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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
POINTS ON
KEEPING WELL
DR.. FREDERICK r. GREEN
Editor of "HEALTH"
POSTURE IN WOMEN'S
WORK
f-t.iii.i-iii-iii.-i-i.-i
20 by Western Newspaper Union.)

IHEALTH of workers is not only a
II question of what you do but also
of how you do it. This is true not
only of the housewife but also Of the
factory and shop workers. Especially
in that kind Of work now so common
In the modern factory where each EN-
ployee does hour after hour, all day
long, exactly the same thing.
The specializing and division Of work
In the present-day factories make 1t
possible for many women to do work
requiring deftnees and quickness and
delicacy rather than strength. What
Is the effect, on the bodies and the
health of women workers, Of doing
the same thing over and over, hour
after hour, for months? The United
States public health service has con-
sidered the subject Of sufficient i'm
portance to make a special investiga-
| ton.
Although positive proof is lacking,
| it is generally agreed that any work
which requires a cramped, constrained
or awkward position may cause serious
bodily injury.
Work which requires bending Of the
shoulders and dropping of the head.
congresses and restricts the chest and
so interferes with breathing. This may
also force down the ribs and the
diaphragm and so displace or cause
pressure on the abdominal organs. AS
a result, there may be constipation,
diarrhea, indigestion, headache and
anemia.
Work which requires a sidewise,
slouching position twists the body out
of shape, congresses the lungs on one
side and favors consumption. Work
which requires constant bending for
ward also congresses both the alb
domen and the chest and causes dis
placement and pressure on the lungs,
heart and other organs.
These dangers may be avoided by
planning and adjusting machines, work
tables and seats so that the workers
can stand erect in easy comfortable
positions. This will result not only
in greater comfort and less sickness
to the employees but also In greatly
increased output.
Where this is not possible or where
any work has to be done In cramped
awkward position, then the employees
should be shifted frequently from one
kind Of work to another. Comfortable
and well adjusted chairs are also help
full. Alternating standing with sitting
work, frequent rest periods and pro-
viding foot rests and back rests where
needed will increase not only the COM
fort and health but also the output of
women workers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Diuorces in Canada

Thirty-eight more divorces were
granted in Canada las: year than in
the year before. Last year divorces
granted by the dominion parliament
totaled 543, only five less than the
record number of 1921, according to
the Toronto Mail and Empire
Of the provinces the bureau of STA
tistics says British Columbia headed
the list Of divorces in 1924 with 136,
Alberta came next with 11S, Saskat-
chewan had %, Ontario al, Manitoba
II, Nova Scotia AZ, New Brunswick
Is and Quebec ID. AS In the year be-
fore not a divorce was granted In
Prince Edward island. Alberta had
the largest increase over the year be-
fore with 81 more than in 1923.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Imported Insect Pests

Millions Of dollars now are being
spent annually to control plant dis
eases and insect pests in this coun-
try, and prevent the entry of others
from foreign lands.
The federal horticultural board of
the Department of Agriculture, which
has this work in hand, estimates that
from IS to 80 per cent of the real in
sect. pest problems are due to foreign
importations. Prominent among the
insects are the gypsy and brown-tail
moth, which entered from Europe; the
japanese beetle, from Japan; the cot
ton boil weevil, from Mexico; the
European corn borer, from Europe.
and the San Jose scale, from China.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
PRINCESS PEARL

TN THE olden time, long before you
- or l were born. there lived under
the sea a beautiful mermaid named
Pearl. She had long silky hair as fine
as spun gold and beautiful tail as
glistening and glinting as her hair.
Wherever she swan, she carried
In her hand long-handled mirror
made of pink and white coral, and
many times day she would sit down
on the ocean floor of white sand and
comb her shining locks.
Princess Pearl had many sisters but
she was not content to swim about
under the water as her sisters were
and often swan far away from the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Canadian Confederation

The first legislative step toward q
federal union Of the provinces of Brit
ish North America was made by the
legislature Of Nova Scotia in 1861,
when motion in favor of such q
union was adopted by the house of
assembly by unanimous vote. Six
years later confederation was an ac-
complished fact, having been estab-
lished by the four provinces of Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and
Ontario.-Family Herald.
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joy, for her feet had disappeared and
again she wore a beautiful shining
tail.
Never again would she leave her
beautiful Ocean home, where mcrmaids
never grew old or wrinkled.
The power to have his wishes grant
ed could not reach her in the kingdom
of her father, King Neptune, and
though the Prince wished many times
for the return of his beautiful wife.
he never saw her again.
(@ by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
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on for-some child or adult to enjoy
and use. 1t takes will power to give
up old heirlooms, but If they are to
be kept in the attic, why not give them
away and delight the heart Of some
one. When the final summons comes, as
II will for all Of US, do not leave the
house full of things that might have
brought joy to others, but give them
where they will be appreciated, nova
Even in homes that are very simple
as to furnishing and equipment 1t Is
most useful to have an inventory OF
its contents, in case of fire. A list OF
linens, bedding, silver china, books.
etc., is not difficult to prepare, and 1t
Is a great convenience from year to
year.
Piece bags with list Of the impof>
tant contents will save rummaging
through other things to find that want
ed. Pin the list on the bag. Label all
boxes before placing them on the
closet shelves. Even the most active
memory will not always be able to re-
call in hurry the article wanted.
Another household convenience Is a
card index. This may be used for the
inventory as well as for recipes of
various kinds. Have a set for left
over For example, under tomato, give
q few recipes in which varying guam
titles of tomato may be used. Every
; little while you will find new one to
add to the list.
Keep a list of foods that go well to-
gether, hurry-up meal; when COM
pany comes you fail to think Of many
things you might have served, 1t you
had a list to consult.
Faded hangings Of silk or other ma
terials which have become too faded
to use may be dyed. Use color which
blends with the colOring Of the room ;
often after dyeing goods that has some
design which still shows, the hangings
will be prettier than ever.
If troubled with ants sprinkle a
little tartar emetic around the places
they come in; 1t will quickly drive
them away. Keep the powder away
from food or pets. as it Is poison.
Delicate lace curtains that are very
frail IL washed one at time and
wrung through the wringer, even after
the light starching, then pinned down
to rug or carpet will look like new.
Spread sheet, marking the width and
length and pin to those lines.
The ideal washcloth for the baby
Is piece of gauze folded into four
thickness and bound around with a
soft finished crocheted edge.
More Summer Dishes.
Gelatin dishes are easy to pre-
pare, are digestible and especially
onnd For ,ror,n xroofhor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
"ONHAT'S IN A NAME q
H., MILDRED MARsHALl---
W. about history; whence
derved significance lucky day and lucky
y MILDRED MARSHALL.

calls the real heroine of his story the
gentle and lovable Jewess, Rebecca.
But Thackeray in his never-to-be-for-
gotten vanity Fair" gives us the
equally memorable Becky Sharp. 1t
is probably safe to assume that all
Beckys dated from this period. Their
number is legend and quaintness of
the name, aside from its literary dis
tinction, insures its perpetuation.
Becky has a curious talismanic gem.
1t is the loadstOne which is said to
bring her great happiness and many
friends. Saturday is her lucky day
and 9 her lucky number.
60 by Wheeler Syndicate.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Teeth Are Legal Tender

Bits Of walrus ivory, whalebone,
sealskin, fox, fawn and reindeer skin,
walrus teeth, sinew for sewing a
bead and a kid boot are legal tender
in northern Alaska. The walrus
tooth is valued at s cents, the fox
at Tx cents, the whalebone at "a
cent. and so on down the list.-Red
Cross Courier
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Gathered Facts

Eight hundred cubic inches of air
is required to make one cubic inch
of liquid air.
Birmingham. England, produces the
largest variety of manufactured goods
of any city in the world.
Foochow, China, city without rail-
road tracks or any wheeled vehicles,
does a large foreign trade.
Hafnium, the new element recently
discovered by Danish scientists. may
be used In vacuum tubes for radio
purposes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Beginning of Printing

John Fust established printing Of
fee at Mentz or Mainz, in Hesse, Ger
many. and printed book with sths
Latin title. "Tractatus Petri Hispani."
In the year 1912. John Gutenberg in
vented cut metal types and used them
in printing the earliest edition of the
Latin Bible between the years 145O
and 1856.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
To Tell Siluer Fox

1t Is almost as important to be able
to recognize a silver fox scarf as to
own one. From distance, pointed
fox with the white hairs inserted
amidst the black looks the same, but In
a real silver fox each white hair has
a bead Of black at the tip. then band
of white and at the base another
touch Of black.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05

dainty ano refreshing dessert for a
warm day.
Spanish SaIad.-To two cupfuls Of
diced chicken add one diced cucumber,
cupful of walnut meats and cupful
Of freshly-cooked and chilled peas. Mix
with highly-seasoned salad dressing
and serve on lettuce.
Burberry Pudding.-Spread bread
with butter, using as many slices as
are needed, cover with. fresh blueber-
ries well-sweetened, and bake until
thoroughly cooked. Serve hot or cold.
The canned blueberries may be used,
Juice and all, left to mold and chill
without cooking. Serve with cream.
There is no dessert or cake that Is
more popular than whipped cream
cake. Prepare layer cake and fill
with whipped cream which has been
sweetened and favored. Fresh straw
berries crushed with sugar added to
the cream makes delightful flavor
Add a pint of cooked chestputs that
have been mashed to paste to pack.
age of jello. Mold and serve with
cream.
Iced Tea.-Take two teaspoonfuls
each of green and black tea, pour over
pint of boiling water and cover
tightly. Let stand five minutes to
draw. Take large piece of ice. place
In a granite pan and pour over the
boiling water. When well chilled, add
more ice and fill the glasses. Garnish
each glass with section of lemon.
Tea prepared this way is much more
delicately favored than that which Is
allowed to stand.
Honey Ginger snaps.-Take a pint
Of honey, three-fourths of pound of
butter, two teaspoonfuls of ginger,
boil together and cool. Add flour to
make mixture to roll. Roll very
thin and bake quickly.
Add little ginger ale to grape juice,
to give it snap and sparkle. The com.
bination Is good.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05

desserts,
Tomato juice, water,
seasonings and gelatin
make good jelly in which
to mold fish.
Lemon jello to which Is
added any fresh fruit al
hand, nodded, and served
with cream, makes a very
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
6KI7EfaHHEnk
CABINETS
10. 1875. western Newspaper Union

To- 1875. Western Newspaper Union.D
It is easy to sit in the sunshine
And talk to the man In the
shade;
It is easy to float In well-trimmed
boat
And point out the place to wade.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05

things that are too good
to throw away or sell to
the ragman.
The bits of lace and rib
bon, the flowers and hat
trimmings, old dishes,
vases, in fact any thing
that has passed its use
f,lpacs In your homo no CO
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Substitute

mo, / never allow anyone TO en-
brace me-"
''You don't? Let's dance then"
"All right"
because he occupies the attic room in
boarding house.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
trouble With MOB.

A mob's monster-heads enough,
bat no brains BENJAMIN Franklin
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
sPRINeTlME SUGGESTIONS.

In going over the closets and draw
ers this spring, give away to some on
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05
Heavy Toll Of Illness

In the United States an average Of
100000 persons are Ill every day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05

An egotist is man who is Away
talking about himself when you wan
to talk about yourself.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-05

HAD BEEN IN
WALL STREET
WouIdn't you
like to see the
Hon and the
lamb lying down
together?
No; me for
the bear and
the bull In the
same cage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
DECISION RESERVED
ON VAST ESTATE

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-After hear
ing arguments Of both parties who
are claiming the $S,9OO.OOO estate
of the late Mrs. Mary s. Croxson,
Supreme Court Justice Levy re
served decision. 1t is probable the
case will revert to Surrogate win.
gates Court.
The estate is being sought by
two rival coteries of relatives, one
claiming it because OF relationship
as first cousins and the other bas
ing their claim on relationship as
niece and nephew.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
TWO BOYS IN FLAMES
SAVE LIVES BY LEAP

SHENANDOAH. Pa. Oct. L.
George Kosar. sixteen, and Yanary
Aubrusgy, fifteen, both Of Upper
William Penn, a suburb. had a
miraculous escape from. being
burned to death. by powder. Both
are in serious condition. The
boys found a keg Of powder and
went down behind the West Shenan-
doatn colliety dirt bank. They
opehed the keg and filled their peck
cts with powder. They filled a
paper bag also. They twisted the
ton of the bag shut. Intending the
twist. to act as a fuse al
Then they lighted the improvised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
!. MAN, WHO STOLE JEWELS
WORM $4,000 cAPTUREp

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. L.
James English, negro, was held
here today following his arrest. by
detectives and United States postal
inspectors in connection with a
$4,000 mail robbery at. Toledo,
Ohio, last week.
w. c. Ella, postal inspector, said
the negro stole a package of regis
tered mail at Toledo containing
-jewelry and bonds valued at $4,000,
most of which, he added, was re-
covered.
English was SCHEDULED for arraign-
ment before admitted States COM
missioner here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
BEAUTY. PACK FOR MEN
JUMPS UP IN CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1.-Men seek
ing the school girl complexion in
this neck Of the woods will have
to increase their budget figures for
beauty. It costs a fellow $f.25 for
a clay pack these days, and you'd
be surprised at the number who
"just can't get along and look right
without Them" says a manager Of
a large tonsorial parlor.
Time was when fellow could
look beautiful for next to nothing,
but we BARRIERS have to live you
know" 2sH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01

fuse. There was an explosion and
both boys were in flames They did
not lose their presence Of mind. but,
fighting and helping each other to
quench the flames. they made their
way to Sulphur Creek. and in ter
rible agony jumped into the murky
waters. saving themselves from Gre
nation. The boys are burned hor-
rihlv from head to foot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01

The list Of names compiled by p.
Fl. Sands, director of child welfare,
represents all persons more than.
fourteen years old who now are nr'
have been, inmates Of State insttfu-
tons for the insane or feeble
minded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
IOWA FoRBIDs loo, ooo,
or CITIZENS TO WE'D

DIES MONIES. Iowa. Oct. L.
Iowa was astounded by the first
result of the new. eugenics law
the disqualification for marriage "a
Loo. 900 of her resident citizens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-01
Glover Club to Meet

The second meeting of the sea-
son for the Clover Club will be
held tonight at the home Of Mrs.
r. e. Lawrence. Plans for or
ganized courses OF study for the
coming year will be discussed.
Evening star., 1925-12-25

any civilized country, although it has
three distinct nationalities within its
borders.
LAS for the restlessness attributed
to the American people, countries to
the south, with populations which
are more eXcitable, have a lower
crime rate than the United States.
The homicide rate in Italy is 3.6 per
100000 population, compared with
causes of crime. he declared, are in
many cases hidden and imply physi-
cal, psychical and social conditions.
To remedy the situation, DR.. Binder
suggested placing crime in an un-
sentimental light. There has been al
together too much sympathy wasted
on different kinds OF criminals.
''Sentimentalists ask us to look at
the poor fellow and put ourselves in
his place." he continued. They want
us to do all in our power to prevent
proper punishment. They forget that
the victim Of the criminal should be
heard likewise and perhaps with bet
ter reason. When a man Kills the
father of a family we are asked to
sympathiZe with him. but who is go
ing to provide for his victims?
''As already mentioned, the criminal
that he would be apprehended and
punished Immediately he would think
twice before he assaulted persons. If
the prospective murderer knew that
practically all of his fellow murders
went to the gallows or the chair
within a week or a month after their
crime, he would very likely come to
the conclusion that honest work was
preferable to crime"
Evening star., 1925-12-25
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 20
tSpeciaD.-Churches lodges, clubs and
charitable organizations are celebrat-
ing. Christmas here. Beginning last
night with a tree and entertainment
by the kiwanis Club, when 300 chill
dren of the city were guests, the festiy-
tiles continued until far into the night.
nd today the Salvation Army and the
City Mission are winding up the mer-
riment by distributing baskets to all
in need.
Services were held in practically all
the churches this morning. Rev. Percy
Foster Hall, rector of st. Paul's Epis-
copal Church, preached on Star and
Stable The sermon was followed by
q musical program. At st. Mary's
Catholic Church the Rev. Father
Louis Smet held high mass at mid
night, and the services were continued
throughout the morning The Rev.
William Jackson Morton. rector of
Christ Church, preached the morning
service in that historic house of
worship and similar services were held
in the other churches.
The funeral of Mrs. Dina Harper.
widow of Washington Harper, who
died at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. Mary Tennesson. Yesterday, will
he held from a local undertaking
establishment at 3 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Mrs. Harper is survived
ny two daughters. Mrs. Mary Ten
nesson and Mrs. Virginia Bovee, of
this city and two sons, Frank and
Andrew j. Harper, of Baltimore. She
was 81 years old.
The city post Office was cleared of
Christmas mail late last night, ac
cording to Postmaster +. c. knight,
and the office was closed today. with
no city delivery of mail. The prac-
lice of closing on Christmas day was
established by Postmaster Knight sew
eral years ago. and now Postmaster
General Harry New is trying out the
innovation throughout the country.
The Alexandria Gazette will publish
It's 1920 anniversary edition. An in.
teresting feature will be the reproduc
ton of complete issue of 1872, the
Gazette having its files complete in
bound volumes since that date
j. NJ. Duncan. jr.. chief of the Fire
department, has received letters from
Mayor w. A. Smoot and CITY Man
aSer Paul Morton complimenting the
chief and his department upon the
efficient manner in which the Fire De
partment has been conducted the past
year.
Mrs. Bette \. MelIott, struck by an
automobile in Potomac "Wednesday as
she alighted from a bus. continues to
improve at Alexandria Hospital.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
FIRE RECRUITS LABORERS.

SHANGHAI. November Is tBy
MaiD.-"It Is a poor fire that doesn't
swell our labor corps" remarked q
thekiang army officer as thousands
of Chinese flocked into the native
city 10 watch a tobacco factory go
up in flames. The significance OF the
officers words were not appreciated
until the following day when ii was
found that more than 800 Chinese
coolies had been kidnapped and sent
up to the fighting zone.
When Sun Chuan-fang marked
upon and captured Shanghai thou
sounds of coolies sought shelter in the
international settlement because press
gangs were roaming the narrow
streets of the native city, forcing
coolies into the service. At the time
of the fire several hundred Chekians
soldiers carrying sticks and ropes
charged the multitude of onlookers.
Before the warning could be given
and before the stampede back into
the settlement could be begun the
trick was done.
House boys and coolies employed in
foreign homes had begged to remain
indoors and not be sent on errands
in order that they might not. be
caught. but when the fire started
their curiosity got the better of them
and many We're trapped.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
HORSE MEAT IN FRANCE
HAS BECOME A LUXURY
Price Higher Than Mutton, Roast
Beef or Pork-Scarcity Be-
lieved to be Cause.
Rx The Associated Press.

By the A ssociated Press.
PARIS, December 25.-Horse meat,
formerly the poor mans beefSteak. .
has become a French luxury. Scarcity
of butcherable animals is given as the
cause of it's enormous increase in
price.
One pound of choice horse meat at
the local markets recently was quoted
$50 francs-about 40 cents. Pork
chops could be had for $50, roast beef
for 9 and mutton for $50
Besides the gradual isappearance
OF horses ION the hoof" available for
the markets, a tax of one franc %
centimes per pound placed on the meat
was said to have Influenced higher
prices.
Horse meat Is recommended by ply
sicians for persons suffering from
tuberculosis and all diseases of amaze
mia of the blood. The sanatoriums of
southern France have been severely
hit by the rise in price.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
GOLD-FILLED ELEPHANT
TUSK FOUND IN ALASKA
BY the Associated Press.

by th6 Ass0C1attQ Prtse.
SEATTLE, December 25.-An au-
thentic fossil tusk of the woolly ele
phant of the glacial or post glacial
period, with gold filling like a mod