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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
CHAMBER DOES GOOD WORK.

Tn selecting II. L. Faulkner TOT President and H. G. Walmsley for Vice-President the Cham Der of Commerce did its best MT. Faulkner has been of the leading citizens of Juneau for many years. He is very able lawyer and business man. He possesses that rare quality that we call horse sense in a very large degree, and none is more devoted 10 the welfare of the community or Territory He an ideal seee- tion for the head of Juneau's commercial organi- zation MT. Walmsey, the new VieePresident is energetic. progressive and very able and loyal to the North. He, too, is admirable selection. Judge Frank A. Boyle ought now to be re elected Secretary to complete the very hitting organization. He has been excellent Secretary and live force in the Chamber
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
More Or Less True

Many a woman you pass on the street who looks like she was go- ing without most everything has husband who is just one lap ahead of bankruptcy because she insists on having everything.
 Middle age is that time man reaches when, having learned how to get along with his wife, he has to start learning how to get along with his false teeth.
 If the legs have woolen stock ings on them it isn't necessary to glance up at the face to learn the lady is past middle life.
 Whoever it was that first said a half a loaf was better than no bread probably also would admit pink silk scanties are better than no undies.
 All woman ever learns in the domestic science courses is that whatever her husband especially likes is bad for him.
 The ideal wife is one who thinks her husband can run his business, drive his car and tell his stories without any help from her.
 What father wishes most is that he could get an income that would cover the family expenses the way mothers clothes used to cover her
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

wasn't dangerous Now he isn't even
 funny In fact, he's almost altogether
 out of sight.
 H. L. Mencken hasn't ceased to write.
 But what he writes has ceased to matter.
 If Mencken should prick the bubble that en- folds the mirror-lovers and self enjoyers who make up the editorial page of the Christian Herald he would still be out of sight to them fife would be obscured by the flying particles from the explosion which the Herald editors wou1d mistake for cheering masses who could not stand to be left behind
 great down in Alabama said not so long ago that "Alabams can get along with out evolution" And Haywood Broun retorted that everything was all right and peaceful, then because evolution get along without Ala bama."
 Probably Mencken would remain unperturbed even if he would find out that the sef-infated editors of the Christian Herald refuse to see him at all
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Coast Guards Good Work.
Seattle Times.


 The annual report of the Coast Guard brings a reminder that it renders services other than that of laying rum-runners by the heels. though al times that seems to be the most important. Encounters with liquor smuggers have tended oyershadow the humanitarian work of the Guard, it's achievements in life saving and it's service in patroling regions where icebergs abound
 During the fiscal year of 1928 the Coast Guard rescued 3.9S3 persons from peril at sea, aided ships valued at $39,479,792 salyaged dere- licis valued at $103,000 and removed 167 ob- struetions to navigation.
 The natives of Alaska have abundant reason to bless the Coast Guard To them the cutters are messengers of hope and mercy bringing them medical assistance in time of illness and food when they are starving in outlying settlements Ill sqlpe northern communities the Guard ves- sels, with their completement of officers repre- sent the only visible evidence of law and order
 The annals of the Coast Guard are filled with accounts of heroic exploits and of self-sacriicing service. To many who are familiar with it's glor- ious traditions, it is regrettable that it's really great achievements should be submerged in latter day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Do Your own Guessing

Quoting a headline which read, Man Shoves Peanut Eleven Miles With His Nose" Sam Hill in the Cincinnati Enquirer, asks, How crazy does nut have to be to be sent 10 the booby hatch?" and we have been wondering ever since whether Sam was referring to the nut who pushed it Il miles or the one that allowed itself to be man handled for that distance.-J. Nor gan Cook, in Philadelphia Inquir- ar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Safety at Sea and the Radio.
(Cincinnati Fnnlirer ]


 Like many great disasters the Vestris incident at once created tremendous furor with fulmina- tions against anyone any everyone who might coneeivably be blamed for t, but soon was ac- ccpted as a part ot the intending saga of the sea -regretahe, but unrelated to concrete problems of our times. However there is much to be learned from the calamity, to the end that it may not be repeated
 One possible result is Congressional in- restieation of the administration of the Steam beat Inspection Service of the Federal Govern mant But further action perhaps in the field oi legislation. may be desirable. For example the steamer Montoso but a few miles from he Vestris at the crucial hour. vet it's officers were oblivious of their opportunity to save many lives, because they had radio equipment
 Undoubtedly it would be quite within the province or the Federal Government to require by law the use of radio equipment on all vessels ot American or foreign registry which clear from ports of the United States, and the loss of life rom marine disasters might be lessened thereby.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

II has been a long time since the editor of the Christian Herald could bother with looking up and reading 3 copy of Menckens American Mercury Very likely. The Herald editor is d very busy man with all the work of running the Government and elections and the President elect etc.. etc. his hands, while he must keep ap continuous batting of his own back.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
interesting Information

It isn't uncommon for a woman to get tired of a hat, but what we started to say is that we see by the paper Mrs. Ruth Hiatt, of To- ledo, has gone to the Divorce Court to get rid of her Hiatt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Home. Sweet Home

Blinks: My wife settles me
 links: Mine does the same to me, but thinks I should settle the bills.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Why Deprive Her of a Pleasure

When you are told to do a cer-
 tain thing,
 It's better not to do it- For a wife likes to find i've
 forgot
 So she can say, "I knew it."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
ALONG LIFE'S
 DETOUR
Ask Dad, He Knows
By SAM HILL.

What this country needs most " began the Tiresome One.
 'Is more families that want less,' growled his intended victim, as he hurried on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Starts The Bal! Roiiina

"If you your heart lady give"
 I heard the Cynic say Tt means forever after. you'll
 Give her your weekly pay"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

The announcement that the Alaska Steam ship Company is about to increase it's service is an indication that people are preparing for the 1929 season. Before we shall realize it the in- dustries will be in full swing again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Sure Do

The pretty flappers' legs
 Look longer when Skirts end above the knees So do the meni
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

It is all right for a poor young man to marry queen if he likes beans and doesn't mind being his own can opener.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Musinos Of a Married Man

A man tells a woman she's all the world to him and then finds she wants him to prove it by get-I ting everything on earth for her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Not Any More

"Ruffles in Tiers Headline on a woman's page.
 Remember when we used to see a woman in tears?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
SELF-COMPLACENCE.

Here is sample of the self-compacenee o the important acting, stuned prophets who ex hort others and exhat themselves from edi toral chars in the offices of the politico-r ligious Christian Herald, from where they imag inc they are running the political affairs of tho country and seem to believe they might, by posing. make others think they are inteectua and cultural leaders,:
 friend--he lives a gool bl east of the Bible Belt--a.led me the other day what had become of H. l.. Mencken, the dean of America s cyIlies and of his American Mercury.
 T haven't" he said, 'heard any thing of either for months"
 Nor had l But l investigated ged around on a newsstand and came away with one Of Mr. Mencken's green-bound trophies IL was as thick as two or three years ago-or when ever it ! last bothered. It had the style type the same style paper and was filled with the same style material-this last a bit soied with much using. treasured had hardly believed that either Mencken CT the Mercury could actually have deceased without my knowing it.
 But Meneken has passed. Five years ago he was discussed. Now even the New York uolumnists-last resort of funny men-seidom quote him. Folks have kept going. Mencken hasn't He's still back there, somewhere, shooting his paper-wads at the church Or pro- bibition or he moon. Even then when We were back where he s-ne
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

With seven women in the new Congress the chance for house cleaning should be improved = Clos Angeles Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

An official badge for erafting enforcement aseAts msht oe fbe corkscrew, provided it is crooked enough Deroit Free PressD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

Chicago gangsters killing each other More power and greater speed to them as' long as they stick on that tack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

Some people evidently are opposed to every tllng except free beer and whiskey (Atehison, Kan. Globe)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

Dell E. Sheriff, Alaska's tuner. Call or write Phone 602 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Call The Fire Department

i've been fired" growled the Flaming Youth.
 That's a burning shame!" de. clared the Red Hot Mamma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

So Has No Boy Friends He: Does she run around?" She: "No, she goes straight" !"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

Whats Become of The Declara-
 ton of Independence
 Whaddya suppose those Colon ists who dumped the tea in Bos- ton Harbor that time would have thought of paying tribute to the racketeers?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10
Names Is. Names

Names IS. Names Paul A. Gum lives in South Charleston, w. Va.
 Mos. of Her, In Fact If you should merely pass This Eleanor McBurr, You could, with truth, declare You'd seen a lot of her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-10

rHE EMPIRE HAS THE LARG. EST, MOST UP-TO-DATE AMI BEST EQUIPPED JOB PRIfgTING Fl ANT IN ALASKA.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Thompson

The Vernon Stiles Inn closed last week after a most successful season.
 Miss Marion Lewis comes home Sun day to spend the Christmas vacation.
 The subject of Mir. Lyons sermon next Sunday will be "The Cradle of the World
 Mrs. C. E. Searls has gone to Cam den, South Carolina. for the winter, she is staying at Court Inn.
 Rev. E. $. Lyon will spend Christ mas Day with his father at Arlington Heights.
 Mr. Frank Ewing's father died very suddenly last week Wednesday at his apartment in New York.
 Miss Wiley entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday, it was a small meet ing as is usual at this season.
 Mrs Lowell from New London, ar rives Friday to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. J. Y. Dartt.
 Mrs. Dimond who has been the guest of her daughter. Mrs. F. s. Lyon returns to Boston next week.
 The All Club will have a Christ mas party at Miss Betty Maitland's Friday afternoon. They are to have an Achievement Night" early next month.
 The Christmas Endeavor society of Thompson will join the Webster so- ciety in a New Years eve service at the Congregational church in Webster, December 3lst.
 The subject at the Christian Endea- vor meeting in the evening will be How Christmas Sets the Whole World Singing ArnCld Johnson will be the leader.
 Mrs George Brott, who is with her son, Mir Olney Brott, in Hartford, celebrated her birthday recently by & luncheon given her as a surprise to her by her daughter-in-law.
 Mrs. ". T. Peckham entertained at luncheon at the Russian Bear Sum day. She has gone to Providence to be with her son, Mr. Charles Peck ham, who will be there for his vaca- tion.
 Another delightful entertainment which our friends in New York miss is the always beautiful Nativity Panto. mime given in Pomfret next Sunday evening, as usual a number of Thomp- son people expect to attend.
 The Thimble Club met Thursday af- ternoon at Mrs. Alice Johnson's. It was a Christmas party. The program was arranged by special committee, Mrs. Johnson being chairman. After the roll call, Current Events were given.
 The Girl Scouts as usual have many delightful plans for Christmas next Sunday afternoon, they will visit the town farm, and sing carols to the peo- pie there; they are also planning to take gifts to the children at the Day Kimhall Hospital.
 Christmas in the country has a eer- tain charm that is missed in the cities; an excellent example of which was the procession of girls from the Howe Marot school and the Marot Junior
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
BOOK REVIEW
Two Recent Novel.

IL is a pity that a writer like A. $. NJ. Hutchinson continues to spoil what otherwise would De delightful novels, by his aifectations or style.
 The way he mispaces his verbs. re- peats certain phrases, until one is in- eiined to scream from exasperation, and breaks all written and unwriften rules or composition surely is a pose in spite of these faults the characters n hls last offering, "The Uncertain Trumpet are real people, long after the book Is lad aside, you remember them, with their joys and sorrows. principally sorrows. lf must be eOufes- sed as at times the agony is rather excessive notably in the case of the Rev. DaFd Quest. and in the fierce hatred that consumes Mss Pastare. ouli while you eritleise yOu feel a keen interest in the development of the tory.
 The love of Dawn and Banjo Herit- age ls deiieately told, n fact that epi- soue Is the most artistic bit Of writ Ing in the book; while all the hamOr- ous touches are well done especially the description of the FI0eg- Nall0ner t+Atas+.f AAA AtAatA NAiA aaAA NAAtMAAAAA4 Do You Hunt?a and the picture of Miss Mention and the Memoirs of Lady Nestibuie she plans to write.
 From the casual manner Father Absolute Is mentioned in the opening pages, you feel he will appear again. which he does, az the motive power In many lives; saving David from bringing Dawn and her together.
 Take it all in all the book Is a mix ! .ufe 0f good and bad, the good so good at times, one wonders why it is not much better.
 Another book that Is much discus ed at dinner tables and even at Bridge .ahies. lwhen the game Is not too ierioas) is Hugh Walpole's Hans Frost" In a lighter vein than his sarlier books. 1t is charming from start to finish. Everyone who cares .l all for modern novels will delight la t. appealing us 1t must to all.
 II tells the story of an elderly and famous novelist, his eatty managering vife. her unspeakable disagreeabie mother, her loyable and unsophisticat- .d niece, and his engaging dog Martha, ghe is a real parsonage. There are also some interesting Russians; as asual Hugh Walpoie has drawn the slaVs most sympathetieally, there is one Vladimir. who entrigues you from lhe first appearance. you are not sure you understand him, and if you are at all Puritanlcal you may not approve af him. but ia any case he will tascln- ate you, and you can see why Nathalie loves him.
 The tale of their love is dainty poem, and like the real artist he is Nr. Nalpole leaves the denoument untold. 8 word too much might have spoiled it.
 A for Hans Frost himself, after sevenfy years of more or less unsatis- factory existence. you realize his real life has jast begun; and you close the hook feeling his masterpiece is about to he written.
 U IT
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
As.emblx Exereises

Thursday morning of last week, the assembly exercises were conducted by the Senior shorthand class. Doris Crandall led the exercises, Eurania Perkins gave a paper on, "Why Wish to be a Stenegrapher? Friday morning. the pupils assembled to be sent home. The precarious condition of the icy roads made it seem wisest to the drivers to have the pupils safe at home fearing the increase of danger. Principal Colby on being ad- vised concerning the roads instantly assented with the worried drivers.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Women. Council Elect.

At the annual election meeting of the "Dames de Ia Valerie" women's council of the St. John the Baptist society. Mrs. 0mer Loiselle was elect cd president of the society. The officers e'ected at the meeting. Sunday eve ming are: Vice-president, Mrs. C.. Aucoin. secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Alphcnse Valade. The councillors chosen are Mrs. Regina Hamel. Mrs. Joseph Desautels. Mrs Albert Nor rison. Mrs Auguste Narcotic, Mrs. Joseph Pelletier. Mrs. Francis Four nier, Mrs. J Lamonfagne and Mrs. Thomas Houle The visiting commit tee appointed for the ensuing year are Mrs. Joseph Choiniere, Mrs. Au- coin. Mrs. Philip Coderre and Mrs. Alfred Loiselle.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Abingdon

Mrs. William Murdoek was in Bos- ton over the weekend
 There will be a Christmas service at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Barbour Of Danielson spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. George Hawkes..
 Monday evening December 28 there will be a Christmas program held at the church. After the exercises pre- sents will be given to all the children who attend. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
North Grosvenordale

Raymond Potter was visitor in Fall River over Sunday. Everett Arnold has been confined to his home with illness this past week
 The Christmas vacation which will begin December 20 will extend Co 1 December 30.
 Misses Daga and Dorothy Freu- denthal were guests of friends ln Worcester this weekend.
 Stuart Swanson of Springfield spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Emil Swanson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Sharpe and family of Mechanisville, have return cd to their old home here.
 Mir and Mrs. William Sharpe and family have moved hack to town and gre living on Buckley Hill.
 Mis- Hulda Stein R N, of Worces- ter. spent the weekend with her par ents. Mfr. and Mrs. John Stein.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Marvin of Mapleville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Daniel Cunningham Sunday af- ternoon.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Bellamy and son Phillin. of pawtucket, were quests of Miss Bertha Freudenthal Saturday.
 Mrs Henry Carienan is a patient at st Vineeut's hospital. having sus- tained injuries when she slipped and fell on the ice.
 Exercises will be held Friday af- terncn at the grade schools of the town. Presents will be distributed among the pupils.
 Miss Evelyn Johnson. of Pembroke College. Brown University, spent the weekend at her home with her moth- CT, Mrs Elizabeth Johnson.
 Miss Evelyn Swanson. Of the Nil- limantic Normal School was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Swanson over the weekend.
 Miss Antoinette Labonte. student at the Willimantie Normal School. spent the weekend with her parents, Mir. and Mrs, Napoleon Labonte.
 Eleanor viens. daughter of MT and Mrs. Arthur Vjens, is at the Day Kim ball hospital. under observation. She was removed there Sunday morning.
 Mir and Mrs Michael Conlon and family were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. Harmon Strait of Fall River formerly of this town, this past week end.
 The Girl Scouts held their last meeting before Christmas. Wednes- day evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Walker preparing their Christmas gifts for the children at the County Home.
 Miss Grace Hussey. who was rush ed to the Day Kimball hospital when she suffered an acute attack of ap- pendicitis. was discharged from the hospital this weekend. She is resting and convaleseing at the Tourtellette House.
 A the Tourtellotte Memorial High School. a Christmas party with a carefully arranged program will be Dorothy D. Roy have charge of the exercises. Presents will be distributed among the pupils.
 Early morning service will be held at the Lutheran church in North Gros- venerdale at a. m. The Sunday school program will be rendered Christmas Day at p. m. 4 watch night service will be held with pro- gram 9-l9 p. m. 10-1i.15 p. m. refresh ments served by the Ladies Aid of the church Then a short hour of de- votion will be held at if.30-12 m. We greet you all most heartily welcome 1 to our services. The pastor wishes the congregation and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Of The Press

The second edition of the school paper. the "Tourtellotte Eye" came of the press. December 13. These editions are the achievements of the pupils themselves. aided by Miss Gil- man and Mrs. Bruce Parent. The next edition will be published about the tenth of January it is expected.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Metraa Alleys

Artisans:-Aucoin 141 110 119 370; Souette 146 10l 125 372; La Roche li6 134 l45 395; Blanchette Ilg ils 8s SPA; Vaudeville l73 131 II2 4l6-1S77.
 Over the Top-Burke llS 134 12i 373; Lafontaine 105 IF i73 395 Lepine i40 l0s 101 349: Paul IA fle l31 s64; Duhamel 100 124 i01 325-is06.
 Highest String by Vaudeville La- fontaine i73.
 Highest Total by Al Vaudeville 416.
 St. John-Dery 120 TOT l26 353 i; Hamel no f67 127 404; Metras l2S TOT TOT 342; Hamel f36 l3S 127 4Ol !; Gendreau 126 126 134 3Sl-1ss6.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Neu Yonr'. Wnddinr

Mr and Mrs E. II. kristek have sent out invitations for the wedding of their daughter. Viola Anna to Day i'd Swanson. son of Mir. and Mrs. Emil Swanson at the Methodist Epis- eopal Church New Years evening, January l at seven o'clock. Rev. Wli- liam F. Geiss'er will ofiiciate at the nuptial ceremony.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Daily Thought

Let every dawn of morning be 10 you as the beginning of llfe and every setting sua be to you as it's close; then let everyone of these short lives leave its sure record of some kindly thing done for others, some goodly strength or knowledge gained for gOurselVes.-John RuskIn.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

College, carrying lighted candles who marched through the street Saturday evening singing Christmas carols.
 The annual Christmas sale at the Howe Marot School last Saturday was well attended. There were all kinds of desirable things for sale, besides the candy, fruit and flowers. which are always attractive. The tea room was the most popular feature of the afternoon. The large recreation hall was dressed with Christmas greens, and red candles, the orchestra from the Putnam High School played for dancing and the pretty girls with their friends from Pomfret School and near by cities, danced to their hearts con- tent.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

Bulls Gin Sctoch restaurant)-My plate is wet.
 kudner-Shhh-that's your soup. The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

K. of C.-Ravenelle-B Bernard s5 1la 12s 327; Verdonne l39 1l2 IF 36S; Il. Ravenelle ITO 99 109 378i Blanchette 112 15S 123 393; kourn- fer I25 197 10s 340-1796.
 Highest String by H. Rayenelle ITO
 Highest Total by Loranzo Hamel 404.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

Artisans-Sanette 127 125 III 363: Blanehette 123 I2I 102 346; Aucoin 125 1l2 126 3s5; LaRoche i20 112 l26 35S; Metz 115 l29 l47 39I-iS43.
 St. John-Dery 105 1I6 IT 33S; Courtemanche 92 8S 124 304; LOT anzo l3s 119 126 3S3; Gendreau 142 131 III 384; Hamel l16 116 l19 351-1760.
 Highest String by Bob Aucoin 148
 Highest Total Total by Al Mande- vile 391.