The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-19

Although vacation time is usually
looked upon as period of pleasure,
there is always danger of accidents.
Be prepared for any emergency, and
on your fishing or camping trip, don't
forget to take along a good first-aid
kit. Chances are you won't need it but
when the unusual does happen it's a
grand and glorious feeling to be able
to reach over into the kit and take out
the necessary medical supplies. The old
saying, "a stitch in time saves nine"
is one to keep in mind. Too often
small cuts and bruises have been dis
regarded and severe infection and
blood poisoning have set in. The cost
of a good first-aid kit is very reason
able. Be prepared
When out in the woods making
fire, remember the wise words of
the Indian who once said: "White
man make heap big fire-stand way
off. Indian make little fire-sit
down side him."
American Legion posts, throughout
the state are taking an active interest
in beautifying Minnesota's highways.
Hundreds of thousands of trees are
being planted along concrete roads by
Legionnaires and should the interest
spread Minnesota's reputation for ex-
cellent scenic highways will bring added
tourist business to the state. The de-
partment of conservation is providing
the trees and technical assistance while
the highway department IS furnishing
the planting sites. Other organizations
should get in line with this movement
and do everything possible to beautify
our highways with trees instead of adj
vertising posters.
Trip to the camp crouch: If you
are uncomfortable in the woods,
don't spoil everybody's fun by being
irritable. Keep your discomfort to
your self or else go home.
When Emil Hurja, nationally prom
inent Democrat, recently spent few
days fishing, near Ely, he brought
Jacob L. Pete's cabin boats more pub
licity than a host of tourist folders
could accomplish in long time. They
say these cabin boats are the last word
in comfort and are increasing in popu-
larity each season. We always did
want to mix some real comfort with
our fishing and are anxiously awaiting
the time when we will be able to go on
our first cabin-boat trip.
Remember: A wool blanket having
loose weave is an ideal one to
take along on your camping trip.
Cotton has very little heat-holding
qualities and sOaks up all the
moisture.
Bring EN- Back Alive" Joe Krall of
Ely got lot of publicity throughout the
state since he had that skirmiSh with
a beaver. IL. President Louis Champa
and Secretary Joseph Klobuchar of the
Ely Rod and Gun Club have been doing
a great job; the organization is known
as one of the most active in this Sec
ton; keep it up, fellows. ;. And while
we're on the subject of Ely, we might
add that their golf course (only few
blocks from town. will be a real treat
for the tourists.
If you inadvertently touch piece
of Poison ivy this summer, battle
your hands as soon as possible with
some liquid which will prevent the
oil from spreading. They say gas
Oline is one of the best preventative
measures; diluted alcohol is good,
too.
Sometime when you are over in Vir-
GINA, drop in at the Chamber of Com
merce Office in the city hall and take
look at Marguerite Nichols pet lamb.
Although the lamb doesn't follow her
wherever she goes it does attract the
attention of lot of tourists. The pet
happens to be rock formation picked
up near the mines and from all out
ward appearances has the likeness of
LAMP. It's name? We don't know be-
cause Marguerite says II really haven't
decided"
Campers, don't forget: A fire is
never out until the last spark is out.
You city folks who plan to go into
the woods this summer and idle away
some of your time should remember
that there is such thing as woods
etiquette. Just because the cops aren't
around to see that you don't ruin the
scenery, pull the bark off trees, and
Daily Thought
To thine own self be true, and it
doth follow as the night the day thou