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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
STILL A FAv0RITE
Straight chemiseIike Garment
Has Not Been Abandoned.
May Be Prominent Among the Fall
Styles, According to Recent
Statement From Paris.

The frock here shown is a CODY of
one of the latest Paris models, de-
signed by famous French costumer
and brought over by one of the fore
most American importers. 1t was de-
veloped, as originally shown, in white
and navy satin, with embroidery in a
dull, rich red. This frock was one of
the surprises of the French showing,
a fashion writer states, as it served
to put question mark after the re-
iterated statement that straight line,
chemise-type garments were out Of
the running this year, and that a waist
line indication about this frock is the
result of the fabric combination, and
certainly that is not sufficient to make
one blind to the fact that it is a
straight chemiselike garment, touch
ing the figure practically only at the
shoulders.
This may possibly be forerunner
of what fall will show in the lineup
Of clothes, if the statement of recent
date from Paris that straight lines will
be the thing for fall may be taken as
correct.
The gown shown may be made a
slipOver, if desired; but it would be
easier to fashion and more easily put
on if fastened in the center back, and
the fabric selection may be varied to
suit the individual taste, complexion
end season.
The skirt, as will be noted, is a
graceful, ankle-length and this gen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
FIND TOOTH OF MAsToDoN
Railway Workers Dug It Up in Penn.
syIvanla and Are Looking
for More.

Sharon, Pa.-That the monsters Of
the mastodon family reamed over this
part OF Mercer county ia prehistoric
ages is evidenced by the uncovering
of a monster grinder tooth and part
of bone by workmen of the Besse-
mer & Lake Erie engaged in building
line through Otter Creek valley, two
miles north of Mercer.
The molar is Of great size. some
eight or ten inches across the top,
with three pronged roots nearly foot
long. Near by was found the socket of
joint. The bone is about 80 inchc3
long, and the diameter Of the socket
Ia inches. Foreman Andy Marty was
in charge of the forces when the
find was made. Strict orders have
been issued to the workmen to be
on the lookout for more fragments Of
teeth or bones.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
TREES FOR PALESTINE.
Civilian Commission Win Make
Recommendation.
Aforestation and Improvement of Wa
ter Supplies Greatest of Coun-
try's Needs.

London.-Two principal recommen-
dations which the civilian commits
sion now in Palestine will make for
the reconstruction of that country
will be scheme for beginning afores-
tation, and proposal for the conser-
walton of water supply by storage and
by. opening up old springs.
A preliminary statement from a
member of the committee says: 1.-The
greatest of all Palestine's needs is
aforestation. For centuries the land
has been denuded of its trees. with
most disastrous consequences. For
the heavy rains at certain seasons, in
stead of benefiting the soil, over more
than four-fifths of the area carry away
in rushing torrents much of the little
soil that remains on the high lands
and valley slopes.
Palestine has not always been tree
less. The Roman emperors had valu-
able forest in the country, and Absa-
lom was caught by the hair among the
trees, but today one might gallop from
Dan to Beersheba without having to
duck ones head to avoid branch.
"Trees of rapid growth will be plant
ed, and for the more cultivable dis
tricts fruit-bearing trees will be util-
lied.
"The storage of water In lakes and
reservoirs is comparatively simple. BY
erecting small dams across certain
ways, series Of small reservoirs can
be constructed at little expense, Gre
ating supply that will last through
out the dry season. In southern Pales.
tine hundreds Of. natural springs can
be opened which under centuries Of
misrule have been allowed to choke
up and fall into disuse.
Palestine today possesses an adj
vantage it never had before in first
class railway connection with Egypt.
ALI the surplus crops will find ready
market in the growing Egyptian
Cities"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
FL0WERED ToQUE is REVIVED
Blossom Bedecked Headgear Is Much
in Favor With MatronIy Women
After Several Seasons.

The Powered toque has been reviv-
ed again and is much worn by matron-
ly women. Several seasons have elaps-
ed since the small fower-covered hat
received any particular attention.
An especially effective model of this
type was worn by large and dignified
woman with a full-length broadtail
coat made with a shawl collar and
deep cuffs of chinchilla. The close
fitting toque which topped this hand
some garment was covered with small
white lines. Each flower was placed
individually and stood out from the
others. A piece of narrow black vel
vet ribbon was worked in and out
among the lilies around the front and
sides and ended in a cluster of bows
at the back.
Violets frequently appear in these
f1ower-crowned hats. Many of the red
flowers are also used.
The flower named ragged sailor was
attractively applied on one close-fit-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Farmer Proposes New Method to
Increase the Yield of the
Soil.
CLAIMS MANY ADVANTAGES
Proves Successful In the Experiment.
al Stage-British Government Ex-
ports Are Much Impressed
With Possibilities.

LondOn.-In these days of cereal and
ceeds in growing two blades where
one grew before would be looked upon
as public benefactor, but an English
farmer has succeeded in going one
better and writes to the Times to give
details of the new method.
He suggests that if his plan is adopt
ed there will be more grazing this
year, more beef next winter, more oats,
wheat and hay in 1919, and more graz
in 1919. If the new method is as sue
cessful over large acreage as it has
proved to be in the experimental stage
it may rightly be termed discovery
in agriculture.
The new method is as follows:
In July, by the use of specially
devised drill, a winter cereal and an
artificial fertilizer are simultaneously
drilled through any grass land intend
ed for haying the following year. BY
September or October the cereal will
have made top growth Of from eight
to ten inches. This is then grazed off
with the grass by whatever live stock
is turned out upon it, and the grain,
nominally an annual, is thus turned
into a biennial by virtue Of its yield
of valuable grazing in the autumn pre-
ceding the year of the normal grain
harvest.
Double Crop.
The autumn grazing encourages and
strengthens the roots of the cereal.
Owing to the protection from frost
given by the covering of turf, normal
spring growth begins earlier, more
heads are thrown up, development is
more rapid, and the grain ripens at the
same time as the hay, both being har-
vested together. The harvesting is
done by means of an ordinary moving
machine fitted with an extra knife at
the proper height above the grass to
cut the heads of the grain. The low
er knife cuts the hay as usual and the
upper knife acts as header.
A carrier behind the header knife
deposits the grain in a separate
swath.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
General Purpose Dresses.

Since economy is not only the rage.
but the common necessity of the day. q
dress that can serve more than one.
purpose has unique standing In the
present affairs of the feminine world.
The simplest form of this idea is to
have gown, say of serge or of satin.
made on entirely conservative lines.
with the provision Of changing collars
and cuffs to vestees and undersleeves,
or with the possibility of varying Ell
ther OF these sets of ornamentation.
There are so many original things to
be done in this direction. There is the
use of organdie in pastel shades. It
has infinite possibilities. Colored chif-
fons are done this season in this con-
nection. and SO on through all the list
of collar and waistcoat materials.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
BRTTISHER HAS
CROP DOUBLER

The advantages claimed for this
method are many, among them being
the following:
The productive capacity of the land
is doubled. Old and valuable grass
lands are not only not destroyed, but
are improved. Economy of labor
Throughout; blowing and narrowing
are not needed; both crops are gath
cred together, planting and rolling are
done at the same time, and the grain
crop is gathered with ease and GER
tainty, as there is no green growth
with the grain to be stood in the sun
to dry. Economy of fertilizers. A
saving Of one-half of the seed usually
needed. The autumn grazing is Of
fresh heterogeneous character. The pas
sage of the drills through the turf i'm
proves the surface drainage. The
equal mixing of straw with the hay for
fodder. The great convenience of July
planting for the farmer.
Saves Permanent Pasture.
It Is asserted that under this method
no permanent pasture need be broken
up, rather that the larger part of the
arabic land might be put down to per-
manent pasture. The permanent pas
lures are in hay and corn one year and
grazed the next. In the spring of the
grazing year seeds of annual legumes
can be planted through the pastures
with the same machine as is used
to drill in the grain, not only on ac-
count of their feeding value, but also
to increase the nitrogen in the soil for
the following cereal crop.
The drilling of the seed through the
turf is accomplished by a small knife
bladed foot that can be attached to
any drill in place Of the disk.
Government experts have been so
impressed with the possibilities of the
method that priority certificates have
been granted for the manufacture of
the fittings or the import of any parts
which may be necessary if they can
not be obtained here in time for this
seasons planting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
MAIL FOR SOLDIERS
New Service Is Installed for
Pershing's Men.
Military Postal Express in France
Similar to the French
System.

With the American Army In France.
A general order just issued estab-
fishes for the American expeditionary
forces military postal express serv-
ice similar to the French system.
Under the adjutant generals Office,
Lieut.. Col. Thorndike D. Howe will
receive all mail-for the American
forces, supervise its distribution and
attend to the collection and delivery
to postal agents of outgoing mail.
The director will establish his own
regulations as to size and weight of
packages and will have close relations
with the allied postal authorities. A
central military post office will be es-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
FASHIONS AND FADS

Net frocks for wee girls have sashes
of net.
Dyed panama is a feature of the
new millinery.
Silks and metal ribbons appear in
floral patterns.
Afternoon dresses often have fiaring
sleeves.
Homespun is good choice for an
everyday coat.
Sunbonnets are in great vogue for
small girls.
General utility coats are made Of
Scotch mixtures.
The present mode in hairdressing
demands height.
The high-crowned tailor hat is in
evidence.
Straight-front jackets of the blazer
type are seen.
The latest handbags are made with
frames of wood.
The newest corsets have Philippine
work for decoration.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

Of hills stole few
Of American
There excitement
decided get their meals They
butter and other things.
of
clubhouse
officers played their hand Those boys
officers
a job when the boys -
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14


have" Durham.
Il money, 1 have it."
We,
ought leave big of
"Wel, I'll be d"
business a
biggest pile,
replied the
fvespo,"
AH
walk this police, your
NO." replied Dr. Plato
word.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

spoke
speakers held
Calmly abstacted the
O 1t.
The a
remembering
dropped military secretary
handw the and a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Cape a Success.

The cape continues to go on the way
of its sensational success. 1t may be
overdOne before June arrives, but
there is no reason why 1t should not
be standardized as the coat is. The.
short cape, cut after the model of the
winter fur ones, is exceptionally smart.
1t is made of black velvet, faille or
satin, swings loose from shoulders %
hips, and opens in front over a wiae,
full-length waistcoat, which is belted
across the front. The collar is high
and rolls about the chin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
French postal authorities are exDer.-
menting with American automatic and
semiautomatic telephones.
"HERBs" CAUSE HIS DEATH
Elderly Patient Swallows Connection
and Dies-"Poisoned," Says
Regular" Doctor.

Anderson, S. C.-Milton r. Garrett,
seventy years old, felt indisposed and
called on an ''herb DOCTOR who gave
him concoction which the doctor con-
tended was purely vegetable" Gar
rett took dose of 1t. His indisposi-
ton increased to excruciating pain.
Then he called regular" doctor.
The physician advised Garrett he had
been poisoned and short time later
the patient died.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

governors was OF the Stovepipe va
riety-tall and very shiny-and the
other one was derby.
The governor, who was announced
as the speaker of the evening, came in
while Isidore Hershfield was opening
the meeting, and was ushered to the
stage box, where his military secre-
tary, who followed him, received his
tall hat and his overcoat and carefully
deposited them in a corner of the box.
AS soon as Mr.. Hershfield finished,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

eral rule for skirt length is applied
to virtually all the suits and dresses
shown for spring and summer.
The sash belt, with>ends tied at one
side, is pretty feature of this frock,
incidentally, may be noted that
sashes of all kinds are the vogue this
season. Quaint dresses of white and
colOred voiles, of dotted swiss, geor-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

ting model set off with two slender
outstanding wings. A fine mesh veil
with a heavy velvet scroll completed
the hat, which was worn by a young
woman in braid trimmed tailored
suit of blue velour
For renovating purposes floral cam
outage works miracles. Where the
crown is faded or sunburned, cover
it with matched effect with flowers
and foliage. Two or more kinds are
used, according to personal preference
and available trimmings. Brims are
likewise overlaid and smartly yelled
with tulle and net.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
corseIets That Cling.

The medieval corselet is strongly
accented by the French houses, and
it is wonder that more of our shops
do not take it up as specialized sep
arate garment. The sewing rooms
have already seen its advantage. Some
Of the art shops are offering 1t in
heavy Chinese pongee embroidered
with wool or silk threads. Bronze,
tree green, deep beige Aand midnight
blue are the colors, and there is enough
embroidery to enliven the surface.
These eorselets are cut to cling to
the hips and shoulders with a slight
in-curve at the waistline that gives
them graceful folding. They are
far better and more serviceable gar
ment than the white shirtwaist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

Warm weather has brought about
this charming creation in feminine
pajamas, where sleeves have been dis
carded in the interest of comfort. Wei
come, too, is the extreme lightness Of
the material, which will be conducive
to GOODNESS in the summer. Myriads
of tiny tucks and plentiful use of fine
val lace lend pleasing relief to these
pajamas of fiesh-coIor crepe de chine.
Satin ribbon drawn under the tucks,
about the waist suggests slender
grdle.
-~o~~~~~o-~~~>>~-o->
gette and other sheer fabrics are de-
veloped for summer, with wide ribbon
sashes in blending or contrasting col,
or as their accompaniment. One in
teresting feature is the great quantity
o. navy ribbon used. Where black was.
formerly employed navy has been sub
stituted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

warden for this district, has demon
strated that dog can lick his weight
in wildcats. Chum attacked, and in
five minutes killed wildcat that
stood as tall as the dog, though not
as heavy. The Airedale, following his
master on trapping expedition near
Deer Park, flushed" bobcat and
chased it into pile of brush. He
went in at a disadvantage and killed
the animal. Chum's owner believes he
would attack mountain lion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14


Of little hardly realize the meaning
hidden feeling
of
Hardly
Bill don't If he
once thosepre nur hand"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Palm Beach Fashions.

The Palm Beach fashion, arranged
In America for Americans, under
French inspiration, of wearing guam
tity Of organdie gowns will dominate
the summer fashions. The dressmak-
ers are turning out many gowns In
this one material. They are made as
shirtwaist frocks for the morning and
as elaborate creations of silk or satin
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

tablished at the headquarters of the
supply service.
The various military units will have
their own orderlies to care for the
mail. The general post Office will
keep records which will make possible
the speedy redirection of letters In
correctly addressed. Branch offices
will be established to take care of
the mail to and from troops attached
to the British and French forces.
Other branches will be set up for
troops as they arrive in France.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Here's Chance for Job.

Portland, Ore.-County Clerk Bev-
eridge has several hundred jobs that
he would like to find men and women
to fill. There are vacancies on cleo
ton boards, in various county depart
ments, and in the municipal bureaus.
Anybody who wants job is invited
to write to Beverage and get fixed
up.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
FORGET TO HOLD ELECTIONS
Two Towns in Oklahoma Overlook I'M
portant Event and Officials
Will Hold Over.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Two Okla
homa towns, Edmond and NARROW,
forgot" to hold city elections this
year, and as result, the present city
officials will hold over, according to
ruling by Joseph Morris, secretary Of
the state election board.
The omission of primaries by both
towns was an oversight, the officials
declared, and as a result, no elections
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

race was covered with smiles. He was
happy, in fact, so happy that tn,
"grownups" standing about him Won.
dered at what the little fellow was
so pleased.
And then-without any warning
on his part-the mystery was ex-
planned. "Muvver," he fairly cried,
Il wish / was grown up like Bruvver
Bill, so could be a soldier and havo
so many pretty nurses take care of
me-" The meaning that this little
fellow portraypd in those words wont
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Willing to Give All,
but Sought No Bond

Franklin, Pas-An old woman
entered bank here and, pro- +.
ducing a sum Of money, said: !.
II don't want Liberty bond. I
hear my country needs the
money and I want to give it. It
is all I have. but Uncle Sam shall
take it."
The matter was arranged to
her satisfaction, but she has a I
Liberty bond unknown to her.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Naming Dobbin Kaiser
Gets Owner in Trouble

Oakland, Cal.-Naming his
horse KAISER" caused John Men 4
donca of this city considerable
trouble. John was talking rath-
er loudly to the animal when he
was overheard by his neighbor, /,
Hans Peterson.
Hans got the idea that John
was referring to him, a loyal
American, as Kaiser" He {
pulled Mendonca off his wagon, !,
beat him and knocked him into
the gutter. The injured man had
his aSsailant arrested on a {
charge of battery.
~ .
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
potx Is Pro-German-

Johnstown, Pa.-"Doty" has gone to
war.
''Doty" was little white pup owned
by eight-year-old Ethel Horner. Ethel
heard that the government wanted
dogs, so she tied a pretty white rib
bon around "Doty's" neck and took
him to the chief Of police. She said
she knew that "Doty. would run after
those Germans and bite their legs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

from car and started toward the
place where he was stopping, he hav-
ing just returned from a session of
the state Sunday school convention
at the First Methodist church.
The minister got off the car, and
as he walked half q block away and
the car vanished he was confronted
by a man who thrust cooked pistol
against his stomach and demanded
that his hands go up. ....
mo, won't raise my hands. But
what do you want? There is no need
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Snrinu Clothes.

The new clothes are rife with novel
ideas. Although there is no striking
change in the silhouette, many fea-
lures are even more interesting than
usual. With rare good taste the de-
signers have shown patriotism by adj
herring to the straight line-thus Sc
curing conservation Of material-and
have made the new models more than
usually charming.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Pay Tuition With Bonds.

Bethany, w. Va.-Liberty bonds will
be accepted as payment of tuition and
expenses at Bethany college next fall,
according to President Cramblett.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

a disadvantage. The Y. NJ. @. A. will
not take them in as members because
they are afraid the bad boys would
make their boys bad. The young
men of the church have been good
enough to organize Big Brothers
club. But the Big Brothers try to
make good boys out of them by teach
ing them lot of the Bible at one
time, so they have let the opportunity
Of a swim and other enjoyments go.
A group of II organized regular
boys club and called it the "Gut
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Absent Minded Governor Almost Got Strangers Hat

NEW YoRKGovernor
~ didn't
MANS And the lids didn't resemble
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
When Will Folks Recognize Boys Crave Excitement?

IoHNsToWN disciples
mediate conditions
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

CTdWIeu Iortn from the sea anu eoH
tinued to make its slow and destruc-
tive way toward the principal village
on the island. The island is not more
than 20 miles in circumference ana is
mostly given over to the cultivation
of grapefruit.
The monstrous creature, described
as being more than 60 feet in length,
according to it's imprints in the sou
over which it passed. and weighing
many tons, has been pronounced by
scientists of this city to be genuine
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
"Prett Nurses" Made Impression on Younqster

MHWAUKEEHe little boy small that his
held tightly shield
down Grand while the Red Cross
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

can be held. The attorney general has
supported the ruling of the election OF.
ficials.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

and lace for the afternoon. Pale yell
low and flesh pink are the two colors
chosen. Sashes in different color
are placed Imply at the hips or flicker
in narrow line at the normal waist
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Minister Saved Money by "Dicker" With Footpad

to light Sunday when
minister of the Methodist
Dr. Plato held by white man he agAed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Boy, Look Up Present Address of Joe MuIhatton

HAVANA CUBANatves of small island off of Cuba
when ggane animal the suddenly
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

Enough matches TO light all its con-
tents are attached to recently in-
vented cigarette box.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
DOG Kills a Wildcat.

Monravia, Calcium, the Airedale
dog belonging to Ben Overtuff. FIRE
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14

probably gigantic rpIns
prehistoric times ZONES
scientists
explorers
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-06-14
Blind Knit Socks.

Blind Knit Socks.
Albany, N. Y.-Blind workers of the
Albany Association of the Blind have
turned in 81 pairs of socks to the Red
Cross for the "boys abroad"