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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

A recent article in the New York Times stirred up old memories, The story in question dealt with the current issue of The Coophon: A Book Collectors Quarterly published in New York city. In the present issue there is printed an article entitled Mug Books". To the average person Mug Books" won't mean much. But back in the 10th century they were quite the rage. In fact we can recall Con- necticut being treated to q series of them about twenty or twenty-five years ago. And occasionally new one crops forth. A Mug Book" is nothing more nor less than series of biographies of prominent citizens of certain section -- q state if small enough, usually county, and sorne- times just city. For stipulated price, usually at least $25, a person could have his life story told In glowing terms in the biography. For another like sum he could purchase one of these books. All this and more Oscar Lewis, secretary of the Book Club of California, describes in The Coophon. And m interesting chapter in our history Is revealed to us again. "Mug Books"! What fad they were at one time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23
Baby Golf Again

Miniature golf is said to be coming back. This is one of the most astonishing resurrections on record. Usually, when sport or fad dies it stays dead. In California, where this curious amusement is supposed to have started in the first place, there are many signs of revival. Los Angeles has two or three dozen places in operation again. In various other cit- ies the old abandoned outfit are being cleaned up and remodeled for use.
 It doesn't seem likely that this peculiar form of amusement could sweep the coun- try again as it did three or four years ago. If 1t does, it will hardly survive unless 1t can be made cheaper than before. The first wave would have lasted longer if peo- pie had been able to afford it. Grounds were made too lavish, and there was racketeering in cottonseed dressing and other essentials. People begin to have money again, but are more thrifty with 1t. Dime golf might be made to pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

Germany is going to arms, says Hitler, and then not use her armament. That's what they all say. If they mean it, why not save the money?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

Imaginary illnesses, says a specialist are increasing. We'll, so are imaginary cures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23
THE EDITOR.

largest number of air victories for the United States during the
 4. Eddie Riickenbacker was Americas ace and was credited with 26 victories.
 Q. On what river Is Heidelberg. Germany?
 A. Neckar.
 c. Which states have the larg. est and smallest railway mileage?
 A. On December 31, 1032, Texas had 17,1s1.25 miles, and Rhode Island had 205.27 miles.
 c. How much did the federal government collect from the salo of liquor in 1888?
 A. Total collections were S1S,- t6l,4e5.50 at $i.10 per gallon on l6,6l0,423 gallons.
 Q. Is Samuel H. Kress. load of the Kress stores, . negro?
 A. No.
 if you want . copy of our but. ietin in Chicago Worlds Eair of 1884 write tO the Waterbury DemO. crat's Washington Bureau, enclos. ing i've cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:67. daylight time. tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

Q. Is Samuel H. Kress. load of the krcss stores, . negro?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-23

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev Russell F. Peterson, Pastor
1890 a. m. Morning worship: "Old
Testament Memorials"
1900 noon Bible school THE Cos
pei of Matthew, chapter 25."
800 p. m. Christian En- de avor
prayer service.
7:3O p. m. Evening worship: THE
Testament Memorials"
VACATION BIBLE DOL.
Monday the school will open at 9
a m. All the children and young
people are invited to participate
Come, see what is being done.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m. Prayer
meeting in the church parlor.
YOU ARE INVITED TO THESE
GATHERINGS FOR PUBLIC WOR-
SHIP.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES
AT WRANGELL INSTITUTE
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sented to Ray Smith of Yakutat
and Howard Williams of Metlakatla
Open house was held after the
exercises in order that visitors
might inspect the school buildings
and the exhibits which included a
display of furniture in the wood
working shop, constructed under the
supervision of S. Cassida.
Health room displays, Miss Mar
iorie Major in charge, showed the
projects undertaken during the
year through written reports, maps
and drawings. Maps of the student s
home village under actual condi-
tions were contrasted with mapped
plans of an ideal village.
The science room, q. E. Silver,
Instructor, contained models con-
structed by the students of station
AIRY and floating fish traps, purse
seine and fyke nets. A miniature
trolling boat made to scale with
gear, was part of the exhibit which
included various interesting draw
Ings and statistics.
The rocks and soils exhibit in this
room contained local collections
made by the students on field trips
with Mr.. Silver and a valuable col
lection of minerals presented to the
school by w C. Waters. The wea-
Their class displayed instruments
they had made in shop to measure
wind velocity, pressure and direc~
ton.
A sewing exhibit, Miss Seymour
instructor, showed a variety of both
hand work and machine made arti-
Giles.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

The eight-months-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lauth, and
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
Eyon, died at the Lauth home Tues
day night at Il O'Clock. Funeral
services were conducted by Staff
Captain Amy Acton at the Saliva
ton Army hall Thursday afternoon.
Cars to the cemetery were furnished
by Wrangell business men. Friends
of the family made the little coffin
decorating it beautifully in white
and pink and the floral offerings
covered the grave at Redmen's
cemetery. Illness prevented the
young mother from attending the
funeral services.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the Sisters and Brothers
Society and to each and every one
of the many persons who extended
help and comfort to us in the sor-
row of losing our little daughter
and granddaughter. We especially
thank Mrs. Acton for her services
and Joe Hernandez who made all
the arrangements for the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lauth
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Eyon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 81 Trinity Sunday

May 81 = Trinity Sunday
500 a. m. Communion Mass.
1000 a. m. Parish Mass and Ser
mon.
ZOO p. m. May Devotions and Bene-
diction of the Most Blessed Sac
rament.
Daily Mass is at 8 a. m.
Thursday is the Feast of Corpus
Christi and is a day of very special
devotion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

Robert Shonwald is altering the
building from which he recently
moved the American Bakery, for the
occupancy of J. Nagashima, who
,,i3. yacate his present quarters in
.ne .fohn Olson building on June 1.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

At the meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society Wednesday it was reported
that $50 had been cleared on the
tea and food sale the society held
recently in the Patenaude building.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
TIE SALVATION ARMY

Sergeant Major Joseph Thomas
Commanding Officer
FRIDAY
G:45 pm. Band of Love.
500 pm Public meeting.
SUNDAY
1900 am. Holiness meeting. :.
800 pm. Sunday school.
1880 pm. Salvation meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
CONSTIPATED 80 YEARS
AIDED BY REMEDY

For thirty years l had constipa-
ton. Souring food from stomach
choked me. Since taking Adlerika 1
am new person. Constipation is a
thing of the past" Alice Burns.
At leading druggists. (Adv.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
At the Churches
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

There will be no church service at
St. Philips due to the Illness of the
Rev. H. P. Corser. Sunday School
will be held as usual at IL o'clock
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

The children of the Salvation
Army Sunday School enjoyed a pic
mic in the city park Wednesday
afternoon, which was given to them
by Mrs j. Acton.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. James D. Nolan last
week moved into the upper apart
ment of the Ole Johnson house on
Front street, which was recently va
Gated by Douglas Gray.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

Ketchikan Elks presented the
Minstrel Show which it brought to
Wrangell last month, at Meltakatla
last Saturday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
KETCHIKAN REGULATES
ACTIVITIES BEER VENDORS
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was presented to the council Rev.
Fred R. Isacksen of the Methodist
Episcopal church read petition to
the council which was drafted by
the Ketchikan Ministerial associa-
ton. The association is made up of
Rev. George Beck of the Presbyteri-
an church, Captain N. Belkovitch of
the Salvation Army. Rev. o. Fosso
of the First Lutheran church and
Rev. Isacksen.
Asserting that conditions in this
city since the return of legal liquor
are morally deplorable and totally
due to the ineffective regulations
as framed by the territorial liquor
board" the petition requested action
similar to that provided in the new
ordinance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

Be firm. Tear out this little
speech and say it boldly. Like
this: "My dear (insert the little
woman's first name) I have be-
come deadly tired of the ''bar-
gain counter coffee you are now
serving at our mutual breakfast
table. Yes, [ know. You would
love to serve Hills Bros. Coffee.
But this ground up hickory is
a few cents cheaper. My dear,
as the financial advisor of this
family l have news for you.
Hills Bros. Coffee not only
tastes better and is the most
completely satisfying. 1t is also
more economical, compared cup
for cup. Why? Listen. Coffee
Cstysisbi 1888 Hills Brei.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
NOTICE
Wrangell, May l

Wrangell, May IL
l, the undersigned, am not re-
sponsible for bills contracted by my
wife, Mrs. Bessie Gross.
w. L. GROSS
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

economy depends on flavor and
strength. Hills Bros. Coffee is
superior both in strength and
flavor. VOLTA! Eureka! Get some
Hills Bros" Gentlemen, follow
these directions and a cup of
coffee will be a treat to look
forward to.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
Would Abolish Bar Maids

Other suggestions presented by
the association were the absolute
abolition of bar maids, a Sunday
closing law and the enforcement of
the existing curfew law. At first
believed to be without teeth the
curfew law was looked up and found
to provide maximum fine of $50
upon the parents or guardians of an
offending child.
A suggestion was made by Rev.
lsacken that a drastic ordinance be
irafted and adopted as a check on
drunken driving. The suggestion
would make the driver who damag-
es or Injuries life or property equally
responsible for the damages he in
ours with the person or party who
sold him the intoxicating liquor
responsible for his condition" No
action resulted.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25
Increase Police Force

An extra patrolman for the city
police force was authorized by the
council at the suggestion of the po-
lice committee and since the need
of another man on night duty is
deemed imperative he is to be placed
on duty Immediately.
Distinguishing uniforms for pa
trolmen will be adopted, consisting
of regulation police caps, blue jack
cts and trousers. The dress will be
purchased by the patrolmen them
selves and will be worn on occasions
determined by themselves. The eff
feet hoped for is that the uniform
may add to order on the street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-05-25

velt's birthday. "As mayor" said
Mr.. Kirkland, Il know that 1 am
expressing the sentiment of the
town when l say that we are sorry
to see you go, but that we wish you
all happiness and success in your
new work"
Evening star., 1934-02-10
UNITED FOOD STORES
OPEN SHOW TONIGHT
Large Model Market to Be 0p-
Grated in Washington Audi
torium.

The finishing touch today was put
on preparations for the opening of
the third annual food exposition of
United Food Stores. Inc. opening to-
night at 7:30 O'Clock in the Washing
ton Auditorium. Nineteenth and E
streets. for a weeks running.
More than three score exhibitors
will participate, in addition to the 100
members of the cooperative grocers'
organization. who are taking part in
sponsoring a large model store. COM
plete in every detail, which has been
constructed in the display hall.
The opening ceremonies will be
marked by a concert by the blind
orchestra of the Columbia Polytechnic
Institute for the Blind, in one of its
first public appearances. Isaac Cans,
member Of the District Alcoholic Con-
troll Board; Judge Robert E. Mating
ly, officials of the Department of Com
merce, trade and civic leaders and
representatives OF women's club groups
will be guests at the opening.
Morris L. Kraft, president of United
Food Stores, and Morris Vigderhouse,
vice president, announced today that
the several exhibitors are co-operat-
ing with them in the distribution of
gift packages, food baskets, samples
and other handsome prizes. One pa
tron of the show during the week
will receive a 1884 automobile the
closing night, next Saturday. Other
prizes, to be awarded nightly, include
radios, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners.
washing machines and other house
hold appliances.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
DISTRICT HARBOR
BILL INTRODUCED
Measure Would Modernize Regu
lations Governing Water
Front.

Chairman Norton Of the House
District Committee today introduced
a bill relating to anchoring of boats
in navigable waters adjacent to the
District, that had been submitted to
her by the District Commissioners in
an effort to bring District harbor
regulations up to date.
Commissioner Hazen advised Mrs.
Norton that present anchorage facili-
ties in the Washington Channel are
totally inadequate The harbor mas
ter. he said, is often called up, espe-
cially during periods of high winds,
to move boats that are colliding with
other vessels on account of the linn
tied space in the anchorage area.
The present regulations. Commissioner
Hazen pointed out. are obsolete and
we're made during the prime Of sailing
vessels, while the canals referred to
in the old law have long since been
filled in and co not now exist.
In the bill which Mrs. Norton in
troduced today it is proposed to
authorize the Commissioners to make
harbor regulations for the entire water
front Of the city; to alter and amend
these regulations from time to time
and to flx penalties for violation not
to exceed q fine Of $500 or impris-
onment over six months or both.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
0LD-AGE PENSION BILL
PRINCIPLE APPROVED

The Black-Copeland bill providing
system Of old-age pensions for Dis
trict residents was approved In princi-
pal today by the District Commis-
sioners.
Commissioner George Z. Allen this
afternoon was to prepare a detailed
report on the measure. The Commis-
sioners had before them q favorable
report on the measure from the Board
of Public Welfare, which recently
urged enactment of the old-age pen
sion bill, but suggested number Of
changes.
Allen said the Commissioners would
send to the Bureau Of the Budget
their report, to determine If the pro-
posal meets with the Presidents pol
icy. He said the Commissioners re-
port would be filed with the Senate
and House District Committees by
Wednesday.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
.LEG|ON'S VETERAN
PLAN ATTACKED
American Veterans Brand
Four-Point Program "In-
telIectuaI|y Dishonest"

Branding the American Legion's
four-point program as intellectually
dishonest" the second annual con-
vention of the American Veterans
Association opened today at the
Powhatan Hotel to lay plans for a
Nation wide educational program in
support of President Roosevelt's vet
Grams program.
With slogan Of Justice to the
war wounded, justice to the war
dead, justice to the American peo-
Pile" the association wants compen-
sation given only to veterans with
disabilities which actually were in
CURED in service and to dependents of
veterans killed in line of duty. It
believes the Presidents recent resto-
ration Of service-incurred disability
payments meets its wishes.
Agree on Only One Point.
Charles Kinsolving of New York.
vice commander. Is presiding in the
temporary absence of the commander,
Maj. Silas Williams of Chattanooga,
Tenn.
I'VE agree with only the first point
Of the Legion's four-point program,
he said. That is that all actually
war disabled veterans should be step
ped up to the compensation rating
they had before the economy act. In
effect, the President did this in his
recent executive order"
Attacking the second point of the
Legion program. which would provide
Government disqualification for all
needy veterans, Mr.. Kinsolving said
the care of all needy persons is the
duty of the community in which they
live.
Would Bring Unjust Claims.
He said if the Legion's third de-
mand-return to pension roles of vet
erans with service presumptive dis
abilities-were put in effect. 1t would
open the way for thousands of vet
Grams with no just claim against the
Government to drain more money
from the Federal Treasury.
The Legion's fourth point, he de-
clared. would open the door for tre-
mendous annual payments to widows
of all veterans and a continuance of
the ridiculous situation under which
We are still paying seven widows of
the War of 1872"
The association will hear Brig. Gen.
Frank T. Hines. veterans admins
traitor, at luncheon tomorrow. Elec-
ton of officers will be held in the
afternoon and the convention will
end Monday.
The organization was formed last
year in Chattanooga and has So
chapters throughout the country, with
membership of between 10000 and
$4,000.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
S[UM ELIMINATION
URGED FOR HEALTH
Howard University Service
Director Cites High Toll
From Tuberculosis.

Wider education and elimination of
insanitary living conditions in the
alley Slunls will do much TO check
the alarming death rate from tuber-
culosis among the colored population
OF Washington, DR.. Elijah H. Allen,
colored, director of the Howard Uni
yersity Health Service, yesterday told
the tuberculosis Institute meeting at
George Washington University.
DR.. Allen said that primitive liv-
ing conditions in the slums have a
direct bearing on the high death rate
from tuberculosis among both colored
and white races, since the disease is
communicable and many white fami-
lies catch tuberculosis from colored
domestics.
100000 Afflicted.
The speaker pointed out that there
are approximately 400 900 active cases
among the Negro population of the
country and some $4,000 deaths a
year. He stated that the death rate
among colored children is 10 times as
high as that of the children of GER
tain white sections. and that there
are 10000 beds available in the coun-
try for tuberculosis whites. as COM
pared with 1000 for Negroes.
Negroes all too frequently" DR.
Allen said. have all the disadvan-
tages of primitive living in our mod
ern cities. If they are to continue to
live and work in these cities proper
provision in the way of sanitary
houses and without the overcrowding
due to prohibitive rentals provided" !"
More Beds Urged.
DR.. Philip P. Jacobs, conductor of
the institute, commenting on the lee
ture by DR.. Allen said;
1T is evident that until the alley
slums where disease breeds in unsani-
tary, overcrowded living quarters are
eliminated and until more hospital
beds are provided in Washington for
tuberculosis patients the death rate
from this communicable disease will
not be reduced. If Congressman. who
must be cognizant of these conditions.
are awakened to this fact and do
something definite about it. the Ma
tion's capital city will then become
a healthful as well as a beautiful city
in which to live
Evening star., 1934-02-10
MRS. LURTON, WIDOW
OF JUSTICE, EXPIRES

Word was received here today Of
the death of Mrs. Fannie Owens Lur-
ton widow of Horace Harmon Lurton,
former United States Supreme Court
justice, last night at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Horace Van Deventer,
in Knoxville, Tenn, where she had
lived for the past five years.
Justice Lurton served on the Su-
preme Court bench from January,
1910, until his death, in July, 1914.
For several years after her husbands
death Mrs. Lurton made her home
here with her son, Horace H. Lurton,
Jr. In addition to the daughter with
whom she lived and her son in this
city, Mrs. Lurton Is survived by three
grandchildren, Horace, Sally and Ann
Davis Lurton.
Funeral services will be held In
Clarksville. Tenn, burial place Of Jus
tice Lurton.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
Ducks Are Frozen
In NeiU Sanctuary;
SuruipOrs Sared
Some in Mount Vernon
High,Uay Colony Take
Flight for South.

Faithful to their training to stay
where put. several of the ducks re-
Gently placed in Roach's Run, off the
Mount Vernon Highway, to establish
as duck sanctuary. yesterday were
found frozen to death in the ice, while
q few others were helplessly pinioned
to the ice by frozen feathers. The
survivors were rescued and given food
and treatment.
A few others, apparently mindful of
the South Carolina climate, took flight
for the South.
Meanwhile the rest of the colony
probably will stick to the run, where
food will be supplied until the weather
moderates. The ducks were put there
by the Office of National Capital
Parks. Fifty-four of them were sup
piled by the Presidents Committee Tor
the Preservation of Wild Life.
Evening star., 1934-02-10
SERIES OF ROBBERIES
NET THIEVES $1,000
Corporation Counsel w. W. Bride
Loses Robe, Taken From
Parked Auto.

Loot with total value of more
than $1,000 was obtained in a series
OF robberies under investigation by DO
lice today.
The thefts were reported BY the
following:
Blanche Goldsborough, two plati-
mum rings, valued at $3.50. stolen
from her apartment in the Chastle-
ton.
Elias J. Eletier, sos in cash and
clothing End lewelry worth s627,
stolen from his apartment at 2l27
California street.
Corporation Counsel William W.
Brloe, robe valued at $50, stolen
from his parked automobile.
Belle Winter, 1925 Columbia road.
purse containing $26 In cash and
building association receipt for $4,000.
snatched from her by q colored boy
In front Of her home.