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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-03

Miss Frances Krook writes that the
housewives of Ann Arbor where she is
attending school this year are quite
determined that they will not submit to
being held up by the dealers and have
declared boycott on various articles
of food consumption so that the dealers
will be forced to lower the price. How
much good their action will do depends
upon their skill as cooks when denied
the wherewithal to produce the dishes
their families have learned to expect
from the housenother We rather guess
that any real cutting down of the scale
OF living in this country will not come
until we are forced to learn something
Of the German method of @3Conserva-
ton
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
GzulzQzu0.GAAN

past yeaE. 1.9+ per cent; ten-year aver
age, 2.S per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
pase year, 1.94 per cent; ten-year aver
age, 200 per cent. Losses from expo
sure past year, Las per cent; ten-year
average, 1,44 per cent.
Sheep.
State-Losses from disease past
year, 1.6 per cent; ten-year average,
% per cent. Losses from exposure
past year. 90 per cent; ten-year aver
age, AS per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
past year, 2.17 per cent: ten-year aver
age, 2.45 per cent. Losses from .xpo-
sure past year, 1928 per cent; ten-year
average, 306 per cent
Horses and Mules.
State-Losses from disease past
year, is per cent; ten-year average,
1.9 per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
past year. Leg per cent; ten-year aver.
age, "a per cent.
Prices.
The first price given below is the
average on April l this year, and the
secord the average on April l last
year.
State-Wheat, 162 and 90 cents per
bushel. Corn, 104 and 50. Oats. 73
and So. Potatoes, 209 and SO. Hay.
s1420 and $3.50 per ton. Eggs, 25
and IS cents per dozen.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Crop and Live Stock Statistics.

Crop and Live Stock Statistics.
Washington, April IA summary
of the April crop report of the State
of Colorado and for the United States
as compiled by the Bureau Of Crop
Estimates land transmitted through
the Weather Bureau). U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture, is as follows:
Wheat.
State-Condition April 1 this year
s5 per cent of the normal; ten-year
average conditions figures for April l.
80 per cent.
United States-Condition April l
this year. sc per cent; ten-year aver.
age April condition, s6.2 per cent.
Rye.
State-Condition April 1 this year.
Sc per cent; ten-year average April !
condition, 81 per cent.
United States-Condition April
this year, $50 per cent; ten-year aver
age April condition. s9.6 per cent.
Hogs.
State-Losses from disease past
year, 2.S per cent; ten-year average
80 per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
past year. 4.S7 per cent; ten-year aver
age, 6.7S per cent.
Cattle.
State-Losses from disease past
year, is per cent: ten-year average
19 per cent Losses from exposure
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

II is all well enough to urge every
body to farm, but 1t costs money to
farm as well as 1t does to run a news
paper. In these days a man can hard
ly begin to farm. even rs a renter,
unless he has at least $4,000 or $4,000
to equip himself for the work. He
must have horses. implements, COW,
n few pigs and chickens for a STRAIT.
first year to repay what his living
costs while making crop. A few
extra weeds. little lettuce and some
dill pickles may be raised in the
garden or back yard. which will help
some.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

From the Enterprise II is learned
that Montrose has given up it's plans
for base ball this season. The com
mittee reported that II failed to get
response either In the way OF en-
thusiasm or financial aid. and that.
unless a demand sufficient to bring
forth the required funds should mani
fest itself later, the matter would be
dropped.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Prof. and Mrs. Clifford a Dana
arrived in Delta Monday evening from
Ashland. Oregon. for a short visit
These popular people are always vel
coined back to Delta by their many
friends here
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Hon. X. F. Rockwell and family re
turned to Paonia this week from DEN
yer. Their return would have been
made earlier but for the presence OF
measles in the family with the child
rem.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mrs. n. E. Clack was a charming
hostess at a one o'clock luncheon yes
terday afternoon. carnations being
vrey effectively used in the decora-
tions. The afternoon diversion was
Bridge.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

We doubt IL many of our farmers
realize the gold mines they have in
their soil. sTheir splendid production,
their abundance. OF water for irriga.
tion and their nearness to millions OF
vantages which should not be over
looked.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Rev. and Mrs. Bacon have been in
Boulder the past week. where they
have bought them a home and where
they expect to live hereafter. The
family will move from Delta to the
college town next week.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

With stock raising, farming and
every other business ard industry
booming. everybody should be salts
fled with the present outlook. Ana
with IT all. our war scare may and
probably will, turn out to be a mere
bugaboo.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

AS you clean your book cases this
spring lay aside some of your books
for the library. What you have en-
ioyed others will also Please notify
the librarian and they will be called
for
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Miss lone Penley. who was star
singer and reader with the Teachers
College glee club. which appeared in
an especial local attraction. The en-
tertainment was very highly praised
and was greeted by a large audience
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

The Domestic Science departfent OF
the woman's club will meet Saturday.
April 21st at Lincoln building There
Will be practical demonstration or
cakes and cake baking.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Fresh tomatoes,
at Frost's.

Mr. and Mrs. o. C. Hand are resi-
dents of Delta again since Mr.. Hand
sold his ranch near Ridgway.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

home OF Mrs. S. C. Davidson Monday
evening, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Dana be-
ing honor guests. The time was
spent with cards and closed with dain-
ty refreshments.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

One of the dire results of the United
Staes espousing the cause OF the allies
has been the breaking into verse of
Rudyard Kipling. War is surely what
Gen. Sherman said it was.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mondays Dnever papers chronicled
the death of Gordon Jones, leading
banker of the state. following an op-
Grafton. Deceased was formerly presi-
dent OF the Delta National Bank and
also Of the United States National bank
in Denver. At the time OF his death
he was a director Of the Farm Loan
banks. whose establishment he had
been instrumental in procuring. His
reputation as financier was nation
wide.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

F. r. Moore has been home this
week from the Uranium fields near
Gateway, where he has been prospect
ing. He returned yesterday to Gate
way.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Reader. remember it is your library
and the books you have enjoyed. Also
the ones you have needed as refer
ence are worn out and must be re
placed
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

]. B. Killian has unloaded another
car of very fine dairy cows. He has
them on sale at the Bert Norton cor
rails in Delta. An exceptionally good
dairy stock
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

J. Foster Wilson. restaurant man at
Montrose and Miss Gladys McCockie
were united In marriage in Grand
Junction last Sunday. Father O'Farrell
officiating The wedding party autoed
from Montrose to Grand Jnuction to
be married.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

The old j. Gillette orchard consist
ing of 30 acres in Gunnison Valley for
rent on shares. B. Durham, Read,
Colorado. II
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Your library needs you! Watch
your pennies. Every sixteen means n
foot towards the mile.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Joe Harvey returned to Gateway
Wednesday to resume his mining and
prospecting. after visiting his parents
in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

A fine daughter was born Sunday
morning to Rev. and Mrs. George F.
Klein. of the First NJ. E church. Delta.
The little girl is reported doing nicely
and has been excused for her first
Sabbath-breaking episode.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Sheriff NJ. A. Davis is in Missouri
after Jake Boone, against whom it
is said statutory charge has been
lodged Boone lived in North Delta
before leaving recently for Missouri
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Heavy losses Of sheep and lambs
have been reported from Western
Colorado and Southern Utah the past
two weeks because Of cold following
early shearing OF ewes. Large num-
bers Of lambs succumbed to cold.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Apricots are now in full bloom anu
other early varieties of orchard trees
are budding. The cottonwods are also
beginning to leaf.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

A Frost has a copy of New York
paper printed in 1900. 1t is drape in
mourning over the death of George
Washington.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

VIM. Wagner is suffering with
badly sprained ankle received the
first of this week by a horse he was
riding falling with him.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

J. B. Killian came up from Denver
Monday With another car load of fancy
cattle.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Smith are the
proud parents of an eight pound boy,
who arrived to bless that home Tues
day evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

No one interested should fail to at
tend the meeting of the Uncompahgre
water users at Olathe tomorrow. There
will be much of interest in the trans
actions. High up government Off
cials will be present.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mrs. Anna Barney and daughter,
Mildred arrived in Delta yesterday
from California to spend a couple of
weeks visiting her sister. Mrs, F. C.
their home in Keaney, Nebraska.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Don't rave-boost. little patch of
boosting planted just now will yield
as big harvest of good results as any
thing else.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

At present it is not known who W
be in sharge of St. Luke's church
here to succeed Rev Bacon, who goes
with the fmily to Boulder next week
The church here is not strong finan-
ciany, hence is not alluring to am
bilious pastors.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Ira Allenthorp left the first of this
week for Denver, from which point he
stated ne might make a trip into Mex
ico.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Some OF our local citizens have or
ganiZed a food conservation company
and expect to demonstrate on the 25th
of next month how much Of the meat
supply can be conserved by fifteen
pounds Of trout. They are a very
enthusiastic and patriotic bunch.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Delta is growing and is one of the
prettiest, cleanest cities in the State
OF Colorado, or any other state.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

H. NJ. Carlson has gone to Parlans.
Gunnison county. to look after mining
properties for the sunRer.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Fresh lettuce and aspargrass,
at Frost's.

Fresh lettuce and aspargrass,
at Frost's
Experienced waitress wanted at the
Perkins Restaurant
Do you want a library building with
out books? If not help us.
w. G. White, of Cedaredge, was a
Montrose visitor the first of this week
strels, May s, at Delta opera house.
S. Porges returned Tuesday from
trips to Pueblo and Denver
Sweet potatoes,
l. N Pepper, of Montrose, had busi-
ness in Delta last week.
Miss Jennie McVein. now of Mont
rose was visiting in Sapinero this
week.
Cool mornings has been the ex-
perience we have been enduring the
past week
Carey B. Adams went to Grand Juno
ton, Wednesday. to attend a bankers
meeting in that city.
Mrs. S. C. Davidson will entertain
at the w. R. C. tea this afternoon
at her home 1O1 Palmer street
R. A. King made a trip to Denver
on professional business Saturday, re-
turning Tuesday evening
The members of the Woman's club
will call on you and explain how your
mite will help build the mile of pen
nies
Delta is to have big shooting tour
nament on May End and Bird. There
will be a dozen merchandise prizes
and a number of outside shots are
expected here to participate.
Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day and the day before as follows
Peter Surroz and Santina Marta, both
of Bowie; George w. Vagh of Carbon
dale and Mabel Blue, of Delta.
Sheriff NJ. A. Davis is in Missouri
after Jake Boone, against whom it
is said statutory charge has been
lodged Boone lived in North Delta
before leaving recently for Missouri
A pleasant party was held at the
home OF Mrs. S. C. Davidson Monday
evening, Mr.. and Mrs C. E Dana be-
ing honor guests. The time was
spent with cards and closed with dain-
ty refreshments.
Mrs. Anna Barney and daughter,
Mildred arrived in Delta yesterday
from California to spend a couple of
weeks visiting her sister. Mrs, F. C.
Paist. The ladies' are en- route to
their home in Kearney, Nebraska.
At present it is not known who w
be in sharge of St. Luke's church
here to succeed Rev. Bacon, who goes
with the fmily to Boulder next week
The church here is not strong finan-
cially, hence is not alluring to am
bilious pastors.
No one interested should fail to at
tend the meeting of the Uncompahgre
water users at Olathe tomorrow. There
will be much of interest in the trans
actions. High up government Off
cials will be present,
l. r Eillian has unloaded another
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Marriage licenses we're issued yester-
day and the day before as follows:
Peter Surroz and Santina Marta, both
of Bowie; George w. Vagh Of Carbon.
dale and Mabel Blue, of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. +. f. Stark, who came
here several weeks ago from Iowa, de-
cided to locate in Poania. In explain.
ing this decision Mr.. Stark was very
plain when he said: I'VE like Delta
people fine. They have treated us
splendidly. But we came away from
Iowa in search of good air and good
water. We are favorably impressed
with Delta's climate but not her
water" or course the period of stay
In Delta of the Starks was during our
pipe line trouble. but considering the
state OF our water during that time. no
one could blame them. The matter is
to be deplored even II II could not be
helped. With our water system in
good repair. and at normal. this city
has excellent mountain water.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Gust F. Carlson. of the Chipeta sec
ton, has been on the repair list for
several weeks. as a result of sprain-
ed back. sustained while pulling a
stump which proved too accommodate
ing. His son Clarence, has been sum
moned home from Salida, where he
was employed in the Rio Grandc
work during his fathers GONZALES
cence. 1t will be several weeks be-
fore he will be his former self
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
CLIFFORD p. HOPSO
Mortician
Lady Assistant.

Watch for Boy Scouts annual min
strels, May 8, at Delta opera house.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

It is now asserted that the winters
damage TO water pipes that bring down
our mountain water. will have been re-
paired in a few days. most likely this
week. and that we will have estab-
lished again our usual clear and cool
water. Commissioner Wagner has
labored incessantly to clear and re-
connect the pipes that were in the
slide at Helrs Kitchen, but the work
was retarded by continued cold wealth
er and snow storms at that altitude.
That Delta is promised supply of
good mountain water again is cheer
ing news.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

The Ladies Aid of the Christian
Masonic hall, April &c, at 35c.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Delta is to have a big shooting tour,
nament on May End and Bird. There
will be a dozen merchandise prizes
and a number of outside shots are
expected here to participate.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

The members of the Woman's clul
will call on you and explain how you
mite will help build the mile of pen
nies.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Miss Delta Johnston. popular Delta
girl. and Jack F. Williams, of Tellu-
ride. were wed in that city on March
80, information Of which has just
reached this office. Rev. f. Burns
Martin, OF Telluride, performed the
ceremony uniting the happy young
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonsc G
Tallman were witnesses. Mr.. l''sms
went to Telluride from Delta about six
months ago. The two are now At
home to their friends at the Doyle
residence on West Colorado avenue
says a Telluride exchange.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Welcome arrivals on Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford f. Dana and
three children. Ariastine, Charles and
William. The Danas were former resi-
dents OF this city and removed a
couple Of years ago to Ashland, Ore.
They remained visiting here until
Tuesday when they departed for an
extended visit in Ottawa, Ohio. their
former home They may decide to
return to Delta in the future.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

R. A. King made trip to Denvt
on professional business Saturday, r
turning Tuesday evening
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

spent part of the
tltiom Watch for Boy Scouts annual min
strels Delta house
II gi4~ing Oranges. ,ss dozen
at Fr0st's
E. A. Aul tooka position Monday
drugs
Fresh pneapples
J. Travi to
the F. F. club at O'Clock luncheon
a
Delta business visitor satur
for min Cedaredge
40 ''N' o The Ladies of the Christian
resh celery church will serve chicken dinner at
at Fros's. Masonic hail. April &c at s5c
Delta growing and of the
With another load of ees ehe es IN he state
le of Colorado other state
library H. NJ Carlson has Parans
t the mile properties for the sur4fer
- -, . , Ira Anenthorp left the first of this
and week o Deef rom "n POM m
specng parents stated ne might make p INTO Mex
Delta. "
- -, Don't rave-boost, A little patch of
M IL ia, =, -ohara .roaa yield
budding The are also big harvest of good results
tIn~ DuuuAt =, Ias ans ''''A "''' Aie Ni'' thing
A Frost has copy of New York
e DOCKS you nave enjoyed so
ones you have ~ - "
and must be re
eed Mr. MRS. smith aret tn
he Domestic departfent OF % .. ~ IS. 80 ~ -, ~
will Saturday.
a building. ~
a al
'9 anu 0"Ne '"'s allies
has breaking of
r. prsvar, ,-ev
o eek Cen sherman said
de OF charming
asies the the chid
being
- vreye
and on The afternoon diversion wa.
ry ou'er business ara huus'is Bridge.
ming everybody should
with the present outlook AND Peney
n all ana
apy out 10 De
saooo a a
an
vi our highly
ir soil sTheir splendid production
- -, , - -, he death of Jones leading
banker an op
80 ~ " ~ - - Grafton Deceased
~ tonalB Bank and
al u.r ..nn. . uo or. also
~ INC .A.e "is ue"'A
n well does a news ~ ~ - Va w r" in
a hard l, - NN nav
a renter ~ ~ ~ IL p'oeuii"e ms
a $4,000 -" '">'' ""' ""'''F
equip for he "'u''
implements a
chickens a STRAIT u.s. - ' VI 'ne Nn'p..a SCI
| the - " ~ ''''
. - - ed back, sustained a
80 ~ -. - stump which accommoda-
=" ".uS' "N e" anu ~ ing His
p"Aies n"s We ~ ~ ~ moned home from Salda he
which will
ne shops in order assist II
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Editor Blake, of the West Slope
was a Delta business visitor Satur
day, from Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Fresh celery,
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mrs. John J. Travis was hostess tc
Tuseday.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

at Frost s.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20

Mrs. S. C. Davidson will entertain
at the w. R. C. tea this afternoon
at her home 1O1 Palmer street.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

Tom O'nara who will arrive
next Monday to take charge of
the repair end of the business of
Bryant Bros. garage, is an ex-
pert mechanic of seven years e1.
perience and Bryant Bros are
eertsinly fortunate in being able
to secure the services Of Nj.
O'Nara. He 10 not orly able to
hx sns certain car but he can
fix any or all of them regardless
of what the trouble may be.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

Ths election, which is only
about three weeks off, is evident
lv being approached by the Gum
Shoe" method of electioneering
To the casual observer, there is
but little evidence that there is a
campaign on in Rockcastle in
which there are three tickets and
naturally each ticket feeling con-
fidont of victory.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12
SOUR STOMACH.

Eat, slowly, masticate your
food thoroughly, abstain from
meat for a few days and in most
cases the sour stomach will dis
appear. If it doef not take one
of Chamberlain's Tablets imned-
Ay after supper Red meats
iaN most likely to cause sour
stomach and you may hnd it
best to cut tt EN- out.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

Just a. Ne 90 to press We were
informed that Mr.. Fritz Kreuger,
the contractor for putting the
metal on between Brodhead and
Livingston would not be able to
start on the Livingston lend of
of the road Monday for 1ths rea
son the grade is not quite ready.
He will start on the north end
as planned and in few days
will be ready to begin at Livings-
ton.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

The Dept. of Extension work
has extended the time of Mrs
Gentry Co. Agent through the
month of Oct owing to the fact
that the season Was late and the
girls canning work is not finished
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12
You Young Fellows ought to
see the new Better suits at Fish's

WANTED - Man past 80 with
horse and buggy to sell Stock
Condition Powder in County.
Salary $50 per month. Address
g Industrial Bldg, indianapolis,
Irdiana.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

Cas- Cox was here from Cor
bin Monday and sold his half in
serest in the barber shop to B..
I. Martin, of Crab Orchard. Mr..
Martin Is on the job now and tho
new firm is Martin & Mullins.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12
The Council OF
National Defense

Miss Mary Bradley, chairman
of the women's department of the
council divides the county into
school districts as a unit and has
appointed each teacher as chair
nan of her or his district TO car
ry out the order of Mr.. Hoover,
that every house ewife in the nation
has an opportunity to procure a
window card and De asked to sign
a pledge card stating that she
will Use her best endeavors to
save food This plan has been
devised aftsr due consideration by
the most talented and best minds
in the n.tion. If properly present
ed TO each hou.ek eeper. it will
bring the matter to them as indi
viduals, while reading papers or
hearing speeches. a great many
think it is meant for others and
passes it by with very little
thought. This job is too large
for any one but if every teacher
will give it time to appoint enough
girls to canvass the district as
sub com mittee and inform them
of the purpose we can get in tune
with the rest of the nation.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

T. ]. Ball has given up. his
Wolf Creek school to accept a
good position with the Mayo Oil
& Gas Co. of Lexington, KY. Mr.
Ball has large holdings in the Co.
and has clearly demonstrated
what a man with push and en-
ergy can do in the oil business.
Having been in the business
only about 80 days he has taken
over about 1-6 of the Mayo Cos
stock. He has been very success
ful in handling leases in this and
other counties.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12

DR.. M. K. Pennington will be
at the Rockcastle a part Of next
week. Those wanting dental
work done can see him during the
early part of the week.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-10-12
"25 MINERS WANTED"

in Harlan county. No strike
on, no labor trouble, good houses,
schools and good water. Coal
from 3 to Z feet high. Free
transportation for family and
household goods For further
information see agent at Mt.
Vernon, Hotel, until Sunday
night. He will leave on 81 at
1918 a. m. Will have trans por-
tation for those desiring to go.