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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

T. A. Parsons, Manager of the Northern Commercial Company's store at Fairbanks, is returning thome on the Alameda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

 FOR GRAVES
 OF UNKNOWN
American Legion Taking Steps for Action in
 Juneau, Douglas

The local post of the American Legion is taking steps to erect a headstone on the grave of each eX-service person buried in the cemeteries of Juneau and Douglas, and asks the cooperation of all friends and relatives of deceased veterans. It is necessary to ob- tain the organization in which the veteran served, war or military ex- pedition, and rank at discharge. In most cases, the information will have to be obtained from friends or relatives, who are requested to give the information to LeRoy Vestal. Department Service Officer of the Legion, at the earliest possible con- venience.
 The headstones will be furnished free of charge, by the United States Government, through the American Legion, for unmarked graves of sol diers, sailors, marines, and army nurses who served in the Army Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States dncluding the Revo- lutionary War), whether regular or volunteer, and whether they died in the service or after muster out or honorable discharge.
 The headstones are of American white marble, 42 inches long, 4 inches thick and 13 inches wide. Within a small circle above the in scription will be cut either a Latin cross for Christians, or Star of David for Hebrews or no emblem. as elected. The inscription will consist of the full name of the vet eran, the State from which he came, his rank, regiment, division, and date of death. In the case of sailors the last vessel upon which they served will appear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
Sport S1ants by.
 ALAN J.0oulD

 on the basketball situation, which seems to be well in hand and due for a banner campaign. Among the teams that will be heard from shortly in no uncertain fashion is Montana State College, the cham pions of the Rocky Mountain Con- ference, which came East to play Butler, Marquette, Purdue, Pitts burgn, Penn State and Nebraska. Here is a team that needs no apologies for anything" writes our Denver observer. Tt won 35 out . Of 37 games last year, one to the Utah Aggies and one of the Cooks Painters of Kansas City (the na- tional A. A. U. champions) but Montana State won the series from each of these teams. They estab- lished an all-time scoring record of 2236 points to which Ashworth (Cat) Thompson, All-America for ward, contributed almost 600 points personally.
 "The team has lost Bredeen, a great guard, but the remaining four regulars of last seasons quintet are back. Besides Thompson they in elude the famous Ward Brothers, Frank and Orland, in addition to Max Worthington, guard.
 "They will take on Purdue and Stretch Murphy, Pittsburgh and Charley Hyatt, and I'm telling you in advance they will beat the bunch. The difference between the Mon- tana State game and that in the Middle West and Beast is that Montana scores.
 "In 37 games last season, Mon tana State averaged fraction more than 60 points per game" This makes Montana State the "point-and- -half-per minute team which seems about the human max mum, unless a couple of howitzers are installed to fire the shots.
 To the gayety of the college ath- letic situation, the following letter is contributed. It was received by a Southern college from pros- pective student and published by the Journal of the American Medi- cal Association:
 Chattanooga, Tenn.
 October 18, 1929. To Whom it may concern:
 I am now a sophomore in col lege, and I am a Cherokee Indian. However, am about one-fourth white but not over one-fourth. l want to take up medicine, and am not able to finance my way. If you will give me scholarship for my self and uncle, who will complete high school this spring, it certain ly will be appreciated by each of us. Furthermore. if I should get a scholarship, I expect I would like to go out for the football team in order to make real team and bear other expenses. However, I have very little experience in foot ball because I haven't had very much opportunity, but I believe l could play a little. Give me chance next fall.
 Yours truly,
 c. B.
 PS., will give you any lnfor- nation necessary concerning each of us.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

War After the American troops and industries had been demobi- lized the Government was obliged to seek some means of restoring the nations railroads to normal peace time operation
 The great banks in New York and elsewhere have set their legal, technical and statistical depart ments to work examining the new plan. They are intensely interested in any Government program touch ing an industry with capitali- zation of $25,0OO,00 900.
 Railway mileage is very unevenly distributed as to States. Texas heads the list with more than 16,- GOO miles, and Illinois is second with more than 12,000.
 Pennsylvania is third with Ill., 250, Iowa has 5000 miles, and Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Mon tana, New York and Ohio have 5000 miles or more.
 In the last 20 years the total mileage of the country has been practically stationary-around 250,- GOO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
ARMY BILL FOR
 1880 IS EASIER

NEW YORK, Jan. G.-No provi- sicn is made for a football game between the Army and Navy in 1930, nor is there any post-season expedition to California, as was the cace last year, in the Army football schedule just published The final Saturday in November, the date usually set apart for the game with the Navy. has been as- signed to Notre Dame, and the Ca dets will clash with Rocknes eleven in New York on that day.
 Would Be Late
 Should the athletic differences between the two branches of the service be patched up, plans could be made for post season game with the Middies on the Saturday after the Notre Dame conflict.
 This would extend the Army sea- son to December 6.
 Had the academies been able to end the warfare over athletic rela- tions during the season just ended, it is well understood that a game would have been scheduled to be played on the first Saturday of De- cember.
 May Repeat
 In view of this, it is regarded as highly probable that similar ar rangement could be made for such a game, if the heads of the two services are able to get together in the meantime.
 Ten games are listed on the Army's 1930 schedule, five of which are with teams on the 1929 list.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
BLUE LARKSPUR
 WINS S153,45O
 TO LEAD CLASS
By ORLO l.. ROBERTSON GA. P. Sports Writer

NEW YORK, Jan 8.-The 1929 saga of American Racing, disclosing new champions, record purses, in- creased interest and the death of four famous turfmen, is complete.
 Although starting in only six races, E. R. Bradley's Blue Lark spur carried off the money winning honors in addition to topping the three-year- -old division. The son of Black Servant Blossom Time amassed $153,0O0 in his four vic- tories and one second. In his oth- CT start-the Kentucky Derby, won by Clyde Van Dusen-the pride of the Idle Hour farm ran fourth. Blue Larkspur, however, was forced to retire in August.
 Out of the muddled two-year-oid division came Harry Payne Whit ney's Whichone to win the Belmont futurity and claim championship honors. The futurity carried with it stake of almost $130,000 for 2 new record on American turf. The big brown colt from the imported, Chicle-Flying Witch, built up a for tune of S135,455 for Whitney. Five victories and one second in seven starts placed Whichone second to Blue Larkspur.
 Golden Princes $100,0oo Coffroth victory last March at Tia Juana, ranked him third in the money winning column with $121 600. Dia- volo, the veteran handicapper, ac- cumulated S87 7190 in eleven races, and The Nut from the Warm stable. won S81 ,595.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

Still another suggestion retains tNe jump at center, but zones the other four men away from center.
 Tlns last suggestion comes from men who have had much experi- ence with the professional game of basketball Blocking is empha- sized in the professional game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

The head stones are furnished for veterans of all wars including Confederate Veterans Any addi- tional inscription may be cut on the stones after they have been received by the consignee. The sheadstones will be shipped, freight prepaid, to Juneau
 Everyone having knowledge of a veteran buried in the cemeteries of either Juneau or Douglas in an unmarked grave are requested to forward the information as soon as possible to the Local Post of the American Legion
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

LET AImquist Press You- Suit We call and deliver. Phone 52S
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
ENGINEERS RETURN

c. F. Wyller and F E. Schwartz, engineers of the United States Bu- reau of Public Roads, returned last night after spending their vaca- ticns in Seattle. They will be at tached to local headquarters of the Bureau until the opening of the field season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
Rail Ratification Plan Of l. C. C. Is
 Marking Century

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
SANTA CLARA BASKETBALL
 MEN CARRY NAMES ON BACK

SANTA CLARA, Cal, Jan. g. University of Santa Clara's basket ball players carry their own intro- duction on their backs this season Printed on the back of his jersey is the name and number of every hoopster.
 Jersies are white with red letter ing and numerals. Santa Clara coached by Harlan Dykes, is the first to use the name and number system on the Pacific coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
BARNARD PICKS
 HEADQUARTERS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Jan. g. American league headquarters dur ing the spring training grind will be in St. Petersburg, President E. s. Barnard has announced. The junior circuit executive will visit all of the six American league camps in Florida.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
NOTICE

After January 10 no telephone rentals for the month of January will be accepted at discount. All remittances by m all must bear postmark of not later than last discount day. Please be prompt.
 JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS adv. TELEPHONE CO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08

This makes Montana State the point -and-a -half-pe minute team which seems about the human max mum, unless a couple of howitzers are installed to fire the shots.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
GEORGIA TO HAVE HOST
 OF GRID VETS IN 1850

ATHENS, Ga, Jan. 8.-Georgla $ football prospects for 1880 are the best in a decade.
 The Bulldogs will be able to place an eleven composed entirely of juniors, all lettermen, on the grid iron end hold their own against almost any team. Of Is hold overs for next seasons grldiron wars only two, Captain Herb Maffett, end, and Afmin Waugh, halfback, will be seniors
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-08
HIGHER BASKETS FOR
 CAGE GAME NOW SEEN
By FORREST c. "PHoG" ALLEN

By FORREST c. "PHOG" ALLEN
 Perhaps the next bit of impor- tant extirpation for the rules sur geons of basketball will be the elim- ination or modification of the cen ter jump or tip-off play.
 The national basketball coaches association has made definite re- concentrations to the joint basket ball rules committee regarding this important feature. F Already high school, college and university teams have tried out these center play changes in regu- lar games and reports coming in in. dicate their enthusiasm for a change from the old rule, How ever, tall rangy and versatile bas- ketball players will always be at a premium.
 I predict that within one or two years baskets will be raised to a height of Il or 12 feet instead of 10 feet-the present height.
 The coaches agree that new plans should be tried in practice and match games during the com ing season and that reports be sub mitted to the committee. It sug- gested two major plans as basis for trial.
 Suggestion Mo-.
 1. Eliminate the center jump.
 2. Toss a coin for possession of ball out of bounds.
 3. The winner is given ball on defensive end line, out of bounds, within nine feet of basket on either side.
 4. Play then begins within five seconds as in the present rule on out of bounds ball.
 5. On all field or foul goal bas- kets the official secures ball and gives it to a member of the side scored upon, out of bounds, under the opponents goal or defensive end line.
 6. In case of double fouls or of technical fouls it is suggested the official designate the two players who will jump for ball, at center.
 T. It is thought this scheme may aid in curbing stalling, by giving the ball to the team that is scored upon.
 Suggestion No. 2.
 l. Draw to circles on either side of the present center circle.
 2. The player who is to put the ball in play stands in the circle which is farthest from his basket, with his own team behind him.
 g. The other team must remain behind the other circle until re- fierce calls. play"
 4 The player in the circle must put the ball in play by passing to team mate promptly after the referee gives the signal to start play.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

Chain store managers as a class have
lived we'll when the retail business, on
the whole has been a small profit or
non-profit producing business.
each proved store manager in
the j. c. Penney Co., has salary de-
termined by his sales and net profit,
and contract for a share of the
earnings in the store he manages.
This compensation plan has been so
satisfactory that we have not lost a
single active store manager because
of desire for greater opportunity in
! another connection.
"For the women associates there is
bonus system that involved the
payment of nearly half million dol
lars last year to approximately
5000 women.
"a letter received from one of
our Western stores signed by the five
girls in that store, says, Our total
wages for the year exceed, with few
exceptions, those of other girls in
town, in like occupations.
"In addition to a fair salary rate
and a bonus plan, the Company pro-
vides free death benefit protection
and ample sick benefits.
"Any agitation against chain stor-
es will not affect their growth if they
get and hold customers appreciation
and patronage. All the fears of the
independent will prove well-founded
or groundless in so far as he adapts
his service to the same customers.
''The public appreciates values, and
their patronage follows closely this
appreciation. The merchant who
offers clean, up-to-the-m minute mer-
chandise and keeps his stocks in that
condition by rapid turnover, will draw
customers regardless of the sign over
the door.
"The store that sells reliable mer-
chandise will grow, if it makes buy
ing pleasant thru the stores physical
set-up and the attention of the store
personnel.
advertising is effective in attract
ing a customer the first time. The
j. Z. Penney Company spent over two
million dollars in local newspaper
advertising last year. We believe it
was money well invested.
"One community obligation has
been convincingly met by chains, as
a class, in the type Of stores furnish
ed to even small communities. We
have been told frequently that the
opening of one of our stores in a
community has been followed by a
general grading up in the entire re-
tail district.
chambers Of Commerce, Service
Clubs, and all similar bodies are the
expression of civic leadership. Over
SO per cent of the managers of the j..
c. Penney Company belong to service
clubs. Practically all our store man.
ayers are members of local chambers
of commerce.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

sustained by wholesalers and jobbers
! thru the general run of retail fail
| ure, the record is most unusual and
is distinctly an economic gain to dis
tribution.
Chains are occasionally charged
with beating down the prices paid
for merchandise. The fairest answer
to the question of how widespread
this condition may be, is the increas-
ing interest shown by reputable man
ufacturers in chain store orders and
their very active desire for such bust
ness.
"The j. C. Penney Company has
among it's sources of supply a group
of manufacturers with whom it has
done business practically since its be-
ginning in 1902.
1.-THE interest of store property
owners in the retailer is direct. The
ability of chain stores to secure turn
over and to develop large volume has
enhanced real estate values in thous-
ands of cities and towns. At the
same time it has resulted in the re-
building Of Main Streets everywhere
with splendid retail plants that are
financially justified by the increased
business. Not only the real estate
owner has been the gamer, but the
entire community has shared because
of the additional taxes paid by the
improved property.
''The banker, the manufacturer,
the property owner-all these are
actual partners with the retailer,
whether chain or not. The way the
retailer handles these obligations to
his partners, is likely to be the
measure of the length of his business
life.
about chain stores relations with
their employees.
an our relations with associates,
we have tried to do three things:
select carefully, train thoroughly, re-
ward literally.
"In the selection of women asso-
ciates our stores attempt to use the
same care as our Employment De-
partment uses in picking men.
Successful retailers today recog
nize that their merchandise, their
store equipment and their advertising
are all useless without properly
trained personnel. Our company has
made it a practice never to hire man.
ayers for stores. Men have been
sought who were willing to go thru
training course of several years to
equip them for store managership.
The character of our managers has
shown itself thru the training years
and not single one of the 1,4OO
managers or any company associate
is, or ever has been, under a bond
"There is no particular reason why
a man should work for smaller wages
for chain store when the COMPETE
tor across the street will pay more.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

"The community has every right to
expect such participation. The re-
taller who does not play his part
must not expect to find a lasting
place in the community's regard for
him.
"The retailer of today or of to-
morrow has certain definite functions
and responsibilities. The responsible
lities affect alike every retail mer-
chant. The thoroughness with which
he visions these and the manner in
which he meets them, will determine
his success of failure.
Customers seek a pleasing store
atmosphere. This implies a we'll
equipped store, a clean, attractive
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

"This public will reward literally
the business that is soundly conceiv-
ed, that is operated by an interested,
intelligent personnel, and that serves
worthily thru value-giving and thru
cheerful community endeavor." ADV.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

place of business and friendly serv-
ice. The day is past when your wife
and daughter, or mine. will buy dress
es or groceries in store because the
owner has been a friend of the fami-
ly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26
FREE CONSULTATION
Extended Two Weeks
DIR. DORIAN

Will give free consultation on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday Of
each week.
HE HAS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTEN-
TON TO INTERNAL MEDICINE
FOR THE PAST 80 YEARS AND
DOES NOT OPERATE
Office, Room 1O2 at the Saulpaugh.
Hotel, MankatO.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-03-26

Many in this community will avail
themselves of the opportunity to visit
DR.. Doran at Mankato during his free
offer. The doctor pays special atten-
ton to the SCIENCE OF INTERN
AL MEDICINE AND DIETETICS.
He is trying conscientiously to elimi-
nate surgery in his treatment of dis
ease as far as possible.
He has to his credit many results
in diseases of stomach especially
ulcers), glands Especially goitre),
ailments of women, diseases Of liver
and bowels, as infected gall bladder,
gall stones, appendicitis, chronic
constipation, colitis, auto-intoxication
and rectal ailments, circulation dis
turbances, as high or low blood pres
sure, heart and blood disorders, skin,
nerves, bladder, kidneys, bedwetting,
weak lungs, tonsils, adenoids, meta
bolic disturbances, such as rheuma-
tism, sciatica, leg ulcers and chronic
catarrh.
Medicines are prescribed and pre-
pared for each individual case in his
private laboratory, also special atten-
tion given to diet as to proper bal
ance and selection of foods.
For this service a nominal charge
is made.
DR.. Doran is a regular graduate in
medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the state of Minnesota.
Married women must be accompan-
led by their husbands.
Office, Mankato, Minnesota. Hotel
Saulpaugh, Room 102. 36-2ts.pd.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
LEAGUE OPENER

Next Sunday is baseball day in Put nam as the Silk Sox-Slater Mills game on Adams field officially opens up the Southern New England League in Connecticut. It looks like a real opening too as added arrangements color the occasion. President Harney Is slated to drop the opening ball from an aeroplane over Adams field to Mayor Richard who will toe the slab for the first pitch of the game The Boy Scout Band Is also slated to lend the musical attraction as guests of the Sox.
 The game itself holds an unusual attraction as lazy Weiss. Sox hero of last year. joins Lefty Touehette and Gappy Bardier in Slater uniforms against the Sox. Weiss claims to know the local weaknesses while Silk men claim to know IZzy's faults which, in itself, should be interesting In fact. the Webster club claims to be too Weiss" for Putnam while the Sox are hoping to Cook" the visitors. Quite a situation. one might say! So watch for a Weiss-Gook. Franklin, pitching dual to set off a Lefty Tou- chette, Tom Dwyer-Cooler Nelson, Murphy slugging battle The game is slated to open at 3 o'clock with popular prices at 35c.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
SILK SOX PUTS IT
 OVER SOUTHBRIDGE
r.,dom on Hand to Witness sIaughter.--A Run For
 Every Run
p;. poings for League Premier
 Sunday

A, improved silk Sox club tramp ,s ,bs Hamilton Club, of Southbridge, t. "a f4-3 defeat last Sunday on i,io ,saas field before a crowd estimated a0s S50 baseball fans. While ragged {" q sno,s the tilt held some thrilling tan as the Putnam nine exchanged s;agles errors, and sparkling put outs s .ri,S the rival Mass. team.
 The Bedding club wielders hit well ,.bind Bud Franklin, blond North .ss.ern s. twirIer touching the opposi- .~, .'an for Ii safe blows. Eight singles, .r .iG' secured after the fifth, were tall Tsd M from Franklin's tricky delivery. Jim" shay, formerly with Spring ssid now living in Southbridge was .slieved on the visitors mound in the ,sird & bv Lefty Carpenter, who found slentv of difficulty with the Sox.
 Marion. Cooler Nelson and Bennett surnished the batting thrills of the ,;, with two belts each, while Carey, p Nelson and Marion featured in the field.
 Tho lineup.