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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13

the right garden made an excellent show
ing for himself. There was only one
possible chance came his way and in order
to get that he made a long hard run,
pulling the ball safely down out of the
atmosphere, just behind second base. He
came to bat twice and he drove out one
singing grass cutter to right field for
safe hit.
San another new recruit did excellent
work with the bat. He was up three times
to bat and he promptly met the ozone
square on the nose for two safe hits. He
was stationed upon third base in defen-
sive work and he has an arm that is
capable of whipping the ball across the
diamond in first class shape.
Judging from Saturdays line up and
as the season progresses the locals will no
doubt be able to make good showing for
themselves. The material is here and all
that is needed is to get it juggled into
shane
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13

California is the chief producing state
of mercury, yielding over two-thirds of
the entire output Texas, Nevada and
Arizona are small producers. 1t is also
found in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and
Utah.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13
RELATA REFERO

INTERESTING READING AND INFORMATION
GATHERED FROM MANY SOURCES
By Scissors
Three million Americans do not speak
English.
The largest snipe in the world is found
in Brazil.
Smoking was at one time penal Of
tense in Turkey.
The sea-going log raft was invented in
Portland, Oregon.
There are more than 1000 potato -four
factories in Germany.
The ordinary fregrate wastes five per
cent of the coal used in SCOT.
In the polar regions the sea contains
less salt than at the equator.
Women can no longer be employed as
elevator operators in Dallas.
Smoothing irons were first used in
France in the sixteenth century.
s, ,hoo
the making of ten was good days work.
Admiral Horthy, the Hungarian regent
has been allowed salary of 100000 a
year.
A lemon will yield nearly twice as
much juice if. warmed slightly before
squeezing
Cashmere shawls are manufactured
from the hair of diminutive goat found
in Tibet
Twenty-four years is stated to be the
average duration of life among the ma
tives of India.
On frst-class liner it is said about
5000 pieces of glass and crockery are
broken on each voyage.
Nightcaps of cotton or wool are recon-
mended by French doctor as safeguards
against colds in the head.
Investigators say that in Russia destruc-
ton has gone as far as it can co. and
that construction is now inevitable.
John Browns grave has been sold with
the farm at North Elba, N. Y. It was
only recently that the grave was marked
with a monument.
The record number of roses produced
by one tree at time is 5000. This re-
markable number was borne by tree on
rose-growing estate in Holland.
The 6. A. r. had its inception as early
as March 16, 1862, when the soldiers of
the Third Army Corps organized to keep
alive the fraternal spirit their army SER
vice had created.
The United States has produced more
than 81 per cent of the worlds crude
petroleum since the discovery of that pro-
duct, and at latest reports was producing
more than 50 per cent of the worlds
annual supply.
A Madrid publishing house prints
complete novel on one large sheet of paper,
folded once, and about the size of a four
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13

Canadian returned soldiers have Sc
cured 100000 acres of free land.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13
LEAGUE CLUB STANDINGS

Corrected May IL, 1920
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-05-13

A Madrid publishing house prints a
complete novel on one large sheet of paper,
folded once, and about the size of four
page newspaper. By folding the large
sheet over and over again and cutting the
pages, the buyer has an unbound copy of
a novel. The price is about one cent.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
THOUSANDS FROZEN IN
 RUSSIAN sLIZZARDs

Raval. Russia. Jan. l0-Thousands have been frozen to death in a great blizzard which swept Over the Esthon- ian section of Russia yesterday and intense suffering Is widespread. thru out the entire Baltic provinces.
 Three hundred bodies of storm ref ugees were found today in the forest between this city and Harva and hun : dreds are reported dead in the sW- rounding districts. American &d Cross workers say many babiesYsSyer' frozen to death in their mother ems Many fugitives from the army led by General Yudcnitch in his recent of fensive against Petrognd collapsed and perished in the drifting snow The situation is appalling throughout the Esthonian distri1bcS
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
LEAP YEAR SOCIAL INTERESTING EVENT

The Leap Year social and dance given Monday evening by the Women of Mooseheart lodge in small Eagle hall proved a most interesting and unusual event and attracted a large gathering of members of the Moose order and their friends. In conform ity to leap year prerogatives, the lad ies took upon themselves the social priviliges and obligations of the male sex: paid their own way. extended, all the dance invitations and otherwise reversed the usual older of social re- to the extent of leaving some of the lordly males to reflect on how 1t feels to he a wall flower. !" As one of them expressed it later he found out who his lady friends were. '
 The hall was prettily decorated and the arrangements were excellent. Luncheon was served during the evening and everyone appeared to en. joy themselves immensely. despite the reversal of customs.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
[. M. REED REPUBLICAN
 coNvENTioN DELEGATE

Judge T. M. Reed. Nome attorney. former city official, and one time legfs- lativc candidate. has again thrown his hat in the political ring. this time as d candidate for the office of Alaska delegate to the republican convention.
 Seattle wire announcing Judge Reeds contemplations in this direction was received a'few days ago by NJ. w. Griffith. who is one of the leading local opponents of republican doc- trines. The message also requested Mir. Griffith to have Judge Reeds can didacy endorsed by 25 local followers of the G. O .p. for presentation Ut the coming primaries.
 The petition, bearing the requisite number of names, has been forwarded to the Territorial Secretary at Juneau.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
PEACE FORMALLY
 RATIFIED TODAY

Paris. Jan. 1O-Peace became effcc- tive at 4:11 p. m. today when the Allied and German peace representa- tives exchanged final ratifications Of the Treaty of Versailles. Previous to the exchange of notifications, tn" Germans signed the protocol covering lthe reinforcement terms. Amersan Ambassador Watson was not present at the ratification meeting. as the l'n- ited States is still technically at iwar with Germany owing to the failure of the senate to ratify the treaty. In closing the session. Premier Clemen- ceau said: The protocol ending the armistice has been signed. notifications have been exchanged and the treaty is effective immediately"
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
EAGLE MASK BALL TONIGHT

The annual masquerade ball of Nome Aerie No. 75 Fratcrnal Order of Eagles, will be held in large Eagle idi thIs evening and promises to be one or the most interesting social events of the winter season. just as each of its predecessors have been in the past As nsnal. ;t fine array of handsome and valuable prizes are peins offered. The selections are of T character that will undoubtedly at- tract q large number 0: maskers and a wide variety Of costumes may be expected to appear. The prize offer inss are on display in the show win doWs of the I'olet store and are at tractlng considerable interest. Tho big hall has been handsomely decorat- cd Tor the occasion and the best uIlsi, obtainable will provide rvthInoti, strains for those who trip the "lighl iahtastic. The gallery will be rr- served for those who do not care to don the motley and will hold n large and interesting audience. judging by the interest displayed hy nearly every one.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
RECEIVES PLEASANT REWARD

As testimonial of the regard in which she is held by her associates in the Women of Mooseheart lodge, and Tn token of their appreciation of the excellent services rendered the lodgc Tn the office of ScAiur Regent uurine the past year, Mrs. Chas. I.cscher v;,:, presented with q handsome gold and Ivory pin at the last meeting of the organization Monday evening, follow Ing her retirement from the presiding office to the position of Past Regent. Mrs. Lescher is succeeded in tho office of Senior Regent by Mrs. Janet Ross. The remainder of the new of ncial roster is as follows:
 Junior Regent, Josie Kelly: Chap
 lain, Lilly Lewis; Secretary. Bessie Rothacker; Treasurer. Julia Koch:
 Guide. Ina Peterson; Asst. Guide,
 1uth Cameron: Custodian Gjertne
 ather; Argus, Adelaide Monahan;
 'rganist. Bessie Clark.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
ALASKA MINES PREPARING COLD
 WATER ThAWlNG PLANT

The Alaska Mines company has :, crew of men steadily employed on the
 i"et'oh of Il cold water thawiug piaht Tor use next summer in connec- tioh with the company operations. FNe men are engaged on the annar, JUS Mofte Powell, winter manager oi the company, says the company will use the new thawing system in con hectlon with operations to be conduct cd With the aid of the Wild Goose ditch, which was leased from the own CTS last summer.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
TWO OUTFITS ON SUBMARINE

Two mining outfits are working on the Submarine beach line this winter. one extracting pay dirt and the other prospecting. Fred Mebes and Com pany are hoisting pay near the site of their earlier operations Il few miles west of town and are reported working in good ground.
 Julius Gustafson and Shorty" Nel- son are prospecting about four miles west of town on the same line. their camp being located about half way be- tween Snake River and the beach.
 The later concern has just finished | sixty foot hole to bedrock and is cross cutting.
 Ben Nelson is located in the same locality but farther to the west and somewhat closer to the present beach. :.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
REPORTED GERMAN
 GOVT ovERTHRowN

Brussels, Jan. 1O-Travellers from
 Germany reaching Brussels today brot
 the unconfirmed report that the Ger man government headed by Ebert has
 been overthrOwn. It is reported that
 the Socialists are the masters of the situation in Berlin and that q general
 strike has been declared throughout
 the entire German territory not under Allied Occupation. All efforts to as certain the true situation have so fa failed.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
HICKMAN FILES PRIMARY PETITION FOR REPUBLICAN
 TERR. COMMITTEEMAN

The petition of Senator J. R. Heck man. of ketchikan. as a candidate for the position of Republican Territorial Committeeman for Alaska at the forth
 coming primaries. has been filed in Juneau and notification by wire has been received by Thos. McGann, Clerk of the District Court here. So far as known here no one else has so far filed for the position. although tn, Southeastern Alaska press has r?an- tioned several others who may hc"ome candidates. s.. .--...-a ....4 ..-
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
PIONEERS INSTALL OFFICERS

Nome Igloo. Pioneers of Alaska, hold its annual installation of officers Saturday night. inducing into office the new list of officials resulting from the elections held q couple of weeks ago. The installation ceremonies were followed by smoker and general tollincation during which a variety of delectable Attachments were served and many smokables consumed. The session lasted until a late hour and was greatly enjoyed by the consider able number attending
 During the course of the business session. a telegram from Governor Riggs was read in which he warmly commended. the igloo for It's recent donation of s1o0 to provide amusement for the occupants of the Pioneers Home at sitka, Another telegram of the sams tenor and couched in char acteristic terms. was received from George Sykes. thA widely known an i1 1inimttable 'ssYorkey'' of local fame. The messass of the governor reads as. follows:
 Juneau. Alaska. Dec. IS, 1919 PIONEERS OF ALASKA. Nome.
 Accept my thanks for the splendid rift of the men and women of Igloo Number One. Throush the generos- ity q the Pioneers we propose to give tho dd boys the best xmns they have ever ha1 in the Home.
 RIGGS. Governor
 That of tho gay spirited MT. sykes < attsnea to . more enthusiastic key aHd pads: S
 M lnneau. Alaslsa. Dec, 22 ls1s veeft1r Hfsstdent Pioneers of Alaska, lei9o No i. Nome. 1tsea aver the tap for. the old HaSa1sa IIens. Merry xmas. ana . ll1t Ntw Year. Prssd to be one \ dEotnn sYkEs.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
FATHER RUPERT AND
 CAPT ROSS RETURN

Capt. Thos. A. Ross and Rev.
 Father Rupert. returned Thursday after a twenty day mushing trip which took them over a large section of the
 peninsula and yielded wide range of interesting experiences. The journey included visits to Teller. Lost River, the Agiapuk section and Hot Springs. The two mushers left Dec. q in company with Dr. J. s. Butcher, medical attendant at the Halpin tin mine.
 . Christmas was spent at Lost River. from whence they returned to Teller and later proceeded to Hot Springs via the Agiapuk. On the return journey they encountered Morte Pow ell:~supt. Evans of the Bureau of Ed
 ucaflon. Bernard Nelly. chas. Carr and Duffy O'Connor at various points between Hot Springs and Nome.
 supt. Evans. accompanied by Tau tux, the native reindeer man. was met at the U. s. Roadshouse bound on q mission to the interior in connection with the census enumeration. Duffy O'Connor was also encountered at the same point. bound for the Igloo section to look after his reindeer. Powell was met on the, trail near the |U. s. headed for Iron Creek and Messrs. Nelly and Carr were proceed Ing to Hot sprinss with freisht. They were met at Jacobson's roadhouse. E Tho returning travellers brought a decidedly interesting tale regarding their experiences but lack of space |c6mpels us to withhold 1t until the Inext issue of the weekly Nugset.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
BOLSHEvlkI CLEAN UP
 KoLcHAk'S WESTERN ARMY

London, Jan. 10-The Bolshcvik forces operating around kransnoyar- six. G50 miles west of Irkutsk, have taken sixty five thousand kolchak soldiers. the remaining remnant of General Kolchak's western army, for merly engaged against the BolsheNiki around Omsk. Announcement of this cleaning up of the last of the anti Bolshevik forces In western Siberia is Moscow today.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
MRS E. E. POWELL
 DIES IN EAST

Mir. Morte Powell. winter manager of the Alaska Mines corporation. has been advised by a telegram from his brother. F.. F. Powell. head of the Alaska Mines company, of the death of the latter's wife in New York last November. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. The deceased was widely known here, having resided in Nome during the open seasons for sev- |eral years.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
GEORGE zoLLlNGER STRICKEN
 WITH PARALYSIS

George Zollinger, well known Nome- ite who has been in charge of the Scheid machine shop for the past year or so was stricken with paralysis some time between midnight and noon today. The unfortunate man was found in bed this morning by attend ants at the Elite Bath House, where he resides. with the right side of his body paralyzed. After an examina- ton by Dr. Welch 1t was found that he still retains some slight feeling in the affected side. His condition Is grave.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
CITY TO DO OWN SNOW HAULING

With the assistance of the boys of the, fire department and the fire de- pertinent team. the city will do it's own snow hauling during the remain der of the winter. The new departure will save the city many dollars, here tofore expended for snow removal.
 The plan was evolved by the street committee. consisting of CounciImen Tarnutzer and cavey. A Fresno scraper has been secured and turned over to the fire department, which will devote itself to the new, task when ever its services are needed.
 Discussing the project. Chairman Tarnutzer expressed the view that the work can be done by the depa rtment just as efficiently as under the old system. the cost of which represented a considerable share of the annual ex- penditures. ''The lowered revenues make 1t necessary to adopt evefy saw ing expedient spossible." Councilman Tarnutzer haid. land the street com mittee believes the new system will be equal to all demands. The fire team Is standing idle most of tlse time and Ire calls are few and far between. 90 we decided to utilize it's services. Every dollar counts nowadays. The fire boys readily agreed to the proposal and we have no doubt that they win De able to keep the main streets in as sood condition as they have beenun T der the contract syetem and without |matsrial loss of ire department eHlc- |iency.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
INFLUENZA RIFE IN JAPAN

Tokio. Jan. 1O-Spanish influenza is spreading throughout Japan despite all restrictions and more than a mill lion cases have developed in various sections. The army is seriously af- fected by the plague and more than twelve thousand soldiers have been at . tackled, Owing to the dense popula : tion, the task of holding the epidemic is difficult one.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
ATTENTION MOOSE ( FAMILIES

All Moose and families are cordial 'H invited to attend the presentation of the Moose Service Button to the mem
 bers who were induetcd into the U. 8. Army and Navy. Moose Lodge room. ooers open at 8:45 p. m- Monday January 12. 192o. Daneinc from 9 to 1o,4s p. m. Presentation at II p. m. Rsfrsshmsnts served 4ftsr presentations.
 COMMITTEE
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
ODD FELLOWS HOLD CARD SOCIAL

An enjoyable card social was given by the l. 0. o. F. and Rcbckahs at l. O. 0. F. hall last night with a considerable number attending. Prizes were given the winners of the pro- gressive whist contest and were won by the following in the order given |Ladies-Mrs Nels Swanbcrg. Miss Ada Arthurs. Miss Alta Brown Gen ttemen-chas. Watson, Leo Myers, Mir. Ford.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
PACKERS osLiv.oUs TO
 RUSSIAN BLOCKADE

Washington Jan. .10-Lenine's am bassador. Martens. whose deporta- tion is imminent. had no trouble buy ing meat from the Chicago packers for Soviet Russia, despite the Allied blockade of that country. according to statements made today before q sen ate committee by Wm. k Clover of the Federal Trade Commission.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 STARTS JANUARY 18th

Paris, Jan. l0-Putting the League of Nations into being, which will be enc of the immediate consequences of the exchange of notifications of the Versailles treaty here today, will occur ir Paris at 1O:30 d. m Friday Jan uary 18th. This decision was an- nounced by the Supreme Council of the Allies today.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
PREDICTS WILSON MAY HAVE TO RUN AGAIN

Washington, Jan. 10-A realtGn : ment Of parties at the next election over the peace treaty and a possibility that president Wilson may be forced to stand for a third term were pre- dictions made here today by James Hamilton Lewis
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
VIM. WEBS AGAIN ON DECK

After a lengthy seise of illness. Wm Webb is again on the active list. Billy put in appearance Tuesday, for the first time in nearly two weeks. looking somewhat thinner hut feeling first rate.
 Mrs. Webb, who has been on-l the sick list for several months. Is reported improving.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
MAIL ARRIVED THURSDAY

Another good sized mail consign- ment from the States and interior ar" rived Thursday; Letters from se2t- tie dated as late as November 19 were included in the batch, which contained both first and second class matter. The consignment was apparently about fifty days enroute from Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
SEARCHING FOR PAY
 ON LITTLE CREEK

Pete Brandt and F.. H. Bergquist are engaged in a search for the elusive paystreak on No. below on Little Creek with high hopes of locating an extension of the famous gold channels which made that creek one of the greatest producers of the district in earlier years.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
COUNCIL VISITORS
 RETURN HOME

pr. Ramsay. Council City medico. and Ed. Pfaffle. leading merchant of the interior camp. returned to Cour- ell. Wednesday morning after waiting In Nome since before the holidays. They were accompanied on the home trip by Chas. Eagle. who has also been a visitor for some days.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
HOOVER PROSPECTIVE
 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

Washington. Jan. 10-The selection of San Francisco for holding the Dem ocratic convention has given decided impetus to a movement to bring about the nomination of former Food Ad- ministrator Herbert C. Hoover for the presidency.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
cRANkS SEEKING ANTI-
 TOBACCO PRESIDENT

Chicago. Jan. 10-Miss Lucy Page . :,
 Gaston. noted rcformer opened head quarters here today for the republican nomination of q presidential candidate on an anti-tobacco platform.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
FIRE DAMAGES ARMY
 TRANSPORT AT NEW YORK

New York. Jan.9-A million collars in damage was done by fire on the army transport Stros when the Hobo- ken shipyards were attacked by Gaines today. sAs-fef te 8 ; ? ssa-' is-
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
sANSoUcY LOOKING FOR
 NEW PAYSTREAk

s. Sansoucy, well known old time miner, is engaged in prospecting some distance up the coast west of the city and hopes to strike new paystreak. Mir. Sansoucy was in town during the latter days of the week and reported matters progressing smoothly at the scene of his endeavors.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
PEACE CONCLUDED AT PARIS
EBERT GOVT 0vERTHR0WN BY SOCIALISTS
BOHEMIAN PRIESTS AZURE
 VATICAN CONTROL

London, Jan. 10-A Prague dis patch to the London press today says a society of reformist priests of Pra- que has decided by q vote of 40 to 6G to separate from the Vatican and form an independant Czecho- -Slovak church.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
ALAMEDA. CALIFORNIA
 ss..,..a..HA HAS SERIOUS FIRE

E Alameda, Jan ,ss-Two blocks in
 the business district here were des-
 Aroyed by fire early today. The dis |astery is, the most serious ever occurring FbktA <. ate
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
HOUSE PASSES INDIAN
 APPROPRIATION BILL

Washington. Jan. 10--The House has passed the Indian appropriation bill carrying appropriations of thirteen millions
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
NEW UPRISING KOREA
 REPORTED BY BoLSHEVIkI

seattle, Jan. 10-A new uprisinr has broken ont in korea according to q Bolsheviki wireless received tonight from Moscow.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
NoMEiTEs MUsHINe ,-.
 TO HOT SPRINGS

W. II. Nelly and Chas., Carr de- parted day or so ago for Kruzaga- mapa Hot Springs with a load of sup plies for the Hot Springs settlement.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
MRS. DR. wELcA IMPROVING

Mrs. Welch. wife, ,of Nome.s genial medico, is convalssclhs fvom san ex 2 tended illness and ' shspsto Ss about 'o some extent '3sSlkssss5ya's weeks ,s of
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
: EAGLE MAsougRApe

Persons having nasaucrade. suits for ssnt or sale will ebiisc the com.
 nigtss by notifying .Frsd Paterson. pvisss on display in Psict's window.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
LARSEN PROSPECTING
 DRY CREEK

Chas. Larsen is devoting his energ- ies to prospecting on Dry Creek. He is located on claim No. above dis covery.
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
R''sALe

Tsmesd for des feed. $t.o0 per ierps 1aek. J.rA. BRAUN.
 sandspit
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10
HAAp Tilaee DANCE

1 Yks-Arstls stsslssksed wili give
 iJlsst It. pases, edtsstsy Janpaty
The Nome nugget., 1920-01-10

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