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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Flooded Wells Are Unsafe

Wells that become flooded by
melted snow or heavy rains are
unsafe sources of drinking water.
Flooding is likely to carry into
the water supply impurities that
have been collecting for a long
time. If a well that has been flood
ed must be put back into opera
ton, it should be thoroughly disl-
fected first. Distinction can be
carried out easily and incxpen-
sively by pouring a haf-pound of
chlorinated lime into the well,
states the Minnesota department
Of health. The chemical should be
scattered over the surface of the
water so that 1t will sink to the
bottom and purify the whole sup
ply.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Henry's Widow Was All
Out for Forced Labor!

"Do you wish to have the body
cremated or buried?" the under
taker inquired, when the widow
called to arrange for the interment
of her late husband, Henry.
eff it's up to me, I want you
to cremate the lazy rascal and put
his ashes into an hour glass;" the
long-suffering woman replied.
But, my good woman!" OBJ
jected the undertaken, Il couldn't
do that. Why that's unthinkable!"
"Unthinkable, my eye!" re-
Joined the widow. That goodfor-
nothing loafer never worked a
licl: in his life, but now that he
has no say in the matter, I'm 60
ing to make him to be useful at
last!"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
FIRST AID to the
- AILING HOUSE
h,s Naro~ n lnk:k->.
by Roger C. Whitman

QUESTION: What size mesh
should be used for cutters, and what
kind would be impervious to cor
rosion?
ANSWER: A quarter-inch mesh,
which would keep most of the leaves
out of the gutter in case there are
trees close to the house. Copper is
impervious to corrosion.
QUESTION: When the former
tenants moved from here they
scored the floors with their furni-
ture. Is there any way l can re-
move the score marks?
ANSWER: Scraping With an cleo
trio flcer sanding machine should
take out most Of the marks. If any
slight hollow place remains after
sanding. you may be able to make
them less noticeaol- oy building
them up with several thin coats of a
quick-drying varnish.
QUESTION: Can you tell me
what causes the hot water faucet to
vibrate with a disturbing noise when
it is turned on?
ANSWER: Since the noise occurs
only when the faucet is on, the
trouble may be from a WORKOUT
washer or some loose part in the
faucet. Also, there is a possibility
that you are overheating the water.
QUESTION: How can I remove
varnish from my linoleum rug?
ANSWER: Sponge with luke
warm solution of trisodium phos-
phate using about pounds to the
gallon Of water. Let the solution
stay on long enough to soften the
varnish, then take up with fine
steel wool. Rinse thoroughly.
QUESTION:: My indirect heater
is connected to the boiler, but my
hot water is only luke-warm. What
is the matter?
ANSWER: If you were getting
hot water and the condition has de-
veloped recently, it is possible the
heater Jacket is clogged with sedi-
ment and may have to be taken
apart and cleaned.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
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If properly applied, wax does not
make floors slippery or unsafe. Wax
should be applied in thin, even
coats: the polishing kind should be
buffed well to a dry, hard finish;
self-polishing wax should be allowed
to dry thoroughly before the floor is
used-too much wax and too little
buffing have given waxed floors an
undeserved reputation for causing
falls.
The best way to pick up tiny bits
of glass is to swab them up with a
large piece of absorbent cotton.
When done, throw the whole thing
away.
Leftover coffee added to brown
gravy will darken it when it's weak.
Punch a few holes in the metal
screw top of an empty French
dressing bottle to make a handy
clothes sprinkler.
"nen uOS OF cat HAIRS get Oil liie
upholstery, rub the surface lightly
with a damp piece of sand paper or
damp rubber sponge.
If you're growing ivy in water,
a chunk of charcoal in the water
will help it along.
Pour molasses over lamb while
It's roasting to improve the flavor.
Use>a curved grapefruit knife to
scoop the insides out of a tomato
or pepper.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
High Death Rate on Farms

Farm workers had an accidental
death rate twice as high as work
ers in non-agricultural industries in
l947. The 1947 death rate was So
per 100000 workers, while in non
agricultural industries the death
rate was 26. Total farm resident
deaths were 1880, about the same
as last year. Injuries totaled about
1900, 900. Farm home deaths total
ed 1000, with approximately L.
050,00O non-fatal injuries. Motor
vehicles killed 1900 farm residents
in 1s47 and injured 100000 more.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Truth Hurts

THE judge was explaining to the
4 jury that witness was moi
necessarily to be regarded as un.
truthful because he altered a state.
ment he had previously made.
For instance" he said, when
entered this courtroom today,
could have sworn that l had my
watch in my pocket. But then re-
membered had left it in the bath
room at home"
When the judge got home that
night, his wife said, John, why all
the fuss about your Notwithstanding
four or five men to get it?"
What" howled the Judge. II
never sent anyone. What did you
do?"
Gave it to the first one who
came" said his wife. "He knew just
where it was"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Proud Father

The minister had just finished an
excellent chicken dinner. As he
looked out of the windows, a rooster
strutted across the yard.
"My!" said the minister, THAT
is certainly a proud rooster"
eyes, sir" said the host, che has
reason to be proud. One of his sons
just entered the ministry"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30

You can prevent scales from
forming on the inside of kettle by
keeping an oyster shell in it.
Glassware will have added spark
lie if washed in water containing
some laundry bluing.
Pipe cleaners are handy things
for cleaning the inside of glass
drinking straws.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
AcrObatic Maneuvers

"a good politician must also be a
good acrobat"
"How do you figure that?"
Ever try straddling a fence, keep
ing your fingers on the pulse of the
nation, pointing with pride. and
looking to the future while keeping
both ears to the ground?"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
POOR CHOICE

Judge: could the motorist
have avoided your"
Injured: HE could, your honor.
He had the choice of hitting me or
the missus and he picked me-"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
They'll Prove It!

Daughter: II can't marry him,
mother. He's an atheist and doesn't
believe there is a hell"
Mother: marry him, dear, and
between us we'll convince him he's
wrong"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Party Dress

Party Dress
A pretty school frocll for the pre-
teen miss that also makes a nice
party dress. Easy sewing for moth
er, too, with slim princess lines.
Note the keyhole necl1line, the cute
pockets.
Pattern No. 1864 comes in sizes Q,
8. 10. ~ and IA years. Size 8, *
yards of IS or 39-inch.
Send today for your copy Of the
Spring and Summer FASHION -
free knitting directions and a free
pattern printed inside the book. Is
cents.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
FidO RatiOnaliZes

FIdO KatiOnaIiZeS
When his friend, the dachshund,
appeared with a knot tied in his
tail, the little fox terrier was nat
urally curious.
whats the big idea?" he in
quireG.
THAT" the dachshund explained,
twas tied by my mistress to re-
mind me not to cross any busy
streets"
The fox terrier turned and soberly
regarded his own skinny stump of
tail.
by golly!" he observed. mo
wonder I'm so forRetful."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Don't Waste Time

1t happened on the obstacle course.
A trainee, putting and groaning,
failed to make a hurdle. AS he
stretched out, corporal ran for
ward
Hey" he cried. Whats the
trouble?"
II think I've broken my leg"
"Well don't lay there. man. Start
doing push-ups"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
CLIPPED BEEF

A dining room patron struggled
manfully with tough steak. Finally
he gave up the battle and called
the waiter over, demanding that the
steak be taken to the kitchen and
replaced with something edible.
The waiter looked at the steak
carefully, then shook his head dole
fully. Sorry, but I can't take 1t
back now. You bent it."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
High Necked FrOcE

High Necked FrOck
Youthful and completely enchant-
ing is this high necked frock for
daytime wear. Buttons topping the
gathers accent the bodice, the skirt
falls full and free.
Pattern No. 1885 is for sizes ~, IA,
16. ID and 20. Size IA. 3B yards f
39-inch.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
TRAP SHOOTING

A golfer trying to get out OF a
trap, said: "the traps on this course
are very annoying, aren't they?"
Second golfer, trying to putt: Eyes
they are. Would you mind closing
yours?"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Faster, Anyway

The dollar may not 60 so far as
it used to, but what it lacks in dis
lance, it more than makes up in
speed.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
Save Fats

Save Fats
If every American home cooper
ated fully with the fat salvage pro-
gram. more than 400 million pounds
a year Of vitality important indus
trial fats and oils would be returned
to our national economy.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-07-30
He's Prejudiced

He's Prejudiced
Father: what do vou mean by
playing truant? What makes you
stay away from SCHOOL,"
Son: "Class hatred, father"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
Our Pacific Possessions
CNew York Times

Among the measures Congress will have to deal with it's session is concurrent resolution Tor establishment of a Joint Committee of Senate and House to undertake thorough study of the Trllsteed Islands of the Pacific and make recommendations for their governance. We believe that this resolution should be acted upon favorably and promptly. The sooner the committee is appointed and sets to work the better The question of the former mandates and of cur other Pacific islands is one that calls for qcK and intelligent solution
 The three former groups of islands that Japan held under mandate from the League of Nations the Carolinas Marianas and Marshals-and which the United Nations turned over to the United States are now governed by the Navy Department, Guam and Samoa The latter have been governed by the Navy as was to be expected and inevitable and the Trlisteed Islands also being governed first from the viewpoint of national security, with the welfare of the island peoples secondary. That IS an unnecessary and unsatisfactory arrangement
 The time is proptous for revaluaton ot our attitude toward our 'coonials and for the formula ton of policies that will make the United states leader in wise and humane treatment of dependent peoples instead of of the laggards in this telo as we now are With the Pacific islands no longer holding the strategic position that they did when Japan was big and aggressive Power, our military leaders are understood to be willing to renquish the responsibility to some civilian authority Organc acts have been drawn with Navy Department collaoora- tion for the transfer of Guam ana samoa Vo Suen an agency and a similar act for administration oi the Tr1stead Islands has been drawn by the state Department This is piecemeal solution, however ol
 problem that integrated and should be considered as a whole The Joint Committee proposed by Senator Gordon of Oregon would be authorized to take thiS broader view
 As Senator Gordon said in proposing his resoiu- ticn for establishment of the Joint Committee con eress has dcne little thinking in the past about the offshore possessions of the United States There mas been an awakened interest especially Tn the Fachic the last two years. Such House leaders as Repre- eo+o4iyee Crawford Poson and Grant have set thelr colleagues to studying and histories of that great ocean Several Representatives saw Army or Navy service in that theatre The drives for statehood TOT Hawaii and Alaska have stimulated 1urther lhteles Senator Vandenberg put United States aoherehce "a the South Pacific Commission on the must llst for the present session study by Joint Committee next year should encourage Congress to do some ne gent planning of its own
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
COMMUNISTS EXPOSED

Down in the State of Washington a special State legislative Investigating committee is conducting an investigation of Communist activities which is bring ing to light the fact that Washingons strong left wing political organizations which in the past have kept chat State the Democratic side in national elections practically all have been controlled by mem bers of the Communist Party.
 The Washington Demos working to bounce the Communists out of their party, but most of them already have left to support the Third Party launched by Henry Wallace.
 In Alaska, where the voters have no say in the election of our President. the Wallace movement has no effect and the Communist dominated organizations still remain within the folds of the Democratic Party
 No CIO union in Alaska has been able to qualify for bargaining rights under the Taft-Hartley Act be- cause of Communist leadership Yet those now in con- trol of the Democratic Party continue to deal with representatives of the Communist dominated unions and seek their support At the recent Territorial Demo Convention a resolution urging strong Ma tional Guard in Alaska was never presented because it was opposed in committee by CIO representative
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02

Arthurs most trusted ghost and, when Doug left Washington, 1t was Eisenhower who wrote ms statement upon retiring as Chief of Staff" It was one of the most beautiful statements ever written hy retiring Army officer.
 And when MacArthu- sailed for Manila to train new Philippine constabulary, Eisenhower went along as his right-hand man. In Nah fla, however, the two didn't get along Eventually Ike was fired.
 So, the other day, when Mac Arthur's onetime ghost-writer withdrew from the race for Presl- dent, he penned another beautiful statement. This time he wasn't writing for Macarthur This time he was writing partly to take Mac Arthur also out of the Presidential race.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
WAIT UNTIL 1852

Meanwhile other political doubts had plagued Ike's mind. One was that he might be nominated by people he didn't know who had made lot of promises in return for the campaign cash. This would make him obligated Another worry was that he would be nom mated in a convention dogfight at which he would have no con- trol over the party platform. This would put him in the position of carrying out platform which he had not drafted.
 Finally, friends pointed out that the next four years were going to be among the toughest in Ameri- can peacetime history. And if Ike was bypassed now, the people who wanted him in 1948 would want him even more ill 1852 And by 1852 he would have four years as a college president in which to take off the military curse.
 All of these factors counted. But the man with the greatest in lluence was George Marshall-who made Ike top war commander, and who might run against him for Vice President on the Democratic ticket.
 After Eisenhower made his final decision and it was communicat- ed to President Truman-which was about three weeks ago-he de- cided to remain silent for awhile, among other things to help spike the Macarthur boom.
 Eisenhower wanted to do this, not only because of his long standing vendetta with Macarthur, but also because he wanted to help Truman.
 Back in the days when Mac Arthur was Chief of Staff, Maj. Dwight Eisenhower sat at an ob- scure desk in the Chiefs" outer office Nevertheless. he was Mac
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
20 YEARS AGO fME FIT EMPIRE
FEBRUARY 2, 1928

FEBRUARY 2, 1928
 Filler Hansen fox farmer and attorney ska Juneau on the southbound Admiral Rogers
 Miss Madeline gave party Douglas honoring Miss Cele cashen on her birthday after and 
 After blankng the Kechkan the first quarter the Juneau finally B to 3 Players the Juneau teams were Holmann Barragar Camper Blake Mangan and NfacSpadden.
 vaso Ncnvch opened Front Street opposite studio
 Mons Anderson was registered al the zynda Hotel It was croundhog day little animal his shadow and went right back in his hole for weeks winter track by the Aman Legion Post the evening the
 
 Helen Laurie of the Alaska Commss left Petersburg O a
 The girls and boys Juneau and Douglas to meet the next night in doubneader the third of
 Frank Anderson of Port brother of Mrs M g. Whittier brief visit
 Ladies Day the Chamber the to be one of he features a the regular meeting
 Weather: High cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02

then Chairman of the Senate Mill tary Affairs Committee, and ask ed that bill be passed making Eisenhower a permanent five-star General. Thomas had refused, pointing out that it would offend Macarthur, Nimitz and Marshall. But the President even sent Sec retary of the Treasury Vinson to Senator Thomas as a special lobby ist for Eisenhowers permanent promotion
 Then there was the fact that Harry Truman made him Chief of Staff-the highest position in the U. & Army.
 Naturally there were tSinges of a soldiers conscience.
 Memories of Truman's loyalty came simultaneously with the Pennsylvania Republican dinner at the Curtis Club where COP poli- tieians got outraged at Ike's sug- gestion that business should take the leadership in heading off in- flation by giving up profits for a year if necessary.
 This soured Ike considerably, and he told brother officers that if din ner table conversations were to be used against him, he wanted none of politics.
 Tn fact, Ike felt so bitter about politics that he remarked that both paries were rotten; we should clean out the courthouse on both sides of the political street
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02

the Pennsylvania Republicans and other politicians. Nevertheless, 1t was the Secretary of state who did the most to take his colleague-in- arms out ol the political picture.
 Today, President Truman is smil- ing broadly and sayiEg privately that he knew all along that Ike wasn't going to rua. But that wasn't the way he felt about 1t just before Christmas, In fact, when Bob Hannegan came hack from a political tour last october and reported Well boss, you are in fine shape everywhere except for Eisenhower" Truman gritted his teeth and tuned;
 T don't want to talk about !aim
 Even before this. Truman had been so sore at George Allen for trying to boom Eisenhower, that he fired his once beloved court jester right out cf the White House
 And last November, in a not even-slightly-eamouflaged attempt to put the squeeze on Eisenhower, the President suddenly announced that he had appointed General Bradley Chief of Staff This left Ike in the uncomfortable position Of remaining in a job where he was obviously not wanted, with his successor ready and waiting to take over.
 Finally White House strategists even cooked up the idea of having Secretary of State Marshall run for Nice-President on the Truman ticket-if Ike persisted in running for President
 To put t mildly, it was all too evident that relations between the Chief of Staff and his Command erin Chief were strained indeed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
MARSHALL STEPS IN

Shortly thereafter, General Mar shah came back from the London Foreign Ministers Conference. Im- mediately he went to work on Eis- enhower. He told him that his candidacy was hurting the Army, that in the end Ike himself would get hurt, tco. Marshall urged that he get out of the race, said he didn't want to oppose him, but that he would have to if he used his military career as a stepping stone to politics
 At that time it was quite evil dent the Ike was a candidate.
 Meanwhile various arguments were brought to bear on Eisen- hover. not only by Marshall but by other Army officers. It was emphasized that he was hurting the Army. In a political cam paien a lot of dirty linen would be washed-the humoring of Field Marshal Montgomery the Battle of the Bulge, the failure of Pat ton to get gasoline.
 Also there was the loyalty of soldier. When Eisenhower came back from Germany in l945, it was Harry Truman who called Senator Ebert Thomas of Utah
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
Da;!v Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN NISUsED: The top of the trees abo Omit UP OFTEN MsPRONOUNCED Particular Pronounce pariku-lar four sylables not par tik-lar OFTEN NfISSPEIIED: Indelible IBLE not ABLE sYNONYNfS Inacable refractory perverse, unruy manageable
 WORD STUDY Let us ln-
  DISSEMINATE spread ideas T" really lives it's purpose of disseminating inter esting in judgment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
Volunteers Again;
 "Just Can't Say
 Ashore Any Longer

SEATTLE, Feb. 2-R-M Manned by 19l Pacific Northwest Resevists the destroyer escort U.S.S. Rom bach sailed from Seattle yesterday on 14-day training cruise to San Francisco and return.
 Oldest of the crewmen, Frederick A. (Pop) Fardo, 58, of Port Or chard, said he volunteered for the cruise because he 4just couldn't stay ashore any longer"
 Fardo, a torpedoman first class, retired from the regular Navy ser vice in 1920 alter 13 years duty. His last time at sea was in 1881 on another Reserve cruise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
LOOK and LEARN h. c. GORDON

Howm many people n United States attend church? hold in his lungs in deep breathing?
 only Presidents of the U S. to sign the Declaration of Independence?
 do Easter? other living the world?
 ANSWERS
 per the people the U. actively af 50 this number attend regularly.
 2. About pnts.
 Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
 the first full after the 2lst of March
 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA Pyo LEE

first leave the church when the wedding cere mony soveran he departed up the aise
 o all the who are in the pews mother then the other women in first pew the aisle.
 @ a accompanying woman the street should he take her crossing the street?
 A.
 e. poor sip coffee tea while food is in the mouth?
 much better wait until the mouth is clear food
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
IS ELEVEN

Charlotte Conine became eleven years of age yesterday and was feted with a birthday party at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Conine. Eleven of her girl friends and classmates were pres ent to enjoy party games follow ed by ice cream, cakes and other lavors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
HEALTH CONFERENCE

The Douglas child heath con- ference will be held on Tuesday, February 3, from pm. to 4 pm. at the Douglas Public School Miss. Mae Krueger, Public Health Nurse, will be in charge of this confer e0ce
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02

The people of Washington amazed at the number of Communists operating within their State through Communist front organizations, and there is question but what the people of Alaska would be little startled if they knew how many Communists hold positions among various organizations within the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
MAsoNs MEET TUESDAY

Gastineaux Lodge PA, F. and A. M, will meet Tuesday evening, February 3, for a regular Stated Communication. There will be work in the FIG. Degree.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
MRS. GARvIN SOUTH

Mrs. Homer Garvin left this af- ternoon via Pan American for Se- attle where she will visit her two sons, Paul Garvin and family and Dick Garvin, who is attending the University of Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-02
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
AT MARINE HOSPITAL

Peter Moe, who has been confined to St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau for the past two weeks, has been taken to the Marine Hospital in Seattle for further medical treat ment. He was a passenger We'd nesday via PA. Moe is fisher man.