
MAINE VEGETABLES
Over a Third Imported to Connect
cut are From Pine Tree State

More than one-third Of all the
vegetables shipped into Connecticut
come from Maine, according 20 the
survey Of external trade Of New Eng
land as complete by the United
States commerce department OF the
2,6S2 carloads OF vegetables which,
annually are shipped into the state,
$50 originate in Maine and as7 in
Virginia, while l76 come from Massa-
ehusetts, the report shows
Hartford IL the destination OF 1854
carloads Of vegetables annually, and
sac are shipped to Waterbury, 21s to
New London, 1856 to Norwich, 6s 10
Willimantie, and 81 to Bristol, ae-
cording TO the report The data on
New Haven and Bridgeport markets
could not be secured, the department
states.
OF the Maine shipments, Hartford
receives 45s carloads; Waterbury,
32f; New London, 90, Norwich, 90 +;
Willimantic, SO; and Bristol, 81.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

brakes.
That these predictions came 70
pass in less than two years is history,
with other car manufacturers both in
the low and higher price fields follow
ing the trend set by the Whippet.
And now we present the compile
tely redesigned Whippet fours and
skies, bringing to the low price class
for the first time in automotive his
tory high priced car value, beauty and
advanced features. in addition TO
proved mechanical superiority.
Every detail Of the new Whippets
oespeaks beauty Of design and quail
ity OF workmanship and finish.
The body models in the four-cylin-
der line include, passenger Sc
dan, five-passenger coach, coupe,
and roadster.
Outstanding Features
Outstanding among the features
which place the Whippet in a distinct
I'VE position, is the new ''Finger-Tip
control" By means Of an ingenius
Improvement, all functions Of start
ing the motor, controlling the light
ing system and sounding the horn
are operated frcm a single button
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

Which is farther away,
England or the moon?
Johnny-England.
England? What makes
you think that?
Cause we can see the
moon and we can't see England
The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
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Many historians say that the first
carol ever heard by mortal ears was
that sung over the starlit fields OF
Bethlehem by host Of angels when
they sang "Glory be to God on High.
and on earth peace, good win toward
men,"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

Mrs. Observation-Disclosures This
is the noisest neighborhood | ever got
into. Just hear those children sereech.
Maid They're your own children.
ma am. The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

Christmas Is a day OF simple pleas
ures aud OF gratitude for the bless
ings vouchsafed by Providence
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Accused Denies Guilt. - Frank
Butterway of FL Centro was arrest
Cd yesterday afternoon on a war
rant issued by Judge Perkins charg
ing him with defrauding an innkceP-
cr. The complaint was made by
Charles Ike The defendant enter
Cd a plea Of not guilty when ar
raigned in city court this morning
and the case was set for trial on
July O. Bail was fixed at $50 and
the defendant committed TO the
custody of the sheriff in default.
Dine in Comfort. New Oregon
dotel Coffee Shop. Air cooled. adv
speeder Fined.-H. G. McKeevcr
Of lndio entered a plea Of guilty
20 a charge Of speeding when ar
raigned before Judge Perkins in
city court this morning and was sen
fenced to pay fine of $40. He paid
the fine. McKeever was tieketed
by Motorcycle Patrolman Weather
lie for doing - miles an hour in 4
20 mile zone.
Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast, 2Jc up. Merchants lunch,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

tory decree Of divorce granted in
the casc of Maria Y. Garcia against
lsidor Garcia was filed at the coun-
* clerl; 5 office this morning. The
order is to the effect that the plain
tiff may visit the two minor child
rem born to the couple during their
marital life on Sundays OF each
week,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Upon the Death of Judge +.

Upon the Death of Judge ]. S.
Iarew, the American Conservatio
club unanimously endorsed Vaughn
Thompson for the appointment to
fin the vacancy. The club then gave
every possible assistance to secure
the appointment from the governor.
Mr.. Thompson was appointed to fill
the vacancy. He has made a splen-
did record as Judge of the superior
court of Imperial county since his
appointment. Judge Thompson fill
ed his nomination papers for the Of
flee of Superior Judge to succeed
himself and again ON June IS, 1928,
at regular meeting of the club, a
unanimous endorsement of Judge
Vaughn Thompson was voted and
adopted and the American COnser-
walton Club, because of Judge
Thompson 5 splendid record and
work in tie past. is looT back of
him adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
We Loan Co BunG, puy or ref1n-
lnce. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv

Stolen Car Recovered.-A Chevro-
let roadster was reported stolen yes
terday afternoon by the Girrard
Fruit company, the machine having
been taken, from a parking place in
BraWlev. The car was later recover
cd by Brawley police, abandoned ON
Main street
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Local Attorney Wins suit-Ha

Local Attorney Wins Suit.-Har-
ry w. Horton, local attorney, was
granted Judgment yesterday in the
superior court at San Diego in the
sum of 1929 against the Southern
Trust < Commerce bank and its
successor, the Bank of Italy. Hor-
ton sued for $4,000 fees alleged to
he due him for the collection of Il
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Court Fines veliz- Jose Veliz o

Court Fines veliz- Jose Veliz of
Calcxico entered Il plea of guilty
TO a charge OF reckless driving
when arraigned before Judge May
field Yesterday afternoon. He was
sentenced to pay fine of $25 and
serve 80 days in the county jail
The Jail sentence was suspended
upon condition that the fine be
paid. Commitment was withheld
lMtiI JuiN =.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

large sum of money for the local
branch of the bank. He conducted
his own case, assisted by Byron j.
Waters.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Gets Federal Term-Jose Casa

Gets Federal Term-Jose Casa
nova of Mexicali was found guilty
by jury in Judge Hennings court
in San Diego Thursday morning.
The defendant was charged with
having taken a woman from the
United States into Mexico for i'm
moral purposes He was sentenced
to spend two years in the federal
penitentiary. Casanova was arrest
cd in CaleNico.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

fer appearance in Judge Mayfield 3
court by Frank Smyer, charged with
speeding. Several motorists were
given warning for light violations.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

DR.. L. ]. Barabe, Dentist, o47 Main
Over Piggy Wiggly. Phone 392W.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Why Not Try the Liberty Cafe
and our new chef' Same old place
$50 Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

The bridge across San Francis
60 Bay, in San Mateo county, is
one-fourth built.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Lone Motorist Tagged-Frank
Schartz of Los Angeles was the only
eotoris, tagged by the state traffic
squad last night. He was tickeled
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Collections Everywhere. imperial
Valley Credit ASS n. l13 No. Fifth,
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Allcged smuggler Held Ernes

Alleged smuggler Held Ernest
TaLaraz. 3s. of Hehcr was locked
ZIP At the county jail this morning
in default Of $1,000 bail on 4 charge
Of smuggling Intoxicating liquor
INTO the United States from Mexico
The man was arrested 10y customs
inspectors and was ordered held
for United States District court fol
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

ia an intoxicated condition. They
were booked as o. s. Dixon, A.
md John Doc Gostor, 81, both Of
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

We Have the Most up-to-date
grease hoist and equipment to do
your greasing. Du Sold Garage. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Coast Men Arrested-Two men
mcre locked up at tie county Jail
last night by Deputy Sheriff Tuck
cr when they were found seated IN
a car parked on the CalcXico high
way. According to information at
the sheriff 5 office the men were
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

! wing q hearing before L $ Com
missioner WhitelaW.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

We Do Washing and polishing,
Du Sold Garage. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

EunureuS OF THOUsaIIus OF pFUpIc
have been drinking Paul s Lemon
ade for many years. All year round,
at Pickwick Stage Depot. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

May Visit Children-Notite of 4
.ourl ordlr muditNing the intcrLocu-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

DR.. Foncannon, osteopath. Room
2G Davis Bldg. Phone 81. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29
Drink Pauls Lemonade and fee

healthy. It is made of genuine lem
ons, is pure and full of pep. Drive,
walk for it, at Pi,l,Wirk Stage De.
pot. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Soc: Table d. hote dinner, $1.0o.
Air cooled. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

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Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-29

Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast, 25c up. Merchants lunch,
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02
GENERAL, ELECTION CALLED BY COUNCIL
 F0R SEWARD C|TY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, DATE SET VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.
 TERRITORIAL OFFICERS

A formal resolution calling for a general election in Seward on Tues Iday November 6, next for the pur- pose of electing a governor, a dele gate to Congress, an attorney gen. Ieral, a Territorial Senator, four representatives to the Territorial Legislature and two divisional road commissioners was passed at a meeting of the City Council last night, c. E. Orlander occupying the chair in the absence of Mayor L. V. Ray.,A notice of election was order ed prepared to run in the Seward Gateway.
 The City hall was designated as the polling place, the polls to be open from 8 a. m. to ' p. m.
 The Judges named are Louis Simpson, J. c. Robertson and Geo. Sexton. The Clerks will be Bessie M. Molloy and Jennie Paulson.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02
EXCAVATION WORK AT NEW SCHOOL.
 NEARLY COMPLETE: !:
CONCRETE POURING SOON TO START GERHARDT JOHNSEN
 FILES SURETY BOND

With crew of six men on the job, a tractor and teams with scrapers, indications were today that the foundation excavation for Stewards new $5O,OOO school house would be completed tomorrow in readiness for the pouring of con- crete under the general charge of Gerhardt Johnsen, contractor. The excavation work has been conduc.- cd by the Alaska Transfer and it is understood that the concrete work VII be carried forward as fast as possible before the approach ot cold weather.
 At last nights meeting of the C-yT Council, the personal surety bond of MT. Johnsen with his sure ties was approved and the contract signed up.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02
ABOUT TIME COME HOME

Mir. Frank Lagerquist of this town, the owner of fine residence on Fourth Avenue adjoining the Helm property, has in letter to friends here indicated his intention Of returning to the fair city of Sew ard in about month, os as soon as he can conclude his business af- fairs in Fairbanks, where he has been residing the last two or three years
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02
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Lo', Chaney Play
 Al Liberty Theatre

Among the very few stars whose light seems to never dim is Lon Chaney-the man of a hundred personalities. Year after year he still holds his place as the worlds character actor. One of his best special features, "The Penalty" is at the LlbeEty tonight and Seward movie fans have another opportun- 'tyto let this man send the thrills up and down their spines.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02
LEGAL
NOIICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FO BE HELD ON TUESDAY
 NOVEMBER (. 1928
NOIlCE lS HEREBY GIVEN f,,a 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, 1928. Be- tween the hours Of o'clock 9. lri. and o'clock D. n. of said day, for the purpose Of elccting the foi- lowing officials. t0-Wit:-
 A Governor for AIashs.
 4 Delegate to Congress from AL aslIa.
 An Eeto1uey General for Alaska. 4 Territorial Senator.
 Four Representa- tiTos to the Ter r..orial Legislature.
 Two Divisional Road Cou-ais- si0ncrs.
 The Common Council of the heretofore duly designated tha Town Cf Seward, Alaska, havfna Voting Precincts of the City and the Polling place therein, the -loe- tors are hereby notified:
 That aIl duly qualified Voters re- siding within tFaa boundarjos Of the aid Town of Seward, will vofn at fhe City Hall Building, IoeatcI in rear Of Tots g and 2G Of Block n, inc same beine the dnTy desirnated 'olling place in and for Precinct oT Seward. Alaska.
 Dated ct Seward, Alaska, this 2nd. day of October, 1928. By order of the Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska.
 A. ?. BALDERSTON, Municipal Clerk Of Town of Sew ard, Seward, Alaska.
 CLERKS-Bessie NJ. MaHoy, Jennie PauIs0n.
 JUDGES-LOuis, Simpson, J. c. Robertson, George Sexton.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02

THE NEW VIVA TONAl COLUM- BlA PORTABLE PtiONOGRAPH IS MUST BE SEEN AND HEARD TO BE APPRECIATED. ScHALLERER's LASkA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02

c. M. Jones, Alaska representa- tive of the famous Schillings Cof- fee, is business visitor in the city calling on the trade. MT. Jones de- parts Thursday for the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02

Al meat ana nothing else in the Frye -Eruhn Meat Market.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02

THE NEW VANITY VEST PocK EFT KoDAKS WITH F6a LENS ARE HERE. schaIIerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-10-02

The Gateway leads; other follow.