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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
A VALENTINE By Eugene Field

Go, Cupid. and my sweetheart tell love her well. Yes. though she tramples on my
 heart
 And rends that bleeding thing
 apart; And though she rolls q scorDful
 eye
 On doting me when I go by; And though she scouts at cvcry-
 thing,
 Az tribute unto her I bring Apple, banana, carmel!--- Haste, Cupid. to my love and tell. In spite of all. love her well. And further say have q sled Cushioned in blue and painted red! The groceryman has promised Can "hitch" whenever he goes by--- Go, tell her that. and, furthermore, ADprlse my sweetheart that q score or other little girls implore The boom of riding on that sled Painted and hitched, as aforesaid--- And tell her, Cupid, only she Shall ride upon that sled with me Tell her this all, and further tell love her well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

on, O.: "Mr LaFollettc, sure thank you for thinking of small towns at q time like this"
 Davies of Taylor. Pa: Believe mo. sir. charity ts good, but not enough" Hudson of Clhrksvilie. Mo: Man is endowed with sum- cient qualifications to make his own meat" City Attorney Cohen. Iiamtramck, Mich: "The welfare department was forced to cut from its list all families in which there were two children or lcss."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signcd letters pertaining tO pcrsonal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care of tho Democrat, sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
VALENTINE By Albert SiIycrynan

I cannot eulogi2e your eyes, am avcrse to telling lies.
 I do not swear (so many dob That l shall be forever true. It's wrong to say 1t. I suppose. But despise your kind of nose I do not deem your form divine. 1 do not crave to call you mine. made this Valentine for you Only because you asked me to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

We actually wonder if the town of Vest port can close its public bathing beach to residents of two neishboring towns Will ton and Weston. The townspeople voted in favor of such action this week and this despite threatened boycott of Westport stores by Weston and Wilton residents Res- idents from these towns will have to pay an annual fee of Sl for bathing privileges. The courts may have to decide this ruling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
QUOTATIONS
We cannot silently watch the an- initiation of our marines. --Toreign Minister Yoshlzawa of Japan.

Japan has run amuck, has dened public opinion of the world, vio- lated n score Of treaty obligations and employed violence in fashion moro wanton than nnything) wit messed In tho World War. Stanley High, former editor of
 the Christian Herald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
TT WAS EVER THUS

The pot Of gold, At the ralnbOw's end, When all Is done and said. Is merely the pot, We make of tt,
 And most of us make 1t lead.
 o--O~--o When n man is known to long for something it's generally be- cause he's short of it..
 O-O--o Pretty girls and ski jumping furnish ilfe's greatest thrills.
 O--O---O When tho vets start talking intelligent politics they're wet in more ways than one.
 o--O---O The man who starts at the foot generally has an old man at tho top who clears the way for him in record time.
 O--O---O
 vnII DON'T SAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Historic Relics

Quite apart from interest in George Washington and the bicentennal celebration of his birth. the nation should be pleased that the old manor house and gardens at Wakefield. Va. where Washington was born. have now been completely rehablitated and will be maintained hereafter for the public 10 visit Such monuments give sense of history and balance. and under standing of national background which up-to date skyscrapers cannot impart. Too many historic relics have already been lost, but the contemporary movement 10 rescue and restore some of those which have sur- vived our tremendous material progress still has good deal of material to work with.
 There is danger in dwelling too much on the past and refusing to adapt it's beliefs and ideals to the needs of a changing world. T here is also the opposite danger of dis earding the worthy objects of the past too swiftly and so losing valued traditions and lessons. A happy medium is worth seeking.
 William C. McAdoo secretary of the treasury in the Wilson administration and presidential nominee aspirant in 1924. IS the latest 10 move that Uncle Sam tax the bootle2ger in an effort to reduce that three billion dollar deficit. In addition Mir McAdoo feels that the dealer in drugs should also contribute to the treasury. He made this public in letter to Senator Walsh of Montana. The senator had asked him bis opinion on ways and means of new taxation. Says Mr MeAdoo. Tt may not be possible to collect 100 per cent of the illegal income. but certainly the wholesalers the cruz of the problem can be reached and if they should be driven out of business the small operator or retailer will find it difficult to ply his nefarious trade. Those who argue the government should not tax unlawful business fail to realize that if incomes from illicit opera tlons are exempt from or permitted to es- cape taxation. while incomes from lawful operations are not. the criminal is re- warded and the honest man is punlshed Perfectly true. but if Uncle Sam isn't col lecting income taxes from bootleggers and dealers in drugs we are mistaken. We feel sure that illicit incomes are registered as illicit in many instances. But if Uncle Sam were 10 permit man to state on his income tax blank that bis business is de- feating the aim of the l8tb amendment Uncle Sam would be an accessory. Not that he isn't by permitting fruit juices to be sold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Women are amazing.
 ---Mahatma Gandhi.

Bishop James Cannon. Jr, stands as q great champion of freedom of conscience and intellect. --ftepresentatlve c. E. Moore of
 ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

Cut out hoarding money, That's the dope they hop, But bring back prosperity And the hOarding's bound to stop. o--O--o The trunk murderess says they can't hang her. Perhaps they cant, but then perhaps they may. O--O--O o--O-.-o The quickest way to get to the top of things Is to drop from an alrplane. The royal road to happiness re- quires the golden rule as q guide to the silver lining. O---O--O The first man to marry q talkative woman, coined tho expression, "Siiencc is golden." o~--O--O The government looks at 1t this way, of you have fears prepare to shed them now"
 OH YEAH "WcW keep our engagement n
 secret"
 fysIF 5Mu "btu WEWINUIIk HIluIc1 But tlie engagement was hardIy a
 secret,
 She knew it all tho while.
 0---O--~o When an aviator files into n rage It's safer than flying into a storm
 o--O--o
 The pie with plenty of crust perhaps reflects tho 1,nknp Uhn furnnJ n,t
 O---O-~o If you receive q box of cigars with q string attached to 1t, per- hhps it's just part of the rope.
 O-O--~-o Sunday is St Valentines day. If you give tho gal a nice val cntine you're saint. If you don't, you just ain't. O---O---O The state educational commls- bioner says If you cut the salaries of school teachers you lower their morale. 1 suppose if you cut the salaries of anybody else you start 'em laughing. Oh, yeah.
 The only difference between q law maker and a law breaker is the point of hypocricy.
 O--O---O
 Now they've invented an electric potato pceler. Well. potatoes have tho skin you DON'T love to touch.
 O--O---o Japan should steal some of Amcricns Mexican border stuff, and call her war with China G punitive expedition.'
 O---O---O
 A mans waist line generally cOincs out about the same time as his hair.
 O--O---o All work and no play makes Jack long to Do q politician.
 o--O--O
 fcs not hard to figure out q girl in c bathing suit.
 o---O--O Tho man who lives for himself alone will eventually live alone with himself.
 o--O--~o The man who lives by the golden rule Is bound to find the silver lining aS he goes through life.
 o---O--o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

We may have to solve that Sino-Jsp- anese problem yet by inviting the Japs over here to suppress our bandits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

Tho Japanese have been getting ready for the Chinese invasion for 10 years.
 General Smcdlcy D. Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:52 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

George Sylvester Vieriek. noted writer. joias the ranks of sensationslists this week with stsnling expose in Liberty Weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

The executive offices of the state of Louisiana arc now in the hands of armed lnsurrectIoa!sts. ---fcx- -Licuf-dOv Paul ". Cyr. "pr0-
 tender" to the govcrnorahip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
"A SMILES THE THINo."

Good evening.
 o--O--o
 so, SO Penny wise, pound foolish, You've heard this tune know, But the penny wise guys have seen, Ahe always in the dough.
 o--O--o Uneasy lies the head that lies.
 O--O--o Life for the sausage is just one long grind.
 o--O---o To-day's slogan. based on tho Sino-Japanese trouble. "Join the Navy and get Shanghaied."
 o--O--o The Einstein theory of rela- tiyity may have something to do with the depression after all. They've blamed 1t on everything but that.
 o--O--o With gossip mongers, life Is just q tattle from the cradle to the grave.
 o--O---o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
FIREMEN HAVE INTERESTING
 SESSION; HAVE INVITATION

A demonstration of and lecture on the uses of the improved type of gas mask and the inhalator by George H. Miller, First Aid in structor of the Bureau of Mines, before the regular meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department last night proved of great interest to the members. Developed and per- fected since the World War, the new mask will give firemen protec- tion against almost any kind of poisonous gas in addition to simple smoke which the old type only protected against.
 An invitation was extended to the local department to attend 8 house warming of the Juneau Fire Department to be held in Juneau Saturday, February 27 There will be card playing and dancing, gooo eats, and Douglas Bremen ano their ladies are invited. Those whc expect to attend are requested to leave their names at Guys Drug Store by next Monday to allow the Juneau hosts time to prepare foi | the event.
 Date of the D. F. D. Dance was tentatively fixed at the meeting last night, for the week following the D. H. s. Prom in March.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
DOUGLAS NEWS
SNYDER
 PASSES AWAY
Stricken with Pneumonia Last Sunday, Dies
 Early Today

Frank Snyder, B years Of age, son of MT. and Mrs. William F. Snyder, of Douglas, passed away at two o'clock this morning fol- lowing a breif illness from pneu- monia. Taken i'll only on Sunday with what seemed just bad cold both his lungs were badly congest- ed by the time he reached St Ann's flopsital. Every effort was made to check the disease.
 Besides his father and mother, the deceased is survived by a sis ter, Mrs. A. E. Goetz, and a brother Francis. He was born in Clarke County, Washington.
 MT. Snyder was a member oi the odd Fellows and was Past Noble Grand of the Green Valley Lodge at Brush Prairie, Washing ton. The body will be shipped south on the Northwestern tomor- row for burial at Vancouver, Wash ington. MT. Snyder had been C resident of Douglas for about ont year.
 Funeral services will be held to. morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock a the c. w. Carter Mortuary in Jul neau. The services will be con ducted by the Rev. J. w Caldwell
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19

wagon tracks, to find where the Prestons had last butchered, but the present was not the time to undertake that. Keeping within the cedars, hew neialycwqiniftfgdai cedars, he went to the summit of the ridge.
 1 The wind was strong in his face. It carried more than heat, and as he gained his objective point, he both smelled and saw dust in the air. Then something faint, but raw, an odor that was taintedl
 Eagerly Rock came up behind a cedar, and from this cover he peered out and down. The slope on that sid esheered steep and rough down to an open draw, up which his keen sight roved. White ob- iects flashed in the sunlight, draw 1 ing Rocks gaze the quicker. Then l he discerned a cabin and corral. covered with white spots, also men on horses, and some on foot.
 The white objects were cowhides, l thrown over the corral fence, and nailed on the cabin, hair side down. There were several riders. Voices floated faintly to Rock as he crouched there, suddenly covered with cold sweat. Bunch of cowboys snooping aroundI Curiosity was a characteristic of any cowboy on a range where cattle mysteriously disappeared.
 One of the cowpoys, tall fellow wearing a red scarf, turned some of the cowhides over to look at the under side. Watching like a hawk, Rock convinced himself that these riders were curious about Preston's butchering business. Nothing in1mi- cal to the Prestons manifested it. self.
 He counted the cowhides in sight. Thirteen! That was rather a small number, if the hides in sight rep resented all the beeves killed by Preston on this occasion. He re- traced his steps to his horse.
 1 LAW, hell, blurted out Rock, in disgust. tIf it was anyone but , Thiry's people I'd know. I do know, only I keep hopin' I'm wrong. No doubt at all was there that the cowhides in plain sight bore cue of several of Preston's brands. II other stock besides Preston's had been butchered, which Rock did not doubt in the least, the hides with their telltale brands had of course been well hidden. Heads were cas- fer to dispose of. Hides, however were branded to protect the own CTS. But if hides ripped from stolen beeves were carefully hidden, as Rock believed was true in the mat ter of Slagel's well, the chances were very few that the theft could ever be detected. Preston was safe for the time being if he relied on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19

SATURDAY NIGHT Will be the first ticket night on the General Electric Radio at the ElkS' Ball Room. -adv-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
D. w. I. c. DONATES
 FUNDS TO LIBRARY

The Douglas Island Womens Club met at the home of Mrs. F A. J. Gallwas on Wednesday even- ing of this week. A committee of four was appointed to cooperate with like committee from the F. IT. A. to arrange a Bicentennial pro- gram to be given in October. Mes danes Fox, Davis, Bach and Bow man were named as members oi |the committee.
 The sum of $15 was donated tc the Douglas Public Library fol new books.
 The next meeting of the clut will be held in March at the home tof Mrs. D. Frankforter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
Chapter 2S 4 ROOT TRACK

Cowboy, you shore are an ap preciatin' cuss," returned the rancher, with sarcasm.
 If I ever had any hope to win Thiry, it's sure gone now" fumet Rock
 Much you know about women, said Preston. T had hunch Thry took a shine to you, an now l know it.
 Man, you're drunk, or crazy, as Thiry, said"
 Wal, Rock, if she hasn't before she will now replied Preston, i'm perturably. She knows now you want to marry her. Thet alwaya fetches a woman, provided she amt in love with someone else"
 Preston, I can't be mad at you but I sure want to be" returned Rock, resigning himself.
 ~You'll shore be goln' to town with the rest of the outfit" Preston remarked. They're leavin' day after tomorrow. Thet reminds me I run into thet pretty Mrs. Dabb an she said to tell you to be shore an come in for her dance. She's havin' the town hall decorated"
 q might go," replied Trueman.
 Cowboy, wasn't this Dabb wo- man an old flame of yours?" in quired Preston.
 well, she wasn't exactly mine but that wasn't my fault"
 "Ho! Hol I know the lady. Wal. Rock, if she happened to bt a little sweet on you yet it'd shore be lucky fer her"
 Preston, I fail to see how" ex- claimed Rock, aghast.
 Wal, you just fool around Mrs Dabb some an make Thiry jealous, replied Preston. with chuckle.
 "By thunderl' exploded Rock yet partly with a laugh. Even if l could make Thiry jealouS-which'S preposterous, I'd never do it."
 linen you're a darn sight of a fool,o returned Preston, complac- ently.
 How would you handle this par ticular case of mine, regardin' the dancer" inquired Rock.
 Are you a good dancer?"
 T used to be. Reckon I haven't forgot"
 Wal, then, as you're a handsome cuss, too, you want to make thS most of your chance. It's to be masquerade, you know"
 Masquerade? I sure didn' know"
 You get yourself up in some dandy outfit. Then first off be colo to Thiry an sweeter'n pie to your old girl"
 Rock laughed rather wildly The abguirdity of the thing so blandly suggested by Preston did not quite submerge certain entieement.
 ~old-timer, I'm afraid I couldn't do it." replied Rock, with a grim ace. Tt would be unkind to Mrs Dabb. think I'll rustic now, be- fore you get me locoed. Good night"
 Trueman strolled in the bla c k shadows of the pines near bis rahin
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
SUNSET PASS
 bH ZAMo lzoH

He concluded that Preston had some deep motive besides a long ing to see Thiry safely settled for life. What could that motive be? No matter how Rock looked at the problem, one fact stood out-what- ever furthered his courting of Thiry Preston could only render Ash Preston more dangerous. Did Gage Preston's motive hide in that? ] Rock tried to give it up and went to bed.
 One by one bis thoughts brought him back to the conviction that Preston was deeply involved in crooked work and Thiry knew it. If so. why did not the father aid and abet the daughter in getting rid of new rider who was not exactly dunce, at least in ways of the lrange?
 1 He awakened at dawn with the idea that he should start toward Wagontongue ahead of the Pres tons instead of waiting until they had gone. He wanted to ride over that part of the range which had been the scene of Preston's latest labors. With Preston at home and his family on the road, there would be opportunity for Rock to con- firm his suspicious.
 At breakfast Rock asked pe1mis- sion to leave that day, and it was readily given.
 Saddling Egypt, Rock rode away under the pines, without sbeing mo- ticed so far as he could tell, by any of the family.
 Tom Preston had been given or ders to drive the green wagon as 1 far as the Flats. Trotting briskly along, his eyes keen on the broad w.scel tracks, Rock soon arrived at the bottom of the slope.
 He found where the wagon had left the road to halt in the first Iclurnp of cedars, and then it had gone on again, back to the road.
 A mile or more this side of Slagels ranch, which was hidden in the rough hilly country west of 1.-the Flats, the wagon tracks and hoof tracks of saddle horses turned off the road. Rock did not care to follow them until the Prestons had passed.
 Rock, surveying the cou ntr ' ahead, concluded that unless Pres ton had made a cut-off to avoid passing Slagel's ranch, soon to meet the road again, he had surely been stopped shortly by rough going.
 A couple of miles down the road Rock met the wagon tracks again, coming from across the Flats.
 "By gollyl looks like a shortcut, doesn't it? I guess notl" exclaimed Rock derisively. Then he discovered lthat these tracks were fresh, and made on the return home. The wagons had been empty. This was longer and harder going than rouno the road. Rock passed on "a. few hundred yards. to find where thS Prestons had driven into the roat on their outward trip. And stil farther on he came to more tracks older by some weeks.
 Somewhere along here the Pres tons had done their latest job o1 butchering beeves; and Rock was intensely eager to find the spot. After pondering awhile, Rock de- cided he might safely risk some careful scouting around, provided inc left no traces and kept keen survey of the several miles of road With this in mind, he tied Egypt on hard ground, and taking to the thickest part of the cedars, he mounted the hill.
 He would have to follow the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Registration Book for Registrar tion of Voters, General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, April 5, 1882, will be opened Tuesday March 1, 1892, and remain open until Saturday evening, March 26 1882.
 American citizenship, twenty-one years of age, bona fide resident Territory of Alaska for one year and the Town of Juneau, Alaska continuously for six months i'm mediately preceding said date of election are the qualifications re- quired.
 H. R. SHEPARD,
 City Clerk. First publication, Feb. IT, 1882. Last publication, March 25, 1882.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19

Slagel's well to conceal his thefts. Rock could never betray him. The best that Rock felt he might do- in case he proved his suspicious was to tell Preston and scare him from any further crooked work
 Straddling Egypt once more, Rock rode toward Wagontongue.
 Where the road crossed culvert, Rocks eyes suddenly espied the heel imprint of a riders boot.
 Slipping out of the saddle, Rock bent to scrutinize it. And he ex- perienced queer little cold chill.
 The boot track becomes trail that leads where? Rock be- Iieyes he will discover the truth
 about Preston tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19

SYNOPSIS: Rock has asked your hand in marriage and I've given it." Gage Preston tells his daughter, Thiry. But Trueman Rock fears the suddenness of the proposal Thiry is both angry and frightened. Rock senses that che knows secret about Preston, who is thought to be a cattle rustler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
AT DOUGLAS COLISEUM

For tonight and Saturday, Wings of Adventure" an exciting story | is the main feature of entertain Iment at the Douglas Coliseum The
 serial, Heroes of Flames" will al-
 so be shown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
GooDY SALE POSTPONED

The Goodie Sale scheduled to be held tomorrow under the auspices of the Ladies League, has been postponed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-19
spECIAL CHICKEN DINNER

At Mrs. Rockers Coffee Shoppe next Monday, Washington's Birth day. from 5 to T. 85 cents. adv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-06-13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FiShSkin

A cream or ointment you recon-
mended for one of our girls has COM
pletely relieved her of "fishskin." I
have it, too, and I write to ask if you
will please give me the formula. IT.
Co.
Answer-That's where I made my
beefsteak, calling it ''fishskin'' when
! might have called it ichthyosis and
charged $40 for the prescription. Many
young women have the rough scaly
sallow dry patches of skin especially
over the elbows and knees. The less
soap and water the better for such
trouble Only oil for cleansing the
skin. This recipe is beneficial:
Salicylic acid .............. 10 grams
Lanolin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. drains
Glycerln NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ! dram
Benzoinated lard, enough to make one
ounce.
If the benzoinated lard is fresh and
a good grade of lanolin is used, the
druggist will turn out a fine cream.
It is most economically dispensed in
collapsible tube. Apply to the affected
patches of skin pea-Size quantity of
the cream once a day.
Save Your Fuel and Enjoy Your
Cereal
Maybe this suggestion will help to
save fuel. We learned this in the hard
times we had in Germany. Put your
cereal on with less water or milk than
usual. Let it boil or 10 minutes but
keep cover on tight so all the steam
STAYS in the Dot, ANY small not with
tight fitting cover will do. Then
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-06-13
A New Angle on an Old Joke

One of the oldest jokes in America
is the one that tells how the poor
candidate for Congress has to 20
about his district kissing the babies
of his prospective constituents. And
it has always been taken for granted
that this was very hard on the candi-
date.
But the other side of the picture
came to light the other day, in a lit
tie dispatch from a North Carolina
town. There, it seems, several babies
have come down with such afflic-
tons as chicken pox and plain old
fashioned itah-and their parents
blame it on the politicians, saying that
the children were all right until they
got kissed by campaigning candidates
All of which gives one pause. The
baby-kissing custom is bit hard on
the candidates, undoubtedly; but did
you ever stop to think what a tough
break it is for the babies?