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The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
The StOCkham Hardware Co.

fore checks the gorwth Of the roots
and running too deep does the same.
Here comes one of the features of
planting in a furrow. The roots are
well down in the soil so as not to be
injured, the water finds them and they
do not sunscald. They are very tend
er. believe the same practice is good
for corn that is not listed. II water
is scarce / find on some soils that 1t
is a good plan TO run 1t in every other
row So long as the plants are grow
ing well do not water them but on the
other hand watch the field closely and
do not let them become stunted. They
will stand lot of grief il they must
but the loss comes out of the crop.
After once watering do not let them
become dry. If possible irrigate by ali
means when the pods are beginning to
fill. Do not water too late as the irri-
eating keeps the plants setting nav
pods that will not ripen. Quite as
many beans are spoiled by watering
too much as not enough. There are
no general directions for the irriga-
tions of beans or any other crops eX-
cept common sense. Do not forget to
use TIE hoe. Beans are no lazy mans
crop.-G. w. Leckenby.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Growing Beans by Irrigation.

We have often heard that the land
is too poor to raise white beans.
have raised beans in Weld county on
a farm which was so poor the neigh
bors said could not do II, but seventy
bushels of corn and eighteen tons of
beets after three crops OF beans shows
that the navies help to make the land
better. Do not take my word but ask
my banker. own my home near Fort
Lupton-bought with my crops of lady
beans. All knew was what ] had
learned one season in selling string
beans raised for the canning factory
and the experience of one year on n
farm in York State. as had not farm
ed for thirty years. ! found the best
way to fit the ground was to plow
early and deep. and harrow once. Let
the weeds get good start. DO not
plant freshly manured land but year
later Is fine.
have observed that We have n
storme about the 25th of May and I
have the weeds killed before then by
leveling and narrowing to get the
ground well fitted. II is easier to kill
weeds before the crop is In than after
ward. Plant right after the storm or
from May 26th to June LIST while the
moisture is in the ground. They ger
inmate and come quickly, generally in
five or six days. There are several
reasons why the following OF the gen
eral plans are not the best for Colo
RADIO. We have irrigated or dry land
and most of the farmers have beet
tools which can be used and do not
need n special set of tools for beans
alone.
Furrow out the land twenty inches
apart with the beet cultivator, then
plant with the beet drill in The bottom
OF the furrow or twenty-one inches
with the hoe grain drill. Thirty-five
pounds OF seed to the acre seems to
be not very thick but the rows are
close. The seed is in the ground
where the moisture is. Plant 2M to 3
inches in the bottom of the furrow.
when c,ltivating fill in some dirt each
time which helps to send the roots
deeper into the ground and kills the
weeds. I believe this advice applies 10
dry or irrigated farming except on
very blowy land. On irrigated land
this plan is the best as one can fur
row out fast with beet cultivator
just ahead Of the water and not too
deep. Two things are very important.
Furorwing for irrigation too long be-
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Big Land and Cattle Deal.

The largest land and cattle deal
made in our section for some time
was closed this past week. The North
Fork Land and Cattle Co. selling their
ranch known as the Rockwell ranch
consisting of 1lt5 acres and including
COW camps and equipment to c. II
Allyn of Hardin, Col. and S. b. Hart.
man 4 Co. selling their herd of range
cattle consisting of some 1000 head to
the same party. The two deals repre-.
sent cash investment of about $40
600 and speaks well for the value out.
side investors place upon our lands
and cattle. This is one of the best
equipped stock ranches on the Wes
Slope and the cattle were rated as one
of the best bred herds in our entire
section. Mr.. Allyn will move his fam
lily to the ranch and use It as y
country home and we extend to them
n welcome as big and broad as our
country itself--Crawford Chronicle.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Hours for SprinkIina.

Until further notice the hours for
sprinkling will be as follows:
From $500 O'Clock a. m. until $50
O'Clock a. m.
From 500 O'Clock p. m. until 500
o'clock p. m.
Hydrants found open otter hours,
water will be turned off.
Use of hose without nozzle is pro
hibited by ordinance.
In case of fire all hydrants must be
closed.
BY order of the City Council,
l.. R. WIGRAM,
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Mabel. who was visiting in the couu
try. was sent to the corral where the
hired man was shearing sheep. to look
for her grandpa. She soon returned
and said; Him amt out there; ain
nobody there but man pcel'n' sheep .
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
For Sale.

One of the best ranches in the I'm
compahgre valley, 14l acres, private
water right and plenty OF it. I.Inu
adapted to potatoes onions. beets,
corn and alfalfa. Located five miles
south of Delta, loading switch on cor
ner OF place. Good seven room house
oil finish
Eighty acres, miles northwest OF
Delta on Grand Junction road. Lays
adjacent to open range. 81 acres un'
der the ditch. Nice six room house
fine for alfalfa. grain and potatoes.
Residence in Delta: fourrooms and
bath. two porches, No. SS5 Palmer
street.
For terms and prices, phone or
write j. L. PORTER.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN
Small, brown mule near Cory, Colo,
branded inverted JE bar connected on
right shoulder. Liberal reward for in
formation leading to recovery of same.
Address Chas. Carr. Montrose: or
phone Montrose 209-W. 17-tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

WANTED AT ONCE-Man with
family to take care of ten acres of
onions. Either shares or wages. Good
ground and good stand, Phone Ola
the 34J4. Car Westensen.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

/ have installed both telephones in
my shop. Call me on either one of
them as to painting, paper hanging
and the like. ]. l.. Sprung !--tf
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Don't take our word for it. Let u:
show you how soft and fluffy We
launder those heavy blankets. Delt,
Steam Laundry. 31-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

TEAM FOR SALE-Percheron mare,
six years old. weight 1000, with foal;
also l iron gray gelding. years old,
weight 1900. Chas. Nelson. Hotchkiss,
Phone 20-B. 1921
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Use Zensal for that itching eczema
Sold by Osborne williamson Drug CO
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

FOR SALE@First and second cut
ting of alfalfa hay. +. B. Kesling
Coop phone. =
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Household furniture for sale.
Porgess, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

FOR SALE.-Alta1ra hay. delivered
H. E. Tyler. lott
Try Zensal for all skin troubles.
Sold by Cedaredge Drug Co.
Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
LOST-Pair of gold rim glasses
night of Junior-Senior reception. Re
ward. Erma Wright 19-tf.
WANTED-Good all around man
for farm. s35 per month and board
Mrs. Thos. Boltbee, Somerset, Colo.
Good loans-farm or city property.
Plenty of money. w. w. Dingman,
Hillman building.
ARGYLE-Grand Junction, modern
rooms. Rates soc and 75c. Three
blocks north of depot. 19tf
Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan & Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
HOUSE FOR SALE-Paln.er street,
6 rooms, modern, excellent location.
s21OO, terms. E. S. Corbin lott
How about that painting or deco
rating? Better call Laycock on
either phone and talk it ever with
him. 3-tf
Strawberries, at Frost's.
Take advantage of our special family
rate on flat work. 1t will tighten
your home washing wonderfully at
nominal cost Delta Steam Laundry.
II you want select home grown alfal-
ia seed examine some we have to Of
fer. Price right. The Associated Fruit
Co. If
HOUSE FOR SALE-6 room, mod
ern, Palmer street, s21OO. worth, $500,
excellent location. E. S. Corbin. loft
| FOR ALE-Thoroughbred black
Minorca eggs for Matching, s1.O0 for Is.
Mrs. ]. E. Porter, phone CORR 9-tf
Butter cartons, vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock and
for sale by Stearns Bros. Co., printers,
Delta.
II HOUSE FOR SALE-5 room. worth
$500 s11O0 takes it. Good terms
E. S. Corbin. lot
good location, nice lawn, shade trees
price $500. Inquire 223 Columbia
| street. 2C
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN
From Shavano valley, near Montrose
one 3-year-old red heifer, one 2-year
old red steer, branded S point rowel
rose. Colorado. 16-St
r FOR RENT-My so acres on Califor
mia mesa. Furnish water Give all thai
is raised. John W. Sumner. Phone
1915. 1872
a WANTED, A WIFE-Poor girl pre-
o. ferred: kindest considerations, no OBJ
jections to a millionaire. Age limit Is
L to 81. Address E. B. Page, No. 462
E. Delta, Colorado. 2;
%
FOR SALE-Fine team hea mules
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WANTED-Kitchen girl at the Pei
kins Restaurant
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

New potatoes, at Frost's.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

FOR SALE-Fine team hea mules
Inquire Delta Independent
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Try Zensal for all skin troubles
Sold by Cedaredge Drug Co.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Tomatoes at Frost's.

FOR SALE.-Alta1ra hay. delivered.
II. E. Tyler. lott
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Hardware Department

of
the
Mountain Ice complete stock
hardw We TO
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Pineapples. at Frost's.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

How about that painting or deco
rating? Better call Laycock on
either phone and talk it ever with
him. 3-tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

WANTED, A WlFE-Poor girl pre-
ferred: kindest considerations, no OBJ
jections to a millionaire. Age limit is
to 81. Address E B. Page, No. 462,
Delta, Colorado. %
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

HOUSE FOR SALE-Paln.er street,
rooms, modern, excellent location.
s2100, terms. E. S. Corbin loft
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

LOST-Pair of gold rim glasse
night of Junior-Senior reception. Re
ward. Erma Wright. 19-ti
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
Harness Department

Our Harness Department well supplied with thing
including Wallace Smith heavy team harness CAM
description Water Bags, Lap Robes and Whips, etc.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Strawberries, at Frost's.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Take advantage of our special family
rate on flat work. It will tighten
your home washing wonderfully at a
nominal cost Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

II you want select home grown alfal-
ia seed examine some We have to of
fer. Price right. The Associated Fruit
Co. If
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan & Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred black
Minorca eggs for Matching, s1.O0 for Is
Mrs. ]. E. Porter, phone CORR s-ti
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

FOR RENT-My so acres on Califor
mia mesa. Furnish water. Give all tina
is raised. John W. Sumner. Phon,
1915. 1872
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

Washington, Dec. 29.-All the
States Of the Union have availed
themselves Of the opportunity of par
ticipating in the benefits Of the fed.
eral aid road act, which appropriat-
cd $75,000,000 for the construction
OF post roads and $10.000,000 for
forest roads. according to the report
Of the director of the ONCE of Publis
Roads and Rural Engineering, Unit
Cd States Department Of Agriculture.
That the passage Of this act has
stimulated road building is shown by
the fact that in 1915 there were ap-
proximately $41,000,000 of State
funds expended for all highway pur.
poses. and 1t is estimated that in the
calendar year. 1917, the aggregate
expenditures Of State funds for this
purpose will be at least $50, ,0e0. 900.
"A number Of the States have made
specific appropriations to meet fed
eral aid dollar for dollar. Among
these are New York, illinois, Michi-
gan, Rhode Island, Nevada, Iowa.
Florida and Vermont.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

According to the Bradford County
Telegraph, the first canned sweet po-
tatoes ever shipped out Of Florida
went forward from Starke last We'd
nesday, when the H. A. Shaver Com.
pany, owners of the local canning
factory. forwarded a carload to a
Chicago brokerage firm. This ship
ment will be quickly followed by a
shipment to Dallas, Texas, the SHAY.
er company having received a tele-
graphic order Wednesday for two
carloads to be shipped to the Texas
city. The Dallas customer wanted to
engage the entire output of the
plant, but Mr.. Shaver already had
orders for four cars to be shipped to
Chicago and could not promise the
Texas people to give them his entire
output.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
LAD ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
Harvey Perrins Accidentally Shoots
Himself on Christmas Day

Harvey, the 13-year-old son Of MT.
and Mrs. Parrins, Of Torrey, acct
dentally shot and killed himself On
Chistmas day while out hunting. MIR.
and Mrs. Perrins live about one and
a half miles from Torrey and Harvey
was in Mr.. Peoples orange grove,
about a half mile from his homo,
when the accident happened. 1t
would seem that he had climbed a
ladder to get oranges, leaning is gun
against the ladder. In some manner
the gun was discharged, tearing
away the greater part of one side of
his face. The body was found be-
fore it was cold, but the real particu-
lars Of the awful tragedy will prob
ably never be known.
Mr.. ]. B. O'Rear, justice Of the
peace Of the Bowling Green district,
impanelled coroner's jury, the ver-
dict being accidental death.
The funeral has been postponed un-
til tomorrow that relatives from Ohio
may attend. Mr.. and Mrs. Perrins
have the sympathy Of all in their
great bereavement.-wauchula Ad-
vocate.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
SLUMP IN LETTUCE MARKET

There is decided slump in the
lettuce market due to large shipments
and some of the stuff going in bad.
Several Of the growers here shipped
cars that did not bring freight and
until the market gets stronger there
is hardly any use to ship lettuce. The
growers are looking for better prices
as soon as the lettuce now on the
market is cleaned up. The cold
weather is keeping the lettuce in the
field in good shape and the best plan
for the growers is to keep the lettuce
in the field until the price is better
Sanford Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

the same is in use, and an adequate
horn or other device for signaling,
sufficient under all conditions to give
timely warning of the approach of the
motor vehicle, and shall, during the
period for one half hour after sunset
to one half hour before sunrise dis
play at least two lighted lamps on the
front and one on the rear of such
vehicle. The light of the front lamps
shall be visible at least two hundred
feet in the direction in which the
motor vehicle is proceeding and shall
be provided with DINNERS or some
ether device equally efficient in pro-
tecting the driver of vehicle travel
ing in an opposite direction. When
dinners are used, same shall be ap-
piled before the vehicle comes with
in two hundred feet of any vehicle
travelling in an opposite direction, or
where some other device is used it
shall be so arranged that the rays of
the lights attached to said motor ve-
hicle shall not shine more than four
feet from the ground at a distance Of
two hundred feet ahead of said ve-
hicle. Every person operating or
driving a motor vehicle on the public
highways of this state shall also,
when approaching any railroad cross
ing or cross road outside the limits of
city or incorporated village or any
intersecting highway, or street or
curve or corner in highway or street
where the operators view is OBJ
structed, slow down the speed of the
same and shall sound his horn or
other device for signaling, in such
manner as to give notice and warning
of his approach"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
A USELESS ARMY

In recent issue of the Punta Cor
da Herald, Col. A. P. Jordan pub
lished splendid editorial regarding
the high cost of living and suggest
ed ao a remedy the doing away with
the thousands of high -salaried trav..
cling salesmen and the enormous sell
ing expense attached to their main.
tenance. We intended to reproduce
the editorial mentioned, but some one
got away with the paper, therefore
canhot do so.
It is generally conceded that the
time of low prices for the necessi-
ties Of life is past-that even after
the war 1T will be many years before
prices are materially lowered and
that probably never during the life
OF the present generation will prices
again be as low as they were prior to
the beginning of this great world
struggle.
The people are asked by the food
commission to do everything in their
power to conserve food. the feedine g
Of the fighters being just as essential
II we are to win this great war, as Is
the furnishing Of munitions. This be
ing the case it stands to reason that
It is essential for those who must re-
main at home and produce tho food
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
The NeW Auto LQzV

Are you getting in shape so that
your auto will conform to the auto
law which goes into effect January 1?
This law, known as Chapter 1875,
(No. I'D of the General Acts and Res
olutions adopted by the Legislature
of Florida, is made up of twenty-nine
sections and covers the regulating of
automobiles in the state from where.
as to amen.
Among its provisions are some very
drastic requirements and 1t will be
to the advantage of every automobile
owner or driver in the state to get
posted on it.
1t defines such vehicles as come
within the scope Of the law, shows
what registration is necessary and
how it can be accomplished, sets the
amounts to be paid and says who
shall or shall not drive a car.
But its most drastic and at the
same time necessary provision is con-
tanned in section 16 which prescribes
the lights to be carried and how they
shall be used.
Auto owners, and in fact all who
travel the roads will readily agree
that of all the mass of legislation
made into law at the last session of
the state legislature this most i'm
portant section of most important
law is alone worth the cost of the ses-
sion of the legislature to the state.
Here is the section which regulates
lights:
"Section 16. Every motor vehicle,
operated or driven upon the public
highways Of this state, shall be pro-
vided with adequate brakes in good
working order, and sufficient to con-
troll such vehicle at all times when
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
All States Have Taken Advantage of
National Aid For Public Roads

stuffs, to be able to provide at least
good substantial food for their own
tables. as well as clothing and the
necessary articles for household use.
The present high prices are pinching
the laborers and causing many of
them to do without those things that
are absolutely necessary to provide
the Drawn with which to carry on
their labors.
Throughout the United States ther.
is vast army of travelling statesmen.
maintained at an enormous cost.
They are about as necessary to the
conduct Of business as is the seconG
caudle appendage to flea-bitten ca
nine. The elimination of this vast
army Of non-producers would in
crease the ranks of the producers
many fold and relieve thousands Of
men now required in agricultural!
and industrial pursuits for the more
serious work Of fighting in the
trenches or upon the open battle
fields. And more than that, a large
per cent of the money saved by the
manufacturers, wholesalers and dis
tributors could be Topped of the re-
tai, prices Of foodstuffs, clothing ami
other everyday necessities Of the
people of the nation.
The great mail-order houses OF the
United States do not employ travel
ing salesmen. They create a demand
for their goods by advertising. They
use magazines, the country newspa-
pers (where they will accept mail
order house advertisements and cata-
loGues) For few cents Uncle Sam
carries their "sales talks" right into
the home Of the purchaser. Paying
the travelling expenses of drum
mer" adds a large per centage to the
cost of the goods. His salary would
more than provide for an advertisin q
campaign in the territory he covers.
And the result would be just as sat.
isfactory to his employers, as we'll as
materially reducing the cost to the
consumer.
II onyone will show us where there
is any necessity of from a dozen to
twenty travelling statesmen coming to
Manatee from ampa every week to
sell cur merchants their weekly sup
plies, which could just as we'll be or
dered by mail or telephone, We will
consider ourselves under obligations.
1t is conceded that after the war
conditions will have to be readjusted,
Tt occurs to us that the time to be-
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
A FEW REASONS FOR
HATING THE KAISER

My Tuesdays are meatless,
My Wednesdays are wheatless.
I'm getting more eatless each day;
My home it is heatless,
My bed it is sheetless.
They've been sent to the Y. M. C. A
The bar-rooms are treatless,
My coffee is sweetless,
Each day l get poorer and wiser:
My stockings are feetless.
My trousers are seatless,
My God, but do hate the Kaiser.
Frankfort (Ky.) State Journal
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND
WILLIAM STEITZ, complainant, vs.. LEE
TAYLOR and J. J. LONG. defendants.--
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
To LEE TAYLOR, Chckasha. Grady County
Oklahoma: =.
You are hereby required to appear to he
BIZ, Of complaint filed against you In the
above styled cause wherein William Steitz Is
complainant, on the 18th day OF January A.
D 1917, and that so failing to appear In ac-
cordance with the rules Of practice and the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

laws Of the State Of Florida on or befo,. q.
date above named. the Allegations Of tho nM M
against you. !"
1t Is further ordered that this order h. ~
lished once . week for four (N conss,'.1' W.
weeks in the LAKELAND EVENING TvSs
GRAM, Newspaper published in Polk eo,n.s
Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hs,.u,,.
afixed my hand and seal this 18th d,y !,
December, A. D. 1917.
(SEAL) ]. A. JOHNSON
7002-W.S.& B-Wed. Clerk Circuit Court
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29

gill readjusting is right now. while
there is an unprecedented demand
throughout the land for men in all
branches of business. 1t is the logi-
cal time to do away with this useless
ormy of travelling statesmen, while
there is opportunity for them to Sc
cure lucrative positions in other lines
Of endeavor .-Manatee Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
TO LIBERTY

(By Anne Higginson Spicer of The
Vigilantes.)
Since you have called. Come, follow
me
Through wind and rain and mire,"
No more know the warmth and
glow
And comfort of my fire.
Fetter the stinging Of the sleet
On my uplifted face
Than shameful ease (and sophis-
triesl)
Here in this sheltered place.
Bettcr to march through storm and
cold
Across the embattled land,
So but know the path you 20,
My hand within your hand,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
LOCATION OF FIRE soxss

z Main and kentucky
y Pine and kentucky
- Main and Tennesees
u Main and Missouri
10 Lemon and Florida
y Bay and Iowa
y Oak and Kentucky
~ Magnolia and Iowa
20 Plum and kentuey
81 lay and Florida
" Psaehtres and FloridS
- Magnolia and Dakota
70 Parker and Florida
~ Main and Dakots
@2 Lemon and Ohio
- Orange and New York
- Lime and Florida
o. Palmetto and Florida
o2 Mcdonald and Florida
81 Lime and indiana
q orange and Massaehusets,
q North st. and N. Vermont sv,
" North st. and Florida Ave-.
~ North g. and Lincoln Ave-.
- Lemon and Lincoln
- New Light and Water Plant
~ w. Prospect q. and A. c, l. sh.,
e Lake Morton and Q. kentuoarv
81 New school house, Lake MORT,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-29
Couldn't See Use Of H.

=. SSe Ot0 OF IL,
Az q town meeting large taxpayuP
Ne up to protest against bufldins =
nsv school house in a certain pert q
sns toWn. What's the good Of M
Tney are An ignorant set down thsrs
ANYWAY