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The Ely miner., 1937-05-06

Explosives Used in Mines, 1927
The first use of explosives in min
ing dates back to 1927 in Hungary,
says Industrial and Engineering
Chemistry"
The Ely miner., 1937-05-06
Franco Creates Authoritarian
State in Spain

= FRANCISCO FRANCO is well on
l the way to becoming a real die.
tator of the part of Spain his insur-
gent forces control, and of the en-
The Ely miner., 1937-05-06
HardshipS de Luxe.

WHEN our plutocratic classes
w decide to go simple, they go
simple, regardless of what it costs
'em.
A rich couple have just completed
trip out here, following the ancient
trails of the early pathinders. Like
true pioneer stock, they roughed it
in specially built twin trailers, each
about the size of pullman but
much more complete, and were
towed by couple of Rolls-Royces.
The servants, only six in number,
had to put up with two much cheap
er cars.
During the entire trip there was
no dressing for dinner and thus,
with true democratic spirit, wa
the primitive plan of the expedition
carried out. Every hardship en-
countered enroute-such as the
champagne getting all iolted up and
the caviar coming unglued in the
can - was cheerfully endured. An
armed guard was maintained at
night to repel kidnapers and hostile
Indian tribes.
wonder how Jim Bridger and Kit
Carson ever stood it with no butler
along-in fact, not even a second
man.
IRWIN S. COBB.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-06
Dealing With Snakes.

hSip SoCldlly.
Dealing With Snakes.
A CONNECTICUT congressman
\ is pushing an act to prohibit
importation of venomous serpents
from other countries for exhibition
purposes. His fear is that an earth
quake or something might shake the
zoo apart and liberate lot of dead
ly reptiles that would start multi
plying and constitute new menace
to the lives of such of the populace
as have thus far escaped being
killed by automobiles.
Without presuming to assume that
the gentleman is a bit of an alarm
ist, I'd like to point out that he can
obtain millions of adherents for this
measure among old-fashioned Amer
leans by tacking in an amendment
to his bill providing that the bars
likewise shall be put up against for
eign-born communists.
How Times Change.
I JUST read what I once knew for
L myself but had forgotten in the
rush and hustle of these latter days.
1t related to the attitude which
America, considerably less than half
century ago, held toward unescort-
ed woman. For instance, as recently
as 1890 not many respectable hotels
would permit one of them to regis
ter.
Some time after 1900-in fact, as
I remember, it was about 191O-a
prominent lady was asked to leave
one of the smartest hotels in New
York city because she dared to light
a cigarette in the public lounge.
AS for women drinking at a bar
well, not even the most forward
looking liberal could conceive of so
incredible sight as that.
And now just look at the darned
fhinpSi
The Ely miner., 1937-05-06

seemed to be suffering from severe
attacks of nervous culture, being
fearful, I'd say, that, if ever they
behaved naturally, they'd give them
selves away. Mainly they were dull.
Waxworks, even when animated,
usually are dull.
But stopping at a $25 a day hotel
has one advantage, I find. After
ward, you can go around Dragging
that once you stopped at a $25-a-
day hotel. This should be a great
help socially
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Fisher River

The cold weather that arrived with
the new year still continues. 1t hasn't
thawed yet this year Snow also came
with the new year and it's still snow
ing; we now have more than two feet
The roads were practically blocked last
week but the county snow pillow went
over the main highway and farmers
got busy on the side roads so that
they are now all in good condition.
The mail and bus are going through on
time.
M: l. Davis and Ernest were in Libby
a couple of days last week. n
An earthquake shock was felt all
over this section Sunday evening at
Gas A rumbling noise accompanied
the shock.
E. w. Scott was in Libby Tuesday.
Warren Koebel came out from Libby
Friday evening to spend the weekend
at home.
Francis Longwell spent Friday after
noon at the E. w. Scott homes
Mark Hall from Libby is hauling
logs from the James Orr ranch to the
landing at Listle Pass where they are
loaded On the cars ard taken to the
mil at Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
REV. WILLIAMS RESIGNS
Passionate OF CHURCH

Rev. Simeon c. Williams, pastor OF
the Kendall Community Presbyterian
church for the last six years and cam
didate for city commissioner at the last
election, announced his resignation
from the church pulpit Tuesday. His
resignation, he said, was accepted three
weeks ago.
He has been acting as supply pastor
pending the choosing of another pastor
and also preached at Dallas, where ar
invitation was extended asking him
to accept the pulpit there, which he
refused.
Il am engaged in literary work al
the present and I intend to 60 on with
that as we'll as my interest in politics,
he said.-Portland Oregonian.
Note-The Rev. Williams will be re-
membered as a former pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Hosts at Sieikhride Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Youngs were
hosts last Sunday afternoon to "a young
people on sleighride party. The crisp
three mile ride out to their hosts
country home was much enjoyed, also
the hot supper served to the hungry
guests on their arrival. Those invited
for the sleighride and the subsequent
housewarming included Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Botchek, Mr.. and Mrs. John
FINLAND, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Krom-
holtz, the Misses Nina and Beatrice
Larson. Barbara Jefferson, Lois Boyle
and Inez Ratekin, and Messrs Bernie
Langsaerf, Walter Katarzy and Clayton
Youngs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
The Presbyterian Church
r. w. Orr, Pastor

Some years ago the vital question Of
many was, Is there a God2" Now that
question is, Can man know Cod
The answer is. we may both know God
and become partakers of the state of
blessedness which is his. In worship
we have fellowship with him. We
should be glad to welcome to
our service of worship any who seek
after God The Bible School affords
an opportunity for study and discus
sion. The Young People have their
devotional meeting at five-t thirty in the
evening
The High School group will have din
ner on Monday evening at six o'clock.
Circle B of the Aid Society will serve
chicken dinner in the church on
Tuesday evening, the 18th A cordial
invitation is extended to the public to
enjoy this evening together.
The choirs will meet at the usual
times for practice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21

Rope has been an article of much
usefulness throughout the centuries In
the activities. of the people OF the
world. says writer In Indiana Farm
er's Guide. Early man made rope as
best he could by twisting many types
of vegetation into a crude eordage for
his iiHntlng. fishing and possible farm
In needs. Later Goo II. c. Mos
chlon says the ship "Syracusia, built
for lIerod II was rugged with hempen
rope. These early ropes were made
by hand and were clumsy, coarse and
Of Inferior strength compared with the
smooth. even and tightly twisted ma
chinemasie rnpes that we have now.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
otem Animals

AIMING savage peoples IL is believed
that some peculiar kind of animal Is
the guardian of each elan or local
group. This animal is the totem and
must he shown proper respect. The
savage believes that he is descended
from his totem. Ills clan is named
from 1t and identified by crude symbols
or Images of it. These may be en-
broldered ON tents. carved on posts, or
iattnoed ON the body. When totem
animal dies 1t is buried with the same
rites accorded member of the elan.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
In Honor of Daughters Birthday.

Mrs. E. |. Racicot was hostess to a
number of young ladies at dinner
party given Monday evening at the
New Model Cafe, the affair being given
in honor of Miss Marion's birthday.
Guests present were Helen Martin,
Mary Janet Pival, Carole Jane Smith,
Ruth Switzer, June Miller and Shirley
Brinton. Miss Marion was the recipi-
ent of many lovely gifts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
BUYS Fine Organ for Church.

The congregation of the Church of
God has purchased new combination
piano for the church, which will
add greatly to the musical features of
the service. 1t is believed to be the
only combination piano and organ in
Libby, and is said to be very fine
instrument. It is called an Angelus
player and is made especially for
church music. One of the officers OF
the church said, I'VE consider our
selves very fortunate in being able to
obtain the instrument and we wish to
thank all those who made 1t possible
for us to get it
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
PINOCHI.E CLUB MEMBERS
GUESTS OF MISS McGRADE

The members of the Double Ten
pinochle club were guests Saturday eve
ening of Miss Isabel McGrade at what
proved to be one of the incest parties
of the season. The lovely home was
prettily decorated with cut flowers and
a glowing fire in the fireplace added a
touch of cheer to the setting
At the card games high score honors
were captured by Mrs. Chas. D, Rowe
and w. E. Dexter, while low scores fell
to Mrs. George Neils and E. P. Wood
worth. Dainty refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the games
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
lQ(A[ STUFF

Chill feed Saturday, Jan. q, Gopher
Inn. 1t
B. A. Bealey, forest ranger at the
Raven ranger station, was visitor ir
Libby last Saturday,
Walker Wells of Missoula, road ma
chinery salesman, was transacting bust
ness in Libby yesterday.
Remember the Food Sale by the
Catholic ladies Saturday afternoon,
Jan. e, at the Variety Grocery. It.
The Masons and Stars of Libby and
= few invited guests spent an unusually
pleasant night last Saturday at their
regular dancing party.
Mrs. X. A. Klehm spent the week
end in Spokane and also visited with
her daughter, Miss Patricia, who is a
student at the Cheney, Wash, normal
W. w. Ensign has moved down from
Warland for the winter and will be en-
pIoyed in the local office of the fores'
service. He Is ranger of the Warland
district
Miss Ruth Shanahan left Saturday
night for Fort Peck, where she is EN-
ployed, after having visited here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. A
Shanahan.
The fire department was called to
the Elmer Clough home yesterday
morning by chimney fire. They re-
Port that it was an extra hot one bu
M damage was done.
Word comes to Libby that son wa!
born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ostroo
IN Spokane on January 10. The yount
man has been named Alfred Richard, il
honor Of the two proud grandfathers.
Libby friends will be interested il
the news that Owen Bateman has moved
from Billings to Minneapolis, Mimi
where he has position with johnson
& johnson, dealers in hospital supplies
Hugo Schmidt, manager of the plan
of the ]. Neils Lumber company a
Klickitat Wash, came to Libby the
latter part of the week for few day:
visiting and comforting with local Of
ficials of the company.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson arrived Sat
urday from Chicago for visit with hei
brother and family, MIR. and Mrs. II. A
Hough. After spending three weeks
here she will proceed TO California
where she will make her home.
The Wranglers' club enjoyed it.
dinner last night at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. M. d. Rowland. The meeting
was held there in order that Mr. Row
land could enjoy the discussion, he
having been confined to his home fol
the past 10 days with badly sprainec
ankle. Supervisor K. A. Klehm was II
charge of the discussion period, anc
chose as his subject Use of Grazing
Areas to Obtain Greatest Benefit K
the Public" Mr.. Klehm led the dis
cussion into channels that hrough
forth many highly interesting points.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
The Churches
The Methodist Church.
H. w. Woods, Pastor

Sabbath School 1000. H. A. Joughin
superintendent Morning worship HOO
Sermon by the pastor. Subject: Get
ting the right point of view" The
choir will sing. Special solo numbers
Epworth league 6:15. Meeting in
charge of Clita Mae Brown, 1st vice
president
The Junior Aid will meet Friday af-
ternoon. Watch for announcement Of
place.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Coal Mining Affects Lungs

After a miner has worked under
ground for a year his lungs are no
longer normal. The man might look
healthy enough and his coal output
seems often to belie the truth that his
lungs are affected But 1t Is fact.
There have been eases where parts of
the lungs of miners have been found to
be almost solid humps or coal.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
The Name Gamma

The name Gamma Is of Oriental
origin and the reason for this name
being applied 10 plants Is NOT known.
Species Of t'annas are native TO trop-
lcal America and Asia They are adj
mired in cultivation because Ok their
stately habit, large SNOWY leaves and
attractive flowers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Hiqheat EaIls

The Grand falls. in Labrador, are
said 10 he 2.otn feet high. Sutherland
falls. New Zealand, are 1.a0I feet high,
The upper Yosemite fall is ,436 feet.
the middle one GIG feet and the lower
400 feet The falls of Gavarnie In
France are l.3Sl feet, the Takkakaw
In British Columbia. loo feet. Vic
toria and Niagara. the two most mag
nilieent falls, are respectively 400 and
lGt feet high.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Odd Metal

Mercury-also kitawn as quicksilver
lis an odd metallic element which diff
fers from other ~Hetals in that it ap.
pears in a iqnid state at ordinary tenn.
peratures II does not attain solid
state until tie temperature $50 de-
grees Fahrenheit or colder.-pathfind-
er Magazine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
First Lutheran Church

Divine Services at 11.00 o'clock.
Sunday School, at GAS o'clock
Sunday evening will be used for
evangelistic services. Young people
especially urged to come.
w. LOWELL JACOBSON, Pastor.
ST. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Holy Communion and sermon next
Sunday at 7.30 p. m. You are cordially
invited to attend.
Sunday School every Sunday at
ii a. nj.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Head Of Liberty on Coin.

The head OF Liberty has been used
on American coins from the founda-
tion of the Republic. When the law
was proposed initiating coinage 1t con-
tanned a clause ordering that coins
bear the bust of the President In Of
flee ut the time he coins were struck.
This met with opposition and the head
OF Liberty was substituted.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Mrs. Hoffman Is Hostess.

The members of the Entire. Nous club
enjoyed an evening at contract last
Thursday as guests of Mrs. A. M. Hoff-
man. At the conclusion of the games
il was found that Mrs. w. N. Curtis
had captured high score honors. Mrs.
James Christie the consolation and Mrs.
Ned Joughin a guest prize. Refresh...
ments We're served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Hereditary Deformity

One of the outstanding cases OF a
hereditary deformity that has deiied
the eradlcating Influences OF numerous
generations Is the "Hapsburg LIP"
which has been an unchanglng char
acterlstlc of this famous royal family
for the past GOO years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Wsirkt Of Elephant Calv<s

The average weight OF elephant
calves at birth Is from IG0 TO 200
pounds. Young elephants mature very
slowly and do moi gain very much In
weight during the first week. They
live entirely on milk for several
months.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Largest Temple in World

The largest temple in the world Is
probably The Temple Of Ammon In
karnak, Egypt, which Is now In ruins.
Erected 1900 years ago, there Is com
Portable standing room for as many az
80 people on the top OF many of the
columns still erect.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Term Steam Keller"

The term steam roller" is descrlp.
tive of the manner In which the fac
tIon In control of political convention
or legislative body may force through
slate or program previously deter
mined nnnn.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Calvary Pentecostal Church,

Sunday School GAS a. m.
Preaching III a. m.
Evening service 7:45.
RICHARD PHILIP, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Dancing Spain

The Romans imported their dancers
from cadIz, and Spain is the dance
land of the Mediterranean with cas-
tanets. rhythmic hand-elapping and
stamping Of pretty feet. Spanish
dancers cast spell over all visitors.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Church OF God

Sunday School, 10 a. m.
Morning worship, IL a. m.
Young Peoples Society, p. m.
Evening services, s p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m
REV. FRED DECKER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Money Beans

The ancient Azfecs and Mayans OF
Central America used cocoa beans for
legal tender al the time of their con-
quest by the Spaniards They were
used as a beverage, too, but only the
wealthy could drink their money
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Southern States

The states usually Included as South
ern states are Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee.
Arkansas. Missouri Mississippi. Flor
Ida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Mary.
land, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21

Ceremonies accompanying the laying
OF cornerstones extend to greatest an
tlqnity. SacriicIal rites were prac-
ticed when laying foundations of build.
ineS In early Bible times.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21

An old description Of Britaln's Queen
Elizabeth called her Natures Glory,
the Miracle Of Time. the World Won.
der with many other similar desIgna-
tons
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
jackson Purchase Of Kentucky

The Jackson Purchase OF Kentucky
Is bounded on the east by the Tonnes
see river. on The west by the Atissis-
sippi. on the north by Ohio river and
on the south By the state Of Tennessee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Jud Tunkins Enyious

Ind Tnnkins says II makes him pref
ty enyinns to read about how much
money one 'haymaker" can collect in
the prize-ring compared with wages In
a regular bayfield,.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21

ST. Joseph's Catholic Church
Sunday Masses at and 10 a. m.
Sunday school at 3 a. m.
Baptism after 10 a. m. Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening at 30.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to- the
friends and neighbors and especially
to the firemen for their willing assist
ance at the time Of our recent fire.
MR.. AND MRS. GEORGE PIKE.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
Olympic Flag Design

The Olympic flag has A white lack
ground with five interlaced circles OF
blue. yellow. black, green and red, rep
resenting five continents OF the globe.
linked together In unity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
The Subject for the Lesson

The Subject for the Lesson Sermon
Sunday, January "a, Truth
-aay evening meeting at 800
school at GAS a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21

The medium should always be in the
right spirits.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE.

Child's violin for sale,-Mrs. B. w.
Echo, Phone 15F4. 1t.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-21
DE Molay Installs Officers.

The De Molays held their semi-an-
nual installation of officers Monday
might The officers installed for the
ensuing term were:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

of August 1857 he first the light of day in the
on the oath of August, 1912 the Organic Act for
Alaska creating the Alaska Legislature be elected
by the people of Alaska, passed and approved by
the President of the United States.
There was much opposition by the President to
the passage of an Act allowing the people of Alaska
to elect the members of their legislature Presi-
dent Taft had been Governor General of the Philippine
Islands where the members of the legislature were
appointed by himself and he was strongly in favor
of the military appointive legislature for Alaska
Alaska was at that time largely controlled through
the War Department in Washington, and that influ-
supported the President vigorously in his deter
mnation to appoint similar form in Alaska. Their
main argument against an elective legislature was
that the population in Alaska was not permanent
and the people not qualified to elect their own
representatives.
The first session of Congress in 1909 was Republic
can and the President able to defeat the meas
lire, but the second session of Congress was Democra
tic in the House and that influence was strongly in
favor of an elective legislature. President Taft de-
nounced the plan in his annual message Congress
and urged his appointive military scheme but the
Democrats stood firmly by Judge Wickersham and
passed the bill and it went to the President and he
approved it on August "a 1912 Unwttingly he gave
to Judge Wickersham his birthday the most priced
honor in his entire legislative careerthe passage of
the Organic Act for Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. How should one place the
knife and fork on the plate When
passing the plate for a second help
ing of the same dish?
A. Place them side by side across
the plate, slightly to the right, the
prongs of the fork upwards, cutz
ting edge of the knife towards the
center. ~
@. When meeting some friend
you have not seen for a long time,
or being introduced to some one,
and your positions are such that
1t is very awkward to shake hands,
what should one do?
A. A good rule to follow is never
to attempt to shake hands when It
is extremely awkward to do so.
@. What is the proper form to
use for sending out birth announce
ments?
A. This may be done by letter
telegram, or telephone.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
BY w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say
Being as we are going tomorrow
Say, "Inasmuch as COR, since),t w
are going tomorrow" sf- n
Often Mispronounced: Ecru. Pro
nounce a-kroo, a as in day, 90 as III
soon, accent first syllable.
Often Misspelled: Icicle; cicle
Bicycle; cycle.
Synonyms. Auth oriz re, permit
sanction, license, empower, dictate
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by mastering
one word each day Today's word
FJrpetration; act of performing
Where have you ever found that
man who stopped short after the
preparation of a single crime" =
Juvenal.