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The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
A Glimpse at
Delta County.

Said a visitor from Longmont re-
Gently: 81 have a right to be sur
prised l thought we had the best
country on earth north of Denver. but
/ find we have only piece of Delta
county's aggregate merits. When we
got to growing sugar beets our land
jumped to fabulous values. ! see you
can raise just as good or better sugar
beets than we, and that your fruit val
ues are so great as to, in some instan-
ces, give your land ten times the value
of sugar beet crop in single sea-
sons profits. 1t is almost too wonder
full to comprehend.
There is much of the real situation
summed up in the above confession.
Delta county has proven to be the
best sugar beet territory yet exploited
in size of beets grown, in their high
average of sugar and in the tonnage
per acre produced Her apples, peach
es, apricots and plums are prize win
ners, as are also her berry crops.
Cantaloupes this year were awarded
first premium at the State Fair over
those of Rocky Ford. Potatoes raised
here are better than those raised at
Greeley. Tomatoes, pumpkins, cab
bage, squashes, caulifiower, grow to
perfection. The grains are profitable
crop. Alfalfa yields three and four
cuttings. Cattle and horses thrive and
hogs are being raised for market and
packing. Poultry of all kinds does
well. Bees are a profitable source Of
wealth and the best quality of honey 70
be found anywhere Is produced here,
car loads Of which are bought up and
shipped to eastern and northern states
for consumption. The county mas coal
in abundance to last for all time, and is
arranging to guarantee a nominal fixed
price to consumers.
The county is progressive. Its citi-
zens represent the highest average
class of intelligence. morality and hon.
esty. There are splendid schools and
nearly all the UNCONVENTIONAL churches.
What more do you want in selecting a
home?
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Fair Premium Proofs.

The following are among the premi-
ums awarded Delta county at the 1907
State Fair:
First Premium, Best General Ex
hibit.
First Premium, Largest and Best
Collection of Apples.
First Premium, Largest and Best
Collection of Peaches.
First Premium, For Five Best Com
mercial Varieties of Apples.
First Premium, on Jonathan Apples.
First Premium, on Rome Beauty Ap-
Piles.
First Premium, on Grimes Golden
Apples.
First Premium. on Ben Davis Apples.
First Premium, on Winesap Apples.
First Premium, on Smith Cider Ap-
pies.
First Premium, on Arkansas Black
Apples.
First Premium, on Willow Twig Ap-
pies.
First Premium. on Gano Apples.
First Premium. on Senator Apples.
First Premium, Best Plate Elberta
Peaches.
First and Second Premium. on Canta
loupes.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Quarter Million in Sugar Beets.

An estimate based upon the number
of acres and average yield of the sugar
beets this year raised in Delta county,
shows the value of the crop at S. per
ton, to be about $3.50, 900. That is a
very snug sum for the farmers of Delta
county to realize from a comparatively
new crop and one which is but just
getting beyond the test period with
them. Sugar beet growing in Delta
county is now proven success. Not
only that, but the land properly seeded
and cultivated. has produced more than
the average yield, larger than the av-
erage sized beets, and beets carrying
higher than the average per cent of
sugar.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Delta, Present
and Future.

Two or three years ago Delta was =
quiet little village, just beginning 70
rub its eyes and awaken from sleep.
The past two years have witnessed
remarkable growth. Attracted by the
beauty of the location and its rich sur
roundings. people from all the states
began to flock here.
Then they met with handicap.
There were not houses to shelter them,
even temporarily. Some were content
to board or live in tents until they
could build, but others, viewing the
disappointment as something they were
not responsible for, took their depart
ure.
Efforts have been made to overcome
this obstacle to rapid settlement, but
the more houses built the more people
there are who come and want them.
Parties who have begun the erection Of
houses to rent have usually had an
offer for their purchase before they
were completed. Thus Delta is kept
perpetually behind the demand for
houses to rent.
During the past year it is claimed
that quarter of million dollars have
been spent in house building. Next
year it is likely that double that sum
will be so expended
Delta is the county seat of Delta
County. the banner county of Colorado.
That alone is sufficient to guarantee for
it future.
Situated in the valleys of the I'm
compahgre and Gunnison, with the
Surface Greek and Tongue Creek sec
tions tributary. and with its broad
mesa lands developing and assured of
plenty of water on the completion of
the Gunnison Tunnel, it's future prom
ises to excel any other spot either on
the Western Slope or the Pacific Coast.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Are The Right Kind.

No town in Colorado or the West
has more enterprising, pushing aver
age class of people than Delta, and we
believe this to be true of the whole
county.
There may be here End there a
dead one, =" but they are few
The business men realize that they
are in position to do much and they
plan TO that end.
Outside the towns the bulk of citizens
and property owners are full of the
boosting spirit and stand ready at all
times to get their shoulders to any
desirable enterprise and push
With this class of people composing
its population and with the richest and
most varied resources to be found in
any county in the world, it does not
take a prophet to outline what the
future of Delta and Delta county will
be: A section teeming wit n popula-
tion, beehive colonies of varied indus
tries. wealth-producing. flowing with
milk and honey and-preserves.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
What Delta
Can Expect.

With the good news of another i'm
mense packing plant, capable of taking
care of several hundred carloads of
fruit. and an increased capacity of the
ice manufacturing plant it is taking in,
may be given the greatly increased
prospect for beet sugar factory.
The first great enterprise mentioned
is claimed as assured; the second is
making such favorable progress as to
appear tangible certainty.
With these will come better system
OF local transportation at least so that
county product of both fruit and beets
can glide to the local center on addi-
tional transportation lines to be especi-
ally provided.
All this will be the result of little
time. 1t cannot be looked for in the
morning of New Years day, but it is
as sure to come to Delta county as it
was in the northern counties of Colo
RADIO, for it is even more necessary here
than it was there.
And all these good things are to be
but the beginning of real growth and
development in the future great county
of Delta. when the present pleasing
caption of Banner County of Colorado"
will have drifted into mysty depths Of
insignificance- almost lost and forgot
ten in the glare of parapets of greater
achievement.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
A Resource Edition.

Some time in the future when its
editor is better acquainted, the lNDE-
PENDENT will undertake to issue a
resource edition of Delta county. This
may be by midsummer. perhaps not
until later. II it is undertaken at all,
it will be given much labor and the
county will be given an opportunity to
send out a very nicely printed and illus
trated description of its varied and
meritorious resources.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Delta Utilities.

Delta has good water works. electric
lights, both meat and fruit packing
houses, a flour mill, planning mills,
brick and tile factory and three news
papers, all-home product. The county
has in addition a canning factory. In
the county there are nine newspapers
published. Other industries of manu-
featuring nature are promised in the
near future.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
To Subscribers.

The first of new year is near at
hand. Come in and see us about your
subscription. If your time is out we
want you to renew. We want to know
where we are at. You can tell by look
ing at the date on your paper. The In
DEPENDENT is an expensive paper to
publish and we expect to spend more
money right along in continued at
tempts to improve it. Please help US
all you can to do this.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
All Were Guilty.

1t is claimed that, as result of a
Grand Junction paper threatening to
publish the name of the young man who
was seen with his sweetheart's head
on his shoulder if he didn't come up
with dollar on subscription, that 81
young men slipped in and handed the
eesilor a dollar.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Christmas Cantata.

Scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday
School will give a Christmas, Cantata,
The Message of Christmas" music
by Martin Towne. at the Opera House
Monday December %, under the direc-
ton of Bernice HALEY Forrest.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
BaiIe-BriCker.

Married at the rockingham resi-
dence in Delta, Wednesday afternoon
December 18th, 1907, DR.. rockingham
officiating. Mr.. S. l.. Bailey and Miss
Cora Bricker. The married couple are
comparatively new arrivals, coming to
Delta from Guthrie City, Iowa. They
will reside on the Smith ranch on Ash
Mesa. The INDEPENDENT extends con-
gratulations and best wishes.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Another New Block.

Frank Waller and Bert Norris will
cover block 81. on Columbia street be-
tween 9th and 7th streets, with either
brick or cement four and five room
houses next summer, beginning the
work as soon as spring opens. The
houses will be for rent or sale.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
O. e. S. Valentine Ball

The Delta Eastern Star ladies viii
give Valentine Ball on Friday evening
February l4th. You are invited.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
via 90 to Press thursday Nights.

Beginning the first of the new year
the INDEPENDENT will go to press with
its last forms Thursday nights. This is
to enable the paper to reach all SUBJ
scribers in the county on Fridays, the
day of publication. 1t will necessitate
the getting in of matter intended for
publication day earlier than formerly.
Buy your jewelry and watches where
you can get your engraving free.
F. C. HELT, the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

You are not being handed lemor
when you buy your watches and jewelry
from US. F. C. HELT, the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

our store is bubbling over with
Christmas things. Come in. F. C.
HELT. the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Ice Notice.

will cut ice as soon as the ice gets
thick enough to cut on Mr.. Garrison S
pond at North Delta.
2-t N, I, TUCKER
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

The best to be had is always repre-
sented in our stock of jewelry ant
watches. F. C. HELT, the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Our prices make buying elsewhere
seem like extravaganza. F. c. HELT.
the Jeweler,
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

In our immense watch stock is rep
resented the best time-pieces on the
market. f. C. HELT, the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

The only fountain pen THE Water
man." &c. HELT, the Jeweler.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

W. P. Gould is selling out with
the intention of removing to
Oregon. We are sorry to see
Mr.. Gould leave but feel assured
he will return, for, having once
become a Demingite, he will al
ways remain such. At least this
is the invariable rule.
Samson windmills and Cushman en-
gines are world beaters.
KNOWLES 4 ROLAND, Agents
Deming, N. NJ.
There is a scarcity of rent
houses in the city. There isn't
a vacant house in town and ev-
cry day there are people inquir-
ing for houses to rent. Some
one with a little idle change
would find this a capital way to
invest it and at the same time il
would prove a great blessing to
the town.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
]. A. Kinnear 3 Co.
Druggists
Stationery, Perfumery
And Toilet Articles.
Special Attention Given II
Prescription Department.

A Pike county, Missouri, girl
married a young farmer, and
the day after the wedding he
took out a policy for 1000.
Then, with his wife, he started
for lake with a party of sports
men, the wife to cook and wash
dishes, the man to clean fish and
so on. The young man was bit
ten by a ratllesnake and a few
days afterward died. The wild
ow notified her family and
friends in a note that said,
Bill parst away yestidy. Loss
fully coverd by insurance"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

S. H. Pendleton, an old-time
resident and former merchant of
Deming, now a citizen Of Santa
Ana, Cal, was in the city a few
days the latter part of last week
renewing old acquaintance, all
of whom were more than glad to
see him. Mr.. Pendleton called
pleasantly on us while here and
informed us he was well &C
quainted with an old friend of
ours, Mr.. John Cox, of his city,
whom we knew well at Fayette.
vile, Ark, where Mr.. Cox al
one time resided.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
One Great Factor.

One great factor in the Up
building of a town is a we'll Or
gained, get up and go after
Commercial Club. Such an as
sociation is certainly one Of the
most potential factors that any
town can possess. 1t is not only
expected but it is the duty of
every man who has a city's in
terest at heart to support and
render aid to such an institution,
not only financially but by con-
tact. The secretary of such a
business body cannot be expect
ed to do everything but must
have the enthusiastic co-opera-
ton of every business man to
carry out plans and purposes
looking to the betterment and
uplifting Of the city's interests.
One of the most important adj
juncts in the life and perpetuity
of a business organization is
advertising. There is no need
of a city to place its light under a
bushel.
In order, therefore, for the
outside world to know Of the
great resources and natural adj
vantages possessed by the MINI
bres Valley, it is absolutely nee
essary to proclaim them through
the channel Of advertising, and
this must be done intelligentiy
and persistently. One of the great
advantages of a commercial body
in the midst of a town is the
concrete working force of such an
organization. All matters per-
tanning to the growth and de-
yelopment Of a city or country
can be carried on and accom-
plished most effectively through
such a trace organization. In
other words such a body should
be a clearing house through
which and by which matters of
civic note and commercial and
manufacturing interests should
be ventilated.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Handed Her a Bunch.

A Chicago lady, who visited
near Demin9 last year, wrote to
a good old ranchman near this
city and told him that she would
like to come again this spring,
but that she objected to the
kitchen methods of ,his hired
girl and to the swine being kept
too close to the house. She re.
ceived an answer which contain
ed the following: you may cum
all right. Hannah has went and
their haint been no hogs on the
place since you left last spring. u
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

Bob Harrington, the chief med
icine man of the Mt. Riley res
ervation, was in Deming during
the forepart Of the week. He
says everything is tranquil in his
part of the world.
Mrs. J. Fendall, a former resi-
dent Of Deming, has returned to
the city from California and will
again make her home here.
Her old friends will be pleased
to note her return.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Common Colds Are the Cause OF
Many Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained national
reputation as analysis OF the cause of
various diseases, claim that ii catching
cold could be avoided a long list OF dan.
gerous ailments would never be heard
of. Everyone knows that pneumonia
and consumption originate from cold,
and chronic catarrh. bronchitis. and all
throat and lurg trouble are aggravated
and rendered more serious by each
fresh attack. Do not risk your life OF
take chances when you have cold.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure
II before these diseases develop. This
remedy contains no opium, morphine OF
other harmful drug and has thirty
years of reputation back of it, gained
by its cures under every condition. For
sale by all druggists.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
KII.LINGER & Co.'S. trading place,
Northwest corner Of Silver Avenue and
Spruce streets.

Guy Petty was in the city
Monday and left with his mother
and sister Tor their future home
in Arizona.
Call and see Knowles & Roland
Safety Deep well Cylinder.
G. W. Ramey is fencing and
otherwise improving his home
stead a few miles out from
town.
w. L. Nixon is now cozily
domiciled on his valuable home
stead couple of miles south OF
town.
New Ignitor Points at
KNOWLES & RoLAND's.
Clarence Hon, of the MimbreS
Valley Realty Co., is in the Pc.
cos Valley looking after import
ant business matters.
Geo. C. Reed, a progressive
young stockman Of Columbus,
called Saturday while in the city
and subscribed for the GRAPHIC,
Special prices today on ole
papers.
The famous Mimbres valley is
rapidly being dotted over with
pretty homes homesteaders ar.
irving and taking possession Of
their claims.
Quite number of our people
are having additions bull. e
their homes and otherwise H.
proving them. We are pleas C
t. note this spirit of pride anC
enterprise.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

"A noticeable thing about ho-
tel registers these days re-
marked a travelling man to us
Monday evening, is the absence
of the initials Il. T." after the
name of towns in the Indian Ter
ritory. Since the two territor-
les have been admitted to the
sisterhood of states the people
there are not slow in realizing
the fact that they have been
given states rights and the mi
tials, 81. T." will soon be q
thing of the past, the abbrevia-
ton, "0K" for Oklahoma, TAX
ing their place after Indian Ter
ritory."
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
A Stitch In Time

will save nine. So will bottle of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup always kept on
hand save many a spell Of sickness. 1t
is sure cure for coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, and whooping cough. Mrs. S.
Of Hot Springs, Ark, writes: IL keep
a bottle Of Billiards. Horehound Syrup
in my medicine chest, and thank my
forethought many times. 1t has pre-
vented many severe spells Of sickness. I"
Sold by Palace Drug Store.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Rising From the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, Vim. A,
Fertwell, Of Lucama, N. c., relates a
most remarkable experience. He says;
after taking less than three bottles
Of Electric Bitters, ! feel like one ris.
ing from the grave. My trouble is
Bright's disease, in the Diabetes stage.
| fully believe Electric Bitters will cure
me permanently, for il has already
stopped the liver and bladder compiled,
tons which have troubled me for years.
Guaranteed at all druggists, Price only
so cents.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Hunting for Trouble.

I've lived in California 20 years,
and am still hur ting for trouble in the
way of burns, sores, wounds, boils, cuts,
sprains, or a case OF piles that Buck.
lens Arnica Salve won't quickly cure, "
writes Charles Walters,of Allegheny,
Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr.. Walters;
1t cures every case, Guaranteed at all
druggists. Price % cents.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

Edwards & Weems are build
ing an addition to Mr.. Keer's
residence in the southwest part
of town. This popular firm al
so have the contract for building
a handsome $1,000 residence for
J. J. Brown at Hachita.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Pump for Sale.

miners sinking pump for
sale; size, 7xSlxl2, regular fitted,
complete, almost new. Can be
seen at w. J. Graham's repair
shop. Phone l03. Can be brought
at a bargain.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

NJ. j, Bartlett, representing
the DR.. Shoop Medicine Co.,
Racine, Wis, was interviewing
our druggists Saturday and call
ed at our Office. AS we are
pretty well up on patent ads
we did not make a contract with
him.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

Capt. Wright and Corporal
Burgess were pleasant callers at
this Office last Saturday, Cor
poral Burgess has charge of
the recruiting station which
opened in Deming last Friday.
The recruiting station has been
opened in the building occupied
by Jas. S. FEEDERS law office.
Young men will be accepted both
for the army and navy.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
A Valuable Lesson

six years ago learned valuable
lesson" writes John Pleasant, of Mag
nolia, Ind. IL then began taking DR..
Kings New Life Pills. and the longer !
take them the bet er ! find them. "
They please everybody. Guaranteed nj
all druggists, Is cents.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Wanted
4 A partner with
u $1,000 in cash or

equivalent in goats or sheep, to stock
three ranches in the Florida mountains,
six miles apart; range enough for 10, d
900 head of goats or sheep. own the
three ranches and viii put them in as
Offset to the stock and then 70 in an
the deal as equal partner. Ranches are
improved with houses, wells. windmils,
etc. Also have some good lead, silver
and zinc mines to lease or would take
in n partner.
FRANK PRlSER, Demine, N. n.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Ranch Carpenter Work.

We are prepared to do first
class ranch carpenter work and
haul the material to the ground.
HEARN & Son,
Deming, N. M.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Picnic at Tom Words Ranch.

The following participated in
a very enjoyable picnic outing
at the Tom Word ranch last
week:
Mrs, Raithel and little daughter
" Irvine.
" Merrill.
" NOR.
" Pollard,
" Simon.
" McGlinchey.
" Meyer.
" Mahoney.
" Eitram.
4" Cobb.
! Misses Georgia Jones, Inez
Aldrich, Hazel Simon.
Mr., Reed Watkins.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
FRANK pRISER, Demine, N. n.
For Sale.

A lot of household goods,
Jersey cow, new tent, ! good
light buggy with shafts and pole,
w. p. GOULD, Deming, Nm.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

If you have anything you wish
to sell quick, see Frank Gram
mer, public auctioneer, at the
Commercial hotel.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Envelopes,
Business Cards, Visiting Cards, Mar
riage Certificates, Ch, ckS, Receipts,
Dodgers, and Handbills printed in up
to date style and on short notice at the
Graphic office.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08

Dry batteries and indestructible gas
kets and packing for gas engines.
43-tf KNOWLES & ROLAND.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-02-08
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss Ct strength nervous.
ness. headache, constipation, bad breath
general debility, sour risings, and ca,auh
OF the stomach are all due 10 indigestion.
Kodoi cures Indigestion This new discov.
cry represents the natural juices OF dges-
ton as they exis, in a healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and recons,ruc,lye properties. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but TIL, famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing
purifying, sweeienng and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
mr. S s. Ball. Of RsysnsWcod. W. Va. SAYS
! was troubled with sour stomach ior twer,y years
kotol cured me and we are now using Il N milk
tor baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Sloo Size holiIns - times tho tria
size, which sells for SO cents.
Prepared by {. O. Dewitt & CO., CHICAGO.
At the Palace Drug Store