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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
oMENs SAID TO INSURE LUCK
Happenings That Foreteii Coming Good
Fortune Are Worth Keeping
in the Memory.

We must all have noticed how many
mlucky omens there aresand how few
signs that foretells good fortune. It
has been well explained thht we need
to be prepared for bad luck. but that
good fortune does moi reau:.s to be
guarded against.
All the same, Il would certainly add
to the cheerfulness of life in general II
lucky omens were more widely known.
says London Answers. How much
brighter things look to us liz we have
reason to hope that something good Is
coming TO us!
Everybody, of course. knDws that II
is lucky to pick up a bit Of iron or
coal. So it is to pick up a pin If its
head is toward you; if not, let 1t lie!
1t is, Of course, sign Of good for
tune to put on some garment inside
out. but only If It Is done by accident.
and the garment Is allowed to remain
reversed during the day. William the
C0nQueror put on his mai shirt back
to front on the morning OF the battle
Of Hastings, and we all know what
luck he had on that occasion!
II you find your keys or other steel
articles rusting, do not be annoyed
about It; it only shows that Somebody
Is putting money by for you.
1t Is lucky to be followed home by
q stray dog. Still better it is If a
strange cat comes to stay at the house.
Speaking Of cats, pessimistssof course.
assert that when they tear the furni-
ture with their claws, 1t is a sign of
rain; but others hold that they are
Scratching luck" to their masters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
The Vital Problems

The league nations threatening it does, the SUBJ
ordination of the United foreign domination by
far the greatest problem before the country But 1t
isn't the only problem the problem to which Amerl-
cans should give first attention. for preservation OF American
before all else But there need to give
exclusive attention We also confronted with the
question of production which not less than
EIGHT hours day of part of all who in ply
sical and condition work We have tn. problem
of developing and maintaining merchant marine that Will
carry at least the of the world and
aid in building foreign trade We have the problem
of reducing of living returning protective tariff
basis constructing system of highways suitable for modern
traffic economy public expenditures, restoration of eff
cency in the postal SERVICE and lot Of minor problems
numerous to mention Let's America from the British
Wilson league and then demonstrate that it is well worth
saving Let the Republican party work salvation
and get the country going right once more.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
Beauty Due to Geometry.

Why is Greek statue. building or
vase Of the best period more beautiful
than statue bHilding or vase of any
other nationality or period? Jay Ham
tidge, an American. thinks he knows.
He says 1t Is. because every Greek
work Of art conforms to definite geo.
metrical proportion which he has dis
covered. Hambidge has profoundly
impressed officials of the British mu-
scum and art authorities to the extent
that the London Times carried two
columns about his dynamic SYM
metry" on the editorial page Of it's edu.
,cational supplement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Remember Hobson? Well,
General Persbing is hobnobbing
around the country a bit, and
every .iay or SO we read that he
has been kissing somebody, No,
Pershing will never be president
the WON IN he didn't kiss will at
tend to his goose.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The high school had II belong
ing and an average attendance OF
IS.
George Straub disposed of his
interest in the livery barn to Ed
Savage.
o. W. Lowell was secretary ar d
treasurer of the new Spanish Bar
company.
The Rathbone Sisters arranged
reception for Mr.. and Mrs. +.
A. Moss, who were to leave the
city.
Mrs. Elwood was home from
St. Luke's hospital, after many
weeks. A complete recovery
seemed sure.
On the Discussion club program
we're Mrs. J. G.. Roberts, Mrs. O.
L. Orton. Mrs. Fred Wiley and
Mrs. S. A. Knowles.
Ed Williamson had three fingers
taken off in the edger saw of the
Wykoff Lumber company. New
gloves caused the trouble.
Mrs. M. A. Bowman succeeded
E. A. Moss, resigned. on the
school board. L. A. Hafer fol-
lowed him as clerk of the Wood
men of the World.
The Shakespeare club met at
home Of Mrs. Knowles for fare
well visit to Mrs. Knowles and her
mother, Mrs Plummer, who were
to leave in few days for Mont
rose,
James j. O'Rourke followed
William Libby as consta BILE for
district No /. John Trenberth
was appointed constable in dis
trict No. 2. because Constable
Garretson was out of the state.
Albert Manhenett. %. a team
ster employed by E M. Moscript,
met with an accident while COM
ing down Hukill gulch with nearly
six tons OF ore. Amputation of
The left leg was necessary and was
performed by Drs. Finncane and
Muhlberg. This was the third
accident Of a similar nature at al
most the same place in one month.
The Harrison group of eighteen
claims on Trail creek we're sold by
John Morgan to the Banner De-
velopment com pany for about
100000. A troop of federal
cavalry had been brought here in
1868 TO decide a contest over the
ownership of rich body of ore in
the Old Settler, one 9Th. group,
The men in possession were ac.
cused of being southern sympa-
thisers. They hois,ed the Union
flag to the top of the tallest tree
when they heard of the troop,
and the claim was later called the
flagstaff.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The question of whether the
price of clothing is to come down
has been definitely settled at last
The government says it will, and
the manufactures say it won't.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

We suggest, in the interest of
conservation of time, that the
entire crop of presidential aspir-
ants get together, strip off their
coats, square themselves, and 30
to it-and let the best man VIII.
1t ought to be equal to the good
old days of the cock fight.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Items of Interest Taken from the SiftingS OF lnls
CORRESPONDING Week Fifteen Years Ago

Ed Erickson of Arizona was
visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Watson lef
for several weeks on The Pac:h'
coast.
| Andrew Mellville and Homel
Smelzer met with injuries ir
mines.
Mrs. A. Lyon slipped on some
ice, b ca king one arm and sprain.
ing the other.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Carlson
celebrated their twentieth wedding
anniversary.
The chi idren of Robert Cappel,
whose wife died in Omaha, were
to be placed in a Denver convent.
W. E. Renshaw and W. S Lee
brick went to Chicago to meet
stockholders of The Little Matte.
A report was current that SlOtU
ore had been found in the Little
Matte. with considerable free
gold.
Mrs.. 81. l.. Robinson and Mas
ter Warren went TO Denver to
consult with an "cculist in regard
to Warren's ewes.
Resolutions on the death of
William Lit.by we're signed by
Louis B4ehr. F. W. White and
j. I. Codding or.
On accouu' # failing health,
James E. BoNd den resigned as
manager of josephine, and
h,s successor was j. B.. Geisbeek.
The Gazette was sueing the
county commissioners for the
printing contract, W hich had been
awarded 10 two parties. The
rial was at Golden.
Dr. and Mrs. j. B Finucane
had gone 10 Denver to live, after
the doctor had completely regained
his health. having come heree1even
years pre- viously for tuberculosis.
B.rnard Gartrel!, 50. died Of
miners consumption He was
survived. by two, sons, b brother,
William Gartrell, and asister Mrs.
q. Milford. The funeral was
from the Methodist church.
New officers in the Degree Of
Honor were Annie Burger, Cert
rude Nelson, Louise Walters. Jane
ellison, Harriet White, F. w.
White. Clara Gunstroms Ada Gill
son, Matilda Olson aud Florence
Petit.
The King Solomon mines on
Chicago creek had been sold to a
Nebraska company capitalized at
81, 900, 600. A force of men was
pu, TO work under Johu Stasney.
These mines join the famous
Little Matte. Credit for the deal
was given J. M. Marsh.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The printers towel is sure in
dication Of the amount of job
work being done in the shop
Ours has been black the past two
weeks, and now it will almost
stand alone. We are thinking Of
putting on three towels instead oi
two.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The government, of course, was
wise in not deporting all of our
anarchistic friends before the
taking of the census had been
completed. 1t would never do to
show too great shrinkage IN our
national population.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The Rohner pool room fixtures
have been sold to Frank Lamb, a
newcomer. and the place will soon
he opened. Mr.. Lamb has also
secured lease OH the Bronson
rooms from Charles l.. Lamb and
will operate that place also.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Protiteering will cease when the
public refuses to longer pay these.
pro6teering prices. But Mrs. x,
you know, Just couldn't think of
paying less than Mrs. Y And
there you have the pedigree Of
Old Hi Cost.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Mrs. Finucane of Denver was up
the early part of the week arrang-
ing for the redecoratlon Of the
Finucane house on Colorado street
which will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. B. H. Joy. who ha We re-
Gently returned from Chicago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
". H. Stephens was week end
visitor with his home folks.

The G. J Hancock family, who
have suffered an attack of tonsili-
tbs and lagrippe. are aple to be
about again. During their illness
they were cared for by Miss Myr.
tie Huddleston.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Young doctors get their titles
by degrees, and must have pa
tients in order to become wealthy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
Looms for InvaIlds.

Interesting specimens of weaving
are made on very small and simple
looms, which may be attached to the
frame of the bed for use By fnvalIds.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Sometimes girls good looks
are responsible for her LACK of
good manners.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

It takes a lot of cold cash to
keep our stoves coaled.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

A charming friend asks us to
inaugurate a contest to determine
the most beautiful young lady in
this town. And right here Il ie
where we score in diplomacy ~
they are all guilty. e9s
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30
Yes II Ips Mint covered.

Goldfish probably make their home
near the banks Of the river.-Cartoons
Magazine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

If you hear soft, gentle, sooth-
ing, pussyfoot purr emanating
from some unknown source, do
not be alarmed. 1t is nothing
serious-merely a new presidents
tial candidate topping the horizon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

Speak softly. Wisdom is sell
lom concealed under a big noise.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-01-30

The man who courts trouble
generally marries it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
TEN years ago It was
e necessary for the United
States Army. to argue
men into its ranks

- But today the Army like
every other great university,
points with pride to its grad
yates.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
DECLARES Is IL.
PERCENTBEE|lR| !.
! CAN.BE MADE
Test Case in Wisconsin is
Brought by Products
Company.

$780,. NA-ItEL
Milwaukee. Wia. March 1.-AEanu-
faature and sale Of IS par cent beer
in Wisconsin was legalixed in a de-.
scisson handed down today by Federal
Judge Geiger in , tho test case
brought by the Manitowoc Products
company.
Judge Geiger upheld the Milberger
law thus assuming that state sprohi-
bitton laws take precedence over fed
eral regulation.
The court held section one title
.wo Of the Yolstead act unconstitu-
tional. The our also held that in
asmuch a. the constitutional amend
mont prohibited only intoxicating
liquors neither congress nor the state
legislature has power TO define the
word Intoxicating liquor 30 ~ to In
clude beverages Misunderstanding In
tact;
ment does not prohibit the state from
fixing a. standard under its police
power. This@is the first court adju-
dication on the question in the Unit
The ManitOWoc Products company,
. consolidation of three breweries 81
M~anitewoc2 filed suit to restrain on
iorcement Of prohibtSi6pS Legislation
In Sc far as It interferes with the
manufacture Of beer containing ~
per cent alcohol. ss
The constitutionality Of title two
of thep rohtbition enforcement law.
81 the constitutional amendment as
well as the constitutionality Of the
amendment itself. was attacked dur
INK the arguments
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01

y have been Aio DoolittlA.
"Of 1ourse. maAam,s Siala this
str1. vow won't expect mi 70 sueep? '
oh. no. indeed" !.
Nor answer the doorbell?"
Certainly not" !
mo. no. Wharton i~ntsrrupt-
"a graeiously. 81 expSet mono ( Of
EEtheae things from my parlor maid: I
only want her 10 look at, and for
that you ara too plain" 81
IT want = pound Of butter. said
the customer q tho Grocasy.
'Th1 best3"
what waa tie last Il had?"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
LAUGH WITH US

Assrssddsnt hadspaased into the
ether world. and 49, being shown
After ! iittis whils lie t.rned Is
the guide and observed. Wal. I've
heard this heaven boosted soma, but
1t Amt any different from Chicago"
"But" responded the guide. 'you
amt IL heaven" y
Charlie and hh three sisters had
been to visit Q relative In the coun-
try. Though the invitation had only
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
a PIILORY HAS GREAT
RESULTS IN EUROPE

Berne, Switzerland. March L.
Usurers, blackmailers and profteers
are being piAcarded and marched In,
chains through the streets and mar,
,ket places of Bulgarian cities. accord-i
ing to advices received here. This!
public exposure which recaIl&9 the
medieval tpillory. is said to be produce
ing good results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
PAGE MIMI.

ssThat isn't 20 bGdy,. Il
tsn't Il. heNshf n Ail,yseyex
since ~ NAs m The pApqF fuenAega III
mine have been AaNetn1 a!NpnAs lar
ply Of something to drink ny FL,
lar" IS sSs5 &
"Does tbs Growing q S4rsa St5lslletsr
annoy your inqaired the con1lAsr-l
ate neighbor.i
mo-" said Mr. Croesjlots. 'sWhens
food is 70 scarce, TIM proud to b
minded that there y pSuiuySln No.
neighboFhood."
HeraIdNWant Ads Brine&NesulA
Herald Want. Adj RrinE RaGnlta
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
Four million Of the nations
choicest young men were en-.
trusted to the Army's care.1

I%#a# ~ - #.#J#% ai%@&1. #@E |
MOST Of them are back in the
4V1 ranks Of industry today; and
every parent in America, every EN-
ployer, every teacher knows that
they arerbetter, ADLER men. for their
experience. !.
They stand straight upon their
feet symbol Of physical fitness
They have learned how to exc
cute orders, and how to give
them
THERE IS, in their characters, a
i maturity beyond their years, a.
vision andsa se1fcopfdence that are
fundamentals Of success.
The months that they gave to the
Army were not lost months; the.
records Of the future will show more
rapid progress for then-because Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01

IN any trade or business and are the
prime requisites in an American
citizen.
Congress has appropriated
$4,000 100000 to be used in Educa-
tional work in theArmy Schools. In
many camps andposts men are be
ing trained in the skilled trades and
at practically all Army stations,
schools arc in operation in which the
soldier can improve his education.
Through enlistment the United
States Army offers opportunities to
travel. It provides good food, good
clothes and good care SIT gives a
training which brings health-phy-
steal development-menta quick
ness and selfcon6denc. Il sends
you back to civil life bcttercquppcd
for American citizenship than when
you enlisted
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
Lansbury Expected
To Reach Helsingfor.

Copenhssen, March 1-George
Lansbury. former socialist member Of
the British parliament, who has been
IN Moscow for some time, Is expected
( reach Helsingfon tomorrow after
arranging for an exchange OF Finnish
and Russian prisoners, according to .
dispatch from the Finnish. capital. It
is said he win bring back defa3b,ol
the Russian soviet peace. offer to Fin
hand. &sg. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
Poland Demanding
Large Sum From
Soviet Government

Copenhagen, March Poland Is
demanding s1.500,poo marks in gold
as indemnity from soviet Russia in the
peace negotiations going forward, the
National Tdende learns.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01

Milan-As q result Of q collision
between a crowd and the police here
yesterday. in which the officers fired
on the mob and two civilians were
MORALLY wounded, general strike
was declared at midnight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-01
A GOOD RDOoHn

Madison, Wis, March l.-rhat the
Wisconsin officer in the A. E. F. led
his men in battle and that he prob
ers, is shown by the official reportSof
the war department on the A. Eff.
casualties. For every nineteen Wis
consin men killed or who died of
wounds, there was ono Badger officer
killed. For every t~wenty-four Wis,
hconsin men wounded there was n
Badger oficer wounded. A company
Of infantry at war strength has q
omcer to forty-one' men (stx ofncers
were three officers and $50 men, >
ratio Of one officer to fifty men. it
was considered a big lighting unit.
Evening journal., 1920-05-06
IRUCKPARADE
TOBOOM
Procession. of Motor We
hicles Through Delaware
and Nearby Counties
OFFER PRIZES FOR
ESSAYS IN SCHOOLS

simultaneously with more than one
hundred similar motor truck tours be-
ng held throughout the country dur
ng the week Of May 1922, under the
luspices Of the National Ship by
fruck-GO0d Roads Bureau. a tour OF
= or more motor trucks. trailers and
tractors managed by leading philadel-
pha distributors, Will pass through
his section OF the country on date
70 be announced within few days, 10
five business men and farmers an
opportunity 20 see Just what The
motor truck can do for them In The
nay OF hauling and cutting down the
lime and cost of transportation. one
bf the main objects Of the tour is also
20 promote the good roads movement,
20 make isolated sections more access
bic TO the markets.
Already a pathflnding committee has
zone over the route, which viii in
slude main highways from philadel-
3hia and throughout Delaware, Chos-
ler and Lancaster counties, Pennsyl-
bania; and all of the state OF Della
ware and leading points in Cecil
founty, Maryland During the past
week another committee has been go
ing through the territory making ar
iangements for hotel accommodations.
parking spaces, speakers, public meet
lngs, etc.
Governor Townsend, OF Delaware,
and Mayor Magee, OF Dover, have
promised to address meetings in that
city,
To popularize interest IN the tour.
and encourage the movement OF good
roads, one Of the important pr0pa-
ganda features will be the Offering Of
prizes TO public school and high
school pupils for the best essay on the
subject OF "Ship-By-T Good
Roads" II. s. Firestone, Of the Fire
stone Tire q Rubber Company. Akron.
Ohio, Is offering a prize OF a fOur-year
course in any university TO the winner
Tor an essay not TO exceed five hun
dred words and provided bona-iide
evidence is furnished that the essay
Is the work Of a scheOl pupil. The
essay will be Judged by the National
Bureau OF Education. The name and
picture Of the winner viii be shown
In moving picture theatres through
ont the country. Other prizes Will
also be offered. 10 be announced later.
Clergymen have been requested 20
devote a portion OF their sermon on
MAY i6 10 Good Roads and the Rela-
lion TO Religion and Beiter CiNiliza-
liOn."
The route OF the tour so far de-
cided upon Will include the following
points: Philadelphia. Fernwood Ches-
ter, Marcus Hook, Wilmington,
Odessa, Smyrna, Dover. Camden, Mag
nolia. Frederica. Milford. Georgetown,
Seaf0rd, Bridgeyille, Harrington. Farm
lngton, Canterbury, MiddleioWn. MI
Pleasant, Chesapeake City, ElklOn
North East. Bayview. Zion, Calvert
Rising sun, ColOra. Mechanics Grove
0uarryville, New Providence. Repion
Lancaster, NOnsyillo. Liiiiy pnihe.
Vile. Hinkletown, Feihersville. Hon.
rybrook. Guthrieyille, D0Yningiown
West Chester. MilltOWn. Ede NOM
NewtOWn Square. BrOOmal aglt
.lanerch TO Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1920-05-06
STORE WAS CLOSED
ALL DAY THURSDAY

In preparation for this gigantic event
this is mentioned merely to bring to your at
tention that this is beyond all question of
doubt the Greatest Sale that Wilmington has
ever known.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-12-22
North Star COLLEGE, !

u We wish to extend to each and every
one reading these notes A Merry Christ
mas. We wish also to thank all who
have contributed in one way or another
to the school during the past fall term.
The success Of the school is due to your
kind patronage and interest.
The enrolment for the winter term
will begin January 3rd, 1921. It is
hoped that many new students will then
be on hand to begin work. We extend
a cordial welcome to all.
The piano and violin recital render
ed the last day<of school previous to
vacation was we'll attended. The PUPILS
participating did credit to themselves
as well as to their teachers.
The Misses Olga and Sophia Herman
son left for their home at Nicollet.
Minn., last Sunday evening, where they
will spend their holiday vacation.
Miss Bjorkduist and Miss Bloomquist
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-12-22

departed on Saturday evelli-1.ss. the
former to MOorhead and the II G'rr to
Dawson, MINI. Miss Ebba I,',nc1oran
will spend part of her vacation period
with relatives and friends in th,, irwin
Cities.
Miss Irene Ma1berg departe r3r her
home near Thief River Falls o.! Mon
day evening.
Miss Sorenson, our violin Instructor,
wishes to announce that: she has open
periods for two or three more pupils
after the holidays. First come. Hrst
served. Now is your opportunity Miss
Sorenson's work is very much aprra-
ciated in our city,
Miss Iverson our vocal Instructor,
would like to get enough pu-f7z f2r i
full days work. She can tall "arcs r.
at least twelve on each Satur12-- 'frar
the holidays. Plan course ,loZ- al
make your requests known TO III.
Sjostrand. y ..:.cz.
Subscribe for the Warren ssear
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-12-22

Do not miss the Xmas show at the
Strand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fieman have
moved into the apartments in the Lar
son block.
Harold Swanson spent Sunday visit
ing at the home of his sister, Mrs. A.
NJ. FOker, at CrOOkston
Strand Hilleboe arrived Saturday
from Minneapolis for visit with his
sister Mrs. Frank Severin
Axel e. Holmgren left last week for
Virginia, Mimi, where he makes his
headquarters as an insurance agent.
Miss Edith R0sendahl, who is teach
ing at Waconia, Carver county, Mimi,
has returned home for the Christmas
vacation.
Miss Eda Swanson, who is teaching
school at Nashwauk, Minn., arrived
Monday morning for visit at the
home home Of her parents.
Miss Henriette Eitens, who has con-
Quoted the Mrs. O. N. Nelson Millinery
the past season, left Tuesday evening
for her home at Minneapolis.
Miss Ina Powell, who is teaching at
Gilbert, Mimi, has returned to spend
the Christmas vacation with her father,
w. N. Powell and Warren friends.