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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

Pare the cucumbers evenly and cut
them in slices lengthwise about one
eighth inch thick. Beat the egg slight
ly. add the milk. and pour this liquid
into the flour and salt, stirring until
smooth. Dip the slices of cucumber
into the cover batter and brown them
on both sides in hot fat. Drain on
paper and serve hot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

"My dear puma mate" said Mrs.
Mountain Lion, what would you do if
anyone did ask you how much you
knew" a-s. ..
II would pretend I was asleep" said
Mr.. Mountain Lion.
THAT'S a bright idea," said Mrs.
Mountain Lion, "but suppose your ribs
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
WAYS TO COOK
CUCUMBERS

prepared by the United States Department
r" of Agricuiture)
Cucunbers need not always be eaten
raw. They can be cooked in several
delicious ways. The bureau of home
economies. United States Department
nf Agriculture, SUCCESS. serving them
s.'iTed and baked. or dipped in bat
'ei and fried Crisp sliced or diced
ri-ocked cucun,bcrs are, of course,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Unuecesxarv

At recent New York banquet the
diners represent total wealth of
$2,O0O,00O,000. We understand that
the caterers usual practice of
counting the spoons after the pro-
ceedings was discontinued.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Noms de Theater

1t is extremely important that &C.
tors and actresses use names that are
interesting, easily remembered and not
commonplace. Therefore, they often
adopt names which they think will find
favor with the public.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Immigration Restriction

Until 1919 no law was passed in con-
gress which affected the immigrant. An
act then adopted, though applying to
all passengers, was IL reality a law
regulating immigration, because then
nearly all passengers were immigrants.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Razor 10000 Years Old

A razor 10000 years old has been
found by a French Psychologist in
sand quarry at Moutieres-les -Amiens.
1t was discovered in a Neolithic bed
among a number of other implements.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

fine to make it
n u d dy W b e q
served; use one
tablespoonful TO
each eupful of
water and one
extra cupful of
water for evapor-
alton. The uSual
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

seasoned, and used for sandwich
spreads. Some of the best liked are
parsley, water cress, lettuce, spring
onions, chives, radishes, cucumbers,
and celery. Onion or lemon juice
may be included in the seasoning.
These mixtures may also be used in
the form of balls or stuffings for green
peppers or celery to accompany sal
ads.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
0S|jAsPIRIN.
Aspirin is the trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture
of Observation-Disclosures of Salicylicacid
Couldn't Help 1t

Judge-Why did you strike your
wife?
Defendant-Well, yer honor, she's
been studying how to develop a mag
netic personality, and yesterday she
walked past me when l had a ham,
mer in my hand!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

others When they Wish
to have the delectable
delicacy fresh and firm,
know that that is the
day to serve it.
The markets depend
upon whether the salt
or the fresh water fish
are most obtainable. One
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Canada's Natal Dav

July is called Dominion day" be-
cause it was upon this day In 1867
that Canada came into being as self.
governing dominion within the British
empire. its constitution resting upon
the British North America act of 1867.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Steam in Warfare

Rear Admiral George Wallace Mel
vile says that when the British ad-
miral, Sir John 3. Warren, assembled
the Potomac in 1912 his expedition
was reconnoitered by an American
steamer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Nugget of Wisdom

Let US be of good cheer, however.
remembering that the misfortunes
hardest to bear are those which never
come.-Detroit News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Bird. Easy to con6ne

Because birds such as the famingo
and stork (and others of similar struc-
ture) require time In their takeof to
get up speed to fly, 1t is possible t.
keep them in open Enclosures.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Inscribed to People

The book in the Bible which was
written primarily TO a people. de.
scendants of the ancient GauIs, is the
Book of Galatians in the New Tesla
ment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20


Novelty, both in color and pattern
ing, is the key which unlOcks the door
to chic, not only for tweeds but for
all new autumn and winter woolens.
Quite an outstanding feature, and one
of much charm, is the presence of
white in "last-wOrd' worsteds, espe
cially tweedS.
Wonderfully effective are the 1929
tweedS which are nubbed or flecked,
or perhaps plaided, checked, chevron
or herringbOne-striped with white or
in some instances light yellow. To
heighten their charm, costumes and
wraps of these tweeds are in
triguingly furred with white or egg
shell caracuI, if not with white fox,
or perhaps snowy badger or fitch.
AS one stands at the threshold of
autumn, not only does ones fancy but
ones need turn in the direction of
a suitable and practical wrap! To
this call the sports coat expressed
in terms of tweed gives immediate
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
Famou. French Institution

The Hotel des Invalides is the IA
nous military hospital and soldiers
home In Paris. It was founded In 1870.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20
For Barbed Wire Cuts
Try HANFORD'S
Balsarn OF Myrrh
All dealers authorized to refund your money for the
first bottle il not suited
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ILHnIS lBEAUTY CULTURE

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

Water Doesn't Come in Pieces.
were tickled and you laughed, what
them"
I'D pretend I was laughing and
talking in my Sleep" said Mr.. Noun
tain Lion.
Besides, / very much doubt if any.
one came and tickled my ribs.
II don't think people do that to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

Because so many housewives serve
fish to their families on Friday, all
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

Some people refuse to take physical
exercise for their health because it
doesn't come in hotties
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

ADOZEN different things may
cause headache, but there's
Just one thing you need ever do to
get relief. Bayer Aspirin is an
absolute antidote for such pain.
Keep it at the Office. Have it handy
in the home. Those subject to FREE
quent or sudden headaches should
carry Bayer Aspirin in the pocket
tin. Until you have used it for head
aches, colds neuralgia, ETC., you've
no idea how Bayer Aspirin can help.
1t means quick, complete relief to
millions of men and women who
use it every year. And it does not
depress the heart.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

cucumbers in slightly sailed water for
fifteen minutes. Drain and stuff the
cavities with a mixture of tomatoes
cut into pieces, minced onion, and but
tered bread crumbs. Place the stuffed
cucumbers in shallow baking dish.
add two tablespoonfuls of hot water,
and bake in moderate oven until the
cucumbers are tender and the stuffing
is delicately Drowned.
Fried cucumhers.
medium-sized Gu 1 cup -four
cumbers i egg ~
I cup milk 81 tsp. salt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-20

Ditto, ditto for tweed, says
the mode, and with increas-
ing emphasis. Ensembles,
coats, suits and street frOcks
issuing forth from the atel-
ierS of noted French cou-
turieres all continue to ac-
cent the vogue of tweed.
Wherefore, no one who
makes any pretense of keep
ing up with the mode may
expect to go tweedless this
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

must be on her toes. mentally and
physically, If she ID 70 retain her IN
dividuality among the assembled
women, each one radiating her
share Of beauty and allure.
Each detail of dress must be
carefully planned and carried out.
All the niceties of the toilette must
Be remembered and fulfilled lest
some carelessly forgotten ritual
arise TO shame you or mar the en-
semble Of beauty you want 20
create.
Of first Importance is the ne
cessity or wearing q frock that
lends itself to dancing. Some eve
ming dresses don't, and u girl must
bear in mind that dance frocks
have special requirements First.
they must be fitted so that they
allow for raising the arms without
spelling the general lines OF the
| dress and figure Care must be
taken to find out where hiplines
| 20 when the arms r raised . !.
| some Of them slip up SO that they
make an untidy line across the
small Of the back. Necklines fire.
quently bulge when the arms are
raised and hemlines do all sorts OF
crazy and beauty destroying things
under similar circumstances. All
these points must be considered be-
fore final selections in dance
frocks are made.
The use Of deodoRants and per-
spiration retarders is essential for
the average evening dress does not
permit one to use shields. There
! fore a reliable and trustworthy
, preparation must be used so that
I daintiness is assured.
"A bit Of busting powder should
be patted over the feet after the
bath and . little more put in the
slippers to prevent the feet from
perspiring and swelling.
And don't forget that dance slip
pers should be large enough To- ac-
commodate the feet comfortably.
Tight dance slippers soon pinch
and no matter how bravely you
try TO ignore the burning pain,
your smile will soon become
strained if your feet hurt.
Then. too, tight slippers won't
mislead anyone into believing your
feet are smaller than they are be-
cause the foot that won't 20 into
the shoe usually bulges out over
the sides making an ugly line that
Is a dead give away
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Whats the Story Behind This Tapestry?

gay and too rosy.
10 does not fade into the back
ground as tapestries should, but
persists in standing out always
by itself no matter how crowded
the room Is with beautiful or
with ugly things.
Ii reminds me Of a friend I
have-she is well enough when
you are alone with her, but
when other people arrive she will
not make a part of the company.
but always stands out as IL you
and she were quite alone to-
gether, or az If Ehe were saying:
"Get rid of these people.
they're nothing to you. / am
the one you LIKE can tell you
many interesting things and |
know you SO well. Get these
people away and let rs laugh nc
them together just you and l."
My friend is very intelligent.
she is brilliant and she Is hand
some in a hard sort of way but
4 QOU I IKE uGI very
well. She makes me think of
cold statues in a chilled garden
or of that mountain in Switzer-
land which Is never a part Of the
rest of the mountains, but al
ways reckoning you to leave the
rest of the world and climb that
peak-but IL you do
Yes, / shall take down the rose
tapestry from the wall Of the
upper room in the house / know
II wonder If by any chance 10
could have belonged once to one
Of those dark secret Medicis-
with their still hatreds and their
treacherous loves2
III give It to the fortune
teller. She'll know all about 10
or she'll think she does. and that
sometimes amounts to the same
thing-doesn't it7
1879. NsauDaD@ Tssturs ssr1sA Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
The Home Kitchen
The Baked Bean Tradition.
By ALICE LYNN r


INJURIOUS that although baked
beans appear on q typical
American menu regularly they
still remain q most critical dish.
"Indigestible." complain many who
admit a great fondness for the dish.
And, unfortunately, 1t Is too often
true. But not because there's any
thing inherently wrong with beans.
4 are " eason why beans
will disagree with ones digestion.
One Is that too often beans are i'm
properly cooked. Ii takes from six
TO eight hours to make beans prop
erly tender.
But it's the fault or the diner lust
as much. No doubt OF Il. well-baked
beans are a most appetizing dish and
tempt TO o~vereating. And over.
eating is often the trouble.
There are two ways or
baked beans. The old-fashioned
method was 10 bake for eight hours
after an all-night soaking. This is
an excellent method. and a casserole
can be used II a genuine tean.pot
isn't available However, for o
omy's sake. this long baking IL prac-
teal only II other baking is done at
the same time To run "A stove for
eight hours just 70 bake beans makes
II a rather extravagant dish.
Here Is a quicker way or baking
beans 50 they viii be perfectly whole
I'm
Baked Beans.
] quart dry navy beans.
u pound salt pork.
2 tablespoonfuls of molasses.
] tablespoonful or sugar.
! teaspoonful OF salt.
II t~easpoonful Of dry mustard.
Wash the dry beans, drain; then
I've with cold water md soak
night. In the morning place over a
moderate fire and cook in the same
water. simmering until tender. About
six or eve hours OF very slow cook
ing will prepare the beans so that
they will be soft. but not mushy or
cracked. Then place in a casserole,
add the seasonings and put the salt
pork on top. Add hot water to cover
the beans and bake slowly for an
hour, or longer IL necessary 70 brown
the beans on top.
Boston Baked Beans.
Wash and soak one Quart Of beans
overnight. Place beans in the not
or casserole. but put the salt pork
in the centre. then cover with beans
and one quart OF cold water tusing
the water in which the beans have
soaked overnight. Add the same
~seasonings as above: owe the dish
and bake In a slow oven for eight
hours. II may be necessary to add
water II the beans absorb all before
they are finished. In which case add
one cup OF hot water at a time as
needed.
Some add strained tomato Juice,
OF fresh or canned tomatoes. instead
OF plain water. to give the beans ad-
ditional flavor: or a few thick slices
or onion. which r removed from
the top OF the dish just before serv-
ing. Or a tablespoonful OF Worces-
tershire sauce added to hot water
when the beans are almost finished
cooking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
The Story Of a WiJe's'
Triumph Orer JeoIousy

drew William hastily past her. not
stopping until we were In the library
with the door closed upon us. From
the living roo door | had heard
my mother-in-law's voice intoning
Richard" in her most august tones,
and knew that my hspless husband
would have his work cut out for
him. But / also knew the desperate
need OF quick reinsurance to the
trembling boy for whom j Just had
pushed forward a chair.
Convincing William.
For a sudden rush OF mo had
brought 10 me the meaning OF Will
terrified faces OF Mary and her
brothers when upon the occasion OF
Elizabeth Harrison's only visit to the
farmhouse. Dicky's sister hade her
little daughter come with her for "a
talk" Upon the surface IL had
seemed an eminently reasonable
command. but my mother-in-law
added TO my arnazement at the chill
dren's patent terror when she for
bade Mary 10 60. and informed her
daughter that II there was any
more OF this" she was going to
talk 10 William" The threat was
evidently a potent one. for Mrs.
Harrison at once rescinded her COM
mand.-but cut short her visit to the
secret relief OF all Of r.
At first l had been completely be.
wildered by the incident. for Mrs.
Harrison frequently had announced
ner belief in the theory that chill
cren should never be punished. but
should work out their own individ-
uauty. This theory she carried out
as fas as any annoyances 20 the
rest or the family were concerned.
but ] had noticed vaguely tina her
W comfort and belongings We're
new disturbed by her children.
never had been certain OF the
explanation. but from my mother-in-
laws shamed half-confidence and my
W observation I had guessed that
Elizabeth Harrison was cursed with
a love OF cruelty which had brought
her perllously near TO insanity. and
that the secret Of her apparently
wonderful control over her children
was not her training OF them in
self-mastery. but her ingenuity In
thinking up punishments which for
the terror and suffering involved
had been worthy OF the old Indians.
One child. however. had been ex-
empt. Roderick. her baby. never had
known corporal punishment OF n
kind. No wonder his brother. not
knowing me. had misunderstood my
answer TO the small boys uueryl
/ wasted no tim in prellnsnaries.
but leaned forward and looked
steadily at my husbands nephew.
William" I said slowly. will you
believe me when ! tell you that the
only physical punishment | ever give
Junior Is a mild switching. licking
l believe YOU call it-or shall I call
Mary down TO tell you the same
thing7"
CONTINUED Tomorrow.
CopyrlEhi. Ls2s. Aesspapr Feature serrica Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

his bed by day. carried on"
This persistence OF Guido REM IN
-picture-making" art was more in
obedience Il the dictate OF his genius
than in disobedience OF his father.
He found himself unable 10 pursue
the harmonies OF music when the
harmonies ia his mind and heart
yer OF lines and colors.
And little Guido's steadfast devo-
ton to his genius was shortly to
be rewarded with help from the out
side. On going to the palace OF the
Duke OF Bologna with his father. q
few weeks after the lamp episode.
the boy was observed studying the
pictures on the walls BY Denys Cal
vart. a Flemish artist who was then
painting there. Upon questioning
Guido. the artist noted I'm the an
swers received a hilit or the genius
that a developing in the child
and he approached Daniele REM with
offers to instruct his little son in
"picture-making." And TO this
after the duke. who had learned the
story Of Guido. had spoken In his
b~ehalf-the father assented. And SO
the parental opposition vas at last
withdrawn and the way was cleared
for the development OF little Guides
genius.
Guido Rents progress under the
Flemish artists instruction was very
rapid. He startled those around him
with his quickness not only In ac-
quiring the art OF his master but
IN giving II new and original applica-
ton. So notable was his advance
that 1T thirteen his work attracted
attention in Bologna-and in recogni-
ion OK his achievements he was some
times appointed to teach other
students OF painting. IL was not
long before he was selected by Cal
vart to be his ''backgr und" worker
In the production OF his pictures.
Guido Rent Ecs born tn ~CdlUeHscno,
Near Bologna. Italy, November T. 1878.
Re died 81 Bologna, August rs. 1642-
Among his more fcnouS pictures are
~Phoebus and the Hours Preceded by
Aurora" ~Fortune,S an "Ecce Homo"
the conception Christ Crucified. \"
-MddonHd della Pietd," 1.-THE fSYoe-
Htes Gathering M0nn1" and q portrait
or go.cdIged Beatrice Cenck
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
Yam, the ShadOw-Cirl Gets "A
Brand-New Coat.
BY Max Trdll

NPIDERS. nv dears. are not 10
be screamed Rt the moment
~ you Epy them. They really
mean no harm despite rex
appearance MOST 'm-l
portant or all they are cr the utmost
service to-do you know 10 whomfl
10 your shadow.
Mii. Flor, Hand. Yam and knart
the little Ehadow-chiluren Win tn@
t~urned-abont names-had frequently
to no I'D The spiders in order Mp keep
their clothes in repair shadows.
Won must know. wear shadow-ciothes
which are lust like real-ciatles ex-
cent they grow large or small accord
ing as the shadow changes 49, SIZE
III the morning or afternoon or en-
sunny day shadows are usually 80
large as their masters and mistreSs1s-
AT noon they make themselves ex-
ceedinEly small and draw themselves
together about the real-children "
feet. for they dislike the strong RAYS
~ the sun. In the moonlight lhey
grow gigantic. sometimes spreading
across the wall ok a lluln lt is
then that their clothes must stretch
the most.
EMHAUTHH AEL " &A2MA-l $3.50
dow rot the duplicates ln this
name the shadows had precisely
as many clothes as their masters n
mistresses. The difference was that
while the chlldren's clothes wore 'nr
NJ longer or shorter time. the
shadows clothes wore out almost
every day. The reason was that beng
shadows, they were dragged over
stone pavements- cobhlestones- roufh
walls and the like. all or when goes
very hard on even n pest oL ciolnes.
NV Uas the spiders who repaired
them. The shadows would 20 10
them nc night with their torn clothes
ana the spiders would make patches.
sew up seams. turn An frayed edges.
replace Innings and DO all else thAt
was necessary
one day IA terrible thing happened
Little Yam lest her overcoat. Where
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

the mothers blood. Later. too. when
she is nursing the infant, they must
be given through her milk. 1t is
easy TO see that much care should
be given TO the mothers diet, both
before the child is born as well as
Immediately after.
a well-known physician has said
that II every child could be fed on
its own mothers milk for the first
eight months. there would be a ire
mendous decrease in the death-rato
or infants In their first year. There
would be a large decrease in ricketts,
and tuberculosis in children. We
would have healthier boys and girls,
and the whole coming generation
would be benefited.
Well. even II this practice cannot
be universal. IL is most important
that every mother who can, should
nurse her baby. IL Is a well-known
fact that babies fed on mothers milk
have shown greater immunity TO the
infectious or catching diseases
than those who have been bottle-fed.
Good teeth are not only needfil
for lac sake OF appearance and for
chewing purpcBa& but because bad
OF diseased teeths through their de-
cag. very often had 20 serious dis
casa We must DOT forget this.
Just because 6e first. O. baby
teeth + ~ temporary set IN no ex-
cure for their neglect The growing
child needs even more than the usual
care o. his teeth. for without good
teeth he cannot ehew his food prop
erly. and IL decayed teeth r not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

she had lost ~ she couldn't imagine.
She had laid it carefully on the win
dow-sill before going To sleep ln the
morning II was gone. IL looked as
if IL had been blown away lt waA.
light enough for that 10 happen.
Now what could she do? Here IL
was morning already. Her mistress
would wake up al any moment.
Then she would Ko 10 school. wear
Jag her overcoat. How strange her
shadow would appear wearing Moth
ing but "a little house dress!
The other shadow-chiidIen advised
her to rum Oft 10 the spiders at once.
She did. begging them to make ~
duplicate or her mistress o~vercoaru
The spiders were willing ''but." they
said. I'VE must see the coat first in
order TO W. able TO make one Just
like r." So M OF them followed her
into her mistress room. where the
coat was KEPT
On the way they visited the cellar.
which was full uf shadows
whole chunks OF them. The spider
cut OFF "A piece biz enough 10 make
the coat. Then. on reaching the
room. the spider quickly cut 81 TO
Vans shape. following the r~eaI-coat
as a pattern. In q few moments L
was done tfor IL was made shadow
fashion. that - 70 say. quite flat)
and Yam found Ii 10 fit perfectly.
Thank you." SHE said to the
spider. II don't know what I should
have done without YOU. I'm verv.
very grateful. And I'm sure nv
mistress H.. too She wouldn't want
to see me without VA coat"
Scarcely had the words left her
mouth. when in walked Vans
mistress. Spying he spider. she
uttered "a scream of terror and fled
from the room.
Hmm. ! don't think your mistress
10 as grateful as YOU say" the spider
remarked. takin- a hasty departure.
But Yam had her coat.
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