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Show Care for Mine Workers j; ' I: ' p. j ! I 4 - -I M h ! i j- : u J ' -j ! ; .r, ' .rrj ' s 1 ' jj i i - ii . ' ; ' n, J ; 'i T"- f" i 'At ''J T '; 4 i ; d t .' , , , k7 ' LI i J L "... """ . - ' The health and welfare of the 1 men that work in the mines is one :of the foremost concerns of the mining operator. Today, there are ; virtually none of the "floating" type of miner who roams from mining min-ing camp they are permanent citizens that take pride in this vigorous, hardy profpssion. ; The modern change room for , miners to use when they come off shift, have provisions for the men to shower and change to dry clothes, thereby eliminating one of the health hazards of early day mining. Change rooms are equipped With all modern conveniences and ! are heated continuously. , Safety practices and first aid have greatly reduced the hazards of mining. At this time when every able bodied man is needed for service to his country in Industry In-dustry as well as at the front, particular part-icular attention Is given to this phase of mining. A miner's boarding bouse is no soup kitchen. They are clean, modern wholesome places that cater to he-man appetites. Recreation is stressed In all camps. During the summer months all the competative games of sport are enjoyed. Teams of various types are sponsored. When winter comes, fine bowlings alleys and various other types of Indoor sports are taken up. |