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The Washington times., 1935-02-15
INCREASED
BY PEPCO

Employees of the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Company today were
drawing 10 cents an hour more
than they were the first of the
year. And each one had check
for $28.8O, representing the pay
increase retroactive to January l..
President William Mcclellan
ordered the increase in accord
ance with a promise made sew
eral weeks ago to the Potomac
Electric Power Company EN-
ployeS Association. The boost
adds $3.50 day to the company's
operating expenses
The employees association was
formed in January when a secret
ballot, ordered by the National
Labor Board, resulted in a vote Of
776 for the association and 80
for the Electrical Workers Union,
which sought the right to bar
gain for all the employees.
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IS MORE BOYS
QUALIFY FOR
AIR DERBY

Times and Herald carrier boys
close the second week Of their
National Capital Air Derby con-
test tomorrow, having received ad.
ditional profits during the past
five days they knew nothing
about.
At Wednesday nights meeting
at the Masonic Auditorium Her
aid and Times circulation Of
ficials announced the new Car
riers' Bonus and Savings Plan,
which was greeted with cheers by
the thousand members of the or
ganization assembled.
Added spirit was given the as
sembly by Eleanor Patterson,
editor and publisher Of the
Herald, who promised the young
sters a party, declaring she would
await their pleasure as to the
kind of party. where it should be
held and at what time.
Rousing cheers greeted the in
vitation. The youngsters are TAX
ing a vote as to what they would
like to do at the conclusion OF the
contest. The announcement that
q considerable increase in revenue
accrueS to each youngSter boUh as
to carrier home delivery service and
new subscriptions made decided
hit with the entire organization.
In the meantime many men,
bers of the organization are visit
ing the Washington Airport and
other aviation centers in order
to equip themselves with infor-
nation that will help them in the
Air Derby.
Thirteen more boys qualified
yesterday as follows:
Station No 3: Jack Flett. Station
No. 13: John Brennan. Station No. 20:
Carl Williams. Station No. 81: Bill
Cartier John Price. Station No. 27:
Vance Dietz. Station No. S5: william
tion No. 81: Buddy Litchfield. Station
No. 81: Harry Ford. Station No. 1Sa:
Lloyd Wells. Station No. 53a: Guy
Bloomingberg.
The Washington times., 1935-02-15
M 'CARRAN AIDS
PROMOTIONS

Senator Pat McCarran CD OF
Nevada today said he would seek
enactment of legislation to remove
the ban on automatic promotions
for Government employees.
The Senator pointed out that
several provisions of the economy
act still are depriving Govern
ment workers of money due them,
although he expressed gratifica-
ton at President Roosevelt'S sign
ing the bill to restore full pay on
April IS.
He said he would soon introduce
a measure to repeal measures that
now forbid automatic salary in
creaSes and prevent filling of va
cancies by assigning employees to
higher paid jobs.
The Washington times., 1935-02-15
Jesse Nicholson
Gets County Post

ROCKVILLE, Md, Feb. Is.
Jesse Nicholson, jr., son of Mrs.
Jesse Nicholson, of Chevy Chase,
prominent dry leader of many
years, was yesterday appointed as
a clerk in the Montgomery county
auditors office by the new Fusion
controlled board of county COM
misSioners.
Mr.. Nicholson, who was Spon-
sored by Commissioner Charles E.
King, and seconded by Commits
sioner Paul M. Coughlan, will re-
place Miss Hilda Hill on Monday
at an annual salary of $500,
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Birney Program
Ends History Week

Observance of Negro History
Week will end tonight with a pro-
gram at the Birney School Com.
munity Center.
Speakers will be Albert Demond,
teacher at Cardozo High School
and Col. West Hamilton of the
James E. Walker Post of the Amer.
ican Legion. Miss Florence Wash
ington, Miss Helen Ogle, Miss
Caroline Halloman, Richard Toll
son and the Birney Center Glee
Club also will take part.
The Washington times., 1935-02-15
Council of Youth
Opens Institute

An interdenominational mid
winter institute sponsored by the
District of Columbia Council of
Youth opened today at Asbury
M. E. Church, Eleventh and K
SITS. N. W. and will continue
through Sunday.
The purpose of the institute is
to study the problems of the
young people.
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trying? They contain no narcotic, so
you might as we'll have their comfort
If you have any pain at this time.
Midol acts fast, and is effective for
several hours. 1t is special medicine,
for this special purpose, and special
lists can tell you how well it workSl
You'll see it on the druggists counter
or just ask for Midol. Do so today.
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WANTS TO MEET
DOUBTERS

Anything that
will relieve pains
as severe as mine
were every month,
ought to help
anybody" Most
ON en- W h ON
Midol has helped
are glad to tell
Others who are in
any doubt.
Midol is always
sure to help; some
find that it brings
perfect comfort.
Doesn't that make
these tablets worth
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
RADIO ARTISTS.

You've heard them on the radio, now see and hear them in person! Musgrave Triolians, famous three piece string orchestra from Illinois. Vocal and instrumental. At Dream land Wednesday night. Be there
 -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
Horoscope "The stars LAcline
 but do not c0mpeP
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1885

This is not an important day III planetary direction, according to as trology. It is a time to get ones bear ings and to prepare for a busy new year.
 Bad news of some sort may affect the whole world this week in the midst of enthusiastic preparation for the holidays. Americans should count their blessings for their nation is fortunate above all others at this time.
 This is not an suspicious date for signing contracts or for starting any sort of litigation. Letters should be .penned with caution, especially if they are love missives.
 According to a London astrologer who foretells great prosperity for the United States, President Roosevelt is to meet bitter hostility in the com ing year, but with surprising results, for he will overcome all difficulties and gain in popularity.
 The aspects of Neptune and Sat urn are read as presaging a struggle between capital and labor that will have serious results, but the work CTS will gain more than the employ CTS.
 Under this rule of the stars which brings great anxiety to the Pope
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17

their properties. The colonization of the Matanuska Valley and countless other achievements.
 And looking ahead to the Territory's ultimate development, the party stands firmly for Home Rule with full Territorial form of government; for fullest exercise of the jurisdiction vested in the Alaska Legislature; liberal appropriations for rivers and harbors; encouragement of agriculture and fur farming industries liberal appropriations for public schools in Alaska; enactment of laws for the en- couragement of prospecting; amendment to existing Federal statutes so that holders of Forest Service permits for summer homesites may obtain patents after they have established substantial improve ments opposition to Federal control of fisheries; establishment of Pioneers Home for women; appro- priations to insure mail and star route contracts in the Territory.
 These are but few, but all vitaly effectng the future growth of Alaska. The Democratic Party in the Territory as throughout the nation has shouldered the burden of hoisting this country up from the pit of Republican mis-rule It has achieved in great measure it's goal, and now as the conventions reveal it is preparing with revived enthusiasm and further sound policies to carry on hand in hand with the National Administra- tion toward greater advancement for Alaska and better opportunities for her people.
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woman's No"
(Ohio State JournaD

(OhO State JOurnal)
 How long and how ardently shall a man court woman hoping that she'll say "yes" when he pops the question? And how much credence shall he give to her negative replies when he does propose? Doesn't a woman especially coy one, sometimes mean "yes" when she says mo"
 Back in 1900 San Franciscan who is now 70 years courted a girl who facetiousy told him she would never marry. He took her declaration at it's par value and gave up the suit. But she did marry somebody else-and after her husband died her first suor evidently awakening to the fact that she probably hadn't at all meant what she told him, proposed and accepted pronto. He probably is kicking himself because he didn't know enough back in 1900 to put little less faith in his girls negative answer, and a little more ardor into his wooing.
 The Biblical story of the wooing of Jacob is romantic and tells the tale of suitor who just wouldn't give up. Enamored of Rachel, the daugh- ter Laban he toied seven years for the old man to get her, and then Laban pulled raw deal on the young and passed off Leah on him But Ja- cob buckled down years more for Rachel, and then the father-in-law wouldn't let him take his wives until Jacob had worked third seven years on Laban's farm Most lovers, baked Jacob was, probably would have made the best of the bargain, taken Leah, though always signing for Rachel and gone their way
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17

there is a sinister omen that seems to foreshadow ill health. Danger from high blood pressure is foretold.
 Poland again comes under stars that indicate troubles and disap- pointments through unreliable alli- ances that seem promising. Great changes in fashion will in terest women. They will appear in of coming events, a foreign seer prog of comin gevents, a foreign seer prog nosticates.
 Closer relations between the Brit ish government and the colonies that form the great empire are prophe- sied
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of gain partly through speculation. They should be cautious through the year for many temptations to invest money foolish ly will appear.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be well endowed with active brains. Many subjects of this sign reach success through experimenting talents with hard work.
 Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber, composer, was born on this day 1786. Others who have celebrat- ed it as a birthday include Lyman Abbott, author and clergyman, 1885; Johan Niklas Bystrom, Swedish sculptor, 1920; Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1926.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
ORDER NOW!

Just telephone 374, Hiway Delivery. for evergreen trimming or Christmas trees. Delivery will be made when wanted. Reasonable prices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS

The harmony which ruled at the First Division Democratic Convention at Wrangen and the Second Division session at Nome bodes well for the future of the Democratic Party in the Territory. No serious clashes trivial matters harrassed either meeting, the delegates wholeheartedly and solidly standing back of the able leadership of President Roosevelt and pedging their loyal support of the sterling efforts of Delegate Anthony J. Dimond and the Administration of Territorial affairs by Gov. John W. Troy.
 Minor dsagreements prevailed to be sure, but what political caucus was ever held without them if the meeting is worth the name, and those assembled were there for sincere and honest purpose? Without diversity of opinion there be only stag nation and decay In potent, fair-mnded discussion is found the very life blood of sound political government and therein lies the appeal and the strength of the Democratic Party down through history. What graphic example of insipid machine politics than the Republican rule of Hard ing. Coolidge and Hoover which ultimately sank to the depths, taking this nation and it's people down with it into the ingorious chaos of political pathos and public poverty?
 The Democratic Party in Alaska stands today the virile. red-blooded party of the people that swept to victory sound principles in 1892 and repeated again in 1884 Glance for moment over the achievements outlined in the platform drawn at the wrangen convention.
 Morea than, a million dollars appropriated for relief activities with thodsands Of men, women and children furnished employment through that medium More than $12OOOOOO supplied for highways roads trails airplane landing fields permanent streets, sewers, water supply systems and other public sties and conveniences. The gold mining industry rejuvenated through the increase in the price of gold, it's possibilities extended prospecting aged and revived and Alaska's industry and trade 1lat ad arde of dollo appropriated for the purpose of assisting in devel opment of mining properties while making it pos sble for claim owners to borrow money from the Federal Government for the purpose of developing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
Modern
 Etiquette By Roberta Lee

Q. Would it be all right for a bride to carry her purse during the wedding ceremony?
 A. Not unless the marriage ar rangement is such that she is to rule the ''roost," and be cashier book keeper, and boss.
 Q. Is it possible to place the din- ner guests too far apart at the table :?
 A. Yes; it makes it somewhat awkward if ones dinner partner is too far away, though even this is better than to be too crowded.
 Q. Is yellow becoming to a girl with a sallow complexion?
 A. No; she should avoid yellow as it will emphasize her sallowness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17

Weather: Maximum, 35; minimum 30, snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
Look and Learn
 By A. c. Gordon

l. On what date will the inaugur- ation ceremony of the next President of the U. s. take place? 2. What bird did Noah send forth from the ark before he sent forth the dove?
 3. How many cubic feet does a cord of wood contain? 4. What is Hesperus? 5. In what country is the Sea of Galilee?
 ANSWERS l. January 20, 1887. 2. A raven.
 3. 128 GU. feet. 4. The evening star. 5. Palestine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
Daily Lessons in English
 .O. III
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused; Do not say, The drain carried away the sew craze" Say sewage. Sewerage is a system of sewers, sewage is the con- tents of a sewer or drain.
 Often Mispronounced: Antitoxin. Pronounce both is as in it. Accent third syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Zephyr (pro- nounced zef-er).
 Synonyms: Commemoration, me- morial, remembrance, glorification.
 Word Study: "Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word Reverence (noun); profound respect mingled with fear and affection. Ut was the reverence of slaves for a master"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
2G YEARS AGO
 From The ELipire
DECEMBER r. 1915

Highlights of the war. Food riots, says a dispatch from Amsterdam, are frequent in Poland, the short age of supplies being so great in towns around Warsaw that even the wealthy are unable to secure food. As a consequence outbreaks are of al- most daily occurrence and involve fighting between civilians and Ger man troops"
 Forty thousand Bulgarian, German and Austrian prisoners were taken to detention camps in Marseilles, France, today.
 British losses to Nov. g, 1915, to- taled 510,23O in killed, wounded and missing The number of British pris- oners of war in Germany was ap- proximately 32,000.
 A deficiency appropriation of two million dollars, needed to complete the Alaska Railroad, was asked of Congress by Secretary McAdoo. In statement to the press, Secretary Franklin K. Lane said: T can say positively that the road will be con- structed to Fairbanks. But railroads are not built in a day, week or year. The road as projected is to be 450 miles long and it takes time to build one that length"
 William A. Gilmore, former mayor of Nome, in a speech to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce expressed a grave doubt that anyone present, or their children would live to see AL aska granted statehood.
 Did it ever occur to you" he said, that Alaska is not part of the United States? It is non-contiguous terri tory-an insular possession-and Congress always will seriously ob- ject to granting statehood to any territory that lies beyond the seas"
 Every nation in the world will soon look up to the American peace pilgrims as having taken the initia- tive in stopping history's worst war; the landing of the American peace expedition in Europe will be record ed as one of the most benevolent things the American Republic ever did" said Henry Ford as he stepped ashore on Norwegian soil yesterday from his peace ship Oscar II, bearing over hundred peace advocates from the United States who are making the trip to neutral countries at Ford's expense.
 Weather: Maximum, 35; minimum, 30, snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
HAPPY
 =BERTHDAY

The Empire eTtends congratula- tions and best aois1es today, their birthday anniUersary, to the fcuolo- ing:
 DECEMBER F Mrs. L. J. Holmquist
 pr. Leon Ensch
 Peter R. Larson
 s. V. Kane Ed Doc" Sweeney
 V. N. Blackwell
 Al Forsythe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
OPPORTUNITY AT YOUR DOOR

Instruction and training by an expert Stenographer and account ant, right here at home.
 Prepare for Civil Service or a good commercial position. Learn to keep a set of books in the business you own or hope to own sometime
 A beautiful Underwood Type writer to be GIVEN to one, and books and machines will be furn- ished for all who ENROLL IN ADVANCE.
 Classes start Jan. G. Enrolment limited.
 For further information drop a card TODAY to E. R. JONES, P. o. Box 1747, Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-17
Advice To MT. Roosevelt
Birmingham Age -Herald)

tBlrmlngnam Age-Heralu)
 His primary duty-he should never forget-is to discharge the obligations of the Presidency as inn portant as it undoubtedly is for him to win the cleo ton. He will have to decide which is the more m- portant. On the surface the latter may more pressing of greater significance careful reading of history will disprove this theory.
 President Roosevelt has shown courage and fear essness many occasions in the past but if he is to retain the confidence and respect of the people he wishes to serve he must doubly show his force of character and his devotion to the duties of his high office during the coming year. MT Roosevelt himself doubtless realizes that the best way for him to be a good candidate is to continue to be good President
 If we were that Afghan diplomat, Mahboob Ali, we'd be mighty the little woman didn't call us by first in public We'd sort of hate to have her look anxiously about the and ask: 'Wheres Mahboob?'- ?'-Boston Herald
 Amercansm Demanding sef-government in theory; delegating it to any group strong enough to scare Congessman-(Akron Beacon-J -Journal)
The Washington times., 1935-10-15

his development which has meant
so much to food distribution.
The chain store idea, of which
Mr.. Hartford was the founder, has
rooted itself deep into the hearts
of the American public and today,
after 76 years of business life
marked by continual progress. the
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company is grocer eXemplar to
almost every State in the Union.
Stores In Canada
Canada now has numerous A&SP
stores and others are opening as
rapidly as opportunities permit.
Here, as in the United States,
A&P stores are meeting the same
reception and fine patronage as
that accorded stores in other COM
munities where new branches ap-
pear.
In the early days Of the COM
pany's history. the line Of mer-
chandise handled consisted mainly
of teas, coffees, baking powders
and spices. Today, the people Of
the nation know the Atlantic and
Pacific stores as distributors OF
The Washington times., 1935-10-15

coftees, were bought and sold
many times before they reached
the consumer. A profit was added
each time they changed hands.
Start was Modest
Starting in a small way with
tea, Mr.. Hartford was able to
meet the insistent demand for
good food at reasonable prices by
buying direct and selling direct
at one small profit. Since that
time his principle has been sue
cessfully applied to all of the
!, 1,400-odd food items carried by
the modern food market.
Though many other concerns
have adopted the method insti-
tuted by George Hartford, it re-
mains for ASP to honor his
memory with a special week to re-
mind employees and customers OF
The Washington times., 1935-10-15
Olive Oil Important
Item in GUARDING
Health Of Infants

If you are a mother or if you
have infant sisters and brothers
at home there is little need for
us to dwell very long on the value
of Encore Olive Oil as an acces-
sorry to baby's bath.
You will know that very young
children receive their olive oil
rubs daily to keep little wooden
"undieS" and what not from irri-
tating tender skins. The use of
olive oil for this purpose is almost
always doctors orders"
In buying Encore Olive OIL, you
may be sure that it is high quail
ity italian oil, secured by pressing
the juice from choice olives. It is
clean, absolutely pure.
The Washington times., 1935-10-15

Mr.. Hartford accomplished
his goal by a simple expedi-
ent he bought directly from
producers and growers.
He began by buying and selling
tea and coffee. His stores today
sell almost every conceivable type
of food and all of the highest
quality.
There was nothing startling
about his store, except it's method
of doing business. This was not
only new, but essential to a
country growing as fast as
America. At that time cities we're
growing rapidly. More and more
people were unable to buy food
direct from the farmers as their
grandparents had. Domestic foods,
as well as imported teas and
The Washington times., 1935-10-15
76 YEARS OF PROGRESS
PROVE S0UNDNESS OF
FOUNDERS IDEA

Thousands of Washington housewives are
turning out this week to join with the local
unit of A&P in the seventy sixth anniversary
of the founding of the nation wide grocery
stores.
This weeks reduction in prices in all A&P
stores in Washington and the suburban area
is the highlight in the stores activities for
this year.
Every step has been taken to make this weeks sale
eclipse all previous efforts the part Of A&P to
bring quality foods into the home-at minimum prices
But it is than week Of bargains for the shopper
of quality foods The week has been set aside to honor
the memory Of APPS long years Of service to the
American people.
There story behind this weeks celebrations story Of
against great Odds story of new form Of
chandng food products and of bringing to the housewife
quality food economical prices is the story of the dra
matte and successful completion of dream nurtured by
George Huntington Hartford
Mr. Hartford originated concept in food merchandise
ing and with he erected that has brought fresh
fruits and vegetables and staple foods to American house
wives at prices they could afford
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nationally known and locally ia
nous brands Of merchandise.
Son Now President

nous brands Of merchandise.
Son Now President
John A. Hartford. a son Of the
founder Of the Atlantic and
Pacific, is now president. In re-
cent years. the company has
been divided into six divisions,
each of which has its own ex-
ecutive board.
Officials believe that the
growth of the Atlantic and
Pacific organization may be at
tributed to the loyalty and in.
tegrity of its employees. Promo
tions are made through selecting
store managers for supervising
positions in the field.
Free insurance is given to
every member OF the organiza-
ton after six months service, re-
gardless of position. Additional
insurance may be obtained at a
nominal cost.
There is a spirit Of friendliness
existing in the organization,
which, officials believe, makes
for contentment among all en-
ployeS.
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company's growth in this section
over a period of years.
Mr.. link is a firm believer in
the A85P policy of being interested
in the welfare Of its employees to
the point of actually doing some.
thing about it. Free insurance Is
given to store managers and clerks
after the completion of six months
Of continuous service. Through
a group plan, additional insurance
can be purchased at a small cost.
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