The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1939, Page 27

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1939. of The Daily Alaska E MIRACLEON |OMENS ABOUT .. | ioned country folk store m Christmas omens. Look to your fire on Christmas day, for if it | burns brightly, it is a sign of pros- | mpire—Juneau - SANTA NEEDED BYGROWNUPS Christmas Edition L] [] - | & motorist there is a long list of | its having become outmoded.” Look Buylng GI"S 'or He.Manl accessories to conjure with. Motor | them over and don't forget the i [ rougn robby or nabiis, but s burned beforehand the who se W if so much as a ounting da old-fash- gloves or a . robe; and electric | most practical of all men's gifts cigar lighter, an auto radio. | also leaning on the vanity side, his | The man who is a hunter or a|apparel. He may be dressy or just fisherman certainly provides a list | wear clothes passively, there is al- of varied suggestions. wa something he can use and | Or he may be a home body. If|it's so easy to determine what |s0, gifts that contribute to his|those things are. perity; if, however, when the fire lighted it smoulders and re- | to setbacks “If there were no God it would Long, long ago it was the day| Do you know that a full moon | g draw may be | » Presents Should Be Chosen What to give him? This has lang and fallaciously been classed with such problems as “Hew old is 14 ) tbat one about which t the chicken or the egg? like, al! of 1 lies and succumbs to logi- Let's look the man 1 square in the face. hos been a lot said that man | the scope of is a limited that phase of so practical that te give him Let's analyze probiem. . is he so very practical, and sogon if so, does that. really contract the scope. of selection? We've men have a streak of | heir make-up, If you that watch your man| pefore a mirror when | ng a new suit or a! him.elf. He's just as| lussy and deliberate w...an, The clothier knows rha!'s why he has triplicate irrors in his shop, so that men ook “at themselves from all V.eWpOoin Thit Vein of Vanity ch him tieing his: tie; f ard cven f{acdidious about just: the eoxect knot and set of the Ue.| Viaieh him brushing his hair, he | w.ll prien and possibly change the | veral times until he - gets | 1o proper set. Note him in the | hop. directing his. hair cut. n put.er about the choice his eye glasses not entirely. for | s for becomingness. Don't| riake mistake about that man.| He to look his best at. ail | tmes whether he ds in the adol- cseent ag on the edge of sen- ity if {witted on the subject he will| 1 you ii’s natural self respect. will evade the “pride in appear- * aspect. Or he may tell you t proper appearance is an es- centigl in his business and of course in this he is-unquestionably 1.zht, Nevertheless, we are inclined | t. believe that there is still latent | an underlying strain of vanity in the masculine make-up. Let some-| cne give him an atrociously pat- terned tie or let his clothier send him a suit that doesn't precisely g Or these prablems the| a faint. suspicion that| fit. If you're present whenh these happen, watch his reaction and then stop your ears if you don't want to hear “blue” while he “sees Censider the Play Boy It has been said that “the man is only a boy grown up.” The most | fascinating of his boybood activi- | ties usually stick to him in some form .or .other when he grows | to manhood. For every man has | his hobby. It may be golf, horse- | back riding, bowling, billiards | fishing, hunting, skating, motoring or any other.of the various things that. men adopt as pet divertise- ments. He may be stamp or coin or bug eollector, camera fan, amateur musician, a devotee of card games, Does all this support the idea that the scope of men’s gifts is limited? Being practical in the choesing of men’s gifts is solely a matter of studying his preferences and his preferences all come within the gamut of men's activities. Surely these are wide . enough more so than a woman's. For proof, stop and, figure, for. a moment. the dif- | ferent . types . of . stores. that .cater ; entirely, or, by gertain department’s to men's wants, There are cloth~ ing and haberdashery shops, smoke shops, sporting goods stores, lug- gage = shops, billiard and . bowling rooms, hardware and jewelry. stores and others. Classify Your Man | Let's make a more detailed an- alysis of men’s pursuits and past- times and the things that go with them, For instance for . the travel- ing man .there is luggage to.con-| sider; the. various types..of grips, shaving . sets, toilet cases, fitted bags, brief cases, wallets,. etc, Or he may be a sportsman. A devotee of.golf is apt te be in need | of some club, a new sweater, cap,| knickers, hose and there never was| a time, when a golfer wouldn't, wel- come an extra dozen golf- balls. or @ golf bag stamper, even in the dead of winter. If he loves to skate, play billiards or bowl, if he is keen for fishing, hunting or any of the man sports each offers its suggestions for a gratifying gift. The List Widens If the man you have in mind s [SESSSSSPSTSSISISSUSBESSSEESSSSSSe s sse e s s 6 6 0 4 With most sincere wishes that you may enjoy a fruly Merry Christmas and all the good fortune to make the New Year a happy one. The White Spot B SWEOM SIS LS S O I i it MAY YOU in the Gladness of this CHRISTMAS SEASON and may its S and Good Will Remain WITH YOU Spee KELLY ial Delivery REJOICE pirit of Peace ALWAYS. | comfort are best chosen. A loung- |ing robe or lounging pajamas, slip- | pers, smokes, a humidor, a lighter, | books, a radio, or a reading lamp |are among the recommended items. If he is a society man there are gifts for formal wear; waistcoat, dress, muffler or gloves or any ,of the amany jewelry novelties that are specially pointed to the man who adhers to formal proprieties. And, there is the man who is a| natural host and likes to enter- tain in his own home. Tab these: | A cellarette, a humidor, bridge sets, poker . sets, cocktail shaker, roulette outfit or a beautiful dress- ing robe or housecoat. For Business or Study The professional man would be interested in a brief case, a wrist watch, a pen and pencil set; some- thing for his car, his desk or his study. The physician has his own list. | The strictly business man could | use desk pieces writing sets, smok- er sets, family pictures in frames for his office, memo book, perpet- ual calendar, wallet, desk lamp, letter opener, book case or office chair. The university man suggests| something . for, his room, pipes . or | pipe rack, book ends, wriling equipment, lamp, brief case, port- able . typewriter, field glasses or lap, robe for football games, refer- ence books or any item or instru- ment pertaining to the study in| which he majors. | Man in the Aggregate | While the most of the above sug- | gestions have reference to hissport, occupational or special pursuits they are practical because they | apply to his dominating interests. All, of which adhers to the rormu]u‘ that we must mix with the man’'s practical side a bit of vanity and & bit_of propensity to play. “But,” say you, ‘most. men are very thorough in. providing things for their favorite sports and pursuits. There is nothing lacking.” We answer, ‘“there is always something that needs replacement, either because of depreciation er [PR————————— | ment, Just snoop into That will tell the story of his tastes, his size, his shortages. You might even get a more definite cue to his tastes by looking for labels to identify the store in which he buys for himself. It's more than likely that there you will find a manager, or clerk that knows all about him and can help you choose just the kind of merchandise he selects for himself. There is no better guide to his welcome and approval of what you choose. Really, there is no problem to the lection of men’s gifts. The list is long and varied. All that is needed is just a little good judg- good taste and an under- standing of the man you seek to please. DESPERATE REMEDY on a Sun- regretted In his announcemeni day morning, the vicar that money was not coming fast enough but he was not pessi- mistic “We have tried,” he raise the necessary money usual way. We have tried honestl Now, we are going to see what Christmas bazaar can do.” said, “to his wardrobe. | in | a | before Christmas; but the world was not celebrating Christmas then |as we do now. In a | ter shop with crude | benches, an apprentice was quietly | planing a sandalwood bleck to per-| fect smoothness. His tunic drawn about his waist with a cord, his hair fell about his shoulders in dark silken curls, his boyish clean- cut features wore the expression of peace and love | little carpen- tools and was Suddenly a chisel slipped, a man/ eried out in pain. A carpenter had! received a splinter full in the eye,| plercing the eyeball. Others gather- ed about him to bind up the wound and sadly shook their heads. “He will be blind,” they said. | The apprentice worked on calm- |1y, almost smiling. A great physi-| | cian came and remo the ban- dage 1e eye is sound,” he said, | “you must have Leen mistaken. It as if it had never been in- | jured at all.” | “I am sure it | the man. But the never was,” said sther carpenters in the|shook their heads and the appren- tice went on smoothing the sandel- | wood. | 'T'was Christmas Eve Merry Christmas to All! TRIANGLE “Yours for Better Appearance” hristmas , MEANS FINE MEATS T0 EAT— We Have Everything from Turkey, Chicken on Down! PHONE 39 PHONE 539 ALASKA MEAT COMPANY specializes in nice, fat tur- keys and other fowl that will fit in so perfectly for that Christmas dinner you have planned. COME IN NOW and ORDER WHAT YOU WANT. We can help you. Capons — Suckling Piqs — Geese — Ducks BLAKE OLYMPIA OYSTERS * i i e _* L § Choice Fowl for Christmas! See Today———Don PHO °’t Delay!? NES:—39 or 539 Other Suggestions:===- It isn’t ONLY THE TURKEY or CHICKEN that you can prepare for Christmas, BUT NICE ROASTS, ready for the oven will also make fine dinners. There are so many different kinds of preparations that would be good for Christmas. WE CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR PLANS FOR THE DINNER. Alaska Meat Company PHONES:—139 or 539 |Ing the house at Christmas day is supposed to be unlucky, tne ving going: “Light Christmas, light wheat- sheaf and dark Christmas, heavy wheatsheaf,” and that a windy Christmas and calm Candlemas were held as omens of a good year. Rain during the twelve days after | Christmas was to foretell a wet year to follow. When decorat- with Christmas hol- ly, be careful not to burn any leaves or berries that fall but put them carefully away until Twelfth Night, when they should be burned with the rest of the decorations. Then luck and happiness will fol- said 16 per glass. made of curved plate The instrument, panel of the 1940 Chrysler Royal is a combination of beauty and utility. Light colored plastics are used to fine effect. Completely redesigned and re- styled, the Chrysler line for 1940 reé)rasents what the company con- siders its outstanding achievement in beauty. It is, in fact, an entirely new line with beauty so definitely the motif that in all its advertising and sales promotion efforts the com- wmfl refers to the cars as the “Beau- tiful Chryslers for 1940”. Along with its iméuroved appearance, the car has been bettered mechanically in many respects. The result is that it has an improved performance, added com- fort, greater safety and superlative riding qualities to match its eye appeal. Six models, comprising a total of 26 body styles, are offered. These are designated as the Royal, Windsor, Traveler, New Yorker, Saratoga and Crown Imperial. The Royal is offered in the Three- passenger coupe, Six - passenger coupe, Six-passenger Victoria, Six- passenger sedan, Eight-passenger ; sedan and Eig“h,b-pusenzer sedan- fimousine, The Windsor has all these body styles, plus a Six-passenger convertible coupe. Body styles in the Traveler are the Three-passenger coupe, Six-passenger coupe, Six- passenger Victoria, and__Six-pas- senger sedan. In the New Yorker all g these may be had plus a Six-pas- senger convertible coupe. The Sara- toga comes in but one body style, a Six-passenger sport formal, with combination leather and cloth trim. The Crown Imperial, corresponding to last year’s Custom Imperial, lists a Six-passenger sedan, Eight-pas- M senger sedan and Eight-passenger g sedan-limousing Chrysler's “Cruise and Climb” transmission (overdrive) is offered as extra equipment at added cost in all models save the Royal and Traveler # and is standard in the Crown Im- g perial. The famous Fluid Drive, introduced with such marked success # last year in the Custom Imperial and later made available in the Imperial models, is offered in the New Yorker f and Saratoga as extra equipment at added cost and is standard in the Crown Imperial. In all cases where # Fluid Drive is used, overdrive is Rg essential. All models are similar in appear- ance, differing only in size and the g quality and variety of trim and equipment. The front end has been simplified Release Sept. 24. m land be very | garment with a otherwise you will lose money remember spoken in the day ful; is Herald.) to the kings laid at the feet Christ T T LI R S T8 5 7 | ottt sttt ol ikt i Beauty is Paramount in the 1940 Chrysler Line | looked for during the year to come. on Christ- luck on no tear in it, | Also, words cheer- grumbling (Montreal Wear something new day, if possible, for to put or careful hole the first hould be that word of luck to speak a to court hard The number and richness of the rich gifts of represent Child. The “Beautiful Chrysler for 1940". sedan, destined to be one of the most popul wheelbase of 122 14 inches, 315 inches more 1939, and 108 horsepower, a8 against 100 the plum pudding ingredients once used which the be necessary to invent him,” sald a well-known writer, There is no Santa Claus in our grown-up world, but we have found we needed him as one of the most beloved char- acters in the world of childhood, which is peopled with legends of the child’s own making. The en- chanting belief in Santa and his reindeer, his paunch and his pack filled with toys will never hurt a child, The cynical grown-ups, who have tco completely lost their belief in him and his kind, need your help Empire classifieds bring results. ‘This piet shows the Royal o-puar ?-r‘r‘::del. in the Ilney. This car has than the corresponding model of horsepower in 1939, The Chrysler Royal coupe, notable for ita graceful linea and exceptional room iness. Coupes come in three and six passenger body styles. In the Windsor New Yorker models a six- passenger convertible coupe is a and made more beautiful by a thor- oughly modernistic treatment. The hood is longer than those of the 1939 cars. The radiator grille, with hori- zontal rustless steel moldings, gives the car massive but at the same time thoroughly artistic appearance. _ The rear-end graceful, distinctive lines are entirely new, ending in a stone deflector or bumper panel that cleans up the appearance of this part of the car, The tail lights have been raised for additional protection and the rear window in the sedans is an undivided sheet of curved plate glass, for greater vision and the avoidance of reflections, The cars can be had either with or without running boards, as preferred, at no extra cost., The wheelbase of the Royal and Windsor has been increased 317 inches, now measuring 12215 inches. Three and a half inches also have been added to the wheelbase of the Traveler, New Yorker and Saratoga, bringing it up to 1284 inches. In the Crown sedan the wheelbase is now 14514 inches, an increase of 1}3 inches over last year. This increased wheelbase naturally helps the riding qualities of the car but an even more important advance in this respect is the improved weight distribution. The rear axle has been moved back 714 inches and the engine advanced 4 inches in relation to the front wheels. This increases the “cradled” area between the axles in which the passengers ride, where, obviously, they are affected by the jolts and jars incident to road irregularities. Both front and rear seat have been widened, giving the cars actually greater seat width than most of the famous Airflows, which set new standards in this respect. Leg room has been increased three inches in the rear compartment. Another Airflow feature is the use of full width doors te the rear com- partment. The rear edge of these doors drops im a straight line, in- stead of having the usual ‘“‘dog’s leg” design. This means that entrance and exit are facilitated and that women do not risk soiling or mussing their costumes in the doorways. It also permits the rear door window- glass to be lowered completely out of sight. Rubber seals have been placed around all doors, to keep out drafts and dust. Striking front view of the “Beautiful Chryslee for 1940" G-passenger sedan. Note the longer hood, cleaner lines an attractive radiator grille with horizontal’ chrome molding. Interiors have been restyled and made more beautiful, comfortable and convenient. Pi]iow-type Air Foam cushions, made of spun rubber, are used to supplement the conven- tional wire cushion springs. The instrument panel has been improved in design with a wider use of plastics, safety signals are in- corporated in the speedometer and all gauges. These gau show a warning in case of low supply, low oil pressure, high temperature of cooling water or excessive discharge on the ammeter. Steering has been improved, through changes in the steering geometry and through the fact that the increased gercenuge of weight in the front end of the car nat ly {inclineu it to keep going in & straight ne. Power plants have been improved for the complete line. Horsepower in the Royal and Windsor has been increased from 100 to 108. With premium fuel, the horsepower israised " t0 110, and with a special aluminum head, to 115. This is developed at 8600 r.p.m. by an engine of 33§ bore and 414 inches stroke, with 6.5 to 1 compression ratio. The iston displacement is 241.5 cubie inches. A new high-lift camshaft contributes to increased power and performance. The engines in the Traveler, New Yorker, Saratoga and Crown Im- perial are of 314 inch bore, 474 inches stroke and 6.8 to 1 compres- sion ratio, with a piston displacement of 323.5 cubic inches. They develop 135 horsepower at 3400 r.p.m. In the Crown Imperial an aluminum head is standard, giving 137 horse- power. The Superfinished aluminum alloy pistons of all engines are given a tin plating that resists scuffing and contributes to long life. This is a new development in the 1940 mq “ach piston has four rings. Practically all working engine parts and some chassis parts are Superfinished. By this exclusive mr?s, developed by Chrysler, ring surfaces of virtuall; smoothness are achieved. of these Superfinished pa ler engines maintain their ori close tolerances a much longer time and are insured of long wear and effi- cient operation. The “breaking-in period 1s reduced to & minimum. McCAUL MOTOR COMPANY 115 FRONT STREET PP LP L PP PP PP LPLPLPELP- PHONE 57 ! PP LPd PP