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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Baby Choking, Object
Seen, Then It's Gone.

Benson-A near tragedy turned into
a three-act mystery last week with
wide-eyed Patricia Ann Nelson, year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Nelson of this city, playing the leading
role. While eating she choked and x
rays revealed an object lodged in her
lungs, but upon closer investigation the
foreign object disappeared. The in
cident that very nearly ended tragically
occurred while Patsy munched con-
tentedly on a graham cracker At this
point something went wrong and she
began to choke and catch her breath
as if something had lodged In her
throat. Efforts to alleviate her chok-
ing failed and she was taken to a hos
pital. The following day Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson made hurried trip to Mime
apolis with Patsy whose condition by
that time was serious. Surgeons there
took x-rays of the child's lungs and saw
looming up in Patsy's bronchial tube
something that might have been almost
anything from a button or penny to
piece of food They prepared to ex-
tract the foreign object, but when they
looked for a final check, 1t was gone
Patsy began to breathe normally and
all was well.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
A BARGAIN is NOT
ALWAYS A SAVING.

Have you purchased in haste and re-
pented at leisure? Even purchases of
fast color cotton fabrics may prove
disappointing. The large yardage of
such fabric used per family each year
makes it an important item.
Some of the common defects occur
ing in fabrics offered at attractive
prices should be known before the pur-
chase is made for they reduce the wear
ing quality of the material and mar
disappointments, carefully inspect too
the beauty of the fabric. To avoid such
attractive" bargains in a good light for
any of the following:
/. Thick and thin places due to a
variation in the number of filling
threads used per inch.
2. Floating threads due to imperfect
interlacing of filling and warp yarns.
8. Thread missing across fabric due
to break in the filling thread.
4. Lengthwise streak or missing
thread may be due to imperfect thread
ing or shuttle breaking thread.
5. Knots due to broken threads
6. Sewed area due to replacement of
thread by hand.
Z. Fuckers due to variation of ten
sion on warp threads during weaving.
8. Stubs due to punches of lint being
caught in weave.
g. Soil from oil or dirty thread.
Imperfect material may be utilized to
the best advantage when its limits are
known, and plan made for its use
that eliminates the imperfect area from
use or at best from strain in use.
| Ewes Whitfield.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Lost Money Found, But
Lost Man Still Missing.

RusseH-Appearing in opposite col
umns in the Russell Anchor last week
were two "lost" items A billfold con-
tanning a large sum of money was
dropped in the streets of Marshall
by Hjalmar Madsen of Russell, on a
business trip to the neighboring city.
Madsen returned to Marshall immedi-
ately to find to his surprise that the
billfold had been found and turned
into the city hall to await his arrival.
Many people live who are still honest!
But not so lucky was Mrs. Lucy Mentzcr
of FINLEY Park, Illinois, who "lost" her
son in Russell, q years ago. Post
master E. NJ Swanson received letter
from Mrs. Mentzer, asking his assist
ance in locating her son, Roger Ment-
zer last heard of when he mailed a
postcard from Russell in 1915. At the
time OF publication, no one had been
able to give any information as to his
whereabouts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
REPEL THE MOTHS.

Every month of the year is open
season" for moths, and the modern
home with its even temperature is a
veritable moth paradise.
It is important, therefore, to protect
carefully the family's summer tweeds,
wool bathing suits, light wool summer
coats, lightweight blankets or any
thing made of or trimmed with wool or
fur or containing hair or feathers. 1t
is these things that moth larvae feast
upon.
For greatest protection, thoroughly
clean, brush, beat and sun garments
often, not forgetting to brush hens,
seams, under collars and cuffs, and in
side the pockets. Dry cleaning is a
wise precaution also, for moths like the
soiled places.
Storage containers should be alright
to keep moths out and moth repellent
fumes in. Moth repelents cannot pre-
vent eggs and larvae from developing in
and eating woolens stored on open
shelves or in loosely constructed con-
tainerS.
A good moth repellent is napthalene
adichlorobenzene or gum camphor
One pound of these materials will pro-
tect 100 cubic feet of storage space, or
if sealed in an average size trunk will
protect clothing from becoming in
tested and will kill any infeStation that
NAV escaDe the cleaning process
1t should be remembered that the
fragrance of cedar does not kill moths
however, a tight, well-made cedar
chest containing at least 10 per cent
red cedar heart-wood is good pro-
lection if no moths are present when
clothes are packed away. Fancy little
gadgets hung in the ordinary closet
are of no protection.
Jessie Marion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Mothers and Babies
Safer, Doctors Say.

Eleven out of every hundred mothers
who might otherwise have died in
childbirth were saved in 1887 as a
result of a nationwide effort to cut
down unnecessary deaths of mothers
and babies last year.
This encouraging figure, taken from
the reports of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company, is cited today by
the Minnesota State Medical ASsoci-
atoms committee on public health edu-
cation to show the effectiveness of
public education in the attack on one
of the gravest problems that has con-
fronted modern America, the unneceS-
sary loss of mothers and babies in
childbirth.
The specific figures quoted apply only
to industrial policy molders of the in
surance company but the physicians feel
that they are justified in expressing
encouragement over the outlook.
They see it as direct result of an
increasing disposition upon the part of
mothers of all classes to apply for ex-
animation and treatment early enough
to prevent serious infections and grave
emergencies.
The doctors themselves have given
especial attention in their publications
and meetings and in their postgraduate
courses to the accidents and abnormali-
ties of childbirth so that every mother
who came to them for help could have
the best possible care whether she lived
in the great medical centres or in re-
mote villages and on farms where hos
pital care is not always available or
advisable.
It is interesting to note tht Mime
sofa with the rate of AZ in every thous-
and is leading in this important effort
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
So Year-OLd VIII is
Entered for Probate.

Luverne-A 52-year-old will, the
paper on which it was written yellowed
with age and the ink turned brown,
was entered last week for probate in
the office of the local judge of probate.
The will Is the last testament of Mrs.
Martha H. Tokheim, who died Dec. 80,
1887 but signed the will March IL,
1886. 1t is written in long hand. Mrs.
Tokheim'S will was written jointly with
her husband who died in 1908 but the
instrument is a separate one. The two
wills were clipped together and follow
ing Mi. Tokheim's death, his will was
entered for probate. After his instru-
ment had been executed his wife's will
was filed away with his. Last week
Mrs. Tokheim's will was taken from the
files for the first hearing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Sells Cars 80 Years
Has Never DriUen One.

Blue Eearth-Believe it or not, but
William Merrick in the 35 years he has
been in the employ of a local garage
has never driven a car. But at the
same time he has sold hundreds of new
and used cars to other persons. AL
though Merrick's employer started to
handle cars thirty years ago when the
first model T Fords were offered on the
market, he has not driven a car of his
own or one belonging to anyone else.
1t is doubtful whether there is another
man in the country who can beat or
even equal such a record
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

had completely turned over twice. Mr..
Higbee, the congenial hotel man, had
a very narrow escape from serious in
jury while driving home from Walker
At the top Of hill the car struck ice
and went completely out of the drivers
control, ending up in the ditch with
Mr.. Higbee still sitting at the wheel
without a scratch to show for his ex-
perience. Eye witnesses state that the
car made two complete sommersaults
before coming to rest back on its four
wheels. Aside from being afraid and
shocked, Mr.. Higbee did not suffer in
Jury
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

! by the mutual mortgage insurance
system are not applicable.
Money borrowed under the provisions
of the National Housing Act is not the
Governments money. 1t is money
loaned by private financial institutions
cooperating with the Federal Housing
Administration.
Lending institutions, especially. and
owners of properties who are in
position now again to take advantage
of the provisions of Title I to make
repair and improvements, will not only
be interested to know the volume OF
business did by the 492 approved lend
ing institutions in Minnesota during
the previous operation of Title I, but
the very satisfactory and profitable ex-
perience enjoyed by both the borrowers
and lenders. Unfortunately, I do not
have the figures for North and South
Dakota.
Up to May 81, 1887, the lending insti-
buttons in Minnesota making moderni-
zation credit loans did total business
of $50, O63 ,585. To date, under the pro-
lection of their contracts Of insurance,
these lending institutions sustained no
losses. One lending institution which
made over one million dollars of mod
ernization loans in the city of Mime
apolis, has not submitted single claim
for reimbursement to the Federal
Housing Administration. Another lend
ing institution which made 988 loans
for total dollar volume of 1894 900 has
thus far called upon the FILA for re-
endorsement of claims amounting to
only 1888. Smaller lending institutions
throughout the State have had similar
satisfactory experiences.
Under Title II, at the close of bust
ness January %, 1888, $3.50 loans on
homes in the State of Minnesota had
been insured for a dollar volume of
$13, 1875 ,284. During 1887, 35 cases were
reported in which the owners of these
homes were in arrears from 80 to 90
days in their monthly payments. Only
one house, located in Minneapolis, has
thus far been acquired in Minnesota by
the Feedral Housing Administration
At present eight other cases are in
various stages of foreclosure.
This record shows that the National
Housing Act not only gave banks and
lending institutions the courage to
again do business, but that they &C
tually went out and did business.
Today the 492 approved lending in
situations in the State of Minnesota
hold the insured notes of the Federal
Housing Administration for approx
mately one hundred million dollars. One
hundred million dollars which since
the enactment of the National Housing
Act has been distributed in payrolls to
labor and to the manufacturers and dis
tributors of building materials.
Performance of the Federal Housing
Administration shows that the ma
chinery set up by the Government has
been tested-its efficiency proven. There
is every reason to anticipate that the
1888 Amendments to the National HouS-
ing Act as stated by Administrator
Stewart Mcdonald the other day,
should prove stimulus to the con-
struction industry"
Nevertheless, too much should not be
expected at once. Our continued for
ward march to the final success of our
program will rest, as it has in the past,
upon the wholehearted cooperation of
finance, industry and labor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
FiddLers Forget
To Take ViOLins.

Breckenridge-An old fiddler's con-
test sponsored here last week came
near not being held, all because 20 old
60 miles and not one of them owned a
fiddle. Finally, it was found that one
could be borrowed from a farmer re-
siding nearby. For the next of the
series of contests announcement was
made that all who come are to bring
their fiddles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
[16ou1 71l pllII1ez1I
Helps for in Minnesota homes, prepared by the
Home Demonstration Staff. Extension Division,
University Farm. ST. Paul, MINI.
MATTRESS CARE.

Here are a few suggestions that will
protect the life of your mattress:
Use mattress cover to keep the mat
tress clean and fresh One may be
bought or made much like a slip cover
Always use a mattress paid.
Turn the mattress from end to end
one week and from top to bottom the
next week.-Mrs. distributing the wear.
Give the mattress a Sunbath oc-
casionally.
Don't believe that mattress will last
eventually.
Charlotte Kirchner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
LiIacs From Persian Name

Lilacs came from the Persian
name Lilag, which means flowers.
One of the interesting proverbs con-
corning ilacs is, whoever wears IL
laos never shall wed. When man
sent a bunch of lilacs to his be-
trothed it indicated that he was de-
sirous of breaking the engagement.
One of the legends pertaining to
the lilac is that mauve lilacs when
placed on a beautiful girls grave in
Why, England, changed immediate
ly in color to white.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
"NOONANISMS"
from the Baudette Region)

Some of the local school kids evidently
think that bed is something you plant
flowers in. You see them around at all
hours of the night.
With SO many people down with it, it
would be appropriate to wind up gath
erings these days by singing Aud Lang
Sinus"
The other day, with the boys mother
listening, We heard and saw a father
scolding his young son for fighting, but
he scolded with wink.
The tax situation is enough to make
a citizen get up and sit down few
times.
There has been biz craze for skiing
this year, but you can have our share of
it. We tried it once, but quit when our
feet tried to get in our hip pockets.
We have watched lot of lads try out
their systems" to beat slot machines
but the decision always goes to the
slot machines.
They say that Tom Gibbons. expire
fighter, is the best sheriff that Ramsey
county has ever had. Tom handles the
situation without gloves.
A doctor says not to talk baby talk
to a baby And don't talk it to babies
past 81.
Minneapolis police are cleaning up
on criminals. Crime is a hard way to
make easy money.
Drive carefully. It is no fun to have
your hair combed by a windshield wiper
s*s
News that is good to hear is that the
state will issue licenses to commercial
fishermen on Lake of the Woods, and
attend to a hatchery later The jobs
of 200 men depend on the action, and
jobs for 200 men are mighty important
these days.
Among things We could do without is
Joe Penner's laugh over the radio.
Last week barber in a prison tried
to cut off the heads of three othe,
inmates. That's carrying the short
haircut style too far.
The President is to name a wild life
week, and we hope folks don't get the
wrong idea.
Here's an idea for drivers. If you
can't handle your liquor you cant
handle your car.
President Roosevelt has two problems
on his hands. The first one is to gel
the county out of the red, and the Sec
ond is to get the Reds out Of the
country.
The most boring part of many a half.
hour radio program is the first thirt!
| minutes.
No one cares whether Al Capone goe!
goofy or not. He is complete heel.
|
We shudder to think what will be-
come of the digestive apparatus o
Bernie Bierman if they don't stop stuff
ing him with banquets. Even an os
trich would gasp and pass away afte
a stuffing four or five times week.
Maybe you heard this before, but it
worth repeating. A colored truck drive
actually submitted the following bill
for hauling: Three comes and thre
lgoes at four-bits went, $500"
Don't light the fire with kerosene
It's poor fun to see the stove depar
through the roof.
The glamorous Sonia Henie is prov
ing that a girl with curves is more at
tractive than one with the corners.
she stops the dieting craze she wi
have accomplished something wort
while
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
MINI. GROWS LEMONS

Even If Minnesota hasn't got Florida
weather the year around, its sun
shine can raise lemons. At least the
sunshine that streams in the window
of DR.. Leon j. Noy's reception room at
Tracy, Mimi, can raise 'em. This
picture proves it. The lemon tree is
four years old and the lemon on the
scales weighs one pound, two ounces.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Auto Turns OUer
DriUer Stays Put.

Walker-The experience Of staying
put" when ones car decides to do few
Sommersaults is one seldom occurring,
but it belongs to the hotel proprietor
who still sat at the wheel after his car
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

Drowning Person Swallows Water
Water is frequently found in the
stomach of a person who has been
drowned. This water has no part
in the drowning, but is merely swal-
lowed. Drowning occurs through
water taken into the lungs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

TO make a EQUAL Charge III cACtSS Oh oil
amount equivalent to SIS discount per
500 original face value of one year
note, payable in monthly installments,
when the loan is made .or the modern
ization of existing structures. This is
true interest rate of 9.72 per cent,
which is believed to be the lowest rate
ever made available for this type of
financing.
If the loan is made for the purpose
of building new home, the financing
charge may not be in excess of $3.50
discount per 500 original face amount
of one year note, payable in monthly
installments. This represents a true
interest rate of $3.50 per cent. Under
this new construction provision, security
will be required in the form of mort
gage or deed of trust covering the
property improved by such structure
Too, there will be certain general con-
stfuction requirements which will as
sist in protecting the investment of the
home owner.
The provision for these new home;
costing not in excess of $500 under
Title I should not be confused with the
plan of home ownership sponsored
under Title II of the Act The facii.
ties afforded under Title are intended
primarily for those citizens who live
on farms, or in rural areas or in tn,
marginal zone surrounding the large
cities where the standards established
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

The glamorous Sonia Henie is prov
ing that girl with curves is more at
tractive than one with the corners. If
she stops the dieting craze she will
have accomplished something worth
while
Evening star., 1938-03-10

Dorothy Dix Says
Wife Who Is Better at Business
Than Husband Should Work.

man than he Is and 50 her hands are
tied.
I think that when such a situation
arises in a family the wife should
not sacrifice herself, her children and
even her husband to his vanity, She
should start out in business for her
self and be the go-getter since he has
not the ability to be it. He will eroyI
and bite the hand that feeds hin, but
he will not refuse to eat, and she will
have the satisfaction Of not being
forced to live upon the bitter bread Of
dependence.
X
nEAR DOROTHY DIX: am con-
templating marrying a very nice
girl. Her mother Is a widow with
one other daughter who is working.
The mother wants us to live with her
after We are married and help sup
port her, as the other girl does not
earn a large salary. I do not like this
arrangement. I want to start out on
our own and in our own home, Just the
two Of us. I know the plan of living
with my mother-in-laW would not
work out, as she is a trouble maker
This problem has separated Helen and
me temporarily until some other ar
rangement can be made. What would
you suggest? SIDNEY.
AnSWer-I would suggest that the
mother take some strangers to board
with her instead of having you and
your wife live with her.
Evidently you and your prospective
mother-in-laW are not congenial to
start with and you would be fighting
like a cat and dog before six months
has gone by. This would make for
lot more trouble between you and
Helen than breaking off your engage
ment would now.
1t is always mistake for a young
couple to go to live with their families.
They should go to themselves, where
they can be alone and learn to de-
pend on each other and adjust them
selves to each other without any inter-
fering relatives. And, besides, If they
don't live with their inlaws, they can
nearly always prevent the family feuds
that cause so much unhappiness.
nEAR DOROTHY DIX: Should a
girl of Is be allowed to go out
every night and stay out until mid
night? She lies about where she goes
and whom she is with. and know
that she travels with some fast young
men. She walks out of the house un-
known to me sometimes in the after
noon and doesn't return until IL or
IL o'clock. She is the oldest of seven
children. HER MOTHER.
Answer-Of course, a girl Of Is
shouldn't be allowed to run around
loose, but if you have waited until she
is IS to discipline or control her, there
is not much you can do about 1t. But
you can, at least, start to rearing the
other six better than you have her.
Begin by teaching them obedience and
respect for authority at once.