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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
SHAMANS KEEP THEIR POWER
Alaskan Natives Still Believe Implicit.
iy in the Words and Actions
Of medicine Men,"

:, Shamanism. or superstition and sor-
Gerry, always has played an important
part In the life Of the Alaskan native.
SO implicitly does the Alaskan believe
in the words and actions OF the sha-
man that whole tribe go hungry rath-
er than incur his dIspleasurc by eat
Ing foods he has tabooed.
The shaman attained his position
and power by unusual methods. by
fasting and prayer amid the solitudcs
of the woods or mountains, where he
fed only on grasses and roots. he
prepared himself to become n Shaman.
BY this method 1t was believed the
candidates body became sufficiently
apurllicd to become the abiding place
Of spirits.
Usually the spirit, willing TO abide
with the Shaman. sent the novitiatc q
land otter which the candidate killed,
the offers tongue to be preserved as
Il talisman away from human view.
for should it he seen it was believed
the shaman would go insane or he
turned into the animal from which
tho tongue was taken.
Thus the land otter was regarded
as too sacred to be killed by other
than Shamans.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Beginning Of Life Insurance.

Life insurance grew out Of marine
insurance, for merchants sending
goods by sea in early times usually
accompanied the ship themselves, and
were liable to capture by pirates, es.
pecially by the Moorish and Turkish
pirates who then infested the Meditcr-
ranean sea. In order to provide the
necessary ransom for their release. II
captured, 1t became the practice Of
travelling merchants to pay premium
to certain individuals. called under
writer's, who guaranteed the payment
OF the ransom in the event Of the mer.
chants being caught. The practice
was gradually extended to insuring
the lives, arst Of mariners and then
OF other persons, the underwriters
agreeing, in return for a certain pre-
MUM, to pay n fixed amount If the
person insured died within certain
time. Out Of this was evolved the var
ious forms Of contracts Of life insur-
ance In use today.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06

trent Tor. on Coast Of Devonshire.
England. Has Been Prominent
Landmark for Centuries.

Brent Tor is a little bit Of n stone
cHnrch built high on the frowninc
cliffs OF the wild North DcvouSh.re
coast in England. The church Is so
little that DevOnshirc yokcl with a
Keen sense Of humor is said to have in.
scr:bed this cryptic warming. which
puzzled many supplemented Devon
shire farmer: IF you get into the
second aisle OF Brent Tor. you will
never get out gain" There Is no Sec
ond aisle in the wee church at all.
Brent Tor was built centuries ago
by man who was lost among the
steep cliffs and rushing waters Of the
wild North Devon coast. The fog
mistS developed him. In his anguish
as the roar and spray OF the cold At.
tantic asSaileu him he vowed sOieInniy
that II he ever came safely ont OF the
fog without pitching into the growing
ocean he would build Il church where
he landed. Brent Tor was the result.
The good folk round about Devon
shire tell how the devil tried to ham
per the building Of the little church.
At last st. Michael de In Rnpc. to
whom 1t was dedicated. grew weary
OF having the devil interfere with the
proceedings and heaved great mass
Of cliff at his satanic majesty. There
was no further trouble.
A popularity Of Brent Tor IS the
fact that it can be seen from all d.
rcctions-it is Il veritable Landmark.
Before 1t toss the restless waves Of
the Atlantic ocean and behind it slope
the undulating Devonshire moors.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Freaks Of Nature.

A cat That barked like a dog, re-
Gently exhibited at Boston. tops the
list Of numerous freaks discovered in
this country. Recently, says the De
troit Free Press, giant glow worm,
AZ inches long, was found in the
Santa Cruz mountains. When placed
In the dark gorgeous effect was pro-
duced by the luminous rings circlIng
Its body. Mammoth fruit Is Of fire.
quent occurrence, but in Southstake,
Bath, England, a shocking case Of
plant over-eating was discovered. 1t
resulted In seven daisies growing on
one stalk. This freak, scientists snid,
was caused by fcscintiOn. which
means over-cating. White blackbirds,
canaries. llnnets and sparrows have
been seen and exhibited. The ocean,
too, gives its share Of curious freaks.
A double-sided founder. with both
sides alike, duplicate fins and n mis-
placed eye, was caught some months
ago.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Clarkson & Tuckwiller,
Roneeverte, West Va.
Self-Portraiture.

To take photograph of oneself 1t
Is necessary to have the camera very
firmly placed either on n tripod or q
table so that it would not move dur
Ing exposure. 4 length of thin. strong
string should be attached to the shut
ter trigger. The string should be led
down TO the floor level. passed under
the lower rail of II heavy chair. along
tho floor, under your boot (bctwcen the
heel and sOle), and held in the hand
behind the bncE. If the string runs
freely q slight pull should release the
shutter and make the exposure. If it
does not, pick the camera up and start
again.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06

SAID Il DONE know ms you've noticed
H. or cared, but l haven; been around
as much lately"
NO. said Marion. In curious tone.
loss voice. you haven't"
Well. you remember that Inst hir
dance. They told Tie that YOU were on.
saeeu to that fellow" Marion gnye 81
gasp. THE same one you're with TO-
night. At first l didn't believe il. and
well. it sure looked it, and now She
they say 1T was all joke and he's
your cousin, and'--hc turned n. uuz-
Zled. hurt face to Marion-'whai does
1t mean, anyhow" e..
Then you're not enyaged:" cried
Marion huskily, land you're not going
to marry Mabel Bradley"
What" exploded Phil, what do Won
mean?"
why Doris said"
Phil gave suppressed whistle. 81.
was Doris told me about you," lie cried.
Pills eyes FELL, but his hands tight
ened their grasp on hers.
Il was Jealous and just wanted to
show you l didn't care" lie mumbled
In a shamed voice; and then, raising
his head again, he looked straight into
her eyes and said quietly: There
never was anybody but you, Marion,
and you know it. don't ever want to
live another two weeks like these last
two. Tell me. you do carc!"
Mnrion's tremulous. happy smile
was answer enough. AS Phil bent to
kiss the hands he held in his own. the
gay voice of Doris broke in on their
happiness. We'll, so you've made up.
you two! We've been looking every
where for you. Come on" and she
pulled Marion to her feet and led her
toward the dance floor, looking over
her shoulder at Phil with teasing
smile.
I'm SO relieved to find there wasn't
anything in that Bradley business" she
contided to Marion's tolerant ears. II
knew 1t couldn't be. You and Phil
make such Il goodlOoking couple"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Beware OF Talking Too Much.

Tact Is displayed to advantage when
people practice the old motto. that ISL
lence is golden" 1t doesn't pay to re-
tort to every injustice. The fellow
that can grin and bear" is sure to win
In the long run. Some folks are nj.
ways talking but never have any fol-
lowing to speak Of. At recent pub.
lie gathering a man Of decided intelli.
gence commented on the address OF
another by saying, THAT man can
speak more words and say less than
any other man know" It's not words
but ideas that make the world 90. The
best advice that a young person can
cling to Is, ''Don't talk unless you have
really something to say" And be-
sides It's pretty good rule that says.
People who always have. their mouths
open seldom have their minds fun"
That may not be strictly true, but It's
worth thinking sbout.-Grit.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
TOYS TN THE ARCTIC ZONE
Eskimo Children as Fond of Them as
Arc the Little Folks Of
... Other Lands

In Eskimo land the little girls are as
fond OF playing with dolls as any
other children OF their sex and age.
or course their doll babies are dressed
In the costumes Of Eskimo people.
Sometimes. says the Philadelphia Led
ger. their dol! houses are snow nuts
In miniature. provided with tiny ket-
tie, soapstone lamps and other essen.
this. The dolls are cut out of drift
wood usually, this sort of task pass.
Ing many an Idle hour for the father
OF the family during the long months
of the winter night. The Eskimos are
wonderfully clever carvers In wood
and ivory, the latter material being OBJ
tanned from walrus tusks. To amuse
the children a whole Noah's ark Of AMI
mails Is thus evolved. including the
polar bear. the seal. the sea. lion. the
pOrpOise, the sea otter and various spe-
cies of whales. The animals are COL
lection quite different from that COM
posing the familiar fauna Of our own
nurseries. Conspicuous among them,
however. nre the dog and the rein
deer. Mr.. and Mrs. Noah appear, with
Shem, Ham and Japhct or their equiva.
Tents. Some of the dolls turn their
heads from side to side in a llfelikc
way by the help Of n couple Of Strings
wound about the peck and pulled by
finger passed MP beneath the mani
kln's clothing. Even mechanical toys
are not unknown to the EskImos. One
of them has whnleboDe spring,
which, when released, causes an alarm
Ing looking animal to jump out Of
box.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
NOTICE..

Proclamation and Notice of Spec
ial Election by the voters Of Frank
FORD District. Greenbrier County.
west Virginia. on the 18th day of
tehruary. 1920, on the question of
issuing Road Bonds and OF author
.lZihg maximum special levy.
Pursuant to an order made and
entered by the County Court OF
Greenbrier county. West Virginia
on the 9Th day of January, 1920, I.
Thos. w. Shields, President of
said The County Court OF Green
Drler County. West Virginia, do
hereby proclaim and appoint Satur-
day the 18th day of February, 1920.
between the hours of sunrise and
sunset OF that day, at the regular es-
tabllshed voting places of said
Frankford Magisterial District of
said Gre"hbrier county, as the
time and places al which special
election prov dcI for in said order
snail be held by the qualified voters
or said Frankford District, includ-
ng the Town of frankfort therein.
10 decide whether they will ratify
or REJECT the said order proposing
q issue OF bonds to the amount of
s4l,50O.OO and levies for the Day-
ment of interest and princina1 for
the purpose Of constructing roads
In said district.
Given under my hand as presi
dent Of the Said county ccnrt
luis the 9th day of January, 1920.
THOS. w. Shields.
President Of the Comfy
Court OF Greenbrier Coun-
ty, West Virginia.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Niqhtmare.

Nightmare is caused by dlsordered
digestion, nervous troubles or other all
mcntS and must be treated by going
after the cause. "When the body
sleeps the spirit wakes" and when it
comes in the shape Of "cauchemar," as
the French call it, 1t is truly a fright
fu! guest.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Swamp Lands.

The swamp and wet lands Of the
United States are equivalent to three
fourths Of the area Of France. Much
OF the swamp land, however, is wet
only after heavy rains and usually
bears heavy vegetation. It Is believed
that large areas, If properly drained
and cleared by public or private cor
porations, could be transformed into
productive farms.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Usefulness Of Moss

Moss IS the popular name for sew
eral kinds Of small howerless plants
which flourish In damp places. In
mountains and wet districts tracts OF
moss are Of great service in retaining
the water and preventing sudden
foods.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
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Terribly
Run Down
Condition

Miss Kicks Leopold,
2s9 Layco ST.. Menasha, VIE,
letter opposite conveys in no un-
certain way tho gratitude she
feels for Peruna.
Lfqpid apd Tablet Form
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
AM GLAD TO ENDORSE
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Glad to Try Anything

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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-06
Merely Oid.Eashloned Idea

Merely Oid.Fashloned Idea.
1t Is Impossible to believe that being
bright in school counts for much after
you learn that your little boy is get.
ting poorer grades than his cousin
Kansas City Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24

job Printing at Sifting-News.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Post Subscribers
Please Take Note

1t will be favor to the Denver Post
agency if the Post subscribers will call
at the Siftings-News office to settle the
accounts each month. Since school has
begun, it is hard to get collections made
so if you nave not paid this month, it
will be greatly appreciated if you will do
this 1t is not much trouble for each in
dividual to call and pay at the office, but
it is rather difficult for a collector to
call at over 200 places for 65 cents each.
If you can't pay at the office, please
have your money ready when the collect
er calls, as it takes great deal of time
if he has to return for the money.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Silver Plume Notes

W. Marshall returned from Den
yer Saturday.
Leo Rebel returned from Mon
tezuma Sunday by way of Argen-
tine pass.
Ben Martelon was business
visitor in Denver the latter part of
laat week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Edwards re-
turned Monday from business
trip to Denver.
Thomas May, who has been in
Boulder for several months, re-
turned Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Couehlin returned on
Saturday after pleasant visit with
friends in Denver.
Paul Davis was passenger on
Monday for Denver, where he will
make his home temporarily.
Herbert Buxton, who has pos
tion in a Denver bank, isenjoying
his vacation with his relatives.
Geo. Wetzel left Monday tc
| take position with the Great
Western Sugar company at Brigh.
ton, Colorado.
Ms. Mary Nelson, Roy Nelson,
aud Misses Marguerite Green and
Edna Jennings were Idaho Springs
visitors last Saturday.
Mr.. an ID Mrs, Burl Tolman
formerly of Silver Plume, but nov
residents of Denver were shaking
hands with old acquaintances here
Sunday. They were accompanied
by Peter Sprankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eade, Mr.
and Mrs. Barnes (known here as
Mrs. Eade) and two friends from
Denver were guests of Mrs. Mary
Watkins last Friday.
Rev. Harold link, who was
pastor of the M. E. church for the
past year, has accepted call to
the Jefferson avenue church il
Denver. We regret very much tc
have Mr.. link leave US. The
vacancy will be filled by gentle.
man who is attending the Denver
university.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Former Idaho Springs
Girl Is Given Shower

pretty and interesting affair
wa3 the miscellaneous shower given
by Mrs. D. NJ. Strong at Spokane
Washington, for her sister, Miss
Gertrude McGinnis, whose engage
meht to F. j. Zeitler was announced
by IMr. and Mrs. S. G. McGinnis
patents of the bride-to- be.
Yhe event was surprise to Miss
MdGinnis and was given at hel
home, 1902 Frederick avenue, at a
red dent date.
he decorations were sweet peas
thS color scheme Of red and white
being prettily carried out during
tha entire evening.
iany useful gifts were presented
to Miss McGinnis in very novel
mahner, and the evening was
greatly enjoyed by all. G. L
M0(3innis and Mrs. Strong enter
taihed the guests with various
musical selections, both vocal and
instrumental, and at the close OF
the happy evening a dainty repast
was served.
Until three years ago, Miss Nc
Ginnis was an Idaho Springs girl
and very popular with the people
Of this community.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24

ings Reduction and transportation
Tunnel Company.
To the Stockholders of the Idaho Min
ing, Reduction and Transportation
Tunnel Company.
Notice is hereby given that special meeting
of the stockholders of The Idaho Mining Re-
duction and Transportation Tunnel Company
will be held at s15- Symes Building. Denver.
Colorado, on tn e Eighteenth day of October,
A. d. 1920, at two o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose
OF ratfying the tion of the officers and direc-
tors taken pursuant to resolution adopted at
meeting IT t h e stockholders held on the
Nineteenth day of July. 1920. and for the pur-
pose of considering and acting upon the ques-
tion Of dissolving the Company in the manner
prescribed by law, distributing its assets, and
winding up its affairs.
Dated at Denver. Colorado. September 10th.
1920.
By order Of the Board of Directors.
JOHN R. WHITE,
Secretary.
Published in Idaho Springs Siftings-News Sept
17-A. and October 1915. 1920.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Notice of Special Meeting

OF the Stockholders of the Idaho Min
ings Reduction and transportation
Tunnel Company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24

AL you men folks who have tired of cigarettes that
lack snap and go-cgarettes that like fiat tires on
the road to smoke~enoynent-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Notice of Final Settlement

Estate of Alice R. walder. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the
27th day of September, 1920. the undersigned will
present to the County Court of Clear Creek
County. Colorado, his accounts for final settle
ment Of administration OF said estate. when and
where all persons in interest may appear and
object to them.if they desire.
THOMAS NJ ROBERTS.
Administrator.
J. W. B. SMITH.
Attorney.
Published in the Idaho Springs sifting-News.
August 27 September 8. 10, II, "a.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Why?

Why not subscribe for the Den
yer Post at the Siftings News Office
and have the paper delivered at
your door each evening? Why
pay five cents every night for the
paper when you can get it for 65
per month by subscribing at the
Siftings- News office? Why run
the risk of getting an extra paper
when you can be sure of one by
being a regular subscriber? Why
do you not come in at once and
subscribe? Why come after your
paper when we have reliable car
riers who will take it anywhere in
the city limits?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Notice of Special Meeting

Notice is hereby given that special meeting
of the stockholders of The R. g. G. Mining and
Milling Company will be held at Room No. sl5
Symes Building Denver. Colorado, on the twen-
ty-ffth day of October 1920. at two O'Clock P. NJ.
for the following purposes. to-wit:
To consider and act upou the question of dis
solving the Company and winding up its affairs
in the manner provided by law;
To consider the question Of ratifying the acts
of the officers and directors of the Company in
disposing of all the property and assets of the
Company.
Denver. Colorado
September o. 1920.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
JOHN R. WHITE,
Secretary.
First published September a. 1920.
Last published October 22, 1920
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Notice of Final Settlement

Estate of JohnfN. walder. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Monday, the
27th day of Sc ptember. 1920. the undersigned
will present to the County Court of Clear Greek
County. Colorado. his accounts for final settle
ment OF the. administration of said estate, when
and ::where' all persons in interest may appear
and object to. them. If they so desire
THOMAS NJ. ROBERTS,
Administrator.
J. W. B. SMITH.
Attorney.
Published inEthe Idaho:springs siftings-News,
August 81. September 8, 10, II. "a.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Our Assortment of Clear
Havana

Seed and Havana and domestic ci-
gars include the following well
known brands: Olinda, Ell Empo-
ria, Van Dyke, Harvester, Chan.
cellor, Robert Burns, Tom Moore,
Muriel, M. and O., Dry Climate, La
Azora. Our stock of cigarettes
consists of all the leading brands
MoBRIDE's DRUG STORE.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24
Set of Dishes to
Be Given Away

The B. A. Holley furniture store
is likely to be a most popular re-
sort within the next few days. as a
big free drawing is to take place
at 3 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Advertising the Universal range,
the company will give away 168-
piece china dinner set, and other
premiums, to the one holding the
lucky number. The tickets for
the drawing may be had any
time between now and 3 O'Clock
on Wednesday afternoon, and the
holder of the lucky" number must
be present 10 secure the prize.
A demonstration of the Univer-
sal range will be made and this
alone is worth seeing. Besides,
you might get the set of dishes
someone will Remember the date.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 3 p. m.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24

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