The Delta independent., 1917-06-22
Program Fourth
OF July at Delta


a real Fourth of July in 1917. Today.
while the heart is warm. today. while
the whole world is looking toward the
glorious U. S. A, famed for over half
a century as the land of peace. today
while our stalwart sons are turning
their faces toward duty; this is the
time for a real patriotic celebration, at
which we can renew our pledges to the
grandest flag the world has ever
known. and again pedge loyalty to the
land OF the free and the home of the
brave"
There will be no radical changes in
the street decorations on the Nations
birthday, from those of the past four
months. During all this time the stars
and stripes have waved from every
door and window. But on this Fourth
of July, as never before in the history
of the younger generation, will the op-
portunity be ours TO pledge our faith
as our forefathers did. one hundred
and forty one years ago.
The program will begin at $50 and
last till late at night, after the last
sky rocket has dsed away. There will
be an abundance OF entertainment.
and variety enough to suit every taste.
And crowds You will have to get into
an alley to change your mind. For
everyone is going to be there, and it
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the Western Slope this year
The forenoon Will be taken up with
street sports of various kinds, includ-
ing. contests as follows: Foot races for
mems race. matched foot race be-
tween the lean men, free for all pota-
to race; prizes for all Prizes for the
couple married longest. couple bring
ing largest family, best cowboy cos
tune. saddle. briddle. snaps. spurs,
and blanket: tug of war between two
teams. OF five men each; best cowgirl
costume; 100 yard free for all Japan
the man with the biggest feet. to the
person coming the greatest distance.
| Oimited to Western Slope) floating
biscuit contest for boys under 16
During the forenoon there win also
be n granu spectacular paradae one
mile in length, in which every known
art viii be employed to make vehicles
attractive. Prizes will be awarded on
parade vehicles as follows:
Best patriotic float. first prize s25;
second. s12.5O; third. $3.50 Best Com
mercial rloat. prizes as above. Best
Sunday school float, first, $40; second,
s5. Best decorated auto. first, $40;
second. 50. Best driving rig, first,
$3.50: second. $3.50. Best freak get-up
first. $780, second, $3.50. Best deco
| rated motorcycle. first, S5; second.
$3.50. Driving rig coming greatest dist
ance. first, s5: second. $3.50. Horse
back rider coming farthest. same as
above; largest load OF people coming
five miles or over. prizes as above,
Boy scouts troupe. SIS.
Immediately following the parade
Delta and her guests will enjoy an
old fashioned picnic dinner on the
spacious Court House grounds. with
free coffee for everybody.
In the afternoon there will be two
fast games between the Delta Giants
and the Gunnison club. and the Japan
ese boys will furnish spectacular
display OF fire works.
The crowning feature of the day
for sport lovers will be the state
championship wrestling match be-
tween ]. Ben Parrish OF Olathe. and
Frank DuCray of Grand Junction, the
present holder of the title.
Altogether 1t will be day long to
be remembered and everyone is as
sured or good time from morning
TIL night