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Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
SURVIVAL OF A PAST AGE
Why the Picturesque Corner Store
and Postoffee In New England
Will Soon Have Conc.

The community house and the COM
munity council are replacing the cor
ner store and postOffice in New Eng
land. The rural free delivery takes
the mail-Order trade to the farmers
own door. And the mems clubs take
the place of the circle around the
stove. where once the village life con.
gregated
Yet the old corner store and post.
office still is factor in New England
social life. The stOrekeeper is the
presiding genius Of these places and
an important man in the village hiei-
archy. He will last as long as the
old guard survives. but his methods
are antiQuated and he is doomed. One
such old fellow, whose store, at the
junction of four roads in a distant
Maine farming section, was the rem
devious of the scattered community,
would grumble that he could never
have a moments peace.
Don't no more than git my hands
into the dough to mix my bread, but
sOme'n has to come and ask for some
thing. Amt got my corn hOed Wit
count of having to sort all them let
ters and packages. I've good mind
to quit stOrekeeping; it's too darn
wearing on man."
And he absolutely refused to keep
red calico as part of his stock. be-
cause. he said, II don't no sooner git n
lot In than it's all sold out and have
to git me some mOre."-Hildegar rde
Hawthorne, In World Outlook.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
THE TWO PLATFORMS

We often see in the press a
statement that there is no partic-
ular difference in the Republican
and the Democratic platforms
While it is true that they are sim
liar in many respects, there is a
wide difference between the two.
In the first place the Republican
platform condemns every act of
President Wilson's administration
from the time of his first election
up to the time they adopted their
platform. No platform that was
ever made by any political party
in the United States went so far
in denouncing the chief executive
of the United States as the pres
ent platform of the Republican
party. These denunciations were
not the honest criticism of men
who differed with him, but were
a deliberate attempt to make Will
son the main issue in order that
the utter failure of the Republi-
can congress to redeem it's pledges
might be overlooked.
To read their platform you
would gather the idea that the
president had overturned our
form of government and that the
Republican congress could not do
anything for the people because
Wilson would not let them. But
they promise if the people will
give them full power that they
will restore the constitutional
government which they say Will
son has destroyed. If by any
chance Wilson should die, the Re-
publican campaign would collapse
like punctured balloon.
We fully agree with that part
of the Republican platform which
says that the Republican congress
has not been able to accomplish
much for the people, but it was
not sick president who prevent
ed them. A stronger power than
is exercised by the president of
the United States controlled them
and would not allow them to per-
form their sworn duty to the peo-
pie who elected them. All this
talk about Wilson not allowing
them to do anything will deceive
no one. So far as they are con-
cerned Wall street is the real cap
ital of the country and pulls the
strings which control their every
act.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
Why Worker. Demand Music.

1t is fairly well-known that In GER
tnln parts of the world natives refuse
to work at roadbuilding and kindred
pursuits unless they have the accom-
panment of music. The part played
by music in sailors tasks is common
knowledge. Less known by far Is the
role OF music In carpet-weaving. and
lis delicate adjustment to- the various
colors involved. In British India the
carpets are woven to II particular
tune. The custom harks back to
time iminemOrinl. The lender of the
group chants the song in mo-
notOnous. quasi-llturglcal style, and
the song varies according to the color
Of the carpet. being repeated by ALT
the weavers In chorus. II the gen.
ernl color Of the carpet is pnle. the
chant Is mOnotonous; II II is a brig.s
liic, the chorus becomes animated.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
Stick to the Truth

One day a fond mother heard
her little daughter arguing with
little boy neighbor.
81 am older than you," he said,
because my birthday comes first"
"Of course your birthday comes
first" she retorted, "but that is
because you came down first. l
remember looking at the angels
when they were making YOU
The mother instantly summoned
the child. "It is breaking moth
er's heart to hear you tell such
awful stories," she said. do
you not remember what happened
to Ananias and Sapphira ?"
"Oh, yes, mamma, l know; they
were struck dead for lying. | saw
them carried into the corner
drug store"
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
Chicago Steps Forth
AS Wettest U. S. City

Pennsylvania and New Jersey
are the wettest states in the Un-
ion, according to John F. Kramer.
head of the prohibition enforce
ment division at Washington.
But Chicago steps forth as the
wettest city!
Prohibitions first birthday
found the Windy City drinking an
enormous quantity of prescription
whisky and bootleg booze, accord
ing to R. w. Stone, acting Illinois
director of prohibition.
While the city is technically
dry, it's wetness may be visual
lied by these facts:
Three months supply of liquor
prescriptions used up during the
first three weeks of June.
Half a million pints of whisky
81 100000 worth at So pint, and
costing $2,5OO,OOO, counting the
average physicians fee of So
were consumed in those three
weeks.
Spurious prescriptions, aggre-
eating 100000, were written in
the first five months of 1920, ac-
cording to Captain Hubert How
ard, state prohibition director.
Certain drug stores regularly
buy quantities of prescriptions in
bulk from certain doctors and sell
whisky to those Sin the know" for
$3.50 pint.
Nearly 200 booze robberies oc-
Cured in four months, involving
100000 quarts of whisky, the re-
tail bootleg price of which aggre-
gates $1,000, 900. This doesn't in
clude wholesale robberies.
A few Chicago saloons are sell
ing real beer. Convention visi-
tors found that out. Many, in
cluding some cabaret places, are
selling whisky, cocktails and wine.
In saloons the average price is rs
cents for small drink; in cabar-
cts, 81. Some bars sell it openly
in ordinary whisky glasses and no
attempt is made to have the pat
ron drink hurriedly to get the
glasses off the bar.
The 200 thefts of booze from re-
tail stores and private cellars,
mainly drug stores, involved 49,
1927 cases. Curiously, the value
placed on it by owners totaled on
ly S155,631-or about SLIPS a
quart. In reality, wholesale boot
leggers actually quote prices per
1000 cases at SO quart, and the
lone quart usually costs at least
SIS.
Prescription fakes, totaling
100000 in less than five months,
were pointed out by Captain How
ard when he put his new ruling
into effect month ago-that only
100 prescription blanks, each
good for a pint, be issued to each
physician with permit every
three months.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

The mayor of Glenwood Springs
publicly announces that he will
vote the Democratic national
ticket this fall. He hasn't any
thing on the mayor of Central
City who will likewise vote the
Democratic ticket this fall. 1t
looks to us even at this early
stage of the political game that it
will get down to a case where cv-
erybody's doin' it.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
Announcement

l hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the designation and nom
ination of state senator from the
26th district, subject to the will
of the Democratic assembly and
primaries.
SIEWERS FINCHER.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

One instance where the inno-
cent will not suffer is in the strike
of the hangmen of Germany.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15
The Part the Farmer Plays

(Hon. John McDuff. of Ala
bama, in the House of Represen-
tativcs.)
l do not mean to say that all
of the intelligence, patriotism,
and best thought of the country
is in the rural sections, but the
man in the country who is close
to nature and natures God, who
sees the sun rise and set, hears
the birds sing, breathes the pure
air, and sees the flowers bloom is
a genuine lover of his country,
his home, and his flag. He be-
lieves in upholding the majesty
of the law and he has the pro-
foundest respect for constituted
authority. This congress can rem
der no bigger and better service
than to encourage and stimulate
to it's maximum the progress of
the American farmer.
The politician talks and talks,
The actor plays his part;
The soldier glitters on parade,
The goldsmith plies his art.
The scientist pursues his germ
Ger the terrestrial ball,
The sailor navigates his ship;
But the farmer feeds them all.
The preacher pounds the pulpit
desk,
The broker reads the tape;
The tailor cuts and sews his cloth
To fit the human shape.
The dame of fashion dressed in
silk
Goes forth to dine or call,
Or drive, or dance, or promenade
But the farmer feeds them all.
The workman wields his shining
tools,
The merchant shows his wares
The aeronaut above the clouds
A dizzy journey dares.
But art and science soon would
fade,
And commerce dead would fall
If the farmer ceased to reap and
sow,
For the farmer feeds them all
81. nv,t %
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

Mineral county has a popula-
tion of only ITO. Gee, that must
be lonesome place to live.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

Had the voting on Irwin Cobb
and Ring Lardner come to a dead
lock in the Democratic conven-
tion Jason Pepper was slated for
the dark horse.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

1t looks like the third party
would go on the rocks before it
even puts out to sea.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

There's to be no porch speaking
or porch climbing to the Demo-
cratic campaign. Like the apos-
ties in the bible we are going to
carry the message to the people.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

Proper use of words-You re-
sign position, but quit job.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

Read the Observer-$2 year.
Gilpin observer., 1920-07-15

Don't make any engagements
for Friday, July 23rd-the Elks'
dance occurs on that evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
IMentha- SoothaIine
| For Cold in Head
Try This Lively Balm for Cold IN
Head Or CHAD, Sore Threat.
/ rs Wonderful!

Here's an opportunity to nd your
self of menacins cold in head by means
of simple method advocated by DR..
Pierce Of Buffalo, N. "a physician
known to millions Of people throughout
the entire world rs an authority because
of his many, many years Of successful
medical practice.
Simply get two ounces of Mentha.
soothAEne from any reliable druggist
III he is out of it have him obtain it
for you). Take little. of this lovely
cream on tie finger tips and use freely
N each nostril and on bridge of nose
between eyes. Do this each morning
and evening for few days, then reduce
the treatment to once day for short
time and you will be surprised
how soon the "stuffed feeling" and
tightness are relieved. Your head clears
up and you feel just buoyant and fine
all over. The housewife who does her
own work, whose hands are in and out
Of hot water and soap so much Of the
day will find that this Notwithstanding
is just right to keep the skin soft and
velvety. For sore throat, apply Mentha-
Soothaline freely all around the throat
and cover with hot flannel cloth. It's
inexpensive. If your druggist does not
keep it send go cents to Worlds Dis
pensary, Buffalo, N. Y.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Coats
Priced s29 to SIPS

Beginning with an unusual
showing of smartest Sport Coats
unlined, half-lined or full lined,
and beginning at extremely mod
est prices, the Osgood's Coat
showings run upwards to the
finest values obtainable. Some
of them are handsome imported
pattern Coats which were receiv-
ed in our stock only last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30

link it up, and get morbid about it, and
then make secret OF 1t, and never
never give poor Bob chance to de.
fend himself
1t is all most unfair 10 Bob and to
the love which is between us, for !
never can prove that my evidence
is true and. he can never prove it un
true, although he might have done Sc
in the Searle case.
Unfairness is the core. OF jealousy,
suppose. Having come out OF my las,
spasm without wrecking my happi
ness, resolved never to indulge in
another fit OF the same kind.
1 can't think why land othe,
wives-behave SO. Perhaps we in
herit some perversity from Eve which
moves darkly within US for our undo
ing. II SO, 1t must be very subtle-liks
the pull Of war in the soul OF man.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Frocks
Priced $25 to s95

Taffeta Frocks in bouffant eff
fects are especially becoming to
the slender figure. The bodices
of many new modes shown here
are simple, with short sleeves
and rounded neckline unador1-
ed. Other Frocks in Georgette
and richest silk of other kinds:
Frocks Of tricotine and mems
wear serge viii surely interest
you
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Blouses
Priced $40 to S35

Not all Osgood's Blouses are
priced within this range (r.any
excellent values are~lowerl but
the finest are very modestly
marked as indicated here. They
are fashioned in very desirable
styles and the materials are tri-
colette and Georgette. Any one
of these clever Blouses would
correctly complete the Easter
costume.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Skirts
Priced $40 to $40

Many women are going to wear
New Skirts at Eastertime be-
cause the Skirt is the correct
fashion of the Spring season.
Here is a display Of more than
passing interest for it embodies
the highest ideals of workman
ship and quality and beautiful
fabrics, such as serges, wool
plaids, tricolettes and other rich
silks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Suits
Priced $3.50 to $125

Your Easter costume will be a
success if you choose one of the
handsome Osgood's Suits. Etons,
boleros, ripple Suits-an are rep
resented in our collections and
besides being chic in fabric, style
and color tones, they have work
manship of a superior. character
and agreeable prices to recon-
mend them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30

Mrs Alligator Alligator Nancy
and Nick
the children get in the world But before
answer question? don't
Yes we are said Nancy quickly without thinking
shtieked
never to be safe?'
NICK assured them hastily Our
for him. Then he told
atgators
shoes" That's another word can't
help Anu youil wanting
children ed and well send Tor
chairs the little visitors
him SELF The wondering
pocket handkerchief until
explained that he crying inside OF him
real declared but
you'll feel IKE crying I'm Did
pocket handkerchieis aloh?'
searching in their pockets
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
WILL
YOU
HELP
THE
Y. NC a.
!?

Today the greatest Mem
bership Campaign in the
history of Fairmont,s I.
M. c. A. is starting toward
its goal of $4,000.
This sum of money Is
needed for The y. nj. e A.
1920 budget-to ena'.le it
to maintain the present
high standard of aet;Sity
and efficiency lvhichis tie
pride of every Loyal Fair
niont citizen.
But, this Annual Cam
paign c:.n't get across
unless every man, woman
and child in the communal
ty shows the proper civic
spirit and gets behind The
drive with vim and I yigor.
There is much that You
can do. You and your
friends and ourselves all
have a duty to render the
"Y" during this important
undertaking and our plea
to everybody is WILL,
YOU HELP?
We believe YOU WILL
HELP L.. your OWL neia-
bership subscription vixen
the solicitors come around
to you, BUT IN ApDl-
IIoN you can help byurg-
ing others to cooperate
by suggesting to those You
: know that they SHOULD not
ignore their obligation to
THEIR OWN Z. NJ. C. A.
by telling them of the
good things youlknoW The
Y. M. c A. is contiiualiv
doing for Fairrnont and
for every person who lives
in Fair1nont.
This is a matter ofdosvn 4.
right civic pride and spir-
it.. The FairgEont Y. N.
G.. A. is a rar. of our com
mrlnity life and through
its many Invaluable ser
vices in the comraunity it
logically deserves encour-
agement AID support.
If every person does his
or her pact as WE Re
LIEVE YOU WILL DO
YOURS, this Membership
Campaign will succeed as
every loyal Fairmonter
wants it to succeed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30

THROUGH careful merchandising knowledge values
topped off by frequent New York able
pa that fashion and quality
garment smaller item of dress do offer exceedingly as to
price Below just few suggestions the good things
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
Easter Hats
Priced $3.50 to S45

Briefly we want to tell every
woman that her Easter bonnet"
is waiting here for her. 1t may lie
an exquisite pattern creation
from Rawak, Gage, Joseph, Wa
tiers, Bluebird or Fisk, or it may
be an exclusive mode which
comes from some other mailer
at a lower price. But, it will be
correct if you get it here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-30
ADVENTURES OF TIE. TWINS
Me Twins Make a visit.
(By Olive Roberts Barton

Alligator Nancy
and She dressed bracelets
though
troduced the twins and then asked in.
fashionable
When their host them looking around he explained
eayng great sigh there's nothing it, That's talk
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
All Candidates Ratify COP.
Platform as Adopted

CHICAGO, June iis-Unipersal appreciation given the
Republican party platform today by various Presidential candidates
Of whom will be asked stand sody In the 1920 cam
paign ~ T.
Comments foaowss ..t
Senator Warren C. Harding of Ohio-It is good plat
form The commentator of the Senate for its stand on the
treaty is particularly gratifying to me.
Maj Gen. Leonard Wood-Eyery Republican candidate
whoeheartedy accept the provisions of the 1920 plat
form 1t sound wholesome appeal to the American people
Gov. William c. Sproul of Pennsylvsnia-The platform
suits II is in accord with Republican sentiment and trad
ton. Ii is American and constructive.
Nicholas Murray Butler of New Yok-The fullest strength
of the Republican party be mustered in support of this
document
Senator Miles Poindexer of Washmgton-I approve of
the league plank heartily. Republicans always have and Re-
publcans always WILL stand against any surrender OF the rights
and sovereign powers the nation such proposed blythe
Wilson League of Nations .
Senator Hiram johnson of Cafomia-There certain
international bankers here who deteminSd to write
platform for the Republican party and they want to nom
nate their candidate for President They have been whip
ped the first object is to be hoped that they will be de-
feaed on the second. -.
No decision the League of Nations has been
made and the platform declares for American foreign policies
in harmony with those of Washington and Monroe
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
"CALL FOR MIR. PENROSE!"
STARTLE LOBBY CROWD
But Twas Brother of PENNSYLVANIA
Senator Whom Chicago
Bellhop Sought.

CHICAGO, June 11.-Mr. Quay-y-y
MIR. Penrose," shouted a bellhop
in the Congress Hotel today
Old timers remembered the day
when the late Matthew S. Quay was
a power in national politics, and
some thought that Senator Penrose
had arrived on the scene.
The boy was calling for Richard
Quay. son of the late Senator QUAY.
The Penrose sought was Spencer Pen
rose, of Colorado Springs, brother of
Boies.
The brother is the moneyed end of
the family, rival of the Guggen-
helms in copper Senator Penrose
once said of him that he had the
minor talent of making money. As
a promoter and developer he invested
the small fortune left to the four
Penrose boys. 1t is estimated that
the wealth of the Penrose family
invested in mining projects alone
reaches S20,000,00O. Through Spen-
cer's industry the magnificent
asphalt road to Pixies Peak was
built and the new hotel at Colorado
Springs, perched on the mountain
side overlooking a lake.
Young Quay expects to sec Knox
the Republican nominee for Pre.i-
dent.
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
CONN. CANDIDATES
FAVOR SUFFRAGE
Woman's Association Gets Fav-
orabIe Replies From Aspirants
To Election in Fall.

HARTFORD. Conn, June Ire
plies to letters sent early this week
by the executive board of the Con-
necticut Woman Suffrage Association
to men who have been mentioned as
possible gubernatorial candidates in
this State for the fall elections, have
been received from Congressman
Schuyler Merritt of Stamford. Lieut..
Gov. Clifford J. Wilson of Bridge
port; Robert Scoville, of Salisbury; e.
Kent Hubbard OF Middletown and
Charles Lockwood, of Stamford, the
latter two being Democrats.
Congressman Merritt says that
while he does not consider himself
possible nominee for Governor. he is
in favor of the ratification OF the
Federal suffrage amendment and has
already done all he could to get the
governor to call a special session OF
the legislature for that purpose.
IT believe that the Federal suffrage
amendment should be ratified by
Connecticut" said Lieut. Gov. Wilson.
This question has long since ceased
to be one OF debate and the only
concern now is one of granting it
1 believe the situation in Connecticut
as well as in the country at large Is
OF such Importance as to warrant call
ing a special session"
Robert Scoville says: "T am most
emphatically Of the opinion that this
question. which has already been set
tied in the minds of a vast majority
Of our population. should be removed
from among the issues OF the coming
election and that the Governor would
be wise in calling a special session"
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
CHICAGO PRESENTS BEST
GUESSING MATCH OF ACE
Oldest of Old Timers Will Not Ven
ture a Prediction-Women Favor
Harding's Beauty"

CHICAGO. June 11.-One OF the re-
markable features OF this convention
is the fact that even the oldest
of the old timers is reticent about
making a prediction. Political lead
ers who in times gone by have given
an opinion without hesitation now
reply to the question: who do you
think will get it," with another aues-
ton: "WeIl, what Is your opinion ?"
The only persons who are ready to
make definite predictions are the man
ayers for various candidates, and
some of their claims are made with.
out the usual tone of conviction.
The Republican Convention this
year presents the greatest guessing
match of the generation.
A female politician who has been on
tho ground here for the last ten days
vas asked for her opinion and solved
the problem in this manner: We'll
I've looked at the pictures OF all the
candidates and I think Harding and
Bowden have tho strongest faces
Harding is very good looking"
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
SIDELIGHTS
on the
REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION

CHICAGO. June 11.-William G. Nc
Adoo Is here watching the selection of
the candidate who may be his oppo-
nent in the race for the White House.
Mrs. McAdoo is also present.
Chicago society has lost interest in
the convention and turned its atten-
tion to a horse show.
William Howard Taft ia to arrive In
town today. and II is announced he
won't even go near the convention,
He Is westward bound on business
other than political.
Three hundred policemen and 425
sergeants-at7 farms are on duty at ths
convention. and business has been
pretty dull for them thus far.
1t was another big day for the lsun.
dries. 1t was D brave collar thai
stood up for more than twenty min
utes. " - ~
The Washington times., 1920-06-11
EXHIBITION OF BIRD
WATER COLORS OPENS

An exhibition of paintings OF birds.
done in water color, opened yesterday
at the Corcoran Gallery OF Art About
two dozen bird studies, the work of
Charles +. He'll, of New York, will be
shown in the cases on the second
floor of the gallery.
These water colors are as simple
and as decorative as Japanese prints.
Yet their faithfulness to nature, in
form and color and texture, max e
them also most valuable for use in
nature study. The collection will re-
main on exhibition for a month.
The Washington times., 1920-06-11

AS far as we can learn. Sproul is
pronounced with the 20" long, as in
Penrose.