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The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
The Potato For The Market.

No food plant is so universally used
in civilized countries as the potato.
There are probably more than one
thousand varieties of potatoes grown
each year, yet SO little is known about
quality and varieties in potatoes that
many markets know but two types or
kinds of p)tatoes, the red and white.
Consumers of apples AMI other fruits
iemand certain varieties and certain
luality in these fruits, so that some
varieties bring more than twice as
much per unit on the market as other
varieties. The difference in quality is
just as great in varieties and types of
potatoes as in the fruits. This differ
ence is becoming recognized so that
some markets are demanding high
quality of potato at high price.
The most desirable potato for shape
and size and for all purposes is oblong,
round or kidney shaped, and it should
Weigh ten to fourteen ounces. The eyes
should be shallow. Nearly all the
protein of the potato and a large part
of the starch is near the surface of
the tuber. If the eyes are deep, the
ruber irregular in form, the loss from
.1aring will be from thirty to fifty per
cent of the food of the tuber
The skin of the potato should be
tough, go as to withstand the rough
handling which potatoes receive in get
ting from the grower to the consumer.
Some of the highest quality have thin
skins. These should be handled in
small crates or boxes. In this way
some of the growers of Colorado are
ceceiving considerably more for the
product than the general market, even
ifter the expense of handling and the
box is taken out.
Unfortunately high quality and pro-
luctiveness are two characters that are
not usually combined in potatoes. High
quality in potatoes, according to the
generally accepted definition of the
-erm, consists in mealiness and good
iavor in the cooked potato The former
characteristic can be controlled partly
by soil conditions and moisture supply.
A loose soil and scant water will give
dryer potato than the reverse. Flavor
is generally varietal characteristic
and cannot be controlled to any great
extent by cultural methods.
One of the greatest faults of most
potato producing regions, especially in
a new country, is that too many varie-
ties are grown. Even if they are all
good, one variety of a season, that is,
early, medium, and late, is better for
community than more.
E r. BENNETT,
Potato Specialist, Colorado Experiment
Station, Fort Collins, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Eckert Locals.

L. E. Smith drove down to Delta last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Delo of Austin was visit
ing friends in Eckert last Tuesday.
Miss States of Cedaredge was /.
visitor on Surface Creek last Monday.
DR.. J. D. Walker was in Grand juno,
tion on business the first of the week
Harry Hart has purchased valuable
team of horses to be used on his Dry
Creek ranch.
The road to the reservoir has been
graded and put in excellent shape by
road overseer w. H. Jarvis.
Uncle John Ashworth spent las;
Tuesday with his friend, Mr.. Pitkir
who lives on upper Dry Creek.
The camping party which Andy Han
sen chaperoned to Paradox Valley,
have returned and report pleasant
time and Andy prince in his line o.
business.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Irrigating Potatoes.

The details of irrigation, manner of
laying out the rows, ETC., do not need
to be described. But there are few
simple points which are essential to
success. First, do not irrigate potatoes
up if 1t can possibly be avoided. Wet
ting the land at this time is very likely
to bring on attacks of disease which
will result in a poor stand and serious
injury to the plants throughout the
growing season.
Ordinarily the first irrigation should
not be given until the tuberS are set.
If the tubers have chance to form in
comparatively dry soil, the majority
of them will be formed at one time;
then when water is applied all will have
an equal chance to develop; the result
should be crop of even sized potatoes.
The water should always run shallow
in the burrows, never deep enough to
stand around the tubers, but sufficient
amount applied so that the moisture
may seep up into the ridges. In this
way the soil about the growing tubers
may be kept damp but not soggy. This
is the ideal condition for the potato
plant but unfavorable for the growth
of potato diseases.
An effort should be made to keep the
soil moisture uniform by frequent light
irrigations. If the ground is allowed
to become dry, the growth of the tubers
is checked; then when water is again
applied, second growth starts in, which
results in nobs and irregular growths.
The tubers of some varieties crack
badly under this treatment.
1t is essential that the potatoes should
mature in comparatively dry soil. If
the soil is kept wet until harvest time
the tubers contain an excess of mois-
ture and this necessarily results in poor
quality. Then, too, potatoes dug when
the soil is wet present poor appear
ance on the market, because of the
quantity of soil which is bound to stick
to them.
In order to have the soil in proper
condition at digging time, and the po-
tatoes of the best quality, it is neces-
sary to stop irrigation three or four
weeks before the usual time for frost.
w. PADDOCK,
Horticulturist and Botanist, Colorado
Agricultural College, Fort Collins,
Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
He Didn't Like PIedoes.

Judge Martin Grover of Troy. n. Y.
was at one time approached by young
citizen who wished to be nominated to
the state assembly. The shrewd old
judge had certain doubts about him.
which he expressed somewhat freely.
and yet he was willing to afford him a
trial. He therefore addressed the as
pirant in this way:
young man, If you Will give me
your word that you won't steal when
you get to Albany III see what kin be
done about sendin' you there"
Judge Grover" replied the young
man, drawing himself up with great
dignity, 81 go to Albany unpledged or
don't go at ALL"
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
A Grand Family Medicine.

at gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric Bitters," writes
Mr.. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston
St.. New York. "It's grand family
medicine for dyspepsia and liver com
plications; while for lame back and
weak kidneys it cannot be too highly
recommended. Electric Bitters regu-
late the digestive functions, purify the
blood, and impart renewed vigor and
vitality to the weak and debilitated of
both sexes. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists. Soc.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Austin Briefs.

Ed. Rowan returned from Oura,
Monday.
Miss Esther White is sick at he,
home with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Reed, of Palisades, was visiting
the Simmons family this week.
The Ladies Aid Society of Cory me
with Mrs. Delo Wednesday OF las
week.
Mrs. Geo. Linebach attended meet
ing of the Eastern Star at Montrose,
Thursday.
Mrs. Otis Hogrefe of Delta, visited
with Mrs. DIR. Miller several days last
week, returning Sunday.
Rev. Lee, Presiding Elder of the
M. E church of this district, preachec
at Fairview school Sunday P. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hazlett and
daughter Edith and Ernest Tuffin Wis
tied L. A. Dowd Tuesday Mr.. TuffiI
will stay for several days.
Mrs Gus Miller and children of Oma-
ha, Nebraska returned home Wednes-
day after a six weeks visit with he,
sister, Mrs. Roy Dowd. Mrs. Dowo
accompanied her to Delta.
Mrs. DR.. Archer entertained small
company of friends Monday evening il
honor of the Doctors birthday ami
versary. A jolly time was had and the
music by the Austonian Quartette was
exceptionally fine.
The Birthday club met with Mrs.
Earl Allen, Monday afternoon, it being
her birthday. All the members were
present as well as several visitors.
Dainty refreshments were served ano
a nice time reported.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
A STORY OF NELSON.
The Presence of Mind of the Great
tnqlish Admiral.

Captain Mahan relates the following
anecdote concerning Lord Nelson's let
ter proposing truce to the crown
prince of Denmark. dispatched in the
midst of hostilities:
The decks being cleared of all parti-
tions fore and aft and all ordinary con-
veniences removed, Nelson wrote in
full view of all on the deck where he
was. at the casing of the rudder head,
standing. and as he wrote an officer
standing by took copy. The original.
in his own hand. was put into an en-
velope and sealed. with his arms. The
officer was about to use a wafer, but
Nelson said:
NO; send for sealing wax and can
de
Some delay followed owing to the
mans having had his head taken off
by a ball. ''Send another messenger
for the wax said the admiral when
Informed OF this. and when the waters
were again suggested he simply reiter-
ated the order.
a large quantity of wax was used
and extreme care taken that the i'm
preston of the seal should be perfect
Colonel Stewart asked:
why under so hot fire and after
so lamentable an accident have you at
tached so much Importance to a cir
cumstance apparently triiingT
Had ] made use of n wafer" re-
piled Nelson. 1.-The wafer would have
been still wet when the letter was
presented to the crown prince. He
would have inferred that the letter
was sent Off in hurry and that we
had some pressing reasons for being in
hurry. The wax told no tales"
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
STATE OF COLORADO. 49,
COUNTY oY DELTA. M
In the District Court.
q. NJ. Smith,

Plaintiff.
pssssss.. sssss J. hss..,ss Esss ssD css % SUMMONS
PANY, CoRPoRATToS,
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
To Henry J; Page and the Equitable Mortgage
named, GREET1NG:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
Drought against you by the above named plaintiff
IN the District Court OF Delta County, State Of
within twenty days after the service hereof, II
served Within this County; or, If served out Of
days after the service hereof. exclusive OF the
day OF service; or Judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the prayer OF the
complaint. And IL n copy OF the complaint in
the above entitled action be not served with this
summons or II the service hereof he made out Of
this State. then ten days additional to the time
hereinbefore specified for appearance and answer
will be allowed before the taking OF Judgment by
default as aforesaid
The said action is brought for the purpose of
Gniet11s titif in Ilaintin and AGAINST defendants
as West OF the Sixth r. N situate in Delta
County, Colorado, together with all bitches and
water rights used in its irrigation and to secure
said defendants aud either thereof in and TO said
premises to be null and void and TO discharge
deeds OF trust. dated tho lth day Of April, A. ID.
1887. and recorded in Book II at Pages Iii and
lIi oi the records OF said Delta County. which
said trust deeds executed without consider
alton and have been insufIlciently released and
discharged, and for general relief, including
costs Of suit as will more fully appear from the
complaint In said action To which reference is
here made; copy of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail to
appear. and to answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiff will have your
default entered by the Clerk and will apply TO
the Court for the relief therein prayed.
Given under my hand nnd seal as attorney for
Dlaiutif Mt Office Delta pftid Cotlnty
this END day OF May, A. u. 1909.
tsEAL) MILLARD FAIRLAMB,
Attorney for Plaintin
First pub. June 5th; last pub. July 3rd. 1908.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Small Iacks

How is this for stunt? The center
Of the tack industry used to be BrOms-
grove, a town in Worcestershire, Eng
land. where all work was done by
hand. 1t was common feat for ex-
perts to forge 1000 to 1.200 tacks so
small as to fill the barrel of an ordi-
nary goose quill. their weight being
only about twenty grains.-New York
Press.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
The Best pills Ever Sold.

"After doctoring 10 years for chronic
indigestion, and spending over two
hundred dollars. nothing has done me
as much good as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. consider them the best pills
ever sold:" writes B. r. Ayscue, of
'Ingleside, N. C. Sold under guarantee
at all druggists. 25c.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
A GIitterina BARGAIN.

"Yes." said the prospective investor
to the BillvilIe real estate man. your
terms at So an acre are very reasonu-
ble Is there any gold in the land?"
The agent looked around as II to as
sure himself that no one was listening:
then he leaned over and whispered:
ITS mostly goldw-Atlanta Cons.ltu-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Out of n lob

Minister - Is your father working
now, Johnny? Small Johnny--No, sir.
MInister-Why. only last week he told
me he had job. Small Johnny-Yes,
SIR. But the man he was working
dled.-Chicago News.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Bring in your job printing. Tn
INDEPENDENT can do it for yol
promptly, neatly and TO your entir'
satisfaction.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Mrs. j. F. Stone has purchased the
millinery stock and business at 255
north Main street of Mrs. Ruth, and
respectfully solicits share of the
ladies' patronage of Delta and vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

We are ready for business at the
Canning Factory. Just received a full
supply of spray material. Kegs and
barrels for sale.
If. Colo. FRUIT GROWERS ASSN.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

We are now prepared to do plain
sewing. Children's clothes and shirt
waist work a specially.
MRS. WINTERS AND STOUT,
Over Racket Store.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Hammond & Harrington, liverymen,
invite your patronage. They have fine
rigs, good teams anything you want
in the livery line. Their new bus
makes all trains.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Irresistible Attraction.

what are you stopping for, John?
If we don't hurry well miss our
train"
"You can go on If you want TO. Ma
ria. I'm going to. see how they get
that balSy horse started"
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

For SALE-l00 head good mixed
cattle. Call on or address, w. H.
Robson, Dayton, Colorado. 2w
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

40 acres Ia miles from Delta, first
class beet and garden land, full water
right. $4,000, u cash balance in five
years. This land will pay for itself.
See bartholomew next to p. o. 3-t
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
229 Grand Ave.

FOR SALE-One family surrey with
Columbus pole. has not been run so
miles. One high grade $l35 Columbus
top buggy. not used year. One set
single harness, seperate collar and
harness for use with surrey. Will sell
together or separate. Better hurry; a
bargain for some one. Inquire ut this
Office. ~
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

We guarantee big saving on arsen-
ate of lead +. o. b. Delta. Phone or
write The Hotchkiss Fruit Company at
Hotchkiss, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

We guarantee big saving on arsen.
ate of lead I. o. b. Delta. Phone OF
write The Hotchkiss Fruit Company al
Hotchkiss. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

If you want garden tracts in North
Delta see Bartholomew. 3-t
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Everything the best at the Home
Cafe. Meals 25c. 81 meals "a.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Livery customers are invited to call
on Hammond & Harrington for good
barses barn on a1S Ffh Street N bsei west 81
Main.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Homeseekers' Rates South.

One fare plus $2.OOeto certain points
in Texas and New Mexico and return;
liberal limits; stopovers; via Colorado
& Southern. Full information on ap-
'plication. -
T. Il. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver,
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

Against Gods wrath no castle IL
thunder proof.-Spanish Proverb.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
For Sale.

First class saddle horse, saddle and
bride. Also 40 acres land under the
North Delta canal.
A. II. WooD,
229 Grand Ave. At
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

First pub. June 9Th; last pub July srd, 1905.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
MANY PEOPLE HELPED

This is a simple home recipe now
being made known in all the larger
cities through the newspapers. 1t is
intended to check the many cases of
rheumatism, kidney and bladder trou-
BILE which have made SO many cript
pies and invalids and weddings Of
some of our brightest and strongest
people.
The druggist here have been notified
to supply themselves with the ingre-
dents, and the sufferer will have no
trouble to obtain them. The prescrip-
ton is as follows: Fluid extract dam
delion, one-half ounce: compound
kargon, one ounce, and compound sy-
rup Of sarsa parilla three ounces. Mix
by shaking in a bottle. The dose is
one teaspoonful after each meal and
at bedtime.
Recent experiments, even in severe
hospital cases, prove this simple mix
ture the remedy for rheumatism. be-
cause of it's positive action upon the
eliminative tissues Of the kidneys. 1t
cOmpells these most vital organs to
hitter from the blood and system the
waste impurities and uric acid which
are the cause OF rheumatism. 1t also
cleanses the kidneys, strengthens them
and removes quickly such symptoms as
backache, frequent urination, painful,
scalding and discolOred urine. 1t acts
as a powerful stimulant to the entire
kidney and bladder structure, puts
new life into them and invigorates the
entire tract.
All the ingredients, states a we'll
known local druggist, are of vegetable
extraction, making it a safe and HARM
less prescription at any time.
Those who suffer and are accustom-
ed to purchase a bottle of patent med
icine should not let a little incon-
venience Interfere with making this
up.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
SEVEN YEARS CT PROOF

Il have had seven years of proof that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the best
medicine to take for coughs and colds
and for every diseased condition Of
throat, chest or lungs" says w. ".
Henry of Panama, Mo. The world has
had thirty-eight years of proof that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the best
remedy for coughs and colds, lagrippe.
asthma, hay fever. bronchitis, hemor-
rhage of the lungs and the early stages
of consumption. Its timely use al
ways prevents the development Of
pneumonia Sold under guarantee at
Tydings & Cos. drugstore. Fifty cents
and 81 Trial bottles free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
market place or a Wall street.

market place or Wall street
There are deliverance and cleansing
only In Him who died for us. rose again
and ever liveth as our great High
Priest to intercede for us. His disci-
pies did not receive the truth concern
ing His resurrection until after He was
risen from the dead. and some Of ds
seem just - slow to receive Col. Ill.
IA. We know from Heb. xii. 2, that
even He was sustained In His humili-
alton by the JOY set before Him. and
unless the resurrection. with all its
glory. is very real to US we shall be
apt to dwell much upon the way and
its dlscouragementsL
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
SCIENTIFIC SPANKING

Consists in punishment only When a
child is actually bad. Some mothers
think that all crying is badness. it's
not. When your baby cries. look for
pins or some external cause, If you
can't find them give the baby Whites
Cream Vermifuge as the chances are
1t is suffering from worms which keep
it hungry and cross all the time.
Pleasant to take-sure in it's action.
Price 25 cents. Sold by the Anti-Mo-
nopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25

~ young bird and gulp down what.
Rood or medicine may be offered youf
3 do you want to know something OF the
fspoSition and character OF that which
~ take into your stomach whether "a
hid or medicine?
Most intelligent and sensible people
oOw-a-dsys Insist on knowing what they
6npj0y whether as food or as medicine
n. Pierce believes they have a perfect
right tO(ustst upon such knowledge. So he
~ ehe4s and on each bottle
NR0RpeF. what bis MEDICINE are made OF
- ved6es it5dhdereal6 This be feels
tofea wy Afford 70 do because the mQ-e
lnMedients OF which his medicines
0EEm9d0 are studied and understood the
l6.8 VII their superior cnratiYe virtues
- kD6fecIated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25

fP6r the cure Of woman's peculiar weak.
ee1oas, irregularities and arrangements,
Swing rise to frequent headaches, back
acoe, dragging-dOwn pain or distress ir
lpwer abdominal or pelvic region, accom-
beNled, ofttimes, with facilitating
peatic. catarrhal drain and kindred symp-
tens OF weakness, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription Is q most efficient remedy.
II = equally effective in curing painful
p0gy0ds, In giving strength to nursing
mothers and In preparing the system OF
the expcctant mother for baby's coming,
thMS rendering childbirth safe and com.
Doksuvely painless. The "FavOrite Pre-
Oegdption Is most potent, strengthening
1Dodc TO the general system and to the
eeHtnS distinctly feminine in particular
ItE1s also . soothing and tnyigorating
lnoTvtne and cures nervous exhaustion,
'nAkvOuS prostrati0n, neuralgia, hysteria.
'oDasns, chorea or st. Vitus's dance, and
'ol1fef distressing nervous symptoms at
.tGndant upon functional and organic dis
;oo0D Of the distinctly feminine organs.
E4A host OF medical authorities of all the
boSpeal schools Of practice, recommend
4onek Of tho several ingredients Of which
SYbvorite Prescription is made for the
49, 0f the diseases for which 1t is claimed
st4be q cure. You may read what they
~ {Or yosTssV by slhding q postal card
EoQueet for free booklet OF extracts
t1kOm the leading authorities. to DR.. R. V
1qgcA, InvaIids' Hotel and Surgical IE,
ae>1eate, Buffalo. N Y, and II will come 70
.0on By return post
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
SUICIDE IN \ COURTROOM

Mobile, Ala. Jan. 25.-Charles F.
Groom. a we'll known steamboat owner
suicided in the circuit court room yes
terday day shooting himself through
the head. Financial worry was the
cause.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25
HANGING WILL BE CHEAPER
Mexico Has Removed the Duty on
Hemp

Mexico City. Jan. 25.-MexicO has
decided, because of the financial crisis
in Yucatan, to remove the export duty
million dollars annually Before the
manifesto the exporter was forced to
pay a duty Of one cent per pound.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-25

i &oWing are a few OF my specials
thiU month:
SH04 8AIE-The residence, No. 60
~ street; price $1,400, half cash.
Ge&nce In one year: now rented for
! 1er month.
9 - oAlE-The residence, No. So
1lhin street. $3.50; half cash. bal
one year; now rented for $40
~ 5nenth.
d08 oAIE-Splendid orange grove
4en Leesburg and Eustis; 20 acres
g(1er fence. IL acres in solid orange
3e1e bearing. and in fine. shape; no
j4ings? price. $500.
(o@Ipersus other properties for sale:
ceotdence, grove and turpentine
- last your property with me If
mt to sell 1t, or call on me II
gkat to buy. I will give careful
- to the collection Of rents and
q taxes for any nonresident
~ owners.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-22
Rennorse.

Spring might fool US and be good, Winters programme blocking. Then we'd be ashamed. We wGuiA, For this early knocking.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-22
EXCURSION TICKETS

Tickets for the White Pass Athletic Club Excursion to Whitehorse on Vic toria day have been printed and may be obtained from the Club Trustees, Messrs.W c. Blanchard, A. r. Drapes, k. l.. Miller F. A. Callarman and E. P. Dosch. The price of the tickets will be $500 to all employees of the White Pass & Yukon route who are members of the White Pass Athletic Club, ard to the dependent members of their families. To all other persons the price of each ticket will be S5,OO ard s2. 50 for children under l2 years ot age,
 The train will leave Broadway depot at 5:30 &. 10. sharp on Saturday, and return from Whitehorse can be made either on the train which will leave there Saturday evening at o'clock, arriving at Sksgway at Q. m. Sunday, or on the train which will leave there at 8 Q. m. Sunday, arriving at SksgWay ct D. m,
 Tickets must positively be purchased before 6 D. m. on Friday, and the ticket office at the depot will be open on Fri day from a. m. to D. m. for tho ac- .commodation of excursionists.
 Tickets will not be sold under any conditions to any but bona fde residents Of Skagway, 5t
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-22

Mrs. Emel Korach has so far recover ed her health as to be able to go shop ping In Tacoma and will be home the first of June.