The Glenwood post., 1915-05-22

If there is going to be a word fight
between Count Won Bernstorf and Viii
liam Jennings Bryan, then We advise
the count to capitulate without delay.
There is one thing that no one will
deny Billy Bryan can do, and that is
talk.-Buena Vista Democrat.
Dick Prendergast was in Silt Mon
day, having been down to the Rifle
cemetery to superintend the removal
Of the remains of his mother to High
land cemetery at New Castle, where
they now rest with the husband and
father, who died in the early SPRING
Silt Leader.
About thirty little folks of this vi
cinity spent last Saturday at the home
of Mrs Ritter west of town. The oc-
casion was a party given in celebra-
tion of the birthdays of Mary and
Aerriee. A pleasant Afternoon was
spent, tine little ones thoroughly enjoy
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Mrs. C. W. Smith, Kenneth, Rex,
Mrs. Kenneth Smith and Miss Karnes
Of Glenwood spent last Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Doll here. This being
Mrs. Smiths birthday and never hav-
ing missed spending the day with her
.,l,
day an exception.-New Castle Demo
crat.
Governor Carlson has appointed MI.
Hamilton, olo'ado commissioner a.
the Panama Pacific exposition. mas
much as the state has no building there,
Mr.. Hamilton doubtless will have to
take his blankets and tent and camp
on the spot reserved for Colorado, pass
ing out chamber of commerce literature
to the eager throngs.-Fort Collins eR-
view.
1t may be argument to call it the
"Silly Twentieth but we would like
for the papers which are so designating
it to give a few common sense facts
to show why it was silly. On the other
hand, the recent state assembly was
one of the most efficient bodies the
state has had, judged by the actual
can.
The coming of prohibition in Colo
rado will mark the passing of many
famous resort, especially in the old
mining camps of the state. We notice
that the Topic saloon, at Leadville, has
closed its doors already, in anticipation
of prohibition. The topic was one of
the most famous resorts in Leadville
during the boom days of that place.
Red Cliff News
Ranger Bates reports having seen an
elk pass the ranger station the other
day. The animal had been feeding ur-
usually low and started to follow i'll
with a bunch of cattle which seem 10
fear the elk and started down the
trail. The elk brought up the rear
passing the station and the Perry place
and last seen was still headed with the
Castle Democrat.
A number of new settlers have re-
Gently inquired of the Sparks whether
there is any truth in the statement that
rainfall is increasing in this section. A
strict regard for truth compels neg
ative answer. 1t is fact, however,
that the rains are more timely than in
the early years, and that with thor
ough cultivation good forage crops can
be raised on the lands above the ditch
lines.-Lamar Sparks.
The people of Monte Vista do not
seem to be going down the line strong
for Heating and Shafroth. Their new
100000 postoffice building appropria-
tion which was allowed by congress
over two years ago has been turned
down on the last lap, marked "uo
funds" The people of that town say
the 10000 appropriation will help
wonderfully when the two officials
come up for re-election.-Moffit Home
and Farm.
In the pressure box at the headgate,
where "Jim" Downing works, are
couple Of trout, one about fifteen
inches long and the other ten, which