davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1940-12-19

This constitutes a good return
on a small investment. This is
good business as well as good
sense.
No matter what field of
deavor a person engages in to
earn a living, a good insurance
is a sound and necessary
to protect himself and his
Try "UE Insurance"
BE WISE-ORCANTZE
, 1940-12-19

MISS JACQUELINE SLOAN.
The two r now waiting for
their new home to be COM
pleted.
4
After our note in the last paper,
we see the boys in the tool room
are ringing the clock now without
any embarrassment!
X
JOHN SCHLIPP of Dept
ZIG is convalescicg at home,
after an operation. Best wishes!
BE WISE-ORGANIZE
Evening star., 1940-05-26
WEIRD MONSTER
Continued from preceding poge

was a promontory comprising about
six acres. Only a narrow neck of land
joined it to the mainland.
Mrs. Clegg murmured: "The red
land - the land of glow and promise
where threefold destiny is to be
accomplished"
Miss Carnaby sighed deeply and
said: 81 thought the Master put it all
so beautifully at the service last night"
wait" said her friend, "fOr the
Festival tonight The Full Growth of
the Pasture!'
'I'm looking forward to it,"
lHE Festival was held in a big,
square white building, called the Sa-
cred Fold. Here the devotees assem-
bled just before the setting of the sun.
They wore sheepskin Cloaks and SAN
dals. Their arms were bare. In the
center of the Fold on raised platform
stood Doctor Andersen. He was big
man, golden-haired and blue-eyed,
with fair beard and a handsome pro-
file. He was dressed in green robe
and carried shepherds crook of gold.
He raised this aloft and deathly
silence fell on the assembly.
where are my Sheep?"
The answer came from the crowd:
We are here, o Shepherd.
Lift up your hearts with joy and
thanksgiving. This is the Feast OF
JOY"
Evening star., 1940-05-26

What about those names and
addresses gave you?'
Nothing doing there. Miss Everltt
died of Lucrative colitis. Doctor quite
positive there was no hanky panky.
Mrs. Lloyd died of broncho-pneu-
monia. Lady Western died of tuber-
culosis. Had suffered from it many
years go before she even met this
bunch. Miss Lee died of typhoid -
attributed to some salad she ate some
where in the north Of England. Three
of them got i'll and died in their own
homes, and Mrs. Lloyd died in hotel
in the south of France. AS far as those
deaths go, there's nothing to connect
them with the Great Flock or with
Andersen's place down in Devonshire.
Must be pure coincidence"
Hercule Poirot sighed. "And yet,
mon cher. have feeling that this is
another Labor of Hercules. and that
this DR.. Andersen is modern monster
whom it is my mission to destroy
IT IS the peace here that | find
so wonderful" said Miss Carnaby,
heavily and ecstatically.
81 told you SO, Amy" said Emmellne
Clegg.
The two were sitting on the slope OF
a hillside overlooking deep blue sea.
The grass was green, the earth and the
cliffs a glowing red. The little estate
now known as Green Hills Sanctuary
Evening star., 1940-05-26
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

The Feast Of Joy and ue are joyful.
There shall be no more sorrow for
you, no more pain. All is joy!'
All is JOY -.
"How many heads has the Shep-
herd?"
Three heads - a head Of gold, q head
of silrer, head Of sounding brass.
"How many bodies have the Sheep!
Three bodies - body of flesh. a body
of corruption, and a body of light.
"How shall you be sealed in the
Flock?'
BY the Sacrament Of Blood.
"Are you prepared for that Sacra-
ment?"
We are.
Bind your eyes and hold forth your
right arm" The crowd obediently
bound their eyes with the green scarves
provided for the purpose. Miss
Carnaby, like the rest, held her arm
out in front of her.
The Great Shepherd moved along
the lines of his Flock. There were little
cries, means of either pain or ecstasy.
Miss Carnaby, to herself, said
fiercely: 'Most blasphemous, the whole
thing! This kind of religious hysteria
is to be deplored. l shall remain alb
solutely calm and observe the reac
tions of other people"
The Great Shepherd had come to
her. She felt her arm taken, held;
there was sharp stinging pain - the
prick of a needle. The Shepherds
voice murmured:
THE Sacrament of Blood that brings
inv -"
Evening star., 1940-05-26

He passed on. Presently there came
a command: "Unveil and enjoy the
pleasures of the spirit!'
The sun was just sinking. Miss
Carnaby looked round her. At one
with the others, she moved slowly out
of the Fold. She felt suddenly up
lifted, happy. She sank down on soft
Evening star., 1940-05-26

grassy bank. Why had she ever thought
she was miserable, unwanted middle
aged woman? Life was wonderful -
she herself was wonderful. She had
the power of thought of dreaming.
There was nothing that she could not
accomplish.
(Continvsd on poge ~
Evening star., 1940-05-26

NOW TO DRINK KNOX: Empty l en-
velope (A pkgD Knox Gelatine in glass
Y full of water or fruit juice, not iced.
Let liquid absorb gelatine. Stir briskly.
Drink Immediately. If it thickenS, stir
again Tasteless, easy to drink.
ONLY KNOX PROVED! Knox (U.S.P.)
the same gelatine used for over SO
years for desserts and salads-is the only
geldtine proved to increase endurance. At
your grocers-in the regular 4-envelope
kitchen package, or the new money
saving 32-envelope package. Also, write
for Bulletin E. Knox Gelatine, Johns
town, NJ Y, Dept. IT.
Evening star., 1940-05-26

FIRST WEEKS: Drink 4 envelopes
Knox Gelatine every day.
SECOND WEEKS: Drink 2 envel-
opes every day. After that, as required.
the SECRET is to drink Knox Gelatine
regularly. It's build -up-not pickup.
Keep some in the bathroom. Cost? Little
more than package of cigarettes day.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
Japan May
Enter War
With Axis
Expect Alliance with Ger
many, Italy Will Be
Made Soon
(By Associated Press

The Far East held the stage
early today as rumors continued
that Japan would soon enter into
an alliance with Germany Unof-
fetal reports were that Japan was
being urged by Germany and Italy
to enter into the war on the side
of the Axis Powers to close out the
possibility of Great Britain ano
United States cooperation in the
Far East.
The rumors came as it was also
reported that Spain would soon
Join the Axis cause in return for
a share of Africa.
At the same time Japanese forces
continued their advance inta
French Indo-C China. Heavy fight
ing centers around the vicinity Of
Lang-son. Superior japanese forces
with the aid of japanese planes
encircled the city and forced the
French troops to withdraw, it is
claimed.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
WAR ON
DAkAR IS
NOW OFF
HosfiIities Cease : British
Government Issues
Statement

LONDON, Sept. 26-The attack
on Dakar and the Free Forces
has ended.
British naval units have beer
withdrawn and hostilities have
ceased.
This Is the substance of a TOO
word statement issued by the Brit
ish government.
The British Ministry of Informa-
ton said the decision to STOP
fighting was reached when it be-
came plain that only a major OPP
Grafton of war" could wrest con-
troll of the strategic capital on
West Africa.
1T never was the intention OF
His Majesty's Government to enter
into serious warlike operations
against those Frenchmen who feel
it their duty to obey the Vichy
Government"
The communique added that
Gen. de Gaulle also was most an
xious that he should not be the
cause of bloodshed to his fellow
countrymen."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
is UP TO u. s.


TOKYO, Sept ga qualified in
formant said late today that it is
expected that Japan will actively
support Germany if the U nj t e d
States should enter the European
war.
This informant said the japanese
government is finally convinced the
United States is unalterably opposed
to Japans Legitimate" expansion in
the Orient
This same source said the
Strengthening" of Comintern pact
with Germany, Italy and Japan
has become one of the main OBJ
jectives of Japanese diplomacy for
the past year. Meanwhile, the in
formant said, a nonaggression pact
with Russia is not unlikely.
Japan's Position
Japan has always opposed Com
munism but this does not mean that
working agreement with Russia
cannot be effected" this informant
said
Recently. Japanese newspapers
have urged Impeachment between
Tokyo and Moscow and Japan re-
Gently changed her ambassador to
Moscow for that ostensible purpose.
The qualified informant, returning
to the question of the United States,
said, Japan has consistently sought
only peaceful economic penetration
in the Far East. Our sphere OF &C
ton lies here. We prefer not to
send troops or warships to corners
of the Far East to guarantee that
penetration. However, the United
States has consistently attempted to
block Japan even during the times
when the British offered concilia-
ton"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26

tune into American bank notes
hide them in a trunk, and ship the
trunk to Texas.
The baggage claim checks, to-
gether with a bank check payable
to bearer" are in his suitcase
But the suitcase has been i'm
pounded by the Mexican court
pending payment of fine.
In letter supposedly SNUG
gled out of prison, the banker
proposes that the American come
to Mexico, pay the fine and thus
obtain the valuable suitcase.
The fine is where the swindlers
get you.
When the original letter gets q
nibble, there is an elaborate fol-
low-up, including copy OF the
Judges sentence, all faxed.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
LYING IN LEAD
End DIVISION;
CROSS IS FIFTH
Official Count, Including
Absentee Votes, Two
Precincts Missing

NOME, Alaska, Sept. 26. - The
grand total of the official count of
the Second Division. including alb
sentee votes but with small precincts
yet to come gives Howard Lying a
lead for first place in the Demo-
cratic race for the Legislature by
one vote over w. Leonard Smith and
with Frank H. Whaley third, and
Stuart l.. Stangroom Republican, in
fourth place Elizabeth (Bess)
Magids Cross is in fifth spot.
The grand total is as follows:
For Delegate-Dimond, 722; Cole,
323.
For Attorney General Roden
SAB; Mccain, 1893.
For Auditor-Boyle, FOB; Humph-
cries, 1856.
For Highway Engineer Hesse
$40; Miller, 399.
For Senator Cochran Demo
craft, 675; Egbert (deceised), 1865;
Gillette, 220.
For Representatives = Lying, 586;
Smith, SIS; Whaley, SIT; Stang
room, SOL; Cross, 479; Ball. 404, Ost
800: Anderson, 245.
Liquor store referendum-For, $50,
against. 500.
Sirius is the brightest star II
the heaYans.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
BaCkdoor Invasion Of Glib
raItdr by German
Troops in 0ffing
BRITISH WITHDRAW
FROM DAKAR FIGHT
Royal Navy Squadron
Takes Severe Blows
from French
by Associated Press

Events shaped rapidly today to-
wards the entry of Spain into the
war on the side of the Rome Berlin
axis, apparently to permit attack on
the British citadel of Gibraltar by
German troops passing through
Spain. M
Berlin reported the Inclusion of
Japan in a globe girdling axis pro-
gram as also in the offing for a
counter to possible closer British
American collaboration, making a
four to one combination against
Britain's lone stand.
The Fascist press spoke openly of
SPANS present role as "pro-bellig
erent" as Count Ciano left for Berlin
to conclude diplomatic negotiations
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
5E(TI0N-BY-
ANALYSIS, HLE(TIvE
TRAINING LEGISLATION

The peacetime consumption legis.
lation has been signed by Presi.
dent Roosevelt and the proclama.
ton for registration day has beer
set for October 49, The registra.
ton day for the territories will b.
announced later, it is said.
The law reaches into virtual,
every American home, requiring nj
men from 81 to IS years old, in
elusive, to register for year:
compulsory military service on
selective basis. Citizen and alier
alike will be affected by the law
which draws no distinction as te
race and color.
Registration will give the
government a list Of 16,5OO,OOO
from which to choose the first
contingent of 100000, who will
be called to the cOl0rs late this
fall. For five years thereafter,
the government may call up
100000 men annually.
Lottery To Fix Sequence
Selecticn-The cards of regis
trants will be numbered and about
two weeks later lottery in Wash
ington will determine the sequence
in which the numbers are to be
called up.
Classificati0n-Men whose num-
bers are drawn in the first lottery
will fill out missionaries, setting
forth their home responsibilities
employment, financial status, etc.
which will be used by local draf1
boards to classify the registrants a.
to their availability for induction
into the armed forces. Men witt
dependents, or who occupy jobs es-
sential to the national interest, will
be deferred-that Is, excused from
immediate service.
Induction-Class Al men, thoss
without dependents or other ex.
emption and who are physically
fit, will form tie reservoir from
which the conscripts will be Sc.
lected. Four hundred thousands ir
the Al class will be called up be-
fore January l, 1871, and a like
number next spring. Not more thar
100000 may be called up in any
one year during the laws fivt
years of existence.
$50 After Four Months
Pay-Conscripts will receive 81
month for the first four months
and $50 monthly thereafter. Extra
compensation may be paid to. mer
with skills valuable to the Army
Return to Civil Life = The Law
provides that men who leave pri-
vate jobs for service are entitled
to get their. jobs back afterwards
whenever possible. When an EN-.
ployer refuses to rehire a drafted
man. the employee may seek re-
course in the courts.
Here is a section-by section an
alysis OF the CONSUMPTION bill ap-
proved by Congress and as signee
by the President:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
Turkey Is
Preparing
For Trouble
Government Orders Air
Raid Defense Drills
in All Cities

ANKARA. Sept 26.-The Turkish
government has prepared for pos
sible warfare by ordering air raid
defense drills held in all principal
cities during October.
The government ordered $50 air
raid alarm sirens installed in Is
tanbul and smaller numbers in
lesser cities.
About $500 persons will be en-
ployed in various preparations for
the air defense drills.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
WITHDRAWAL RESENTED

LONDON, Sept. 26.-This morning
British newspapers bewailed the
withdrawal of British and French
forces from the west African port Of
Dakar.
British citizens had been lead to
believe that the occupation of Dakar
was cut and dried affair and the
strong resistance offered by the
French authorities came as dis
tinct shock to thousands.
British papers said that the set
back was not only shocking to the
British people but also created a
bad impression with the rest Of the
world and was especially unfortun-
ate in its effect upon public opinion
In the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
MIGRANT WORKERS
Can GO TO POLLS

WOODLAND. Cal Sept. rs. =
Migrant workers in California were
granted the right to vote today,
under a ruling by Superior Judge
Bruton.
The Judge ruled that workers liv-
ing in temporary camps are legal
residents Of California, If they
have fulfilled other qualifications
for voters.
The Y0lo County Clerk last July
prohibited three migrant workers
from registering for the California
State primary in August.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
italian FORT IS
UNDER ATTACK;
RED SEA RAID

ROME, Sept. 26. = An official
Italian communicate this morning
admitted that the African port OF
Sidi Barrani was subjected to a
heavy bombing raid by British
planes last night.
The communique said that one
person was killed and at least ten
injured. The italian report said
that at least four British planes
were shot down during the attack
In the Red Sea, Italian planes
attacked British convoy and
again. according to the Rome dis
patch, seriously damaged several
heavy naval vessels.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
ANOTHER SUB IS
REPORTED SUNK

ROME. Sept 26. Semi-official
italian sources claim that another
British submarine has been sunk by
a Fascist bombing plane In the east
ern Mediterranean. The report said
that oil patches appeared on the
water after bombs were dropped,
indicating that the submarine had
been destroyed.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
SUDDEN DEATH
TO Be pR0BED

MANILA, Sept. 26.-United States
Naval officials ordered. an official
inquiry today into the death Of
Lieutenant D. c. Crowell of the de-
stroyer Pope. Crowell suddenly col
lapsed and died at the Manila Army
end Navy Club.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
.rnypIans
Equipment,
Large Force

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. = The
United States Army, 1t Is dis
closed, plans to have clothing and
personal equipment for 100000
men by next June 30.
Major Edmund Gregory, Quar-
termaster General, made this state
ment at an executive meeting OF
the House Appropriations Com
mittee in seeking $165, 100000 fol-
this purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
AP Feature Service

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. &c
If you get a letter from an i'm
prisoned Mexican banker, offering
you q chance to make 100000 or
so in a few days easy work =
well, just skip it.
You are being lured into the
historic Spanish prisoner racket
Only this year San Francisco
clergyman flew to Mexico City
and handed over $3.50.
Victor Ell Borden, president OF
Moclips, Wash, cannery, an
swered an identical appeal and
was relieved of $3.50.
The scenario of the swindle is
as follows:
A Mexican banker is imprisoned
for fraudulent bankruptcy, but he
has had time to convert his for
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
German Capital City, NeI
Canal, French Ports
Are SheIIed
NAzI RAIDERS Beaten
BACK FROM LONDON
New SedrehIights, Antiair-
craft Guns Prove
Effective

OLNDON, Sept. 26.-The British
Air Ministry reported today that
Royal Air Force filters struck hard
at Berlin, the important Kiel Canal
and French channel ports in a series
of raids last night and early today.
Meanwhile. German raiders were
forced back from London by bril-
liant searchlights and heavy anti
aircraft fire.
The British Air Ministry COM
munique said that Raj fliers staged
the longest air raid of the war on
Berlin. and did heavy damage with
bombs dropped.
Large fires were still raging more
than two hours after the end of the
attack.
One Raj plane dropped a heavy
bomb on a munitions plant neat
Berlin. The plane was said to have
been almost destroyed in the explo-
sions that followed.
Bombs dropped on the Keil Canal,
connecting the North Sea With the
Baltic, apparently did considerable
damage.
Ammunition bases along the
French coast were bombed SO heav-,
lily that fires started could be seen
from the English side.
The German-held ports have been
raided nightly, but the raids last
night appear to be the heaviest Of
the war
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26

IF YOU GET A LETTER
like This, WATCH OUT!
NAME or ADDRGSScG
paerD
Mexico, Dfstrito Federal
Nay 9, 1910

Through the confidence Of person -ho knows and
could
tranquility ltfe.
Unfortunately an in sail. ssn.sesd for fraudulent
/
which
evidence it is necessary
&y4sS~at~'~ va s'as:.n: >-s.~
sch0
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
ANOTHER NIGHT RAID

LONDON Sept. 26.-Nazi planes
circles over the London area last
night in what was said to have
been one of the largest squadrons
of Nazi bombers sent in recent
weeks.
The Nazi planes flew over north
and south sections Of the city as =
new type Of searchlight defense
lit up the sky.
The Air Ministry said that a
large number Of the German
bombers were destroyed during
yesterday. British planes shot down
% German planes while only four
British planes we're lost.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
FRENCH POLITICS

The French Ambassador has re-
ceived instructions from Vichy to
present demarche urging the re-
turn of Bill Bullitt as Ambassa-
dor to France. He has not yet pre-
sented the demarche. and probably
will leave this little task to his
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
Che
%''sss@
Drew Pea'sos -
end
~ pobetS-AlIea x
meoHo

WASHINGTON-It was Senator
Arthur Vandenberg, a rival for the
presidential nomination, who had
a big hand in Wendell WILKES
abrupt shift on the draft indus
try" issue.
Vandcnberg himself voted against
the Russell-Overton amendmen.
but ON the entirely consistent
ground that he was opposed to
conscripting both men and prop
erty. He was dismayed, therefore,
when Willkie blasted the conscript
industry amendment, after endors-
ing the CONSUMPTION of men.
Previously, Vandenberg had tried
to get over his isolationist views to
Willkie = unsuccessfully. So this
time he wrote Willkie, saying
frankly that he thought he had
made a mistake, which brought
an invitation to come to Rushville
for a personal talk.
Before leaving Washington, Van
denberg told Republican colleagues
he intended to advise Willkie to
climb off the shaky limb on which
he had got himself. They author
lied the Michigan Senator to say
that they agreed heartily. So il,
the two and a half hours he was
closeted with Willkie, Van deliv-
cred the message with some
straight from he-shoulder words OF
of his own.
Six hours later, after Vanden-
berg had departed, Willkie issued
the statement revising his stand.
ROOsEvELT'S HOROSCOPE
The White House has received
an astrologer's forecast about the
election. Unsolicited, this forecast
gives IAN Interpretation OF Mr..
Roosevelt's horoscope" to- the eff
feet that "he cannot help but be
elected" Also, Mr.. WILKES horo-
scope is spotty, and not strong
enough to hold up against Mr..
Roosevelt's strong planet"
The astrologer is Mrs. Julia S.
Hotchkiss of Westport, Conn. She
throws in for good measure the
prophecy that Germany will be de-
feated between January and April,
1941, by England, Turkey. Russia.
the Balkans, and indirectly the
United States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26

Germany and Russia have oc-
cupied all or part of Is nations
since last September.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
CONFERENCE IN BERLIN

ROME, Sept. 26.-Foreign Min
lister Count Ciano left Rome this
morning for another visit to Berlin
Foreign Minister Won Ribbentrop,
where he will confer with German
Chancellor Hitler and SPANS rep
resentative, Suner.
Suner conferred with Won Ribben-
trop at length yesterday. Following
the conferences there were guarded
statements by high Nazi officials
which limited that Spain would soon
join the Rome-Berlin axis, and that
during the coming weekend new
tactics would be put into use in the
assault against the British Isles.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26

A 2l-pound platinum nugget was
unearthed In Russia In 1843.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26

Canada is replacing Denmark
as the source of England's bacon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-26
Spain NEAR
ENTRANCE IN
EUR0pEWAR
Spanish Newspaper Com.
ments on Situation
Gives Out Hint

MADRID, Sept. 26.-The Span
ish newspaper Pueblo comments
that the most decisive hour fol
Spain will arrive following reports
that Spain will enter into the wal
on the side of the Axis Powers.
The newspaper made the state
ment in discussing the second con-
ference at Berlin between Span
ish Minister of the Interior Suner
with Chancellor Hitler.
Suner, who is the brother-in-laW
of Spanish Dictator Franco, is con-
sidered by many to be the real
strong man of Spain.
The newspaper failed to COM
ment whether Spain would soon
enter the war but said that all
sorts of possibilities are now open
to Spain, including sections of ter
ritory in Africa.