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Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Torres Strait Islanders
Have Their Own Idea OF
Showing Respect to Dead

The natives of the Torres Strait
islands have their own ideas about
showing respect to the dead. One
way is to anoint the body with half
the contents of bottle of cheap scent
sold by the enterprising Orientals. The
rest of the bottle is corked up and left
on the grave. There is tiny grave
on Moa at the foot of which is n baby's
feeding probable cause of
the unfortunate infants death. Though
soLse of the larger islands have ceme-
teries, graves TIRE scattered all over
the place. Generally decorated with
empty and inverted rum bottles. they
are often found beside the corpse's
late residence. Where the relatives
have been more ambtious-or better
off-a "proper marble" has been pro-
cured from Townsville or some other
coastal town. The setting-up of one
Of these stones is the excuse for gen
eral gorge. Such an event recently
took place at Darnley,. where proper
stone" was erected over the grave OF
the late Mamoose-head man or king.
The ceremony was followed by three
days gorge Of pig, yams, turtle, ETC.,
which was shaken down-and room
made for more-by vigorous dancing
and singing by all hands.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
STEALS FOR HER SOLDIER
Virginia Woman Expected Back From
France to Be Married-Goes
to Jail.

Norfolk, Va.-With sentence Of
one year in the penitentiary already
pronounced against her and other
charges against her pending, Mabel
Morris. or Myrtle Ruthledge, eighteen
years old, mysterious, self-confessed
shOplifter, is apparently less concerned
about her fate than are hundreds Of
sympathizlng citizens. male and fe-
male.
Mabel Morris Is not n professional
thlef-at least the police of Norfolk
and many other cities In the country
have failed to find anything against
her previous to her visit to Norfolk
yet she proved herself to be n most
adept shoplifter. succeeding In carry
ing away from Norfolk stores goods
to the amount OF several thousand dol
lars.
Mabel said that one Of the reasons
she stole was that she expected her
sweetheart back from France soon and
they were to be married.
II did not have any money to buy
wedding Clothes" she said, "and Just
had to have them. So when I saw
pretty clothes and jewelry I wanted
took them"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
ITO THE MEN OF AMERICA"

You talk of your breed of cattle
And plan for q higher strain.
You double the food Of the pasture,
You heap up the measure of grain;
You draw on the credit of the nation,
To better the barn and the pen,
But what are you doing, my brothers.
To better the breed Of men?
You boast of your Morgans and Herefords.
OF the worth Of a calf or a colt,
And scon at the scrub and the mongrel
As worthy . fool or . dolt;
With many a wherefore" and when"
But, an! are you coming. my brothers.
The worth OF the children Of menf
You talk of your roan-colored hlly,
Your heifer. so shapely and sleek,
No place shall be filled in your stanchions
BY stock that IL unworthy or weak;
But what of the stock In your household? :?
Have they wandered beyond your ken?
Oh. what is revealed in the roundup
That brands the daughters of men?
And what OF your boy? Have you meas
ured
His needs for a growing Year,
Does your mark as his sire. In his fea-
lures.
Mean less than your brand on a steer7
Thoroughbred-that is your watchword
For stable and pasture and pen;
But what II your word for the home-
stead?
Answer, you breeders OF men.
Rose Trumbel. Scottsdale. Arix.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Immense Arctic Icebergs Are
Melted by Gulf Stream Waves

Many Of the icebergs that float
southwark from the arctic regions rise
five to six hundred feet above the sur
face Of the water. Yet even this tow
ering bulk is but fraction of the en-
tire mass Of the iceberg. as the volume
beneath the surface is said to be no
less than seven times that above the
level Of the waves; and 1t is in this
greater hidden mass that destruction
begins to work the end Of the noun
famous volume Of ice. The warm wa
ters Of the Gulf Stream bathe the
sides of the iceberg, and as they con-
tinually waste 1t, gradually wear away
its bulk. So well do the waves do
their work. that even before the Ice
berg has had time to float far enough
south for the rays of the sun to melt
II from above, the insidious attack Of
the warm waters Of the great ocean
current have completely destroyed 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Tennessee Boy Makes Good
Profit In Pig Raising Game

There Is profit in boys pig clubs. A
Tennessee boy, according to a govern
ment agricultural report. took out
membership In a pig club. He pur-
chased a pig for $50. She farrowed
seven pigs. part Of which the hoy sold
for $133. With this money he pur-
chased boar Of excellent breeding,
which he exhibited at the East Ten
nessee Division fair, winning the grand
championship Of the breed over all ex-
hibits. He won $S7 In prizes, $45 Of
It in competition with experienced
farmers. His animals are now val
ued at 1925. This. with the money
from sales and prize winnings, amounts
to $745. from which he deducts $157.65
for feed and care. leaving q profit Of
e6e7aA
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Artificial Warmth.

"What's the idea of the gas stove
and the fur overcoat?"
isn't 1t April?" asked Mr.. Penwig-
gle.
ut Is"
April with the balmy breezes and
the skies of blueT
"That's according to popular fancy"
"There you are. There's no use try
Ing to turn out delicate creations OF
thought about April unless by some
means you can provide n temperature
approximately seasonable."
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Grizzly Bear Never Eats
Human Flesh; Not Ferocious
Flights When Necessary

The grizzly bear has been known to
the white race little more than a
century. Lewis and Clark wrote the
first official accounts Of him in 1905,
and lie was first discussed publicly In
1914 by Gov. De Witt Clinton in New
York city. Guthrie's old geography
says that he was named Ursus hor
ribilus by Naturalist George Ord in
1915. Fossil records indicate that the
grizzly is Of Asiatic origin. He appears
to have come into America about a
million years ago over one of the pre-
historic land bridges that united
Alaska and Asia. Bears and dogs are
descendants from the same parent
stock. The grizzly bear never eats hu-
man flesh, is not ferocious and fights
only in self-defense. He leads an ad-
venturous life, is born explorer and
ever has good wilderness manners
never makes attacks. The numerous
cases in which the grizzly has been
made a pet and companion Of man
where he was thoughtfully, inteii
gently raised, show him to be Il su
perior animal. dgnified. intelligent,
loyal and uniformly good-tempered.
Not a grizzly exists in any of the
four national parks of California. and
that animal. once so celebrated in that
state. is extinct there. He is also ex-
tinct over the greater portion OF the
vast territory which he formerly Oc-
cupied. and Is verging on easermina
ton,
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
To Keep the
Moths Away
Suggestions by State Leader Of
Home Demonstration Agents

All clothes should he taken care of
systematically, as their period of en-
durance depends entirely on how they
are treated. Simple garments require
'ess care than elaborate ones. WoOlen
clothes, suits, coats, dresses and skirts
should be brushed regularly. Proper
hangers should be obtained for all out
side garments SO that they will re-
tain their shape, and they should be
hung away from dust when not In use.
Moths have a special liking for wool.
and woolen clothes should be carefully
guarded during the spring and sum-
mer. Eternal vigilance is really the
only successful method Of protecting
woolen garments from moths. II the
garments are used from time to time
and must hang in a closet or wardrobe,
they will be kept in good condition II
the following suggestions. prepared by
Miss Leila Gaddis Of Purdue univer-
sity, state leader Of home demOnstra-
ton agents, are carried out:
1. Keep the closet or wardrobe
clean.
2. If possible. have window in the
closet.
8. Brush clothes thoroughly at regu.
lar intervals.
4. Turn pockets wrong side out and
brush.
8. Turn cuffs down and brush.
g. Brush under lapels. plaits and the
top Of hem.
Every one knows how much dust
collects in crevices Of clothing. If this
dust is not allowed to remain. moths
will not have satisfactory lodging
place.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

brated her sixteenth birthday last
month by painting smokestack in
Dayton, o.
Scared? Not a Bit" Mrs. Kennett
said after she had completed her
sixth job. She said that while paint
ing a stack in Indianapolis she had to
draw herself 200 feet in the air by
using a rope and pulley.
"The work gives me a thrill and also
permits me to be with my husband"
Mrs. Kennett said.
Instead of wearing boomers or over
alls when she works Mrs. Kennett
wears a plush coat over her clothes,
even when dabbling with paint buckets
and oils.
When the Kennetts reach city they
look around. not like pair of newly
%eds seeking home, but with their
eyes open for smokestacks that need
painting.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
NA.. h~+~ele
Language Employed in the
Wording Of Peace Treaties

The language employed In treaties
Is usually Of the most formal charac-
ter, but occasionally, when treaties are
considered with eastern powers a more
fiorid style Is used. At any rate, &c.
cordIng to correspondent, q treaty
between Great Britain and Persia be-
gins: "Praise be to God the All-Perfect
and All-Suficient. These happy leaves
are nosegay plucked from the thorn
less garden Of concord, and tied by the
hands Of the pienipotentiarles of the
two great states In the form of a
definite trenty In which the articles Of
friendship and amity srs blended"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
BRIDE WORKS AS
A STEEPLEJACK
Girl Saw No Romance in WASH
ing Dishes and Clean
ing House.

Dayton. O.-When John Kennett.
torty-seven years old, steeplejack for
more than quarter of century.
stopped in Bedford, Ind, nine months
ago he secured lodging In home
where the fifteen-year-old daughter.
Myrtle, did the housework. Now Myr-
tie saw no romance in washing dishes
md In cleaning and cooking, and when
the steeplejack asked her to become
his bride the girl gave up her house
hold duties and became Mrs. Kennett.
The wedding took place six months
ago. and Mrs. Kennett made her
choice Of future work by deciding to
become smokestac!, painter. Her
ambition now is to become the worlds
greatest steeplejack. The bride cele
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Veal and cornmeal serapple.

Cook a pound Of veal until tender.
then chop fine and return to the liquor.
which should measure five cupfuls /;
add one pint of canned tomatoes, one
chopped onion. one Glove of garlic,
chopped, twenty-four olives, chopped.
one tablespoonful Of chilli powder. one
chopped chill pepper. three teaspoon
fuls of salt. one-quarter Of n teaspoon
full each of paprika and pepper; add
gradually enough cornmeal (mixed
with cold water to moisten) and cook
until thoroughly cooked. Pour into n
dish and when cold roll in flour and
fry in fat.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

Vegetable Compound cured me SO !! did
not need the operation, and am telling
all my friends about it"-Mrs. A. w.
BINzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that OF
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy a household word
from ocean to ocean Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
displacements, backache, nervousness,
Irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given 1t trial,
and for special advice write Lydia e.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn. Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Corn Puddlnu,

Take two cupfuls Of canned corn (or
fresh is better), one sweet pepper cut
fine; scald three tablespoonfuls of fine
cornmeal with one and One-half cup
fuls of scalding milk and let stand un.
til cold. Add the corn. pepper and a
beaten egg with teaspoonful Of salt
and two ta5lespoonfuls Of fat. Bake
in slow oven for an hour or more,
stirring 1t the first half-hour few
times, then let II brown. Dried corn,
softened. may be used in place Of can
ned corn for this dish.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
WORDS OF WISE MEN

A child Of a year old sucks
milk from the heel. (By run.
ming round in the open air.)-
Spanish Proverb.
Fear nothing, thou earliest
Caesar and his fOrtune.-Caesar
encouraging the pilot in a storm.
A fine cage won't feed the
bird.
The instinct Of the first Cain
ever turks somewhere In human
hearts.
! had rather my cake burn
than you should turn II.
Calamity is mans true touch
stone.-Beaumont and Fletcher.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Punch and Judy.

Punch and Judy shows originated
ln Italy during the seventeenth CEN
fury, and were probably introduced
into England In the reign Of
Charles ii.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
To Have : Clear Sweet Skin.

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave n fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

saved me from "
operation, ! cannot
say enough in praise
oft Isufered from
organic troubles and
my side hurt me %
! could hardly be up
from my bed, and /
was unable to do my
housework. ! had
the best doctors In
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
I.vdia f. Pinkham'a
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Corn Bread.

Take two cupfuls of cornmeal, two
cupfuls of sour milk, two tablespoon
fuls of shortening, two tablespoonfuls
Of sugar. one and one-half teaspoon
fuls of salt. two eggs. one teaspoOnful
of soda and one tablespoonful Of cold
water.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
His Prospects.

'Mr. Moneybagg, I'd like to MARI,
your daughter"
"What are your prospects,"
you know better than l do. The
fellows at the club say l haven't got
n chance" - Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
ADAPTABLE.

II see you have quit using long
words in your speeches"
'Had to quit" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. MY new stenographer can't
spell EN-"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Mothers Cook Book.
Family Food.

COrnmeal, If freshly ground with the
germ left in 1t, is so much superior to
the ordinary. long keeping cornmeal
that there is no comparison. In many
up-to-date homes a small mill is used
to grind wheat and corn when needed
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Just Her Salary.

"You are worth your weight in gold,
rushed the enamored youth.
my dear boy" responded the movie
star, "you are not very flattering. I get
that much gold every week."-Film
Fun.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

Wise saws should be filed In the
archives of the memory.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Kills Mother and
Babes as Sacrifice

While laboring under a re-
ligious mania. Paul Magge.
thirty years old. farmer living
near Caseville. Mich. killed his
aged mother with chair and
then murdered his three chill
dren in a similar manner. He
told Huron county officers he
had killed the four MS religious
sacrifice.
Stock on the farm also was
killed. Three geese, a hen. calf.
two cows and a pig were slaugh-
tered. Magge requested the off,
GERS. after. his arrest. that they
return to the farm and kill any
animals which might remain
alive.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
The Old Lady AaaIn.

"Yes," said Mrs. Blunderby. "my
nephew is home again. and you should
Just see his collection Of momentums
Of the war."-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

Keep your liver active. your bowels clean
by taking Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets ana
you'll keep healthy, wealthy and wise. Adv
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01

The postage stamp that carries
love letter seldom sticks to cold facts.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis. -''As Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-01
Readily Adapted.

"why are songs Of the sea SO popu.
iarf" T suppose It Is on account Of
the whistling buoys."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
LEGION SUNDAY OBSERVED

Sunday, November 9th, known IS
American Legion Sunday, was OBJ
served locally, in the churches. A
number Of the returned service men
attended the services at the n. E.
church, where Rev. Swaney preached
the sermon. He paid glowing trib-
ute to the men who donned the uni-
form, read the war record Of the men
from the church who were in the SER
vice, and furled the service flag Of
eighteen stars that has, hung in the
church during the war.
Rev. Swaney called attention to the
fact that the problems we are called
upon to solve are in many respects
greater today than ever during hostil-
tiles. He dwelt upon the fact that
citizenship is something that entails
responsibilities, and that the men who
offered their services in the world war
were repaying the debt they owe to
humanity.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
| the big supper given to the service

the big supper given to the service
men.
Switches, Hair Chains made from
com5iags. Write Mrs. Elmer zelse.
Albert Lea, Minn.-Adv.
Ben Matthews, of Hazelton, arrived
in Linton Tuesday evening to a meet
ing Of the county commissioners.
The Misses Refs, of Mobridge, s
D., who have been visiting at the Fred
Kelsch home and with friends in the
country, returned to their home Thurs
day.
Mrs. Geo. w. Lynn, who has been
visiting at the home Of her son, Wal.
ter, at New Haven, Conn.,, returned
to her home in Linton Thursday Of
last week.
Bob Flynn, Of Bismarck, accompan.
led the Ruby Ladies' Orchestra to Lin
ton Tuesday night for the Legion
dance. Mrs. Flynn is the manager Of
the orchestra.
Mrs. John Wachter, of Mandan, ar
rived in Linton Monday to visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Clint Wagner
Mrs. Wachter was formerly Miss Til
lie Reich, of Temvik.
Joshua Cheney, who has been visit
ing at the home of his parents in tn
city, expects to leave soon for Cam
Meade, Md. He has reenlisted for for
eign service for period of thre'
years.
Commissioner Leonard Du Heauni'
has received his passports for a tril
to his boyhood home on the island o
Jersey. He will leave the latter par
of this month on one of the big pas
senger liners,g and will be gone fo
two or three months.
News of the death of Mrs. E. Berg
strom, wife of well-known travel
ling salesman, was received her
Wednesday. The lady passed away a
her home in Bismarck Sunday an
leaves, besides her husband, tire
small children to mourn her loss.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
MARKET REPORT

Ed. Miller spent Monday in. Hazel.
ton on business.
The county commissioners are ir
session this week.
Jerry Hart, Winona old-t,mer, spcn'
Saturday in Linton.
Enoch Becker made a business TRIP
to Hazelton last Saturday.
Mrs. F. j. Pietz visited in Bismarck
couple of days this week.
DR.. Smith is still in bad shape from
his tussle with the rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Memo DeBoer were
here from Pollock Saturday afternoon
P. M. Van Soedt was up from
Strasburg one day last week on bust.
ness.
Miss Grace Dawson has started to
work in the Office of the Register Of
Deeds.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Fogle autoed to
Hazelton Friday Of last week for a
short visit.
Mrs. Hanson, mot, her of Mrs Ger
maine returned from Bismarck Satur-
day evening.
Julius Waldenburg, for short time
a Linton resident, is again making his
home in Steele, N. D.
Seldom Tracy came down from Brad.
dock Tuesday evening to take in the
Peace Day celebration.
It's pretty early in the winter tc
have the Milwaukee tied up as long
as it has been this week.
Mrs. 2. Norman entertained the La.
dies Aid in the basement of the M. E
church yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. G. H. Naramore came dowr
from her home in Braddock Tuesday
evening for a short visit with Lintor
friends and attend the Legion dance
Tuesday was declared legal holi
day by proclamation of the governor
as peace Day" The holiday wa.
generally observed in Linton. TIL,
schools were kept going, however, tn,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
IN TOWN AND OUT

authorities feeling that the children
were better Of in school.
Pete Reich was down from Temvik
Tuesday night for the big feed and
dance.
Mcssrs. Coventry and McCul;cy
mace trip to the Winona country
the latter part Of last week.
H. o. Snuer attended q business
meeting Of county agents at Bismarck
the latter part of last week.
Peter Kurtzman was down from
Hazelton Tuesday evening to take in
the American Legion dance.
Ed. Kurtzman came down from
Hazelton for the Red Cross feed and
lance in the evening Tuesday.
Mrs. F. Brumbaugh, of the Can
non Ball neighborhood, left Linton
yesterday for visit in Illinois.
Christmas Gifts-T welve photo
graphs, twelve presents. Make your
appointment now at Smiths Studio
Adv.
Wanted.-A good reliable girl for
general housework. Apply at the
Stone Hotel. Mrs. w. C. WOlverton.
Adv.
A. E. Becker spent Saturday in
Hazelton selling tickets for the Amer,
lean Legion dance. He disposed Of %
up there.
Roy Carley is practically recovered
from his "battle of the boils." He spent
several miserable weeks, but is again
back at his old job.
Miss Mary Meier returned Thurs
day from Hague, where she has been
visiting her brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Miller.
Fred Kist went up to Steele last
week and purchased car of potatoes,
which he disposed of in Linton the
latter part of he week.
Albert Shier, Walter Mohn, Lloyd
Stewart and Emil Sautter went over
To- Braddock last Friday night to at
tend dance at that point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes have moved
into the Stella johnson building north
of the Bazaar store. Mr.. Hughes is q
brakeman on the Milwaukee.
Several of the leading lights in the
local league newspaper venture were
in Linton last week looking after the
affairs Of the paper. Sam Wright was
down from Hazelton. He is one OF
the local hail adjusters. Sam Hais.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

says that the ordinary wood-chopper
and common laborer gets better pay
than the college professor or burgo-
master, and that everybody think that
they individually ought to run the
government.
Christmas is coming. Solve your
gift problems with photographs. Make
your appointment today. It il none
too early. Smith Photo Studio.Ad.
Curtis Seeley, formerly Of Linton,
has been given the contract for pub
fishing semi-monthly magazine to be
the official state organ of the Ameri-
can Legion. The magazine will be
published in Bismarck.
Mrs. F. J. Pietz and Mrs. H: L.
Petrie accompanied by Mrs. G. H.
Naramore of Braddock went to Bis.
marck yesterday morning where they
will attend school of instructions Of
the Eastern Star lodge.
Attorney Chas. Coventry and Frank
Chesrown autoed to Pollock Sunday
returning the same night. Mrs. Gov
entry, who has been visiting down
there, returned with them. They had
pretty tough experience bucking the
snow storm with their car.
Efforts are being made this week
to collect the notes given by the farm.
ers to the Publishers National Ser.
vice Bureau in exchange for stock If
the Emmons County Free Press. Mos;
Of those locally interested are requir.
ing assurance Of the delivery Of stocl
before digging up. Practically all o,
the stock sold is in the form of notes
L. Weber, of Braddock, spent Tues
day in Linton on business.
| Christ. Weller, Of Eureka, s. d.
was Linton visitor Saturday.
Ben Haggard, of the Cannon Bal
country, was a business visitor in Lin
ton Tuesday.
| Elias Nagel, of Strasburg, spen
Saturday attending to business mat
tiers in Linton.
Mr.. Roy Freeman came. up from
Aberdeen Saturday to take in the lie
gion dance, and visit friends.
The Milwaukee finally made tn
start yesterday noon, after being tie,
/; up here since Saturday night.
Otto Schenkenberger, of the Tenn
vik country, spent Tuesday in Lintol
visiting relatives and attending t.
business matters.
Mr.. Joe Prison arrived in Lintol
Tuesday evening from Montana. H
was just recently discharged from tn
service and has been out west looking
for homestead. He considered him
self lucky to arrive here in time 70