davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
PARKss ADMINISTRATION ENDS.

Yesterday the eight-year tenure of George A Parks as Governor of Alaska to end. Ap- pointed first by Calvin Coolidge he filled the office with such ability that his appointment by Herbert Hoover was a natural thing to expect and it was done without fuss or oommotion of any kind In the defeat of President Hoover last November for reelection the Governor like his chieftan, became a political casualty. With the change in admin istration and the readvent of the Democratic Party in national control it was inevitable that Gov. Parks be replaced by representing the party now in power.
 Gov Parks's administration noted for its conservative tendency. It conducted as a busi- ness rather than a political office. He had no flair for politics and inclination to take any part in either factional or partisan disputes He served the Territory, unGer the Department of In- terior, with singlemndedness and sincerity. aiming always for it's best interests he them rather than for personal glory His course was not always the popular one, but, once convinced of the necessity for any action he did not devate from it because it might be unpopular
 The last two years of his term were trying ones. Declining revenues and mounting expenditures ere ated grave financial problems that aggravated by unemployment and advegse+ economic conditions in the most important industries He moved de- cisively to the Territory from treasury deficit suSpendng appropriation after appropriation, with specific legislative authorty and probably in an extra-lega In doing this he differentiated between the necessary and unnecessary functions of Government with sure vision. No needed function permitted to lapse
 In giving accounting to the present Legislature of his activities of the past bennium, he recom- mended certain specific changes to assist his suc- cessor in office to make it possible for him to render more efficient and effective service to the public On every occasion in his messages to the Legislatures sitting during his long tenure, he has counseled economy in appropriations and opposed tax increases. Save more and spend less was urged by him in and out of season.
 Taken all together the retiring Governors admin stration good If it had high spots to mark exceptional progress toward greater home rule and freedom from Federal regulation and control. 1t had low spots of official misconduct graft or ineffective direction. Its even tenor was marked throughout the entire period. It was an administration that reflected credit upon the party and the national administration that appointed him. They and the retiring Governor and his friends have right to take pride in it.
 He entered office with the affection and respect of Alaskans of all political affiliations. He left it with those feelings unchanged His announcement that he will continue to make Alaska his home is cause for public qualification He is distinct asset to the Territory, and it is upon the work of men like him that shall found future great State in the course of time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
FORMATION OF OIL OR COAL.

Scientists are tackling the theory of why peat bog will on occasions turn into oil and on others result in coal formation The hypothesis is that salt water produces chemical changes that makes the difference in the end result
 Drs Armand J. Eardley of the University of Michigan, and Merrill Haas of Harvard advance this action of salt water. Peat bogs as is well known are caused by decayed plant material in fresh water. If the material is. covered by nature and lies buried long enough il will turn to coal If during these ages it is flooded with salt water there seems to be evidence that it will turn to oil instead
 The action of salt water seems to determine the end product With it a liquid hydro-carbon forms Without it a solid hydro-carbon results. Eardley and Haas studying the Salt Lake region to test this theory. There it is known that underwater mounds constantly secrete oil These mounds lie some 10 feet below the lake bed. The common association of oil with salt water in many parts of the world lends additional weight to the hypothesis
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
VALIANT DUST
 <sfkor q by PerciyaI Christopher Wren -sEAU cEsrE.

SYNOPSIS: Des p a r ing of help against the advances of Raisul, cruel son of the power full Kaid of Mekazzen, from any source closer to her, Margaret at last appeals to Herr Schlacht. i. ostensibly a Germ an agent. Even her husband, Jules Malig- nj, has failed her; now all she wants is to return to her na- tive England, and forget Af- rica, and inaccessible citadeIs such as Mekazzen. Schlacht warns her against trying to es- cape alone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
The Corner at Last!
(New York World Telegram. )

The turn has come The country is safe. An Associated Press dispatch describing the visit of John D. Rockefeller, Sr, to the annual village street fair at Ormond Beach, informs a careworn nation:
 Entering into the spirit of the occasion
 with keen delight MT. Rockefeller watched
 girl 5 years old do toe-dance while her
 brother, H. played 6 violin accompaniment
 Before leaving he placed his hand on the
 head of one of the younger children and
 nimby kicked over it.
 If this e3-year- irrepressibe, despite all his worries how to make both ends meet neverthe- less kick up his heels and be merry, shame to younger Americans who still finger and languish in depression
 Spring is herel Recover with Mir Rockefeller! Shake leg and squander dimel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
 RESPONSIBLE.

Last week when the steamer Alaska docked at Seward, the Seward Gateway, progressive and for ward-looking ever, duly noted the fact that the beer shipments expected for that town did not arrive It forthwith declared that the failure of the Alaska Legislature to speedily enact law to regu-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

If President Roosevelt keeps on settling things down at Washington, it's just going to be too bad for high school graduating classes this Spring. Theren be nothing left for them to settle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

Manager E. R. Margrie, manager of the Juneau Ferry and Naviga- ton Company and the Alaska Elec- tric Light and Power Company re- turned to Juneau from trip to San Francisco. He said that he was successful in working out plans for contemplated improve ments to the local light plant.
 Monte Snow was to be featured at the Easter services at St. Lukes Church, Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

Ex-President Hoover recently protested against having his picture taken. Not nearly as strongly, however, as he objected last Fall to being taken out of the picture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

NORTH YAKIMA.-Maj w. L. Lemon has been named a member of the committee representing the state to welcome the Atlantic bat tleship fleet at Seattle May 23.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

Now that Jimmy Walker and Miss Compton are wed, their names can be omitted from public print where they have been played up prominently in recent months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

Hitler still faces one danger. There may not be jails enough to hold the oppositon.--tLos Angeles TinleSl A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

Milwaukee's celebration of the return of beer Blade)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19

It was announced that two new banks were to be established here, one in Juneau and the other in Douglas, according to T. w. Ken nedy, president of the First Nation al Bank, the organization backing the new institutions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
. = .
 . NORTHWEST NEWS BRIEFS . OF 25 YEARS AGO .

TWISP-A contract has been let for the first brick business block in the Methow Valley to be occu- pied by the E. F. McGee company
 ELLENSBURG.- Arrangements are being made for national guard company here under the leadership of Thomas K. Collins.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-04-19
20 YEARS AGO
APRIL IA. 1913
From The Empire

APRIL 19, 1913
 Juneau Elkdom, desiring to do something different in the way of entertainment, was planning a days of '98 ball, with roulette wheels, faro layouts, "phoney' money with which to play the games. Mushing clothes were to be insisted upon and old music hall songs were to be sung.
 Col Wilds P. Richardson was in Juneau planning the work of the Alaskan Road Commission for the coming year and consulting with the Senate and House members. B. L. Thane, general manager of the Alaska GaStineau and Mrs Thane were passengers for Juneau on the Spokane.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11

WASHINGTON, April Il. U.P)-
After thorough and exhaustive re-
searches, most of the capitols dip
lomats have decided that perhaps
this new 80 per cent beer actually
is Intoxicating. They are de-
termined to have no further traffic
with it.
The question was raised by some
of the perennial guests at the
towns outstanding embassies. The
guests feared that perhaps, just as
a friendly gesture TO this country
their hosts might decide hereafter
TO serve "the cup that cheers but
does not inebriate"
The answer is no. 1t is given
without any intended reflection on
the tastes of those millions who
have all but quaffed the country
dry.
For many reasons the diplomatic
corps prefers to continue importing
its liquor under diplomatic i'm
munity. Beer is esteemed in only
a few of the embassies. Wines are
more popular and the demand for
stronger drink, particularly by Am
ericah residents, is extensive and
insistent.
There is another reason for con-
tinuing imports from abroad, quite
aside from the question of alcoholic
content. When buying abroad the
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
Party Returns
From Da,71site

Loud in their praises of the Won
derful progress being made in the
construction of Boulder Dam
party of Imperial Valley folk re-
turned to Ell Centro yesterday af-
ternoon after a five day visit to
the dam site, Boulder City and Las
Vegas.
The party consisted of j. L
Moore, E. L. Palmer, w. L. Palmer,
and w. P. MCGUIRE, of Ell Centre,
with Gilbert and George Willough-
by of Calexico.
While at the damsite the visit
orS were taken on a tour of inspec-
ton of the works and were told
that in all probability the pouring
of concrete would start by July
which would bring the work 18
months ahead of schedule. Water
is now flowing through the tunnels
on the Arizona side and it is ex-
pected that the other two will be
opened this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
BEDTIME STORIES
By HOWARD e. GARRIS
Copyright, 1892, by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)

the worm. "It's only a jolly dog
and dogs don't bother me-"
st like dogs" said Uncle Wiggily.
"At first thought this might be
Jackie or Peetie Bow Wow. But it
isn't either of them. It's strange
dog I don't know him."
Its spotted dog" said the rab-
bit gentleman. "a strange dog.
wonder what he wants? He is run
ming very fast"
Indeed, the spotted dog was run
ming fast. And as he ran, every
now and again he would look back
as If he feared some one was chas-
ing him. When the spotted dog
reached the place where Uncle Wig
gily and the worm were resting the
rabbit gentleman said
where's the fire?"
Fire? What fire?" asked the dog
"Oh, I thought you were going to
fire, you were running SO fsat,"
said Mr.. Longears. Then there
isn't any?"
mo fire that I know Of" barked
the dog.
Then why are you running SO
fast?" asked the rabbit.
Il am trying to lose my spots, y
whined the dog.
Lose your spots!' exlaimed I'm
Gle Wiggily in surprise What in
the world do you mean?"
! you see, it's like this explained
the dog. II am spotted, but don't
like my spots. At first I thought
| they were very nice, but I have
worn spots SO long that now l want
/ stripes. I think stripes are much
mere stylish than spots. SO ] have
been trying, in every way that
know, to get rid of my spots.
tried to scratch them off and
tried to rub them off. But they
won't go. The other day dog
friend of mine, I mean plain dog
! no stripes and no spots, said maybe
if 1 ran fast enough I could lose
my spots So today I started tc
run as fast as I could and that's
why you thought I was going tc
q lire.
"You certainly were going fast,
said the rabbit. But did you lost
any of your spots?"
The dog turned his head and be-
ban counting When he got up tC
the number 45.687 he said:
mo, I haven't lost single spot
Oh, dear! What shall I do?"
Just then UP spoke Willie thu
worm, and he said:
81 know how to get the spots Of
that dog"
! And how he did it you shall hea
in the story tomorrow night, which
will be about Uncle Wiggily anC
the birds nest. But please don
let the kitchen sink come in th'
parlor when the radio has company
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
Boat LeoUes Early
To Aid Herriof

PARIS, April II. U.P) = The sail
ing date of the liner lie de France
was advanced two days today to
permit Edouard Herriot, French
delegate to the Washington econ
omic conversations, to arrive in the
American capital while Prime Min
lister Ramsay Macdonald of Eng
land is there.
= Herriot will sail from LIE Havre
Monday and arrive in New York
April 23 He will proceed at once
TO Washington, arriving two days
after Macdonald, who is sailing
Saturday on the Berengaria.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
LEGION WILL
AID IN PUBLIC
SCHOOLS WEEK

SAN FRANCISCO, April Il. (Spe-
ciaD-Statewide participation by
The American Legion in the four
teenth annual observance of public
schools week. starting April "a, has
been assured by proclamation is
sued to the members of the Legion
through the California department
commander, Warren H. Atherton.
After calling attention TO condi-
tions confronting the schools be-
cause of the economic depression,
Atherton declares that it is the task
of the Legion ITO aid and assist all
local authorities in gaining the OBJ
jectives of this essential and meri-
torious observance"
Commander Atherton's proclama-
ton is as follows:
Il am pleased to erect your az
tention as members of the Ameri-
can Legion To the observance of
California's 14th annual public
schools week, April 24-29, and to ask
your cooperation with local COM
mittees toward the continued sue
cess oi this program.
THE grave conditions which have
confronted us during recent times,
and which have demanded our
every attention and resource, now
nave centered upon our institutions
of public education and the situa-
ton is most alarming. Sacrifice as
we have in the past, in order to
maintain our homes and our busi-
ness ventures, what price, 1 say,
is that sacrifice unless we are able
to protect and insure the rightful
education OF the children of the
state
The precous value of these jew
els of the nation, always has been
end must continue to be of constant
concern to the Legion. II is with
this thought in mind that would
concentrate your forces upon this
particular week in April. 1t is our
task, therefore, to aid and assist al
/ local authorities in gaining the OBJ
jectives of this essential and meri-
torious observance"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
SPOTTED DOG

After Uncle Wiggily had met
Willie the worm and had made
Charlie the rooster promise not to
tease the crawling chap any more,
the rabbit gentleman said:
It wonder where I can find an
adVenture?"
Whats an adventure" asked
Willie the worm.
ITS something that happens TO
you" said the rabbit.
Then I almost had an adven-
ture," said Willie.
"HoW?o asked the rabbit gentle
man, curious like and interested.
why" said Willie, Il was almost
caught by Charlie Chick the rooster
boy. And if I had been caught and
eaten that would have been an ad-
venture, wouldn't it?"
Surely it would" said Uncle
Wiggily. only I think if Charlie
had caught and eaten you that he
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press /.

diplomats can obtain their wines,
liquors and beers at wholesale
prices far below the prices in this
country.
In addition they are obliged to
pay no tax in most instances, which
makes a substantial difference.
So diplomatic immunity still will
cover a multitude OF thirsts and
the diplomats will remain the hosts
par excellence.
Langdon w. Post-.'Tuggy'' to
his intimates-is a frequent visitor
to the White House these days and
the gossip is he is to have state
department job.
Post was an assemblyman in the
New York state legislature for two
terms and lost out because his al
legiance to Mr.. Roosevelt was
stronger than his allegiance TO
Tammany. Twice elected from a
customarily Republican district, he
was denied the Tammany nomina-
ton when he took an active part
in the Roosevelt campaign.
In his short service he was twice
commended by civil organizations
for the excellent character OF his
work in the assembly.
Still in his early thirties. Posts s
outstanding characteristic is his
toothful Rooseyeltian smile. His
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
Editorial Page
and
Features
WANT TO BE 4 NAZI2

ACCORDING to one George Mueller,
n members of Hitler's Nazi organiza-
ton are being recruited and organized in
Southern California.
This will be interesting news to many
Americans, particularly as the recruits
are being enrolled as Brown Shirts"
and must adhere to the principles Of the
Nazi chief.
Herr Mueller does not state how many
recruits he has enrolled, but It is a good
bet that they will not reach any consid-
cradle number. German born residents
of the United States, like those born in
other countries, came here TO get away
from the institutions, customs and obli-
cations of their homeland.
They respect and cherish the ties of re-
lationship and traditions of their home
land speak its tongue perhaps but the
great majority are not yitally interested
in its political affairs, and least of all
in its political squabbles. These latter
are the chief reason for foreigners COM
ing to America.
Of course there will be few individ-
uals who will respond to Herr Mueller's
cali on behalf of Herr Hitler They will
be attracted by the Brown Shirt" and
the Swastika emblem the same as a small
or cowboy suit. 1t will be something
to set them apart from the common run
of folks.
Of course Jews are not eligible to join
Herr Mueller's recruits. He makes that
plain enough but adds that this does not
mean he and his recruits are planning
Jewish boycott of any aggressive anti
Semitic campaign. Jews will certainly
feel relieved about this. A Nazi boycott
against them in California would be
terrible thing-about as terrible as
blade of grass rippling in the wind
We have plenty of room in California
and we would like to have many more
people here to fill up the vacant spaces,
but we can struggle along very we'll with
out Herr Mueller and without any of
those who heed his call. A Brown
Shirt" is a pain in the neck and Herr
Mueller is couple of pains.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
ROTARIANS TO
MEET TONIGHT
AT CALEXICO

THE ROTARY INTER-CITY
MEETING AT CALEXICO IS TO
BE HELD TONIGHT-NOT WE'D
NESDAY NIGHT.
While that may not square the
vahoo who wrote in yesterdays
Press that the meeting is to be
held Wednesday, it may serve to
take Ray Edgar off the yahoo's
neck. Even the yahoo's ability to
iuggle the truth has failed in this
instance and not a single alibi can
be produced. The yahoo pleads
guilty to dumbness-32nd degree
dumbness.
But the yahoo expects fellow
Rotarian to support him in the
statements that the Eastside was
delivered today and not yesterday.
Dinner is to be served in the
De ANA hotel at 7:30 followed by
a program at which Dean Emery
z. Olson, of the school of govern
ment, U. S. C., will be the prin-
cipal speaker. Bridge and dancing
will conclude the affair
THE ROTARY INTER-CITY
MEETING AT CALEXICO IS IC
BE HELD TONIGHT-NOT WE'D
NESDAY NIGHT.
friends think It mag augur an out
r+a4orliy,U r4olirfpo1 career
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
Legion To Haze
Party Tontght

With Mac" McClimans promis-
ing to prepare one of his master
pieces for the occasion the regular
monthly American Legion supper
and entertainment to be held at
Veterans hall tonight will be one
of the best yet.
Jack Keep in charge of the en-
tertainment features has secured
some of the best talent in the val
ley for the evening and II vaude-
vile acts are on the program.
Legionnaires and their families
and friends are cordially invited
to attend with supper starting at
$50 o'clock and the entertainment
features following Immediately af-
forwards.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11

would nave had the adventure and
you wouldn't
Very true" agreed Willie the
worm. But speaking of adventures
if I could crawl along with you do
you think I might have one?"
Perhaps said Uncle Wiggily.
only / don't want an eating adj
venture said Willie. Il mean I
don't want to be eaten"
mo more do I" said Mr. Long
cars. That's what the Bad Chaps
are always trying TO do to me. But
I always fool them. However, Char
lie has promised to leC OH alone.
And though neither the Fox, the
Wolf nor the Bob Cat has done
that for me, still I don't mind. We IL
go along together and we may have
an adventure.
"B hope it may be a jolly one,
said Willie the worm
Uncle Wiggily had to hop very
slowly so he wouldn't get TOO far
ahead of the crawling chap. But
the bunny gentleman didn't mind.
81 hope" murmured the worm boy
as he craWled slowly along, that
am not holding you back, Uncle
Wiggily. I mean if you are in a
hurry to get anywhere you don't
need to wait for me-"
oh. 1 wouldn't dream of leaving
you alone" said the rabbit gentle
man. Anyhow if you hurry after
an adventure very often you dom
find one. The best way is to take
it easy and then adventures may
come TO you instead OF you running
after them"
MY world" exclaimed the worm
who tried TO be a bit English.
And just then, all Of a sudden
an adventure came to Uncle Wig
eilY and Willie. At first they didn't
know it was an adventure, for al
they saw was a dog running to-
ward them.
I'm glad that isn't a rooster ol
a hungry robin bird, said willie
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-11
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
THE ssCOTTSB0R0 CASE

IN VIEW of the testimony oiven bv one
of the chief prosecution witnesses last
week in the notorious "Scottsboro case.
the action of jury in convieting one
OF the Negro defendants is difficult to
understand
Briefly the case concerns seven Ne
groes accused of attacking two white
girls, such an offense being punishable
by death in Alabama. The defendants
were convicted last year but won a new
trial by appeal to the supreme court.
Their conviction was obtained largely
on the testimony of the two women. They
have been granted separate trials, and a
change of venue from ScottSboro to De-
catur, Alabama
Last week one of the women recanted
her previous testimony, asserting she had
perjured herself and then denied that
the Negro on trial had attacked her. In
spite of this apparently conclusive eVi-
dance of the Negroes innocence of the at
tack charge, the jury returned verdict
of guilty The judges charge to the
jury was most fair, and indicated he too
believed in the innocence of the accused.
Unfortunately, the International Labor
Defense, has taken up the cause of the
Negroes This radical organization un-
questionably is seeking to foster the
cause of Communism and hopes to OBJ
tain recruits from the ranks of the
Negroes by defending the members of
their race. Their success will never be
great for the Negro, despite injustices,
discrimination and neglect, is Loyalty
American The defendants in the present
case could be wrongfully convicted and
even that would not turn the great rank
aid file of Negroes into Communists
The verdict returned gives plenty of
ground to believe that it was arrived at
through racial prejudices and not from
the evidence submitted at the trial
A Denver detective advocates the
whipping post and stocks for juvenile
offenders. That bozo probably never had
a session in the woodshed.
Adding insult to injury Roosevelt
not only sleeps in Hooyer's bed but uses
Hoover's camp for his recreation.
We hope the beer men don't go cigar
ettey on US in their advertising.