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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Where Food and Shelter Are
Lacking Rodents Are
Chased Away.

prepared by the United states Department
of Agriculture)
Definite Roadway liz rat control re-
quires not the mere killing off of rats
as they are encountered in markets,
poultry yards, homes, or wherever
they abound, but more especially the
removal of those conditions that are
responsible for the rats, according to
the biological survey of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Shut Off Food Supply.
Rats require food and shelter. and
where these are lacking they cannot
persist. Modern building construction
and sanitation, as practiced In our
more progressive cities, deprive rats
of suitable living and breeding places,
and shut off their usual food supply.
Rat-proofing clauses in local building
ordinances and more strict regula-
lions in local sanitary codes, includ-
ing the proper collection and disposal
of garbage and the prevention of
trash and waste accumulations on
private premises, will do more TO
bring about permanent reduction in
the number of rats than any other
measure.
Rat proofing of new buildings is
entirely practicable and should be re-
quired in all cases. 1t would not be
practicable, however, to require rat
proofing of many of the older buildings
AS long as this is true and as long
as rats are able to obtain food
supply, it will be necessary to destroy
them. But no real progress in rat
control is possible when the destruc-
ton Of these pests is left to the in
dividual. for reinfestation from sur
rounding infested premises is continu-
Gus. Arrangements for thoroughly
treating larger areas are essential to
successful results.
Work Together.
A number of cities working in CO
operation with and under the leader
ship of the biological survey are now
carrying on systematic and scientific
rat control with excellent results.
This bureau will be glad to assist in
planning and in some cases in car
rying out cooperative rat-control
projects. The problem of rat control
is one of the community, even of the
county, the state, and the nation. 1t
is recognized as an important world
problem, for not only do rats destroy
millions of dollars worth of valuable
foods and property, but they carry
tilth-borne disease wherever they go.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Sun Suits for Youngsters
prepared by the United states Department
of ArriciIIfiIra

prepared by the United states Department
of Agrtculture)
Ready for morning on the beach
or at the sand pile In the back yard
these two little girls, dressed in
their gay sun suits of cretonne and
print, will have all the benefits Of the
health-giving ultraviolet rays of sun
shine on a large portion of their skin
surface.
Sun baths should be given 10 all we'll
children to keep them well and to
many sick children to help make them
well. When the weather permits and
the sun is not too hot, arrange for the
yOungster to be out doors In the sun
shine as much as possible. Most mod
ern children who are well can take
their sun baths as part of their usual
playtime. OF course, these little girls
have been accustomed very gradually
to playing In the direct sunshine. Short
periods of summing were given at first,
and the garments worn exposed less
extensive area of the body. Both the
time and the amount exposed were in
creased until coat of tan was ac-
quired.
Almost any well-ftting commercial
romper pattern can be modified for
use in cutting sun suits. says the bu-
reau of home economics of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
(The bureau does not distribute pat
terns) AS beginning it is well to
select pattern conforming as closely
as possible to the sun suit desired.
In the picture one little girl is wear
ing sun suit made to match romper,
pattern, fastened at the shoulders in
stead Of down the back. The front
is cut in one piece. The crotch is
slightly shaped, and the drop seat is
as flat as possible with deep plat
on each side. The back is cut away
under this piece except for sufficient
material to keep it from pulling out.
The other little suit of durable cot
ton print is cut from a pattern that
had crotch cut on the fold of the
material so as to give as much free
dom and protection as possible. AS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
PEANUT BUTTER BISCUITS

Whether you serve them for break
fast. luncheon, afternoon tea, or eve
ming refreshments. everybody will be
sure to like these peanut butter his
cults, provided you have "it"-which,
in biscuit making, means light touch
and an instinct for managing the oven
just right. The bureau of home econ
omics says TO bake in "quick oven,"
meaning at an oven temperature from
$50 degrees Fahrenheit to 500 degrees
Fahrenheit.
4 tbs. peanut butter Y tsp. salt
2 tbs. fat cups -four
4 tsp. baking pow Milk
der
Stiff the dry ingredients and rub the
fat and peanut butter into the flour
with the tips of the fingers. Make
well in this dry mixture and, stirring
from the center, add slowly enough
milk to make soft dough. On
lightly Toured board, pat out the
dough to layer about u inch thick
and cut in small rounds. Bake in a
quick oven from IL to Is minutes or
until light brown. Serve at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

'Let's have an afternoon Oall for a
change" the fairies shouted.
"Fine," agreed Ybab.
And the Fairy Queen waved her
magic wand, and said:
''The ball will be this afternoon, so
hurry and make ready"
The fairies ran and flew this way
and that, and old Mr.. Giant came
along, having heard the sound of many
voices, and asked if there was any,
thing he could do.
''To be sure" the Fairy Queen
said. "You blow on your great and
powerful trumpet the call of the
fairies, and for those you cannot reach
by the call of the trumpet, ask the
robins il they'll take messages for US.
''We want all our usual friends. the
elves, gnomes, brownies, COLLINS, the
DOGGY family and of course old Witty
Witch"
Slime" said Mr.. Giant, "Ill attend
to the invitations at once"
So he went, walking almost mile
a minutel
1t was afternoon, and the fairies
were all ready for their guests.
Mr.. Sun was peeping through the
tall trees and telling secrets to the
trees and the ferns and the messy
ground which made them sparkle and
laugh.
The shadows had come, too, and
they were already dancing with Mr..
Suns children, the Rays.
The Fairy Queen was dressed like
a big red sun and the little fairies
looked like tiny golden suns.
They were the most dazzling and
sparkling costumes ever seen in
Fairyland, and that is saying great
deal.
Soon all the guests arrived. The
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

HINTS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS

For slaw the cabbage is chopped,
but for salads it looks better shred
ded.
Avoid a high temperature when
cooking eggs or egg dishes. Intense
heat toughens egg whites.
Finish the walls of a dark hallway
with paper or paint of pleasant yell
low color to make it lighter.
Allow orange marmalade to cool
slightly after cooking and stir before
putting it In glasses. The peel will
then remain evenly distributed instead
of rising to the top.
To save leftover egg yolks cover
them with cold water and keep them
in the refrigerator. or drop them in
boiling water and cook them until
hard. If cooked, when the yolk is
cold. press it through sieve and keep
it to garnish creamed dishes or salads.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Control Of Rats
Up to Community

making of whistle from small wood
of the willow and how necessary it
was for the bark to peel to make it
properly. Now this is just the condition
for the bark to be in for successful bud
grating and when the stock to be
grated upon is in this condition sue
cess is almost sure to follow. August
is the season in many sections for bud
grating of peaches, cherries, plums
and other fruits and also roses and
other ornamentals. One of the secrets
of budding and grating is to perform
the operation quickly, before the sap
of the plant gets chance to oxidize,
and as it is an old adage that ''prac-
tice makes perfect" the professional
CRATER or builder nearly always scores
more success than the amateur in this
line.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

'We didn't change our SUITS" Mr..
Woodpecker said, ''as we were prac-
ticing all morning to play the drums
on the trees around"
"We didn't change our suits as we
were practicing our SONGS said the
orioles, who were so brilliantly
dressed anyway that they really need
not have made any excuse.
"Then, too" added the robins, 1--WE
couldn't have changed our suits if
we had wished to do So"
All the birds burst into song then,
singing:
The dear little robins so truthful and
We're SO very glad that you have come
here,
You add with your voices, you add
with your charm,
And We'll take good, care that you'll
ne'er come to harm.
The robins were much pleased with
the song, but they didn't want to have
all the attention, so they sang this
song: sis
When the Fairy Queen gives a ball,
It's for all, yes, it's for all.
Every one then has a chance,
To sing. to chirp, to play, to dance.
So cheer went up for the Fairy
Queen and then the music began, and
every one danced all that wonderful
summer afternoon in the sunlight
And Fairy Ybab led the fairies or
chestra.
Never had such lovely party been
given.
The shadows were so fascinating,
the lights through the trees were so
beautiful, and the costumes were so
gay, while the music was really just
perfect.
t@. 1929. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
. MAKING FRUIT PUNCH

Mexican cookery is undoubtedly the
inspiration of this good dish for which
the bureau of home economics fur
nishes the recipe. If you can not get
chill peppers, use green peppers and
flavor well with tabasco or cayenne,
for the characteristic of all Mexican
dishes is their high seasoning.
pint kidney beans chilli peppers
tbs. olive oil or 1 quart tomatoes
butter Salt
1 pound lean beef
Wash the beans, cover with water,
and soak overnight In the morning
bring them to the boiling point, drain,
and discard the water. Cut the beef
into small pieces, and brown it in
the olive OIL Then add the beans,
chilli peppers, tomato, and salt. Cover
and simmer for one hour, or until
the beans and meat are tender.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Preparing the Plank Steak

prepared by the United states Department
of Agrcuture,I
flank steak is one of the best fla
vOred pieces of beef. but it requires
slow, careful cooking. and its long
muscle fibers should be carved across
the grain. 1t is an economical cut.
for there is no bone or other waste
material, Flank steak is especially
adapted to stuffing and rolling. Any
preferred Stufting may be used. The
bureau of home economics suggests
one made in this way: Half cupful
of chopped celery and medium-sized
onion, minced. are cooked in two Ia
blespoOnfuls of butter or beef drip
pings and then combined with one and
one-half cupfuls of stale bread crumbs,
one teaSpoOnful of salt, and one-eighth
teaspoonful of pepper.
Wipe the meat with damp cloth
Spread the stuffing over the steak. Be.
ginning on one side of it. roll the steak
up like jelly roll. and tie securely in
several places with clean string. Be
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Cultivate Everbearing
Strawberries All Year

Everbearing strawberries need lots
of cultivating and hoeing. 1t is not
necessary to keep the weeds out. but
the ground should be worked fire.
quently whether there are any weeds
or not, as the everbearers do not like
to be left standing in hard soil
even if there are no weeds. So keep
the ground stirred so that there is a
mulch of loose soil around them at
all times if you want them to do their
best for you. Everbearing strawber-
ries make fine addition to the menu
on our table in the fall of the year,
variety and change which some sage
has said is "spice of life"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Agricultural Squibs

Oil will proIong the life of harness
many years.
Use best seed obtainabIe. Poor seed
is expensive at any price.
Watch costs and markets and profits
will take care of themselves.
Early and late vegetables are usual
ly more profitable than mid-season
crops.
According to agricultural college fig
ures, farm buildings should be repaint-
ed every three and half years.
Every crop grower and shipper
should be certain he knows when and
how to harvest and how to grade and
pack. n
The most important single spray
ing is the one that should be applied
directly after the blossoms drop.
Economy in storing and handling
grain will aid in reducing the over
head and increase the income from the
grain crop.
Legume hays are rich in lime and
bran, and the oil meals are rich in
PHOSPHORUS. Feeding them helps to
reduce mineral shortage.
There are several species of cut
worms under several common names.
The damage is similar for all species
and their life history is much alike.
There should be enough cattle on
farm to consume the alfalfa, II II
has to be baled and shipped the ex-
pense and work is too great to pay
for the shipping and baIing.
Sweet clover is particularly val
liable pasture in dry seasons and in
season Of drought the farmer with
sweet clover pasture is usually able TO
come through without any shortage of
rOughage or forage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

one pound of raisins, one pound of
soft brown sugar, two ounces of fresh
ginger, four ounces of chilli peppers,
one tablespoonful of crushed celery
seed and a Glove Of garlic in pint of
vinegar for eight hours. Now add
the onions and pat through meat
chopper. Add another pint of vinegar
and cook with the apples until they
are soft. Pack boiling hot in small
jars and seal.
Cucumber Sauce Uncooked.-Peel
and CRATE cucumbers and place in a
cheeseclotb bag TO drain over night.
Sumo leave the cucumbers unpeeled.
Crate oDe-half dozen onions, add to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Way to Clean Brooder
by Using Heavy Paper

A good way TO keep the floor of a
broOder clean is TO cover the floor
with heavy paper. Over this scatter
litter or cut straw. When the paper
becomes soiled, it is removed. litter
and all, and burned or buried. 1t is
much easier TO replace both the paper
and litter than TO scrub the floors
when soiled. Then, too, the brooders
are always dry, whereas if they must
be scrubbed often, they are liable TO
be damp sometimes, and then look out
for roup. Dampness will bring on
roup in young chicks, and is some
times so fatal and does its work of
destruction so quickly, that one has no
chance to use remedy, if one can be
found. 1t is much more fatal to young
chicks than to matured fowls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Authentic Information
Given in Seed Catalogues

Vegetable growers, whether home
garden or commercial, should consid-
er carefully the source, quality, and
variety of seed to be planted. If you
have located good source. endeavor
to get seed of identical parentage for
use this year. Send for catalogs of
several seedsmen. but do not shop
around too much. Extravagant, vague
statements regarding varieties should
be disregarded. but much authentic
information may be obtained from re-
liable seed catalogs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Fruit Punch.

dozen lemons 3. tsp salt
~ dozen oranges cups sugar
6 quarts strawberries cups water
No. cans shred 2 quarts Apolli-
ded pineapple naris or more
3 quarts freshly
made strong tea
Boil the sugar and water together
to make heavy strip. and chill. Cut
the large berries in thirds or halves
and crush the remainder. Scrub the
oranges and lemons, and after the
juice is extracted, cover the skins with
longer, and then pour off this liquid
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Summer Wraps Are Attractive

practical as they are handsome-in-
dulge in many fine knife plaitings;
others SAY it" with circular ruffies
galore. In the instance of the model
in the picture chic supreme is ex-
pressed through circular ruffies about
the hemline.
Speaking of georgette for the sum-
mer ensemble, no fabric is more COM
mendable. For one thing, it wears.
Then in most instances it can be
tubbed satisfactorily; at any rate it.
cleans most perfectly. II you have
never owned tailored georgette en-
semble you have missed one of the
chiefest of sartorial joys.
&c. 1929 Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Bud Grating on Trees
Really Simple Process

Bud grating or budding" as it is
often called, is the process of trans
planting an eye or bud from one tree
or shrub to another. and is really
simple process when once the oper-
ator knows how"
There are a few essential points,
however, that are frequently over
looked, and one of the principal ones
Of these is to have the bark of the
stock SO that it slides freely. Almos,
every man or boy from the country
can remember in his earlier days the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

cations at this time of year. Straw
berry punch would also be appropri-
ate for wedding or any sort of
party.
Some time before mixing the punch
the ingredients should all be thorough
ly chilled. The sweetening should al
ways be in the form of strip made
from the sugar and part of the water
called for. 1t is better to keep the
punch cold in a pan of cracked ice
than to put large lump of ice in it,
as that gradually dilutes the punch
and spoils the flavor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Cutting Forests

Where forests are cut down with no
provision for immediate regrowth, the
economic effects reach out far beyond
the lumber business. Industries move
away, wages are reduced. bank de-
posits decrease. farmers lose their
markets. railroad revenues shrink,
schools deteriorate, good roads are
fewer, tax burdens pile up. and abaD
doned farms abound.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Profitable to Discard
Misshapen Potato Seed

Many potato growers are finding it
profitable to throw out the long, slen-
der, or badly misshapen tubers from
their seed. These tubers carry the
virus of the spindle tuber disease. The
yield from them is practically nothing.
When buying seed, avoid any lot of
seed which carries large number of
these turnout potatoes. Remember
when buying seed potatoes, you are
not buying a bushel of potatoes but
in crop. 1t may be profitable one
or it may be Improbable. Good seed is
worth more money, for it yields a
higher return on the investment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

cupful of cocoa, one-half teaspoonful
of salt; knead lightly and place to
rise again. Mold into loaves when
light. filling the pans half full. Use
two and half cupfuls of -four in the
second kneading. This is particular.
ly good for sandwiches.
Chicken, Ham and Tongue SsAd.
wich.-ChOp fine one-half cupfu1 of
the white meat of stewed chicken,
one-fourth cupful of boiled ham and
the same of boiled smoked OK tongue.
Bind together with mayonnaise and
spread on thin slices of buttered
white bread. Press on a leaf of let
tuce and cover with another slice.
(0, 1929. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

cheese and paprika. Place under the
broiIer and melt the cheese. cover
with another slice, cut in two. Garnish
with potato shoestrings and water
creSs.
Chicken la King.-This is a very
attractive open sandwich. Cut slices
of bread one and one-fourth inches
center, butter and toast in the oven
Fill the depression with hot chicken
a la king, sprinkle with cheese and
brown under the broiler. Garnish
with mushrooms.
Chicken and Grape Sandwich
Spread buttered toasted bread with
mayonnaise, then arrange thin slices
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
RECIPE FOR GOOD DISH

Prepared by the United states Department
of AgricultureD
A good strawberry punch, sufficient
for serving 80 to 70 people, can be
made in the following proportions,
which are given by the bureau of
home economics. A fruit drink or
punch Of some sort is often needed at
the strawberry festival" or sociable
given by church o c.'-i,nunity organi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
BY NELLIE MAXWELL

the cucumbers. In the morning add
salt. cayenne pepper or a bit of finely
chopped chill pepper; add vinegar to
make the right consistency. Pack in
cold jars and seal.
A chicken sandwich is always a
favorite for any occasion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

Apple Chutney.-Cover
one pound of button on
ions with one cupful Of
water and eight ounces
of salt. Let stand two
days, renewing the water
and salt once. Peel, core
and slice one pound of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

sure TO roll the steak from the side,
not the end; then in carving slices the
meat will be cut across the grain.
Scar in a small quantity of fat in
heavy skillet or baking pan on top of
the stove, and turn the meat frequent
ly until it is Drowned on all sides.
Slip rack under the meat in the
pan, cover closely, and cook in mod
crate oven $3.50 degrees Fahrenhei)
for one and one-half hours. or until
tender. When the meat is done re-
move from the fire and prepare a
gravy. Drain off the fat. and for each
cupful of gravy desired, measure two
tahlesoOnfulS of fat and return to the
pan. Add one and One-half to two ta-
blespoonfuls of flour to the fat and
stir until well blended and slightly
Drowned. Then add one cupful of cold
water or milk and stir until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve
the stuffed steak with Drowned pota-
toes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

Toasted Chicken Sand.
wiches.-Grind very fine
one-fOurth of a cupful of
the white meat of chick
en- and mOisten with a
little cream. Season and
heat. Spread the mix
ture on a slice of
trimmed toast Sprinkle
with EnoI1 - a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

gnomes wore beautiful moss green
suits, with tall hats of moss, the
brownies wore orange velvet suits
with hats of bright orange velvet
very tall with tassel on top of each
hat.
The elves wore dresses made of
wild roses. The DOGGY family wore
dresses of moss trimmed with forget
me-nots, and old Witty Witch wore
a new frock of daisies, with tall
hat made out of buttercups.
Of course the Fairy Queen was de-
lighted with all the costumes, as well
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
HUSKER- SHREDDER EFFECTIVE
DESTROYER OF CORN BORERS

ton secured in a cooperative study
of the experiences of farmers in
Ohio. Michigan, Indiana and Illinois
who use husker-shredders in harvest
ing their corn crop.
copy of the bulletin mey be OBJ
tanned by writing to the United
States Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. G.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

CapriciOuS, whimsical, charming,
beguiling, unique, graceful, unusual
one adjective is as applicable as
another when it comes TO describ-
ing the fanciful wraps which are j..
lending interest to the summer i
style parade. G
Very often the summary wrap is a
separate theme, but just as often it
is a component part of an ensemble
cOstume-which does not, however, in
terfere with its doing duty with other
frOckS as well as the one TO which 1t
is closely related. In the picture this
ensemble of feminized styling is made
of peach-cOored geOrgette. The coat
of the matching geOrgette is worn over
a sleeveless frock.
Between wraps Of geOrgette and Of
transparent velvet there is keen COM
petition. Being of light and airy tex
ture, one welcomes their entrance into
the summer mode, especially since so
many of the gowns are made sleeve
less. which renders a wrap which can
be easily, thrown off and on almost
an Indispensable thing.
With every lowered chiffon frock
velvet coat or cape of gay hue has
become the watchword of the mode.
Sometimes these are made quite sim
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

and add it to the fruit juice. Combine
all the ingredients and add chopped
ice until thoroughly cold. Just before
serving add the Apollinaris, and If the
punch is too strong add ice water in
small quantities until it is the flavor
desired. This makes about five gal
Ions of punch.