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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-05-23

portant a question, and we shall
use every effort to conduct our
campaign along these. lines.
Space does not permit us
to enter into a general discussion
of all the reasons for believing our
town the best equipped for county
seat purposes, but wish to say that
we still stand firmly upon the
proposition that our county ought
not to enter into any building pro-
ject for several years to come, un-
til war conditions are such that
money rates and building opera.
tions are normal. Did we not have
a proposition to make to the
voters of the county that will ac-
comodate the county business in
better shape than it now is we
would certainly feel that no move
should be made. But now that
the election is petitioned for and
officially called, and the expense
and work Of a campaign must be
entered into, it would seem that
the matter may as well be settled,
as it will probably be more or less
of "bone of contention" until
adjusted.
Hope has a large, roomy, fire
proof City Hall, which is by far
the best public building in the
county. 1t is steam heated, elec-
trio lighted, with a Jail in connec-
tion, something the county has
never had. Upstairs there is a
very fine court room and two Of
fees. 1t is proposed to move the
fire apparatus out from the fire
hall down stairs, partition it off
into offices, install vaults, requir-
ling only slight alteration to make
very desirable quarters for the
county officials, much better than
the county has ever had up to the
; present time. It is our PROPOSE
, tion to make these changes and
offer the use Of this building to
the county for period Of five
years free Of any cost. This
. would enable the County Commis.
sioners to make levies for the
building fund and add to the pres.
ent balance in that account during
the next five years, so that it will
l not be necessary for the county tc
sell long time bonds at this time
5 when money rates are very high
J as shown by the fact that the City
, Of Fargo recently had to discoun!
) an issue of two hundred thousand
2 dollars to the extent Of $14, 100000
: in addition to paying an interest
: rate of s. per cent.
l In future communications to the
r voters Of the county we shall dis
e cuss the matter of location Of the
; available towns. The attractiv;
school advantages Hope has to of
r fer, in which we can educate the
), child from the primary grade un
n til ready to step into the state
e university, in addition to offering
! considerable vocational training
e A first class high school has beer
j maintained for / years.
t These matters and others will
J. be presented fully to the voters
e before the time for casting the
:. vote, and as outlined herein, WI
e ask only that you wait until al
y the evidence is in and render YOU
r decision upon the merits of the
, !c1aims nraSente6
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meeting held last evening decide what action
should be taken in regard to the proposition
The did until late the big
turned out including number of farmers.
filing of the petition has necessary the decision
the at this election and contest that Hope
people nto either for their
the opinion of the meeting that might
just as we'll support CITY,
Therefore committee appointed publish report of the
meeting the Hope Pioneer for the people of
county.
The meeting also decided to offer the City
County until building operations finances
County Court House without financial sacrifice
The report of the committee follows:
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When the possibility Of this
questi on being presented to the
voters of Steele County this year
was rumored, the people of Hope
held meeting and discussed the
matter, and decided that in their
opinion the time was not oppor-
tune. That owing to war conditions
which bring upon the Individual
many obligations that take time
and money, and owing to the ex,
tremely high cost of building ma
terials and labor, together with
their needs in war activities, made
it advisable to defer action until
the close Of the war.
However considerably more
than a majority Of the voters Of
the county have signified their
willingness that the issue be pre-
sented at this time, and have fil-
ed their petition with the County
Commissioners, who have accept
ed same and instructed the County
Auditor to prepare ballots, there
fore, the issue is officially before
the people. None Of the citizens
of Hope took part in bringing the
matter before the voters, and at
no time have they considered do
ing so this year, and so far as
we know none of them have sign
ed the petitions.
But as stated, the will Of the
voters is that the issue be present
ed at this election and we believe
/. that they will desire ito consider
the claims Of the various towns
in the county in making their
selection of location. There
fore in this issue of the Pho
neer, we desire to announce
that as the question is now before
the voters, we wish to present
some reasons why we think that
Hope offers greater advantages for
the permanent location Of the
county seat than any other town
This is a matter of great import
ance and we have only one gener-
al observation to make as to the
attitude that should be shown to
ward the question, namely, it
should be decided by each voter
upon the same basis as he would
decide an important transaction
connected with his own business.
The question for us to decide is
-WHICH> PLACE IN STEELE
COUNTY OFFERS THE BEST
ADVANTAGES? The issue is
for a permanent location Of the
county seat, no temporary rea
sons should be considered, no po
litical issues, no personal politica
preferences or prejudices, mol
anything that is aside from the
main question at issue, should ef
feet our judgment.
It is upon this basis that ou7
town wishes to present it's claims
and we ask only an open mind OF
the part of the voters, for if WI
have fair and unbiased considera
tion of our case and action by tn,
voters upon that basis we fee
that our town will be selected, a
any rate if we may have this atti
tude shown toward our claims, W.
will have no complaint to offer
This is our "platform" and w
believe the voters Of the count!
will feel that it is the prope
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-08-30
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED


FATS
Do American eat too much fat?
AS a nation we have the reputa,
ton of being the greatest fat
eaters and MASTERS in the; world.
Why is 1t necessary to save fats?
Because fats have high value as
energy-producing food of sort
specially needed by soldiers; and
ssa because they are needed in the
manufacture of high explosives
for the fabrication Of machinery
and for ointments.
Why are fats so important to Ger
many?
They are the essential food that
Germany most lacks. Eating-fat
In Germany not under government
control costs from So pound up
Is 1t better to make soap at home OF
sell waste fat to the soap maker?
II possible sell to the soap
maker. He can get glycerine as
by-product, and he will not waste
lye.
What are the animal fats?
~ Cream, butter, lard, and fats Of
Z all animals.
What are the vegetable fats?
Olive oil, cottonseed oil, corn
oil, and oil from nuts.
Why may. vegetable fats be used more
freely than animal fats?
Because the animal fats are
needed for the Allies, and we have
larger stocks of vegetable fats.
Is there any difference in the value of
animal and vegetable fats in cook.
ing?
No; vegetable fats are just as
ih good as animal fats.
Is there any essential difference be-
tween fats and oils?
No, fats are solid at room tenn.
perature and oils are liquid.
Il our lard supply decreased?
Yes; the total production OF lard
in 1867 was 22.500, 900 pounds
less than in the previous year. II
began to show decided increase in
the spring of 1918
'Howgcan We, save fats. especially ami.
NAL fats?
BY frying less; by saving meat
drippings; BY using butter only on
> 2 the table: by using substitutes for
lard; byswasting no soap,
How much fat should an adult con.
sumo daily?
Not below 40 grams (about IL
ounces) and many will prefer so
grams (about 1A ounces) or 60
grams "a little over 2 ounces).
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OFFICIAL MINUTES ssa
OF THE
Eastern vermIll0n
War Work Fund
Ely, WInton and Section Thirty.
Ely. Mimi. August Gath,

Ely, Mimi, August oath, 1918.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Eastern vermilion War Work
Fund was held at the City Hall and
called to order by Captain Chas.. Ire
IONA, at 4 o'clock P. M.
On roll call the following members
were present: Trezona, Written, st.
Clair and vuoti. Absent: Ayres.
Vice President st. Clair instructed
the members to prepare their ballots
for the election of president to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of DIR. George T. Ayres. The chair.
man appointed Mr.. Written teller.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Chas. Trezona 8. Chas. Trezona hay
ing received majority of the votes
cast was declared elected.
On motion duly carried, commune
cations from various War Relief Or
CARNATIONS were received and ! or.
dered filed. All members voting aye,
On motion duly made and carried
the following War Relief Organiza-
lions be supported by this Associa-
ton, to-wit: Red Cross. Y. M. c.. A.,
Y. w. C. A., Salvation Army War Ser
vice, American Library Association,
knights of Columbus, and War Camp
Community Service. All members
voting aye.
On motion duly made and carried
the quota for the following organiza'
lions was approved, to-wit: -,
Red Cross s6,5OO.O co. =. :
Salvation Army War Service
$550.00.
War Camp Community Service,
$3.50. 90.
All members voting aye. e.
On motion duly made and carried,
proper officers were authorized to
issue orders on the Treasurer in be-
half Of the Duluth Red Cross Chapter
for 100000, and the War Camp Com
munity Service for $G50.00. Ali
members voting aye. =,
On motion duly made. and carried,
1t was decided that all the minutes Of
the meetings of this Association be
published in the Ely Miner. All
members voting aye.
On motion duly made and sup
ported, the meeting adjourned. a
VIM. vUOTI, Secretary. I
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FISH

u fish brain food?
No more so than other foods
Fish contains high percentage
of phosphorus and when foot
values were first discussed this
was credited as brain" food
Phosphorus Is no more brair
builder than other substances Of
which the brain Is composed.
When ia the best time to substitute
fsh for meat?
In the spring and summer wher
many varieties of fish are plenti
full
ID fish cheaper In warm weather?
Yes. Particularly in localities
near the source of supply.
Which are more plentiful, the ocean
or inland fish?
Ocean fish. The growth Of large
cities on inland rivers has brought
into existence many mills and fac
tories which pollute the waters
and drive away the fish.
Which variety of fish furnishes the
greatest food valuef
The oily varieties, such az sal
mon and mackerel.
Where are these found in abundance?
Salmon on the Pacific coast, and
mackerel on the Atlantic coast
Why should we have frozen fish?
Because that makes 1t possible
to have good fish in. inland towns
and cities.
u frozen fish good?
Fish Is frozen for market only
when 1t is absolutely in good con-
- dition, and people should not fear
to use 1t.
Should the fish be thawed out at the
retailer's? tex.
80 No; as soon as the fish Is thawed
out it deteriorates rapidly.
What should the housskeeper do?
She should insist on. getting the
fish frozen at the retailers and
keep 1t frozen until she wishes to
use 1t.
How Is the. best way to. thaw it out?
BY placing It on ice in q pan in
q cool place.
How long does this process take!
Several hours.
q there: q quicker way to thaw it out?
Yes; by putting 1t in cold water:
never hot
Should the water It. 10 thawed out in
be used?
rr BY all means use the water If
thes fish Is boiled; or use 1t for
chowder. Some Of the value OF
the fish goes into the water and il
thus lost unless the water is made
use Of
What are the advantages of cold
storage Ash?
l. It brings good fish into large
cities.
2. It standardizes the price Of
fish.
8. 1t lowers the annual price Of
fish.
4. It makes the. transportation
and caring for fish possible and
safe.
s. It provides Ash out Of season.
% these. same points hold good for
ssld-storage foods In gsneralf
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SHARE OUR SUGAR
With The ALLIES
British Get Two Pounds a Month.
French Pound and Half,
Italians One Pound.
GERMAN SUPPLY PLENTIFUL.
All Nations Permit Use Of Sweetenlng
for Home Preserving Purposes.

Americas new sugar ration Of two
pounds month per person is equita-
BILE when compared with the sugar ra-
ton enforced by rigid governmental
order in England, France and Italy, ma
tons with which we are sharing sugar.
Each Allied nation-in the matter of
sugar consumption-is sharing on near
est possible equal terms the hardships
imposed by greatly altered conditions
In the world sugar situation.
Formerly classed as luxury, sugar
Is now a war time essential. The fair
and just division Of this essential is
In the hands Of the various Allied
food controllers.
The United States Food Administra-
a voluntary sugar ration Of two
pounds per person month.
In the other countries at war with
Germany sugar is one Of the scarce
articles on every menu-whether In
the households of both rich and poor,
or In the hotels.
England today has a sugar ration
of two pounds per month per person.
In France the ration is pound and a
half and In Italy 1t is one pound a
month. And the prices in allied coun-
tries are from two to three times as
high as In America.
II you go to hotel in England or
France these days and order tea or
coffee they serve absolutely no sugar
with 1t. If you want sugar you must
bring 1t with you.
In England it is allowable to use
one-seventh of an ounce of sugar in
the preparation Of each luncheon. In
France many persons carry little sac
charine tablets about with them for
use in hotels and in England rich and
poor must take their sugar with them
If they wish to have sweetened tea
while visiting friends.
Before the war started France had
625, 200 acres devoted to sugar produc-
ton. BY 1917 the French sugar acre
age had decreased to 10000 acres
Today. the French man or woman with
sugar card has no assurance whatever
that he or she will be able to actually
buy sugar. To buy 1t, one must first
find 1t.
Italy Has Estate Sugar."
Especially drastic regulations govern
the use Of sugar in Italy. Its manu-
facture, distribution and sale are close
ly controlled, and in part actually
taken over by the state.
: Saccharine is permitted to be sold
and used as substitute for sugar and
the government manufactures mix
ture Of saccharine and sugar called
estate Sugar" which is largely used.
German Sugar Ration Adequate.
Germany, before the war, produced
a great surplus of sugar and exported
large quantities. Today the Germans
have virtually gone out Of the export
business, but have plenty Of cheap
sugar for home use.
Wholesale prices prevalent in the
Allied nations, according to informa-
ton received by the United States
Food Administration are as follows:
England, 10 cents pound; France,
- cents; Italy, 26 cents.
While these high prices are being
paid abroad the American wholesale
price is being held at IN cents.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT NO. II.
Ely, Mimi, August 10th, 1918.

|
i Adjourned meeting of the Board Of
Education for the purpose of opening
bids on the transportation of pupils
and hauling coal and for the transac
tion of any other business proper t,
come before a stated meeting was
called to order at eight o'clock p. M
by President w. A. McCurdy. On roll
call the following members were
found to be present: Anderson
Chinn, Fenske, McCurdy and White
Absent: Ayres. $500
Bids for the transportation of pu
pills were opened as follows:
T. Brouillette, $500 per day.
i Jacob Isaacson, motor bus, $1,000
per day.
August Bouska, $500 per day for
one team and bus, and $1,000 per day
for two teams and two busses.
Winton Route:
I, G. Cox, auto bus for term of
three years at $24.00 per day.
On motion duly carried, the con.
tract for the transportation of pupils
on the White Iron route was awarded
to August Bouska at the rate of $500
per day for one bus and $1,000 per
day for two buses, and the proper
officers we're authorized to enter into
contract with him upon his filing a
satisfactory bond. All members vot.
ing aye.
On motion duly carried, I. G.. Cox
was awarded the contract for the
transportation of pupils on the. Win
ton and Savoy route for a term Of
three years, subject to the approval
of proper authorities, at the rate OF
$4,000 per day for two round trips,
and the proper officers authorized to
enter into contract with him upon
his filing satisfactory bond. All
members voting aye.
Bids for hauling coal opened as fol-
lows:
]. A. Rothman, 95 cents per ton.
On motion duly carried, the bid Of
J. A. Rothman was rejected and the
secretary instructed to readvertise for
bids to be opened at eight o'clock p.
M. September 10th. All members vot.
ing aye.
On motion duly carried, the requi-
sition for letter heads was approved
and the secretary instructed to order
same. All members voting aye.
Superintendent and Committee on
schools recommended that the follow
ing teachers be employed in the
schools of this district during the
ensuing year at the salaries set oppo-
site their names, which include the
usual bonus Of $500 per month:
Nan e. Brown, high school. sos 90
per month.
Bernice Clark, high school, s1O5.0O
per month.
Margaret Salisbury. grades. ss5 90
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per month.
Leone Smith, grades, $500 per
month.
On motion duly carried, the recon-
smendations were approved and proper
officers authorized to enter into con-
tract with those accepting positions
All members. voting aye.
On motion duly carried, the Board
adjourned.
L. J. WHITE, Secretary.
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Wastage of food Is bad for the coun-
try and good for the cause that the
universal enemy has adopted and
boosted in this free land.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-08-30

The government can't very well col
lect that 10 per cent tax on jazz
band performance. 1t isn't an enter
tainment, It's punishment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-08-30

We are not going to waste our time
debating whether the Russians have
sand. We stand on the proposition
that they have no sense.
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%. s.
shoe o
You'd unnecessarily, In
bevera
cent this to be
portal of supplies
appetite remember this
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The department of agriculture has
issued pamphlet on Methods of Con-
trolling the Wild Oats" No parent
should be without one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Corporate Returns
Minneapolis, St. Paul & sault Ste

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste.
Marie Railway.-The company reports
total operating revenue for the year
ended December 81. 1917. of $40, 726, $3.50,
compared with, $21, 576,3 1920 for the pre-
vious year. After operating expenses
OF $l4,O94,770, net revenue amounted to
1851 ,5l0, against $9,518,175 for the
year before. Taxes and uncollectible
revenues totalled $1,545, 1877, leaving OPP
Grating income of S5,086,3l3, to which
other income of $1,574,468 was added.
bringing the gross income to $6,660, 781,
which compares with $9,14O,O15 for the
preceding year. Total deductions were
$3,914,352, against 1881, ago for 1915
Net income for the calendar wear to-
tailed S2,746,429.
Detroit 4 Mackinac Railway Com
paany.-Statement for the calendar year
1917 shows gross earnings of $3.50.
$50, compared with $1,254,1OO for the
preceding year. Net earnings after
taxes were $178,696, against S316488
for the year before. Surplus after divi-
dends amounted to $97,85O, compared
with S56,577 for the previous year.
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company.
Report for March discloses gross
earnings Of $1,876,521 compared with
$!,612,O57 for the corresponding period
OF the year before. Net after taxes
amounted to $357,o43 against s4a4e72
for the same month of last year. Bal
ance after interest totalled S347 1888,
an increase of $17,504 over the CORES
ponding month of 1917. Gross earn
lngs tor the first quarter of 1918 were
ss4,54e,623 compared with s4,5S2, 1865.
Net earnings were $149,9O5 against
$1,1o7,448 for the same quarter Of, the
preceding year. Deficit after charges
amounted to S6,S53 compared with a
surplus of $8o2,532 for the correspond
ing period of the previous year.
Alabama Power Companv-Cross
earnings for April totalled 1921 .sO1. an
increase of $e2,o14 for the same month
of 1917. Net earnings were sl38.19I
compared with $1o6,616 for the cores
bonding period of the preceding wear.
Gross earnings for the twelve months
ended April 30 last amounted to s2.336.-
853 against $1,692,526 for the same
months OF the year before. Net earn
ings for the period were 1897 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Gain in Railroad Earnings
Atlantic Coast Line Reports
Profitable Year

The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad is
one of the few roads in the country
that have reported an increase in OPP
Grating income from operations during
1917. This figure, according to the an
nual report, issued yesterday, amounted
to $12,013.742, compared with $11,40e,-
237 the preceding year. Other income
brought the total available before in
terest charges up to- $17,1e2,s6o. After
deductions for interest, rentals and
pgs1ns w.s the rs ss
share on the common stock, compared
with $14.37 share earned in'1916.
Total operating revenues last year
were $44,063, 1881, an increase Of $6,741,-
246. Operating expenses absorbed
s29, 773,995, and taxes amounted to
$2,275,594. The increase in both OPP
Grating expenses and taxes was $685.
TAI. Transportation costs jumped from
$11, 879,430 to $15,982,771.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Gxcnange on Italy went to a new low
record for the war period last week
when lire bills continued to display
pronounced weakness in the face of
strong intimations that steps have
been finally undertaken to but ma
cninery into operation that will tend to
stabilize the Rome rate. Banks in
iit:aIy have been heavy sellers of lire
bills in this market. and it was Of
ferings from this quarter that were
largely responsible for depressing the
rate in recent days. 1t is generally
recognized. Of course, that the great
iaii in the value Of the Italian lire is
que principally to the fact that while
itaiy's exports have become almost
negligible. imports have risen by leaps
and bounds, the combination resulting
IN the rolling up Of large trade bal
ance adverse to Italy. Bankers here
insist that the only way the exchange
problem can be met with any degree
OF success Is for Italy to impose dras-
tic restrictions on all imposts. thus re-
tions.
The neutral exchanges, Swiss and
Dutch, were somewhat easier toward
the end Of the week, after displaying
pronounced strength. The tendency
mere was reflection Of q similar ten.
dency in the London and Paris mark
cts. Current strength Of Dutch ex-
change 10 said TO be duo to two things
first, curtailment in the supply Of
exchange, and second, the fact that
substantial remittances have had to
be made recently In payment Of diyi-
dends and interest due on Dutch In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Government Steel Allocated
Estimating Copper Profits

Continuation Of the Government
fixed price of 2aA cents pound on
copper from June to July Is, accord
ing to estimates in the trade, means
that the average profit for that period
will be approximately 6h cents a
pound, or full cent under what is
considered to be normal profit These
calculations are based on statements
that the average operating cost
throughout the entire industry an
proximates II cents a pound before
taxes and depletion. In the case of
some Of the smaller producers it is
stated that costs run all the way from
81 to 81 cents a pound.