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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29

NEW YORK CITY, used to wr1se
good deal about what I read in the
papers. But you know been reading
lot of these other Writers of Sun
days, and they write mostly about
themselves, and they seem to be do
ing mighty well too.
1t seems that away back in Caesars
or Heflins or somebody's early days
there was some old Writer called
Pepy, and all he did was just write
what he did. Well he dident do much,
(but write) for there wasent much to
do in those days. Oh yes, drink. Well
he had some kind of peculiar ways Of
saying things and his spelling was
bad. q cant personally stand any
body with bad spelling, am off any
body that cant spell.)
But this old fellow could make moth
ing sound good the way he laid it on
the line. He had two expressions, and
| if he just hadent happened N use
them, why none of our modern Writers
could have copied him, for that's all
they can copy him in, they just use
these two lines over again and again
| and think they are doing Pepys. One
was "Laye late" and the other was
Woke betimes." Well am going to
do some of that Lay lating" and
| woke betimes."
1 will start on my trip east from
California couple of weeks ago. The
night before 1 started Lay Late"
No I dident, it was two nights before
! I started that 1 lay late. The morn
ing that I started dident lay so late.
In fact dident lay hardly at all. I
, had to catch an Aeroplane that was
lleivng away over in Burbank, Cal.
! (Thats not Burbanks home, Its Jim
Jefferics) and I was away out at my
little ranch at Santa Monica. 1t was
leaving around five o'clock and you
cant do much Laying late" and make
that KIND OF getaway.
| Burbank and Glendale look mighty
sparkling like from the early dawn,
then out over Los Angeles. Then
nothing to see till we hit Phoenix, Or
near Phoenix where the irrigation
lands start in. Those thousands OF
fiat squares are beautiful from the air
At Phoenix was met by band OF
citizens that wanted me to stay over
or come back to a big affair where
they were going to have II railroad
presidents at the Fruit Shippers Con-
vention, and they was going to have q
Golf Game, between the seventeen and
seventeen Vice Presidents were tc
Caddy for them. That would be moth
ing new, they have been carrying the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
BURTON IMPROVEMENT CLUB.

Considerable interest is being shown
in the coming program to be presented
by the Vashon grammar school for
the entertainment of the Burtonites.
The third grade rhythm band will
do their bit and those who heard them
before will be glad of the opportunity
to hear them perform again. Two
little Nipponese maids in the person of
Margaret and Nora Hoshi will sing a
group of duets. Mona Menees will be
heard in a solo. John Coryell Black
will be seen and heard in a tap dance
that is far above the average for a
youngster of his age and training. A
group Of the upper grade children,
who have been wonderfully we'll
trained, will be heard in chorus work.
Mr.. Anderson with some of his highly
talented eighth grade boys will present
a speciality number that is a scream.
Stanley Schmidt will give one of the
readings for which he has gained such
an enviable reputation.
Members of the Burton P. T. A. will
preside over the tables and see that
everybody has plenty to satisfy the
inner man. Burton's coffee expert,
DR.. Java M. Young will preside over
the urn.
Parents and patrons of the Vashon
school are cordially invited to bring
their picnic lunch and participate with
the Burton Club in this highly in
teresting program. The vashon Bust
ness Mems Club has also been extend
ed an invitation to be present at this
meeting.
Don't forget the date, February 5th,
at the Burton Consolidated school
building at slx-thirty p. m.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
What Is Ahead
For Poultrynen?
BY M. Wayne Miller, Poultryman
Western Washington Experiment
Station Puvallup

BY M. Wayne Miller, Poultryman
Western Washington Experiment
Station Puyallup.
How many chicks shall we buy this
year? This question is one that every
poultrymen must answer. A great
deal of his success depends on how
well he can forecast in order to an
swer it properly. Let us first con-
slider the factors that will influence
our decision to rear or not to rear
chicks this coming spring.
Chicks Matched this spring will not
start laying before they are five to six
months of age; then it will require
several more months before the eggs
that these pullets lay will be of stand
ard size and command top prices.
These pullets will still be laying IN
their pullet year up to the fall of
1882. Therefore, if prices should go
up within year he will profit by
having pullets reared from chicks that
were Matched this spring. This being
the case, our next question which we
must answer is whether prices will go
up within the next twelve months.
We must all admit that we do not
know what will happen to egg prices
during the next year. However, We
can at least consider some of those
things that will influence that price
Because of the low prices, egg con-
sumption will be increased which later
may bring about good demand. Adj
vertising campaigns now in progress
should also help to increase that de-
mand. Many poultrymen now in the
business will be forced out, which will
decrease the supply of eggs, while
many others will greatly reduce the
number of chicks brooded this coming
spring thus further reducing the
supply of eggs for next year
In view of these factors which will
influence our egg market, it would
seem to me that now is very good
OllllC w oSSulC SllSho III Olutl w
secure pullets for next years lay. 1t
is true that many poultrymen will be
financially unable to do so. Yet If at
all possible it would seem to me that
now is a very good time to secure
chicks in order, to secure pullets for
next years lay. 1t is true that many
poultrymen will be financially unable
to do so. Yet If at all possible it
would seem to me that 1t would be a
sound procedure to raise as many
chicks as can properly be financed. 1t
will be possible to rear pullets more
cheaply next year than 1t was during
the past year because rations are now
on the market which are not so cost
ly, and second. because our feed price
level Is lower than 1t was last year at
this time. The old maxim plant
your potatoes while seed potatoes are
cheap" will usually apply equally as
well to the poultry industry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
HUGE ISLAND BULBS ON DISPLAY

Last Sundays Seattle Times con-
tanned picture of two Island grown
Henry bulbs that almost hid the
young lady with whom they were pic
tured. The original bulbs, from the
Geo. Sheffield stock, were planted two
years ago by Mrs. w. D. Covington
and left undisturbed until last week.
One measured 90, the other 81 inches
in circumference, and tipped the scales
at 10 and IA pounds respectively. If
anyone has bigger lily story than
this we would like to hear about it.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
A UNIQUE BRIDGE PARTY.

A somewhat unusual bridge party
was given last Tuesday evening by Mr.,
and Mrs, c. F. VanOlinda of Portage,
the occasion being in honor of the
35th birthday of Charley Van.
Enough old friends were assembled
to make up three tables OF players,
! and those who arrived early were en-
tertained while waiting the later ar
rivals by hearing Andy fire Lawyer
Snoop.
II is the impression that Charley
can't take bridge seriously, because, as
coon as the cards we're dealt and the
first bids were complete, the successful
bidders we're requested to pass their
cards to the losers and then to con-
tinue the play. This brought con-
fusion to and nettled some of the
veteran bridge soaks, especially when
their own hands defeated them, but
when, as losers, they were awarded
green crepe paper hats and later nice
large canvas garden gloves to wear to
help them in shuffling their cards,
their spirits and sporting blood rose
to the occasion and "all went merry
as a marriage bell.'
When the final tallies were made,
these who held the high scores were
obligated to exchange with those who
had low, and the high scores were
then presented small package con-
tanning, very appropriately, one nice
all-day sucker. Altogether Charley's
new method of playing bridge made
delightfully."- funny game and much
merriment prevailed.
A delicious luncheon was served by
Mrs. Van. and pleasant conversation
continued until midnight, when the
guests dispensed, all having enjoyed
che of the pleasantest evenings Of
their lives.
The invited guests were, Mr.. and
Mrs. Axel Petersen, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mattson, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T.
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs Bert Stanley,
Miss Gertrude Watts and Mr.. R. w.
F. Martin.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
Red Cross Chairman
For Vashon Island

In response to inquiries and requests
it is probable that local Red Cross
chairman will be appointed for the
Island early next week. Various
Island people wishing to contribute in
response to the present appeals for
help, and desiring to have their con-
tributions credited to the Island have
requested the appointment of local
chairman. Those desiring information
may phone the News-Record after next
Monday, February LIST.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
INDOOR PICNIC A SUCCESS.

Last Saturday night the Burton
Community Sunday school put on
something new in the way Of a social
time for the winter season-an indoor
picnic. Short talks were given by two
of the Sunday school officers, Tuckie
Smith and Roswell Johns; and by the
pastor, Rev, E. f. Dudley, while all were
seated at the well-laden dinner tables.
The church was filled to the doors
A very happy evening was had by
young and old alike.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
TAKES PART IN
JUDGING CONTEST

Washington State College, Pullman.
-Masahiro Mukai of Vashon, fresh
man in the college of agriculture, tied
for sixth place in the sheep judging
division and for fifth place in the
horse judging class at the freshman
livestock judging contest held recent
ly at Washington State college
1t is planned to make the contest
an annual event for freshmen at the
State College. The seven high point
men in the entire contest will have an
opportunity to represent the fresh
man class at the Inland Empire Fat
Stock show in Spokane this spring.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
Commercial Club
Holds Meeting

The Vashon Island Commercial Club
held the first general meeting Of the
year Tuesday evening at the high
school. There were about fifty pres
ent
The usual routine of business was
varied with an interesting description
by liza Besonen of her experience as
Miss Vashon Island at the recent Con-
solidated South District Commercial
Club banquet in Seattle. w, Coy
Meredith gave such an interesting and
amusing description of the banquet
that every one present wished that
they too had been among those pres
ent.
The talk of the evening was given
by Mr.. John Buchelle, of Seattle. He
talked on the subject, Corporation"
and Mr.. Buchelle is too well known
locally to make 1t necessary to COM
ment on the excellence of his remarks.
He stressed the necessity of cooper
alton not only in our community life,
but in our social relations, and In the
home life, If the safety and integrity
of our nation is to be kept on a high
plane.
E. H. Miller presented Chas. Eng
land with beautiful wallet, on behalf
of the club, as token of the appreci-
alton of the members for his untiring
effort during the two years he served
as president.
The. standing committees were an
nounced for the coming year by the
chairmen: Roads committee, E. H.
Miller, c. L. Garner, M. R. Dunsford,
Geo. Sheffield, A. T. Bacchus, w. D.
Covington and w. Coy Meredith;
membership committee, Chas. Van
Olinda, F. j. Shattuck, j. F. Shaw, A.
H. Peterson, Fred Pugh and Chas.
Merry; educational committee, Ira
Thompson, A. H. Johnson, F. Robert
son and F. j. Shattuck; transportation
committee, Alex Stewart, w. Coy
Meredith, E. H. Miller and W. D.
Clark; horticultural committee, Geo.
Sheffield, Geo. Walls, Ralph Towne,
Carl Wick and w. Zimmerman;
financial committee, L. G. Beall, Jr.,
A. T. Bacchus and M. R. Dunsford;
publicity committee, r. w. F. Martin,
E. H. Miller, Frank Lilly. DR.. Bennett
and Vashon Island News Record;
legislative committee, Chas. Van
olinda, Howard Hansen and E. H.
Miller.
All reports indicated busy and
profitable year ahead of the Com
mercial Club, with executive and
standing committees already Junction.
ing in a businesslike manner, and the
years activities partially mapped out.
A properly conducted Commercial
Club will be OF inestimable value to
the Island in the future, but success
can only be the result of Island wide
interest and membership. Toward this
end the membership committee will
strive and hope before the next meet
ing to have representative list of
paid-up members.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
MOVING OFFICE.

Mr.. w. D. Garvin is moving his
real estate office this week across the
street from his present location into
his own building, and will occupy a
part of the room now occupied by the
Island Electric Shop.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
AN APPRECIATION.

We wish to acknowledge with thanks
the splendid article in this edition con-
tributed at our request by Mr.. Miller
of the experiment station. We want
also to voice our appreciation of the
manner in which the local ministers
are complying with our request in
sending their church notes in as per
our suggestion.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
DIRECTORS TO BE NOMINATED.

On Wednesday evening, February 10,
there will be a meeting at the Vashon
grammar school for the purpose of
nominating director, to be voted on
at the March election.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
POULTRY MEETING FEBRUARY

An error was made in the schedule
of poultry schools sent out from the
county agents office last week. The
Vashon Island meeting will be held
Wednesday, February 4th at the
Island Club. Full information can be
obtained by calling Carl Wick
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
ATTEND MEETING AT AUBURN

S. J. Harmeling, Conrad Tjomsland
and Worley Zimmerman attended the
meeting of the Western Washington
horticultural Society In Auburn last
week.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

In the Probate Court for oeesr Fre
 oinet, Fourth Division 0k tAlaskay In the matter ofsthe Estatoso3 Mayme WFotsn, deceased. A
 No. 59. e Notice of Hearing Of 1khal Aceousa. Notice is hereby giv1gi that the a6- ministrator of the anIve estate has filed his final reports yinS the Probate Court above named id thatssaid re- port will be hearA before the said Probate Court for Otter Precinct, at Flat, Alaska, on J9onday, the 80th day of tNoyenber, 1881, at 2ieoslocls p. m. of said ,dsys, at which timer and place all persons interested emay ap- pear and show cause, nnany Y tbes have, why saifk ksreperta skOnldpnot- <. approved and confirmed.
 ,THOSlsM. sGAREAND,
 z Administrator First publica a.tioh Aug. 29,, 1881.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
 EVENTS OVER AT OpHrR

OPHIR. An outstanding event here Christmas Day was the bountiful dinner given at the Ophr Roadhouse, at which P. w. Carlson was host and at which thirty-three oldtimcrs par took. The dinner, prepared by Chef Billy Sanatkas, was one of the best. Following tho big dinner the entire party joined in dancing, which kept up til a late hour.
 Among those who sat down at din ner were the following: John Repo, Tom Bare, Carl Olsen, Frank Meier, John Collins, George Kangas, Chris tian Bolgen, Andy Hansen, Arvid Repo, Axel Peterson, c. L. Baker, Del Thompson, Fred Roethlixberger, Billy Lodge, .Nels Vibe, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Speljack, John Myklebust, Mir. Weiss, Eric Hard, J. H. Peterson, Henry Martella, Virginia Howard, Alfred Johnson, Scotty Clark, Angus McPhail, Frank McCaffrey.
 The coming of the New Year was fitingly celebrated at Ophir Saturday night, at which everyone enjoyed themselves. At the midnight hour the merrymakers gathered around for a cup of coffee and 8 piece of cake, during which many stories and jokes went around the crowd
 The visitors from Takotna included Miss Beth M. Anderson, Milton Rice, Miss Helen Rieck, Miss Elsie J. M. Rieck. The .Takotna ladies were guests of the town people.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR United States Land Office
 Fairbanks, Alaska,


 September IF, 1881. Notice is hereby given that final proof testimony in homestead entry No. 02O46 for the land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1861 situate on the right bank of Kuskokwim river about 1 mile southeasterly' from the town of McGrath, Alaska, in latitude 62' 57' 40" N., longitude 155' 3T w., whence U. s. L. M. No. 1861 bears s. 87' IA w. 27.67 chains, has been given by William T. Vanderpool, en- tryman, and his witnesses, Richard Joseph McArthur and Charles Ed ward Smith, all of McGrath, Alaska, and is in the files of the local land office at Fairbanks, Alaska. All per- sons having adverse claims against this entry are required to file the same with the Register of the United States Land Office at Fairbanks, Alaska, within the period of publica- tion or 30 days thereafter or they will be barred by, the provisions of the statutes.
 ROBT. w. TAYLOR,
 Ex-ohicio Register. First publication, November IA, 1881. Last publication, January 16, 1882.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

sions representative in the lower house from the Fourth division, has announced his intention to file for the senate short term seat created by the death of Senator John Dunn.
 MT. Donnelley's intentions were made known in a wine to the com mittee on availability of candidates for legislative service of the Repub- lican Club at Fairbanks.
 From Nulato, on the Yukon river, comes the report that Francis Plot was found dead December l Sat a point about Is miles below Cutoff Village and 100 miles northeast of Nulato. Only two of the musher's dogs were alive, and tracks in the snow indicated that Pilot had been driving around in circles after having become dazed by the extreme cold. He was poorly clad, did not have food or an ax, and had only one blanket.
 Vance R . Mcdonald, Fairbanks merchant, passed through Juneau with his family few days ago en route to the States, on his way to Colorado Springs to consult doctors, and he may be forced to spend the winter in Arizona, as his health has been quite bad the past year, says Stroller's Weekly. MT. McDanald's store Fat airbanks is being managed by C. w. Franklin.
 George B. Grigsby, who was de feated by Judge Wickersham two years ago by about 300 votes, has an nounced that he will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for delegate in the April primaries.
 A. H. Ziegler, another Ketchikan attorney, also has announced that he will try for the Democratic nomina- tion, and A. J. Dimond, of Valdez, has the indorsemen otf the Third division Democratic convention.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
M A SOCIAL WAY.

Hr. snd Mrs. Frank J.. Guskey on New YGzrS night entertained a num- Der of G.srsIs at an excellent dinner. Their g,zesss Included: Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. TzYs1sx.- MT. and Mrs. Fred Du- bois. Rcbxxx IF. Lowrie, Chris Nelson, Aaron Erickson, Charlie .Goebel, John KrieGsE, A. K Grant.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
INTERESTING NOTES.

There are at least 1,50D branches of United States business concerns located m Canada.
 The worlds largest electric sign, 288 feet long and 23 feet high, stands on top of the Union Station in Chicago.
 Planes in the United States air mail service carry more than 5,OO0,- 900 pounds of mail annually.
 North Carolina manufactures about 61 per cent of the cigarettes made in the United States.
 Russia, where more than one-fifth of all babies die during their first year, has the highest mortality rate among civilized white nations.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

ROSCRt3CtAN NXsHERaEs -%TAp sincere seekers for the areat ,tsuth and 'povyer known toa tine ..aaniants . wr'te~fgr the free book glixhx oi Egypt'I mailed without iohlisation so fsrryYit students, iIsia,raniaM ill
 i fs,e,rI fsraples43ah. Jos6.4 Oalif.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

Wild hzzngarcos, which recently were Ilzrsd under government pro- lection in Australia, are becoming so tanla that at times they have to sbe driven oT private property.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

A motion picture theater in London, which cares for gold ifs hin the lobby pool while owners are out of the city, reports that so far no owner has ever returned to calm his fish.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

Are you Kusko Times subscriber? :? Why not join the merry throng?
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

Accordmg to the Bureau of Ednca- tion, 2 oE the 56 signers of the Dec 'aration oE Independence were college men.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
Ki-Yi.Yi!

Percy-How would you-aw-like to ewn-a~--a little .puppie, Miss Dovely?
 Mias D~-This is so sudden, sMr. . Chappinxhzm ?-Troy Times.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19
Alaska Notes Gathered From Territorial
 Exchanges.


 Two oldtimers of the Ruby district reached the end of the trail recently and third was sent to the hospital sat Fairbanks in a serious condition. Donald Mclean crossed the divide on December 9. He was 84 years of age and an expert mechanic, having operated shop in the Ruby district since early days.
 Henry Rumstick, another pioneer of the North, died during the freeze mp, his death being due to heart fail nre- He was miner and had worked .on the creeks back of Ruby for a number of years.
 Charles Hanson, who has been working for the Alaska Road Com- mission in recent years and who is well known on the creeks, was taken from Long to Fairbanks by airplane recently by Pilot Frank Dorbandt for medical treatment.
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

Harry Dounelley, of Flat, promi- inent business man of the Iditarod, sand for the last two Territorial ses-
The Kusko times., 1931-12-19

Ole Eielson, father of Ben Eielson, -Alaska's lamented flyer, died recently at the home of his daughter Adeline, ;at Wenatchee, Wash.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-12
ROBERTS
Especial Correspondence

white" Gordon of Thernlopolis
visited friends in town Tuesday.
M. Minor of Red Lodge was 3
business caller in town Tuesday.
A large crowd attended the
household and farm goods sale of
Mr.. A. Kemp here Tuesday after
noon.
Jake burst and son, Roland of
Luther were business visitors in
town Tuesday.
P. G. Monahan Of Joliet visited
relatives in town Tuesday.
William Schancks and Tommie
Hogan motored to Billings TIES
day evening. Mr.. Schancks at
tended a farmers union meeting.
5
Mrs. w. F. McMillen and little
daughter, Sally, who have been
visiting at the James Woosley
home for the past few weeks, re-
turned to their home in Billings
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mcneil of
Bearcreek visited with their dat
ghter, Miss Sara, Monday after
noon.
S S
Miss Ellen Abrahamson enter
tanned Mrs. Jalmar Maxi, Mrs.
Emil Stein, Mrs. Toivo Kansala,
and the Misses Margaret Spaeth,
Mary Wiekierak and Sara Mcneil
at fortune-telling party Tues
day evening.
S 5
Levi Brooks and Marvin Olels
arrived Wednesday to visit Mr..
Olel's son Ray and his brother
Chef Olels. The returned to
their home Sunday.
5
Miss Sara Mcneil, Miss Leona
Hogan and Tommie Hogan were
shopping in Red Lodge Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Williams and
children, Ruth and Rodney of Red
Lodge visited friends in town Fri
day evening.
5 5
A fairly large crowd attended
the school dance at Clearcreek Sat
urday evening.