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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-04
COOLIDGE WARNS HE'S ON THE
JOB TO KEEP EXPENDITURES
WITHIN REASONABLE LIMITS

Economy Without Pa rsimony Is Dominant
Note in Annual Mess age to Congress Sets
Face A ain Increased Appropriations
Which Would Balk Future Tax Reduction
Keep Within Budg ct, His Advice - Some
of Other Recommen dations Are Same as
Made in Message of Year Ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-04

Washington, Dec. 3-Presdent Coolidge submitted to con-
gress today broad program dealing with domestic and for
egn affairs but frankly said the chief job the govern
ment was keep down expenditures In the face of the
usual December drive for increased appropriations the
ecuve again made economy his wachword and reminded
the congress that he still stood in the gap resist increased
appropriation bills which would make future tax reduction
impossible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
SteWart EdWard White
Back From NOrthlandS
Visits Seattle en- Route Home With More
''Skookm Chuck" Stories

Stewart Edward Whitc-and
"Skookum Chuckr' Those OF you
who love the virilc stories OF this
famous author will be pleased to
know that you may look forward to
n continuation OF the "Skookum
Chuck" stories OF the great North.
west which were featured some time
ago by the Saturday Evening Post
Mr.. White. just returned to Sc.
attic after four months cruise
among the islands and inlets of
Northern waters in his cruising
yacht, Dawn" left for his home in
gurllngamo, Cal, Tuesday night on
the II. +. Alexander.
Accompanied by his wife. he has
spent the summer gathering ma.
terinl for and writing stories-which
will take his readers out into the
forests and wnve.swcpt beaches on
many winter evening to come.
The Whites come North every year
for cruise, and love the freedom
and case Of life away from the re.
straints Of civilization.
my boat Is sort Of floating
office" said White Tuesday at the
Washington hotel ~ leave her here
in Lake Union during tho winter,
ns tho trip South is tirosomo and
uninteresting.
I'VE have had wonderful trip,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
HAWAIIAN TRIP
Alaska Steamship Co. will
Run Two 26- Day Cruises

The Alaska steamship Co. is max.
ing tentative arrangements for two
cruises for the steamer Yukon from
Seattle TO the Hawaiian islands.
Tentative sailing dates are January
IL and February u.
The Chamber Of Commerce has
been advised that a schedule allow.
ing 90 days for each cruise had been
worked out. The steamer. leaving
on January II. would arrive back
on February .. and, leaving Febru.
airy IL, would reach here on the re.
turn trip March 10.
This schedule would allow mp.
proximately five days at Honolulu
and the island OF oahu, then n
cruise along the north side OF the
islands OF Moloknl and Maui. with
stop at the town OF Khului. The
cruise would then continue TO IIllo.
whore the steamer would stop mp.
pro&mately 80 hours, allowing time
to visit the active volcano Kilnuea;
from Hilo II would return TO Loo
Angeles, thence 10 san Francisco
and back 10 Seattle.
The chamber points out that Seat.
tie dos considerable direct business
with the islands and the additions,
service now tentatively announced
will make possible the onlarging Of
business and social relations with
Honolulu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
Won't Name Jack
in Divorce Suit

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1O,-Ken-
meth Peacock. husband OF Esteile
Taylor, denied today that he intends
to name Jack Dempsey as core
spondent in divorce suit or sue
the heavyweight champion for alien
alton OF the affections OF the actress
Peacock said he married the movie
star In 1911, and after living to-
gether for five years, they separated,
He said he soon would bring suit for
a divorce, but the grounds would be
desertion, and Dempsey's name will
not be mentioned.
Dempsey denies he Is engaged to
marry Miss Taylor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

cd OF handling is the same as VIC had
observed on Fair island. with the OK.
ception OF difference in details in
such matters as feeding. where each
fox farmer has his own ideas.
We spent two days with the Pat.
tens. waiting for the weather to clear
30 we could proceed. The worst fea-
ture Of the rainy weather we have ex.
perienced lately Is the difficulty the
mate has in getting clothes dry for
the baby. Were II not for the fact
that we have had 80 many opportu.
mites 10 dry clothes Mt peoples
houses this would have been n very
serious problem. Despite the fact
that people have feared so much for
the health and safety of the baby.
Il Is due to the fact that the mate
has taken such excellent care OF
him that he Is now n ut specimen
for a baby show.
on the third day we decided to pro.
coed in spite OF the weather. As we
had promised Capt Rapp 10 call on
them at Fanshaw. just ncross from
Storm island on the mainland, we set
out in the afternoon for the short
run. Two items OF interest preceded
our departure. ono was a haIlstorm
Of n few minutes with hailgtones as
large as peas; the other was the ar.
rival ut Storm island of the Kntinka,
a pleasure boat belonging TO a Mr..
Hibbs Of Seattle, WITH party aboard,
Mr.. Hbbs was an old.tlme partner
Of Mr.. Pattcn in early dRya in
Alaska.
Twenty minutes took us across 10
Fanshaw. where wo met hearty
welcome from Capt. and Mrs. Rapp.
and once more VIC had the shelter OF
"a friendly roof while tho rain fen
outside In n seemingly endless dclugo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
Party of rs From
Mass. to Be Here

Scventy.five prominent business
men and women of Massachusetts,
left Boston Tuesday on special
train for tour that will bring them
into Seattle the night OF September
H. They will be guests of this city
for As hours.
The Chamber OF Commerce Is In
charge of entertainment of the visi.
tors. New England people here who
wish to attend the banquet given for
the travellers in the Gowman hotel
Thursday evening. September is,
should notify the hospitality dopan,
ment OF the chamber by letter OF
phone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
BY LINDEN d. PENTz


FASsHAw. Alaska. Aug. a.
With morning at the fox farm on
Five.MIis creek came an invitation
from the Culps TO have breakfast
with them. an offer which VIC were
not slow to accept. A little later
We sat down TO a real meal OF fresh
fruit. bacon and eggs and sour.
dough hot cakes. The hot cakes re.
minded US Of the ones We cook
they we're 20 different.
The weather was showing signs OF
clearing. and by the time the boat
was loaded the sky was almost blue
enough TO make us forget that there
had been any rain at all. Across
the channel. on the mainland. We
could rec the gllstenIng snow from
five different glaciers. and out in
the water there we're icebergs float
ing about. the first ones we had
seen. Not big ones. to be sure, but
icebergs, just the same. We ran out
% one and stopped the boat while
we examined It and conjecturcd on
It's age and wondered II we might
not find mammoth or some other
prehistoric animal imbcdded in its
icy folds IL we could but see all Of
It. on some OF the berEs sengulls
were perched. and how It was that
their feet did not become frozen TO
the ice we could not understand.
But the weather was too good TO
last and shortly after noon the sun
was once again eclipsed by the storm
clouds and rain began TO fall. Not
much, but enough 10 spoil the day.
Soon after this we noticed a small
boat coming up behind us and when
il overlook US. couple OF hours
later. we were pleased 10 find that
II was our acquaintance OF the day
before in Petersburg, Mr.. and Mrs.
Patten. They were on their way
home to their fox ranch on Storm
island, where they had invited us to
stop. and as we were planning on
making Storm island that night. they
took our little boat in tow while we
went on board their boat for n cup Of
coffee.
BY O'Clock Storm island was
reached. where we were met by VIII.
lam Abbes and his wife. partners Of
Patterns on the fox farm. There was
also some company for Seregro. our
goat, as there were four goats on this
fox farm. Here for the first time we
felt safe in turning sercgro loose. It
must be admitted that Seregro did
net conduct herself MS a guest should
have, for she and one Of the other
goats Immediately got into n fight
rearing UP on their hand legs and
coming down stHf.legged slam
against each others heads. II
seemed likely that seregro would ex
cell, as her opponent had no horns.
III was some time before peace was
restored. In fact, we never could see
that any love was lost between the
home guard and our sea.going goat.
The storm Island fox farm has
about $50 foxes at present. NIL Of the
blue variety. which is the predom'
mating strain In Alaska. The meth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

and have been hard at work on
a further series OF Northwest stuff
more particularly skookum Chuck
stories"
The reporter asked the usual fool.
ish question. Crew" chuckled
Mr., White-why--I'm the crew"
"oh. | am the cook and the cap.
tain bold" he chanted. rcvorting TO
the famous old Bah Ballad Yes
said he-"and don't forget to tell
them am also the dishwasher."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

I TITLE johnnie Jones Is shooter.
II Ing all over Seattle streets to
day. And he Is enjoying this
heauhtui sport on one OF the skoot.
crs The star IS offering 10 Seattle
boys and girls.
The little Johnnie Jones OF this
particular story is the s-year.old son
or Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. OF 1911
59th ave. y Johnnie demonstrated
his salesmanship ability when he
read the announcement OF The
Stars subscription offer and immc.
diateiy set forth 20 obtain one Of
the shooters which are being given
90 children securing new suhscrip-
t,ons 10 The Star.
1t was just as easy As eaun'
strawberry shortcake.' the young.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

SEALED PROPOSALS, ina6rsed
Proposals for Beacon Towers
Nashon Island, Washington. Specifi-
cation NO 5OOS, will be received at
the Bureau OF Yards and Docks
Navy Department. Washington. until
III o'clock n. nv. sept. -, 1924, and
then and there publicly opened. for
furnishing and erecting four self
supporting steel beacon towers on
concrete foundations, at the Navy
Trial Course, Nashon Island. WASH
inEton. Specification No. 50OS and
accompanying drawing may be OBJ
tanned on application to the bureau
or to the Communicate Navy Yard,
Puget Sound. Washington. Deposit
of a certified check or postal money
order for $40, payable to the Chief
of this Bureau OF Yards and Docks is
required as security for the safe re-
turn OF the drawings and specifica-
ton, l.. Il. Gregory. Chief OF lSu-
rcau. July %, l924.-Advertiseme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
Pentz Family Cruises
Right Up to IcebergS
Glaciers and Snow Visible on Shore-Mate
Keeps Baby Well in Spite of Rain

This Is another OF the stories
written for The Star by Linden
y. PeniE. who Is making n trip
10 Alaska and Northern points
in l6.foot open boat. His
wife. baby and the family goat
comprise the party.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

annex center. corner of 18th ave.
and Union St. Wednesday evening at
s o'clock.
This is Rabbi wise's first official
visit to Seattle as grand president.
to which office he was elected at the
district convention held at Van.
couver, r. c., in June.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10
RABBI TO SPEAK HERE

Rabbi Jonah b. Wise OF Portland.
grand president OF district number 4,
Independent Order of B'Nai Birth,
will ad'lresse i meeting OF Seattle
lodge l. o. Il. h. Mt the ne temple
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-10

ster declared. when he presented the
subscriptions 20 The Star circulation
manager. And got all tho seven
subscribers In one day Getting sub,
scribers Is easy because everyone
seems 10 like The Star and will
have Il delivered 10 their homes"
Incidentally. johnnie Jones was
the first winner In the "skooter con.
test. altho there are many other
Johnnie and Mary Jonescs' riding
on the sidewalk now.
The circulation manager Of The
Star Is offering a shooter. which Is
the newest thing on wheels" TO
every boy and Girl who secures
seven new subscriptions to The
Star. Subscription blanks can bo
obtained az The Star circulation Dc.
partment.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Senator Henry L. NORM of Du-
luth called here for jury duty, has
been spe ding few days since the
closing of court on visit to old
friends and his father, Louis NORM,
at the White Iron mine. Senator
NORM is an old resident of this city
having spent several of his young
er years here. He expressed him.
self as very well pleased with the
appearance of our city and predict
ed bright future for Ely and its
industries.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11
wATILo ISSUES
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STORY

City Treasurer Andrew Watilo
does not profess to be a writer in
the class of the six best sellers but
he says he has the advantage over
others as his story is based on facts
and figures and not fiction. In an
other place in this paper will be
found his annual tale and the sub
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

en- Jewelry Company, M. ]. Murphy
who is making his annual cleanup
sale on clothing and furnishings
and the McMahan Lumber Company
who is talking building sense VS..
paying rent. Others also have Of
ferings.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

w. L. Coleman, formerly of Sec
tion Thirty but now of Quincy, Ill.
where he is employed as engineer
with dredging crew was in the
city several days this week on a
visit with his daughter, Mrs. Jos.
Martinetti, Jr.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

A joint installation of officers
for the Odd Fellow and Rebekah
orders was held Saturday evening
at the lodge rooms. Mrs. VIM.
Bridson served as installing officer
for the Rebekahs and Emil Koski
did the same ror the Odd Fellows.
After the installation a lunch was
served and a program given. The
evening was very enjoyably spent.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Don't let a cold hang on NOW.
Pneumonia, Grippe, Flu may follow.
Kill a cold quick. Take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, steaming hot,
at bedtime. You'll be surprised how
quick it does the work. JAMES
DRUG STORE.-Ad.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Senator Henry NORM and w. D.
Haynes were guests at the Rotary
Club Wednesday evening. The Edu-
cational Committee had charge of
the meeting and talks were made by
Russell Browne, Jas. Moonan and o.
W. Parker. Senator NORM also ad-
dressed the meeting briefly. The
turkey dinner served by the ladies
of the Presbyterian church was up
to the usual high standard of din
ners served at Rotary meetings in
Ely.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

David Brown who is employed
with the contractors on Highway
No. 1 and who makes his headquar-
ters at Two Harbors was in the city
over Sunday for visit with his
mother and other relatives.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

M. W\Peterson of the Wilderness
Outfitters returned Tuesday from a
two months visit with friends and
relatives in Wisconsin and North
ern Michigan.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

for the dance. Wilson Carlson had
his radio outfit installed in the recep-
tion room and during the evening
treated his audience to programs
broadcasted from several eastern
and western stations. A fine lunch
was served.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

The night was pitch dark and the
motorist was lost. Presently he saw
sign on a post. Much relieved,
he with great difficulty climbed the
post, struck a match and read
"Wet Paint"
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

ject is of more than ordinary inter-
est to the average citizen. Read it.
Also read the story of City Clerk
Knutson in this issue. In fact, read
everything in the Miner.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11
Curious Belief.

Among English miners there was
formerly curious belief that, when
having bath, they must not wash
the back, as water weakened that part
of the body.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Many people dig their graves with
their teeth. Constipation is a ter
rible handicap. Stagnant decayed
matter in the stomach and bowels
may cause serious trouble. Take
HOLSTERS ROCKY MOUNT
AIN TEA before it is too late.
Thousands have gotten wonderful
results. Try it. JAMES DRUG
STORE.-Ad.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

The Masons and Eastern Stars
treated their members and invited
guests to dancing party at the
lodge rooms Saturday evening. Han
sons Orchestra furnished the music
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Among the advertisers in the
Miner this week who have interest
ing news for the people are the
First National and First State
Banks, Carlson & Prisk, Studebaker
agents, Herb Kurvinen, agent for
the Overland and Willys-Knight,
Brownell & Company, The Savolain-
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

The City basketball team went to
Tower last evening and trimmed up
the City team of that city to the
tune of 1877. On previous visit
the Ely boys were defeated at
Tower.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

The bids received by the School
District for the Savoy building were
unsatisfactory and the district is
razing the building.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Gus Weirmaa of Winton was
fined in Municipal Court Monday
for having partridges in + S posses
sion out of season by Judge Zoretic.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

All the pupils home for the holi-
days from schools and colleges left
Sunday and Monday to resume their
studies.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Advertising matter has been dis
tributed calling meeting of those
interested in the establishment of
another hospital in this city. Drs.
Travis and Myers of Colby, Kan
sas will be at the K. R. Hall Sun
day afternoon for the purpose of
learning the sentiment towards this
move. DIR. Travis is no stranger
here having spent the summer at
White Iron Beach and in the city.
The meeting is called for o'clock.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Oscar Friedsberg of the First
State Bank was a Duluth visitor
Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Miss Charlotte Gianotti who was
home from ST. Paul over the holi-
days returned to her teaching duties
Saturday.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

John E. Tikkala who has been
spending furlough from the navy
with his parents, left Sunday to, join
his ship. John has been with the
navy for several years during which
time he has visited almost every
port in the world.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Cashier Slabodnik of the First
State Bank returned yesterday from
a business visit in Duluth.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Drs. j. j. and Clarence Call re-
turned Monday froom their holiday
visit at their old home at Spring
field, ILL., They made the trip south
in their car. The trip home was
made by train, the car having been
shipped to Duluth.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11
TWO.REEL COMEDY
''BRIDLE GOWNS"

Monday Tuesday January ID and 15-"FOUR HEARTS"
featuring Dick that tells throbbing
Buddies
U. S. A." Two Reel Comedy "STRIKE BREAKER.
Wednesday Thursday, January 16 IMAM FROM
HELES RIVER" featuring Irving Cummings two fsted,
type o
The sStory-Two mad Which
mighty Husie the
able appeal Drama of fsacrifce written Oliver
Comedy-"IICHFLIERS"
Friday Saturday, 1s and 1s-AHce
ENVIRONMENT.
all children destiny? Environment
Rule us? Get in this superdram the
Opera House.
Comedy-aTRIPIE TROUBLES.
Big Feature Sunday Monday, 20
QUEEN OF SIM a Selznik for
First Show Sunday P. NJ at P. M.
Admission of Music and welcome to
Matinee Saturday and Sunday Sunday January 1s
III III
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Oscar Solheim is in attendance of
the meeting of County Commission
ers in Duluth this week.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Mrs. Anna Urbas was brought
to the Shipman Hospital today hav-
ing been injured by coal truck.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Rich Kowalke arrived home early
Monday morning from Ely where
he spent several days the latter
part of last week with his brother,
Arnie, and other Pine Cityites. He
went up to Cloquet the 26th of
December with Arnie and Clarence
who played with the Ely team
against Cloquet that evening. The
Elyites were defeated 81 to 35 in a
hotly contested match that went a
five minute extra period. Going on
with the boys to Ely Thursday even
ing he witnessed a dandy game on
Friday night against the Lacrosse
Normal which resulted in a victory
for the Wisconsin five 27 to II.
The following evening Ely played
the Lacrosse team a second game
and won decisively 18 to 10. Dick
tells us the Ely boys have fast or
ganization and a little hard break
cheated them out of a victory at
Cloquet the day after Christmas.
He was enthusiastic in his praise of
the Ely schools and says they are
building a new one up there now
that will be wonderful institution
with a gymnasium that completely
took his eye.-Pine City Pioneer.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Several parties attended the
hockey game in Eveleth last even
ing and watched one of the fastest
games ever played on range ice be-
tween Pittsburg and Eveleth. Pitts
burg won out on score of 2 to O.
The trip was made in cars, one car
containing DIR. Ayres, Chas. Ire
zona, P. Schaefer, ]. I. Laing, Ed.
Jones, B. o. Strachan and II. R.
Browne. Another car had w. E.
Trezona, T. S. Abbott, R. Coad,
Dave Childers and w. E. Gallagher.
Ray Hoeffler, C. Kalb and others
composed another car party.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

John P. Erickson and Waino
Somero returned early in the week
from the Grand Marais country
where they had been on a fur buy
ing trip for the Hudson Bay Fur
Company. They experienced con-
siderable cold weather on the trip
and also report fair crop of fur.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

The fire department was called
out late last evening for fire in
the garage building occupied by
Ernest Maddern, formerly the
Hodge blacksmith shop. The fire
had secured considerable headway
before the department arrived and
three streams were required TO
squelch it. 1t is presumed the fire
originated from an overheated stove.
Several cars were stored in the
building and at one time it ap-
peared as if the structure and con-
tents were doomed. The damage
to the building and cars by fire and
water is estimated at about $1,000.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Miss Elaine Fenske returned
early in the week from visit with
relatives in Michigan City, Mich.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Advertising. The merchant who
put up a sign reading: Don't go
elsewhere to be cheated; try US, 'sis
probably related to the dealer who
recently advertised: "Don't kill your
wife; get one of our washing mach
ines to do the dirty work. Mo
Mahan Lumber Co., Better Building.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11
wan Ed!
FOR SALE, ETC.

Men and women make large profits
selling Rawleigh's Good Health
Products and Household Neces-
sites. No experience necessary.
Largest Company teaches you the
most successful methods and
gives most help and cooperation.
Give age, occupation, references.
w. T. Raweigh Co., CT. 240S Min
neapolis, Mimi. 1-25.
FOR SALE-Team of horses, har-
ness, whiffletrees and neckyoke
for sale cheap. Horses weight
about $500. Inquire of Ed. Wal
bank or at Armstrong Bay Mine.
DRAYING5AND TRUCKING-Phone
17S for all kinds of local and long
distance draying and trucking at
all times. Service Garage, Carl
son & Prisk. If.
PHOTOS-Our new lighting equip
ment makes possible to have your
photograph taken day or night, be
the weather dull or bright. Cyko
Studio, o. Hokkanen, Prop. tt.
FOR BEST PRICES ON PULP
WOOD, hard and soft wood ties
write Joseph McGrath, 10 E. 2nd
St., Duluth, Mimi. 1926 1929
DRAYING-For Service call on US
for Draying, Furniture and Piano
moving. Maddern's Dray Line.
Phone 251-R or 251-L.
FOR SALE-Farm Lands aud Sum-
mer Cottage Sites near the city,
and accessible by automobile. Sold
on an easy payment plan. Come
in and see US.
FIRST STATE BANK
Ely, Mimi. If.
PLUMBING-For your Plumbing
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

PLUMBING-For your Plumbing
and Heating repairs or new install
lations call E. L. Rautio, Phone
120. THE SERVICE SHOP.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

DRAYINGAND TRUCKING-Phone
17S for all kinds of local and long
distance draying and trucking at
all times. Service Garage, Carl
son & Prisk. TT.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mccarthy
were Duluth visitors Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1924-01-11

Alderman Louis Champa was a
visitor in Duluth Sunday.