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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

Next to farming, local prosperity
depends upon building activity. The
reason is plain. Building is the coun-
try's second largest industry. 1t en-
ploys millions of workers directly, mil
ions to make the materials for build
ing, and hundreds of thousands in lum-
bering, quarrying and mining.
Everyone knows that q building
shortage exists. One way to restore
prosperity then, is by lively resump-
ton of building. Materials and labor
now are plentiful. Costs are lower.
Cement will serve as good example
because 1t goes into nearly all build
ing.
For every ton Of cement, ~ tons
Of raw materials and coal must be
mined, shipped, assembled, dried,
ground, weighed, mixed and then fused
at about 5000 degrees to hard
"clinker." This "clinker" must then
be ground again, this time to powder
so fine that 1870 will pass through
sieve having 10000 holes per square
inch. To make cement, one literally
must tear down a mountain and put
it through sieve" And yet, cement
sells at the mill for about $500 per
ton! These facts caused the United
States Geological Survey few years
ago to say that zone could not scrape
the free sand from the gutter for
much less cost per barrel"
Cement Competition Keen.
That competition has been active
is noted in government reports. Ac-
cording to the United States Geological
Survey, the production of cement has
steadily increased and the price de-
clined. 1t shows that in 1880, cement
sold at $500 barrel average at the
mill in 1920 at 1902; in 1921, at $1.87.
Now it is selling at many large plants
as low as $1.50 a barrel, only half
the average price in 1880, and less
than the average for the 40-year period
covered In the government report.
AT one of the cOuntry's largest
cement plants the price Tow is 1870
higher than in the pre-war year 1913.
The latest report of the United States
Department of Labor shows the aver
age price of ''all commodities" as
$40 higher than 1913. Some of the
items whose prices enter into this
figure of $40 have undergone radical
decreases, while others are very much
higher than the average of $40. Few,
If any, items of the former class enter
into cement manufacturing costs, but
several items of the latter class do
affect the cement costs. In fact. the
principal elements in these costs are
labor, freight rates. coal and lime
stone.
In February. 1922. the cement plant
referred to paid for its coal at mines
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

Kenneth Williams, outfelder OF
the st. Louis Americans, is hot
after Babe Ruth honors. He es-
tablished a new home run record
recently when he clouted six hom-
ers in four days. If he keeps it
up Babe better look to his laurels.
Williams is also playing good
fielding game as well.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

and weary and far from those they
hold dear. The smile of apprecia-
ton which these boys give, far
more than repays us for the time
and effort our members give to
their hospital work. And as Mem
orial Day approaches, our 800 Min
nesota Legion Auxiliary units are
helping their posts to prepare fit
ting observance of Memorial Day
the day of memories.
Remember that on Memorial Day,
every citizen should wear a Poppy
in memory of our absent heroes.
In doing so, citizens should have
the satisfaction of wearing peoples
made by comrades who are still
fighting the war in bur hospitals.
Pages could not recount all the
blessings poured on the head of
Minnesota Legion Auxiliary by dis
abled veterans for this chance to
earn little by their own efforts.
One man enabled to bring his wife
from Canada, another was able to
purchase go-cart for his little
daughter, another buddy relieved
from the mental worry of pressing
debts, still another able to buy his
wife a new suit, another paying
the rent for his family, an ambi
tious veteran saving his poppy
earnings for little start when he
, is strong enough to start a little
chicken farm. "God Bless the lie
gion Auxiliary" is the prayer o.
these boys.
your POST. YOUR TOWN
YOUR STATE. YOUR GOVERN
MENT. YOUR LEGION. VIVA
are you doing to prove your loyalt,
to them?" asks Jack MacNider
Leader of the Legion, who vii
Gopher Gang holds it's state Legio
convention next August. VISITING
Virginia will recall old memorie!
for it was there, more than a yea
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

Former President Wilson, snapped
as he stepped to the door of his
residence in Washington, D. c.. re-
Gently to receive the women of
North and South America, who at
tended the Pan American Confer
epce of Women. He recited his
favorite limerick and then retired
to his home again. He apologized
for his poor condition of health.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

who is willing to work and learn.
Ray Chase was born in Anoka,
Minnesota, March IL, 1880, being in
reality ten years younger than his
gray hair would lead one to be-
lieve. He attended the Anoka Pub
lie Schools, working on farm
during the summer months. After
graduating from the high school, he
piled lumber in the yards at Anoka
and later worked as common
laborer for the Minneapolis Thresh-
err Works. He saved his earnings
and attended the State University,
working at odd jobs mornings and
evenings to help pay his way. He
graduated from the Academic
Course in 1903, and then took up
a course of law at the State "U'
and the st. Paul College of Law,
earning his degree and being ad-
mitted to the Bar.
After being engaged in the news
paper work at Anoka for period
of about ten years, he became a
clerk in the State Auditors office.
He applied the same energy, that
same diligence, that same thorough
efficiency, that has always marked
his work to his new position, with
1.-THE result that after a few months
he was promoted to Deputy State
Auditor, a position he held for five
years. When his chief, Hon. j. A.
Preus, was elevated to the Gov
ernorship two years ago, he gave
lpublic recognition to his chief
ldeputy's faithfulness and ability by
promptly appointing hi State
Auditor.
Thus the humble school boy who,
but few years ago, earned his
living by doing odd jobs around
his home town has risen through
his own efforts to position recog-
nized among the most responsible
in the state government of Mime
sofa, for in his hands is placed the
management of the states greatest
resources. Not only does he look
after the little details of the col
lection of the state taxes, interests
on state lands, royalties on valuable
state-0wned mines worth probably
l$100,000,000, but in his hands are
placed countless responsibilities in
the way of state owned timber in
Iterests, state land interests, mining
leases and other responsibilities
which under our laws do not come
within. the sphere of other depart
ments. There is no position in the
State Capitol that demands and
calls for greater knowledge of con-
ditions throughout the State of
minnesota, greater ability in all
matters pertaining to taxes and
state finances, and other state in
|terests, but in all these things the
present State Auditor measures ur
to the. requirements of the states
most difficult position.
Mr.. Chase is a member of Alpha
Delta Phi fraternity, Delta Sigma
Rho honorary fraternity, belongs
to the A. o. U. w. and X. P
Lodges and TO the Kiwanis Club
He is married and has two daugr,
tiers, Lora Lee and Phyllis. Mr.
Chase, and his family ara member:
of the M. E. Church at Aaoka. OF
which he has long been an official
lie Sueur Herald.
| See ''The Sheik' at the Elc.
Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday
May 2S and "a. SIG
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO|
Taken from The Ely Miner o.
the same date in 1902.

Fred Lynch who has spent the
past year in Africa with the
diamond drill crews that went from
Minnesota returned today.
John Prout and Mary Elizabeth
Thomas will be married tomorrow
evening at the home of the groom's
parents. Many friends wish them
success.
John Globinick miner employed
on the tenth level at the Pioneer
was instantly killed early this morn
ing by a fall of earth. He was a
young man about "a years of age
and leaves relatives in Austria. The
funeral will occur Sunday from the
Catholic church under the auspices
CT the st. Cyril and Method Society
Of which he was member.
At meeting of the Ely Fire De.
partment held Wednesday evening
Jack Bedford was admitted as ar
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

See ''The Sheik" at the Elco
Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday
May 70 and "a. 5-19
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19
VOTE FOR
JOHN JUDNICH
FOR -
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Fourth District

I have decided to become can
didate for the office Of County
Commissioner in the Fourth District
because l have been urged to do
by many of my friends and be-
.ause / believe that / can serve this
District best, being a resident OF
anne for over 20 years, the needs
of which are we'll known to me. l
m in favor of economy, but not
at the expense of legitimate de-,
elopment. | am in favor of road
Improvement to the farmers, which
means business to both the farmer
md the City business man. | am
lso in favor of local employment.
believe in the development of the
wonderful resources of our Dis
trict, and if elected, will give every
PORTION of the District it's share Of
his development.
On this basis l solicit your vote,
JOHN JUDNfgH'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

ago, that the Eighth District boys
put MacNider thru the PAGES when
visit his Gopher Gang twice this
summer; at ST. Paul on Memorial
Day, and in Virginia when the
he joined The Legion's Playground,
the "40-8", travelling all the way
from Des Moines for that purpose.
Commander MacNider recently de-
clared: "The Minnesota Legion
Memorial Hospital at Rochester is
the biggest single project before
The American Legion today"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

lactive member. Chief Gleason and
First Assistant Chief Jury were
elected as delegates to the Mime
sofa State meeting of firemen to
be held at New Ulm in June. Ely
has been assigned a paper on the
effectiveness of drills at this meet
ing.
Matt Nettel, an old and respected
resident of the Vermilion range,
died at Tower Friday afternoon of
pneumonia. Mr.. Nettel has been
an invalid for many years, suffering
with asthma and rheumatism and
the additional attack of pneumonia
was too much for the constitution.
! He was 60 years of age and leaves
widow, three sons and three
daughters to mourn his death. The
funeral occurred Sunday from the
Presbyterian church at Tower.
= x
Bart Coffey went 20 Duluth We'd
nesday to take up his place as one
of the grand jury.
w. D. Gallagher and bride from
Louisville, KY, are expected home
tonight or tomorrow evening.
Lon Merritt and H. w, Pearson
left this morning with supplies and
a canoe for trip north and east
of here on an exploring tour.
Mrs. Richard Whiteside returned
to her home at Duluth Monda,
morning after two weeks spent will
relatives and friends in this city.
The electric light dynamo, known
as the Crowley machine, went t,
pieces Saturday and in consequence
the city has been in semi-darknes
this week
The Oliver Iron Mining compan
has purchased from R. B. Whitesid
! timber on lands in sections 2, /
and Ia, in 1917 and lands in sec
tion 20, 62-15, the considerable
being $2,720.
The schools have received sewers
handsome pictures which will b
distributed among the variou
rooms. The same were purchase
with the school decoration fun
raised by giving entertainments.
x
A strict quarantine is bein
, maintained on the Weinzierl hom
and business place. Rumors of NOR
cases have been flying thick an
fast but visit to the health offil
ers disclose no foundation for tn
rumors.
H. w. Pearson of Duluth hs
been in the city for several day
this week. Mr.. Pearson is tn
gentleman who recently sued j. !
Hill for $1,500,000 for discovering
a coal mine in the western country
Coroner Gleason returned fror
Tower Saturday evening where h
had been to hold an inquest owe
the body of Louis Johnson,
homesteader, who was mysteriousl
shot and killed near Vermilion dam
The circumstances all went to prov
that Johnson blew his head OF
, with a rifle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

After eight years study of The
luminous principle in fire-fiies, bac-
terra and other organisms, Profess
sor E. Newton Harvey of Princeton
University has succeeded in produc-
ing a continuous cold light. The
light producing substance, dissolved
in water and contained in a flask,
looks in a dark room like water
burning with a blue flame. One
can read by the light and it pro-
duces no heat. 1t is called luci-
ferin. Photo shows the Professor
a3 work in his laboratory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

For your Plumbing and Heating
repairs or new installations call E.
L. Rautio, Phone 1870. THE SER
VICE SHOP. H..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

Nothing stirs the inherent pride
of every red blooded American like
the achievements of one of their
number who has gained fame and
distinction purely by reason of his
individual efforts.
The life history of R. P. Chase,
present State Auditor, should carry
hope to the heart of every Ameri
can boy, no matter how humble his
station in life may be, and impress
upon his mind in a most forcible
manner the fact that here in the
United States-here in Minnesota
nothing is beyond the reach Of him
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-05-19

Wen be waiting here for you-ya,
Wen be waiting here for you-ya,
TO JOIN THAT GOPHER GANG!
GENERAL CHORUS
Well be looking for you-ya,
Well be looking for you-ya,
Wen be looking for you-ya,
TO JOIN THAT GOPHER GANG!
"a "a
"Who are the members of our
legion and it's Auxiliary" asks
he Cannon Falls, MINI. Beacon,
which proceeds 20 answer: "They
IRE just a bunch of live American
itizens who wish to work for the
ivic welfare of the state and COM
nunity in. which they reside. Can
ION Falls will benefit greatly if
heir ideas are adopted. In addi-
ton to constructing city tourist
camp, they have just realized $3.50
for one-night showing of "Cardi-
gam, patriotic Legion motion
picture of revolutionary war days,
which will help build the Minnesota
Legion Memorial Hospital at Roch-
ester to care for sick service men
and their dependents who cannot
trace their illness to war service.
Pa pa
Sell America to our new citi
ems rather than force it down then
necks", is the slogan of the Min
nesota Legion Americanism Com
mittee, which reports that many
Gopher Legion posts are establish
ling Community Councils of Ameri
canism on which all patriotic, fra
ternal, civic and commercial organ
Iizations are represented, whose OBJ
ject is 10 take advantage of ever.
opportunity to insure communit,
observance of national holidays AM
help new citizens feel proud O
; America and happy to work for it
welfare.
"Boys will be boys-yes, an,
soon they will be men. Every bo,
should have a chance. He VIII
helps boy to become a good an,
strong man makes a contribution O.
the first order to the welfare O
society. Boys are men in the max
ing. Boys follow men. That i
why Legion posts which have no
already done SO, are planning tn
Organization of Legion Boys Club
or Boy Scout Troops, and are help
ing provide gymnasiums, play
grounds, swimming pools and othe
Wholesome amusements. In helpin,
Minnesota boys, the Gopher Legion
is fulfilling a duty to God, country
commonwealth and community
Don't let the grass grow under you
feet until you have organized a LIE
gion club for the boys of you
town.
ma @
What's the Legion Auxiliary do
ing? "The sick and disabled vet
eran is still our special care" say
Mrs. Sandy Hamilton of Mime
apolis, Gopher Legion Auxiliar,
President. "In the Aberdeen Hos
pital in st. Paul and the Ashbur,
in Minneapolis we have boys from
Minnesota, North and South Dakot,
and Montana-boys who are sicl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
Getting Ready for BGse Ball.

The Macon Baseball fans held a
very enthusiastic meeting in the Of
flee of Mayor Boyd on Monday after
noon. the purpose of the meeting be-
ing to get the team going for the
summer season. Three Hundred and
Nine Dollars wat Subscribed with
which to pay for uniforms and ex-
penses of running the team. Mr.. j.
w. Patty was elected Manager and L.
L. Martin Treasurer. 1t is the pur-
pose of the Macon boys to have an
understanding with Brooksville and
Shuqualak in regard to playing home
men when playing teams within the
county. and then allow each team the
privilege of selecting men from the
county teams when playing out Of
county teams.
Edmund Clark, well thought Of
darkey who has been lumber-stacker
in the lumber yards for years, died
Thursday from apoplexy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
LancelIot Dent Wins Honors

Launceiot !. Dent, son of Mr. and
Mrs. A. 7. Dent Of Macon was a
graduate of the Memphis University
School and is now in his Freshman
year at the University OF Virginia.
He has been appointed secretary and
treasurer Of the Mississippi Associa-
tion, ard secretary Of his fraternity,
the S. A. K. a distinction that few Of
the lower classmen have ever achieved
Soon after entering the University,
q theme written by him on "The Mis-
sissippi Negro" won for him the
highest mark in his class, and place
ON the editorial staff Of the Uniyersi-
ty paper.
On his spring examination, his grade
in Greek, which was %, was the high
est by three points, that was made ln
his class.
This exceptional young man has
dedicated his life to the Epicopa min
istry. and as soon as his course in the
university is completed he will enter
an Episcopal Theological school and
prepare for his work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
Mission Services at
Episcopal Church

The Preaching Mission at the Epis
copal Church will begin Monday even
ing, April 5, at 1880 p. m. The Mis-
sion will be conducted by Bishop Brat
ton, who will preach at each Service.
Bishop Bratton has been very sue
cessful in work of this kind, as his
recent Missions in Greenville, Colum-
bus, and Mobile have indicated. Ma
con is fortunate N having him Toy
this week, and every one who A.
tends the services faithfully is sure
to be benefited.
Every night during the week, ex-
cept Saturday, there will be Preach
ing Service, beginning at 1880. Every
morning at 1880, beginning Tuesday
Morning, there will be an informal
meeting for Instruction, and discus
sion; and at this time it will be pos
sible to ask questions and talk over
points of faith and conduct. The sub
iects on which the Bishop will speak
at these morning meetings are. The
Church: "The Ministry: "The Sac
raments"; THE Bible.
The Mission will end on Sunday
April 9th. The Services on that day
have not yet beer arranged, but they
will be announced during the week
and will appear in next weeks issue
Of The Beacon.
A cordial invitation to attend eacf
and all of these services is extended
to everybody in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
Home DemOrstrn,ion Agent

Miss Anna Ware Douglas, Irl-Coun-
~ Home Demonstration Agent, spent
several days in Macon, this week get,
ting located and attending the Field
meet. Miss Douglass has charge OF
Monroe ,Lowndes and Noxubee Coun-
ties, this work being made possible
lust at this time by Federal Aid and
the Department of Agriculture, and
she expects to spend about ten days
of a month in each county, having
headquarters in Aberdeen. Macon and
Columbus, main headquarters OF
course being at the latter place.
Owing to the limited time in each
county Miss Douglas will rot do any
individual club work, but work mostly
with the ladies in groups and any
other available time will be given to
the girls. She is very eager to meet
the people of Macon and Noxubee
county and to serve you in every way
that she can. Office is located in the
court house, with the County Super
tendent of Education.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
BOIL WEEVILS WILL BE THICK
THIS YEAR
Cotton Pests Emerging From Hiber-
nation Greater Than Any
Previous Year

The number of boil weevils emerg-
inc from Information each spring de-
pends on two things; the number en-
terng Information il. the fail and the
percentage Of these surviving. Last
fan the majority of the cotton belt
saw conditions which permitted an
unusually large number Of boil wee
wills to enter Attenuation. The winter
weather has generally been abnor-
mally mild to date and the usual
period Of severe weather has passed
although thcre is of course still a
bare chance Of temperatures low
enough to influence weevil survival.
Because of this mild weather, a
high rate Of Weeyil survivals was to
be expected. CIR recent records
nave mere JaaH verified this expect
alton. These records are made in
number of different ways but the
most comparable criterion is the fig
ures based on the number Of live
weevils found alternating in Span
ish moss in certain selected locali-
/ ties in Louisiana each year. During
/ the past few days we have examined
over 5000 pourds Of Spanish moss
from IS different selected points re-
presenting the different tynes Of hi
hornating conditions found in that
district. This moss is carefully eX-
amined and the number of weevils
live and dead noted. From this VIC
commute the ratio Of both live anC
dead weevils per ton of moss, anC
pest experience has showr that this
affords a very fair index to the en-
erpnnces which may be expected.
The only sane course to pursue, ]!
to anticinate a year Of great abund
ance Of boil weevils and to make al
plans accordingly Everyone who hg
raised a fow cotton rrops with III
weevil realiza how the weevil cut
down the ACREAGE be can handle ne
r'ow and still make a cron-. Fur
) theremore. the more abundant tn
weevis are, the loss acroa%o ho CO.
= har1lo successfully and CERTAINLY
with tho orosont r~oenectS thn acre
: a~p nor plow for 1922 should he re
: duced to an absolute minimum If tn
| farmer is to experience any safet
whatever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
Mr.. Ormsty Sells Farm.

Mr.. j. L. Ormsby, owner OF the
Beuna Vista farm (the DR.. Mcleod
nlace, SIX miles east IF Maconl one
of the best equipped and best farms
in NoXubee county, sold recently his
entire property, including MS splendid
heard Of prizeWinnlng short horn cat
tle TO Messrs J. W. Greek and John
BIunchie OF Richmond, Ky. The pur-
chasers, who are brothers-in-laW, have
a partnership, under which the farm
viii be conducted entirely as a pure
bred short cattle farm, with Mr.. Blum
chic as business manager. 1t IS their
nnrpose to add other fine stock from
The best short horn blood obtalnable,
to the already magnificent heard that
yas a part of their purchase, and to
accomplish this in time to have a
strong show herd on the circuit for
+ho cattle shows of this summer. The
firm has contracted to retain the ser
vices of Robert Bruce, who was IN
Charge of Ormsby's herd, and who
;e = herdsman of exceptional ability
Under his management last year
Ormsbv's herd made winnings at ever!
nlace in which cattle were exhibited
st Columbia, Tenn, the state fairs Of
Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi anf
also the Mobile and Meridian fairs
nrizes being won with each individual
If the heard. In this herd was tht
Grand Champion female of the entire
nth she having won in cash prize
over $4,000. At the Columbia, Tenn
fsir four heads from this herd wer
evhibited and sold, these four averag
;ng ON sale, higher than any othe
fonr that were sold at the fair. Thi
sale was topped by the renowned heit
or. "Red Model"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-31
TEACHERS SELECTED

At meeting last Thursday. Of the
board of trustees of the Macon public
school, the following teachers were
elected for the next years term.
O. U. Moore, principal
Miss Merle Carter, assistant princi-
pal. a&.Ek&
Mrs. Cecile Campbell, latin.
Mrs. Jessie Neely, English.
Mrs. F. NJ. Hand, sixth and seventh
grades.
Mrs. c. U. Moore, fourth and fifth
grades.
Mrs. F. f. Carleton, second and
third grades.
Mrs. Joiner, primary.
All the previous teachers will re-
turn with the exception of Miss Simp-
son Latin and Mrs. Howell. primary,
neither Of whom applied for the work.