The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-23
CENTENNIAL STATE I1K1Gs.

Will give three fifty dollar pr1xes to
the nswspaper men Of Colorado. He
will give one fifty dollar war saving
certificate to the newspaper man who
publishes the best 800 word story ON
National War Savings Day" He will
give one fifty dollar war savings GER
tificate to the newspaper man who
publishes the best 800 word editorial
on war savings and what 1t means to
Ameakca. He will give One fifty dol
lar war savings certificate to the
newspaper man who publishes the
best original advertisement for war
savings certificates.
Sale of timber from Colorado forests
increased approximately SO per cent
during the first ten months Of the
present year, according to report
made by M. w. Thompson, In charge
Of timber sales department of the
United States Forest Service. His
report shows that during the ten
month period. beginning last July. a
total of $224.O00 worth of timber has
been sold. For the same period last
year the total sales amounted to only
$4,000
Old mining district of Georgetown il
made happy by the news that power
working is to be applied in extension
Of the Georgetown tunnel, SO import
ant for drainage and to open access to
deep rich veins. Air compressor and
machine drills have been bought and
grading for foundation of buildings
started. One of the mineral veins
tapped low down a few days ago as
says 800 ounces silver.
The body of Robert w. Speer was
consigned to the grave on the second
anniversary of his induction into Of
fice as mayor for his last term. Mr..
Speer's funeral was held May IT, He
was installed as mayor of Denver. May
II, 1915. May II was another anni-
versary in his life, being the thirty
sixth Of his marriage.
Word has been received in Denver
that the capacity Of the federal recu-
at Aurora will probably be increased
from 1000 beds to 1000. This will in
crease the total expenditure for the
government project from &1.700.000 to
well over 100000.
A record attendance marked the ses-
sion Of the Colorado State Sunday
School Associations fortieth annual
convention at the Central Presbyterian
church In Denver. More than 1000
delegates from all parts of the state
registered.
Otero county will have to raise many
melons and beets this year, to catch
up for subscriptions to- the Liberty
Loan. Being requested to dig up $27s.-
900, the county opened Its pocketbook
80 wide that 100000 dropped out
"Just . little token from home" il
the title OF q song folder which the
Sons Of Colorado are sending out to
all Colorado boys in the army. with
the printed admonition. "Be alert.
Have faith. Drop us q line"
The ore streak In the Mineral Farm
property. under lease to Arps Brothers
and Murrey. II now twelve feet wide
and the ore II holding in richness.
This IL one Of the biggest strikes made
In Ouray district for years.
The famous old Bassick mine at
Querida, which in the past has pro-
duced several million dollars in silver.
is being retimbered and put in condi-
tion for active operation. New ma
chinery will be installed.
The Pueblo Italian colony awill cele-
brate the third anniversary of Italy's
entrance into the world war. May "a.
A patriotic parade and speaking and
mass meeting are some of the features
for the celebration.
Colorado is to make available for
the national army on Juno from g.
900 to $500 youths who have reached
the age of 81 since June 5. 1917.
The Denver district Of the United
States forest service is to give official
recognition to boys who perform meri-
torious acts in forest reserves.
Governor Gunter. in proclamation,
urges the people of Colorado to OBJ
serve Memorial day, May 80. with re-
ligious solemnity and fervent prayer
for the restoration of an honorable
and lasting peace to the nations of the
earth.
Old metal received during the treas
ure trove days for the Red Cross by
the Colorado Patriotic league netted
$4,000, Senator E. v. Dunklee told
the league at the state capitol.
A Robert w. Speer ambulance, to be
used at one OF the American base hos
pitfalls in France. is planned by en-
ploy6s in the office of the Denver
county clerk and recorder.
Labor shortage in Colorado is daily
becoming more serious. In the opinion
Of many county agricultural agents
connected with the United States De-
partment OF Agriculture.