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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13

charge would be s. a car for the first day
after the lapse of As hours, So for the sec
ond day. 81 for the third day and IS for
the fourth and each succeeding day. The
Illinois public utilities commission is asked
To authorize similar demurrage rates on
cars making hauls within the boundaries
OF this state.
Some years ago California raised the
denilrrage charge on business within that
state from 81 a day to Sc a day. The CT
feet was to reduce the annual earnings
Of the railroads on account OF dcmurIaSc
resulting from interstate shipments from
Gli.34, to $3.50. 1913. Therefore. the expert
ence OF California demonstrates that The
effect Of Il high demurrage charge is 10
prevent cars from being he'd out of ship
ping service for unnecessarily long
perioGs.
The public is Interested in having the
freight cars of all the railroads kept
steadily in operation. Consequently It
should approve of a system of demulrase
charges that would discourage the prac-
tice OF keeping loaded cars waiting on
sidet.acks for unreasonably long periods:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
TO PREVENT OLD AGE
COMING TOO O

"ToNic poisons in the blood are
thrown u by the kidneys. The kid
neys act as filters for such poisons.
If we wish to prevent old age coming
too soon and increase our chances for
a long life, we should drink plenty of
pure water and take a little Anuric."
says the famous DIR. Pierce of Buffalo,
n. Y.
When suffering from backache, fire.
quent or scanty urine, rheumatic pains
here or there, or that constant tired,
worn-out feeling, the simple way to
overcome these disorders is merely to
obtain a little Anuric from your near
est druggist and you will quickly no.
tice the grand results. You will find
1t th%irty-seven times o potent than
lithia. and that it dissolves uric acid
as hot water does sugar.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
Sienkiewicz.

From the Kansas City Times.
Millions in America and elsewhere who
have read S~ienkiewicZ's three books de-
%scribing the horrors of war have said to
themselves: What Il wonderful series
of books we shall have from his pen when
For Sienkiewic@ saw the armies of Ger
many and Austria aud Russia roll back
and forth across his beloved Poland. De
disease. burning towns. whole populations
drifting out across a bare countryside, to
fal.snd die; he saw it al.
Long wears before he saw and felt it he
had tried to imagine it. and what his
minds eye saw as in a dream he put into
three books for US; three books that have
been called the triology of all the terrols
of war: With Fire and sword" desclib-
ing the invasion of Poland by the Cos
sacks; The pelngs;' deserib ing, the
ten of the Turkish invasion. In those
books he had to go back into the dim cor
ridors of history for his facts, and his
imagination had to supply the lurid de
scriptiors of war that have made these
three books famous the world around.
lie was living quietly ON his estate near
Warshaw when the present war came;
and when its waves washed up arOund
and past him. when we read that he bad
been arrested and dragged OFF with other
prisoners OF war; those who knew Sien-
kiekicz as the most colossal modern figure
in historical fiction. looked for Y gripping.
nasterful book from his pen. Then word
came that he had been put on parole in
N6 dlld -NON NV ~ .'N iilLS "
write it, the world said. but the author
of QUO vadis' plunged into relief work
for the Polish refugees and announced
that he had no time to write. after the
war. then,' we said.
But there will he no book from the pen
of this master. Last week he died. What
the wal did for his beloved Poland it did
for him. He Was it's victim.
Thirteen books by fenry Sienkiewicz
We're translated into English and had
said that more copies of Quo Nadis"
were sold in this country than of any
other boob printed here in the last quar-
ter century. And the author got little out
of it because he neglected the copyright.
He was peculiarly unfortunate in his
business dealings with America. Forty
her husband came to America with the
intent of forming a colony of Poles here.
They bought ~ large ranch near Los An
geles and put all their money in it and
lost. But this and his losses because of
Calling to copyright his best book did not
sour his spirit toward America. He loved
this ountry and her people. Americans
weaver of fascinating. powerful. realistic
equal to those of the masters.
Dumas and Scott. To the Poles he was
.his. too; BIZ. more: to them he was the
first who had given az adequate interpre-
tation Of their country. He made the
soul of Poland known to the world. He
wrote with his heart bleeding for Poland.
the pawn OF nearly all the nations of
Europe. and in a very torrent of books he
appealed to the noble impulse of Polish
nationality and kept alive that spirit
which the ruthless ravdSes of all the
armies of Europe could not quench nor
conquer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
They Were All in 1t.

The teacher was giving her pupils Il
lesson i'm honesty and told them that
It was wrong to play marbles for
"keepS" or to make bets.
"My father bet 5000 ON the lection"
called out a cheerful voice.
MY father bet Il hat" another voice
replied. and before the teacher could
call for order there was Il chorus to
The effect that election bets at least
were allowable i'm the best families.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
.ToRTuRINe SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Distisure Healed
by Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with plenty OF Cuticura Soap
md hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Oint-
nent to soothe and heal. This stops
itching instantly, clears away pimples,
'emoyes dandruff and scalp irritations,
md heals red, rough, sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
Why the Groans2

See here said the policeman,
"what We're those groans and means
I heard from your upstairs window
just now? You been beatin' your
wife:"
II should say not" replied Mr.. Van
Quentin. do you think I'D try to beat
n two hundred and forty-pound wom-
an? Those were her groans all right,
but | had nothing to do with it. She
was merely wv. Earl t1ynning' in her
bedroom in place of eating breakfast"
Kansas City Star.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
Her Recommendation.

lady-Did YOU get a recommends
ton from your last mistress?
Applicant-IeS. maam
Lady-Where is it:
Applicant-Snre. it wasn't worth
Keeping. ma'am.-London Ideas.
The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative
Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without
is only one "Bromo Quinine." Il. w. GROVES
signature is on each box. Csc.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
She Knew a windfalI.

"WhN. these apples are dirty" rom.
planned the young housekeeper.
"Well, YES. they are admitted the
farmer. You see they are windfalls,
and that is why | can sell them SC
cheap
"You mean they've fallen from the
frees onto the ground. but they are
otherwise all rightly the customer in
CURED: then. proud of her ready un-
lerstandins. she bought them.
Several days later she called the
farmers wife on the telephone.
IL ordered the best cucumbers for
pickling.' she said sharply, land
5Ou've SEN me windfalls.
Sent what?' sasped the farmers
wife.
"Windfall cucu,nbers. l can tell;
you needn't think I can't. There's dirt
On them.-Youth's Companion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
More Extravaoance.

Another evidence of the eNtrava-
gance of the age is the fact, if we in
.erpret the esteemed dry goods adver-
:isements correctly, that Il girl who
lsed to be satisfied with a pair of gar
.ers now seems 10 require Il seNtet,
f not an actual octet.-Ohio State
Journal.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, hat famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Signature esess ;s .; &MNzNzM
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
conoclasm.

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
rorkins. you can say anything you
ike nowadays about George Washing
ION. can't youy'
eyes. The lid seems to be off"
SWELL. l never liked to mention it be
.'ore. but l have my doubts about his
being incapable of an effort to deceive.
dis picture looks to me as if the old
gentleman wore a wig."-Washington
Star.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
DIDN'T RELY ON GuEsswoRK
Younester Found Out for Himself Just
What Was the Hidden Force in
Teachers Bicycle.

a certain country school teacher, ia
cndeavoring to explain to his class
what compressed air was, brought hia
bicycle into the room and leaned it up
against the wall.
"Now," he remarked, under the OUT
or covering of that back wheel there
is a hidden force. What is it?"
"Injy rubber" said n smart youth.
mo. Try again."
The boy tried again. as did nearly
every member OF the class. but without
success.
AT length one of the youngsters, who
had been making IL close inspection Of
the machine, turned ON the teaches
with a beaming face.
II have it," he exclaimed. Its wind
Jest wind!"
After commencing the youngster,
the teacher asked how he discovered
the hidden force"
why" was the astounding reply.
I've just stuck my knife in it to
sect"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13
Keep Him Too Busy.

He who attends to his own business
has no time TO waste on visionary
schemes to save the country.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13

The average amount of sickness in
luman life is estimated ut ten days
oer annum.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13

Anuric cures Backache, Lumbago,
Rheumatism. Send Toe. DIR. V. NJ. Pierce,
Buffalo. n. Y, for large trial package
Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-13

a tennis racquet frame that can be-
conversed into a c%ampstool has been
invented.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
Attention, Voters

To my friends-Rumors have come
to me, as well as to many of my
friends, which are to the effect that
! am to be retained as Deputy County
Clerk in case Mr.. Harding should be
elected, and that 1t will make no diff
ference to me whether he or DR.. Gibbs
is chosen to fill the office of County
Clerk and Recorder.
These rumors are not founded upon
facts. since / do not expect to occupy
my present position unless DIR. Gibbs
is reelected: For these reasons
urge everyone who is interested In
my retaining the Deputy County
Clerks position, to work for the cleo
tion of DIR Gibbs.
CAROLYN SEATON.
(Adyertisement)
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
Presbyterian.
Baptist Church.

Worship and. preaching IL a m
and 1880 p. m. Bible School with
adult bible classes led by DR.. Stock
ham and Prof. Hendershot, and well
equipped Primary with capable teach
ice 6:30 p. m. Midweek devotional
service Wednesday, 1870 p. IN.
This church offers generous hospi
tality to all visitors.
ALFRED b PARRY. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

editor of this paper that his land in
potatoes had made him $3.50 an acre
this year, and we do not believe that
is as much a some land has averaged.
1925 for the land, and that is what
it cast him. it will pay for the land.
expenses of raising the crop and mar
keting, and leave an additional S12J
per acre to the grower as profit.
Tracts of land in onions this year have
done still better. Wheat has probably
been the next best paying crop. Di-
thing.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Tuesday night Halloween. was a
little more tame in Delta than usual.
pretty fair start was made and it
was reported that some of the lad
to cool their ardor. but as to this re
port Independent made no investiga
tions. In fact, this paper is in sym
pathy with the kids, so long as they
keep within reasonable bounds with
their pranks. The extreme cases, TAX
ing in the destruction of property, are
always to be deplored. and should.
as far as possible be punished.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
Methodist

GEORGE +. KLEIN. Pastor
Sunday School 10 a. IN.
Divine Worship IL a. m.
Sermon by pastor. Subject: "The
Problem of job"
Epworth League. $50 p. m.
Evening Worship 1880.
Sermon by pastor. Subject:
Christ. the Lord of Politics."
Praise and Prayer Service Wednes.
day 1880 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
Christian Science.

Service held in the basement of the
public library Sundays at IL a. m. and
Wednesdays at 8 p. m.
in Christian Science churches on Sun
day, November 5th. 1916. will be-:
Adam and Fallen Man"
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Robert Lee Cole was born in East
Tennessee. on the 9th day of January,
1875, and died at Delta. Colorado, on
the 26th day of October, 1916. In his
early infancy he moved with his par
ents to Texas, later to Oklahoma, and
in 1889 to Delta, where he resided up
to the time of his death. On the 25th
day of February. 1905, he was united
in marriage with Grace Holcraft.
About five years ago his health be.
gan to fail and gradually grew worse,
eliminating in Bright's disease. The
funeral services were held from the
Methodist church on Sunday last,
Rev. George +. Klein officiating. A
large company OF people were pres
ent attesting to the respect in which
the deceased was held. The G. A. II.
and Woman's Relief Corps attended
in body.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mrs. Seth ]. Kyffin has been under
the weather the past week, suffering
from a severe attack of tonsilitis. A
serum treatment was administered a
few days ago and it is hoped to re
move the cause permanently.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Roads over the county are in fair
ly good condition again, dry and just
a few places that are little rough.
1t looks now like ther would be ampl :
good weather in which to complete
the various harvests and the market
ing of products. Indians in the North
are predicting an open winter
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

President
CHARLES E. HUGHES
Vice President
CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Representative in 65th Congress
Fourth District
HENRY ]. BAIRD
Judges of the Supreme Court
WILLIAM H. GABBERT
GEORGE W. ALLEN
Governor
HON. GEO A. CARLSON
Lieutenant Governor
MOSES E. LEWIS
Secretary of State
JOHN E RAINIER
Auditor of State
Ollie THORSON
State Treasurer
HARRY E. MULNIX
Attorney General
WILLIAM C. ROBINSON
Superintendent of Public Instruction
HELEN NJ WILSON
Regents OF the University of Colorado
ANNA WOLCOTT VALE
WILLIAM ]. KING
District Attorney, Seventh Judicial
District
JOHN l.. STIVERS
State Senator
W. p. DALE
Representative in the 21st General
Assembly
ROBERT F. ROCKWELL
County Judge
c. l.. BLAINE
County Clerk and Recorder
FLOYD ]. HARDING
County Sheriff
j. E. PORTER
County Treasurer
EARL WILSON
County Assessor
CHAS. L. KELLER
County Superintendent of Schools
ADA HORTON
County Commissioner, End District
R. w. CURTIS
County Commissioner 3rd District
CHAUNCEY BOWEN
County Coroner
F. c. PAIST
County Surveyor
OLIVER 3. COOK
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mr.. Harper Stewart and daughter
Bessie, came down from Telluride on
account of the illness of their grand
Mrs. McCallif
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Independent will have time next
week to adjust it's subscription list.
Old and new subscribers are asked to
be patient. We are trying to hav :
them all get the paper. If you fail to
receive it, call us up.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
ST. Luke's Church.

Communion of Saints. at IL a. m, next
Sunday. Sunday School 10 a. IN. All
are welcome.
REV. F. NJ BACON,
Priest in Charge
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

This is a good representative Delta
county newspaper. When you get
through with your copy, why not mail
it to some friend or acquaintance at
a distance? That is one of the best
ways there is to boost your commun
ity.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mrs. John E.s Ramer, wife of the
Secretary of State, arrived in the city
this week and is renewing acquaint-
ances with her many Delta friends.
Mr.. Ramer is expected tomorrow.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w Newton. Jr.
are the happy young parents of a
fine nine pound son. DR.. Stork gave
Independent this piece of news for our
last issue, but in some manner 1t was
add that Grandma Heater as well as
Grandma Newton are supremely hap
py over the advent of this first grand
child. The little mother was Miss
who will rejoice with her in her new
treasure.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

LOST-Last Friday going from Eek
ert to Winton mine. Paisley shawl.
white center. Return to Independent
Reward.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

The European war news is SO much
the same that 1T can claim but little
space this week. with the rush of
campaign matters.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mrs. Walter Hotchkiss is still on
the sick list. A number of lady
friends called to see her and learned
that an operation might be necessary,
though it is hoped it will not come to
that, as she underwent one year
ago.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Delta county and its vicinity has
the best sugar beet land, the best po-
tato land, the best land for wheat,
oats, alfalfa, and land good for corn,
vegetables and melons. Also the fin
est of orchards. What more could
you ask?
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Bert N Crawford, former county
treasurer, was in the city from his
Crawford ranch the last of the week.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wager have rent.
ed the Harry Byerrum ranch for a
period of three years, and expect to
move Immediately after election.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

John T. Brown, of the Tax Commits
sion, was in Delta Wednesday, look
ing after tax matters in this part of
the state.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

This section of country is full of
turkeys, enough to supply everybody
for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and
hundreds if not thousands to ship.
Denver papers think prices will be
high, however, fully on a line with
other fancy food stuffs.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

The genial face of our former towns
man, F. f. Fields, was seen on Delta
streets Monday.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mrs. Irma Orvis, who had been here
for a short visit with her parents AMI
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Singleton
and Miss Dora, returned to her hom.
near Ridgway Tuesday, her husband
having preceded her by a day.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

On Election Day the New Perkins
Restaurant will serve a Special Tur-
key dinner and Supper. You can get
Republican Turkey or Democratic
tiOn returns.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Don't forget the Special Sunday
Dinner and Supper at the New Per.
kins-a meal that would cost you 81
in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Miss Hattie Frogue spent last weei
with the Boone girls.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Mrs. H. w. Chiles and little son
Harold, returned Tuesday from Cali
fornia.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Look over the advertisements in
this paper. They are the sign-boards
of your market place, and to read
them may help in your shopping
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Chas. A Block, Fred D. Pyle and
Attorney Alexander were Delta visit
ors Wednesday from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

DR.. McClanahan was in from hi:
Buttermilk Valley ranch, Wednesday
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
Christian

Bible School 1000 a. m; Preaching
l1:00 a. n; Young Peoples meeting
$50 p. m; Preaching 1880 p. m.:
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 1880 p.n.
l.. OBERT, Minister
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

1t looks like, with this nice weather,
most everything ought to go Repub-
lican.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

The Parent-Teachers' meeting was
a success and Independent is promis
ed full report of it next week. II
is planned to form a Parent Teachers
association within the next few DAYS.
looking toward more harmonious re-
lation between the teachers and pa
irons of the school.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Grandma Johnson is still very low
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

The Western Slope Teachers Con
vention, held in Grand Junction the
first three days of this week. is said
to have been the best in attendance
and interest so far held, the number
of teachers present being nearly 600.
Delta county teachers all returned
Wednesday evening and resumed
their school duties yesterday morning.
However, by the sudden death of The
odore Widney, the high school was
dismissed yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

Whatever may be the results of
next Tuesdays election, it has GER
tainly ben great campaign. Every
body has been lining up as real Amer
leans should. and whoever gains the
victory will have fairly earned it.
And, after it is over with and the po-
litical clouds have vanished. as the
mists of morn, we will all be together
for the next best thing offered. That
is what makes our nation great.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP

, . % >>>> 80 .
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03

of Delta, Colorado has been time-tested
and proven one Of the strongest and
safest banks in County or State.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
AT THE CHURCHES.

80 >>>> . . - .
The Delta independent., 1916-11-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

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The sun., 1916-12-06
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.
NOuey Situation.

High rates for money In this market
do not. as some persons assert. reflect
any failure IN the working Of the Fed
eral reserve system. hut failure on the
part of the banks to ally themselves TO
u greater degree with the facilities
offered by that system. Advantage has
not been taken Of the ~rediscountine priv
ilege Of the Federal reserve system. at
least tn any marked extent. and Just x"
long as this function Of the new banking
law * not pressed actively into service
the money market may look for high
rates for call money whenever condi-
lions develop similar to those that
brought about Mondays rise in rates.
The local banks have been handling an
enormous credit proposition In recon,
months. with the demand for funds
gradually creeping up To the supply and
with the logical result Of a higher price
for accommodation. This situation.
however. will he rcmedicd by loan read
justment. by greater receipts Of money
from the interior and by heavy imports
Of gold. the last named factor serving
the double purpose 81 easing money and
maintaining stability In sterling cx-
change.
The sun., 1916-12-06

In it's issue Of November Is. just re-
ceived, the Sfafisf Of London says re-
garding the possibility Of now financing
In the American market for tho Allies
that there has been the manifestation
Of q growing wish on the part of New
York bankers To AVOID tho risk of infla-
ton attendant upon too large AN Influx
Of gold. so that quite a strong desire Is
now evident on the part ~ America to
modify the rush Of gold imports by MAX
ms still further loans To the Allies, q"
And II adds Indeed. while II IL pos
sible that there may he some issue II
short term notes by tho Allies at the
present tuncture We should expect that
ere long II vii, TO a case ~ making u
large and long dated loan To this coun-
try without any question Of collateral
hanks 10 the rapid aud extensive mohii-
iZation Of securities We are probably
now In an extremely strong position to
command credits on the other side az tho
Atlantic. aud for that very reason
America, liz the more likely To be u keen
lender" That was written before the
Federal Reserve Board called a hall ON
inve, mcnts In foreign treasury bills. and
indirectly IN long term loans,
The sun., 1916-12-06

tincludinG Extra dividends.
Total saes to-day. 10000 shares same day 1919, 1lOlOo. January
to date 07SSO10 OF Same period 1918. l6i.3'iSO0.