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The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Explaining HumuS

Humus is partly decomposed or
ganic matter from plant and animal
residues. Organic matter contains
many potential plant nutrients
which, gradually decaying, liberate
compounds that in contact with va
rious mineral and particles set free
otherwise insoluble and so unavail-
able plant foods in the soil. Con-
centrated, ready-made fertilizers
are frequently lacking in organic
matter and so their own value is
greatly increased if their use is sup
plemented by humus. Soils lacking
humus are low in water-hOlding
capacity. They pack easily, form
ing hard crust, and they are poor
ly aerated below the surface. Source
of organic material are well-rotted
manure, spent mushroom soil and
peat: that is, peat-moss, raw ma
tive peat and cultivated peat.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02

TO GIVE draperies the sn1artly
L tailored effect obtained by the
professional decorator, a valance
board must be used. A straight
one by two inch board will be
needed. A small finishing nail in
the top Of the window casing near
each end and screw eyes placed
near the top of the back of the
valance board will hold it in place
as shown at A. Both side drapeS
and valance may be thumbtacked
to the board and then be quickly
hung all at once by hooking the
screw eyes over the finishing
nails. Think of the advantage on
cleaning day! Just lift board and
all off the nails and take outside
for busting.
Tack the side drapes to the
board first as at B, arranging full
ness in fiat pleats. In making the
valance, allow enough material to
fold around the ends of the board
as at c; then tack it along the
top, stretching it just enough so
that it is perfectly smooth.
The valance shown here is made
of glazed chintz and matches the
glazed chintz border that faces the
edges of the side drapes. The
glass curtains may be hung just
inside the window frame or to the
bottom Of the valance board.
Every Homemaker should have
a copy of Mrs. Spears new book.
SEWING. Forty-eight pages of
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Home Heating
uRnfc By John Barclay
EEkBa60 Heating Expert
Heating Expert

IT DOESN'T pay to neglect your
heating plant when you know
you have a good fire but the heat
is below par. You run up fuel
bills and make for yourself a lot
of trouble and worry which could
be avoided.
There are literally dozens of
things that make a "sick" furnace
refuse to deliver sufficient heat,
and unless you are familiar with
heating plants, it will pay you to
call in a competent furnace man.
For instance, the check damper
may be placed wrong; the turn
damper may be out of position;
the regulator may need adjust
ment; there may be caked SCOT in
the smoke-pipe or on the heating
surfaces; radiators may be
wrongly pitched draft may be
partially choked; loose bolt or a
rusty joint may be wasting heat.
Those are just few of the com
mon things that can keep a fur
mace from delivering enough heat.
If you cannot locate the cause
quickly and easily, don't take a
chance on wasting fuel money. A
service man will "spot" the trou-
bic promptly and soon put your
heating plant in comfortable,
healthful, economical working or
der. Send for him immediately
WNU Service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Reducing Needs Strong Will.

A physician doing special work on
metabolism (rate at which the body
processes work) tells his patients
that very few overweights need any
drug or gland extract; that the over
weight is simply the result Of over
eating, and there is no use making
any attempt to reduce weight unless
they are willing to cut down to a
large extent on the daily intake Of
food. If they are unwilling to cut
down on the food intake for the
sake Of their appearance. he then
warns them Of the danger Of over
weight.
Thus at the obesity or overweight
clinic at the Mount Sinai hospital,
DR.. Charles Markson gives every
patient full information in printed
form as follows:
Overweight increases the strain
on the heart and kidneys. This eX-
ira strain often results in diseases
of the heart, bloodvessels and kid
neys. Overweight, aside from caus-
ing fatigue and bodily discomfort, is
also known to be an important fac
tor in causing diabetes,
These complications generally
appear after the age Of forty. To
lessen these dangers and so in
crease your chances of health and
long life, you must begin early and
make a serious and constant effort
to keep your weight at normal
level
"A strong will is the first essen
tial in the reduction treatment OF
overweight. You must learn to use
or exercise this strong will, other
wise the result is bound to be dis
Amounting
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Oath Taken by Justices

The oath taken by a justice of the
United States Supreme court is as
follows: Il do solemnly swear that
/ will administer justice without re-
spect to persons, and do equal right
to the poor and to the rich; and that
will faithfully discharge all the
duties incumbent on me as Judge,
according to the best OF my abilities
and understanding. agreeably to the
Constitution and laws of the United
States"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Aibino Dingo Not Popular

The albino dingo wild dog Of
Australia is not popular among his
own kind. This was proved some
years ago when the first pure white
dingo ever seen in Queensland was
captured alive. The animal was
placed in a cage with other dingoes
that were in captivity. On the fol-
lowing morning the albino animal
was found dead, having been torn
to pieces.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
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ADVENTURES CLUB -
HEADLINES FROM THE LIVES
OF PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF msI
One Brand NetC Suit -
BY FLOYD GIBBONS
Famous Headline Hunter
IELLO EVERYBODY:

II ELLO EVERYBODY:
Take it from me- boys and girls you can't take it
from Bob Kaiser That is, you may take it from him. but
you won't keep it. It's been tried before and just didn't
work.
1t all A c. of
fact it's the tale Of tale Of how Bob
Kaiser New
the
Today company
1926 United Cigar
located New t
Of
people in
a n a
These Customers Were Bandits.
about a He asked a
cigarettes Bob turned them the
And a grating voice
III blow brains Out."
Bob didn't but of the his could the
holding a calber him a day
Bob but the broke forehead just then
cod-ce cold"
the floor.
oiled
1t If
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Rifles Used in Civil War

A great variety of arms were in
use during the Civil war. The per-
cussion principle was applied to
many Of the fintlocks in the pos
session Of the government, and the
muskets and rifles made in the gov
ernment armories were adapted to
that style of ignition. Breechload-
ing rifles. carbines, several types of
repeating arms and foreign weap-
pns were also used.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
The Final Dun

Old-time duns are curiosities. Here
is copy of dunning notice l50years
ago: Take Notice: Debtors-This
is the last time OF asking in this
way; all those who settle their ac-
counts by the 18th of June instant.
will have the thanks of their humble
servant; and those that neglect, will
find their accounts in the hands Of
some person who will collect them
In a more fashionable way. but
more expensive"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Is Your mind
A||ergi(?
Qu
BY
DR.. JAMES w. BARTON
g Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.

TT HAS been known for a
l. long time that certain pol
len, particularly ragweed, is
the definite cause Of hay
fever in those who are "sen-
sitive" or "allergic" to rag
weed pollen. Similarly it has
been proven that certain sub
stances can cause attacks of
asthma and of eczema.
Later is was found that certain
foods could cause head colds, asth-
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Whv Lake Erie Is Stormiest

Storrniest of the Great Lakes,
Erie, yearly takes heavy toll of ship
ping. It's all because the lake is so
shallow. 1t averages only 20 feet,
goes down only 210 feet at its deep
est. Thus any strong wind stirs up
a storm. Western gales often lower
the lakes level 8 feet at one end,
raise it as much at the other. When
the storm subsidies, the water then
rushes back starts another storm.
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got about but he didn't lose his head He took another
He down time,
had been watching outside, came in to help the first
Ruined Suit Made Bob Angry.
They told Bob the it.
instructions houp the bandits
the without The took hun
dred dollars OF the company and made Bob mad to
them get it that easily Likewise he still mad about his
" ruined suit
When the bandits had the they tied Bos hands behind his
put gag friend
OF Bos came into the store and bought some tobacco The bandits
waited him. When they asked where Bob they told him he
lunch After Bb friend had the bandits told Bob
for five minutes. and lef, themselves
Bob didn't wait
out the With his hands tied behind his
his mouth, he ieaped of bandits.
When ne got to the street he saw the thugs walking toward Sixth
He tried YELL but his that
couldn't utter sound SO he started across Thya street after
those crooks.
followed Thirecond
sight of but he continued follow the other raed him
hind him. trailing along in his wake AT that the thug bted
He Literally Fell on the Thug.
INTO the Ihecond street entrance and bod down the stairs toward
the lit him.
Running he his hands tied dashed
through corridor
stairs At the bottom of the stairs right in front of the ticket
with the thug
placeprobaby history.
fell" that literally. With his
hands tied behind his there just wasn't anything Bob
could
He gave a leap
Bsb couldn't yell attention but the
ae OF bound and gagged legs failing the air rolling on the
all another attracted attention
the station police with the grabbed the
bandit breath pretty badly frightened by his
strange experience He was st wondering "hat anoed on nm as @
led him the calabooe
got his hands united then gag
big had
gathered about the place He did record business that day selling stuff
to people who wanted to near his story Of the hodup
caught squealed
sentences And the gave Bob $3.50 bonus raise
Copyright-wNUs Sc
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ma and eczema,
and also abdominal
symptoms such as
vomiting, diarrhoea.
pain, belching Of
gas, and o til e r
symptoms. Cream,
eggs, wheat, bread
and chocolate are
considered the most
frequent offenders
in this respect.
1t will not cause
much surpris S e,
- -. %.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Keats Epitaph

Keats asked that the following
inscription be placed on his grave:
Here lies one whose name was
writ in water"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Porter Kind of Malt Liquor

Porter IS a kind Of malt liquor
which came into use in London in
1922.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02

step-by-step directions for making
slipcovers and dressing tables;
restoring and upholstering chairs.
couches; making curtains for ev-
cry type of room and purpose.
Making lampshades, rugs, otto
mans and other useful articles for
the home. Readers wishing a copy
should send name and address,
enclosing Is cents, to Mrs. Spears,
210 South Desplaines ST., Chicago,
Illinois.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02

PREPARED -
Washington, D. C.-WNU Service.
AUSTRALIA is almost as
~ big as the United States,
L Il but its vast face pre-
sents a striking contrast to
the American landscape. This
ancient eroded land mass
has no extensive mountain
ranges, no great river sys-
TENS. The granite ridge of
Mount Kosciusko, 1880 feet
above sea level, in the south
eastern corner of New South
Wales, is the highest point on
the continent.
For 900 miles along the southern
coast there flows not 4 single river.
Many other miles are little better
served. as existing stream beds are
often dry for many months.
The Murray-Darling is the one
large river system Of the continent.
From its source in the Queensland
highlands. less than a hundred
miles from the coast, to its mouth
at the sand reef Of the Coorong,
southeast Of Adelaide, the stream
travels 2,3l0 miles. Except for
length, however, it is no Mississippi.
It's drainage area is much smaller
and much of the water is lost be-
fore it reaches the main channel.
Where American pioneers in their
westward march from the Allie
ghenies progressively found we'll
watered fertile lands awaiting their
plows, Australian pioneers were baf-
fled by sterile inland areas where
they could find not even water 10
drink.
Lakes that were only colossal salt
pans; rivers that we're dry or stag
nant with brine; and vast rocky
and sandy wastes-such were the
reports that Sturt Eyre, Stuart
and other Australian explorers
brought back from the interior
where their parties had suffered I'M
told privations and narrowing hard
ships. Leichhardt marched inland
and vanished. Burke and Wills
perished Of starvation on Cooper's
creek.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Coastal Belts Are Fertile.

But Australia is by no means en-
tirely desiccated. Indeed, along the
coastal belts and extending for sew
eral hundred miles inland the land
is flushed with fertility. A broad
band Of vegetation extends along
the north, east. and southeast edges
of the continent. covers wide tri-
angle in the southwest corner Of
Western Australia, and blankets
most Of Tasmania.
Its development is a fascinating
story. Here, within the short span
of a century. resourceful Australian
settlers have carved out farms and
pasture lands so big and productive
that they help to fix the price of the
worlds bread and meat and cloth
ing. Here they have reared busting
commercial marts with worldwide
interests and growing population
Sydney and Melbourne claim more
than million people each.
Frontiers move farther inland. but
even the most conservative authori-
ties estimate that, in already de-
veloped lands. the present popula-
tion could be quadrupled without
congestion.
A striking feature Of Australia
today is the concentration Of more
than 62 per cent of her entire popu-
lation in the six capital cities and
the urban centers. Yet, paradox
ically, beyond the cities and extend
ing to the far horizons of way out
back are found the common
wealth's chief resources.
Mobs of sheep are grazing across
endless plains; cattle are baWling
beside water holes and kicking up
long banners Of dust as they move
on muster; seas of golden wheat
ripple beneath sunny skies; in eu-
calypt forests axes ring; and from
nolelike borrowings in the earth
men are bringing up minerals to
feed factories and gold to be
stacked in the worlds vaults.
An improbable dream of a
visionary enthusiast" such was the
libel that Australia's first settlers
attached to the idea that the country
might become a prosperous sheep
land. Some were positive that the
hocks could not thrive on Australian
grasses. which are dry during the
summer months. and, even if they
did, the wool would deteriorate to
scraggly hair in the hotter climate
of the continent.
How 1t Became a Sheep Land.
But Capt. John Macarthur, one
time of the New South Wales Corps
and somewhat of a political fire.
brand in the infant period of Aus
trGia's settlement, thought other
wise. Therein lies the romance of
an industry that has few parallels
in commercial history.
Wool has been to Australia what
cotton has been to the American
South. Today fifth Of the coun-
try's productive wealth is carried
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that hOOrwelhs
an
he He another
that gangster
He gangster
had been watching outside in to help the first.
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The Sheep Continent
Driving Australian Sheep TO Pasture.

by National Geographic Society,
WASHINGTON. D. C.-WNU Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
NORTH OF NOME,' ICE, COLD DRAMA, FEATURES HOLT

Alaska above the Arctic Circle with its icy background, forms the canvas on which North of Nome" a saga of blasting cold and dramatic adventure, is painted, with Jack Holt featured in Columbia's latest movie, starting Sunday at the Coli scum Theater for three-day run.
 Few men have been able to pene- trate deeply into this country, with its wall of ice and cold and blind ing storms.
 Holt however, actually lived in the Yukon country for five years, pros- pecting futilely for gold before re- turning to the United States and landing in the movies. Hence it is interesting that he should now be playing in one of the few films that have dealt with the Arctic. Re gently. the star was seen in End of the Trail"
 Evelyn Venable returns to the screen after fling at motherhood to Holt's leading lady in North Of Nome" Miss Venable, a popular leading lady, has been absent from pictures for year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
CroWn-Up Babies. Hold Reunion in
 Dionne Cinema

Surprise follows dramatic sur prise, romantic secrets are revealed and tangled lives set straight when the Country Doctors 5000 grown up babies" come back to share their joys and tears with the man who brought them into the world in Reunion" Twentieth Century . Fox's latest screen triumph, coming Sunday, Monday and Tuesday to the Capitol Theater.
 The picture which stars the world famous Dionne Quints and features Jean Hersholt, Rochelle Hudson, Helen Vinson, Slim Summerville, Robert Kent, John Qualen, Dorothy Peterson and many other players, boasts the years most important cast in the seasons most unusual drama.
 The Quints' Dr. Luke, played by Jean Hersholt, on the verge of re- tirement from the burdens he has carried for a generation, decides to call back from all over the globe the three thousand men and women whom he assisted into the world. From all over the country and from many foreign lands they come, the rich and the poor, the high-placed and the lowly, to take part in the reunion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
.ELKS HOSTS TO MOOSE, DOUGLAS LOT TOMORROW
Contest Put Across Chan nel Because of Carnival
 Paps Weakened

The Elks' ball squad showed a liking for the Douglas diamond last Monday when it defeated the Doug las Islanders in the first game of the Fourth of July series, and fig ures to keep it's Island record clean tomorrow evening when it enter- tains the Moose on the lot across the Channel, in the regular sched- uled Sunday nine-inning game, set to commence at 5:30 o'clock.
 Though the contest had to be shifted to the Island pasture be- cause of the Carnival's taking over Firemen's Park, the two teams will maintain their listed order, with the Elks in the home-team spot.
 The Moose will be handicapped for tomorrow's battle by the loss of their sterling third-sacker, Joe Werner, who is in Ketchikan for a week or so, on business.
 Nearly week of rainfall has left both squads with their hurlers well rested, and it is expected that the chucking aces of the two hines will be opposed tomorrow. Nick John son performing for the Elks and Bob Kimball for the Moose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
BIRTHDAY PARTY HELD YESTERDAY
 FOR MIR. STENDER

For MT. Ernest Slender upon the occasion of his birthday last night a party was held at the Slender home. assembling a group of friends of the honoree, with Mrs. Slender as hostess.
 Pinochle was played during the evening with MT. George Messer- schmidt placing high, and Mrs. Mes serschmidt, low.
 Guests of the evening were MT. and Mrs. Russell Cook, MT and Mrs Ed Sager, MT. and Mrs. Ed Hoff- man, MT. and Mrs. Roy Hoffman, MT and Mrs Tom George, Mrs. AL bert Tucker, Miss Shirley Hoffman, MT. Albert Fleek, Mrs. Bertha Foote, Mrs. Dave Burnett and MT. and Mrs. George Messerschmidt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
WAR ON FISH
 TRAP PIRATES

Major fish trap operators in the Ketchikan area have declared war on pirates who have long reaped rich harvests by hijacking the con- tents of isolated fish traps.
 Gunplay and other forms of vio- fence have figured in some of the bolder forays and now and then a trap watchman disappears and his trap found footed.
 Operators said they will floodlight more than 100 traps in the Ketchi- kan area this summer. to prevent fish trap pirates working under cover of night, and will use an air plane patrol, carrying magnesium flares, in addition to fish trap pa- trol of thirty motorboats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
Connecticut
 Bans Stand-up Drinking

HARTFORD, Conn, July 10. - Standing up drinking at public bars is still taboo in Connecticut as arc rear entrances to taverns where liquor is sold.
 The assembly drastically amend cd liquor bill passed by the sen ate. When the lower house finished with the act the stand-up drinkers were still left sitting down and real tavern entrances were limited in use to emergency and delivery purposes only.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
NEW BASEBALL STAR ARRIVES HERE FOR
 GRUMMETT FAMILY

Scheduled to out-play his dad as a star outfielder for the Gastineau Channel baseball league, Michael Arthur Grummett, weighing seven pounds and seven ounces, arrived at St. Ann's Hospital yesterday at 2:35 pm.
 Congratulations are being extend- ed to MT. and Mrs. Stan Grummett by their many friends today.
 MT. Grummett is prominent in- surance agent of Juneau and one of the mainstays of the Gastineau Channel Baseball League.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
fl CHILDREN
 BEAT LITTLE
 BOY TO DEATH

PARIS, July iv.--An eight-year- old boy lies murdered and his eleven murderers are in the hands of the police-yet nothing can be done about it, and nobody can be brought to justice!
 This is the situation faced by the authorities of Lyons today, and it may bring about revision of French laws.
 Young Paul Gignoux was a child of the rich and lived with his par ents in a comfortable home which borders on the new workers quar- ters of Lyons.
 Because of his long hair and cost ly clothes Paul was dubbed la file (the girD by the neighboring chil- dren, and he was molested every time he fared forth on his bicycle.
 Then Paul had enough of it, stopped his bicycle and challenged them
 It was an eleyen-year-ol girl who first attacked Paul-tearing at his face with her nails. But the others were quick to follow. They grabbed stones and bricks and beat Paul's head and body until he died.
 Rounded up by the Lyons police, it was found that not one of the murderers was more than twelve years old, and therefore not liable to criminal action.
 A civil suit against all the young sters and their parents would be possible, but Paul's father has re- fused to make any formal com- plaint.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
Cleveland Signs
 California Youth

CLEVELAND, O., July 10. - The Cleveland Indians have signed Rob- ert Kelly. eighteen-y -year-old cat
 cher for Sacred Heart College at San Francisco, Cal, who stands five feet, II inches and weighs 180 pounds. Kelly is described by a Detroit scout as a dead ringer for Mickey Cochrane, Detroit man. ager, when Cochrane was catch ing for the Portland Club in the Pacific Coast League. The boys mother signed the contract for him
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
SOUTH ON ROBERT

Ernie Nueman and Bus Cook, for mer employees of the Juneau Lum- Der Mill, left for the south aboard the Prince Robert this morning While in Juneau they were active members of the Epworth League. Accompanying them south was Aug ust Nueman, brother of Ernie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
Unbeaten SIoop Favored to Keep
 American Trophy
Vanderbilt's Ranger Will Meet British Challenger
 Off Newport July 3l

NEWPORT, R. l., July 10. = The only unbeaten sloop in her class in the world, Harold s. Vanderbilt's Ranger, was favored to retain that standing when she meets Tom Sop
 withs second British challenger for America's cup off here on July 31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
Divorce Petition In 5 Paragraphs

ELYRIA, Ohio, July 10. John Babies petition for divorce from his wife, Mildred, is one of the shortest on record.
 In three short paragraphs he makes his only charges: That she "nags and makes life unbearable." !"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
BACK FROM sITKA

Mrs. John Walmer returned aboard the North Sea from a week. trip to Sitka where she and MT and Mrs. George Sarvella spent the Fourth of July.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau

Gastineau L. G. Wingard, Seattle; c. L. IT, vine, Tenakee; Mary Joyce, Takui w. s. Pekovich, Funter; Mir anc Mrs. Axel Johnson, Kilnshan Cove, Nick Beg, Todd; Bill Parks.
 Alaskan w. G. Harrison, Hoquiam; R. H Birks, Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-10
MRS. MCCORMICK DUE

Following visit of several weeks in the south, Mrs. John Mccormick is enroute to Juneau aboard the Northland, due to arrive Tuesday.