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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
World CornAcreage and Distribution
1 80 Gesls a asasa1 sitH
+ts By the u S. Department of Agriculture

THE worlds area annually planted
TO corn normally averages about 49,
100000 acres. Approximately 10000
600 acres are planted in the eastern
hemisphere, where the principal corn
gr0wiag areas are southern Europe,
Asia, the Mediterranean countries of
Africa. and the Union of South AZ
rica. Among the countries of Europe,
the greatest acreages are in Austria
Hungary, Italy, the Balkan states. and
Russia. A much less extensive acre
age Is grown in Spain and France In
Asia. British India, Turkey, and
southern ASiatic Russia have the most
extensive acreages; the crop is grown
less extensively in the Philippines.
China, and Japan. Practically all of
the African acreage is in Egypt, tie
Union of South Africa, and Algeria.
Australasia contributes comparatively
Iittle to the worlds corn acreage.
OF the 135.000,000 acres planted to
cora in the western hemisphere, 1885,
100000, or three-fifths of the total
worlds acreage, is in the United
States. Next to the ,United, States,
Mexico and Argentina have the great
est acreages. The crop is grown ex-
teasIyely in the smaller countries of
South America and of Central America.
sad less extensively in portions of
Canada.
Argentina is the leading corn-pro-
suciag country of South America. Its
aaauai yield approximately is 100000
900 bushels. More than half the Ar
gentiaa crop is exported, so that, con-
sidering its production, it does not
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
PREVENT FIRE
LOSSES
By the u. S. Department
Of Agriculture

Millions of dollars worth of agrf
cultural wealth is DESTROYED by fire
Zach year in the United States. Al
normal prices and with an average
Yield it would take the greater part OF
the potato crop of the country to off.
set all that is lost annually through
nres on farms. This is q dead loss
to the nation-for the fact that most
Individual losers are partially REIN
Dursed by insurance does not I'm the
least reduce the drain on our national
resources-and it is a loss that is large
" preventabIe.
| The problem of fighting or prevent
ing fire in the country districts is n
most serious one, for organized fra
prevention woik such as has been de-
veloped to science in many cities il
practically impossible In the country
Some fires on farms may be unavoidL
able. but great many of them could
be prevented by comparatively small
amount of time fntelIigently applied
by the individual farmers IN the study
of conditions which are likely to cause
| fire, and by placing simple and mex
pensive fire-fighting equipment in con-
venient places about the farm build
ings.
The farmer should study his build
ings and their contents from the point
of view of the fire Inspector of the
city, whose sole business is to see all
the things that can be done TO I'M
prove conditions so that fire cannot
easily start, land to determine the
best ways of fighting any fires that
may start. He should remember that
any preventive or protective measures
which he may take are for his own
benefit, and that protection sufficient
to prevent fire Is cheap as COM
pared with the loss entailed by the
average farm fire. Every building or
set of buildings has certain points
which are more susceptible to fires
than others, but adequate protection
must be provided for the entire prem
ises before the owner can be sure that
some weakness due to oversight or
feet of all the work previously done.
Most farmers carry fire insurance
on their buildings and contents suffi-
cient partly to repay for any losses
that may occur but this insurance is
paid from premiums which are nothing
more than tax collected from the
policyholders for this purpose. The
loss occasioned by a serious fire is
such that very few people can afford
to be without fire insurance, but at
tention of the prevention of fire
would result in reducing the number
of fires, and, therefore, the rate of pre-
miums necessary to cover the fire
losses. This would be felt quickly in
mutual companies which are owned
and managed by the polieyholders
themselves and in which the premiums
are fixed by the actual losses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Boys Can Help Country by
Gardening, Raising Poultry.
Pigs, and Conserving Food

How every American boy, although
separated by the Atlantic ocean from
the actual theater of war against au-
tocracy, can play his part in upholding
American ideals, is pointed out by
Secretary of Agriculture Houston in
a message addressed to the Boy Scouts
of America. The Secretary pledges to
the boys the hearty cooperation of the
federal and state agricultural agencies.
Secretary Houston: statement fol-
lows:
The splendid arm. of Boy Scouts
OF America can be of very great help
to the nation in this time OF world
need. The war can be won only if
we deliver the men, the ships, and the
food in sufficient number and quaint
ties to make our war program effec-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

off the first award in it's class and
also the blue ribbon for the best young
hen homer in the show.
Than the government homers no sec
ton of the show attracted more gen.
eral attention. officers from the ar
mics of Great Britain and France
were especially interested in the ex-
hibit, and khaki-clad warrior APP
preached Major Griffin to explain how
on one occasion on the western front
his life and that of his entire battalion
had been saved by nothing more than
a little homing pigeon, which had got
out with its message telling of the pre-
carious predicament of the soldiers in
the front trenches and enabling re-en-
forcements to be hurried up just in
the nick of time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Cabbie Had Best of Il.

At busy crossing in Edinburgh a
altman was stopped by the police
man on duty in order to allow the
cross traffic to proceed
The man in blue, evidently proud of
his authority, kept the cabby waiting
longer than was necessary.
The cabman began to proceed, al
though the hand of the policeman was
against him.
Did We no see he hauldin' up my
hand?" roared the angry policeman.
well, I did notice that 1T began to
get dark suddenly" said the cabby;
"but l didn't know it was your hand.
Ye see, it's taken me all my time tae
keep my horse frae shyin's at yer
feet 70
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Girls Wearing 0veralfs at
University of Washington

Hooverals! What are they?
The official garb OF the American
housewife. That's eli.
No, they're not trouserettes. Nor
have they a spfft-skirt effect.
The girls in the cookery classes at
the University of Washington, Sc
attic, have donned them in place Of
the all-whfte garb hitherto in use In
the home economics department.
"Hooveralls" are real dresses of
light blue chambray, belted, with white
collars and cuffs. AS the name indl-
Gates, Herbert Hoover, the national
food administrator, has Endorsed them.
He wants to see.every American house
wife wearing them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Vegetable Compound cured me SO / did
not need the operation, and am telling
all my friends about it-"-Mrs. A. w.
BNzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that Of
, Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
displacements, backache, nervousness,
irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03


no larger than one would cut for him
self at the table, and by making sure
that the fat does not exceed 10 Der
cent OF the scraps fed at one time the
dangers in feeding it are avoided.
The best way to save kitchen waste
Tor poultry is to keep a one-gallon jar.
OF glazed or galvanized ware, with a
cover in convenient place, putting in
TO this scraps of bread, cake, and meat
from the table, remnants of servings
OF vegetables, cereals, pies, buildings.
etc.. and whatever waste from the
preparation of meals is suitable TO
combine with these things in mash.
Once a day the contents of the lar
should be turned into a pail of appro-
pirate sizes and as much ground feed
stuff mixed with them as can be stir
red in with strong iron spoon or n
wooden stirring stick. The amount
and kinds of ground feeds to be used
will depend upon the quantity of wa
ter with the scraps and whether any
particular article predominates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Homemade Meal.

Soy bean meal is on sale i'm some
places. but the housekeeper who
wishes to do so can grind soy beans by
putting them through meat chopper
several times or by using coffee mill
Dr'otiteF small mill. The meal does not
feQuire any preliminary cooking to
soften 1t. Soy bean meal can be used
like other common meals to make q
variety of palatable dishes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
! ,426, 900 Women at Work;
Replaced 1,413.OOO Men.

An increase of 1,426,OOO in the num-
Der Of women employed since 1914 is
shown in figures announced by the bu-
reau Of labor statistics.
The greatest increase was in indus
tries which took in $4,000 more wom-
en-. but the largest proportiOnate in
crease was $4,000 additional women
taken into government service. Women
have replaced 1,413,O 900 men since 1914.
Industrial and government work
have taken 100000 women formerly
employed In domestic service or in
dressmaking.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

| ink, not unlike India ink. The addi-
ton of small quantity of gum arabic
and little of the essence of cloves
is said to improve it and preserve its
fluidity. s..
The ink consists of liquid In which
are suspended the minute spores of the
fungus. For this reason it can be
readily identified by means of mi
croscopic examination. As it is also
indelible it Is peculiarly valuable for
use in writing of wills and other doc
.uments which are sometimes subject
tn fraudulent alterations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Sawdust Puts Out Fires.

Sawdust, itself somewhat infiam-
mable, is recognized as an efficient ex-
tinguisher Of fires in oils, in which wa
ter is valueless, says bulletin on fire
prevention issued by the United
States department of agriculture.
Sawdust scattered over burning oil
floats and smothers the fire by shutting
off the oxygen. Two or three pounds
of baking soda mixed with bucketful
of sawdust makes 1t almost entirely In
combustible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Honey Custard.

Beat two eggs, add half teaspoon
full of salt, one-third of cupful or
honey and beat again; add two cup
fuls of milk and mix thoroughly. Turn
into four earthen cups. Set into dish
of water and bake until firm in the
center. Sprinkle with chopped nuts
just before putting into the oven.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

the market as low as 5 cents. each. A
collection of beaver brought $25 per
skin and the small lot of marten from
Alaska set a record price of $57 each
Extraordinarily high prices paid this
year were said to be due to the high
quality of furs. More than $50 buyers
from all parts of the world attended
the sale.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Chronic Demonstration.

what do you think of this daylight
saving movements"
1T won't do any good" replied the
weary commuter. It'll get me up
earlier in the morning, but they've
fixed it so that I'll miss my train the
same as usual
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Items of Interest.

In buying a meat chopper
choose one that is easy to clean.
A little pine vaseline will re-
: move milldew and stains from
leather.
Every weli-fed child should
have one egg a day as part of its
diet.
Rock salt broken into coarse
bits is great help in cleans
ing bottles.
Made of fiat steel spring, a
quickly adjusted belt has been
invented to take the place of
strings on kitchen Or laboratory
aprons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Identified.

"Joe~ Jefferson once presented a
check at Detroit bank, only to be
told by the cashier that he'd have to
be identified.
With a twinkle in his eye the great
actor quoted from the play with which
his name. will always be associated:
IF my leedle dog Schneider was
only here, he'd know me-
Enough y exclaimed the cashier as
he Immediately cashed the check.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
HYMN 10 lht ,vianl

heard the trailing garments of the night
sweep through her marble halls,
saw her sable skirts all fringed with
light
From the celestial walls.
! Ielt her presence. by it's spell of might.
Stoop DER me from above; @
Inc calm. majestic presence of the night.
AS of the one 1 love.
heard the sounds of sorrow and delight
The manifold, soft chimes,
mat fill the haunted chambers of the
night,
Like some old poets rhymes
erom the cool cisterns of the midnight air
MY spirit drank repose;
Inc fountain Of perpetual peace flows
there
From those deep cisterns foes
" molly night! from thee learn to bear
what man has borne before!
nou iayest thy finger on the lips of care,
And they complain no more.
Peace! Peace! Orestes-like 1 breathe this
prayerl
Descend with broad winged fight,
Inc welcome, the ice-prayed for the
most fair,
The best beloved night.
-Longfellow
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Half Million for Muskrat Skins.

The annual fur auction at st. Louis
closed with sales totaling approximate
ly S3,350,000. A lot of 10000 musk
rats brought 100000. Many of the
skins brought $l.5O each, an average
price for good pelts being 70 cents. A
few years ago muskrat skins sold on
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Mothers Cook Book

Food habits. like all other habits,
are not easily changed. Do not try too
many wartime dishes at once. Use
ingenuity in the preparation and serv-
ing Of new combinations, try to have
them look and taste we'll
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

| III condenSary is within reasonable
distance the creameryman sometimes
can sell his skim milk there. Very
Few creameries, however, are so stu
| ated. and the largest opportunity for
| the creameryman to divert skim milk
and buttermilk into channels of hui
man consumption is by the manufac-
ture of cottage cheese, says the United
States department of agriculture.
This product is easy to make and util.
ICES skim milk and good grades of
buttermilk.
Cottage cheese is one of the impor-
tant meat substitutes. 1t contains a
larger percentage of protein (the chief
material for body building) than most
meats and furnishes this material at
lower cost. In every pound of cot
tage cheese there is about one-fifth of
pound of protein, nearly all of which
is digestible. Meats, on the other
hand, usually contain less protein and
besides have certain waste, such as
bone and other inedible material. A
pound of cottage cheese daily would
supply all the protein required by the
ordinary adult engaged in sedentary
occupation.
The following table shows that cot
tage cheese is much cheaper than
meats in furnishing protein for the
diet.
For supplying protein, l pound of
cottage cheese equals:
1.27 pounds sirloin steak
LOO pounds round steak.
1.37 pounds chuck rib beef
1.52 pounds fowl. q
LAG pounds fresh ham,
LA pounds smoked ham.
1.5S pounds loin pork chop.
1.31 pounds hind leg of lamb.
81 mounds breast of veal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Apples in Maple sirup With Nuts.

Cut eight apples in halves and re-
move the cores with a spoon, put into
4 baking pan with cupful of maple
strip and " cupfuls water and two
tablespoonfuls of butter. sprinkle with
two tablespoOnfuls of chopped nuts
and bake until the strip is thick; serve
with whipped cream.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

saved me from an
operation, I cannot
say enough in praise
oft. Isuffered from
organic troubles and
my side hurt me so
] could hardly be up
from my bed, and /
was unable to do my
homework. ] had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
lydia f. pinkhan'a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
The Louic Of Il.

"Gfve the prize-fghter's picture the
logical position at the head of thu
page"
''Why is it the logical position?"
Because it is an upper cut"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Apples With Nut stuffino

:. Scoop out apples and fill the shell
with English walnuts and apple pulp
mixed with mayonnafse place. in a
circle on large serving dish and heap
whipped cream in the center.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
It's Cheaper Now.

"The cook burnt the steak again."
exclaimed the experienced housewife.
"Dear me!' said young Mrs. Newly
wed. Wouldn't ordinary coal have
been little cheaper these days?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Subterfuqe.
"BligginS

"Bliggins sits
out in a boat by
the hour and
fishes"
"He isn't really
fishing. He's only
lodging regular
work"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

In addition to protein, energy for
performing body work must be fur
nished by food. As a source of en-
ergy, also, cottage cheese is cheaper
than most meats at present prices. The
following table shows the comparison
when energy is considered.
On the basis of energy supplied,
pound of cottage cheese equals:
s 1-3 ounces sirlOin steak.
11A ounces round steak.
ia ounces chuck rib beef.
10A ounces fowl.
52 ounces fresh ham.
5 ounces smoked ham.
6 ounces loin pork chop.
1-3 ounces hind leg of lamb.
12A ounces breast of veal.
A yield of 10 or more pounds of cot
tage cheese from 100 pounds of skim
milk can readily be obtained, or mix
ture of two parts skim milk and one
OF buttermilk will give the same re-
suits The wholesale price on most
SoldDilSHeu HldrhetS varies from Az
cents pound during the early sum-
mer to cents during the winter, the
1917 price showing marked increases
over former years. When making as
much as 800 pounds day the total
cost of manufacture, including labor
coal, power, water, packing (tubs), and
depreciation on equipment, is from s
to 10 cents hundred pounds of skim
milk.
1t is quite evident that the cream
eryman is in position to make his pa
irons a good business proposition. In
most sections he can offer them a cash
market for their skim milk at a price
at least equivalent to the value OBJ
tanned from feeding to animals.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Human Discomfort

suppose hens actually laid highly
colored Easter eggs.s
I'VE wouldn't be satisfied" replied
Mr.. Growcher. WED try to improve
their appearance by embarrassing
'em" &t-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Sweet Potato and Peanut croquette

Sweet Potato and Peanut croquettes.
Mix cupful of mashed sweet pota-
to with cupful of finely chopped pea
nuts, half a teaspoonful of salt and
a dash of pepper, shape into GRO
quotes, roll in fine bread crumbs, and
bake in a hot oven until brown. If the
crumbs are well buttered before using
the croquettes will brown quickly.
Serve with white sauce seasoned
with two tablespoonfuls of chilli sauce.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Newest Notes of Science.

A new automobile clock is
kept wound automatically by
electricity.
Japan is cutting away its for
ests at a rate Of 100000 acres
year.
Oil of citronella will restore
the color to most shades Of tan
or brown leather.
Less than one-flfth of SPANS
coal mines are officially record
ed as productive.
New hosiery Is made In
rights" and "lefts" to fit the
feet and ankles more snugIy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Eat Nuts, Save Meat.

Nuts are so wholesome, present such
a variety and are so well liked that
they should be used more often as a
food rather than a delicacy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Proper Procedure.

"How dilapidated this fighters
manual is There's part nearly off"
yes, am about to have it bound
over to keep the piece"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
Its Advantaues

+ Downright Dick--Faint heart ne'er
won fair lady.
Sly Cyrfl-No, but it gets you a
drink in dry town.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
Of Thousands Of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis. Gas Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
THE FUNNY SIDE.

The Class.

II have a fine
setter l have just
bought"
What is it
Gordon, English
or Irish 2"
"None of the
three; Plymouth
Rock"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-21
GIRLS! ACT NOW!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFF
"Danderine" will save your
hair and double its beauty
at once.
Try this! Your hair gets
soft, wavy, abundant and
glossy at once.

Save your hairl Beautify #! It
is only a matter Of using little Dan
derine occasionally to have a head OF
heavy, beautiful hair: soft. lustrous.
wavy and free from dandruff II IS
easy and mex lensiVe 10 have pretty.
charming hair and lots OF It just
spend a few cents for a small bottle
of knowlton's Danderine nOw-all
drug stores recommend it-apply a
little as directed and within ten min
utes there will be an appearance Of
abundance; freshness. fluffiness and
an Incompatible gloss and luster. and
try as you will you cannot find
trace OF dandruff or falling hair: but
your real surprise will be after about
two weeks use, when you will see
Few hair-fine and dOwny at first
yes-but really new hair-sprouting
out all over your scalp-Danderine
is, We believe. the only sure hair
grower. destroyer Of dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp. and it never fails
TO stop falling hair at once
II you want to prove how pretty
and soft your hair really is. moisten
a cloth with a little Danderine and
carefully draw il through your hair
taking one small strand at a time.
Your hair will be soft. glossy and
beautiful in just q few moments
delightful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-21
TEXAS PLAY At
THE CRAVE ORD
Moving Picture Theaters
Have Some Unusual Holi-
daV Offerings.

For the special Christmas week at
traction at the Crawford, the Ed
Redmond Follies will stage. COM
mencing with the matinee perform
ance this afternoon and each evening
throughout the week, with special
matinee on Christmas day. a novelty
musical play in three acts. entitled.
Loves Right Of Way" This play
should have special appeal to the
residents OF Texas. as the premise IS
laid about the fight Of a young Texas
girl who endeavors. with the aid OF
her cowboys TO prevent the laying OF
a railroad line across her land.
The first act shows the lobby Of
Hotel McAlpin in New York when
the railroad magnates attempt TO
force her to grant a right OF way
and she in turn throws down the
gauntlet and prepares TO fight the
money kings The following scenes
tTanspirs on the Texas ranch and the
intermingled action. first OF keen dra-
matte moment, then spirited comedy
and a love theme Of compelling inter-
est with the girl finally coming out
triumphant makes up the story Of
Loves Right Of Way"
OF special interest In the produc-
ton will be the initial appearance IN
the play Of William r. McStay, city
editor Of The Herald, portraying the
role OF the major from Kentucky.
Bobbie Deane viii be seen in the role
OF the Texas girl. Ed. Redmond as
the cowpuncher and Marvin Ham
mond. Joe Kemper, Irene Noblitt, Ed
die Mitchell. Peggy Belts. Ed. Young,
Orville Harris and an augmented cast
OF principal players along with the
choristers in good supporting roles
Scenically the production OF Loves
Right Of Way" it IS said. viii excel
all the former Redmond productions. I
AIhambra's Offerings.
Alhambra attractions for the week
VIII be as follows:
Sunday. Monday and Tuesday-'HThe |
Road Through the Dark" starring I
Clara Kimbau Young
Wednesday, ttling Jane" star I
ring Dorothy Gish.
Thursday and Friday-''The Rain