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The newspaper., 1909-12-03

Paonia last week passed the 1000
car load mark, and still has fruit to
ship. At one time this fall there
were almost 200 car loads OF apples
boxed and on the loading platforms
without a car In sight. Persuasions,
and threats to deliver and demand
way-bill, gradually brought cars
demanded, and the fruit rush is now
over, though good many car loads
are yet to be shipped.
Reports of fruit shipments from all
fruit growing sections of the country
this year, said Wednesdays Rocky
Mountain News, indicate that Delta
county holds the worlds record for
the largest shipments in single sea-
son, the total amount, when all ap-
pies now in storage are sent to
market, being about 5000 cars OF all
kinds of fruit grown here. Returns
for the fruit, too, have been un-
usually large, the quality demand
Ing highese prices in eastern markets.
in some instances as high as 50 n
box. Because Of the scarcity OF cars
some were loaded with almost
double the usual carl Dad number OF
boxes.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
From the North Fork TImes

From the North Fork Times
Mrs. Dr. Meiklejohn returned to
her home at Winter Quarters last
Sunday after visit here with
friends.
We note in the Surface Greek Cham
pion that Phil Stephens has been APP
pointed Justice of the peace in that
district, and is now in charge OF that
office. Phil should make good, for
he served in that capicity here for
some time.
Uglow OF the Tribune, Anderson of
the Independent and Blackwell of
the North Fork Times We're enter
tained at the Paonia Hotel Satur-
day evening by yerbeck and Rawalt
of the Booster and Newspaper. a
pleasant evening was spent, in which
matters concerning the newspaper
business We're discussed.
Hotchkiss is enjoying the dlstinc-
tion OF having n Princess in her midst
this week. colored lady dark }
claiming to be n Hindoo princess IL
located at the old Rose building and
il advertising to tell you anything
you want TO know. The Princess
Fuzzywuzzy, who Is nodoubt closely
related to the King of Dehomey or
some other great potentate OF the
same breed. and Prof Majeltra, VIII
for the cold coin and what informa-
tion they can get you to give them.
tell you all your past, present and
future. We wish them success and
don't doubt they will do good
business, as Hotchkiss has her quota
OF suckers.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
rrom the o. ford chronIele

Asa Axtel and family went to Pa
onia Thanksgiving day where they
went to eat dinner with A. l.. Rob-
erts, who has extended this invita-
tion to all road ovcr-"ers In his die
trict.
The Crawford basket ball team
went to Paonia last Saturday to
play the team at that place. The
game wns bitterly contested from
start to finish. The Paonia team
winning, the Crawford team made
very creditable showing, this being
their first game of the season.
quite n large gathering Of citizens
were on hand last Saturday after
noon to hear the proposition OF the
proposed railroad between Hotch-
kiss and Crawford, henceinto Maher,
also to cross the Fruitland mesa to
the Gypsum beds. Hotchkiss was
well represented. quite n number OF
the prominent business men OF that
town being present to help boost this
proposition, which is, without any
doubt the most vital question that
the citizens are asked to cooperate
in.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
Do You Want a Homer

Then see |. ID. McFadden at
once and buy one of those choice
fruit farms with plenty of water
which he is selling to good work
ers who have nothing but their
labor to invest. Low prices, easy
terms and no cash required at
time OF purchase.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
From the pelta county Demoerat

Prom the Delta County Democrat
One of the biggest realty deals to
occur in this county fors some months
past was closed on Monday, and n
syndicate of capitalists from Phila-
delphia have come into ownership of
the Halley-or Maryott ranch eight
miles southwest of this city. This
tract OF land comprises 500 acres and
the purchase'price was $4,000. The
new owners will put out 100 acres to
trees next spring and the entire tract
is to be divided into 20 and 40 acre
fruit farms.
A. c. Ridgeway, until "A few weeks
ago general manager for the Rio
Grande Railroad company, with
headquarters in Denver, arrived in
the city last Sunday forenoon and
made several drives in different fruit
sections of the country to see what
advances have been made within the
last twelve months. 1t il needless
to state that he reports himself well
pleased with what he saw and ex-
presses the confidence in great
future for this part Of the Western
Slope.
II. +. Garvin, who represents the
Surface Creek, North Fork and other
fruit associations OF this district as
buyer and sales manager, enter
tained a.number OF gentlemen friends
banquet last Sunday evening, and 1t
is needless to add that all were
highly entertained. Mr.. and Mrs.
Garvin have resided in Delta since
the opening OF the present fruit sea-
son and have made many warm
friends here in that line. They will
soon return to their home in Paonia.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
The Peoples Meat Market.

Free delivery will begin Nov
22d in city limits Call Coop
phore No. 8
First delivery S:l5 a. m.
Second delivery l0:30 a. m.
Third delivery 2:30 p. m.
Good service guaranteed.
Phil EIsENKRAMER, Prop.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
From the Hotchki-s Herald.

From the Hotchkss Herald.
Paul Wilson and Geo. Duke went
to Crawford last Saturday to boost
for the new railraod.
Ed Creighton returned Friday
night from Denver and Kansas City
where he sold cattle. He got IA good
price for everything, Jumping it at
$3.50.
The sugar beet harvest IL over in
this locality and the total number OF
cars is 139. This means that 1905
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
From the Delta county Trlbune

f.. A. NJ. Anderson OF the Independent
and the junior editor of the Tribune
spent Saturday at Paonia, the
guests of Editor Rawalt and Yer
back of that place. During the fore
noon L. E. Hufty, one OF Paonia' s
hustling real estate men, took us for
drive through some Of the beauti-
full orchards and were enabled to get
view of a large part of that mag
nificent section. Paonia is u de-
lightful place and is growing rapidly.
We enjoyed our visit there very much
and are certainly under obligations
to Paonia editors for the many
courtesies shown us.
Travelling on special train and
carrying with them carload of ap-
pies for free distribution, the Delta
county boosters to the number OF
200 will arrive in Pueblo on the after
noon Of January 3, on their way to
Denver to attend the National Apple
Show, where they expect to carry
off the major part OF the prizes. The
growers have made enough money
this year SO they can engage the
finest special the Rio Grande can
procure, and they intend to use it to
advertise the fact that Delta county
this year shipped more apples than
any other section of the United
States.
Strong effort will be made at the
next convention of the Colorado
Cattle and Horse Growers associa-
tion, which will be held in Denver
during stock show week in January,
to change the association from II
strictly range organization into n
larger society, which will include in
it's membership every farmer who
bases his operations on livestock. 1t
tions shall include all branches OF
the live stock industry, and VIII adj
nit individuals and companies as
well as the associations. At the
present time the organization is
limited to cattle associations.
An agricultural congress Will be
held in Fort Collins Jan. and 4,
1910, for the purpose of considering
the development OF the farming in
dustry of Colorado. The gathering
is called 10y the state board Of agri-
culture. and its object is to bring
about cooperation between that
body and the farmers Of Colorado.
This body has hitherto been little
more than "A board Of regrets for the
agricultural school, and the decision
to call this congress marks decided
enlargement OF Its activities. IL will
be the means OF uniting the now
scattered forces for the development
of the agricultural industry.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
A doll for every girl at
DUNBAR'S.

FOR SALE:-Forty acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under
fence; 10 acres I'm bearing orchard co
inches OF perpetual water; $4,000 on
easy terms. Now IL the time to take
advantage OF low prices as prices
will double with the next crop.
I. ID. MCFADDEN.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
From the Delta independent

From the Delta Independent
We hear that the coach of the foot
bah team at Colorado college has
cried several times this year, when
he saw Frank Howard practicing,
The newspaper., 1909-12-03

and couldn't put him into the team,
owing to the one year rule. Frank
was one Of the husky Delta stars
last year.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
County Officials

Clerk and Recorder, II. X. Gibbs.
Treasurer, n. J. Bradley
Sheriff, l. II. Williams
Assessor, S. l.. Cockreham
Judge, c. II. Stewart
Supt. of Schools, Mildred Anderson
Surveyor, Geo. c. Nickery
Coroner, DIR. c. II. Bnrgin
Attorney, George Stephens
Commissioner 3rd Dist, A. l.. Roberts
Commissioner 2nd Dist, w. Z. Steele
Commissioner LIST Dist, Geo. Wilson
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
State Officials

Governor. Hon. John I. Shafroth
State Supt. of Public Instruction,
Katherine NJ. Cook
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
State legislators

Senaeor, Hon. Horace T. De Long
Representative, DIR. J. A. Whiting, Eckert
The newspaper., 1909-12-03
DIRECTORY
Town Officials

Mayor, L. ]. Mathews
Recorder. j. II. Hill
Treasurer, j. II. Hill
Electrician w. II. Jewell
Marshal, j. II. Hill
Water Commissioner, j. II. Hill
Trustees, C. c. Hawkins, j. Il. Miller, III. Il.
Welborn and Clarence Nelson.
The newspaper., 1909-12-03

Send The NEWSPAPER east.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

Boosters fat and heard, my heart beating fercely
the while the indescribaby sweet sound of her rus
thing draperies as she hurried down the long narrow
passage to greet me. Through the half open door
leading to the dining could hear the sound OF
childish voices her two children sat on the floor
in play.
Almost the first words that said as took her by
the hand were:-"Well, what of your secret! WHAT
is this discovery in the science of boostngY
sMy dear friend" she said sit is simply this. In
stead of boosting the mionnaires into the -Four
Hundred l am boosting the -Four Hundred into them.
found that effete arstocracy far more eager
to get its hands on the rich than the new rich
were to get into what call society. And now,
thanks to me- New York is enjoying such an infusion
of new financial blood it has not known since the
civil war Demonco's and Sherry's crowded to
their doors every night and the cost of entertaining
is paid for in bills so and crisp and bright that
it is a pleasure to handle Them | only wish could
get my pay i'll those bills instead of the worn aud
tattered currency that my clients dispense"
"Wonderfu woman!' l exclaimed, and something
in her face told me that the next in the ineyi
table sequence of lovemaking would not be taken
amiss; but Just at this moment angry yell reached
our ears and glancing through the doorway the
two children squabbling over their toys. For
moment hesitated. Then l remembered that there
were boarding schools in the land, and took the
Society Booster in my and told her that she
must become my wife. did not ask her. simply
appropriated her, and am glad to say that she did
not resist
OF course happiness since then has been IDEAL
but my advice to widows who are tired of loneliness
is to keep the children out of the when eligible
company is calling
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

butte-r-r; no Seerean will eat lard"
1t was the same with the pasry-that mysterious
ropelike stuff, frankly delicious 1t was cooked in
butter, which the wondrous herbs of Araby cal
culated to affect with sweet havors. And then came
the dessert of raisns and pstachio nuts swimming
sweet liquor and the glass of arak in flavor like
absinthe and with delicate fire than that of
whiskey The small, sweet cup of Turkish coffee
finished these Syrian excellences. Mr.. Nageb Dehan
excellent cook continue in thy good work. Thy name
shall not be unrecorded In history, though it be
but for week.
"That'1l Be All Right
was wondering what this luncheon might cost.
The wealthy Syrian importers go here. Fugitive
Americans with tastes for Bohemia not too infre-
quenty draggle in 1t was a somewhat elaborate
luncheon, and Hasseys is la carte. 1 speculated
upon $175 How much? Oh that will be all right"
says George with large delight. "But you don't own
the restaurant George" said Here came the pro-
prietor with smile and respectful protest Charge
Il friend of Georges? Perish the thought; and must
again.
But here again came the insistent boy; another
wanted moving and George grew obviously impa-
tient. "Some time this afternoonsome time. said be-
with lowering brows. Was he not entertaining!
Again the boy exiled to the wagons, and my
friend talked of Beyrout, of Damascus Oldest OF
cities in the world though they were parts of Har
lem The tears came to his eyes as he spoke OF ms
home. 'It is the grandest place in the world, said
he with deep feeling Cant you go and visit there
for your paper? Wen go together. Get five or six
rich Americans. I'll be their guide. Well make
money-lots of money-pickng up little curios cheap
that we can sell over here. know every hole and
corner of the East show them everything"
Assuredly he can. And should "rich American
see this and possess Eastern rowing desires let him
now know that George Sheheri, whom all Washing
ton street knows, will fix him up and be a guide.
philosopher and friend into the bargain But let him
not forget to mention the name of Davenport He
pressed upon me postal card, with highly colored
canels on it, from his private store, and departed
modify again work. The joys of hospitality were
Should you talk to a Syrian you will find him very
proud of the generosity of his race. I'm Damascus
said the "Oriental pharmacist" who has his Ameri-
can diploma. there only couple of hotels for
tourists. A stranger coming from the country has
but present himself any house to gain shelter
talked with my pharmacist for half an nour about
his country and thought to order something from his
soda fountain. He supplied it, but refused to take
the payment He had accounted the conversation to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

achievement and serious thought and growing inhu-
ence? WE'LL propose to make some of the people pay
fs. the education of my children But want you TO
help me- and first of all please tell me what is the best
lever to employ in the work What do you say to the
pressY'
IAN excellent idea" made answer.
Three months later she told me that she was earn
ing $40 week by purveying society news for half
dozen weeklies and small dalies, and that she hoped
to secure two clients to be boosted.
Is it strange then, that should have looked with
feelings of admiration and interest which quickly
deepened into genuine affection on woman capable
of absorbing my ideas and putting them into opera
ton in so short space of time? And who could
have been gladder than / when | learned from her
own lips that no less family than the Puddletons
had placed their social future in her hands for hand
some consideration.
Within week no less than seven papers had an
nounced to the world that Miss Gladys Puddleton was
about to make her debut at tea to be given by her
mother Mrs. J. Wesley Puddleton, assisted by-(and
here followed list of half dozen of the very sharp
est Of the sharp set crowd.
About this time reluctantly turned my back on
New York for q six months trip to the West-a
space of time that under ordinary circumstances Is
equivalent to about six years. but which in this par
tcular instance seemed more like sixty, so deeply
had become interested in Mrs. Jack and her scheme
of society boosting. i wrote to her regularly OF
course and from time to time received long letters
descriptive OF her of living her amusements,
the health of her childreneverything In Short ex-
cept her new business profession. whichever one
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

Copyright Reseryed)
NEW YORK, Saturday.
Y p on leave the elevated at Rector on your way
y to Little Syria and Washington is upon you
Y ere you knowit-washngton, which stretches .
unkempt and frowsy, to the Battery and bares
the heart of Little Syria before your unen-
raptured eyes, For 1t is unlucky; 1t has the msfor-
tune of dirt and unromance-and dirt may never be
accepted but with the mystery of the Orient upon It,
when of course, 1t may be sensiby hailed delight
Little Syria has strayed from grace. The flowing
garments, the silver bracelets, the majestic PEN
dants which hung from low drawn ears but ten short
years ago have, like the SHOWS of yesterday, van
ished from sight 1t is modernlzed to-day and wears
its celluoid collar it's rolled and rated hair with
becoming grace. The photograph creaks out its
you are met by the distressing consciousness that the
world moves-even in Washington street
Little Syria! jagged perspective OF red brcked
decrepitude, from whose upper parts may be seen
stretching from window to window eternal strings OF
undergarments in many shades of elemental color
Again takes heart Of grace Little Syria,
after ALL is not perfectly civilized, reflects; Its
tastes are similar to those of many sefrespecting
American and European women 1t is a grateful and
comforting thought which may deaden tile
agony of celluoid collars.
The tiny stores. too level with the street seem to
be touched by the same note of saving barbarity.
These at least respect the traditions of their Phoe
quality may be observed. certain yellow of afro,
cious shade too does much to balance the degrade
ton of many conventional suit. One becomes COM
fored and soothed by snch artistic yiliany and Is
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

Abdoo, profered dates and cigars and rich Syrian
wine with generosity quite overwhelming. l had
passed day in Little Syria, simply using the ordi-
nary courtesies Of life and went away rich as
had entered it. May it not receive its tribute?
Some facts regarding Little Syria follow
Its population varies from 5000 in summer to
10000 in winter.
All the wealthy Syrans live in Brooklyn apartment
houses
They esteem themselves a superior race to the Ar
menians; the Armenans say Syrians wish to be con-
sidered Armenians.
Little Syria has no "joints," no theatres, and the
amusements of the people are few and simple.
There ten Syrian newspapers published in New
York, of which one is daily.
Syrians become Americanized very rapidly, and of
late years show tendency to stay here.
They are domestic and home loving and the keen
est traders earth
They engage in almost all occupations.
They eat many stews and vegetables enter largely
into their food
As evening comes the activity of Washington street
decreases; the business places close Dim yellow
lights come into the upper windows and shril brown
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11
THE SOCIETY BOOSTER = By James L. Ford.

might choose to call it, Again and again inquired
about the of her undertaking. but she always
ignored my questions and confined herself to saying
that she was getting along very nicely
Her reticence led me to suspect that she was MD
ing something, and, fearing that she might be IN
actual want and proud to reveal her necessities
even to an old friend, wrote to her in terms that
she could positively ignore, and the very next mal
brought me letter containing these words, when,
although reassuring, only served to whet my curl
osity to the boiling point
Very Profitable Business.
''You ask me how l am getting along financially.
Well my dear friend, when tell you that expect
to lease small house in the autumn and furnish 1t
with the money that l have made since L first
launched the Puddletons the social sea you will
realize that am actually destitute. have found
boosting a very profitable business but that is be-
coveres of the age that sciencea discovery so re-
markable that do not dare to commit it to paper for
fear some train robber, overhauling the MAIL might
learn my secret, come to New York and start i'll as
my competitor"
BY this time knew that really loved the Society
Booster knew it because was, in way, sorry to
hear of her great With the purest motives
in the world had hoped that she would find life SO
hard that she would be glad to listen to what had
made up my mind to say TO her at our next meeting
but now feared that she growing into state
of independence which might render husband en-
tirey unnecessary to her existence
Two weeks from the day on which received TINS
letter stood in the pretty little paror OF the Society
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11
NEW YORK., saturday.


tVTHEN Mrs. Jack Edgerton was left widow,
w which, thanks to the gambling instincts OF her
husband had been reduced from $4,000 year to
thousand, she was not slow to realize that
If she intended do her duty by her children she must
go work at once. Nor it strange that, consd-
ering my intimacy with her late husband-Jack and
had been schoolmates and lifelong friends-she
should have taken me into her confidence and asked
my advice to her future course
1t about fortnight after the funeral that
called her III answer to her request and found her
so becomngly robed in black, and with such charm
ing color in her cheeks that my feelings OF sympathy
began to take on another and roster hue
II WISH" said this clever and admirable little
woman, as she took my hand into her own with Il
warm pressure, shat you would tell me what you
think of society boosting as professionT
Certainly / replied II think it is rapidly be-
coming an honored calling, because, as the throwing
omen of any territory to the public is certain to
be quickly followed by the establishment of some
system Of transit to and from that territory does
the throwing open Of the golden portals of society to
climbers Of every race hue and previous condition
serve to create another class who make 1t their bus
ness to facilitate entrance to this new Oklahoma."
"Admirabep' she cried. You have precisely my
idea of the situation have already figured out that
these golden portals are open to any one who Is
willing and able to pay the price Of ticket OF admis
sion-a fact amply proved by the, large number Of
pelsons who come into view the moment the lime
light of notorety is thrown upon the social stage of
Newport New York or Bar Harbor. And, as there
are many climbers who lack the necessary skill or
nerve but still possess the price of admission, there
has arisen the and wholly admirable profession
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11
" Little Syria.
BY GARNET w rem

Its press. which turns out 5000 copies in hour
without wrenching a screw, and turns with disconso-
laton to his boy who has followed, with notification
of potential work.
'Tell him he'll be moved all right" says George
unhapply.
"He wants to know when,' says the insisent boy
This afternoon, some time" says George with evil
dent disfavor. For business must come second when
hospitality is at stake
He smiles again when the boy has disappeared
"Ill show you," says he, and darts into dark bare
passageways whose ricketty stairs painted with