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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04
Death Takes Old Time
Resident of County

A. B. Clark, an old time and
highly respected citizen of George
town. died from the effects of an
operation in ST. Joseph S hospital
in Denver at one O'Clock Tuesday.
He had been a resident of this
county for 35 years, and had been
instrumental, in his quiet, unas-
suming way. in boosting it's min
eral resources thru the Standard,
an ably edited paper published in
Silver Plume.
He is survived by one daughter
and two granddaughters. At the
time of his death, he was GA years
of age. The remains were brought
to Silver Plume for burial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04
Can Invest School Funds
In War Savings Stamps

The following is a letter re-
ceived from Attorney General Hub
bard, in which he specifically states
that school funds can be invested
in War Savings Stamps.
"There is no statute in this state
which authorizes the loaning of
the funds of a school district.
However, in view of the fact that
War Savings Stamps are always re-
deemable upon ten days notice at
their full value at the time of re-
demption. l am of the opinion
that an investment in such stamps
would not be considered loan of
the fluids, but rather as deposit
of such funds with the U. S. Gov
ernment. There could, of course,
be no question as to the security
of the investment and | am con-
tident that no court would hold that
the investment of such funds in
War Savings Stamps would be in
violation of our State laws.
II also feel that it is a patriotic
and commendable thing for the
school districts of the state to
invest their surplus funds in this
manner.
Leslie E. Hubbard, Attorney
General"
The opinion of the attorney
general was rendered as result
of a request from E. L. Siekmann
of this city, who has been very
anxious to have the W.SS. sales
in this county increased in this
manner and the school districts
benefit by the interest they will
receive.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04
Soldiers Betting War
will End by Christmas

A newsy and optimistic letter
comes from Frank Gilmore, who is
in service over there. 1t follows
in part.
Dear Folks:
I am feeling fine and am in good
condition. The climate here agrees
with me, and it reminds me of
Colorado. There are more pine
trees around here than any other
kind. The land is mostly sandy.
OF course there are tropical plants
and hot weather.
l have had three letters from
you, and most of the newspapers.
l was very sorry to hear of the
death of Carl Weeden, as were the
other fellows here who knew him
/ have seen Lieut.. Roberts name
in the list of casualties.
Everything looks good over here
now. There is large map in
camp, and every change in the
battle line shows up, SO we have a
good idea of how things are. There
have been some large bets made
that the war will be over by
Christmas. l think that is little
too soon, but am of the opinion
that the Germans are in for ''some
thrashing". | think that one more
year will end things. l may be
too conservative in my estimate,
and hope that | am.
You asked about my camera.
took it with me, as did many
other fellows, and am now wonder
ing what l will do with it when l
get near the front. l will manage
it somehow tho. The fowe +
mother sent was in good shape,
and l sure appreciate it. Send
another one if you can. l carry
it with me.
So the people are awakening to
: the fact that America is in the
war? Well, it is good thing.
The war works many hardships,
ETC., but the world will be all the
better for that. l wish you could
see some of the sights with me,
but you will know about them some
day.
A brigade put a barrage of fire
here yesterday lasting for twenty
minutes or more. The guns were
all the way from half mile to a
mile away, and at that distance
made more noise than thunder.
One can only imagine what an
artillery duel is like.
I am again in special detail,
and have been studying camou-
aage for two weeks. [ will make a
go of it alright, and like it fine.
You should see my new derby
hat. The thing is made of steel,
and weighs several pounds. 1t
gave headache and a sore neck
for day or two, but l am used to
it now.
With love and best wishes to
all, / remain as ever,
Frank.
Private F. S. Gilmore, Bat. B.,
OA1 L NJ "
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Arrangements have been COM
1leted for a union service TO be
4eld Sunday night at the Meth
odisf church. Patriotic addresses
will be made by Rev. Sprouse of
the Episcopal church, and by Rev.
Martin of the Methodist church.
A union choir has been formed =,
and with other features of a pat
riotic nature, the meeting PROM
ises to be one of great interest.
Everybody is invited to be there.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04
Arq0 Company Not
TO Suspend Operations

To the Public
1t is usually quite useless to
deny idle rumors, but the report
that we are about to shut down
has come to our notice SO repeat
edly and with such evident des.
tructive effect to the morale of
this community, that we wish to
deny this report in as definite and
emphatic terms as possible.
1t may come to the point. in the
winning of the war, that our man
power shall become SO depleted
that we will be unable to continue
our operations. but we do not be-
lieve this will ever become the
case.
1t is unquestionably, for US in
the mining industry, not a time
for expansion, but we believe it is
our patriotic duty to our country
and the immediate community as
we'll, to "hang on" until the return
of better times which are bound to
come Immediately peace is def
nitely in sight, by reason of the
demand for copper and lead for
reconstruction purposes and the
demand for gold and silver to es.
/ tablish and sustain the credits we
have SO freely made in the form OF
Liberty Loans, and, with the sup
port of our loyal employees and
yourselves, this we intend to do.
We believe that this is not a
time to indulge in the idle pes
simism and the repetition of un-
con tirmed destructive rumors. but
to be- about the most important
business we have before us, that
of winning the war quickly, and
that means everybody getting to-
gether to put Clear Creek county
'over the top in the Fourth
Liberty Loan.
| Again repeating that we have nc
intention whatever OF suspending
our operations we beg to remain,
| Cordially yours.
The Argo Mining, Drainage, Tran
sportation s. Tunnel Go.
The Argo Reduction and Ore Pur-
chasing Company.
The fremont Mining Company.
By Rens E. Schirmer,
General Manager
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Goldye Morris gave card
party for Joe Loeffel before his
departure for Denver. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Roberts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague Stewart,
Mrs. O. H. ohaffer, Miss Mae
Morris, H. T. Giller, and Frank
Thompson of Georgetown. The
ladies' prize was won by Mrs.
Roberts. the gentlemen's prize by
Mr.. Loeffel, and the free-for-all
by Miss Morris. A delicious lunch
was served.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

The Presbyterian Aid society
held an interesting meeting Thurs
day afternoon in Mrs. Spessard's s
attractive home. A nice luncheon
was served 10 a good attendance.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. George Curnow and Mrs.
John Milton in two weeks, at the
Milton home in Grass Valley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Charles Conner Sauer, son of
Charles Sauer the lumberman, is
now a sergeant at Camp Nc
Arthur, Waco, Texas. Mr.. Sauer
recently went to Waco to visit his
son as it will not be long until he
is sent over seas.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Miss Mamie Petersen went TO
Denver Septem N Der %, and is em-
ployed at the telephone board at the
Union depot. Miss Bessie Libbie
has taken her place here. Miss
Mamie's pleasant voice is missed
over the local phones.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Paddy" Finleon has leased his
pool hall for one year to h. q.
Dougherty, who recently also pur-
chased the Perfection barber shop.
The businesses will be combined.
Paddy will take a rest and wait
for the war to end.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Engel of Omaha, who has
been visiting Mrs. G. L. Jaynes,
leaves for her home Saturday
morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

"Will be back in 10 days" reads
a sign on Joe Fagan's plum bing
office, and it's been there several
weeks already. Perhaps Joe means
ten days from the time you read
the sign and intends to leave it
there while ne is ''unavoidably de-
tanned" in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

The Shakespeare club will meet
next Tuesday evening with Miss
Margaret Bond.
The commercial department of
the high school has offered to be
of any possible assistance to the
food administration.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Dave Williams has sold his
livery business to John Walters.
Dave plans to go to Wiscon sin for
a visit and rest.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Becher Hungerford is attend
ing school at Ann Arbor, Mich
igan. He is studying law, and
taking military training, similar
to the work at Boulder.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Florence Zisch and the
children were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L, Jaynes a few days
early in the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-10-04

Private F. S. Gilmore, Bat. B.
341 F. A., American F. F., via n. Y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
BRAZIL WAKES UP.
No More Terroriziro When German
Aqitators Are Dealt With.

TCOrrer pom denCe OF Associated Press.
Rio Grande Do Sui. Brazil. Nov Co
Prompted by the belief Ihac German
residents have fomented and supported
railway strikes and other labor trou-
b}cs in southern Brazil he brazilian
government has prepare T. take So
we're s:epS 70 prevent any f'.rth'" &c:
man inspired Disturbances.
Large forces Of troops now are
quartered in southern Brazil and Gus
tom houses al Porto Alegre and Rio
Grande are filed with artillery, which
can be transported quickly to any
other points in the southern part Of the
country.
BY suppressing newspapers printed
N the German language and by closing
German schools and removing German
priests from Catholic schools. the gov
eminent has succeeded in blocking
large part Of the German propaganda
and a strict censorship prevents the
spreading of news regarding German
unrest or the governments steps for
overcoming it.
There is general talk, however. thru
out southern Brazil, even by Brazilian
officials, to the effect that the Germans
nave not given up their attempt to
harrass the Brazilian government and
embarrass its shipments to the en-
tente allies. Municipal officers in one
Of the principal towns Of The western
part Of the state of Rio Grande do Sui
told me that their investigations had
led them to believe that German sup
port was largely responsible for the
success and long duration Of the recent
railroad strikes and that they also
we're convinced that the strikes We're
part Of a revolutionary plan which has
NOT been entirely crushed.
On several occasions Brazilian peo-
pie have set fire 70 the property of Ger
mans as protest against their atti-
Jude which has been considered de-
FAINT and disr"spectful toward the
Brazilian sUVvTniTtSitt.
OF the l.S3S.240 people living in the
state Of Rio Grandc do Sui, it is esti-
mated that 10000 are Of German birth
or first generation descendants of Ger
mans and it has been officially reported
| that there re 10000 German reserv-
! ISIS in the German rife clubs Of this
state alone. These Germans have prac
| ticaNy controlled the commercial en-
terpr.ses in this part Of Brazil.
Even after Brazil broke diplomotic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
FUEL BOARD is oUsTED
Director Webster Puts Des Mores
Commission Out Of Business and
Takes Rap at Mayor Maevicar-one
- Committee to Have Charge.

Des Moines, Jan. 23.-Chairman John
MacVicar of the city fuel commission
has lost his official fuel head
Likewise the other members of the
commission. including Simon Casady,
j. T. Mulvaney, l.. Fl. Kurtz and j. H.
Wyman.
This is the edict Of State Fuel Ad-
ministrator Charles w. Webster, who
Is back on the job after several weeks
absence from the city
Administrator Webster gives as his
reasons for the dissolution Of the local
board:
First-The chairman of the commit
tee (MacV!car) is out of harmony with
the state board.
Second-That the work can be better
performed if one committee Is in charge
OF the entire county.
Mr.. Websters statement follows;
ITO the fuel committee Of Des Moines
and Polk county. Iowa: Whereas, the
fuel situation In the state Of Iowa Is
most serious and will become more
acute us the season advances, taxing
the energy and resources OF the fuel
committee to the utmost, | believe that
one committee can best handle the
situation in Polk county and the city
Of Des Moines. Iowa.
"The chairman Of the Des Moines
city committee is not in harmony with
my views. Instead OF taking forceful
action in reference to the alleged vio-
lations Of orders, which 1t is his plain
duty to do. he has called upon me per-
sonally to enforce them.
"Des Moines, to my mind. Is no dif-
ferent than the other cities Of Iowa.
where the local committees have ham
died the situation satisfactorily and
without appeal to mo.
1T Is utterly impossible for me to
give personal attention to individual
cases. 1t was for this purpose that the
local committees were appointed.
There are serious matters pending
affecting every citizen of Polk county,
and it is necessary to have an active
committee with jurisdiction over the
entire county.
THE committee for the city Of Des
Moines and Polk county. Iowa, are
therefore. dissolved.
(SignedD &c. w. webster
Fuel Administrator for Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
MEDICAL MEN TO BE SENT OUT
FROM CAMP DODGE TO GIVE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
EFFORT TO OBTAIN MORE
THOROUGH EXAMINATIONS
Too Many Men Being Sent to Camp
Who Are Physically Unfit and Who
Must Be Dscharged Later-E astern
Iowa 70 Be Visited First-Soards Get
Rid of Town Characters"


Special to Tjmcs- Republican.
Dcs MONIES. Jan -3.-AH OF the draft
boards lu tn, s;a.s VIII 10" visited by
oef.,crs from Tie medical corps al
lamp Dodge II Was stated at Adjutant
IGenerul I.ogAn.s Office today. The
Ipr.ny.ps. puIru7, # the Visit = to in
suuct the d.at, boards in the making
Of physical examinations, especially
pointing out the physical and mental
requirements Of men taken into the
army.
THIS plan has been decided on by
the military authorities because OF the
number II ply s.Ca!!y unfit men who
have been indicted into the service.
Col. J. K, Shook, division surgeon at
Camp Dodge. declares that loCa!
boards either thru ignorance or !ntcn-
tionaI.y, sent TO Camp Dodge many
men who it was apparent did not have
the physical or mcnta! standard re-
CURED for soldiers. It IS believed that
n some localities local boards certified
town characters" whom they wished
TO get rid of.
To Visit Eastern Iowa.
Experienced army men say, that an
old time recruiting officer knows at
glance there are certain physical
types who VIII never make soldiers
and they do not waste time examining
them. II IS reported also from tn" war
zone that men are sent to the front
whom the experienced generals know
as soon as they look them over VII
~ -Na O n ~ ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
B1ackn1ai1ed Rich Huns

bankers say there IL q demand for the
converted As based on the theory that
the longer bond Of the United States
government is the one to be preferred
at these low prices.
There are now three issues of Liber-
ty bonds on the market. As the con-
version features are not the same for
all three issues, 1t may be worth while
to repeat them.
The issue Of shs is convertible into
any subsequent issue Of bonds bearing
a higher rate Of interest issued during
the war, provided the holder converts
within six months from the date Of the
new issue. Therefore, the holder Of
present 31ss can convert into the 1 per
cent bonds only up to May Is, 1918. II
he does not choose to convert into this
issue, he still retains the right to conf
vert into any subsequent issue provide
ed again, he does so within six months
from the date Of such subsequent issue.
II he converts into the present issue
Of per cent bonds, he then becomes
subject to all the conditions Of the 4
per cent issue, including the latters
conversion feature.
W HA'V thV y Y pSl ScIl puiuS udNC
the right to convert into any higher
rate issue during the war, both the
present 4 per cent bonds have the right.
Of conversion only into the next issue
at higher rate of interest, provided
such issue runs over five years and
that the privilege is exercised within
six months from the date Of the new
issue.
The So have the right to exchange
into any subsequent issue par for par
with adjustment Of interest.
The 4 per cent bonds are convertible
at part into subsequent issue at the
issue price with adjustment of inter-
est. In other words, If a subsequent
issue is put out at a premium. holders
of the 4 per cent bonds, when con-
verting, must pay the premium.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
relations with Germany the campaign

relations with Germany the campaign
OF the Germans was kept up and Ger
man business houses in Rio Graude do
Sui and Porto Allegro few the German
Tag from their windows without the
customary courtesy of flying the Bra
lillian lag with it. The Brazilians
were denied membership in the German
clubs and the German shooting ranges.
Finally, soon after the declaration Of
war the Austrian consul in Rio Grande
do Sui attempted to smuggle several
informed German sailors out of the city
and TO one OF the German colonies in
the state Of Santa Catharina whence
they could have found their way into
Paraguay or Argentina. The fugitive
sailors were reCaptured but the consul
succeeded in reaching Paraguay. ~
AS soon as the people became aware
Of this they formed into mob and
marched thru the streets burning Ger
man goods and StoninG German build
ings as was done in Buenos Aires. The
German club in Rio Grande was burned
and bun-fi We're built IN the streets
into which were thrown the merchan-
disc that was thrown out of German
shops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
DUkHONlN'S MURDER BRUTAL.
Former Commander Of Russian Army
Slain by Eolsheviki Soldiers

Paris, Jan. 2S.-A vivid picture of the
circumstances Of the murder, by IN
| furiated bulSheviki of General Duk-
honin, formerly commander chief of
the Russian army. is given by the
Pe:rograd spondent OF the Mat!n.
! who apparently was an eye witness of
| the tragedy. According TO his story
Ensign Krylenko, the holshev!ki COM
mander-in chief, endeavored to save
| General Dukhon!n from the mob but
his efforts were unava!lirg and the
Russian commander was struck down
| by a sailor and then run thru with q
| dozen hayOncts.
The murder took place after the boil
sheviki captured the headquarters Of
the Russian army at Moh:lev and fol-
lowed General Dukhon.n's refusal 20
request the German army officials 20
enter into an arnisriCe with the boil
sheviki. The general was on board a
train when the mob surrounded MIN
According TO the Mathis correspondent
the general appeared at the window Of
his railway carriage.
Throw us your epaulettes," shrek
ed the soldiers 'or We'll kill YOU and
they shouldered their rifles.
krvlcrko begged the general to give
wav 70 hem, but Duknonin refused.
"Thev can 20 to the deuce" he
cried. Let them kin me-"
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a.,.1,,s ,.a.,ar.i H,s...
zef went UP TO Dukhonin and gently.
took IF his epauIc,tcs. They were
throMn 70 the mob and were quickly
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
STACKER MUST SERVE.
Ordered to Report For Military Duty at
Once-Two Other Like Cases.

| onCe-I WO OtneF Like SdSeS'
Council Bluffs Jan. 23.-George Am
| mon, who failed to register for the Sc
! lective draft, is in the service sooner
than he expected to be, and Albert
Slack and Albert Walters will prop
ably find themselves in the same con
dttion soon. All three were taken 10
Des Moines Tuesday by Deputy United
States Marshal Floyd Hendricks.
Ammon&iust completed a sentence IN
the county Jail last Saturday and was
Immediately taken in tow by the local
exemption board Monday. required to
register and take the physical eXamina-
ton. which he passed successfully. He
was al once indueted into the sarvice
by the board which has the power in a
case OF this. kind. He will probably 80
into the Infantry. The marshal will
turn him over to the authorities at
Camp Dodge upon his arrival in pes
Noiues.
Slack and Walters were serving SEN
fences OF one year each in the county
Jail. having been indicted a. the last
federal court session and sentenced
Judge Wade. An order was received
last week from Judge Wade directing
the marshal 10 have the men registered
and given the physical examination
II they passed the examination. sen
fences were to be suspended. If MOI
the men were TO be returned TO jail
pending further orders. Both mon
registered Monday and passed the cX-
animation.
It appears. however that the Des
Moines district has jurisdiction owe!
5, no hook the
to s,raighten matters oat with their
respective boards in thar city. They
probably viii be IN line for the first
call.
In response TO thu call for men who
had not Yet received their physical x
70 report to the local board
Monday afternoon. about thirty came
in and were passed upon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
Careless Use of
Soap Spells the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully,
IL you want to keep your hair looking
it's best. Most soaps and prepared
shafnpoos contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brittle.
and ruins 1t.
The best thing for steady use Is Just
ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and greaseless), and Is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuis will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
moisten the hair with water and rub 1t
in. 1t makes an abundance of rich,
creamy lather, which rinses out easily.
removing every particle Of dust, dirt.
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and 1t leaves
the scalp soft. and tho hair fine and
silky. bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy
to manage. 55I
You can get mulsified cocoannt oil Int
any pharmacy. it's very cheap. and II
few ounces Will supply every ficnjbGss
~ - family * ncnths
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
Church Service Flag Unfurled.

SPECIAL 70 Times Repu6lican.
Es,herville Jan. 23.-At the evening
service Sunday. a service flag was un-
frIrlcd.' and presented by the Delta Al
pha :. s. class of the First Presby-
terrain church.
In addition 10 The regular Nesper
service Attorney J. NJ. Morse gave a
patriotic ahdress..11 lsz,l s-
The presentation was made by Miss
Marguerite Bryan by a reading.
The honor roll follows: Fred Ram
kin, Miss Jessie BiRelow, Charles RAN
kin. Herbert Chambers, Francis Wlcr,
Earl Mathis, Snow Mathis, Ray E!b,
Ray Bryan, Selhy Brons, Walter
Gavin, Glen Mcdonald, Lynn Wier.
Don Pul!en. Frank Root Edwin
Rhodes, Gordon Haynes. Don Shelton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
Corn Test Disappointing.

Special to TimeSLRepubllcan.
Irwin, Jan. 23.-The first Of many
seed corn tests to be reported in south
western Iowa. where, as elsewhere
thruout the state. the question of seed
corn Is Of much interest, has just been
made by S. L. Dunlap, Shelby county
farm agent, who secured corn from fiji
teen farmers at the farmers institute
in Irwin last week for a test. He took.si
kernels Of corn from 1913 ears or 1.15S
kernels. From these only 4S5 kernels
showed perfect termination, or about
AZ per cent. The showing was dis
appointment to the farmers but was
not entirely unexpected.