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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Article X of the peace treaty seems to
have too much wood alcohol and white mule"
in it for our boys to swallow whole without first
taking it out to the pump and diuting it con-
sderably. Article X looks harmless enough on
the face of it, but there can be mighty effect
drawn out of it if adopted without reservations
1t reads like this: "The members of the league
undertak Ike to respect and preserve as against
external aggression the territorial integrity and
existing political independence of all members
OF the league. In case of any such aggression
or in any case of any threat or danger of such
aggression, the council shall advise upon the
means by which this obligation shall be full
filled" Simple, isn't it? Looks fairly good
on the face of it. It is no doubt meant well.
Had we other countries to deal with that are
exactly like the United States it would be easy
Ito sign that But look at the countries we would
be tied to in case Article X got Uncle Sans
John T. Hancock attached to it. Treaties to
us are not scraps of paper We are looking
for peace always here in this country If Ar
ticle will bring about this happy condition
sign it and be quick about it. If not, then
hurry and ditch it. There has been too much
argument on it already. Do something and be
done with it. The Ely Strategy Board would
have settled it at one sitting
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Chisholm is trying to issue $3.50 900 bonds
with which to build Community Building.
building of that kind is worth all it costs and
more With proper management the place
can become an important part of the city's life.
In these far northern villages and cities there is
too little entertainment. Too much work and
but title play. We must have something to
hold our young people in the vicinity. With no
place to go or entertainment at home, the drift
to the cities augmented. We must have all
kinds of amusements. We must be entertained
Or we will seek it wherever All work and no
play is an adage for the dismemberment of the
town so situated. Club for all of us to go to
and meet, with citys welcome to it, goes a
ong ways towards civic contentment A Com
munity Building is for this purpose. But, it
must be popularized by efficient management
The right person must be in charge of it. There
must be an invitation in ia desire created to
go there and use it. The building is easy to get,
out its success is not always assured But the
dea of Community Center is we'll worth all it
costs and more. A community undivided must
grow and prosper. A city Home where all are
welcome. The stranger in our midst brother.
It's fine spirit to foster and every city or town
should have Community Center Building.
Chisholm people are on the right track
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

For the first time in months the mercury
stood at so above in the shade, on Wednesday
OF this week. The snow hurried away and the
hlllsldes became bare in many places. The log
gers and the pulpwood men wanted to turn the
thermometer over that the last load might come
in on runners. 1t looks today as the backbone
of Old Man Winter is badly broken. And we
who have been housed for nine months are re-
joicing over his discontinue
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
Mrs. Putonairs and Her New Cook,
Just From the Country.

Mrs. Putonairs and Her New Cook,
Just From the Country.
Ting-a-ling-ling went the door bell.
well, we'll, who can that be-"
said Mrs. Putonairs, as she slowly
rose to open the door.
When she opened the door, she
could not see the buildings across the
street because before her stood tall,
stout woman. This woman had
bright red hair and protruding eyes.
On her head was small hat with a
big, pink ostrich plume on it. Her
face was mass of freckles.
Mrs. Putonairs eyed the woman
before she asked, what do you
want and what is your name?"
my name is Hulda Nelson. read
in the paper that you wanted cook"
replied Hulda as she put her hands
on her hips and stood staring at Mrs.
Putonairs.
WELL" replied Mrs. Putonairs,
hardly knowing what to say, 'I'll
try you"
Hulda's first dinner was a success.
After dinner Mrs. Putonairs was set
ting in the library. All of sud
den she heard crash. She hurriedly
IlIO IHS hlICUc1l. " IldL SlSnL
neither eyes for there was a mass of
broken dishes on the floor.
ooh! Oh" exclaimed the Mortified
mistress.
81 broke only ten dishes that time"
declared Hulda with an air of sat
isfaction.
"That'l never do" replied Mrs.
Putonairs. If you break dishes
every day my husband will soon be
poor man."
81 won't break any more. Honest
l WON'T" cried the frightened cook.
"All right. Wen see," said Mrs.
Putonairs.
On "Wednesday Hulda was pre-
pairing roast for dinner. She must
have been feeling gay for she was
singing "Good Night Ladies' in as
loud tone as she could.
"Good morning." said the iceman,
interrupting Hulda's song.
Good morning, sir" replied Hull
morning?"
Fine" answered the iceman.
After the two had been talking for
an hour or so, they began to sniff.
"Oh myw exclaimed the Mortified
cook. I've burnt the roast"
81 think I'll CO." replied the ice
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Hoover will take the place if it is pushed
on to him but he will not go out with the boys
and hand out cigars for votes or tap fresh
barrel each morning before going out to cleo
tioneer for himself Seems like that he is about
the kind of man we want for President
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Germany in its trial of the German MUIR
derers in the late war is in position something
like the schoolboy who is about to be logged
and is sent to the tall uncut to get hickory
limb with which the teacher is to tan his hide
Will he bring back twig or will he cut sap
ling? Germany as Nation is now on trial, to-
gether with it's murderers. Will they play fair :?
1t remains to be seen. But, knowing the Hun,
we doubt him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

The eagle on our dollar may be too weak
to sceam above whisper, but, after all, one
could today take hatful of our money over
seas and buy up their whole works. Our dol
lar even though a 50-cent one has them all
backed off the map so far. And yet lot of
these alien yaps are trying to blow up this
good old country of ours. Whyn'lI don't they
get out of here?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
In few days more now the historical sea.

III lew uayS more now the historical sea-
serpent in Long Lake will turn over couple of
times and come up for air. Boat house row
will begin to smell" of new paint and varnisb
and the dip of paddles will be with us again
Many of us have lived through the winter lust
for the pleasure of drowning worm in our
lakes and acquiring tan on sandbar. No sum-
mers anywhere can beat ours in the Ten Thous
and Lakes of Minnesota section
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Really, the only sensible way to define So
cialism is to name it Revolution. Just why any
man with brains enough to discolor white
handkerchief wants to follow it's teaching, is
beyond us. Socialism applied will never work
out. 1t is dream-a hash-heesh dream For
get it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Our old friend Villa comes in for whole
lot of kind words these days. He is financing
his alleged government on his ransom money
Our profteers just simply hold us up and take
from us under the law whatever they think they
want and the public be ID The honors are
with Villa in our estimation and we admire him
for his above board highwaymanship. ..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

A vote for General Wood is looked upon
by many as a vote for militarism Well, we
shall always fight, so why not miitarism? The
man ''who kept US out of war; never was or will
be unless ne is OF: was too cowardly to fight and
none of our presidents have never been as des
picable as that. Even Woodrow-"who kept
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Herb. still retains his lead in the straw bal
lot election now going over the country. His
latest ballot showed that he led Gen. Wood
as 744 to 265. If the November election was
on today, Herb. coul be preparing his inaugural
speech and having his hair cut for the great
day. -.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

We should love to live in town made up
of men like the man must have been who wrote
that good old anthem CD called-"Cheer,
cheer, the gangs all here" There are too
many of US humming out loud-"Hark from the
tombS, doleful sound, etc" There is always
a bright side to life if we but look for it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

April sixth, 1917, our country en-
tered the World War, and when the
call to arms was sounded, it was
answered by millions of men. From
North and South, from East and
West, they came, eager to enroll be-
meath Old Glory and fight for our
country. What was the outcome?
Victory for the cause, peace for the
world and into the lives of our men,
an experience that will be of lasting
benefit for themselves and the nation.
Wonderful opportunities are Of
fered the young man enlisting in the
United States Army, for his condition
is bettered morally, mentally, physi-
cally, and economically.
The first problem confronting the
Government in the training of the
man is to make him physically fit for
the strenuous life of a soldier. Open
air living, regular hours, wholesome
well-balanced diet, excellent medical
attention-all work toward making
a healthy man. Besides health he
acquires manliness, confidence, indie
pendence, a clear, straight, quick
thinking brain, and keen eye. He
also develops the ability to follow
commands promptly.
Besides the actual physical train
ing, he is taught the rules of sanitary
living and must live up to them.
! Consequently he becomes physically
more self assurance and courage
Lack of education is no drawback
in entering the army, for the Gov
eminent provides adequate means for
the mental development of the SOL
der. There are educational facili-
ties ranging from the lower grade
schools to high school and college, be-
sides every branch of vocational
training.
Special aettntion is given to
men of foreign birth in teaching
English ETC., which helps them in
civil life, and they may become nat
uraliZed in three years.
Many states have already provided
free tuition for the ex-service man
who wishes to complete his education
in some higher institution.
The soldier travels about a great
deal and profits thereby.
AS the government provides the
necessities of life, besides giving the
soldier fixed pay, life insurance and
bonus when discharged, an enlist
ment in the army is good propo-
sition from an economical stand
point.
Therefore, a former soldier is bet
ter equipped mentally and physically
to resume civil life. He is more
sure of procuring employment, has
the respect of his fellow-men and the
satisfaction of having performed his
duty to God and his country in an
swering the summons.
Awake! yen when duty calls,
Awake! sons of the free;
America our beloved land
Is calling, calling thee!
Adapted from columbus Calls" by
Frances S. Halsted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Only another day remains between the
time when the Income Tax must be paid--March
Is is the zero hour. What, with all the hard
work put in on our modest incomes let us sit up
and be mighty thankful that our name is not
Jawn u.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Now watch the Socialist papers and SYM
pathisers of Jack Carney howl about free
speech and free country and the capitalistic
robbers who are railroading good man to FIT.
.Leavenworth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Sweets to the sweet now has a different
meaning than in the old days when dime gave
them all a striped stick of candy. Today 1t
costs 81 so to smear a kids face with click
eriSh drop"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

The sun of Tuesday made the snowbanks
look like banks of coal. They looked as if they
could almost be used for fuel they were so dis
colored with the accumulation of the winters
coal smoke.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

The man who made the remark that, once
upon time it was no small disgrace to be found
drunk-but today it is an achievement was
not so far wrong at that
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
SCHOOL NEWS
prepared by the Pupils)
Ely High Loses at Biwabik; IA to 8.

Ely High Loses at Biwabik; IA to 9.
Our team lost the first of the two
games with Biwabik last Friday
night. The game was close but not
an interesting game to watch, be-
cause of the poor basket shooting on
both sides. Our team seemed to be
a little over confident and were I'M
able to get together. At times they
would take the ball through the BIZ
wabik defense only to drop it under
their own basket or miss an easy
shot.
The first half ended in 5 to a our
favor. Hario and Bottiani each
making field goal in this half and
Hario one foul. We could have won
the game on fouls but our boys were
very weak at this part of the game
also. In the second half Hario made
two field goals and were still ahead
9 to 8 but from this on Biwabik took
advantage of our inability to play
together and scored 6 points which
gave them IA and enough to win
easily.
Mltos and Pettibone starred for
Biwabik.
The game was one of the cleanest
that our team has, played in and
much of this is due to referee Elson
of Gilbert who called everything he
saw.
We hope to have a return game
with Biwabik this week or next and
hope to break even with them.
The following essay written by
Corinne Lc:lo, Sophomore, received
honorable mention in the recent es-
say contest.
Benefits of an Enlistment in the
United States Army"
When, on that memorable day,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
The SCHOOL NEWS

Dutch flower girl and boy, Bo Peep,
Queen of Hearts and Simple Simon.
The band was one of the clever
hits of the evening. Much credit is
due their leader, Miss Olga Nelson.
The instruments, with the exception
of the piano were all made in the
city from clothes racks, baskets,
lead pipe, tin spoons and solder.
The mouth pieces were imported
for the occasion. The band played
as circus bands do, when and where
they were most needed.
A grand march brought everyone
into the ring for the contests.
Here the gypsies and clowns held
full sway. Pink lemonade, peanuts
and All Day Suckers kept things
sweet.
Eleven o'clock brought bit of
dancing and the lunch which con-
sisted of Beans from the seed that
Jack planted; Bread and With 1t,
What Jack Left and Coffee.
Cast of Characters:
Mother Goose -Mabyn A. Kelly
Ticket Seller Viola Richie
Advertising Man Audrey Williams
Clowns
The Merriest Clown of ALL
Observation-Disclosures Marie Nichols
Humpty Dumpty- Murn
Other Clowns
Myrtle Hedloff, Gussie Nappa,
Charlotte Scoones, Ruth Black
hurst.
The Town Constable H. A. Shepard
Leader of the Band olga Nelson
Hula-Hula Girls
Clara Nelson, J. Borchert, M. Mat
tson, G. Carlson.
Mattson, G. Carlson.
Bosco the Snake Charmer-
-----------Inga Rogstad
Little Simplicity
Bess Wright, Mabel Brimhall, Maude
Powell Mae La Vol.
Grand Opera
Miss Julia Herrick, T. Malcolm
Brown.
Highland Fling Salisbury.
Ballet Misses Rhoda and Pertiela
Jack and JILL. Kennedy-Annie
| Epplett.
Fat Lady Knutson
Queen of Hearts Peterson
Sailor Hanson
Ye Olde lynne School Miss
Eifee Lum Slippen-Preceptress
| M. Brown
Scholars
Ina Mutt, -H. Ruth Waddell
Iona Ford -Bernice Clark
Percival Stuckup-- Hannah Sponheim
Yura Mutt Walter Englund
Ole Margarine Brown
Bride and Groom From London
--------S. Faherty, R. Kreycek
Gypsy Fortune Tellers-
]. Higgins, M. Lorenz, B. Fox, H.
Wright.
Old King Cole----B. Gunderson
Fiddlers Three
E. Rodberg, E. Castle, l. Porthan.
| M. A. K.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12
PATRIOTIC PAGEANT.

The date for the Pageant has been
set for Friday, March 10th. 1t is
based on the Development and
Growth of our country and shows
how the nation has expanded since
the first settlement was made at Vir-
GINA in 1907.
The prologue is condensed ac-
count of the whole pageant. After
this there will be an Interlude in
which Uncle Ben, a soldier, explains
to a group of little children, some
thing of the History, Ethics or use
of the flag and Spirit to be displayed
toward it.
The real play then begins with the
entrance of the thirteen colonies each
explaining as he comes how he hap
pened to settle in this country. AZ
ter they become established, q lively
dispute occurs between France and
England as to the possession of the
Mississippi valley. 1t necessitates
the calling of troops and results in
the withdrawal of the French. The
colonies then declare their independ-
ence Of England.
AS the story proceeds, it explains
how territory was added to the
United States by the Louisiana Pur-
chase, by explorations of the Lewis
and Clark expedition in the west, by
purchase of Florida and by annex
alton of Texas. ...
After each war, the industries of
the country are re-established until
we come to the last and greatest
World War-followed by it's perplex-
ing questions of Capital and Labor
in rolofinr m tho DuhIin
Those taking part in the program
are as follows:
Prologue-by William Gallagher.
Uncle Sam-Joe Gerzine.
Columbia-Myrtle Lawrence.
Goddess of Liberty-Elaine An
derson.
Peace-Mary Pluth.
Justice-Agatha Hanson.
Uncle Ben-Raymond Baribeau.
Flag Bearers Lloyd Carlson,
Frank Sesek, Dewitt Englund.
King of England-Herman Koski.
King of France-Fred Handberg.
Belgium-Myrtle Coad.
Spain-Elda Rapson.
Japan-August Untinen.
Russia-Joe Bottiani.
Italy-Alice Coad.
Mexico-Cecela Nankervis.
Napoleon-Filder Alfalfa.
Tallyrande-John Gerzine.
Livingstone-Toiva Ahola.
Monroe-Harold Lindbeck.
erstanding-Ralph Toms.
iscontent-Edward Hanson.
Mr.. Public-Robert Maxi.
mployer-Everett Ellefson.
Laborer-Herbert Gianotti.
Orchestra.
Abr. Rosenbloom Orion Berglund
Marvin Adams William Carlson
Arnold Anderson David Bourgin
Mike Habeau Dorothy White
-. Game.
Molly Merhar Matt Musach
John Hughes Mary Papesh
/ Josephine StracharArthur Koivumaki
Molly Sesek Kathleen Hillman
Frank Laing Howard Williams
Aino Lassi Roy Leroy ..
David King -, Dewitt Englund
Boy Scouts.
Joe Scabe Peter Katscan
Louis Somrock Frank Bourgin
George Hughes Robert Patterson
John Musich John Lennich
Charles Merhar Arne Reckla
Teddy Moravetz Elmo Lepisto
George Ferderber Frank Petek
Thirteen Original Colonies.
Joe Kovall Mike Lushnick
William Ayres Martin Skala
Peter Buccowich Joe Ferderber ~
George Coad John Pluth
Joseph Kochevar John Mayerla
John Krall Robert Camaish
Toiva Turula
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-03-12

Continued on last page.)
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-28
POLITICAL ART
IS UNDER BAN
Police Get Orders to Clean
Telegraph and Telephone
Poles in the City.
LEAVE CITY NOTICES

The chance of some of the candi-
dates for office were lessened today
when an executive order was issued
to the members of the police depart
ment demanding that all advertising
matter be removed from the telegraph
and telephone poles in the city and
the officers started out this morning
to carry out the order. 1t is under
stood that the city's notices of regis
tration, many Of which are posted on
the poles will not be interfered with
but the crusade is especially against
the pictures of candidates which have
been placed on nearly every pole in
some portions of the city. The use
of the poles as bill boards is con-
trary to the city ordinances and many
demands have been made on the police
for the enforcement of the ordinance.
Show No Consideration.
Police claim that the candidates
have shown no consideration for the
rights of property owners and that
complaints have come in thick and fast
that posters of candidates have been
nailed into trees and on fences with
out permission from the owners of
the property. The order of the police
officers provides for the removing of
all this advertising matter. 1t is pos
sible that the city will be asked to
erect bulletin boards in the various
wards for the posting of city ordinances
with view of not putting the city in
light of violating it's own laws.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-28
Pendill Accepts
Racine Position
CIaudius G. Pendill Accepts Promis-
ing Position With Hartman
Trunk Company of Racine.

1t was learned today that Claudius
G. Pendill, state commander of the
American Legion and now employed
in the publicity department of the ex-
port division of the Simmons company,
had resigned his position to accept a
place as assistant manager of the
Hartman Trunk company of Racine.
Mr.. Pendill has rendered his resigna-
tion to the Simmons company and will
start his new work in Racine the first
of November. The new position is a
big promotion for the Kenosha man
and comes as recognition of his
efficient work with the Simmons COM
pany. He will carry with him to Ra-
cine the good wishes of his many
friends in this city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-28
HUNGER STRIKER
CALLED BY DEATH
End Comes Just Before Day Break and
1t is Immediately Announced
to the World.
by Associated Press)

Terence MacSwiney, Lord
Mayor of Cork, died at Brixton prison
this city at $40 o'clock Monday morn
ing. His death followed a hunger
strike of more than seventy-three
days, eclipsing any in the annals of
the medical world.
MacSwiney, who had been uncon-
scious for several days, did not re-
cover his faculties before he died.
Father Dominic, his private chaplain,
and his brother, John MacSwiney,
were with him when the end came.
Father Dominic was at the prison all
night and did not leave until sew
.eral hours after MacSwiney breathed
his last.
John MacSwiney and the chaplain,
who had been waiting downstairs in
the prison, were told by prison of
fcials at :35 o'clock that they should
go to the mayors bedside, as they
thought death was approaching. The
brother asked for the privilege of
communicating with other relatives
who were not present, but the Of
ficials, it is said, refused him the use
of the telephone
After the prisoners death, his
brother and the chaplain were not
permitted to leave Brixton prison I'M
til 6:15 o'clock. John MacSwiney i'm
mediately conveyed word to the widow
of the lord mayor, who was staying
at West End hotel with Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Brien, the former being the
London executive of the Irish Self
Determination League.
Mrs. MacSwiney, accompanied by
her parents and the Misses Annie
and Mary McSwiney sisters of the
lord mayor, arrived at Brixton prison
at $3.50 o'clock.
1t is understood arrangements are
being made to take the body to Ire
land for burial.
News of MacSwiney's death had not
become known in the district around
Brixton prison until after nine o'clock.
The usual large contingent of police
was on duty inside the prison grounds
to prevent any demonstration, but out
side, and along the road leading to
the main highway, there were no I'M
usual signs of activity. No civilians
were waiting there, as they usually
did in the early days of the lord
mayors hunger strike.
It is probable the inquest will be
held at the prison today, after which
the body will be turned over to the
relatives.
The MacSwiney family arranged for
the removal of the body from the
prison to St Georges Cathedral, in
London, as soon as the inquest was
ended. The body will lie in state
there until it is taken to Dublin, where
it is planned to place the body for a
day or two in Mansion House.