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Wider Roads

Discussing the advantage Of
wider roads, the Chicago Tribune
says st is commended that i rule
against slow driving should been
forced to prevent CONGESTION of
traffic, On a narrow road tho slow
driver clogs the lane. The ans
wer is, there should be no narrow
roads.
"Road builders thought il they
made the road hard and smooth
and well graded they had laid
down an automobile road. They
had not. They had built half a
road it ought not to be necessary
to compel driver to travel more
rapidly than he cares too. Leisure
Iy-mmdcd people ought not to find
that the age cannot tolerate their
habits, There is much to commend
them. They are probably more sol
id and substantial than the habits
of going nowhere at high speed.
"The narrow road is Just next
to no road at all. Four lines OF
travel are required for days ii
which every person drives a ear.
The slogan good roads" is moi
enough. Two words must be add
cd, wider roads,
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moters had not been connected with
any mills for over twenty years and
they had attempted at different times
to promote mills, all of which had
failed. One of the promoters repre-.
scented that formerly he was president
and general manager OF ono of the
largest wooden mills In Canada. The
fact was the mill referred to had gone
into bankruptcy and he had been care.
taker Of the plant
This story of Misrepresentation can
be duplicated in practically the whole
Industrial field, and because our in
dustries are being exploited with In.
tent to defraud, It behooyes every In.
weston to investigate carefully. He
should consult his banker before draw.
ing his savings out and losing them
on some wildcat Investment.
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It was claimed that the promotion
had the support of the Chamber of
Commerce. but il did not have any
such an endorsement. 1t was claimed
that the corporation had a signed con,
tract for the sale of millions OF dollars
worth OF its products--orders enough
to keep the mills running day and
night for many years and accordingly
insure its success, but all that 1t had
was valueless fake agreement.
1t was claimed by two of the prin.
clpal promoters that they had had
many years OF experience in the manu-.
facture Of woolens.-in fact had or.
ganized and financed wooden mill
which is the largest in the United
States. The facts were these two pro,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-03-30
lo7 pounds.

l07 pounds.
II would have been impossible
TO cripple America, if all the sugar
imports had been held up, 100
years ago; today it would be a ma
tional calamity,
The Beet sugar industry sup
ports more than a million people,
part or all the time; and it is def
mite insurance against a foreign
sugar monopoly. Our domestic
sugar industry depends upon a
reasonable tariff TO save it from
destruction by cheap labor, foreign
competition.
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United States runs into millions of dollars.
Usually the promoters of these schemes first
make contract with some charitable insti-
tuition to conduct campaign for funds on
behalf of the institution. They are to run
the campaign in the name OF the institution
and share the proceeds. The whole scheme
is often one of deception. To those who
have been led to believe that their contrbu-
tons go practically 100 per cent to charity,
prove Illuminating.
A number of promoters recently contract
ed with charitable institution to put on a
campaign to raise funds by the rattle of
new automobile. So far as the public could
tell from the banners used in displaying the
automobile, the full amount of the sale price
of the tickets went to the institution. There
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-03-30
The Reason For The Sugar Tariff

The United States consumes Y
times as much sugar, per capital, as
Il did a century ago says United
States Beet Sugar Association. In
1898 the average was S,s pounds ;
people used molas es, maple sugar
OF nothing. Today the average is
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-03-30

was nothing to other impression. Apparently
open and above board and being conducted by
who We're contributing their time gratuitously.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-03-30
when PROMOTE Use CHARITY
TO DECOY TRUSTFUL CONTRIBUTORS
Investigations of Various Schemes for Defrauding Public
Out of Money Disclosed by Bankers Association
Many Kinds of Fake Industrial Promo
tions Used Bait.
BY w. 8. MoREHousE

Public Commission, Association
ONS of dollars raised under the disguise of charity
lVl line the pockets of promoters Ticket sales raes
commonly used and while the loss who buy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-04-13

ported by Alderman Banovetz, that
the action taken on the 48" storm
sewer proposals be reconsidered. Car
ried.
The Mayor now announced that the
original question was now up for con-
sideration. The matter was discussed
at some length.
Moved by Alderman Banovetz, sup
ported by Alderman Veranth, that
the proposal of the Union Construc-
ton Company to furnish all labor
and material. for the complete con-
struction of the 48" Reinforced Con-
crete Storm Sewer, as per plans and
specifications on file, for the sum of
$12,337.50 based on their schedule Of
unit prices be accepted and the prop
er officers instructed to enter into a
contract for the sarne and that all
other bids be rejected and certified
checks returned
Vote as follows:
Ayes: Alderman Jones, Veranth,
Bapovetz, Homer, Mayor Murphy. 90
Noes: Alderman Tauzell. Cd
Motion carried
Moved by Alderman Tauzell, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
meeting adjourn Carried
A. o. KNUTSON, City Clerk.
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ORDER TO EXAMINE FINAL AC-
COUNT.

State of Minnesota, County of St
Louis, S.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of
Carl j. Carlson, also known as G.
j. Carlson, Decedent
The Petition of Walter d. Carlson
as representative of the above named
decedent. together with his final ac-
count of the administration of said
estate, having been duly filed in this
Court, representing, among other
things, that he has fully administered
said estate, and praying that said
final account of said administration
be examined, adjusted and allowed
by the Court, and that the Court
make and enter its nnai de, rec of
distribution OF the residue If the
estate of said decedent 10 the persons
entitled there5o, and TO" the discharge
of the said representative and the
Sureties on his bond
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard, and said final account exam
ined, adjusted, and if correct, allowed
by the Court, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House, in the
City of Duluth in said County, on
Monday, the 7th day of MAY, 1928,
at ten o'clock A. M, and all persons
interested in said hearing and in said
matter are hereby cited and required
at said time and place to show cause,
If any there be, why said petition
should not be granted
Ordered Further, That this Order
be served by publication in The Ely
Miner according to law.
Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, April
z, 1928
BY the Court,
Attest: S. w. GILPIN,
Sheloon watts, Judge of
CLERK OF Probate. Probate.
Seal of the Probate Court. ST.
Louis County, Minnesota.
A. w. Nelson, Attorney Alb 4-27
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ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETI-
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.
State of Minnesota, County of S

State of Minnesota, County of St.
Louis, SIS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate Of John
Kapsch, Decedent.
A certain instrument purporting to
be the last will and testament of
John Kapsch having been filed in
this court and open for inspection,
and the petition of John KapSch, Jr.
being duly filed herein, representing.
among other things, that said decd
ent, then being resident of the
County Of st. Louis, State of Mime
sofa, died teState on the Goth day OF
March, 1923. and that said petitioner
is a son and the executor named in
the Last VIII and Testament of said
decedent, and praying that said in
Strument be allowed and admitted to
probate as the last will and testament
of said decedent, and that letters
Parliamentary be issued to the said
John KapSch. Jr. thereon.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition
be heard before this court, at the
Probate Court Rooms in the Court
House, in Duluth, in said County. on
Monday, the 23rd day of April, 1928,
at nine o'clock A. M, and all persons
interested IN said hearing and in
said matter are hereby cited and re-
quired to file in said court prior to
said day of hearing, any objections
they may have to the allowance of
said Will, and at said time ana place
to show cause, if any there be, why
said petition should not be granted
Ordered Further, That this order
be served by publication in The Ely
Miner according to law, and that a
copy Of this order be served on the
County Treasurer of st. Louis County
not less than ten days prior to said
day Of hearing.
Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, March
26th, 1923.
BY the Court,
Attest: S. w. GILPIN,
Sheldon Watts, Judge of
Clerk OF Probate. Probate
Seal of Probate Court, st. Louis
County, Minnesota.
A. j. Thomas, Attorney for Petitioner.
$3.50 Alb
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-04-13
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.

Ely. Minnesota, April 3. 1928

Ely, Minnesota, April :, 1870.
Regular meeting of the City Coun-
ell called to order at eight (8l O'CLOCK
P. M. by Mayor M. j. Murphy.
Present: Aldermen Jones, Verantn'
Banovetz, Tauzen, Homer. Mayor
Murphy. GO
Absent: Alderman Olson.
Consideration of minutes.
Moved by Alderman Tauzell, sup
ported by Alderman Banovetz, thae
the minutes of the regular meetlng
held March 20, 1928, be approved as
recorded by the clerk and pubhsheo.
Carried.
Report of the Committee on Ac-
counts and Finance were read as fol-
lows:
Ely, Minnesota, April 8, 1873.
To the Honorable Mayor ana CITY
Council,
City of Ely, Minnesota.
Gentleman
We, your Committee on Accounts
g. Finance, having examined the 1oi-
lowing payrolls and bills find tnem 10
be correct and recommend that they
he allowed and paid, to-wit:
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ORDED TO EXAMINE FINAL AC-
COUNT.

State of Minnesota, County of st.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Andrew Simonson, Decedent.
The Petition of Bertha M. Simon
son as representative of the above
named accident together with her
final account of the administration
of said estate, having been duly filed
in. this Court, representing, among
other things, that she has fully ad-
ministered said estate. and praying
that SAID final account OF said ad-
ministration be examined. adjusted
and allowed by the Court, ana that
ole Court make and enter Its nnal
decree OF distribution of the residue
of the estate of said decedent to the
persons entitled thereto, and for the
discharge of the said representative
and the Surities on her bond.
It Is ordered, That said petition be
heard, and said final account be ex-
anined. adjusted, and if correct, al
lowed by the Court, at the Probate
Court Rooms in the Court House, IN
the City OF Duluth in said County,
on Monday, the 23rd day of April,
1923. at ten o'clock A M, anu all
persons interested in said hearing
and in said matter are hereby cited
and required at said time and place
to show cause, if any there be, why
said petition should not be granted 4.
Ordered Further, That this Order
be served by publication in The Ely
Miner according to law.
Dated at Duluth, Mimi, March
9th, 1928.
BY the Court,
Attest: S. W. GILPIN,
Sheldon Watts. Judge of
Clerk of Probate. Probate.
Seal of the Probate Court, County
Of st. Louis, Minnesota.
A. J. Thomas, Attorney for Executr1x.
3-30 4-13
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Statement of the Ownership,
Management, Circulation, Etc,
Required by the Act of Congress
of August "a, 1912.

of The Ely Miner. published weekly at Ely,
Mimi, for April. 1928.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF ST.
LOUIS-ss.
Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the
State and county aforesaid, personally appeared
Peter Schaefer. who, having been duly sworn ac-
cording to law. deposes and says that he is the
Publisher of the The Ely Miner. and that the
following is, to the best of his knowledge and
belief a true statement OF the ownership.
management. etc of the aforesaid publication
for the date shown in the above caption, required
by the Act of August "a, 1912. embodied in section
443. Postal avs and Regulations, printed on the
reverse of this form. to-wit:
/. That the and addresses of the
managers are:
Publisher-Peter Schaefer. Ely. MINI.
Editor-Peter Schaefer, Ely, Mum.
Managing Editor-Peter Schaefer. Ely, MINI.
Bsiness Manager-Peter Schaefer, Ely. Mimi
e. That the owner is Peter Schaefer
8. That the known bondholders, mortgages,
aud other security holders owning or holding l
per cent or more of total amount of bonds,
mortgages, or other securities are: The First
State Bank of Ely, Ely. Minnesota.
d. That the two paragraphs next above. giving
the names of the owners stockholders and
security holders if any. contain not only the list
of stockholders and security holders as they ap-
pear upon the books OF the company but also in
cases where the stakeholder or security holder
appears upon the books of the company as
trustee in any other hduciary relation the
name of the person or corporation for whom
such trustee is acting is given also that the said
two paragraphs contain statements embracing
atlantis full knowledge and belief as to the
circumstances and conditions under which
stockholders and security holders who do not
appear upon the books of the company as
trustees. hold stock and securities in a capacity
other than that of bona ide owner; and this
afiant has no reason to believe that anv other
person. association. or corporation has any in.
terest direct indirect in the said stock. bouds
other securities than so stated by him.
PETER SCHAEFER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this End
day of A pri1. 1928.
[seai[ LEONARD SLABoDNIK.
Notary Public. ST. Louis County. Mimi.
My commission expires June g. 1881.
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Finance.
Moved by Alderman Homer, sup
ported by Alderman Veranth, that the
report from the Committee on Ac-
counts g. Finance be accepted and
filed and the City Clerk authorized TO
draw orders on the City Treasurer In
PAYMENT of the various amounts.
Carried.
Report from the Community Sew
ice Center showing attendance at &C
tiyities carried on during the month
of March, 1928, was read and ordered
filed.
Report from the Ely Commercial
Club showing receipts and dlsburse-
ments for the period commencing
November Is, 1927, and ending March
30. 1928. was read and ordered fled
The City Attorney reported that
easement rights have been acquired
for the proposed concrete storm sewer
extension through the Chandler loca-
ton.
Requisition from the Light & Wat
er Department for supplies was read.
Moved by Alderman Homer, sup
ported by Alderman Tauzell, that the
requisition be accepted and filed and
referred to the Sales and Purchasing
Committee with power to act. Carried.
Report from the City Tfmekeeper
showing labor in the Street Commits
sioner's department for the month of
March, 1923, was read and ordered
filed.
Reuuisition from the Street Com
missioner for garbage cans and cul-
verts was read.
Moved by Alderman Tauzen, sup
ported By Alderman Banovetz. that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-20
Healthy Teeth.


Teeth are composed of an outer
layer of enamel. which covers the tooth
above the gum cementllm, which
covers IL from the gum downwards and
inside Of this dentine. and then CEN
trail pulp, with blood vessels and nerves
Of extreme sensitiveneSs. AT birth a
child has the germs of ~ teeth hidden
In It's wee Jaws. 10 Of the teeth very
nearly formed BY the side Of each OF
the milk teeth are already the germs
OF the permanent teeth. So the health
and beauty OF childs teeth are, TO an
enormous extent. dependent on the
care Of the mother and her diet before
the child Is born.
A mothers milk. Of course, Is the
ideal baby food, containing everything
including materials for the development
Of the coming teeth. Throughout child
hood the diet must contain foods to
build up these teeth and never at any
time should child be allowed to suck
anything 10 keep II quiet Sucking
narrows the Jaws, making the front
teeth protrude and producing enlarged
tonsils and adenoids As early as three
months a baby can be taught 70 90
away with feeding bottle and to
drink from a cup.
From the time 1t ts born childs
mouth should be cleaned by wrapping
| square Of absolutely clean muslin
round the forefinger, soaking this In
boric acid solution and using this Ia
clean the gums. The milk teeth must
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-20
Everyday Law Cases
when May Deposition RecoUcr
Money Deposited in Ins0lUent
Bank?
BY THE COUNSELLOR.

Although the town bank was insol-
vent It's officers continued the business
for Ave months, entertaining several
propositions which they believed would
stabilize its condition. All plans failed
and q crash was inevitable
Instead Of closing Immediately, they
kept the doors open for another two
weeks, receiving deposits as usual
Howard Green, who had deposited
$500 in the bank during the final two
week period. filed a claim with the re-
ceiver asking that he be paid In full,
contending that 1t was preferred
claim.
The court, ordering that the claim
be paid, stated.
Acceptance Of deposits by bank
is a representation OF solvency. A
bank hopelessly insolvent receiving de-
posits. is charged with knowledge that
1t cannot meet It's obligations Taking
deposits under such circumstances Is
the equivalent Of preconceived pur-
pose not to pay, and is fraudulent
act, and the depositor may recover his
deposit.
The fact must establish the eonclu-
sion that when they accepted the de-
post they knew they could not pay
the money when demanded by the
deposition"
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OUR CHILDREN By Angelo pa,ri

ran into a neighbours yard. He was a
licensed dog He was gentle. He did
no harm But the lady of the house
called on the society and had the dog
taken to the pound.
Imagine the CONSERVATION Of the two
children when they learned what had
happened to their pet. They cried
without ceasinc They refused TO cat
To the pound they must 60 and bring
back Jack. The officer was kind. He
was very sorry for the children. But
the Law was the law. Jack had To be
vaccinated and ne had IN stay several
days so he could be tended and watched
to make sure II took" BY the time
the dog got home both children were
in bed worn out by the anxiety and
grief that the loss Of their dog had
brought them. The family was so dis
turbed that II took many days to restore
peace and serenity.
The neighbor was sorry too She
had not meant to make so much trouble
but she did not like dogs loose in her
yard. A few steps away was the
dangling line TO which she might have
attached the chain on Jacks collar
The five minutes she spent at the tele-
phone would have secured Jack. a
friendly dog that she knew well. and
saved all the trouble,
The law is to be evoked only when
adults cannot agree 1t Is really too
expensive for everyday service. II ought
not TO have any place in the scheme OF
childhood.
MIR, Patri will sive personal attention tc
inquiries from parents and school teachers
nm the care and development ot children
Write him in care Of this paper. incosins
stamped. addressed envelope for reply
fCopyrizht. 1921
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threaded tatting shuttle into their
shopping bags when going to town ano
occupy otherwise waste moments on
the train in making edgine or laces
The fact that q good worker does not
have to look at her work except occa-
sionally is greatly in favor OF such pro-
cedure.
Now that Christmas fancy work is
getting its advance impetus. the woman
who does tatting is fortunate, for the
work is ranked among the beautiful
handicrafts and is priced. A simple
linen handkerchief edged with fine tat
ting in white or color. and having an
initial or monogram embroidered in a
corner, is gift that would cost good
price to buy, but almost nothing II
homemade. If the tatting is in color
the embroidery should be also.
square Of linen, or even linen-fin-
ish cotton, can be hemstitched and
edged with tatting. done In heavy linen
thread or coarse cotton and be trans
formed into a dainty luncheon cloth
The tatting is so coarse that it works
up amazingly fast. A refecbory table
runner long and narrow. Is the shape
for luncheon cloth.
Two yards of flesh colored silk tat
ting for lingerie makes a good gift TO
send away. Double tatting is most
ornamental, If clover leaves. for in
stance. are done in white with the rest
in pink. Wind lingerie tape on card
board so that the pattern shows UP
well and wrap decoratively Tatting for
a baby's bonnet would delight an ex.
pectant mother. or better stan. bon
net edged with tatting. Even some
yards of tatting to trim baby's gar
u1ents would be welcome gift These
are but suggestions.
GCopyrixht. 1927
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average production Of eggs, he felt like
going out into his own hennery and
kicking his fowls for goal.
or course II might be mentioned that
the young chap regarded his poultry
work as side line. something 10 be-
done In his leisure moments 1t wasn't
exactly a hobby for he expected to
profit by his side line"
We mentioned the incident to a
business man. 1T can't be done" was
the .atter's remark. Il have never vet
seen a man succeed who regarded any
thing he did as side line He may
manage to make a little money, per-
haps. but anything that is worth while
must be considered a main line. There
arc too many men and women today
who are dissipating their energies along
different channels. Doing something
all right. but to expect to reap a profit
from il Is absurd
Il had A young fellow in my employ
who possessed apparently all the quail
flcations for successful business career
Unfortunately, he was rather Skillful
piano PLAYER He decided to sell this
ability In the evenings, playing for clubs
and other organizations. Before long he
began showing up at the office n few
minutes late. and looking like some
thing the cat dragged In. A few months
later was compelled to dismiss hirS-
The result is that potentially excellent
business man Is now mediocre pianist
There Is only one way to make the grade
in this mans country, and that is
definitely to determine what one wishes
to do and hew to II. There Is no such
thing as really profitable side line
New York motion picture execu-
tive, speaking to the writer the other
day concerning the present vogue in
talking pictures. declared that In his
opinion the entire industry would be
revolutionized
"Pulchritude alone will not be SUM-
cient TO win fame in the pictures any
longer Until now hero might have
a raspins voice or even lisp and the
public is ignorant Of 1t. but the day is