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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
WORLD
WA II
VAR S
The Battle That Was Never
Fought
by Lieut.. Frank E. Hoeon

The Battle of Pas de Calais was
a naval battle that was never fought.
If 1t had been the outcome of the
World war might have been different.
The French were ready to fight 1t
but the Germans weren't and thereby
hangs the tale of lost opportunity.
At midnight on August 3, 1914. Rear
Admiral Rouyer of the French navy
was at Cherbourg and there received
a wireless order to take what YES
sells he had and steam for the Calais
pass. Arriving there he was to attack
and fight it out to the end with the
German High Seas fleet. The order
was equivalent to telling a mouse to
attack a bulldog. The French were
sure that Germany would strike at
her by a combined land and sea move
ment-an invasion of Belgium by the
army and of the English channel by
the navy to assure herself of naval
bases from which she might hold or
defeat England.
The authorities knew that they were
sending Rouyer 70 his death but he
might be able to hold up for few
precious hours the German battleships
and the great transports, filled with
soldiers, which they would be convoy
ing. England wasn't yet in the war so
no help could be hoped for from "the
Mistress of the Seas" Rouyer had
three small armored cruisers of his
peacetime fleet and three other YES
sells of the navy school division which
Joined him at Brett. He left Cher
bourg at $50 in the morning and by
4 o'clock that afternoon he was in
his battle position. About o'clock
some British torpedo boats steamed
past one of the cruisers and the Brit
iSh crews gave the French a cheer
not cheer for allies but cheer for
brave men who were going to certain
death.
ROuyer waited all that day for the
appearance Of the German fleet. And
nothing happened AT IL o'clock that
night Great Britain declared war. Next
day British warships were helping him
guard the Pas de Calais. Why didn't
the German fleet appear? No one
knows. Some historians declare that
the German high command blundered
there and threw away chance to
crush France.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

Under ordinary circumstances the
best time to eat candy is within one
or two hours after mealtime. Some
sort of candy may be served after the
sweet course at dinner and dishes of
assorted candies are often offered
when coffee is served in the drawing
room after dinner.
1t is customary to place small dishes
of candy and sailed nuts on the card
tables during the evening of cards but
this is by no means necessary and the
hostess who wishes her guests to do
justice to the refreshments or late
supper following is wise to omit it.
t6. 1881 Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
(WNU Service.l
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Your Home and You |
-seAkss-
BY Betsy Callister
CANDY AND WEIGHT

DANDY is one of the first things
~ stricken from the diet list of in
dividuals trying to lose weight, and
yet some women find candy helpful
In reducing. They eat a piece of
candy FIVE or ten minutes before meal
time. for the very reason that mothers
warn their children not to eat candy
within an hour of luncheon or dinner.
1t takes off the keen edge of their ap-
petite and In that way helps them to
get along on very light rations.
Some women find the omission of
luncheon the most convenient plan in
reducing weight. and are perfectly
content to go without food from break
fast time until late dinner If they can
oat two or three pieces of candy dur
ing the course of the day to stave off
he discomfort of too great hunger
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
How One Woman Lost
20 Pounds of Fat
Lost Her Prominent Hips
Double Chin-Sluggishness
Gained Physical Vigor-
A Shapely Figure

II you're fat-frst remove the
cause!
Take one half teaspoonful Of
KRUSCHEN SALTS in a glass Of
hot water every morning-in 3
weeks get on the scales and note
how many pounds Of fat have van
ished.
Notice also that you have gained
In energy-your skin is clearer-you
feel younger in body-KRUSCHEN
will give any fat person joyous
surprise.
Get an Soc bottle of KRUSCHEN
SALTS from any leading druggist
anywhere in America Qasts 4
weeks). If this first bottle doesn't
convince you this is the easiest, SAT.
est and surest way to lose fat-your
money gladly returned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Keeping Down Germ Life

Ordinary milk when 1t reaches
che bottling station, usually contains
about $4,000 bacteria or germs per
cubic centimeter and one cubic cent?
meter (c.c) is about 20 drops. On the
other hand, milk that has not been
properly handled, may contain as
many as one million germs per c. c.,
when il is bottled. From these facts.
it can readily be seen that the prob
lem of the milk producer is to SO man.
age his milk as to keep its germ life
down to a minimum.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Avoiding ''Ropy" Milk

"Ropy" milk causes a great loss to
the dairy industry each year. 1t is
more prevalent in the springtime than
it is during the fall and winter months.
In order to prevent this condition
from occurring, it is best to make sure
that the water which is used for the
cows to drink and for washing the
pals and utensils is clean and fresh.
The organisms which cause rOpy milk
are found generally in the water
The udders and TANKS of cows which
have been in pastures where stagnant
water stands are apt to be contami-
mated. and during the spring particu-
larly, the TANKS and udders should be
wiped off with damp cloth. This is
a good practice and should be done
throughout the year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Che
DAIRY
a1sas-M',
IMPROVE QUALITY
OF PASTURE SODS
Methods That Will Increase
Yields of Grass.

Pasture sods require feeding, re
seeding and cultivating much the same
as any other crop, declares c. w. Gay,
chairman of the department of animal
huSbandry at the Ohio State univer
sity, who believes that the pasture
may be made one of the most profit
able fields on the farm.
If dairy cows are fed on a grain
ration In the stable, or If cattle are
fed grain on pasture, they will put
back in fertility more than they take
off. However, the droppings are best
distributed by some kind of drag or
they will not be utilized to the best
advantage. If piled In large heaps,
the manure kills the grass under it
and stimulates such rank q o~th
around the pile that stock will not
eat it. Rolling firms the soil about
the grass roots, and disking may
thicken the stand. Bare spots should
be reseeded and weeds and rank grass
are best clipped.
Another good practice, Gay asserts,
is to top-dress the pasture in tn fal
or early spring. However, the manure
Of one kind of stock should not be put
on sod to be grazed by that same kind
of stock. Germs of tuberculosis and
abortion disease may infect the ma
nure Of cattle and sprea tc stock on
pasture. In the same way sheep and
hogs may become infested with para
sites if grazed on grass top-dressed
with sheep or hog manure. But epar-
asites of sheep do not infest hogs, I'D
vice versa. Cattle manure had best go
on corn ground, or other ground to be
plowed, while cattle pastures may be
top-dressed from either the horse, hog
or sheep barns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN
By THORNTON w. BURGESS

he shouted Flathorns would come out
Of hiding and snort and butt the tree.
Just after daybreak | heard an an
swering shout way off in the distance.
and knew then that some one was
coming. l wondered If Flathorns
heard or if he was so filled with rage
that he had forgotten to watch out,
or if he thought because he had fright
ened this hunter almost to death he
could do the same to any other hunt.
er. The one in the tree began to
shout great many things. l guess
he was warning whoever was coming
to look out for Flathorns.
'Flathorns rushed out and stamped
and snorted just as he had been 10
ing, but he was smart. He usually
is. While he was doing everything he
could to scare that hunter he was
watching even if he didn't seem to be-
By and by / saw another hunter with
a terrible gun creeping up very slowly
and carefully so as not to make a
sound and got where he could shoot
Flathorns. l had just opened my
mouth to warn FlathOrns when ! saw
him stop stamping and stand perfect
ly still looking and listening. ! knew
then that he knew that danger was
near. so | held my tongue, wanted
to see if he would try to chase this
other hunter up tree, but he was
too smart for that. He knew that this
hunter would be ready with his fire
stick, so he just melted away. Yes,
sir. that is what he did, just melted
away. One minute he was there in
where to be seen. He had stolen off
through the woods so quietly that he
didn't make sound. | don't know
how such q big fellow as he Is can
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

Do YOUR own WEAKNESS, your wife's
unhappiness and nerves, leave you
no peace of mind? Both of you are los
ing the joy you ought to find in life and
in each other.
You can recover the forgotten glow
of youth. Take Fellows Syrup, which
supplies your body with vitalingredients
often missing. In short time you will
be eager and fit for work, play, meals,
and sleep.
Begin now-don't miss another day
of happiness and health. The first few
doses will begin to transform you. Fol-
low the prescription doctors have used
for years, and get the genuine Fellows
Syrup from your druggist today.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Baseballs and Battleields

Besides Color Sergeant Hank Gowdy
noted for his inspiring influence on
morale of the A E. F., other profess
siOnal ball players served their coun-
try overseas in 1918. From them 1t
would have been possible to select q
formidable club, entirely capable Of
offering stern battle on the diamond
to any of the present major league
outfits.
The club mentioned would have in
cluded the following lineup, all of the
members then in France, under colors: :
Catchers, Gowdy or Regan, former
Cincinnati player; pitchers. Grover
Cleveland Alexander, Sherrod Smith,
Leon Galore, Noyes of the Athletics
and Lambeth of Brooklyn; first base.
Dots Miller of the Pirates; second
base, Johnny Evers, the old Cub star
with the Knights of Columbus; short
stop, Chuck Ward of Brooklyn; third
base, Cy Bates, Athletics, and Outfield-
ers MenOsky and Sam Rice of Wash
ingtOn and Miller of Cleveland.
Two lieutenants were mentioned as
utility men. They were Moose Nc
Cormick, a noted pinch hitter for the
old Giants, and Eddie Grant, short
stop who also played under McGraw.
Grant became a captain before any
thing was done about forming the
club. commanding Fl company, Three
Hundred and Seventh infantry. He
was killed during the Argonne fight
Ing at the head of his battalion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
tuberculosis Tests

New Hampshire has been making
excellent progress in the testing of
herds for tuberculosis, government
records show. Three of the ten coun-
ties in the state have been established
as modified accredited areas, signify
ing that all the cattle have been tested
and that not more than O.5 Of / per
cent Of the cattle of these areas are
tuberculosis. Interest in other coun-
ties. also, is indicated by a waiting
list of more than 5000 cattle owners
who have made applications for the test.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
PLATFORMS THE MOOSE
is SMART

DETER RABBIT was so excited that
he couldn't sit still as he listened
to the story told by Honker the Goose
of how Flathorns the Moose had got
even with the hunter and had kept
him in tree all night. When Hon.
ker paused as If that were the end of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Hats of Milan

One of the best known Paris mil
liners is responsible for the revived
interest In milan straw. for her most
successful hats are made of milan with
touch of ribbon-one in particular
turns bit off the face. sweeps down
at the side and has bow of angelskin
ribbon just under the brim In the back.
The point is. however, that milan Is
smart
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Graham Cracker Pie.

Roll one and one-half dozen graham
crackers, mix with one-third Of cup
full of melted butter, two-thirds of u
cupful of sugar and one tablespoon
full of cream. Line a pie plate with
this mixture, pressing hard to the bot
tom and sides. Fill with the following
filling: one pint of milk, three table
spoonfuls of cOrnstarch, three beaten
egg yolks, One-half cupful Of sugar.
with salt and fiavoring to taste. Cook
until thick and cover the cracker mix
ture. Top with a meringue, using the
three esq whites TO which has been
added three tablespoonfuls of sugar.
Sprinkle the top Of the meringue with
finely chopped nuts and graham crack
er crumbs BAKE long enough to brown
the meringue.
Co 1891. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Bracelets Again

The fashion for wearing several
bracelets is being revived now that
the varicolored is preferred to the
matching ensemble, and shorter sleeves
are in vogue. Flexible and jointed
gold bracelets enameIed in two or
three colors are fancy for the day
time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Crisp Organdie

Organdie. sheer. crisp and flower
like i'm it's colorings. is destined for
an important part in summer fashions.
1t is used for simple tailored morning
frocks, for ruffly afternoon gowns and
for ankle-length evening dresses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Distrust Ourselves

What commonly prevents us from
exhibiting the bottom of our hearts to
our friends Is not so much the dis
trust we have of them as the distrust
we have of ourselves. la Rochefcu.
cauld.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
THE IDAHO JACKPOT

THIS peculiar little animal Is a
cross between the great western
iackrabbit and the cottontail mule. 1t
PRESENTS an interesting study in evolu-
ZION. as It once had idng hind legs like
= Kangaroo. but. having trouble with
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Candidates' Colors

In ancient Rome ii was the custom
for those seeking Office to wear white
togas, and from this custom grew the
term candidate" from the Latin "can
didatus," meaning clothed in white
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Safety Trick

If you nail strips Of rubber to the
rungs of the ladder. you are less apt
to slip when hanging curtains. put.
ting up the screens and doing other
utility jobs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
The Greatest Spy Achievement

What is said 20 have been the
greatest spy achievement Of the whole
war was 4 coup pulled by the Germans
which resulted in the crushing defeat
of the Russians at the Battle of the
Masurian Lakes. General Samsonov,
commander of the Russian central
army. had received reports that he
forces so he prepared to halt his ad-
vance into East Prussia.
Just as he was about to issue the
necessary orders, an airplane landed
close TO his headquarters and when
the aviator was brought to him he was
handed letter from Grand Duke Mich
olas, the Russian commander in chief.
complaining of his slow advance and
declaring that the rumors Of the Ger
man encircling movement were mostly
fiction.
He then ordered Samsonov to push
forward as rapidly as possible and
break through the German lines. The
Russian general reluctantly obeyed
and the result was The crushing dis
aster of the Masurian Lakes. A
stormy scene followed at the grand
dukes headquarters. The unlucky
Samsonov produced the letter which
the aviator had given him and the
grand duke Immediately informed him
that he had written no such letter
The aviator had been German SPY
and the coup had been planned by the
Germans. Soon there was another
casualty added to the thousands of
Russians who had died in that battle.
1t was the death of General Sam.
sonov-by suicide.
&C. 1881 Western Newspaper Union,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

SHE HAS HEARD THAT
Among the mountaineers If a gals
lover gets thirsty she never, no, never
allows him to take gourd of water
from her hand, for If she does, he is
liable to become ripsnorting water
bug.
&c. 1881. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
(WNU Service.l
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Newly-Weds

He-We'll stop at the best hotel,
dear. We only marry once. you
know.
She-How delightfully."- old-fash-
Toned you are, John.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Silver Gloves

Vanity for evening is the short sill
yer glove. They have fiaring cuffs and
are worn only with the most romantic
of evening gowns that affecr gleamins
silver trim
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
His Mind Relieved

Creditor-Now, look here. / want
my money.
Debtor-Oh, that's all right.
thought you wanted mine.-Stray
Stories.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Sh-hl

Gamekeeper Ito mistress of es-
tate)-Somebody is poaching on
your preserves, Madam.
Little William with a smeared
mouth)-Tattle talel
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

Children turn out rather we'll as
soon as they grow old enough to
perceive what the world thinks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
FELLOWS
SYRUP
Too Speedy

Hanks-Is your dentist fast
worker?
Shanks-IIl say sO-he sends his
bill in the next mail.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
The Symptoms

ass your wife good coOk?"
"Oh, yes. She's always threaten
ing to leave me-"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

the story Peters curiosity prompted
him to ask question right away.
did the hunter get away% he
asked breathlessly.
81 guess that hunter would be
here yet, if it hadn't been for other
hunters" said he. Every little while
all night he would shout at the top of
his lungs. guess it made old Flat
horns grin to hear him. Every time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

For Sports
most effective sports frock con-
sists of white jersey pleated skirt
and navy jersey blouse made on the
lines of polo skirt. There is also a
white leather belt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

If enough of US are included. who
minds satire?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Collegiate Sandwiches.

Spread one slice of bread lightly
buttered with peanut butter. Cover
with layer of dates. Spread Sec
ond slice of buttered bread with cur
rant or cranberry jelly. Put the
slices together in pairs. One-half
package of dates, one-half cupful Of
peanut butter, will be sufficient for q
dozen sandwiches the size that college
boys and girls like.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28
Cookbook
VACATION DISHES

TOR picnic or afternoon garden
party, try these little cakes:
Cup Cakes.
Sift two cupfuls of flour, four tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, one tea
spoonful of cinnamon. one-fourth tea
spoonful Of salt. Add one cupful of
chopped nut meats, one package Of
dates, sliced; mix these well with the
-four mixture. Cream one-fourth of q
cupful of butter, add one cupful Of SUI
gar gradually, then two beaten eggs.
Add the dry ingredients alternately
with one cupful of crushed pineapple.
Bake in small cups. cover with icing
and sprinkle with coconut in any de-
sired color. This recipe makes four
dozen cakes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

A/ILLIAM GREENWOOD, a resi-
w dent of Olympia, Wash, of adj
vanced years, says his home city and
Seattle, San Francisco and Los An
geles are so wicked and corrupt that
God has decided to wipe them off the
face of the earth. This, William be-
lieves, will be accomplished through
a second flood that will inundate the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-28

Hardware. Best buy west OF Chicago. long
established. real money maker. terms to
suit Associated Sales. st. Paul Mimi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09
CANDIDATES FOR
 LEGION OFFICES ARE NOMINATED
Election Will Be Held Octo- Der 20 and Installation
 a Month Later

Candidates for offices in the Juneau Post of the American Le- zion were nominated by the World War veterans at a meeting last night in the Dugout. The election will be held October 29, and in- stallation will take place about a month later Nominations fol- low:
 Commander-Ralph Martin, Roya, Shepard, LeRoy Vestal.
 First Vice. Commander = RoyaI Shepard.
 Second Vice. -Commander-H. c Walmsley, John Mccormick.
 Adjutant-Claud Helgesen.
 Finance Officer-E. M. Goddard
 Historian-E. M. Policy.
 Service Officer-Alfred zenger.
 Sergeant-at-A -Arms-J. Thibodeau
 Post Executive Committeeman Robert S. Raven. Department Executive Commit teeman-Homer c. Nordling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09
FIGHT ON FIRES CARAVAN PLAY
 WILL. CON TINUE PICTURES EARLY ALL YEAR ROUND DAYS IN WEST
Chamber of Commerc C Urges Persistent Precau-
 tions Against Flames

Fire Prevention Week, which has been observed so successfully this year, affords excellent opportunity to emphasize the need for constant vigilance in the prevention of fire waste. It is not, however, sufficient for persons to concentrate on this subject for one week and forget it for the rest of the year, according to M. S. Whittier, Acting Sscre- tary of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
 In cooperation with the Chamber Of Commerce of the United States, which is conducting a national campaign to reduce preventable fire waste, the Juneau Chamber will make fire prevention one of it's outstanding activities all the time. The Chamber will support any measures found necessary in the improvement of local fire pro- lection.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09

S o he rapidly eastward Gales general outhward west Southern the central Interior weather prevails most Boring pressure Southeastern Northern Alaska changes have Territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09

as she is not financially dependent upon her husband. Edmund Lowe and Leila Hyams are the leading characters, while Tommy Clifford as philosophical caddy, proves to be the chief reason for their re- conciliation.
 Just Like Heaven" tells the romantic story of a toy balloon vender and young woman in a dog circus. The theme unfolds in Paris. Anita Luis and David New ell have the leading parts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09
HAYNES PLAY
 AGAIN HEADS
 CAPITOL BILL
The Bat Whispers to Be Given at Midnight Mat
 inee and on Sunday

After the regular performances of "A Tailor Made Man" starring William Haines, and of the serial "The Lone Defender" with Rin Tin Tin in the leading role, at the Capitol Theatre tonight, a preview matinee of The Bat Whispers, " featuring Chester Morris, will be given at 1 o'clock tonight. The Bat Whispers" will be the headline attraction on the program Sunday.
 Modern Ballroom Set
 In "A Tailor Made Man. one of the biggest modern ballroom sets known to motion pictures is a spectacular detail.
 The Lone Defender" deals with the efforts of the Mexican Border Patrol to apprehend the elusive Cactus Kid, who, though he is con- stantly on the screen, will not be known to any one until the closing scenes of the serial.
 Exploits of Criminal
 ''The Bat Whispers" is based on the stage play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. The story concerns the adventures of a super criminal whose daring ex- ploits have confounded the great est detective minds in the country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-09
JAPANESE DIES
 UNEXPECTEDLY IN CABIN HOME
Harry Tuxedo, V eteran Cannery Foreman, Is
 Survived by Son

Harry Tuxedo, Japanese, 50 years old, died unexpectedly of a stomach ailment last evening at his living place in one of the Knudson cab ins on the approach off Willoughby Avenue to the D. B. Fe m m CT Wharf The remains are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. Nc arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
 Tuxedo was cannery worker and for many years he had beer foreman in canneries in Southeast and Southwest Alaska. He was foreman last season in the cannery Of Libby, l1cNeill and Libby a Taku.
 During the recent canning sea-