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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
ADVENTURING AT HOME.

The spirit of adventure is strong in
children. 1t finds outlet in many ways
from taking overnight hikes to adven-
turing with a chemistry outfit, from
baking new kind of cake to saving UP
money to go away to dramatic school
Much of the adventuring and eX-
ploring that has been done, all over
the world, has been the outgrowth OF
childhood reading, when imagination
was fired by the exploits Of men and
women who later wrote thrillingly about
them. What better way Of encouraging
taste for good reading, and at the
same time satisfying, vicariouSly, the
longing for excitement and adventure,
than by furnishing during the summer
months, when children have time for
reading, books that will do both these
things?
1t is an amusing fact that girls usu-
ally like boys books, the boys don't
care for girls stories. For that matter
the books that are mentioned here are
as interesting to groWnups as to young
fry.
Near the top on any modern list of
adventure stories should come those
products of the South Seas written by
the two friends whose meeting in
World War days resulted in new life
for them, far away from their original
home land. Charles Nordhoff and
James Norman Hall have elaborated
again and again, to turn out some of
the best sea stories of recent times
''Mutiny on the Bounty" is too well
known to need comment, but Men
Against the Sea" and "Pitcairn's Is
land" should be read along with the
better known book, to get the complete
picture. A. j. VillierS is another man
whose interest in sailing ships has re-
created for many a boy that period be-
fore romance, in the shape of billowing
sails, had left the sea. Falmouth for
Orders" and by Way of Cape Horn"
are two of his best.
Exploration of little known country
may be represented first of all by the
work of one of OUR own MinnesotanS,
young Arnold Sevareid His Canoeing
with the Cree" an account of trip
he made during his college years, is
enough to make every boy want to
start off up the Canadian rivers. An
older account of canoeing in Canada,
that includes the tragedy of having
to leave one of the party behind, is
1.-The Lure of the Labrador Wild" by D.
Wallace. In this connection Ernest
Shackleton's immortal South" must be
mentioned. A totally different kind of
experience is that given in Raymond
Ditmar'S Thrills of a Naturalist
Quest" in which the danger from
snakes is as intriguingly described as
the other books describe the menace of
rapid waters. Gordon MacCreiagh's
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
The Boxer Rebellion

The Boxer uprising of 1900 was
blind attempt, largely popular, but
sanctioned by the extremists, to GUST
the foreigners from China. The gov
eminent, in an attempt to provide
for the national defense against for
eign aggression, ordered the revival
of the village train-bands or mill
tia and put the plan into effect first
in the northeastern provinces. Into
these train-bands came many Of
the local rowdies and here and there
disorderly secret societies affiliated
with them. The members practiced
rites which they believed would
make them invulnerable to bullets
and came to be known to foreigners
as Boxers-a loose translation of
the Chinese name for the bands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

June, like December, is month Oh
gifts. In June we remember the CIR
graduate, the brides, and last but not
least-father, whose own special day
will this year be celebrated June 10Th
Women find it as much of a problem
to shop for men as do men for women;
therefore, have done bit of scouting
about and here offer suggestions fol-
fathers day giving.
Why not give dad some of those new
pajamas made with short sleeves and
short legs. If he is an outdoor man
and takes his golf seriously or does con-
siderable fishing, why not give him
one of those new milky white and
transparent rain jackets?
The dad who travels will appreciate
the three muSketeerS set for the pur-
pose of keeping himself we'll groomed
the clock round This set contains
three bottles in one circular stand. In
the bottle you will find scalp stimu-
liant, and after-shave lotion and a
mans cologne.
Why not give dad summer cotton
palm beach lounge robe? Such a robe
will give him many cool Longing hour
without feeling too "undressed" should
friend stop to chat.
Maybe dad has always wanted an
electric razor but never thought he
should buy one. There is a new type
electric shaver on the market-one with
rotary motion and four concealed
blades. 1t seems to sheer the lamb"
in just no time.
Of course dad, if he smokes, always
appreciates new pipe tobacco pouch, a
box of cigars or carton of his favorite
cigarettes.
A gift that is bound to please is
hand-scrub brush dad may call his
very own-one he can keep in his club
locker or home bathroom, and one no
one else dareS touch.
Dads that fish or play golf always
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Famous Men Named Leo

Leo is simply the Latin word for
'lion." 1t has been borne by thir-
teen popes, from Leo the Great (St.
Leo) in the Fifth century, to Leo
XIII I'd. 1909 two hundred fifty
eighth pontiff. Count Leo Tolstoy
(1828-191O) Russian poet, novelist
and social reformer, author of "War
and Peace" in his last years lived
like a peasant. The Russian form
of his name is Lyov. Leo Ditrich-
stein I'd. 1929, American actor and
playwright of Hungarian birth,
made his greatest hit in his own
play, "The Great Lover" Leo
Mielziner was a distinguished New
York portrait painter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

and in his duties uses a large wheel
barrow. This he decided would make
a good patrol wagon-and it did. The
next morning the prisoner appeared be-
fore the bar of Justice Allen who SEN
fenced him to a fine of five dollars and
costs which was paid. According to
usual court procedure the prisoner, be-
fore being sentenced was asked if he
had anything to say. Eyes, your honor, -
he replied. 81 have just one suggestion
to make about your patrol wagon. I
would like to suggest that it be fitted
with rubber tires with not less than 80
pounds of air." The village dads are
now bordering the suggestion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

chambers, and the power to preside ir
a judicial capacity at hearings for the
insane when the probate judge is alb
sent or unavailable. AS presiding Of
ficer at insanity hearings he considers
the admissability of evidence and other
wise conducts the court as the pre-
siding judge.
Mr.. Immersion has been practising
law in Duluth for five years He is a
graduate of Proctor high school, Du-
luth Junior College, and the Univer-
Sity of Minnesota law school. His edu-
cation and experience qualify him for
the office he seeks.
He was born in Proctor and is the
son of John Immersion, one of the
oldest conductors on the Duluth, Mis-
Sabe and Iron Range railway. He lives
at 2202 West Tenth street, Duluth, is
married and is the father of two
children.
Mr. Immersion has a large acquain-
lance, particularly among the younger
voters of Duluth and ST. Louis county,
and reports are that he IS receiving
wide support in his campaign.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

love to receive golf balls, bag of tees,
fishing tackle and camping equipment,
etc.
If dad travels much by auto you
should get him one of those car COM
passes that fasten to windshield or dash
board by means of a rubber suction
cup. You don't want him to lose his way,
you know.
Among other things suggested for
dad's-day-giving, we find playing cards,
handkerchiefs, ties, shirts, gloves, sox,
shaving soap, box of razor blades and
pen and pencil sets, to say nothing of
house shoes, bathing suit, sport shirts
and hairbrush set.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Rhine Gets Lost

The mighty Rhine river, flowing
through half of Europe, is camou-
f1aged when it reaches Holland. The
traveller need not ask when in Hol-
land, where is the Rhine? Not even
the natives know. The river
branches into many outlets when it
reaches Dutch soil and each outlet
has been given an Individual name,
the Dutch being careful to avoid the
use of "Rhine." The WAL is part
of the Rhine, uniting the Mas,
which is known in its southern
course as the Meuse, and then on
its way to the North sea is neither
the Rhine nor the WAL but the Mas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
MarigOldS

Marigolds are known as Brides of
the Sun. They express light and
also jealousy. The Mexican Mari
gold with its red petals was sup
posed to have originated from the
blood of the Aztecs who were put
to death by the Spanish. The Virgin
Mary was supposed to have worn
a bouquet of the flowers to indicate
her grief.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Equipment of Fashionable Men

About 300 years ago in Europe,
fashionable gentlemen had their ar
tificial eyes made of gold or silver,
carried nutmegs and small graters
so they could flavor their food and
drink on any occasion, and wore an
outside girdle upon whose hooks
they hung keys, purses, daggers,
pens, inkholders, beads and even
books, says writer in Golfers
Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Much Water i'm Human Body

The human body is composed
very largely of water and it's specif-
ic gravity is not much over LOO
when the lungs are filled with air.
The water of the Dead sea con-
tains % per cent of solid matter
and its specific gravity ranges from
LIZ to 1.227, so that it is, bulk for
bulk, heavier than the human body.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Buddies of 1918
War, Meet Again

Clarkfield-Elmer MelboStad, ex-
service man and local business man,
had the pleasure recently of meeting
an old war buddy whom he had not
seen since they tramped the heath
together in England back in 1918. He
is Walter McKinnon of Mapleton who is
still so grateful to Mr. Melbostad that
he drove to Clarkfield just to see his
old pal. He fell i'll while on the march
in England and Elmer together with
another local boy, took turns carrying
his pack McKinnon was having a
hard time walking, not to mention
carrying a heavy load.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
A Cane Cod Lighter

A Cape Cod lighter consists Of
soapstone, which is kept in a
jar of kerosene; handle is at
tached for convenience in using.
When the soapstone is lighted it
blazes for a considerable time be-
fore the kerosene is entirely used.
The stone itself lasts indefinitely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Paul HdmerstOn Seeks
County Court Post.

Paul r. Immersion, Duluth attorney,
is a candidate for the office of court
commissioner of st. Louis county at the
primary election, June 20.
The court commissioner is vested with
the powers of a district court judge at
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Use Patrol Wagon to
Transport Prisoner

Pillager-That this progressive village
is becoming more up-to-date every year
was witnessed last week when, for the
first time in its history, patrol wagon
was used in taking an individual to the
village lookup. When constable Bene-
dix appeared and made the arrest, his
next problem was that of moving his
cargo. Henry carries the village mail
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
The Torpedo Fish

The torpedo is a family of rays
provided with an electric organ,
situated under the skin about the
back of the head, which is capable
of benumbing an enemy by severe
electric shock. Torpedoes are
known also as crampfshes and
numbfishes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Coronation of George III

The coronation of George III, first
of the house of Hanover to be born
and bred in England, was &C
claimed with rejoicing by the people,
who hailed him as "a true-born
Englishman." Allan Ramsay's cor
onation portrait shows him to have
been "fair and fresh-colored, with
fine teeth, blue eyes and light au-
burn hair which grew very hand
somely to his face" as he was later
described.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Persians Expert Rug-Makers

FaShioning the rugs is Persian
art handed down from generation to
generation. Hand looms are used
and to the wooden cross threads are
tied tiny knots whose upright ends
form the nap. The finest carpets
contain 1000 knots square inch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Action of Water

Since the beginning of the earth,
water has been the principal agent
in rock-making, in shaping valleys
and in all geological changes
wrought in our planet, due to its
mechanical and chemical action.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
Use for Boats From East

After boats reached their destina-
ton in their journeys from the East,
the settlers oftentimes pulled the
craft onto the shore and used them
as stores, schools and even homes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

Miner Advertisers Are the LEADERS
in the Ely business field. Look over
the ads and patronize progressive
HOME TOWN BUILDERS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

Missouri Longer Than Mississippi
The Missouri river with 2,945
miles Is longer than the Mississippi
river with 2,486 miles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16
TlUO Thousand Pennies
and Scale are Stolen

Forest Lake-It was anchors aweigh"
one night recently for the penny scale
that has stood in front of the local
drug store for the past year, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16

"aweigh" went also the two thousand
or more pennies inside it. The scale
had not been emptied in all the time it
was used. Thieves spirited away the
heavy weighing device some time during
the night. It's a weighty problem,
indeed, for the druggist.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
ILLINOIS LIKELY TO FALL
MILLION TO SEE
FOOTBALL GAMES

Continued from 1st Sports Page)
Michigan seems to have to many
guns for Illinois, and Wisconsin
gets the nod over luckless Indiana.
Purdue should have a soft touch
in Iowa, but Iowa State rates q
touchdown over Marquette.
DIXIE BATTLES
Some of the best games Of the
day are scheduled for the South
land and most Of them could 60
either way without comment.
However, we are picking Ten
nessee over Louisiana State, Duke
over North Carolina, Vanderbilt
over Georgia Tech, T. C. U. over
Baylor, Tulane over Mississippi
State, Oklahoma over Tulsa,
Arkansas over Texas Aggies, Rice
over Auburn, Southern Methodist
over Texas and Alabama over
Kentucky. And the only safe
pick in the lot is Alabama.
In the far West we are picking
Utah over Denver, Colorado over
Wyoming, Idaho over Montana
Southern California over Oregon
Washington State over Gonzaga
and California over Oregon State
And If half Of all these picks
stand I'D we'll consider ourselves
lucky rather than smart.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
REVEAL HORSES
TRUE IDENTITY
7. C. U. OVER BAYLOR

The horse that Tom Mott, ST.,
purchased from r. L. Hanna two
months ago as James A, a five
year-old gelding with the speed Of
a stake horse and the manners
of a kitten, was officially estab-
lished as Play Pal, a four-year-old.
Change of identity did not de-
tract from the speed of the horse.
The finding Of the Maryland State
Racing Commission in the case Of
James A, or Play Pal, came after
lengthy investigation Of his past,
a study Of photographs Of the
horse in action.
The horse was not ruled off the
turf, nor was anyone connected
with him in any way banned by
the turf solons. It was stipulated
that the horse must be entered
under the name Of Play Pal. The
matter of accepting or rejecting
his entry will be left entirely to
the discretion Of the several racing
associations.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

superiority, If it's that close.
Taking them alphabetically,
the rest Of the West will go as
follows, first-named to win:
Chicago DePauw, Dayton Mar
shall, Wisconsin Indiana, Iowa
State-Marquette, Purdue-Towa,
John Carroll-Kent State, Kansas
State-KanSas, Nebraska-M Missouri,
Oklahoma A. & M.-WaShburn,
Oklahoma-TulSa (SoonerS are
still undefeated).
SOUTH-Will Duke and Ten
nessee keep their records clear
is the question most general in
terest in this section. I predict
they will, at the expense, respec-
mond, North Carolina State over
Louisiana State. Don't be sur
prised if the results are reversed
these are not in the bag
Of equal general interest should
be the Vanderbilt Georgia Tech
affair. The Yellow Jackets have
been upsetting my favoriteS with
regularity but I stick with the
favoriteS again; namely, the
Vandies.
Alabama should have little
trouble with Kentucky. Texas
A. & M. over Arkansas with a
struggle. Centenary to repel
Loyola from Los Angeles, BoS-
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
Squalls
Skipper Dem mGndS
Trophy, $4,000

BOSTON, Oct. 2S (I.N.S).
Storm squalls kicked up ChOppy
waters today ON the interna-
tiOnaI diplomacy sea following
the victory by Canadian Blue
nose in the fishermen's races.
Capt. Angus Walters, skipper
Of the winner, demanded $4,000
prize money due him and return
Of the silver trophy emblematic
Of fishermen's racing supremacy
Of the North Atlantic fleets. The
mug disappeared after being ON
display at a Boston department
store.
The racing committee and
race directors, however, while
admitting they had only about
$1,8OO in the treasury, assured
Angus he would be paid his
$4,000 prize money, declaring
they had pledges Of more money,
still uncOIIected.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

Lou Ambers his comeback against Steve Haako.
Mohe Oisher famed cantor red hot Mickey Farber fan,
Me too!
Calonians like Armstrong Wilson, Glen Lee, Slip
Madgan Make Rosenbloom and Nick the Greek
Fde LaBarba Welsh Sid z Mushy Callahan
and Francis Albertanti.
Quick kicks Our motto "Beat Pitt-regardeS" has
adopted official FOrdham roofing party
the Aleghenies.
Brooklyn won't much fight according to
Max GigOff who with: "NO g-wthOut Grmes!"
village that Buddy HaSsett
Is telling pals heez Giant already! mterestn' If
Speaking underdOgS, little holding
Duke 30 And another locomotive for Brooklyn College
grand bunch Of Amateurs"
Don't Miss Department: George Washington Old
Mississippi at Washington, d. C., tonight.
More wskey Doc Morris forgot include in column
drinking pugs the greatest OF them ALL Aurea Herrera Our
radio also forgot the employed
Flynn influence betting Odds used touch lapes
his champeen with the of rye bottle" says
do this dainy Hedy Laarr her perfume atomizer
bit of Christmas Night presto the would
abroad the champ a big bender last nite!"
know stories about prize ring drunks
shoot in
Francis 2azzleDazze) Wallace "Pitts
"This Army -Notre game will years."
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
MEETS POWERFUL FOES
Records Of Rivals

tied to 26-all stalemate in one
of the widest games ever played
here. Victories have been scored
over Bucknell, 26-0, and Al
bright in the opener. -.
Temple will rely on close-kn1t
defense to stop the stellar dashes
of Joe Mellendeck, Georgetown'S
sterling ball carrier who ran wild
against Manhattan last week. An
other lad who is expected to be
closely watched by the Owls is
Koshlap, sophomore passing star,
whose ability with aerialS has been
stressed by Temple scouts.
Coach Pop Warner will rely on
Jonah Boles and George Homo
chick to provide the spark on the
offensive for the Owls. The vet
eran mentor announced today that
he will use the same lineup that
faced Boston College in the hair
raiser last Friday night here.
GEORGETOWN UniverSity's foot
ball team was scheduled to depart
at 3:45 p. m. for Philadelphia.
The HoyaS staged a final workout
under the lights of Griffith Sta
dium last night.
Coach Jack Hagerty plans to
start Zip" Darmohray at fullback
in place of Jim Castiglia, who SuS-
tanned a broken thumb in last
weeks game against Manhattan.
The remainder Of the starting
Hoya backfield will be composed
Of Joe McFadden at quarterback,
and Joe Mellendeck and Jules
Koshlap, at the halfback positions.
Pos-GEoRGETowN TEMPLE U.
L.E.-15 Frank Daily ..s.... Walters 80
L.T.-S2 Joe Frank ....... holman n
L.G.-14 Bill Burke ........ Drulis
Cen.-2s Lefty" Riofski go. .Wehlar Al
R.G.-S0 Jim Hill ....... MCGEE %
R.T.-T Robertson ...... Grandovic IL
R.E.-22 Bob Kercher 80. Scnreifer 80
Q.B.-10 Joe McFadden .... Stevens IS
L.H.-19 Joe Mellendeck 80. Be:rier
R.H.- Jules Koshlap Lukac 20
F.B.-17 Zip Darmohray Horoekick II
SUBSTITUTES
Temple-stanley ID. Batinsh (2('
Brunski (6). Burns (D, Ertz (9), Fox
(1s}. Kovscevevich (isJ. Lorussee (1s9.
McCracken (2D, Mesics (23). Mooney
(24), Morgan (25), Mulvey (26). Nichols
(27), Palmer (2s), Piccollo (29l, Powers
(30), Rushton (31). schwope (S3), Serch
(S4). Sturges (3S). Stylianos (3), Van
Syckle (38), ana Watson (4O).
Georgetown-McNicol ~. Gilden (2).
McArdle (3). Koshlap (4), Mickey (5),
Ghocas (), Spencer (9). McFaddsn (1o),
Darmohray (2), wychunas u3). Burke
90, DAILY (15), Moulin (16). Darmohray
40, Daniels (1s), MoIlendeck U9),
Zinkovitch (20). Meglen (2I, kercher
(22). Roichey (2S). Matuza (2D Lascari
(25), Estimate (26), Robertson (27). Riof-
ski (2s). Wixted [2s). Hill (3o), Cas:ig-
liza (31). Frank (32), Kowalski (33), Lilo
(S4). Nealon (35). Fullilove (s6), and
Harris (37.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

field Of the BillikenS is Frank
Gayer, all-Missouri Valley half
back selection Of last season and
voted the outstanding performer
in the conference.
With the likes Of Harris and
Gayer, together with Capt. Denny
Cochrane, star left halfback of the
team, st. Louis will present one
of the best-rounded arrays of half
backs to show in Washington in
the collegiate set this season.
Only one casualty has been an
nounced by Coach Muellerleile.
This is Joe Gresnick, who suffered
an ankle injury in scrimmage last
Tuesday. Gresnick, who is the
invaders regular right halfback.
may be fully recovered to take his
regular position against the Cards
tomorrow. It all depends on the
manner in which he operates ON
his underpinning in today's work
out at C. U.
NO C. u. CHANGES
Meanwhile Coach Dutch Berg.
man is just about set with his
starting lineup for the game. No
change is contemplated by the
silver-thatched mentor from the
starting lineup that faced West
Virginia Wesleyan here last week.
This means that Rocco Pirro is
down for the quarterback slot,
with Burke Vidnovic and the
sophomore, Henry SAINT 'Ambrogio
at the halfback posts and Frank
Matukaitis at fullback.
Along the line, Capt. John Ka-
Sunich and Louis Shine are listed
at ends: Julius STANCES and Car.
men Pirro, tackles; Wayne Am
brose and AL Calabrese, guards
and Johnny White, center.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
ole Miss lis Choice Over CIV.

Victory tonight for either team
will greatly enhance the record Of
both teams for the season. Either
eleven has everything to gain by
an impressive triumph.
Against the triple-threat tend
encies of Parker Hall of Ole Miss,
the George Washington eleven
will pit the speedy ball-carrying
of Vic Sampson, and the general
all-around offensive ability Of Bob
Nowaskey, Colonial end. Both are
expected to be the spearheads OF
the G. w. attack.
It is expected that the Colonials
will resort to an aerial barrage to
gain their objective-points, and
plenty of them. Consequently,
Sampson will be obliged to do
double-duty, in racing the wings
for valuable yardage, and pegging
the pigskin to the Colonials'
potent wingmen, Nowaskey and
Sam Babich for gains.