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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
MEAT AND FAT FAMINE A
POSSIBILITY!

The meat situation threatens to be-
come serious. according to the Colo
RADIO Food Administration.
Outside Of the military zone in
France there is practically no meat
in that country; what there Is. is out
OF the reach Of the poor people in
price.
In England. the British food con.
troller has found II necessary to re-
duce the meat ration from one pound
to three-quarters Of a pound per capita
weekly. There has also been . gen.
eral rise In price to the consumer OF
cents . pound in all meats.
In America Herbert Hoover has
promised that out OF the none too
plentiful meat supply OF this country
100000 tons Of meat and fats will b.
shipped to Europe during this current
year to relieve the situation over
there.
The Food Administration therefore
urges the most intense and concen-
trated saving Of meat and Of fats.
Coming high prices on these COM
modities will enforce some saving IN
them, but for the most part the
patriotism Of the American people will
again be depended upon to HI thia
$500. 000.ton meat and fat order.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Right Rev. ]. Henry Then sent q
letter to all the pastors of the Catholic
churches In Colorado urging the men,
bers Of the churches to do their utmost
10 the United War Work drive. He
says: Religion and patriotism two
mighty forces that have shaped the his
tory OF the worid-are the powerful rea-
sons that urge exceptional generosity
upon the people OF our country (Which
may God ever bless) in response to
the appeal made for the soldier boys.
To give freely, to give gladly. to give
until II hurts. should be the ambition
'of men. women and children during the
drive. It's a duty. but also a sweet
privilege. since It's more blessed to give
than to receive. We urge pastors to
inspire their people. both by word and
example. to exceptional generosity. The
price Of things worth while to humanity
is the personal sacrifice OF those who
work for these things.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
LUKE meLukE SAYS

The first thing that man learns
about politics is that IL he wants to ride
in the band wagon he'll have to help
pay for the axle grease.
The reason why a girl OF 20 acts so
innocent is because she knows a whole
lot Of things that she is not supposed
to know.
We all judge by appearances. Years
ago We knew a man who got rich by
making razors out Of pig iron, putting
the razors in beautiful white cases with
gold lettering. with the price $500
stamped thereon in big gold figures. and
selling the razor for SO cents. The case
and the price stamped thereon, gave the
worthless razor high value in the eyes
of the average man. And this is pretty
nearly the way we judge the men we
meet every day.
Any man who is lodging creditors can
tell you that it is almost as hard to
keep out of the way of bill as it is
to meet it.
The man of few words talks just
as much as the man with a large vo-
If woman has that kind of a tenn
permanent it doesn't make much differ
ence whether she wears herself out do
ing her own housework worries her
self to death telling the servants how
to do it.
A woman might go out in skirt that
had a big patch in the rear of it. But
she would never disgrace herself by
wearing summer hat this time of the
year.
1t often happens that about three
weeks after marriage the happy couple
discover that She can't stand drafts.
and wants the windows closed all the
time, and He is a fresh air bug, and
wants the windows open all the time.
Then they settle down to a nice twenty
or thirty year battle to decide Who's
Who.
The fight the Drys are beginning to
make on the Demon Tobacco reminds
us that about twenty years ago Alexan-
der Dowie told us that we We're going
straight to hell inside of six months
because we chewed tobacco when we
We're within the sacred precincts of
Zion City. But the Angel of Vengeance
who lops off those who use Demon Tob-
acco must have gotten our registration
cards mixed for Dowie shot the chutes
moren ten years ago, while we are still
dallying with the Demon.
There should never be more than one
man on committee, because one man
on each committee is always the goat
and does all the work.
There are all sorts of folks in the
world including the man who wants to
bet you that deaf" Is pronounced
"deef."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Despite peace talk and influenza, Ann
-erican citizens responded for the fourth
time to the appeal of the government
for war loans with more than was ask
ed. Total subscriptions of $6.S66, 416, 800
from more than 81 ,o00.o 900 individuals is
the record of the fourth Liberty loan as
announced the other day by officials of
the treasury department. based on care
full estimates from the twelve federal re-
serve bank districts. The entire $685.
$4,000 oversubscription will be accepted
and applied to reducing the size of the
fifth loan. to be offered in the spring.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

The Gilpin county draft board receiv-
ed a telegram Tuesday suspending all
draft calls until further notice. This
will disappoint six men from here who
were to have been indicted this Thurs
day and sent to Camp Pike. Ark. The
board also received a telegram yesterday
instructing them to send questionnaires
to all men Of Is years of age and pro-
coed to classify them as soon as pos
sible. This is probably being done by
the government for the purpose Of hav-
Ing a record on all the younger men
who were included In the draft.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

White bread will appear on American
tables again Friday. Nov. Is. At con-
ference in Washington yesterday of food
administrators. Mr.. Hoover announced
the immediate abandonment OF the So
20 rule of the Food Administration, re-
quiring the mixing Of substitutes with
wheat flour in the proportion of one
pound of substitutes to four pounds OF
wheat flour. Substitutes need no longer
be purchased with flour and the use Of
substitutes In bakeries. hotels. restaur-
ants. boarding houses and homes is or
dered abandoned.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

The receipt Of the news in Gilpin
county that Germany had signed the
arnistice early Monday morning, Great
ed spirit Of general rejoicing and cell
ebration thruout the Little Kingdom"
Whistles blew. powder detonated, bells
rang and everyone gave vent to their
Joyous feelings in one form or another.
Governor Gunter sent out a prociama-
ton, declaring Nov. 18th. 1918, a hoii-
day. but 1t came little late as every
one was making merry and giving over
very little time to matters of business.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Returns from the recent election show
that the Republicans will have major
ity in both branches of congress. The
beseeching the people to elect a congress
in harmony with the executive during
the pending crisis, was heard but not
needed. The refusal of the people to
acquiesce in the request of the presi-
dent cannot be regarded as repudia-
ton of his war policies, but can be TAX
en- as resentment on the part of the
voters of executive Interference in poll
tics. In several states in past political
contests, the presidents advice in elect
ing or rejecting certain senatorial or
congressional candidates was followed,
but he finally overreached himself.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
MBR COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
A GREAT DAY IN
THE WORLDS HISTORY

November 18th, 1918, will be recorded
perhaps as the grandest day in the his
tory of the world. It marked the cessa-
tion of a world war and brought a
world victory. For the stupendous strug-
gle between mankind had resulted in a
victory to both the victors and the van
pushed. 1t was struggle on the part
of the right seeing nations to free the
peoples of all countries from autocratic
rule and in the victory that came to
their. cause, their enemies who We're
born and bred to subserviency to auto
cratic rulers, are made free to govern
themselves. A great task lies before
both sides to the gigantic contest just
closed, in the reconstruction and rehab-
-ilitation of the countries and peoples
that have suffered thru the awful catas-
trophe, that all mankind may eventually
reap lasting benefit and realize the
beautiful dream of a world at peace and
good will prevailing among all mankind.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate Of Johanna Katta, Deceased.
No. 875.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment to the Coun-
ty Court Of Giipin County. Colorado, on
the 9th day Of December A. d. 1918.
JOSEPH KATTA.
Administrator OF the Estate 70 johann
ma katta, Deceased.
LIST pub. Nov. Z; last Nov. IS. 1918.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate OF Frank ]. Sutton. Deceased.
No. SIG.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pres
ent them for adjustment to the County
Court OF Gilpin County, Colorado, on
Monday the 9Th day Of December A. ID.
1918. MRS. KATE l.. LEAHY,
Administrative OF said Estate.
LIST pub. Nov. Z; last Nov. rs. 1918.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
ALL COLORADO MENUS
ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Colorado restauranteurs are
planning unique Thanksgiving.
The feature will be an ALL
HOMEGROWN DINNER COM
plete from mushroom soup and
Colorado turkey with home
raised trimmin's to Pride O'The
West pumpkin pie.
In Colorado restaurants OH
that day oysters will be elimin-
ated as foreign product,
sweet potatoes will be replaced
by Colorado "spuds" and by
baked carrots-ever try EN-?
delicious! -and baked squash.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Gilpn county's quota in the United
War Works Campaign is $4,000, and
numerous teams soliciting in every part
of the county are raising the money
this week. The people, with customary
generosity. will see that the quota is
raised. Gilpin county has never fallen
short in any of the drives and will not
shirk its duty now.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

d. II. Yoho who returned last week
from Wonder. New, shipped the stock
Of his store to Central and is selling 1t
this week in the room on Main street
formerly occupied by the Klais book
store. The merchandise includes shoes.
dry goods. mems furnishings. etc.. which
is being sold at what the goods cost be-
fore the war advance.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
WHERE TO BUY GROCERIES

The Hawley Mdse. Co., can supply
your wants from q complete stock OF
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest Of vegetables and fruits in
the market. Hay ana grain in any
quantity.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Forty-four years ago there were 65
Cinnamon working the gulch mines OF
North Clear Creek and lower Russell
gulch. all under the chaperonage OF one
Lin Sou. He was very intelligent
Chinaman of dozen years residence
In this country, who was merchandising
In chinatown" about three miles be-
low Black Hawk.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

The Observer was unable to fulfill its
promise to the subscribers last week
that 1t would print the regular four
pages Of the issue on Saturday. ASSUME
Ing that the pressmen's strike In Dem
yer would be over by that time. The
strike was not settled until Tuesday af-
ternoon Of this week.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

While William Hohenxollern is living
in exile. retreat or seciusion in Holland.
he can cogitate upon the following quo
tations: Farewell, farewell to all my
greatness.' "How the mighty have fall
en-" Lies he there and none so poor
to do him reverence"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Thank goodness there are no deaths
to report in this weeks issue as none
have occurred in the county since the
Observer was issued last week. The
flu epidemic has passed, there being
only two or three cases In the central
portion of the county. Three new cases
are reported in Rollinsville, but they are
not serious.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

J. C. Mcshane. who fell off a load Of
hay recently at his ranch near Arvada
and injured his hip. is able to hobble
about a little on crutches. When he
fully RECEIVERS the use Of the limb he
will stick to solid earth.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Capt. Thos. Pearce came up from the
valley last night to see his sister who
Is III. He was In Denver at the cele-
bration that followed the signing of the
armistioe and says II was one grand
succession Of hilarious outburst.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
6eoIn Today.

Each one must work out his own
salvation in conquering the habit Of
idle thought, and today is a good time
to start the work.-Agnes Greene Fas-
ter.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

chas. Davies was up from Denver dur.
Ing the week. He returned recently
from trip to Arizona. where he saw
a number OF the old Gilpin county boys,
who are mining in that state.
Pete Tollar was up from Arvada this
week, visiting relatives.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Some people nunr more Important
work to do instead Of doing the work
they md to do. Any work well done
opens the way to some task Of Inn
portance.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
CAN GRAMS

With three pounds Of sugar now
avoilable per person per month for
household consumption. the ban has
been lifted off the succulent, healthful
and cheap cranberry.
Plenty Of sugar now right in your
regular household allowance to take
advantage Of this fruit while II IL ON
the market.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Michael O'Hea was a business passen-
ger to Denver yesterday morning.
Mrs. Jos. Powers left yesterday for
Denver to keep house for her son, Joe.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Chris. Hesselbine left yesterday fol
Arizona where he has mining interests
He will spend the remainder Of the win
ter in that state.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Lawyers now express the opinion that
the recent dry amendment adopted by
the voters is full OF flaws and loop
holes. That is probably why it carried.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Popular Kind Of Freedom.
freedom to do what they ought
not do" remarked the man on the car,
'1s the only kind Of liberty that APP
pexlS to some fellows."-Toledo Blade
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

There sure win be a lot to be thank
full for this Thanksgiving. both In Am.
erica and In Europe. That's 1.-THE res.
toration OF peace.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

cype Matthews came UP from Denver
last night to assist in packing the
household goods for shipment to that
city.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Miss Lily O'Toole left Tuesday morn.
Ing for Denver to take a course In q
business college.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

On motion of Alderman Moyle, sec
onded by Daley. that the bills be al
lowed and warrants drawn on treasur-
er for same.
On motion of Alderman Daley, sec
onded by Rundquist, that the following
officers elected by the fire department
be approved:
Edward O'Mera, chief
Thos. Quinn, assistant chief.
Chas. Niccum. secretary.
On motion of Alderman Wherry, sec
onded by Rundquist, that the city clerk
be instructed to post six copies of an
ordinance for levying taxes for the
municipal year 1918 in six public places
in the city.
On motion of Alderman Daley, sec
onded by wherry that the valuation on
the Clark Hardware Co., building be re-
duced to $4,000.
on motion of Alderman Daley, sec
onded by Moyle that the lifting of the
ban on the Spanish influenza be left to
the mayor.
On motion of Alderman Moyle, Sec
onded by Daley that the mayors war
rant for 1861 taxes be extended with
out interest until the next regular meet
ing.
On motion of Alderman Rundquist
adjourn until the next regular meeting,
Dec 8. 1918.
GEO S. HEWES, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Optimistic Thought
deterioration 10 the stock in trade
Of q fool.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

REWARD for return OF 1918 CLASS
PIN, lost July 10. 1918. at Farewell
dance given In Elks hall.
ELLEN NJ. HAMBLY.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

Boots. shoes and mems furnish
ines Of all kinds at the G. o. Rich.
ards Co. X, ~;
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
Health and Wealth.

i The dollar mark is sign Of wealth.
but not health. Health without wealth
is better than wealth without health.
II 10 possible for man to have both.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
No. 212s.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
FirStNatiOnalB Bank
AT CENTRAL CITY,
Reserve District No. 10
In the state Of Colorado,
At the close Of business on November
LIST, 1918.
RESOURCES

Loans and discounts .........$ 60,90S.30
Overdrafts :. ............... 20l.S4
u. S. bonds .................. $4,000. 90
Liberty Loan Bonds unpledged $4,000
Liberty Loan Bonds. pledged to
secure bills payable ........ 10000
Payments actually made on Lib
erty 4Aco bonds of the Fourth
Liberty Loan owned ...... $4,000
Bonds, securities, etc. ...... 243.442.22
Collateral Trust and other notes
of corporations ........... $4,000 90
Stock of Federal Reserve bank 2,25o.0o
Banking house ............... 100000
Furniture and fixtures ...... 100000
Other real estate owned -. $4,000
Lawful reserve with Federal
Reserve bank .............. 1S,231.9 so
Cash in vault and net am
cunts due from national
banks :. :. :. .............. 5O.324.79
Outside checks and other cash
items :. :. ................. 1922
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer and due from U.
S. Treasurer :. :. =. :. =. 1,25OOO
War Savings Certificates and
Thrift Stamps actually owned S96.1S
Totol :. :. :. :. ..s4s4 ,s59.54
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid. in :. =. :. sc, 000 90
Surplus fund :. :. :. -. -. 25,0OO.O0
Undivided profits ...... 512.O4
Less current expenses,
interest and taxes paid 1891 $685. 10
Circulating notes :. .......... 24,30O.OO
Individual deposits subject to
check E. =. :. ............ 174,01S57
Certificates of deposit due in
less than 80 days :. :. :. =. 14,297 so
Second Red Cross War Fund 1,355S3
Total demand deposits 1S9,672.29
Time certificates of deposit. 19s.529.12
Bills payable, with Federal Re-
serve bank .............. $4,000. 90
Total :. :. :. ..$494 .S5954
STATE GISn OF G. GoLL ;2I;A ss..
I. H. H. Lake. cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief
II. H. LAKE.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of November. 1918.
CHASE wITHROw,
Notary Public.
My Commission Expires July 9Th, 1919.
Correct-Attest:
]. c. JENKINS.
JOHN c. McSHANE.
w. o. JENKINS.
Directors.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14

job pr.aGing It the Observes.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-11-14
BLACK HAWK COUNCIL MEETS
Black Hawk. Colo. Nov. 5th. i

Black Hawk. Colo, Nov. 9Th, 1918.
"A regular meeting Of the city council
OF the city Of Black Hawk. This day
being election day and legal holiday,
the same was duly adjourned to Nov.
II, 1918, at 1870 p. m.
Black Hawk, Colo, Nov IL. 1918.
An adjourned meeting OF the city
council of the city of Black Hawk, was
called to order by Mayor Crook. Roll
call, present, Mayor Crook, Aldermen
Moyle. Wherry, Rundquist and Daley;
absent. Perley and Nortlien.
Minutes of last regular and adjourn
ed meetings were read and approved as
read.
Reports of marshal. treasurer and city
clerk were read. On motion of Alder
man Daley, seconded by wherry, that
the reports be accepted and placed on
Tile.
The following bills were then present.
ed:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-02
SOON EXHAUST
PEACH SUPPLY
TSuaIIy Bountiful Fruit is Becom.
ing ScaTcA on Rock Island
GrocerS' Counters.

Peaches, the favorite of all sum
uer fruits. are almost unknown ar
,;cles this year. Southern peaches
are practically over, the last ship
,7eDt OF the Texas growth arriving
-o3av After this the markets will
he able TO procure limited guam
,;tv of them from Michigan and the
west. Texas markets advised Gus
tnmers the the beginning of the
season to purchase peaches for can
ming as soon as the first shipment
arrived as il was very probable
.bat il would be impossible to pro-
cure them after that time Those
who did not heed the warning then
are no, able to obtain them now
In spite Of the high price which
markets are asking for them. mer-
cham usually are able 10 dispose
Of ali on hand. Saturday one of
the stores sold 10 bushels of the
fuest at IS cents a basket and
could have disposed Of almost twice
that many Plums are also very
expensive this year WiCkson plums
which sold for Is cents a dozen a
YEAR ago now cost 80 cents. Cali
fornia pears are about the same as
last year.
In view of the fact that the ma
iority Of eatables have been ad-
yanced in price it is a pleasure to
the housewife 10 learn that al least
tomatoes are plentiful and cheaper
tbs year Homegrown tomatoes
from the truck gardens this side OF
Milan are in the stores. Whereas
the wholesale price was IS in 1917
II IS just Oue-third this amount
now. Corn likewise is coming in
this week with indications that il
also will be plentiful
CsntaIoupe is coming this season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-02
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

l desire to announce my candi-
dacy for the nomination on the Re-
publican ticket for the Office of Rep
resentative in the 51st general
assembly, subject to the primary
election to be held Wednesday,
Sept. II. 1918.
GEORGE H. RICHMOND,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-02
elders, Beardsley's.
TO HAVE PERFECT SKIN
THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

This is the season when she who
would have lily-white complexion
should turn her thoughts to mercol-
lied wax, the firm friend of the sum
mer girl Nothing so erectually
wind. dust and dirt The wax liter
ally absorbs the scorched. discolored
withered or cOarsened scarf skin,
bringing forth a brand new skin,
clear, soft and Eirlishly beautiful
1t also unclOgs the pores, removing
blaCkLCads and increasing the skins
breathing capacity.
An ounce of mercolized wax, OBJ
tainable at any drug store. applied
nightly like cold cream. and washed
off mornings. will gradually improve
even the worst complexion. There
is nothing better for the removal of
tan, freckles or blotChes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-02

from Indiana. and is better than
the melons shipped from Califor-
MIA.
Cakes and cookies made in Chi
cago and now being sold in the
city are In great demand, as they
are cheaper than the housewife can
make them, with the scarcity of
baking materials.
Sugar rules are becoming more
strict every day. First indications
were that there is plenty II used
with economy. Every family was
TO receive 25 pounds for canning
with orders to return to the grocer
all which was not needed. Some
time later this figure was changed
to Is pounds. Today no sugar is
sold for canning. Two pounds is
allowed to each person a month
which mans that this amount is al
that the grocer will sell. The SUI
gar card probably will be a neces
| sary article for some time to come