The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 23, 1937, Page 4

THE DAILY ALASKA EM!PIRl: FRIDAY JULY 23,:1937. t have produced. By sendxng competent engineers into these promising areas to make surveys and find actually the possibilities, the Territory is taking an aggressive and intelligent lead nday by the EMPIRE in the development of Alaska. Main Streets, Juneau, Dally Alaslm Emptre s iy ool ROBERT W. BENDER itor and Manager Published every evening PRINTING COMPANY at Secon Alasks. porrmisac s Eutered in the Post matter. JUST A SUGGESTION Office 1n Juneau as Second SUB4CRIPTION RATES. by carrier in Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per month. ge paid, at the following rates ance. $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; . nce, $1.35 ‘will confer a ice of any faflurs papers. News Office, 602 War declared by the District Attorney against minors, or boys and gitls under 21, entering liquor dispensaries in violation of the law is bound to raise the age-old controversy. What is to be done with the youngster of 18, 19 or 20 who claims to be 21 and at the moment there is no way of proving other-| - wise? 3 | e eutiiled to the use for| By way of suggestion, how would it be for the dispatches credited to it or not | officer or proprietor of the liquor dispensary to pick paper and also the local news |up the telephone and call up Mr. or Mrs, So and So ~|and say something like this: | “Yuur son (or daughter as the case might be) is enter a liquor dispensary. Is that true? If he is | that he be | Deltvered By mail One year one month. in Subscribe; the Busiae: \ivery of their Telephones y will promptly notify favor if t egularity in the de- C or Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ‘The Associated Pre republieation of all ne otherwise credited in (nts published herel ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARAN(EED TO BE LARGER 'HAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION down here and wants to He claims to be 21 years old. ‘xmL it will be necessary, according to law, ‘a(‘mmnamed by parent or guardian *itell me whether he is 21, and if not will you come| | down and accompany him into the establishment?” 1 Recalling our younger days, we have a mild sus- | picion that there would soon be an end to the trouble | | of youngsters under 21 entering liquor dispensaries. | Those Beer Jackets (Boston Herald) If one knew why small boys half-mast one leg of their slacks, why their older brothers flaunt sus- penders out in the open for all to see, or why little }gxrk cling tenaciously to ankle-length socks in the |.. }dmd of winter, one might understand about beer | too. Lacking this insight, baffled parents | | l | 1 | \ll\'ERAL DF\ ELOPMENT From Associate Territor 1(\1 an\g Engineer J. C. Jackets, i I Roehm up in the Goodnews Bay region comes a report | of 'teen-age children can m\}\ fall back on thn-l well- | et i, Sedian B Ak st tol fEKE @ idie taith | O fine Y (URTRRRELS 3 xdlond, ity i dand g oy | how numérously! the mineral future of the Territory. The Engineer, | Like the leaves of the spring, those jaunty canvas who recently went into the area in connection With' cerers sprouted, seemingly of their own accord, on | his official duties of aiding prospectors and the min- thousands of juvenile backs. What is so intriguing | ing industry generally, finds that an 18-day rle'\nup about them, oldsters are at a loss to fathom. at Platinum, the new Olson Brothers town, produced |ently a beer jacket is little different from the utili- 500 ounces of platinum which at the market is worth |tarian garments which have tong marked our barbers, $49 per ounce. In other words, the cleanup repre- |OUF plasterers, our drug clerks, and the dispensers 5 . 2 Gty . F of the good cheer for which they are named. Yet all sents $24,500, a fairly important business in anybody b‘at once they have become so alluring that girls, wnd snee | boys. too, for that matter, can’t be without them. Those who pretend to know say the fad \("uted‘ are daily streaming into the area, now heading into[mildly in the colleges and has been spreading ever the region south of Chagvan Bay, between Cape Nw-pmce Now it is approximately epidemic. Parents enham and Hagemeister Strait, where a coarse, K May murmur a little, but none would be so crabbed 1 % | h gold s be i .| 85 to object. After all, it's a lot of fun for the young- b ; gold has been found which shows considerable| €8 /@ THASE THR o of the textile industry bene- promise. fits meanwhile, that is something too. | ) Further, the Enginéer tinds the prospectors, who | In view of the countless reports’ which have| emanated from the district in the last two or three; George VI wants to visit the distressed areas vn] years since the Olson Brothers first began to get re-{gq;tn Wales, according to a dispatch from London, turns, this report is particularly enlightening because against the wishes of his Ministers. As we recall it, it is based on an engineer’s factual finding, and n. George owes his throne in part to a similar wish car- tends to prove two oft-repeated contentions in A]askw ried out by Edward VIIL—Detroit Free Pre: —that the Territory has untold mineral wealth \el SR S. L RESTEY uzidiscovered and that the Territory’s money is bcm"] When in the course of human events the taxpayer | wisely and well in putting engineers in the feels like an early American colonist—what can he Not that the visit of Engineer Roehm at this| do about it?—Buffalo Courier-Express. irm indicates that Yankee cleanup, but intelligent mineral surveys in areas <nch‘ & g ybanana boat by a Boston fir 14 Goodnaws Bay, gan: lead to: just :the kind of .de-| ingenuity might make a sow's ear out of a silk purse. velopment that ‘now promises to make the country ( —_Boston Globe, around the mouth of the Kuskokwim a real mineral produoer, Senator Wagner says that Tammany Hall was the | There are scores of places in Alaska which Will| cradle of modern liberalism. And gosh, how that be just as productive of mineral wealth as the d1<- Justy infant liked his pap!—Boston Herald was Garnick's Chats_' ‘A4 Newspaper Within a Newspaper®” spent field ‘ time had anything especially to do with the recent 's former yacht into a | | t Remodeling the ex-Kaise: | { | | | THE FRIENDLY STORE SARDINES Large uval cans in oil, mustard or tomato sauce. 2 cans 25¢ PURE THE FRIENDLY STORE Friday, July 23, 1937. " EAT RICE FOR ENERGY Long Grain Head Rice SPECIAL 4 Ibs. 25¢ ROLLED OATS 9-POUND BAG Peacock Brand Special 58¢ APPELLA CRISPS A delicious breakfast food or dessert—equivalent to | a dozen apples. LARGE CANS 35¢ MACARONI Best Grade Elbow Fresh Stock 3 1bs. 25¢ The late Frank H. Davis once | said: “Every time you kick, yan’ miss a step.’ I | M. D.: Your system is being | poisoned. You must get rid of ! Patient: “0. K. Doc. You (‘all[ chuck 'em out of the window. | You'll find ’em on the dressing { table.” | | | 0—0—o F | | { | | your teeth.” | 0—0—o “That pretty girl scems to be | | having a good time!” | “H'm, yes—her fiance, a young ! doctor in South America, is com- | Hng home to marry her next | ! month.” No Added Sugar! “Well, she certainly scems to! HALF GALLON PAILS | have solved the problem of what ! | to do till the dector comes!” ! teeth to make de impresses.” [N CANfia 050 Large cans spaghetti— “There’s only one thing worse, prepared with cheese and | than trying to shave with al tomato sauce. razor after the wife has sharp- 2 for 25¢ S | o—0—o 1‘ “What beautiful scallops you { have made on the pies, Mandy! How do you do it?” “Ah's glad you like dem,‘ ma’am. Ah just used mah l'llle | ened a pencil with it “And what's that?” “Trying to write with the | pencil.” | | | | 0—0—o NOT IN THE ZOO If every dawn doesn’'t mean “I've got a freak on my farm.| to you another chance at life— | It’s a two-legged calf.” another opportunity to lick it— | “I know. Hé came over to call| sit down, old fellow, and take on my daughter last night” ‘| stock. You're slipping. | | | | Will you please | .. | Excelled, |lence; Appar- | g I HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Empire extends conmgtratula- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow-| :: ing: JULY 23 C. M. Ferguson Helen Dupree Mrs. L. H. Metzgar K. C. Talmadge Helen Rivers Edna Siverts >-eee DAILY LESSONS & { mans 20 Years Ago From The Empire JULY 23, 1917 Another daylight raid over the east coast of England was attempt- ed by a fleet of twenty German airplanes. A counter attack began immediately and though the Ger- were repulsed, they all es- |caped. In English' villages eleven |were killed and 25 injured. Interior and Westwg‘rd sections were being visited by the greatest IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon »- * | Words Often Misused: Do not sa 'Who do you mean?” Say, “Whom do you mean?” (You mean whom). Often Mispronounced: Brilliant Pronounce bril-yant, not bril-i-ant.| Often Misspelled: Excel; one L excelling, excellent, exel- two I's. Synonyms: Gladden please, delight, elate. Word Study: “Use a word thxm’ times and it is yours.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Indulge; to give one’s self up to. ‘Envy, if indulged in, will be to us a foretaste of hell upon earth Burton. (verb), LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon - 1. What is dry ice? 2. Whose appointment as Secre- tary of the Treasury by President Washington gained him the reputa- tion of a great financier? 3. Is there any such thing as cubic acre? 4. If a voter registers as a Re- publican or a Democrat, must he vote that ticket at election? 5. What is the chief product of the Philippines? a ANSWERS 1. Solid, compressed carbon diox- |ide 2. Alexander No; it is measure Hamilton. 3 of square |area only, 4. No, the binding. 5. Hemp. MODERN #~ETIQUETTE registration is , mot | i i Q. How long should a widow mourning ? A. She may wear all black for a few weeks. Then the black may be modified gradually with touches of white here and there. There is no exact time that one should we;i mourning, as some people do ni use it at all. Q. Where should the monograftts be placed cn breakfast: and mnfir- eon napkins? A. 1In one corner, and the nafi‘(!n should be folded to show the moha- gram. Q. When a man and a woman meet on the street, who should speak first? A. The woman. - ‘Alaska” by Lester D. Henderson. PHONE 206 } ] . o | Juneau Radio Service For Your RADIO Troubles | 122 Second St.—Next door to | ! San Francisco Bakery ] = - I— GREEN TOP CABS PHONE « HARRY RACE, D “The Squibb Stores ofr.'qllg;%:.svt- adv. “as a |plague of mosquitoes and flies in ithe memory of white residents, ac- cording to Ross Osborne, traveling \agent for the Pacific Steamship Company‘ who had just returned from a trip through the Territory. he old-timers say they have nev- er seen anything like the clouds of |pests that have swarmed there this impossible to travel| year. It is without netting, and every once in a while it is necessary to remove the nets, shake off the bugs, order to see.” Work had started on the Auk Bay |extension of the Mendenhall road. A road camp had been established by J. C. Hayes, superintendent of roads for the First Division, on the west side of the Mendenhall bridge. The extension was to be three miles long. W. J. Manahan, cer in charge of the local Marconi. station, announced that all gasboat men were required to register their| boats at his office. ther the sun came out. Picnics and outi were hastily arranged. Gar- in! Horoscope “Tha stars incline but do not compel” | SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1937 Women benefit under this day’s, planetary government, according to astrology. It is well for al per- sons to pursue routine matters in the morning. Aumugh girls will fmd this an |auspicious: rule for social affaies ition* with young meén whom they |may. meet, under this direction of {the stars. Midsummer romances now will be p:evnlem but love letters may prove dangerous to lasting sentiment. This is a lucky date for an engagement, iyet it may not outlast brief sep- aration. Actors and actresses should bene- fit under this configuration which seems to presage unexpected recog- |nition and consequent contracts. Summer stock companies and out- door theatres will profit amazingly this season which will assure in-| ‘creafled popularity of stage prepar- ' tions. Painters will | profit after this a demand for pictures and for fres- ;trators will multiply as magazines ;return to costly reproductions of portraits and paintings. naval radio offi~ ‘trends indicating martial influences. Uniforms will again be worn by women in public service. Persons whose hirthdate it is have| ithe augury of ‘s ‘year of changing| | The previous day was Sunday, views as well as varied experiences. |from California to be present for| and after days of rainy, cloudy wea- They 'should be cautious where love | the reunion. affairs ‘are concerned Children born on this day prob-‘ they will not be lucky in associé-|« summer’s work, for there is to be| coes in the coming autumn. Illus-| Fashions are to show significant | —¥| Empire classifieds pay. +* o i HOSPITAL NOTES PRESCRIP- TIONS compounded exactly as written by your doctor. Kenneth Brown was dismissed | from St. Ann’s Hospital today to| sail south for treatment of appen- dicitis. Mrs. W. O. Ca“son, wife of the New England Fish Company buyer in Juneau, underwent a major op- eration at St. Ann's Hospital this morning. o - MISS RUTH LUNI;ELL HONOREE IN SURPRISE KITCHEN SHOWER Miss Ruth Lundell, whose furth-! coming marriage to Bertel Johnson of Chelan, Wash., was announced | recently, was honoree at a surprise kitchen shower party last night giv-| en by the Misses Doris Swap and Daisy Hillman at the home of Mrs. William Hillman, 809 B Street. Attending the party were: The' Mesdames Emmett Connor, Fred' Orme, George Larson, Clifford Swap, | and William Hiliman; and the Miss- | = es Doris Swap, Etta Mae Kolasa, Blanche Thorgerson, Eva and Wil-, |ma Feero, Ruth Lundell and Daisy Hillman. Refreshments were served. Miss |Lundell will leave for Chelan Mon- | When in Need of DIESEL OIL—UTAH COAL GENERAL HAULING (day morning on the stéamship Al- STORAGE and CRATING aska. MRS. BOYLE SAILS ON VICTORIA VISIT Mrs. Frank A. Boyle, wife of the! Territorial Auditor, sailed on the ,Puncess Alice for Victoria where |she goes to visit with her mother and sister. Her sister is coming north CALL US JUNEAU TRANSFER Phone 48—Night Phone 696 “The Rexall Store” | your RS S 1 Remember! Ten percent off on! deners watched their gardens grow. ably will be adventurous and fond all canned fruits and vegetables at It was warm and pleasant on Sun- day, but on Monday it rained. M. J. O'Connor, of Douglas, companied by his family, left for Tenakee Hot Springs to spend two weeks. On their return they ex- pected to go to Seattle to make their future home. Highest, Weather: 52; rain. lowest, 51; - NOTICE All members o Legion No. at Odd Fellows Hall Friday Election of Officers. Lunch. GRANT BALDWIN, Herder — - Most French hotel keepeu. re- night. gard the desire to take a daily bath; Tourists " Payl |. - HENBE:, foible. heavily for the privilege of'a.pri- vate bathroom GuySnntb DRUGS PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- FULLY COMPOUNDED Front Street Next Coliseum PHONE 97—Free Delivery | frrr e I! “Tomorrow's Styles | Juneau’s Own Store and Every Purpose PACIFIC COAST COAL CO. PHONE 412 The B. M. Ba Juneau, Be];remls nk Alaska COMMERCIAL and 1${-}§£VINGS ac-| For Every Purse - | |of change. Subjects of this sign usually have keen brains and artis-! tic gifts. Alexandre Dumas, the elder, French author, was born on this day 1803. Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include J. G. Holland, writer and poet, 1819; Simon Boliver, Venezuelan general and statesman, 1783. (Copyright, 1937) D - In Berwick, Pa, Mrs. Jacob |Knecht has been a Sunday School rer for 52 years. HOLLYWOOD SHOE SHOP 174 Fronklin St. | The Home of Modern Shoe Work MAKI, Proprietdy 1 | MPay’n Takit PHONES 92 or %5 Free Delivery Fresh Meats, Groceries, Liquors, Wines and Beer We Sell for LESS Because We sell for CASH Leader Dept. Store George Brothers “300 Rooms . 300 Bati: Jm .50 Special Weely Rates TAP BEER IN TOWN! [ ] THE: MINERS"* Recreation Parlors BILL DOUGLAS ZORIC DRY CLEANING. | Irving’s Market. - Luthera. Ladies’ Aid Goodlc Sale at Bert's Cash Grocery Saturday. adv. adv.! Cigarettes Candy Cards THE ARCTIC Pabst Famous Draught Beer On Tap "TIMMY" CARLSON CARDINAL CABS 25¢ Within City Limits 230 South Franklin CONNORS MOTOR CO., Inc. Distributors PONTIAC Telephone 411 CHEVROLET BUICK FOR INSURANCE See H. R. SHEPARD & SON Telephone 409 B. M. Behrends Bank Bldg. INSURANCE Allen Shattuck Established 1898 BOOKKEEPING SERVICE TRAINED ACOOUNTAN’!S CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Phone 182 Juneau, Alaska Goldstein l’lll