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The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
A Dairy Visit.

Tuesday forenoon Dairyman M. "
Jones came in with his auto and car
ried the editor and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank r. Stearns out to see the
milking machines work To very
many as well as to the persons named,
the sight is a new and novel one
Those machines can beat a buxom
from COW about four to one, and
they don't seem to create any jealousy
among the cows. The operations
were performed with dispatch, also
with cleanness and sanitary show
ing much in their favor. At this
modern dairy everything is done by
machinery, from the milking OF the
COWS to the bottling of the milk. The
bottles are washed by machinery, the
cream is extracted by machinery, the
milking tubes and cans are cleaned by
machinery and the bottles are filled
automatically by machinery, SO II can
almost be said that the products of
the dairy are scarcely touched by
hand at all. The entire premises is
kept clean and the stock, mainly pure
blood Holstein, numbers many beau
tiful cows along with young blooded
bull OF clean pedigree. whose mother
had milk record Of 10 gallons per
day.
Mrs. Jones served the visitors with
delightful luncheon OF ice-cream.
Strawberries and cake. and the trip
was greatly enjoyed.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
BLACK MESA ROAD OPEN
BUT NEEDS SOME FIXING

The foregoing is the caption of an
article appearing last week in one of
the North Fork newspapers. and in
this article 1t is cited that one can
now cross the Black mesa in vehicle
or motor car, but there are places on
this side of the mesa that are very
badly in need Of repairing. and little
work would put it in good shape.
Twenty-Five or thirty men could go
over the road in one day from Crystal
creek to the top of the mesa. dis
tance of six or eight miles, fill I'm low
places, corduroy one or two bog holes,
throw the rocks out and then drag the
road and we will have highway
second to none on the Rainbow
Route. II we want to get our share
and it will never be done II we sit
idle and wait for road funds to be
appropriated. Montrose county is not
going to give one cent for that road,
although 1t is in that county. Delta
county commissioners are not going to
give one cent, because II Is not In their
county-so there you are-and we citi-
zens want, need and must have this
road put in good shape for the tour
lists and home peoples benefit this
summer. and there Is only one way to
get 1t done and that is to do It,
Let's have Good Roads Work Day.
All who are interested and can turn
out and put in days work on the
road. II you, Mr.. Business Man, cant
go, send man in your place. Going
by auto force of men could get there
from Hotchkiss. Paonia and Crawford
by eight o'clock and work until six.
take their lunch and make 1t day
OF pleasure as well as work. Some
one get busy. organize a crowd, set the
day, then go. Who'll set the day?
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Cotton has been coming down this
week-from the Cottonwood trees
but not Linters. 1t can be remember
ed that a few months ago the people
of the south were begging those of
every community to "buy bale of
cotton" The price asked was but a
cent pound, or five dollars bale.
perhaps less than the cost of produc-
tion. For the last three months cot
ton has been going up and is still
sailing. Mattresses and cotton goods
are rising with every order and those
who we're wise enough to buy heavily
when the price was at the bottom, are
now reaping five to six hundred per
cent upon their investment. The
writer heard of one man last week
who went south sixty days ago and
contracted for a large amount of cot
ton at the prices then being asked. He
had been offered $4,000 for his con-
tract without the need of touching it,
but refused, stating that his bargain
was sure to net him double that sum.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
AUSTIN
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Miss Blanche Pinnell is visiting Mrs.
Clarence Spalding this week.
Grandfather Donovan is spending
the week with Austin friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Pritchard were
Sunday guests at the Lanning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Utterback are up
at their ranch this week to look af-
ter their strawberry crop.
Mrs. Humans Sunday school class
enjoyed good social time at the
Davis home last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans are here from
Kansas visiting there old-time friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Coffey.
Little Miss Mabel Lanning is down
from Eckert visiting her aunt. Mrs.
E. c. Pritchard, for few days.
Mrs. Pearl Harrison was operated
on for appendicitis at the Delta hospi-
tai last Saturday. She is recovering
nicely. eT
Mrs. Paxton and daughters,l wko
have been spending some time on the
coast stopped here to visit her friend,
Mrs. John Watts, before returning to
their home in Pennington, New Mexi-
CO.
Last Saturday night at the home of
Ison E. Williamson there gathered
over so people who succeeded most
admirably in giving him a surprise
birthday party, 1t also being the little
sons birthday. The party had pro-
vided quantities of edibles which. with
various outdoor games and music
was heartily enjoyed by all until late
hour.
Sunday the occupants of the Bachel-
ors' Welcome Hall made a demonstra-
tion of their ability in culinary art to
three of their lady friends. The din
ner presented a splendid appearance
to the eye and also proved, without
doubt, that 1t is not always neces-
sary for man to have a wife to be
able to have a sumptuous dinner with
chicken dumplings second to none, In
the menu. This department is pre-
pared to do more than their share of
housework and the young lady readers
should see to 1t that there are more
than three guests next time.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
WAR TAX RLUNDERS.

In the passage of any special tax
measure where the approximate defi-
cit to be met is known, there are four
simple requirements that are obvious:
1. 1t should be determined where
the burden of the tax should fall.
2. Based on accurate estimates, the
law should produce the amount of
revenue needed.
3. The law should be phrased in
clear unmistakable terms, admitting
of but one construction that will in
sure minimum cost of administration
and prevent confusion, and avoid use
less, expensive litigation.
4. Timely, adequate provision
should be made for revenue stamps
blank returns, instructions. and all
other numerous details entering into
the enforcement of such law.
This administration failed on every
one of these counts.
1. Under the first essential that ol
determining where the burden of the
tax shall fall, the Democrats floun
dered repeatedly. They first announc
ed the plan of increasing the income
tax, and abandoned it on discovering
that financial returns would be de
layed for months under that method
Then they turned to plan of taxinf
freight receipts. This was discarded
with astonishing celerity. Politica
pressure was too great. After othel
Intellectual attempts the Spanish wal
stamp was adopted as a basis. givini
the country a war tax" in time o
peace.
2. The second essential was dis
regarded. Their estimates we're in
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

AS an evidence of the quiet business
months and the frost effects on the
crops of the Grand valley and Mesa
county country, it is noticed that the
two daily papers of Grand Junction
have cut down to four pages, which is
the size they perhaps more properly
might have been. These two papers
have, in the past, been able to pub
1ish at a loss because of their back
ing, but that condition seems to have
fitted. There are too many newspa-
pers in the country for all of them to
make money, or to even survive; and,
many of them, like the Grand Junction
dailies, have shown enterprise far be-
yond the justification of their limited
fields.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
WILL TELL AUToIsTs ABOUT
CONDITION OF THE ROADS

Authentic daily reports on condi-
tions of all automobile roads in the
state of Colorado are to be made for
the benefit of autoists, by the Noun
tain States Telephone company,
through the employment of a syste-
matte and unique block system now
being established. By applying to any
of the several hundred stations
throughout the state, it will be an easy
matter for auto travellers to know, to
a reasonable certainty, just what
kind of roads they are liable to run
into.
were made in Denver this week, when
representatives from Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Delta, Glenwood Springs,
Grand Junction, Central City, Idaho
Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Sterl-
ing and other towns and cities at the
call of the Good Roads association,
assisted by the State Highway Com
mission, the State Association of
County Commissioners and the engin-
eers of the telephone company
The company has completed ar
rangements for ascertaining and dis
seminating reports of road conditions
throughout the state, pretty much the
same as the government give out fore
casts of weather. except that ours is
an established fact and not a prognos-
tication. Between the hours of five
and six o'clock each evening our ex-
change operators in every town in
the state will telephone into the main
office in Denver a report of any abnor-
NAL condition of roads radiating from
their respective exchange. II the roads
are normal no report will be required
These reports, which will come from
each of the sixty-three counties in the
state of Colorado. will be tabulated and
in turn will be transmitted to all mo-
tor clubs, garages and other points
where general information is usually
to be had. Probably cards will be
printed. eventually, and posted the
same as weather reports are issued
today
Probably the most valuable feature
of these reports will be the issuance
of a good roads map. which is now in
the hands of the printers. These maps
will show the complete state highway
system. as indicated on a map prepar-
ed by the engineer of the State High
way Commission. The telephone COM
pany's map will show. by separate
colors, whether the road in any par
ticular section is macadamized. rock
ballasted, graveled, improved or un-
improved. These maps will also be
divided into blocks. arranged with res
pect to the facilities OF the telephone
company in different sections OF the
state eNa
Reports will include information as
to rains. slightly muddy. heavy mud.
bridges or culverts out, road gangs at
work. etc.
The various good roads associations
of the state have taken the matter up
favorably and the county commission
ers OF each county will act in conjunc-
tion with the telephone company in
obtaining the information desired. 1t
means broad campaign for better
roads.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
Little County News Items.

U. s. patents have been recorded to
the following Delta county people: To
Andrew J. Reynolds. tract 6-14-93. To
George Sease. tracts 3 and 10-15-92.
Dora p. Hall has been granted n
notarial commission by the state.
NJ. A. Davis. sheriff. issued to T. S.
Skilton certificate of purchase for
tract 3-14-94. Consideration $1,000.
The following suits have been en-.
tered In county court: Lillian Pearl
Palmer vs.. Augustus Leroy Palmer.
divorce. Emma Hostetler vs.. Ira Hos
teller, divorce. J. A. Feeley vs. Wal.
ter Hotchkiss. money demand. The
Peninsular Stove company vs. G. II.
Gets, money demand.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

There isn't much new or of interest
in the Mexican war situation, except
that the revolutionary maneuvers
seem to be gradually weakening of
their own account. These revolutions
have had two regular bases OF opera
tion, both of which have been worked
to a frazzle. The main incentive has
been robbery and the secondary one
has been the South American revolu-
tionists conception Of patriotism. 10y
atty to any one leader in that country
is patriotism from his viewpoint and
all others are rebels. The situation
promises to die natural death when
there shall be no more forage.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
ST. Luke . Episcopal.

Services Fourth Sunday after Trim
ity.
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon. The
Institution OF the Diaconate."
No evening service.
Evensong each Wednesday 1880.
Tuesday. June goth, is st. Peters
day.
There will be. holy communion at
10 a. m.
REV. F. NJ. BACON.
Priest in Charge.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Leo. M. Frank had his sentence
changed from death to Imprisonment
for life, at Atlanta. Georgia, June 21.
The communication of sentence by the
governor created much sensation and
mobs threatened his life. Frank de-
clared he was innocent and Gov. Sla-
ton said he did not want his blood on
his head.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
Country store for Sale.

Owing to n change I'm conditions
that has taken place. ! will offer for
sale my store building, fixtures and
stock OF goods and tract OF land. Store
is located at Read. Colo. six miles up
the main Travelled road from Delta
to Austin. Hotchkiss. Crawford and
Paonia.
MRS. p. ID. DAVIS,
81 Administratrix.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

In the last two elections in Denver,
the candidates strongly boosted by
the great paper, without a heart or
soul-the Post-were decidedly In the
also ran class. The influence OF the
Post seems to be backward of late
Hugo Democrat.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Railroad men of this state say the
movements of the State Railroad Com
mission are bluff. Well, bluff is
better than nothing. and what the
commission has done since created up
to recently, would go inside of a
cipher.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Idaho is said to have passed a pro-
hibition law making the ownership of
whiskey a misdemeanor and ownership
the second time a felony. That should
hold them for while.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
For Sale.

One fine driving mare. s years old
and perfectly gentle.
One four H. p. l. II. c.. gasoline en-
gine.
One 2A h. p. Fairbanks gasoline en-.
gine.
Two 3 3-4 in. wagons.
Two nearly new top buggies.
One set of double driving harness.
Two sets OF single harnc55.
Two gasoline light plants.
CARL WESTESES.
Phone 34J4. Olathe. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Christian.
Bible School 10 a. m. Preaching
II a. m. Christian Endeavor 2 p. m.
Preaching 8 p. m.
The preacher announces a special
sermon for Sunday night. 1t will be
illustrated with stereoptican views.
Illustrated hymns will also be sung.
The subject of the sermon will be"The
Great Physician" Everybody is in
vited to be present.
LESLIE OBERT, Minister.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Nothing very tangible seems to have
come from the freight and fruit rate
hearing at Grand Junction held the
first of this week. much of the time
being taken up with pleadings for or
against re-hearings on rate contracts
now in force.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

facts instead of guess work, we would
not now have the treasury deficit as
a constant reminder of Democratic ex-
travagance and inefficiency.
8. The third essential was disre-
garded. There are conflicting pro-
visions in the war tax" as to when
it shall take effect. Other clauses
are SO obscurely phrased that it has
been necessary to appeal to the courts
for construction.
4. The fourth essential was disre-
garded. So inadequate were the pro-
visions for stamps required under the
act that business all over the country
halted because of inability to comply
with the law. Long and annoying con-
troversies arose over penalties for
such violations, resulting in needless
confusion for which no one but the
present administration is to blame.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

The European war may be approach
ing crisis-or it may not. Much can
be expected from the progress Ger
many's armies shall be able to make
during the next few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Headgates Of the Grand Valley High
Line Canal are expected to be raised
for the first time June 20, when the
Congressional Committee will be pres
ent.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Railroads say present rates are
proving a loss. Why take the dullest
season of the year. when there is no
crop or coal movement, to make the
statement?
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
Presbyterian

fThycT nectiuS, w euHcSuhy o w u. III.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
REV. ]. H. CRAMPS. Pastor.
The members OF the Wright-Wel-
come class met at the home of Mrs.
w. H. Stewart two afternoons this
week to assist her at a quilting party.
They are ready to fill any orders OF
the same nature that may come to
them.
The Westminster Guild met Thurs
day afternoon with Miss Wright at
her home on Garnet mesa. Each girl
was expected to dress a doll which
will be sent to some mission field
for Christmas.
The Priscillas held a very interest
ing meeting with their teacher. Miss
Royce. Thursday afternoon. Plans
were made for the work OF the com
ing year. Delightful refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Sweitzer will entertain the
Missionary society at her beautiful
country home this afternoon. Convey
ances will be found at the church at
two o'clock to take anyone who is not
already provided for. A full attend
ance is desired.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

The newspapers should feel kindliel
toward Mr.. Bryan for not reserving ali
those statements for exclusive publica
tion in the Commoner.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

That exhaustive inquiry has con
clusively proved that the Lusitania
was sunk.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Christian Science.
Service held in the basement Of the
public library Sundays at II a. m. and
Wednesdays at 8 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
Baptist Church.

Preaching Sunday morning and ev-
ening by the pastor. Good music by
choir at both services.
WILLIAM CRAWFORD. Minister.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Every little while the Hall of Fame
gets some advertising by having the
names of prominent men connected
with 1t.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Protect your nome against fire By
insuring with Stepnan q Obert.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

FOR SALE-A small driving mare.
Phone Delta 116w. %
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

vACANT-First time in two years;
furnished rooms for rent In Captain
Bragg's ideal home. 3oi East Seventh
street. 1stf
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
BUSINESS LOCALS
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DELTA, COLORADO

LOST Lady's gold watch. hunting
case. Return to Miilard Fairlamb's
office. Reward. II
and one four room. Would sell on
monthly payments. w. r. johnson. u
First, second and third cutting OF
alfalfa for sale. Mckee.
Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do Y
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

But DR.. Gerhardt could have dup
ed" America if he had tried. It would
not be much of an achievement.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Those various Mexican answers
were expected. Each leader feels that
he is the only one Of whom all fac
tions can unite.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

The Order of the Caribao should
now be permitted to give a comic
opera, entitled the Prince of Piffle.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

There is no reason why all the other
neutrals should not send Germany
copies Of the American protest.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

Talking of jingoes for president,
when have we had one since Andrew
Jackson?
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
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Some of the commanders of sub
marines are either near-sighted or
color blind.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
At THE CHURCHES
Christian.

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EDITORIAL NOTES.

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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01

This established private bank on June LIST,
1883, by II. l. Yetter, who February 9Th, 1908,
organized it into the First National Bank of Stephen
and today it is recognized of the cleanest nan
cial institutions in the Minnesota Red River Valley
It is the great banking house in it's territory, tributary
to Stephen and what is more, confines its business to
banking, not dabbling in land and for this and many
other reasons, it holds commanding position among
those having business to transact Banks have
and banks have gone since this established in
1888, and today it is the second oldest banking house
in Marshall county. It is housed in its building,
size 25x4O feet with basement built Of pressed brick
with stone trimmings, steam heated and electrically
lighted, occupying one Of the best corner sites in
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01

Stephen In fixtures it is finished in oak with bronze
wickers while there is concrete vault with time lock
and safety deposit boxes for the of patrons The
capital Of the First National Bank is $25000 surplus
and profits $5O00 with average deposits Of $170,2OO
They pay five per cent interest time deposits,
transact business and pay taxes for non-residents
make collections commercial paper. The officers
are H. l. Yetter, president; R. Whitney, cashier;
and c. Kenny, assistant CASHIER Mr. Yetter its presi-
dent, is man of wide banking experience, and what
is more, is rated liberal and conservative banker
In the matter Of public spirit he is equal to any bank
er in the valley He has delightful personality, and
is the possessor Of one Of the finest residences, for
which Stephen is noted.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01

the commercial club which is sufficient recognition
of his ability and standing in this community.
The old reliable Marshall County Leader, which has
been published by B. B. Brett, has been purchased and
consolidated with the Messenger by Mr.. Lovestrom.
This is move in the right direction, it will make
the Leader stronger paper financially and at the
same time lift needless burden from the shoulders of
the business men, who have been supporting two
newspapers that cover the class of readers.
CITY OFFICIALS.
In the matter of city government Stephen voters
have exercised great care selecting but the best
material and today we find at the head of affairs
mayor B. B. Brett; 0. G. Gunderson, clerk; c. E. Stem
quist, assessor; R. A. Whitney, treasurer, with the
following board of aldermen: John Walker E. j. Falk
cid and Henry Hopper.
STEPHEN DRUG COMPANY.
This is the old pioneer pharmacy, having been
established in 1892 but today is the property of j. j.
Nelson and DR.. ]. j. Guilfoye. It is the most COM
pete pharmacy in this section, carrying full supplies
of drugs and druggists sundries, toilet and fancy
articles, kodak supplies, stationery, rubber goods and
full lines of the leading brands of CIGARS it has a
splendid Fountain where all the popular non-acohoc
drinks, ice creams and ices are served.
Then there is stand, carrying the daily papers
and magazines. Their speciality is Parke Davis Co.'S
pharmaceutical lines, enabling them to fill physicians
prescriptions without substitution 1t is we-stocked
well-kept pharmacy. Mr. ]. J. Nelson is the active