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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
ARTHUR BRISBANE

Death of Arthur Brisbane takes one of the na- ton's most widely read writers from the American scene To the rank and file of the journalistic fra ernity he the worlds highest paid newspaper man. But actually he the man to whom much of the credit goes for the of the newspapers of William Randolph Hearst
 Brisbane was a circulation builder. From his first attempts with the New York Journal, Brisbane had the of circulation increase and he passed it along to the Hearst chain, though some of the Hearst subordinates not up to making the success of the idea that Brisbane did in the east. Brisbane wanted his newsapers bright and sensational People he found often cursed the sensational but they bought the paper to read it. with the result that Hearst circulation went up.
 In recent years Brisbane had become particularly interested in Alaska He here an opportunity for building great state. It one of Brisbane's comments on Alaska in his widely read Today column that brought thousands of letters of inquiry to The Empire last spring and summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
Who Has Won?
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 The most exciting tangle of events in many years has run its course King Edward VIII has abdicated preferrng his love to his throne-or perhaps pre- ferring private life to septer stripped of the last tige of authority Prime Minister Baldwin has had his way but, as usual, he clumsily. It would not be surprising therefore if MT. Baldwin followed Ed ward rather promptly into private life although not into exile
 Who has in this curiously blended royal romance and constitutional crisis? There were two distinct issues at stake One the rivalry of the King and the government for authority In this issue the victory went where might have expected to the government chosen by the people.
 The other question is more subtle It whether the Prime Minister could should force the abdi- cation of King he did not want without consulting Parliament Here MT Baldwin won again. He never asked Commons what to do. On his own authority ne fired the King.
 In the absence of popular referendum shall aot know how the British people felt about it all But the paramount authority of the elected govern i lent established the monarch and another overeign will succeed more content with the humble ole of royalty in constitutional democracy. The probability is that Baldwin would have won a vote of confidence in Commons had the King not .bdcated quickly Wednesday evening Edward was ot willing to precpitate electoral feud in Great ritan and chose to bow to the cabinet rather than tay on and force general election. While many are critcizing Edward for choosing love before duty | his should be remembered. He had not played all ais cards. He acquiesced in the cabinets decision sather than arouse his country by showdown at the polls. This was fine act of renunciation
 Broad implication is that constitutional demo- cracy in our time cannot tolerate vigorous sovereign of genuine personal force Edward wanted to exer- else influence the cabinet on behalf of the submerged classes he sought also influence foreign policy. Baldwins Cabinet would not tolerate inter- ference. The Simpson affair was the weapon with which it undertook to discipline or drive off the throne King who was presumptuous as to seek a share in government
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "She is the loveliest girl that I ever knew Say, that I have ever known
 Often Mispronounced: Carbure- ter. Pronounce kar-bu?ret-er, as in ah, u as in unite, first as in bet, principal accent on first syl- liable.
 Often Misspelled: Chaperon; on, not one.
 Synonyms: Beginning (noun) or igin, source. cause, commencement, incipience, incipiency
 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: Inanimate; destitute of life. Stones and earth are inanimate substanc- es."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
Security Law Banishing Dread of Old Age
(Port Angeles Evening Newsl

(Port Angeles Evening News)
 The Social Security Act got lot of discussion when Congress passed it. It got lot more during the presidential campaign. But it is only now, when it is actually about to go into operation that the ordinary citizen realizes what is taking place
 What is happening. clearly is something very like a revolution in traditional attitude toward old age. For the first time preparing to look ahead to old age with pleasant anticipation rather than with dread.
 The statistics about the number of people who can provide financial security for their final years more less familiar
 Of any representative group of wage earners small number at the top will be able to retire their savings. Another small group, at the bottom, ut mately will go the county The rest finally will be supported by their relatives and however strong the ties of love may be- they will know that they burden
 That is the way it has worked out from the be- ginning of civilization And now, under the Social Security Law heading in different direction.
 We admit that the act is sadly imperfect in many ways. Probably will be several years before Congress gets all the kinks ironed out of it. The big thing is the fact that start-and good healthy start too-has at last been made
 Take one ordinary average individual wage earner and think of the change this act will make in his life
 He can look ahead, let us say to lifetime retire ment pay of $50 month. To that extent his retire ment is taken of and his old age is secure No longer does he need to count the years as they slip away, denying himself little luxuries and sites to provide for the day when he is off payroll
 Instead, he can be confident. If he enough he goes along to buy that little place in the country, where he can live rent-free and grow few vegetables for himself he can look ahead to absolute independence.
 If he can't he at least know that when re- tirement comes and he in with son and daugh- ter he pay his way and be obligated to no one
 Retirement look like release not a tragedy Old age will not be scrap-heap, but time for the leisurely savoring of of those pleasures which get crowded out in the rush of ordinary activity
 Multiply that case, then, by millions and you can see the change this new law will bring to America
 Measured in terms of human happiness, the Social Security Act is of the most important laws ever passed by Congress
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

ed States is to sustain a foremost place among world powers
 Persons whose birthday it is have the augury of year in which they will have unusual experiences that bring them influential friends. Spec- ulation will be lucky to many.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be serious and studious in nature. Subjects of this sign usually are retiring and difficult to und CTS and. Many succeed through public service.
 Woodrow Wilson, twenty-eighth President of the United States. was born on this day 1856 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in- clude Catherine Maria Sedgwicls. author, 1739 William E. Chandler one-time Secretary of the Navy. 1885.
 Copyright, 1936)
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business and to prepare for enlarged opportunities.
 While women are not under favor able direction today the stars prom ise them much activity in 1897 when they will be needed in many lines of public service.
 There is a sign read as encour- aging both men and women to free themselves from burdens which have handicapped them in the past. The stars aid those who pay their debts.
 On this first day of the week in- iative is to be avoided and it is not an suspicious rule under which to so- licit future favors or recognition. Persons in the Sun desire to forget business or professional matters.
 Workers now come under a for tunate planetary government which promise surcease of troubles for a short time, but they may expect de- termined conflict among union lead CTS in the future. The planets are read as indicating victory for es- tablished traditions.
 The seers find in the horoscope of Edward VIII omens of supreme problems in the government of the empire. Cabinet changes are fore cast. Closer relations with the United States are presaged.
 The new year of 1937 is to be a period of crises for more than one nation. it is predicted. and the Unit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

to me by the sure knowledge that my brother, with his long training in the public affairs of this country and with his fine qualities, will be able to take my place forthwith with out interruption or injury to the life and pro- gress of the empire. And he has one blessing, enjoyed by so many of you and not bestowed to me, happy home with his wife and children.
 During these hard days have been com forted by Her Majesty, my mother, and by my family. The Ministers of the Crown and in particular MT. Baldwin, the Prime Minis ter, have always treated me with full consid- eration. There has never been any constitu- tional difference between me and them and between me and Parliament Bred in the constitutional traditions by my father, I should have never allowed any such issue to arise.
 Ever since l was Prince of Wales and later on when I occupied the throne I have been treated with the greatest kindness by all classes of the people wherever I have lived or journeyed throughout the empire. For that I am very grateful. now quit altogether pub lie affairs and I lay down my burden
 It may be some time before I return to my native land, but I shall always follow the fortunes of the British race and empire with profound interest, and if, at any time in the Majesty in a private station I shall not fail
 And now we all have a new King wish him and you his people, happiness and pros perity with all my heart. God bless you all, God save the King.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not compel"

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1886
 According to astrology this should be one of the most favorable days on the calendar Many planets are in benefic aspects which should be most fortunate to men and women.
 There is a sway promising in crease of influence among the clergy and other leaders who teach right living.
 Much serious thinking will be en- Icouraged by the planetary govern ment this week. Futile regrets and good resolutions will occupy many minds.
 Sweeping reforms in the admin istration of public affairs are prog nosticated Surprises will be many with Washington as the center of interest.
 For the aged, benefits are prog nosticated. Future anxieties will be diminished with assurance of mod crate pensions in every state after the agitation due to recent extreme demands have subsided.
 In the new year many reforms and improvements will be sought, chang es in radio programs will be radical, and the development of television will make great strides.
 Fame for preacher is phophesied in the coming year when young man will gain an amazing follow ing.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of improved prospects and numerous changes that mean increase of friends as well as income.
 Children born on this day probably will be energetic and dependable Subjects of this sign gain moderate success easily.
 Nicholas J. Roosevelt, inventor, was born on this day 1767 Others who have celebrated it as birthday in- clude John Kepler, astronomer 1871; Thomas Edward Green, author and lecturer, 1857.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
EDWARDS FAREWELL

The final public address of the former King Ed ward of England has been subject of wide discussion many having heard it or parts of it at least th radio. II may well go down in history san,p, of saying a good deal a few werds ard saying well. The farewell address as t.anscribed firm ii radio rebroadcast follows:
 At long last am able to ray 2 few w9rds e my own. l have neger wan ed 10 VI hhoid any thing, but until now fl has not been c5-s- additionally possible for me to speas few hours ago discharged my last du,y as King and Emperor and now that have been sue ceeded by my brother, the Duke cf York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This do with all my heart
 You all know the which have im- pelled me to renounce the throne, but I want you to understand that in making up my m.nd did not forget the country or the empire which as Prince of Wales and lately as King, have for 25 years tried to serve, but you must believe me when tell you that have found it impossifse to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman love and I want you to know that the decision that l have made has been mine and mine alone. This was thing had to judge entirely for my self
 The other person most nearly concerned has tried to the last to persuade me to take different course I have made this the most serious decision of my life only upon the single thought of what would in the end be best for all
 This decision has been made less difficult
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
BEWILDERED REPUBLICANS

MT Hamilton has been kept on the job by th Republicans national Chairman. Of course, the! couldn't let the go who had rolled up better than a mion-dollar deficit He has to stay on thu job until it is paid off But aside from the wisdom keeping MT. Hamilton, at least until he squares th party's debt, there some amusing angles forth coming from the recent Republican rehabilitation meeting The New York Times finds amusement il the following:
 Republican bewilderment could hardly be expressed more comically than by the plan attributed to four Eastern Republican Sena- tors. The bars to be let down and all the stray sheep coaXed back to the old fold MT. Norris, lately Republican, now an 1ndepen- dent Progressive MT. La Toilette, the two Minnesota Farmer-Laborites to be invited to the Republican caucus. The party is to be "liberalized" Deserters of ancient or recent date will be warmly welcomed if only they will come back This late repentance must amuse MT Norris and MT. La Toilette. If the stand patters had had their change of heart years ago. these pitiable overtures would have been avoided.
 It is for the heather to be converted not to ask the believers to flock with them. Half and half Senators like MT. McNary and MT. Capper seem to be entitled to have one leg in the Democratic caucus and one in the Re- publican Farmer-Laborites, Progressive Re- pubcans, Progressive, Stand d-patters, would make a queer menagerie. Anybody for whom Republican origin can be traced or imagined will find warm hand if he will only take it. Why the four Stand-patters should expect any body to take it is only to be explained by the theory that their intellectuals were badly added last November and time will be needed for their recovery.
 Even for the mere vulgar purpose of getting good assignments on the committees there is nothing attractive in the bait held out by the Stand-patters if the persons appealed to were susceptible to or needed that enticement The Republicans want them but what do they want of the Republicans?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When introducing two per- sons, is it proper to say, MT. Brown, I wish to make you acquainted with MT Smith?
 A. This phrase could not exactly be called improper, but the pre- vailing introduction is merely, MT Brown, MT. Smith"
 @. How should guests be seated at a luncheon when there are no place cards?
 A. The hostess may designate their places as they approach the table?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
FAIRBANKS MOOSE
 WOMEN HAVE ELECTION

Mrs. Nettie Almquist was elected Senior Regent of the Women of the Moose at a meeting held re- gently in Fairbanks. Mrs Emma Davis was chosen as Junior Regent, Mrs. Nora K. Nash as Chaplain, Mrs. Verna Batchelder as Recorder and Mrs. Jeanne Langstrom as Treasurer. They will be installed in office on the evening of Janu- ary II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

I1OI6.
 With perfect weather, nippy and cold, to add zest to the day, the residents of Gastineau Channel eel ebrated the nineteen hundred and sixteenth birthday of the Saviour The day was quietly passed with church services, home parties and the usual observances of the day The public celebration of the day began Christmas eve at the tree in the lobby of the Gastineau Hotel where over 200 children received re- membranes from Santa. On Christ mas Day, A. T. Spatz, at the instruc- ton of A. T. Spatz, Jr., played Santa Claus to boys and girls of Juneau. He distributed Christmas stockings of nuts, candy and popcorn. In ev- cry stocking was a newly minted dime. and in the stocking received by Allen Shattuck, Jr.. was a two and one-half dollar gold piece.
 Taking part in the Christmas ser vices at the Evergreen Native church in a program arranged by Mrs. Ed munson and MT Katinoook were Jimmie Sharp, Roy Kunz, Daisy Jackson, Agnes Watson, Sadie Kat mock, William Young, Ruth Willer, Mamie Watson, Abe Long, Sarah Jackson, Martha Orson, James Wat son and Albert Orson.
 Sunday afternoon the Juneau Gun Club held a turkey shoot at the Will loughby Avenue range. The weather was bad for good shooting, but Tom Banbury won the first bird with nine hits J. H. King and F. L. Gib- son tied for the second with perfect scores; Fred Berger won the third bird with a perfect score; J. H. iKng, the fourth; J. c. Mcbride, the fifth and R. E. Murphy the sixth.
 Mrs. Ray Stevens and her daugh- ter Miss Rae, left for the south to spend the winter in California.
 Miss Helmi Aalto, who was attend ing the University of Washington, arrived from Seattle to spend the holidays with the family in Doug las.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1886

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1886
 Friendly stars smile on the planet Earth today, although certain male fic influences are active. Accord ing to astrology the last days of the year are of special interest.
 Uranus is in place supposed to encourage confidence and to stimulate energy. Under this sway it is well to look after all unfinished
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
TERRIER IS DAD NOW:
 SON BORN AT TACOMA

A boy baby was born to MT. and Mrs. Norman Terrier at Tacoma on December 21. according to radio ad- vices. Mrs. Terrier is with her par ents in Tacoma. Dad Terrier is enl- ployed in the Alaska Juneau and spent a very lonesome but happy Christmas here. Young Terrier has been named Glenn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
LOOK dld LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What is the proportion of men that reach the height of six feet 2. How many children are affect ed annually by broken homes, through divorce?
 3. Who was the first English printer?
 4. Is the Presidents Cabinet elected or appointed? 5. Which state of the Union has the smallest population?
 ANSWERS l. One man in two hundred. 2. 100000.
 3. William Caxton. 4. The cabinet is appointed by the President.
 5. Nevada, ,058.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
LEAVES FLAT

Mrs. Gus Rodman, of Flat, is outbound for the States for the winter months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

Did you notice, too, that the carolers all seemed to be in very fine voice Thursday evening should we say strong voice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

Every President needs two terms. So much of the first one is devoted to getting reelected-Akron Beacon Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

Alas! an election isn't till the losing straw vote prophets finish making their abis = Akron Beacon Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

It's almost time for the humorists to make paragraph about turkey hash
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
DECEMBER 26. 1916

JlIO O1IAVIIJIIlO ~, IJIO Germany proposed an immediate meeting of the belligerent nations of Europe to discuss peace terms. This was the text of Germany's answer to President Wilson's latest note.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
H A P P -
 B l R T H D A Y

The Empire ertends congratuld tionS and best i5ishes today, thei birthday anniuerSGry, to the folloU ing:
 DECEMBER 26
 w. G. Hellan Mrs. w. E. Hendrickson
 Birdie Jensen
 Esther Davis
 J. M Sharples Frank Varlen
 DECEMBER 27. Dorothy Stearns Rolf Denholm Nelson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

Miss Helmi Aalto, who was attend ing the University of Washington, arrived from Seattle to spend the holidays with the family in Doug las
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26

Mrs Ray Stevens and her daugh- ter Miss Rae, left for the south to spend the winter in California.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-06-18

Sheldon, Ekalaka; F. A Stockdal, Bill
ings.
Governor-Frank Hazelbaker. S. Dill
Ion; Robert Pauline, Kalispell.
Lieutenant Governor-Howard A.
johnson, Butte; r. G.. Lnebarger,
Havre.
Attorney Generals r. Foot, Hell
ena; John Slattery, Great Falls
Secretary of State-Earl ]. Holman,
Butte; J. E. Ritchey, Conrad; Leonard
c. Young, Hobson
State Treasurer-Dan J. Muri, For
sythe, F. L. Sorenson, Helena.
State Auditor-E. J. Parkin, Boze-
man; George p. Porter, Helena.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Elizabeth Ireland, of Havre and Hell
ena.
Railroad and Public Service Com
missioner-Arthur G. Dubie, Butte,
Charles L. Sheridan. Great Falls.
Nom Partisan Judiciary Ticket
Associate Justice Supreme Court
Vote for Two) Albert II. Angstman of
Helena; John A. Matthews of Helena
and Townsend
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-06-18
Many File For Office


governorship. Reports that Miles Rom
ney would file and that he would not
file were rife during the two last weeks
and many bets were made on that. He
himself had declared consistently all
the way through that he would file and
he did so.
The filing of Tom Larson and Jess
Stevens for the republican nomination
for United States senator came as a
surprise. 1t was generally understood
that Frank Hazelbaker would file as a
contestant against Robert Pauline.
The complete list Of candidates for
federal, state and judicial places is as
follows: Il
Democratic Ticket.
United States Senator-Joseph p.
Monaghan of Butte; James E. Murray,
Butte; w. B. Sands, Chinook; Sam V.
Stewart, Helena.
Congressmen-First District. r. j.
Collins, Anaconda: Lucy T. McLemore,
Helena, George M Motion, Dillon;
Edward J. Nichols, Deer Lodge; Jerry
J. O'Connell, Butte.
ngressmen-Second District: Mike
Holland, Great Falls; Jas. T. O'Con-
nor, Livingston, ]. T. Sparkling, Flax
Vile.
eGovernor-Roy E. Ayres, Lewistown;
Frank F. Hayes, Butte, Elmer Holt
Miles City; H. L. Maury, Butte. Miles
Romney, Hamilton.
Lieutenant Gov Hugh R
Adair, Helena, Oscar Frederick. Great
Falls; John r. Page, Philipsburg; Der,
Roploglo, Lewistown; Samuel B. VIM
Anaconda.
Attorney General-John W. Bonner
Helena; H. r. Eickemeyer, Great Falls
H. j. Freebourne, Butte; Ernest A. Pet
erson, Bohemian.
Secretary of State-U. S. Anderson
Butte; ]. J. Brett, Butte; Sam w
Mitchell, Butte.
State Treasurer-John w. Nelson
Helena; R. j. Quigley, Helena; Alber1
St George, Butte; Ray N Shannon
Thompson Falls; Paul T. Smith, Boul-
der
State Auditor-R. A. Emmons, Ana
conda; John J. Holmes, Great Falls; r
v. Jennings, Helena.
Supt. Public Instruction--Rex c
Haight, Grass Range; Frank II Living
ston. Wolf Point; Ruth Reardon Ana
conda, w. r. Wyatt, Basin.
Railroad and Public Service Commits
sion--Horace T. Casey, Butte; Andrew
Christensen, Chinook; c. ]. Cullen
Wilbaux; John T. Kelly, Red Lodge
Peter Melroy, Townsend; w. P Pill.
geran, Arlington; Earl T. Rossm, Mis-.
soula; Roy U. Veach, Helena.
i Republican Ticket.
| United States Senato ri. Ray
Roundup; Hugh Egan, Lewistown; 7
o. Larson, Choteau; Jess II. Stevens
Great Falls.
Congressmen-First District. Fl. L
Hart, Helena
Congressmen--Seco District: c. L
Baker, Lewistown; j. S. Benjamin, Col.
umbus; John Oliver, Ekalaka; Raymond