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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
SAYS THE OFFICE OWL

BE yourself. In the space Of 70 years
you haven't time to be anybody else
successfully.
There's something wrong with the
house that the children have to go
outside Of to play.
The right man always comes along,
girls. The trouble is that sometimes
he passes right by.
It takes all sorts of people to make
up world, including those who are
sure your doctor doesn't know any
thing.
When 1t comes to washing the
dishes ma discovers that she has
brought up several conscientious OBJ
jectors.
Wonder If there ever was q won1-
an who thought it right that her hus-
band should pay 25 cents for two
cigars?
Somehow or other we've an idea
that we wouldn't care much for this
world if it weren't for the fools there
are in 1t.
Some men are so mean that when
ever a good man dies the neighbors
always get together and wonder why
they should be permitted to live
Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
LITTLE TRUTHS

In spite of the gossips, 80 per cent
Of the evil things said are not carried.
There Is cure for insomnia. March
between the handles Of a plow eight
hours day.
No man was ever fortunate enough
to be entirely bald on his chin, where
he'd like to be.
A man viii frankly exhibit his affec-
ton for dog. but If he likes a cat he
will dissemble.
Boys who play marbles for keeps
are those who don't believe in fritter-
Ing away their time.
There are people who have reached
the conclusion that taking quinine
might as well be an incarnation.
1t takes genius to run bookstore.
You've got to sell something that peo-
pie often don't think they need. Book
stores should be as cleverly advertised
as theaters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Suez Canal.

One OF the greatest engineering prof.
ects Of the world, the Suez canal, was
formally opened As years ago. The
canal cost s1O0,000,0O0. The festival
given by the khedive in commemora-
ton Of the opening of the canal cost
S23,O0O,O00, or fourth as much as the
canal. Cairo was gaily decked for the
event, which was attended by the en-
peror of Austria, the empress Of
France, and many other high person
ages. The engineering work Of the
canal was under the direction Of the
great French engineer, De Lesseps.
The canal is SO miles long.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
.Ns...s hl4trseQ
Wise and Otherwise.

Absence makes the heart grow
fonder, and Well admit that
the farther off some men are the.
better we like them.
In the days before the tele-
phone how did father manage
to get word to mother in the
afternoon that he wouldn't be
home for dinner.
A lot of valuable time Is
wasted in Boosting.
One of the things most of
us need to make up our minds
to is that the other fellow is
just as patriotic as we ourselves
are.
How tender grown let
tuce looks in the catalogue pic
lures!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12

Z i p. Ii.
women war workers. Even In the
small hours OF the morning they can
be seen trudging through driving snow
or sleet or cropping their way in the
thick fog. states the Cardiff Western
Mail.
Some Of them do not get home I'M
til well after midnight. Others, such
as tram conductors and drivers, set out
for their days work soon after four
In the morning. BY a. N. a large
number msy be seen in any part of the
town walking briskly to their allotted
task.
Postoffice employees finishing work
after midnight are taken home in a
taxi, but the others cannot even get q
tram ride.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Germany's Accomplishments.

The destruction of London by the
Zeppelins was failure, the starvation
of England by the submarines was a
failure, the drive on Paris and Calais
was failure, the attempt to stop
American troops from reaching Europe
was a failure, only the rape of defense
less Belgium was success, and vet
Germany wants the United States to
recognize that she has won the war;
Baltimore American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Milk and Milk Dishes.


The value of milk for the growing
family can never be too often express
ed. In these days when feed for the
cattle costs so much more than
formerly, when labor is higher and
very scarce the dairyman must raise
his price of milk or go out of bust
| ness. Milk at II to 15 cents a quart
is cheaper food than meat. Cut down
on other foods but never on the milk
for the family, for in it are the growth
determinants or growth stimulants
which are so essential for good body
framework and healthy blood. The yolk
of egg and good butter are also rich in
this growth stimnlant. A growing child
should have if possible three glasses
of milk per day, even when eating the
usual amount of solid foods found in
vegetables and cereals, milk is not a
beverage, it is food.
For cream soups skinned milk may
be used, and egg added to supply the
lack of fat with butter and flour used
in the binding makes it is as good as
whole milk. Cold SKINNED milk may
be given the children at meals for their
drink in summer and hot in winter.
If plenty of good butter is supplied
the child will be well fed. Cheese in
various forms may be- used in the place
of meat; as souffles with macaroni lin
cream sauce over toast, In cream po-
tatoes or escalloped potatoes and in
many other dishes which will occur to
the house mother. A simple and
wholesome supper dish which is easy
to prepare is the following:
Milk with eggs in the form of Gus
tards is one of the best, most whole
some and easily digested desserts for
young people,:
A glass of hot milk for the restless
child upon going to bed will often
prove most soothing. Milk is too val
liable food to be sighted or cut out
of the diet because of its cost. 1t will
be far better to, cut down on the meat
and buy more milk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Blame 1t on Mars.

During tn, 1916 opposition of Mars
the northern snow cap of that planet
extended about 1876 miles farther south
than in the previous opposition. In re-
porting this observation, Prof. w, n.
pickering suggested that it would be
interesting to see whether a cold win
ter on Mars would be followed by a
cold winter on earth. Apparently this
was the case, as the winter of 1861
seemed to have been considerably cold
er than the average in both Europe
and America. Scientific American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
; For the Poultry Grower

We have in this country 104 vari-
cites of domestic fowls which have
been described and recognized as
standard breeds. There are various
dassifcations. Among these are such
terms as fancy and practical; eggs
and meat; according to their place OF
origin, etc.
For instance, all Of the recognized
breeds are said to be practical except
the bantams and games which are
said to be fancy or ornamental.
Under the so-called egg breeds are
around or near the Mediterranean sea.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Paper in Surgery.

The increasing scarcity of cotton and
linen for surgical dressings, congresses
and bandages has resulted in expert
ments with paper pulp fiber tissue
substitute An Oregon manufacturer
has especially prepared ton of such
tissue which is now on its way to a
noted surgeon i'm the war zone. If the
experiments with this paper are sue
cessful it will result in an enormous
saving in tonnage and shipping costs,
since it could be manufactured in any
quantities in France.-Textile World
Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Tiny Stove for Soldiers.

The tiny Japanese stove, known as
kwairo. designed for the pocket Or for
bed use, is said to have done much to
lessen the winter sufferings of Russian
soldiers. 1t is described as resembling
a metal cigar case. It's fuel, invented
about a third of a century ago and va
riously improved, is made in hard or
soft sausagelike rolls, one of which
burns for three hours, giving sufficient
heat to relieve freezing or benumbed
parts Of the body.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Should Not Shoot Pigeons;
May Be Carrying War Notes

Complaints have been made to the
pigeon section of the signal corps that
carrier pigeons Of the racing-homer
type, being trained throughout the
United States for communicative serv-
ice with the American army, have been
shot by persons on hunting expedi-
lions.
Because Of the important part car
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12

Already we have shipped to the al
lies our surplus Of wheat and now all
future shipments must come direct
from savings from our daily consump-
ton. II we fail in this we will have
sacrificed thousands upon thousands
of lives to our taste and greed by pro-
longing the war. BY getting food to
the allies we enable them to hold Ger
many until American troops get on the
fighting 'front.' and once they are
there, victory Is in sight.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Wooden Shoes in Paris.

Among the current Partisan modes
in footwear are wooden sabots Of
trim, rather surprising lines, says Pop
ular Mechanics Magazine. Although
necessarily an extreme fashion, theif
purpose fundamentally is to conserve
leather, much needed By the boys Il
the trenches.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12

VICTORY OF QeIeaC.
When Napoleon
made his great
drive on Moscow,
he accomplished
his military OBJ
jective, but he
went down to de-
feat because he
could not keep
open his lines of
C o m M unication.
Italy lost a quar-
ter of a million
men to the leu
t on S a f e W
months ago be-
cause of hunger.
Napoleon's food
ran S h or t T; his
soldiers hungered
and, while he had
r u S S ia on her
knees and wa 9
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
SOME SMILES
Serious Plight.

"Srnith was telling the other night
of the awful trouble he had one time
when he was shipwrecked in getting
away from man-eating shark"
'.Yes, but did he ever tell you how
he succeeded in lodging his wife when
she was after him for bargain hunt
ing shopping trip"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Quick Success.

SWELL" said the
young lawyer, II
pleaded my first
s uit yesterday,
and won it."
"You dom t
say !"
"Yes ; congratu-
late me, old man !;
I'm engaged to
Miss Rich"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
With a Benediction.

Win a BenSuICtIUH.
A private had received from England
a gift of a new pair of wooden socks,
and put them on joyfully on the morn
ing before a heavy march. He was
soon limping, but got no chance to
take his boots off till the end of 20
mile day. Then he got the socks off.
and found in the toe of one a piece
of stiff writing paper, on which he
could just read the words, written in
q childish hand:
"God bless the wearer of this pair
of socks"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Do You Know That

There is no fat in potatoes.
Lard is nearly 80 per cent fat.
Butter is practically a pure fat.
The fat of plants is contained
in the seeds.
At least third of the body's
food should be fat.
Cocoa is the only popular bev-
erage which has ''fat."
Body fat is Of three kinds
stearine, palmitin and oleine.
A loin of mutton has more fat
nutriment than any other joint.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Drat the Cat.

SIT h a t m a n
ought to be ar
rested! He threw
a lump of coal at
a cat!"
"Are you going
to tell the S. P. G.
Az"
mo, I'm going
to tell the fuel
commissioners I"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
ANCIENT VIEWS OF POLITICS

Dionysius - Necessity is stronger
than human nature.
Homer-He addressed many honeyed
words and many cures.
Aristophanes-We are none Of US
above the influence of gain.
Aristotle The corruption Of the best
and most divine form of government
must be the worst.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12

Poms. They are owned by Miss Es-
telle Kelley of San Francisco, who is
said to have purchased them from a
destitute Belgian prince in Paris.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Female War Workers Among
Cardiff's Busy Night Throng

At no hour of the day or night is II
now possible to walk along the main
streets of Cardiff without meeting
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Mothers Cook Book


The. people people work with best are Of
ten very queer;
The people who are peoples kin quite
shock your first idea;
The people people choose for friends, your
common sense appall;
But the people people marry are the
Queerest folk of all. ~.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12

Out-Hooverizing Hoover.
"Are you doing anything to, econo-
mize on your pleasures?"
.'Oh, yes; I've cut out my wife's
matinee trips and the childrens
movies" =
Vernacuiar.
s'Why did you discharge your cook?"
"She said she wouldn't be repri-
handed"
did she express herself to that eff
'Yes, but what she really said was,
I won't take no sass often nobody"
s Cause for Pause.
"She says she has temperament.
Think we could get along?"
Maybe so. But I'd be sure that
temperament isn't just high-sound-
ing word for temper"
A Cheat.
$50 there's a new baby at your
house, Elsie"
"No, ma'am, faint new, a-tall. rs
all red and creased, and I b'lieve It's
secondhand"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
Saving !
Foodstufs
By MRS. LUTHER BURBANK
Wife Of Noted Plant Scientist

In all ages the plentifulness Of
food or its shortage has meant
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-04-12
WE HAVE OBSERVED

That the man who thinks he
lacks time generally lacks
energy.
That no amount Of culture will
make a fat man stop snoring in
his sleep.
That fellow doesn't have to
be Marathon runner to be long
winded.
That is the constant sitting of
life men generally land about
where they belong.
That there are lots Of men
with just enough knowledge to
be nuisances.
That a homely face saves a
woman from hearing a lot Of
rank nonsense.-Boston Tran
script.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
"A Compliment to Judge Carroll.

t At the July meeting of the Board o
Supervisors of Clay county held at Wes
Point, resolution was adopted and en-
tered on the minutes commenting OF
the unusually good candition of affair.
IN that county. owing largely 20 the ef.
hcient and economical enforcement OF
the law IN the circuit court, and earn.
estly commencing the Judge, the dis
trict attorney and the county attorney
for their efficient service. The resolu-
tion further says of Judge Carroll
''We congratulate Judge Carroll
and the people upon the fact that
ne is to succeed himsel without op-
position. He has earned this honor
by his high character as a gentle
man and his ability, fidelity and eff
cheney AS an officer"
This resolution was signed by eyeryy
member of the board, the clerk and the
boards attorneys, Messrs. Critz &
Critz.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Confederate Veterans Meet.

The Noxuhee County Camp Of Con
tederate Veterans met this date as ne,
cnll OF the Commander, with the follow
ing veterans present, to-wit-
I. J, Wilkins, commander
W. o. Barnes, adjutant.
j. E. Hibbler. j. E, Bowling, A. Nc.
Donald, Jno. Fl. Smith, Jno. S. Per.
menter.
1t was moved and carried that the
election of officers be dispensed with at
this meeting and that the same officers
was requested to serve this next ensu-
ing year.
J. E. Hibbler. E. D. Cavett. T. ].
wilkins were elected delegates to at
tend the State Reunion, also to repre-
sent the camp at the Confederate Re-
union at Tulsa. Ok, on July 9Th.
There being no further business be-
fore the camp same adjourned to meet
at the call of the commander.
W. 0. BARNES, Adj't.
Macon, July s, 1918.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Drainage Survey to be Made,

Chancery Clerk Tynon received let
ter this week from Chancellor Wood
ward at Louisville, announcing that he
had rendered desicion of the matter Of
Drainage District No. / of this county.
The letter in part is follows:
Il have given this matter very care.
full consideration and have read with a
great deal of interest the briefs filed bv
the respective counsel in the cause: to-
gether with such other law as could
find bearing upon the question involved
and now after very mature considera-
ton am of the opinion that the report
filed by the said commissioners is not
such a report as contemplated by the
law, and said commissioners have fur.
ther failed to do the things provided by
the statnte made and provided. I'm
questionably the statute contemplates
and reqaires that the commissioners.
before they can file their report should
have a survey and pIofile made of all
the land lying within the proposed dis
triot, aed these commissioners have
failed to comply with the law in this re- |
gard.
'The decree Of the Court therefore
will be, that the exceptions are sus-
tained to the report of the commission
ers. and the report will not be ratified
and approved, but the matter will be
referred back to the commissioners for
a more detailed report. and one accord
ing to the law and the stature in such
cases made and provided, and said COM
missioners will be ordered and directed
to employ a competent engineer to make
survey of ali the lands in the proposed
district, showing all the things that the
aw directs to be shown in regard to the /
ocation of the ditch, the description of !
he land, the acreage. and ownership
hereof. and the proper profile will be
rdered filed with their report" {
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
From Home Economic Agent
TO cfsb Women and ci,,s.

flease let me urge sll of you to d,
tOtdO what you can to conserve suua,
Dy using sugar substitutes as far as DOS
siOls in the preservation of fruit. Pre-.
serve fruits in other ways than as rich
preserves; or, jellies. A light syrup al.
lows the flavor of the fruit to predomi.
nate and gives a sauce that is both
wholesome and palatable. Fruit iuices
may be preserved without sugar and
mace idto jelly when sugar is more
plentiful. Many fruits may be dried
without the use of sugar and at this
Time the drying of vegetables also is
nighly recommended. We are now en-
tering upon period when picnics will
De common, and while no one wants to
discourage this, yet the Food Admins
trat'on representatives are requested
20 90 all possible to discourage a picnic
lunch which will not be more elaborate
'nan Is consistent with presens emer-
gencies. Everyone who goes to pic.
nic taxes more than he can eat. It is
uncommon to see left over lunches
about picnic grounds.
Yours very truly,
ANNETTE SMYTH TYNDALL.
County Agent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
NOxnbee County Farm Notes
Poultry Shipment Ausust 1zth

Many citizens of the county have
asked for car load Of poultry ship.
ments. So far as we have canvassed
tnis meets the approval of our mer-
cnants. who have kindly volunteered to
'tsue tickets to their customers for such
shipments. We do not care to have
anything to do with less than car lot
therefore it isvto your interest to give
some cooperation in making up this
car That is, we will here provide
means for you to list your poultry to be
snipped, and will issue you a number
winch will insure you a place in the
sale' Otherwise you will have to take
a chance or being accommodated.
Fili in the following and send to me
through the mail:
Sellers Mo.--
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
10 ke Contract for Stationery, Record and Blank
Books, Etc,

ln Re Contract for Stationery, Record and BI.uI
Books, Etc.
lt is ordered that the clerk have ad.
vertisement made for letting these con-
tracts on Monday, August 5th, 1918. at
zp' M, the notice to read as follows:
NOTICEl
Sealed bids are invited on MONDAY
AoGUST 9th. 1918, at 2 O'Clock D. m.
for furnishing Noxubee county. Miss.
lssipp!, for term of two years from
cate OF letting contract, the following.
delivered at Macon, Miss, ell charges
OF transportation to be prepaid by con-
tractor, viz: WI"
Ciass I-Biank books and record books
LASS Printed blanks and stationery
Glass 3-Ruled and printed blanks
Glass Ajax receipts, warrants and
such forms in simple bind
ing.
Class 5-Stationery and office sun
Flies and furniture, not in
cluding specially ruled or
printed work.
contracts to be let by classes.
Proposal blanks to be furnished nv
the undersigned. -
Successful bidder or bidders to enter
into contract and to furnish bond in
penalty OF $500 for each class awarded.
Inc board reserves the right to re.
ject and or all bids.
by order of the Board of Supervisors
this July lst, 1918.
JOHN A. TYSON,
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
ordered and adjudged in open session
his July lst, 1918.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Cemetery Association Elect OfGce,s

The regular meeting of The Ladies'
Cemetery association was held on .Julv
the second and the following officers
were reelected for the year:
President, Mrs. E. D. Dantzler
Vice-president, Mrs. j. B. Elkin
Treasurer, Mrs, T. W. Brame
Secretary, Mrs. Charles Strong.
1t the members will send their dnes
promptly to the treasurer it will be
greatly appreciated by the officers and
active members of the association.
MRS. CHARLES STRONG,
Secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
$72 95

On July 5th there was a very entbu
siastic meeting of the Red Cross bel,
at Lyceum in Macon. Representative,
from every section Of the county wert
present. After reorganization 1t wa,
decided that chapter should be known
as the Noxubee County Chapter, Amer.
Red Cross.
| Inc following officers were unani.
mously elected:
ReS.P. c. Barkley, chairman
Mr. l.. j. Bate, vice. chairman
mrs. M. M. Brown. secretary
Mr. J. s. Scott. treasurer
Executive committee-J. L. Carmen.
Ter, chairman, E. V. Yates, vice-chair'n
Executive committee for auxiliaries:
Macon-E V Yates, E N Broyles, w
M Lamberso1, ] L Klaus and Charles
Strong.
Shuqualak-M. L. Patterson, A. M
Tynes.
brooksville-Owens Williams, A, G.
Stubblefeld.
Salem Stewart Adams
MashulaviIle-J H Lipscomp
EEprairie-A A Korteweg
C4houn-Mrs. F. X. Harrison
Mseedonia-Mrs. Maud Rogers
Cookssille- Mrs G M Burgess
Ciiftongille--Mrs. W S Mullins
Faisview-J L Carpenter
Deerbrook-Mrs. W d Bell
Lynn Creek-D L Archer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Almost the Same.

Robert was forced to visit the
dentist. The dentist remarked thai
Ithere was Inflammation In the tooth
Ehnd after relieving the pain Robert was
sent home. "What did the dentis
Eay? his mother asked. "He said J
bad an information TOOTH was tht
Eeply,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
IMPORTANT notice.

: . '"s People Of M0eOn and Noxubss Ca
AL who subscribed by pledges to the
oecand Red Cross War Fund, will please
seno check each month to Mr.. Gus Nc
LEoD' as II is impossible TO cot,ect
from each and eoerp one.
make check payable to "2d R. C.War
War Fund"
MRS. S. L. MURPHEY.
Chairman End R. C. w. T.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 4139 of NoYnhaa no,,D.', Oour' OF
ID. W. Dent, decd. Missisainni
Letters Parliamentary on said.estate having hoo,
oa the 18th day of June. 1918. granted Tn tba va
dersgned by John A. Tyson. chancery clerk Of
said county of Noxubee. e''' VI
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to haue same probated and registered
failure for one year to probate and reo;.tar
any claim will bar the same. '@ '''Vi
This 26th day of June 1918.
A. T. DENT.
Executor of said E.t.4o
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

No AAo Inc Estate OF In the Chancery
Mrs. Anna E. Deale Freeman. Co. Mjssiss,nni
deceased ~ "''s'SSpp''
Letters of administration nm said ..,oto hu,@
Deen on the lsd day Of July. 1918 granted to ths
said County of Noxubea.. O"'' ''eiA oi
Az persons having claims against said estate
by sed clerk within one year from ths dsas
failure Tor ons year Ito ::probatc ana register
Z This lst dsy Of July. lQiS.
r. %. OLIVER,
Arsn,eistratnF pf sail estAta