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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08
MODERN ROBBER BARONS.

Five years ago millionaires, financial Wizards, industrial giants patrons of art, benefactors ol society patron saints of their community, builders and creators of public and private wealth; today bankrupts, fugitives from justice indicted for de- frauding the very persons they pretended to be- friend and deposed rulers by force of sharp prac- tices of a lettering empire. That, in sort, IS the strange history of the Insulls.
 But the Insulls did not create new role In American life, or a new type of American business nan. Perhaps they little bolder, trife more reckless than others They pyramded a trfle higher and they poured little more water into their stocks but that is about all the differ ence The depression merely hastened their fall for the financial structure of their building was bound to sag down to ruin eventually.
 Their game was not in big business and frenzied finance in the United States. Others have played it with the railroads, in land in coal, in power and in other lines. Not content with robbng the rate-payer they also robbed the stockholder.
 Robber barons of old exacted small tribute com pared with these modern robber barons, who an- nuay mulct the public out of millions. Their own redeeming feature is their happy faculty for pour ing this money back into circulation through laying the ground work for more plundering.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08
A Homer of the East Side.
(New York World Telegram

Montague Glass had the perception, humanity, good humors and courage to write into popular stories the fact that the Jewish "clucks and scots" mer- chant is a funny character. To the amazement of timorous editors, instead of being offended the Jewish people were his proudest appreciators
 He wrote real stuff. His Abe Potash and Nav russ Perlmutter drawn from the wood sprouted in native earth authentic any folk characters from the river steamboats or the cattle range Abe and Mawruss talked, gestured and behaved like the people who make the subway rush hours. MT. IGlass had the eye to perceive them, and his jot- tings belong in the great pageant of American history.
 It is sad that he has died in his lively prime lat 56 He lived rich and grateful life The world will be drab place. less brave and colorful place, now that he has gone Millions will mourn him and for years hence will turn back to read him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08
Naval Defense Against Japan.
(Portland Oregonian.)

A secret treaty between Britain and the Neither lands has been signed guaranteeing the Dutch East Indies the protection of the British navy. This is a response to the aggressive policy of Japan, which casts covetous eye on the Dutch islands, from which it imports much material. Japan lacks a domestic source of oil and depends on Dutch Borneo for large part of its supply
 Japan has been reaching north and south for more islands. She took Formosa from China in 1895 and the south half of Saghalien from Russia in 1905. The Philippines asserted by to be next in the line of her advance southward and beyond them the great Dutch islands of Java, Sumatra, Celebes, Borneo and smaller ones, also Dutch New Guinea. But the Dutch islands are now defended by the British fleet with it's new base at Singapore
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08
CABBAGE SEED FROM SKAGIT
 VALLEY.

Most of the cabbage seed produced in this country comes from the Puget Sound region in Western Washington. In recent years commercial production of cabbage seed has shifted and more to the skagit Valley a relatively small area only few miles south of the Canadian line where growers make a business of this specially.
 Lack of rainfall in the growing season IS ordi- narily considered a serious handicap in farming,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

but in the Skagit Valley it to be the secret of the factor that gives these growers ad- vantage competitors. Two of the most serious diseases affecting cabbages known black leg and black rot Seed from the Skagit Valley has usually been free from infection.
 J. c. Walker of the United States Department of Agriculture has discovered that the organisms that these diseases usually carried from infected plants to healthy plants by the spashing of rain, and rarely if ever through the soil or by the wind. The Skagt Valley has an adequate supply of moisture but it rarely rains in the months from May to September when cabbage is maturing. This for the fact that seed produced there is free from these two serious cabbage diseases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

What air-mail subsidy arrangers need is some sort of business letter-head that will ignite spon- taneously Is minutes after opening (Destrot News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

There's changing rhythm in Wall Street says a financial writer Yes they training now to play the second fiddle for awhile
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

One thousand optimists, the thousand Americans News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

Public debt has risen 659 per cent in 20 years and it is still headed for record ascension into the stratosphere
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

Cubas new President, we read, dresses informally in keeping with the traditions of the office An, yes Running shorts and spiked shoes, we presume.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

The modern theme song is When the Blend Comes Over the Counter"-(Ohio State JournalD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08
LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY

Will serve dinner Saturday, March IT, Parish Hall, from 5 to pm. Cards and social evening will follow Adults 65c, children under 12 soc Save the date -adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

If tomato sauce and sauerkraut juice with a dash of fresh horseradish is the new morning pick me-up they can leave lay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-08

Worse than winter is depression lingering in the lap of prosperity-(Boston Globeo 1e@.
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2n YEARS AGO
MARCH 8. 1914.
Prom The Empire

MARCH 8, 1914.
 B. M. Behrends, head of the B. M. Behrends Bank and the mer- cantile establishment of that name arrived home from an extended visit to Pacific Coast cities. MT. Behrends brought optimistic re- ports from the cities he visited. Seattle was very happy over the passage of the Alaska Railroad bill and all of Alaska was receiv- ing attention from the Coast cit ies, he said.
 Mrs. J. F. Malony entertained the members of the Ladies Musi- cal Club at her home at Harris and Fifth Streets the previous af- ternoon and a delightful program was presented. Recherche re- treatments were served by the hostess.
 The Juneau High School bas- ketball team defeated the Douglas High School team in Jaxon's rink with a decisive score of 20 to 6. This was the seventh and last game of the series between the two teams.
 The Juneau Dramatic Society, composed of home talent, was soon to make it's first appearance be- fore a Juneau audience. The man agement had chosen ''Prete Moi ta Femme a screamingly funny musical comedy in three acts, for it's debut. There were to be fif- teen in the cast.
 U S. Marshal H. L. Faulkner left for the south on the Humboldt the previous day taking patients committed to Morningside Sani- tarium. Mrs. Faulkner accompan- jed her husband and it was their plan to visit relatives before re- turning TO Juneau
 Capt. A. H. Ross. popular com mander of the Alaska Juneau Company's ferry launch Amy, re- turned on the Admiral Evans from an extended trip through the East ern States. While in New York he had become infatuated with the tango and under the best artists in the city, became an adept in the latest dance His frienos claimed they had prevailed upon him to open a class at Treadwen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
PARIS STYLES
By MARY KNIGHT

Paris (UP)-Well, Well! A New England governor has just shown his two daughters how to make ends meet in the Rue de la Paix.
 Governor Fuller is the fond father whose daughters, Lydia and Mary have been shopping at No Rue de la Paix, up on the fourth floor where Madame Schia- parelli holds forth. Not that the Fullers really have to economize- it is only because they are smart that they actually do figure things out and then stick to their figures.
 Father Fuller insisted on look ing around with his children at all the new feminine finery and, following his expert advice, Mary and Lydia bought simple white evening dresses with the gayest of capes and boleros in ruched tulle. Worn with chic accessories, one dress will grace many occasions in various guises.
 Lydia's dress is long and straight in white newbark. Mary's is se- verely simple and of white "mon. astique"-one of those special weaves by Madame S. The gowns are sleeveless, and with low decol. letages, back and front, but for in. formal wear there are boleros o1 self material made with the prim- est of necklines and with long
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
WINE IS A MOCKER

l WIN E lS "A MoShLn
 The alcoholic propaganda is sub- tie. There is lot of hokum re- lating to the choice, storage and eagerness of the would-be snobs of this country to seem sophisti- cated makes the going quite easy for the interests that seek to in crease the national consumption of alcohol.
 A pint of the finest grape juice yields 400 calories as compared with pint of the finest fresh milk which yields 325 calories. A pint of wine contains only what was in the grapejuice of course. In the process of fermen- tation part of the sugar in the grapejuice is converted into alco- | hol and acids. The acids are scarcely of food value but are eX- creted from the body as so much medicine or poison. The alcohol the proportion of alcohol in wines varies from 10 to 15 per | cent in European wines to IS to 20 per cent in American wines. Say your glass of wine contains 20 per cent of alcohol A wineglassful holds two ounces. A glass of wine as served in this ountry may be ] reckoned as equal in alcoholic strength to large scuttle of suds T mean a tall glass of beer with 5 per cent alcoholic strength. Most beer in this country is less than per cent alcohol. Beer or wine, you would get approximately a | tablespoonful of straight alcohol. Can you oxidiZe and utilize that quantity of alcohol? Not unless you are a confirmed topper, and not long even then.
 Implied if not outspokenly claimed in the ballyhoo or on the label, is the suggestion that wine is somehow strengthening, tonic, good to build blood. and hence especially beneficial for conyales- cents or for frail invalids.
 That's all the veriest balder- dash, of course. Wine is a mocker. If you like to be mocked, that is something else again. AS a tonic, builder, restorative and source of vitality, wine is so far inferior to milk or to even the grapejuice from which it was made that there is no comparison when you bear in mind the quantities of each one can conveniently consume.
 l Some people right now are intro- ducing to their children a taste for wine or beer, thanks to the effec- tive alcoholic propaganda. These people should have no illusions about the effects of alcohol upon youth. Heretofore all good med ical and health authorities have warned against the vicious prac- tice of plying children with alco- hol. Since this alcoholic propa- ganda was launched many of the dear doctors seem to have been silenced somehow.
 Wine or liuuor, whichever may be preferred, is not rarely a valu- able agent for softening the infirm- ities of age. So employed 1t serves beneficent purpose. Often it keeps gramp or gram from be- coming too cochety to live with. The narcotic action of alcohol is indicated" in peevish, cantanker- ous, plaintive senility if it is in any circumstance.
 But I warn all parents or other guardians to beware of the substle alcoholic propaganda where you have children growing up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
STYLE CHATS
WITH ALMA ARCH FER

Paris. (UP)-The House of Creed has created its first evening gown-a man-tailored model in- spired by the impeccable line and lack-and- -whiteness of man s evening suit. :.
 This lone evening dress by Creed already has caused a furor in the small mid-season shcwings, de- signed especially for private clients. The original model was made for Madame Vera Korene of the Comedie- Franchise. It has a bodice exactly like mans evening waist coat but with exaggerated revers which continue into a collar-an exclamation points over the prac- tically backless decolletage. Glass bottoms close the front. A long. bias skirt, also of white ottoman and q single button Nadine jacket with slot pockets and narrow revers complete this exciting costume.
 And this should give you folks, who always are looking for some thing new. something to think about. Think wisely and we'll, how ever, and if you are not the type to wear such creation as this take your yearnings (and what's left after removing the typ else where and admire the model on your friend who was born under more of a sport star than you!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

errors. A bright child might spell scheme as scheem but a dull child might spell it slomoyz; or cattle as katie, as against szatbmle. Any one would say the former spelling indicated the brighter child. Even his very brightness might lead him to catch the sound more quickly and lead him to spell 1t as 1t sounded-phonetically-instead of the dictionary way.
 3.-No. Stanley Hall studied this many years ago and later Prof Hd- ward L. Thorndike, in his "Educe- tional Psychology" which nearly every school teacher in United states and Canada has studied, ro- ported the results of other studies which showed that about threo and a half times as many women At men go about weaving Q romance around their lives. and living In a fictional world.
 (copyright John Y. pilie co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
GLORIFYING
 YOURSELF
W6y Alicia Hart z:
6i5yJ67 Nez NE0icE INl

You have to "curl' to be in the swim this season. Of course, a great many women look well with straight cultures, but if you are an ardent beach bather, remember that salt water does things to your hair that only a wave can hide.
 But how to keep from looking just like everyone else after the waving machine has done the trick is something else again. This is a problem that confronts famous coiffure experts all over the coun- try anG one which has been taken in hand particularly well by Ho.- lywood hairdressers. After all, screen stars can't afford to lose a speck of individuality. From them or rather from the men who groom their shiny heads, we get some hair hints that are bound to be helpful.
 No longer is it necessary to slick your hair back and assume strange hair-combs in order to look so- phisticated. By placing curls at horizontal, oblique or perpendicu- lar angles, by placing them close to the part, over the forehead or simply at the nape of the neck. blonde, brunette or redhead may become a distinct personality.
 A combination of naivette and sophistication is presented in the coiffure which Pat Paterson wears. This charming screen star parts her hair in the middle, wears it fiat and straight across the top of her head, has one loose, wide wave on each side just above her ears and then curls the ends up in ringlets that are brushed back ward from her face. Thin, wavy bangs go across the front of her forehead. It's perfect coiffure for one who wishes to look very young and at the same time so- nh | ct cot fed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

1.-Certainly. It is like David Harum's famous saying that a reasonable amount of fleas was good for a dog-kept him from re- fiecting on the fact that he was a dog. A reasonable amount of sym pathy is good for people to keep them from refiecting on their troubles, but too much either leads them to feel sorry for themselves the weakest of all attitudes-or else to lean on the sympathizer for their strength. Either result is de- structive of that unified self-con- trol we all need in order to master life.
 2.--No. It is the kind of mis- takes. Herbert A. Carroll, at the University of Minnisota studied over 32.000 errors in spelling nude by klrge group of pupils anu found that bright children in some cases made even more errors than the dull but not the saine kind of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Sleep RatiOns

am working man following a vigorous evening college course. Can you give me any suggestions for good health in the face of a maximum of hours sleep. am 24 years old. c. ID
 Answer--I doubt if one of your age can maintain good health with less than hours sieep. Be sure to take at least 6 pint of fresh milk daily, and if eggs and Cheese are cheaper than meat they arc us good or better sustaining food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
FAwNs RESEMBLE HoLsTEINs

Milwaukee (U.P.) Two black and white lawns resembling Holstein calves were born to a reindeer doe at the Washington Park zoo here. The mother deer with several othesr are used by a large department store at Christi mas time for Santa Claus par ades". The father of the lawns is. in Alaska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
CANDLEWICK BEDSPREADS

Candlewick bedspreads are hav- ing new wave of popularity and are being in used in modern as well us Early American rooms. You can get them In all colors-backgrounds that match the little tufts or col. ored tufts on white grounds. The newest type, however Is all white, These not only so wiN< everything but have cool, summery look about them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
By Sophle Kerr

for those who have a certain so- phistication in their liking for sim plicity and color. It is done in American ceramic colors which are so applied to the china that they do not wash off.
 Another new note is the water glasses of a modern feather and ball design and a little contrasting knob of lapis blue, with a matching blue flower bowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

sleeves.
 Madame Schiaparelli said it was easy to understand how MT Fuller got to be governor--he was born one to begin with and governing just comes natural, like breathing, whether it's for his children's wearing apparel or for affairs of state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

Isn't this the intriguing. frivolous little froek for after parties to dine and dance in?
 This dvney and Aaeng dress misty dotted cotton turquoise blue with flame grosgran ribbon sash The rung is pcot edged (done proiessionaily Youth find the rest of the dress simple enough to make
 Crked lowered organde eyelet batiste chiffon prin thin chiffon cotton voile prints. etc. charming too
 Style No 2oo6 designed for A 16 IS and 20 Size l6 requires 4s yards of 3oineh material with yard of 3o-inch contrasting.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS Q5el in stamps coin (coin is preferred) Write plainly NAME, ADDRESS and STYLE The NEW SUMMER EDITION af our PATTERN BOOK features FASHION BEAUTY and HEALTH
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

Always some fresh fruit for break fast, and bread, toast or rolls rather than any cereal dish. AL ways some green or raw vegetable as salad for lunch or dinner.
 Years of Dope Habit
 Hate to disagree with you, but know a woman who has been talk ing -'s headache powders, one or two day for 30 years or more. The label says these con- tain 3 1-2 grains of acetanilide. This woman is still going strong at the age of 76. Miss M. D.
 Answer-Neverthe most vic- tims of the acetanilide habit are wrecks after year or two and there are on record numerous cases of fatal poisoning.
 A Woman's Ribs
 To settle an argument kindly tell me if women have the same num- Der of ribs as men. (H. F. H.)
 Answer-Yes.
 Copyright 1884, John F. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D.

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Mint Sherbet
MONDAYS MENU

BREAKFAST: Sliced peaches, corn beef hash with breakfast rad ishes. bran muffins, milk, coffee.
 LUNCHEON: Eggplant baked with tomato sauce and cheese, toasted mullins, apple float. milk, tea.
 DINNER: Black bass baked in cream, Drowned sweet potatoes, spinach in lemon sauce, salad of cabbage and cucumber in lime jelly, tutti-fruitti ice, milk, coffee.
 For a copy of Sister Mary's new volume. $50 Desserts" send ten cents to
 Special Service Bureau
 Room 3O5. 4si Eighth Ave.
 New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14

Here is a charming table setting with all the details carried out in the best contemporary style. Of particular interest is the new din- nerware in a design known as the Iceland Poppy which is unusually simple in form and yet very effec- tive. It has a watercolor effect and looks exactly as if hand painted. This pattern is especially desirable
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AUTHORS NOTE: scientific answered with absolute rights of organized society
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Sister Mary,S
 Kitchen
By MARY F. DAGCE
NEA Service staff Writer

| Nothing is better on a hot da! than a frozen fruit dessert, sherbet ice or muscovite. An ice cream rich with cream, eggs, nuts ant chocolate furnishes lots of foot value but also heat-produceing cal ories. So while it may be cold tt the taste, it has the reverse effec on the body. Remembering in making ices that sugar is d quick energizer and adds fuel value to meal. Use enough to make the ice palatable but don't over-sweeten and thus add extra heat.
 Fruit pulp and sugar are used to make a muscovite and fruit juice and sugar syrup to make an ice. Sherbet or sorbet adds stiff ly beaten whites of eggs to wa ter ice foundation.
 Muscovite of Watermelon
 Four cups shredded watermelon, 2 cups powdered sugar, table spoons n-alcoholic sherry.
 Break Watermelon with q fork, removing seeds. Combine with su- gar and sherry and teurn into freezer. Pack in four parts ice to one part ice cream salt and let stand two hours or longer. Serve in chilled sherbet glasses.
 Lemon Ice
 This can be used as the founda- tion for several inviting desserts and beverages.
 Four cups water, ? cups sugar, lemons, l large orange or small ones, 1 tablespoon granulated gela- tine.
 Crate rinds of orange and lem on and add to sugar and water. Bring to the boiling point and boil eight minutes. Add gelatine which has been softened in tablespoons cold water for five minutes. Stir until gelatine is dissolved, strain and cool. Squeeze juice from lem ons and orange and strain. When syrup is cold, add strained juice and turn into freezer. Freeze as usual.
 To make tutti-fruitti ice, add l cup diced peaches or apricots and l cup red raspberries when lemon ice is half frozen.
 For lemon granite, add l cup sweet cider and l cup crushed ice and serve in tall glasses. Lady fingers or sponge cup cakes are good to serve with the granite.
 Lemon frappe is served in punch glasses. Make a hole in the center of each serving and fill with ? or 3 tablespoons grape juice.
 Mint Sherbet
 Four lemons, oranges, large bunch mint, cups water, 1 cup sugar, white of 1 egg, few grains salt, green vegetable coloring.
 Cut mint finely and put into a large bowl. Make syrup of su- gar and water and pour over mint. Cover closely and let stand 1 hour Strain and add juice from lemons and oranges. Add coloring if want ed and turn into freezer. When half frozen fold in white of egg beaten until stiff with a few grains of salt. Finish reezing and serve with a garnish slightly sweetened whipped cream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-14
TODAY's FASHION TIP

A New England governor likes simple white evening gowns with variety in accessories.