' TllK* VALLEY SETTLER is published
every Friday by the Eatanuska
Valley ^armor’s Cooperative
Association at Palmer,. Alaska,
Mng. Editor Marie Wilson
Subscription rates : vl„00 year
by mail 1*50 year
mailed anywhere : .10 copy
'This paper is issued for the pur
pose of giving information and
news of the ^atanuska Valley
Farmer’s Cooperating Association’s
work, problems, accomplishments,
and also, news of local and gen
eral interest; and to help foster
the cooperative, spirit of the
farmers of the ^atrnuska Valley,
During the illness and 'recent
absence of the Editor of this
paper, it.has been publiahed by
willing and capable hands, I
hesitate to resume my duties for
fear the readers will miss the
accomplishments of the new pub
lishers.
At any rate, I take this oppor
tunity to express my appreciation
to Hiss-Vivian Stoddard, Dorothy
'Mattior, Jane•Maxwell, and 3ob
Laurie the advertising department;
for the work they assumed in my
absence. My enforced Holiday
vacation was not pleasant, in
the future I will attend strickly
to business and nows of the day,
leaving the matter cf vacations
to those with experience.
The Editor
With the increasing number of
colds and the rather bad cough
which accompanies the cold, it
has been suggested that Cod liver
oil might help to rolicvc those
susceptible to colds. With the
short days and lack of sunshine
it appears possible that people
need cod liver oil as much or more
than the stock of the Valley, For
accurate information ask your Dr.
MATRIMONIAL E?IDEMIC
The most i’ocent epidemic sweep
ing the vacinity, disregardless
opposition of age, is that ordin
arily instigated hy Dan Cupid,
Several cases have been noticed
in the past two weeis. Other
persons have all the symtcsns but
have not as yet acknowledged
the disoaseo While still other
persons are vmdor suspicion and
expected to succumb at any moment.
There are four talented young
ladies in an accountant office
who have been thoughtlessly ex
posed ±o this epidemic and are
now being carefully watched for
the slightest s^antom. They pre
form the,ir daily duties under
heavy guard and watchful eyes,
sincerely sympathic with the sit
uation.
If necessary a matrimonial de
partment will be added to this
office to care for the needs of
our patrons.
It has been su0gestcd that Dr.
Albrecht keep a. watchful eye on
his nursing staff to prevent
casualties.
T he wonderful cooperation of
the people of this community and
the numerous civic organizations
in the preparation and financing
of our Community tree has been
recognized and greatly appreciated.
It is a matter of deep satisfaction
to, receive united response on an
occation of this kind for the ben
efit and ploasiire •not only of
the children but adults as well*
A progr&m atkChristmas time on
volving an entire community tends
to draw its people together in a
close b^nd of friendship of
which wc may boast.
Therefore, thanks are extended to
all those who took active part
in the success of this event.