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The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Organize A War
Aid Association

At meeting held in the offices of
Stewart and Stone, Wednesday night
preliminary plans were formed to or
ganize a War Aid Association.
While the association would bear
the title of Delta War Aid Associa-
tion,'' it would environ as much ad-
jacent territory as could be reached,
and invited interest and membership
from all surrounding country.
Its object would be general as ap-
piled to times and crisis-the encour-
agement of crop raising, the conserva-
tion of food supplies, the encourage
ment of enlistments in army and navy,
preparedness and protection precau-
tions and general aid to the govern
ment as well as to the people at home
The following committee was FORM
ed to further formulate plans of or
ganization: C. E. Blaine, chairman;
DR.. H X Porter, Judge C. H. Stewart,
Forest Superintendent ]. N. Lang
worthy. Mayor Watson H. Stewart.
The meeting held Wednesday night
was presided over by N. E. Clack.
chairman and Prof. Foster, secretary,
At its adjournment it was decided to
hold second meeting at the Opera
House tonight CFriday. April 20) to
complete organization and get active
comittees to work carrying out its
various purposes.
All are invited to attend this meet
ing, tonight at 7;3O, at which patri-
otic program will be rendered with
music speeches and general discus
sion. The subjects is one in which
every American citizen should now BE-
interested.
Ex-Governor Ammons will be pres
ent, among others, to address the
meeting.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Cleaning of War
News of Interest

Dispatches claim that the West line
drives of French and British against
the Germans this week have consti-
tuted the greatest battle of the war
or in the history of the world.
German retreats are chronicled and
the loss of more than 100000 men.
These reports are from Paris news
sources and have been handled here
by Associated Press.
German submarines have appeared
within 100 miles of New York City,
one of which is said to have attack
ed U. S. Destroyer. the torpedo fired
having missed the destroyer by 80
yards. New York City is in fear of
bombs being thrown by German div
ers.
England is said to fear that the
Unied States. coming in at the end
of the trail. when not needed. will
want too much to say about peace
plans. She would have welcomed help
when it was needed, but now, with her
four million men in the field and Ger
man forces we'll spent, it is slightly
different
Premier Carl, of Sweden, remarks
tersely that it will be the policy Of
Sweden and Norway to remain per-
fectly neutral. II doesn't require very
many words to cover the situation
# you nnow exactly what you are talk
ing about.
In the United States the recruiting
has been going steadily along for both
army and nevy, the greater influx of
recruits being for the nav.
Both House and Senate have passed
the s7OO0,OOO.o00 war loan measure.
So 900, ,0O0, 900 of which is loan to tbs
allies.
There is hopeful feeling that the
war will have necessarily spent itself
within the next few months. and that
peace will come with midsummer or
fall
Heads of the recruiting offices in
Colorado complain of lack of en-
listments and say they Will have to
increase their present ratio fully six
times to make out their number of
1000 in 80 days.
Conscription is looked upon as the
only solution of the army recruiting
matter. Its advocates claim that by
selective conscription the men can he
taken to fill out the enrolment with
Judgment as to their fitness and p
stigma of draft be eliminated.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Bee Meeting to
Be Held Apr. 28

A meeting has been called by the
Delta County Bee Keepers association
for Saturday. April 2S. at the court
house. in Delta.
State Inspector Foster will be here
from Denver. and Mr. Kerr. expert
from the state agricultural college
will also be present. The object of
the meeting is one in which 1t is to
be hoped better marketing scheme
may be formulated. Everyone inter
ested in bees is requested to be on
hand.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Big Meeting of
10. o. F. Apr. 26

The annual meeting of the Western
Slope !. o. o. F. Association will
take place at l p. NJ, at the NJ. E.
church in Delta on Thursday Of next
week. April 26th. All lodges will form
for parade at the depot at 1920 A. NJ
At the church the following program
will be rendered:
/. Invocation...-..-.Re ]. III. Cramps
2. Selection Harris Orchestra
3. Address OF Welcome TO Visiting
Lodges. Taylor B Geo. Pres.
4. /. o. o. F. Quartette .......-...-.-.
.........-..........-...De Delta Lodge No. 116
5. Response Bro. C. E Adams
6. Vocal Miss Beulah Baxter
Z. Paper-"Short Histroy of Patriar-
chal Odd Fellowship" NV.
NJ. Merrill Grand Senior Warden.
s. Vocal Solo Mrs DR.. F. w. Grove
9. Good Odd Fellowship Is Good Pa
triotism." ."..-....-.-....-.....-.-- Mrs. Emma
wadsworth. Past President, r. A.
10. THE Grand Lodge" ge."..-.........-...........
Walter II. Fleming. Grand Master.
IL. Violin Solo Miss Ruth Whitford.
IL. Address-"The Day We Celebrate"
J. NJ. MOI man. Past Grand Master.
13. Selection..--.....-.-.-.-H Harris Orchestra
IL America -.L.....-.....--..-.
Orchestra, Joined by AsseblaRe
10. Benediction- n--..-..---Rey. F. NJ Bacon
Business Session Of association i'm
mediately following conclusion OF tn,
program:
400 p M.-Session OF Grand Lodge at
l. O. o. F. hail for purpose of con
ferring Grand Lodge Degree.
700 p. NJ Conferring Rebekah De
gree at /. o. o. F. lodge room by
Grand Valley Lodge No. 40.
700 p. M.-Coferring Second Degree
!. o. o. F. at Elks' lodge room by
Clifton Lodge No 40
e;ooP. M.-GrarsB Bail at l. o. o. F.
hall free all odd Fellows and
their ladies Parkers orchestra.
Harris Orchestra OF Grand Junction
will give a dance for the benefit OF the
public at Eiks'- hall at 800 p. NJ.
Ttkets s1.oo.
Especial trains arrive Delta 10: 30 A.
L.: leave Delta 11:5s p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
1917 BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR
WESTERN SLOPE LEAGUE

April 26th.
Grand Junction at Olathe.
April 2sth.
Delta at Olathe.
May Srd.
Delta at Grand Junction.
May 9th.
Somerset at Delta.
Olathe at Grand Junction.
Gunnison at Montrose.
May 18th.
Delta at Olathe.
Grand Junction at Gunnison.
Montrose at Somerset.
May goth.
Gunnison at Grand junction.
Olathe at Somerset.
Montroee at Delta
May 27th.
Grand Junction at Montrose.
Somerset at Montrose.
Olathe at Delta
June 3rd.
Gunnison at Olathe.
Somerset at Montrose.
Grand Junction at Delta.
June 10th.
Somerset at Grand Junction.
Delta at Gunnison.
Olathe at Montrose.
Delta plays at home on Decoration
Day. July 4th, and Labor day.
All teams have high class players
Mid-week games to be arrange,
later.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
PRODUCE THE MOST
HUMAN FOOD PER ACRE

The present outlook on the, potato
crop situation in the United States
seems to warrant US to make a state
ment as to the advisability of plant
ing the largest possible acreage to
potatoes in Colorado this year.
The situation is far from encourag-
ing. The early crop, while consider
ably larger in acreage than last year,
probably will not produce as large
a totale yield as last year, due to ad-
verse weather conditions, and also
to the fertilizer situation. Hence, we
may look for little relief from this
source of supply. The acreage for
late potatoes will possibly not be
larger than last year, in spite of the
high prices obtained by the growers
| last season. This is due to several
causes:
In the east, the question of obtain
ing fertilizer, especially potash. is
dificlt. if not impossible. Even
were it obtainable, the price for this
iCil llilLcl 10 tOO HlSn " WdITdHl lIS
use for the porduction of crops.
The seed situation is another SER
ious problem which is especially felt
in COLORADO and other western potato
producing sections. The high prices
of the potatoes have induced the
growers to part with their available
supply to the extent of curtailing the
normal amount reserved for seed
This is particularly true with refer
ence to the better grade of seed, which
at present is not obtainable at any
price.
The war situation confronting the
country makes it especially important.
that our growers and farmers plant
every available potato, so as to in
crease the production of this import
ant food. When we consider that,
acre for acre, potatoes will produce
more human food than any other crop,
We should put forth every effort to
grow the maximum crop that is pos
sible to grow.
| III view vi tne Seeu SITUATION, we
feel that We should utilize seed of
every nature and from every obtain
able source, disregarding to this ex-
treme the former high standard of
seed set by the association. Much
can be done in the way of improve
ment by treating the seed against
diseases like scab and Rhizotonia
and thus eliminate possible losses
from these diseases.
In a crisis like the one we are fac
ing. We should do everything possi-
BILE to produce the maximum crop of
potatoes. Potato seed of the ordin-
ary kind may be obtained on tho
market, and we advise that everyone
plant who has soil that is capable of
producing a crop.
A committee appointed by the gov
ernor has assured us that the ques-
tion of financing growers, who are
not in position to purchase the high
priced seed, will be arranged for.
VIII you not as a grower, do your
| share in aiding the country in the
largest possible production of this im-
portant food?
LOU D. SWEET, Pres
Denver, Colorado
E. p. SANDSTEN. Secretary-Treas-
urer. Fort Collins, Colorado,
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
WOman'S Club
Announcement

The next regular meeting of the
Delta Womans club will be held in
the club room Wednesday, April 25tE,
at 3 o'clock promptly.
There will be nominations Of Of
ficers and other important business.
The program will begin at 3:45 and
each member will be privileged to in
vite one geust.
Address, discussion of the present
war crisis, by DIR. H. x. Porter.
Patriotic music
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
War Budget Passed.

Washington, April 1.-THE france
bill providing for issuance of seven
billion dollars in securities, the largest
single war budget in any nations his
tory, was passed unanimously by the
senate tonight.
After seven hours of discussion the
administration measure which was
passed by the house last SATURDAY.
allies of three billion dollars, was ap-
proved by the senate with few
changes in record time. The amend
ments may necessitate a conference
or the senate changes may be ac
cepted by the house. In either event
the executive branch of the govern
ment conducting the war with Ger
many, will. within a few hours. have
authorizations for the great war chest
at its disposition. To expcdiate action
the senate tonight appointed conferees
to act If the house should not, con-
tary to expectations, accept the SEN
ate changes.
OF the 81 senators present tonight.
every one including all of those who
voted against war except Senator
Land of Oregon, who WIS absent be-
cause of illness. reported themselves
in favor of providing the funds to
prosecute hostilities. Nearly all OF
the u absentees were ill
That, in the inability of the natio-
to supply men at once for the fight
ing lines. money should be Ameri.
cas- immediate contribution TO her
allies, was the dominant thought ex-
pressed during the debate. Few sena-
tors participated in the discussion.
which was totally devoid of partisan
expressions, every senator speaking
announced staunch intention to ait
the government in prosecuting the
war to speedy conclusion. Only two
Senators Borah and Cummins de
clared opposition to the proposed al.
lied loan. A few favored raising a
larger proportion by taxation of the
present generation and less upon the
bonds.
Amendments adopted by the senate
sirslude provisions:
Limiting deposits of proceeds from
the bonds in banks to the amount
subscribed by the bank and their de
positors; permitting deposits of pro
ceeds in state banks and trust com,
panies as well as federal reserve
banks: providing for exchange by
subscribers of the issue authorized for
bonds subsequently issued. during the
war at higher interest rates: reauir
ing the secretary of the treasury to
report expenditures of the bond pro
ceeds. December 81 and annually
thereafter; and exempting the two
billion dollars of treasury indebted
ness certificates authorized from all
taxation, except estate and inheri
tance levies.
Secretary McAdoo announced his in.
tention OF taking council with fin.
ancial experts of the country as to
the best methods to be followed in the
flotation of the issue
Later Mr.. McAdoo announced he
would invite Representatives of lead.
ing bond and investment houses to
confer with him here before offering
any part of the issue.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Gunnison Tunnel Water Supply.
Washington Eprii II, 1q1

Reclamation, Montrose, Colo.
Government is very anxious to have
largest possible area cultivated on all
projects due to urgent demand for in
creased food supply. Service can sup
ply water to about ninety thousand
acres this year and most of this ought
to be cultivated. Request cooperation
Water Users Association. Would be
glad to have recommendations regard
ing necessary additional authority.
DAVIS.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Eastern Star Off,
icerS Entertained

On Monday evening following the
regular meeting OF Garnet Chapter No
80, o, e. s., the officers rendered
splendid reception to the members
and their escorts. in tho beautiful hall
and club rooms. There were about
fifty members and guests who enjoyed
the affair. with cards and dancing
and at seasonable hour dainty two
course luncheon was served.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Chas. Kiser came down from SINUS
gler. Wednesday. where he has been
employed for year or more. and will
try ranching at Cedaredge Mr.. Kiser
reported that two feet Of new snow
had fallen at Telluride during the days
it was raining in Delta the first half
Of this week.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Mexico and U. S. on Good Term.

Mexico and U. S. on Good Terms
Washington. April 1.-THE last step
in the restoration OF diplomatic rela.
tions between Mexico and the Unite.'
States was taken today when Ignacio
Bonillas, was presented 20 President
Wilson as Mexican ambassador. Sec.
retary Lansing accompanied him Ia
the White House where he presented
him to the president.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mr.. ]. II. Brown. OF Paris Illinois.
writes: Please mail my Independent
to Delta hereafter. as that will be my
address" Mr.. Brown owns land near
this city and has been subscriber
to Independent for a long number Of
years.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

The Western COLORADO Power AM
Light company has a new sign that
is not only an improvement but verv
ornamental one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03
LEGAL.

ing days: Tuesday, November 20, hard
ware and engineers supplies: Thursday,
November y electrical supplies and drug
awarded on each article separately to the
lowest responsible bidder. Bidders on
hardware, engineers supplies, other than
electrical supplies, and surgical supplies,
must be present on said days, prepared to
place their goods before the Business
Manager.
The Board and Business Manager reserve
the right to reject any or all bids, and to
the acceptance of the entire bid, or to ac.
cept or reject any part OF any goods, II
Where both the the BIDS and Quality of goois
offered are the same, preference viii be
given to the resident dealers of the state
All supplies will be as ordered by the
chief executive officers of the several in
situations.
A bill in detail must be sent to the in
stitution when goods are shipped. Pay
ment will be made the month following the
delivery of the goods.
An supplies are for eight months, begin
ming November l., 1917. and must be de-
livered at the railway depot nearest the
respective institutions; but when in car
sidetrack to or near the institution, cars
must be placed at such point on the same
as shall be designated by the chief execu-
tive officer of the Institution. The Topeka
and Osawatomie State Hospitals and State
Hospital for Epileptics at Parsons the
Boys Industrial School at Topeka, Kansas
State Penitentiary at Lansing, the State
/
| Hospital at Larned, and the State Manual
Training School at Pittsburg, each has
such sidetrack or spur, and bidders
should inform themselves as to the switch
| ing charges of the railroad companies at
| these various institutions before submit
= ting their proposals. Freight and all other
| charges must be prepaid. All proposals
must include delivery as herein stated. free
| of charges for packing, freight, switching,
/ or any other charges whatever.
| When no mention is made. when this
requirement is necessary, articles must be
/ furnished in such sizes as ordered by the
executive officers of the several institu-
tons All supplies must be new and fresh.
/ No articles will be received not in nc
| cordance with the standard fixed in speci-
! fications. All articles will be subject to
rigid inspection. and bidders are cautioned
that full compliance with specified tons
and schedule will be insisted upon. All
articles that may in any respect fail to con-
| form to the specific kinds called for or to
the samples submitted will be rejected, and
must be promptly exchanged. at the ex-
pense of the contractor, for others which are
proper and acceptable: and on failure to do
this the Business Manager may purchase in
| the open market. and any loss from such
| failure shall be charged to the contractor
so failing. The determination, in all cases
as to whether the articles received comply in
all respects with the standard fixed In the
specifications or schedule, or with the
| samples submitted, shall be made by the
| Business Manager and the chief executive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03
LEGAL

officers of the institutions for which the
goods are furnished, and shall be final.
Where a standard is fixed in the speci-
fications by naming a certain brand or
trade name of an article and where bid
ders are unable to secure bids upon same.
bids may be- made upon some other brand
or trade mark which will be the equal Of
vided. that bidders proposing To furnish
article other than the one named must
specifically name the make. brand or trade
name of the article proposed. II another
article is not specifically named by tho
bidder it will be accepted that the bid Is
based on the article specified as standard
and contract will be made accordingly.
The specified quantity of any item in a
contract for supplies shall be subject to nm
increase or decrease of ten per centun. the
increase to be furnished at the contract
price and subject to all the conditions IN
the contract, at the discretion Of the chief
executive officer.
Bids must be made upon the within pro-
posals. Discounts of every kind should be
deducted and net prices only given. The
price must be given in the proper columns.
in conformity with the denomination or
measure shown. Bids must not be inclosed
In packages containing sampleS
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a
sample Of the supplies proposed to he fur
nished, except samples electrical sup
plies will not be necessary. Original labels
must be left on samples. Bidders must at
tach to each sample card or tag. on which
must be plainly marked the name of the
sender and the number and .price Of the
article, and all charges must be prepaid in
full. The Board or Business Manager VIII
not be responsible for samples submitted
Unsuccessful bidders can remove thefr
samples SAMPLES OF EACH ARTICLE
UPON WHICH CONTRACT is AWARDED
WILL BE RETAINED BY THE BOAED
AND WILL NOT RE PAID FOR. FIX.
CEPT IN CASES WHERE THE INVOICE
VALUE EQUALS 800 OR MORE AND
WHEN SUCH SAMPLES ARE NOT rem
DERED UNSTABLE ON ACCOUNT or
HAVING BEEN SUBMITTED AS \
SAMPLE.
Particular attention is called to the fore-
| going specifications. as a careful reading nf
| the same may prevent large number II
| inquiries on points already covered.
On all items which the government
may impose a tax bidders will pay same n
necessary and add the amount of such tax
! to their invoices, and the state will REIN
/ burse the bidder. thus standing an fsrx
which may be imposed upon any item BY
4 the government.
Duplicate specifications and schedules
| are furnished each bidder. one to he sent
! to the Business Manager of the Board. as
| above provided. and the other to be rd-
/ tanned by the bidder. Such duplicates wIu
/ be furnished upon application to the Busi.
/ ness Manager Of the Board of Admnistr.i-
4 ton, Topeka, Kan.
| By order Of the Board OF Administrative {;
JAS a. KIMBALL.
Business Manager.
! FLOYD A BAKER.
| Asst. Business Manager
JAS. T. LARDNER.
| Asst. Business Manager
l October %. 1917.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03

Form Board Is
SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES OF
SUPPLIES REQUIRED BY THE KAN
SAS STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR
EIGHT MONTHS.
Sealed proposals for furnishing the sup
plies herein named will be received by the
Business Manager of the Board of Admin
istration until one O'Clock p. m. November
II, 1917. The proposals shall be in writing,
sealed and marked Proposals for furnish
ing supplies" and shall be addressed to
Jas. A. Kimball, Business Manager of the
Board of Administration Topeka, Kan. All
proposals must be accompanied by a certi-
fled check on some responsible bank, pay
able to the Board of Administration. equal
in amount to five per cent of the sum total
of such proposal, as a guaranty for the
faithful performance of any contract
awarded. In case no award is made to the
party the check shall be at once returned
to him, and the check deposited by the Sue
cessful bidder shall be returned to him
when a contract has been duly signed and
bond approved.
At the time above mentioned said pro
posals will be opened in public, at the
office of the Business Manager of the
Board of Administration, in the state CAPT
toll, Topeka, Kan, for tabulation.
Commencing at nine a. N. on the follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03
WANTED-TO BUY

WANTED OLD FALSE TEFTH-Don't
matter if broken. l pay $500 to $500
per set. Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail L. Mazer. 20O7 s
Fifth St, Philadelphia, Pa.
n AmUE- & Highest price paid for 2nd
A1EA4V4G1O hand clothes, ladies' or gents
NONACK. 404H f. 4TH. TEL. $500.
I0TNR Phone 266 for highest prices
WO4NAN for junk of all kinds
OVAL BROS.
WANTED-Fat cattle and calves. VIII
send buyer to look at cattle The Chls.
Wolff Packing Co.
GOOD chicken ranch near car line. West
Side Real Estate Co, 413 Kansas ave.
Phone 1924.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03
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