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Evening star., 1923-11-12
Stationery

Self.fillins Fountain Pens,
14-karat gold points. Sold
regularly at $1.50. Sale
Poker Chips, assorted red,
white and blue; one hun
dred chips in box. Regu-
larly 75c box.
Boxed Paper, white and colo
sheets paper. with envel-
opes to match. Slightly
soiled. Values worth $50
70 49c box At..........
GoldeobsrY'-Ehvt YApe.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Hosiery

Women's Fiber Boot Hose.
novelty stripe effects; AZ
black only; broken sizes; fO(
seconds Of soc Values.
Women's Fiber Boot Hose,
ss:sss ss:s::y rs s4sss: s. ssss 25c
Women's Mercerized Derby
Ribbed Hose, black and 1E
cordovan; seconds Of SOC aOOC
values
Children's Heavyweight Sport Socks,
three quarter length; heather mix
lures with contrasting
turnover cuffs; broken a.
sizes: seconds Of soc ZSC
ValueS ...s~..
Goldenbe7E's-Ffrst Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Girls Wearables

Girls AlI-Wool Serge Dresses, COM
binations OF red and navy. also
plain colors; some with fancy
stftchings and ap-
R,isgsd Ea 9 ely sfIis afi sizes: ns; S3.08
Worth $500 each, at.
Little Children's Hats, of navy blue
suede-like material: fin
ished with tassel. Worth OOC
s1.25. Sale price. e........
Girls AnSora Wool Tams,
pink, white and green; ~
finished with pompon. "C
Worth $3.50 each. at....
(l2) Babies White Fiannelette Petit
coats, soft finish quality, %
with muslin waist band. :1SC
Worth 59c each. Sale price
GcldenberE'-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Lace Curtains and
Draperies

t75) pairs of Curtains, marquisette or
voile; "a yards long; ruffied or
lace edge styles: sold at 90
:1.25 and $50 pair. COC
t+sl Psnel Curt.ins, Scotch, Files and
colors; ~ yards long; &1 AZ
bsautit.l patterns. Ql.4C
I5S) Panel Curtains, fine grade Tuscan,
Filet or Madras weaves; 2h
yards long; handsome O. *
sss!snsx; ssi4. x.. .s. worth $500 300
'4so) yards White Curtain
;.s:s: sssI;sy:; s.rs Tise: l2RC
'26) Tapestry Couch Covers, oriental
designs; good colorings: SO and
IS inches wide. Sold &1 90
At $500 and $3.50. Dl. 90.
[6s) pairs of Lace Curtains, Noting
ham and fIet weaves. white and
ecru colors; one to six pairs alike;
2h yards long. &1 kE
Worth $3.50 pair. sDl 90
AT
40 pairs of Armure and Damask-
weave weave T.pestry Portisaes, aaa,as;sa green; m
;is:5o and $500 pair. S7.45
At 80. ...........
Mill lengths of Cretonnes, Sc inches
wide; light or dark colorings: in a
good assortment. Of de- ~
signs. Worth esc and 3sc lyC
Sa1q erhss 1;oor.s:...in l.ti..)
(36) pairs of Lace Curtains, Scotch,
Nottingham, Tuscan and Filet
weaves; handsome designs; 212
and 3 yards long: O. x
Worth $3.50 and $4.oo sDZ.OC
pair ...s..
Cloldenberx's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Donestics

~ pieces of Bleaehed Shaker Elan.
mel, % inches wide; ex- ~
ira heavy double-heeced ZZC
quality. Worth 35c yard,
. pieces of Outing Fiannels, 81
inches wide: extra heavy, double.
1eeced quality. with COL -
cred stripes. Worth CSC lYC
SdIO
500 yards of Apron Ginshams, 81
inches wide. in blue. brown.
black and white checks;
warranted fast colors. IOC
Worth 25c yard. ........
29c Romper Cloth, 81 inches wide,
light and dark grounds, ~
in stripes, checks and SC
plain colors. Worth 2ac yd.
Toldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Congoleun and
LinOleurn Rugs

I'D Consoleum Art Squares,
9x12-ft. size; without
values worth sl1.40. S|.S5
{10) Cooks Linoleum Rugs, perfect
quality; wool rug d desig
Size: 81 i worth $500 S11.75
each. at ..........
(26) Consoleum Art Rugs, wool
rug designs, with
complete b or d ers; o. 90
IT. 6 #. size. SZ.O6
Slight seconds .......
I'D Cooks Linoleum Rugs, 6xl2.ft.
size; good patterns
and colorings: sec d 0e
ondS of $1,000 values. nh VI
Sale price ...........
GolderberY s-Fourth Flooy
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Silks

9 pieces of Radium silk, 40 inches
wide, pure silk quality. with high
lustrous finish, in white, tan.
brown. navy. turquoise, black,
strawberry, pink and ct on
gray. Worth $3.50 Dl. .OS
yard. Sale price
S pieces Of Printed Ratine, IS inches
wide, in a large assort- On
1nent Of styles and color OSC
ings. Worth s1.25 yard.
% pieces of Colored Crepe de Chine.
SO inches wide, firm woven, al
silk quality, IN ali wanted street
and evening shades. &l IN
also white and black. ~ Ol.IS
Worth $1.5s yard.
a pieces of Colored Satin Messaline,
35 inches wide, rich satin face
quality In wanted
street and evening o. ~
shades. Worth $l.s9 sDl.ZS
yard .......
pieces f Brocade Canton Crepe, ~
inches wide, pure silk
sssi'y; sssss s:sy :syi';s sss s@s5E: Ssi5s $1.08
Worth $500 yard. 80.
, pieces OF Black Satin Duchesse, ~
inches wide, pure silk quality
e; e ';sss; sss &ss'a st5ss $l08
Goldenberg's-Ffrst Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Footwear

Women's Oxfords and Pumps, of pat.
ent leather. tan calf, black kid.
combination and dull feathers;
high and low heels: sizes in the
Values 74. ss0R worth 2s s. t. to {; S1.5O
s5 pair. ............
Misses and Children's School Shoes.
OF dull leather. lace and button
in the lot from S1a to II and he
70 IL. Values worth CT 40
s2:25 to $3.50. Sale .fy
price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Boys and Little Gents School Shoes.
tan and dull feathers; lace and
blucher styles: sizes in the lot
from 10 to X and
to 51s. Values worth G1 no
s2.75 to $3.50 pair sD 40
at.
Children's High Shoes, of dull leather.
lace and button styles; sizes in the
!; e Ss,ass ss'" rsrth 70 .sso 90
Goldenberg's-Eirst Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
WOnen's Wear

{ 20 Women's l. ons Flannele
kimOnOs, assorted pretty 90
patterns; broken lots and 90
sizes Worth $3.50 each, at
81 Women's Flannelette Pajam
assorted striped eff CT L
tects; trimmed fronts; % ID
slightly soiled. ....
so Envelope Chemise, lace a
insertion trimmed yokes: va
GUS styles: mostly all o.
sizes. Worth $50 sDI.
each, at t.............
56) Pink Muslin Bloomers,
extra size; large rein IN
forcement. Worth see ~
pair, at
Goldenberg's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Gloves

S1.96 French Kid Gloves,
two-clasp style; en- n ~
broidered backs: NI.ZS
brown, tan and white.
IA pairs of Fabric Gloves, -
two-clasp style; odd sizes. ff(
Worth Csc pair.
Goldenberg s-Tirst Floor,
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Oriental Rugs

{S) Oriental Rugs, Beloochistan, Ham.
adam and Mossouls, 9 #. to #.
wide, 5 TT. to 6 #. 6 inches long:
.:s5 and $40 each. SlS.75
I'D Oriental Rugs. including Heraz.
Hamadans and Lillihans; 8 TT. to
TT. wide. 5 IT. to #. long.
S;. SEQ and SIS. Sale S34.75
price .............
Goldenbers' 's-Fouth Floor,
Evening star., 1923-11-12
COrsets and Bandeaux

r & 6 Front-Lace Corsets, of brocade
material; heavy boning and wide
elastic at bottom; also other popu-
lar makes in various models;
broken lots and sizes. d no
Values worth $3.50 to 0Z.Y6
$3.50. Sale price,.
(First Floor).
Lot of Corsets, including II & G.
American Lady and La Regente
makes; elastic-top models, with
long hips; also laced-front models;
s:Sasa Hs1asa sssts !s5s sns ss5e sizes; to Sl.84
$780, At............
(Third Floor.
Pink Mesh Bandeaux, fasten- 10c
back models. with elastic; L ~
sizes 80 to AZ. Sale price,
(First Floor-BarIain Table).
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Wool RUGS

M 6x9.ft. Smith or Firth Seamless
BRUSSELS Rugs, good patterns and
colorings- Worth dIn Or
s15 and $3.50. Sale 0lU.OO
price ..........-..
(l0) Seamless Administer and Wilton
Velvet Rugs. size IT. K 10 TT. 6;
perfect quality; good patterns
and co1ors. Worth CO.. 7E
$4,000 and $4,000. OO4s/O
t8) Smiths Administer Rugs, perfect
quality, 9x12-ft. large room size:
floral and oriental go -E
designs. worth sDs1e0. -
~ Artloom Wilton Velvet RuSs, also
Firth and Smiths Administer
Rugs; 9x12-ft. large room size.
Sold regularly at n - RI
$50 and $50 each. sD4/.0U
10 Seamless Wool-face Brussels
Rugs, 9x12-ft. large
room size; :. sold 90 ~
regularly at s25.oo. 0lO.0U
aoldenberg's--Fourth Floor.
Boudoir Caps, nc
[63) Boudoir Caps, of. silk, trimmed
with ribbon and laces; various pretty
shades.
First Floor-Neekvsar Dept.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Mattings and Carpets

800 yards of Japanese Mattinss, $780,
warp quality; plain white; also
Hodges Fiber Mattings, ~
reversible designs Worth lSC
SOC and Coo yard. .......
I80 yards of Brussels and Velvet
Carpets, odd rolls and short lengths
Sold regularly at 81 40
and $3.50 yard. At.
GolddnberH's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Ikes; Vari-
$I.l0
rs,
e 2; soc
BedWear and COttOns

IS dozen Seamless Bieached Sheets,
s1x90 double-bed size; perfect
quality; heavy close ds1 16
woven grade. Worth sOA
$1.39 each, at
80 Crochet Bedspreads, full double
bed size; heavy raised o. on
Marseilles d e 6 s. DZ.cS
Worth s4.o0 each, at.
IS dozen 42x36 Bleached Pillow
cases, free from starch or dress
ing; hand torn and ~
ironed. Worth SIC each, ZSC
Is dozen Hemstitched Pillowcases.
with lace edge, size Ask 40
Sc; firm woven quality. 4SC
Worth 6sc each, at.
65 Crochet Bedspreads,
single-bed size; Mar rS nn
seilles designs. Worth snt .NS
$50 each, at.......
l6 White Satin Marseilles Bedspreads,
extra large size for double beds.
beautiful raised pat d. 40
terms. Worth $1,000 - vN
each. at.
1900 yards of Unbleached
Cotton, SO inches wide, S0E
close woven, firm l ZUZC
quality. Worth 1Sc yd.
Goldentt rg's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Mems CLOTHING

36 Mems. Overcoats, all-wool plaid
back materials, in tan and brown;
ulster collar double breasted
models, with all-around belt; sizes
aia4ly sS .G ts: a. s1la ;s..7s. reg $3.50
Sale price ......
II Mems Two.Pants Suits, all.wool
worsted, neat brown, blue and
black stripes; lined with venetian,
conservative models for men;
sizes 3e to A. Sold &17 En-
regularly at Ol/.OU
S24.75. Sale price,
Goldouberg'-Efrst Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Table Darnask

) pieces of All-Linen
Table DaAask, "a inches wide.
pink. blue or gold n -
plaids. Worth $3.50 Dl .4y
yard ...............
4 pieces of Mercerized Table
Damask. 70 inches wide, 10
assorted patterns; sec 1vvr
onds of 79c values ....
Goldenberg' Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Velvets and Furcloths

9 pieces of Velveteen, % inches wide,
fine. close pile quality. in navy,
q arg s3Sses :" 6arggady. g5sS: @oSih S'afh S1.4C
$500 yard. ..........
5 pieces of Chiffon Velvet, So inches
wide; fine satin face quality,
in black, navy and f 90
brown. Worth $500 D4.SS
yard ............-...
Is pieces of Dress Corduroy, 80
inches wide, close-pile quality;
stylish h narrow welt; IN
wanted shades. Worth YC
S1.O0 yard ............
, pieces of Velutina, black
and gold brocade ef- ds0 no
fects; "a inches wide. sD.1. .Sc
Worth $500 yard. at
, pieces of Salts Furtex, so inches
wide, fine novelty effect, for
coats, capes, wraps, etc; black
sso Rerth KIT sl5,oo 5S1 ss7s: Ssrd. $6.0S
dL
Goldenberg 's-First Floor
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Soc and 70c
Necklaces, Pc

(72) Beaded Necklaces, crystal and
opaque beads. plain coiors and
two-tone colorings. Graduate apd
tassel styles.
GoIdaab9ys-HhstT TlsG.
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Innings

pieces Of Fancy Sateen, black
grounds with colored IN
floral designs; SO inches c0VC
wide. Worth sec yard.
pieces of Fast Black Sateen, 80
inches wide; for Innings, -
petticoats and bloomers. Ze0C
Worth 35c yard .........
Goldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-12

WE ARE UNABLE TO
SUPPLY THE DEMAND
from prospective purchasers for we'll aitu.
ated business and Investment properties.
II you have for sale business or otner In
come e-pfoducing property and will communicate
with US, either by letter or telephone. We Will
assure you most energetic action looking to
its quick sale.
ARNOLD AND COMPANY
l4l8 Eye Street Main 2434
Evening star., 1923-11-12

(lS) Colored Glass Bowls, 20~
sold regularly at 75c and OSN
e5c each, at.
lS) Silver-plated Flower @ 10
Baskets, worth s3.49 Dr. ~
(1) Steel Butcher Knives, Or
worth S5c and 4sc each. LZC
al
~ Dinner Sets, gold stamped pat
tern; originally containing con
tanning 100 pieces, but several
small pieces miss
eomplete at sls,ss. SlZ.YS
Sale price. e.........
tl5) Light Cut Glass Dishes, AO~
with handle; regularly fSC
~ Acme Galvanized Iron Ice Cream
EssaiaFIy sta1s@' ss.s5. Sale sale 90
p Willow Clothes
.''ss'; a;SsS'': :eIisa: lssfs w69:a s'9s; S2.0S
s4.ss. Sale price,.
- Fancy Willow Clothes & 30
III q m ers, regularly spOsZS
s4.z9 each. at.
t7s) piece. of White EnameIed Ware,
saucepans. coffee pots.
sasssss'aE s.ssss1ss' WoFss vs5f'f' ;i:ss Hss 70c
eaCn, at.
~ Polyehome Console Sets, one
S;Se ::ss ss;s sss zss 3 $40
~ Willow Clothes
Baskets, large size;
sI;ss s';ss''. s!:;sS .:s:: sS:':a !st: H;f $l.49
~ Art Glass Gas
Domes, full size; d11 no
complets worth DIl .SS
s16.9S Sale price,
10 Cut Glass Compotes,
small size; brilliantly d. ~
cut. Worth s1.69 each.
Sale price ...........
(S) Blue Glass Fruit Bowls, on
stand, with six pieces o. ~
of arti icial fruit. ~ nZuO
Worth s2.9s. Sale price.
{46) Light Cut Glass Pickle ~
Dishes. canoe shape lSl
Worth S5c each. ........
t22) White Enameied Soap ~
Dishes. Worth 5sc each, ZSC
GoldsnberYs-Hasenent
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Towels

20 dozen Turkish Towels,
good quality, with neat
blue borders. Worth 15c
each ..............
9 dozen Turkish Towels, extra
size double thread quail
ity. all white: size 25x52
3nches- Worth 75c EACH.
6eldsnberg'-Fhst Flso9.
Evening star., 1923-11-12

Boys OlOth1n2
t22)s Boys Two.psnts Norfolk Suits,
aae aaehsF:: years. SsasS worth 1919
$3.50. Sale price.
(24) Boys Mackinsws, all wool and
wool mixtures; muff pocket; nea:
plaids; sizes to 10
ss:s5 to $500, Sale S5.45
price ......-.........
'64) Knee Pants, of corduroy and
cloth; knee length. also a few
pairs. Of knickers: sizes En.
70 81 pair. At. ...........
~ Sheepskin-lined Coat
with lambs wool roll d. 7E
collar; size 10 years. OO./O
Worth $40. Sale price.
800 Flannel Blouses, gray and khaki;
attached collars; sizes s; and and
fections values worth 81 O5C
and $50. Sale price,.
,2D All.Wool Sweaters, pull.over or
ssas yssls s'y's; Worss s1as! s. + to snd 5 S2.05
So. Sale price. .......
t2OO) School Blouses, attached collar or
neckband style; sizes 6 to IA years.
Some perfect quality, others have
slig ht imperfections e.
Worth CSC to s1.oo each. OOC
rS2) KoverslIs, light and dark blue
striped effects: long sleeves, ankle
length; sizes 1 to 6 years. Manu-
facturer's discontinued ~
line. Values worth $1.39 NC
each. At.
~ NiGhtshirts, of outing
flannel: sizes to years; IN
slightly soiled. Worth ODC
CSC each. At. t...........
Hats and Csps, for boys of E0-
all ages. Worth CSC to OS(
81. Sale price. ........
cold>,h~r~,~rAir, r7.nr
Evening star., 1923-11-12
Boudoir Caps. Ac

(63) Boudoir Caps, of. silk, t
with ribbon and .laces; various
shades.
First Floor-Neekvsar Dept.
Evening star., 1923-11-12

all new shapes, in black only Also Smart
Banded Sports Hats of fur and scratch
felt, in all the most sought fall shades.
Second Floor-Kiltnery Dept.
Evening star., 1923-11-12

.l2) Steel Train Sets, one steel loco
motive and tender. and <n
three coaches. Worth OSC
CSC each. Sale price,.
t26) Toy Wood Folding ~.
Settees. nicely painted. /S('
Worth csc, at..-.........
y Imported Plush Horses, on plat
form; large enough
for small child to 60 /0
ride. Worth s1S.ss. sDl .@
Sale price ........
~ Girls Tricycles, adjustable
seat; good size;
slightly m a d d. no
from handling. Sale sDO.SC
price
tl5) Stick Horses, on k0~
wheel. scratched from Wv
handling
~ Dolls Reed Cocarts, with rubber
tired wheels; strong steel frame,
steel pusher and wooden handle;
large size; slightly C1n no
soiled. W r h sDlU.SC
s14.49. Sale price
(28) Imported China Tea Sets, two
cups and saucers. tea pot, sugar
bowl and cream pitcher; a.
neat decorations. worth ZVC
49c- Sale price.
Goldenbecy'~Basamsrt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19

of feet of lumber, millions of title
trees, untold multitudes of wild
fowl and game and fur bearing ami
mails, persisted by forest fires in
Minnesota last year.
Hundreds Of Minnesota citizens
have gone to a flaming death at
Hinckley, Moose Lake and Cloquet.
More than 100000 acres of timber
were burned IN 1922 in Minnesota
and more than 100000 was spen.
in combating the fires which de-
stroyed them. More and more tim
Der is needed each year. Mime.
sofa is still using timber which it
did not have to plant and raise.
This timber is selling at less than
the cost of planting and raising.
Wren all available tIr:i er is used,
the cost will soar il proportion to
the failure OF the PEOPLE to plant
new forests. They will go up any.
way, because it will cost more to
plant and raise and cut the timber
than to cut the timber already here.
Gwen now, more than ten million
dollars worth Of lumber is shipped
into Minnesota each year. Some
thing must be done to prevent fur
ther wholesale destruction of our
forests and to plant new timber.
In Switzerland, by systematic cult.
walton encouraged by the govern
ment, citizens now have more for
ests than existed hundreds of years
ago, yet all the while they have cut
immense quantities of timber for
their w use. One Minnesota
| settler says he makes more money
from his jack pine wood lot than
from his 40-aere farm. He cul.
tivates his timber supply just as he
does his crops.
"The American Legion of Mime.
sofa hopes to help increase. our for.
est area by fostering the idea OF
county and town forests, by i'm.
pressing on everyone the necessity
of being extremely careful of start.
ing fires even in seemingly worth
less swamp timberlands, by encou
aging the plan of surrounding al
schools with trees instead of leav.
ing them exposed to sun, wind and
weather, and by promoting tax
| changes which would eliminate the
present tax on timberlands, which
instead of encouraging the owner to
preserve it, forces him to cut the
timber in order to avoid paying the
tax. A better method would be to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19

parture in Ely handled by the
McMahan Lumber Company. See
what they have to offer in their adj
vertising.
The Savolainen Company are ad.
vertising a special sale Of Pearls.
***
Read over the Specials" offered
by the Palace Meat Market. John
Kapsch is making some attractive
meat prices.
Jim Laing, manager of the Laine
Hardware Company is giving a BIT
of good advice . in his advertising
this week.
Both the First State and First
National have something to say re
garding service and savings which il
will be well fo' you to heed.
Harry Brownell and Joseph Franz
of Hibbing have taken over the Yer
million Electric Co. and have al
announcement in another place il
this paper.
Look over all the ads. They
present news from the stores Of
much Importance to patrons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19
"BILLY"

(From the Baudette Region.)
If you are of a frivolous nature
there is always an opportunity to
enjoy yourself to the limit. For
instance they are opening a new
undertaking establishment in Duluth
this week, and the public is cordially
invited to the celebration.
This district needs a man with
brains to represent it in the legis-
lature, but if you've got any you
won't go down there.
Some of the gossips in this burg
are newsier than a newspaper, but
nearly as truthful.
You've probably noticed that a
duck hunter is always truthful until
he meets somebody.
Out in the country north Q
Baudette there is a girl who walks
six miles to catch the bus and rides
six more to attend the local school
every day. A girl with gumption
enough to do that will make the
grade in anything she tackles.
A. C.. N. R. claim agent in town
last week stated that some of the
lawyers of this district, in talking to
a jury, make it sound as if the train
left the tracks and chased a COW
until it caught it and hit it.
Our idea of an optimist is a lad
who breezes into this Office and tries
to sell us $1,000 of stock in some
thing or other.
Columbus discovered AL years
q this month that the world wasn't
on the square. Were there politics
in those days too?
The political campaign is nigh.
Just discount every statement loo
per cent and you'll get somewhere
near the truth.
We cannot understand this hula
baloo of the prohibition authorities
over the danger of Manitoba liquor
leaking into Minnesota. With Scotch
six dollars a quart in Winnipeg, it
will be far beyond the thin and
feeble roll of the average lad by the
time it is sneaked across the border.
The price will be so high that nobody
but a millionaire a afford to guZzle
himself into a red nose.
King Tut had 5000 years start
on our girls in haircuts, but some OF
them caught up to him in n trip
to the barber shop.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19
American
OLSS9fi39en,.
WAKE UP MINNESOTA!
Minnesota's Reputation is Going
Up In Smoke. And Still We
Sleep.

"Minnesota's reputation is going
up in smok and along with it her
money and the future of her indus
t~ries," declares Stafford King, Min
nesota Legion Adjutant, in urging
the 10000 Legionaires of the state
to help bring all citizens to a real
ization of the damage that is being
done thru lack of foresight.
"One of Minnesota's greatest
natural is on fire; a fire
which devours beauty and leaves
ugliness, wipes out riches and leaves
ashes, destroys incomes and leaves
debts; takes away life and leaves
desolation. Hundreds of thousands
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19

The generally accepted figure of
ten cents a mile as the cost of op-
Grating the average automobile was
adopted recently by the Wisconsin
railroad commission as its official
standard. The rate is held interest
ing for its many applications. In
Minnesota, for example, the recent
traffic census showed that the aver
age section of the state trunk high
way system is travelled by 834 veh-
icles a day. If a new location OF
other change shortens the distance
on a route carrying average travel,
it follows that it would mean a saw
ing to 834 car-owners-auto tax
payers who are bearing the big
share of trunk highway costs. AT
ten cents a mile, that saving would
be $S3.40 a day-more than $780,
900 a year and 100000 in ten
years, all exclusive of the cost OF
improving and always maintaining
the extra but unnecessary mile.
This d~iscloses a big reason for the
right building of highways in the
first place-to secure the biggest re-
turns on funds so invested.