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The Washington times., 1932-01-16
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SPREADING

A. w. Hoover, assistant vice
president in charge Of the Wash
ington office of the New York
Title and Mortgage Company,
when interviewed, made the fol-
lowing statement:
"The New York Title and
Mortgage Company has capital
funds in excess Of $6O,OOO,OOO,
and is the largest company of
its kind operating in the
United States.
"The company maintains a
modern, up-tO-date title plant
in Washington and is engaged
in the business Of issuing title
certificates and title insurance
policies on properties in Wash
ingtOn and adjoining counties
in Maryland and Virginia"
Mr.. Hoover further said there
was a great difference in the pro-
lection afforded by title insur-
ance as compared with the pro-
lection given by a certificate of
title. A certificate of title merely
guarantees that the title is good
Of record, while a policy of title
insurance not only guarantees
against all defects, but in addl-
ton affords free legal defense to
the insured in case the title is
attacked. Mr.. Hoover added:
"The people of Washington
are beginning to appreciate the
Importance of title insurance in
real estate transactions, as is
evidenced by the increase in
the cOmpany's business even in
times when the activity in real
estate is not very great"
The Washington times., 1932-01-16
GALL|HER FIRM
OFFERS TERMS

The w. r. Galliher & Brother
Co., Thirtieth and K streets
Northwest, is increasing its activ-
ity in the home construction and
home improvement field, turning
the work over to reliable builders
after they have furnished the lum-
ber and paint materials. The firm
guarantees the work and arranges
for it to be done on the budget
plan, if so desired. This plan also
applies to the construction of
garages.
This firm has also found large
field in the insulating Of attics
and the installation of kitchen
cabinets, which is done in con-
junction with home construction,
The Washington times., 1932-01-16
Griffith Customers
Get Experts Advice

At regular intervals, the Grif-
fifth Consumers Company, 1919
G st. N. w., send it's men to the
Anthracite Institutes school at
Primos, Pa, where they are thor
ougl1ly trained in the principles
of combustion and radiation.
The services Of these men are
available to customers of the
Griffith Company without charge.
The Washington times., 1932-01-16
And Thus a Story

For once, my stick and
agreed. We started out today
both of us in a hurry reach the
same place, the Action Fuel Com
pany, Oil South Capitol st. Ar
rived we sought out Mr.. Vernon
T. Orrison, the manager. I eX
planned:
"T'm curious, Mr.. OrriSOn. 1
hear that you arranged with
the charitable organizations of
Washington to give. free coal to
the poor during the winter
months"
HEARS ALL ABOUT 1T
"That's right. But how did
yOI knOw?"
I waxed poetic:
$50 shines a good deed in a
naughty world. Tell me about
it, will yOu?"
He showed me to chair beside
his desk. We both sat down.
"The same thing is being
worked in Pittsburgh. 1 looked
into it, and spoke to the Butler
Consolidated Coal Company, of
wildwood, Pa, to make the
same arrangement with them
for the Washington needy.
They agreed to donate the coal
if we would see that it was
loaded on the cars, taken off
when it arrived in Washington
and then distributed.
Everything seemed fine. The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
offered to transport it to tAG
Capital for us, and we had ar
ranged with the local charit-
able organizations to help us
in the distribution by recon-
mending the more worthy peO-
pie to us, and the more needy.
1t was then that we struck our
first snag."
"What was that?"
HITS A SNAG
"The Interstate Commerce
Commission. They held that
one of their rulings prevented
the coal being transported to
Washington free. The charities,
however, agreed to take over
this freight charge, for even
then they would be saving large
amounts of money usually ex-
pended for coal for the needy
at regular coal prices. The
freight charge makes it but
$3.50 tom"
"That is a fine saving. But
do you mean to say that there
is no charge for getting it out
of the ground, and for the
loading, unloading and deliver
ing of it here in Washington?
Are the miners, leaders and
draymen paid at their regular
wages for this wOrk?"
He smiled.
"The answer is yes to both
questions. The Butler COM
pany gives the coal to us at
the mine, and we pay all other
charges on it but the freight.
This is furnished by the char
tiles"
would hear more, but my
stick had heard enough to satisfy
him that there was real charity
after all.
GIVES A WARNING
He would move on. I wa.
forced to rise and say good-by
Just as I was leaving, Mr.. Orri
son said:
"The public should be warned
against flooding the Action Fuel
Company and the charities
with requests for coal, for only
those who, in the eyes of the
charities, will benefit most, will
receive it,"
At the door I flung one more
question as my stick dragged
me on.
what kind of coal is it?"
The words "semi-hard bitumin
Gus" were mingled with his good
bys, and my stick and I were
off, into the twilight.-W. S. S.
The Washington times., 1932-01-16
Thedter CrOWds Jam
Popular Occidental

The Occidental Restaurant, 1411
Pennsylvania Ave. N, W., has been
catering to the dinner hou. crowd
from Morning Becomes Electra"
during the past week. Fred Buch-
holz, whose farms in Virginia
supply fresh vegetables and fowl
to his tables in the restaurant.
reports a real response to this
special dinner, served between 7
and 8 O'Clock,
The Washington times., 1932-01-16

BUDDY BARRETT, we'll known Washington exterior
decorator, of 1922 Wisconsin Avenue, awarded the
prize cup for the most beautiful home electrical display
by the Friendship Citizens Association. Barrets home
shown above, unanimously selected.
The Washington times., 1932-01-16

time it takes to inform yourself as to
the details Of the Slogan Contest an
nOunced today in the Classified Section
of this Newspaper "a read 41STt aTHrI Il
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
LAME DUCKS CONVENE

Within a month we shall see Congress assemble in Washington. But it will not be the Congress which was elected at the polls two weeks ago. That body will not take office until March 1, 1883, and will not actually meet until December 1883, thirteen months after it was elected. The group which convenes this year is the one selected two years ago. A large number of its members were defeated at the polls this year. Yet they will be able to pass legislation despite the fact that they have been relegated to politi- cal limbo, despite the fact that most of them are very lame ducks.
 The constitutional amendment to do away with this unfair situation has been ratified by the legislatures of seventeen states. It needs only nineteen more notifications to be- come effective.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
A STARTLING COMPARISON

Not long ago the National Edu- cation Association made quite a startling announcement. It said in substance, that $500 a year is the present cost of keeping a man in prison, that s10O a year is the cost of keeping a child in school.
 The nation spends, according to the associations figures, a billion and half dollars a year for the upkeep of it's 500,0O0 prisoners, and but two and a half billion to edu- cate 26,000,00 school children. The associations conclusion to these fig ures is that we are spending too much in proportion on our prisons and too little on our schools.
 If the ratio favored the school children, the chances are a hundred to one that there would be no need for such large expense on prison CTS. Schools prevent crime through education more than any other force, perhaps.
 These figures are a strong argu- ment, too, against slicing school budgets, cutting teachers salaries to the bone when a need for economy
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
NATIONAL ELECTION

The sweeping democratic victory giving that political party the presi- dency and control of both houses of congress places the responsibilities of government in the hands of the democratic party. The task rests with them for at least another four years. It is no light task.
 At no period in the history of the country since the Civil war has a more aggravated condition existed, condition not only prevalent throughout the United States, but also in all parts of the world.
 President-elect Roosevelt and others of his party face one of the heaviest burdens ever confronted by a newly elected government. The change in leadership at such period as this comes as no great sur prise to an unbiased observer, es- pecially when it is remembered the people of any country nearly always express their dissatisfaction in times of adversity and stress by turning to someone other than those in pow CT in hope of bettering conditions. In any event it is the will of the majority, and the voice of the people in a representative govern ment such as in America must pre- vail.
 The large maiorities scored in the presidential and congressional elections leave no doubt as to the choice of the people as to the prof ferred policies of the two major parties.
 In analyzing the prediction stands of the two parties and their platforms, some may ascribe the democratic victory largely to its outspoken policy in favor of changes
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
NEW ERUPTION REPORTED
 IN ANIAKCHAK DISTRICT

A severe earthquake in the Chig- nix area brought everyone out of doors on Sunday morning, October 16, reported H. H. Waller, of the Hubbell and Waller Engineering Corporation of Seattle, on his return to Seward a week ago.
 At dawn, looking toward the Ami akchak volcano district, the noun tains were encased in a heavy pail of smoke closely resembling a gil gantic forest fire. Some ashes fell in the Chignik district, even though the wind was blowing in the oppo- site direction. The eruption no doubt was localized in that region he said.
 Again, on October 29 a quake was felt, but where the center of disturb ance was could not be ascertained
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

of grasping. it, it would probably ap- pear somewhat like a moist base ball.
 The deepest known spot in the ocean is the Mindinao deep, near the Philippines. with a depth of S5,O0O feet. The highest mountain is Mount Everest, in Asia, which rises 29,141 feet above sea level. Thus the difference between the highest and lowest solid surface of the earth is 64,541 feet, or a little more than 12 miles. Considering that the diameter of the earth is nearly 5000 miles, this greatest variation of only 12 miles on its surface seems almost negligible.
 So, to the imaginary giant hand referred to, belonging to an imagi- nary human being, approximately large, and assuming that such a be- ing were a baseball pitcher, the slight roughness presented by these differences in altitude, and the slight moisture represented by our oceans, would hardly be sufficient for the effective throwing of a "spit-ball."
 We leave it to our readers to imagine giant Babe Ruth and a giant bat with which he could knock us over the moon. or some thing.-Ex.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
Is YEARS AGO THIS WEEK News Items Taken From The Sentinel Files of Nov 22 1917

The Mariposa with more than 300 persons aboard struck at Strait Island, off Point Baker, Sunday morning. Nov. IS, 1917. The sea was calm and the passengers were taken in life boats to the nearby island with little difficulty. Had the vessel struck twelve hours later when a storm arose. rescue of the passengers would have been almost impossible. The Curacao. Ravalli and Santa Ana responded quickly to s. o. S. calls and brought the passengers and crew to Wrange'l where 12S passengers, mostly
 women and children were trans ferred to the Jefferson in port southbound. The Mariposos cargo consisted mainly of 1900 tons high grade copper ore, 5000 cases sal mon. 65 boxes fresh halibut and considerable miscellaneous cargo valued at almost one million dol lars. The mail and most of the bag gage were saved. Four life boats loaded with baggage in tow of a gasboat which had to be cut loose were picked up by the lighthouse tender Cedar ten miles from the scene of the shipwreck.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Hopeful that beer will become a legimate article of commerce in the near future, the United States Brewers Academy in New York has re-opened with a class of 30 pupils The institution was estab- lished 50 years ago by Anton Sch wartz, a famous Austrian chem ist, and before the advent of Ma tional prohibition was supported by many leading brewers, including Pabst, Busch, Ehret, Doelger and others. The course offered is for professionals only, and not for anna teur home brewers
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
SMALL PAY

A Missouri editor, receiving a re- newal from a subscriber in a dis tant state was surprised to find an additional fifty cents with the re- quest: Now sit down and write me a letter telling me the news that you can't print" We doubt if Wrangell or any other town, is so lily-white or so free from extremely personal events, that fifty cents would be fair pay for the news that cant be printed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

in the prohibition law, others to the attitude on the bonus issue, and
 others to no small measure the
 tariff policy. These outstanding
 problems and others no doubt en-
 tered largely into the deliberations
 of the electors in arriving at their
 decisions, and withal there was
 back of all these problems that im- portant factor that always largely influences the fluetuating vote
 the desire for a change in face of
 hard times and the inclination to
 try a new way out.
 In any event, the people of Amer
 ica still look forward to and hope for the speedy return of better times. Just what definite steps the democratic government will take to
 this end remains to be seen. One
 thing is certain, Franklin D. Roose-
 welt was not chosen by the Ameri-
 can people for a partisan position
 and his high integrity and his assurances to the people will inspire
 them with the conviction that his best efforts will be exerted in his exalted post not for the party or the electors who favored him with their votes, but for the American people as a whole, and that with | that high ideal in mind-as he him self has ayowed-he will have the
 united effort of the American peo- pie. And the same may be said for the members of congress and others with whom the president will sur
 round himself as his assistants in carrying out the great task imposed upon them as trustees of the people.
 The message from President Hoo yer to President-elect Roosevelt offering congratulations upon his victory and his opportunity to serve the American people and offering to do all possible to cooperate to that end bespeaks the true spirit of
 
 titude that will win the highest re- spect for every defeated candidate from every good citizen.
 President Hoover's days of use- fulness are far from over, and like former President Coolidge he may continue to be regarded as one of the foremost Americans whose counsel will go far in deliberations for the welfare of the country. While the majority rule, it always is essential there be minority who take an active interest in public af fairs, and when that minority as sumes the attitude of President Hooyer-to do all in his power for the best interest of the country-it
 may be truly said that with the
 ampaign a thing of the past and rew leaders chosen, affairs political are submerged and made secondary while all bend their energies to the solution of the nations problems and perpetuation of her ideals and institutions, the restoration of pros perity at home and abroad, and the maintenance of the proud place of America as the most progressive and powerful of all nations.-An- chorage Times.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

churches were already at work in their congregations but that the work was so important he felt their efforts should be supplemented by a committee which would district the town and undertake to sign up every family in Wrangell The fol- lowing men were appointed on this committee: F. B. Leonard. H. w. Gartley. w. H. Warren. Adjt Hab- kirk, F. E. Bronson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
The Meanest Man

Deputy sheriffs are searching for Thomas Smith of Sterling, Long Is- land, who, his wife alleges, stole her false teeth while she was in dulging in a beauty nap, and left for an unknown destination.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
HEIGHTS AND DEPTHS

When the difference in altitude between the greatest ocean depths and the greatest mountain heights is considered, it would appear to the superficial observer that our earth is a rather rough and irregular body. But to a giant hand capable
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
TROLLER DISAPPEARS AFTER
 STARTING FOR PETERSBURG

Fred Turner, age about ST, who has been working in the vicinity of Petersburg as a hand troller, has been missing since Sunday, Oct. 29. He was last seen when he left for Petersburg from West Petersburg af- ter paying Cy Catt visit. The tide was running very strong and it has
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

The Moose lodge held a farewell meeting for Dr. w J. Jigg, dictator. who leaves WrangeR soon to enlist in the service of his country. The following candidates were initiated: c. NJ Coulter, Chas Benjamin. Fred Leonard, Eugene Link, G. II. ToAier, John Arola, I. P. Nore, Fred Dahl, Karl Dyrendal At the banquet which followed pr. Pigg was pre- sented with a beautiful watch fob.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

arises. Better to strain point and keep up the standards in the schools. The schools should be the last place to cut, the school teacher the last to have her salary whacked
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

A stout woman wedged into a crowded street car had difficulty getting into her tightly buttoned jacket to extract her fare.
 Madam" said the man next to her, during her fruitless struggles, "let me pay your fare"
 She protested rather indignantly.
 My only reason for wishing to do so," he said, lis that you'vs un- buttoned my suspenders three times trying to get into your pocket"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Bishop P. T. Rowe and family were among those aboard the Mari posa. They will leave for Seattle on the Princess Sophia. From Seattle Bishop Rowe will go to Washington for the purpose of obtaining a title to the property on which the Episcopal mission at Nenana is located.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18
GAELIC DYING IN SCOTLAND

BANFF, Scotland - Gaelic seems dying in this Scottish county. Only 159 persons know the old tongue now. according to a recent census compared with 25S in 1921.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

been impossible to determine so far what has become of him. His skiff with everything in it, including cot, grub, suit case and personal effects, was found adrift near Sukoi Island the day after his leaving West Petersburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

The Wrangell Red Cross has raised $1O4 for Christmas packets for soldiers. By Christmas the United States will have one million men under arms. Members of the committee which solicited donotfons were: Harry Gartley, J. c. Grant, Fred Leonard, Wm. Hood, C. M. Coulter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

". H. Warren has been appoint ed chairman for Wrangell of the volunteer -Four Minute Men," or men who respond when called upon to speak at the movies from time to time in the interest of food conser- vation and other patriotic move ments.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Il. T. Howe, one of the passengers on the Marposa, losa a purse in Wrangell containing $500. It was found by Lloyd Dalgity who prompt ly returned it to the owner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Tuesday has been chosen as the meatless day for Wrangell hotels and restaurants. Juneau hotels and restaurants have decided upon Fri day as their meatless day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

A member of the Red Cross is at the Town Hall between 3 and 4 o'clock each Friday afternoon to re- ceive donations for the work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Delegate Charles Sulzer and family were Mariposa passengers en- route to Washington. They took passage on the Jefferson at Wran- gell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

F. E. Bronson presiding at a meeting of citizens in the hall in the interest of food conservation, stated that he understood the local
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Perhaps radio sermons are popu- lar because there is no collection taken.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

At the Photoshow last evening Harry Gartley spoke four minutes in the interest of food conservation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-11-18

Vaudeville is 100 years old and some of the jokes seem good for an other century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23

Reginald Fallowes is among smart women Of the continent who have adopted dark blue for evening wear She is wearing streamline frock of navy blue crepe marocain designed with draped bodice and a wide, but clinging, skirt. Her wrap is bolero jacket of match ing crepe with a cape collar band ed with chinchilla.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23

among the number winning prizes in the "Phony Alibi Contest" held recently by the True Story Maga- zine. She was one of several doz- en contestants who won five dollar prizes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23

To cooperate m the effort for better radio reception, the United States Signal Corps office at Sew ard will observe silent period ev- cry night from 10.30 until mid- night except when urgent mes sages have to be transmitted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23
White Accessories With Dark Clothes

PARASITIC Begun Aga Khan, French wife of the Indian Prince, is wearing white hats and access sories with dark clothes this sum m- mer With one-piece frock of dark blue silk serve she wears a bolero of matt white crepe the wide cuffs of which are banded in dark blue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23
Luncheon Outfit Made In Blue and White

WASHINGTON Mrs. Cary T. Grayson wore at a recent luncheon dress of white silk figured in tiny design in blue. With this she wore wide-brimmed blue hat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23

Pin me on a twig. Don't shoot until you are sure There are oth- CT hunters near here" Such is the inscription on tags that were distributed by Ketchikan stores among hunters who were asked to attach them to trees.
 William Duff and Joseph Weary of Ketchikan have gone down the Portland Canal to put up a supply of smoked and cured fish for the winter, the Ketchikan Chronicle says. Several other parties are contemplating a similar excursion. with a view to filling the aarder until Old Man Depression is hand ed the knockout. Still others are said to be figuring on salting down a supply of mountain goat meat.
 Southern Alaska is attracting the attention of the Granby con solidated Mining Company, which operates large smelter at Anyox, B. c. The company would be only too glad to extend it's activities to Alaska, its representative, Prof w. E.. s. Nelson told the Ketchl- kan Chronicle. The smelter must have fluxing ores and it is known that fluxing ore carrying mineral values has been uncovered in many
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23
Brown Outfit Worn
 By Mrs. Clarence Dill

WASHINGTON - Mrs. Clarence C. Dill is wearing a dress of bronze -and tan crepe with deep revers of beige chiffon. With this she wears a brown straw hat and a brown silk coat. ae
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-23

Oakland county, Michigan, boasts the largest number of cities in the state, with nine already incorpo- rated and two taking steps to that and