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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
LET'S FOLLOW UP THE ROBERTSON SUGGESTION

The suggestion of R. E. Robertson to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce that something be done to interest mining capital in Alaska is timely one, and a matter which should be followed up with dis patch. If, as MT Robertson points out high taxes other things driving the mining industry out of the States to other lands, should try to catch them on the rebound for the simple reason that Alaska has something concrete to offer
 It's no medicine show ballyhoo mans talk to say Alaska has undeveloped mineral wealth Every one up knows it. but that isn't enough. The men with capital who will up here and develop it have to be sold; they want facts and proof
 That is the major purpose back of the Territorial Department of Mines but far it has been handi- capped with lack of funds only small amount was set aside for it's when it created by the last Legislature. No money will be made avail able until the next Legislature.
 golden opportunity presents itself for the Chamber to take action at this time and put forth every effort to try and swing of that mining capital to the north. By presenting the facts about Alaskas mineral resources in the right places, the Chamber can do major service to the Territory it's people and itself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, There is an old adage.' Old is redundant.
 Often Mispronounced: Parquet. Pronounce par-ka, first as in ah, second as in day, accent last syl- lable
 Often Misspelled: Cavalier. Ob- serve the fer
 Synonyms: Assume, affect, sup pose, feign, pretend, simulate.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours.' Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Jealous; filled with ardor. or eagerness. Pronounce first syl- lable gel, as in belD He was very jealous in the cause he serv- ed"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
THE COLONEL PROBABLY WAS
 JUST MISINFORMED

Col Frank Knox who does very fine job of publishing the Chicago Daily News is out on the West Coast doing little campaigning, hopeful of winning himself the Republican nomination at Cleve- land for President Being a newspaperman well as something of a politician, the Colonel decided, told that Alaska would be timely topic to dis cuss in Seattle, which of course not bad idea But some one should have enlightened him further before he began talking, being he making Re- publican speech.
 The New Deal the Presidential aspirant shouted has been intervening in Alaska, and no doubt the Northwest has felt the repercussions.' The Colonel thought this very serious state of affairs The fact is that the New Deal has been intervening in and for Alaska For example when it raised the price of gold it gave Alaskas mining industry such boost as it hasn't had since gold rush days. The repercus sons, Colonel Knox talks about, no doubt were the ones felt at the Tacoma smelter and in the Seattle assay office when gold and concentrates from the Ter rory began pouring in at fast rate giving business on Puget Sound new impetus and reviving entire business picture.
 He should have asked of the wholesalers in Seattle how business has been in Alaska since the Roosevelt Administration. They could have told him how their sales in the Territory instances up to 100 per cent how they send the boats out for the north laden with supplies, mining machinery, airplanes and whatnot
  right about the tourist travel; 30000 persons AL aska tour last year the largest number since 1929 Those of the repercassons they felt on Puget Sound and had the Colonel been working at his trade newspaperman instead of campaigning he probably would have found them out before he talked. He knows mighty well he would have fired any of his reporters who couldn't do better job of gathering his facts
 Your dealings with them show what is happen ing there and happen here he told his listeners in Seattle The publisher told more truth than he realized in that remark. Revival of mining, fishing and other activity in Alaska reveals clearly what is happening here and result in bringing business revival to Puget Sound
 The Colonel says he favors all the home rule possible for Alaska That ten strike AlaskanS have been crying home rule for years and both parties have written plank it into their platforms. If the publisher convince Congress about it. we'll go along with him that
 But when the Presidential aspirant talks about intervention, can't help but believe he should revert back to his profession even while campaign ing and check up little on the facts It was bad piece of reporting, Colonel at it's best.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
Governor LandOn's Chances
Springfield Republican,

With the Republican convention now only a little than month away, certain of the oldest and most experienced Washington observers agree that Landon is in the lead but consider his nomina tion far from assured. Some of them compare his present position with that of the late Champ Clark of Missouri on the eve of the Baltimore convention in 1912 and the present position of Senator Borah with that of William J. Bryan at that time MT. Bryan made no specific charges against MT. Clark but he called upon him to repudiate certain interests notably Tammany Hall and Wall Street, whose sup port MT Bryan felt to be menace to the party. That attack by MT. Bryan prevented MT. Clark from becoming the Democratic nominee, and the rest is history.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. AS soon as marriage engage7 ment has been announced to the immediate families, what advances should the two families make?
 A. The mother and sisters of the groom should call immediately on the girl a-.d her family, express their approval, and extend a sim cere welcome to the girl. Then. within few days the girl and her family should return the call.
 O. At an informal dinner do the women leave the table before the men?
 A. No; at an informal dinner the men and women usually leave the table together.
 Q. What is the most popular close for a business letter?
 A. Yours truly" or, Yours very truly"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
MAY Is. 1Ql6.

MAY 10, 1916. David Starr was stricken with heart failure on the Pacific Coast ! Dock the previous forenoon and as his heart stopped, toppled over the guard rail of the dock into the water below Those with him at the time secured a boat and pulled the body from the water. Dr. H. c. DeVighne was summoned and after an examination said death had been caused from heart fail ure. There was no water in the lungs proving that Starr died be- fore striking the water Starr had been in Juneau for the past 16 years and was employed at the Oc-. cidental Hotel until last June Shortly after, he was in St. Anns Hospital for treatment, and after recovery, remained in the employ of the Sisters of that hospital
 The Alaska musher Wada, who friends in Los Angeles believed had been murdered, arrived in New York it was learned through advices from there. He stated that he did not know that his absence had ere ated any worry.
 A. J. Ficken left on the steamer Humboldt for Seattle the previous Sunday morning.
 Mrs Allen Shattuck with her children returned to Juneau on the steamer Alaska from a two months visit in California and Seattle.
 At a meeting of the Musical Art Club held at the studio of Mrs Burford program was given pre- ceded by period of time devoted to the study of musical form with members of the club and teachers taking part in the discussion.
 The committee in charge of the Arctic Brotherhood dance on Dec oration Day made arrangements for the printing of invitations and will have them mailed to the towns people.
 Word was brought to Juneau from Lituya Bay of the accidental killing of Louis Aissa at that place April 24 According to reports, Aissa was digging clans on the beach with Gus Stedner and had placed his shot gun across a rock near him. When Aissa picked up the gun he took hold of the barrel and the hammer caught causing the dis charge of the gun. The full charge hit Aissa in the breast and death was instantaneous.
 A $15,000 hunting lodge in the heart of the big game region in Southeast Alaska will be erected by C. E. Bennett, master mechanic at Treadwell, and E. K. Allen, also of Treadwell The lodge will be built at Appleton Cove near the head of Windfall Harbor, Pearl Straits
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 Weather report: Maximum. GA; minimum, 35; clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

out of the window. Oh well, maybe the folks had better all up to the Territory and let Knox and Borah take down below
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Borah says the Republican party doesn't care anything about States rights. Then Colonel Knox said the Democratic party has tossed States rights
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
A Kansas View
(Emporia Gazette)

curious phenomenon of the last two years is this the rich get richer they have hated Roosevelt more bitterly. In 1883, when he proposing really basic economic changes, hardly voice raised in opposition. Now that profits jumping ahead and industrial activity is almost at the 1929 levels the rich are hollerng their heads off against Roosevelt
 The probable explanation: in 1883 the old order had gone so completely to smash that the prosperous classes had nothing to lose but their chains. They were willing to submit to any alteration. Now that profits restored ar. they again have something to lose they are bitter against all hint of change.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Our idea of bravery something, is that chap who proposes to kill a brown bear with bow and arrow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What do A. M. and P. M. mean?
 2. Who wrote "Evangeline"? 3. In what year was the first vaccination against smallpox per- formed?
 4. What unit of measure is used to express the fuel value of foods |? 5. Where are the Adirondack Mountains
 ANSWERS l. Ante meridian" before noon, post meridian" after noon. 2. Longfellow.
 3. In 1721.
 4. The calorie.
 5. Northeastern New York.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

It's no longer Colonists at Matanuska but Sour doughs. The farmers have seen the ice come and go.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

A leading citizen is one who sees the simple about to ruin the country and keeps still for feal of losing their support.-Akron Beacon Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Probably a health hint is right in advising everybody take frequent rests during the spring but the big trouble to be that can't all have Works Progress Administration jobs-Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

American Chemical Society is told that the ex- tracting of glands from criminals may end crime. We'll execution is handy method of extracting the criminal from the gland.-DallaS News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Kentucky reports the discovery of a man who re- fused Federal job Probably just another of those finicky fellows who don't like to be one of multi tude.-Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Well, it seems Dr. Townsend has made ample pro- vision for the support of at least old gentleman for the rest of his life-Newark, Ohio, Advocate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Robert Yant, Burlington, Ia.. high school senior, has suffered a brok- en collar bone five times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Senator Dickinson says 1O0000O00 pounds of dog food are being consumed annually by the poor of this country Thoughtful citizens wondering if that isn't the stock to buy.-Detrot News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
H A P P -
 -B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertendS congratula- tions and best ,0ishes todcy, their birthday anniUerSary, r. che tolloaD- ing:
 MAY Is.
 Harry I. Lucas
 Guy McNaughton
 John Lowell
 John M. Saloum
 Clifford Shearer Clarabelle Hansina Olson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
DOG LICENSES

Dog licenses for year beginning June are now available at City Clerks office Fee for male dogs, $2, for female dogs, $4. -adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

Weather report: Maximum, GA; minimum, 35; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15
FULL HOUSE

You can get a FULL HOUSE for a dollar or less and It's Winner! Ask your liquor deaier.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-15

The committee in charge of the Arctic Brotherhood dance on Dec oration Day made arrangements for the printing of invitations and will have them mailed to the towns people.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
al Years Apn.

Items from the Troy Times, Troy's
first newspaper, published BY G. E.
Shawler should be Of interest The
following were taken from the
March @, 1895 issue.
Road matters are receiving consider
able local attention. (They still are)
The one up Lake creek and a trail to
the Yak placers are most talked of.
Either is of great Importance to the
town The advantages of good trail
to the Yak country are obvious to all
It would capture the trade of scope
Of country that is naturally tributary
to Troy, but is now diverted elsewhere
by reason Of difficult connection with
this place.
J. Tholcke having had taste of life
in Troy, is back again, after a visit Of
several weeks in Spokane.
]. D. Poster, the we'll known Libby
attorney, was in town Tuesday He says
much activity is being displayed by
placer miners in the Libby district.
who are getting in shape for a
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
KAY FRANCIS COMING
IN STELLA PARISH

Kay Francis, supported by talented
cast comes to the Kootenai theatre next
week in II Found Stella Parish"
Miss Francis has the intensely emo
tional role of woman who top
pies from the heights of success to the
depths Of despair
Fighting to hide terrible page in
her life in order to protect her six year
old daughter from scandal, she is be-
trayed by the man she has come to
love-
Separated from her child whom she
has placed in hiding with faithful re-
tainer, her love turned to bitter hatred,
she is torn by terrific emotional stress
that eats into her heart and makes her
life horrible nightmare.
The battle of the young journalist
the man who had published the story
of her life after having won her con-
fidence, to bring back her success and
make up for the injustice he had done
her, leads to an astounding and intense
ly dramatic climax.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13

Libby last Thursday to attend Friend
Dorrington's funeral.
Philip Gosswiller made a trip to
Whitefish last Friday.
The Troy Commercial club has been
jealousy making plans for Ladies
Night this Wednesday evening at the
G. N. Cafe A large number of resewa-
tons have been made for this gala
event Clever posters placed in each
business house have done much to-
ward creating enthusiasm for this affair
| L. S. Dillon made trip to Libby on
business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Glass came in
from Leonia Saturday to spend week
lack Molyneaux made a trip to Lib
by on Monday.
David Doe and Don Hunt returned
Saturday from Columbia Falls where
David's orchestra has been playing for
several weeks.
Mrs. Chas. Smith was in Spokane
Monday on business.
The Junior Ladies Aid will meet next
Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Ray Pentland
home.
Mrs. A. L. Kensler entertained the
Neighborhood sewing club Wednesday
afternoon.
There was a chimney fire at the Troy
Rooms late Sunday afternoon which
called out the fire department. No
damage was done by the fire.
John B. Smith and Terry Smith were
in Libby Monday on business.
Mrs. L. R. Davis entertained at a
sewing club party at her home Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. j. P. Wilson has been i'll for sew
eral days with bad cold.
John Adams and Wiley Davis were
Libby business visitors Monday.
Louis Smith made a trip to Libby
last Thursday.
M. r. Wood of Kalispen was here on
official business Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
Fortine News Notes

Dr. Laura Lowell of Eureka was a
professional visitor here on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Fremming have
returned from Libby.
Most of our citizens have remained
at home and kept themselves busy
stocking fires the past few days instead
of running about the country and raak-
ing news for your correspondent.
Alan Kline returned home Saturday
from the Veterans hospital at Fl.
Harrison
Fortine got in line with the rest of
the country and after several days of
sub-zero weather suffered a real biz
card all day last Thursday and Friday
night with the mercury standing at
n below zero, the lowest temperature
we have ever experienced here with a
wind. BY Sunday morning it was
36 below zero, and we're all hoping
that will be the low point for this
winter.
The Great Falls Tribune of Feb.
contains the notice of the death of Dr.
O. O. Britell of pneumonia, on Feb. I,
at his home in Whitefish. DR.. Britell
was well-known in Fortine, coming
here with his family from Nebraska in
1914. He purchased the farm south of
Fortine now owned by G. O. Winkley
and resided here several years. During
the World war he was a captain in
the Aviation Corps AT the close of the
war he took up the practice of medicine
at Eureka and afterwards at White
fish where he was mayor for two terms
His first wife died in 1882 and he mar
ried again. He is survived by his
widow, two sons, Claude and Irwin,
and two daughters. Lorilla and Jeau
Mrs. Louise Long, the mother of Mrs.
George RAINBOW, died Monday at her
home in Eureka. She was past 10 years
of age She had formerly lived at
Fortine and Trego but recently had
made her home in Eureka with her
granddaughter, Mrs. John Aen.issegcr.
Burial will be in the Fortine cemetery.
Bert Lewis has finished his logging
job on Meadow Creek and Roy Clark,
the hauler, has gone to his home in
Columbia Falls.
None of the school buses we're able
to run Friday on account of snow and
cold weather.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drake. She returned
home Wednesday Her brother Nc
Kindree returned with her.
The musical program which was 10
have been Thursday evening at the
Baptist church, has been postponed.
The L. c. H. S. basketball team was
defeated at Libby last Friday with a
score of 27-16 and again at Troy. Sat-
urday, 25-li
The basketball game which was
scheduled with Columbia Falls was
cancelled because the snow was SO deep
that Columbia Falls could not get here.
The Episcopal Guild will meet with
Mrs. w Fetterly Friday afternoon.
You are invited to attend and enjoy
the Bible lesson.
Junior Womens' club met at Mrs.
VIM. Hilemans with Violet Trenne
hostess. DR.. Laura Lowell talked on
First Aid and DR.. Keith Lowell on
Community Hail. Plans were dis
cussed for a progressive dinner, the
first one to be Feb. rs. with plans to
be perfected and published later.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
B ABSON SAYS

People are III mood to buy, !" said Babsan
the great business statistician in recent article
They do not have to be sold by high pressure meth
dds. But when | say people are in buying mood
today, do not mean that sales forces simply have
to take orders. They must, of course, get their
their competitors. Advertising by newspaper,
magazine and mail is just as essential and vastly
more profitable today than year or two back. We
are IN real selling zone and every business concern
should put the pressure on its sales and advertising
campaigns
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
Troy Woman's Club Meets.

The Troy Womans club met at tbs
e. j. Weidner home Tuesday evening
After the short business meeting. roll
call was answered to by each member
giving her favorite radio program. Mrs
H. C. Weidner read and discussed ar
interesting article entitled Law and
the Lady" Refreshments were served
by the hostesses Mrs A. L. Dean and
Mrs. e. J. Weidner Miss Lorraine
Weidner entertained the members with
piano selections
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
JAMES CAGNEY IN FRISCO KID

Frisco Kid" Warner Bros dramatic
perturbation of the thrilling pioneer
days of old San Francisco when the
Barbary Coast seethed with activity
and life within its borders was the
widest adventure is scheduled as the
feature attraction at the Kootenai
theatre this week.
Cagney is supported by Margaret
Lindsay, Ricardo Cortez and Lii Dami-
ia, more than forty persons in the
principal roles and thousands in the
gigantic mob scenes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
MINUTES OF SCHOOL BOARD

Regular monthly meet board trustees
School District No. 4 held Feb. 4, 1896,
at high school building. All members
present.
Minutes previous meetings were read
and approved.
On account of the crowded condition
in part of the grade rooms, it was
moved, second and carried that Mr..
Wood employ substitute teacher and
arrange for a school room.
Following bills were allowed
Regular nav roll
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned wish to take this op
portunity of expressing our thanks t.
the friends who by their sympathy ant
kindness were OF such real assistanc,
during the illness and the passing o
our loved one.
ALPHONSO BERNIER.
MR. AND MRS. VIM. j. NELSON.
LOUIS NORMAN.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
Troy News Items
Mrs. Bernier Taken by Death.

Mrs. Alphonse Berlier died Saturday
afternoon at the Libby hospital after
brief illness. She had been a resident
of Montana for about thirty years, and
had lived in Troy several years.
Funeral services were held at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Gompf chapel in Libby, the Rev. Father
McRory officiating
Annie Sauvie was born November S,
1874, in Rocky Point, Ontario, where
she spent most of her girlhood. In
1894 she was married to Peter Nelson in
Lexington, Michigan, and to this union
were born two children. one of whom
survives her. In 1906. few years sitter
the death of Mr.. Nelson. she was mar
ried to Alphonse Bernier at Kalispell.
For several years she and her husband
have been the proprietors Of the Troy
Rooming House. She was devout
member of the Catholic church and was
of kindly and unselfish disposition.
She is survived by her husband and
by son, William Nelson of Libby, and
sister, Mrs. Adelaide Fisher, of De-
troit, Mich.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-02-13
School News.

School News.
Those who have been absent in the
past week were: Pearl Wehr, Jack and
Louise De Shazer, Audrey Smith
Dorothy Smith, Margaret Hughes,
Ralph De Shazer, Lola Truman and
Tony George.
Emily Clowers was visitor at school
Friday afternoon
The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
grades are beginning their topics on
the flag which are for the Flag contest.
The topics are to be finished by Feb
ruary ID. A boy and a girl from each
class having the best topic are to be
chosen.
Mrs J. Jones returned home Wednes-
day from Whitefish where she spent
several days visiting friends and rela-
tives.
Jean Thompson has been on the sick
list for the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Knott of Gateway
were Renord callers Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Art Wells left Monday
evening for their home in Klamath
Falls, Ore.
A surprise birthday party was given
Wednesday afternoon by the Ladies'
Aid in honor of Mrs. Head. At the end
Of an enjoyable afternoon a delightful
luncheon was served.
Lewis Fetterly Of Eureka was Rex
ford caller Monday
Miss Emily Clowers of Fernie is a
guest at the Mack Fulkerson home.
Misses Anna and Ruby Smith of
Gateway visited at the home of their
grandmother, Mrs. John Whitmarsh,
Monday evening.
Roscoe Combs, Alfred Dionne and
Ed johnson made business trip to
Libby Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cochran, who
have been living in Whitefish 70. sew
eral months, are now residing in the
house formerly occupied by the Otis
Thompson family.
E. E. Madden was a business caller
in Libby Feb. 4th.
Mildred Fewkes returned home from
Spokane last week.
Jake Wehr has sold his home to
Francis Shenefelt and is now living in
one Of the Collar houses.