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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

of considerable dimensions in Europe, and has grown in recent years with the swelling tide of refugees It has become paying proposition with the withdrawal by the League Nations of the Nansen, or nterna- tional passport for political exiles.
 Some worthy persons suffer because of the restric- tions imposed by all foreign governments, but such hardships are unavoidable if espionage agents, spies, agitators and trouble makers to be prevented from gaining illegal access to countries where they are not wanted.
 By finger printing citizens to whom passports are issued many abuses may be eliminated. This however will not deal with in which citizens give false names as did Earl Browder general secretary of the Communist party Being strict on these matters does not mean the United States will adopt the system in vogue European countries where every citizen must have a passport identification card at all times That is a bit of interference which Americans would relish Nothing of the sort is contemplated
 What is aimed at is the prevention of abuses such as occurred when the Americans who fought in Spain were denied their passports when returning How many foreign spies and agents will gain entry to this country by of those documents, skilfub altered? Vigilance and greater care are called for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
THE BOMB THAT MISSED

Most Americans will find it impossible to restrain feeling of exaltation at the attempt upon Hter's life and feeling of disappointment at its failure. If the blot had worked as its perpetrators intended the greatest obstacle to peace in the world would nave been removed Whether the would go on at all after Hters death is a question Certainly 1t would not go on very long Hitler is in truth The Leader in Germany and no other can take hls place
 A rule by bombs the weapons of anarchlSS anu wreckers is never to be desired Considering the ooJect of the Munich attack and granting that the pioters were probably Germans bitterly disappointed m the destiny toward which Hitler is heading ther nation the assassination attempt might be condoned Hiller is responsible for the setting off in the World oi thousands of times the amount of explosive used py the ploters in the Buergerbau cellar Hitlers poWoer' and that which the enemy has been forced to use Ill all attempt to restore order to the world is killing men and women who have not the guilt of nations upon VheHl Neither type of killing that of or that Of the assassin is justified but judicous use Of the second will do away with the necessity for the first we must admit there is a strong argument behalf of the beer hall bomb-setters.
 The attempt was the first serious upon Hiters life since he came to power in 1888 Its effect VIII be both to encourage his enemies in the Reich to uy again and to make him more wary of future attempts
 News dispatches speak of thousands of Germans standing in the rain outside of the ChanceHery Ill Berlin saluting the flag which signifies Hters pres ence The Nazi press fumes with indignation. There are rumors that the Germans will launch furious war against their enemies All of which suggests the thought that it may have been Hitler himself or rather his stooges who set the charge deliberately to go off safe 10 minutes after the Fuehrer left the hall The miraculous escape from the explosion would tend to make Hitler appear more than ever the deml-god which many Germans fancy him to be. It would also tend to unite the nation behind him and to whip them into fury upon which Hitler could count when he sends them into crushing attack upon, perhaps the Maginot Line or through Belgium. It's just a thought
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
M o D E K N ETIQUETTE
3y Roberta Lee

Q. When a woman invites an- other woman for luncheon in a public place, who should give the order?
 A. The guest should give her or der to her hostess, and the latter gives both orders to the waiter. This same rule applies when a girl is dining with man.
 @. Isn't it nice for person en- gagged in any kind of sport or game to praise his opponent when the latter makes an exceptionally good play?
 A, Yes. A good sportsman will be quick to do so and it is sure way to become popular. Q. Is a woman's second wedding as elaborate as her first? A. No. The specific arrangements vary according to the age of the bride and the attitude of family and friends toward the second mar riage
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
eHcroscobe The stars tnclins
 but do not compel
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER Il


 Adverse planetary aspects rule strongly today Pause to take ac- count of your business and socia assets. The morning may bring per plexities to merchants who will dis cover unusual conditions affecting holiday trade. The stars encourage 'rritability, and disagreements may oe prevalent among business asso- ciates.
 Heart and Home: This is not a ,ortunate day for women who should levote themselves to unimportan' household or social matters. The ,ost of living will rise and wise fam lies will find that small towns and .ountry places are most favorable O domestic serenity. The West will .ttract many settlers who seek ravens in villages or cities, but not lpon farms or ranches in the great open spaces.
 Business Affairs: Prosperity VII dvance in the next few months Economies in certain industries VII je necessary, but there should Dc increased employment of young per ;ons. well educated m d wisely rained. Motion picture producers will suffer heavy losses, but they will contribute epoch-making news eels that set high standard ol achievement. Photographers will p' leroes on many a battle front.
 National Issues: Changes n tht Presidents Cabinet are again fore ,ast. New figures will appear within he circle of national counselors. 4 goman is to gain prominence trough her part in a humanltarlal movement. The death of dlstm' ,uished statesman is prognosticated
 International Affairs: Although here is every reason for Hitler tC lesire the United States to remain leutral, serious provocations may b' uffered by this country A secreI invention or an especially diaboliC method of destroying life is to b' introduced by Germany.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of year of perpleXities { is well to avoid quarrels big anc title. Risks in travel should bt lvoided.
 Children born on this day may bt exceedingly bright but of puzzling ;haracter. They may be high-tem- )ered and very stubborn.
 (Copyright, 1939)
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS


 IN THE UNITED STATES COM MISSIONER'S (EX-O FFICIO PROBATEO COURT, FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, JU- NEAU COMMISSIONERS PRE- CINCT.
 In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of GEORGIA M. BIXBY, deceased.
 ALL CONCERNED are hereby notified that A. F. BIXBY, was on October IT, 1899, appointed Exc cutor of the Last Will and Testa- ment Of GEORGIA M. BIxBY, deceased.
 ALL PERSONS having claims against said estate are hereby re- quired to present the same, with proper vouchers. within six C6) months from the date of this mo- tice to the undersigned executor at Juneau. Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this l7th day of October 1889.
 A. F. BIXBY,
 Executor. First publication: Oct 20, 1889 Last publication; Nov, 10, 1889
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
Hitler Needs Gasoline
Philadelphia Record)

One of the important things Germany hopes to get out Of her commercial pact with Soviet Russia is fuel for her motorized military machine The United States Department of Commerce, however, has just published pessimstic report on Russia petroleum exporter
 The study says that Russia has comparatively lit tie petroleum because her internal demand has increased sharply since 1892, while her productive capacity has remained virtually constant. In add-
 on it reports that the fuel is of low quality because of lack of skill in operating wells and reneries The Department of Commerce furthermore doubts that Germany is in a position to furnish large quantities of finished goods to Russia in exchange for whatever fuel she may have to offer.
 When you add to these considerations the fact that Russia is now operating mechanical army oi her own, thereby increasing internal consumption still further the picture of Soviet filling station for German tanks becomes exceedingly tenuous
 It is still possible that the will end when Hitler out of gas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
LOOK and LEARN
By 4. c. Gordon

1. How long is the term of U. s. Senator?
 2. Under what king was Israel most prosperous?
 3. What is the distinction be- tween a disinterested person and an uninterested person?
 4. Which are the three largest snakes?
 5. What is the name of the body of water separating Greenland from North America?
 ANSWERS
 1. Six years
 2. Solomon.
 3. A disinterested person is one who is free from selfish motive. An uninterested person is one who exhibits a lack of interest, selfish or otherwise.
 4. Python. boa constructor, and anaconda.
 s. Baffin Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
BUY TIN SLOWLY

A British cartel controls he world tin supply, so the buying f tin is very conservative to avoid lying the cartel an opportunity to 7ck up prices.
 South Africa, the major chromium upplier, sent bid that cheered ne government. China bid to supply ungsten.
 As to rubber, the recent trade of otton to England brought 87000 ons of it as a reserve. That is less han one-fifth of a years needs. As with tin, England controls the rub >er supply. But in pinch the U S. las a tremendous reserve from two .ources-synthetic rubber and old ires
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

John D. Nelson, chief clerk in the traffic department of the Alaska Steamship Company, arrived on the Jefferson. He was making the roundtrip on that vessel in the in- terests of the company,
 F. w. Densler, representative ot the Associate Pharmacists, returned to Juneau from the Westward.
 Thomas Knutson was to leave on the Jefferson for business trip to the State of Washington.
 Bishop J. R. Crimont, head of the Catholic Church in Alaska arrived on the Northwestern from Valdez. He had been attending to church matters at the Westward.
 Henry Olson, wife and niece, Miss Clara Anderson, left on the North ' WGSltIIl iU tIlihC lilJ1 lIOlA4Nn h' Washington Mir. Olson had pur- chased small farm five miles from Tacoma on the Seattle Tacoma highway.
 William Corey who had been cooking in the Sawyer & Reynolds ! logging Camp, arrived in Juneau on the EStebeth.
 Mrs. L. H. Metzgar and Mrs L. s Ferris of Treadwell entertained at bridge. Honors were won by Mrs. H L. Faulkner and Mrs H D. Cooley.
 Weather: highest 26, lowest 23 clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
Mrs. Robert Henning
 Honored with Shower

Mrs. Harold Brown entertained ast evening at her apartment in he Assembly with a shower, given complimentary to Mrs. Robert Hen ling.
 Guests called for dessert and the 'emainder of the evening was spent games. Honors were won by Mrs. R. M Akervick, Mrs. Robert Henning and Miss Sybil Godfrey.
 Invited to the present were Mes danes Fred Henning, R. M. Aker- wick, Burford Carmichael, Scott Ford, Joe Werner, Robert Davlin, George Sundborg, Robert Duckworth and Miss Sybil Godfrey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
Bs W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused; Do not say, MT. Allen will now oblige with a song" This is colloquial. Merely say, MT. Allen will now sing"
 Often Mispronounced: M a m l Pronounce miami, first 1 as in might, second i as in it, accent sec ond syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Achievement Observe the ieve.
 Synonyms: Foolhardy, reckless, venturesome, daredevil.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Modulate; to vary in tone, inflec- tion. pitch, or other quality of sound Many speakers do not know how to modulate their voices"
 The Book ALASKA, Revised and NY Covn
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COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS

Tightening of passport regulations is common sense step at any time, but in crisis it is measure of self protection The United States has been very enient in the past in it's passport rules and as result abuses have arisen both at home and abroad.
 The forging and altering of passports is racket
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

Patrick Shannahan, alleged slay- CT of Assistant Prosecuting Attor- ney Steven Ragan at Ketchikan, was lodged in the Federal jail in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

Women have taken to playing football this year We'll leave it to them to figure out how to pull hai while wearing football helmets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

German Consul General Borchers says Hitler was a historical necessity" To be more explicit his torca worldwide calamity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
HGpty
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrdtuia- lions and Jest tpishes 'cdag, fheIr birthday anniOers--y, to th roe iotoing:
 NOVEMBER 10
 Richard Tanaka
 Herman C. Gentry
 Helen Lorimer
 Pete Schneider Jr
 Ruth Allen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

A deep sea fish is reported to be able to swallow fish three times it's size Maybe it was Adolf Hiter's inspiration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

J. H. Foster was appointed game warden and was to be stationed at Ketchikan to succeed A. E. Lucie resigned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10
PURCHASING WAR RESERVES, PROBLEM FOR THIS NATION
(Continueo rom J'age one)

.ands, more than a years peace me supply.
 In the past half-dozen years Cuba as developed a source, mighty close nd handy. A top production Of round 190,OO0 tons a year is esti- hated by the army.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

Oddly thousands travel through the mails every day without boheng the postal employees because hke the illustrated special lined with nectar Queens above travelled Amsterdam Netherlands to Sydney Australia mile by air The postage Sl5O Odd
 it?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

Italy's Ambassador Bastianini is pictured with monocled Sir Sidney Give, marshal of the diplomatic corps in London, as they left the Italian embassy for the Court of St. James, where the envoy presented his credentials to King George. Bas- tianini's appointment to succeed Dino Grandi has been hailed as @
 sign of fItalo-British rapprocnement.
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20 YEARS F. s. AGO ..s;s;,
NOVEMBER 10, 1919

The Deep Sea Salvage Company had abandoned operations on the Princess Sophia wreck for the sea son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged. Now On Sale; $1.O0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-10

F. w. Densler, representative o1 the Associate Pharmacists, returned to Juneau from the Westward.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Color to Play
important Role
In HomebuiIdinq

NEW YORK, Dec. 30-The Amer
ican home will wear more-and gay
er-outside colors next year. says
rouse color stylists, basing their
judgment on a poll recently con-
Quoted among more than $4,000
women visitors to the House of
Outside Color exhibit in the Per-
manent Exhibition of Decoration
Architecture and Craftsmanship in
Rockefeller Center The visitors
came from 46 states and eight for
eign countries.
Confronted with a palette of a.
different house color ensembles for
walls, roof and trim, ranging from
conventional drab grays, browns and
dull buff to horizon blue, burnt
orange. and rose red, almost 80 per
cent of them voted for the newer,
more brilliant combinations.
The most favored combination
preferred by 25 per cent of the
viSitorS-called for a roof of blue
black asphalt shingles, chalk white
walls and a pepper-red front door.
Fifteen per cent preferred an en-
semble Of lettuce green walls, green
blue roof shingles and a dark wine
red door. Third choice-preferred
by 10 per cent of the visitors-had
pale yellow-orange walls, rich tobac-
co brown shingles and an apricot
colored door.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Reduction of
Flax Tariff Seen
In Trade Pact

Some reduction in the United
States flaxseed tariff will be eff
fected in the Argentine recipro-
cal trade agreement. Argyle Mac
Lachfan, secretary of the south
west flaXseed association, declared
Saturday, when usually reliable
sources indicated the pact would
be concluded shortly after the first
of the year
MacLachlan pointed out, how
ever that there was some chance
the trade agreement would not be
concluded because of the violent
storm of opposition raised against
the Argentine treaty and more
especially against the Chilean treaty
partisan opposition to the
whole setup from senators and con-
gressmen has been increased and it
has been suggested that terms OF
all trade agreements be studied with
view to readjuStments.
Flaxseed association officials pre-
dicted an increase from $4,000 acres
to more than $4,000 in 1910. More
than 225 growers have planted flax
Because Of warm weather and
good soil moisture conditions the
1910 flax stand is the best in his
tory of the industry in the Imperial
Valley, MacLachlan said. Some
damage has been reported by cut
worms.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Largest Dairy
Barn inI.V.
Nears Completion

The largest dairy barn in Imperial
county neared cobpletion Saturday
on the Fidel Gomez ranch 312
miles southwest of BraWley
Built to accommodate AZ of Gomez
purebred Holstein COWS, the $4,000
plant was said to incorporate the
latest approved features for dairy
barns.
Not only did the building plans
comply with all regulations but
went step further and included a
desert cooling system to keep the
COWS comfortable aC milking time
during the summer months.
The barn was built of concrete
blocks, each block reinforced with
concrete. The floor also was built
of steel reinforced concrete. Steel
stanchionS and a cooling system
for milk were included in the new
features built into the barn.
Gomez has been in the dairy bus
mess in Imperial Valley for more
sthan Is years. He now sells grade
A cream to the markets in San
Diego and Los Angeles.
Incidentally, while constructing
a new dairy barn Gomez had the
dwelling house at the dairy ranch
remodeled
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
FARM SECTION
Extension Service
TO Probe Farm
Advance at Meet

Imperial countyS agricultural eX-
tension service staff will gather the
latest data on farming methods,
newly developed machinery and
newly developed crops at the annual
farm advisor conference in Berkeley
next week.
According to Frank Beyschlag,
Farm Advisor of Imperial county,
the university calls in farm advisors
from all over the state each year
for a subject matter conference.
Lectures, demonstrations, and group
meetings for men working with
various crops will take place during
the first week of January
The livestock farm advisor, George
l.. WinWright will spend most of
his time on the livestock and forage
crops sections of the conference. II
Lee Landerman will participate in
All agricultural club work, field
crops and poultry sessions. Horti-
culture, truck crop and soils activi-
ties we'll be covered by BeySchlag.
Miss Florence Glenn will spend the
entire period in home demonstration
conferences.
These conferences held by the
university for its staff of extension
workers are very valuable, "Beysch-
lag said. "a tremendous amount of
subject matter if covered, bringing
the staff up to date on all new
phrases of development. The staff
will return TO the county on Jan
uary 9th"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Contractors Ass n
Selects New
Officers

George G. Pickering we'll Known
Fullerton contractor, assumet MS
duties yesterday as president of the
Building Contractors State associa-
ton along with a new board OF
directors.
Elected recently, Pickering re-
places H. Cedric Roberts OF Bur-
bank, rs head of the organization
of over 200O members with chapters
throughout the state.
Directors who took office with
Pickering were T. J. Lords, first
vice president. San Diego; Harry Fl
Frank. second vice president, Los
Angeles; Major Snyder, secretary
Riverside; Floyd B. Layne, treas
urer. Hollywood; George Bradbury
San Marino; LaMone Call, Fresno
r. A. Crawford, Huntington Park
Thomas Foster, Covina; Martin Mel
son. Glendale; A. J. Roberts, Santa
Barbara, and Ben Schiewe from
Los Angeles.
Pickering declared that it was the
aim of the association to continue
the fight for needed legislation de-
signed to protect the buying public
from unscrupulous contractors, tc
continue to advocate and improve
quality and tc increase the coopera-
ton between builders and govern
mental agencies.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Comfort Vital
In Planning Home,
Expert Says

Building a home without including
at least visual plans for the pleas
ing arrangements of surrounding
grounds is like putting a cart before
the horse.
The importance to southern Cali
fornia buyers particularly of having
q definite idea for yard arrange
ment as we'll as placement of the
rooms in the house was pointed out
Saturday by Cedric Roberts, presi-
dent of the Building Contractors
association.
The Edgar Guest axiom that it
takes a cheap O. livin' in a house
to make it home" now must include
the yard when you speak of a Cali
fornia home. Roberts continued.
The grounds can serve several
purposes. For persons with chill
dren facilities for play. recreation
must be considered as to size and
appointment with space left for
shrubs and flowers. An indispen-
sable feature is a fenced in area to
safeguard the children from running
into the street.
In this connection one of the
new features that will prove popular
IN 1940 Roberts predicted, is the
small shower room" outdoors for
quick baths. This saves the master
bathroom considerably.
Space for the location and 'devel-
opmcnt of rest spots such as a
vine covered lath Giving room
as they arc termed, is a feature
that never goes out of style.
The lath house can be vine COW
cred or rooted, decorated with flow
or pots and plants that need shade.
The floor can be decomposed gran
itc, tile or brick to provide a solid,
dry base for easy chairs or a swing
and at the same time provide pri-
vacy
Many other comfor features can
be planned by the arrangement of
the house and garage OH the lot
to provide room for future develop
ment of such features. Roberts con-
cluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Milk Prices Hit
Two-Year Hiqh

Prices of manufactured dairy
products have increased seaSonally
since the abrupt rise in commodity
prices in September and are now
the highest since the early part of
1888, according to the Bureau of
Agricultural economics.
The recent rise in prices occurred
despite the fact forward buying de-
clined after attaining considerable
volume in September.
The relatively low production of
butter in the fall and the general
increase in business activity have
been the important factors in
strengthening dairy markets. Prices
of dairy products during the winter
season are expected to continue
above the level of one year ago
To date the war has had little or
no effect on exports of dairy prod
ucts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Demand for Farm
Products Up

improvement in conditions affect
ing the domestic demand for farm
products has been pronounced since
August, the Bureau of Agricultural
Economics reported today. Indus
trial activity as the year draws to a
close, is the iighest-after allow
ance for season movements-on rec
ord. This assures continued strength
in domestic consumer demand into
early 1910, until effects of the ex-
rected slackening in productive
activity after the turn of the year
become apparent. The downturn is
not likely to develop into pro-
longed or severe recession.
The European war has caused
marked changes in foreign demand
for individual farm products, but
the overall effect, though slightly
adverse, has not yet been great
The war is not expected to increase
export demand for farm products
during the next few months, but
increased foreign purchases of in
dustrial products may be a factor
of strength in the domestic demand
situation.
Wholesale commodity prices in
general are somewhat below the
September peak, but recently there
have been signs of strength in sew
raj important farm commodities
The largest relapSes since Septem-
Der have been in the farm and food
groups. Despite the stimulating ef-
fectS Of war on world commodity
prices. no pronounced rise in the
general price level is expected in
the near future.