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 any private agency. Money has been made available and Is wait ing for the immediate construc- ton of a home for Sanatorium and General Hospital staff. A site was chosen on MT, Brown els property between Madison and Monroe Streets at the cost of $5,0OU. Mir. BroWnell later stated his feeling that in it's own interests the city should own the entire piece, and made an offer so reasonable that it does not seem possible that any Seward voter could consider refusing it..
 The property includes First Lake and the surrounding area south of the Nils Hagen home stead, Marathon Mountain above timberline, one half mile of Low ell Canyon to the diversion dam), and strip along First Avenue at the base of Bear Mountain to the bay.
 All easements, water rights and rights-ofway across the property are included in the sale. The entire holding, eXclud- ing the Brownell residence, can be owned by the city for the sum of $10O per month over a period of 10 years, without in- tereSt.
 One councilman estimated this amount to be little more than has been paid i'll taxes on the property since it was patented by Brownell Senior.
 Attorneys have examined the title and find it to be free and clear of encumbrance of any type, and advise the city to ac- cept the offer to protect the flu ture of the community.
 Mir. Brownell stated that he is not anxious to sell, that he has refused time and again to sell to individuals because he has al ways felt it should belong to the city. The S1OO a month does not mean much to me, one way or another," he said. Il could have charged the accepted amount of interest without anything being thought wrong about it, but I don't want to do that. 1 do not expect to live to see the end of
Seward seaport record., 1950-11-28
SANATCRIUM WORKERS PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS

The staff and volunteer work CTS at the Seward Sanatorium are looking ahead to Christmas and already have plans under way to make this greatest of all religious celebrations as mean ingful and happy an occasion as is possible for the patients who must of necessity be away from their own firesides and loved ones
 Christmas trees gaily decorat- ed and brilliantly lighted will add a festive air to the wards, and on Christmas day gifts will be distributed to each and every one.
 The interest of the toWnspeo- pie of Seward has always been evidenced in their generosity to the Sanatorium at this season of the year and their benevolent giving has contributed much to the enjoyment and entertain ment of the patients.
 The Sanatorium personnel an ticipate that the interest shown in the past will continue and that this Christmas will be one of great joy and happiness.
 In planning for so large num- Der of people it is helpful to know as far in advance as pos sible what to depend upon in the realm of donations. For that reason it is suggested that any individual, club or organization who wishes to make a contribu- ton in the way of money, gifts or entertainment contact Mrs. Keturah King, the social worker at the Sanatorium.
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The C.adGs RoeGe4
By Mildred Kirkpatrick

SeWdTQ IS SulIeTl1lS all the growing pains that have been experienced by every city in any country under development. Some of them hurt. nightly, others are simply matter of planning and foresight.
 The situation that confronts the taxpayers today could be dlscouraging if we allow it to get us down, but it can be oVer- come by steady thinking and calm planning.
 A man remarked the other day that we are trying to oper- ate this city as though 1t were for 10000 instead of 2,OOO. There may De some truth in that Maybe we are overeXtending ourselves, maybe we could do without paid fire chief, three police officers, street depart ment and garbage collection. Perhaps we are reaching out too last, With/a city government outpaclng the thinking and attl- tude of the general public.
 Somehow 1 cannot Ieel that we are on the wrong track. It Is true, however, that we must be careful and watch city finances close ly. But of the several 'musts' ahead or Seward, the people must be informed and take time to think them out.
 First, and of prime impor- tance, is the power question. WE MUST have more power A year ago, the Utility Board ana City Council contracted by revenue bond for all that 1t could afford. This year, that is not enough. Now, in order to supply every house and busl- ness with electricity, the city plant must have another gener- ator. The bonding company is willing to go along with us to the extent of $2OO,OOO None of this amount will come out Of the general fund, nor any added assessments. THE PLANT RE VENUE will repay the loan. If this were not true, no bonding company would accept or handle the loan. AS 1t IS, Grande & Company of Seattle has agreed to this amount, if the voters will pass on the bond issue.
 It is quite possible that within the next three or tour years, Seward will again be short of power and have to buy another generator. II that happens, it cannot be helped. A young man would be considered foolish to buy two houses, knowing that he could use only one and be unable to rent the other, even though he might plan on having a family of l2 children who could possibly use his second house in 20 years.
 That is the position of the Utility Board now. One new 75O kW generator in addition to the present equipment, will supply all the power Seward needs now, with a generous margin for expansion, unless there is an unexpected boom in the next few years, so, why generate power that cannot be sold?
 Besides electricity, we need a good telephone system, ade- quate water supply, sewers, side walks, hospital, and in few years, more schools. But let's get first things first, and the very first is POWER.
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Leo and Robbie Douglas cele- brated their l4th wedding anni- versary last Sunday night with a party at their beautiful coun- try home on Grouse Lake.
 Another couple celebrated their anniversary the 26th, also They are Bob and Jean Trotter, but we did not hear how long they have been married
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Mir. and Mrs. John VanHousen are parents of daughter born in Seward General Hospital Sun day, Nov 26. The little girls name is Charlotte Elizabeth. She weighed ' pounds, IS ounces at birth. The VanHousens live in Homer.
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Art Frisby is going Outside on the Denali Friday. He will stop at Seattle and maybe San Francisco for medical treatment for his hand. Mir Frisby was injured while working on road construction job last summer.
Seward seaport record., 1950-11-28

IueSdaYs NOV. Zb JUNIOR WOMENS CLUB.
 Wednesday. Nov. 2s P-TA. High School Study Hall.
 Thursday. Nov. 30 W.S.C.S., Nurses Home, 8 pm.
 Saturday. Dec. 2 BAKE SALE, Sophomore Class. BAKE SALE, Ladies of Sacred Heart Church, 10 am, Wer- ner's Market.
 Thursday. Dec. ? WINTER CONCERT, Methodist Church, 8 pm.
 Friday. Dec. 8 BOYS SPORTS SHOW, 8 pm, High School Auditorium
 Saturday. Dec. 3 BAKE SALE, Lutheran Ladies
 Saturday. Dec. Is BAKE SALE, Eastern Star, Me Mullen
Seward seaport record., 1950-11-28

Friendship of some people is merely license to borrow money.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

We'll Baby Conference and Inn munization Clinic, 1st and 3rd. Thursday of month. 1 to 4:3O pm. Building next to Moody'S Lunch.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
Sweden's Merchant
Fleet Is Increased

Eweden's m erchant fleet in
creased in 1919 by - vessels. ag-
gregatlng 53,e52 gross tons, 10 g.
osO,rD gross tons, or approx
nnately ~ per cent more than in
1893. This increase is consider
ably smaller than that shown in
1913. Notorships comprise about
two-thirds Of the total tonnage.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

All Of Sweden - from the plains
u SHANE 10 the mountains Of Norr-
land - is rich In scenery and treas
ures from a historic past. Main
districts are GOtalsnd Qand Of
The Goths) in the south. rich plains,
stately chateaus on large estates;
Swaziland nand Of the Syearsj in
central Sweden. Lake Aalaren VAL
ley Is q cross-sectlon Of Swedish
history with It's weil-kept rnanors
d historic castles; Eorrland
fthe North country land Of
mountains forests. rivers. say and
paper mills. ore fields. power sta
tons and Laps.
Stockholm: capital for 700 years.
a gracious blend Of modern con
ceptiOns and Old traditions. Center
for a study Of social welfare.
Stockholm deyotes 1900 green
acres 10 parks. many Of them
linked chainWise. Skansen, open
air museum and moo, overlooking
the city, contains actual old manor
and peasant buildings showing
culture OF various provinces.
Goteborg: Gateway to the
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
Denmark
SOCIAL BENEFITS
AND RELIEF

The distribution of wealth is in
Denmark remarkably even. SO thai
only a very small proportion of
the population live under condi-
tons of real poverty. Nevertheless.
there are, perhaps but few eoun-
tries where a corresponding
large number Of persons come into
contact in one way or another
with institutions for the granting
of public benefits and reiefs, and
few countries, if any, are to be
found where legal provision for
such benefits and rehefs is so
extensively ccganized as in Den
mark
Denmark was among the very
first countries TO introduce effec-
tive social benefits. A beginning
was made as early as the enc Of
the nineteenth century when re-
lefs Were granted to sick. TN
employed and aged persons. 4
general development of these
measures on generous scale
reached a preliminary elimination
in the so-calleo Social Reform Of
1893. This Social Reform embodied
and coordinateo the existing legis-
lati0n in this field, and despite
subsequent revisions in various
aspects and also some extensions
/ (the most recent Of which is the
so-ealled Housewives Relief. an
institution providing help for sick
housewives in the shape Of oones-
necessary Denmark's social policy
is Still, by and large, based on the
Social Reform.
II is q principle established by
the Constitution that any person
residing in Denmark is entitled TO
public relief, if for any reason he
becomes unable TO provide for
himself. But whereas in earlier
times - excepting the already
mentioned forms of relief =
certain legal consequences accom-
i panied these payments. as for
instance, the loss Of civic rights,
franchise etc, this happens now in
very small cases only Some bene-
fits. Ike ailInentary contributions
70 children OF single supporters,
maternity benefits and others are
granted absolutely free OF any
conditions as TO repayment Or
otherwise, whilst other kinds Of
relief. particularly that style c
municipal relief which is granted
n ordinary cases of distress not
inputable 10 any fault Of the re-
lief recipient, are considered as
loans that have 70 be repaid when
the circumstances Of the recipient
SO permit. Finally. there is the
poor relief proper. including
payments advanced for parents ot
Legitimate children for the main
tenance Of the latter. which entails
poor relief effects" that is, the
loss Of civic rights. The number
falling under this category, Is not
large (aoout 1000 persons).
The most important aspects Of
the social relief, however, is aid 10
the sick, aged, inyalids, and IN
employed. In general, such social
relief is based on the insurance
principle, lie the beneficiaries
themselves must pay contributions
70 the financial basis Of such relief
but in the year 1916 al the ex-
penditure on measures totalled 901
million kroner, whereas the con-
tributlon Of insured persons was
only ia million kroner. The diff
ference was contributed by the
central and local governments and
the employers.
Contributions by Sickness and
Unemployment Insurance Societies
alone amounted 10 appreciable
sums for the insured themselves.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
Norp,ay
Architecture

WOOD architecture predomInates
in Norway even from the days of
the STAY" churches which are
evidence of q highly advanced
building technique and oonstruc-
tional imagination. This was con-
tinued in many impressive wooden
homes of the Middle Ages, q typ
ical feature being the ''svalgang'
q colorado along the front serr-
ing the dual purpose Of decora-
ton and protection from adverse
weather. Another unique example
of Norwegian building tradition
is the 'stalbbur' design. q store
building elevated on pillars, its
walls sloping inwaros TO the floor
both features as protection
against pSowling animals. Log
buildings have always been pop
uIar in Norway, and are found
today both as suburban homes and
sports cabins.
Modern homes in Norway are
based partly on the traditional
craftsmanship Of wooden n
structions, partly on more recent
IDEAS In design A strong influence
Of the Swedish functional ideas
is often evident. Even more SO in
apartment and office buildings.
The new city hall in Oslo is an
example of extremely simple. plain
design, somewhat softened by
sculptures and inland reliefs.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11

West," second in size but biggest
port. Largest sIipyards in north
ern Europe. Founded by Dutch in
18th century, retains some of their
canal system
MaIrno: Main port to Continent,
third in size Commercial. indus
trial center Of Sweden. Municipal
theatre most modern in Europe.
Skane: Southernmost province.
Sweden's "breaobasket. Known
for good food. Chateaus make the
landscape look as one in France.
The West and South Coasts:
Playground Of Sweden. SANDY
beaches IN south, Skerry-fringe6
rocky coast-line In north. Fayorite
spot for combining bathing with
dancing, sailing. fishing, golf, ten
mis-, etc. Salmon fishing in rivers
Of Eallan6; tuna fishing in Ores
und strait; cod-spinning al coast
Of Bohuslan. Resorts centerg are
Ysta6. Falsterbo. Bastad, Tylo-
sumo, Varberg, Marstrand, Lysekil,
fishing village Smogen and strom-
sta1d.
Isles Of Gotland and GLAND lin
the Baltic: On Cotland Visby, q
medieval stronghold and Eanss
town Called Town Of Ruins and
Roses' GLAND Island Of Sun and
Windmills. % sunny stretches of
shallow bathing beaches. Opposite
on the mainland is the town Kal-
mar IN Sglaland province, whence
50 many Swedes have enigrated
% the L s.
The Great Lakes Region: An
Gent cultural center with PROV
inces Of Vastergotland and Oster-
gotland.
Narmland: Province of romantic
forests, with Fryken Lakes Gland
Of Costa Beriing'') and Narbacka,
residence Of late Selma Lagerlof.
GastrikIaBd: Salmon fishing ~
Alykasleby on river DaIalyen. Fur
uylk 100.
Da1arna: Priyince known for It's
historical integrity, beautiful seen
cry, old rustic culture, modern art
and design. Oldest industrial.
center.
Jamtiand: In central Sweden:
typical mountain province. varied
scenery. Foremost winter sports
area.
In the south VI the north country
are provinces HaIsingiand, NedeI-
pad, and Angernaniand, dominat-
ed by hills, rivers and vast forests.
LappIand: SOrthernnost and the
largest province partly in the
Arctic Circle. Together with Jant-
land and nearby HatledaIen, il
comprises q vast. sparcely-settled
mountain region
Angling: The North country is
fayorite region for anglers. Fore
most districts of trout fishing are
provinces Of Jamtland, yasterbot-
ten, SDrrbotten and LapplsDd.
Next issue: Hotel hints and rail
roads,
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
Scandinavian Americana
By Scan da HOOvian
SWedes On And off The Sfuqe

To there has always be
relationship
closely
Most musicians abstract
inclined The genuine musician often thought
and Of applied mathematical
psychology in living
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-04-11
Introducing Scandinavia
Speden
TRAVEL TRAILS

AS q tourist country Sweden is
one Of unexpected paradoXes and
harmonious contrasts. Visitors are
welcomed but her tourist facilities
are primarily designed for Swedes.
Though partly within the Arctic
Circle Sweden has weather like
New Englano's instead Of Alaska
or Siberia
Swedes plan and erect busy
modern cities but at the same
time keenly preserve old-world
rural dwellings
Modern cleanliness and comfort
exist alongside old customs and
costumes.
Swedish Landscape is agreeable
and varied rather than spectacular
and dramatic. II ranges from rich
plains and smiling meadows, beech
and birch groves. vast COniferous
forests with foarning rivers and
silent lakes TO arctic mountains.
There are six weeks the sun never
sets over the Lapps and their rein
deer
Historical relics tell of g land
inhabited from time inmemo,ial
with epic rulnestOnes Of the vi
kings daring sea voyages, and
stately castles Of glorious past.
Modern Sweden is relatively free
b,o.a ly-~~
ing standard is high. transporta-
ton up-to-date. The trains come
and go with SnerTe-racking pune
tuality," q noted visitor once sigh
&c. Swedes like TO share their good
food, attentive service. and pleas
ant comfort with visitors from
abroad. Bur some Swe0es 90 not
provide the luXuries of fashionable
international resorts
Double Seasons
Sweden is Z double tourist
country; attractions change com
pletely with simmer anc winter.
The summer season lasts from
May to September. Bathing is pos
sible everywhere in the south and
center during June through Aug
Ust IN SHANE on GLAND until
September. Fishing and mountain
tours IN the north have q high
season Of July-October. Wsrmest
month Is July also traditional va
cation month III Sweden. when
facilities are crowded.
White nights are g special
summer feature. As far south as
Stockholm, curing MO sumner
one can read q newspaper outside
~ midnight. This hight is both
GAVIN ano dusk The real midnight
sun shines only n the north be
yond the Arctic Circle from mid
May % uio-July
Winter season IN south ard mid
Gle SHeoe, IS from January 70
March an0 III the north 70 Nay
and June Winter sports in the
JaHtland mountains are ct their
e.ght n April. SKIING IN bathing
suits is possible IN July in Lapp-
land. During Easter holidays the
Swedes themselves fill mountain
resorts 10 the last bathroom"
Some resorts operate on a year
round basis. Unlike the resort area
II coasts and mountains, other
regions depend but little on spec
4sl seasonal attractions.
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This point raises another question: which in the
tive might provoke interesting character analysis
people Foreigners
formal strange concept
responsibility in everyday affairs The
onist Gunnar Myrdal
foremost land of responsibility
s"edes outdo the forma.
should be expected because
noticeable people
and in Norway in Sweden In
en Anderson celebrates on the extent of Swedish foma
That particular stiffness though often
rather
with which swede is mbud
many sources that swedish children among the most wean
nered in the world Some noticeable
human relationships Swedens
laws particularly those pertaining
In fact the slightest seemingly cases brought
before court Sweden bearing witness
1h e"edh trait oil horoughness also evident
with its carefully applied logic like arrested
charge of drunkenness
WIN he deep probing interest we in America
obnoxious criminals In go 10
all the pains of collecting mans
ana normal frame OF mind-requing three
wohghghted by analyzing authorities and
Draw" Inc moral seems to be: society
to himself below the common
lever " os In this case the man received only small fine,
cause the magistrate and that
something had depressed him of brawI.
The courtrooms Of Sweden point coming to- BY
endeavoring to clamp down
" su's and mdemeanors both the magistrates govern
mental maintained have
way OF exponndng and effectuang
Petaphy and perfeconsm further
DE sumped up In few words a Swedish film
criticism o there
isn't enough story material, in Sweden..
Now ask mysef-and this pont-how come Sweden with
all its rgd' has proded 81 p,ucb
dramatic talent! OF all the
WOOD sweden beats them all and Bergman
known for their recently voted the most
ing actresses TODAY number of
her swedish actresses In
ne article the Royal Dramatic
one OF the most significant n the world
And yet recall wildly an American
ing hadto
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1950-04-08
It's Your Health

@>r.>o-Dne>cu>.1I.>>.Y>o-Do.>~.>r->
decay. Again the chlorophyll bene-
fits require further study and inves-
tigation before this substance can
5e recommended.
Fluorine compounds have been
7ufgested for use in a dentifrice,
but up to the present time have been
found to be of absolutely no value
when used in dentifrices in amounts
thai are safe for everyday consump-
ion.
Ordinary salt and soda is still a
pretty good dentifrice and for all
pra ctical purposes will probably give
rs much benefit as the most expen-
i've packaged product, provided that
+. is used Immediately after meal
Il IS with a good stiff brush.
Naturally, it does no good to brush
he teeth right after meals if one
hen continues to eat sticky sweet
GODS in the periods in between.
Avoidance of excess refined sweets
still one of the best ways to avoid
/ big dental problem.
This is especially true of children,
who are prone to indulge in sweets.
Parents should substitute fresh
fruits, peanut butter or popcorn for
snacktimes in place of foods con-
aiming a great deal of sugar.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1950-04-08
Hoibed Built Into Window

on a wooden frame, backed up
against a basement window. Seeds
are planted in flats placed under
the sash, and the open basement
window Unjust be Southern expos
ure) provides cellar warmth.
Use of the right type of glass is
important in the construction of
the frames. Pennvernon glass is
one of the best. 1t transmits sun
light evenly, abundantly and di-
rectly, making the hotbed more
efficient Crops that can be started
in frames with fine results in
clude: lettuce, cabbage, cauliflow-
er, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers,
egg plants, muskmelons, summer
squashes, celery and cucumbers.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1950-04-08
NEW DENTIFRICES

The public has been deluged in
recent months with widely advertised
,laims for new dentifrices that will
,revent tooth decay. Ammonia tooth
powders are advertised as guaranteed
20 prevent or reduce cavities in the
mouth of the user. How much truth
and how much fiction is there in
these claims of the manufacturers
If these new tooth pastes and tooth
powders?
Tooth decay starts from the action
If mouth bacteria on fermentable
carbohydrates. especially sugars. The
bacteria produce acid from the SUI
gars and the acids in turn destroy
he teeth. The ammonia dentifrices
IRE supposed to not only discourage
The growth of these acids forming
bacteria, but also to help neutralize
my acids that may be formed.
However. all evidence that am
monia actually does this in the
mouth is at the present time still
in the experimental stage
Preliminary trials seem to show
some benefits from using an am
nominated dentifrice right after meals
However. recently studies have been
exported in which the use of any
kind of a dentifrice. as long as II
was utilized right after meals, con-
ferred a great deal of benefit.
In other words most people could
reduce the amount of decay in their
mouth by the simple procedure OF
cleaning their teeth right after each
meal. They would get a reduction
in the number of new cavities over
a given period of time by this simple
procedure alone.
Whether or not ammoniated dem
thrice will add a great deal of addi-
tonal benefit is still to be proven
Large scale experiments are under
way which should demonstrate clear
ly the real merit of the ammoniated
dentifrices. In the mean time they
are not harmful to use, but should
not be taken as a cure-all for dental
decay.
Chlorophyll has also been recon-
mended as an agent for use in a
dentifrice to aid in combating dental