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The Alaskan., 1930-10-10

derstand is a very fine gentle man and competent man, every way qualified for the office for which he is a candidate, the re- suit of the primary on that posi- tion is illustrative of one of the worst features of the way direct primaries work out. The office of Highway Engineer was the only one that was contested in the Democratic primary, hence in terest on primary day was d. most wholly centered in the Re- publican contests, which embrac- ed all the offices. The result was. as it often is elsewhere, nearly all the voters, Republicans, De- mocrats and independents, rush cd into the primary of the party in which there were more or less spirited contests. Less than 600 votes were cast for candidates for Highway Engineer in the Democratic primary, while more than 5000 voted in the Republi- can primary. When only a small percentage of the voters go to the polls almost anything might occur. It is not a question of which candidate in a primary election has the most supporters but the one whose supporters vote most numerously. It may
 ery we'll be that MT. HeSSe would have been nominated had
 III the Democrats in the Terri cry cast ballots, but there is mo- hing to disclose whether that
 oould have been the case or not. Juneau, Empire.
 The Empire lays bare the ne farious political scheme which defeated Bob Sommers the De mocratic choice for Highway Engineer. It's great desire to de- feat Republicans, crucifed Som mers, Now the Empire regrets the part it played-the regret as a sop to Sommers. But is that regret sincere?
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
THE WHITE HOPE

J. J. ConnOrS, Democratic Ma tional Committeeman, was inter 'ieWed by the Empire recently. He averred that the hope of the First Division lies in Democrats. :" As per ConnorS the hope of the First division depends upon the lies Of the Democrats. And that seems to be the line of campaign which will be followed.
 In his statement Mir. Connors said: voters, in order to under stand issues and realize their import; to weigh the candidates and parties they represent, must be capable of studying those is sues, to read about them in the daily press, to discuss them with their fellows. An electorate that cannot be dominated by the will Of one or two leaders, that votes as a unit OftimeS without being able to read the name of the candidates for whom it votes and without knowledge of the ex- istence Of the office at stake. IS a very real menace to self-gov- elnment. This fact has been re- cOpnized in Southeast Alaska for several years. Forward look ing leaders of both Democratic and Republican parties have re- cognized that danger and have in the past cooperated in an effort to suppress it."
 Offers To Buy Indian Sopport
 Last week George SaWa of
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
NOT YET BUT SOON

Anchorage reports accuse The Gateway of supporting Demo crat Grigsby for Delegate from Alaska to Washington, D. c. Perhaps the wish is father to the thought for as far as we can recall we have not yet announc- ed our favorite for any candi- date Have patience, my child, or pappa will spank! Anyway, George is a h-of a good chap. Gateway.
 The Gateway may not be sup porting Grigsby, but some of it's editorials are certainly not op- posing him. Is it going to strad- dle or spraddle?
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
LESTER D. HENDERSON

Is Lester D. Henderson the only educator in the Territory it to hold the office of commis- ;ioner of education? Is there not another man capable Of direct ing the educational affairs of the territory? Did Lester keep the schools out of politics? If so, what were those political speeches he used to make at the teachers conventions and what makes it right for him to use his office to dabble in politics and makes it wrong for the cleo tors to have their choice in the matter.
 Under the appointive system when the electorate is dissatis-
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10

fled with the manner in which the office Of commissioner o1 education is managed, they can do nothing to remedy conditions. Under the elective system that office is directly responsible to an electorate and must answer immediately to the people as to the conduct of that office.
 Any territory or state which must depend upon the appoint i've system for the conduct of it's various offices is not in any man. ner working towards full terri torial government.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
journal adds that "this is not mere paper talk"

mere paper talk"
 The soviets have placed orders
 fer $35,000,000 of canning ma
 chinery and supplies during the past year and are now erecting rhe plants. We are told that this is all state work. the canneries and their entire operations com ing under government owner ship and control from growing the crop to selling the finished product including the purchase of plants and their erection. And instead of trusting to luck ln the marketing of their pro-
 iucts, the Russians plan to di- vide and pro-rate the pack on 9 percentage basis, making to- matoes 24 percent, other vege- tab as 25 percent, meat 19 per cent, fish IS percent and so on.
 It occurs to us that Russian lab0rerS as a class are probably not more intelligent or indus lricus than their American con- temporaries, though their num- per is legion; and as countries go, Russia has not a more fertile 5oil or equable climate, nor a rider range of products than the T. s. of America. The only possi- ole advantage Russia may have in competition is one of govern competition is one of govern mental system and that cannot He for long if Americans are not 100 dumb to learn. RusSia's sys- lem is comparatively new and pntried but no matter how ad- 7antageous it may prove to be the only element that can keep America permanently "hipped" IS our monumental conceit.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
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The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
THE SAME OLD BUNK

George B, Grigsby, Democrat 1c candidate for Delegate to Congress from Alaska, opened his campaign in Fairbanks re- gently. He endorsed the entire Democratic ticket from soup to nuts. He advocated increased Home Rule and severely criticiS- ed the Organic Act which was passed through the efforts of he then Delegate Wickersham. Grigsby promised more nome rule for Alaska and a more lib eral policy regarding natural resources.
 He condemned his opponent and declared that WickerSham had sold his political influence in accepting a large sum of money from the cannerS in craving up a fish trap leasing bill.
 According to the Empire, MT. Grigsby was given an enthusi- astic and cordial reception in Fairbanks. Cordials and bever- ages, perhaps.
 ANOTHER COLD STORAGE
 FOR SITKA A group of Sitka citizens, headed by w. P. Mills filed art icles of incorporation with Se- icretary Thiele for a corporation which plans to build and oper- ate a cold storage plant in Sit ka. Along with the storage bus mess they will operate a general merchandising business. Free ton of buildings will begin this fall. It is reported that the buildings will be constructed on CT near the Pyramid Packing Company's properties.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
PEGUES WROTE THAT
PLATFORM


 The cat is out of the bag. Peg ues, the political mentor for the Troy publication is author of the platform which was sponsored by the alleged administration Look at the glibness with which that platform is carried on by the Empire today And the slick platform pushed John Rustgard on the political shelf. Perhaps that is as the Elm pire wished-weren't they killing two birds with one stone?
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
THE OLIVE BRANCH

ITO work with and support President Hoover and his admin istration in friendly cooperation.' Does this mean the federal bu- reauS in Alaska, representing the Hoover administration? Lo- gically it seems that should be the interpretation. Hence, it must be a pledge that Paul has offered the olive branch to the Bureau of Fishereies; that his fight against what he and his workers have termed King O'Malley's autocratic domina- tion of the Alaska fisheries is at an end; and that from now on MT. O'Malley's regulations gov erning the fshereiesof Alaska will be agreeable to that faction
 Now, Troy betrays his colossal ignorance when he makes such a wild assertion.
 There is nothing more con- temptible than an unethical newspaper man. There is noth- ing so low as a newspaper man who deliberately sets down as truths lot of deliberate lies and misrepresentatiOns. There fore, having violated the ethics of newspaper morals, there can be nothing more contemptible than Troy in his manner of con- ducting his paper and campaign
 Troy would have his readers believe that Paul is going to sleep in the same bed with o. Malley, with Troy on the other side of O'Malley. Far be it from such. We do not believe Paul would even care to be seen in the same bed with Troy even with O'Malley between.
 It is very possible for the Republicans of Alaska to get together to work with and sup port President Hoover. To work with him that he might see that l,e has been sadly misled by the Czar of Alaska, Henry O'Malley. Once President understands that O'Malley has not been as he should have been, we do not be- lieve that he will continue to keep that man in office. This can be put to President Hoover in a friendly way. The delegate elec- ted can cooperate with the Pres | ident and work with him on broad principles yet disagree with him on various points of administration And in a friend Iy way show wherein Alaska is Ebeing and has been wronged. All lthis does not mean that Paul will sell out to O'Malley."
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL"

George B. Grigsby, Ketchikan Jttorney who was nominated in
 ne Democratic primary to make
 he race for Delegate, was an lrrival in Fairbanks recently. He $ touring the country in the in erests Of his candidacy and iS ao'ding campaign rallies in the towns in the Westward. As usual George is very optomistic of election. News Miner.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
IMPORTING LABOR

J. J. Connors, thru the Empire, speaking of the imported labor ln the canneries condemns the Republican leaders for opposing
 hat system. Tn Ketchikan dis trict alone last summer the can- nerieS imported over three thou Gand Oriental Iaborers with a seasonal pay ranging from $80 tc $250. If the Empire wishes continuation of this system it might not be amiss to suggest that those three thousand Ori- entals be moved to Juneau, body md soul and given labor in the mines and in every business house in the capital city. Ger tainly not one town wishes this system to continue outside of Juneau.
 Says MT. Connors, Tt is ab-
 urd to think of prohibiting can
 2erS from importing labor until other industries build up suff1- cientIy to furnish employment
 welve months a year-until we have established a labor market. We cannot build a prosperous community on one purely sea- sOnal industry. Salmon furnishes employment for fishermen only during about five or six weeks 3 year, and, unless other indus tries flourish alongside, labor cannot be expected to sit here during the other ten or eleven and wait for a job.
 For the past several years, the Empire crowd has been midWif- Ing the pulpmill industry. They have been building pulp mills and communities in Thomas Bay, Taku, Juneau, Thane, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Not one site has yet been selected nor any steps taken to start any of these pro- ;ects. But every election the Elm nire condemns the Republican and damns them for driving capital out of the country.
 Yet they support the idea of of oriental labor to he exclusion of local labor and expect local labor to sit idly by and suck their thumbs. Such ideas do not pay grocery bills. Three thousand orientalS in Ket- chikan. Any one thousand resi- dent laborerS can do the work of the three thousand orientals. But to give residents a better earning power will make them too independent. The less earn ings they have, the better slaves will they be. The Empire and it's alleged spokesman, Connors, wishes Alaskans to remain wage slaves. Fine business, not.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
MERECA'S MARKET
 THREATENED

The food canners in the United States are watching very closely Inc news from Soviet Russia :hese days. And indeed, it is time, for the gigantic canning indus try of this country is seriously threatened. On the authority of Connirg Trade, published in Baltimore it appears that the So- Viet Government has laid out a plan calling for the production of four billion cans by the year 1932-33 and six billion cans the 'olloWing year, and this trade
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
ANTI TRAP PLANK

George Grigsby, Democratic candidate for Delegate to con- gress is said to be preaching an anti-trap plank in his campaign. We wonder if this change in front is due to the fact that the canners refused to give him SUD- port when he solicited funds in
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10
DIRECT PRIMARY FRANKS

Without wishing to reflect upon the nomination of W. A. Hesse, Democratic nominee for Engineer, whom we un-
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10

Seattle? If the cannerS had filled his jeans full of the whereWith- all that sweetens the life of the gang machine, would he have stood on an anti-trap plank? Ask George, he knows.
 Sure, Why Not?
 George Grigsby went to a prominent Republican soliciting funds for his campaign for dele gate to congress. Said the pro minent One, How much will you need George?" "Oh, about five thousand dollars will cover the bill" said the Troy candidate for Delegate to Congress. And what will you do with all that money, you don't need that much, George" said the Promin- ent One. Well" said George, I've got to have some to pay my bills with, don't l."
 Feature that! A Democratic candidate goini to a Prominent Republican for funds to beat Republican candidate for the same office. The gall of George is exceeded only by the gall of tht Troy-PegueS team in Juneau.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10

Among all the arts music alone can be purely religious Madame de Stael.
The Alaskan., 1930-10-10

One-half of the world must sweat and grOan that the other half may dream.-LongfellOw.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
"Chan" Talbot Out
 Of Active Business
Son Takes over Patf.am News Co., Father and Grandfather Started
 42 Years Ago

Chauncey C. Talbot, in business in Putnam for more than s2 years. has retired. He has disposed of his in- terest m the Putnam News Company @ his son Leon 4. Talbot. The change heeame effective Tuesday.
 Mr Talbot came Co Putnam from Norwich with his fathcr in lS88. They established cigar. tobacco and per- i0dical store in the location now oc- capied When his father died Mir Talbot carried on the business alone umil his son Lem became old enough to assist him.
 No business man in Putnam is more s deiy known than Mr. Tslb0t, known to all as Chan" By his even disposi- tinr and ready friendliness he made acquaintences easily. He is esteem ed as man and a citizen.
 Ar. Talbot's ffalernai affiliations are with the Masons, Elks. Red Men, Odd Fellows. Royal Armanum, Eagles, Moose Rehekahs and Eastern Star
 III health Is the reason for Mir. Tal- bots retirement He is at present confined to his home on Mechanics street. He is slightly improved and Is abie to sit up.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
More Job Seekers
 Than There Are Jobs
Approximately Sixty People Have Registered for Work. Few Regis-
 ter Employment

Approximately sixty Putnam peo- pie have filed applications for work. The registration headquarters estah- lished by Mayor Richard with the Chamber of Commerce cooperating are bcsoueht by those willing to do any kind Of work that is offered them.
 There has been lack of jobs for these will workers. < few have been taken care of. T. is emphasized that t is not permanent employment that is required but that any kind of a job even for an hour or more will be welcomed Most nf those who have applied for work need money. Most of them are ready to do any honest wora te get it On a good number others are depending for support, r. Is not a question with them of e. lecting job it is question of tnk- ing any job that Is offered them.
 Rakine leaves. taking out ashes, cleaning up around fhe home or the place of business. Wherever there is work for an hour or two. half day or a day or a week ar more. a man will be supplied f the person having the job will only cooperate with those seeking t0 bring the job and the work CT together by making it known.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
OMIT CAMPAIGN
 FOR DONATIONS
Woman's Board Not to Sponsor Thanksgiving Offering Ap-
 peal This Year
Will Receive Voluntary contribu-
 tions of Food and Money

After the generous response Co the drive for the Nurses Home Fund now nearing it's close the Woman's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital has decided to omit the annual ap- peal for the Thanksgiving Offering for the hospital. The familiar bags and the envelopes distributed so that donors might fill them with provisions or money will not appear this fall
 If. however. anyone is desirous of giving either money or provisions to the hospital at this time donations may be sent to Mrs. George Twigg. treasurer. i5 King street. Putnam.
 Demands Increasing
 It is not that the hospital is not m need or the yearly offering of fnodstoffs and money that the. an- nuai drive Is being passed. The demands upon the institution have been great the past year and will continue to expand. It is because of this that the Nurses Heme was imperative. When ready for oc- cupancy it will release a great deal of needed floor space in the hospital for the use of patients. It was be- cause t IS realized than people have recently been generous in their res ponse to the Nurses Home Fund drive that the Thanksgiving Offer ing is to ba made a voluntary afkail insofar as donations will be received but there will be no personal canvas or special appeal for food and mon. ey.
 Large quantities of vegetables fruits. canned goods and other foot stuffs have been received annually IL is apparent that this annual don ation has saved the hospital 3 sub stantial sum of money that would otherwise have to be expended foi the merchandise contributed b. friends of the institution. The neet remains, but 1t is not feh that it i an suspicious time to urge furthe contributions to this worthy cause IL is the belief, however, that wItl the harvest in and cellars stocked with canned goods there win b. many who will voluntarily come fo ward with donations ss herefcf0r' and that this voluntary offering VII be substantial.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
William J. r. Rsfferty and Miss Faith F.. Decker to Marry

Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Decker of Thompson and Providence have an- uouneed the engagement of their daughter, Miss Faith E. Decker, Go William J. F. Raftrty of Putnam.
 Miss Decker is graduate of tue Lincoln School ef Providence and the Mount Vernon Seminary. Washing ton. D. C.
 Mir RaHersy. son of Mrs. N r. Rafferty. Grove stnet. is q graduate of the Putnam high schosl and of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. clxSs Of 1928. He served in the navy until 1he dea1h of his father when be returned to Putnam. At the time If his resignation from the navy he hAa the rank of Lieutenant
 No date has been set for the wedding.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

MT. and Mrs. Frank Witman of Mechanics street acted as hosts to a party O. their friends Tuesday evening. During the evening danc- ing to radio music was enjoyed. At ten o'clock tho guests were invited Co the dining room. Covers were laid for fourteen. Green and rose glass service with a large basket centerpiece of rose colorcd snap dragon flowers made the table very pretty and colorful. Mrs. Witman was presented flowers As a birthday remembrance.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
YES, PUTNAM HAS GONE
 FORWARD, SAYS JUDGE

Those who are heard to say that Putnam has not progressed in the last fifty years would have heen convinced that they are wrong could they have heard an address delivered by Judge I.ucius II. Euler before the Rotary Club at the clubs monday luncheon, Wednesday, Judge Fuller is always q booster for Putnam He told of the muddy streets and the small wooden buildiun n the business section. He alluded to thc installation of good streets and sidewalks, water works and electric lights, sewers and other modern utilities. As for population. Putnam waa a village of 2.7i4 when Judge Fuller came ou the scene sixty. four years ago. Today it ia over 5000
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
TURKEY DINNER
 FOR MISS SHERMAN

Miss Ernessine Sherman of Wood stock avenue wIll be honored tonight when members of the Telephone Employees Council. including em- plovees of the Mo0nlp. Danielson and Putnam offices. attend turkey dinner at Odd Fellows Hall prelin- mary to the presentation to Miss Sherman Of her twenxy-iive year service pin. Many former co-work- CTS of Miss Sherman are expected 10 be present to greet her upon her award for her long and faithful serv- ice.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
 WHIST FOR D. A. R.

A whist for the benefit of the local D. \. R. chapter was given by Mrs. Emily 0. Butler at the home of Mrs Mary E. Bishop, Grove street, Saturday afternoon. There were ten tables with table prizes
 The winners were; Mrs William Raffcrty. Mrs Elliott Dean. Miss Lucy Farrows, Mrs Arthur Maedon aid. Mrs. Irving II. Miron, Mrs. E l.. Robinson, Mrs. Alice Carpenter Miss Gertrude Perry, Mrs. Harold Green and Mrs. Chester Covell
 Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20
RED CROSS DRIVE
 LAGS BEHIND
Not Half of Quota Reached and Only Six Days More to Go
 Remain
Money Needed to Garry on Work in
 Putnam

With but one more week to go. and d good part of the town of Put nam eanVassed. the Red Cross Roll Cnll today shows only $50 members The quota for Putnam is 500. un= less there is more generous response to the appeal m the next six days Putnam will fail to go over the top.
 Regardless of the needs of the Ma. tional Red Cross. which arc SO im- portant and so well known Co all. the work Of the iecal Chapter of the Red Cross, which receives half ot the amount paid in memberships, is es- peclally important to the citizens ot Putnam.
 Due to present conditions there is a more general and more insistant de mand upon the local Chapter and the local Red Cross nurse than normally. To meet this increased demand for relief more money IS needed If there are those who feel that the National organization seems a bit remote, be cause money is not plentiful at this time, the need for money to carry on the work m this city ought to hold an appeal that will bring an in- flHA or new mtNnbtNe btiNit hHAthas giving Day when the drive closes.
 Work to Be Done
 If there was only some way that all of the people could go into the homes with the Red Cross nurse and see some of the conditions brought te her attention and follow this up hs seeing how such families are provided for and made more comfortable; how they are brought from despair to q hopeful future because they are given temporary assistance. the eight hun dred membership quota would have been reached by now There is work Co be done. it is a humanitarian work. IL includes the relief of women and children. There is on'y the Red Cross that gives nursing aid. Through this service is seen where want and sui ftring. due Co lack of necessities makes an appeal that cannot be denied li costs but one dollar tn join ths Red Gross There surely must be in q population of eight thousand, ons tenih who can afford q dollar eaei tor such a worthy cause.