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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-27
II L RE'S MORE ABOUT
State Land Sales
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annual installments with the in
terest.
As this property was well To-
Gated the purchaser had little
trouble in leasing it at a figure
which would meet the INSTALL
ments and interest and at the
same time pay him a reasonable
profit.
It so happened that for some
reason or other this particular
transaction was lost in the shut
fle. The only payment made on
the land was the initial 81 900
when the contract was made and
the purchaser was paying taxes
only on his equity Of that amount.
The effect of this has been
that for nine years the state
school fund only received Is
mills tax on the contract
holders $1,000 equity In
this property the school
share under the 40 mill tax
and received no other benefit
from a valuable piece Of prop
erty.
When this forgotten contract
was discovered soon after the
transfer OF the old TO the new
administration. the holder Of the
contract was notified 10 pay up
or the contract would be can
celed. The result vas that he
was able 10 obtain a loan on the
property sufficient to pay the
entire state claim OF principal
and interest, and approximately
$4,000 was added to the perma-
nent school fund.
just because there was this
oversight, the state school
fund lost the additional tar
income that should have been
Increasing every year and the
other taxpayers had to make
up the difference.
INCIDENT II EXAMPLE OF
HOW OFFICE CAN OPERATE
The foregoing incident IN cited
as an example of how the state
land office can function for the
benefit or 10 the detriment Of the
taxpayers and public education
That can be particularly true Of
the timber sales.
II. a. the state department Of
education and some members OF
the state board Of land commits
sioners contend. the valuations
placed on the timber BY the land
Commissioner office are too low.
the state school fund loses rev.
enus and the taxpayers have 10
make It up.
On the other hand. II there
Ia truth In the contention of
the land commission that put
ting valuations too high will
prevent sales Of timber that
l. ripe" or for other reasons
should he logged Immediately.
the school fund and the taa-
PAYERS lose again in the de-
terioration Of the timber.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-27

In this great world emergency
when the hearts of all true AmeYi-
cans are filled with the purpose of
speeding the vital defenses OF our
beloved Countrywide men in the
shipbuilding plants OF Tacoma are
in the front line OF that great en-
deavor.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1941-09-25
Double Chin Can Be onquered

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Chin and neck exercises, you
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Our 32-page booklet has exercise rou.
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ing tense nerves. relieving aching feet
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1941-09-25
Jaded Palates

The more we desire the more we
require. The more we demand to
whet our appetites, the more jad-
ed our palate becomes. Rabbi l..
I. Newman.
Evening star., 1941-12-12

creatures as mice will suffice. In
winter when many of the mammals
have sought sheltered quarters and
remain in them. the weasel must
travel longer distances for food.
Two or three miles is nothing to this
swift-footed animal. 1t is a mere
constitutional on a brisk evening.
From all reports the weasel pre-
fers to be alone. Meeting another
seems to cause each to decide on
the spot that only one can remain.
They clinch and roll over locked in
a deadly embrace. They move so
quickly that they resemble a swiftly
Whirring ball of fur. This may or
may not be a death grip, for If it
happens to be female thus en-
braced, apparently no harm comes
to her. Later they may wed and
bring up handsome family of four
to eight.
The mother assumes all respon-
sibility for the nursery. This may
be located in an abandoned burrow
belonging to the striped praire squir-
rel or some other industrious neigh
Dor. The bed is made up with dead
grass for the first layer of the mat
tress and bits of fur, usually of
mice. for the second. This is quite
thoughtful of the mother since her
babies are born without even the
suggestion of a fur coat and naked
tender bodies need fur sheet on
which to nestle.
Evening star., 1941-12-12
Natures Children
Weasel
(Mustela longicauda)

Whether father helps to stock the
larder during the days when the in
fants need their mothers whole at
tention is not known. Homes that
have been forcibly entered at this
time have always been well stocked
OF course, until the babies are six
weeks old they live on a milk diet.
BY June 9 the members of the fam
lily separate. The mother having
performed her duty to her own
satisfaction is apparently delighted
to be free roamer on her own.
There is no doubt that the weasel
has some habits which we are de-
cidely against. But he also can do
us good turn by reducing the num-
ber of rats and mice that consume
millions of dollars of valuable grain
each year.
One of the strange habits of the
weasel when on mighty hunt for
these destructive foes of grain stacks
and stored supplies is to select a
special storage place for all the
bodies of the slain. Is it to en-
courage himself as to his hunting
proWeSs, or is it for future use, or
for sharing? One thing has been
established, the weasel is a great
hunter for two of the most destruc-
tive species of animals in the world,
and for this wer are appreciative.
Evening star., 1941-12-12
Geographic Speaker
To Describe Area Of
Singapore Tonight
Joe Fisher to Show
Films of Fortress
In Lecture Here

WaShingtonianS with scant knoWl-
edge of the Pacific war area will
have an opportunity to ''freshen up"
tonight when Joe Fisher lectures
for the National Geographic Society
at Constitution Hall.
Mr.. Fisher, a British South Afri-
can, who for "a years has operated
a chain Of theaters in Singapore, is
a friend of Sir John Anderson, for
mer British minister of information
and now defense minister, and
through British cooperation, he was
able to take all the pictures he
wanted of the Notifications, troops,
civilian defense training and build
ings of Singapore. With British
permission he has made a movie
explaining the rich oil fields, the
tin. rubber and significant trade
routes which make Singapore the
"chief objective" he says, of the Jap
anese in the Near East
The same good fortune that
prompted Mr.. Fisher to take pictures
of Singapore and other British bases
in the east as hobby, influenced a
brother in South Africa to film the
Philippines, Wake Island and Guam.
Mr.. Fisher is planning to add these
pictures to his lecture tour in
short time, calling them The Pa
cific Af1ame."
Mr.. Fisher is uncertain of the
ability of the Philippines to hold
out, but he is confident the Neither
lands East Indies, gateway to the
East and West. can resist attack.
Mr.. Fisher is unhappy when he
thinks of the garden of his home at
Singapore, called Sea View" and
facing east toward Japan. Fifty
two varieties of jungle orchids bloom
there in the sun, surrounded by a
border of gardenias and camellias.
There a person could pick $50 or
chids, gardenias and camellias every
Gay. said Mr.. Fisher. and they would
never be missed. Now he fears they
are all gone.
Evening star., 1941-12-12

No danger in confusing this large
weasel with any other animal, as it
is readily recognized by its very long
tail and in the summer by its rich
light yellow underpartS which are
very different from the pale yellow
tint that is worn by other weasels.
In the winter, it may look from a
distance like giant white squirrel,
for the winter coat is a pure white,
with the exception of the tail-tip.
Hence it is called the ermine.
The range of this weasel is the
Great Plains from the Saskatchewan
to Kansas, though it has been in
creaSing its territory and is said to
have travelled as far south as Flor
ida and west to Alaska.
Those residing in Northern Can
ada have not decreased in appreci-
able numbers. AS far as is known
the home range is small. One rea-
son why this hunter is not known
to go hungry is because such small
Evening star., 1941-12-12
Justice Stone Elected
As Red Cross Officer

Chief Justice Harlan Stone of the
Supreme Court has been elected
vice president of the American Red
Gross. to succeed former Chief JUS
tice Charles Evans Hughes. The
post traditionally goes to the Chief
Justice.
The Board of Incorporators of
the Red Cross met here yesterday
and heard reports of recent activity.
Evening star., 1941-12-12
Museum Plans at Home

The Children's Museum of Wash
ington will be "at home" to its
sponsors at Villa Rosa, 4215 Masea-
chusetts avenue NV. at pm. Sun
day. Use of the building for re-
creational project was permitted by
the Commissioners.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Concordia School
Day on Sunday

The annual Concordia school
day festivities Will be held at Lake
Killarney Gutherland) Sunday
afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock.
A picnic with entertainment will
precede the 5 o'clock vesper ser
vice, at which the Rev. Theodore
Brackmann Of Puyallup will speak
on Christian Educati ton"
The Concordia Parent Teachers
association, sponsoring Concordia
school day this year. is composed
Of members and friends from the
synodical conference churches of
Tacoma and vicinity.
Concordia school day is held
every year before the school year
begins; thus calling attention to
the Importance Of Christian edu-
cation. The school will open We'd
nesday. Sept. 8. as an elementary
and junior high school. w. C. Ker-
stem, principal, will teach the
junior high grades; E. Kosche, in
termediate grades, and Miss Marie
Anderson, lower grades. Two as
sistant teachers will do part time
work.
With lis pupils expected TO en-
roll this fall. an improvement will
be made in the form Of depart
mental teaching. new venture in
psrochial schools of the Lutheran
church.
Two privately owned and oper-
sted school busses transport Ia
coma children To and from the
school located at FARMLAND. Col
lins road and Mountain highway.
Hot lunches are provided at cost
Volunteer labor on the part Of
members from the synodicsl con-
ference churches will completely
reshingle the roof and make i'm
provements in the clsssrooms and
on the school grounds before the
first day Of school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Hop Crop Outlook
For State Better

TIE department o. agriculture
Friday estimated The Pacific
coasts 1871 hep crop At .2.ias.-
600 bushels. hased 81 conditions
prevailing Aug Is
The figure vas higher than the
Aug. 1 estimate. principally BE-
cause q Improvement 81 growing
conditions in Oregon and Wash
ing;on during the first two weeks
q the month.
The estimate b. states. Wash
lngton. i3.7o3 600 pounds, Oregon.
1850 600 pounds. California. 10
$40 600 pounds.
The total fer The three states
is slightly below the 1910 produc-
ton. the department said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Wife OF Religious
Leader Succumbs

PORT LAND - Fredz Marie
Crawford, 50 wife Of the Rev r.
Robert Crawford. Overseer Of the
Apostolic Faith. died Thursday a.
her home here. Funeral services
Will be held Monday morning at
the Apostolic tabernacle with
members Of the ministerial staff
officiating.
Mrs. Crawford was active In the
formation Of the order. she en-
tered Apostolic Faith work here
as a young woman and partlci-
pated in its development from the
local field 10 international scope.
She - survived By two sisters.
Mrs Axel GlIncerson. Auburn.
Wash. am Mrs. Ida Pearson.
Bothel, wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

NEW YORk-suppose that into
the room. right now. stalked a row
OF elephants IL inches high, Cir
sffes whose necKs came Just to the
desk-top, cute little grizzly bears
the size of mice-you'd probably
rush to the telephone and screech
for the Man With the White Coat.
But If it should merely be hip
popotamus the size Of a spaniel
puppy. never mind the telephone.
That's real.
II you don't believe II, look at
the pictures. That's Skipper. a
baby pygmy hppopotamus. weight
eight pounds, age two months. He's
drinking milk through a nipple.
meeting cats larger than himself,
wallowing in wash-basins Of water,
and just growing, at the Louis
Ruhe, Inc, animal farm at Wood
side, Long Island. N. Y.
Shippers unbelievably like
grown-up hippo except in size.
Same snub nose. same tiny little
slanting ears. same four-toed feet,
same insistencs on being in water
when ne eats, same tendency to
sleep submerged in water with
only the twitching nostril-slits
above the surface. He's a genuine
miniature Of q pygmy. and that's
really little.
Shippers from Liberia. Givi
natives came on him and his
mother summing themselves on
river bank so miles up country
from Monrovia. Ma slipped into
the water and scrammed. Skipper
was too little. They picked him
up and put him aboard freighter
for New York. They had to feed
him forcibly at first, by sliding the
finger Of rubber glove over a
beer bottle full of milk, cutting
the tip off the finger, and forcing
1t into his mouth. Pretty soon he
will have graduated to oatmeal.
Never mind the needle, Watson!
It's reall
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

Il wish to make it clear that
during the present emergency I
do not intend to submit estimates
of appropriation or approve allo-
cations Of funds for any project
which does not have important
value in the national defense"
The public does not believe that
the army's morale is low. But
there is no doubt that the morale
of the public is low.
People questioned say they feel
that way because Of the lag in the
defense program. They find fault
with labor's lack of cooperation
and lack Of coordination among
defense officials in Washington.
In a nutshell, they placed
tn, blame for the defense lag
on President Roosevelt for
cuddling labor and sticking to
New Deal economists when
experienced corporate OFF,
cials, they say, could have
done better. They insist that
this Is the time for the presi-
dent to change policies.
The department Of agriculture's
"food-for-defense" program shows
shortage only in the vitamin-
rich canned tomatoes. In all othe~
instances canned food supplies are
ample for American consumers at
prices not greatly in excess of
those prevailing and. despite large
lease-lend shipments to Great
Britain and elsewhere.
Steel trade insiders are warning
Washington officials to forget
about increasing capacity produc-
tion-which Will not show results
for a year or more-and concen-
trate on maintaining the present
rate Of output.
Producers are greatly disturbed
by the pending shortage Of scrap
iron and steel. Present supplies
may be exhausted within seven
weeks II is urged that Washing
ton hurriedly start a national col
lection campaign along the lines
Of aluminium pots and pans
Ralph BUdd. chief Of defense
transportation. IL one person
who realizes the seriousness Of
the situation. He has asked
railroads to take up unneoes-
sary tracks on sidings and
branch lines, turn In metal Of
dismantled cars and l0eomo-
tiyes and tear down old
bridges and buildings. He even
asked traction companies 10
pick up unused tracks.
Here n a question for Jesse
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Trade Wind" by Schneider

Banking, industrial and insurance company officials
well private investors who blocks of federal bonds
and notes, stop worrying government non
defense spending The following statement made by
President Franklin d. Roosevelt:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

Here n a question for Jesse
Jones, secretary Of commerce, To
answer.
Shipping men and exporters ask
why N. 400. 900 or NOR. finger
prints Of sesmen In the American
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

merchant marine, on file in the
bureau OF marine inspection and
navigation. which is part OF the
department OF commerce. have not
been checked by the federal
bureau Of investigation. depart
ment Of justice?
Shippers insist that since the
country is practically at war
with Germany. Italy and Japan. a
check Of crew records should not
be delayed.
REPORTS ARE THAT-Tnv,s,-
ment managers bullish on dupont
and Allied Chemical because Of Sc
eurities holdings and own business
gains Traders like Foster
Wheeler preferred on hopes OF re-
duetion in dividend arrears ..
Long range estimate; General
Foods will duplicate 1870 net Of
W.T. share Bliss-Laughlin
order backlog holding despit.
greater volume Of shipments.
American Wooden MANAGEMENT
To reduce preferred SIS dividend
arrears as much as possible this
year Long-rsnge estimate:
Rubberoid will net s. a share this
year -. Westvaco Chlorine $3.50
preferred amply priced at current
levels -. Bendix Aviations order
backlog. and new additions. Will
keep plants active into 1913
Pennsylyania-DiHie Cement 81 pre-
ferred has speculative following
on $50 in dividend accumulation
. Dow Chemical. not cheaply
priced. has long-pull possibilities.
Boston Edison held for attrac-
tive yield .. Long grange estimate.
William Wrigley Jr. viii show 81 a
share for 1871 Fairbanks Morse
booked TO capacity on civilian and
defense orders Long range
estimate: Sun Oh VIII show 81
snare for is4i Communication
Industry will not do extra well
this year because Of higher oper-
sting costs and taxes and because
rates are fixed BY government
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Tolls On Highway
 Declared Legal

Fairbanks P- Judge Harry B. Pratt of the U. s. District Count, Fourth Judicial division, Alaska, sitting at Fairbanks, to- day handed down a forty-three page decision declaring the Rich ardson highway tolls legal.
 The case was argued here last month. Members of the Panama Valley Truckers association brought suit against the govern ment to test the validity of tolls imposed on freight brought over the highway from Valdez to Fairbanks.
 George Folta, attorney-at large, Alaska, for the interior department, represented the gov ernment. John L.McGinn, counsel for the truckers, said today they will appeal to the circuit court of appeals.
 The case is a elimination of years of fighting against tolls by the highway truckers.
 Judge Pratt contends, after eliminating other points, "the ultimate complaint by the de- fendant is that imposition of tolls takes away their profit as carriers and only reason is freight rates of the Alaska railroad are such truckers cannot operate at pro- fit and no law guarantees the right to make a proft.'
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
VOn ScheeIe Given
 Kodiak Mail Contract

Robert von Scheele, owner captain of the powerboat Char lotte B., has been notified by Chief Clerk March of the U. 5. Postal Dept. that he was a warded the mail contract for the Kodiak Island run, effective November 1st.
 This contract, for year, calls for two round trips encircllng the island, a month and calls will be made at all the villages and camps enroute. Bids for the ser vice were requested September 2nd and Bob" received his of- fcial notice of award last week.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Second U. s. Destroyer
 T0rpedoed Off Iceland

Washington, P- The depart ment announced today the U. s Destroyer Reuben James, carry ing about 120 officers and men was torpedoed and sunk last night while conveying shipping west of Iceland. It is not know n yet how many men. if any, were lost.
 This is the second destroyer torpedoed in two weeks. The U. 5. Destroyer Kearny previously reported II members missing The Kearny did not sink, how ever. (See picture page 3.)
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Rotarians Plan
 Giant Xmas Tree

"A Christmas Tree for Kodiak was the main topic of discussion st this weeks luncheon of the Rotary Club, who immediately designated "Dick" Clifton, school superintendent, chairman of the committee assisted by Frank Herman and Merrill Coon
 It was felt that a suitable place in the center of the city be found, where a large tree could be erected and the club would decorate it with ornaments and electric lights suitable for the coming Christmas season. The matter of distribution of pre- sents or gifts for the children was taken up and it was decided to leave this responsibility to some other civic organization.
 Telegrams were read relative to the requested increase of per sonnel for the local post office as well as additional space for stor- age of packages and mail sacks waiting transportation around Kodiak Island. Postmaster A King received authority last Thursday to employ three ad- ditional clerks and the necessity for increased office space was be- ing investigated by the depart ment
 Four new members were ad-
 (continued page A.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Hospital Benefit Dance And Bazaar To Be Held
 On Friday, November Z

Ladies of the Guild are looking forward to a week of busy activ- ity in winding up the work on the many features of the Griffin Memorial Hospital Bazaar and Benefit Dance at Blinn's hall November z.
 The ticket sale will continue during the week and Mrs. c. w. Crawford, ticket chairman, ex- pressed the hope that everyone cooperate in their purchase.
 The proceeds from the dance will be given to the Griffin Me morial hospital to aid in it's work.
 Besides the ticket sale reven- -ue will be obtained from a var iety of booths and concessions which will be operated during the dance.
 The features include a Russian samovar, a coin-decorated apron, a turkey, sale of cakes and a plant exchange. (See story page 12.)
 By the time Friday arrives everything will be in readiness for what is expected to be one of the most successful dances sof the season.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Council Refuses
 Legion License

An application for club liquor license by the American Legion, which had been tabled at a pre- vious meeting, was turned down by the city council at the regular meeting Monday
 The refusal was one of many actions upon numerous business matters brought to the attention of the city fathers in a session that lasted over four hours.
 Jack A lman appeared before the council on behalf of the Le- zion and explained that the li- cense was requested to be used in the new building constructed by them as housing for an officers club. The question was raised as to the legality of approving the license for an outlet near re- Hgious property, and after some discussion as to the need of such a facility it was brought to vote and did not get the four votes necessary for approval.
 It is understood the Legion will lease their building for an officers club despite the councils action.
 A request for an increase in wages for members of the city pollce force was read by Charles Hopp, chairman, police com mittee, in a letter signed by patrolmen H. A. Lundsten, c. A. Rauen, Ray Cote, Cliff Summer lin and Police Chief Charles Cook
 The police committee recom- mended four raises $25 each for Lundsten, Rauen, Cote and Cook Action to have the com mittee draw up an ordinance after confering with the city at torney to provide for the in- creases was approved. The com
 Continued on page 13)
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-01
Thanksgiving Changed,
 Base Payday Switched:
 Christmas Only Remains

Announcement from the base that payday will be changed from the inmemorial Wednesday to unaccustomed Thursday, begin ming November 6. caused furry this week.
 It is reported the move was made necessary by the increased amount of time it has taken to write the checks. Even addition al check-writing machines ob- tained had not remedied the sit uation.
 Merchants are changing their store hours to conform. Town employees are being informed of new shifts and new days off. The mid-week dances may be changed to Thursday night. Thursday will also be banking night at the base from now on.
 It is not expected however, that any employee of the base will refuse to call for his check because of the change.
 Roosevelt changed Thanksgiv- ing; now the base has changed payday; at the time we go to press there has been no new date set for Christmas-it will still be December 25.