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Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
A FIGHT FOR LIFE

Il has been fight or die for many Of US
in the past and the lucky people are
those who have suffered. but who are now
we'll because they needed natures warn
ing signal in time to correct their trou-
BILE with that wonderful new discovery
OF DIR. Pierce's' called "An-u-ric." You
should promptly heed these warnings.
some of which are dizzy spells. backache.
irregularity of the urine or the painful
twinges of rheumatism. sciatica or lum-
bago. To delay may make possible the
dangerous forms of kidney disease. such
as Bright's disease. diabetes or stone in
the bladder.
To overcome these distressing condi-
lions take plenty Of exercise in the open
air. avoid heavy meat diet drink freely
of water and at each meal take DR..
Pierce's Anuric Tablets double strength).
You will. in a short time. find that you
arc one of the Arm indorsers of Anuric.
as are thousands Of neighbors.
Step into the drug store and ask for
q sixty-cent package Of Anuric, or send
DR.. v. M. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y. 1oc for
trial pkg. Anuric u many times moro po-
tent than lithia-
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
JUST WHY is A GUINEA HEINZ
Question Is Asked by Writer Who Evil
IDENTIFY Has No Great Liking for
the Breed.

Whoever designed the guinea hen
and composed the music for her vocal
organs must have used rasp for a
tuning fork. Guinea hens and their
husbands are alike in appearance !;
when you've seen one you've seen the
other Their plumage is of one and
the same piece of goods, like the Quak
ers'. If ever you have INDUCED in fl
ing the teeth of n cross-cut saw, you've
heard the synonym of her melody.
Nature did herself dreadful injus-
tice when she produced this variety of
fowl and the farmer who gives her
board and lodging is no good Chris
tian. l say this because any man who
sells you guinea hen as youthful and
tender has designed to skin you.
have dim recollection of tasting one
many years ago, and will say this
the gravy was quite tender.
A group Of guineas running to keep
out of harms way resembles streak
Of 1O-cent calico of somber hue with
polka-dots. The guinea hen lays n
very small egg with spots on 1t SINH
lar to those we see In cheap grocery
stores in fly time. The eggs have no
rating In the commercial world They
are used exclusively for Matching more
trouble.-CartoOns Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

Of this country realize that the food
situation is Of utmost gravity they will
willingly adjust themselves to the ne
cessities of the case and make what
ever sacrifices may be required. The
call which Is made upon them is in
the name of the Canadian soldiers at
the front, the allied armies, and the
civilian populations of the allied ma
lions who have already made food sac
rifices to an extent little realized by
the people of this country"
Here is an appeal made by man,
upon whom rests the great responsible
ity of assisting in providing food for
the allies and the soldiers at the front.
who are fighting the battles in mud
and blood. 1t cannot be ignored. At
home we are living in luxury and ex-
travagance inclined to idleness and for
getfulness. This must cease. We must
save and produce. Our lands must be
titled no matter where 1t may be, in
Canada or the United States. 1t Is
our duty to cultivate. Splendid oppor-
tunities in the United States are open
for further cultivation of lands. West
ern Canada also offers opportunities In
high producing lands mt low prices.
Decide for yourself where you can do
the most good, on land in the United
States or In Canada, and get to work
Quickly.-Advertisem
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
War and the "Weather Man,"

In this war the weather man." the
meteorological, has come into his own.
No one laughs at him now. His in
formation is desired by the artillery
officer who has to know the tempera-
ture of the air and its moisture con-
tent, the strength of the wind ut diff
ferent levels, and the like, in order
that he may aim his gun. When the
temperature is lowering about the
freezing point, the staff wish to know
If the improvised roads will be frozen
sufficiently to permit the movement Of
guns or motortrucks. The captains of
the air sQuadrons must know the con-
dition Of the atmosphere up to heights
of 10000 feet. The Importance of
the information may be Judged from
the fact that we were asked repeatedly
If there was not some way by which
the American weather reports could
be kept from reaching Germany. Our
reply had to be that, with Mexico
where 1t was, nothing could be DONE
Joseph 8. Ames, in the Atlantic.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
FUNDS KEPT IN v. s. BANK.
To Pay Spies, Cause Strikes and
Wreck Plants Owned by Enemies.

WTcCN FIaHto SWHcu ny GHCVicos
Paris.-The Petit Parisien began
publication OF German official docu-
ments which are alleged by the news
paper to establish that the war was
premeditated and programmed by the
Berlin authorities. The documents
were brought to France by famous
French scientist" who obtained them
from a celebrated Russian revolution
airy paper. No names are given, 1t Is
said, as their publication would endan-
ger the lives of the men.
A circular dated Nov. 2, 1914, in
forms military agents on the frontiers
of Russia, France, Italy and Norway
that unlimited credits have been
opened at German banks in Sweden,
Norway, Switzerland, China and the
United States, which the general head
quarters authorizes. them to use for
the purpose of destroying factories
belonging to the enemy, provoking
strikes, damaging ships. burning sup
plies and destroying electricity CEN
tiers. Special agents were being
placed at their disposal, 1t was added,
to bring about explosions and fires.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
oyster Fishing by submarine.

Mr.. Simon Lake, the father Of the
modern submarine, has suggested the
use Of the submarine for polar explora-
ton, for ferrying supplies across ice
bound rivers, for seeking sunken treas
ure. and for dredging oysters.
Experiments have demonstrated to
Mr.. Lakes satisfaction that when the
submarine is ut the bottom of the
ocean, the oysters can be sucked up
into 1t on the vacuum cleaner prin-
ciple. When traversing good ground,
the submarine will suck up 5000 BUSH
els of oysters in an hour. This means
that in one hour a mass Of oysters
will be collected which, If compactly
piled, would require cylinder one and
three-Quarters mile long to hold it.
The idea should be particularly useful
to the pearl-oyster fishers, as Of Cey-
Ion, for instance.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Wouldn't Keep Sugar He Found.


Washington has another honest
man. He's Edward B. Maddox, who,
after suffering for the last two months
from the sugar famine, turned $40
pounds of the precious stuff" over
to the Washington police. He had
found barrel of granulated sugar
near the substation of the Potomac
Electric company. Evidently the bar
rel had been dropped by a truck. Mad
dox has been able to get less than two
pounds Of brown sugar a week, he
said. The amount Of sugar he found.
ON the war basis. would have lasted
him four years. He was not regret
full. however. that he had turned the
sugar over to the police to find its
rightful Observation-Disclosures Times.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
FOOD CONTROLLER OF
CANADA GIVES WARMING
Food Production Should Be In
creased at All Cost.

In his letter to the public on the
LIST Of January. Hon. w. j. Hanna, Can
ada's Food Controller, says
Authoritative information, has
reached me that food shortage in Eu-
rope is terribly real, and only the
sternest resolve on the part of the pro-
ducers. and equally stern economies on
the part of all as consumers, can pos
sibly save the situation.
"France last year had a crop be-
tween one-third and one-half that of
a normal year. Women did the work
OF draught animals In a determined
EFFORT to make the impoverished soil
OF France produce every possible ounce
OF food. They now look to us to make
up their deficiency Of essential sup
plies.
THE harvest in Italy was far below
normal and will require much larger
supplies to feed her people until next
harvest.
1T Is impossible for the allies to
spare many cargo carriers to transport
foodstuff from India, Australia. New
Zealand and even the Argentine Repub-
lie. This means that the allied nations
are practically dependent upon North
America to supply them with the food
which must be forthcoming If terrible
suffering is to be avoided and the fight
ing efficiency of the armies maintained.
ION December 1, the United States
had not single bushel Of wheat for
export, after allowance was made for
domestic requirements on the basis of
normal consumption, and the United
States Food Administration is endeav-
oring to bring about a reduction Of 20
per cent in home consumption OF wheat
and flour. This would release 100000
900 bushels for export, but the Allies
will require nearly FIVE times that
amount before the 1918 harvest.
Canada is the only country in the
world, practically accessible to the Al
Hes under present conditions Of ship
ping shortage, which has an actual ex-
portable surplus Of wheat after allow
ance for normal home requirements.
The surplus today is not more than
10000. 900 bushels. A reduction of 20
per cent in our normal consumption
would save an additional 100000
bushels for export. The outlook for
production Of food stuffs in Europe
next year is distinctly unfavorable.
"Such is the situation-grave beyond
anything that we thought possible a
few months ago. Unless our people
are aroused to a realization of what
the world shortage means to us, to our
soldiers and to our Allies, and of the
terrible possibilities which 1t entails,
disaster is inevitable.
Production, too, must be increased
TO the greatest possible extent. Pres
emit war conditions demand extraordi-
nary efforts, and every man, woman,
boy or girl who can produce food has
q national duty to do SO.
~ am confident that when the people
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Nervous Headaches
Four Bottles of Peruna IITITI111
Made Me w ell

Mrs Efiie HILL Blanchester. Ohio.
writes as follows:
II cannot tell how much suf-
fsrsd IN the past twelve years. I
have been treated by physicians and
no relief only for a short time.
was In suoh q condition from ner-
vous headaches, such heavy feeling
Is II my brain was pressing down,
and SO nervous ! could not get my
rest at night. Would have sinking
spells and then SO weak that could
not do my work. began to take
Peruna- Have taken four bottles Of
Psruna and have gained in strength
and flesh, and can say ] am q we'll
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
The Line Drawn.

Pat was celebrating and he had i'm
bibed too freely. He punched another
man in the face and got hailed up be-
fore the court. The Judge told him he
was charged with striking a man.
"Shure, yer honor, can't man have
a bit of fun?" asked Pat.
"Yes," said the pudge, but your
right to have fun is ended where this
mans nose began."-Boston Tran
script.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
EXPENSE INCREASING 500, 900, 900
PER MONTH-ToTAL FIRST
TEN MONTHS $7,1oo, 900 900.
POLES OCCUPY MOHILEV
v. S. AlRMEN BATTLE GERMAN
FLYERS AS FIGHTS GROW IN
TENSE ON SWISS BORDER.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.


Washington, Feb. 6.-The largest
deficiency appropriation bill in the
history Of the United States, carrying
between $1,500,000,000 and 1900, 00O.-
900, including huge sums for aviation
and for the army and navy, was COM
pleted by the House appropriations
subcommittee. Secretary Baker asked
Congress for $13,211,1 $50 more for con-
struction of army quartermaster
storehouses in the Panama canal zone
during the next fiscal year.
Ten months of the war have cost
the United States about $4,000 900
at the rate of $710,0O0.000 month,
nearly $24,000.00 a day.
OF this sum $4,121 100000 has been
paid as loans to the allies, and the
balance, about $3,000,0o0,O00, repre-
sents Americas outlay for its own
war purposes, exclusive of more than
$500, 100000 for ordinary government
al expenses.
The wars total in money is increas-
ing at the rate of more than 500, 000.-
900 month, and indications now are
that the two remaining months of the
first year will run its war bill to near
ly 100000 100000, of which $5,OO0,-
100000 will be for allied loans and
about the same amount for army.
navy, shipping board and other war
agencies.
Before last April the monthly oper-
ating expenses were about $4,000. 900
and the total annual expenses reached
only a little more than $1,000.000. 900.
These big sums did not include the
allied loans. They have averaged
$3.50, 100000 month from the time the
United States entered the war.
Amsterdam.-A wireless dispatch
received at Berlin from Kiev says that
the Poles have occupied Mohilev, the
Russian main headquarters, and have
arrested Ensign Krylenko, the COM
mapder-in-chie of the Russian Bolshe-
vik forces, and his entire staff The
message adds that the Bolshevik up
the Ukrainians.
From the North sea to the Swiss
frontier the military activity daily
seems to be growing in intensity, and
it may be fair to assume that in the
not distant future some of the big
battles that have been forecast will
break. The American, British and
French armies have been taking
whacks at the German line, either by
fairly strong patrol attacks or by bonn
bardments. while. in turn, the leu
tons have been giving considerable at
tention on various sectors to their
enemies.
In the German trenches the Teu-
tons were awaiting the word to go
over the top for an attack, when the
Americans opened heavy fire on the
positions.
Heavy casualties are believed to
have been inflicted on the Teutons
and considerable damage was done by
the seventy-fives on the German
trenches, due to the accuracy of aim
of the American gunners.
The Germans have not yet been able
to reoccupy the trenches and dugouts
battered Ny the American fire Satur-
day.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Comparative Good Fortune.

"Of course" said Jonah, when he
found himself in the whale; I'm lit
tie nervous"
"Cheer up" said the whale. You
ought to be glad I'm an innocent, In
offensive whale. A few thousand years
later you might have been sighted by q
ruthless submarine"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Ice In q Mine.

Ice that formed In the winters of
the sixties and seventies. is being un-
covered by coal companies at Halle
ton. Pa, in running the culm banks
Of the region through the breakers to
meet the demand for anthracite Gre
ated by the war.-Boston Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
The Era of Censorship.

"A little knowledge is dangerous
thing" exclaimed the man who quotes.
Possibly" replied Senator Sorghum.
"A great deal Just now depends on how
you got your Information and what you
intend to do with It"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Watch Your skin Improve,

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
on Ointment in five minutes with Gu
tcura Soap and hot water. For free
sample address "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

10 half pint of water add / OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and OF. of glycerine. ANY druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp, il not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Cardinal Gibbons Denounces Dry Law

Baltimore. Md.-In strong and de-
cisive language Cardinal Gibbons de-
nounced the national prohibition
amendment and declared that legisla-
tors of the states should not bow to
the "fanaticism that seems to be rul-
ing us in this respect"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

as he making any special claim for
exemption?"
mo. Says he'd rather die In battle
than live the rest of his life as liar"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

The foolish little moth looks on the
bright side Of things-and you have
doubtless observed HIS finish.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

Are you weak, nervous and ailing, or
rundown" and overworkeds Then it
will bring you special help. It's the
mothers friend. 1t lessons pain and in
sures life of both mother and child.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has .
record of years of success. 1t is most po-
tent invigorating tonic and Strengthening
nervine. 1t is made of the glyceric extracts
of native medicinal roots found in our for
ests and contains not a drop of alcohol or
harmful drugs. Sold in Tablet or Liquid
form by dealers. Tablets go cents.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

True Blue.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, at luncheon
at Piping Rock, praised an old New
Yorker.
HE is true-blue American for
fair" Mr.. Vanderbilt said. "His an
cestors came over on the Mayflower
and his descendants are going back on
army transports"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Arizona cets New JUDGE.

Washington.-A bill authorizing the
appointment Of an additional Judge for
the District Of Arizona was passed by
the Senate.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Inadvertent Boosting.

do you believe in heredityw
"Of course l do" replied the gentle
egotist. "Why, I've got one Of the
brightest boys you ever saw"
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Keep Busy.

Flatbush-Tm afraid I'll get stale on
my garden work during the winter.
Bensonhurst-For why? Haven't you
got snow shovel?-Yonkers States
man.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

But Are These Legal Tenders7
BUY your food with thought" says
a Hoover bulletin.
"Pay your taxes with n SMILE" runs
a revenue slogan.-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

"Is that a real diamond pin you
have on?" II should say so. My
brother did five years for gettin' it."
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Tho Cause.

Tho Cause.
my son has some grit In him. / can
tell YOU" Been eating war bread,
suppOse."-Ideas.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

Britain is developing new system
of school hygiene.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

Woe to the politician whose nerve
has become affected
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Quite So.

'These are the bridal apartments"
"Oh, what a suite thing !"-Balti-
more American.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove the
cause There 10 only one "Bromo Quinine." u. W
0ROv1B signature on box. &c.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Hooray!

hooray!
HuSband-At last l have an army
contract. The dogs of war have chased
the wolf from the door.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for . laxative. three for q cathartic. Ad.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
W. N. w., DENVER, NO. e--1s,s.
TAN END the female complaints" an

Weaknesses that make WOman's
life a misery. They're relieved
by DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. For all the derange-
ments, disorders, and diseases
peculiar to the sex, this is the
only remedy certain to benefit.
It's a legitimate medicine for
woman, carefully adapted to
her delicate organization, and
never conflicting with any of
her conditions. 1t regulates
and promotes all the proper
functions, builds up and invigo-
rates the entire system, and
restores health and strength.
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07

important to Mothero
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
Gilpin observer., 1918-02-07
Thank
You 4
Enough U0
For My sENS :sls
Recovery Ga 9a

woman. I cannot thank you enough
for my recovery"
Those who object TO liquid msdl.
cines can secure Peruna tablets.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-07-25

About two In the morning I Waa
awakened by some one shaking me by
the shoulder. Opening my eyes say
regimental sergeant major bending
over me. He had a lighted lantern In
his right hand. started to ask him
what was the matter, when he put his
finger to his lips for silence and whis-
pered:
"Get on your equipment. and, with.
out any noise. come with me-"
This greatly mystified me. but ]
obeyed his order.
Outside Of the billet, asked him
what was up. but he shut me up with |:
Don't ask questions. it's against or
ders. don't know myself"
It was raining like the mischief.
We splashed along a muddy road for
about fifteen minutes. finally stopping
at the entrance Of what must have
been an old barn. In the darkness. I
could hear pigs grunting, as IL they
had just been disturbed. In front Of
the door stood an officer in a mack
(mackintosh). The r. s. NJ. went up
to him, whispered something. and then
left. This officer called to me, asked
mn name, number and regiment, at the
same time, In the light of a lantern he
was holding, making a notation in q
little book.
When he had finished writing, he
whispered:
go into that billet and wait orders.
and no talking. UNDERESTIMATE"
I stumbled into the barn and sat on
the floor in the darkneSs.- could see
no one, but could hear men breathing
and moving; they seemed nervous and
restless. I know I was.
During my wait, three other men
entered. Then the officer poked his
head in the door and ordered:
Fall in, outside the billet, in single
rank"
We fell in, standing ut ease. Then
he commanded:
"squad-'Shun! Number!"
There were twelve Of us.
"Right-Turn! Left-Wheel! Quich
I-Narch!" And away we went. The
rain was trickling down my back and
was shivering from the cold.
With the officer leading, we must
have marched over an hour, blowing
through the mud and occasionally
stumbling into shell hole in the road
when suddenly the officer made left
wheel, and we found ourselves in sort
Of enclosed courtyard.
The dawn was breaking and thu
rain had ceased.
In front of us were four stacks Of
rifles, three to stack.
The officer brought us to attention
and gave the order to unpile arms. W.
each took rife. Giving us "Stand al
ease," In a nervous and shaky voice
he informed:
Men, you are here on a very solemn
duty. You have been selected as 6
firing squad for the execution of sci
der, who, having been found guilt,
Of grievous crime against king ant
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-07-25
CHAPTER XIV.
The Firing sau ~

the FITTING squad.
A few days later had orders to re-
port back to divisional headquarters,
about thirty kilos behind the hue. I
reported to the, A. r. M. assistant pro-
yost marshal). He told me to report
to billet No % for quarters and ra-
lions.
It was about eight o'clock at night
and was tired and soon fell asleep in
the straw Of the billet. Il was q mis-
cradle night outside. cold, and . drizzly
rain was falling.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-07-25

country, has been regularly and duly
tried and sentenced to be shot at 8 :2S
a. m. this date. This sentence has been
approved by the reviewing authority
and ordered carried out. It Is our duty
to carry on with the sentence of the
court.
"There are twelve rifles, one Of
which contains blank cartridge, the
other eleven containing ball cartridges.
Every man is expected to do his duty
and fire to kill. Take your orders from
me. Squad-'Shunw
We came to attention. Then he left,
Ny heart was of lead and nay knees
shook.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-07-25

The Sioux Indian women Of the
Standard Rock reservation In North
Dakota have organised Red Cross
auxiliary.
In China there are oil and salt wells
more than 1900 feet deep which have
been drilled through solid rock. By
hand with the most primitive imp.e.
ments.