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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15
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MARCH Is, 1920

MARCH Is, 1920
 R. J. Sommers, Secretary of AL aska, was Acting Governor during the absence of Gov. Thomas Riggs.
 Louis Lemieux had returned from a several months trip to SOttawa and Quebec.
 Earle c. Jameson, who had been in St. Ann's Hospital for several weeks, was reported recovering.
 Lee Rox was named Secretary of the Alaska Industrial Union fol- lowing the resignation of Tom A. Conrad
 w. O. Carlson had arrived with a force of men and work was to start at once putting the Aux Can nery in shape for operation.
 Jack Hayes had moved his post office store to a new location on Front Street.
 Hans Floe, Superintendent of the P. E. Harris and Company cannery at Hawk Inlet, arrived in Juneau aboard the company's tender for a few days on business.
 Everett Novel; acted as toast master at a banquet given in the Domestic Science School room at the high school by the Hundred Percenters to the Experts. The for mer lost spelling contest that had been on six weeks and the banquet was award paid the winners. Among others present at the feed were Leonard Holmquist, Curtis Shat tuck and Jack Burford.
 Weather: high 42, low 34, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15
LOOK and LEARN
 By A c. Gordon

1. How many quarts are there in one peck2 2. Who wrote "Rebecca of Sum- nybrook Farm? 3. What is the principal female singer in an opera called? 4. What South American coun- try has the largest population? 5. What is the second Book of the Bible?
 ANSWERS l. Eight quarts. 9. Kate Douglas Wiggin Q859- 1923).
 3. The prima donna. 4. Brazil.
 5. Exodus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Citizens who are not registered voters must register by March 30th to qualify as electors at the Muni- cipal election April 2, l940.
 Persons who voted at the last municipal election need not register again as their names are on the permanent registration lists.
 If you are not registered do not delay in so doing at once.
 registered voters who have changed their addresses since last municipal election must notify the City Clerk promptly so that proper record can be made of such change as to precinct.
 H. J. TURNER, City Clerk. Publication dates, Mar 1-8-15-22- 29, 1940. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 By Robsrta Lss

Q. Should a wife criticize the way her husband drives a car, plays bridge, and the like?
 A. No It is bad form for either a wife or a husband to criticize the other ? Q. When fowl is being served and a guest is asked for his pref erence, should he say, Tt makes no difference?
 A. It is preferable for him to answer dark Cor lighD, if you please"
 Q. How should an invitation to a theater party or concert be acknowledged?
 A. The answer should follow the style of the invitation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15

The great diamond fields ot South Africa extend eastward from the mouth of the Orange River, across the Orange Free State and the TranSvaaL
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-15

Weather: high 42. low 34, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

n Britain and France, and that stream Of war supplies is beginning to flow. Volunteers are being recruited at Finnish Consulates throughout Great Britain, with the open approval of the British Gov ernment. Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House Of Commons that further help from Britain on the way The French press has been demanding effective help for Finland on a large scale un- doubtedly the subject mentioned in the secret session of the French Parliament
 The increasing rate of loss among Russia's air bombers indicates that some help is reaching Fin land, most of it from negihboring Sweden. Never theless, it is important for the friends of Finland not to assume too much from stray indications. The Allies are not yet intervening" as resolutely as Italy took part in the- Spanish A few thou sand international volunteers scattered behind the lines on Finands wide-flung front; the British recruits now enrolling are limited to of 27 or over most of them without military training if World War veterans are among them they may be too old to withstand the rgors of campaigning in the North.
 Two hundred first-ciass planes would mean more to Finland at the moment than the promise of three or four divisions of volunteers; yet have little evidence except for our release of A naval planes, that aircraft are reaching Finland in effective num- bers. The Films need planes so quickly that they cannot wait for deliveries from the United States, even if they could pay cash for them. They are dependent upon the willingness of Britain and France to release their planes, which may be needed at any moment in the struggle against Germany
 Whatever happens on the Mannerheim Line this week. the sands are running out. Finland cannot withstand forever the sheer weight of enemy num- bers and the paralyzing effect of enemy bombs, less adequate help is forthcoming.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
THE JUNEAU SKI PATROL

Even in winter in which snow is so light as to discourage most devoees of the sport the Juneau Ski Patrol has proved its worth Gastineau Chan nel. The Patrol should, is planned be continued as a permanent organization
 Made up of local volunteers the Ski Patrol oper- ates in the field under the direction of Patrol Chief paid by the Forest Service on a part time basis, and the only member of the Patrol who does re- ceive recompense.
 Besides promoting safety generally on Gastineau Channel ski courses the Patrol extends actual aid to the lost injured. Recently all Is members completed l5-hour first aid under Harry H. Ka2ee Senior Safe.y Instructor of the U s. Bureau of Mines This that each member spent six consecutive evenings in class which is a considerable donation of time and effort to the cause of skiing.
 spot ln this vicinity the Ski Patrol should also prove itself useful all year around. We are constantly calling on men with such train ing for emergency expeditions from Q community where practically everyone indulges in skiing, hunt ing, fishing, mountain climbing ice skating.
 The work of the Juneau Ski Patrol in advancing the sport educating the skiing public and develop ing safety in skiing is good work which deserves the support of all of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
Mir. Welles Goes to Europe
(NeW York Times)


 There is no need to go beyond President Roose- Under Secretary Weles to Europe at this time. We have competent diplomatic staffs across the Atlantic but even the best-informed reports from scattered capitals can properly be supplemented by further in formation The President is justified in sending a single investigator to lumber of capitals, especially when he chooses an acute and welltrained observer like MT. Welles
 Like all good Americans, the President deeply wants the eventual restoration of world peace on a sound and lasting basis for all natlonS, as Secre- tary Hull expressed it recently. MT. Roosevelt undoubtedly knows how slight is the prospect or immediate peace but this does not prevent him from thinking about the world that must emerge from the present tragedy. We not participants in this war; we have no right to tell those who are bearing the strain and grief of the struggle what nations face identical problems result of this war We know that there can be no durable peace unless it is accompanied by eventual reduction of ornaments and trade barriers. If the neutrals can face their common troubles with something like a common outlook the next peace may be something more than armed truce.
 The emphasis in Washington at the moment is on what MT Welles's mission and the talks with the neutral nations do not mean. MT. Welles, we are told, will take peace plan with him and will not be authorized to make proposals com mitments in the name of the United States. The talks with the neutras involve mo plan plans, but are in the nature of preliminary inquiries. They are proof of long-range thinking of the right sort.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Cordoa

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "a new pair of stockings. " While this expression is commonly used, "a pair of new stockings" is preferable.
 Often Mispronounced: Banquet. Pronounce bang-kwet, a as in an, and not ban-kwet.
 Often Misspelled: Vicinity; three is.
 Synonyms: Expectancy, expecta- tion, anticipation, hopefulness, con- fidence, trust.
 Word Study: Use word three times and 1t is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Prejudice (noun; a judg- ment or opinion formed without due examination. Pronounce prej- oo-dis, as in bet, % as in look, as in it, accent first sylable). Commerce tends to wear off those prejudices which maintain distinc- ton and animosity between na- tions. Robertson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
WHAT HELP FOR FINLAND?

Three weeks of reckless Russian offensive maintained regardless of high loss in and ma terial, finds the Mannerhem line, while still sub stantially intact, showing where and how it can be cracked. There is denying that the tired Fin nsh Army is enduring the heaviest battering of the war. The new Soviet commander, General Stern is striving desperately to smash the southwestern or coastal flank of the Karean defenses. This is because in another month much of the narrow isth- mus between Lake Ladoga and the sea will turn into quagmire and other fronts will become even more restricted. The Itside world, lued by the miracles of defense already performed has been slow to realize the fundamental danger in the Finnish position.
 In the last few days, however, there has been mounting evidence that the situation is understood
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do 70. compel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29

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 This should be fairly fortu- nate day There is benefic aspect believed to encourage right think ing and wise understanding. The public mind should be less con- fused than it has been regarding economic conditions and financial problems affecting the nation. Wo- men are well directed and should be fortunate In obtaining employ ment. The evening is not auspici- ous for entertaining or for con ferring with prominent men. Heart and Home: Letters should bring good tidings to the family circle today when college students report on progress. The evening promises romance for girls who will attract men of wealth, or at least those who are fairly pros porous. Progress In friendships al- ready started is indicated Young widows will awaken extraordinary interest among eligible men. In the home hospitality today should be successful Home-makers will benefit through plans for spring repairs and improvements. House. hold arts should be cultivated. Business Affairs: Trade an d commerce should be assuring, and | the spring season profitable. Gov ernment regimentation of certain industries may arouse opposition as the spring advances, but the stars presage delays in legislation that might affect the opinions of voters. Engineers and builders have the forecast of extraordinary activity in the spring. Earthquakes and other perils due to natural phe- nomena are prognosticated A late spring that is accompanied by floods may cause heavy losses.
 National Issues: Again the sen timent that made prohibition pos
 ible will be widespread. Curtail ment or stringent control of the sale of liquor will be earnestly ad- vocated by leading men and Wo- men. Statistics will arouse anxiety regarding the growing custom of admitting women to bars and places where alcoholic drinks are cold. A sinister incident will cause widespread comment and insistent expression oi opinion.
 International Affairs: The out pouring of millions of dollars in preparedness programs, sponsored in the United States by Congless, will awaken apprehension of a seri- ous future financial crisis. Whlie the stars indicate that this is a period in which the wealth of na- tons will vanish, financial experts will devise methods of dealing with international king problems which promise to safeguard Ameri- can resources.
 Persons whose birthdate it . is have the augury of year of per- plexlUies attending prosperity. Changes will be numerous and should be advantageous. 4
 Children born on this day will be patient, good-natured and sym pathetic. Their ruling planets are Jupiter and Neptune The lucky day is Thursday and the fortunate e,O4u the pIoodSOone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
M o D E P N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lss

@. When planning to make an informal call on a friend, is it permissible to telephone first, to be sure that she is at home?
 A. Yes, this is all right, and a wise thing to do if the friend lives quite a distance away. - Q. Should the silver be placed with the ends about three or four inches from edge of table?
 A. No. The ends of the silver should be only half inch to an inch from the edge of the table.
 Q. When man is introduced to a girl at a dance, is he sup posed to ask her for a dance?
 A. Yes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1. Why is bourbon whiskey so named?
 2. With what movement in be- half of women is the name of Anna Howard Shaw connected? 3. When are the Ides of March? 4. Who is the author of the phrase, Fools rush in where angels fear to tread?
 5. Which is the largest all-Can- adian river?
 ANSWERS 1. Because it originally came from Bourbon County, Kentucky. 2. Woman suffrage. 3. The 18th.
 A. Alexander Pope. 5. Mackenzie River.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

A banana of medium size, mashed and then whipped until fluffy, gives a new flavor and texture to a cup of boiled salad dressing or mayonnaise to be served with fruit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

Anchorage, Alaska.
 January g, 1940. Notice is hereby given that Violet E. Crosby, has made application for a homesite under the act of May 26, 1884, (48 Stat. 809) for a tract of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2409, situate on the north side of the Glacier Highway approximately 71a miles northwesterly from Juneau, containing 476 acres, latitude 5S0 21' 45~ N. longitude 1340 B B" w Anchorage serial 08903. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes. GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. Date first publication, Feb :, l94O. Date last publication, April 3, l940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. Date first publication, Feb. T, 1940. Date last publication, April 3, 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That hearing on the petition of Jacob w. Sorri and Florence Sorri, husband and wife, of Juneau. AL aska. to adopt female child named Virginia Dawn Houseman, born July 20th, 1887, now residing at Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Mrs. Willis Chaffee, the mother of the peti- tioner Florence Sorri, will be held at my office in the Federal Building at Juneau, Alaska, at 10 o'clock A. M. May 18th, 1940. Helen Houseman mother of said child, and all other persons concerned are notified to appear at said time and place and show cause, if any they have, why said adoption should not be ordered
 FELIX GRAY.
 United States Commissioner. First publication, Feb. IA, 1940.
 Last publication. Feb. 28. 194O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
OO YEARS AGO /N Fron THE EAPffE
FEBRUARY 28. 1920

FEBRUARY 28, 1920
 New cases of influenza we're de- veloping in Juneau each day. Three new cases were reported this day and 10 the day before.
 The s. s. Redondo arrived ir port with shipment of Nanaimo coal exclusively for the Femmel and Ritter bunkers.
 Four halibut boats were in port from the banks. All had gooc catches of fish but owing to mar ket conditions and steamer sail ings the owners of the boats were receiving no offers and the boats were planning to go to other ports to sell.
 B. F. Miller, who operated 8 hotel at Cordova for several years arrived here and took over the Orpheum Rooms at the foot oi Main Street.
 R. E. Murphy, Alaska represen- tative for the DuPont Powder Company, left on the Alaska for Ketchikan After spending some time in that city on business he was to go to Seattle for several weeks
 The mine tender Ambassador, of the Chichagof Mining Company ar rived from Chichagof with w. C. Freeburn and wife. It was to re- turn with supplies for the mine.
 The mail boat Estebeth arrived from Sitka and way ports and members of the crew of the boat reported Tenakee Inlet was again blocked with ice.
 E. T. Stannard, superintendent of the Kernecott copper mine was through passenger on the Alaska enroute to Cordova.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
FOUL RUN-AR0UND

EVANSVILLE, Mo, Feb. 28. - Coach Nal Eiken of the Kirksville Teachers reports that fouling has been less frequent on the cage squad since he inaugurated rule that a player must run a couple of laps around the gym for every time he commits foul.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

Jobs await nations awakening says Herbert Hoover in a speech attacking the New Deal. Seems as if we remember that employment sort of went to sleep when he President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

Rumor has 1t that the Germans have perfected a gun which can shoot 1855 miles. And then throws rocks at you, doubt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

A speaker declares that National Socialism IS a religion. Perhaps better term would be rreligion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
HGtby
 Birthday

The Emp..-e extends congrafula- lions and best ,oisbes today, their birthday anniDers nry to the fol- tot0ing:
 FEBRUARY 28
 Mrs H. L. Wood
 Nathan Skinner Mrs. George E. Hall
 Mrs Lee Quong
 M. c. Minzghor
 David P. Nahum Richard Fitzgibbon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

If the Films keep taking supplies from the Soviet troops, it'll wind up the Russian bare.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28
Anchorage, Alaska.

November IT. 1899.
 Notice is hereby given that Alex ander Shiskin. has made application for homesite under the act of May 26, 1884, for a tract of land em- braced in U. s. Survey No. 237O, An chorage serial 08777, situated on the west shore of Admiralty Island about < miles east of Killisnoo. Alaska, containing 3.72 acres, in latitude 57' 28T N. longitude 134' 34' w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage. Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

FEBRUARY 28, 1920
 New cases of influenza we're de- veloping in Juneau each day, Three new cases were reported thls day and 10 the day before.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

Empire classifieds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

The s. s. Redondo arrived in port with a shipment of Nanaimo coal exclusively for the Femmer and Ritter bunkers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-28

E. T. Stannard, superintendent of the Kernecott copper mine was a through passenger on the Alaska enroute to Cordova.
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-27
Ey ALVIN MOSES

NEW YORK K-(ANP) HARLEM
HYSTERICS!! James E. Watson,
municipal court judge. has for
months been. Feuding with
Daniel Burrbws, recently elected
Democratic leader of the 18th as
sembly district. The judge desires
another lengthy term on the
bench, while the district leader. O..
seeks the post of one of his club
members, Vernon Riddick most
likely to get it,, or. Westervelt
Taylor. The upShot of said feud
has brought another ugly side of
"Smalltime" Harlem politics out
into the light. Apropos to the bat
tling point. -. it is alleged in re-
liable circles that. The Judge
Carried His Woes Right Into the
Wigwam of Tanmany Halls.
Christy Sullivan. That of course,
to the man in the street, means.
He Went over the District Lead
er's Head. The Burrows chorts are
furious, putting it mildly and bor-
rowing a slang phrase free
translationO the club song they
are singing at the moment runs
something like this; Just Like
the Bear, Watson, Will be. = Mo-
Where??
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-27
NEGROES GRIEVE THEIR
LOST HORIZON

WHEN PHILIPPE PETA1N .
aged marshal of what was former
ly . the third (France) repub-
lie, took into his hands the rein
of an. g. authoritarian state, think
ing American Negroes chalked UP
another. lost haven for them
selves. For of all European ma
tionS, France stood out as the most
openarmed and unprejudiced. Ne
groes, as such. whether they
hailed from the West Indies is
lands, Sneegal, India. or the
isles beyond the seas. Loved and
Worshipped the France. that
passed with Hitler pact scarcely of
fortnight ago. No longer in the
sacred halls of. Frances Depu-
ties, will the leonine brow and
thunderouS voice of Rene Maran,
Declaye, Chambro, Hulk
tell, and other Senegalese states
men and warriors, clarion out their
wishes for those they represent
back in the African veldt. Boxers
like the late. Sam McVey, whom
the French people so idoIized they
changed his name to sound Nc
Vea', shouting, "Vive, Vive,
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-27
Terms Swing Music
An Expression Of
American Culture
Comedian
Get Foot
Broken

HOLLYWOOD-(ANP)-T Tripping
over a chair, and falling causing
several other players to fall on top
OF him, Ira "Buck" Woods, widely
known comedian, was severely in
jured last Monday during the film
ing of stampede scene in Dixie
National pictures new feature
Lady Luck" at the Talisman stu
dio.
Following X-ray examinations at
the Hollywood Receiving Hospital, it
was found tnat two small bones in
the instep of the right foot had been
fractured. He suffered intense ag'
ony until the arrival of the ambu-
ance. i :! ".l |
The accident occurred during >
sequence in which the two stars
Mantan Moreland, Flournev Mil
Ter, with the capacity crowd OF
dancers on a cabaret floor become
frightened as the lights suddenly go
out. In mad realistic panic they
all dashed for the one exit.
Although several of the girls ano
men were bruised or shaken up,
Woods was the only serious casual
ty He will be confined to his home
for several weeks. However, the
scene stays in as a perfect take
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-27
Tropics After Dark" Gets
off To Fine Start At Expo
RATING the RECORDS

lumbia. Built around boogie
woogie figurresm it's a killer from
start to- end with the leaders
trombone, SlackS piano and Nc
Kinley's drums running wild. . Il
don't see how any one can fail tc
:ike Billie Holidays great sing
ing, especially when it's accompan-
led by aces as on the Vocation Of
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN and
GHOST OF YESTERDAY. Terrific
stuff.
Earl Hines, who has been turn
ing out some good discs lately, does
we'll indeed by GATOR SWING,
a guilty, jumpy piece with generous
portions of the Fathers piano.
The companion is on the romantic
side, MY HEART BEATS FOR
YOU, with Billy Eckstein singing
... And by all means save new
needle for Benny Goodman's Co.
lumbia of COCOANUT GROVE, a
Ltosxtively superb tempo rhythm
rampage, and THE HOUR OF
PARTING a sender with gangs of
Mondello alto sax.