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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Perhaps, now that the price of tooth
picks is going up, fewer people will
use them in public as face ornaments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Translated into everyday American,
there's so much food the railroads
can't haul it, and so little the people
can't afford to buy it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

One of the advantages Of making
memoranda while riding on train or
a street car is that one can never de-
cipher them afterward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

A market report says small potatoes
only are in the hands of the farmers.
If there is any demand for small pota-
toes why not search politics for them?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Perhaps the best way for a man
without an aim to keep from growing
old is to Outlive his usefulness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

hasn't reached the point where they
eat the shells.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

A Pasadena farmer says the carrot
1as its uses, however much we may
scorn it. Sure. The carrot is fully as
useful as the 'h" is in rhetoric"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

To mere work person, envying a
leader of fashion is the same thing as
envying a goldfish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

"There will be no rise in stogies,"
protests a Pittsburgh contemporary.
Then why has cabbage gone up?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Many problems remain unsettled,
the way to spell ukulele.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

'Man is as beautiful as woman" says
a Swedish feminist, who is evidently
a past-mistress at spreading the bunk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

The government scientist who has
branded the mistletoe as a pest prOba-
bly, found the wrong girl under it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Confronted by the horrors OF base
ball war, this country finds itself
quite defenseless.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Paper is becoming more and more
valuable. Save your mining stock
certificates!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Experience shows that after a fell
low has enjoyed weeks roar about
the price of eggs he doesn't care much
whether he has eggs for breakfast or
not.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Science ought to explain the strange
phenomenon of the doorbell's never be-
ing out of order, when the bill col
lectOr calls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Statistics showing that most cars
are stolen in broad daylight indicate
that the canny thieves are taking
no chance on getting the wrong model.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Some women buy door mats. Other
women marry them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

A first edition of 'Pickwick Papers"
has just been sold for $1,3S5 at auction
In New York. Tough times, aren't
they!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

1t might be different If the man who
says his conscience is easy were COM
PEELED to prove that he has any.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Also in many a household In the
land there is diet squad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Some girls wear black shoes and
somber-hued hats and others are ma
tural-born cut-ups.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Red tape continues to be the most
costly Of all known commodities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

The mythical submarine on the At
lantic coast has gone into the sea-ser-
pent class.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Europe is having all kinds of trouble
except guerrilla fighting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Japan has formally installed a
crown prince. But it has not yet CIV
en- him an army to play with.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Peeling potatoes is now a crime in
Germany. But in this country it is
on1y regarded as an affection.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

It is the wise professional cracks
man who doesn't blow about his ex-
ploits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Wheat Is coming down, but not
enough to contract the hole in the
doughnut.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Madam Dayton Harkns and H. B. Harkns, Worlds
Greatest Mental dealing Auto Suggestions, Thought
Waves telling Past Psychology At
co Theatre Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday July 2nd
3rd 18th, 5th, conjunction Admission
and 2Oc
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

A fat purse is the greatest shocb
absOrber.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Some people are very dignified and
others act natural.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

To many men there is always an
open season for hunting trouble.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

Faint from slaughter, Mars is now
welding his cleaver mechanically.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

NO. $500.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
At Ely. in the State of Minnesota at the close OF
business June goth. 1917.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts .-------.--------$2s5.12 622
0verdrafts. unsecured, --------- 1882
q. S. Bonds deposited to secure circula-
ton (par valued --------------.------- lZ'oOOU
Iihertv IT, loan Bonds .--@-.-.--------- 900
Bonds other than U. S. bonds pledged
to secure postal savings deposits
securities other than U. S. bonds (not
including stocks) owned unpledged
Total bonds. securities. etc. - e2.52O1s
ner cent of subscription) - 10000
value of banking house------ 100000
Furniture and fixtures 100000
Net amount due from approved reserve
agents in New York. Chicago and St.
Il Louis n, due from annroved rsserve
agents in other reserve cities 64444 1S.O1749
Net amount due from banks and
banEerstother than included in Is or 2D los. s94O7
Outside checks and other cash items;
Fractional currency. nickels and cents.
$123.23 1,07436
Notes of other national bankS 10000
Federal Reserve notes--------- 100000
Lawful reserve in vault and net
Bank --------------------- ss.1s262
and due from u. S. Treasurer -------- CPS 90
TOTAL -$eO1 1903 SO
LIABILITIES:
CAPITAL stock paid in---$ 10000 90
Surplus Fund -----------------------1 2.5O0OO
Undivided profits ,6s7.s7
Less current expenses interest
and taxes paid -------------- 63382 11.023.75
Circulating notes outstanding 12.5OOOO
Demand deposits:
Individual deposits subject to check 139. OO45 IS
so days---------------------- 24.s532s
Cashiers checks outstanding----- 1888 05
Total demand deposits -s164.24O Ss
Time deposits payable after 30days. or
subject to 80 days more notice.:
Certificates of deposit 1921 20
Total Of time deposits -ss4s.l6OOe
Postal Savings deposits 3,4S411
Total Of U. S. deposits -----$3.4S4 IL
$oO1, 1908 83
0 u s oas Of the
bank do solemnly swear that the above state
belief. L. J. WHITE. Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
GEO. T. AYREs.
A. ]. FENSKE,
LOUIS E1sENAcH,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of June. 1917. J. THOMAS
[seal] Notary Public.
Mar. %. 1928. MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
Subscription $2per Year.

Battered at the post ONCE at Ely. Mime
sofa a. second class matter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

s sa.e Of M s IL he was cashs5
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief L. ]. WHITE, Cashier.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-31

The little get-together MONDAY luncheons Of the
Chamber of Commerce should be better attended for
many reasons Yesterday there were five prominent
guests present Their grasp on the affairs Of the city IS
secured by the talk of the business men, representatives
of the professional and business life of Seward. Twice
as many men should be at the meetings as there were yes
terday and leave it to the committee to secure the proper
accommodations. One half hour or SO at a-rond-the
table will do all sorts of good for the city and the business
men themselves.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-31

The promise given Seward by the boys ON the Saturn
that they will give big dance here sometime in Deem
her, was cheerful news to all classes The boys the
naval ship from top to bottom splendid lot of fell
lows and let be assured them that the people of Seward
viii take advantage of that dance, and no mistake.
Tomorrow the government viii exercise control over
some twenty fundamental staple foods The admnistra
ton will not disturb the normal and necessary activities
of business in taking over this control but will perform an
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-31

important function in regulation prices There must be
no manipulation or speculation in food is Of the func
tons the government will exercise. Unfair and mfea-
soable profits will be eliminated and discriminatory and
decepive and wastefu practices which in any way re-
srlicts supply or distribution must be stopped.
Halloween comes but once year. like many Of the
other good things Many an elderly man or woman will
sit back in their chairs tonight and remember the times
they had Like good boys and good girls they went around
the next morning and assisted in Tightening the a0ors OF
those involved in their mischevous pranks "Ihose were
the good old days"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-31

New duties have been imposed by the wal upon Jhe
housewives of Seward and other cities in the great nation
In addition to the complete elimination of waste there IS
the further obligation to reduce the consumption OF Va-
GUS products i'm order that the i'm the field and the Al
lies may be fed Here arises the need OF substitute food
Many substitutes are familiar to the average housewife
but others are unfamiliar The cook books will now be
closely looked overa the msuS wants to learn about sub
stitutes and what is Important to prepare to pre-
pare them so that they viii be paIaabe to the men folk
and the children. Meat and wheat are the two things
mostly urged by the government but here in Alaska meat
is necessary to the average man, woman and child But
The Gateway is going to try and help out the housewives
who do not know the subSttutons for the many things
the government has asked be conserved Any housewife
i'm Seward having recipes for substitute dishes Of any kind
on any housewife i'm the city having special recipes OF any
kind that will reduce the cost of living who will send them
to The Gateway will have them published. The Seward
merchants carry everything i'm the eating line and if there
are strange Dishes leave it to the merchants to tell you
that they have just what is wanted for they have The
merchants viii be glad to cooperate with the housewives
for they Will perhaps be called upon to hold their orders
down ON various commodities sooner or later
This is food pledge week and President Wilson, in a
recent proclamation said that the nation must practice
utmost sefdenial We do not know yet what is meant
by utmost seIf-dena, but perhaps will before many
months We have such am abundance of wholesome nU-
tous foods than those the list to be conserved that
do not need to make such very great sacrifice But
let us do the service to the nation i'm the most cheerful
spirit; it is the best way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
For Instance

For Instance
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS will buy choice Of a line
sold for $3.50 So Soft
THRTYFVE cENTss the price we've put lot Of Boys
Waists nd Blouses that always sold for 81 and $5o
ElGHTYNiNE will buy OF stylish, snappy
Young Men always
and $t8. All popular Sizes
uEvEN ElcHTY-NNE Saturday will doll you a regular
s25 Suit or $25
Youne Mems styles All popular sizes.
FOURTEEN EIGHTY-NNE will make you the proud su
premeIy regular $50 to $35 value
size here.
FURNISHING GOODS, including world standard Of
Hosiery Collars Nec~ear Nishtrobes
Saturdays
For the last time you're invited to Saturday
REDElSHE1mER'S
FIRST AVENUE AND COLUMBIA STREET
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
Stomach Not Helped
by Artificial Digestants
Doctors Now Advise Mngnesir for
Acid Indigestion

Just how foolish Il In 70 indiscrim-
and medicines In often not realized
until too lato. IL seems so simple to
swallow n doso OF some special mix
turc or take pepsln tablets. or other
artificial digcstents after meals, and
the folly OF this dragging Is not APP
parent until perhaps years after
ward when chronic dyspepsia has
developed or gastric ulcers have al
most or entirely eaten their way
through the stomach walls. Regrets
arc then unavailinE.
1t is in the early stages when indi-
gestion. dyspepsia. heartburn, flatu-
lcncc, etc, Indicate excessive acidity
of tho stomach or fermentation OF
food contents, that precaution should
be taken.
In excessive ncidity digestents are
unsuitable and have little or no In
ruenco upon the harmful acid. that
IN why 30 many are discarding them
and advising sufferers from indiges-
lion and stomach trouble to get rid
OF the dangerous acid and keep tho
food contents bland and sweet by
taking a little pure bisuratod mag
nesla Instead.
Blsurated Magncsia "a n pleasant.
harmless nnthcid. which can be read
iIy obtained from any drug store. 1t
liz practically tnsteless, and tea
spoonful. taken In n little hot or cold
winter, after meals. VIII usually he
found quite sufficient 20 instantly
neutralize excessive ncidity OF the
stomach and thus relieve the distress
TO which II In giving rise
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
elf This Is Spring, Yuh
Gotta Show Me-" Says
Woodland Park Monkey

"lf this 10 spring. yuh gotta
show me-" growled tho monk.
as he warmed his hands with
hls breath and glared at tho
Java sparrow aeross tho room.
The sparrow needed him not.
Perched on the limb OF an ar.
tlfielal tree. she ehirped and
sang In tho first wan CLEANS OF
spring sunshine which peroo.
lated thru the skylloht OF
Woodland park aviary.
Convinced that his skcpticism
could not persuade the birds. the
monkey contcntcd himself with
bombardlng the alligator who dozed
IN tho center tank. Ra obliylous OF
sunshine as no was OF tho apes
peanut shell attack.
Even Bears Agree
But In tho bear pit across the
way tho big boys agreed with the
birds. and even tho polars. for
whom hot weather holds no joys
seemed TO take an active interest IN
tho sunshine. while tho monster
brown glacier romped and played
In his water tank and splashed hi'
comrades In clumsy playfuluess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
loops DON'T KNOW"
SAYS BOYS MOTHER

The police don't know what they
are talking about when they claim
that my baby boy broke water
letters with his hammer" says
Mrs. George Thomas. 30 Seventh
eve. ~
Complaints have been coming In
10 the police OF water meters be.
being broken In this neighborhood.
An officer was sent and found
from neighbors that Leonard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

woman Lydia Il. PinkhRms vege.
table Compound II the beat medl.
elmo | have ever taken. and can
recommend Il TO all suffering won.
en."-Mrs. Percy Prostidge. Aber.
&c en-, Idaho.
Women who suffer from those
distressing Ills peculiar TO their
sex should DO convinced by the
many genuine and truthful test.
onlals No are constantly publish.
ing in the newspapers OF the abIl
fly OF Lydia v. pinkham's vege.
table Compound to restore their
health.
To know whether Lydia r. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound will
help you. try ~ For advice write
20 Lydia n. Pinkham Medicine Co.
tconfidentiaU. Lynn. Mass. Your
letter win DO opened. read and an.
swered BY woman. and held in
strict confidence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

They've been awake all winter. q"
explained Or Gus Knudson. chief
animal keeper at tho park. we
don't feed them enough Ia the sum
mer. and they can't lay on fat to
sleep thru tho winter on. II We
didn't put them ON short rntlons
they'd hibernate about October and
keep In hiding for four or five
months"
Puma Can't be Quoted
Around tho corner the puma re-.
fused TO talk for publication. lie
had a crouch. and he sat In tho door
OF his home and glarcd yellow male.
.dietions NJ all corners. lie wrinkled
his lips In contempt AT tho prairie
wolves who snapped and growled Ia
fun with stick OF wood
Tho bobcats still further down
tho line also objected 20 tho frlyol
ity OF their canine cellmntoa. and
expressed themselves In bitter. Gym
ical and unearthiy meows They
are tho worst grouchcs in the park
with the possible exception Of Liz
Iio. Otto and Rose. the leopards.
Have Steam Heat. But Kick
They have steam heat" eluci
dated DR. knudson. and they
should blbble about spring. They
only eft and growl anyway until
one OF them gets 90 mean he OF
she has "A M and gets the general
cussedncss out OF the system"
The ladies need fits oftener than
tho gentlemen. opines the animal
medlco.
Tho kangaroo Is convRleseing
after an attack OF pneumonia She
only coughs once IN a while now
and seems sincerely glad that the
winter is over
Two OF the monkeys died during
tho wet weather. but this is consid.
cred low mortality rate.
Emu Has Sore Throat
Ono OF the omua also WIS In the
hospital. suffering with sore
throat. and when Il Is considered
that an emu's throat is most three
feet In ieagth Inside measure
menD. you can see why he isn't Il
popular patient with the keepers.
Perhaps the clearest Indication o,
the advent OF spring ia the elk's
bald head. lie lost his horns last
Saturday. and two swelling but.
tons" on his dome mark the begin.
ningH OF the new ones. Tho antlers
were nearly four feet long. and OF
beautiful form.
ny the latter part OF July the
new weapons will be 'out OF the
velvet aud In fighting shape.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

from any drug store. and then II
anyone should eat something which
d, esn't agree with them: II what
they eat lies like lead. ferments and
sours and forms gas: causes head
ache. dizziness and nausea. eruc-
tations OF acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Dia-
pepsin comes IN contact with the
stomach II helps TO neutralize the
excessive acidlty. then all the stom.
ach distress caused by II disappears.
Its pronptness. certainty and ease
IN overcoming such stomach dlsor.
ders is revelation TO those who
try It
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
The Way You Say
SABOTAGE
Makes Difference

once. n good many centuries
age. II made a iifc-znd-death
differences whether one said
"sibbolcth" or "shibboicth."
II doesn't make any diYor>
eneo at all now.
Now, according 20 statements
made In court during the I. w.
w. trial. II makes some differ
eneo whether one pronounees
the iast syllable OF sabotage
to rhyme with cabbage" or
garage"
Carl Clapp. Everett oitiren-deputy.
was telling OF inflammatory utter.
ances he had heard On the streets
OF Everett. They used the words
direct action and sabotage he
said.
Instantly George vanderveer. one
of tho attorneys for the I. W. W.
defendant. Tracy. was upon him.
ibid they say 'sabotazh' or 'sa-
bot-odge'7" he demanded.
Il dont remember" confessed
Ciapp.
NRnderveers inquiry ws not
made simply to badger tho witness.
II had a real significance.
II you say "sabot .azh.' the pre-
sumption 10 that you are an l. ".
w. or that you have given the mat.
ter sufficient attention to notice
how they pronounce tho word. or
that you speak French.
II you say "sabot edge" tho evi-
denco IL In favor OF your either be-
ing unacquainted with French. or
disliking tho T. w. WIS so much
that you don't want to pronounce
tho word tho way they do. even II
Il In right.
II Clapps street speaker said
"sabot-azh." the chances were that
he was an !. w. w. II no said
"sabot.edge." he might have been
some malcontent disguised behind
an I. w. W. button. At least. so
the defense attorney implied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

Thomas. years old. had n brand
rev hammer and delighted In put
ting meters out OF commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

You don't want n slow remedy
when your stomach Is bad--or an
uncertain one-or a harmful ONE
your stomach IS too valuable: you
mustn't inJure II with drastic drugs.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in giving relief; It's harmless
ness: it's certain. unfailing action in
regulating sick. sour. gassy stom-
achs. Its quick relief in indiges-
tion. dyspepsia and gastritls. when
caused by acidlty. has made II IA
nous the world over.
Keep this wonderful stomach
swceiencr in your home-keep It
handy--gct large 50.cent case
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
For Skin Irritation

There is one safe, dependable treat
rnent that relieves itching torture and
skin irritation almost instantly and
that cleanses and soo:hes the skin.
Ask any druggist for a Csc or 81
bottle Of zemo and apply as directed.
Soon you will find irritations, pim-
plef black heads. eczema, blo,ches.
ringworm and skin troubles disappear.
A little zemo, the penetrating. salts
flying liquid. is all that is needed. Il,
banishcs skin eruptions and makes the
skin soft. smooth and healthy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

BASEBALL FANS: You'll get
lost in the crowd IL you miss The
Double Squeeze" In the Star Mon
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
IDAHO WOMAN
MADE WELL
Lydia <. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound Did the
Work. Nothing Like it.

Aberdeen. idaho.-"f.ast year |
ruffered from a weakness with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
GERMANY ASKED TO
SEND YANKEES HOME

ROME. March 3O--Germany has
been asked TO send Americans
home. according 20 n report today.
II was reported American Ambassa-
dor Page had been instructed to re.
quest transmission OF this message
to Berlin thru the Spanish ambassa-
dor here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
WETEST STATE
MAY BECOME DRY

MADISON. Wis. March COWS
consin. probably the wettest state
in the Union. took its first step to-
day toward prohibition. when. after
two hours OF debate. the assembly
passed the Evjue bill. providing for
a statewide vote on prohibition in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30
This Is the Last AID You'll
See for RedelSheimer'S

No old familiar speak In print welcome
which opened First Avenue and Columbia while
Seattle village and which Saturday
ev Will out OF existence
last minute this store will continue to fulfl the
mission cstabshdto sell only dependable
chandse at lowest possible price, thereby contributing the
prosperity the people,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

pains IN my
sido and back
4 friend asked
mo 10 try LYDIA
r. pinkham =
vegetable Com
pound and | did
so. After taking
ono bottle I
felt very much
better. | have
now taken three
bottles and feel
Ike n affferent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-30

April. 1918. The bill now goes to
the senate. where II is expected to
pass by close vote.