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Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04
Many Die in Fire.

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Valparaiso, Chile, May 4.-Forty
are reported to have perished in a
fire in the business section, where a
score of wooden buildings have been
consumed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04
Spineless Cactus, TIE Wonder Plant

Economic value of cactus The leaves or slabs
as food for all kinds of stock that eat hay grass
including poultry. The whole plant, both leaves
and fruit almost without exception finds immediate
favor with all herbvorous animals Cattle prefer it
to almost any other kind of food and it makes
superior quality of beef and exceedingly rich milk
which is not surprising cactus is of the very
richest foods known in sodium, potash and magnesla
the principal salts found in milk These valuable
organic salts found in the cactus more abundant
y than in any other fodder And there is the further
consideration that the cactus supplies almost all
the water it needs. In Hawaii and Mexico cattle
have been known to subsst for six months on cac-
tus diet without drop of water The often observed
fact that animals when fed on cactus improve IN
condition more than could be accounted for by the
usual chemical analysis for food values had been
matter of much study by chemists until 1t was dis
covered by actual experiment that these organic
mineral salts aided in the digestion of food which
would not otherwise have been utilized.
The fresh fruit from the best cactus is unique
in form and color, exceedingly handsome unusually
wholesome (the large amount of vegetable salts they
contain being regarded as very benehcia) and FAR
superior to the banana in flavor. 1t is usually sold
at the price per box as oranges and can be
produced at less than onetenth the expense OF pro-
ducng apples, oranges aprlcots grapes, plums or
peaches There is never failure of the crop which
can be shipped as safely as the other deciduous fruits
The fruit can be gathered and stored like apples,
and some kinds will keep in excellent condition from
four to five months. Samples packed in ordinary
packing boxes without ice shipped to Chicago,
New York Boston and Washington this past season
and kept in perfect condition
A. ANDERSON, Masonic Temple, Ell Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04
OUR SODA FOUNTAIN
DEPARTMENT

numbers among its regular custom
ers the best people in the valley
the ones that like something just 9
little better-the ones that appreci
ate good service. Our menu is COM
plete-pleasing to the most exact
ing.
We pack our sherbets and creams
in pint and quart Thermos Cartons,
in which it will keep solid for over
one hour-at no extra expense tc
you.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04

Mr. Rancher:
you Mr. Rancer two tons of alfalfa where
now grow one?
Do you Mr. Rancher to rid ranch of all trace
Do you Mr. Rancher want free land of all trace of
Salt and alai the only elements that tend de-
the price of land in this great Imperial Valley
price your Mr. Rancher and the price Of
neighbours judged upon the basis of how much
how much less aka salt there land than IN your
neighbors.
Akal is sa Salt is akal
Gypsum neutralzes both. It's not
pelimental but practical
Bare spots or patches in your fields salt
An application gypsum such not to exceed 300
to 500 pounds along dcng will stimulate the plants and
neutraize the ground that plants will take root
The reason for gypsum is smulant to the al
aa plant itself and the nitrogen gathering bacteria which
the nodues OF It's ROOTS
applies "ak akar land to neutralize make
with gypsum and success means
yours That's the vital point-we must work together.
s1oo worth of gypsum put your land increases the value
it's pretty good investment not? That's just exactly
what gypsum will do
at Centro which of the finest deposits
ton on the S d. & A. R. R. will soon be position
deliveries all valley points less than oneaf the present
price per ton charged at this time
Now Mr. Rancher watch this space Tuesday morning.
IMPERIAL VALLEY GYPSUM COMPANY,
Centre, California.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04

inland offers unusual investment and business
opportunities to every man in Imperial Valley Some
experience and a little money and you can partci-
pate in profits similar to those realized by early set
tiers in the older valley towns.
inland is humming with activity-new homes
and business buildings are going up-new businesses
are being installed. The location of inland makes
a substantial growth certain. 1t is the necessary
commercial center of the great North End OF the
valley-on the main line of the Southern Pacific
with eleven trains daiy-passenger and freight.
The growth and development in and surrounding
inland is almost unprecedented.
The production from the valley is seeing heavy
increase year by year Bank deposits are S40OO,OOO
at the present time-nearly 100 per cent increase
over last year A good part of the new development
is bound to be in these North End lands, of
which inland is the center.
Now is your opportunity to establish perma-
nent and paying business location. At the present
rate Of valley development like opportunity prob
ably will never occur again. You may either lease
or buy on easy terms. Come in and talk it over.
When in Los Angeles make your headquarters
at our big ground floor Imperial Valley lecture room,
609-61l South Spring street maintained for the
benefit of the whole valley and general meeting
place Of Imperial Valley people. Have your mail
rent there-use the stationery and telephones.
CALIFORNIA LAND AND WATER COMPANY
6O9-6l1 South Spring Street
Los Angeles California
HOLBROOK & CURRENCE
Resident Managers
SAG Main Street, Ell CentrO
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-04

BALDRIDGE DRUG CO.,
Our Phone 100 Next to to Postoffics
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Henry Payne an old time and we'll
known resident of this city who has
lived in Oregon for some time past
arrived in the city a few days ago on
and there are some VINO say t,at he
is planning to again locate here lie
does not hesitate to sav chat Colorado
is one of the best IL aot the very best
county has no superiors a. county
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Undersheriff Robert Stone arrived
home last Saturday evening from the
mountains near Telluride where he
had visited with his daughter. Eliza.
now teaching school in that district,
week or ten days and then in other
parts of San Miguel county. He states
that Eliza has a nice school and that
she is enjoying her summer work in
the shades OF the Rockies.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The Busby minstrels entertained n
large Delta audience in their tent at
the corner OF Main and Fifth streets.
last Friday evening and the perform
ance was generally considered well
worth the price of admission. The
same program. however, would not
have attracted one-third the crowd 20
the opera house and it is therefore
apparent that a tent has drawing in
fluences.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Connolly of
Houston, Texas. and Mrs. Leon Dis
nuke and her daughter. Dana, of Dal-
las, Texas. arrived in the city last
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stone on
Garnet mesa. Mrs. Connolly and Mrs.
Dismuke are sisters of Mrs. Stone and
the four sisters are now together in
this city the first time for many years
and they are having royal good time.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. F. R. Stearns, who for several
years has been actively engaged at all
round office work in this establish
ment, met defeat Wednesday evening
when she allowed the middle finger
of her right hand to come in violent
contact with an electric fan running
at top speed. 1t will be several days
before she will regain the use of the
injured member.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Auditor Seymour of the new 11th
Edition Encyclopedia Britannica is
in Delta for the remainder of the week.
He has a most remarkable offer at
the present for those who desire to
give the new Britannica bound in
full limp suede and printed on India
paper. Telephone Mr.. Seymour at
Garnet 3s1. $40 Main street, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Attorney Thos. Y. Bradshaw was a
passenger on the morning train We'd
nesday ,or Gunnison where he was to
attend the annual cattlemen's day do
ings yesterday. Mrs. Bradshaw and
children have been in Gunnison for
two or three weeks past the guests
of Mrs. Bradshaw's sister and it is not
unlikely that they will return home
with Mr.. B. at the end of the present
week
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The Methodist Sunday School OF
Hotchkiss has extended an invitation
to Methodist Sunday schools OF Delta
county to attend a picnic at that place
on Tuesday. July %. An excursion
train will be run at reduced rates AMI
II is probable that many will avail
themselves of the opportunity to en-
Joy the day in our sister city.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Miss Ella Landreth is now filling
the position OF stenographer and book
keeper at the electric light office, Miss
Foster having resigned on account of
failing health and gone east for an
extended visit. Miss Landreth recent
ly graduated from the Delta Business
college and should be well qualified
to fill this important position.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs J. D. whitehurst and her daugh-
ter. Miss Ruth, of Salida, arrived in
the city last Monday morning from
six weeks tour of the Pacific coast
and are guests at the homes of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gene Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs
Jay Gillette
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The Somerset baseball team was
here last Wednesday being en- route
to Utah where they are to play a series
of games with teams in that state. The
miners stated in the hearing Of an In
dependent reporter that they were in
fine condition and expect to make a
good record on their trip.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Judge NJ. R Welch OF this city. NJ d.
Vincent. and Messrs. Werner and Rud-
dick of Paonia. L. w. Roscoe Of Cedar
edge. were eastbound passengers on
Tuesday morning for Colorado Springs
where they were to attend the state
convention OF the Bull Moose party
on wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Harlem Brandt arrived in the city
last Tuesday evening from his home
in Grand Island. Nebraska, for a two
or three weeks visit with his aunt.
Mrs. F. H Pitcher. Mr.. Brandt is in
the offices of one of the big railroads
of the middle west and is off on his
annual vacation. He is much pleased
with this part of Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Commissioners Wilson and Shelledy.
County Surveyor Cook and R. S. Kelso
drove out over the county highway be-
tween this city and the Escalante river
last Friday on a tour of inspection
and it is highly probable that some
road improvements are to be made in
that part of the county. in the near
future.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

About a dozen friends of Miss Irma
Herrick went to her home Wednes-
day evening, well provided with re-
freshments and enjoyed the evening
with her The affair was a complete
surprise to the little lady.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Roy welch returned last Sunday
evening from a weeks visit with Mr.
and Mrs. B. F. Reed in Denver and
was accompanied by little Bernice
Reed who will be with her grand-par'
ents, Judge and Mrs. R. NJ. Logan,
until time for her to return to school
in the capital city.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

w. V. Ballou, wife and little infant
daughter were passengers for Gunni-
son wednesday morning and they are
expecting to viist with Mrs. Ballou's
parents until about the first of next
month.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Joe Harrington was one of the last
to get in from the Elks' national con-
vention, and he succeeded in making
it Tuesday evening. Reports having
the time of his life and that's saying
considerable for Joe is no spring chic
ken.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

A D. Sayre arrived Saturday from
his home in Guthrie Center. Iowa, and
is visiting this week with his aunts
the Misses Harriette and Mary Sayre
and other relatives in this community.
He is on his way to Salt Lake City
for brief stay.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The case against Jack Sahland who
was arrested on a charge of assault
ing Neil Doughty, the little four year
old son of Mr and Mrs. Harry Doughty
with a pitchfork handle. was dismissed
by the deputy district attorney last
Friday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Editor Perry OF the Hotchkiss Her
aid. and his family. made an auto
drive to this city last Friday. Perry
reports business good in his section
of the county and one may safely de-
termine that the Herald is prosperous
for its editor is the only Delta county
newspaper man to own and drive a
horseless carriage.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

W. B. Hawkins was liz the city from
Austin last Tuesday and took advan-
tage of the opportunity to pay Inde-
pendent a substantial visit He re-
ports all crops looking good in his
part of the county.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

James Beckley and his son Clifford.
have decided to engage in business in
this city in the room formerly occu-
pied by the Delta County Tribune and
owned by Mr.. Beckley and will open
up a grain. flour and feed business
on or about the first of next month.
The big Fairbanks Morse scales were
put in place on Tuesday and other
equipment needed came in from the
manufacturers. first of the week.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Katherine Welch. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. NJ R. Welch of this city, had
the misfortune to fail while roller
skating Tuesday evening. cutting her
forehead so badly that two stitches
were necessary to repair the damage.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Miss Sadie Cole, one of the charm
ing young ladies' of the Eckert dis
trict, was here a day or two the latter
part of last week to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Robert Cole. of North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. DR.. Grove and baby arrived
home first of the week from Denver
where they attended the funeral SER
vices and burial of Mrs Groves
mother. Mrs. w. D. Wheeler.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. w. r. Johnson and her mother.
Mrs. Hornsby. are home from their
visit on the western coast Mrs.
Hornsby had been with her daughter.
Mrs. Benedict, for over year in Cali
fornia but Mrs. johnson only went to
that state about a month ago
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

l. NJ. McMurray and wife were east
bound passengers yesterday morning
for. Gunnison where they will be the
guests OF friends several days
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The Grand Lodge. Knightsi of Py-
thias. of the Grand Domain of Colo
rado, will convene in Pueblo on August
23rd, next. W. E. Fleetwood and John
R. Charlesworth will represent Grand
Mesa lodge in that tribunal
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

George Park of the Park-Davis Cloth
week from two weeks visit with his
parents in Greeley and with friends in
Denver.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Guy NJ. Blair has purchased the
agency for the Juanita coal in this
territory from II. J. Burtz and the of
fices have been established at his feed
and grain store on Main street, one
door north OF the Hillman block.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Jerry Ramskili and her three
little children were outgoing passen-
gers Monday morning for Denver
where they are to reside permanently
in the future. Mr.. Ramskill was con-
nected with the local forest office for
several years and he is now to be 10.
Gated in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

DR. Isam Burgin has sufficiently re-
as to be at his office each day and
look after at least part of his prac-
tice.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Leyden and two daughters
were outgoing passengers yesterday
morning for Denver where they are
to visit with friends a week or ten
days.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Messrs. Ingram and Alcorn. own
ers of the City Market, have just
opened up a market in olathe and a
brother Of the latter will be in charge
of the new place
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Graduating class can get their dip
Tomas by calling on A. W. Jarrett, sec
retary. 26
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

A man from Palisade was In this
town the other day and related an
amusing incident of one of his neigh
bor women. She cured her husband
of staying out late in a very simple
manner. said the Palisade visitor,
when he knocked at the front door
at ? o'clock in the morning, she said
In a low voice: Is that you Clar-
ence9" As the husbands name is Jim,
he stays at home now to see II C,ar-
ence comes around. He has six re.
volvers and two ball bats and he
thinks he won't do thing to Clar-
ence. Hope he doesn't get onto this
and find out what sucker he is
Fruita Mail.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Licenses to wed we're issued this
week to Ernest Wachholtd and Miss
Mary Redenschek. both OF Somerset;
Albert B. Reed and Sarah Farmer.
both of Olathe
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Charlesworth
have received advices from their son,
Byron. who is in the U. S. navy, that
his ship is now on a cruise through
northern Asia and will proceed as far
as Vladivostock, in Russia. The cruise
will occupy about six months and
fleet will return to Manila. P. l. before
the winter ice forms in the northern
seas. At the different ports in China
and Japan, the crew are given shore
leave which gives them an opportunity
to see the different races of people
and observe their customs. Up to this
writing they have been to Shanghai,
Annoy and Cheefoo. in China.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

H. ]. Coerver of the Delta National
bank arrived home Wednesday evening
from two weeks business visit in Kan
sas City and other parts of the middle
west
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Floyd Lischke went to Gunnison on
Wednesday morning to be in attend
ance upon the cattlemen's day doings.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Painters are at work cleaning up the
street and they are to give the interior
some attention before completing their
work.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

P. G. Cartwright arrived home last
Saturday evening from a few weeks
business and pleasure visit at his old
home in Nebraska
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. c. L. Smith was an outgoing
passenger last Monday morning for
Lake City where she was expecting to
visit with friends at least two or three
weeks.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Hay for Sale. Baled first cutting
s12 per ton. For single hundred
pounds. Csc. Loose. $40 per ton, De-
livered. Joseph McGraw. 29
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. S. ]. Kyffin and three children
will leave tomorrow for three weeks
visit wit hparents and other relatives
in Denver. Mr.. Kyffin will join them
a week before their return to Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Engineer John A. Curtis went to
Ridgway on business yesterday morn
ing expecting to be absent several
days.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Charley Smith of the Remington-El-
lott store is just now enjoying his
annual vacation and he and his family
ara on a camping trip in the Escalante
canon.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Daisy Elliott returned to her
home in Montrose last Monday morn
ing after a brief visit at the w. r.
johnson home on Garnet mesa.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Miss Genevieve Hartig was an out
going passenger Tuesday morning for
the state metropolis where she was to
visit with friends week or more.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

w. E Schoolfield and daughter. Miss
Ethel, arrived home from Denver last
Friday evening. Miss Schoolfield had
visited the greater part of n month in
the Cornell University town in Iowa
where she had attended school and
then a week with friends in Denver.
Mr Schoolfield went over to the Colo
RADIO metropolis first of last week to
attend the Elks convention.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Ben Penley and his sister. lone,
week for brief outing during which
they will try their luck at angling for
trout.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Miss Irene Porges with other young
Delta girls, will arrive home from a
two months stay at the State Normal
school at Gunnison.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

When you want the very best Goa
on the market get the Juanita of Gu
NJ. Blair, the local agent.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Attorney Porter Plumb transacted
legal business in Montrose on We'd
nesdcy, returning home in the even
ing
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Miss Dorothy Buckner of Pleasant
Hill. Missouri. is in the city visiting
with Miss Caroline Bruce and will be
here a greater part of next month.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Wanda Rose, of Dixon, ILL.,. and
Mrs. A. B. waId, of Chicago. arrived
Monday evening for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Porges and
family.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

The Juanita is quality; the coal and
the people OF this city and county are
fully advised of the fact. Order of
Guy NJ. Blair
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Secondhand ice chest for sale at
Racket Store.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

J. E. Moore. Marvin Meyer. A. A.
Meyer and N. J. Bradley are trout
fishing in Escalante canon this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Fritz f. Boone of this city who. with
his wife was putting on dramatic
sketches in one of the picture shows
at Gunnieon for three or four nights
just prior to the Elks' convention in
Denver, made quick jump in dodging
runaway team in the State Normal
town one cfternoon and had his ankle
severely cut with Sroken glass which
he had not noticed when lodging the
team. He and his wife went on to
Denver to attend the convention after
completing their engagement in Gun
nison and last Saturday Mrs. Boone
wired friends here that blood poison
ing was feared.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

DUKE CHERRIES. (sub-acid) are
now ready for shipment at s125 per
peach box. Order at once
GEORGE GRAHAM.
Coop phone 81. Panoia, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Jack Gale and son. Edgar. John Cur.
tbs and Steele Burgin arrived home
last Saturday evening from the Grand
mesa country where they had put in
a week or ten days surveying the fin.
ishing part of the road into the resort
territory, arranging for the bridges
that are to be put in. repairing the
cottages of the Resort company and
getting things in good condition for
the present seasons business at the
lakes.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

]. A Benjamin. district manager of
the Knights and Ladies of Security,
arrived in the city Thursday evening
on flying trip from Salida to Grand
Junction, leaving for that point to-
night ;
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Albert B. Reed and Mrs. Sarah
Farmer secured a marriage license in
the clerks office this week and were
married Tuesday afternoon. They
will reside on California mesa near
Olathe.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Order Juanita coal of Guy M. Blair
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Mrs. H. ]. Baird met with quite
painful accident Thursday evening
last week while canning apricots. A
glass jar bursted and cut her hand so
ed TO mend the wound
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

+ A, ]. Castell and family and Editor
Craig of the Paonian. and family. of
Paonia, were in the city last SATURDAY
being enroute to po;u, near Gunni-
son where they were to establish L
camp and enjoy ''roughing it" al it
were for a time. They had crerv.
thing with them for camp comforts,
however including an experienced
cook. and there didn't seem. to be
much show for the rough part
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Good secondhand motor washer for
sale at Racket Store.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Thinning shears at stockham Bros
The Delta independent., 1914-07-24

Co.