The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 12, 1940, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire Published every eyening excepl Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Sireets, Juneau, Alaska. WELEN TROY BENDER - - - - Ppresident B L BERNARD = 5 Vice-President and Business Manager Entered 1n the Post Office in Juneau as Secord Class Matter for §1 wing rates 15, in advance, $6.00 will promptly notify ularity in the de- Business Office, 374. FR OP ASSOUIATED PRESS. ely entitled to the use for dited to it or mot the local news News Office, 602 otherwise published he | TLATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER ANY OTHER PUBLICA nal Newspaper Representa- GEORGE D. CL Inc., Nat Atves, with of San F {sco. Los Angeles, Portland Beattle, Chicavo, New York and B SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE A. Wellington, 1011 American Ba NEW PRODUCTS FROM A NEW COUNTRY A few brand new items which weren't among Alaska’s exports in 1938 appear on the 1939 customs report of Collector James J. Connors. None are im- portant as yet in the ‘Territory’s economy but they are welcomed to the list of Alaska products because of the promise they, and others like them, hold for the future worth of cran- Last Alaska exported nough to mention, berries, ust a few cré hardly but the cranberry industry is one worth millions to certain of the States. Perhaps some day Alaska will have a gooc are of this rich market Other products whict exported last year and not in the previous year include: reindeer meat, $6,733; reindeer offal, $60; ivory, $1461; seal meal, $9,858, and seal oil, $8704. Reindeer hides worth $6.665 were sent out last year, compared to only $474 worth in, 1938, Other miscellaneous items, ex- ports of which more than doubled last were paintings, spruce oars 1 fresh fish other than salmon and halibut Our shipments of unmanu- factured wool increased from $28511 to $50,258 and | our mills sent out $124,449 worth of timber and | lumber as compared to shipments of $86,497 the y before. The growth of these numerous small industries | is an important development in Alaska supplement the vital fish, gold and fur Some day they may stand beside value to the Alaskan economy. industrie POILUS 1 '0 TYPES French soldiers in the Maginot Line today not poilus, The heroic name, born in the trenches of the Marne vears ago, is seldom used. The nearest h to a generallv recognized nick- name today is in the plural, “les types,” which trans- slates as “the boys” or “the fellows.” The enemy in the present war, writes one ondent, is Fritzz No Man’s Land is “nature.” A scoutirg trip is a visit to nature. One c guess how this meaning came about. Patrol parting for No M: tily as going out for look at the bi Land spoke of themselves jaun- a bit of fresh alr, or to have a and flowers; in other words, SPRING HATS ARE SMALL, Today they | the big three in| are com- | | muning with nature. But the origin may be other | wise. ‘There’s no telling how the popular nicknames ‘and the popular songs of a nation spring up; and, for that matter, the popular books and popular ladies’ hats of a nation. The wind blows where it lists A writer to the New York Times makes seemingly odd remark which, on examination, im- | s one as true. Compared with the poilu, the y one” of 1914, the French “type” of 1940 is much less exuberant as well as much less disheveled We can understand the better-groomed soldier of 1940. He has time enough on his hands to shave three times a day if he so wishes, The swagger and bluster of the 1914 poilu, on leave after the Marne, is gone; because, says the correspondent, “‘total war' is too grim.” In the fifth month of the World War the French casualties must have been well over half a million. Today they may be less than one per- cent of that figure. And yet it is quite correct to speak of today's war as “too grim.” The reason is precisely in the lack of heavy fighting and heavy | losses. Twenty-five years ago it was tragedy with the excitement and exaltation of tragedy. Today men see their lives disrupted and their thoughts dis- one located without compensating excitement. It is just a grim business. | Generals and Senators i & (Cleveland Plain Dealer) The contrast between the attitude of Japanese the ex- |army officers and American Senators over | piration of the trade treaty reveals the difficulties | of coming to an agreement with the island empire The Mikado's generals rattle the saber, utter threats, say the United States cannot upset their plans in Asia and are even willing to have the navy conduct a against the trans-Pacific neighbor. Senators, on the other hand, even those who believe we should embargo war materials to Japan—a step which does iat home. The cabinet yesterday discussed the in- \troduction of ration cards—a telling indication of how Japan feels the pinch of war. Yet the gen- lerals will not permit the cabinet to settle matters in a normal fashion With the army a free agent there is always | danger that any precipitate action by this country will ¢ trouble in the Far East. But war against the United States is only an extreme possibility. With the Chinese affair in bad order, with discon- tent at home, with a temporarily doeile but basically unfriendly Russia on the north, even the generals may think twice before butting their heads into another wall This state of affairs should leave this country | free to do about as it sees fit in restoring its rights in China and in taking the necessary steps tg end its unhappy role as the supplier of Japan's sinews of war, With a calm attitute prevailing in Wash- ington, with no military to dictate, this government can be relied on to do what is best in the national | interest, A \erdlc( lphcld | | (New York Times) | The unanimous decision of the Appellate Division upholding the conviction of James J. Hines does more than confirm the general feeling that the Tammany district leader was found guilty in a fair |trial and on adequate evidence. It strengthens an | assurance that every healthy democracy must have, that no political figure is too big or too powerful to escape punishment when the evidence of his Icun-uptinn or criminality is sufficiently clear. With |James J. Hines there was on trial not merely a | man but a system. It is the system by which laws | which are passed in the people’s name are rendered null and void because there exists a superior politi- protection, This system, because it is essential to its continuance to court popularity, often wears a kindly face and performs isolated acts of chnrity, but it is an evil system that undermines the demo» cratic foundation. In upholding the Hines convic- tion the Appellate Division has struck another blow against political corruption. Ten inches of snow fell in Atlanta. with the wind, no doubt. Red Army Came in The with the yellow disposition. HEAD-HUGGING, COCKY Spring hats are small, they hug the head or perch cockily over an eye. They combine practicality and smartness in diminutive sailors, skull caps, helmets, turbans and little casual brimmed models. The flat-crowped, narrow-brimmed sailor, worn by Jane Gilbert, lower left. is made of quilted powder blue crepe, trimmed with navy blue velvet bandeau, with navy veil dotted in- powder- blue chenille. Ann Rutherford, right, is wearing a hat she calls “take-off.” It is a sallor of imported hand-made mantille braid in sky blue, with bow of garden pink felt. The spring bonnet worn by Virginia Grey. top left, is a new skull cap of black felt with two upstanding wired felt ears, and is circled by Jayers of white silk straw.- Fine net embroidered daisies cascade to below the shoulder veil. not automatically follow the termination of the| treaty—are willing to go slowly and see what de-| velops in the next few weeks. { The generals are interested in saving face. They have not conquered China and yet they cannot either withdraw gracefully or consolidate success- fully what gains they have made. Unrest is rising THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, FEB fl;roscope | “The stars incline but do mot comper — - i TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Benefic aspects are active today which is especially fortunate for women. The stars stimulate aggres- sive and courageous policies in busi- ness or government. Industry is en- couraged under the configuration Heart and Home: Women are un- der a planetary direction most in- sporing to ambition. The stars seem | to promise success in negotiations for high positions. There is a sign read as indicating transition that is really progress. It is a date sus- picious for love affairs in which the future husband possesses wealth and high position. Improvement of the home is one of the first interests among older women. Business Affairs: Concentration of capital upon American enterprises will benefit business at this time. Trade and commerce should be above | normal standards, owing to foreign | needs which most be applied by neutrals. Girls will find well-paid |employment early in the spring but they must be capable and ef-| ficient. National Issues: The voice of the American Legion will be heard in-| sistently in Washington. Soldiers | of the World War will make their| opinlons known in positive words The men who fough to end all war| will vote loyalty to the traditions | of the United States and will strong- | by influence lawmakers. Opposition | to Communism in all its forms will | have lasting effet. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year in which busi- ness and finances prosper. Women will find many pleasures and will contribute much to charities and philanthropies. | Children born on this day prob-| ably will be keen of mind and as-| tive of body. These Acquarians may possess unusual talents as linguists and may be brilliant in mentality (Copyrignt, 1940) ——————— SKAGWAY GIRL NOW PROMINENT U. 5. PHYSICIAN Former Estella Ford Says | Indian Medicine Man Is Good Help 1 The only woman doctor in the U. S. Public Health Service with a commission and the rank ‘of sur-| geon is a former Skagway girl, Es- i tella Ford. | Now Dr. Estella Ford Warner is District Medical Director for Ari- \ zona, New Mexico, Eastern Califor- | nia and Southern Colorado. Under her jurisdiction are 35 hospitals| and two tubercular sanitoriums:en | 13 Indian reservations, with a per- sonnel of 600 physicians, specialists, | | dentists, trained nurses, attendants and aids. One third of all the In- | cal power at work to provide the lawbreaker With| iio\.c in the United States live on| tonight, the reservations which Dr. WAmers' hospitals serve. Medicine Men Helpful She believes that the Indian medh | cine men or America should not be destroyed for their aid is needed in | reservation health programs. i “We don't want to destroy the medicine man,” she said recently ln‘ an interview at Tucson, Arizona. “He is more than just a mspenser‘ of herbs. He is a general coun- | cellor and guide. We are trying to| | win him to understand what we are | trying to do and to get him to co- operate with us. In that direction |he has performed very well. We| | find that medicine men are now | bringing cases to our hospitals and | |are coming in themselves for treat- | ment. | | No Word For Germ i “My hat is off to these Indians.| | They give us far better rmpcra-; tion, have fewer taboos and are | more intelligent about health prob- | lems than the Slavs in Pennsylvania, | the White Mountain people in Ten- | nessee and Kentucky, the Italians in New York and the Southern ne- groes with whom I've worked “It is amazing to realize that these Indians have no word in their lan- guage for germ, which is the basis of our whole health structure. How can one explain communicable dis- eases to them without that word? To get them to understand the idea of life cycles of miscroscopic beings is an achievement. Yet somehow they do, and they come in for im- It is a really munization. some sign.” whole- _T 1 ] | ALASKAN Tejephoie 713 or write , The Alaska Territorial | Employment Service . MECHANIC-TRUCK DRIVER — ‘Male age 24, married. Soveral years | experience in driving trucks and res “‘alr work on cars, inciuding ;.ener‘l carage work, also operate service | station. Vocational school training | |in repairing gasoline engine | driven bus and freight trucks. er experience includes general labor, and firing boiler in sawmill. Call for ES 41 ———.——— Try an Empire ad. quietly as the city |closed town because of the influenza 'vpxdf mic, lat a get-together | Dani | pital Q entine? YEARS AGO Prom THE EMPIRE FEBRUARY 12, 1920 Lincoln’s birthday was celet rated | was virtually a with 25 cases being report- ed. Hotel lobbies, movies, schools, churches and other public places were ordered closed and people were warned not to congregate in stores or on the streets with engine dl\lllldt(‘ certain to pass out of e ence as gas boau fuel this season, according to an- nouncement from the Standard Oil Co., officials of the Standard Gas |Engine Co., made public the results |of experiments with a mixture of kerosene and gasoline as a substi- tute for distillation. The rejuvination of the Juneau Commercial Association was decided luncheon held at Alaska Grill More than 60 friends gathered at the Moose Hall the previous night and gave a farewell party to Mr and Mrs. Frank Germain and their daughter Marie. and also to A. Nel- son, a service man. The Germains were well known here having been connected with the Home Grocery. They were going to California. the George Getchell and J. W. Mc- s were given a full pair of ntlers at the Elks lodge at the last { meeting. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers at St. Ann's Hos- The new arrival and mother were both 'in good health, Weather: Highest, 39; Lowest, Cloudy - — ——— | MODER ETIQUETT By Roberta Loe N E Is it all right to sign a val- A. Yes, if you w le prefer leaving the identity m the sender to the imagination |of the one who receives the valen- tine. Q. When children are eating at |the same table with adults, should they be served first, last, or in reg- lar xolullrv Serve the children in some ro- tation as the adults. : at is the m abbreviation, “N.B."? This is from the Latin nota meaning "lmu‘ well.” the aning of bene, SONS OF LEGION MEET TOMORRO' In the absence of Al Zenger, Chairman of the Sons of Legion| Committee, Post Commander George Gullufsen will take over the junior work at the Sons of Legion meeting tomorrow night. | He urges all Sons to be present There will be no Legion meeting because of the holiday. 12, 1940. 1, though many |« FHappy L_?E_t"i“z) The Empire extends congratula- tions and best wishes today, their, birthday anniversary, to the fol- lowing : FEBRUARY 12. Mrs. Ken M. Nelson Mrs. Harold Aase Ross Peterson Etta Schwam Alf Lund J. T. Foster Cash Cole LO()K and LEARN * By A. C. Gordon 1. What is the origin of the term “blood money? 2. What is the smallest political division of a county or a city called? 3. What is the most ancient wea- pons now in use? 4. What country is especially not- ed for its sable furs? Who was “First in War, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen”? 1 ANSWERS 1. The money Judas took for be- traying Jesus was called “blood money.” | 2. A precinct. | 3. The sword. 4. Russia. | 5. George Washnigton | | | | B. P. every Wednesday at 8 Pp. m. Visiting brothers O. ELKS meet Drs. Kaser and Freehurger welcomé.‘ H. C. RED- MAN, Exalted Ruler; M DENTISTS H. SID! ;. Blomgren Building £ ety PHONE 56 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p.m RALPH B. MARTIN, Worshipful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS. Secretary. GUY SMITH , | Dr.A. W. Stewart ¢ | DENTIST 3 Hours 9 am. to 6 p.m, BEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 Dr. Judson Whittier | CHIROPRACTOR | Drugless Physician | Office hours: 10-12; 1-5, 7-9 | Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. | PHONE 667 DRUGS PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- | FULLY COMPOUNDED Front Strcet Next Coliseum Dl’. Jo}m H Geyer PHONE 97—Free Delivery | DENTIST | _—__—‘n Room 9—Valentine Bldg. | PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 pm, "Tomorrow's Styles Today" ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. | Graduate Los Angeles College | of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground || DAILY LESSONS IN hNGLlSH | | | 1 By W. L, Gordon Words Often Misused: De not say, We found the room in a mess.” Say "We found the room in con- fusion (in disorder).” Often Mispronounced :Amphithe- atre. Pronounce am-fi-the-a-ter, 1 as in it, second a unstressed, prin- cipal accent on first syllable or on third | Often Misspelled: Savannah (Georgia); three a’s and two n’s. Synonyms: Nude, naked, bare, i unclothed, de\md of covering. | Word Stua: times and it is yours.” icrmse our vocabulary by mastering {one word each day. word: Prophetic; foretelling: events, (Pro- nounce pro-fet-fk, accent second syl ! lable). “His words bore a prophetic significance.” | S glioly -t | ATTENTION O.E.S. 3 Regular meeting of Juneau Chap- |ter No. 7, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Valen- ‘unp card party and refreshments. ‘1Slfll]ed7 LILLIAN G. WATSON, | adv, Secretary. ——ee—— Try an Empire ad. MODES of the MOMENT- by Adclaide Kerr All dressed up for bowling, which is part of the picture in some winter resorts, Anne Gwynne of the films wears this slacks suit of wine colored spun rayon. breast pocket. Tiny ten-pins of polished wood p-ht buttons for the shirt and more ten-pins are embroidered on{ e Juneau’s Own Store The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin Sts. PHONE 136. D S UN—— Have Your Eyes Examined by . Dr. Rae L. Carlson OPTOMETRIST Blomgren Bldg.——2nd. Floor Front Street————Phone 636 THRIFT CO0-0P Phone 767 Phone GROCERIES ““The Rexall Store” Your Reliuble Pharmacists Butler-Mauro | Drug Co. HARRY RACE DPRUGGIST “The Squibn Stores of Alaska” i p | FINNISH STEAM BATH Your Ailment Calling You Scientific Treatments and Baths Open every day—10 a.m. till mid- night—Dr. E. Malin, Prop. 142 Willoughby Ave. Phone 673 SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldag. GASTINEAU CAFE FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN 8. FRANKLIN S8TREET Nt LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES R e T Juneau Melody House Music and Electric Appliances (Next Irving's Market) Front Street Phone 65 for Health and Pleasure l_'—__—“—_——' Archie B. Belis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Bookkeeping Tax Service Room 8, Valentine Building Phone 676 at the BRUNSWICK IT COSTS SO LITTLE TO DRESS SMARTLY AT DEVLIN'S L. C. SMITH and CORONA TYPEWRITERS FAMILY SHOE STORE “Juneau’s Oldest Exclus- sive Shoe Store” Seward Lou Hudson Street Manager +* mmmmnmmnedsm results. Sold and Serviced by J. B. Burford & Co. #Our Doorstep Is Worn by . Satisfied Customers” — TELEPHONE—51 COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS * CAPITAL—$50.000 SURPLUS—$125.000 * 2% PAID ON SAVINGS * SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES o