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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Origin of Word "Yank."
Applied to Americans in
the War Against Germany

The nickname "Yank," as applied to
the American expeditionary force sol
liery, has. something of charm in the
tradition of the word, says writer
IN Stars and Stripes. Persons inter
ssted in the history of words may have
noted with interest footnote in
Cooper's THE Deerslayer''
1t is singular there should he any
question concerning the origin of the
wel-known sobriquet of yankee"
Nearly all the old writer's who speak
pf. the Indians first known to the col
)nists make them pronounce the word
English" as 'Yengeese." Even at this
lay it is a provincialism of New Eng
land to say English" instead of ling
iSh," and there is close conformity
IF sound between English and "Yen-
geese" more especially if the latter
word as was probably the case, be
pronounced short.
The transition from ''Yengeese," thus
pronounced, 10 yankees" is quite
easy. If the former is pronounced
"Yangis' 1t is almost Identical with
Yankees" and Indian words have sell
dom been spelled as they are pro-
nounced. .. The liquids of the
Indians would easily convert "En" into
YEN"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
WHO'S WHO ON U. S.
PEACE DELEGATION
Americas Representation
to Conference

The president of the United State:
heads the American representation to
the peace conference.
ROBERT MISUNDERSTANDING of
state since June %, 1915. Born at
WATERFOWL, N. Y, in 1864. Was asso-
ciate counsel for the United States in
the Behring sea arbitration case in
1929 and solicitor for the United
States in the Alaskan boundary tri-
bunal besides having been honored with
other government commissions. An
authority on international law and
counselor for the state department
prior TO his appointment as secretary
of state.
COL. f. NJ. HOUSE-Born in Hous-
ton, Tex, in 1858. Active in Demo-
cratic politics in Texas but was never
candidate for Office. Has been close
friend and adviser of President Will
son. and his special representative in
Europe in 1915 and 1916.
HENRY WHITE-Diplomat. born in
Baltimore in 1850. Ambassador to
Italy from 1905 to 1907 and to France
from 1907 to 1909. Has held numerous
consular posts abroad. He is resi-
dent of Washington. Represented
United States at international confer
ence in London in 1SST-SS and at inter-
national conference at Rome in 1905.
MAI. GEN. TASKER II. BLISS
Born in Lewisburg, Pa, 1858. Grad
uate of the United States Military
academy, 1875. and honor graduate of
tlR United States Artillery school in
1884. Held many important military
posts. His home is in Rosemont, Pa.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Banks of the Nation Show
Good Increase in Business
During Last Fiscal Year

Aggregate resources of the 2S,SS0
banks in the United States, state and
national, last June 3, amounted to
s40,210,O00,0OO, of which S22.371 ,0O0.-
500 was credited. TO the 21,175 state,
savings and private banks and trust
companies, and ST., $50, 100000 to the
7,705 national banks. This was shown
by report of Comptroller of the Cur
rency Williams.
Deposits of the state banks amount
ed to. S1S.567 100000, and loans to
S12,426,000,00O, showing an increase Of
. per cent in deposits over the record
of the year previous, and 60 per cent
in loans.
National banks showed S14,021, 00O,-
600 deposits, an increase of 9.S per
cent.
All banks, state and national. had
$50 5S0,000.000 deposits and S22,Oi6,-
100000 loans.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Sakura, Cherry Blossom, Is
National Flower of Japan

mo flower has entered japanese his
tory, literature, arts and religious
thoughts longer or more richly than
our sakura or Japanese cherry" says
the Tokyo Herald of Asia. at was
only natural. therefore. that foreign
visitors to this country began to call
IT the land of the cherry blossoms and
that we have chosen sakura MS our
national flower by common consent
Our army has adopted the blossom as
Its insignia of always being ready to
die for cause. after the. manner of
sakura, which falls in the height of
natural glory ard human admiration
without the slightest desire to linger
in the sordid world"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Why Don't You Say Hello" Frsta
BY REV. CHARLES STEELE IN the Iinos Stat. journal
Somebody said to you today:

Somebody said
"aow Jm?"or name ms baf
And replied:
HPretty well,
And you thought that had fulfilled all
= -
Bwy didn't ask about the health neghbor
who had greeted
Like this: Pretty well, thank you-how
Sometimes
somebody didn't Hello" o YOU
OF friends
something which
dozen perfectly good didn't
But-why didn't Hello"
Perhaps somebody does Hello"
they simply don't want They
But imagine In cases
they'd anything
Now II to do
Say Hello if 1t chokes
When to
you've thought bit sconfully: -f
Im
him to make the first
polite advance?
like
which
taking
Anyway-why should
should they them
t - $500
Suppose you fry the other wayust
really
the chance Hello" -
What you'll have
I'd like
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Japanese and Korean Rice
Crops Larger Than in 1917.

Frequent and heavy rains and Sc.
we're windstorms have only slightly in
iured the japanese rice crop. and the
official estimate shows yield amount.
ing TO total of about 51OO0,OO0 koku
t2D5'Oo'o00 bushels). which is 1000
300 koku t20,000oO0 hushels) above the
crop of last year and about 100000
koku (2a.0o0,Ooo bushels) above the
average The Korean crop amounts to
total of almost 100000 koku (7O.-
100000 hushels), or about 100000
koku ts'3oopoo bushels) above that
Of last year.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Tea Drinking Increased
SO Per Cent in Past Year

Tea drinking apparently increased 36
per cent in the United States during the
year ending last June 30. for 1851
600 pounds was imported as compared
with 1O50S4,000 pounds the year pre-.
vious. customs report showed. Near
ly $4,000 pounds were rejected by off,
>rial tea examiners for containing too
much Japan dust or woody stems, and
3,936,000 pounds were exported. Strict
regulations of tea examiners have re-
dnced the importation of artficially
colorcd tea to practically nothing, 1t
was reported.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Why Paper Will Turn Yellow
When 1t Is Exposed to Light

Few people know why paper which
is exposed to the light turns yellow.
Recent Investigations by Or. Klemm
have demonstrated that these changes
are due mainly to exposure to light. In
wood-free papers the fading is found
to he due to formation of sonplike com,
pounds of iron with rosin and fatty
substances. The greater the amount
of these compounds present the more
marked the following of the paper. A
mixture Of ether 1.-TWO parts) and al
cohol Zone pnrt) will remove the soap
like matter.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Gun Barrel Life.

A rather interesting side light on
the question of gun barrel life is a
determination Of the actual length of
time to which a good shotgun barrel
Is subjected to the force and burning
effect of the powder charge during Its
lifetime. If 100000 shots are fired
from shotgun the inside of the bar.
rel is actually exposed to the fame
of the powder charge for about four
minutes.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Value Of Observation.

To become educated we must learn
10 observe. Observation gives us facts,
data; from this we rise to deduction !;
then we eeneralize and make universal
application. This heightens and
Strengthens both our reason and imagi.
nation.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Walking on Water.

Decidedly novel is new outfit for
walking on the water, which is shown
IN Popular Mechanics Magazine. II is
n combination of II balloon and set
of floats. The small gas bag used has
n lifting capacity almost sufficient to
raise an adult fr~m the ground and
1t is attached by ropes to belt worn
about the waist.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Timely Caution.

I'VE must get
these railroad sup
plies ont in a hur-
ry."
Very good"
at the same
time you must
maintain the STAN
dard. Be careful
now and don't
make any bad
brakes"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13

Nice and Cool.
NHows things at Hamfat Park in
the mountains?"
"Ali right, hear. Plenty of outdoor
sports"
whats the main sport?"
"The proprietor doesn't exactly claim
as much but from his prospectus l
should infer that snow shoeing was
the thing just now"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Bread From Moss.

The Indians along the Columbia
hver make Kind of brend from
moss that grows en the spruce fir
Tree. This moss Is prepared by plac-
ing II in heaps, srrinliiing II with wa
scr and permitting II to ferment. Then
X is rolled into balls as big as mans
head, and these are baked In pits.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Il Would Be.

Il have letter from Bill, who is
somewhere in France, and he says he
has such trouble in learning French"
Yes, [ dare say his difficulties in
Speaking to the natives are pronoun.
ced.'
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
WORDS OF WISE MEN

He who lives upon the fruit Of
his own labor escapes the con-
tempt Of naughty benefactors.
Better than getting ahead of
your enemies Is keeping abreast
of your friends.
The more man accomplishes
the more he may. An active tool
never grows rusty.
The man who goes halfway to
meet fortune is more likely to
find her than the man who waits
for her to knock ut his door.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
May Take Land Needed.

Under an net of congress of July 2.
1917, the government may condemn
and take possession of or may pnr-
chnse any tract of land in the United
States, wherever situated. that may
be needed for military purposes.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Can't Be Done.

Il thought you We're going to say no
when young Wombat asked for your
daughters hand in marriage"
THAT was When he was civilian.
How could say no to a second lieu
tenant?n
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
One or the Other.

'HIs wife gave him his choice, he'd
have to give up smoking altogether
or
'Or lose her?"
NO; or get his life insured and dou-
ole the quantity"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13

dogs life said
one member OF the
Crouch club.
I'm not doing
that we'll" an
swered another.
-rhe bread my
wife tries TO cook
isn't nearly MS sat
tsfylng ms dog bis
tult."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
Suez Canal.

Although the Suez canal Is only 90
miles long II reduces the distance from
England to India by sea nearly four
thousand miles.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1919-02-13
SMILES FOR ALL
Nice and Cool.

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Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
NJ COMMENT ON
 WILSON REPORT
DR. CRIMSON AND SECRETARY HUMILITY REFUSE TO DiS-
 CUSS ALLEGED DEFECT.
SUFFERED LESION, IS REPORT
Senator Moses Wrote Letter To a Friend Saying President Wilson Had Suffered Some Kind of
 Cerebral Lesion.

Washington. Publication of a letter written by Senator Geo. H. Moses, to New Hampshire friend, stating that President Wilson had suffered some kind of cerebral le- sion" has deeply stirred official Wash. ington and served to revive anxiety over the outcome of his illness.
 Dr. Cary T. Grayson, the presi- dents physician, would make no com ment on Senator Moses report of the presidents cotndition.
 "I will not discuss such report or any other rumor regarding the prest dents illness," said Dr. Grayson. "The policy of ocnining statements regard ing the presidents condition to the official bulletins will be adhered to-"
 Secretary Tumulty also declined to talk of the report, stating that any. thing concerning the presidents i'll. ness must come from Dr. Grayson.
 Just before Dr. Grayson had been shown Senator Moses letter, he is. sued the following bulletin:
 There is no noticeable change in the presidents condition He had a good night"
 Notwithstanding official silence on the subject, the explanation of the presidents illness as stated by Sen. ator Moses has been subject or gos, sip among senators and representa-. tievs and others in official life for several days.
 That any one cognizant of the pres. tdents actual condition has ever con. frmed the report that he had sus. tained a blood lesion in the brain cannot be stated, but nevertheless some men high in official life have been led to believe that this is 8 fact.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
H HarmCny,

It is a beautiful and blessed world we live in The flowers blossom in obedience to the same law that keeps the stars in their places. Each bird song is an echo of the universal har- mony. It is humanity which thrusts discords, and false and jarring notes into the days. We go out into the beautiful morning carrying our useless loads of frets and worries, our left over resentments and our faithless fears. The sunshine assures us that the world is still moving safely in its ap- pointed course and God has not for gotten us; the birds lift their cheering. notes of rejoicing that they have found food for the day, but we lift complain ing voices because we have not found provisions for years to come. Our moody spirits ana aa jarring tempers hurt the love on earth and in heaven. But they hurt our own souls most of all, for they put us out of tune with the music of the universe.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
GREAT BELIEVER
 IN BLACK -DRAUCHT
Oklahoma Lady Tells How Her Husband Believes in Black. Draught and Uses It For
 Many Ailments.

Nowata, Okla.-BIrs. W. B. Dawson, resident of this place, says: My husband is a great believer in Black Draught and thinks it cures about everything.
 It Is splendid for headache, constipa- ton (which usually causes headache), indigestion or any kind of stomach trouble. and we just keep it for these troubles. don't know when we haven't used it, and we always find 1t satisfactory.
 know it has done us both a lot of good and saved us many dollars. I use it in teaspoon doses at first and follow with small doses, and 1t sure does make person feel like new.
 It cleanses the liver better than any other liver tonic I have ever used, and after taking a thorough course nature asserts itself and you are not left in a constipated condition that follows lot of other active medicines. This is one thing like especially about it.'
 For over TO years Thedford's Black Draught has been in use for many sim- pie ailments and today is a reeog- nized standard remedy in thousands of family medicine chests. It will pay you to keep Black-Draught in the house for use when needed.
 Your druggist sells it.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16

mercury and attacks your bones. Take a dose of nasty CalomeI today and you will feel weak, sick and nauseated to- morrow. Don't lose a day. Take a spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in- stead and you will wake up without any biliousness, constipation, sluggish ness, headache, coated tongue or sour stomach. Your druggist says if you don't find Dodson's Liver Tone acts better than horrible Calomei your money is waiting for you.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16

Don't take sickening, salivating Calo- mel when a few cents buys a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone-a per feet substitute for Calomel.
 It is pleasant vegetable liquid which will start your liver just as sure ly as Calomel, but it doesn't make you sick and can not salivate.
 Children and grown folks can take Dodsons Liver Tone, because it is per fectly harmless.
 Calomel is a dangerous drug. It is
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
l. Healing of simon's Wife's Mother

l. Healing of smon's Wife's Mother (vv. 29-31).
 l. loved one i'll (v. 30). From the synagogue Jesus with James and John went to the home of Peter and Andrew where he found Peters mother-in-law prostrate with burning fever. Among the closest followers there are suffer ing ones and anxious and burdened hearts, but to all such he comes with loving sympathy and power to help. His power is the same in the quietude of the home as in the public meeting place.
 2. They tell him of her (v. 31). This was the proper thing to do. We should bring to our Saviour's attention those of our families who have need, of beth bodily and spiritual healing.
 3. He healed her (v. 3I. "He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up" This act showed the near ness sympathetic tenderness and pow CT of Jesus. At his touch the fever departed and strength was imparted to her body so that she was at once able to minister unto them.
 4. She ministered to them (v. 31). This act shows that CD the cure was Instantaneous and complete. When Jesus heals there is no halfway busi- ness. It is the same with spiritual healing (2) Gratitude on the part of the one healed Those who have ex- roI,ionand ba hno1inr of IpSuS will express their gratitude in loving service to the Lord and his disciples.
 Il. Christ's Ministry at Sunset (vv. 32-34).
 It became noised about that a nota- ble miracle had been wrought in Peters home, therefore as soon as the Sab bath drew to a close many demon possessed and diseased were brought to him to be healed. If we would have the crowds to gather today we must be able to show that Jesus Is at work among us. Our testimony should be backed by the healed body or soul.
 1. He healed those of divers dis eases (v. 34). Jesus can heal any dis ease. Many of the cures spoken of to- day are temperamental, but the cures wrought by Jesus were of all sorts. No malady ever baffled him.
 2. Cast out many devils (y. 34). The devils obey him. There is no record of a demon ever disputing the author ity of Jesus. At his command they rendered instant obedience.
 8. Suffered not the devils to speak (v. 34). He bids the saved soul wit ness of his saving power, but will not allow the devils to speak in challenge of his authority or in witness of the truth of his deity.
 III. Jesus Retires to Pray (vv. 35 3O.
 The arduous service of the day made 1t desirable to be alone with the Father in prayer. Shut out from man-alone with God How necessary the hush of the eternal, the calm of God! There is great need of private prayer.
 w. Preaching Throughout GaIiIee (vv 3S, 39).
 He continued steadfastly to preach for this was his supreme business His miraculous works were but aids to his testimony. Preaching the gospel is the chief copcern of all who would follow Jesus.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Honest Prayer.

We must be often, and alone, with God, and there at his feet we must pour out our hearts and ask his rich est blessing upon our united endeayor. ITO pray says Fenelon, lis to desire i; but it is to desire what God would have us desire. He who desires not, from the bottom of his heart, offers a de ceitful prayer"
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
To Investiqate Avrator,s Deaths

San Antonio, Tex.-That an inves t1gation has been ordered into the circumstances surrounding the death about August 19 of Lieuts. c. E. Con- molly and Fred Warehouse, Ameri can aviators, whose bodies have been reported found at Los Animos bay, Lower California, was announced by Maj Gen. Joseph T Dickman, com raander of the Southern department
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
SIM Peward. SfOO

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu- enced by constitutional conditions. It therefore requires constitutional treat ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys- tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE destroys the foundation of the disease, gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists nature in doing it's work. $10O00 for any case of Catarrh that HALLS CATARRI5 MEDICINE fails to cure.
 Druggists 75e. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Strike May Spread Soon

New York. - The longshoremen's strike, by which he port of New York has been virtually tied up and more than 10000 men made idle. be. came associated with great possibilf. ties when the National Adjustment Commission ruled against the coast for an increase of from 65 cents to $1 an hour.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
ACHES AND PAINS
 QUICKLY RELIEVED
You'll find Sloan's Liniment softens the severe
 rheumatic ache

Put it on freely. Don't rub it in. Just let it benetrdtel naturally. What sense of soothing relief soon followsl
 External aches. stiffness, soreness, cranped muscles, strained sinews, back ''cricks those ailments can't fight off the relieving qualities of Sloans Liniment. Clean, convenient, economical. 35c, 70c, $1.40.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
ceoroia Neoroes Lynched.

Lincoln, Ga.-Jack Gordon and Will Brown, negroes, were lynched by a mob here early and their bodies burned. The victims of the mop were charged with shooting deputy sheriffs Roy Freeman and Boyce Fortson near here.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Success.

The great highroad of human well fare lies along the old highway of steadfast well-doing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the truest spirit will invariably be the most successful success treads on the heels of every effort.-S. Smiles.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
May Be New Mexican Ambassador.

Washington. = Manuel Perez Ro- nero, former Mexican minister to Japan, has reached this country from Tokio and is now on his way to Mexico to consult with President Car ranza regarding the embassy at Washington, according to informa- tion reaching Washington.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Ex-Crown Prince Visits Father.

Amerongen, Holland. The Dutch government has extended the time of the visit of the former crown prince of Germany to his father, the former kaiser. The crown prince, instead of returning to Wieringen will probably remain several days.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Must Seek New Revenue Sources

Washington. = Confronted with an estimated deficit in government revenue this fiscal year of from $2,- 100000 to s3,6OO,O0O, Republican lead CTS in Congress have abandoned their projected program for the re. Guction of taxation and are seeking means of increasing the federal in come.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER.

Stop a minute and think what 1t means to say that Greens August Flower has been a household remedy all over the civilized world for more than half a century," No higher praise is possible and no better remedy can be found for constipation, intestinal troubles, torpid liver and the depress- ed feeling that accompanies such dis orders. It is most valuable for in- digestion or nervous dyspepsia and liver trouble, coming up of food, pal pitation of heart, and many other symptoms. A few doses of August Flower will relieve you. It is gentle laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold iu all civilized countries.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
KEEP IT HANDY

If you paid a specialist $25.00 for prescription, you would not get any thing that would give quicker relief for Group, Catarrh, Colds, or Sore Throat, than VACHER BALM, which only costs 25c in jars, or tubes.
 Write for Samples and Agents Prices. Beware of limitations. E. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Concrete Rridne Work

The largest reinforced concrete arch today is the Risorgimento bridge across the Tiber at Rome, with a span of BPS feet.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Peru Has Printers Strike.

Lima, Peru-Pubiication was sus- pended by all Lima newspapers as d result of a strike by the typograph1- cal employees.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
Rome and Romeo.

"Was Rome founded by Romeo?' in- quired pupil of the teacher
 "No, my boy" replied the wise man. "It was Juliet who was found dead by Romeo.n
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
 soIation.

Patient-Good heavens! And you call yourself painless dentist?
 Dentist-My dear chap, I felt ab- solutely no pain.-Judge.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-10-16
ltalx Ratifies Treaties.

Rome-King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has signed royal decree rati- tying the German and Austrian treaties.