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Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
ORIGIN OF "YANK" EXPLAINED
How the Nickname Came to Be Ap-
piled to American Soldiers Told
by Fenimore Cooper.

The nickname Yank, as applied to
the American soldier In France, has
something of charm in the tradition of
the word Persons interested in the
history of words may have noted with
interest footnote in Cooper's "The
Deerslayer:
ut is singular there should he any
question concerning the origin of the
well-known sobriquet of Yankee
Nearly all the old writer's who spoke
Of the Indians first known to the col
onists make them pronounce the
word English as 'Yengeese.' Even at
this day 1t is provincialism of New
England to say English instead of
Inglish.' and there Is close conform
ity of sound between the English and
'Yengeese,' more especially If the lat
ter word, as was probably the case, be
pronounced short.
''The transition from 'Yengeese,'
thus pronounced. to Yangeese,' is
quite easy. II the former is pro-
nounced 'Yangis,' 1t is almost identical
with Yankees and Indian words have
seldom been spelt as they are pro.
nounced. The liquids Of the
Indian would easily convert En- into
'Yen."
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
How october Was Named,

October, during which the sun en-
ters ScorpIo, the eighth sign of the
zodiac. and which derives Its name
from the Latin word "octo," meaning
"eight" was, of course, once the eighth
month of the Roman year, which be-
gan with March. In our present, the
Julian calendar. October became the
tenth month, but the old name has al
ways stuck. 1t Is commonly said that
the selection Of a deadly insect to rep
resent October was because the killing
frosts Of October are as fatal to sum
mer's flowers as the sting of the scor-
pion is to living creatures.
But he>true reason for the choos-
ing Of this sign is to be found In the
fnnclful astronomy Of Olden days.
WHICH saw the shape Of the scorpion
in IA starry constellation. distinguish
Ing that particular "house" or quarter
Of the heavens through which the sun
passes in this lunar month.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
DUE TO THEIR MILK DIET
Why Yanks Are Noted for Their Phys-
ical and Moral Courage 10 Ex-
planned by Dairyman. *

American soldiers have displayed
such wonderful physical and moral
courage at the front because they are
from dairy nation and are milkfed,
is the conviction of NJ. d. Mum Of st.
Paul, president of the National Dairy
council.
Speaking at the dairy show held in
Columbus, o., the other day, Mr.. Mum
said, "At one time the dairy show very
enormously compared the food value
of milk and meat as being equal. Milk
has just as much nutritive value. as
other foods, but more than that, it con-
tains something other foods do not con-
tain. A quart Of milk supplies the es-
sential elements of child growth which
no other food contains"
He continued, saying, last year this
country produced approximately 80 bill
lion pounds, equal to As billion quarts
of milk, and yet taking from this the
amount used in condensed milk, butter,
cheese and ice cream there is left only
about glass of milk day for every
person in the United States. Milk
made up 10 per cent of the American
diet last year.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
Hindu Snake Superstition.

The pious Hindu believes the snake
to be the reincarnation Of some human
being, possibly a great philosopher,
and he has the assurance that the del
ties he wOrships will protect him from
these venomous reptiles. Sometimes
one sees a Hindu before an altar in a
temple. with serpent in the folds of
his cloak. Suddenly he permits the
snake to sting him, showing the blood
flowing from an undisputed wound. He
then takes black stone from his pock.
ct. rubs it over the bleeding spot. then
muttering many incantatiens he makes
passes over his body. A few moments
later he assures his audience that the
bite. which would have been poison.
GUS otherwise. was made harmless, by
his prayers and incantations offered to
the deity.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

IA man who was too economical to
subscribe for paper sent his little boy
to borrow copy taken by his neigh
Dor. In his haste the boy ran over a
81 stand OF bees and In ten minutes
looked like warty squash His father
ran to his rescue. and failing to notice
II barbed wire fence. ran into that. cut
ting handful OF flesh from his anat-
omy and running 81 pair OF trousers.
The old COW took advantage of the gap
in. the fence. got into the cornfield and
killed herself eating green corn. Hear
ing a racket. the wife ran out. upset a
ur-gallon churn fun of rich cream into
IA basket OF little chickens. drowning the
whole hatch. In her haste she dropped
s2b set of teeth. The baby. having
been left alone, crawied through the
spilled milk and into the parlor. ruin
ing n brand new $50 carpet. During the
excitement the oldest daughter ran awal
with the hired man, the dog broke ur
eleven setting hens and tile calves goi
out and chewed the tails off'n four fine
shirts on the clothesline."
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
WHY
Prince Eitel,Is Execrated in
France

Here is how Newell Dwight Hills.
In his .book entitled "German Atroci-
ties" tells Of the crime for which
Prince Eitel, son of the kaiser, now
stands under Indictment In France. the
sacking and ruin, of beautiful cha
teau: %
"One of the historic chateaux is that
of AvricOurt, rich In noble associa-
tions of history. 1t was one Of the
class of buildings covered by clause
In the international agreements be-
tween Germany, France and the Unit
ed States and all the civilized nations.
safeguarding historic buildings. For
many months 1t was the home Of
Prince Eitel, second son Of the kaiser.
When Judge and jury held inquiry
at the ruins of the chateau the aged
French servant, who understood the
electric lighting and had charge of the
gas plant during Eitel's occupancy,
stated that he heard the German off,
GERS telling EiteI Frederick that he
would disgrace the German name If he
destroyed building that had no re-
lation to war, that could be of no aid
or comfort to the French army, and
that he would make his name and that
of his family name Of shame and con-
tempt, of oblequy and scorn. But the
man would not yield. He brought in
his auto trucks and carried to the
freight cars every historic object In the
splendid chateau. Having pledged
himself to leave the building unin-
jured, the prince stopped his car at the
gates Of the exit, ran back to the his
tOric house. lighted his firebrand.
spread the flames upon the. e.halls, wait
ed until the flames were well in prog
ress and then ordered his men to light
the fuse Of dynamite bombs. A few days
later inquiry was held and testimony of
aged servants and little children was
taken. The degeneraey of the German
prince as then revealed has not been
equaled since the first chapter of Ro-
mans catalOgued the unnatural crimes
Of the men of the ancient world"
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
Keep Moving Up.

To be worth moving up you must
keep up. There are thousands Of things
in which you must keep up. It's not
enough to think well in terms of bust.
ness. The average business man must
watch his habits, dress. speech. and
companjonship. They are all sign,
boards of his standing. The man
above the average takes care of every.
thing that advertises him and his bust.
ness. He can afford to let others ex.
plOit the freakish and the startling. He
takes care that whatever he does OF
wears tells of the man Of judgment
and good taste. Call 1t waste time
II you want to. A few years Of OBJ.
servation will show the wisdom OF
his position. So the thing is to men.
tally and efficiently move up. The
visible transfer will come with the
bigger pay MS soon as you are prepared
to handle the job.-Grit.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
why Army Like. Motor kltehen..

Feeding soldiers is an important
matter, and the problems it pre-
sents have interested many OF our In.
ventors.
The travelling kitchen, run by mo-
tor power. is a very natural product
OF the times. There are several types.
The kitchen, with Its big kettles.
large enough to cook food for $50 men
at one operation, IL mounted upon an
automobile truck, which can also carry
reserve, supplies to feed 250 addition
al men.
For the chauffeur protected cab
Is provided In front and the cook may
attend to his work In the kitchen even
while the truck is moving from place
10 place. by standing upon step In
the rear. To prevent his being jolted
sff on rough roads hand rail has
been provided to which he can hold.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
Planting Bulbs.

The easiest way to plant bulbs Is to
use a dibble or bulb-planter. A dib-
BILE is, in its simplest form, only a
round stick slightly larger than the
bulbs, with one end pointed. Those
purchased at the stores usually have
a curved handle. A very good dibble
can be made from an old garden fork
or spade handle by cutting 1t Off about
foot from the end. The handle will
be found convenient. You can be sure
Of planting the bulbs at uniform
depth. If you measure the distance on
the dibbie and drive nail into the
wood or make chalk mark ut the
right place. Some gardeners paint
bands an inch apart on their dibbles
for convenience.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
RESOLUTION

Whereas, Accusations reflecting upon
the loyalty and patriotism of Alva A.
Swain. secretary of the Colorado Edit
orial association, and Denver represen-
tative of the Pueblo Chieftain, have
been made by a person unknown to this
association before U. S. senate inves-
tigating committee. and
Whereas, Alva A. Swain has been a
member of this association for the past
seven years, and
Whereas, We have the utmost conf
dence in Mr.. Swain's loyalty, patriotism
and integrity, confidence borne of
intimate association with him during
the period of his membership in this
body. and
Whereas, The said charges have been
investigated by Horace N. Hawkins,
member of the Colorado State Council
OF Defense, and by him declared false.
and
Whereas. Governor julius c. Gunter
has declared his disbelief of the charges
and expressed his unlimited faith in the
loyalty and patriotism of Mr.. Swain, and
Whereas. During the period of the
Mr.. Swain served his country as
State Director of Publicity of the U. s.
Treasury Department in the Liberty
Loan and War Savings Stamp Cam
paigns- in n faithful, conscientious and
deeply patriotic manner, thereby demon
strating to the people of the State. by
the unselfish service this work demand
ed. his unimpeachable loyalty to his
country. therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the members of
the Colorado Editorial association in an
nual meeting assembled. express our un-
bounded faith in the loyalty, patriotism
and integrity of Mr.. Swain, and declare
our belief that the charges are untrue;
be 1t further
Resolved. That we deplore the reflec-
tion thus cast upon the character OF Mr..
Swain and hereby urge that the widest
publicity be given these resolutions. and
to this end, be 1t further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF this assoca- :
ton. and that copies be supplied to the
newspapers OF the state. with the re-
quest that they be published.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
LUKE MeLvkE SAYS

What has become Of the old fashioned
mother who saw to- 1t that her baby
got his lunch no ,matter who was look
ing.
This is a great country. II you are
born with two brains. they send you to
q museum. But IL you are born with
out any, they send you to congress.
1t is all right for man to be good
fellow. But a girl can't afford to be
one.
There are all sorts Of people in the
world including the man who will spend
ninety cents celebrating the fact he
found a dime.
postage due stamp on It that was
worth the two cents you paid for IT?
Neither did we.
Boy babies under the age of two
years are the only males that under
stand women.
A big, home grown, corn fed girl may
uot pe VI dH III thc pal
lor. But she is three with bells on
when you PLACE her in the kitchen.
We hate to hear folks say that man
is better off when he dies. No man is
better off dead.
When girl discovers that she has a
perfect figure she tries to dress so the
rest of the world will get wise to her
secret.
You may have noticed that the man
who has all the time in the world to
hand out advice is always too busy to
let some other man unload some on
him.
The main difference between an ev-
ening gown and night gown is that
the night gown hides portion of the
anatomy.
If we could afford to buy lot of
things we want. we wouldn't want them
thin girl can always make up for
it, But corn fed girl has to stay put.
What you don't know won't hurt you.
The water in the well tastes all right
until you discover that there is a dead
cat in 1t.
If you want to get man excited
tell him that you saw his name in the
paper yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

Special government or international
action is not necessary to stimulate pro-
tluction of gold, now that peace is in
sight, according to the report of the
committee appointed to investigate the
entire question of the gold standard. The
report, which will be submitted shortly
to Secretary Glass, says that the prin-
cipai problems arising out of fear that
the gold standard thruout the world
might not be maintained, have been
largely removed by the cessation of hos
tilities.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
why Humble Cent /. PrI.ed.

The cent, like corn -four, Is coming
into Its own as result Of war. Form
erly scorned by all except the needy
or the thrifty MS inconvenlent and of
little practical use, because nearly all
prices were made in units Of five, 1t
Is now. perhaps. the most used and
useful Of coins. Many articles of COM
non consumption which formerly cost
or 10 cents now cost 9 or IL cents.
SO with things which could formerly
Ne bought from 10 cents to 81. All
require the odd cents now. Chewing
gum, cigars, cigarettes. theater tickets
ire no longer obtainable at even
prices. The 1-cent piece instead Of
being nuisance IL convenient and use
!ul.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
WHY
Ostrich. Owners Are Con-
dratulating Themselves

The fact that their feathers are to
be worn on milady's hat this winter
has lust saved 800 birds from extinc-
tion, according to the San Francisco
Chronicle.
When the war broke out 1t hit the
ostrich plume industry, and hit 1t hard
Ostrich plumes were drug on the
market, and thousands of fine birds
owned by Arizona ostrich growers were
sold for almost nothing.
Most Of them were bought by other
concerns at what seemed to them at
the time bargain prices. But the plume
market failed to revive, and what os-
triches remained were eating their
heads off. The California ostrich men
were not buying any more birds. Iaey
had more than they knew what to do
with. Then it was that somebody sug-
gested eating them.
Last spring Phoenix owners decided
that they could no longer keep the
birds. The matter of marketing the
ostriches as meat was taken up with
L. A. RiOrdan, food administrator for
Arizona, and he gave his consent. A
committee had the task in charge. and
soon had all arrangements completed.
The ostriches were to be slaughtered
at the ranch and rushed to the city,
where they would be placed In cold
storage prior to selling. The whole
sale dealer was all ready. The shops
that were to handle ostrich meat at
retail hAd been announced.
Then the good news came
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

The city council of Golden has passed
of a bill now before the legislature
which would prevent the operation Of
mining mills in Gilpin and Clear Creek
counties. The best way out OF this diff
ficulty is to establish fitering works at
Golden and concentrate the mill tailings
and extract the precious metals, using
the proceeds to buy up the mines which
could be closed perpetually. Or the
farming interests might chip in and es-
tablish reduction works that would ell
intimate present methods. Georgetown
Courier.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
HOW AMERICAN TROOPS
LIZ W FOUGHT OFF HUNS

LIZ W FOUGHT OFF HUNS
IN TRENCHES IN FRANCE.
The American troops used
what is sometimes known as the
new French system Of defense,
and sometimes as the new Ger
,,ian system. At the beginning
Of the war the front trenches
were held very thick" espe-
cially by the British. Later the
idea was to have only a hand
full Of men In the first line. one
man to a hundred feet, perhaps;
for the second line there ware
many more men and many more
machine guns; for the third line
men were much more heavily
massed and reserves kept avail
able, !4ucian Swift Kirkland
writes In Leslie's.
This theory Of defense against
raids was based on the fact that
the enemy can concentrate his
men in his front lines for sud-
den "over the tOp"-then lay
down a heavy barrage. When
the attacking troops come over
they strike the arst line with
their maximum impact. They
are likely to overwhelm any or
dinary defense, and thus 1t Is
waste Of men to tr, to defend.
the first line obstinately. But
the human body gets tired and
when the machine guns and
rifles of the second line have
had their innings at the attack
ers the enemy is beginning to
slow up from natural ex-
haustion. On a counter-attack,
then. the third line, being fresh.
meets the enemy tired from ex-
ertion and proceeds to drive him
out.
Thus. as we waded through
the mud, sometimes well over
our knees as we visited some Of
the half-demolished lines which
the Germans had tried to flat
ten with their artillery In their
last raid, we did not find much
society. but the snipers, whom
we did find at their posts. SEEM
ed to have been born to the
job. They were men who knew
their rifles, and it was state
ment Of fact and not bOasting
when they declared that they
had the German sharpshooters
buffaloed. We came upon one
lanky ex-cowpuncher who had
been having a fOur.hour duel
with a "bush," as he called him.
He didn't know l was taking his
picture. but just as the camera
clicked so also did the hammer
of his gun. This time Mr.. Ger
man had taken one too many
chances. The fact was proved
through the periscope.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

In their success in carrying the state
last fall, the Republicans achieved a
victory without the spoils as there will
be no changes in the appointive posi-
tions owing to the adoption by the peo-
Republicans as victors stand in the same
position as the little Jew boy who on
Christmas morning found in his stock
Ing a reminder that he had been pres
ented with horse--but 1t got away.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

The Loveland Reporter raises holler
on the increase in telephone toll rates,
recently put in force by Postmaster
General Burleson. We feel the same as
you do about it, brother, that the Pc.
is overstepping his authority and usurp-
ing the powers of the Public Utilities
Commissions and the courts. but what
are you going to do about it? His pol
of railroads which seems to be to make
the conditions surrounding government
ownership or control of these utilities so
Objectionable that the people will for
ever want them to remain under private
ownership.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
MAN WANTED TO SELL GROCERIES
Selling Experience Not Necessary

zone of the worlds largest Grocers,
Capital over $1.O00OOO.0O) wants am
bitions man in this locality to sell dir
ect to consumer nationally known
brand Of groceries. teas eoffees, spices
paints. oils. stock food. etc. Big line.
easy sales. Values beat any competi-
tion. Earn big money. No experience
or capital required. Complete sample
outfit and free selling instructions start
you. Long established reliable house
Write today. John Sexton & Co.. 352
w. Illinois ST.. Chicago. III.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

l.. ]. Rachofsky, former townsman,
has been elected president of the Love-
land Chamber of Commerce, which is a
signal honor to a comparatively newcom
er But then. you can't keep good
man down, and the active interest Mr..
Rachofsky always displayed in public
affairs while a resident of Central City
invites the comment that the citizens
of Loveland will find in their new presi-
dent willing worker and constant
booster.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

We had presumed that in the forma-
tion of league of nations all war and
fighting was to cease, but apparently
not for we have just received a circular
letter from the navy department saying.
1.-TWO hundred thousand more men are
needed now. We are building. up a navy
which should be able to hold its own
against any other in the world"
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30
| MBR COLORADO Editorial ASSOCIATION

Governor Shoup has proclaimed Sun
day. February 9th, as day to be set
apart in the homes, churches and in the
hearts of our loyal citizens for memor-
ial services to the memory of the great
American, Theodore Roosevelt.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

Boots, shoes and mems furnish
ings OF all kinds at the c. o. Rich
ards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-30

DO not Judge by appearances. The
worst woman we ever knew had n face
like "a Madonna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

previous service is not necessary for
one year enlistments for service in the
medical corps and in the quarter
master corps
Assignments may be made to the
following organizations in Panama:
infantry, coast artillery, engineers,
signal corps. medical department. As
signments may also be made to the
engineers and signal corps in Hawaii.
The following branches are open in the
Philippine Islands: Infantry, coast
artillery. medical department. engi-
neers, signal corps. quartetrmaster
corps. White infantry may be as
signed to China
The army recruiting office here is
open for these branches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

Then there is the Pacific fleet of
the navy that must be given consid-
Grafton. Ships which formed the
Sixth battle squadron of the grand
fleet in the North sea during recent
hostilities will sail July II from the
east coast. A number of ships. that
acted as conveys during the transpor-
tation Of troops. will sail independent
~ There will also be two ships which
laid the mine barrage in the North
sea. The destroyer squadron is the
one that operated off the coast of
Ireland during hostilities.
the navy recruiting office is open
for enlistments. Men with previous
service will undoubtedly get in on this
trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

The cutest little Coats for little
girls of to 6 years; a variety of
styles of silks, serges and poplins in
gray. blue. black and checks-all
the little girls Coats are included
in the July Clearance Sale at just
4 price.
End FIoor-PelIetier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
CHANGE FOR SERVICE

Army ard Navy Recruiting Stations
Offering Special Recruit Appeals.
a number of branches of the
United States army are now open to
men between the ages of IS and SIS
years For special assignment to the
Mexican border there are: infantry
(white). infantry, (colored. with prior
service); ordnance. cavalry. sigma;
corps artillery, air service, engineers
quartermaster corps
one OF the new regulations is that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-06
Broadway's FareWeH
 To John Barleycorn

, HE PASSING of John Barleycorn
 meant more 10 Broadway than ~ to any other locality in Ameri- ca Frequenters of the Great White Way" determined to make the occasion memorable in the history of hilarity and that they succeeded was amply proved by the scenes witnessed along the famouse th0roughfare, in hotels, cafes and restaurants, on the after noon and night of June 30. The fol- lowing account of the proceedings was published in the New York World.
 New York may have headache and a hangover this morning, but it also has that pleasant feeling that comes with looking back on wonderful time. The city started out yesterday to go on the greatest collective spree in the annals of intoxication, and there was no doubt by midnight that it had succeeded. It was an all day and all night drinking party all over town, and every good drinking man can twiddle his thumbs at William H. Anderson and the Anti-Saloon League today.
 It was the widest night Broadway ever saw or heard. Armistice nights and any New Years Eve you can think of were tea parties in comparison.