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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Fire Prevention Education.

Fire prevention in public schools
and fire prevention in homes are mat
tiers naturally of keen interest. In the
first case the question is largely one
of proper legislation regarding the con-
struction and protection of school
buildings; in the second case it is
largely a matter of individual educa-
ton. 1t is estimated that 60 per cent
of fires occur in homes, though of
curse 60 per cent Of the fire loss does
not result therefrom.
Perhaps it is education which must
be relied upon to furnish the chief
weapon in the fight for fire proven
ton. Legislation is important SO is
inspection of the construction and con-
dition of buildings so that legislation
may be backed up. But, speaking
broadly, the cooperation of the indi-
vidual, due to his "enlightened self
interest" is probably the essential fac
tor in fire prevention as it is in the
other activities of the Safety First fed
eration.-BaltimOre News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Application for Liquor
License

State Of Minnesota. o..
County of ST. Louis.
Notice is hereby given that applica-
tiOn has been made in writing to the
City Council of the City of Ely and
filed In the office of the City Clerk
praying for a license to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors In the lower front room of
the building situated on Lot |, Block
IA, Of the original plat of the City of
Ely. and to the following named per-
son, to wit:
EMIL AKOLA
for the term of one year, beginning
March 2lst, 1917, and ending March
9th. 1918.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said City Council at the
cOnncil chambers in the city hall in
said city, county and state on the Goth
day Of March, 1917.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said city this Goth day of February
1917.
lsEAL] ARTHUR KNUTsoN.
2-23 3-9 City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

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LEARNING TO KNOW W
information That Would Be of I'm
mense Value to the Man Who Is
Planning a Home.

The home-maker, with facilities at
hand, could choose wisely what to
plant in his own home grounds. Lee
lures, instructive and helpful though
they are, can hardly accomplish for
the amateur planter in the course of
half a year what a single visit to a
shrubbery or a perennial garden would
accomplish for him in half an hour.
And, in addition, as everyone knows,
the parks themselves would be all the
more interesting and delightful for
these garden sections. ,
The average person knows few
shrubs and few flowers. To tell One
Of these that the SNOWFALL with which
he is familiar is only n of a score
or more of available viburnums; that
the shrub he knows a. a "lilac" can
be had in numerous varieties, some
growing even Into tree form, OF that
what he calls the "syringa" or the
''mock orange" can be had in dwarf
bush that is a mere pygmy beside it's
robust cOuSin-tO recount facts of this
sort is to surprise him. Yet it is i'm
pOrtant that facts of this sort be
brought before him. There is too
much uniformity in the planting of
city yards-too much use made of
the same material. Public gardens,
exhibiting not only the common varie-
ties, but the uncommon as well, those
not so often met with but despite that.
quite as beautiful as the others, would
serve to overcome the tendency toward
m%OnOtOny already only too apparent.
There are many purposes, as a mat
ter of fact, that these gardens would
might do we'll to consider.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
OXYGEN FOR WOUNDS.

One of the newest therapeutic
measures developed in the European
var hospitals is the healing of deep
md obstinate wounds by oxygen. 1t
s introduced into an electrical ma
chine, which converts it into ozone.
A fine tube running from the ma
chine to the wound conducts a con-
;inuous flow into the most remote
,revice of the wound. The ozone not
only heals the wound quickly but
eliminates the use of 'bandages and
surgical dressings, which frequently
;ause the greatest pain. Obstinate
Wounds which have refused to heal
for months have been quickly i'm
proved by the introduction of ozone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Waqes % Up II Japan.

Thanks to the general, business ac-
tivity in consequence of the great Eu-
ropean war the working classes In
Japan are now unusually prosperous
and contented, says East and West.
TO quote an example, hatoba coolies
in Yokohama are now getting so yen
per month, while waste paper buyers
are making as much as $50 yen a day.
Sake shops neal the foreign and ma
tive bunds are now buster than ever,
being well patronized By the coolie and
lower classes. A fact worth record
ing is that the latter do not now in
dulge in gambling on as large a scale
as formerly. Salaried, men alone are
the victims Of the steady rise In the
price Of daily commodities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Owning Home gives Sense Of Security

Ownership, like faith, affords a sense
Of security-and' the whole concep-
ton of home is based on a feeling Of
security. You can close the door and
the world is shut out. You a go
away from it, and it will be there
when you come back.
Now the tenant, the man who lives
in other peoples houses, can never be
sure that it will be there when he
comes back. In fact, that is one of the
reasons why he lives in another mans
house-he doesn't want it there when
he comes back. And he sets forth on
an eternal quest after an elusive, VI
sionary something whose absence
makes this present dwelling a whited
sepulcher.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Application fOrLiqu0r
License.
State Of Minnesota, ..
County of ST. Louis. e'.

State of Minnesota,
County Of ST. Louis.
Notice is hereby given, That APP
plicatiOns have been made in writing
to the Village Council of said Village
Of WintOn and filed in my office pray
ing for a license to sell intoxicating
liquors for the term commencing on
March Is, 1917. and terminating on
March IA, 1918. by the following per-
sons and at the following places. as
stated in said Applications, respec-
lively, tO-wit:
HIGHLAND & DROPPING
In the lower front room of building
situated on Lott, Block 2, on plat of
Fall Lake in the Village of Winton.
Said Applications will be heard and
determined by said Village Council Of
the Village of Winton at the Council
Chambers in the Village Hall in said
Village of Winton in ST. Louis County
and State of Minnesota, on Tuesday.
the 18th day Of March 1917, at 8
O'Clock p. M. of that day.
Witness my hand and seal Of Village
of WintOn this l4Lh day of February.
1917.
G. o. BERGLUND.
2-16 3-2 Village Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

ldSlcutu W tllc
top of an inse-
cure post at q
distressing angle,
presents a sharp
contrast to the
mail box which q
Minnesota farmer
has erected in
front of his home.
The box itself,
which is of the
ordinary metal
type, is inclOsed
in q miniature
log cabin with a
gable roof. The
post supporting
the box and
cabin is sur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
OH, OF COURSE.

white" remarked the temperance
worker, els the emblem of purity and
innocence"
"That explains it," said the mat
ter-of-fact co-worker.
Explains what~ asked the first
worker.
"Why bartenders always wear
white coats" replied worker No. 2.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Need Not Endanaer Sewers.

Complaints r heard Of tree roots
entering sewers, but If the joints are
perfect 40 such thing is possible. Roots
are attracted only by soil moisture and
cannot partake of food through any
other medium. Therefore no moisture,
no roots. Concrete is never water
proof, but may be made SO by asphalt
and other coverings. If SO treated and
q good job is done, no tree roots will
ever enter a sewer through a joint In
the pine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Cities Take Up Child Hygiene.

. More than 400 American, cities, each
sf more than 10000 population, have
reported to the children's bureau, q
branch of the department Of labor
that municipal funds are being given
special children'sI hygiene work. In
more than 20 cities q special depart.
ment for this work is being operated
Providence Bulletin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

The columns of the MINER are open to the
public for the dicussion OF affairs OF a public
nature. Anything tending towards the personal
or sianderous will not be published under any
condition. We invite communications OF a
public nature and only request that you sign
your name-not necessarily for publication but
as a guarantee of good faith. Write and get 1t to
this Office not later than Thursday noon. = Editor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

Sir Sam Hughes suggests that Can.
ada draft bachelors between eighteen
and forty-ive years Of age. Which
would a bachelor prefer to do under
those circumstances. marry or 20 10
War1
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

And now they are saying that the
seventeen-year locusts are due In 1917.
It's a long time since the mere mention
Of g~rasshoppers or locusts could
blanch the cheeks Of American farm,
ers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
~Apple.erowina Is Profitable,

Apple-growing is not the easiest
business in the world, but it is one that
Is full of pleasure, and when conduct
ed along the right lines, there is good
profit in it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
AM BIGUoUs.

"The people on that farm are very
hospitable. They will take anybody
in"
81 know they will. We boarded
with them last summer"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Cover for Water Bottle.

A hot-water bag often proves to be
the friend in need, and if possible one
should provide a suitable dress for it.
One seen. recently was made of white
flannel embroidered with a simple
wreath in pink and green.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
METHODS.

First Boy-My dog ticks every
thing with his tongue.
Second Ditto-Mine ticks every
thing with bis teeth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

Mr.. Newlywed Gas they were start.
Ing on their wedding journey)-My
own, are you glad you n mine-mine
forever"
Mrs. Newlywed-Yes,i dear. , Now
can eat green onions~ whenever y
please.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
A LIVE ONE.

Patience-sYou know Bob is q
live wire" Patrice-"Yes; they say
he shocks everybody he comes in con-
tact with"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
A~pplicatiOnfO Liquor
License.

State Of Minnesota,
County Of St. Louis. 90
Notice is hereby given, that applica-
ton has been made hi writing to the
City Council of the City of Ely and
filed in the Office of the City Clerk
praying for a license to sell intoxieat-
ing liquors in the lower front room of
the building situated on Lot /, Block
4. Of Cranes Rearrangement of block
4, OF the original plat OF the City OF
Ely, and to the following named per-
son, to-wit:
JOE MAVETZ,'
for the term of one year, beginning
Mar. 21st. 1917, and ending Mar. Goth.
1918.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said City Council at
the council chambers Id the city hall
10 said city, county and state on the
Goth day of March. 1917.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said city this 2Srd day OF February,
1917.
[Sean ARTHUR KNUrsoN
so S-16' City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
THEIR CLASS,

"Tt ought to be easy to catch
fraudulent voters" 'Why?" sBe-
cause they're registered males"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
THE WAY OF IT.

"Do you always let your wife have
the last word" "No." "How do
you stop her" g" don't. She takes
IT,"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
CONVERSATIONS.

81 am sorry your wife has such q
bad cold"
"I'm not. She can't speak above
Z whisper"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
O12S6S.
United States Land Office.
NOTICE FOR PuBBIcAr1oN.

O12s6S.
United States Land Office.
Duluth. MINI. Feb. 20. 1917.
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATION.
Notice is hereby given. That Clarence c
Broderson. Of Duluth. Minnesota. as final al
signee of Sarah Sloan. widow of d. e. Sloan,
deceased. on February 20. 1917. edinsth his office,
his application to select under Sections 2306 and
1907 of the Revised Statutes of the United States,
the
Lot 2 and Lot 8 Of Section 10. and Lot Is of
Section Is, all in Township s. North,
Range Is West. 18th p. NJ. Containing 1i.7s
acres. go
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
land described. or desiring to object because of
the mineral character Of the land. or for any
other reason. to the disposal to applicant. should
file their afidavits of protest in this Office, on or
before March 20. 1917.
JOSEPH wiNczEwsKI. ,
SO $50 Register.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
MAIL BOX OF RUSTIC DESIGN
When He Placed Ornament in
Front of His Home.

A rural mail box, rusty and dilapi.
dated, such as one occasionally sees
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

Art % Agriculture.
The art Of agriculture is doing the
right thing. ct the right time and all
the time"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

rounded with short sticks which have
been laid crisscross. The rustic effect
is very pleasing.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02

lem when he took his army of 10000
Poles and beat back the Asiatic horde
that had driven the Austrians from
their capital.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
SMaatenina.

Many people can remember when brown sugar was practically the only kind in use The pioneers found 1t to their taste. There are even today places where white or loaf sugar has never been seen on the table or in the Kitchen.
 As for sorghum sirup, that thick and sweet product, It was used not only in coffee or tea. but on pancakes and warm biscuit. It was not half as bad as it sounds. Molasses in coffee was also common. We can also remember the widows advice to the minister who called to take dinner:
 Have some more Iasses in your cof- fee, Mir. Grimes. Have some more 'lasses. 'Twouldn't be none too good for you if twas all lasses."
 It Is not long step backward from sugar to sorghum, from electric lights to candles, from petroleum to whale oil.-Syracuse Post-Standard.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Erankinh Rsaueata.

Five thousand pounds for an eqtes- trian statue of himselfl. That was tho principal item in the will of Scottish farmer who died some few months ago. The directions explicitly stated that the statue, cast of massive bronze, was to represent the farmer as cham pIon at the Riding Musselburgh marches. A further sum of E20 8 year is to be expended on upkeep.
 For sheer eccentrlelty, however, pride of place must be given to the will of a former French railway official Many years before he had made up his mind to quit this life by hanging him. self and actually planted special acacia tree On the trunk he placed the following inscription:g ,"' "
 "Tree, which I straightened and tended in thy young years, sustain me in my old age" By his will he left 100 francs for prizes for a bowling match to be played over his grave, and sufficient money was left to provide banquet for eight of his friends, to be served around his cofHn.-London Answers.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Just Monsy,

''The brick residence on the left" said the spieler of the rubberneck wagon (neyer mind in what eity), i'is the home of the famous multimillionaire MT. Jones. The brown stone across the way was built by MT. Smith, one of our wealthiest citizens. The magniA- cent mansion up the street belongs to B. 2. Brown, the richest man in the city. It cost $2,OOo,OO0 and includes a gold dining service costing $55,000."
 An elderly woman interrupted. "Would you mind telling us," she said, whether there is anybody of proml- hence in the city who ever did any thing but make money or who did any thing in a public way with the money he nader ..ra @" " " .'.
 The driver didn't know what to say, for 1t wasn't his speech. anyway; It was one the company had prepared for him. Evidently the mere possession of money was the company's idea of what the public would be interested tn.- New York World ''' -"1 ..
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Inv Cold Wintara.

In the winter of 17S0 New York har- Dor was frozen over and teams passed from New York to Staten Island. New York bay was frozen over in the latter part of January, 1921, and sleighs pass ed over the Hudson river from Cort- landt street to Jersey City. On Feb. 8, 1S44, Long Island sound was frozen over a few miles above New York. On Jan. 20, 1852, the East river was frozen over, and hundreds passed over both ways between Brooklyn and New York. On Feb. 10 and Il, 1856, the East river was frozen over so that the people passed over freely. On Jan. g, 1867, the East river was bridged over with ice, and 5000 persons passed over. On Feb. 12, 1875, the East river was con- pletely bridged over for over three and one-half hours. During the blizzard of March 12, 1888, the East river was frozen over so completely for several hours that hundreds passed over both ways.-Magazine of American History.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
First Prohibition Act.

The first prohibitive measure was that of the Saxon King Edgar, who, nearly a thousand years ago, on the ad- vice of Dunstan, put down many ale houses, allowing only one to exist in any village or small town and at the same time limiting the drafts of the drinkers. The common drinking cup of that day held about two quarts, and Edgar had eight pegs placed at stated distances in each cup, heavy penalties being imposed on those who drank from one peg to another at each time. Neither the working nor the re- suit of the act encouraged Edgar's sue cessors to further action, and the next prohibitive legislation on the sale of liquor is due to Henry VII. who, by an act against vagabonds and beggars In the year 1495, gave power to any two justices of the peace to stop the common selling of strong ale in towns and any other places they thought nec- essary.-London Mirror.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
MHIepedeS.

The little creature which possesses the distinction of having more legs than any other animal is that which belongs to the family of insects known as millepedes or thousand footed.
 There are several different species of these, but they all possess the common characteristic of having segmented bodies, each segment of which is pro vided with Its own pair of feet. These are set so closely along the body as to resemble hairs, and when they move one after another with perfect regu- larity the effect Is precisely the same on small scale as that of a field of oats undulating under the influence of the wind. Some species of millepedes have as many as $50 separate and dis tinct legs. They are all perfectly harm less.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
NnIus of Education.

'Evsry day spent in school the chi. dren earn S9."
 This statement was made by Wis consin's state superintendent, who bases his estimate on the official rec ords of the bureau of education at Washington. Here is what he offers as proof of the statement:
 "Uneducated laborers earn on the average $500 year for forty years, a total of $20,000.
 -'Hlgh school graduates earn on an average S1,0O0 a year for forty years, 8 total of $4O,0oO. tt' H''.. '..''
 "This education requires twelve years of school of 1s0 days each, a total of 2,16O days. If 2,160 days at school add S20,0OO to the income for life, then each day at school adds $9.o2.
 "Forceful as this standardization of earnings is," said the superintendent, 1t tells but one side of the story-the money side. Back of this can be seen improved standards of living, more in- telligent and progressive communities and a stronger national nfe."-Chica- go Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Three Kinds of Secondhand BookO.

Three Kinds of Secondhand 5ooks.,
 "How much Is this bookf" pros pectiye customer asked the second hand book dealer. It was volume of essays. .''.
 That is a reading book and sells for 50 cents" the dealer answered. ;.
 The prospective customer looked pug zled, so the secondhand book man went on to explain:
 q have been in this business a good many years, both here and in other cities, and l have found that every where the general secondhand book buying public divides books into three classes and asks for them accordingly.
 "A paper backed book is novel
 "A cloth bound novel, however, is @ fiction book
 Everything else In bound literature comes under the classification of read ing books. '"-Kansas City Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Tho Eirst Phoonix.

Legend tells US that the first phoenix was born in the garden of Eden and had Its nest in a great red rose, the first rose that ever bloomed. When the angel drove Adam and Eve out of paradise q spark of fire fell from the angels fiery sword and burned up the phoenix and his nest. Out of the ashes sprang a glorious bird, which also lived 500 years before mysteriously burning itself, at every recurrence of which new phoenix Is said to arise.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Different Schools.

Dean Hole, who was the pioneer of rose shows in England, was fond of telling this story:
 At Cambridge horticultural show was suddenly invaded by a heavenly host of sweet girl graduates.
 Madam" said member of the eI- ecutive to the lady in whose charge they came, may point out that this is q school for horticulture and not for husbandrYY
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
To Drop Medicine,

When you have no medicine dropper try this method: Shake the bottle so as to moisten the cork. With the wet end of the cork moisten the edges of the mouth of the bottle, then, holding the cork under the mouth, let the fluid pass over the cork in dropping.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

Don't put 1t off, but order your now which You will need when you put in yOus 'nsw system,
 The Daily 'AIaskaI job department Is better equipped than eyer Co du your work. Prices right and york promptly executed. tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
hoartIeas Metropelis.

Did you see any 1bunko men while you was up to the city% !..
 Mot exactly bunkO men," replied Farmer CorntosseL but I got into a place where they made me pay 50 cents fur ham and eggs. ."-Washington r- a' t- -..'.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Depends.

The Cynic-Women never get good grasp of anything. The Husband Well, that may be if you get your hair cut short enough.-Baltimore Ameri- can. .-'@
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Couldn't Face lE

"He couldn't face the music" "Ran away, huh P "2. ''Uh-huh." Et.
 What was wrongT 'aThe orchestra. He was leader"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
SnartYIl

Wife nibbling her pen)-Lets see, what is the term applied to one who signs another persons name to a check Hub-Five or ten years usual ly.-Boston Transcript. '1"8
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
strnnaers All Round.

Edward had developed an interest in family trees.
 Father" be saId, have we any poCr relatiOns?7 +.f. .... None that l know"
 well, have we any rich onesF
 None that know us."-New York TVmns
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Given Freely.

Do you ever ask your wife's advice about things?'' ' " ''No. sir she doesn't wait to be Transcript. 20
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Word From sTsr WlIIIams.

You don't want ter be gwine round raisin' de devil; de devil don't need none O yo' raisin'. He kin hop ez high e5 be wants ter without yoNhelp. Atlanta Constitution.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
Hia Predieament.

Absentminded Man-Darn 1t! Four times carried my wife's letter and forgot to mail it. Now that I remem- Der 1t I've forgotten the letter.-Phila- delphia Ledger.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05

An irritable man lies like q hedge hog rolled up the wrong way, torment ing himself with his own priekles.- Hood. '" .Ef .l. -" '""'
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05
1ranspaFenf,

Teacher-Now, remember, Nellie, that anything you can see through is trans parent. Can you name something that is transparent2 Small Nellie-Yes, ma'am; a keyhole. .r-f...
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05

Reckless haste is the direct road tV error.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-05

error.