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Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
KEEP on COLLECTING HEADS
In Spite Of Strenuous Efforts to Wipe
Out Barbarous Custom, It Con-
tinues In Existence.

The head-hunting Igorotes Of Luzon,
whom Uncle Sam has almost broken
of this bad habit, are not the only saw
ages in the world who delight in col
lecting specimens of the heads Of their
enemies. The head-hunters Of the
great Island of BorneO are SO given to
the practice that, SO far, nothing has
been able to make them give 1t up, and
villages will make war on each other
for the express purpose of getting
heads with which to decorate their
houses.
In Java and Sumatra, also, there are
tribes of head-hunters, who carry on
their savage warfare continually,
fighting more for the sake of taking
heads than for any other reason.
In the little-known regions Of east
ern Peru and Ecuador there exists n
race of Indians who kill their enemies
with poisoned darts shot out of blow
guns, and these also are head-hunters.
They not only cut Off the head Of n
fallen enemy as trophy, but they cure
1t by secret process after removing
the bones, and 1t shrinks until 1t is not
larger than u doubled-up fist.
The Peruvian and Ecuadorian gov
ernments have forbidden the sale Of
these heads, in which the Indians used
to do considerable business with
strangers, and have made laws against
head-huntfng, but the wild Indians
with the blOw-guns and poisoned darts
do not care much about laws, and still
pursue their revolving practice.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

that the Bourbon Red and White Hol-
land are the most domestic, and that
the White Holland is the most prolific.
These qualities are possessed in diff
ferent degrees by individuals of ever5
variety, however, and can be devel-
oped by proper management and care
full selection of breeding stock.
Work Of Turkey Hen.
turkey hen that begins laying in
the middle of March will usually finish
laying her first litter early In April.
her second late in April. and her third
litter about the third week In May,
depending upon the number of eggs
she lays and the promptness with
which she is broken up on becoming
broody. Some turkey hens can be
made to lay four or FIVE litters, but
this is not usually advisable as poults
hatched later than June do not have
a chance to develop for the Thanks
giving and Christmas markets and are
not sufficiently mature the following
spring to be used as breeders.
Turkey hens can easily be broken
Of their broodiness by confining them
for two or three days to a coop with
after being let out Of the coop and
begin laying in about week. Turkey
hens and chicken hens usually are
used to incubate turkey eggs. although
incubators are quite generally used
where turkeys are raised ON q large
scale.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Montana.

The March output Of the porphyry
copper companies reflected the in
creased operations at the various prop
critics. due to the ability of the com
panies to ship copper to refiners. The
total output for the first quarter was
1O3.911, ,871 pounds, compared with 104.-
S16,152 in the first quarter of 1917.
II any prospector or miner in Mon.
tana, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming,
Utah or New Mexico has reason to be-
lieve that he has chromite in view let
him send a sample by mail to the Colo
rado School of Mines, Golden, and the
same will be tested free of charge.
Alaska was last years chief producer
in the United States.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
WORLD WANT
BY 1ARNETTA BROWN
Of the vlQIlantes.

Place your elbows ON your knees,
put your head in your hands, and
think. Many strange things are
happening. Unprecedented conditions
abound. Those who have carefully
studied the world situation tell US that
we may have to faceAwidespread world
want II we are not forethoughted and
forehanded. With millions Of men
turned from their usual occupation Of
helping to provide the necessaries Of
life, depending on others for food and
clothing while they fight. the Industrial
order is thrown completely out Of bal
ance. The ship Of state IL passing
through troubled waters. What can
We do, what must we do, to insure safe
passage?
How to Prevent Il
World want cannot be prevented by
hoardings. Neither is anyone's safety
dependent on the amount of money he
has hidden away. Safety depends on
the sane, wise, unselfish use Of the re-
sources Of the nation. Every mans re-
sources are the resources Of the ma.
ton. Safety depends on the willing
ness of the individual to share now
with the government every resource
he possesses-thought, activities. mon
ey. The right, free use Of these, our
powers. should be towards production,
not restriction. OF what avail will
money be later, II there should be lit
tie or nothing to buy7 The govern
ment is trying to speed UP production.
It will try harder by-and-by. Help on
towards your own safety and the safe
ty Of all by helping the government.
Therefore. buy Thrift stamps. War
Saving stamps. Liberty bonds.
So do you put your hand, with all
the other hands, on the helm Of our
ship, and become one Of the pilots who
will steer 1t through the storm to q
safe harbor.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
TURKEY RAISING
GOOD SIDE LINE
Requirement Of Range Usually
Limits Production of Big
Fowls to Farms.
BRONZE VARIETY is POPULAR
olrds Are Especially Adapted to Grain
and Stock Farms Where There 10
Ample Ranging Ground
Astounding In Feed.

For those who are favorably situ-
ated for raising turkeys, q more profit
able side line scarcely can be found.
Plenty Of range is necessary to raise
turkeys, 10 this usually limits the op-
portunity to the farms. Turkeys are
included In the department Of agricul-
ture's program for increasing poultry
production, and specialists of the de-
partment point out how and where in
creases can be obtained.
Turkeys are especially suited to the
grain and stock farms where there is
ample ranging ground abounding in
such turkey food as grasshoppers and
other insects. weed seeds, waste grain
such as Is left in the fields after har-
vest, and nuts Of such varieties as
beechnuts, chestnuts pecans, pine nuts
and acorns. On such farms the pres
ent prices Of grain affect the turkey
raiser but little. for with the excep-
ton Of what is used at fattening time
the feed consumed is largely of such
q kind as would otherwise be wasted.
Raise More Turkeys.
With but little additional outlay to
the farmer many more turkeys could
and should be raised, federal special
lists say. The small number of turkeys
per farm In the United States Is sur
prising. According to the census of
1910. which is the latest that has been
taken. only 1877 per cent of the total
number Of farms reported any turkeys
at all, and on those farms reporting
turkeys an average Of but slightly over
four breeding turkeys was found per
farm. Some farms by nature of the
crops grown on them or because of
unfavorable surroundings are not
adapted to turkey raising, but most
farms could easily handle breeding
flock of from 10 to Is hen turkeys
and a tom. raising from 70 to 100 each
year at good profit.
Throughout the middle West, where
most Of the turkeys are raised, It IL
unusual to see a flock Of more than
90 on a farm, although In Texas. where
more are produced than in any other
state. fiocks of several hundred are
rather common. In sections Of the
Southwest and on the Pacific coast a
few persons have engaged in turkey
raising on a large scale, rearing q
thousand or more every year. There
are not, however. enough turkeys
raised on the Pacific coast to supply
the local demand. This Is true also Of
the Atlantic coast states.
Owing to the fact that the Bronze
turkey is the heaviest. II IL more
popular among turkey raisers than
other varieties. Since turkeys are sold
by weight the heaviest birds bring the
greatest returns. When a large num-
ber Of people are to be served. as in
hotels, restaurants and boarding
houses. the demand 10 for heavy tur-
keys. For family use the demand 10
for small or medium-sixed birds. Un-
less they are to be marketed locally
among customers who demand small
birds, It 10 far more profitable to raise
the heaviest. Regarding other charac-
seristics. II il quite generally asserted
sAst ths Bronss II the hardest variety.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Bulletins on Poultry.

The following publications of the
United States department Of agricul.
tural relate to poultry culture. The
Farmers Bulletins are available for
free distribution by the department:
81 Standard Varieties of Chickens.
2S7 Poultry Management.
800 Pheasant Raising in the United
States.
452 Capons and Caponizing.
52S Hints to Poultry Raisers.
$50 Important Poultry Diseases.
582 Boys and Girls Poultry Clubs.
574 Poultry House Construction.
5S5 Natural and Artificial Incubation
of Hens Eggs.
624 Natural and Artificial Breeding
Of Chickens.
832 Simple Trap Nest for Poultry.
684 Squab Raising.
607 Duck Raising.
767 Goose Raising.
791 Turkey Raising.
SO1. Mites and Lice on Poultry.
These publications are for sale by
the superintendent of documents, gov
ernment printing Office. Washington
d. O.. at the prices named:
"Guinea Fowl and It's Use as Food"
(Farmers' Bulletin 284.) Price. 8
cents.
Commercial Fattening Of Poultry"
Department Bulletin 21.) Price. 10
cents.
"White Diarrhea Of Chicks. With
Notes on Coccidiosis in Birds" (B. A.
I. Circular 12S) Price. 8 cents.
"A System of Poultry Accounting"
(B. A I. Circula 17o.) Price. 8 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
KILL AEnAousE PESTS.


The louise and mite-infested
hen is handicapped. 1t cannot
do its best at laying eggs or
gaining in weight. It cannot
utilize its feed to the best ad-
vantage.
Clean and disinfect the poul-
try house.
Use insect remedies freely.
This will stop waste Of feed.
The chickens will feed better.
You will get more eggs as q
result of the little extra trouble
necessary.
Farmers Bulletin S01 of the
United States department Of
agriculture tells how to get rid
of poultry pests.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
''PRUSSIC ACID" fatal
Liberty Bonds win Prove Highly
Successful Antidote.
Average Doss 81 Remedy 10 From ~
70 5,oo0-Ample Evidence Why
Immediate Provision Should
Ds Made.
By LEIGH MITCHELL HODGES
Of the VlaIlantes.

Dy LEIGH MITCHELL HoDoEo
Of the vIoIlantss.
Prior to August 1914, prussic acio
was known as one Of the deadhegt
poisons, but comparatively few per-
sons were killed by 1t. y.
Since that time German autocracy
has killed and MANNED millions and
jeopardized the life and liberty Of all
free nations by wholesale use Of .
new kind of prussic acid-a "hydrocy-
anide" Of brute force which, If not him
dered, will be as fatal to freedom AZ
the prussic acid of the laboratory to
him who inhales its deadly vapor.
With this deadlier prussic acid, the
kaiser and his crew are trying to pois-
on the minds as well as the bodies
Of those who will not submit to the
his hell mates have succeeded fairly
well, but a new antidote for this pois-
ON will check the peril If amply ap-
piled.
Americanism is its name, and the
method Of application is as follows:
AS soon as symptoms Of the
poisoning appear-either In the
form Of trench, air or submarine
raids or German propaganda
planting, take one large dose Of
Americanism in the form of Third
Liberty Loan bonds.
The effect will be instantaneous.
At once the purchaser will pass
from a state of approaching des-
| pair to an unprecedented degree
| Of satisfaction at having backed
up the boys who are fighting for
freedom and the millions of men
and women who are working to
help win the war. This will be fol-
lowed by sense of security in
having strengthened our defenses
against devilism, and at the same
time the effect on the foe will be
that of a powerful emetic, caus-
ing them to throw up their hands
in horror at the thought Of such
whole-hearted support Of the Al
lied Cause.
For the average American the
dose suggested IL from $50 to $6,-
| OO-taken daily In small Quand-
ties over q long period, or swal-
lowed at one time and followed BY
q feeling Of happiness which can
not be appreciated until expert
enced.
And while this Is suggested ~
the most admirable antidots for
this poison, 1t also possesses the
peculiar quality Of providing .
pill" for Kaiser Bill at the same
time. Testimonials from millions
Of Americans who already have
used this remedy and like 1t 10
well that they are going to lay in
another large supply, make clear
the use for buying your bonds
sarlyi
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Arizona.

Arizona output of copper will make
materially better showing. 1t is now
Indicated, in April than was made In
March.
Miami Copper Company report for
the year ended Dec. 81, 1917, shows
profits Of $S.2o4,260, against $7.336,1s6
In 1916.
The total shipments for the month
Of March at the United Eastern, in
Kingman district, was $4,000 against
$4,000 for February.
The rig at the Chino Valley OIL &
Mining Company of Prescott has been
moved few hundred feet, where the
company will begin a new well.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Colorado.

At Leadville the Denver Mining and
Milling Company recently completed
overhauling and improving its mill at
Workman. and will start milling.
Leadville reports that streak of
gold ore assaying from two to ten
ounces to the ton has been encoun-
tered at the Bartlett tunnel on Sugar
Loaf.
At the P. o. S. property on Carbon
ate hill, the lessees are engaged in
cleaning out the. old workings on the
500-foot level and retimbering the main
drifts.
The Teddy Bear group of claims is
being opened under a lease and bond.
The property is situated on Red Nle-
phant mountain, which made the town
Of Lawson famous as a silver camp
during the days Of silver activity.
The demand for tungsten is greater
than the supply. 1t is rare metal
and the world supply is limited. Dur
ing 1917 the United States produced
5000 tons Of tungsten concentrates
carrying at least 60 per cent tungsten
content.
Colorado can be proud Of the fact
that 1t is supplying one-half Of all of
the tungsten produced in the United
States. The Boulder district has the
largest deposits Of tungsten ore known
in the United States and among the
largest in the world.
In Summit county some 300 men are
now employed in the district compris-
ing Workman, Climax and Buffher.
where year ago there was none. The
operations Of the large molybdenum
companies have been the direct cause
Of the present prosperity.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Wyomlnu.

Residents Of Riverton are financing
the drilling Of q well in Riverton val.
ley just east Of the town.
The Fremont county holdings of the
Rand-Wyoming company have been
taken over by a Denver syndicate.
Northern Petroleum Company, hay
ing extensive holdings in the Mavsr-
tick Springs district and also in the
Pilot Butte field, is getting ready for
a drilling campaign on company &C.
count during the coming summer.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
itching Burning Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-
tons, pimples. dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Tor
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
X. Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
"Mool0 From Cork.

The department of overseas trade
has been informed through a relia.
BILE channel that Spanish firm 10
manufacturing "wool" from cork
which, 1t Is claimed, may with ad'
vantage be substituted for natural
wool In the manufacture Of mat
tresses. pillows, quilts. etc. This ma
terial Is stated to be cleaner and light.
or than wool.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
What Fire Costs.

The value of property lost by fire in
the United States In the last two years
overshadows the cost of the Panama
canal. 1t exceeds the total cost OF
maintaining the army and navy for the
same period. And the $20O,OOO, wv
property loss Is only half Of the story
There was $20O,OOO,OOO more spent fol
maintaining fire-fghting equipment
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Prices Quoted for Metals.
New York-Lead. $7.07h@7.12h.
Copper-$2S.12M.
Bar Silver-95Mc.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

Try This on Your Sofa.
He-My, you have pretty little
hand. May shake 1t?
She-Sure; go ahead and ring 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

Coal said to be equal in quality b
the best American stsaming coal ~
been discovered In veneguela.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Not Quite as Good.

"What did papa do when you asked
him to give you my hand?"
He-He put down his foot.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25
Never SatltHed.

'They say that mules are coming
into their own in this war"
eyes, and bet they're kicking about
It,"
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

Some of our rising poets write ad.
vertising jingles for yeast manufac-
turers.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

Boulder.-Tungsten concentrates. go
Der cent, $20.0O022.50 per unit. Crude
ores. so per cent, $22.0O@25.00; 25 per
cent, $12.OO912.60; 10 per cent. 5000
1890.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-25

St. Louis.-spelter, se.s2h.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
SeaDlane Stars.

Santa Barbara, April 12.-The sea-
plane F has left for San Diego with
four passengers aboard.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
At Topic Theatre Tonight.

The fifth episode of "The Retrea,
of the Germans at the Battle of Ar
ras" will be shown at the Topic the,
atre tonight. These pictures are es-
pecially interesting for they were
taken at and around Aarras, the very
spot where our boys are at this pres
ent moment in the most gigantic
struggle for freedom and democracy.
Around Arras is where the eyes of
the world are centered today and these
official French war pictures show
you exactly what the conditions are
which our boys and their allies are
meeting today. Don't fail to see this
most opportune picture of the hour.
Also Z five-reel feature-the favorite
Jackie Saunders in Sunny Jane"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
At the Palace Tonight.

Lost in Transit" which might
make the heading for a good lost and
found advertisement, is really the IT,
tie of the latest Beban play. In this,
our old and lovable friend George
plays the character of an Italian junk
man. With him is new child star
and whom you will love as much as
who takes the part of Bob White
you do George himself. Lost in
Transit is coming to the Palace the
atre tonight. Tomorrow "The Sign
Invisible" comes direct from Tally's
theatre, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
WANTED-Position as foreman or
ranch; lifelong experience in all
branches. Box E.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
ALLIES To LEAVE
vLAD|VOSTOK
(By Associated Press)

, Londodn, April 12.-The foreign
consuls at Vladivostok have official
ly announced that anarchy caused
the landing of the Allied marines and
that the forces will the withdrawn
when order is restored, according to
Reuters Petrograd correspondent.
A Moscow dispatch says the Boil
sheviki government has opened nego-
.tiations with Berlin for temporary
suspension of the Brest-Litovsy trea-
ty regarding rehabilitation of the
Russian army, "in view of the pos
sible necessity of defending Russian
territory against foreign invasion"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
At The Theatre
Noted Pianist to Appea, in Recital.

Noted Pianist to Appea, in Recital
Vernon Spencer. the distinguished
Los Angeles musician. who appears
Monday evening in a piano recital
hotel, is not only highly success
ful teacher, but brilliant pianist as
well. Mr.. Spencer taught and concer-
tized for twelve years in Germany,
prior to his removal to America a
number of years ago. Regarding his
ability as pianist. the Berlner Tage-
blatt March "A, 1909 said. The pro-
gram was brought to conclusion
by an admirable performance OF
LISTS B Minor Ballade by Mr.. Spen-
GER, who showed that he not only
knows how to teach others, but that
he is himself master at the key
board Speaking of his standing as
a teacher, the Musical Courier, of Ber-
lin May 3, 1911) said: Vernon Spen-
Ger is to be congratulated upon the
splendid showing that his pupils have
made in these recitals. He is in the
front rank of piano teachers" Mr..
Spencer. viii play number of his
own compositions in the recital next
Monday night At the conclusion of
the program the audience is invited
to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer at an
reception.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
LOAN STACKER
denounced BY BOARD
Continued from Page One)

(COntlnued from rage One)
to the reasons why they should pur-
chase Liberty Bonds and to arrange
their financial affairs to do so, and
hen the canvassers for these bonds
III it will not be necessary to take
their time in protracted arguments,
, i'd the work will be expedited in the
asst possible time, as all of those
1ople who are generously giving of
leir time are busy men-perhaps
: ore busy than the persons on whom
icy are calling.
The committee wishes to impress
pom the citizens of this district
mich comprises all of Imperial coun-
that a card index is being made
OF everyone, and a special committee
viii call upon those who are finan-
cially able to subscribe, and have not
done so, to ascertain their reasons for
not subscribing. This is not issued
Il the form of a threat, but it is is
sued with the idea of setting forth
the plain duty of each and every cit
zen and to further impress upon the
.eople that slackers will not be coun-
,<nanced any more in so far as sub
scrlptlons to Liberty Bonds are con-
cerned, any more than slackers in
any other department of the govern
ment, and to impress upon the citi-
zens of this country that it is worse
70 be Stacker in purchasing Liberty
Bonds than it is in the military serv-
ice of our country.
''In the case of persons entertain
ing pro-German sympathies, it is
IMPLY a case of their being for or
galnst our government, and to be
ith us means in deeds as we'll as
. oirit.
This committee, therefore, is ex-
ecting that all citizens who are fl
4ncially able to do so will subscribe
II Liberty Bonds, as it is the de-
re of the administration to have
Tlde distribution in bonds of small
nominations rather than to concen-
ate these bonds in the hands of a
wv.
I'VE hope, therefore, that every per-
On will conserve his time and the
Ame of the committee by arranging
MS affairs to subscribe promptly in
IN amount commensurate with his fl
1ancial standing, when called upon to
10 80.
LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY.
Oregon is the first state to Off
,lally report oversubscription. Iowa
'laims the honor, but has not filed
'ubstantiating reports. ;
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
FACTS ABOUT THE
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN

The campaign wrfl run from
April 6 to May 4.
Payments on Liberty Loan SUBJ
scriptiOns are as follows:
Initial payment. May 9, per
cent; second payment, May 2S, 20
per cent; third payment, July IS,
80 per cent; fourth payment Au-
gust Is, 40 per cent.
Third Liberty Loan Bonds are
ten-year gold bonds payable in
1928, bearing interest at Az per
cent. Interest dates from May 9,
1918. Applications must be ac-
cOmpanied by payment of 5 per
cent of the amount of bonds ap-
piled for or by payment in full.
Bonds will be in denominations of
$50. s1OG, $500, $1,000, $4,000 and
$4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
ALLEGED Stacker WAS
38, THEN 28, YEARS OLD

City Marshal Rice of Imperial yes
ferday ran across machinist work
ing in one of the shops in that city.
This man looked as if he was of draft
age. and Rice asked him to show his
registration card. The man said he
had none, for he was 3S years old
This seemed to Rice to be "whOp-
per-" and he took the man into Gus.
tOdy. In the sheriff's office last night
according to Rice, the man, Hobart
Lawrence. recently from Los Angeles
confessed his age was but %. He is
held to go north April 26.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-11
Alamo Social Notes.

The Alamo Ladies' Club was enter
tained at the home of Mrs. A. H
,Smithson Thursday afternoon. Those
present were Mesdames White, Covey
Israel, Smith, Hacker, Melbourne
Stewart, Robinson, Manning, Eby
Weed, J. Pendleton, G. w. Pendleton
Painter Tagg, Fishburn, Hall, Scott
Warne, Channon, Chambers, Bartlett
'Cummings, Mckenzie; Misses Wood
burn, H. Woodburn, Manning and Pen
dleton. The club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Warne, Wednesday after
moon, April II, instead of Thursday
All ladies are welcome.