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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-19
SOUNDS A NOTE
OF WARNING
Congressman McFadden Gives
Some Interesting Figures Re-
eardin9 the Waning Gold Sup
ply; Urges Excise Tax on Gold.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 18.-(Spe-
cial. lin recent interview with Rep
resentative Louis T. Nc fadden. chair
man of the committee on banking and
currency Of the house Of represents
tives. he aaked the follo&ing pertinent
qaestiok wssh ssfsxsuro > fle 8oid sim.
ation: 'sIs the United States to con
tinus to ignore the problem of gold
production, thus permitting the British
empire to gain an unquestioned su-
premacy?"
An estimate of the gold production Of
the United States based on the output
for the first six months of this year in
dicates that the production for 1920
will be less than half the amount pro-
duced in 1915 In 1915 the United States
worlds gold output, and the British
empire 63.7 per cent. In 1919 the United
States produced but 1876 per cent Of
the total worlds gold output, while the
British empire produced in excess Of
two thirds. Since July "a, 1919. the
British empire has been paying an ex-
change premium as high as 80 per cent
to the gold producers of South Africa,
where the bulk of the British gold il
produced, while in the United States no
assistance has been rendered the gold
mining industry. This year the contri-
button of the United States to the gold
production of the world will probably
be not more than u per cent, about
half of that which it contributed in
1918, while the stimulating effect of the
exchange premium will probably in
crease the quota which the British en-
pire will contribute to rs per cent.
As compared to 1914, the purchasing
power of the dollar in terms of all com.
modities in 1919 was Al cents. The gold
producers ounce in 1914 had purchas-
ing power of $2O87, whereas during
1919 the same ounce could purchase in
terms of all commodities but $9.70
Since the price Of gold is fixed by stat
ute at $2O.67 an ounce. the gold pro-
ducer is in the same position as q per-
son who received the same income in
1919 as in 1914 and finds that 81, 900
income has shrunken in purchasing
power to 1910. "This is the principal
reason for the decline of the gold pro-
duction Of the United States from $l0l,
600. 900 In 1912 to less than $50, 900, 900
this year, said Mr.. Mcfadden.
The United States mint sold for indus
trial consumption during 1919 nearly
S22, 900, 900 more gold than was pro
duced from the uines of the United
States, while this year the drain on the
monetary gold stock will probably be
$40, 900, 900. The American Bankers
association passed a resolution on Octo-
Der 2, 1919, urging upon the govern
ment the necessity for maintaining a
domestic production of new gold in suffi-
cient volume to satisfy the industrial
requirements of the arts and trades.
To comply with the specifications of this
resolution. the soundness of which can
not be questioned. | introduced H. R.
I3, 20I on March %, 1920. ..
Since the industrial consumers of gold
are the only ones in the country receiv-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-19
Attention, Redmen

There will be an important
meeting of the Redmen on the
night of Thursday, Oct. Fl. All
members, old and new, are urged
to be present.
JOHN CRUISE, Sachem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-19

ing raw material at the pre-war urice,
while the general in rease in all comodi-
ties was II2 per cent in 1919 as compar-
ed with 1874, it is evident that they are
being heavily subsidized. Mr.. McFad-
den emphasizes that the imposition of
this excise tax merely adjusts the cost
and price equation between the producer
of new gold and the consumer of gold in
the industrial arts, and is free from all
monetary entanglements. A free gold
market is maintained under the provis-
ions Of this bill for the reason that the
excise tax is collected on the finished
product as sold, and not upon the bullion
as sold to the manufacturers. There is
nothing in the bill which in any way al
ters the number of grains in the stand
ard dollar, the unit of our monetary
~ st-m. The hill crestes the govern
mental machinery by which the con-
sumer of gold in the industrial arts may
pay more nearly the cost of production
for his raw material. The stimulus to
the gold producer specified in this bill is
equal to the excise tax imposed and is
no greater than the exchange premium
paid by Great Britain in the latter part
of 1919 to the South African producer
whose operating conditions are more ia
vorable than those in the United States.
In addition to paying the exchange
discount, which in the case of the
French industrial consumer of gold
would amount to 100 per cent more in
francs than the price paid before the
war, the French government has i'm
posed sumptuary tax for the use of
gold in the fabrication of articles (othsr
than money! of 60 francs per hectogram
(S3.73 per fine ounce) by law of June 25,
1920. Previous to that date the guar
antee tax was 81 francs, so centimes.
per hectogram. The French govern
ment justifies this tax in formal docu-
ment transmitted to the United States
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce, as follows: Moreover this tax,
striking as it does luxury goods or unes.
sential articles, enters into the category
of sumptuary tax, the levying Of
which is admitted by all economists as
q legitimate procedure"
1t is important that the gold mining
industry be kept alive for fear that
with greatly reduced production there
will be difficulty in retaining the gold
standard during popular campaign for
credit restricIio accompanied by de-
clining prices. Tho continued depletion
Of the gold stock by excess expectation
and industrial use will seriously impair
the public confidence in the nations s
finance and currency unless a normal
gold output is insured.
The gold mining industry will be COM
pletely shut down unless constructive
aid is provided without delay, in which
event it will take years to develop
normal output of gold at a very much
greater expense. To allow the gold
mines of the United States to-caye in
and fill with water entails waste of de-
veloped gold resources, which in a most
critical hour of financial need will cause
want. No argument can be made in
favor of waste The time to act is now
before the industry is shut down.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-19

The Denver Post delivered at
your door for IS cents per month.
Subscriptions taken at the Sift
ings-News Office, or phone Idaho
28-J.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-19

Don't forget that the Siftinss-
News is carrying a small line of
school supplies. Handy to school.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
Farm For Sale:

Al acre farm four miles from
Manchester Tenn. on main road
between Tullahoma and Man
chester. 80 acres improved
good fencing, good 3 room house,
barn, young orchard. Price SIS
O0.00. Terms can be arranged.
This is a real bargain. See or
write w. w. Jones, Tracy City,
Tenn. Would trade for place
near Tracy City.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
T atesville News

Louis scruggs spentsthe week
end with his parents near Nc
Minnville.
Miss Alice McGill has returned
to Decherd after ten-days visit
with Mr.. AID Mrs. f. c. shelton.
speaker Myers, of ooalmont,
was here sunday.
Hon. Levi Woodlee and son
Glenn, of Altamont, were here
sunday.
Miss Estelle Overture, of coal
mont, has been With her grand
mother.
E. coleman shelton is with
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
Report OF The Second
Meeting Of the Law
and Order League

; The Grundy County law and
Order League held its second
meeting Monday morning, May
18th at the Methodist Church in
Tracy City.
In spite Of the rainy weather
there was a good attendance, a
number of ladies being present.
The secretary asked that es-
pecial attention be given to the
reading of the minutes to see
whether they and the report of
the last meeting as given in
"Mrs. Grundy" were in accord
with the statement made by
the members at the last meet
ing. Both the minutes as read
and the articles referred to we're
approved as correct BY the
meeting.
Mr.. W. A. Campbell of Coal
mont and DR.. G. w. Hembree of
Tracy City who were present
added their testimony to the
effect of liquor drinking anl
selling in their communities, DR..
Hembree stated that he perso-
nally knew two men who had
died from the effects of wild
cat whlskey."
The following local leagues re-
ported that they were organized
and at work. Monteagle, sum-
merfeld, Tatesville, Palmer.
summerfeld and Tatesville
had held two meetings each and
both reported growing interest.
The work of organization at rates
vile had been hindered by the
false report that the Law and
Order League was opposed to
organized labor, the correction.
Of this mistake brought a much
larger attendance at the second
meeting.
| The following motions were
| passed to be referred to the local
leagues for their action
/ That each local ASSOCIATION
should elect an executive COM
mittee, the number to be deter
mined by the needs of the COM
munity. This committee should
have special oversight with re-
gard to any law breaking and
should cooperate with the officers
in the enforcement of the law.
2. that each local should dis
miss the nomination of a sheriff
for the comiug term and report
through its delegates to the next
county meeting, agreeing to
abide by the decision of the de-
legates sent to that meeting.
3. that the law and Order Lea
que appeal to the County court
to raise the salary of the sheriff
making it not less than $1,000
per year.
Contributed by the secretary.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
Meeting of the Summer6eld
Law And Order League

The school house at Summer
field was filled beyond its seat.
ing capaity Sunday afternoon at
the second meeting of the Sum-
merfield Law and Order League.
A number of guests from Mont
eagle and Sewanee were present.
After singing several hymns
the meeting was opened by a
scripture reading by Mr.. Bill
Thomas, who emphasized the
fact that Christ taught that God
looked at the heart and classed
those who were angry with their
brother as muderers. Prayer
was offered by DR.. Haskell Du
Bose of Sewanee.
DR.. w. Q. Coleman, pastor of
the Montaagle and Summerfeld
churches, gave most convinc-
ing talk on the attitude Of the
Bible toward liquor. He showed
taat it not only condemned drunk
enness, but moderate drinking,
and the offering of liquor to
others.
The Rev. George M. Manley,
of Sewanee, spoke of the impos-
sibility of securing the right kind
of men to enforce our laws I'M
less we paid them sufficient
salary. That the present meager
paw was but a temptation to
compromise with law breakers.
Mr.. George Myers. of Sewanee
told some every interesting stor-
les of his efforts during forty
years to fight liquor makers and
sellers. Sad to relate one of his
most difficult subjects was
woman! Mr.. Myers whole talk
showed that justice could be
tempered with kindness, and
that even the wrong doors &C
knowledge that he was Id the
right. I,
DR.. Dubose stressed the neces-
sity Of union and organization if
we were to check an evil which
is growing and which is giving
our mountain an unsavory re-
putation from Florida to Michi-
gan. The Summer guests carry
away unfavorable impressions
from their experiences here and
if present conditions continued
tEey would seek other resorts
with great financial loss to the
people of this section.
The old school house was
beautifully decorated. A large
U. s. flag hung over the black
board and was the back ground
for a fine oil painting of the Pei
ham Valley by Mrs. w. o. John
son Of Memphis, on either side
were grouped large clusters Of
honey suckle and laurel, while
the table and platform were fill
ed with lovely flowers of many
kinds brought by the young folk
OF the community.
The meeting was dismissed by
Mr.. Will Goss. A number of
new members gave their names
to the secretary.
By Secretary of Order
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20

Wanted, to hear from owner
of farm or good land for sale.
Price and description. Fall de-
livery.
l.. Jones, Box 551, Olney, Ill.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20

his parents in New Market, Ala.
this week.
Miss Amanda Barker has re-
turned from Whitwell where she
visited her sister Mrs. condra.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
Tracy City Has Plenty
OfAmusement

Tracy City is being well enter
tanned this week by the O'kee &
Davis Shows. This week. is also
commencement week at the
James X. Shook school and the
programs rendered at both
places are well attended.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20
Wanted

Dress making and plain sew
ing by Mrs. Reason, at Mrs. Leila
Parmley.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20

Cline for Spring Cleaning"
use Davidsons Liquid Waxene
for automobiles, wood work, fur
niture, pianos bronze etc.
For sale by Randall Harley
Tracy City Tenn. Phone 116
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20

Mr.. J. q. Henley has been
pretty seriously ill a few DAYS
last week with Indigestion.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1920-05-20

Catarrh Canr Be Cured
with LOCAL 'LICATIONS,
as they cannot ii the seat Of
the disease. q rrh lis local
disease. great influenced by
constitutional lditions, and
in order to cure you must take
an internal NEEDY. Halls
Catarrh Medici' is taken in
ternally and aci hru the blood
on the mucous urfaces of the
system. Halls 'atarrh Medi-
cine was prescribed by one of the
best physicians II this country
for years. 1t is composed Of
some of the hest tonics known,
combined with some Of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect
combination of the ingredients
in Halls Catarrh Medicine is
what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions.
Send for testimonials, free.
F.. J. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, O.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
PIMPLY? WELL,DONTBE
People Notice It. Drive Them
Off with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pinply face will not embarrass YOU
much longer if you get a package of
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood. bowels and liver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
successful substitute for calomel; there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calonel does, and Just as effec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets IS
ever cursed with a dark brown taste"
bad breath, dull, istless. no good"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face. a
Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you will
know them by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one or
two nightly for week See how much
better you feel and look. 10c and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
OUT WITH FACTS
Prominent Contractor Is Crate
full to Tanlac.


"Tanlac is the only medicine have
ever taken with entire satisfaction,
was the statement made a few days
ago by A. Ohleson of AS South Colo
RADIO Ave, Kan5as City, Mo. in telling
of his wonderful recovery by the use
of this medicine. Mr.. Ohleson was for
four years city building inspector for
Kansas City, and now is a general con-
tractor.
"I have been in poor health for
about year troubled with indigestion,
disorderel kidneys, neuralgia. rervous-
ness. headaches and a rundown con-
dition," he continued. Il had a poor
appetite and what I'D eat caused 50
much gas 20 form that my heart would
palpitate something awful. was
bothered a great deal with my kid
neys and 1 had a severe pain across the
small of my back. Neuralgia troubled
me constantly, and terrible headaches
often came on Ine. l was, SO nervous
and miserable at night that could get
only three or four hours of restless,
broken sleep. 1 was in an awful run
down condition, and felt weak and
worn out all day long.
81 began to read about Tanlac in
the papers and when 1 saw Captain
EIIis statement kHe" IlsnI tnell
that there was som athing to it and 1
got bottle at once. / certainly was
not disappointed, fe- after the very
first few doses L started to feel better,
and now that L have taken three bot
ties all my troubles have left me en-
tirely. My appetite has returned and
it makes no difference what 1 eat I
digest it without the least. trouble. The
neuralgia has left me, so have the
headaches. My kidneys are in splendid
condition and the pains across my bs ok
have disappeared. 1 slt ep all night
long and when morning comes I am
feeling rested and refreshed. I cen
slider Tanlac a powerful builder and 1
have never taken anything that gave
such remarkable results
Tanlac is sold in Topeka by Tully-
Mcfarland Drug Co, S35 Kansas Ave,
and 729 Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR CATARRR
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS AND
HEAD NOISES.

II you know of some one who Is trou-
bled with Catarrhal Deafness, head noises
or ordinary catarrh cut out this formula
and hand it TO them and you may have
been the means of saving some poor SUI
ferer perhaps from total deafness. In Eng
land scientists for a long time past have
recognized that catarrh is Q constitutional
disease and necessarily requires constitu-
tional treatment.
Sprays, inhalers and nose douches are
liable to irritate .he delicate air passages
and force the disease into the middle ear
which frequently means total deafness. or
else the disease may be driven down the
air passages towards the lungs which is
equally as dangerous. The following form
ula which is used extensively in the damp
English climate Is constitutional treat
ment and should prove especially efficac-
ious to sufferers here who live under more
favorable climate conditions.
Secure from your druggist 1 ounce or
Parmint Double strength. Take this
and a little graduated sugar; stir until
dissolved. Take one tablespoonful four
times day. This will often bring quick
relief from distressing head noises. Clog
ged nostrils should open, breathing become
easy and hearing improve as the inflam-
nation in the eustachian tubes is reduced.
Parmint used in this way acts directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system and has a tonic action that
helps to obtain the desired results. The
preparation is easy to make, costs little
and is pleasant to take. Every person who
has catarrh or head noises or is hard of
hearing should give this treatment a trial
advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
Dandruf Soon
Ruins The Hair

Girls-if you want plenty Of thick,
beautiful. glossy, silky hair, do by all
means get rid of dandruff, for it will
starve your hair and ruin it if you
don't.
1t doesn't do much good to try to
brush or wash it out. The only sure
way to get rid of dandruff is to dis
solve it, then you destroy it entirely.
To do this. get about four ounces of
ordinary liquid arvon, apply it at night
when retiring; use enough to moisten
the scalp and rub it in gently with
the finger tips.
BY morning, most if not all, of your
dandruff will be gone and three or
four moro applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it.
You will find. too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop,and
your hair will look and feel a hundred
times better. You can &c. liquid arvon
at any drug store. 1t is inexpensive
and four ounces is all you will need,
no matter how much dandruff you
have. This simple remedy never fails.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
DIFFICULT BREATHING
QUICKLY RELIEVED
How 10 Stop the Spasms of Asthma,
Coughs and Bronchitis.

Sufferers from asthma. coughs and
bronchitis, or any form of throat or
lung trouble. acute or chronic, will be
glad to know that a remedy which
physicians have used for years to ef-
feet quick relief in such cases is now
available to all. 1t is being sold by
druggists as Scafe's Throat and Lung
Tonic.
This remedy acts where others fail.
1t stops the spasms. makes breathing
easier and rapidly heals the inflamed
and tortured tissues.
please add my name to the long
list of friends of Scales We keep
it continually and find it very eff
fective in coughs. colds. bronchial af-
fections and sore threats. In bron-
chial troubles l have received benefits
that I never found in any other medi-
cine. i bought my first bottle about
three years ago. and since have bought
and given away several bottles to
friends who received excellent results.
3. NJ. SEWARD. Carthage. Mo-
Thousands testify regarding the
merits of Scafes Throat and Lung
Tonic. If you are afflicted, don't ex-
pertinent. Follow the example of sue
cessful physicians and use this rem
edy at once. Is costs only a few cents
at any drug store and is guaranteed
to give satisfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
CARPENTER is SPORT
Comedies Weight to Dempsey and
Takes Small End OF 6O-4O Split.

Paris, Jan. s.-Georges Carpenter is
willing 70 give concessions in the mat
ter of weight in order to meet Jack
Descanps. Carpenters manager.
tonight to the Associated Press by
Descamps. Carpenters manager.
Descamps said he was willing to split
the 100000 purse offered by James
Coffroth on basis of sixty per cent
for the winner and forty per cent for
the loser.
Carpenter is willing to Journey to
a strange land, face an exotic climate.
give away from Is to 30 pounds in
weight and accept a 60-4o split of Mr..
Coffroth's offer" said Desca mps.
I'VE had intended to demand a $3.50
split but are willing to accept a 60-40
division in order to show this is not
merely money making proposition
but also a sporting event. We will
endeavor to give American sportsmen
a real championship battle"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
But You Must Drive 1t Out of
Your Blood to Get Rid of 1t
Permanently.

You have probably been in the
habit of applying external treatments.
trying to cure your Catarrh. You
have used sprays, washes and lotions
and possibly been temporarily re-
lieved. But after a short time you
had another attack and wondered
why. You must realize that catarrh
is an infection of the blood and to get
permanent relief the catarrh infection
must be driven out of the blood. The
quicker you come to understand this,
the quicker you will get it out OF your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-08
MONTEE STANDS ALONE
Hes Only Confidential Friend il
Senate of Union Men.

One vote, possibly three, will be cast
against the industrial court bill in the
senate according to estimates OF close
observers in that body.
Montee, of Crawford. is the only
member out and out against the ad-
ministration bill. Others, who may be
against it, are merely marking time
awaiting future developments before
committing themselves.
Friends of organized labor in the
upper house have sent word out that
the Zig is up'-the industrial court
bill will pass and the only possible
plan will be to tame down and en-
deavor to get the best of what labor at
this time thinks is a bad bargain.
Around Montee alone do the labor
lobbyists cluster. His desk always is
darkened by the shadows of anywhere
from a half dozen to a dozen labor
lobbyists engaged in earnest, whis-
pered conversation with the senator
from the 100-per-c district
Montee is doing everything possible
to get what labor wants in the bill, but
he can't do all of the talking.