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New Britain herald., 1930-02-04
Jumps Out Window to
 Escape Two Night Fires

Salem, Mass, Feb. UP)- Twice within two hours, Abraham tamil, 40, jumped from a second- story window to safety when fires broke out in the Columbus avenue house where he lives alone.
 After the fire which neccssitat~ cd his first leap had been eXtin- guishcd he returned 10 bed. Less than two hours later he was forced to repeat his Jump when the fire. which apparently had been smouldcring, broke out agaln.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-04
Local Police Testify

Lieutenant William r. McCile and Officer William $, Strolls of the New Britain police department went to Hartford today in connection vi;h thc McNamce murder case. 1t was Officer Strolls who received tic tip" that led to the arrest of Bro-
New Britain herald., 1930-02-04
DORCHESTER MAN CITED

Washington. Feb. (UP)-AWard Of citation for sallantry in action to John A. Ramsay, Dorchester, Mass. was announced by the war department today.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-04
GOV. TRJNIBILL BACK

Hartford, Feb, f CUp)-Govcrnor office hcro today, tanned and hCalthy-looking after q vacation in ElOridH.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-04

GERMAN BANK RATE CUT
 Berlin. Feb. i tP,-Thc German Eeichsh bank today reduced its dis count rate from Gl2 per cent to 6 Ter cent.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
ALASKA $. ;. BRIGHTER ODUNA GOES ASHORE

SEATTLE, May 2S, cRy-The Coast Guard headquarters here were today notified that the if igh- ter Oduna of the Alaska Steam ship Company had driftad sideways cn to the beach near Granite Mine in Prime William sound, while making turn in which she was badly listed,
 Word was sent to the Cape Hit chenbrook Naval radio station which picked up signals from the vessel at SPA am. today. All ships in the vicinity have been notified and the freighter Latouche belonging to the same company ard the survey boat "Discoverer" arc proceeding from Cordoya to her assistance.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
PROHI OFFICERS ARRESTED
 CHARGED BRIBERY

SEATTLE, May 29, P)-After an investigation lasting eleven days into charges of bribery and cor ruption in the Pacific Northwest Prohibition Enforcement unit, dur ing which the most notorious boot leggers in the region gave testimony the grand jury yesterday return ed indictments against five past and present leaders of the unit.
 Administrator Roy c Lyle and his assistant Whitney were indict- ed on charges of bribery, conspir- acy and perjury. Earl Corwin, Whitney's chief aide. T. McKin- ney former U. s. assistant district attorney, and Richard L. Fryant a former dry agent, were dismiss ed as deputy sheriffs as result of the indictment.
 Mckinney was the only one not arrested. Lyle was given his lib erty on personal recognizance in lieu of ten thousand dollars bail. Whitney was requested to furnish five thousand dollars bail, and Fryant posted twenty-five hundred dollars bail. Corwin is. at liberty,
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
WEATHER MAY 20, 1880

Holy Cross-Oc, med. ceiling, calm, wis. good Iditarod-44 above, oc, high, elm. wis. twenty miles.
 Tacotna-40 above, high, boo, calm, wis unlimited. NOME-NE ?, oc, high clg, wis. 30 miles.
 Nulato-Oc, med. clg, calm, wis. fifteen miles, -..,t
 St. Michael-Calm, clear, wis good.
 Teller-46 above, calm, oc, wis good.
 Golovin-4S above, clear, wis 25 miles.
 Fairbanks-Boc, 10000 foot clg wis. unlimited, @ above.
 Tanana-5S above, calm, wis excellent.
 Hot Springs-5O above, calm, wis. excellent.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned has been duly appointed School Tax Collector for Second Division in conformity with Chapter 29, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
 All male persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years, except soldiers, sailors in the U. S, Navy or Revenue Cutter Service, volunteer firemen, paupers and in- sane persons, are subject to tax in the sum of Five ($5,oO) Dollars.
 Should you be living in Alaska on or prior to the first Monday in April, 1880, said tax shall be due and payable on said first date and shall be delinquent after May 1st, 1880. Should you arrive in Alaska later than first date above men, toned, tax will be delinquent thir- ty (30) days after your arrival, or within ten (10) days after the mo- tice is given you.
 All persons. firms, and corpora tions~ employing labor shall furnish list of employees to Collector and are authorized by law, to deduct amount of tax from wages of sm- ployees. ;,
 Fines and Imprisonment are pro- vided by the Act above quoted for those who fail or neglect to pay tax or furnish list of employees.
 A. [. CARPENTER,
 School Tax Collector, for
 Second Div'siol. once at City Hall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
GRAF LEAVES FOR HAVANA

PERNAMBUCO, May 2S, P- The Graf left here for Havana at 9:13 am. today Eastern Stan dard Time. She first circled over the city couple of times and then headed north Her start was de layed several hours because of rain which made her too heavy to lift. The distance of this leg of her flight to Lakehurst, New Jer- sey, is about forty-five hundred miles. The craft is expected to ar rive at Lakehurst Sunday night.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
WEATHER, MAY 2S, 1880

Holy Cross-S above, boo, north breeze, med, clg., visl unlimited. Iditarod-S above, oc. high clg. South 3, wis, twenty miles.
 Tacotna-S above, boo, high clg., calm, wis. unlimited, Nulato-boc, high clg., calm, wis. unlimited.
 St Michael-North 3, hoe, wis. unlimited.
 Teller--S above, clear, calm, wis. unlimited.
 Golovin--Clear. North i, wis. unlimited.
 Fairbanks, Panama, Ruby, and Hot Springs not reported.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
SAYS MITCHELL IS "DRYEsT"

WASHINGTON May 2S, (P)- Believing that Attorney General Mitchell twas by far the dryest official the Justice Department has ever had, Deets Picket told the Lobby Committee that the Metho- dist Board of Temperance had supported the legislation influenc- ing the transfer of the prohibition enforcement bureau from the Treasury Department to the De- partment of Justice.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
THURSDAY TELEGRhpHIC
DOESN'T LIKE SEAL TREATY


 TOKYO, May 20, lPy-Uncle Sam's herds of seals in the north Pacific are increasing to such mum bers under the 1911 treaty, and are devouring such quantities of fish which Japan needs to feed her people. that the Japanese govern ment is pressing matt IS at Wash ington, D. C., for d revision of the agreement at the International Seal Convention.
 The Japanese complain that the seals cause a loss of ten million yearly in Japanese fishing. Dip lomatic communications have been passing across the Pacific for some months now.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
CREATES OPPOSITION

WASHINGTON, May 2S, (P- A determined attempt to prevent the seizure of parphenalia used in tha making of home brew, was op ned by delegation from the Wisconsin Legislature, who came here to protest against the seiz- ure last week of such articles in store operated by John Mills of Milwaukee
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
SAYS RATIO DETRIMENTAL
 TO UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, May 27, P-- Admiral Hughes, chief of naval op erati9ns told the foreign rela- tions committee that he thought tha ratio given to Japan on the London treaty "was detrimental to American interests.
 Japan was given more eight in ch cruisers than the l. s. Hughes said he thought them far super for to tha six inch ones.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
INVESTIGATING BLAZE

OKLAHOMA, May 2S, P-State Fire Inspectors are delving into reports that a liquor party is re- sponsible for the fire yesterday which destroyed the Coliseum where Al Smith made his presi- dential campaign speech, at loss CT three hundred thousand dollars and five deaths. Rumors are, that 4 drinking party was in progress shortly before the fire started.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
BRITISH ZEP TRIP POSTPONED

LONDON, May 2S, (P,-The pro iected flight of the R-1OO, the largest dirigible in the world and belonging to Great Britain, has be n-postponed from the last week in June to the second week in July, because of necessary repairs to one of the fins which was in jurad curing one of the test flights recently. At that time she will make a transatlantic flight and tour of Canada.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
AIRPIAANE NEWS

Pilot Vic Ross of the NAT hop ped off from Kotzebue for Nome this morning, but was forced back to Kotzebue on account of thick weather.
 Pilot Graham of the NAT will leave as per schedule tomorrow Friday, for Fairbanks, weather permitting.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

ness depression, in the opinion of Henry Ford, is an intensive devel- opment of agriculture and manu- facturing, looking to d quantitative production from soil He said It will take as long to get rid
 of an industrial depression as il does to accumulate it."
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
NOTICE OF SALE OF LUMBER

All lumber and kindiing wood flom the Gnoden building ,,n First Avenue, recently torn down by the City of Nome, will be sold at public auction at the City Clerk E Office, on Saturday, May 31st, 19sh at II o'clock, A. NJ.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
% .s < :.
 PROCLAMATION

',' In accordance with the long |: j. established practice of setting <
 + aside day upon which We * Ss may display honor to the na- s' i' tion's heroic dead by decor <
 E ating the graves of our de # + parted soldiers and sailors; <
 * NOW, THEREFORE, I, A. 4 a' Rahlle, Mayor of the Munici-, 4 s' pality of Nome, reby pro < 's claim as a legal holiday Fri t'
 i' day. May 30th, to be devoted 4
 < by our citizens to the customs < x and observapces of Memorial < I. Day. All, citizens are her by s' < requested to lay aside for the *
 * day their usual duties and +
 + join together in offering fit < ts. ting tribute to those who died 's' + in the nations service. + .' Given at Nome, Alaska. this * @ 2Sth day of May, 1880 < + A BAHLKE, a'
 + Mayor s
 i. Attest: M J. Walsh, 's'
 j. City Clerk. s'
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
HOLIDAY : FRIDAY

Tomorrow, Friday, May goth. known as Decoration Day., mem orial services will ba conducted under the auspices of the local post of the American Legion, at A. B. Hall. Il A. M. to which the public is invited.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
ARTHUR J. BALDWIN WILL SAIL SATURDAY

SEATTLE, May 2e, (P-The sailing date of the Arthur J. Bald win has been postponed until Sat urday
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
IT DOESN'T NATTER.

HIM: You know dear I've been thinking over our argument and I've decided to agree with you.'
 HER: "Well, it won't do you any good. I've changed my mind."
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

"See that girl? Her face is her fortune"
 "Yeah, and it runs into nice figure.' -.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

"Feed as cold and starye few er,' say the doctors. What we would like to know is why every girl We take out has cold in stead of fever.''
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Match-making Mother: "Is it true that you are suitor for my daughters hand?"
 Youth: "Yes, but I didn't" Didn't what?"
 'Suit her.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Where is your wife tonight?"
 Home. She's not speaking to me"
 Flows that?"
 ''She was working crossword puzzle and asked me, Whats a female sheep?' And I said 'ewe' She hasn't spoken to me since."
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Two Irishmen met after church. Pat said to Mike: 'Shure, that was a fine sermon the priest gave Us on the subject of marriage" Mike replied: Yes, Pat, that shure was a fine sermon, only I wish I knew as little about the sub as he does"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
FROM EVERY STANDPOINT!

Do you know how to make a peach cordial?"
 Sure, send her some candy"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 29, P)- Tha Treasury Department suspend ed Lyle, Whitney and Corwin, pending the outcome of the trial and inquiry. Smith, Lyle's second assistant has been named as tenn porary administrator.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

But Gladys, on what grounds does your father object to me-"
 "Gn any ground within mile of the house."
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Two women in a street car were expressing their appreciation of Grand Opera. Just as the con ductor stopped to collect the fare, one said: 'I adore Carmen The conductor said: Lady, speak to the motorman, I'm married"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

She: We surely had a nic4 bridge game this afternoon"
 He: "That so? Who won the a"gument?"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Pilot Graham will take off for Fairbanks Friday. conditions per hitting it was stated today. He will carry mail and W. B. Miller as a passenger for AIcGrath.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Did you make talking pictures of your parents?'
 Well, daddy's picture was sil ent."
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
WEDNESDAY, tTFLEGRAPAiCl
AIRPLANE NOTES

Pilot Ross of the NAT took off tbis morning for Keewalik and Kotzebue, with Frank Fellows as a pass nger for Keewalik. He al Sc carried mail, and is expected back at Nome this evening.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

saying that he was given forty eight hours to post bail.
 Whitney, just few hours be- fore his arrest. sued Ralph Horr, King County Republican chairman for fifty thousand dollars "defama- tion of character at the c o P convention last week at Billing ham.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
FORD EXPRESSES OPINION ON
 BUSINESS DEPRESSION

DETROIT. May 2s. R-The shortest cut to the relief of busi-
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
N. E. CHURCH W. F. Baldwin, Pastor.

II A. M. A~ning worship and sahl ath schoo Classas for all ages. There class for you
 2 P. M.. Evening Worship
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

ing of marrying one of your girls. Have your permission?"
 "Yes, indeed" was the reply. Which one interests you, the maid or the cook?"
 Lady of the House: Do you want meal badly enough to work for it?"
 Tramp, 'I'm just hungry mum, not desperate."
 What is your idea of harmony?
 N"A freckled-faced girl with polka-dot dress, leading giraffe"
 MT. Shrimp: Dresses, dresses, dresses. Haven't you any other thoughts?"
 Mrs. shrimp: Yes. also need two hats, a coat and some shoes"
 Customer: q don't like these pictures. Thy don't do me justice"
 Photographer: Justice? Lady what you want is mercy She came into the police sta tion with a picture in her hand.
 My husband has disappeared, she sobbad. Here is his picture I want you to find him."
 The inspector looked. at the photograph Why" he asked.
 Mrs. Mann (accusingly): You were talking in your sleep last night
 MT Mann (meekly): I'm sor- ", dear, pardon me for interrupt ing you"
 He: Will you marry me, hon ey?"
 She: Certainly, Trial, compan- ionate or fight-to-th -the-fnish?" - Do you see that?" queried the love-struck farmer, pointing to the COW and calf rubbing, noses aff- ectionately, 'I'd like to do that"
 Don't let me detain you,i re- piled the girl in the case. Its your cow"
 King Solomon had occupied the royal box on the opening night of the musical comedy, and nat urally the producer was anxious for his appreciation.
 What did you think of that chorus, your Majesty?" he asked nervously.
 Great" ejaculated the Poten- tate I'd like to date up the first three rows some evening" Two women in street car were expressing their appreciation of Grand Opera. Just as the con ductor stopped to collect the fare, one said: T adore Carmen The conductor said: Lady, speak to the motorman, I'm married.'
 .'Feed as cold and starye a few er," say the doctors. What we would like to know is why every girl We take out has cold in stead of a fever" They were sitting on the sofa betting when the lights went out. Darling" he whispered, ''I've been to electrical school, so Il can fix that fuse"
 "But", she sighed. "why do you want to talk shop tonight?'
 swett: "How did you enjoy your alto trip?"
 MooreS Fine. My wife drove by remote control and all had to do was feed the gas and steer the car.''
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

They were sitting on the sofa betting when the lights went out. Darling he whispered, "I've been to electrical school, so ] can fix that fuse"
 "But", she sighed, "why do you want to talk shop tonight?''
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Prayer"
 A quartette will be rendered by Miss Schmidt, Mrs. Dunbar, Dr. O'Hara, and MT. Harlan.
 Cordial welcome to all.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

swett: "How did you enjoy your alto trip?"
 Moores "Fine. My wife drove by remote control and all had to do was feed the gas and steer the car.''
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

His father had just passed on and the parson wanted to refer to the deceased in his sermon the following Sunday, so asked what his last words were. The reply was unhesitaaing, but startling. He had no last words, mother vas with him until he died
 Sir, I would like to marry your daughter"
 Better see her mother first"
 q have seen her mother and it makes no difference, I'll take chance.'
 Honest, now. do you like sadie?"
 "Well, she's got d good heart and she means well.''
 Neither do I.'
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Mrs. Mann (accusingly): "You were talking in your sleep last night"
 MT. Mann (meekly): I'm sor- ", dear, pardon me for interrupt ing you"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31
CHURCH NOTES
NOME FEDERATED CHURCH

'NOME FEDERATED CHURCH
 Rev. R. z. Newton, Pastor. Sunday School ...11 A. M Evening Worship ---.-.---- 7:45 P. M
 Subject "Christ's Intercessory Prayer"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Do you see that?" queried the love-struck farmer, pointing to the COW and calf rubbing, noses aff- ectionately, "I'd like to do that. !"
 Don't let me detain you,A re- piled the girl in the case. Its your cow"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

He: Will you marry me, hon ey?"
 She: Certainly, Trial, compan= ionate or -the-finish?" -
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

She came into the police sta tion with picture in her hand.
 My husband has disappeared, :" she sobbed. Here is his picture I want you to find him."
 The inspector looked. at the photograph. "Why?," he asked.
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

What is your idea of harmony?
 "A freckled-faced girl with a polka-dot dress, leading a giraffe D
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

The stately old aristocrat was approached somewhat cockily by rich and vulgar young man, who announced: q say sir, am think ing of marrying one of your girls. Have l your permission?"
 ''Yes, indeed was the reply. Which one interests you, the maid or the cook?'
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Customer: q don't like these pictures. Thy don't do me justice "
 Photographer: Justice? Lady what you want is mercy"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

MT. Shrimp: Dresses, dresses, dresses. Haven't you any other thoughts?"
 Mrs. shrimp: Yes. I also need two hats, a coat and some shoes. ;"
The Nome nugget., 1930-05-31

Lady of the House: "Do you want meal badly enough to work for it?"
 Tramp "Im just hungry mum, not desperate"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-05-01
GRONINGEN

The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs.
Fred Ziegler Thursday, May Sth. Ev-
erybody welcome.
Mrs. Ben Nelson was taken to the
st. Mary's hospital last Thursday and
had an operation Friday. All are
glad to learn at this writing that she
is getting along nicely. She was &C
companied by Mr.. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Bloom, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Nelson and son, Mrs. Bigger
staff and niece, Doris, Mrs. Carl
Bloom and children, John Trap, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Eitens and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Eitens surprised Mrs. Harold
Bloom Tuesday evening, it being her
birthday.
Mrs. West and daughter, Carol,
called on Mrs. Geo. Nelson Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Carl Bloom and children spent
Saturday and Sunday at the ]. A.
Bloom home.
Ruth Swanson came home from
California to attend the funeral of her
father.
Mrs. Soderstrom and Mrs. Erickson
attended the Swedish services at Dell
Grove Sunday.
Mrs. Gronberg and son, Bud, visited
her father, M. Ortenblad, few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Anderson enter
tanned the Rev. Johnson at dinner
Sunday.
John and Jewel Nelson visited their
mother at the hospital Sunday.
Vernie Rudolph and Leo Oslund
visited at home Sunday. returning in
the evening to Minneapolis and their
work
Chas. Pearson of Duluth, visited at
the Severt Haglin home Friday and
was accompanied back by Albert Hag-
lin Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nelson and son,
Elmer and family, motored through
the southern part of the state Satur-
day and Sunday, returning Sunday
evening.
Carl Bloom motored here from Du-
luth Monday to get his wife and chill
dren, who have been spending some
time visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sig Nelson and chill
dren visited Mrs. Nelson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wicklund at Friesland
Sunday.
Anna Erickson and Helen Pitts
called on Mrs. Sig Nelson Tuesday.
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Erickson,
Miss Madsen, Miss Kraetzner, and
Leonard Nelson visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecil Johnson, northwest of Finlay-
son.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-05-01
CLOVERTON
(From Another Correspondent

A number of the ladies in town
spent Wednesday afternoon of Last
week with Mrs. Hale. They also visl-
ted at the L. H. Ellington home FRI
day.
Esther Seilitz returned home from
Minneapolis, where she has been EN-
ployed.
Bertha and Bernice Lewis went tt
Duluth last Thursday, returning Sat
urday evening.
Walter Reinke and Edwin Monsor
went to Cable, Wis.,, Friday.
Roy Lewis and Emmett Ruddell OF
Duluth, spent Saturday evening al
the Chas. J. Lewis home.
Mrs. ellison is entertaining hel
dau ghter from ST. Cloud this week.
H. j. KINNEY and family visited at
the Jones home Sunday.
Julia Gumolock spent Saturday anc
Sunday with Irene Montgomery.
Mrs. Guy Dilley and daughter, Lola
spent Wednesday of last week with
Mrs. Hale.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-05-01
(From Another Correspondent


Nels Nyrud of Willow River, has
purchased the garage here owned by
Harold Underhill. He will take pos
session May 1st. Fred Raurer will
have charge of the garage.
L. M. Scott was a business caller
in Sandstone and Hinckley last Thurs
day.
Earl House of Pine City, and w. M.
House of Hinckley, spent last Thurs
day night at the R. E. White home
Jelmer Jensen of Minneapolis,
spent the weekend at the home of
his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chick spent
Sunday at the Frank ~Guss and Mike
Slime homes.
L. NJ Scott and Mrs. r. E. White
and children motored to Sandstone
Tuesday of last week.
Tom Peterson, who is employed on
the Northern Pacific bridge gang at
Duluth, slipped and fell. striking on
a rail with his stomach. He came
home Saturday and is recovering from
his fall.
R. E. White and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Beaudry of Nickerson, motored
here Friday night to see Mrs. Beau
dry's mother, who has been ill for the
past week. DIR. Ehmke was called
and at present Mrs. House is up and
around again. She is staying with
her daughter, Mrs. r. e. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mills and Miss
Dutton were Sunday visitors of Mr..
Mills parents at Kettle River
frankie Guss and party of friends
spent Friday evening at the Tony De-
rungs home.
Mrs. r. E. White and children, Mrs
House and son, william, motored to
Hinckley last Friday.
Walter Jensen from near Askov,
was a visitor in town Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cox visited at the
L. d. Jones home Wednesday evening
of last week.
Mrs. Van Reese and daughters,
Kate and Lillian. visited Mrs. j. L.
Brooks Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hiatt and son,
Harold. and Miss Florence Hedlund
spent the evening last Thursday at
the L. d. Jones home.