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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
DISTRICT ODD FELLOWS NAME
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

Richard Trevarthen, of Eveleth, was
appointed deputy grand master of the
Eleventh Minnesota district, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, at a dis
trict gathering held at Virginia last
week and attended by three grand
lodge officers and delegates from var
ious range lodges. The appointment
was made by Grand Master j. w.
Briggs, of st. Paul, at dinner which
followed the notification Of the
grand lodge degree.
The appointment Of secretary to
Mr.. Trevarthen was held open for the
time being.
Other grand lodge officers present
included E. G. Ludvigson, secretary
of the state jurisdiction, and r. l..
Wahl, grand guardian.
More than 165 members of the order,
representing Missabe lodge No. 222 OF
Virginia, and lodges at Hibbing, Buhl,
Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, Tower and
Ely were in attendance at the gath
ering which was held in the Odd Fell
lows temple.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
W|NT0N VISITED
by FIRE F|END

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the
building in which Toivo Maxi con-
Quoted of soft drink parlor opposite the
Winton postoffice early yesterday
morning.
The building had recently been re-
modelled and a furnace installed. It is
supposed that the furnace became
overheated during the night The fire
spread rapidly and before the fire de-
partment could arrive on the scene
had gained such Roadway as to presage
it's destruction.
Mr. Maxi, who occupied rooms in the
building was forced to flee in his night
clothes. He lost besides his building
and contents, all his clothing and
what cash, amounting to over $125,
he had in his pockets. It is not learn
ed whether he carried insurance or
not.
The efforts of the fire department
coupled with the excellent work done
by the gasoline fire engine kept the
fire from spreading to nearby property.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
BE SURE To VOTE
ON AMENDMENT Z

Nine major reasons are given by
leading lawyers and business men of
Minnesota why the amendment should
be approved by the people at the No
vember election.
Minnesota is now the only state in
the Union with constitutional pro-
vision imposing double liability upon
stock in private corporations organized
in the state excepting such as are or
ganized exclusively for manufactur-
ing and mechanical purposes).
Right in this connection warning Is
given that no vote is vote against
the amendment. To carry, the amend
ment must have majority of all votes
that are cast at the election. So If
a vote is cast for president and the
voter fails to mark the amendment
ballot he has in effect cast vote
against the amendment.
If the amendment is adopted the
state will be enabled to adopt cor
poration law to meet requirements of
Minnesota people who have business
to incorporate 1t will increase the
revenue of the state and keep at home
such fees as are now going outside
1t will increase county revenues, also,
through The register Oh QeeQS. Ii Will
facilitate state and court supervisors
over corporations and will enable small
business concerns to incorporate locally
and receive financial support from local
investors At the same time business
incorporated in Minnesota would be on
an equality with foreign corporations;
and it would facilitate forming and
financing cooperative and other cor
porations where stock is widely dis
tributed among members. 1t would re-
move the injustice which now attends
the enforcement of the liability
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
EDITOR N|GEHIEN
MAKES ADDRESS

Before an audience that comfortably
filled the Washington Auditorium,
Editor VIM. E. McEweri Of the Duluth
Labor World, made an address In be-
half of the labor record Of Governor
Smith on Wednesday evening.
Mr. McEwen is a rapid fire talker
and being a recognized authority on
labor subjects his remarks were re-
ceived with considerable satisfaction
by the supporters of Governor Smith
for president. He also dweit on the
religious question which has crept into
the campaign and cited history show
ing the subject of intolerance from the
beginning Of America.
He spoke here under the auspices
of the Smith, Robinson Club. Attor-
ney Thos. Carey introduced the
speaker.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
HOOVER CLUB EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HOLD MEETING.

Monday evenings meeting OF the
Hoover for President Clubs was given
over to business matters and the exc
cutive committee had the floor.
The efforts of all the members were
pledged to use every honest endeavor
towards the furtherance of the Hoover
candidacy. The meeting was attended
by over fifty and several impromptu
talks were made by local citizens.
1t was decided to have committee
attend the meetings in the White Iron
district and also at Embarrass called
for this and next week and lend aid
in the furtherance of the Republican
cause. Mrs. Milma Lappala of Vir-
GINA spoke in the White Iron district
last evening to a large audience COM
posed of the farm residents Of that
district. She also addressed the voters
of Ely Wednesday evening at the
Suomi church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
.BAsKET BALL
TOURNAMENT

As can be seen by reading the min
utes of the Commercial Club meeting
held Tuesday evening, a committee
was named to try and secure the East
ern Ranges Basketball district tourna-
ment for this city. The district Is
composed of Ely, Eveleth, Virginia,
Gilbert, Biwabik, Aurora, Mountain
Iron, Tower and International Falls.
With our exceptionally fine Mem
orial gymnasium which will seat q
thousand people very comfortably and
our excellent hotel and tranSporta-
ton facilities, the Club and business
men of the city are under, the impress
sion that the tournament can be han
died in this city with both pleasure
and profit. The tournament Is held
in March and q committee was named
to attend the district meeting and In
duce the directors to hold the event
in this city.
It will also be noted that the Club
went on record as opposed to the pas
sage of the Gas Tax Amendment. In
another place in this paper win be
found stories pertaining to both sides
Of the argument.
The fish hatchery subject again
came up for discussion and it was de-
cided to take the subject to the State
Game and Fish Commission and also
secure data as to the cost of main-
tanning such an institution. A COM
mittee also was named for this pur-
pose.
A committee was also named to take
up the subject of maintaining certain
portages In the vicinity for the use
Of the public. Several of these have
been placarded with notices of pri-
vate property and canoe route travellers
are put to much Inconvenience.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
CANOE TRAIL ON
NATIONAL SLATE

The Arrowhead canoe trails, spon-
sored annually by the Arrowhead
Boy Scout council and under the SUI
pervision of Carl 8. Chase, council
executive, has been adopted as ma
tional project of the Boy Scouts OF
America.
The canoe trails project is the third
to be given national recognition by
the national Boy Scout officers, trips
through Glacier National and Yellow
stone parks having been similarly
honored four years ago.
Incorporation of all scout camps
in the council area and all scout ac-
tivities will be made, under resolu-
ton adopted by the bord of directors
at Virginia meeting with Scout Ex-
ecutive Carlos Chase. Camp George
E. Sigel, on Lake EShquaguma, will
not be included in the incorporation,
as it is not a scout camp, but belongs
to the boys of Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26

planned the objects of Rotary briefly
and IN which he welcomed the guests
to the meeting. He stated that the
Club was honored by such repre-
sentative gathering and hoped they
would enjoy themselves. He was
roundly applauded on the completion
of his talk.
Mrs. E. G. Jones sang solo In which
she was accompanied by Mrs. n. N.
Sutherland at the piano. She was
encored and graciously gave another
excellent number.
Douglas Nankervis sang fine num-
Der and was recalled by vigorous ap-
plause He responded with another Of
his well given selections. Mrs. Nanker-
Wis played the accompaniment.
Miss Forbes of the High School
faculty gave two readings. This was
Miss Forbes first appearance before
an Ely audience and to say that she
made hit would be putting 1t mildly.
Mrs. B. o. Strachan concluded the
program with one of her well render
ed vocal solos and was forced to re-
spond with an encore. Mrs. Suther-
land accompanied Mrs. Strachan at
the piano.
Dancing followed the program until
after 1000 o'clock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
ELY ELEVEN TAKES
AURORA bYE-byE

The High School football team re-
turned from Aurora Saturday even
ing with the scalp of the team of that
city dangling at its belt.
From all accounts the Ely boys put
up an excellent battle and won out
by a score of 7 to O. Judging by the
score the Aurora boys also did some
playing and held the hard fighting
Elyites to the figure indicated.
The Ely team has SO far this sea-
son, won three of the four games
played. Their loss was one game to
Eveleth. The team is second in the
range conference games and is only
topped by Eveleth which has won four
games played.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
GIRL SCOUTS WILL PRESENT
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

A Girl Scout international Program
in the form of ballads and old folk
tunes will be presented under the aus
pices of the Ely Girl Scout Council
November 1, at two performances, 4:3O
and 7:30.
For the occasion the music room OF
the High School has been obtained and
a good crowd of interested people is
expected Tickets are now being sold
and if any one is not reached just
call the scout office and tickets will
be brought to you by scout. Children
may come only to the afternoon per-
Torrance, Cat 4:30), but adults may
come either at that time or in the
evening.
Such program has never been pre-
sented in Ely, before, the purpose OF
such is to commemorate the birthday
of the founder of the Girl Scout or
ganization, Juliet Low, and attempt
to carry on the type of thing she
would have enjoyed having as a part
of the program. Her chief aim in
life was to see scouting carried into
the lands across the sea, and before
her death, this dream was in part,
realized.
This program, which Miss Marjorie
Edgar the ballad and folk-tune special
list is preparing, helps carry out the
ideals of girl scouting and demonstrate
the many fine things for which the
movement stands. It is hoped that all
of the people in Ely, who are inter
ested in authentic tunes, and old bal
lads of an almost forgotten past will
make every effort to attend and give
the support necessary to put this be-
fore the public. AS many Scouts as
possible will be used and we are sure
that every parent Of Girl Scout and
all of our many friends will want to
see and hear this program.
Remember the Date, Thursday, No
vember 1, at 4:30 or 1880, Music Room,
Memorial High.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
ATTY. MULVAH|[L
SPEAKS MONDAY

Attorney Maurice Mulvahill of Hib-
bling of the firm of Powers, Hario g.
Mulvahill, will address the Hoover for
President Clubs at the meeting Mon
day evening at the Community Cen
ter.
Mr.. Mulvahill is recognized as one
of the best speakers in Hibbing and
his services in this campaign have
been in demand in all the range towns
He is a rapid fire talker and carries
his audience with him. He is doing
all in his power to further the cleo
ton of Herbert Hoover for president
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
MORE CARS, MORE TRAFFIC,
BUT ROAD FUNDS ARE LESS

There were 656,124 motor vehicles
registered in Minnesota up to october
1. This is 1906 more than at the
same date in 1927, when the total was
638,O38.
In spite of this increase, the license
fees going to the trunk highway fund
up to October were $93,676 less than
on october l, 1927. The total motor
vehicle taxes collected the first nine
months in 1927 were $10,069, 813 and in
1928 were $9,976,137. Reduced rates on
trucks, which took effect January l,
are responsible for the decrease.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
BOSTON PIANO co. OPENS
MUSIC STORE IN ELY.

AS can be seen by an announcement
in another column, the Boston Piano
Co. have secured control of the piano
stock recently brought here by the
Broadway Piano Co. and will open q
music store in the quarters now occu-
pied on Central Ave. L. @. Coffin
manager of the Duluth store was In
the city Wednesday and completed ar
rangements for opening here. Ed.
Sero will be in charge of the Ely store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
LAKE COUNTY CATTLE
BEING TESTED THIS WEEK

DR.. Curl of the United States Bu-
reau of Animal Industry, with T.
Grinager, County Agent of Lake
County, were in Ely this week and
worked out of here to test the cattle
in the Town of Fall Lake and Sec
ton Thirty.
Ali cattle in Lake County are being
tested il accordance with the Federal
Modified Accredited Area Plan which
test is expected to be run Ia st. Louis
County next year.
They were accompanied IL the test
by DR.. j. e. Thompson, veterinarian Of
this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
LADIES' NIGHT WEDNESDAY
AT THE ROTARY CLUB

Wednesday evening was ladies, night
at the Ely Rotary Club. Seventy rpeo-
pie were served with an excellent din
ner by the ladies of the Methodist
church. The party was composed of
Rotarians and their ladies and sew
eral non-Rotarian guests. The Five
Aces Orchestra furnished music DUR
ing the dinner and later in the even-
ing for the dancing which, followed
program.
After the dinner, President Browne
made few remarks in which he ex-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
COURT CITES ELEVEN
IN PADDOCK CASES

Subpoenas have been served On
lesses and owners Of II northern Min
nesota establishments by deputy
United States marshal ordering them
to file answers in federal district
court within 20 days to show cause
why their places should not be pad
locked for one year for violation of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
MASTER BARRIERS INDULGE
IN A ROAST DUCK BANQUET.

The Master BARRIERS Association Of
the vermilion Range indulged In their
annual duck banquet last evening at
the American Lunch. Chef Emil A.
Erickson of the American lunch had
prepared the ducks In his usual eff
cient manner and the assembled bar
bers and their guests did ample justice
to the excellent spread. President
H. E. Olson presided at the banquet as
toastmaster and short talks were made
by several of these present. The
Tower members of the organization
had furnished the ducks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26

Frank j. Rosemeier and James z.
Montague announce the establishment
of law office under the firm name
of Rosemeier & Montague at Virginia.
Both are prominent young attorneys
and no doubt will succeed under the
new firm.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26
OPERA HOUSE CLOSES
FOR SEVERAL NIGHTS.

In another place in this paper will
be found a notice calling attention
of the public to the closing of the
Opera House by Mr.. Swanson for sew
eral night week. In the notice Mr..
Swanson cites his reasons for this
move.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-10-26

Jacob L. Toman and Miss Ida
Venaas of Virginia secured license
to marry Friday. The marriage took
place the same day, Rev. Chas. p.
Keast of the Methodist church per-
forming the ceremony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-08
Other Papers
PROGRESS WITH RUBBER FOR AMERICA SLOW
dallas Newsl.

Rubber as a regular farm crop for this country is
not coming forward rapidly. There are two routes
toward its ultimate realization, it seems from the &C.
count found in the 1927 Yearbook Of Agriculture issued
by the government. One OF these is TO find a plant
that yields rubber readily and grow ii in the United
States, while the other is to find a plant already grow
ing in the United States and learn how to get the rub
Der out of it. One is a matter Of agricultural adapta-
ton and the other is a matter Of chemistry and me-
ehanical process.
In the case Of guayule both methods seem to be
called for. The process of getting the rubber out oi
the plant is now we'll advanced, but it remains to de-
velop the plant into a farm crop, at the same time inn
proving its rubber yield. When rubber is high guayule
is profitable-as long as the supply of raw material.
which is mostly wild, holds out. But when rubber j.
low the expense OF harvesting and processing the
shrub tends to be prohibitive. With the improve
ment Of the growing routine and yield this difficulty
may be overcome, of course.
There are many other plants and shrubs which
yield some rubber. Florida will grow even the hevea
tree, though it doesn't get very big. Ficus elasticA
grows in California and yields rvbber, though not in
as large amounts as "a desirable. Rubber vines from
Madagascar are not uncommon in Florida, and one eli
these is adaptable to Texas conditions, it seems, pro-
ducing some. rubber Of good quality. Desert milk
weed is also mentioned. In fact, il Is declared, there
are hundreds OF possibilities. With so many to choose
from it is not to be hoped chat the ideal will be quickly
found. But, on the other hand. il should be feasible,
among 20 many, TO find a domestic source Of rubber
before the list is exhausted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-08
The World and All
IN THE BLOOD
By Charles P. Driseoll


Take the case Of William Prentiss. He is a we'll
known lawyer Of Chicago, Macomb. and Long Beach.
He is 80 years old, and as healthy and spry a. a young
fellow just .~tackling his first case.
Sixty years ago William Prentiss was considered
a hopeless tubercular. Hopeless was the word the doc
tors used. Prentiss didn't know what the word meant
He had been fighting tuberculosis since babyhood.
His father had died Of it at So. and several brothers
had died in childhood.
So when Prentiss grew 80 weak and III that hG
couldn't continue his work AZ Knox College, the doctors
said, Hopeless. tuberculosis. In the blood
There was something in the blood, al right. But
the name Of it was Courage, and the doctors couldn't
find it.
William Prentiss is a great-grandson Of Captain
Stanton Prcntiss, who served Lafayette a. master oi
the wagon trains, during the American Revolution.
Long before that time there were other Premises
who had come over from England. seeking freedom Of
worship, in 1880. And behind them were still other
Premises who had ventured across the channel from
Normandy with William the Conqueroc in 1866.
4 may have tuberculosis said william Prentiss,
"but I'm not going to give ur. I'm going To be a law
yer, and a good one"
So he went out to the Minnesota plains. where now
the town o. Window stands, and staked out 4 claim.
He broke sod, dug bitches, chopped wood and fought
three seasons Of grasshoppers. And he married his
vi eNftlLtAll+
Seven years ~ sun and toll and Minnesota air made
William Prentiss strong. He returned 10 Illinois. fin
ished his Law study, and achieved success.
He was states attorney. He was active in politics.
he was instrumental in obtaining for Bryan the chance
to make the famous Gross Of Gold" speech, and turned
the tide that nominated the Boy Orator. He later
worked with Taft in the campaign of 1905, and gave
roosevelt hs best endeavor IN 1912. He served AZ
chairman Of a civil service commission. and became
widely known as a man who would never hesitate to
desert a party for a principle.
What ! am trying to suggest ~ that William Prem
tsS has lived an interesting life, and that il was Quit,
worth ms while to fight and live when the doctors said
ne should de quietly and without a struggle. He has
known the inspiration Of romantic love for fiftv-six
years and you should renew your faith in love by
ghmpsing Prentiss and his devoted wife as thev paze
happily into each others eyes. They have cbiIdre,
and grandchildren whose love is their evening bene.
diction.
Yes, there was Courage in this fellows blood. NJ,
a cheap ingredient, but glorious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-08
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Water Transportation

Lower Rio Grande Valley growers will note with
considerable interest that the Clyde Line Steamship
COMPANY u erecting 4 huge cold storage plant at
Miami. Fla, for the purpose Of handling by boat fruit
and vegetables grown in Florida east coast area
From jacksonville come reports Of similar activities
10 handle the production o. northern and central areas
and Tampa is beginning to take renewed interest IN
water transport for frait and vegetables.
Interest IN water transport for these essential COM
noodles Is not confined u Florida. New York. Bos-
ton. Philadelphia, and other Atlanta seaboard ports
have suddenly awakened 10 the fact that water trans
portation Of winter vegetables and fruit j. fast bccom-
ing recognized as an economic necessity IN order 10
supply the dense populations Of the Atlantic seaboSrl
al moderate prices. Plans for huge terminal facilities
are being discussed 1t many Of these ports. and that
naturalization Of these plans will not long be held In
allegiance is predicted by eastern dealers.
The Clyde Line steamers the past season handled
over half a million packages Of fruit and vegetables
from Miami, distributing Il various ports on the A.
lsntic seaboard at an average cost Of 5 cent per hun
dred pounds. From Jacksonville the first full cargo
az citrus fruit moved To England, arriving in prime
condition. Heretofore most Of the fruit crossing the
Atlantic has been shipped from New York in small
consignments and with excessive freight costs which
made the deal Improbable for growers.
According to Clyde Line steamship officials mod
en refrigerating methods have made water transport:
Of vegetables and fruit not only feasible, but highly
profitable for growers. consumers and carriers. The
cost OF refrigeration and transport has been reduced TO
the minimum. With the construction Of proper ter
minal facilities at the large consuming ports immense
quantities az winter vegetables and fruit, consigned to
coastal points and markets far in the interior will he
handled by boats operating on regular schedules.
That the Lower Rio Grande Valley must prepare
70 meet this competition il obvious. Fortunately the
handicap Of water rates would not be so great as in
rail rates, as the additional haul would make little dif-
ference in freight charges, But the Valley would have
the advantage Of lower production costs which would
far more than offset the comparatively small advan-
tage Florida would enjoy in water rates as a result
% proximity to the large consuming markets on he
Atlantic east coast or the European markets.