davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The courier-index., 1920-04-09
PARTS OF LOST CONTINENT
Reasons for Believing That South Sea islands Were at One Time
 Joined Together.

have been reading book on the South seas which says that there are reasons to suppose that in some in- stances the numerous islands in the South seas were at one time parts or continents. What reasons are there for such supposition7 asks core spondent.
 The only reasons that we are fa- miliar with are the character of the inhabitants of the Islands and their language It is reasoned that these islands bear marks of very early haDi- tation by man. Navigation was In its infancy, as only long boats, propelled by oars, were known, and they would not be safe for voyages over rough seas to search for unknown lands. Ihs fact and the resemblance of some oI the South sea islanders to our race lends reasonableness to the supposi- ton that these places were inhabiteu while they were still part or the mainland which in some subsequent age sank in places below the surface of the seas. Such supposition is' moreover, strengthened by discoveries from time to time of ocean levels tha' seem to have been at one time islands or parts of continents. These dlscov- cries have been made in different parts of the several oceans. It is not so long ago that vast submarine bank was located by Capt. J. K. Davis Of Doc tor Mawson,s Antarctic ship Aurora during an oceanographic cruise. cap tain Davis reported that for about lVO miles south of Tasmania the ocean pot tom deepens to 1248s feet; it then rises again to the crest of ridge loo miles long by about 100 miles wloe' standing over 11,O00 feet above the general level of the neighboring sea floor. It has been concluded that this ridge was without doubt a fragment of a lost continent.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09
esushing In Your Sleeve.

|tb'. 'duslng hs the fact that we have |lsiIs srssr9es ssss!1s s In French, German and Nilous ae9s W must be lot of snrffSp- laughs 'sushter 2 in the world. But a Food Is <. laugh for all that. and jf's See how ne digestion. It's hard to |any Of tr anyone could have a laugh in
 de riuen'. s . .,ght little sleeves that are |ly roo~ asar UT this season. There's hard.
 not So in tb ,aae ,o an arm In them. But
 mer whIoh oell' sleeve of last sum- the sIsevaa a was dimlnutIve replica of
 not conceSnSs worn by the ancients, who.
 with tSs Ssesned with changing fashions
 'NAash ta m., , wore one style long
 ~-~ It fsrUous. With them.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09
PEPPER TREE OF GREAT SIZE
|H" 's Of Quick Growth and It's Drop plns Branches Are Particularly Ornamental.

AZ the elm or maple tree is to the .eN England village, so is the pepper
 ee 'schlms molle) to southern Cal
 s'na elties and towns. For beauty
 shape and color, for grace and for A'ue, II Is tree almost unique. Be < '" quick growth, the pepper tree
 "" a''alhs large, luxurlant size -. .u he great dropping branches form \. srchways which protect passers- noM .ss too vigorous rays of the sAner sun. '~s --<.-A..., s,s.----
 I uelicate feather leaves droop ~m '"ay Ike those of the weeping N. V"' sliyery green, they gllsten in m yellow sunlight, and when the !. ,.'s , or clusters of tiny pale flow sh., ,e''0oh each slender branch. the ma. '' tree is shimmering, fairy bou-
 seI soon the path under the arch. ,.l sprlnkled with the tiny green ,s; Ss... .vsers and grapelike punches of
 ,eu berries hang from the trees.
 s,. as If touched by mysterious *b,,n. vivid red flames from each ,,,ns or berries. The sunshine l.svss through the green feathered N,ed t,'. upon the swinging punches of ns u'' ha and the trees glow in color. tvist ',ee1es ,s lift and turn, shake and tD .oo "e myriad brilliant berries un. spread a gorgeous scarlet mantle Is tap so, ,Of all to tread upon.-Chrls.
 'A Science Monitor.
 IN 'xpr >s'ss. ss,4,-s. @~A
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

when anyone seerneu TO ne screening his face behind the long flowing foldy of his sleeve, there was always the suspicion that he was Laughing in his sleeve" And to this day laughing behind anyone's back, whether it be fan or q hat that screens it, we call laughing in your sleeve.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds it's brightness over everything
 Whether or not Deleware puts women on the map, the women have certainly done that little trick for Deleware.-Philadelphia Inquirer@
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

If there were no offices to be- stow, what dividing line between the two great parties would be visi- hle at present?
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

There is no royal road to learn ing and no substitutes in achiev- ing success has been found for hard work and saving.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

If you get hot this summer, just think of what you'll have to pay for next winters coal and then you'll shiver.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

If Dempsey worked as a riveter he shouldn't object to the clang of hammers now busy knocking his record.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

It is strange that Oklahoma's gov ernor should volunteer to dig coal, but then some coal diggers make more than the average governor.
The courier-index., 1920-04-09

If the farmer should quit his ear- ly rising habit, the cost of living would do some more rising.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Hallowe'en Social

Last Friday night the skating rink
was the scene of very pretty affair
given by the high school students in
the shape of Halloween Costume
Party. The room was beautifully
decorated with jack'o'lanterns, black
cats, bats and everything that tend
ed to- give it phantom-like appear
ance- Games were indulged in and II
noise is any indication of a good
time, there is no doubt that they en-
joyed themselves immensely. After
the games the lights were turned
out, the Jack'o'anterns lighted and
all formed in a circle and told ghost
stories. some of course, insisting
that they were true.
Following this came the most inn
portant fetture, the refreshments,
which consisted of dainty sand
wiches, pickles, olives, Saratoga
chips, fruit. salad with whipped
cream, ice cream, cake and coffee.
The prize which was given for the
best representation was captured by
Miss Vavra, who impersonated gyp-
sy.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Frank Dean !. still Going

On Friday night at Crested Butte
Frank Dean and James Alexander
fought a stubborn six round draw.
Both boys sought a knocl, out from
start to the finish but neither could
land the goods.
On election night Dean fought An
drew Astargo, of Pueblo, at Montrose
and lost the decision, but made it so
interesting that all who witnessed
the bout think Dean could have won
if properly trained.
Another match is pending and
about closed between Dean and
Whitley Hutton, of Grand Junction.
This bout if finally arranged, will
be for the light weight champion
ship of the western slope and will be
pulled off sometime this month.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
mAsoNs ENTERTAIN
Aiding Poland

An elaborate social event among
Crested Butte society was held at
the Elk Mountain House on the eve
ming of October 9th, the occasion of
which, being an official visit to the
local organization of Judge H. P.
Burke of Denver, Grand Master of
Masons of Colorado, and w. w. Coop
er, Grand Lecturer.
After two hour session at the
hall, the thirty members present
with more than twenty visitors from
Gunnison and elsewhere. repaired to
the Elk Mountain House parlor,
where were assembled the ladies
closely associated with the institu-
ton, to assist in welcoming the dis
tinguished guests, also Mrs. Burke,
who. by the way is accompanying
the Judge on his tour of the Western
Slope.
At the conclusion of intnoductions
and formal greetings, the assemblage
repaired to the dining room, where a
delicious. banquet was served embel-
lished with the seasonable delicacies.
During the repast number Of
choice selections were rendered by
tho Gunnison Normal Orchestra, un-
der the direction nf Professor Dam
son, which had been engaged for the
occasion, and which Of itself, is suf-
ficient, without further comment.
The members of the order are partic-
ularly pleased by the manner in
which the hotel management con-
Quoted their part of the program and
appreciate the unsparing pains taken
in emblematic and other decorations
which were SO fittingly appropriate
to ths occasion.
Following remarks by local mem
bcrs of Crestd Butte and Gunnison
addresses were made by Lecturer W
W. Cooper and Grand Master Burke
including humor, wisdom and oratory
never .excelled in the history of Crest.
ed Butte discourses.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

Frederick was sitting on the curb,
crying, when Billy came along and
asked him what was the matter. Oh,
l feel so bad cause Majors dead
my nice old collie!" sobbed Frederick.
"Shucks" said Billy. ''My grand
mothers been dead week, and you
don't catch me crying" Frederick
gave his eyes and nose swipe with
his hand. and, looking up at Billy.
sobbed, despairingly: "Yes but you
didn't raise your Standardization a
pup"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by Ieeal applicstionS. e they cannot reach
only one way. to cure catarrhal dssfnsss.
snd that z By censtitutienal remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused BY an In
namea condition Of the mucous lining Of
the Dustachian Tube. When this tube q
psrfset hearing. !ana when t g entirely
eiessa. Deafns0 4 the result unless the
inflammation can Be reduced and this tube
re.tsrsd te its normal cendition. hearing
wtn pc dsstrsysd forever. May eases q
deafness are caused By eatarrh. which 10
an indamsd eonditien ef the mucous sur
fAess. Helrs Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the bleed sa ths mucous surfaces sf the
We viii gtve oas. Hundred psliass fer
aay ease 81 Catarrhal Deafness that eaunoe
be eureA ~ nairs catasrh Mslisias. CIR
culars Tree. An Drugsistsl rs.
y. J. CHENEY = CO.. zeleae. o.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Welcome Parent.


We wish to extend hearty well
come to the Parents who have chill
dren in our schools.
Frequent visits to eur class-rooms
will make you familiar with the
present methods of teaching.
There are twenty-three pupils en-
rolled in the Eighth grade. Most of
them are working hard to prepare
themselves for the examinations at
the close of the year.
Mrs. Manley the efficient Seventh
grade teacher, was compelled to re-
sign her school on account of sick
ness.
So far, the school board has been
unsuccessful in filling the vacancy.
Miss MCGEE has been substituting.
notwithstanding, the change of
teachers in this grade there has been
no retardation in their progress.
The attendance during the past
month was evry poor on account Of
the "Diphtheria scare"
The pupils of the smaller grades
are busy making decorations for Hal
lowe'en, such as black cats, witches
and pumpkins.
The pupils of the fifth, sixth, sew
enth, eighth, ninth and tenth grades
were tested this week as to their
ability to retain what they read.
Miss Shinnick, the Red-Cross nurse,
gave the pupils a lecture on. health
and clean teeth AS a result all
signed pledge cards to keep their
teeth clean.
The little folks in the primary
room have been making excellent
progress up to this time.
In numbers most of them can write
to ten and they recognize the num-
bers to twenty.
In handwork they are making pic
ture frames and Halloween pictures
as pumpkins and black cats.
For reading each class is divided
into two parts. The A class has
read eight pages of the chart also
five stories of the Primmer. They
have learned forty sight words, thir-
teen consonant words and two VOW
els in their combinations. In MEM
cry work they have learned five
Mother Goose rhymes, two finger
plays, two verses, and two singing
games. And in story telling they
had ten stories.
The C. F. & l. carpenters are kept
very busy of late repairing the homes
Of employees and trying to make
them comfortable for the winter.
A night school has been organized
under the direction Of Mr.. Job. and
classes for instruction in the English
language and Arithmetic will begin
at once. Should there be any demand
FOR any other subject, arrangement
to teach that subject will be made if
possible This is a splendid opportu-
nifty for those who may desire to
avail themselves of an opportunity
to become better acquainted with
the English language and the prin-
ciples of arithmetic. The meeting
nights are Mondays and Fridays at
700 p. M
Educational tests in silent reading
were given to the school children
last week in order to determine
whether our school is maintaining
the standard in this subject The re-
suits have not as yet been tabulated.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
IN mEmoRlAm

In loving memory of our dear
daughter, and sister, frankie Gulli-
ford Merritt, who passed away Nov.
3, 1907.
Thirteen years have passed since that
sad day, 1
When one we loved was called away.
There is link, death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last forever.
Father, Mother, Sister and Brothers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Poor John!

OOg JOtHUs
Mrs. John Smith,
Goldmine Hotel, 9
Beachside, N. j.:
Dear May: You are spending alto
gether too much coin at that dump.
Cut the expense. You'll have me
broke. Sorry can't send you the
check you asked for. but enclose
check for 1000 kisses. Will send you
some money later.-John.
John Smith,
Bigburg, Ohio.
Dear John: You do not need to
send me any money now. have
plenty. A nice looking bachelor who
is stopping here cashed that check
you sent--Nay.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Mskinq an Impre.sion

We do the kind of printing that
makes a favorable impression wher-
ever it is seen. We put intelligence
into our work. and use artistic .judg-
ment in display, choices OF inks and
paper. You will like the extra touch
Of excellence we give to your work.
Try us. Elk Mountain Pilot.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Frank Norman, Deceased.
No. 548
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment to the
County Court of Gunnison County,
Colorado, on the 9Th day of November
A. D., 1920.
W. L. JOHNSON,
Administrator.
First pub. Oct. Ia, 1920.
Last pub. Nov A, 1920.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Printed Facts

At the wedding reception the
young man remarked: Wasn't it an
noying the way that baby cried dur
ing the whole CEREMONY"
at was simply dreadful" replied
the prim little maid of honor; "and
when l get married I'm going to have
engraved right in the corner of the
No babies expected"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

spent last week in our city departed
Friday for Ridgway, Colo, where they
have contract to make 2500 feet OF
film at $100 per foot. These gentle
men went wild over our lakes and
scenery and said the snow would
make fine moving pictures. They ex-
pect to return to Crested Butte in
the spring with a company of players
to take some pictures.
From this week ON we expect to
print each week a column to be
known as the "School Column" This
column should interest all parents
who have children in school. We will
endeavor to make it better each week
and hope everyone will read and en-
joy it.
The First Aid instructions which
are given to the upper grades every
Friday have greatly absorbed the in
terest of the children. 1t is not an
uncommon sight to see children prac-
ticing the square knot and the appli-
cation of different bandages.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, saw the largest
vote cast in Crested Butte for many
years. In precinct No. there were
245 votes cast and in precinct %
there were POP. About $50 persons
were registered in both precincts.
An autograph company took
picture of the school children last
week as they were marching from
the buildings at noon. A closeup of
the teachers was also taken
Martin Verzuh, with Mrs. A. F.
Decker and Mrs. Margaret Mills,
went to Gunnison Wednesday morn
ing with the election returns and
ballot boxes.
Mrs. Albert Weiss departed for her
home at Imperial, Nebr.. Tuesday,
her mother, Mrs. James Gardiner, ac-
companying her as far as Denevr.
The A w. Bailey family moved
down from Smith breaker Wednes-
day. Mr.. Bailey will be employed at
the Peanut mine this winter.
The new ware house fer the Colo
rado Supply Co. is almost completed
It is a fine building and quite an ad-
dition to the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A L. Mills spent
Monday and Tuesday in town. Mrs.
Mills serving on the board in pre-
cInct No 4.
A Christmas concert is being plan
ned by the school children It Will
be given on the night Of Dec. %
Eight below zero Tuesday morning
but as long as the weather has
cleared up we should worry.
o. F. Thomas, G. H. Judd, Clarence
and Greer Perry were in from Gothic
Tuesday to vote,
BornETo Mr.. and Mrs Martin
Spritzer, ON Saturday, October 80. a
fine baby boy
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mink came in
from Jacks Cabin for ~the Demo
cratic dance.
Michael Fisher is assisting in his
fathers store in the absence of Miss
Mary Teak. H
Joe Faussone and C. C. McWilliams
motored to Gunnison Wednesday
morning.
Tim Morgan has been helping out
with the express for the last few
days.
Only the c. F. & 1. mine worked
on election day. All others were idle.
Bill heads, letter heads. envelopes.
cards, ETC., printed at the Pilot Office.
Miss Pauline Beltz departed
Wednesday for her home in Denver.
Rose Verzuh is absent from school
due to the illness of her mother.
Irene Kerr enrolled in the tenth
grade last Monday.
Elroy Miller is slightly indisposed
this week.
snr HrnnnsAA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

The wedding of. Mr.. Cherries Mar
tinez and Miss Lizzie Luceru was, SOL
emnfzed at the Catholic church last
Thursday morning. Only the family
and few friends were present.
Thursday evening a reception and
dance was held at the home Of the
brides parents, on the C. F. G. L Hill.
The couple will reside in Crested
Butte.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Local and Personal

Local ana + SfSOnal
o. F. Nigro came in from Trinidad
Sunday.
Several inches of snow fell here
Saturday night.
Tim Morgan spent a couple of days
in Gunnison this week.
Matt Kochevar went down to Gun
nison Friday with Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Pauline Rose was calling ON
the voters around town Sunday.
Miss Mary Teak arrived home
from Pueblo and Canon City Sunday.
Paul Smith, who has spent the past
ten days in Pueblo. arrived home
Thursday. a1t.s
Miss Ethel Hogan and Mr.. Gems Ec-
cher attended the dance here Satur-
day evening.
Halloween is over and next comes
Thanksgiving day. with Christmas
close follower.
MIR. and Mrs. Fay Roberts and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Roberts motored to
Gunnison Friday.
A number of Masons from Gunni-
son attended the banquet here last
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. D. L. Gladstone came up from
Gunnison Wednesday to visit with
relatives few days.
D. j. Applegate departed Sunday
for Pueblo after having completed
the seasons work at Floresta.
Jos. Faussone has signed up for
$500 worth of Paramount pictures, so
we will expect to see better pictures
soon.
Mrs. M. S. Ford left last Wednes-
day for Denver for short visit with
her daughter, Miss Leslie Young. She
returned home Sunday.
Mrs. George McWilliams and Mrs.
William Nash entertained the Ladies'
Aid at the home of the latter on
Thursday afternoon last.
Ira Morrow went to Hotchkiss last
weak but will return in time to vote
in this city. He expects to go out
for the winter after election.
FOR SALE OR TRADE: Alfalfa
md near Florence. What have you
to trAdel Samuel Brown, Florence,
Coloradot 1,1 .ls ia ! Asst
Mrs. J. M. Moffitt went up to the
Doctor mine one day hast week. She
will cook at that place this winter
and Pilot will keep her posted as to
what is going on in c. B. sia
R A. Randall, pal OF Anton Dam
mis- while both were in France, came
in Sunday for load of explosives.
Mr.. Randall is now with the U. s..
Government doing construction work
on Monarch Pass.
Ed Barton, who has been running
the McCosker blacksmith shop the
past few months. finished up his
work Saturday and expects to leave
soon for Canon City and Florence,
looking up new location
A bunch of Democratic candidates
came in via auto Saturday. They were
c. C. McWilliams, Pat Hanlon, Mrs.
Pauline Rose, ]. M NcDougal, A. G..
Delo, Chas. H Cowan, Melvin Her.
rick, George Sullivan, C. L. Mcdonald,
and James F. Robinson.
Halloween was pretty well observ-
ed in Crested Butte. The boys were
out in force as usual but the amount
of damage done was slight, the eel
ebration consisting chiefly of harm
less fun and minor pranks by the
boys and girls, such as purloining OF
gates, moving Of wagons, etc.
-
The dance given by the Democratic
candidates Saturday evening was en-
joyed by large crowd. The music.
which was furnished by three piece
orchestra from Gunnison, was fine,
and the Home Waltz came all too
soon. Everyone had fine time and
wished that election might come
more often.
Pat Conners. who has been resi-
dent of this section for years, died
Wednesday evening, October 27, ut
about ten thirty o'clock. He had
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

1no Dltia were allowed ON mOC1O6f
of Souger. seconded by Gu1lfford
Roll call, ayes all.
The following receipts were re-
ported
Oct. 10. Ben Snyder. hall rent. $1,000
Oct. 90. Frank Dean hall rent. 1000
Oct. 80, Melvin Herrick hall rent 1900
The Treasurer's report was return
ed by the Finance committee, audited
and found correct, and the same was
placed on file, on motion of Songer,
seconded by Gulliford.
The Board adjourned on motion of
Songer. seconded by Verzuh-
T.. G. ESPEY, Clerk.
Crested Butte, Colo, Oct. 25, 1920
A special meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of the town of Crested
Butte, was held on the above date,
Mayor Arnott and Trustees Songer
Verzuh, and Boyle present.
1t was moved by Songer, seconded
by Boyle that a tax of thirteen (13)
mills be levied ON ali taxable proper
ty in the town of Crested Butte to
defray the expenses for the next fis-
cal year. The additional Two (2)
Mills to be known as The Cemetery
Fund. Roll call, ayes all
There being no further business
before the Council. it adjourned on
motion of Boyle, seconded by Yer
zuh. L. G. ESPEY, Clerk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Worse and Worse

Her name was Janette,
And she wore Georgette;
But you could see more Janette,
Than you could Georgette.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

II in want Of anything try an adlet
in the Pilot It will bring results.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

Old Papsrs-For Sale at this office
25c per hundred
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

The Pilot. sa.ss per y..r.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
Msrtinez-Iucsro

The Pilot gives you all the news.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

Mrs. Pauline Rose was calling ON
the voters around town Sunday
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

Matt Kochevar went down to Gun.
nison Friday with Mrs. Miller.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Crested Butte, Colo, Nov. 1

Crested Butte, Colo, Nov. 1920.
A regular meeting of the Town
Council was held on the above date.
Mayor Arnott, and Trustees Songer,
Verzuh, Gulliford and Jaynes were
present. Absent Boyle and Jaynes.
The minutes OF the last regular
meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were read:
A, Taylor, glass and putty IS 3.75
C. B. L. & W. Co.. street and
hall light ................. 42.1O
Elk Mt Pilot, pub. Oct. min 500
Ross, Diel Co., Ins. yr. pre-. 1880
John Gardiner, nts. marshal 1900
VIM. Snyder, 6-da- labor -. 5000
Jim Bazz, a da. labor ........ 5000
Fred Miller, 2 da. labor ...-.. 1000
Joe Ingham, 5 da. labor ...... 25.OO
John Arnott, Oct. sal. ....... 500
F. E. Songer, Oct. sal. ...... 500
M. Verzuh, Oct. SAL ......... 500
M. ], Boyle, Oct. sal. ........ 500
Fred Gulliford, Oct. sal. -. 500
A. L Jayne. Oct. sal. ........ ESQ
P. ]. Morgan, Oct. sal. ........ 2.50
L. G. Espey. Oct. sal ........ 7.50
G. v. Benson Oct sal. ...... 1880
TheS hiua wene a1loued m, motion
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-11-04

o. F. Nigro came in from Trinidad
Sunday.
Several inches of snow fell here
Saturday night.
Tim Morgan spent couple of days
in Gunnison this week.