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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Measurement of Time
Vague Among Saunges

Strange methods of counting time
are in vogue among savage and semi
civilized peoples, and often the search.
ty or abundance of rations serves to
measure the year. Thus, In Alaska,
one month is known as ''people gnaw
BELTS" for at that time seals and fish
are particularly scarce and the tribes
are often on the verge of starvation.
In Dahomey, French West Africa, the
year is divided only into the times
of planting and eating maize, Of plant
ing again, and of harvest:
The Polynesians have month OF
grumbles," the time of little food,
rainy weather, smoking houses, wa
tering eyes and constant Quarrels.
Among more primitive races the meas
urement Of time Is even more vague.
The chief Of Pacific island may re-
ply, when asked how long his house
has been standing. that It has existed
for only two smallpox epidemica
These methods Of distinguishing the
seasons, 1t is said, are akin to the
inability Of primitive peoples to count
There is a saying in Denmark that all
who desire to remain perpetually
young should go to Greenland. where
they will never be more than twenty
years old. No native Of Greenland
can count above 20. 1t is said.-De-
troit News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Twoin's Literary Dinner

While travelling In England, Mark
Twain was entertained by the editorial
staff Of the magazine Punch at din
ner which he later spoke Of as one Of
the happiest incidents Of his life. 1t
was characteristic of the American
humorist that, although many honors
were accorded him, among them the
presentation of the famous red and
gray robe of an Oxford doctor" he
got his greatest delight from the menu
card, upon which the various dishes
were named for his books.
That night Mark Twain feasted on
Innocent Oysters Abroad, Roughing It
Soup, Huckleberry Finn Fish, Joan Of
Arc Filet Of Beef, Jumping Frog Ter
rapin, Punch Brothers Punch, Glded
Duck. Hadleyburg Salad, Life on the
Mississippi Ice Cream, Prince and Pau
per Cakes, Pudd'nhead Cheese, and
White Elephant Coffee.-Kansas City
Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Hope and Expectancy
in Railroader's Plea

On a switch engine belonging to the
Northern Pacific is pasted the follow
ing:
snow that / have tagged Thee, HIT
up my feet from the rough road OF
life and plant them safely on the train
Of salvation. Let me use the safety
lamp of prudence. make all couplings
with the links of love and let my hand
lantern be the Bible, and keep all
switches closed that lead off the main
line into sidings with blind ends
Have every semaphore block along the
line show the white light Of hope, that
I may make the run Of life without
stopping. Help me to use the Ten
Commandments as a working card,
and when l have finished the run on
scheduled time and pulled into the
terminal. may Thou, Superintendent
of the Universe, say: Well done,
good and faithful servant; come into
the general Office and sign the pay roll
and receive your check for eternal
happiness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Snow on Mountain Peaks

There are two main reasons why
some mountain peaks have snow up
on them the year around, while 9TH
ers Of the same height and latitude
do not. Temperature is not the same,
for the same height, all around the
earth along q given parallel Of lati-
tude. In temperate regions, for In
stance. the eastern portion of a con-
tinent Is colder than the western ;
precipitation varies greatly along
parallel latitude. The duration of
snow on q mountain peak obviously
varies with the average temperature
and the amount Of snowfall. These
vary Slong parallel Of latitude
hence some mountain peaks may be
recovered throughout the year,
while others Of the same height and
latitude are not.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Use for SpiderS Threads

Miss +. Watts Of Tatsfield, England,
keeps colony OF spiders. AS they
spin their fine silky threads for her.
she winds these upon cards for use In
the scientific instruments manufac-
tured by her brothers. Although the
scratch Of diamond Is thick by COM
parison with the tenuous threads she
handles, some of these. such as those
intended for fixing the center of
range-finders and microscopes, must
be split four times. This task Is car
ried out under a high-power micro
scope and requires rare steadiness OF
hand.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
The Ely Miner beginning i'm the
issue Of August II

says: "Weight Of brain, however,
has no direct relationship with intel
ligence, as idiots brains are known to
have weighed just as much as those
of the ablest men. Intellectual ca
pacity consists In the great multi
plicity of nerve cell connections.
While 1t is true that a number of cele-
brated men Of recognized brain power
have had larger brains, there are
many more OF equal capacity whose
brain weights have not been remark
able"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
His Turn Next

A farmer walked into the bank.
sought out the credit manager, and
proceeded to apply for a $1,000 loan.
After the interview had been In
progress for some little time. and 1t
appeared that the loan was going
through. the farmer said:
well. Mr.. Credit Manager, suppose
at the end Of six months this note
'perspires' and am unable to repay
you, what thenq'
an that event." replied the banker
quickly, ''we'd make you sweat for It."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
SUPPLEMENTAL Meal

''Tifin" or ''tiff," the more usual
form, is the name of light repast be-
tween breakfast and lunch, says the
Pathfinder Magazine. It is derived
from an old northern English word
"tiff," meaning to drink. sip or Quaff
The tiff1n is a general custom only
In India. The refreshments at the
tiffin usually consist Of curried foods
and fruits. Sometimes the word "tif-
fin" Is applied in England and this
country to any lunch. especially In the
afternoon between the midday meal
and dinner or supper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Faith in Dogs Judgment

A lady in London has two dogs (de-
cidedly not thoroughbreds), who have
been her constant companions for
years. She makes a point Of having
them In the room with her whenever
she engages new member Of her
servant staff. She says she is able
to judge the character and disposition
of the person much more easily BY the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
For Repairing

Plaster Of paris Is useful for repair
ing articles In the home. but 1t will
not Withstand water very WELL It Is
a good idea when preparing the plas-
ter to mix with milk instead of water,
but the milk must be absolutely fresh.
Plaster prepared In this way will re-
sist dampness to considerable degree.
The only difference in the working Is
that the plaster does not become hard
quite as rapidly. which is really an
advantage, as 1t allows longer time
in which to do a Job of repairing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
The Awfui Truth

Two faces were close together, the
mans grim, tense; the other face was
small and white, with two slender
hands pressed tightly against It 1t
was those frail hands that riveted the
mans Mortified gaze.
"Heavens" he said, still staring;
and In his voice was hopeless, stark
tragedy, for that other face was the
face Of his watch, and those little
hands told him that he had missed
the last train home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Hou Great Men Differ

Great men are different from others
only In that they have a more inten-
sive knowledge Of one thing and use
their knowledge with more confidence
and power.-American Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
dogs attitude, and has never Known
their sagacity to be at fault.
Essentials for Girls

Girls should be taught, above all,
how to dance and to sew. Then they
will know what to do with both their
hands and their feet.-Woman's Home
Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
Brain Weight Unimportant

Whether persons brain becomes
larger after Intellectual development
Is still disputed question. Smith Ely
IelifIe 81 authority on the subject
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

Infantile paralysis-that terrible di-
sease which crippleS young children
who ordinarily appear blooming with
health-attacked scores of children IN
Minnesota last year.
THAT one peculiar thing about the
cases last year was that 30 per cent OF
the cases occurred after July first,
is the comment of the educational
bulletin issued by the Minnesota State
Medical Association this week. "Why
this should be, scientific investigations
do not disclose. One thing is now GER
tain, infantile paralysis is a germ di-
Sease.
1.-The disease is improperly called in
fantile paralysis since it may affect
adults as well as babies and Older
children" declares the bulletin of the
Medical Association.
"Of all the causes actively operating
to produce cripples among our chill
dren today, infantile paralysis has the
greatest numbers to its credit. Insidi-
Gus and variable as the infection is, II
usually attacks those who are in ap-
parent health. Children sicken with
signs of an infection often taken to be
tonsilitis or influenza. There may be
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slight fever
rapid pulse and sweating. Rarely Is
there q chill Headache, stiffness OF
the muscles of the neck, pains in var
ious parts of the body without warn
ing or apparent cause, and genera
muscular tenderness are common but
in no wise distinctive manifestations
UNFORTUNATELY, there often is moth
ing in the early combination of symp-
toms of this disease which indicate:
its specific nature. The first charac-
teristic sign is paralysis which, in the
majority of cases, is preceded by 6
combination of widely variable and in
definite symptoms Mothers sometimes
state that their children were sleep
ing too much and when they awakened
them in the morning, they found them
with some limb paralyzed.
Generally, the paralysis begins in
the lower extremities involving one OF
both legs. But it may begin in the
arms and at the first and possibly only
evidence is in some of the muscles Of
the face, neck or trunk. Paralysi.
someties progresses either upward o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
First Aid Kit.

take along a first aid kit when you
90 touring, whether the distance bt
long or short A little precaution has
saved much trouble and probably
many lives"
The Public Health Education Com
mittee of the State Medical ASSocla-
ton in a bulletin last week urges the
carrying of the following articles:
Adhesive plaster, two inch roll
Aspirin, 25-5 grain
Bandage Rolls, two inch wide
Bicarbonate of soda, two ounces
Boric Acid saturated solution, foui
ounces
Calamine lotion with one half pei
cent carbolic acid, four ounces
Castor oil, four ounces
Collodion, one half ounce
Dressing gauze, sterile, two packets
Eye dropper
Mercurochrome, two per cent
aqueous, one ounce
Zinc ointment, two ounces
IF sunburn is trial to you" says
the bulletin, "a bottle of calamine 10
ton made up with one-half per cent
phenol solution will go into your Kit
for use when your skin is particularly
sore and blistery. When it is not SC
bad. borrow your wife's cold cream
Or if she is stingy with 1t, open youl
kit and use a little zinc ointment. AND
when she gets into mess OF poison
ivy. lust get out the zinc ointment
again. 1t is as good as anything else
known. The same bottle Of calamlne
lotion will serve well for those insect
bites too.
For fresh scratches and cuts, apply
a two per cent water solution OF mer-
curochrome. 1t destroys germs and
does not smart If it is small in
Jury and not oozing, paint a little
collodion over it after the mercuro-
chrome. The collodion may smart
enough, but it will leave nice dry
scab which will keep the place clean
and is not a bulky dressing. If you
have gotten a deeper cut and it is
clean and has stopped bleeding, thin
strips of adhesive plaster properly
placed will hold the edges together
nearly as well as stitches. A cut that
is not clean, or which becomes IN
fected, should receive washing. A
simple good preparation is saturated
boric acid solution. If you have need
of this, get some boric acid out OF
your kit and put good teaspoon1ui
to the glass of warm water. Better
have an eye dropper in your kit also.
Boric acid is one of the best things
for washing out an eye. You may be
very grateful for having it handy
when your friend can't get that cinder
out any other way.
"a roll or two of bandage, sterile
packet of gauze, a good broad roll OF
adhesive are well worth taking. You
may not use them all, but they are
worth their weight in gold when you
do want them. They won't spoil either,
so you can use them next year on your
trip if the occasion arises.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
.ECCLES|A5T|C FINDS
 GOOD HANDbALL STUFF
 IN SEWARD ATHLETES

According to Father G. Woodsley, in Seward over the weekend cer tain Anchorage stalwarts are begin ming to take a decided interest in the great Irish national game of hand ball and are making survey of var ious premises over there with the view of laying out desirable courts.
 Among those he knew of at this writing were Tom Bevers, Jess Storm, Ed Monan, Art Hewitt, and Father Woodsley himself While here he took on a couple of the locals and proved to be an athlete of outstand ing ability playing fast and cagey game. His future visits will be eager ly awaited by the locals who are now already talking about sending rep resentative players tb Anchorage with the basketball teams.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
LARGE: WOOL CLIP AWAITS SHIPMENT
 IN THE ALEU7 lANS
FAR WEST SHEEP PRODUCT TO GO TO BOSTON MARKET AS
 FINEST OF AMERICA

A clip estimated at 130,000 pounds of the finest wool grown in all Amer ica awaits shipment in the AIeLtians, the yield of 13,000 head of sheep of he Aleutian Livestock Co.,, and other companies opera ting in the far West ward Islands. The product of the fseason will b,a brought out by the S. | s. Starr early next month and will be taken direct to Seattle for rail ship ment to the Boston market.
 According to shearers who were brought from the Western woolgrow- ing States to clip the crop, the Aleu- tian wool is a revelation in long fib- CT and clean quality, commanding a price with the hand-raised wools of Ohio. They speak of it as a striking example of what will eventually lead to a great livestock industry in the fartlrast west possessions of the Unit ed States.
 On Unalaska Island, where the Aleutian Livestock Co.,, has it's head quarters there are some 1000 head cf sheep ranging and on Unmak Is- land there are approximately 5000. Smaller flocks are ranging in the ad jacent territory to the two big com panies furnishing the basis of future herds that will not be long in accu- mutation as lambing goes better than 90 percent it is said.
 The Aleutian Co.,, is backed ty bankers and stockmen of Ogden ard Salt Lake City, Utah and of Wyoro- ing. Dr. Smith of Portland, Ore, heads another group of livestock in- terests who have made success of their Aleutian venture. Because of the experience gained to the far | Westward, other interests are pur5u- ing the livestock game on Kodiak and Sitkalidak, %where the McCord Alaska Co.,, is just establishing 1000 head of sheep from Wyoming. l When the s. s. Starr goes out tn u Ouch Harbor after leaving the Port of Seward today, she will pick ID eight horses and eight head of cat
 tie and about 50 tons of equipment and supplies for the Livestock head quarters at Chernofski and Kashega on Unalaska and for Nikoski on Un-
 mak. The wool clip this year is said
 to be the finest yet garnered in that
 territory.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
GET IN ON THIS!

Tonight is the night when the old camp meeting at the Seward Athle- hall. According to arrangements made at the last gathering of the clan it was decided to crop out with doughnuts and coffee this evening As far as is known this will be ad hered to with President A. R. Rob- erts, presiding as chef. Lest one for gets the hour is set for o'clock. Fin al details of activities will be thrashed out and the season actually get un. der way.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
IAN ILL WIND" ETC.

snow may be halfway down the mountain sides but it is an i'll wind that don't blow somebody some good; for lo, the mighty hunter need now but stalk the moose, sheep and other denizens of the wild in the foothills whereas few days ago he would perforce have climbed the high peaks for a target So that's that.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10

THE NEW VIVA TONAL COLUM- BIA PORTABLE PHONOGRAPH IS MUST BE SEEN AND HEARD TO .BE APPRECIATED. SCHALLERER'S
 LASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
New York Theatres
 May Soon Be Dark

NEW YORK, Sept, 10, (P)-The menance of theatrical strike hutg heavy over Broadway for the first time since the actor equity strike in 1911.
 Two thousand stage hands, from every legitimate stage in the city, may walk out if their demands for better wages and hours is not met by the International Theatrical Asso- ciation, organization of theatrical producers.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
"Old Me1s, Sunshine

He's in a strange town and ione- some. Hoping that Old Man Sum shine will peep out from behind the clouds, and that Little Boy Blue Bird will come hcpf g around the corner. If yet ever feel blue, here is the song to chase the blues away. George Olsen's good music adds to the inerriment. Let us play
 1t fer you---soon!
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
FOILED THE BUTCHER

lis been a long time since last "Rainey" was seen hereabouts but the mystery of Stewards once fam ous reindeer pet which roamed the streets at will, has been solved with the report "Rainey" is hibernating out at Lawing, on Lake Kenai. The pet was banished from the city on account of developing a mean streak for he was teased too much and nat urally. resented it. The verdict for his removal ensued.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10
REWARD FOR PolSONER

A reward of $575 is offered by the Town of Seward for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties poisoning dogs.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10

The regular weekly business meet ing and luncheon of the Seward Chamber of Commerce takes place tomorrow at noon. Attend!
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-10

Old Man Sunshine G.ittle Boy Blue Bird )-Fox Trot With Vocal Refraim King for Day Waltz With Vocal RefTnir
 GEORGE OLSEN AND HIS MUSIC
 No. 2I506, l0-inck Just Emag;ne-Fox Trot (frorn Good New8) Hih Vocal Refrd.os
 JEAN GoLDKETTE AND ETs ORCHESTRA My Darling Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain FRANKIE MAsTFps tNo lIis ORCHESTRA
 No. 2l5%5, 19..n.', Dois,' the New ip,y Down Fox Trot (froyA Leao Lesltc's Bl2ck- birds 0f i92Sl SpaffisE, nreaha-Fox TroY
 JACK PGrrEs AND Hrs T srs
 Nc. oI55o, lo-tnch Jeannine q Dream of Lilac Time) (from the Motion Picture production, Lilac Tine) Then Can,c the Dawn GENE AUSTIN
 Nc. 2I564, 1O-inc,, Blue YoGei No. 5 Never No tGo' Blues JIi1M-E RODGERS No. 21S3l, 1o-'ec',
Evening star., 1928-05-06

LARGE FRONT ROOM. next 10 hath tSIr
n%ls young gentlemen. nicely furnishazi
Tfltra nome. cot1v emlertiy located ~ Pet.
tortht instant sHeunS hot wsts~c S,Stl- 80,
Nv mofher aNi dsnEhtsr. r,,t-,his 1eSr
Evening star., 1928-05-06
L. P. STEUART.
OAKLAND. PONTIAC.
REMOVAL SALE.
: GOOD WILL OAKLAND
SAYS.

Now Is the time TO buy your
used car for the Summer. The
following cars are right for the
prices that we are asking for
them.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
sALE--MIsCELLANEOUs.

SIMMONS TWIN BEDS: reasonable: al
ost new. Ant. 210. Beverly Courts. 1873
u. rd Phone Col 9535
Evening star., 1928-05-06

Spl ST. S-E--Attractlvs front room ara
~ N.t,aetssste. - iaClhS CONGRESSIONAL Llhrzrr
aear 81 cars. slec., <as: phone. SOS
laos EMERSON SW-Refrp,i Tl~1vaes
h3me vnsrs -lFlS sw. corner second ass9-
Alloi1nS oath; electricity. instant hnf
se2eS. rear cars. cafeteria. Sss C0J. slso
Evening star., 1928-05-06

There are a number of low
priced cars that can be had for
a small down payment and the
balance on E-Z terms.
Your Car in Trade.
1887 l4th St. NV.
3l13 14th St. NV.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

si. 4 III NV
DDs8 Esenlngs ard sundays,
sALE~~MOTOn CYCLES.
HEBDERs0k 4seylindef motor cycle, saad
roIsdiil1H. 800 Ia40 II III ss.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
CORNER lib And w.--suifsble Tor
tioEs og ottcs Aligaetfve toe6tt0n Apply
Greene tiI3 n Ffantiln s6lT
EAPE CASH ia nurch&aa small investment
DfSpS8ttes bftaEpe a. Ea9d tflcnBN What
ases gou 10 eHsFf Address hex tA0,Y Stsf
nee
XAbTEb Hsffwsrt fsisinest gtee iecs
ia. star ohaa. g.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
S-T-U-D-E-B-A-k-E-R
FEW OF MANY EARGAINa.

Stude. Commander Sedan 81 ,25O
Studebaker Roadster .... sos
Willys-Knight Touring. 595
Studebaker Big s Sedan. oo5
Chrvsler 50. 4-dr. Sedan. sos
Nash Advanced Sedan. -. 495
Oakland Landau. S45
Oldsmobile Coupe (late)... S95
Hudson Super 6 Sedan. SIS
Cleveland Sedan (late).... 4oS
Locomobile S-4S Sedan. o+5
Studebaker Coach. ....... 5+5
Dodge B Sedan. 545
Nash Adv. 6 Sedan. n........ GAS
Stude. Sport Roadster. ....1 OPS
Studebaker President. 80. L .So5
Hudson Super 6 Brough... 6o5
JOSEPH McREYNOLDS, Inc.
1906 i4th St. NV.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

tStt EMERSON ST NV s~ssht ssr,aE
t'Nblmhta GONtt
Evening star., 1928-05-06
sALE-AuTOMoBlLES. 8
SIS CASH

EhaN used AZ n sepoelt will hold yonr car.
Remember the address and bring your de.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

1--WE SrOCk Ann CArflK,
sTAaIg BOZ ~ hnaAEs sac. can Ma,a
Evening star., 1928-11-24
GRATITUDE is THEME
OF THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Offering for Mission Will Be Taken
at Chevy Chase Baptist
Church.

"The Glow of Gratitude" will be the
subject of Thanksgiving message by
Rev. Edward o. Clark, pastor, at the
Chevy Chase Baptist Church tomor-
row at IL o'clock. A Thanksgiving
Offering will be received for special
mission causes of the denomination. A
story-sermon will be told to children
in the junior church.
Mr.. Clark will continue the illus
trated story of Pilgrims Progress in the
evening service. The subject will be
Companions Along the Way" A help
full service of song precedeS the mes
sage. The public is invited.
The church is planning to celebrate
the fifth anniversary of its organization
early in December with special serv-
ices A new pipe organ is soon to be
installed in the church as one feature
of the anniversary exercises. A cam
paign of evangelistic effort and recon-
secration is also being carried out IN
an effort to attain membership OF
200 before the new year.
The prayer service will be held We'd
nesdav evening instead of Thursday
evening. The Young Peoples Union,
led by Kenneth B. Forbes, president,
will conduct this as a Thanksgiving
service,
Evening star., 1928-11-24
BAPTISTS TO HOLD
SUBSCRIPTION DAY
Contributions to Be Received fol
Benefit Of Home for
Children.

At the Metropolitan Baptist Church
tomorrow will be donation day for the
benefit of the Baptist Home for Chill
dren. Donations of canned goods,
groceries, fruits, etc, will be received
this evening and at the Sunday serv-
ices.
At the morning service the annual
Thanksgiving sermon will be delivered
by Pastor John Compton Ball on the
topic, "The ComelinesS of Praise" and
in the evening he will preach on Gods
Farm"
The Phi Gamma Cappa, a Bible class
Of young men, will decorate the plat
form with shocks of corn and fruits.
The annual sunrise praise service will
be held Thanksgiving day at Z am,
under the auspices of the five Young
Peoples societies. The presidents proc
lamation will be read by Curtis Wood
some, president of the Senior B. Y.
p. U.
Superintendent william S. Jones will
head a procession of juniors with the
American flag.
Miss Marian Gardner will head a
procession of young women from the
World Wide Guild. and lead in the
salutation to the Christian flag. An
address on "The Heart of Thanksgiv-
ing' will be delivered by the pastor,