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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
Mir. Wallace Looks Ahead
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 Secretary Wallace is far and away the best of the Government pamphleteers, and his annual report for 1886 shows the careful preparation and freshng canor which have marked his earlier reports. The present document is primarily an account of the changes mosty for the better) which American agriculture has experienced during the past year. But MT. Wallace this opportunity to give long time perspective of the whole farm problem" and to consider various questions which have not yet been answered.
 So far as the immediate future is concerned ne is certain of two points, first that agriculture is in better position than it has been for several years (prces up surpluses down land values improved, credit conditions favorabe) second, that the new Soil Conservation Act which designed as substitute for AAA fits logically the needs of the present situation. For the moment drought has taken of the familiar problem of overproducton and created conditions which call instead for more alert protection of the land itself But there is certain irony in this situation For efforts to the soil will eventually increase it's productivity and, with normal weather point will be reached at which American agriculture will again be produc- ing more than can be consumed in the domestic ket At that point we shall have recurrence of the farm problem" unless steps have been taken mean time to establish better balance between the demand for farm products and the potential supply of them
 Looking ahead to this situation, MT. Wallace hints at return to some form of governmental crop control But it is obvious that, alternative to reduced production he would greatly prefer increased De acnleVeQ through recovery OI IOT- eign markets for the American surplus To MT. Hus reciprocal trade treaties, which aimed precisely this goal he pays due credit; but he notes that the countries with which trade agreements have been made thus far take only about fourth of agricultural exports and he believes that full test of the recpro cal-treaty plan must accordingly wait upon the con- clusion of additional agreements
 MT. Hull, however, can move no more rapidly in this matter than the state of public opinion permits him to move And the real problem, therefore, is whether a nation so long steeped in the doctrine of high protection as is the United States, and so ac- customed to regard imports the work of the devil rather than means of adjusting its balance of international payments, will consent to reduce its tariffs to point sufficient to bring about real viva of foreign trade That is the question which MT. Wallace regards of greatest concern to the American farmer, and it is a question he cannot answer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
GIRL ENROLLED
 IN 9S SCHOOLS

EXETER, Cal, Dec 30.-Still only fifteen years, Edith Troy, tempor- arily student at the local high school, believes she has established Ia worlds record for having attend ed the largest number of schools.
 The credentials she presented here showed that in the past four years alone she has attended ninety-eight different schools in four different states.
 She says she feels that she has de- veloped a system of "peripatetic student" that eclipses the old Greek school of peripatetic philosophers. She admits, however, that where they used their feet for transporta- tion, she uses buses.
 Edith is the daughter of pro- prietor of medicine show. Where the show goes, she goes And as long as the show stays in town she at tends school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1ss


 Conflicting planetary aspects are discerned on this last day of ar eventful year Morning and evening may be exceedingly favorable fol both men and women.
 There is sign encouraging tC eating and drinking. Merrymaking will be widespread and much money will be spent. Hotel proprietors and vendors of refreshments will profit greatly.
 This is a day to plan for the fu- ture. Vision should be clear re- garding ones personal affairs. It is time to view past mistakes and to prepare for future success.
 There is a sign that seems to frown upon romance while this configu- ration prevails. Men will be timid about binding ties.
 Theatres may expect rather small receipts under this direction of the stars, which encourages convivial- ity. But audiences will be exceed ingly appreciative.
 Settlement of old scores of every sort should be most fortunate under this planetary government. Long existing feuds and ancient grudges should be forgotten.
 A London astrologer writes us: Important configurations indicate many sensational changes in the American administration and sur prising news from the West in the next year"
 Warning is given that high winds will do damage in many parts of the United States Crime is to flour ish under a new organization cov- ering the whole country.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of many pleasures, new friends and much company. Courtship for the young is indicated.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be intellectual and artis- tic. Subjects of this sign gain fame by the use of their brains.
 James T. Fields, writer and pub fisher, was born on this day 1917. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Peter De Smet, Jesuit missionary, 1901; Lord Corn wallis, British General, 1738.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
AMERICAS UNITED FRONT

Secretary of State Cordell Hull in addressing the Inter- American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace in Buencs Aires said that the forces of ml- tarism are getting stronger and continued: We recognize the right of all nations to handle their affairs in any way they choose and this quite irres pective of the fact that their way may ., ull.. frcm cur way, rcpGgnant to our ideas But we cannot fail to tae cagnz zsnce of the nerna iolal aspect of the.r pole-es policy leading to may react upon us"
 direction of President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull is urging united neutrality program for all the Americas. Win the countries of the western hem's- phere in solid front belligerent nation abroad might be discouraged act if she knew that in event of she would be denied essential supplies by the neutral nations of the New World Such united action could serve very definite barrier against and in the promotion of peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office
Anchorage, Alaska. ncfo1,ar 70 Ynor

AilCllordge, AlaSka.
 October 13, 1886.
 Notice is hereby given that David Simonson, entryman, together with his witnesses, John Rogers and John Dotson, all of Juneau, kl- aska, has submitted final proof on his homestead, Anchorage 08l17. for tract of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2195, containing 5.32 acres situate on the east shore of Favorite Channel, a. Eagle River Landing, latitude 58 degrees, 29' N longitude 134 degrees, AT w. and 1t is now in the files of the local land office at Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the land office within the period of publication or thirty days there after, said final proof will be ac- cepted and final certificate issucd
 GEORGE A. LINGO.
 Register. First publication, Nov. 4, 1886. Last publication, Dec. 30, 1e3s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it necessary to purchase the tickets in advance when giving a theatre party
 A. Yes, by all means. do so. It is often embarrassing to have ones guests stand in the foyer while one is negotiating for the tickets. Also supposing the house is sold out, what then?
 Q. When giving a dinner in the home, who should be the first to rise from the table?
 A. The hostess.
 @. Is it considered good form for employees to give Christmas gifts to their employers?
 A. No; it is not, though it is of ten done. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Please accord me the privilege of speaking few words Say: grant me the privilege'
 Often Mispronounced: Terre Haute Qndiana) Pronounce ter-e- hot, first as in bet, second e as in her, o as in no, accent on first and last syllables.
 Often Misspelled Asthma; pro- nounced az-ma.
 Synonyms: Unwilling, averse, re- luctant, disinclined, indisposed.
 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 :: Obsolete; gone out of use; discard ed. New words are being coined 1; others are becoming obsolete"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
LOOK dld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. Who said, T would rather be right than President? 2. What little field animal has nc external ear?
 B., Where is the location of the muscle known as the biceps? M 4. What is the name of the in- strument for measuring the rate and pressure of the wind? 5. What country ranks t.rst ir silk manufacture?
 ANSW-F,S l. Henry Clay.
 2. The mole.
 g. In the upper arm. 4. Anemometer (pronounce an- e-mom-e-ter, accent third syllable 5. France.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
SAVING THE CONSTITUTION

From time to time there arises in this country national movement to the Constitution. There such a cry during the recent Presidential cam paign, and there is being urged by the "Ameri- Coalition" plan to protect the Constitution by outlawing the Communist party denying radio broad casting facilities to speakers seeking different form of government and preventing the of any public buildings by groups with such objects. As the Cin- cinnat Enquirer aptly remarks this propaganda is example of strangely muddled thinking"
 Commenting further the subject the Enquirer says
 With the best of intentions no doubt this
 group of patriotic organizations seeks to use
 foce to compel everyone to think as it's own
 nE mbers do. This is not the American way
 of doing things If any feature of the
 Constitution stands out as more precious
 than all others, it is the provision for free
 dom of speech
 This is right which must belong to every
 one or it ceases to mean anything. There
 adequate laws to prevent islander and to pre-
 vent speech which incites violence Beyond
 this, there is no justification for restrictions
 on freedom of speech
 The last election demonstrated that the
 strength of the Communists like that of all
 other disaffected groups has declined in re-
 cent years, and is negligible But if authority
 begins to make martyrs of these groups by
 denying them freedom of speech, their in-
 1luence Will be strengthened. By attempting
 to protect the Constitution in such ways the
 first step is taken towards destroying it.
 It should be forgotten that civil
 rights must apply to all if they to retain
 their meaning for anyone They must apply
 to those discontended or deuded people with
 whom good sense disagrees or they will
 tually fail to apply to the rest of us Most of recall the incident at Terre Haute last fall when the Communist Presidential candidate twe' bet most of you have forgotten his name) re- ceived the major part of his publicity because of the hot-headed actions of officials of that Indiana city It true that he received only about 150000 votes in the entire nation at the election and it very pos sible he would not have received that many if the Terre Haute authorities had not called attention to his silly doctrine by trying to keep him from talking the radio
 The example is apropos of much of the quick day. Under the very terms of the Constitution free dom of speech and the press is guaranteed Just be- cause doesn't happen to think like the other fellow is no particular reason why the other fellow is wrong, that is right Too many of forget that the American form of government is not alone for you, I the other fellow but for all of us So long continue that premise, guaranteeing equal rights to all citizens need not worry about saving the Constitution It is when some of us get the mistaken idea that the government is only for particular purpose that the scepter of danger appears
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

Women make higher grades than do men during the winter. term of school at Kansas State Teacers College at Emporia. but in the sum- mer session scholastic honors go to the men. Officials can't figure out why.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

The tooth of an Elephus Colum- bi, a prehistoric monster who roam ed Pacific shores 250,000 years ago was dredged up recently in San Francisco Bay and identified by scientists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

Are these beauty judges slipping? We note that in choosing three Miss Radios for 1937 the judges allowed two of them to qualify with their clothes on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

There is probably many New Year celebrant who would give Ketchikan argument whether wire or liquor is important in emergency cargo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

On and after Jan. l, 1887, coal and feed will be sold only for cash on delivery. D. B. Femmer. Phone IA. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
20 YEARS AGO
Fron The Empire
DECEMBER 30, 1916.

The Russians and Rumanians op- posing General von Mackensens ar- mics along the front between the Rumanian Carpathians and the Danube were unable to keep the Germans from making some head way, despite the strong resistance they were offering.
 Alaska as an agricultural coun- try will not reach its zenith until some sort of financial aid is ex- tended" Joseph Meherin, represen- tative of a Seattle brokerage firm told the Seattle Times. The pota- toes grown in the Matanuska Valley are superior in quality to any I have seen,' said Meherin, and they could be grown in sufficient quantities to supply the Alaska demand and to leave some for export The Cook s Inlet district will be rated as one of the best agricultural districts in the North, but this will not be for some ime."
 The social event of the New Years celebration in Juneau was to be the Snow Man and Snow Ball Dance at the Elks' Ballroom. The com mittee having full charge of the dance was composed of J. J. Wood ard l.. R. Hain, c. E. Thorpe, Frank Hughes and O. Leafgreen.
 Total exports for the month of December were $6,411,566, and of this total, s4096,693 was in copper. Gold and silver exports were s1, 145,209.
 Walter Ford, who pitched for the Juneau ball team for two years and left in 1915 to settle on farm land in Canada, had returned to Juneau to locate here. Mrs. Ford. Juneau girl accompanied by her child. returned with MT Ford.
 Miss Veronica Mullen entertained ! number of her friends at the home of MT and Mrs. F. w. Hebert. The evening was spent with bridge, after which delicious supper was serv- ed. The honors of the evening were won by Miss Mona Graves and MT. Kennedy
 w. G. Weigle, forest supervisor for Alaska, arrived from his head quarters in Ketchikan on official business.
 G. D. Mcdonald, Petersburg log ging operator, wac in Juneau on a business trip and staying at the GaStineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

The Swannonoa tunnel under the crest of the Blue Ridge at Ridge crest, N. C., is 1910 feet long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

Just as the family budget was coming into bal ance-bang! Along came Santa Claus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

Unable to obtain their regular printing stock, southern newspapers published on wallpaper for time during the Civil War.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
Real American Food
fPhiladelphia Record))

Philadelphia RecordO We are becoming seriously tired of @gourmetss who parade their fonness for characteristic Ameri-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

c. D. Mcdonald, Petersburg log ging operator, wac in Juneau on a business trip and staying at the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30
H A P P - -B l R T HID AY

The Empire ertends congratula- tionS and best t3iSheS today, sthetr birthday anniUersary, to the follotu- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-30

w. G. Weigle, forest supervisor for Alaska, arrived from his head quarters in Ketchikan on official business.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-04
Mem OF The Week
BY Joan Andrews

UNDAY morning is the weeks
y best opportunity for the fam
lily to get acquainted with one
another all over again Wise is
the mother who makes this occa-
sion as auspicious as possible,
with interesting variations on the
old breakfast favorites. Here Is
a menu which features eggs and
cornbread in new guises.
Fruit Cup
Baked Scrambled Egqs
Bacon Cornbread
Apricot-Ordnge Marmdldde
Coffee Cocoa
To make the baked scrambled
eggs, beat 6 whole eggs and 2
egg yolks until light, add " cup
milk, II cup soft, white bread
crumbs and season with salt and
pepper. Scramble the mixture in
hot butter until the eggs are set
but not hard. Place in 4 or but
tered ramekins and cover with
the egg whites which have been
stiffiy beaten. Bake in hot oven
until egg whites have set.
Bacon cornbread is made by
combining ~ cups of sifted, all
purpose -four with l cup Of yell
low cornmeal, teaspoons of bak-
ing powder, tablespoon Of sugar
and u teaspoon salt Beat 2 eggs
well, combine with II cup evapo-
rated milk and " cup water.
Cor 1 cup fresh milk.) Stir liquid
mixture into dry ingredients.
Pour into a square 9-inch pan
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-04
CRICKET TRICKS

THE Field Cricket will not live
in just any old house. No, in
deed, Mr.. Cricket must live in a
brand-new palace all his own.
This home must. be located in a
well-chosen spot with plenty of
sun and nice well-drained ground.
He digs every part of his home
himself, from the reception hall
to the back door.
The Double-spotted Cricket
takes up his abode in a heap of
grass rotting in a damp place;
the Solitary Cricket chooses the
dry clods in garden; the Bor-
deaux Cricket has the courage to
come right into mans house and
make himself at home. But, the
Field Cricket builds his own.
This remarkable house is built
on a slanting ground. 1t is often
nine inches in length and about
as thick as your finger. The thresh-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-04
CENTENARY OF POTATO BUG

100000 worth of cotton socks and
undershirts before such articles
are made. And that wheat
which may be rather scarce this
season-why did we permit the
aphis and various other tiny crea-
lures to get fat in other years on
500, 100000 worth annually, when
they might have been contented
with the S2OO,OOO,OOO worth of
cereals which they consumed as
a sort of side-dish?
Then, those apple pies and that
delicious cider that we might
have had; but no, in our extreme
benevolence, we allowed the bugs
to help themselves first to the
extent of $27, 100000 in apples as
an annual gift. And that grass
surely the Bible was cor
rect when it prophesied that he
would be burden; for has it not
been calculated that since his first
fame in the old John Brown days
in Kansas he has induced the
farmer to hand over to him at
least $1OO,0OO,OOO? Truly, we
Americans are the most free
hearted people in the world.
If you own a horse or COW,
when you give it some hay, re-
member that the hay insects and
worms have already had their fill
of S53,000000 worth When you
put sugar into your coffee, be-
think you that inconsiderate
worms and bugs have swallowed
$5,000,000 in the previous twelve
months. And when you sit down
to enjoy a smoke tonight don't
forget to reflect that the shame
less glutton, the tobacco-worm.
with some aid from his kindred,
chewed $53 100000 between BIRTH
days. The Hessian soldiers couldn't
whip Washington, but they left
his country a reminder in the
form of the Hessian fly, which
consumes each year almost a dol
lars worth of eatables for each
man, woman and child in Amer
ica.
When Napoleon declared that
an army marches on it's stomach.
perhaps he referred to the regi-
ments of plant parasites that an
nually crawl over this land of the
free and home of the brave.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-04
Hints To Women On
How To Possess Charm

should be used, particularly if the
water is hard" Be sure to use
a good brand of bath soap, and
would list busting powder as
necessity.
The hands show signs of age
long before the face, and for this
reason particular and unrelenting
care should be taken of them.
Keep bottle of lotion or hand
cream nearby and use it after
washing the hands. 1t takes only
a minute or two of your time and
you will be amply repaid by the
years it takes off. Be sure to use
a brush, and use it often.
THE fingernails must be immac-
ulate. An oily cuticle remover
is best, as the skin around the
fingers tends to become dry and
rough. Don't use a stiff file, and
always smooth the rough edges of
your nails with an emery board.
If you use polish, be sure to
change it often. Nothing is more
unattractive than fingernails with
the polish Clipped and peeling.
Also be sure to have polish in
several colors and change it to
blend with your costume. Don't
wear a pink dress and red nail
polish, for example. 1t may seem
a little thing, but many people
notice hands first of all, and they
must be well taken care of.
A gentle facial soap is an alb
solute essential in the care of the
face. Wash your face in warm
water, not hot water, and not,
cold. Many women, particularly
young women, do not use stimu-
: lating lotions at all, preferring,
after they have thoroughly
cleansed the face, to simply dash
on a little cold water.
have, I think, mentioned the
use of absorbent cotton as a
beauty aid. No woman's dressing
table should be without it. 1t is
most often used in the care of
the eyes, but there are countless
other little uses for it. In mani
curing the nails, for example, cot
ton is indispensable.
Brush your teeth at least twice
a day, and never fail to. brush
them before retiring. Never let
your supply of mouth wash run
out, and use it frequently. Apply
a deodorant every day! Never run
the risk of offending others. You
must remember to do all of these
things, all of the time. Daintiness
is one of the keynotes Of charm!
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-04
By Carl Holiday

- NE HUNDRED years ago,
~ October %, the potato-bug
was first made known to the
world. Thomas Say was it's first
publicity agent, but the "critter"
has attended to it's own publicity
ever since. On that ominous day
century ago, Say arose at a
meeting of the Academy of Natu-
raj Sciences at Philadelphia and
announced that he had discovered
in the upper Missouri Valley a
new bug, which he had named
the "decemlineata. AS the insect
was then busy devouring sand
burrs in Arkansas, Missouri, Kan
sas, and other almost unsettled
territory, neither scientist nor
farmer paid much attention to
the discovery, and Say died with
out fame.
But as the years passed and the
farmer began to plant gardens in
the western wilderness, the bug
displayed unexpected powers of
discrimination and suddenly trans
ferred its affections from burrs
to potatoes. Then indeed began
the era of publicity for the de-
cenalneata. By 1861 the pest had
become so destructive that an
Iowa farmer wrote in the Prairie
Farmer of August of that year:
"They made their appearance
upon the vines as they were up,
devouring them as fast as they
grew"
Mr.. Potato-Bug had before this
grown tired of his old name and
was now known as the Colorado
potato-beetle but he would have
been just as destructive under
any other name. For by 1875 he
had chewed his way to the At
lantic Coast, had Travelled as far
south as North Carolina, and had
journeyed as far westward as the
Rocky Mountains, which tempo
rarily blocked him. But before
1880 he had passed over this bar
rier and was making himself very
much at home from ocean to
ocean. And instead of paying for
his board he has the impudence
to charge the American people at
least $1,000,000 per year for hav-
ing him aroundl
A ND he travels in lmpudent
~ company, for altogether the
American farmer pays the vari-
Gus pests for the privilege of per-
mitting them to eat his crops
more than a billion dollars each
year.
When you eat piece of hot corn
bread, consider the fact that the
ear worm, the root worm, and var
ious insects that like corn as we'll
as you do. have eaten at least
S120,000,000 worth this year be-
fore you had your share. When
you put on your cotton under
wear this winter and wonder why
it cost so much, please remember
that Mr.. Bollweevil and his rela-
tives annually chew up some $780,