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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
Higher Politics.
Cincinnati Enquirer9


 Senator Harrison, of Mississippi one of the fore most among leaders in the Democratic Party in the Nation, gives the country and the world an illustration of broad statesmanship. He proposes a political armistice during the Congressional discus sion of the Presidents program for years sus- pension of debts and reparations payments. He gives unstinted praise to the formula and urges for it wholehearted support from the minority in both Houses of Congress He sees in the pro- gram a rational plan for the restoration of world wide confidence and economic stability. He would like a short session to be held before the formal opening of the Congress.
 Whether there will be called short session or not, the main proposal of the Senator from Mississippi is indicative of intriguing breadth of political view which recognizes the worthless ness and futility of partisan expedency in time of great crisis. The Senator the interests of the United States endangered by the collapse of the economic structure of Germany He disregards the delinquency of the former empires proximate neighbors their nepttude and indifference realiz- ing that in the present instance the United States is presenting a moral well a practical over- ture that should go far toward the rehabilitation of Germany and Europe.
 In this attitude he rises above all small partisan considerations, giving to the world most gratify- ing example of wholesome statesmanship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
SEISMOGRAPH,
 HOME MADE, IS
 REAL MYSTERY

BELLAIRE, o. July 18.-A crude seismograph, consisting of nothing more than a butchers steel used for sharpening knives, which hangs on a nail driven into a heavy post imbedded into the earth, has been beating college and government stations in detecting earthquakes and has aroused scientists of this state who are unable to explain it's workings.
 Discovered quite by accident in the home of Mrs Charles Bick- meier, the steel has given accur- ate registration of several recent quakes. Although unable to regis ter the vicinity of quake, the "seismograph" always swings and jingles against the pillar at the first tremor.
 Attempts to make the steel swing by shaking the house have proven fruitless. Even the blast of stick of dynamite near the home failed to budge the steel. Yet, when New Zealand was rock ed by a tragic quake this year, the "seismograph' registered a series of distinct shocks several hours before the quake was re- ported from college instruments.
 Those who have investigated the phenomenon explain possible solution in that the Bickmeier home is situated on the top of a high hill, perhaps huge rock extending far into the earth. Any vibration of the earth, under these conditions, it is said, would cause vibration of the rock which in turn would cause the pillar to vi- | brate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
WELCOME TO SENATOR NORBECK.

Senator Norbsck's Chamber o- Commerce speech yesterday was highly gratifying to Alaskans what he said and the way he said it were decidedly en- couragng to the people of this City The fact that he committed himself specific policy Tor the Territory is evidence that he came here With an open mind to learn of needs. The further tact that he has lived under pioneer conditions where people were vexed by long distance government IS a token that when he understands conditions he VIII favor real remedies for such ills as he may see
 Senator Norbeck has been welcomed by the people of this City and he will find an equally cordial welcome wherever he might go in the Territory Juneauites who have met him have recognized a kindred spirit It will be the same at FarDankS' Cordova Kodiak etc.
 The Empire is pleased to join In the greetings to the South Dakota Senator and to assure him that we are glad he is here that we hope he Will make his visit as long possible, and that he might come again and again
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
LESSON OF THE FIGURES.

Col Woodcock high chief of Federal dry laws, offers figures to prove that Prohibition is working satisfactorily and successfully. His proof:
 For the record of his first year in office,
 which ended July l. Woodcock listed
 total of 5365 cases prepared for prosecu-
 ton in Federal and State courts or these,
 he said 58173 cases were terminated in Fed
 eral courts and convictions obtained in 50,-
 334 with 29372 jail sentences imposed In
 addition he said there were fines aggregat-
 ing $5497566
 Think of iti law that in one year in time of peace sends more than 75o00 people into the criminal courts; that sends nearly 3000o to jail, that imposes fines aggregating five-and-one- -half millions in fnesl Think of the unciviized nerve of one that calls such a law satisfactory and suc- cessful
 To any sane and practical economist these figures la themselves prove that the system ought to be changed No law that causes such havoc is worth enforcing
 Particularly is that apparent when we consider the magnitude of the outlawed traffic that Col Woodcocks organization does not even touch Chair man Wckersham's late commission found that the Illicit liquor traffic in the United States amounted to more than three billion dollars a year-one o Americas major businesses.
 How long will tax-ridden, suffering public tolerate this childish nonsense?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
PREPARING FOX STATEHOOD.

Alaskas struggle toward the stars will
 some day attain place beside the
 stars of sister States in the Union, but
 not before Alaskans themselves get behind
 the land of their adoption 100 per cent
 Steward Gateway
 The first step toward Statehood for Alaska ought to be a full Territorial form of government such as the other Territories had before their ad- mission as States and such as Hawaii now has Alaska ought to have counties and local self-gov- ernment The other Territories before admission to the Union had practically all the authority Of government that they have enjoyed since admission except participation in Presidential elections, and representation in Congress Self-government as a really and truly American Territory would make the very best possible preparation for Statehood. Alaska ought to have been Territory in the same sense that Washington, the Dakotas Mlnne- sota and all the other Territories were long ago
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
CANADIAN HALIBUT FISHERMEN
 WANT RELIEF.

Olof Hanson, Prince Rupert's member of the Dominion Parliament is urging the passage or law to give Canadian habut fishermen subsidy of two cents a pound their halbut catch. He says the subsidy necessary to permit the fSher- men to compete with American fishermen who are protected by twocents- pound tariff, and he says the only halibut market is in the United States
 The measure is supported by the people and commercial organizations of Prince Rupert and elsewhere along the British Columbia coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
Let's Have State Pension for All?
Seattle Business Chronicle)

An elderly man who has fallen into hard cir cumstances in Montana urged by relative living on he Pacific Coast to to the coast the argument being that living conditions easier here. The Montanans reply put an end to the argument He said that the Montana Legislature had just passed old age pension so he would stay there, knowing that if his circumstances did not improve he could obtain pension in his de- cining years The incident suggests a possibility with respect to old age pensions at State expense which has not been discussed. Why not feed most of our property possessions into State pension funds via the medium of taxes, then give every person pension based somewhat upon the record of contributions when retirement age is reached? Under this just scheme no would have to worry about the futue-at least not so long any prop erty remained in private ownership.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 LESSON.

Down at Prince Rupert parents of youngsters just graduated from the public school declare that local business men ought to provide the graduates with employment so that if may not be necessary for them to leave the town to find work. The Prince Rupert News says the parents of many of these youngsters have done most of their purchasing in southern towns. It says if the people would all
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

patronize local stores and industries there would probably be enough work in Prince Rupert to give employment to their local boys and girls who are now out of school
 This is only one more illustration of the influence of home buying in community development. If it is true in Prince Rupert it is true everywhere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Senator Norbeck a great future for Alaska as a playground for tourists. The dispatches on Thursday said the temperature at Aberdeen South Dakota was IA degrees in the shade Possibly there is some connection somewhere in these facts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Representative Dyer says that licensing of beer would add $1 o0O000000 to the income of the United States Of course that doesn't take into consdera- ton how many millions would be lost to the boot leg industry Washington Post)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

It is the Department of Commerce estimate that Canadas realiatory tariff rates will hurt to the extent of only $25 100000, and what is that com pared with the preservation of sacred principle? (New York Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Former Mayor Big Bill" of Chicago ought to investigate Seattle. They just recalled an English born Mayor in the Puget Sound metropolis and elected another Engshman to succeed him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Probably those German radicals fighting the moratorium not because they think Germany doesn't need the money but through fear it will prevent political revolution at an carly date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Chairman Fess of the G. O. P also mounted to the stratosphere when he enthusiastically predict ed an overwhelming majority for the reelection Of President Hoover.-(M Milwaukee JournaD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Al Capone is charged at Chicago with violation of the national prohibition law. This is a serious charge to bring against citizen. The public should not be too nasty in its judgment.-tSeattle Times) .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18
TO PUBLISH
 RECORDS OF
 ALASKA TER.
Dr. Clarence E. Carter University Professor,
 Assigned to Work

WASHINGTON, D. C., July G. Special Correspondence)-The of ficial records of the Territory of Alaska and of all states when they were Territories, will be assembled and published under the direction of Dr. Clarence E. Carter, profess sor of History at Miami Uniyer- sity Oxford, Ohio. He has been appointed editor of territorial pa- pers, Department of State, under the provisions of the Ralston act of 1925. He will assume his du- ties of Aug. Is. Dr. Carter has made a special subject of Terri torial organizations and his work will mean the collaboration of all records of Alaska as a Territory.
 In compliance with a petition from the residents of Homer word has been received from the Acting Commissioner of Lighthouses that O. D. Olsen will be permanently employed as caretaker of the Be- luga Lake Light.
 Since the Navy has abandoned their radio station at Sitka resi- dents of that little city have re- quested the privilege of establish ing themselves on the property. and fishermen want the right to establish their homes on Japonski Island near Sitka.
 Various inquiries have been made as to the address of Hon. and Mrs. Dan Sutherland Until September they will be at the Ogontz White Mountain Camp, Lisbon, New Hampshire.
 Residents of Lake Minchimina want their community included in a mail contract that will soon be, awarded for carrying the mail be- tween Nenana and Flat and inter vening towns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-18

Now comes another ray of light that shines brightly Canadian mining interests becoming attached to the Taku District.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

interval, Mrs. George Carnes sang
The Americans Gomez
American Red Cross
And walking side by side, the
greatest mother In the world. the
AmeBican Red Cross. depicted by
Miss Marjorie Welch.
The wars have come and gone.
but America still marches on and
entrenched upon her pedestal stands
Liberty. the Goddess Of America.
Again 7 call upon you to stand e.
salute and to sing The Star Spang-
led Banner. With Mrs. w. II.
Carlisle posing as the Goodies Of
Liberty. the song was sung by all
present and concluded this most inn
pressive program.
A social hour followed in which
the guests. some ~forty-iive III num-
Der. intermingled In happy CONVEX
sation. They were then directed To-
the dining room where Mrs. Carlisle
and Mrs. John Ashton poured coffee
and tea at 2 beautifully appointed
table. They, with Mrs. Harry
Rouse and Mrs. George CarneS.
were a~ttraetively gowned in colon
ial costumes or pastel shades and
assisted throughout the Afternoon
In entertaining.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
STUPID FROM
BILIOUSNESS
Felt 100 Per Cent. Better AZ
Ter Taking Black Draught,"
Says This Lady.

Cerulean, Ky-"About ten years
ago. 7 learned or Black-Draught
and the benefits others had gotten
from using it. and, needing O good
laxative. I decided to try t." writes
Mrs w. M. Potndexter, OF this
place.
II had been feeling dull and
stupid from biliousness,- and after
] had taken Black-Draught !
thought 7 felt one hundred per
cent better.
~Black-D raught relieves a head
ache very quickly. I have also
taken II for indigestion and colds.
and always felt much better after
taking It. ! think It Is q splendid
medicine
Thedtord'S Black-Draught Is
composed OF pure botanical ingre-
dents. and contains no chemicals
The roots and herbs OF which IL Is
made r finely powdered. which
enables the digestive juices Of the
stomach TO extract its medicinal
properties IN an easy. natural way
This medicine has been In use
since 1885. with constantly increas-
ing popularity because Of the good
II has done the men. women and
children who have taken it. SAsos
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

since the Better Harrington club OBJ
served Arbor day several years ago
at which time several trees were
planted, NEST Of them in the new
Travis park. One OF the trees was
planted In memory or the n cas-
ualty in the World war from Har-
lingcn Manuel Olivares. On Mon
day afternoon 13 trees were planted
The high schocl band, Joe Lyday
director, played several beautiful
selections "a the opening numbers
=. the program. They weN follow
Cd by all eloquent invocation by
Rev. Leslie Al. Boone, pastor or the
Methodist church Mrs ,. F..
Wttherspoon president " the SEN
ior High School P.-T. AL. gave a
short talk OF the many advantages
10 be derived from an observance ot
Arbcr day and the establishment
OF a regular annual Arbor day pro-
gram. Mrs. y. NJ. Muggi. chairman
ot the program. introduced Judge
". A. Trimpe Of San Antonio, who
gave Y most interesting talk on the
subject Of trees. In lis remarks
he told OF the bare plains Of Ne
braska. where III 1872. the people
az that state began the planting Of
trees. He vlsioned the beau.ifica-
ton that Arbor day observance
would bring TO Harrington. He re-
peated the lovely poem by Joyce
KiImcr. Trees which had been
mentioned by other speakers.
Supt. Paul Z. Phipps conducted
the ceremony or planting the trees.
Others taking part in the ceremony
we're representatives from different
organizations. from the Women's
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
Women In 4 Weeks
Lost | Pounds of Fat

May am large people. both men and
women, who want 10 reduce in an easy
way. give kruschcn Salts a fair trial.
1 a musrc IL will convince an one
"a bottle OF Kruschen Salts that
lasts four weeks costs but 85c al
McKay's Pharmacy. or any drug
store ~ America. Take one half
teaspoon in a glass of hot water be-
fore breakfast every morning. To
help reduce swiftly cut out rastry
and fatty meats and go light ON
potatoes. butter. cream and sugar.
The Krusrhen way ~ the safe wa To
reduce-Iry one bottle and II not joy
fuiiy satisfied-monry back. Ady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

Here's a letter written October
q, 1929. by Mrs. Fred Barringer Of
Lewiston, Montana, that ought TO
be read BY every overweight woman
in America.
Gentlemen. I started taking Kruschen
every morning as directed as I was very
much overweight and wanted 70 reduce.
/ had tried going on q diet but would
get x hungry that my diet would not
last long. s1 I decided to give "Krusrh-
en- Salts q fair trial. The day I stated
10 take them J weighed 256 lbs ana at
present. wnich has been lust four
weeks. I weigh 239 lbs. And 7 must say
] feel better IN every way. besides LOOK
ing much better.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
STUBBORN SORE
QUICKLY YIELDS
TO RESINOL

sFcr a long time I was incapacitaeed
by a sore which resulted from a
silver run under my thumb nail.
Practicallymy whole hand became
infected. For three months my
thumb would not heal and nail
would not grow on il. After try
ing several prescribed treatments
20 no avail, I purchased Resinol
Ointment. Inside of two weeks
the sore began to heal and after
the third week the new nail was
almost complete" (Ss0ned)-
Mrs Helen Mack. Bnghtmoor. Mich.
Rnsinol Ointment and Resfnor soapearc
invaluable for all kinds OF skin disorders
Ask Your druggist for them. For free
sample write Resinol. Dept. 70, Baltic Md.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

Chamber Of Commerce. the presi-
dent, Mr.. r. $. Hcrsen. Members Of
the senior class baried the class
roll under their special tree. The
high school science class christen-
Ell their tree ~Einstein.~ Others
Miss Nadia Lakeland for the class
Of 1929: Martin W~ithersp0on for
the class az 1880: the beard 0f ed
ucation. the junior class: the PIT.
"A. council. Mr.. CnaS Laid. Ira j..
EGIs.
The ceremony was truly impress
slve and a worthy precedent Tor the
future
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

battle, Abraham Lincoln is making
a speech which lives forever
amongst the immortal6.
Lincolns Gettysburg Address"
was given By Mrs. J. S. Pettigue.
And now we cross the years to
the greatest OF all wars-Belgium
deiying Germany-England as ever.
I~lllFing 10 the defense Of the help
Less and crossing the channel-Am-
erica watching and Waiting-ard at
lost. blood calling % blood. I.
Think what ID must have meant
at last. help-a star flag passing
Gown the Paris streets" AT this
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
MRS. I'D. lid. TABOR
IN HARLINGEN

Mrs. y. y. Tabor addressed the
members " st. Adams church Oh
Tuesday night on the subject ny
Service i'm Church Work
Mrs. Tabor, a South Carolina
lady. and 81 charming personality,
has been IL the Valley for two
weeks and ~ the field worker FOR
the National Council cf the EpiS-
cOpal church. She is a fluat
speaker and her talk was very in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
Brownsville Club
and Social A ctiDitieS
PROGRAM
BY CHR

ECllpSlng all musical programs
for many a day was the Patriotic
Program given b. the Mercedes
Music club on Monday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Carrie M Stuart.
who acted As hostess with Mrs. John
Rouse. Mrs. Kathryn Chadick and
Mrs. Harry Rouse.
The guests we're greeted at the
door BY Mrs Stuart and Mrs
A. w. Shoure. who pinned tiny
American flags on their shoulders
and ushered them to the spacious
reception rooms which were decor
ated IN patriotic col0rs and large
American flags. Baskets, bowls and
vases were filled with red. white
and blue sweet peas and mace
beautiful floral decorations.
Commemorate Washington
The splendid program was under
the direction Of Mrs. W. NJ. WEIGH
After greeting her guests, Mrs.
Welch said:
we have met here today to COM
memorate the birthday OF our
greatest American citizen. George
Washington, patriot, statesman,
mighty warrior. and, first president
Of the country he gave 70 Us, q.
have and 10 hold forever. ! call
upon all Of you 10 stand at salute
and TO sing America. MY Country
IT'S Of Thee" With Mrs. Il. F.
Statler at the piano. all sang the
above mentioned song in unison.
Mrs. w. II. Carlisle led the song.
Il have called the program for
this afternoon Leaves From the
past" said Mrs. WEIGH, because
history Il like a tree. The centu-
ries roll by and II reaches its head
higher and higher and stretches It's
ieafv branches wider and wider and
as each successive generation Of
men Is born. new leaves bud forth
unfold and fan 70 the ground. TO
be blown away BY the wind, or TO.
be buried deep in the earth, TO en-
rich 1t and whenever q leaf at
tracts attention. because Of unusual
beauty or color or form. there IS
ALWAYS someone 70 pick II up and
reverently press Il and place il be-
tween the pages OF some treasured
book.
Pressed Leaves
1t IS such a book ! am going to
open this afternoon. There are
many pressed leaves between its
pages-leaves Of romance and gay
adventure. leaves Of vaulting ambi-
tlons and shattered hopes. leaves OF
great victories and tragic defeats.
leaves Of our poets and artists, our
statesmen and presidents, our men
Of science and inventions, u fear
less explorers-but I can pick out
only a few this afternoon.
Il am going to ask you 10 go
back through the years with me to
something almost incredibly young
and fresh and fragrant-America.
undiscovered-with the Atlantic Oc-
can laundering along the eastern
coast from the rocky promontories
OF Maine to the sandy shores of
Florida. with the seagulls dipping
and whirling and screaming amidst
the salt spray. and the wind whist
ling through the pines and cedars.
and the western coast Of the Pacific
Ocean, lazily. dreamily rolling in
along the shore in great green.
foam crested combe=s: in Califor-
ria. the red woods. already centu-
ries old. tossing their heads against
varying blue skies and everywhere
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27

Sunday afternoon there was r
quiet wedding at the home OF Rev
G.. nv. Harrison. pastor OF the Chris
tian church. The couple was Miss
Amanda RieOe and Arrel F. knight,
both we'll known young people OF
Harlingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
Valley Society NewS
and EDenfS

terestinE. It was OF stories ur work
lin various localities.
Mrs. Tabor left Tuesday night
for headquarters In New York City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-27
Harlingen

SPLENDID ARBOR DAY
PROGRAM on GROUNDS
Arbor day was celebrated in a
fitting and patriotic manner. under
the direction or the Senior High
PIT. "A. This was the first occasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-18
HIGH LIGHTS OF HISTORY

IL through TIE YEAR 1914
ELIAS HOWE, WITH THE AD or
HIS WIFE, HAn 5EEN PATIENTLY
STRIVING To Invent \ MACHINE
TtAAT WouLD SEW. His FIRST
IMPORTANT STEP WAS TAKEN WHEN
Ne DISCOVERED Tt4ATA NEEDLE WITH
7AE BYE NEAR TIE POINT woAILp
CARRY TAE 1AREAD WELL BELOW
TAE cLoTA To FORM THE LOOP.
NEXT he Used TWO THREADS
AHD EMPLOYED a SHUTTLE TO
MAKE TIE STITCH. FINALLY, AFTER
MANY EXPERIMENTS, HOWE
FOUND That a sETHR Lock
STITCH COULD 81 MADE WITA
4 CURVED NEEDLE.
Copyright, 1881, by ]. Carroll Mansheld)