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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
KEEP THIS
IN MIND NOV. z.
AMENDMENTNO.4 WILL COMPEL
RAILROADS TO PAY FOR
IMPROVEMENTS.

| The Gross Earnings Tax Amend
ment comes up for ratification at the
November election. In order that il
may become part of the law it il
necessary for majority of the cleo
tors voting at that election to cas-,
their ballots in its favor. The great
est danger lies, not in opposition to
the measure. but in a lack of interest
and consequent failure to vote upon
the proposition at all.
For long time past the cities and
villages of this state have been in
great need of this change in the law,
Is it fair and just that the railroads
whose property within the limits of
the municipality increases in value
as the city makes improvements ad-
jacent to that property, shall be ex-
empt from paying their share of the
assessments? Yet under the law as
it now stands this is the case. And
it is not change which the legisla-
ture alone can enact, but one which,
under the Constitution, must be rati-
fed by majority of the voters voting
at the general election.
In November we are going to elect
a president of the United States.
This always means that an unusually
large vote will be polled. And the
larger the total vote polled, the larger
the. number of votes it will take to
constitute majority of those voting
at the election.
Besides this there are a number of
other important measures to be
brought before the people for direct
decision at the same election. Among
these is the Babcock Road Amend
ment which has called forth wide
discussion and expression of oppinion
1t will not do to allow the Gross Earn
ings Tax Amendment to be submerg-
ed in the contest.
The present anomalous and inea-
uitable situation in which the cities |
or Minnesota are placed handicaps |
them in their progress and improve
ment. Some cities have had to allow |
streets to go unpaved because they |
could not charge the railroads with |
their proper share of the cost of paw
ng. At the same time the private |
owner was paying his just assessment.
Duluth is said to have about twenty
miles of street where the railroads
'wn one side which cannot be paved
because the railroad cannot be COM
oelled to pay, its share, and the gen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDME
VOTERS WILL DO WELL TO SEE
THAT THEY VOTE ON THE
AMENDMENTS.
READ THEM OVER CAREFULLY
4 AND CAST YOUR BALLOTS
lNTELLIGENTLY.

On the second page of this issue
will be found the text and an explain
alton of the Constitutional Amend
ments to be voted on at the coming
election on November 2. The AM
endments are intelligently given and
the explanations are understandingly
made.
- The first on the list is the Good
Roads Amendment. The full text
with the routes of the Babcock Law
are given. 1t will be noticed that
Ely is on Route No. IS. The purpose
and effect of the Amendment are
given in detail No one can afford
to overlook voting for this as upon
the adoption hinges the great Mime
sofa road plan whereby we will get
5000 miles of hard surfaced high
ways without one additional cent for
taxation.
Another meritorious measure is
embodied in Amendment No. 2, which
makes the terms of the Probate
Judges four years instead of two as
at present. All other officers in the
county are elected for four year
terms and the Probate Judge should
be likewise elected for four years.
According to our way of looking
at the matter, we are of the impress
sion that Amendment No. 3 embodies
a joker of no mean proportions. The
matters of taxation are difficult sub
jects to handle and we are not certain
but what this amendment will saddle |
the bulk of the state, county and |
municipal funds to be raised on the
cities and non-agricultural districts
of the state. With the makeup of
the average legislature of this state
there is no doubt in our minds but
what agricultural products in the
hands Of the producer, farm mach
inery, implements and tools" would
be left off the list of taxable property
insofar as the farmer is concerned,
while the ordinary citizen would be
compelled to carry the burden on
the things he owns. We would advise
everyone to look this amendment
square in the face before casting
a ballot. Our fears may be ground
less, but the above is the way it looks
to US.
In another column will be found
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
CHURCH SERVICES

At the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday morning the topic will be
Fellowship with. Jesus Christ" after
which the Sacrament will be admin
istered. At the Methodist Church in
the evening the topic will be "Per-
lection, The Goal of Excellence"
Services at Winton in the afternoon.
All invited to the services.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
ROADSIDE MARKETS.

The indebtedness of Minnesota
farmers will be reduced many thous-
ands of dollars this fall, as a ,conse-
quence of income obtained since last
spring from sales to automobile tour
lists and it seems extremely probable
that this phase of farm business will
be greatly developed next summer,
Judging from reports received during
the past week from bankers through
out the state for the weekly review of
Minnesota prepared by the Merchants
National Bank of st. Paul, and the
First State and First National Banks
of this city.
Although it will be difficult to
estimate the volume of business in
farm produce which was transacted
at the roadside this summer and fall.
bankers throughout the state are
being asked to confer with farmers
and give approximate figures. It is
known, however, that thousands of
pounds of Minnesota butter and large
quantities of vegetables, fruits, eggs
and poultry were purchased by motor
lists. Sales on the better known high
ways were heavier than on the state
roads.
Business of this kind has become
so heavy that the Jefferson highway,
especially between Minneapolis, Osseo
and Anoka, has literally been lined
with farmers booths on Sundays. A
few drivers have complained to local
authorities. 1t has been customary
for the farmers to establish their
booths just off the road and offer a
variety of products for sale. A pre-
urinary investigation is said to have
that the booths are not dan ,
gerous to the great majority of auto
mobile travellers but that they may
have worried a few reckless drivers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
NIGHT SCHOOL TO OPEN.

Superintendent H. E. White in
forms the Miner that the Night
Schools will open next Monday even
ing for the term. Several have
already enrolled and many more will
enroll next Monday. A force of in
structors will be on hand and it is
hoped that large classes will be pres
ent at the opening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
REMEMBER THIS.

Following is an extract from the
law regarding firearms: "No person
while in motor vehicle shall take
game birds or animals, nor discharge
any firearm therefrom at any protect
ed wild animal or bird, nor carry
gun or other firearms in motor
vehicle unless the same be unloaded
in both barrels and magazine and
taken apart or contained in case"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15

some notations on Amendment No. A
which should be adopted without a
dissenting vote the same as Amend
ments Nos. l and 2. If anyone can
tell us why the railrads should not
be assessed for public improvements,
well and good.
Read the Amendments on page 2
of this issue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
INTEREST TOO Low.

ST. Louis County, according to re-
ports is unable to dispose of the
$7,5OO,O00 road bond issue because
OF the five per cent interest rate and
the Legislature will be asked for per-
mission to increase the rate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
JUST AS DEAD.

The "missus" in demonstrating her
husband for turning out of the road
when meeting another car wanted
to know: "Why do you get clear off
the road every time, the right of way
is ours, isn't it," He answered by
handing her the following epitaph
clipped from newspaper:
"Here lies the body of William Jay
Who died maintaining his right of
way;
He was right, dead right, as he sped
along,
But he's just as dead as if he'd been
wrong"
Subscribe for The Miner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
WOMEN VOTERS.

The attention of women voters is
called to the meeting at the Commun-
ity Center at 2:30 P. NJ, Thursday,
October 81. There will be a pre-
sentation and discussion of party
platforms and candidates. This in
formation is of utmost Importance
and all women voters are urged to
attend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15
COUNTY HAS THREE.

st. Louis County has three of the
seven largest cities of the state
Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia, which
are third, sixth and seventh in popu-
lation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15

Harding and Preus-harmony and
prosperity! It's very natural COM
bination.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-15

Don't take chances. Vote the Re-
publican Ticket Nov. 2.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
now
SAME ASEVER
First National Bank Advises
Patrons to Find C0ns0la-
ti0n in History.

In, the opinion of the management Of
the First National bank of this city,
there is no need for people this new
year to be downcast because of any
belief that the problems that confront
the people and the government are uew
or are harder than those which people
long years ago faced and solved. Sam
tional bank, caused to be printed and
circulated this Christmas time, q card
which sets forth this fact rather force
fully by the reproduction of para
graph of history of the Revolutionary
period. The following is the copy of
the card issued by the bank showing this:
Lest weary business men facing the
problems Of 1920, may be carried too far
adrift by the idea that their troubles are
altogether new and unusual, The First
National bank Of Great Falls feels that
1t may not be inappropriate at this time
to quote little American history. We
take the following from:
Vol. II, Library of American History,
Page 800, by Edwards s. Ellis, A. NJ.
"'While the wretched army Of patriots
were suffering at Valley Forge, Amer
cans boarded the necessaries Of life and
contractors became rich. Though days
passed without any of the soldiers tast-
ing meat, there was plenty of 1t for
the invaders in Philadelphia. The far
mers stole to the city with their choicest
products, because they received British
gold in payment. Washington was not
the meekest Of men, when the welfare
of his soldiers was at stake. Having
obtained authority from congress, he
seized provisions for his troops. paying
therefor with script, and ordered all
the farmers within radius of 70 miles
to thresh out one-half their grain by
February 1, and the remainder By March
l, under penalty of having it all seized
as straw. The churlish farmers refused
and burned what they could not sell, to
keep it from the famishing patriots.
Nor was this the worst that then hap
pened. Men gave up their usual pur
suits and plunged into speculation, stock
jobbing, and gambling; official signatures
were forged; honest debts were repudiat-
ed; patriotism was scoffed at, until the
disgusted and grieved Washington
wrote: 1dleness, dissipation and ex-
trayangance seemed to have laid hold
Of most: speculation, peculation, and an
insatiate thirst for riches have got the
better of every other consideration and
almost of every order of men.
'All of which," says the bank. "sug-
gests that we may as well not get too
much discouraged or too much excited
for human nature will probably move
along through the good year 1920 in
about the same old way, and all the
problems that we fa-e to day have been
faced and solved by other men of genera
tons long ago.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Great Falls Will Send 20
to Better Roads Meeting
TO Be Held in BILLINGS

Breitenstein, Fred Birch, Wade H.
George, Scott Leavitt, Frank B. Brown,
w. Russell Strain and Florian ]: Gies.
Tho merchants association delegates
were named Wednesday BY Purnen y.
Wilson, president Of that body, and are
Allen Mclean and Fl. ". Benton.
The automobile distributors at the
weekly luncheon Tuesday will name
delegates. There will be q live delega-
ton from that organization.
To any business man who can arrange
to attend the meeting and would like to
Join the party the commercial club will
issue credentials as official delegates.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Fishermen Jangle
Over Championship
at Winter Fishing

James W. Jordan has issued q
challenge to Fred Hussman to defend
his cialm to tho title OF champion
winter trout fisherman for Great
Falls. Jordan declares that while
hussmaH brought moro fish than
some others to the city. from Z trip
achievement was not accomplished In
champ plonshIp form and that Hussman
can not support hls claim. Jordan
claims that he holds the title Tor
winter trout fishing and has proposed
that Hussman meet him on any
stream he may choose and they. will
whip the water for one, two, three,
winner takes title and all trout. William
Grilis 10 proposed by Jordan as tho
referee. Il Is planned to pull off tho
contest next week II the weather and
roads permit.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Will Form Rifle Club
at Friday Night Meet

Friday night at the Y. NJ. G. A. there
will be meeting to take steps to form
a rifle club. There has been offered
an opportunity for an indoor range that
will furnish just the thing needed for
practice and it can be had very near
Central avenue, 30 some Of the leaders
in the plan believe that as result Of
the meeting on Friday night there win
be a rifle club Of considerable member
ship organized. The invitation to this
meeting has been extended to all who are
interested in craftsmanship. It is
believed there are more than 60 who can
qualify as a marksman whwo will become
members of the club.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
TALK LESS, WORK
MORE, IS ADVICE
American Bank & Trust Com
pany Offers Suggestion for
Defeating HI. G.. of l..

Less talk and more work are chief
elements in the prescription which the
Financial Review, published by the
American Bank & Trust company, offers
as probably the most effective means
for cutting down living costs. The Janu-
ary issue just out, carries the following
appeal on that line:
Each individual. at the new year, is
offered opportunity to open fresh ac-
the American Bank & Trust company, 1t
seems especially necessary. as 1920 en-
ters, that we resolve, everyone for him
self, to make this a year of larger out
put in our several lines, to the end that
we may achieve production that Will
help force living costs to lower levels"
Concerning general business conditions
the following is taken from the Review:
unprecedented records in many chan
nels marked the year which closed with
December 81, 1919. Foreign trade Of
our nation reached the unheard of total
of S11 600, ,O0O0W. Of which exports
represented about two thirds, but even
with that total, it still was second to
Great Britain with $4,000. 600. 900 total.
World traie aggregated $4,000, 900 600,
which was 10000 100000 more than
1913 and 81 600, 100000 over 1913. Yet
, in spite Of these facts, world monetary
affairs probably were never more cha
otic. Exchange rates sank to levels not
before believed possible in a solvent
business world. the pound sterling drop
ping to $3.67A4 in London the second
week in December, the German mark
being worth less than two cents and
ether government money units sympath-
izing in market quotations. ''"**s
Starting the new year. one thing
Ill 10 ,,,-
Americanism determined to increase pro-
duction and instead of attacking high
living costs with talk alone. hit it a
solar plcxus with quantity production
that will mean supply adequate to the
demand
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Dixon Returns to Desk
AS Trainmaster Here

Thomas F: DIXON, is ta Great =, Northern
return to his local duties today. (Thurs-
day., after having been at Havre for
several months as acting superintendent
Of that division during the absence Of
Superintendent John Close. Superin-
tendent Close has been away on sick
leave during much Of the past year, but
his recovery is sufficiently advanced to
permit of his return to his desk. II. X.
Holt, acting trainmaster on the Butte
division during tho absence Of Mr..
Dixon, has been assigned to other duties.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Great Falls is going to send a repre-

Great Falls is going to send a repre-
sentative delegation Of at least 20 to
the state road improvement meeting to
be held at Billings, January 80. The
commercial club, the merchants associa-
ton, the automobile distributors and
others are arranging to have representa-
ton there and delegates have been nam
cd from the commercial club and the
merchants association. Those delegates
% far have promised to either make the
trip In person or to provide substitute
who win attend.
The good roads committee of the COM
mercial club Wednesday named rs
delegates to represent that body: James
r. Hobbins, Roy e. Mcknight, A. J..
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Coughed Night and Day.

John Vognue, Elebrton. Ga, writes:
Last fall, when my neighbors were
cold and before / was aware Of my con-
dition I was down sick in bed. l coughed
night and day and my throat was raw
and sore. l got bottle Of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and took
eight small doses in two hours. My con-
dition began to improve and in a few
days / was as we'll as ever. In my
opinion Foley's is the best cough
medicine made.-Great Falls Drug Co.
Adv
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Proceeds of Carney
Estate Distributed

The estate of the late Rodger F.
Carney, who died Of the influenza dur
ing the epidemic Of last year, was clos
ed Wednesday on order Of Judge n. H.
Ewing and the proceeds. amounting to
81, ,11O5S. will be Immediately turned
over to Mrs. Carney and the children.
Ten thousand dollars life insurance car
ried by Mr. Carney was not made a
part of the estate. having been paid
directly to the beneficiary.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-01-01
Go to Church Sunday
Is Set for January 4

Sunday, January 4. has been designat-
ed by the Great Falls ministerial as
ISOLATION as go to Church Sunday"
The pastors Of the various churches are
preparing special sermons and attractive
musical programs have been arranged
BY the choir directors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15
FOR SALE

l am offering for quick sale at a
low price, the former PAUL GARD
NER property on Lake Banana, con-
sisting of 40 acres, partly in grove,
beautiful domestic, garden and truck
land also some fine woodland un-
cleared. Good 3-room cottage good
barn-garage and other out buildings
Fine winter garden with strawber-
RES, tomatoes, etc. This beautiful
place combines the ideal and most
desirable features of a real Florida
income country home. Fine bearing
grove, splendid truck land, also land
for general farming; one of the pref
tiest homesites with shrubbery and
ornamentals affording a grand view
of the lake; fine boat house, fishing.
hunting and other advantages. About
600 boxes oranges, grapefruit and tan
gerines to go with the place only If
sold before February LIST. For parti-
culars call on or address r. ].
KAUFMAN, Evening Telegram
Building, Lakeland, Fla. All
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15
3. II. HARNLY. Auctioneer

We can sell your orange grove,
house and lot, vacant lots or new SUD-
division, successfully and quickly at
auction. Also we get the highest
dollar for household furniture, auto
mobiles, and other personal property.
See us before selling.
Phone 1856 Blue.
3. n. HARNLY, 301 S. Mass. Ave.
Lakeland, Fla. 407
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

"Flue,' La Grippe, Chill and chi,
cases, as well as Malaria and otbe
febers. Quinine, the enemy OF disea,.
germs, is one of the ingredients ~
this efficient medicine. Hagnesla |,
another important chemical contajnsa
in the tonic It cleanses the liver Ana
bowels Of accumulated poisons Iron
the rich blood producer, is the third
1t builds up strength. stamina ANA
vitality; and strength will win against
any disease.
Csc and SC bottles at your dru,
store. Refuse all attempts to palm
off substitutes. There is only one Dr.,
Williams 101 Tonic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

WANTED-Men for clearing land,
cutting wood, etc. Pay 30 cents an
hour for clearing, $3.50 per cord
for cutting wood. Pay every Satur-
day night. Location four miles
south Of Lakeland; ground high
and dry, and place for workers to
stay. Apply to Grubb G. Pruitt,
Phone 497. 1854
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR STATE SENATOR

| hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election as State Senator from this district,
Polk county, and will appreciate the support
and vote Of all citizens interested in construc-
tive legislation and business methods in regu-
lating public affairs My experience and my
record in the past is before the people and
will cheerfully accept their verdict in the
forth coming Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
OSCAR NJ EATON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15
Sales Jump
Over 5000
DIR. williams 101 Tonic Greatly In
Demand for 3Fla" Treatment

While the Influenza plague was
raging in October, 1918, the sales
CT DR.. Williams 1o1 Tonic jumped
over 500 per cent. There can be only
enc reason for such tremendous in
crease; and that is that Dr.. Williams
lO1 Tonic is correct treatment for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

FOR SALE-10 acre orange grove,
one mile from Court House, Bar
tow one-fourth mile off paved road
three-fourths mile from packing
house, 442 big Seeding trees:
1900 boxes fruit this year, crop
sold. Price $500: one-third cash.
MRS. N. s. IVY, Raymondo build
ing. Telephone "a. 421
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

HoO.0O FOR A TWO.CENT STAMP
TIRE and THEFT, and COLLISION
premium on $1,000 worth of insurance
In Lakeland is $21.00 per year. Com
pare with any others. More than
$50 90 saved by writing us direct. APP
plication blanks on request.
fberida State Automobile Association
Orlando, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

PlCKARD BROTHERS CO., INC.
We always have a bargain for you
In groves, unimproved lands, and city
property. See us before buying
Agents for Fertilizer and Nursery
Stock. Suite 2OO-2O2 Drane Bldg,
Lakeland, Fla. 979l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

FOR SALE-8O acres, 30 cleared,
fenced, hog tight; rs fenced barb
wire. Plenty timber; barns, plen-
ty stock water, 2 pumps; good
drinking water. Combination
farming and citrus land. Ideally
located for dairy, stock and poultry
raising. 21-4 miles from Lake
land, IA mile off paved road. A
bargain and terms if wanted
Owner" Box 423, Lakeland.
30S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

WANTED-Three or more unfurn-
lshed rooms or unfinished cottage
or bungalow. If not available now,
would like to arrange for rental
later. Permanent. Address Bun
galow, care Telegram. 419
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

WANTED-White girl for general
homework. Room, board and
washing, $1S month. p. o. Box l26.
Mulberry, Fla. 81;
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

WANTED-Rooms for light house
keeping. Give rates and location.
Address Rooms, care Telegram.
400
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

FOR SALE-Bungalow and orange
grove, five or more acres, save CON-
missions. Address e. A. Blaine
Lakeland, Fla. Alt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

FOR SALE CHICKENS-Frying size.
Weight 21s to 3 pounds at soc per
pound. H. G. Petteway, phone 345
Black. 425
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

CALL AND SEE me before having
your HAIR SWITCH made. All
work guaranteed. Mrs. J. Bovee
304 South New York Ave. 2Ol
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-15

MILL FIREPLACE WOOD, 2 strands
for IS, Mill stove wood, strands
for So. Delivered. Phone SO Blue.
423