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Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
IN THE OLD TIME

When I was young a shilling
was pretty hard to get; for hours
a man went drilling, in pools of
honest sweat, before he'd fairly
earned it, and when he drew his
tin, twas seldom that he burned
it, or idly blew it in. At Christ
mas time he'd holler and make
some kopecks fly; and he would
spend a dollar the Fourth day of
July. And when the three-ring
circus came numbering to town,
with CRAFTS and fakes to work US,
he'd haply blow a crown. Then,
having had his riot, he to his work
returned, and, strictly on the
quiet, he picked all he earned.
And when life's winter found
him, it didn't find him broke; he'd
comforts all around him, and
greenbacks in his poke. But now
such sane endeavor, such sense,
we vainly seek; the Fourth is with
us ever, and Christmas once a
week. The moneys coming easy
with equal ease it goes; the toiler,
flip and breezy, just blows, and
blows, and blows. With all wise
rules disgusted, he blows his wad
today; cheer up! We'll soon be
busted! a panic's on the way!-
Walt Mason.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
WORKERS VOTE
AS THEY TALK

If there is any doubt about the
workers being aroused to the nee
essity of voting intelligently it
was removed by the primary cleo
tions which have been held in a
number of states. The opposition
that has punctured the booms of
candidates of the reactionary ell
ements of the Republican party
has come almost entirely from the
ranks of the toilers.
Three of the Republican candi-
dates for the presidency have un-
limited campaign funds. The ex-
penditure of money to corrupt the
electorate has become a scandal.
General Wood has made the open
handed methods of the late Mark
Hanna appear rs pitiable piking.
1t is said that in every state in
which he has made contest he
has left trail of corruption that
has alarmed and disgusted the
voters.
Yet, Notwithstanding these law
ish expenditures, the privilege
supported candidates have not
gained headway. They have made
such sorry showing that they
have practically been eliminated
from consideration. No one SER
iously contends that they will
have more than complimentary
support at the national conven-
tion.
Senator Hiram Johnson has
been accepted by the workers as
more desirable than his opponents
and he has received their votes.
Without money, without organi-
cation and without newspaper
support, his campaign has been
sensational. The voting demon
strates conclusively that so far
as the people are concerned he is
their choice for the Republican
nomination.
Perhaps this significant mani
festation of interest on the part
of the workers is lost on those who
are vainly striving to force the
producers of the nation back into
the status of feudal serfs. If they
are learning the lesson to be
drawn from these political upsets
they give no sign of it. Instead,
they have placed their reliance in
the ability of the politicians to
throttle popular will and antici-
pate, not without reason, that
when the time comes the efforts
of the voters to secure progressive
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

We would like to get some re-
liable information once on the af-
feet prohibition has had on crime.
From some authorities who quote
seemingly accurate statistics,
crime has greatly decreased, and
from others who appear to know
what they are talking about,
crime has increased. From our
observation of the working of
prohibition, W, cannot see where
it has either changed people as a
whole for the better or worse.
Man has been Known to sin from
the beginning Of time and evident
ly he iss determined to keep at it.
Everything must have it's antith-
esis and the sinners are as neces-
sary in the great world drama as
the saints, and whether we have
prohibition or not we are going to
have crime.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
AUTOMOBILE
Nmf1UN'IS@A

One Of the best rules for keeping
n car out Of the repair shop Is the
proper use Of lubricants.
1t is claimed for the new multiblade
fans that they double the volume of
mir passing through the radiator, keep
ing the engine cooler in summer.
What. asks Motor Age, has become
of the old fashioned motorist who
wiped his feet before getting into his
car?
American motor cars sell In Vene-
zueln at prices ranging from so to
100 per cent more than the prices
asked In the United States.
It Is advisable to clean and readjust
the spark plug occasionally. The
points wear away gradually and If not
readjusted. cause irregular firing.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
SITUATION in MEXICO

The deplorable conditions that
exist in far away Russia are COM
mon knowledge but how many of
us realize and consider that the
conditions in Mexico are worse, if
such a thing be possible, than
those which prevail in Russia.
Mexico is and has been for
years in state of anarchy with
out any government worthy of the
name and her people seem to be
helpless and unable to Establish
any permanent form of govern
ment. One revolution is put down
only to be followed by another.
Her people pay exorbitant taxes
to maintain pretended govern
ment that is unable to protect
them from the wholesale robber-
les imposed upon them by revolu-
tionary armies and innumerable
bands of outlaws and bandits.
There is no security for life or
property, and crime of every form
and description is rampant and
unpunished.
All this is transpiring in a
country of vast and unlimited re-
sources capable of supporting in
peace and plenty large and
dense population. 1t is easy to
describe the conditions and DEM
onstrate that they are wrong but
it is a difficult task to prescribe
remedy that will be reasonably
sure to have the desired results
and bring to the distracted coun-
try peace and prosperity.
A large majority of her citizens
are reduced to state of vassal-
age and are unable to read or
write. 1t is folly to talk of gov
ernment of the people for the
people and by the people in a
country where almost universal
ignorance exists. Some say that
the United States should inter
vene and estblish a protectorate
over them but can we be sure that
this would result in bringing
about an ideal state of affairs in
Mexico? Without doubt it would
restore law and order, but is there
not grave danger that the country
would be turned over to the ten
der mercies of our financial ex-
ploiters who would gain control
of the resources of the country
to advance their own interests and
establish a government of monied
autocracy? Might not her con-
dition be similar to the man of
biblical history who had one devil
cast out and Immediately seven
other devils came and took pos
session of him "and the last state
of that man was worse than the
first"
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
LOCK YOUR AUTO
FOR PROTECTION
Carelessness on the Part Of
Owners Is Direct Cause Of
Cars Being Sto.en.
MOTORS ARE LEFT RUNNING
Others Leave Machines Standing at,
Curb With Everything In Starting
PesltIen-ssvsrai Ways Of
Guarding Against Theft,

A great many cars are stolen due
to the carelessness Of. the owners.
Some owners will leave q car standing
for several minutes unmatched and
with the motor running. A passing
thief can jump in and be far away be-
fore TIE owner can begin pursuit. 9th
er owners leave cars standing at the
curb with everything in starting po-
sition.
Cars Provided With Keys.
All cars are provided with keys
to be removed from the ignition system
which will prevent the motor from be-
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

The past week the Observer has
been informed of several increas-
es in printers stock and also a
raise in print paper and plates.
These raises, of course, are not
the first that have been made in
the past four years and are not
likely to be the last. We have
stood the advances in all the mat
erials that enter into the publish
ing of newspaper without in
crcasing the subscription price to
the reader, and have been think
ing whether to increase the SUBJ
scription rate or reduce the size
of the paper from eight to four
pages. 1t would perhaps be more
satisfactory to both the readers
and the Observer to reduce the
number of pages and this will
likely be done within a week or
two. A great many publications
have reduced their size to con-
serve on print paper and lessen
other costs and in this way have
escaped the necessity of advanc-
ing subscription prices. The same
amount of local news would be
published as we'll as the state and
general news. Only the feature
articles would be eliminated in re-
ducing the Observer fHm eight to
four pages.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
DON'T TRY THIS TRICK.

Another has been added to the
time-tried methods of self-ex-
tinctl0n-one where the simple
minded Individual blew out. the
gas and the other where the cur
IOus party looked down the bar
rel Of shotgun to see II 1t was
loaded.
The third method is where the
forgetful or ignorant motor car
owner goes into his garage care
fully shuts the door. closes the
windows. and then starts his en-
gine. As a method Of suicide.
1t is perfect. being quick. pain
less and effective.
This would be a good subject
for striking poster to be tackled
up In the garage as constant
reminder to the owner. Prob
ably most motorists know the
danger now, but some do not.
and the others may forget. One
lapse of memory Is sufficient.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Removing the Rotor From tho Distrib-
utor Box Diseonneets the Ignition
System.

Ing started unless similar key Is used
or the Ignition wires are tampered
with. But such duplicate keys can be
easily obtained.
In some Of the modern types Of mo-
tors. with the popular distributor sys-
TEN Of ignition. the removal of the ro-
tor from the box will usually prove ef-
fective. The possible thief might not
have similar one In his pocket; in
fact. he would be very unlikely to
have. This part is shown by the ar
row In the first Illustration.
Thieves Work Together.
Two enterprlsing thieves working to-
gether sometimes tow a car away as
shown In the second sketch. A heavy
chain with large brass lock (iron is
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Don't forget the speedometer drive.
This hard working part needs a little
fabrication. a few drops Of oil once q
week.
Strong soapsuds made from automo-
bile soap and rubbed on the glass OF
the windshield and allowed to dry will
prevent fog or rain from obscuring
the vision through the glass.
Bumpng into curbs, hitting bumps
In the road, turning out into cutters.
and similar strains, shocks and j0lts
nre very likely to cause misnlignment
or wobbling of wheels or both.
When there Is an escape back past
the piston rings Of hot gases the crank
cnse inevitably gets warm. On the
other hand. II the escape ID past the
vnlves this condition is not found.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Judge Tully Scott, who announ-
ced himself candidate for the
Democratic nomination for U. S.
senator. has been challenged to a
series of debates by Karl Schuy-
Ter, who aspires to the Republican
nomination for the same position.
Judge Scott told Mr.. Schuyler that
a debate such as he proposes
would be most untimely inasmuch
as neither had been nominated by
his party. Judge Scott assured
Mr.. Schuyler that should both be
nominated by their respective par
ties he would be pleased to debate
not only the League of Nations
but the numerous other issues of
the campaign.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
LUBRICANT FOR DOOR HINGES
Linseed OIL Mixed With Small Amount
Of Graphite 10 Recommended
Avoid Cylinder OIL.
$50. NSs2.

Linseed oil mixed with small
amount Of graphite is recommended
as lubricant for door hinges and
latches, which seldom receive attention
In this way. Ordinary cylinder oil
has tendency to run. which Is not de-
sirable at this location, because the
clothes of passengers are likely to
come In contact with II.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
g55efaIIls
Two Auto Thieves Working Together
May Tow a Car Away. Prevent
This by Locking a Wheel.

too easily cracked) is good protection
against such efforts. Chain the front
wheel to the axle or fender brace.
The type of car which uses coils in
the ignition can be pretty well protect
ed by the removal Of two or more coil
units. A coil usually weighs couple
of pounds and 1t Is not likely that the
enterprising crook would have over
five or six of these concealed about his
person.-W. V. Relma In Farm and
Field.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
HANDY TOOL BOX FOR GARAGE
Man Who Does Much Work at Homo
Can Arrange Two-sheIf Reeep- i
tacle for Articles.

A useful tool box for the man who
does much work about his garage may
be made by constructing twoshelf
box, each shelf being v-shaped. so that
the tools will not roll of. The shelves
should be six or eight inches apart. SO
that free access is permitted.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Cruel lpterruptjon

Miss Oldgirl-The first lover had
was when wns twenty and
Miss Pert-What a splendid men,
ory you must have to 60 80 far back
% all thatl
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Blessings Of Imaaination.

Jack-The trouble with you women
is that You have too much imagina-
ton.
Gladys-I Don't know. II we didn't
imagine you men were lot better than
you are, none of us would ever marry
yOu.-LOndOn Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Opportunities.

"Ours is country with opportuni.
ties for all. Even In Boston you don't
have to operate book store"
"Eh?"
"You can ran beanery."
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
The Bio Confederation.

"You have taken lofty position in
this mOmentOus matter"
81 have" replied Senator Sorghum.
"And feel little like an aviator. I
can't stay In the air forever. The big
consideration is how I'm going to
alight."
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Try Vegetable Jokes,

Funny Edltor-Tm very sorry, but
! can't buy these jokes from you.
Why. there's no meat to them.
Jokester-Well, can't write Jokes
with meat to them because I'm vege-
tartan.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
M ain Question.

"The young man seems to admire
you. grille"
HE says II he had me he'd never
want another thing on earth"
"But will he hustle for the things
you want?"
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
TROUBLE FOUND IN AMMETER
High or Low Rate Of Discharge Shows
That Battery It Not Getting
Proper Current.

When the ammeter shows a rate OF
charge or discharge very much higher
than usual 1t may be accepted as an
indication that there is a cross some
where SO that the battery is not get
ting the current intended for 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

candidates will be rendered futile
by the steam roller tactics that
heretofore have proven efficacious
in checking the stirring of the
masses.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
The Needy Ones.

"Do you think the motion picture
stars will form union2"
"Why should they7 II would be morr
suitable II their employers organized"
Film Fun.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
REPAIRING TEAR IN CAR TOP
Use WooIen Yarn to Draw Edges To-
gether, After Which Apply Ma
teriAi With Cement.

To mend a tear In the top 1t is best
to use woOlen yarn to draw the edges
together. after which a top material
similar to that OF the top is applied
with rubber cement, set by the vulcan
izer.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
TIahtenIna Bearing caps.

In removing play from rod bearings
by reducing shin thickness. great
care should be exercised to get each
rod bearing as free as every other
benring.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Men Wanted to Sell Groceries

Selling Experience Not Necessary
One of the worlds largest Gro
GERS, Capital over $1,000, 100000
wants ambitious men in your To-
cality to sell direct to consumer
nationally known brands of an ex-
tensive line of groceries, paints,
roofings. lubricating oils, stock
foods, etc. No capital required.
Write today. State age and occu-
patton. John Sexton & Co., 352
w. Illinois St., Chicago, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

An airplane flow over Central
at eight o'clock this morning and
was going westward. They are be-
coming so common in this section
of late that the city council is
thinking of setting aside some
ground for an aviation field.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Mrs. Edith Williams and daugh-
ter left Sunday afternoon for
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Mrs. j. R. Rule left this after.
noon for the valley.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27
Sky Traffic.

SKY Vranie.
When In our airship through the crowd
We journey fast or slow.
Well hnd n cherub on q cloud
To signal stop" and Go"
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Mrs. Ii. P. Davies went TO Den
yer Wednesday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

Trade at Hawley's and get the
best in the line Of groceries.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

WHERE THE FAULT LAY.
Hubby-Isn't your skirt outrage
ously short7
Wifey-No. indeed. It Is Just that
the door doesn't come up any high
Of.
Gilpin observer., 1920-05-27

w. c. Matthews left Monday
morning for Georgetown.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
AUTO SHOW BIG
BUSINESS EVENT
Tradesmen Urged to Attend
Twentieth Annual Exhibition.

Generous support of the twentieth au-
tomobile show at the state fair grounds
March S to Is was urged by \. Fl. Car
tinhour, vice president of the Indian
apolis Automobile Trade association to-
day. To further this support the asso-
citation is extending special invitations
10 all business mems organizations to
attend the show. The business men are
urged to help make the exhibition stand
out above all others in the country
this year.
Nothing outside of the speedway
races and the state fair gives Indian
apolis such widespread advertising as
does the automobile show" Mr.. Car
tinhour said THE state fair does not
get Indianapolis into the leading ar
ticles of a large number of important
trade journals for several issues like
the auto show. It is very important
factor in maintaining the city's hol6
upon the honor of being the second mo-
tor car producing municipality in the
world without the automobile show
servine: as a review of what the manu-
.facturers have done each year Indian
apolis would have great difficulty in
showing the rest Of the world her su-
periority.
Not that we are going to show only
indianapolis made cars, but we are
going to have all of the local products
there, to demonstrate how great the city
looms as a motor production center In
comparison with the number of models
from other cities.
VERY few people outside of the motor
industry seem to know that the Indian
apolis show is looked upon by the rest
of the country as one of the big events
to Indianapolis not only for one of the
best business shows but also one OF
the most artistic.
There is another very vital reason
why the show ought to have the support
of all business men. 1t supports the
business men themselves 1t is no small
enterprise which spends $4,000 OF more
every year right in Indianapolis. This
is what the Indianapolis Automobile
Trade association does.
Materials for decorating the Msnufac-
turers' building, all OF the printing and
paper necessary for the tremendous ad-
vertising campaign and many other pur-
chases are made either directly from
or through local merchants.
SIT is a peculiar thing that some folks
can not see why it is necessary to charge
admission to the auto show. The pro-
duction cost is, IN general, several thou
sand dollars greater than that of the
bigger theatrical attractions which come
to indianapolis. The big shows are pro-
duced to run thirty, forty or fifty weeks.
The auto show is staged to run Just one
week. Folks who question why they
should pay 30 cents to see the automo-
bile show will pay IS for a seat at the
"Follies," staged at far less expense and
on far lesss ma gnificent scale, without
q murmur'
The attendance record will be broken
at the Twentieth show, Mr.. Cartinhour
predicted.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
$500 New Spring
Polo Coats

Atwood Broadcloth, Sill
vertones and Covert cloth,
dashing new spring coats;
the new style leaders. Spe-
cial Wednesday,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
Rev. I'll. J. Hill to Talk
at Jefferson Club

Members Of the Jefferson club expect
an interesting meeting at their headquar-
tiers. Ritter avenue and East Washington
street, at o'clock tomorrow night, when
Rev. Harry J. Hill addresses them.
Rev. Hill will talk on Woodrow VIII
son and His Administration" There may
be an additional speaker or two.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
KoKoMo MAN DROPS DEAD.

KOKOMO, Ind, March Mrs. A. G.
Seiberllng has been notified of the sud
den death of Capt. George d. Tate, oc-
curing yesterday on the streets of st
Petersburg, Fla, where he has been
spending the winter. Capt. Tate was
widely known in Indianapolis. His death
was a surprise. The body will be brought
to this city for burial.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02

Broadcloths. Chameleon
cloth and all-wool poplins,
artfully designed and SUI
perbly tailored: 4S inches
long. Special Wednesday,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
Congress to Quiz
Grain Corporation

CHICAGO, March "a congressional
investigation into Chicago and Milwaukee
Offices Of the United States Grain cor
poration, in line with charges OF the
Spokane grand jury that certain firms
benefited greatly through alleged ia
voritism shown by certain officials Of the
corporation will be launched in the near
future, it was reported among grain men
here today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
$4,000 Silk Poplin
Dresses

The dresses are all fash
Toned in springs new and
lovely styles; sizes 70 to
80. Special Wednesday,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
Farm Agent Resigns
for Second Time

Ralph NJ. Gilbert has resigned as
county agricultural agent. but will retain
his position until his successor is ap-
pointed by the county board Of education.
Gilbert desires to devote ali of his time
to farming. He resigned once before,
but was induced to reconsider.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-02
FREE TICKETS COSTLY.

LONDON, March "A Londoner found
tickets to a musical show in his letter
box. He thought a friend must have
left them. He and his family used them.
While they were away thieves ransacked
the house. Now you know who left
them" red a note pinned on the dining
room table
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-08
HOME RULE BILL ALAW SOON
Quick Passage Indicated by Big Ma
iority on Second Reading Final
Action April f3.

London.-The house of commons
has passed the second reading of the
Irish home rule bill. The vote was
348 to "a.
In the final debate Sir Edward Car
son, Irish unionist leader, said he had
been warned by Scotland Yard that
six Clan-Na-Gael members had landed
from America with the avowed inten-
ton of assassinating him.
Speedy passage of the bill and tri-
umph for the Lloyd George govern
ment was predicted by members Of
parliament, who based their forecast
on the big majority for the measure
on the reading.
Coalitionist supporters Of the prime
minister had predicted the bill would
receive a majority of from IT'S to 200
when it advanced to second reading.
The home rule measure now will be
submitted to a committee, where
amendments will be attacked, and is
expected to be called up for final &C
ton by commons April ID.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-08
A CRISIS NOW IN DENMARK
King Christian, With Resolution
Threatened, Stands Firm in Refusal
Of Social Democrats Demands.

Copenhagen.-King Christian has
announced his refusal to comply with
the ultimatum of the Social Democrats
demanding the reinstatement Of the
ZahIe ministry, dismissed by the king,
and other actions in connection with
the government crisis.
Socialist and trade union represen-
tatives who conferred with King
Christian relative to the crisis which
has arisen in Denmark as a result Of
the dismissal OF Premier Zahle's cab
met, demanded immediate reinstate-
ment of the ZahIe ministry, an immed-
late call for a meeting Of the Rigsdag
and the introduction once more OF con-
stitutional conditions in this country
Declarations were made that If
these demands would call a meeting
with a view to declaring a general
strike.