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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
ALASKA'S NEWSPA PERS

A source of constant wonder to National Editorial
Association members while they were in the Territory
and of continuing interest since they have returned
home is the excellence Of Alaska's press.
These editors from throughout the nation were
surprised find in the far north aborng under severe
handicaps fine group of small daily newspapers
as serve any section of the country outside.
Alaska's newspapers are being complimented high
ly in articles appearing throughout the nation
Daily and weekly newspapers are on the job in
Alaska" writes Miss Mae Bashore, publisher of the
West schuylkn pennsylvania Press and Pine Grove
Herald furnishing residents of Americas last frontier
with the latest local and national just they
in the States.
Despite the scant population of the vast Terri
tory each of the leading cities has daily newspaper
and many of the smaller communities have their own
weeklies And they are doing mighty fine Job OF
keeping their readers informed on current events.
Because of the isolated position of Alaska. the
newspapers are doubly important source of in
formation Radio receptions from the States is I'M
certain of the time and the newspapers are the
only reliable daily contact with the events OF the
world
THE Alaska daies buck terrific obstacles in
carrying on their publishing business Costs
sualy high circulation low. But they attractive
as advertising media because of the intense reader
semination of news
Associated Press news goes to Alaska from Seattle
over the u s. Army Signal Corps. 1t is dispatched by
short wave radio and the paper charged at the rate
of one and one-haf cents word When messages
are sent in combination" to all the newspapers the
cost is three-quarters of cent word Charges for
radiograms are one of the major expenses of the
business
LAS a result of the high cost of Associated Press
news the Alaska papers get comparatively brief &C
counts of the main news of the world. Much OF the
color and background omitted from the stories
Thus the papers will have in column the stories
sometimes spread several pages of metropolitan
dailies in the States.
News gathering facilities of Alaska bark bach
to the days prior the Civil War when compared
those of the States deaths marriages accidents crimes
and other spot is flashed almost Immediately tx
newspapers in the States but in the Northland weeks
sometimes pass before the papers get the information
There is no telegraph system other than the Army
Signal Corps chain of stations and a large part o.
the Alaska news is carried by travellers
New arrivals in Anchorage for instance, are in
erviewed by the local report.o for information The
welfare of each community in the Interior. Some
times alarming news is brought in many weeks old
but it is published with great interest just is il
the States when only a few hours old"
Editors from the more effete States were in posi-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
Greetings to Notable Alaskan
Fairbanks News Miner

Eghty-two years ago tomorrow-August 24-olo
Illinois gave to America son destined to become one
of the most distinguished in establishing her nstitu-
lions and building enduring empire within her
largest territorial domain, Alaska
That son James Wickersham, today Judge
James Wickersham, most notable of contemporaneous
Alaskans-now resident of Juneau, and approaching
the sunset of life vigorous and enriched with memories
of life of extraordinary experience and achievement
Jurist, author, legislator and authority on many
a Northland phase of life, few anywhere can claim a
more varied career of service and accomplishment
Thirty-nine years of his remarkable life have been
given to Alaska His name has been indeibly written
into the history of the Territory during this period of
laying of the foundation upon which Is being builded
the future state states within the borders OF this
vast domain now awakening under the impetus OF a
new of ndoubted destiny.
Coming from pioneering family who early shared
the conquest of the Pacific Northwest young Wicker
sham winning his first spurs in public life in the
Territory and later the state of Washington, came to
Alaska in 1900 Commissioned as judge he set up
the first district court that brought law and order
to the great Interior Empire of Aaska-par ticipated
in the dramatic events incident to the establishment
of Fairbanks, Nome and many other enduring gold
fields and centers of present-day industry.
A treless worker, endowed with great physical
strength and extraordinary mental calbrea fearless
fighter hard hitter in debate, Judge Wickersham found
time aside from all his service in public life to compile
eight volumes of Alaska Law Reports and publish a
vouminous photography of Alaskan Literature;
make of the most extensive collections extant OF
books photographs early newspapers and other his
torc records of Alaska-now one OF the most treasured
collections in Alaska.
During eight years u S. District Judge and ID
years Delegate Congress his interest never Jagged
in the opportunity to gather and preserve what he
could for future generations of Alaskans.
He has given to Alaska perhaps more of lasting
value than any other identified with her history
not the least of which will be remembered the Alaska
Railroad and the University of Alaska both of which
came into realization by virtue of measures which he
introduced and fought for through hectic sessions of
Congress
The recent movement for establishment of a Wick
ersham Day in Alaska bespeaks appreciation that
should extend to all who know him Today irrespec-
tive of political affiliations Alaskans everywhere may
graciously acknowledge his great servicehis loyalty
and achievement behalf of the land to which he
has given his life and which he continues to make his
home.
Hail to the Old Roman and the grand old man of
Archaeological and going strong-and may he
survive to enjoy many returns of the day-a living
symbol of the pioneering spirit of which he is the
embodiment and inspiration to youth of newer and
greater Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
BY w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Credible
means worthy of belief, creditable
means worthy of praise. His story
is credible, and his work is credi-
table"
often Mispronounced: Entree.
Pronounce an-tra, first as in ah,
second a as in tray, accent first
syllable.
Often Misspelled: Precede; EIDE
Proceed; eed.
Synonyms: Brevity, briefness
shortness, terseness, concisenesS,
succinctness.
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
Hymeneal; of or pertaining to mar
riage. pronounce hi-me-ne-al, as
in high, first e as in men unstressed
second e as in me, accent third syll-
able). 1T was pleasant to her to be
led to the hymeneal altar by belted
earl. Mrs. GaSkell.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
ALASKA SALMON
TO BE BOOSTED
TO HOUSEWIVES
Big Advertising Campaign
10 Be Pushed 10 Sell
1889 Pack

Approximately one family out of
three throughout the United States
will be reached during the intensive
fall advertising campaign for AL
aSka's canned salmon.
These messages to the nations
meal planners which present new
ways to serve canned salmon in hot
dishes for cool weather will stress
canned salmons twin appeals of
nutrition meals and economy.
Housewives will be told how canned
salmon makes a well rounded meal
both attractive and inexpensive.
A full page advertisement in color
in Good Housekeeping together with
smaller colored messages in Wom-
ans Home Companion, American
Home, and McCal's September is
sues start off the annual fall drive,
reaching more than nine million of
Americas SO million homes.
To Sell 1889 Pack
The advertising pressure on retail
sales of canned salmon will increase
in October issues, as supplies from
the 1889 pack will be available in
stores by then. During this month,
twelve and a quarter million homes
will be reached with salmon's selling
message through the pages of lead
ing women's and household maya
zines. Three million homes will be
reached by the full color photo
graphic page in Ladies Home Jour
nal showing Salmon jolly"
Need for intensive selling pressure
during the fall months is pointed
out by Walter H. Tuesley of Kelley
Clarke Company of Seattle and q
member of the salmon industry adj
vertising committee His organiza
| ton is regarded as one of the best
informed primary market distribut.
ors of canned salmon. He STATED
that government reports showing
the amount of salmon in WHOLESALER
and chain store warehouses on Jul.
this year was SO per cent abov,
the supplies in these warehouses o
the same date a year ago, ever
though these supplies had been re
duced eight per cent from April
this year. Pinks in distributors ware
houses on July were 90 per cen
above the same date in 1898.
This indicates that the industr.
still has a selling job to do to NOV
this salmon into consumption be
fore the 1889 pack can be sold,
Tuesley declared.
THE salmon industry and tn
Territory of Alaska need a stron
demand for canned salmon durin
the coming twelve months if tn
short pack of this year is to retur
enough money to permit full opera
ton of the industry next season,
Tuesley concluded.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
Horoscote
The stars incline
but do not compel"
THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1889

| THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1883
AS summer wanes, kindly stars
smile upon the Earth. According t6
astrology, aspects stimulating anc
helpful rule today.
The morning promises success to
any project launched while the con-
figuration prevails. This is a sway
encouraging to plans for autumn
business.
Under this rule the mind should
be clear and the Judgment reliable
Deception is easily discerned and
realities are generally recognized.
Constructive activities flourish to-
day. Building should be pushed en-
ergetically and preparation for COM
ing months should be made without
delay
Summer temperatures will linger
through September in many places,
but the seers advise Americans to be
ready for unusual demands u p n
time and energy.
Internal as well as external anXi-
cites will be presented TO the ma
ton as the eliminating effects of
recent unsolved economic problems.
Girls will find this a favorable
day to plan their fall social cam
paigns They are warned that young
men will be ardent suitors disinclined
toward constancy.
June graduates who now seek vo-
cational training are told by those
who read the stars that the demand
for nurses and physicians will be
greater than in previous years.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of hazards that
may be avoided. Litigation will be
especially unfortunate. Fair pros
perity is indicated
Children born on this day prob
ably will be imaginative and in
ventive. These subjects of Virgo may
have unique talents that assure
fame or success. Many inventors be-
long to this sign.
Copyright, 1887
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
Nj O D E R N
ETIQUETTE
2u Roberta Les
BY Roberta Lee

@. What is the correct way to
give tip?
A. A tip should be given quietly
and courteously, without showing the
least display. One who gives a tip
in a conspicuous manner invariably
does SO to impress those who are
watching.
@. May fork handle rest on the
table, with the prongs on the edge
of the plate, when not in use?
A. Never. The fork should rest
on the plate, the prongs pointing
upwards.
@. What is the correct salutation
when a woman telephones another
woman of her own social position?
A. Mrs. Baker? This is Dorothy
Moore"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
PROPHETIC GENIUS
OF 18th CENTURY
IN CAPITOL FILM

Nostradamus, the man whose
prophetic genius mystified tn e
world of his own time, now steps
out of the Sixteenth Century to
pose puzzle for modern science.
The secret of his uncanny ability
to foretell the future that is just
now becoming history apparently
died with him, but the remarkable
accuracy of his predictions has
opened a present-day quest for
means he employed to peer into
the world ahead.
The tragic success achieved by
Michel de Nostradamus, medieval
doctor of medicine and scholar is
usually related in the short fea-
ture entitled 'Nostradamus' which
is to appear commencing next Sun
day on the screen of the Cap.tol
Theatre here.
Born in 1903 in Provence, France
and granted a doctorate by Mont
pelier University, Nostradamus frs
demonstrated his ability to lift TIM
wells that shield the future by fore.
telling the great Black Plague tha
swept Europe in the 10th Century
and developing in preparation {
cure that is still used today, know
! as NoStrum. Unsuccessful howeve.
in saving from the plague his )wl
immediate family, Nostradamu
Stunned the haunts of men AM
retired to an abbey to write tn,
now famous book that at presen
rests in the British Museum
Prophetic Centuries" telling il
verse of great events to come.
In his volume, Nostradamus fore
told the succession of three king
of France to follow the tragic dealt
of Henry II, he predicted the exc
cution of England's Charles I, Am
erica's battle for independence, i
which John Paul Jones would fig
ure strongly, Marie Antoinette an
the French Revolution, the RS
of Bonaparte and other events ths
now form a part of the history {
i the world
Venturing through his gift mi
present times, Nostradamus wrot
that an English monarch woul
: abdicate for the love of a woma
| of another country and that
r man named Hisler would conqut
r Vienna and Austria.
: Plucked from the dark ages, tt
/ visions of this almost legendai
man are now the center of widt
spread interest throughout tt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
Released to Morning Papers
New York Tines

1t clear at once, when Robert A. Taft an
that despite the sacrifices involved he could
be persuaded to run for President that here was a
candidate to reckon with. Having made the statement
of willingness to rum in letter to Ohio political
leader which was in the best tradition, he didn't
merely sit down dark seclusion to await the national
reaction.
The letter made public in afternoon news
papers 1t was desirable that morning newspapers
should have something that would make new lead =
least add matter and freshness to the story
Mr. Taft was on the job, and very hepfully, too He
quickly produced almost though the need might
have been anticipated tentative campaign program
of principles with such time Tested planks as bal
anced budget and the suggestion of new approach to
the farm problem. He even found occasion this far
in advance of the election of 1910 to declare that
President Roosevelt the weakest candidate the
Democrats could possibly name to run against MN
All this of course, with charity in his heart for the
morning papers. Soon the candidates will be fore
seeing the relative scarcity of Sunday after
moons and be delivering to the press large mimeo-
graphed of statements and speeches For Release
in Monday Morning Papers" and the campaign will be
really on 1t will be fine year. 1910
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
and LEARN
Il
By A. c. Gordon

l. Who was the tallest President
ever to reside in the White House?
2. Which is quicker, the eye or
the ear?
8. What is the Hippocratic oath?
4. What percentage of water
melon does water comprise?
5. What is the largest inland body
of fresh water in the world?
ANSWERS
l. Lincoln.
2. The eye.
g. An oath administered to those
entering the practice of medicine
4. About 80 percent.
5. Lake Superior.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
on YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMpMk
AUGUST 80. 1919

AUGUST 80, 1919
Breathing a spirit of optimism and
having great faith in the properties
of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining
Company at Juneau and the future
of the vicinity as whole, F. W.
Bradley, President of the Alaska
Treadwell Gold Mining Company
the Juneau Gold Mining Company
and famous mining engineer, re-
turned from his lengthy trip to the
Interior
Word had been received here that
the Territory had been awarded a
German captured cannon for its
record in the last Liberty Loan drive.
Alaska made the best record of any
state in the Twelfth Federal Reserve
District
Manual training and full CONNER
cial course, taught by Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. LAM, were to be added to
the courses for the school year at
this time.
F. H. Baily, superintendent of the
Gambler Bay cannery of the Hoo
nah Packing Company, was in Ju-
neau.
Charles Goldstein, DR.. Robert
Simpson and Bert Rogers left on
the Ja-Ka-Dan on hunting trip.
Miss Helen Kelso was to arrive in
Juneau on the City of Seattle and
was to teach in the Public School
during the winter months.
H. I. Lucas and Mrs. Lucas, who
had been visiting in the States, re-
turned to Juneau.
Oliver Orange of the Juneau Cold
Storage Company, returned to Ju-
neau on the Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
DOUGLAS
NEWS
FOUR LEAF CLUB PARTY

Four-Leaf Clover girls enjoyed
an afternoon party yesterday at the
home of Grace Pusich, member of
the Club, for their annual picnic
Nine girls and their leader, Mrs
Hilja Boylan, were the guests, each
bringing their own refreshments
The afternoon was enlivened with
Chinese checkers and lotto as the
principal games played.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
HELP THY
NEICHBOR
Telephone 713 or write
The Alaska Territorial
Employment Service
for this qualified worker.

COOK-BAKER = Age 27, mar
ried. Member ALL. Cooks and
Walters Union. Learned trade when
very young, has had ten years ex-
perience as baker, fry cook, and
dinner cook. Six years as baker
with one of the large Pacific steam
ship lines; three years with leading
restaurants in Alaska. Is an able
all-around cook and baker. Has
also had training in pressing and
dry cleaning. Call for ES O2492.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
MESOJEDIC LEAVES

Jacob Mesojedic sailed south on
the Prince George enroute to his
home in Cleveland, Ohio, after a
little over a years residence in
Douglas. He stated before leaving
that he expected to return in the
Spring, but most likely would go
further north.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
MRS. HOOKER IS
AT MRS. JARMAN'S

Mrs. Katherine Hooker, who has
been residing at the Nordling home
during the absence of Mrs. Homer
Nordling and children in the states,
is now the house guest of Mrs. Kate
Jarman.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
DR.. KING HOME
FROM VACATION

DR.. Luella King, Associate Super
visor of Elementary Education for
the Office of Indian Affairs, returned
to Juneau last night on the steamer
Princess Charlotte after almost four
months vacation Outside. She Wis
tied her former home in Minnesota
and visited in Montana and at
Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

world and the film depicting his
career is expected by Charles D.
Beale, manager of the Capitol
Theatre, to create as great SEN
sation in Juneau as it did during
the months just past in New York
and other large cities of the States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

ton to be highly critical of the press of an outpost like
Alaska They found the newspapers of the Territory
measured up to those Outside and giving a
much-a appreciated pat on the back.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

Those two polar caps Mars appear and DIS
appear regularly Do you suppose the darned planet
could be wiggling its at us?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
FIRE AT CIRCLE SPRINGS

Fire of an undetermined origin re-
Gently destroyed the Circle Springs
Hotel power plant. loss $500.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

In Puerto Rico it is charged that the pupils know
than their teachers. Up this way they only thnK
they do.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

Modern civilization state of affairs IN whlch
everyone sits around dreading what failure as a
house painter may decide to do next
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
CUTHBERTS IN

w. B. Cuthbert and family were
busy today moving into their new
home, the Rokavich house near
Treadwell.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30
HGpty
Birthday

The Empire extends congrafuia-
lions and BEST pishes '-dag, their
birthday ann;Ues:-.y to thf To.-
lotoing:
AUGUST 80
Mrs. Minard rdill
Mrs. Katella Kendall
Lucy Stilliwell
Herman Randall
Tiny Caldwell
Hiram Flanagan
Elizabeth Wells
T. M. Ferguson
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-30

The New York Worlds Fair covers 1,2l6 acres,
| field which is producing new crop OF bunions
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-04
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Today's Birthdays

Gerald Stanley Lee of North
ampton, Mass, author-educator,
born at Brockton Mass, n years
ago. IS
Miriam Van Waters, superin-
tendent of the Mass. State Re
formatory for Women, at Franz
ingham, Mass, born at Green's
burg. Pa. So years ago.
Homer Rodeheaver of Chicago,
gospel singer and music publish
er, born at Union Furnace. Ohio,
SO years ago.
Charles ]. Rhoads of Philadel-
phia, banker, ex-commissioner of
Indian Affairs. born in Philadel-
phia, 81 years ago.
Prof. Walter A. Maier of the
Concordia Seminary, st. Louis.
noted Semitic scholar, born in
Boston. 46 years ago.
Vice Admiral Edward II. Camp
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-04
Dramatic Club To
Hold Candy Sale

The Dramatic Club will put on
a candy sale at the High School
and Harris School tomorrow to
raise money for their coming pro-
duction, the three-act play, ''Jane
Eyre. Cocoanut candy, fudge,
and caramels will be sold. Freda
Hancock is managing the sale.
Lorayne Harrington, Elaine
Carney, Blanche Cervantes, Flos-
sic Mae Key, Lille Mae Knowles,
Julia Saunders, Helen Archer and
Shirley Pierce will make the
candy.
Lille Mae Knowles and Char
lotte v. Mercer will be in charge
of the sale at the High School,
and Roland Keeton and Blanche
Cervantes at the Harris school.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-04
High School PIT. A. Hears
Rev. Hutchinson Speak On Home

Rev. G. w. Hutchinson was
guest speaker at the Key West
High School meeting held yes
terday at the school auditorium,
his topic being Character De-
velopment in the Home. High
lights of the speech stressed the
fact that Democracy must begin
in the home, in which every
body shares and each person has
something to do. Worthwhile
work is necessary in the home
where people live. Children
learn in early life to participate
in a democratic world.
Program, presented by Mrs.
Charles Ketchum included a cor
net solo by John Day and a vio-
lin solo by Gerald Saunders,
both accompanied by Kingman
Curry.
Business session was conducted
by president, Mrs. Milton Saw
yer. Prof. Horace O'Bryant well
coined the assemblage and had
high words of praise for the full
years program planned.
Chief project for the year will
be the purchase of posters con-
tanning Character Education sub