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Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17
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Next Monday, Dec, 19, is special half-price day for dry cleaning and pressing at half-price; Seward Steam Laundry.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17
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Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

Reeserve your cut flowers now for Xmas. Asa brick ice cream. at the ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

Excellent assortment of fresh candies at Sylvia's.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17
$ NORTHWESTERN
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SEATTLE, Dec. IT, The SS Northwestern, of the Alaska Steam ship Company, sailed for Seward today with 10 passengers:
 F w. Kelly, w. J. O'Toole, Mrs. A. E. Frodenberg and sons Norman and Rusty; Mrs. J. H. Flickinger, Don Parker ,Jr., Steven Ashian, Don Parker, J. " Stanford and H.. Carr.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

Henry Thoday was discharged from the Seward General Hospi- tai Friday and spent good night at home,
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

A mixed train will arrive tonight from Anchorage and leave for An chorage Sunday morning about g..
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

w. T. Davidson of McGrath was also dismissed from the hospital.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-17

L. J. Chilberg left the hospital for home yesterday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
UNEMPLOYED TIME

Unemployed college graduates
who have not found positions, are
offered reduced rates at the Harvard
school of business administration.
Probably other schools are doing
the same thing. The Harvard people
remark that waiting for jobs, or re-
peated failures to get them, has a
demoralizing effect.
That truth applies not merely to
college graduates, but to most per-
sons who have persistently tried to
find work and have failed. Many of
these unfortunate folks have lost
their grip. They spend hours lazilH
hanging around their homes and
loafing places, losing much of their
power of initiative.
A person who is out of work
should consider how he can occupy
his time without losing the power of
industry, and how to use it to accom-
plish things he will not have time
for if he does find work. Any kind
of honest labor is better than idle
ness.
People often complain about the
incessant stream of salespeOple who
ring their doorbells. But anyway
this is better than if these canvass
ers sat around idle and moping. Mer-
chants may feel that such door-to-
door selling constitutes harmful
competition. But anyway, if these
folks do sell something, it helps
keep money in circulation.
Innumerable people without jobs
are working around their home
places on repairs and improve
ments. If they rent their homes,
their landlords may be willing to
credit such useful improvements
against their rent bill. Some have
gone out to sell real estate and in
;urance, and by so doing they may
lelp thaw out frozen credits. If peo-
)le have unoccupied hours, much of
he time should go into study, CIV
ng them greater intelligence, which
everyone needs. The day of new op-
is coming, and people
hould get ready for it.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
PUMPKIN PIE

AS a man approaches the end of
his journey through life he loses in
terest in trivial things and devotes
his attention to matters of conse-
quence. Thus, Charles H. Mumford,
the oldest shareholder in the United
States Steel Corporation, now in the
tenth decade of his career on earth,
has been known to eXpatiate on the
merits of pumpkin pie at the annual
meeting of the corporation. 1t was
OF greater interest to him than the
reports on tonnage or the rate of
dividend.
Those familiar with pumpkin pie
properly made will share his enthus-
iasm. But it must be made right,
with ginger and cinnamon and pos
sibly nutmeg, with brown sugar and
generous number of eggs, along
with modicum of brandy or sherry.
Then it is confection to satisfy the
most particular gourmet. Those who
have eaten it in the Union League
are aware of the delights which it
affords.
There are base limitations made
with squash or sweet potatoes. And
there are pumpkin pies without
ginger or other spices. They are an
offense to the palate and should
never be allowed to masquerade un-
der a false name. The muses. never
stirred a poet to write a rhapsody
to squash pie, but the golden pump
kin inspired Whittier to lyric flights
AUbaO ba WrOta aftap aafiOp n Oiapa
of pie:
And the prayer, which my mouth is
too full to express,
Swells my heart that thy shadow
may never be less, Il
That the days of thy lot may be
heightened below,
And the fame of thy worth like
pumpkin vine grow, .t,
And thy life be as sweet, and it's last
sunset sky
Golden-tinted and fair as thy own
pumpkin pie.
This is the season when the pump
kin pie flourishes in all its glory. 1t
IS an American institution as distinc-
tive as the buffalo and the red In
lian.
Therefore, it should be standard !
,zed so that when a man gets a |
wedge of it, either in his own home,
lis club or in restaurant, he would |
not have put before him a fiat and .
mass of yellow goo" lying
IN soggy crust.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
FRIENDLY COMPETITORS

The business community of 25
years ago was the scene of bitter
competition. If a business man
heard that a rival had failed, he was
glad of it. Half the time he would
not speak to his competitors on the
street.
Today, it is the characteristic of
a progressive community, that it's
business people realize that they all
stand or fall together. If one bust
ness concern fails, its competitors
are not helped. While they may
seem to divide up much of the failed
concerns trade, much of it will go
to other communities, and money is
taken away from their home town.
And when one business concern
runs a good store, it attracts trade
from other places, which helps all
business in the town. Such visitors
will patronize many other stores in
due time. When the business con-
Germs will pull together, they pull in
trade for everybody.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
AMONG THE BRUISERS

The list of arrests in cities always
includes a certain proportion for as
sault and battery. This may be call
ed a refined age, but many of our
men still remove their coats and in
vite their antagonists to fight. Their
passion becomes so uncomfortable
that they aren't happy until they
have punched some disliked antagon-
list.
AS people acquire more wisdom,
it occurs to them that they do not
appear more glorious, even if they
have deposited some undesirable
citizen in the gutter. They prove
nothing by so doing, as frequently
the man who gets the licking had the
right of the controversy.
In former years, the man who thus
a thrashing to an adj
versary may have been regarded as
a very manly specimen. At present
the suspicion is entertained that he
has imbibed too generously. The
fighters seem to belong to the good
old days when good beefy muscle
was considered superior to brains.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
WE MUST ALL UNITE

During the recent political cam
paign, people have necessarily
ranged themselves in political par
ties, each claiming that it's theory of
how to run the government is the
correct one. Now that election is
over, the time has come for a diff
ferent attitude. We all want to re-
cover prosperity, to care for the
needy, to assist the unemployed to
find work, to restore normal bust
ness.
Let us now forget our political diff
ferences as much as we can, and
unite for all good measures that
seem likely to restore normal times.
None of us can expect to have his
own way in all these measures, and
we must be willing to make conces-
sions here and there. So far as pos
sible, political forces must present a
united front in the battle with our
economic troubles.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
POLITICAL RANCORS

We have passed through hot po-
litical campaign, but people have
held their tempers in better check
than they used to. No one around
here is reported to have removed his
coat and offered to fight over these
differences, and not many people
have gone so far as to call each
other liars.
Perhaps none of our people have
refused to speak to their neighbors
because of hot political arguments.
The old time seriousness with which
people used to take politics had it's
uses, and it stirred people to get out
to vote. But you never convince any
one by getting mad at him, and call
ing him traitor or fool if he does
not agree with you.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
Political landslide

In every part of the country there
are Republican ofiice-holders cast
ing final looks over their jobs and
wondering where do we so from
here" All the fat places will be
taken over by Democrats and only
the smaller salaried positions will
be protected by the Civil Service.
There will be big sweep in Wash
ington, just as there was at the be-
ginning of the Wilson administra-
tion twenty years ago, and at the
beginning of the Republican regime
under Harding twelve years ago.
The House of Representatives re-
mains unchanged in the hands of
the Democrats, but there has been
a veritable slaughter of Senators.
The Democrats have a clear ma
jority and it remains to be seen
whether they will reward the Re-
publican boilers who helped them
win the election with fat committee
chairmanships. They don't have to
unless they want to, and it is not
likely that Democratic Senators will
relish the prospect that faces them
of taking back-seats in order that
men like Norris, labelling themselves
Republican, shall control important
committees that will shape a new
real" under Roosevelt, when he be-
comes President.
The voters of the Nation went in
for the new deal" which so far is
only a nebulous phrase which in
some way or another it is hoped
may be realized. But how? Echo
answers "howi" President-elect
and President Hoover
have agreed all along that the one
big job that effects the people most
and calls for the strongest sort of
leadership is economic recovery"
Mr.. Roosevelt will assume the re-
sponsibility of leadership in fur
a new program next March.
It will be along the lines of 'snew |
DEAL" and the best brains in the |
Democratic party will be employed |
in the effort to invent ways and
means to produce real relief. All
will wish them unlimited |
and unqualified success. .
The good old U. S. A. has rocked
a good deal but she's the best ship
IN the world, and all who have faith
IN themselves an dtheir Creator
expect that Uncle Sam
will in due time pilot us into smooth
sailing waters. We have had plenty
If panics and depression in the past
Ind they have all run their courses
md "passed OUT
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
THE OLD THANKSGIVING DAY

Could we bring back the old-fash-
ioned Thanksgiving Day? What
would it mean if we could?
Even the folks who don't care
much for the older ideals, will recall
these old Thanksgiving day feasts
with warm pleasure. Children,
grandchildren, sisters, cousins,
aunts, gathered from far and near
The women thought nothing of pro-
viding dinner for a score. The eats
were not the meager ones of today.
Everyone was fed on the theory that
he was a corn harvester or coal
HEAVIER, and needed double portion
to restore his wasted muscle.
The church service was big fea-
ture. The ministers discoursed on
national affairs, and often let loose
blasts that shook the nation.
After supper, o boy, the great do
ings at the evening parties! The
children played blind mans buff, and
the boys, though thoroughly blinded,
could always find and embrace their
special girl friends.
Well, 'them was the happy days"
We can't reunite our scattered fam
lilies now. But observing Thanks
giving day, without any thought of
thankfulness to a higher power, is
a bit of farce. In spite of changed
world, innumerable happy parties
will be held. There should be re-
newed devotion to the old home
ideals.
Many of the old home nests, from
which the birds have flown far and
wide, will be still and silent now,
as the old folks sit down to their
solitary feasts. Their thoughts go
out lovingly to the distant children. |
Equally loving thoughts should flow
back through the invisible currents
of affection. And better still, if
those young people decide to forego
some other pleasures, and go home
10 eat turkey in the familiar scenes.
a kind of blessing seems
10 linger over these joyful reunions.
May there be many of them in Mil
lord and all of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
FOR A UNITED FRONT

In his speech of farewell to his
California friends President Hoover
spoke two words for the country
one for the Republican party ant
none for himself. He made a plea
and pledged his best efforts fol
unity and constructive action" in
order to promote recovery. By this
he meant non-partisan activity. And
even after March 4, he declared, il
will be the duty of Republicans to
corporate with our opponents in
every sound measure for the resto-
ration of prosperity" All this was
said in a magnanimous and patriotic
spirit. Compared with it Mr.. Hoov-
er's exhortation to the Republican
party not to be down-hearted, but to
perfect its organization down to the
last precinct, and to prepare for a
return to power" is of small con-
sequence.
Before March 4 it will be essential
for the two parties to work togeth-
er. The President will need Demo-
cratic help in Congress. On the
other hand, the Democrats will re-
quire approval of Mr.. Hoover before
they can deal effectively with the
questions pressing for decision. What
shall be done to increase the reve-
nues and balance the budget? How
can governmental expenditures be
further reduced? These matters
were taken up in the last session of
Congress when the political atmos-
phere was so heated that there could
be little positive achievement. Let
us hope that the era of good feeling
which seems to have been brought
about, at least temporarily, by the
election, will eXtinguish
the political controversies which all
the Spring ragged in 18th houses in
Congress, so that now they may set
tie down to a buSlneSs-like conduct
of the nations business.
If there are to be sharp divisions
over what is to be done in the short
session about prohibition, they will
not be along party lines. Should
the war debts demand action by
Congress, Republicans will be found |
uniting with Democrats to do what |
may be necessary. Much will depend !
upon Governor Roosevelt's response |
to the Presidents invitation to CO.
operate before the change of Admin
comes. But enough has al
ready been said and done to give the
hope that, both in Congress
Ind outside it, the two political par
les may pull strongly and all to-
sether in a sincere purpose to help
he American people out of its trou-
)les.-New York Times.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
CLEARING OFT SLUMS

Reforms tell us that the congest-
ed tenements in so-called big city
slums should be torn down, and the
people herded therein should be in
duced to move out among the trees
and gardens. It's fine idea. Such
folks should be happier to do so. But
it has often been noted, that when
such families do move out of such
human antheaps, they feel lonely in
their unaccustomed surroundings,
and it may not be long before they
are seen in their old haunts again.
Swarming streets seem like home to
them.
That attitude is regrettable, since
crowded tenements aren't good soil
for young human plants to grow in.
Every time a family is induced to
move out of such a hive of popula-
tion, into some little suburban nest,
and stay there, something is done to
make better citizens.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
SPIRIT on THANKSGIVING DAY


I'VE have nothing to be thankful
for, say some discouraged folks.
They have perhaps had losses or
been ont of work. Not in a thanks
giving mood, they say.
If they and their families have
preserved their health, that is worth
more than money. Fifty years ago,
if any such depression had occurred,
many would have died from lack of
necessary food. Today, it is the gem
eral principle that no one must be
allowed to go hungry or cold. The
world has moved on to a new point
of view. for which we should be
grateful.
Anyone who is we'll and has work
today has reason for deep thankful
ness. Even at the worst, we have
great national blessings. Our land
has been at peace. Our people have
not suffered the crushing distress
that other countries have seen.
The average run of comfortable
people have many causes for happi-
ness. They possess comforts their
never dreamed of.
and invention have provid-
ed new facilities that make life fas-
Is Thanksgiving day a time just
for family parties and big eating?
Many folks seem to think so. The
idea seems to be to gobble down
more food than you can digest,
by the most delicious dain-
lies. s.' '--'
Yet from some mysterious source
untold blessings still flow into our
ives. Our troubles are due mostly
% our own follies, or the faults of
,ther people. Don't blame the uni
yerse for the mistakes we make our
selves. Don't blame God because
you lost in the stock market, or
ipent your money extravagantly
when you had it. Better to say a
,rayer of thanksgiving, and resolve
II future to so live as to be worthy
# happiness, in which case you will
find it.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
GOOD WINNERS AND LOSERS

What constitutes one good Win
ner or a good loser in political bat
ties? Here is question we can all
study, whichever side of the recent
election we took. Much will depend
in the. months to come, whether we
as winners or as losers accept in the
right spirit the verdict rendered by
the people.
Old time winners croYed Justify
over their defeated opponents, they
rubbed it in" with gusto, and
sought to humiliate those who back
ed the defeated side. That attitude
accomaccomplished nothing to gain
support for the measures which the
winners desire to advance. The win
ners always have troubles enough,
without embittering those who are
"sulking in their tents" as the say
ing goes.
Old time losers used to retire into
seclusion, muttering curses loud and
deep, and deploring what they con-
sidered the folly of the people. That
attitude also accomplished nothing.
It produced a bitterness that was
likely to obstruct any useful pro-
gram the winning party might offer.
The situation before the president
and congress this winter will be very
much like that which exists in fight
ing a war. All politics is supposed
to stop at the waters edge, was the
motto in war time. So today, wllep
we are fighting a battle with eco
nomic forces, political considera-
tions must not be intruded for the
purpose of making political capital.
Our people of course have their
sharp differences as to what meas
ures should be taken to restore nor |
NAL times. These differences will |
come out, as measures of recovery |
are debated. But at least both Win
ners and losers should recognize the
honesty of opponents, and the pres
snt is no time for bitter charges
and harsh pickering. If we can only
have both good winners and good
losers in the next session of con-
gress, we shall do some real things
hat will give a new impulse and
hope to our country.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
PEOPLE WHO DON'T COUNT

Peoples action and their talk,
how dierent they are! For instance,
one lady remarks that a certain
neighbor of hers has been much
stirred up over the political cam
paign. She would often come in to
express her somewhat violent views,
making those calls so frequently
that they became quite unwelcome.
Her prolonged diatribes stopped the
progress of housework.
But when this complaining lady
was asked on election day, if she
had gone to the polls, she replied, 20
no, never vote. I don't want to
bother with it."
There are many just like this in
consistent woman, men as we'll as
women. The recent election showed
that our people were unusually STIR
red by the pending issues. Yet while
the total vote is not yet computed,
it is clear that it will be relatively
small fraction of the people. There
are millions who have strong opin-
ions about politics, but who won't
bother to vote.
This quality of ineffectiveness is
not limited to political relations. You
see that type of people everywhere.
They are constantly stirred, for in
stance, by real or alleged defects in
their home towns. Yet when it comes
to doing anything about it, they
won't lift a finger. You couldn't in
duce them to speak to their munich
pal officials urging them to remove
faults of which these critics COM
plain.
There are innumerable people
who live in a kind of thought and
dream world. They have ideas, but
they can't formulate them in courses
Of action. They are not likely to con-
tribute anything to their commun-
ity, or to the business or trade in
which they are engaged. They see
The flaws of life, but can't suggest /
plans for removing those faults.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
Milford, Friday, November 1s, 1892
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION

When President Washington in
1889 issued the first national Thanks
giving Proclamation (Which has
been incorporated in President Hoo
ver's Proclamation of 1882 the ac-
tion was criticized "as infringing
upon the prerogatives of the Cover
nors of the States" The public,
however, according to a historian of
this period, followed with approval
the bringing of the people of all the
States to recognize Il common cause
for thanksgiving, and the day has
been continuously observed since
then. Washington notes in his diary
that on the day appointed, the 26th
of November, 1889, he went to st.
Paul's Church in Philadelphia
Though it was most inclement and
stormy" He himself was not con-
tent with the ceremonial observance,
but, as was published in the news
papers of the next day, he sent a
gift to prisoners confined for debt"
who most respectfully returned their
grateful thanks to the President of
the United States for his very ac-
ceptable donation.
In his first official act on taking
the oath of office in Federal Hall as
President a few months before, he
made fervent supplicatiOn to the
Almighty Being who rules over the
universe" and proclaimed that mo
people can be found to acknowledge
and adore the Invisible Hand which
conducts the affairs of men more
than those of the United States"
While in his Thanksgiving PrOcla-
nation special thanks were urged
for favors to this new nation, its bur-
den was one of petition for the par
doning of our national and other
transgressiOns" and for rendering
our Federal Government a blessing
to the people. But it was not mar
rowly national in its scope. There |
was to be prayer for the protection
and guidance of all nations-"and |
such as have shown kind
ness unto us"-and for such a de-
gree of temporal prosperity to all
mankind "as He alone knows how to
give"
This first message of national
might we'll be adopted
as a perennial proclamation.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-18
THE M0DERN APPEARANCE

A retail store needs to have a
thoroughly modern look. 1t should
have a bright attractive touch, sug-
gesting neatness, artistic quality,
and good taste. 1t costs money to
maintain that standard, but the mer-
chants of Milford who generally do
so, will testify that it pays.
Our wide awake merchants spend
more time in cultiyating this modern
touch than people realize. They fire.
quently look over stores in other
cities, copying good ideas and i'm
proving on them. They are con-
stantly seen reading trade newspa-
pers,, and adapting new plans for
use in their own business.