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Show CUT HAIR OR STARVE. Indians Readily Comply With the Rule When They Get Hungry. Fort Hall Agency, Ross Fork, Ida., April 9. Indian halrcutting, under the direction of Agent Caldwell, is progressing. progress-ing. Xo supplies of any description are being issued to long-haired Indians and since they understand that fact, few of them are reluctant to part with their locks. Many of them, however, carefullv conceal their shorn polls under long bright colored handkerchiefs. With the loss of hair, the discarding of blankets and the gradual disuse of moccasins and Paint, the outposts of civilization and health are In sight for these people j |