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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
POstponing Bonus Cash.
(New York World Telegram)

(New York World Telegram) The Veterans Administration reports that aprrox- mately 35OOOO0 veterans are now alive eligible for | cut of the $2O00000000 added to the budget by the bonus bill predicted that 2700000 Of these veterans will stampede to cash their bonus bonds as soon as they can find post office" Many thousands of veterans don't want bonus; never did believe in it. dsgused at the vociferous of the organized bonustes and feel themselves somewhat in quandry today the baby bonds are to be passed out In the most patriotic they are conscientious objectors.
 The vast majority of these, venture to predict, will refuse their bonds They will feel that since they can't stop the raid and most certainly must pay taxes to settle the debt eventually they may as well take the money.
 Such acceptance is not consistent with the uttermost stretch of logic but believe it is practical human attitude and the most bonus opponents will adopt What is well-neaning veteran to do, after all?
 We believe these in this state of mind should re- member that postponement of collection is help to the United States which the patriotic veteran can render without in any sense squeamsh precious.
 To the veteran in need and under financial pres sure offer no counsel of perfection He will take his bonus money But to the who have been getting along without such aid say that it would be highly proper and desirable to let the money lie until the bonds mature in 1945 An organized drive for pledges not to cash the bonus bonds would be useful move ment for some patriotic society to foster national scale
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
Daily Lessons in English
bv w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We plan on spending our vacation there.' Say, We plan to spend our vacation there"
 Often Mispronounced: Piano. Pro- nounce pi-an-o, is as in pit a as in an, o as in no, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Pumpkin. Cor rect pronunciation is pumpkin, al though colloquially and commonly, pung kin.
 Synonyms: Inaudible, indistinct, muffled, low.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Todays word: Acquisition; the thing acquired or gained Learning is an acquisition. 9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1856

i Adverse planetary aspects rule strongly today, according to astrol- l ogy. It is not date on which to launch any important project i Under this sway there may be a strong tendency to argue and lose ones temper. This influence may be apparent in Congress and in other 1 legislative bodies.
 { High nervous tension may cause women to be irritable and difficult l to please. In the home there may be unpleasant scenes. Self control must be practiced.
 Conservative business dealings should be fortunate today, but there is danger in borrowing as well as in lending. Safety first should be the ruling thought
 Sudden fluctuations on the stock market are forecast Wild buying will mark more than one day and the early spring will present odd con- ditionS.
 1 Trouble over certain relief pro- jects is prognosticated. Both chari- ties and philanthropies will be sub ject to extraordinary strain in meet ing late winter demands. Merchants may have serious griev- ances, if the stars are rightly read. Buying and selling are under a sign that indicates unexpected commer- i cial crises.
 l While there will be a steady gain in business, international affairs may cause serious problems for Un- cle Sam. Bankers and farmers will profit greatly, it is foretold.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good luck to which friends contribute. They should avoid speculation though it may be exceedingly tempting.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen of mind and given to intense introspection. Subjects of this sign usually combine the poetic outlook with philosophic ideals.
 William Allen White, journalist, was born on this day 1868 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Charles Lamb, English es- sayist, TITS; Charles w. Bryan, one time Nebraska governor, 1867.
 Copyright, 1935)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
MUSH ON TO THE LEGION GOLD
 BELT CONVENTION.

The Alaska American Legion convention to be held during the first week of next September in Juneau promises to be the best largest convention the Alaska Department has ever held. Already the Le- gionnaires and Legion Auxiliary members are actively at work laying plans and discussing ways and means of making it the should be Undoubtedly they will succeed in their efforts.
 But the Legion convention should be more than just ordinarily successful gathering of Legionnares and Auxiliary members. It should be made historic occasion for Juneau and the Gastneau Channel com munity This the capital city of the Territory It to this community that the rest of Alaska naturally looks to accomplish things in a big way it is the headquarters and the metropolis of the north by virtue of greater population Virtually sixth of the entire population of the Territory lives Juneau Douglas and the immediate Gastineau Channel area. Here have the worlds largest low grade gold ore producing mine with the greatest year payroll in the north. The Federal and Territorial offices here It is the nerve center of Alaska just Seattle is to the state of Washington Washington, D. C., to the nation. Such community if it is to retain its position must live up to it's advantages.
 Next summers Legion convention is such an oppor- tuny. It can be made the crowning point of a summer of marked activity Coming it does the close Of the summer season, the convention can be made the goal for of Alaskans from other parts the Territory Already plans under way for large dele gations to come from Seattle and other points by special steamer. There still will be tourists heading home ward The Legion convention be made their part ing entertainment fling in the north All eyes can turn to Juneau and it be made the mecca if the entire population of Gastineau Channel gets back of the convention to make it the outstanding affair of the 1886 season in this section Its result will reflect not alone in Legion circles but it establish and vicinity as wde-awake up and coming com munity worthy the title, Capital City the North
 Let's make it a capital convention in the Capital City as the lads of IT mush on to the American Legion gold belt convention at Juneau in 36
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
Horoscope "The stars yacline
 but do not cOmpef'
sI1NDay FEBRUARY 9, 1886

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1886 Mingled good and evil planetary aspects rule today, according to as trology. The dominating influences are adverse.
 Disturbing conditions will be marked in families as well as in na- tions at this time. There will be un- settled labor issues and tendency toward bitter disagreements.
 Women now come under a sway that gives them some leadership in molding public opinion. Efforts to- ward peace pacts will be widespread
 Love that binds together families will be strong under this rule of the stars. It also encourages romance among the young.
 This is a favorable day for enter taining friends whose understand ing of aims and ambitions will be helpful. Young men and young wo- men should benefit.
 Trends toward religious observ ances should be marked this winter. One great church organization is to be prominent in participating in mo- tional affairs.
 Motion pictures are to attain even greater success than in the past and to command new recognition as the most modern of arts. A young ac- tress will become famous.
 Physicians and surgeons will be in extraordinary demand through the next few weeks. Great advance ment in both medicine and surgery will be made this year.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of some diff ficultles of mysterious origin. Legal papers may cause anxiety, but there should be general good fortune.
 Children born on this day prob ably vii lbe individual in mind and character. Subjects of this sign often attain fame in unusual ways.
 Amy Lowell, American poetess and critic, was born on this day, 1872. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include George Ade. writ CT, 1866; George H. Moses, United States Senator, 1869.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
THE MOVE AGAINST COMMUNISM

The sudden spectacular action of governments against red agitation in southeastern Europe South America and Mexico emphasizes again the old warn Ing aganst communistic activity warning that can not too often be repeated in this country if to preserve present form of government Five nations in southern Europe find the red menace making in- roads, under what is said to be the guiding hand Of the Russian Soviet Chile and Paraguay trace their railway strike trouble back comunstic head quarters, and from Mexico where Communists have long been active, disturbance from red source are reported.
 Closer to home, in our own country wherever in- Communist has been found in the background throw ing oil on the flames of emotion, attempting and too often succeeding, in causing further and more pro- longed trouble. It is the scheme of the Communist program. Causing dscord and dissension is part Of the plan for the world revolution-the big goal of all communistc activity
 Here in America most of us are inclined to look upon the Communist movement insignificant. We glance over the votes cast at the national elections note how small the Communist ticket ballot is by comparison, and then go back to sleep on the matter as nation Various communities rise up from time to time when red agitation breaks in midst but the rest of the country is too busy with other things so the clamor usually dies down. But the reds have probably achieved their end in that particular locality-causing trouble and winning few dis grlntled converts. great many of passed by the report of Earl Browder, Communist leader in this country, made to the Seventh Communist convention last summer in Moscow. Browder told the convention the program in this country mapped for the American branch of the party at the previous international venon had been carried in it's entirety Whatever that program it means gains for the movement ir this country. The thing will go on from year to year unless drastic action is taken
 The Communist movement can not be combatteo by any community, municipality state It requires the united action of the majority of the whole people of the nation. It be wiped out only by direct Fed eral action. A person who betrays his government s classed as traitor and due and just punishment is meted out Why is not the person who works in behalf the red cause and for complete overthrow of system of government exactly the thing. and why cannot he be handled in the same manner? The Communists are direct actionists We in this country can do wei
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
Modern
 Etiquette By Roberta Ice

@. When giving a photograph of ones self as gift, should the pho tograph be framed?
 A. No; one does not know wheth- CT the recipient wishes to hang it on the wall, place it on desk of mantle, or even keep it in drawer
 Q. Please name few things known as finger foods"
 A. Celery, radishes, olives, corn on the cob, cookies. and bon-bons.
 @. Which entertainment is a greater compliment to the guest, the formal or the informal?
 A. The informal entertainment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
AAA And The Constitution.
(Emporia Gazette)

In all the discussion of the problem that has filled the press since death knell of the AAA one re- sponsbility to consider seriously an amendment to the Constitution to permit the necessary Federal solution. If it can be solved without constitutional amendment well and good but if not, hesitation over constitutional change will have only the appearance of political cowardice.
 After all, the Constitution must serve the chang Ing needs of the people. Their welfare, in the last analysis, is more sacred than any written document Any attempted change of course will receive strenuous opposition But this opposition will come largely from die-hards who stand to gain from the status quo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
Look ard Le arn
 By A. c. Gordon

| What five states, named in or der from east to west, form the southern boundry of Canada, west of the Great Lakes?
 2. What is the oldest religious journal in the U S.?
 3. What is philology? 4. Who was Robespierre? 5. What is the oldest known fruit2
 ANSWERS l. Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington.
 ?. The Churchman, allied with the Protestant Episcopal Church. g. The study of language, es- pecially as a science.
 4. French h revolutionist 1758- 1794).
 5. The olive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
Widows As Candidates.
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)

Thus once more the question of the succession of widows in political office is raised That widows of some members of Congress have earned places for themselves as lawmakers in their own rights-Repre- sentative Florence P Kahn of California for example must be conceded. Yet the fact remains that the widows candidacy in the first instance at least capi- tazes on the fact that she is the widow. As such it appeals to the sentiment rather than to the of the voters The conclusion is unacceptable that Mrs Henry T. Raney set good example when she rejected the counsel of leaders in her party to run for the Illinois seat of the late Speaker of the House
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
From Bad To Worse.
Philadelphia Bulletin)

Governor Hoffman granted Hauptmann thirty day repreve apparently because he believed that there were other persons involvd in the Kidnapping crime and that opportunity should be given for further effort in clearing the mystery Now Ellis Parker urges modification of the sentence to life imprisonment on substantially the same pleading. And if that were to be granted how long would it be before some one would suggest that the prisoner released on parole to help in running down the consprators?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
'HAPPY---
 -BIRTHDAY

The Empire ertends congratula- ttons and best 1Dishes today, their c-rthday anniUerSarp, D the touo,0- ing:
 FEBRUARY 8 Dr. c. P. Jenne
 Harry Worobec
 G. I. Ingman
 Jack Groves Mrs. J. c. Patterson FEBRUARY 9 c. E. Krause Mrs. B. M. Behrends George Whyte
 Ray Thomasen
 Barbara Vim Mrs. Harry G. Watson A. R. Hared Jeanne Jorgenson Mrs. Nadia Vestal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08
From The Empire 20 YEARS AGO
FEBRUARY 8, 1916

E. J. Stroller" White, Yukon edi tor visiting in Juneau. remarked that the town was growing fast During the period between the first and second times I visited Juneau there was scarcely any change" he remarked, although the period men toned was for eight years, from 1898 to 1906. On both occasions the town stopped only few blocks north of the present office of The Empire beyond which in the uncut and prac- tically untrodden grass the wild fox dug his hole unscared and the rank thistle, had there been any such veg itation, would have nodded in the wind The thistle may still be ab- sent, but I notice the wind is still on the job . But sometime during the past ten years Juneau has emerg- ed from the cocoon in which she has been reposing. am convinced that the town has passed it's experimental stage"
 Also among the editors. w. F Thompson, former manager of the Fairbanks News-M Miner, became the proud father of baby boy born in San Francisco.
 A second swimming carnival was scheduled for the Arctic Brother hood natatorium, with Woodbury Ab- bey and H. P. Crowther managing.
 The Methodist Church held a hard times social in the church basement
 High winds in Treadwell blew over the 700 stack.
 Mrs. P. R. Bradley was elected chairman of the committee to make preliminary arrangements for the opening of the new St. Ann's Hos pital in Douglas on February IT.
 The Juneau Public Library sent out plea asking that persons who had borrowed books and not re- turned them, please do so at once, since the stock of the library, never large, was rapidly being depleted by such procedures.
 Scottish Rite Masons of the Val ley of Juneau continued their work conferring in full form the four teenth degree of Perfect Flu.
 Weather: Maximum, 34; mini mum IT. clear
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to adopt the method. Reports from throughout the world clearly indicate the action not be taken too
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

With all the hot air there is usually around Con- gressional Hobbies you wouldn't think little l6-inch snow storm would tie them up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

War is the highest expression of the national will for survival" says Ludendorff who was promi- nent in the last And still they say live and learn Troy Record.t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

In contrast to Fourth of July and Christmas, but equally important to remember is March IS, last day for filing income tax returns
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

Stoutish middle aged women motor expert has discovered, are the safer drivers but my boy, you'd better be pretty darned careful whom you compliment on that score.-Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

The Office Republican very gloomy as always pre- diets that President Roosevelt will tie up the radio stations for a-day address on election day.-New York Sun.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

FERN BEAUTY PARLOR
 Closed during the absence of Mrs. H. c. Shippey in California. Will reopen for business March 3. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

Weather: Maximum, 34 mini mum, IT; clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

Scottish Rite Masons of the Val ley of Juneau continued their work, conferring in full form the four- teenth degree of Perfect Flu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-02-08

Also among .he editors. W. F. Thompson, former manager of the Fairbanks News Miner, became the proud father of baby boy born in San Francisco.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-17

7a4kion4
By MARJORIE ELLIS McCRADY
Fashions Editor OF


Minneapolis Dec. ia certain Mr.
S. Claus will be calling at the house
soon and leaving various and sundry
articles. Thinking to help him out a
bit, we have not only been shopping the
stores for ideas but asking people just
what is their hearts desire.
We find that "she" includes on her
liSt-a quilted house coat or a woody
one cut along the new princess lines,
lounging pajamas, fur or sheep-lined
house shoes, wollen mittens embroidered
with flowers, sachets made of Kentucky
sweet grass, wooden indies in the smart
new colors, Tyrolean sweaters, knit
hoods that send her bravely out and
prettily into the coolest weather, stat
ionery printed with her name and adj
dress (not at all expensive), a singing
kettle, a picture frame for the photo
graph of her latest movie crush, bath
salts, body powder, compacts, cameras,
bright pillows for the room, a bright
scarf to smarter last years coat, new
address book, string of coral or tur-
quoise beads-they are terribly smart
now, sewing kits, one of the new books
such as "Gone With the Wind" or
Wake Up and Live" monogrammed
hankies, teapot and half dozen cups,
some of the new kitchen gadgets such
as the pie tin that allows the pie to
brown on the bottom, the non-stick
canvas and rolling pin cover that let's
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Fashions Editor Of

you roll pie crust or cookies paper thin
and without the danger of breaking OF
sticking, food mill that strains, rices
or mashes sufficient potatoes in one
minute to serve ten, or strains a
bushes of cooked tomatoes in twenty
minutes and is easy to operate and easy
to clean, set of transparent covers for
the best china that they may be kept
duStless, party bags, chiffon Isle hose
that are sheer to look at and practical
and warm to wear, new collar nd cuff
set or set Of the new animal-shaped
buttons to perk up last years dress.
Ellis" list runs something like this
a new pipe, tobacco pouch, socks Qike
you, he never has too many, a jar OF
his fayorite shaving soap, memo book
a slot box for used razor blades, SUBJ
scription to his favorite magazine, a
landing net, a new fishing rod, foun-
tain pen, flannel pajamas, house shoes
handkerchiefs, twin sweaters, leather
jacket, compass, hunting boots, shirts
ties, new billfold, all-wool shirts Ghey
are very smart now, suspenders, hair
brush sets, cuff links, bathrobe and
letter files
The children are clamoring for de-
tective outfits, toy machineguns, a Scout
knife, cowboy belts and suits, Dick Tracy
games, miniature hot-house for grow
ing things and seeds to be planted, base
ball bat and NIT, a chemistry set, a
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the Honorable Ernest Lundeen, and to
United States Congressman from our
District, MIR. John Bernard and also to
MIR. Victor Christgau and Mr.. Henry
NORM, officials of the Works Progress
Administration in Minnesota in this
district, with the request that these
gentlemen do everything in their power
to see that the present program is kept
in effect.
Alderman Skala, who offered the
foregoing resolution, moved its adoption,
which motion to adopt was seconded by
Alderman Zgonc.
The vote thereon was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ellis, Maxi, Schweiger,
Skala, Slabodnik, zgonc, Mayor Ban
ovetz Cd.
Noes: None co..
Upon said vote, said resolution was
declared adopted this 18th day Of Dec
ember, 1896.
The Council dissolved into a Com
mittee of the Whole to canvass the re-
turns of the General City Election and
the Special Charter Election held on
Tuesday, December 8, 1886.
Alderman Slabodnik appointed Chair
man of the Committee
Recess declared.
Meeting called to order.
Report of the Committee of the
Whole was read as follows:
Ely, Minnesota, December II, 1896.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Ely, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
We, your Committee Of the Whole, to
whom certain matters were referred, beg
to report as follows:
/. That after canvassing the returns
of the General City Election and
Special Charter Election held on
Tuesday, December 8, 1896, We find
the results of said elections to be
as follows:
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Total,
WAL 044.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN ]. SLABODNIK,
FRANK SCHWEIGER,
JOHN N. MAXI

Committee on Accounts and Finance.
Moved by Alderman Slabodnik, sup
ported by Alderman zgonc, that the re-
port of the Committee on Accounts and
Finance be accepted and filed, and the
City Clerk be authorized to draw orders
on the City Treasurer in payment of the
amounts due. Carried.
Proposed contract form and proposed
performance bond form to be used in
connection with the several contracts
Tor the construction of the community
building, Docket No. MINI. 1O97-D, were
presented to the Council for their ap-
proval.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, supported
by Alderman Skala, that the proposed
contract form and proposed perform
ance bond form be accepted and ap-
proved, and copies thereof be submitted
to the State Director, PWA, for his
approval Carried
WHEREAS, For some time last passed,
many Of the inhabitants of Ely, Mime
sofa, have been living on wages earned
for services performed for the Works
Progress Administration, and,
WHEREAS, 1t is common knowledge
that it would not be possible for the
State or Local communities to care for
these people and provide work relief for
them or any other sort of relief, and,
WHEREAS, 1t Is the hope of the City
Council of the City of Ely, Minnesota,
as well as the hope of the citizens as a
whole that the Works Progress Admins
tration will be continued in Ely, Mime
sofa, and vicinity by the United States
Government,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RE-
SOLVED, BY the City Council of the
City Of Ely, Minnesota, meeting in
regular session this 18th day of Dec
ember, 1886, that said City Council, in
behalf of itself and for the citizens of
the City of Ely as whole, does hereby
90 on record as being heartily in favor
OF the continuance of the present Works
Progress Administration program in Ely,
Minnesota.
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED. that
copies Of this Resolution be sent to the
United States Senators from Minnesota.
the Honorable Henrik Shipstead and