The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
WHERE THE STAR OF EMPIRE SET

There is no city of its size that has
made such rapid and substantial
growth within the past two years as
Delta. which can be truly called the
Gem of the Western Nile. The growth
has been phenomenal: not of a mush-
room nature. but her Improvements
have been of a substantial and last
ing character. being. therefore.
striking contrast between this and
cities that have been killed by booms
that lasted only for n few months.
Thousands and thousands of dol
lars have poured into our midst by in
vestors who have settled here with
the determination of making this
their future home.
The old landmarks of former days
have been gradually giving way to
more commodious and modern struc
lures and today but few of these old
landmarks are in evidence.
During the year 1907 more than
$3.50 900 was spent by the citizens OF
our city in the way of improvements
and for the year 1905 more than $780,
900 has been expended in a like man
ner. Indicating that the investor has
confidence in the future of this com
munity.
The rich bottom lands OF the I'm
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the fertile lands OF the mesas sur
rounding Delta are adapted 10 diver
slfied interests, namely. horticulture
and agriculture; and one of the prin-
cipal reasons for the growth and
development OF the city of Delta is on
account of the diversified interests rep
resented in the territory surrounding
us.
The religious denominations are
we'll represented and well supported.
Our public schools will compare ia
yorably with those OF any city In the
land. large or small And. in keeping
with the spirit of education and re-
ligion. two years ago the citizens. by
n united effort, by n decided vote.
wiped out the saloons in our commu-
nifty and. in our opinion, they are out
TO stay.
Among the many public enterprises
OF the town. with special pride we
mention:
An artificial ice factory. with ten
tons capacity daily; fiye-story fruit
storage house under construction; a
brick and tile factory with capac-
ity of 10000 pressed brick per day;
three extensive lumber yards: two up
to-date planning mills: well-estab-
lltntu AhAhNAs "a
Touring mill. with 100 barrels capac-
ity daily: two National banks. with
a capital stock of $4,000 each; two
separate telephone systems. three
weekly newspapers; a new and mod
ern electric light system: mercantile
establishments of all kinds.
The citizens OF Delta take an es-
pecial pride in their water system and
II is undoubtedly an undertaking of
which any town should be proud. in
stalled and constructed at a cost of
more than 100000. The town is now
supplied with mountain water cold
and clear as crystal which is piped
from a distance of fifteen miles from
springs on Grand mesa. This supply
OF pure water is deciding point with
many in selecting n home.
One of the improvements that has
attracted widespread notice on the
western slope is the miles and miles
of permanent cement sidewalks
throughout the city.
II might seem invidious, not to say
unnecessary. to speak of our climate.
for Colorado. MS a state. has rep
utation for a glorious climate. second
TO none. and all her counties share,
to greater or less degree. in this
praise In place of the widespread
ing prairies over which the storms
sweep with relentless fury. we find
the sheltered valleys where Delta is
located. protected from the storms. 1t
can be maintained. without fear of
contradiction. that this valley is par
ticularly fortunate In not having the
sudden and unexpected changes which
visit the Middle and Northern states.
The climate is very healthy, mild and
uniform.
II is veritable sanitarium for
those upon whom the Ills of life have
fallen, SURPRISING the healing quail
ties of the most of the resorts of the
world Therefore. taking the climate
into consideration. the religious senti-