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The Omaha guide., 1937-07-03

THE LOW DOW N
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The Omaha Guide with this issua
begins publication of a brand new
weekly feature, "The Low Down
from Hickory Grove" by 10 Sierra.
We have been looking 10 over the
last few weeks and like tho way
he says thing and believe cur read
ers will thank us for the privilege
OF JOS homely philosophy, even If
they might not always agree with
him.
We asked 10 to tell us something
about his own history or record or
whatever he might call it, and he
sent us the following:
''The boss says to me, 10, he says,
maybe somebody will happen to
have a little time on their hands,
and will pick up the paper and may
be read one of your writings so it
might not be a bad idea if we told
EN- something about where you
come from and who you are and
why, and etc. So I says sure, I'll
tell you everything. I like to please
people, so if the boss or anybody
else wants to read what I'm goin'
to say, why, doggone, I'll feel good
about it.
81 recon, I'd ought to kinda start
in and tell you where l was born,
so I'll tell you. / was raised there
on a farm in Illinois-wore boots
and waded mud to Hickory Grove
school in the winter time and had
a slick time all summer goin' bare
footed.
well, after awhile ! mosied out
there through Texas and California
and then to Kansas, and before |
woke up, l was married to one Of
those gals out there in Topeka.
Then I had to really go to work.
You know though, I gotta admit
that | wouldn't even have got to
first base if it hadn't been for this
here gal. Here's how it happened.
[ got to scribblin' stuff around On
the backs of envelopes and places,
and n day the Mrs. she picked
up one of these goofy things and
didn't have anything else to do, SO
she dun FER off on the typewriter.
Mrs. 10 is a slick typist and also a
slick cook, too.
"Well, this stuff she copied got
printed some place, somehow or
other cid envelope with my writin'
other and then she hunted up an
on, and copied it too. That's how
this stuff got started. So, any head
way I've made, well, the credit be-
longs to this here Kansas gal Any
guy that wants to write, all he's
gotta do, is just get himself a wife
who's a steno and can read writin'
that you can't read yourself after
it's cold, and you are all set.
"Now, since you all know every
thing about me, I'd be- plumb tick
led to have you all write and tell
me about yourself too, just like [
been tellin' everything about my
own self. But before I finish up, I
want to tell you about my politics.
NV mother she was one of these
here Republicans just like my
grandfather, and my father he was
from Indiana, so of course he was
a burnt-in the cork Democrat. Then
this gal l married out there in To-
peeka and | still have her, and two
boys and a daugnter-in-law, this
gal was a Populist.
$50 I'm kind of a merger or
something or a blend maybe
kind of a Democrat-P epulist-Re-
publican hybrid, as you might say.
So if any of you can figure out
what my politics might be, I wish
you'd write me about that too,
cause Z kinda up a tree myself.
"Yours, with the low-down,
10 Sierra"
The Omaha guide., 1937-07-03
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The Omaha guide., 1937-07-03
EDITORIALS.
Borah- What Does He Stand For?
= Louis L. R-edding-Rerrint from The Crisis, March 1886

ii would seem from this analysis Of the senator from
Idaho, that Negro citizens can place little dependence
in him as Il statesman and mono at all in him as a man
having any conception of the hopes, ambitions and rights
of Negro Americans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
1EI Bride Gallant Young Wife Battles for
By HAZEL LIVINGSTON

Where was it all going? What had happened to them?
Would they ever find themselves again?
Every Sunday they went to the Wilson's for dinner Mask
like their faces smiled, their voices chatted falsely
She knew Edward wanted to give the apartment and
90 back to his mothers She had heard enough of the low
voiced kitchen condolences for that.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
MAKE IT A HOLIDAY WEEK AND ATTEND THE FAIR

The Labor Day holiday is over and today the trek back to school To the majority of youngsters il the end of glorious vacation; to others it is thrill of starting to school and mngling with theii associates. The first week of school is like that They like it and they don't like it. Fitting in admirably with that scheme of things is the fact that the South east Alaska Fair is this week. opening tomorrow This year there will be number of and entertain ing features the sort of entertainment the youngsters will like.
 So that the holiday spirit will continue during the week that school starts why not make it point to go to the fair this year and take the youngsters They will enjoy it and you will enjoy it.
 As the Fair management gets ready to swing open the door at o'clock tomorrow afternoon there is ample indication that the 1887 Fair will be the best from point of entertainment Juneau has hac for years. Considerable money has been expended in getting performers from the States These c-upec with local features promise first rate show Juneal and the Gastineau Channel community should no pass up the opportunity to give it full support
 Attend the Fair at least during the nex four days, more times if you can-and take tht youngsters
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
) Q U GLAS N E W 5
TEMPORARY QUARTERS FOR
 SCHOOL READY IN A WEEK

The Douglas public schools did not open this morning, although many of the smaller children were on hand waiting for the doors to open.
 Due to the City Hall painting not being finished these quarters will not be ready until next week, it was reported, and the more advanced classes must await the arrival of two members of the faculty yet to come. Word of when they will leave for here was expected in the mail today.
 Enrolment of pupils in the Gov ernment school began this morning with Mrs Rose Davis in charge. Howard M Burger arrived yes terday on the Aleutian from Spo- kane to be ready for the school op- ening as music director and seventh and eighth grade teacher. With Superintendent Pederson. MT. Burger has taken quarters in the Logan residence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
} OFF YAQU|MA ROW IA HOURS FOR ASSISTANCE
Fishing Vessel lowed Into Port Today by Coast
 Guarder Haida

The ancient Roman galleys had their modern counterpart in three members of the halibuter Yaquima, Capt. John Bjorke. which today shortly before noon was lowed into port by the U. s. Coast Guard cutter Haida
 The fishing vessel having lost a propeller after her tail shaft had crystallized and broken 30 miles Of Cape Spencer Saturday just before midnight, the three men set out in a dory for Soapstone, the nearest port.
 After IA hours of continuous row. ing, the dory party arrived at Soapstone and the men radioed for assistance to Juneau. The Haida set out full steam ahead Sunday at 2:30 am. and located the i'm paired vessel bobbing around help lessly at sea and then steamed to Soapstone to pick up the three rowers. The Haida reached the Yaquima Sunday at l:30 pm.
 This afternoon the Yaquima was berthed at the city float. After selling 15,OO0 pounds of hali5ut which she has aboard at the Ju- neau Exchange tomorrow, Capt Bjorke will attempt to locate a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say I"I am sorry, but have a date. Say, T am sorry, but I have an en- gagement."
 Often Mispronounced: Bryn MawI (Pennsylvania) Pronounce brin- mar, as in in, a as in ah, principal accent on last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Cereal (grain) Serial (pertaining to a series)
 Synonyms: Interlace, intertwine Iinterweave.
 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 Mediocrity; state of being moder- ate excellence; ordinary Tt is a proof of mediocrity of intellect to be addicted to relating stories. ."- Le Bruyere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
Horoscope 'FThe stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
SEPTEMBER 8, l9si

Threatening omens are diScerned in the horoscope for today, accord ing to astrology, Under this sway there may be apprehensions and un- certainties which retard positive de- cisions.
 The morning should be favorable 1 to conferences with bankers or lawyers. It is lucky time for sign ing agreements on contracts. Com promises regarding debts are prob able under this configuration. ! Criticisms and even quarrels in- volving public men may be side spread today when the inclination to blame some one may be more general than usual.
 Gossip and evil report may be disseminated effectively under this planetary government which stim- ulates enemies of the United States government.
 Danger of airplane accidents due to sabotage or careless mechanical adjustments is presaged. New laws governing aviators will be passed but loss of life will not be pre- vented
 Astrologers who foretold the tre- mendous waste of human life in postwar years now emphasize perils of world conflict and warn that the United States will become in- volved.
 l Crops of this country and Can ada may be subject to losses through unexpected events. Stock market fluctuations will be extreme and speculation reckless before the win ter.
 France, Germany and Italy now come under the most disturbing planetary influences. The people of those countries will know want and suffering through the winter. | Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of new friends and increased incomes Subjects of this sign should beware of excess sive pride in their financial success
 Children born on this day prob ably will be courageous and inde- pendent Subjects of this sign may become leaders in whatever voca- ton they choose.
 General George Crock, Indian fighter, was born on this day 1928. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Antonio Dvorak, composer, 1841; Richard I. King of England, 1157.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
E. W. GRIFFIN
 RETURNS FROM i.
 VISIT OUTSIDE
Sister, Who Accompanied Him South, Remaining in
 Chicago for Present

E. w. Griffin, Secretary of AL aska returned to Juneau on the steamer Yukon this morning after several weeks in the States on busi- ness and pleasure. The Secretary spent some time in San Francisco and then visited in Chicago, his former home. His sister Miss Helen Griffin, who went south with him is remaining in Chicago for the present.
 The well known official, who is one of the north's No. base ball fans, took in some big league games in the East and he still leans a little toward the Cubs, but admits reluctantly that the Giants have a good team, too.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
HUNTING TRIP

Describing their experience of ten enjoyable days outing at Glass Pen insula, MT. and Mrs. Ely Post re- turned home Saturday with two fine bucks, one of which weighed ITO pounds, which is within a very few pounds of the record Two days were required. Mrs. Post said, to get the game out to the beach With only a small outboard motor boat to make the trip, they were caught in the recent storm returning and with their boat taking water faster than they could bail it out, they were forced to stop over at Taku Harbor until brought in on larger boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
STERLING RETURNS FROM SUMMER ON
 ARC. ROAD WORK

After about three months in the Interior in connection with road work. Hawley Sterling, Assistant Chief Engineer of the Alaska Road Commission, returned to Juneau on the Alaska. Biggest barrier to con- struction work in the Interior and Westward this season has been rain, the engineer reported. He said it had been an exceptionally wet sea son throughout the area Some of the maintenance and construction work is finished for the season but but if the weather holds mild work in some districts will be continued until the last of October
 The Richardson Highway, which was damaged by the recent earth quake. is again in repair, Sterling said, in explaining that while there was great cracks in the earth fol- lowing the quake, they were not deep and it was a comparatively simple matter to fill them up with road scraper.
 Chief Engineer Ike P. Taylor is now at Fairbanks and expects to return to Juneau in about two weeks, he reported.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
PREPARE TO START WORK
 ON SCHOOL CONTRACT

Although not actually awarded the contract to build the new Doug las public School building. Peterman & Co.,, low bidders, today began nov ing machinery and equipment to the school site to be in position to start work immediately as son as writ ten notices are received by the PWA offices in Juneau from Washington D. c. substantiating the cabled re- port of the Federal grant been allowed for the project here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What President of the United States set the example of refusing a third term of office?
 2. How many hotels are there in the United States and Canada? 3. Where is the largest publisher in the world of the Braille system for the blind?
 4. Is there any state in which a person can practice law without being admitted to the bar? g. In what country is the city of Kobe?
 ANSWERS 1. George Washington.
 g. The Hotel Red Book lists more than 18,000
 3. The American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, Ky. 4. No. ai 5. Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
LOCAL YOUTHS RETURN

Robert Feero arrived home on the Dorothy Alexander yesterday to recuperate for @ few days from the effects of a major operation which he underwent recently, in Skagway. Robert, who graduated from the Douglas school last spring, has job with the White Pass Rail- road, operating from Skagway to the Summit. to which he plans to re- turn as. soon as he is fully recov- cred
 Glen Edwards returned by plane
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
20 Kears Ago
 From The Empire
SEPTEMBER T, 1917

SEPTEMBER ', 1917
 The recently organized Thane concert Band was to give an open air concert under the leadership of Prof. F. Wasterlain. | Douglas teachers were to be wei come at public reception.
 E. R. Stivers, deputy collector of customs at Skagway, was in Ju- neau
 J. J. Underwood, publicity man for the Pacific Northwest and spec ializing on Alaska, arrived on the Mariposa accompanied by his wife.
 The Ladies Ala Society of the Presbyterian Church was to meet with Mrs. R. E. Robertson.
 I. w. w. headquarters in all parts of the country were raided by Fed eral events for slackers and melting literature against registration was seized. Hundreds of slackers were caught in the roundup.
 Five hundred invitations were is- sued for the Shriners Star Span gled Banner" dance to be given soon.
 Cedric Davis had passed the exam ination for the Navy and was ex- pecting appointment as petty offi- cer on a submarine chaser in the naval reserves.
 The Order of Vasa was to give a dance in Douglas
 Weather Report-High AT, low 43. Cloudy.
 Edelweiss is an Alpine perennial woolly plant found in Switzerland, Austria and Siberia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
The U. s. Invades China

Philadelphia Record) The State Department announces that 1900 Mar ines have been ordered from California to Shanghai ito protect American lives and property"
 It will take these marines weeks to land at their destination It would take the Americans in Shanghai only few days to get out
 Yet our State Department plans to move 120O marines to reinforce troops in China Gin addition the 39 U s. warships now in Chinese waters) aher than tell 2500 Americans to clear out of the langer zone.
 What are our military services for? When ap- propria tons requested the story is that we are preparing to defend shores But here we send troops ships and Marines to foreign country 640O miles away to part in quarrel that doesn't con- cern
 For whatP To protect a handful of American business men adventurers and thrill seekers all of whom knew perfectly well when they went there that Shanghai is not the safest place the map.
 If they want to take those chances that's O. K. But they have no right endanger the lives of our soldiers or the peace of 13o,O0oO0o people who are neither interested in Shanghai profits Shanghai night life
 Americans will longer subscribe to the costly and dangerous theory that keep an army and for the purpose of protecting reckless Amer- can anywhere earth under any circumstances
 What. will Marines do when they arrive? Presumably protect the international settlement, where Americans English and Japanese live, against the Chinese, who merely happen to be the inhabitants of the country the natives they condescending- ly say in the swank Shanghai clubs. Why should we help Japan conquer China or help China to defend itself against Japan? Why should we put ourselves in position where friction with the Japanese easily lead into with that nation for the sake of 250o obstinate Americans nationals in Shanghai who refuse to get out?
 In the time it would take the Marines to reach China every American could be evacuated. As for American property could lose all of it in Shang- hai and not miss it. The total U. S. investment in all of China is less than the price of four bateshps
 Let the State Department rescind its order for an invasion of friendly nation and instead tell the Americans in Shanghai to be out of there in one week or accept the consequences.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
STUDENTS TO COLLEGE

Among Douglas students leaving this afternoon on the Yukon enroute to Fairbanks to attend the Univer- sity of Alaska will be Arthur Rein ikka of the local high last term. Arthur plans to take four years of higher study with degree in elec- trical engineering as his goal.
 Frank Cashel, student in mining year at the Alaska University, also leaves tonight for his second year of enrolment in his chosen major.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

cannery tender or other vessel to tow her into Ketchikan or Seattle for repairs Members of the crew say it will be impossible for the vessel to be repaired in the local port.
 The Haida, after berthing at the Government Dock, moved over to the Alaska Juneau dock early this afternoon for fuel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

@. Are the number of men and women invited to subscription dance always equal? a
 A. Usually more men are invit- ed than women
 Q. When the host is carving the meat at the table, should he cut enough for everybody before serv- ing anyone?
 A. Yes.
 Q. When women is going to visit at mans home, shouldn't he pay for her railroad ticket?
 A. No; she should buy her ticket.
 The first cheese factory in the United States was opened at Rome, N. Y, in 1851.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
FOUR DOUGLAS GIRLS
 ENJOY CAMPING TRIP

A week end outing was enjoyed from Saturday noon until Monday evening by Phyllis Lundeli, Gerald one Fcero, Margaret Pearce and Mrs. F. J. Nelson. The girls made their headquarters in the Nordling cabin out the Glacier Highway. Rowing was one of the principal diversions enjoyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
Ex-oFFICIAL ON TRIP

R. G. Crouch of Pasadena, Cal, retired Treasurer fo the Alaska Steamship Company, visited friends while the Aleutian, on which he is a round-trip passenger, was in port.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
DLw.C. RESUMES MEETINGS

With Mesdames J. O. Kirkham and R. M Davis nostesses the Doug las Island Women's Club Will hold their first get-together since their summer vacation at the Govern ment school tomorrow evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
SCHOOL OFFICIALS HUNT

Arne Shudshift. President of the Douglas School Board, spent the week end on a hunting trip and Clerk Robert Dupree who has been out for week, was expected home today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
CoRDOvA FUNERAL HELD

Cordova stores were closed recent
 ly for the funeral of Leon Jeter,
 railway fireman, who died at Ken lnecott The Rev. R. s. Peterson of ficiated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

We call it free education. But many parents are thinking, oh yah? these days as they shower down for book deposits new shoes clothes and what have you as their pride and joy marches off to school
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
WICKERSHAM RETURNS

Judge James Wickersham return ed to Juneau aboard the Baranof from the Westward where he has been on professional business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

| yesterday from Kimshan Cove where he has been working in the mess house for the Hirst- Chichagof Co. during the past three months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

After all the weatherman is a pretty good sort. gave good weather for the weekend and started the children off to school with rain so they wouldn't feel so bad while looking out the windows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Scientists say that glass houses will be perfected before long In order to be ahead of our time, we wish to observe that people who live in them shoudn throw stones or parties.-Cincinnat Enquirer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Washington dispatch says prices of beef and DOT are going to drop. Fine but we still want our deer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

New official instructions to German teachers order them teach their pupils that the Jews caused the fall of the Roman Philadelphia Record.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Now that winter is coming on, may the dark days fail to dim the light that shines so cheer fully in the offices of that paper up in Alaska. The Empire modestly takes bow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

In makeup and news treatment it would be acceptable in any city in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07
WE TAKE A BOW

We are in receipt of copy of the Ogden, Utal Examiner. outstanding daily newspape of that city, in which MT Frank Francis its Associat Editor, in his interesting column News and Views passes us out the following orchids
 Before me is the Daily Alaska Empire" paper of 28 pages.
 In makeup and news treatment it would be acceptable in any city in the United States
 am surprised that Juneau supports pub lication of such size and merit.
 One of the inside pages is devoted to a.well illustrated story on "Gmpses of Game" in Alaska, with column given over to fox farm ing which is declared to be profitable
 In ten years, according to a summary, $24166,000 in furs have been shipped from Alaska.
 Last year the Territory sent out fish and fish products worth $51,97 GOO.
 Millions in gold are produced by the placer and lode mines.
 That is the country the purchase of which by the United States in 1867 for s72o0.oOO was referred to Stewards folly
 News & Views congratu tulates Alaska on hay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

ing daily paper as meritorious as the Daily Alaska Empire" and sends greetings to its pub fishers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

am surprised that Juneau supports pub lication of such size and merit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Lyle Talbot's real name is Lysle Hollywood
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Before me is the Daily Alaska Empire paper of 28 pages
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Police chiefs convention protest the characteriza- ton of "flatfeet" in the films They failed to take action about them out the beat however.-Ceveland Plain Dealer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

At last Congress has knocked off work, and longer need the common, ordinary citizen puzzle h tired brain as to whether we're going to get a Ne Era or New Error.--Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

After looking at some of those Shanghai picture one is glad to be resident of country where san bags are used only to fight high water-Indanapoh Star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

Edelweiss is an Alpine perennial woolly plant found in Switzerland, Austria and Siberia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-07

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