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The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
D. s. r. G. to Make
improvements

The official visit to Delta last week
of Mr.. Racey and Mr.. Kenney, proved
to be one of more than passing note.
Mr.. Racey said the company had
the equipment on hand at this time
to lay new 9O-pound rails from Grand
Junction to Som arset. together with
practically new ties all the way.
I'VE are going to make a railroad
said Mr.. Racey, "out of the line from
the Junction to Somerset. Our con-
tracts right now on coal are of so
much importance we must make this
improvement" He stated further that
the grade would be greatly improved
III many places, especially the Hotch'
kiss one, where they contemplated
putting in a steam shovel gang to ma
Iterially lessen the pitch at that point
We estimate said Mr.. Racey, that
our car tonnage out Of the North Fork
section this year will reach the total
of 6,0s5 cars. This is not taking into
consideration the COAL
When asked whether they seriously
considered doing anything this yeal
with the Marshall pass standardiza
ton, Mr.. Racey, was quite silent, he
did not say that any provision hao
been made. 1t looks as though the
standard gauge of the pass is second
AIRY problem this year with the rail
road.
The car shortage" said Mr.. Kenne.
lis what is worrying every railroad
IN the United States today. and We
are as hard pressed as any line. The,
are not to be had. and we are very
very short right now, let alone rem
edying the situation when the big crops
start to move
Both of these officials urged tn,
the importance of the matter of ad
vising the farmers to prepare to stor'
all possible crops.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06

Mobs in St Louis Tuesday fired The
portion of that city known as East st.
Louis. a negro settlement of the city
and caused property loss of one and
half million dollars. Many negroes
were killed in race riot against the
colored. Five hundred of the ring
leaders of the mob have been arrested
and will have to face trial A grand
jury investigation will probably be
held. The city is under marital law
and the authorities believe that the
situation is now well in hand. The
rioting. 1t is said. is the worst in the
history Of the country.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Delta'S Grand
Chautauqua

This entertainment commences at
Delta July Goth and runs for a week,
offering two high class entertain
ments a day afternoon and evening.
Many of these entertainments in the
winter season in New York, Chicago
and other large cities. cost per enter
tainment 81 to $3.50 each.
This Chautauqua cost $4,000 to pro
cure. Many lecturers and actors are
famous throughout the world.
BY purchasing season tickets early.
or before July 17th. at $3.50 for adults
and s1.25 for children, the entertain
ments cost but Il cents each for
adults. After July 18th. season tick
cts will cost So for adults and s150
for children l2 and under. Remember
season tickets will advance this year
and will not go down.
Get tickets of Mr.. Klein. Gets and
Gets. w. II. Mathers. Floyd Harding,
E. s. Corbin. or any guarantor.
Rooms can be had in Delta for fami-
lies for chautsuqua week. Engage
them early.
Reserved seats on sale at Gets and
Gets Saturday. July l4th, at l p. m,
II you cannot come phone reserva-
tions.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
History Complete
On the ssFlat Bat''

Some people have more gall and less
brains than n government mule. Every
time you go to ball game between
Delta and Grcnd Junction. you hear
some empty headed shrimp shouting
about FLAT bat till it gets on your
bat flatted TIL it's enough TO turn the
stomach of buzzard
Now as everybody knows the bat
which was used as the loop by which
Junction hogged the game that they
so persistently refer to as the flat
bat game. was not fiat. but was mere
ly scratched a trifle. II was not half
as fiat as the heads OF lot OF those
disgruntled welshers who have worn
the same old string threadbare with
SO much harping. To this writer II
seems nothing short OF childish to sing
the song over and over again without
the shadow OF variation. But since
the papers so frequently refer
to this "smuggled bit Of equipment"
II at least give Delta lot OF promin-
ence which she has not asked for, and
let's them know we are still at the old
stampingin ground. The socalied flat
bat has dainty blue ribbon tied
around its classic neck and can be
inspected at any time at the home OF
the president OF the Delta association.
II has won SO much distinction that IL
does not deign indulge in anything
so common as ball game.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
A Printed Petition Gets
Our Citizens In Bad

that aims to conscript for military ser
vice a large portion of the young men
of this nation, and
Whereas. The congressman at the
very outset exempted themselves from
being conscripted under. this Law, and
Whereas, it is claimed that the war
in which our country is now involved
is a war for the extension Of demo-
cracy. and
Whereas, our nation should practice
the. democracy it breaches by giving
the people an opportunity to decide
whether or not they favor the conscrip-
ton law, and
Whereas. the burden of war falls
upon the women equally with the
men, and
Whereas, The question of conscrip-
ton. when it was up for considera'
ton in Australia, was, on demand OF
the people. submitted to a referendum
vote and overwhelmingly defeated.
the vote of the soldiers in the trenches
largely determining the result.
Therefore. Be it Resolved that We
the undersigned, hereby most earnest
ly petition the congress Of the United
States to submit this law to vote
OF the adult men and women citizens
Of the United States and let them. in
the name Of democracy decide
whether or not they approve Of the
.conscription."
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Delta Band Make
Good ShOWin3

From all appearances on the Fourth
Delta has real band. The music
furnished by our new band was grand
and considering the short time in
which they have been playing together
the ''makin's" are all right here for a
superior one.
The boys are to be congratulated on
the splendid music furnished to the
many hundreds of people on the
Fourth. The makeup of the band has
none but Delta boys, not n.y., however,
in the musical profession. but new
as a combined organization.
A Saturday evening concert on the
court house square. or on Main street
would prove a very nice attraction, be-
sides one that would be greatly en-
joyed by everyone.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
PRICE FIVE CENTS

All in all it was one wonderful day,
and yet, strange to say, there wasn't
a mothers son among them who did
not voice the sentiments of the writer
who said: "One Grand, Glorious
Fourth. but Oh. Lord, let me find a
bed"
The parade was reviewed by judges:
E. A. Moffitt, w. Sarles, w. w. Craw-
ley, w. H. Overbay and A. w. Lohr,
who made awards as follows:
Best patriotic float: J. E. Hillman,
first; w. D. Hines, second; Red
Cross Society, third.
Best commercial float: Roy L.
Smith, first; w. H. Mathers, second;
Flour Mills. third.
Best Sunday school float: Methodist
church.
Best decorated auto: A D. Fair
banks
Best freak auto: Leslie Anderson.
Largest number of lodge members in
line, l. O. o. F.
On street sports the following
awards were made:
Floating biscuit contest: Floyd
Updegraff. first; Walter Crawley,
second.
Tall mans race: Clark, first; Fred
| Dickerson, second
Fat mans race: l. L Hunter, fir II
Ralph Gallup, p,second.
Ralph Gallup. second.
Curtis, second.
Potato race: Bob Travis, first; AL
bert McCully, second.
/ Girls foot race; Berta Holyfield.
first; frankie Crawley, second.
Larger girls race: Annie Plut first:
Ruth King second.
| Foot race boys under ten: Bob
Coeryer first; Ray Dillon, second
Foot race for boys under 13: Willis
Crawley first.
Short mans race: Bert Norton.
first; Curtis, second.
Free for all: Miller first; Rhod 4s.
second; Wilcox, third.
| Shortest man: Adolph Chavez
Couple married longest: Henry
Doughty.
Family coming greatest distance;
McAllister (Gunnison) first; Baker
(Crested Butte) second.
Best cowboy outfit: Boss Blum
berg. first; Leon Overbay, secYnd;
Lewis Ramey, third.
| Man with the largest foot: G. P.
Cartwright, first; Carter, second
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06

A printed petition apparently eman-
ating from the offices Of the National
Socialist party. Chicago, caused con-
siderable excitement during the early
part of the week, copies Of same it is
understood, having been sent to vari-
ous cities throughout the country, and
one landing in the dragnet in this city
Monday
The petition, while perhaps fcrmu-
lated with the best of intentions, or
at least signed with good intentions
by the unwary. on perusal savors too
strongly OF anarchism to warrant any
self respecting citizen in recognizing
II.
At this time when social and finan-
cial conditions are in such a state Of
unrest, the most perfect quiet should
be maintained. This is a period when
because we are trembling on the
verge of possible revolution, the
cooler heads must prevail. 1t is sure
ly no time for idle words and spectacu-
lar demonstrations.
Below is a verbatim copy of the
petition as circulated for part of a
day in Delta. to which eighteen names
were appended. II is stated that there
were one or two other copies with
their respective lists OF signatures;
Petition to congress. Whereas. the
congress Of the United States has
passed the "Seiectiye Draft Law
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Christonher Jacklin.

c. Jacklin, who for several years has
resided at Cory, colorado, passed away
July LIST. Funeral services were held
on July Sd and the body was shipped
to Gunnison for interment. accompani-
ed by his daughter and her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Smith. and other re-
latives. Mr.. Jacklin was well respected
in his community and his friends en-
tend sympathy to his relatives He
had no wife l'ing. His age was Ga
years. months md 6 days.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
and
Ferris Wheel

The Forsythe Carry-us all and Fer
ris wheel. first harbingers of the
grand celebration. arrived early Fri
day morning, and the kids have been
turning everything possible into nick
els and dimes in consequence.
One of the chief attractions is the
two bears which gave a performance
each afternoon. The older one was
captured near Delta several years ago
and has been taught some very clever
tricks.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
weI Known Man called Away

Jesus Martinez. a Mexican, a fam
iliar figure on the streets, passed
away on Thursday last. June 2Sth. fol
no known relatives in this community
except his nephew, J. ID. Martinez. who
alone mourned his relatives demise.
Mr.. Martinez was aged ca years at
the time OF his death. Funeral SER
vices were conducted at the Hopson
Mo:tuary on Saturday morning. and
interment was In Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Regular Meeting
OF Eastern Star

At the regular meeting of Garnet
Chapter No. 80. o. f. s., on Monday
evening. four candidates were initiated
and pleasant social hour followed
the session.
The work was put on by the past
matrons and was ably presented. Mrs.
E. l.. Kellogg, the first worthy matron
of Delta chapter. occupied the worthy
matron's chair very gracefully. Other
chairs were occupied by Mesdames
Fairbanks. Travis. Obert, Seaton.
King. Farmer. Geer and Kelso- and A.
]. obert, a past worthy patron. occu'
pied the worthy patrons chair.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06

Those VINO have attended three con
secutive years IT the state normal
school at Gunnison were presented
this year with a handsome certificate
OF attendance. Delta has Lucille
Champagne. Vera Martin, Mrs Ada
Price, Anna and Mary Ross; Amy
Slack, OF Lazear. Hattie VanOrt and
Dorothy Bennett. all on the honor
list.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Delta People Enjoy Good Music.

Oeta feoPie ENJOY Sooo mus'c-
The Harris band from Grand juno
ton, was made up of brass instrument
artists from both Rifle and Grand
junction. and they put up a splendid
brand OF music. In the evening they
old and new, on the street. and Mr.. w
]. Guard. the leader, sang with them
1t was heartily enjoyed by all.
After the wrestling match they fur,
nished the music for grand ball at
the opera house where everyone who
could be accommodated danced the
day out A splendid sum was realized
from this dance.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
Notice.

Everyone interested in the welfare
OF Delta is urged to meet with the
Business Men at the Perkins restaur'
ant next Monday evening, July 9th,
at o'clock. There will be talks by
various speakers that will prove of in
terest and benefit to all who attend.
Supper will be provided at soc a
plate.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06

Rev. E. n. Edgerton, presiding elder
of the NJ K. church, Grand Junction
district, with his wife passed through
Monday for visit to Ouray and Mont
rose and will also visit in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
First New Potatoes.

c. c. Carter. the prosperous North
Delta farmer. brought to this office
Tuesday the first consignment this
year OF new potatoes. The token ar
rived just in time to enable us to
have this luxury on our Fourth OF
July table.
We appreciate the gift and value
them very highly. as it is our first
Injury.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06
chautauaua euarantors. Notice

A meeting is called for all guaran.
tors at City Hall Monday evening,
July Q. 1917. at 8 p. m.
II is very important that all attend
to assure the success Of the Chautau.
qua. Don't fail.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-06

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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
RESOURCES DECLINE
in CITY BANKS
Small Cities and Towns Show Large
Advance In Financial Strength

Washington, Feb. 9.-Sharp shrink
age in the of national bank,
in the chief cities of the country and
gains showing strength never attained
before on the part of BANKS in smaller
cities and towns are disclosed In the
controller of the currency's statement
of bank conditions on December q
the date of the last bank call, made
public today. 1.
There was a net shrinkage Of 1885,.
000, 000. New York city banks reduced
their 5000, OOO, 900; in Chica-
go the reduction was SIS, 000, 900; In
Philadelphia s22, 600, 900; in Boston
$15, 000, 900; in San Francisco $7,0O0,-
600; and in st. Louis SIS, ZOO, 900.
Louisville banks showed a $1,000, 00O
increase and in Des Moines and Salt
Lake City, next on the list, the In
crease was about $4,000. 900 each.
Numerous cities and towns show less
err increases.
Among the country banks" reads
the statement, Pennsylvania led
with an increase of $40. 00O, 900, follow
ed by Iowa with $12, 0O0, 900 and IL
linois with $4,000, 900. Country banks
in Ohio and New Jersey increased
about $4,000, 900 each; Kansas $7,OOO,-
900; Connecticut, West Virginia and
Florida about $4,000, 900 each; Virgin
ia /, Kentucky and California about $4,-
000, 900 each, and Louisiana, Indiania
and Wisconsin 5000, 900 each"
States in which the banks showed
a decline between the last two calls
November II and December 27-in-
cluded New York, $4,000, 900: Texas,
$4,000, 900; Georgia, $1,000, 900, and
Oklahoma and North Dakota, about
3 1000, 900 each.
Decentralization OF financial
strength and it's diffusion throughout
the entire country are indicated, the
comptroller asserts.
Since May 1, 1916" says the state
ment, country banks have increased
their $3.50, OOO, 900, or IL per
cent. In the same period Of
national banks in the central reserve
cities declined SIT. 0OO, 600. or two per
cent, and resources of national banks
in other reserve cities increased $685.
0O0, 900, or IL per cent.
These figures indicate the tenden-
cy, noted for some time past, toward
"a wider diffusion of the banking re-
sources of the country continues"
Total of national banks
December 81 last were Sis. 333, 900, 900.
an increase since January Is, 1914, or
$4,O37, 000, 900 and an increase of ST.
S65, 0O0, 900 since December 81, 1915.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
Col. Dick Woods
Claimed By Death

Sioux Falls-Col. Richard j. Woods,
one of the most widely known men in
the state, prominent in business, poll
tical and fraternal circles, and a faith
full friend of Sioux Falls, died last
night at 11:15 o'clock, at his resid-
ence. 703 South Phillips avenue, of
heart failure, following ali acute at
tack of erysipelas.
During the last year Col. Woods has
not been In his usual health, and a
short time ago went to Chicago where
he consulted a specialist. A week ago
following a brief illness he went to
Mitchell on business and was detained
there by the snow blockade until Mon
day. He returned to Sioux Falls feel
ing poorly and on the following day
was &C Ill that he was obliged to go to
bed. Erysipelas developed, followed
by prostration Of the heart functions,
and about s o'clock yesterday morn
ing he became unconscious and re-
manned In that condition 10 the end.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
Many Lose Lives
In Minneapolis Fire

One of the worst fires for years,
occurred at Minneapolis, Monday,
wh,n the Kenwood Hotel burned
trapping about 70 guests. Three are
known to be dead, and fourteen are
missing, while a score or more,
seriously burned or injured were TAX
en- to hospitals.
The guests realizing their predica-
ment became frantic. rushed to win
dows and beat them out with their
fists, and leaped into nets or snow
drifts three stories below. Some hung
on the window ledge until forced to
drop, when the fire began burning
their fingers. Rescue work was hind
cred by lack of ladders, and the crowd
of spectators became frantic and
dubbed and beat the fire fighters
when they arrived without ladders to
rescue the victims that were gathered
at the windows. One OF the many
pathetic scenes at the fire was when
two children were e e to beat upon
a closed window and then fall back
into the flames.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
Ministers lndOrSe
Civilization

Prominent clergyman of Minnea-
polls, who have seen Thos. Inces ST.
900 1000 big spectacle, Civilization"
have expressed emphatic opinions that
much might he done toward the abol-
ishment of war and the establishment
of Universal Peace il the women OF
America and the World would band
themselves together in a firm way for
an organization such as Mothers Of
Men" shown in this production.
DR.. S. N. Deinard, in a letter COM
menting on the production says:
Il do not know of any other pro-
duction hat can have a more whole
some moral effect on humanity, espe-
cially in these war times, than "Civiliz-
alton" / wish every man, woman and
child in the country would see 1t. A
national Union OF Mothers of Men to
stop war, or even the talk of war.
would be a mighty good thing. / wish
somebody would go out and preach
Ibio 6pSPOi W IhO NOthCio VI thio
Nation
Rev. e. c.. Horn, pastor of the Trim
ity M. f. Church, said: Civilization"
should go far toward making wal i'm
possible. The organization suggested
by it might help. The so-ealled Chris
tian races are not Christian. Chris
tianity has not been tried. The max
ing of every canon and battleship is q
defiant stroke at Christ's Gospel"
Other ministers and educators have
been equally profused in the compli-
ments of the picture. A number Of
club women have already expressed
their desire to start an organization to
be known as the Mothers Of Men,"
which shall have for its purpose the
encouragement of peace.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
DERIVED
FROM FARM LOAN
Ways IN Which The Farmer May Fin.
ance His Business

BY reason Of the facilities created b!
the Federal farm loan act, which wa.
passed last summer. 1t will be easier
In the future for a farmer to secur,
money to make needed Improvement.
or for the purpose Of live stock, and Il
will be easier also for the landless
man to purchase a farm. according t.
q recent publication of the United
States Department OF Agriculture en-.
titled How the Federal Farm Loar
Act Benefits the Farmer"
The Federal land banks established
under this act will stand ready at all
times, u Is expected, TO lend money to
farmers on farm-mortgage security
The interest charges will not be more
than s per cent, nor more than / per
cent above the rate paid on the bonds
sold by the banks. II ~ per cent
bonds should be issued, therefore, the
rate charged on loans would be 5h
per cent or less. There will be no
commissions or bonuses. The loans
will be made for periods OF time rang
ing from S to 40 years. thus doing
away with the trouble and expense of
frequent renewals.
The payment of a certain part of the
principal annually or semi-annually,
with the interest. will be required.
The total payment. including the in
terest, will be the same for each year,
and will be just large enough so that
the entire principal will be paid off at
the end OF the period. The annual
payment thus required to pay off a
loan of $1,000. with interest at s per
cent, in 20 years, is $SO.24.
After q loan has run 5 years the
borrower will be permitted to pay of
the whole amount, II he desires. on
any interest date, or to make partial
payments in addition to the regular
installment.
The requirement Of installment
payments on the amortization plan, as
outlined above, will serve, first, to
cultivate habits of thrift in the bor-
rover, and second. to make possible
the placing of the loans at a lower
rate ofsfnterest, since the gradual re-
duction of the principal constantly
improves the security for the unpaid
balance. The privilege Of optional
payments after the first 5 years leaves
the borrower free to discharge his in
~debtcdness before the end of the loan
period. IL he finds It convenient to do
so.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-02-15
CORRESPONDENCE
AND EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From Over
The County
ALPHA-GREENLEAF

Mr.. II. Headrick was in Miller Sat-
urlay on business.
Miss Anna Moncur went to Miller
Wednesday and stayed the remand
er of the week with the county super
intendeht.
Mrs. Sarah McFee and Mrs. Joe Stein
~leitner visited Friday with Mrs. John
Vessels.
No. 3 Saturday, making up one day
lost during the storm. Lily Myers Is
the teacher.
Mrs. Winfield Bauer visited Sunday
afternoon at Mrs. j. T. Wilson's.
Mr.. Joe Steinleitner is building his
barn this week. NJ. Matson and Stein
leitner brothers are helping him.
Mr.. ID. Chadwick was in Miller Sat-
urday on business.
Miss Mead. teacher, went to Miller
to visit home folks ove Sunday.
Mrs. j. b. Moncur expects to go to
Miller soon and stay with her daugh-
ter, Jessie. We are hoping this is not
permanent as she will be greatly
missed at the Current Event Club, of
which she is a member.
Com. j. F.. Wilson is hauling grain
to Miller, a distance Of 16 miles.
Roads are quite bad but J. F. has no
troubles.
The creek is filled with snow, some
places being banked level, and very
high water is expected on both Big
and Little Wolf. Most all farm build
ings from the northwest are blockad-
ed, and no way to get out but to
drive on top of the drifts.
Mr.. Winfield Bauer had the misfor-
tune to lose a cow this week. 1t fell
on the ice, and got lock jaw Win says.
"a ARE case"
Rev. Tarleton did not come out to
the Moncur school house Sunday, Feb.
18th, on account of the bad roads.
Feb. 25th is the next date.