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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say,
HE is an ugly fellow to associate
(or TALK with" Say, "He is quar-
relsome Irritable, vicious) fellow
The primary meaning of ugly is
offensive to the sight.
Often Mispronounced: Have. Pro-
nounce the a as in at, not as in ah.
Often Misspelled: Moccasin; two
c's, one S.
Synonyms: Scholarship, know
ledge, erudition, learning.
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 ::
Omnipresent; present everywhere
at once. Gods love is omnipresent."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
Mule Gives Test 10
2-Way Police Radio

FRESNO, Cal, July 22.-Science'
latest aid to Fresno crime enforce
ment-two-way police radio-proved
its efficiency when it was used to
furnish police headquarters with
the latest news on "the apprehen-
sion of Mike, the mule"
Mike, black mule, was spotted
strolling down Fresno street by
radio squad car. The police
radioed headquarters to notify the
city poundmaster.
Hold the mule until the pound
master gets there" headquarters
informed the squad car.
Cant do it. The mules on the
move and I'm right with it," the
officer replied.
All right, turn him around then J"
But the mule was in no mood to
change directions, and the police
car followed slowly, internationally
reporting the latitude and longi-
tude of the mules location until
the poundmaster arrived.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
Our Way
PHILADELPHIA Record)

tPfllauepnla Record
The South Americans, it appears like radio sta
ton W2xAF, General Electric Company's short-wave
transmitter at Schenectady
The reason is enormously interesting and enor-
mousy important.
Latin Americans like the news broadcasts from
this station because occasionally they include news
bulletins not particularly favorable to the United
States
This is astounding to South Americans who have
been listening to the doctored from Nazi short
radio
The result has been according to several hundred
letters received by General Electtc) that Latin Amer
cans have more confidence in W2XAF than in Euro
pean news broadcasts, and have come to the stage
where they don't really believe news bulletin until
they hear it via America
We are glad General Electric is putting in new
lOOo00-Watt transmitter to extend this short-wave
service.
we hear lot of talk from time to time about the
need for American propaganda in Latin America
TO counterfeit Nazi propaganda
In world deafened by the beating of breasts for
us 10 ape the Naz tactics would be worse than useless
The wiser method of propagandzing the Ameri-
can way is to show that way action by broadcasts
that are impartial fair, truthful The Latin Ameri-
cans are catching on quickly enough Let's tell them
about our way of life by letting them get glimpse of
it.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
OLD FAITHFUL JUST
YOUTHFUL FOUNTAIN

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL
PARK, Wyo., July 22.-Old Faith
ful's youthful fountain, after all
it seems.
This world-famed geyser has
been spouting approximately 200
and not 10000 years as we had
supposed" G. Max Bauer, Park Nat
uralist, said recently, after a study
OF the Old Faithful cone recently.
Before that, he said, the geyser
probably was hot pool or a foun-
tain type geyser.
Old Faithful still draws the
crowds when, at Commute intervals.
1t spouts 10000 odd gallons of water
$50 feet In the air.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
MONDAY. JULY "a. 1899


AT the beginning of this week the
stars smile upon the fine things OF
the earth. According to astrology
benefic aspects rule today.
This is a date most promising to
women's interests. It is a time to
employ all ones best energies in
seeking exactly the right place in
which to develop.
Public service will engage many
The autumn should be a time of
efficient work along lines contribut-
ing to human welfare. Physicians
and nurses will be in demand.
The stars appear to favor women
OF artistic talents. Actresses should
proflt IN the coming season when
there will be increased demand for
amusement.
Television will offer new field
OF talent next year. The stars pres
age its introduction into MANY
homes.
Ihe configuration is fortunate for
lars and expositions, but extra
ordinary conditions may interfere
with some ambitious plans Sight
seeing is encouraged by the stars.
Food will continue to command
unusual attention. Diet is to be
watched and cooking taught as
prices mount in the autumn. New
condensed forms of sustenance will
be offered.
Astrologers forecast a national
scandal in which a prominent wo-
man will be involved. Libel laws
Will be invoked The wise will curb
speech and avoid personalities.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of fair finan-
cial success. Deception or misrepre-
sentation may cause temporary con-
Germ.
Children born on this dav prob
ably will be obstinate and difficult
to manage. These subjects of Lee
usually have strong affections and
iron wills.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
eHoroscobe
The stars incline
but do not compel"

! Adverse planetary influences rule
today, according to astrology. In
/ the average family there may be
restlessness and a tendency to fine
fault.
Women are subject to aspects in
Ginning them toward domestic &C
tivities. This is fortunate day to
dine with friends.
Arguments should be avoided
Quarrels are easily started under
this configuration which encourages
criticism. Politics and religion are
more perilous topics than usual.
The clergy and those who man
age the business affairs of church
organizations are under disturbing
portents. Conflicting ideas among
church members may be prevalent.
The seers repeatedly have fore
cast increase of interest in religion
and they declare that the autumn
will bring large numbers of persons
into churches of all denomina tons.
Awakening of q sense for civic
responsibility as prophesied. Reform
movements will multiply and a few
will succeed.
The evening is unfavorable for
romance. Young folk at summer re-
sorts may discover that they are
bored despite music and recreations
The male mind may be immune to
feminine charm.
There is a sign indicating preva-
lence of gossip. Words should be
with discretion Many libel
suits are prognosticated among per-
sons in public lift.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of reward for !
Men should prosper in
business and women realize upon |
Children born on this day prob |
ably will be mentally alert, artistic |
and ambitious. Many may be ex-
tremely artistic. Literary folk be-
ong to this sign of Leo.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
Samoa
Prepares


APIA, British Samoa, July o.
Britain's rearmament program is
having results, in this tiny, far
flung colony.
Two defense forces are being re-
cruited, the Territorial force COM
posed OF young people on the basis
OF three years service and the Re-
serve force-persons who already
hav had some form of military
training
Both are limited to defense of
Samoa and will not be sent abroad
to fight. ~
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
On YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMPIRE
JULY %, 1919

1
+, With the U. S. gunboat Marble.
head, the U.S.S.C. 300, the Aquilo
private yacht of Col. d. c. Jackline
and H. F. Alexander, on the Missi-
wit, pleasure boat from the south
| together with the numerous small
er boats of Juneau's mosquito fleet
| Gastineau Channel had the appear
ance of a metropolitan harbor. The
arrival of the Vicksburg, and the
U.S.SC. $40 was to increase the all
of city waterfront
1t was reported that Juneau was
in line for a new set of higher power
wireless equipment, according to C.
S. Hubbard and E. C. Jack, who ar
rived from the Puget Sound Navy
Yard.
Preparations were being made at
Funter Bay for the operation of the
Admiralty Alaska Gold Mining Cor
poration, according to w. S. Peko-
vich, who was in Juneau from the
mine.
r. B. Fairly had resigned as man
ager of the Juneau-Douglas Tele-
phone Company after associated
with the company for four years.
Mrs. j. J. Graner of Seattle was
a visitor in the city with her sis
ter, Mrs. w. A. Clark.
w. H. Bromley and o. H. Bromley
OF Excursion Inlet were in Juneau
and were staying at the Gastineau
Hotel.
A. r. Larson of Juneau was in
formed that he was to receive the
plans for the new bank
building which was going to be
built across from the Post Office
in Ketchikan.
Weather: Highest SO; lowest SO;
cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
Mrs. Douglas Mead
Hostess 10 Grdnds

A large attendance marked the
meeting las tevening of the Past
Noble Grands of the Rebekahs, held
at the residence of Mrs. Douglas
Mead.
Routine business was discussed
and plans were made for the Re-
bekah and Odd Fellow picnic tomor-
row. During the evening Mrs. Mead
served delicious refreshments.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
Epworth League
Plans AH-ChurCh
Party Here Soon

In the social room &c the Metho-
dist Church last evening anothe
social meeting of the Epworth
League was held.
The evenings entertainment was
in charge of Hazel Fields ard re-
freshments were arranged by Luella
Tucker.
Next Friday evening an all
church party will be held by the
group. In charge of the affair will
be Hazel Fields. Mrs. Virgil Puzzey
and Jim Gibson.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
cHtpy
Birthday

The Empire extends congratuia-
ions dnd Jest tcishes 'Cday, then
birthday Anniversary to the fol.
otoing:
JULY %
Frank A. Metcalf
Frank l.. Garnick
Albert F. Tucker
Fred Camper
Miss Gladys Forrest
Jesta M. Zimmerman
JULY %
K. c. Talmage
Mrs. L. H. Metzgar
Helen Dupree
c. M. Ferguson
Edithe Rely Rowe
Claude Erskine Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22

denied to most ladies who SHINING, of having
rations
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22

The New York Herald Tribune suggests that even
q World Series game two at night may not be so
lar away That in turn, suggests to way in which
the National Leaguers might beat the Yanks. Make
EN- bat with the lights out!
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22

A machine has been devised to make 24O00 ice
cubes an hour. Anyhow, it's nice to think about
when you're out on one of those parties where the
third round of drinks is cooled with tap water
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. In which direction does the
earth rotate about its axis, west
to east or east to west?
2, Where did Lee surrender to
Grant, ending the Civil War?
3. What five books of the Bible
are called the Books of the Law?
4. What was Washington Irving's
best known story?
5. On which continent are there
no real deserts?
l. West to east.
2. Appomatox, Virginia.
3. The first five books of the
Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Lee
viticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
4. RIP Van Wrinkle"
5. Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22

DIR. STEvEs. CHIROPODIsT,
gives quick relief to paining feet.
Office, 10 Valentine Building. Phone
348. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22
WOMEN direct AN ALI. RAID pREVIEW

BY the AP Feature Service
DECENT AFRAID Precauflon
IL tests, greatest in the cify's
history, shoped LondOners
ichaf to expect if the crisis oper
Dansig resulted in ,car. The
rehearsais showed also that
England is counting heartily on
wOmen should the curtain go
up on the real drama. Here's
ichat three Of them did during
fryOufs.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-22

Mrs. j. J. Graner of Seattle was
a visitor in the city with her sis
ter, Mrs. w. A. Clark.
Evening star., 1939-08-27

no money for store flowers, But there are
your mothers rose bushes just bursting -
lin had lust sat there, miserably silent,
looking at his big hands. Hands so sklllful
when they held tools; hands that could be
tender, but were not much good at picking
flowers Now after all these years ne was
making it up to her. Hands trembling. she
opened the box and lifted out roses, wet and
bridal-white.
She dressed in the bathroom in front OF the
long, mirrored door Looking at her figure she
had, as always, lift of pleasure. The g1rl1sh
look to her shoulders and upper arms; the
small, firm hips. Perhaps this was her reward
for being childless No one would guess she was
thirty-four But jim would know accurately,
lust as she would know that the scar on his
left temple had come from Coastlng accident
on winter twilight nearly twenty years ago.
And vet of half his life she knew nothing at all.
When she was ready she regarded herself
almost with awe. She could not see that she
had altered by more than an expression.
delicate shell of worldliness, from the school
girl Jim had known. Heartbreak, bitter mar
riage, divorce - through all these she had
moved; now she stood here, with her fragile
flesh, and bones narrow as childs, stubbornly
unaltered, enduring Pinning two of the roses
to her dress, she felt calmer, almost tranquil.
But when the doorbell rang, the sound went
into her like a needle.
Jim said, leaning across to her, his big arms
folded, his stiff shirt crinklng, his eyes glowing
Things like this can happen, can't they,
Peggy? want to hear you say it.
NO" she whispered. Things like this never
happen. Never" She felt herself trembling in
side with delight, kind of soundless laughter,
because she felt like a child given secret
present, too precious for anyone to know about.
1t had happened. Everything was the same.
This was jim, sitting opposite her, this
black haired boy. A Jim who had learned to
order dinner; who could send white roses to
a woman If his waistline had thickened, II
there was any gray in the dark hair above
that broad boyish forehead, she could not see
it in the soft table light.
mo one else has ever called me Peggy,
she said foolishy.
THAT sridiculous You we always been Peggy.
How could you be anything else:'
At the moment she felt that it was true The
woman, Margaret, had been kind OF bad
dream that she had lived long time - and
now it was behind her. Jim didn't know
Margaret; he had heard the dull facts OF
Margaret's life, just as she knew that Jim had
married, had lost his wife soon after their child
was born, had made money and travelled
long way from that town where they grew up
together. His daughters name was Kathleen.
She was fifteen years old now almost grown
up. But these things meant nothing. There was
only the knowledge of Jim's eyes, gazing at
Evening star., 1939-08-27

her. his firm brown fingers around her wrist.
You're so dainty. I've never forgotten the
feeling of your hand. We've taken long time
growing up, Peggy. Now we've got to toss
everything overheard doubts, regrets - make
a new start"
She shvered and smiled. ''You sound so
strenuous you frighten me! I'd like to stay
like this forever, here and now. Have this
moment frozen into a little eternity
He shook his head. We've got too much
ahead of US Tomorrow for instance. What's
the earliest you could get up on Sunday
morning.
Life flowed backward for her. April days,
clean and indy-bright. Remember how we
used to set out on Sunday mornings you with
your fishing rod and me with sandwiches in
a shoebox And your little brother yelling
after us, 'Jimmys got girl - got girl! "
'Do |? Look, darling. anywhere special you'd
like to go tomorrow? Or shall we just get into
the car and move?"
lust move. And you always tried to get me
interested in fishing, and once you gave me
rod of my own for a birthday present, and
was so bewildered."
Jim laughed ''Ill make fisherman out of
you yet"
She saw that the past was really meaningless
to him now; he could just open his hands and
let it CO. Already he was striding ahead into
their future But women held onto, memories.
Tears came into her eyes. "Oh, Jim, those days
together, they were magic, beyond anything
being 50 young, so much in love -"
,~1tx cf1 VT
going to be Just as wonderful - wait and see.
Look, why don't get them to put up lunch
at this place I'm staying, and Ill buy
whopping big steak, and we'll find place
miles from everybody. How about that"
"Yes," she said, looking at him, and she
smelled wood fire cracking outdoors. saw
Jim squatting on the ground nursing it expertly
with twigs, and button or two off his shirt
because his mother liked gardening better than
mending. And herself in MILDLY blouse and
plaid skirt, hungry.
"We1 have the whole day to ourselves"
Jim was saying triumphantly "and after that
whole lifetime"
But Margaret, looking down at her bare
fingers, thought of platinum ring she had
discarded three years before, and she muir
INJURED little ruefully, "Or what's left of it!
1t might so easily not have happened. 1t
was the sort of thing you made up when you
told yourself stories. Jim and his daughter
had been staying at camp on the shore of
an inland lake. 1t seemed they had been coming
there every year since Jim had been able to
afford vacation. But what special instinct
had caused Margaret to take the little house in
the seaside village an hours drive away? And
what happy impulse had made the Parishes.
Evening star., 1939-08-27

q RARGARET heard the telephone started
NH up, and then laid her cheek fiat on
AVA the pillow again. 1t would be answered
downstairs.
She tried to relax all over starting with her
toes, and going straight up over her body so
that no tensed muscle would be overlooked
Somewhere she had heard that if you could
only relax every muscle at once you'd fall
asleep. But she stayed wide awake.
She was trying too hard. 1t was nearly SIX
now, and at half past she would have to get
up and begin dressing. Rest was so desperately
important to her looks But she could not sleep.
When she heard the maid tiptoeing down
the hall, she raised herself again on one elbow,
and said, Bessie
"Yes, Mrs. Perry"
"What was the teephone?'
"Gentleman, name of MIR. Douglas. Said he'd
get here little early Maybe ten minutes to
seven, he said"
She sprang out of bed, trembling. But this
was ridiculous! There was still more than an
hour. She lay down and forced her eyes closed
again But she no longer tried to push the
thought of Jim Douglas away.
He would be thirty-six in October. Yet her
mind clung stubbornly to the image of boy -
big, black haired with forehead broad and
innocent as child s. And if Jim were thinking
of her now and how could he be thinking OF
anything else? - he must be remembering
very young girl with thick fair hair, and throat
and wrists and ankles so little-girl-thin they
looked breakable.
She would begin at the beginning again -
with their first kiss. So long, long ago! And
yet she could remember now the aching sweet
ness of that moment. That had been the peak
of her life, she thought suddenly. From there
all the years had run down-hill.
They had been too young to marry - every
one told them that. Then she had had chance
to go away, and after time their letters had
become thin and self-conscious because she was
having small furry of success with her music,
and Jim had stayed on, working in hardware
store. A little later her mother had written that
Jim had married - a girl with whom they had
both gone to school.
That was seventeen years ago, and now,
tonight, she was going to see Jim again.
She heard Bessie in the hall outside her
door, sat up and turned on the bedside lamp.
Twilight fled out of the room, and the shaded
light showed her long, creamy box in the
doorway Bessie, carrying it tenderly, advanced
into the room: want should open it for you?
Just came.''
mo. No let me-"
The day she had graduated from high
school, she had been deeply hurt because Jim
had sent her no flowers. Seeing the other
popular girls with their bouquets, she hadn't
been able to keep it to herself. She had said in
a small rebuking voice, knowing that Jim had
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
WATERFRONT NEWS

The Lomen Commercial Com pany, Alfred J. Lomen manager, announces that their tugs and lighters and other equipment is ready and waiting the arrival of the boats. Manager Lomen also states that the Nome Band has been offered free transportation to the incoming passenger yes sel Columbia. The band mem- bers have been practicing for this occasion for some tie and it's annua. cruise to the anchorage in Bering Sea is always looked forward to with great expecta- ton as well as enjoyment and ap preciation by the arriving sour dough and cheechaccos.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

The Heine Berger Lighterage Company have been busy mak- ing plans and arrangements for the Hghtering of cargo from the freighter Fl Capitan on her ar rival in the roadStead. Local agent Sam Taggart states that an extension of the railroad has been completed to the point where lighterage will be done along the revetnnt. He further states that MT. Berger has his tug and lighters on board the freighter which is somewhat de- layed by ice conditions, and will begin active work of discharg- ing the vessels cargo soon after it's arrival.
 An advertisement elsewhere in this issue announces the second and third sailing dates of the El Capitan, and other information.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
For Meals Bring Your Friends To The NORTH POLE BAKERY

The U. s. s. K. & M. Co.,, have a crew of men working about town on the Moonlight Water mains the past few days. Choline is being used to flush out the mains after hooking up. Several bad pipe leaks are still being mended, and within a short space of time practically all homes con nected by pipes will have run ming water once again.
 The company reports that two of their electric dredges are now in operation. No. 3 dredge will start digging just as soon as nec- essary repairs and connections are completed. Between two and three hundred men are now on the payroll.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

Marsia Wahl, pianist and ac- cordian musician, and Ada Mil Ter who plays the drums, traps, and saxophone, arrived in Nome last Wednesday afternoon from Seattle via Fairbanks. The young ladies are accomplished mus icians from the States where they performed on a circuit.
 Manager Tom Cloninger of the Nevada, has made arrangements with the talented musicians to play every night at the Nevada Cabaret and thus provide Nome ties with the best of music, song nd entertainment. Judging from the nightly attendance at the Cabaret since their arrival, the dance-loving public apprec- fate Toms efforts to provide no- thing but the best for Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

The Service Laundry, is a new business which will fill a long felt want in Nome with new and m 0 d ern laundry equipment which is arriving on the first boats, thus states John Solon, who further says that the laUn- dry will be run in connection with the Nome Barber Shop and Baths. The Polar Taxi will, it is planned, pick up and deliver your laundry with speed and dis patch and cleanliness combined. Watch the next issue of Mug get for advertisement and fur ther details
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09
Arriving on the Pacific Alaska

Arriving on the Pacific Alaska Airways Electra plane from Seat tie via Juneau and Fairbanks, yesterday, were c. R. Jackson and MT. and Mrs. Bud Harper. Plans for construction of a build ing to replace the one lost in the fire last winter will probably be soon by MT. and Mrs. Harper.
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

Al Goodwin, a driller, is a recent arrival in Nome from Mascot Creek in the Kougarok MT. Goodwin has been do- ing some drilling in the company of Woodbury Abbey. He says that. spering has not yet come to the Kougarok and snow condi- tions are so bad that it took him four hours to go ten miles with a eat"
The Nome nugget., 1939-06-09

Mathew Teayoumeak, 19-year old Eskimo boy was brought to Nome from Teller, late Wednes- day afternoon, by airplane, to await an inquiry into his men, tal condition. He $ being held in the federal jail here under the observation of Dr. Thomas Nor com. Reason for the transfer from Teller was that there is no physician in that precinct.