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Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
ST.PATRICK'S LIFE
Early Days Obscure, But
Glorious Deeds Will
Live Forever.

wv makes his nome, there an
altar to st. Patrick is estab-
lished. and on the seventeenth Of
March trail of green enriches the
globe. The shamrock from the old sod
reaches faraway places and decorates
thousands of gallant Irishmen who
by the symbol proclaim their devotion
to st. Patrick. This year, owing to
the war and the uncertainty Of the fu-
ture. the celebrations are somewhat
saddened.
Historians tell us with unfailing zest
that st. Patrick was born of pious and
Godfearing parents in the year BIZ
of the Christian era. The little that
Is known of his youth has been sadly
garbled by chroniclers who, being am
bilious to produce something new,
seem to have forged some points of
the history. OF these chroniclers some
nre, no doubt, correct, but which? On
this account some painstaling writer
has given us the facts as far as truly
known, and with these we must be
content.
In 3S7 he was sold as slave to a
chieftain of Ulster. To the youthful
slave Ireland seemed GOdforsaken and
overrun by fiends of evil power. There
was no church, no sacraments. He
could find no priest nor any one who
paid any attention to religion. He
was "alone among scoffers and the wor-
Slippers of craven images"
His life of prayer and self-sacrifice
continued during the long years Of his
term of slavery, which were three.
Finally freed from his bondage he en-
tered the priesthood as he had SO long
desired. After he had finished his
studies, he was ordained and the zeal
of his soul became conflagration. AS
many devout souls have prayed to do.
he wished to convert the whole world,
and as all desire, he prayed pathet-
ically to wear the martyrs crown.
France knew of him and there he Ia
bored for a time, as he did In Italy
and the Thyrrhenion sea islands. But
1t was to Ireland his heart turned
most eagerly and he was permitted n
vision IN " nich he saw the people Of
Erin sstretcn forth their arms to him
in supplication, and this vision deter
mined him to undertake the difficult
task of the conversion Of Ireland. He
travelled to Rome to get the permis-
sion of the pope and submitted his la
bot and himself to that high dignitary.
He was consecrated bishop and, hav-
ing received his instructions and hav-
ing been blessed, he began his Jour-
ney to his new mission.
The inhabitants of Erin were con-
sidered in an advanced state of civ.
ilization, and st. Patrick began his Ia.
bors by denouncing Druidism, aston
Ishing Its followers by the wonderful
deeds he accomplished in the name or
God, and little by little they believed
and accepted the mysteries Of the
true religion. He explained to them
the mysteries Of the Trinity by pick.
ing from the sod n shamrock and dis
coursing on Its trefoil lenf on one
stem; then on the crucifix he ex-
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Halcyon Days Mean Any Term
or Period of Tranquility

Halcyon days are days of peace
happiness and prosperity; properly
the seven days before and the seven
days after the winter solstice, De-
cember 21, the shortest day of the
year. Halcyon is the ancient Greek
name for the kingfsher, and this bird
was tabled to build its nest upon the
sea, lay Its eggs and hatch them dur
Ing Ia days. about December 81. The
sea was said to be calm during this
period and the nest floated safely upon
1t. Halcyon days now mean any
term or period Of tranquility and hap
plness.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Birth Stones Supposed
Meaning Of Various Gems

January-Garnet, means constancy.
February-Amethyst, rest and con-
tentment. March-Bloodstone wis-
dom and majesty. April-Diamond
purity and majesty. May-Emerald.
matrimonial happiness. June-Pearl.
pence and prosperity. July-Ruby, re-
moves care and fear. August--Moon-
stone, good luck. September-Sap-
phlre, strength Of mind. October
Opal, emblem Of hope. November
Topaz, true friendship. December
Turquoise, success. @N
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
NOTES OF SCIENCE

According to their inventors
bricks made In Europe from
furnace Stag increase in strength
with age.
An inventor has patented
parachute to enable persons to
escape from high buildings in
case of fire.
The Panama railroad has used
ties made Of native hard wood
without renewal for more than
half a century.
An inch Of rain falling On an
acre of ground would fill 600
45gallon barrels and weigh
more than ITO tons.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Japanese Razor With Blade
as Narrow as a Wire Nail

Ancient Chinese shaving instru-
ments. shaped like coin and mounted
In stick, and others like GLACIERS
putty knife, are rubbing edges with
modern safety razors In an exhibit
In New York. The various styles of
razor remind one that the prehistoric
Adam must have shaved with the sharp
edge of the razor clam. There Is
narrow-blnded japanese razor no
wider than nail.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Freshen a Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating CUT
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented convenient, economical face.
skin. baby and dusting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes su-
perfluous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
The Fox Trot.

Flanagan listening to new jazz
record)-What kind iv music do We
call that. Norah2
Daughter-That's fox trot. daddy.
Flannigan-An' how many tin cans
did tn fox have tied to his tall when
he throtted buffalo Express.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
What Was Wronq?

Judd-You're wasting your time, old
man. You're counting the wrong girl.
Budd-No; she's the right girl. all
right but I'm afraid the trouble is I'm
the wrong man.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Woman's WAY,

"She's giving very elaborate
party"
Gotten up solely on my account
II thought you two We're ON the
outs"
1--WE are. And that's the reason she
got up the party"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Waterproof SoIes

If the soles Of walking shoes are
dipped In melted wax once In three
or four weeks they will last twice as
long and be waterproof. A small sum
will buy enough wax for dozen pairs.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Looking Ahead.

X a t h + y n
"What do yor
think of Katie
Pfapper. the lat
est society bud p
X 1 t t We" "a
think by mex
season the but
will be a full
b l o W n wall
flower"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
DISTINGUISHED.

at is decided that mans resi-
dence is where he sleeps"
''Then can't vote at all"
'Why not?"
"Bad case of insomnia"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13

Keeps Buzzing.
I'm troubled with n buzzing noise
In my ears all the time"
"Have you any idea as to the
cause?"
Eyes, my wife wants an auto"
We Know.
"What has become Of sawmlll
drama?"
"Eh?"
"You know. The kind that was
written by stage carpenter"
Had to Hand Out. :,
what did pa say when y6u told him
you wanted to marry me?"
ASKED me to lend him ten dollars"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
HAVE A LAUGH

High.
"Does your butcher continue to ex.
plain why things have gone up"
mot any more. He simply makes
the high sign and lets 1t go at that"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Its Class.

Its Glass.
1--WE had a sensational case Of kid
naping at our house last night"
"What was that?"
"The baby slept all night"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13

in wisdom like Solomon; chosen
vessel Of God like the Apostle Paul.
and full of grace and knowledge like
John, the beloved disciple of Christ"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13
Hard Words.

Hard Words.
"Why did you
hit this man?"
"Your honor, he
grossly insulted
me-"
But how?"
He said I
didn't have any
more fight in me
than the German
navy"
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-13

Mrs. Anna Thorson, 300 South ST.,
Stamford, Conn.,, says: II hadn't any
more strength than child, and after
sweeping my back hurt me more and
more. Nv headaches were so bad it
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
PEACE BRINGS AN
END TO MAKING
OF MUNITIONS
(By Associated Press)

Charleston, w. Va, Feb 49,
When the United States entered the
war "a monster munition plant was
projected at Nitro, fourteen miles
from here on the Kanawha river, and
a city sprang into existence almost
in week. Twenty thousand men
were working there and long rows
OF houses were built by. the govern
ment to shelter its employees and
their families.
Activity at Nitro practically
ceased at the signing of the armis-
tice and thousands of men left Nj
tro and Charleston. The latest de-
velopments are an inventory of the
plant and equipment, just begun, and
the changing of the plant into an
ordnance supply station. There are
now only 1000 men here engaged in
taking inventory and guarding the
buildings. The War Department has
recommended the razing of every 9TH
er row of the bungalows so hastily
This step has been or
dered as matter of fire protec-
tion.
The wheels of the plant have been
silent ever since the Hercules Pow
der Company turned back the indus
try, to the government two months
ago and no official announcement has
been received from Washington as
TO what disposition will be made of
he expensive proposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
AT THE PALACE TONIGHT.

The dance of the ages! The dance
that palpitates in history, art and
literature like a passionate heart!
All the lure, theenticement, the raw
ishment of woman expressed in the
wild abandon of bodily rhythm! Never
has Theda Bara revealed her sur
passing power to sway human emo
tions as in this breathless scene. Sa-
lone, burning with fury, is dancing
for a life,-the life of man who
repulsed her appeals for love. Throw
ing restraint TO the winds, flinging
veil after veil from her flashing
form. using every temptine vile
known to her sex, she inflames the
gloating Herod with her physical
charms until, maddened with desire,
he completely succumbs to the temp
tress triumphant.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
w. T. r. MEET.

The Ten Thousand Club will hold
it's regular meeting in Davis hall on
Thursday, February 20, at 2:3O p. M:
The program will be in charge OF
Mrs. G. E. Kennedy. "The Effect
of the War on Women and Women's
Work" is the subject to be consid-
cred. Dr. McCandless will deliver
the chief address DR.. McCandless is
a Canadian woman of wide expert
ence in her own country and in the
United States, and her message will
be both interesting and instructive.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY
LIEN FOR STORAGE.

Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Jones Investment Com-
pany that they will sell the herein
after described property at public
auction to the highest bidder for
cash to satisfy charges for storage
upon said property, attorneys fees
and costs of advertising and sale; ;
that said sale will take place in
front of the office Of the Valley
Lumber Company at 1876 South
Fourth street, on Monday the 3rd
day of March, 1919, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day; that said
property so to be sold is described
as follows, to wit: n
Five electric fans.
One electric chain fixture.
Two glass showcases.
One hat rack.
Twenty-one tables.
Fifty chairs.
Two ice boxes.
One cigar case.
One working bench.
One 10-foot working bench.
One bench.
Five cans.
One National cash register.
| One coffee urn.
Forty-eight service trays.
One gasoline stove.
One oil-burning range.
Two boxes of assorted dishes anc
| kitchen utensils.
JONES INVESTMENT COMPANY
By J. s. JONES,
Manager. Feb oMarlint
Put a little want ad In The Pres,
nd see how quickly You rent thai
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

After March l you will not need tc
send any of your work in the weld.
ing line to us at Brawley, as We
are moving our large plant to Ell Gen.
tro and leaving branches in Brawley
and Calexico. We have been in the
Valley three years and are well
known and will be in shape to han
die anything, no matter how large
or small.
VALLEY WELDING AND MA
CHINE co. =
formerly Brawley Welding Works.
Adv. Ell Centre, Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
AT THE TULANE TONIGHT.

Gladys Brockwell in "The Bird of
Prey" is the next William Fox Pho
todrama which will be seen at the
Tulane theatre tonight. Never be-
fore in her successful and meteoric
career has this star appeared in a
more thrilling drama, which shows
the complexity of woman's nature
who, after vowing vengeance on the
man she sets out to ruin, capitulates
to that ever-present and subtle Gu
pid, saves his life and becomes his
very own. In "The Bird of Prey" Miss
Brockwell runs a gamut of human
emotions, and adds another triumph
to her great characterizations. An
exceptionally well balanced cast gives
added action to this story of wom-
ans way.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

Phil D. Swing will leave this even
ing for Sacramento, where he will
attend meeting of the State 1r-
rigation Association, of which he is
a member. Important matters per-
tanning to pending Legislation will be
of the chief concern in the session
He will be gone four or five days.
Ben Espinoza, alleged Mexican cat
tie rustler, who is accused of shoot
ing Dejutq Sheriff Frank Mcclellan
at Bonds Corner Monday evening
was arrested in Mexico late yester.
day by rurales.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
WRESTLERS TO
CONTEST BELT
BEFORE ELKS

Since the recent carnival when
Sailor Jack Woods and Tony Bernar-
di went to the mat so many times
without results on account of the
short periods allowed, there has been
much speculation in the minds of To-
cal spots as to which one of them
could win in finish wrestling
match.
Today such match was arranged
by the amusement committee of the
local Elks, and tomorrow night,
Thursday, these two tough boys will
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
| N}T1ke |
N(Tl[QpGG[6Q
AT THE TOPIC TONIGHT.

In "Set Free" which brings pi-
quaint Edith Roberts to the Topic
theatre tonight, the mortal parallel
to the nesting who, with the reali-
zaion of he world outside, yearns to
be off to see the "wide, open places
is delineated. Roma Graves romance.
In her soul she cherishes the delicate
fragrance of the knowledge that her
tncestress was a Magyar princess,
and when she sees her chance to
stake to the road" she leaves her
musty home and her antique aunt for
the Big City.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

GO to finish at the Elks' club here
in Ell Centre. The tussle will be for
the best two falls out of three, with
ten-minute intervals between falls.
The public is invited to see the
match. AS the club will accommo-
date but $50 fans, tickets should be
secured early. They are on sale at
Crerar's barber shop, at the club,
and number of Elks will have them
ready tomorrow morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

"Save u Gas" device for all auto
mobiles; satisfaction guaranteed OF
money refunded. For sale at ABS
Main St.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

LOST-One black horse, 7 years old;
reached name; one gray colt, 3
years old, from Peacock ranch, two
miles south of Holtville. T. c. Ell
lis.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
NOTICE OF ESTRAY.

Taken up, Nov. Is, 1918, Holstein
cow, 3 years old, at H. J. George
ranch, six miles south three miles
west of Ell Centro.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

Put a little want ad in The Press
nd see how quickly You rent that
urnished or unfurnished room.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
There's No Better

Security for funds, quick
collections, bank accommo-
dation and check payments
all help in business-let us
help you.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

Henry E. Lizer of the Ell Centro
Cut Rate Tire Company and re-
cu....5 Of the naval service has re-
turned to Ell Centre and is again ac-
lively engaged with his firm. Mr.
Lizer saw seven months in service
and was in training at San Pedro
New Orleans and Norfolk, Va.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

M. A. Schofield, DR.. w. 0. Johr
son, Miss Ruth Dickey and +
Deitrick are among the speakers o
the program of the McCabe Far1
Center meet to be held this evening
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

Mrs. J. A. Shonn of 377 Hamilton
avenue has returned home after a
several weeks visit with friends and
relatives at Los Angeles.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
WHY NOT DO SOMETHING?

would publish one-tenth part as much
about me as you have about the men,
bers of count commissioners
that if it was not true l would
have you lodged in Jail in a
migty short time. Understand, how
ever, l am not saying you ought to be
in Jail, but | am commencing to be-
licve that what you have said of the
Commissioners is the God Almighty's
truth.
Now l think it is up to the county
attorney to appoint a new deputy,
get rid Of the one he has now, and
get busy and do something. The Dis
trict Judge must call a Grand Jury
upon petition. Why not call one and
have real investigation and clear
this matter up and punish the guilty
parties.
Its time to do something besides
talk. Its time for the Coanty Attor-
ncy to get busy.
The taxpayers are getting tired Of
all this graft and all this talk about
graft. We know the graft is going
on all right, all right, and has been
ever since the first bond issue of this
county, so why not do something.
FROM A TAXPAYER.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
SAVED 80 CENTS PER RUSHEL
BY COOPERATING

Thirty cents per bushel was savel
to the Equity line elevator at Ed
munds, N. d., last week on a car Of
grain received at the Equity Term
inal Elevator in St. Paul, which
would have been lost had the grain
been consigned to any but the farm
ers own terminal elevator. This car
load was graded by government in
spcctors as No. 5 Dark Northern with
II per cent dockagc and had test
weight per bushcl when received of
ST.: pounds. Wheat Of that kind
was selling at $22.25 per bushcl. Per-
cciving that this wheat could be
greatly improved by cleaning, tn"
farmers agency ran it through its
own elevator, and when inspected out,
it graded No. 4 Dark Northern with
one per cent dockagc, and its test
weight per bushcl had been raisc.l
from ST.: to 54 pounds. Tho wheat
was sold at $2.55 per bushel.
The 30 cents per bushcl made by
putting this grain through their own
elevator will 60 back to the Edmund;
unit and help to swell the fund which
it is hoped will make up Il patronage
dividend next year for the patrons Of
the house. If the Edn1unds house had
sent this to any other than the farm
ers' own cooperative organization
this 80 cents per bushcl would have
been made by the midClcman.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
$168,000 COLLECTED

Examiner Lof+hus' affidavit also
stated that Langer and Secretary of
State Hall entered the bank with
Deputy Examiner P. T.. ]1alldorson
without authorization. He declared
the loans had been reduced to $685.
600 in the last few days and $43, 503.65
which was all Halldorson had classi-
fed as bad debts had been removed
by collection and by payments by the
directors of the institution. I.
CHECKS GOOD COLLATERAL
Mr.. Lofthus declared post dated
checks were substantial collateral.
He asserted: II am satisfied that this
bank is not only solvent, but also re-
tains its surplus and some undivided
profits.
"Considering the interests of the
bank patrons, the stockholders and
the credit of the state Of North Da-
kota and knowing the bank is sofv-
ent, and is in condition to resume
business, it is my opinion that it
should be opened and allowed to re-
sumo business"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
NURSE STICKY EXAMINES
BRENTWOOD BABIES

The mothers of Plentywood and vi
entity had the opportunity OF having
their babies weigher and examined
last Saturday afternoon at the Or
pheum, by the temporary county
nurse.
There were little babies, big babies,
dark haired babies, light haired
babies, babies that cried and babies
that laughted and Nurse Sticky
weighed them all. The nurse also
answered all questions the mothers
asked and presented each mother
with normal weight and diet cards.
After the babies were weighed, the
nurse gave a lecture on adenoids,
tonsils, poor eyes and the unlimited
value of milk as child's food. There
was to have been moving pictures but
the films did not arrive so it will be
shown some evening as it is lecture
in itself and doesn't need any cx-
planning.
Nurse Sticky informs US that
Sheridan county babies and children
are moro normal than any other
children she has examined. She has
found a smaller percentage of under
weights and hardly any that are
enough underweight to make it ne
cessary to put them on diet. She
also found fewer children in the
schools who had to be instructed to
wash their hands, but found large
per cent with poor eyes.
Taken all in all the lecture was
full Of good sound advice.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24

bottom of the sack are the legends,
Manufactured by State-Owned Mills, y
and "98 lbs. when packed"
These sacks will serve as containers
for all state-maed flour in North Da-
kota when the various big state mills
are operating. They will become the
guarantee Of a uniform and superior
grade of flour of a certain refined
quality around which worldwide
reputation will be built. They will go
forth proclaiming in flaming lines to
the whole world the fact that the pep
pie of North Dakota own and operate
their big industries and will guaran-
tee the superiority of public made
goods. They will serve as the adj
vance agents of industrial democracy
in other states and other countries.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
Charles f. Taylor, Esq,
Plentywood, Mont.
Antelope, Mont.
Oct. 10th, 1919.

Charles r. Taylor, Esq,
Plentywood, Mont.
Dear Sir:
Judging from an account in the
last issue of your paper, there must
be something very wrong with the
County Attorneys office or at least
with the Deputy County Attorney.
| have been watching your paper
with some interest for the past three
and would infer that there is
something wrong with the Board of
County Commissioners. If so the
County Attorney must know about it.
Now the present County Attorney
was Endorsed and elected by the Non
partisan League and if there is so
much rot and graft carried on by the
commissioners why don't the county
attorney get busy and do something.
If he can't do anything himself why
don't he fire his deputy and appoint
an attorney that will do something.
| don't claim to know anything about
it, but where there is so blamed much
smoke there must surely be little
fire. And l do know that if you
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24
SACK TO ADVERTISE
STATE-MADE FLOUR

State made flour from the first
commercial flour mill owned by the
people in America will soon be adver-
tised far and wide in way that will
attract attention and impress con-
sumers with the Importance of this
new big development in North Da-
kota.
J. A. McGovern, manager of the
State Mill and Elevator association
has just received the first consign-
Mcnl Of sacks manufactured express
" for the North Dakota mills Across
the top Of the sack occurs the legend,
"North D. Patent Flour" Just under
this is the Great Seal of North Da-
kota. Under the seal and near the
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-10-24

NO MARKET FOR CLAS.
SIFICATION WARRANTS

1t is reported that the Bank
ers over the state are "leary"
of classification warrants since
the news of the injunction suit
filed by the farmers Of Sheridan
county against the county COM
missioncrs to prevent this graft
in Sheridan county. 1t is be-
cause of the fact that most of
the contracts let are for moro
than $4,000 and are prohibited
by the state constitution unless
first submitted to vote of the
people, that has caused most Of
the banks to refuse to buy the
warrants.
We understand that all the
banks of Glasgow. county seat of
Valley county and the banks of
Plentywood have refused to, buy
these warrants.
This fact, if true, indicates
how much faith the banking
houses have in the validity of the
warrants and the contract.