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Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
HEAL ITCHING SKINS
With cutieura Soap and ointm.nt-
 They Heal When Others Fail

Nothing better. quicker. safer. sweet CT for skin troubles of young and old that itch, burn, crust. scale. torture or di>fiGure. Once used always used because these super-creamy emollients tend to prevent little skin troubles be- coming serious. If used daily.
 Free sample each hy mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. l., Boston. Sold cverywhere.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
AS A SUPPORT

lt lesSens inc 00n- and burdens and ensures healthy, v-.rous offspring lou viii escape many lls and clear
 up the coated tongue ,he ,allo,y aorn- plexion, the dull h.ua-hc. the hzy liver,
 ii you will take a u'c'-tut laNatiye made up of the May-apr- jrice of the l.ayes of aloes, rot of jil 2. anl called Pleas ant Pellet You -n obtain at almost any dmc tore in rii- country .hcse vegetable pe!ie;- in va'- simply ask for Doctor Pierce Plr4 ut Pellets S'l for fifty years.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
His Equipment.

Pardon me MT Gloom. but you walk in a most peculiar fashion thi> morning l. your rheumatism wor,e:'
 "No." replied l. Fuller Gloom 'Hu fact. it is quite q bit better. The trOu. ble with my locom"'ion Is that l have taken so many pills for my pains that have lull bearing '- Kansas City Star
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Probably So,

That fellow robbed me once" He robbed me. too
 Fate will overtake him some time "I dunno"
 "Huh:"
 I've given up most of my ideas about getting revenge. I've come to the conclusion that fate must nolle pros quite a few cases"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Various

transports were sighted. ysrious means of communicating the warning were tried. and in the end 1t was de cided that beacons should be used by night and smoke clouds by day. Many false alarms were given. but though Napoleon's troops were on the point of embarking on more than one occa- sion they never left Boulogne.-Dun. dee Advertiser.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

for exhausted, nervous, Orerworkcd N men, not hing can do ss much as Dr. Pierre | vOrIte PresrIip- tion. lt regulates and assists all he natural functions, never conflicts with them, and 1t strength cu, 5nd builds up the female system n 9 way oi is own
 \1ir- n. m ot hcrs a'l women generally, VII ind it exactly .fte fa their roeis
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
The Eternal Feminine.

Lola Jack, dc0r;
 Jack What iS it, darling:
 Lola-lou love me, don't you: Jack -lou know it. sweetheart. Lola-And you are quite >rr" am the only girl you ever told about rhr other girls you have been in love with:
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Preparedness.

q presume that young woman iS kniftin: for the soldiers"
 Yes. She has three swecthcartS in the army"
 "Ahem. Isn't that too manyF
 No. You see. there are the casual ties to consider She isn't going to die an old maid if she can help it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Grsmophone for Reprissls.

In lhc London Times occurs this amuNins advertisement by an obvious iy Huch-tricd man: WANTEH A loud. secondhand gram
 nph"nc-for r"prlsalS.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Reassurinu.

Proud Wife (to nervous friend in au- tomobile)-I feel so safe with George driving now he has joined the Red Cross. He is learning first aid and knows where all the hospitals are- London Opinion.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Anythino for a Chance.

Naval Ufiicer--I say, doesn't poor old Smith look sick, Awfully nice of you and all that, but why did you chuck him for me?
 Flapper-Change of color. I'm sick of khaki.-Passins Show.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
To Cure . Cold in One Day JaEe LAXATIVE bhuSO ytINIS5 Tsbrts Dru.siS's refund money lf it "a tn cure. K " GkON . .uatrre $ oc each boI. E)c.
The HUrtful Truth.

"I cannot iaarry you James Henry You are too rlch Folks would say that married you for your money
 "Eur what dp you care uha, pc"rl" say?"
 "Ordiuariiy. James Henry. I shouldn't care at ;.Ii Eut in this cH>" IL would be true"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
A Near-Patriot.

'Is DubSon patriotic:"
 'I suppose sc.'
 Didn't he buy Liberty bond:' 'No. He said he couldn't afford It, but he bought Ii record of The Star Spangled Banner to play on his phono- graph"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
A True PhiIosopher-

What is the philosophers s;oneT' T guess that is the stone we don'i chuck at the other fellow"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

A Chinese textile mad" of raw silk can hc buried in rhe earth year with nu- detcrioratinc.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Your Mistake.

Nothing is more discouraging than to find that you have been running the elevator 10 take the other fellow to the top.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

Australia last year bought from rh" United States products valued af S71.- 2Ot.IG7
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Rural PersihaQe.

"What drives the cattle to drink! "I suppose 1t Is rye fields."-BaIti- more American.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
WESTERN MINING AND OIL
 NEWS
Ner.p.p.r Union N.r. service.
Prices Quoted for Metals.
New York--Lead-sC..7lg.

New lOrk.-Lead-sG.st 42.
 Bar Silver-S5.c
 CopF.T-Castins $2S.1Iiz
 St. Louls.-Spe. SG45lz.
 BOUlder.-Tuugs cOnCc cUtrates, 50 per cent, 5000 q 32.J0 per unit, crude Jres. 60 per cent. sZV.OU z -S.O0; .J per cent. sl.VU q I2.oV; 10 per cent, s!.%V q l-.2U Der unit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red Gross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful clear white clothes. All good gTocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Inconsidcrate.
Proving It.
Panicy Times.

Greece has an area of 44.oo square miles.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

Venezuelan meat packers are enlarg ing plants.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
Important to ANothers

CASTORIA, that famous old remedy for infants and children, and see that it
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16
CoWhide Horseshoee,

Horseshoes of cowbide are, 1t is said, made in Australia.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-12-16

\ MANY millions of homes this year there will be no merry tones iu 'ho bells
 that ring throughout the
 Christian world on Christ mas day. To mothers. wives. >WecthoavIs. who have lost sons. husbands.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
The Way to Get spud Crop.
Eugene H. Grubb.)

The American farmer is ready to
learn and when given the fundamental
steer on a good proposition he will go
ahead along, the right line. He will
make the land produce to the maxi
mum if assured a reasonable profit
The science of potato growing is not
complicated and may be grasped easily
il the mind is freed from prejudices
and superstitions inculcated by mis-
taken ideas OF the past.
One of the primary requirements OF
potato growing is the selection of one
type of early variety of the large yield
ing sort together with one variety of
late or main crop sort adapted to the
soil and climatic conditions of large
yielding or high productivity that has
already an established market 1t IS
expensive and takes time to build a
reputation for an Unknown variety
The popular sort for our Colorado
good grower and abundant cropper
with established markets. 1t is a
standard in any market when grown
true to type. A strain of this famous
variety can be established that will be
smooth. free from deep eyes with
prominent eye brows, and free from
knots. It should be ssuare ended with
full shoulders at both ends, and must
be disease restraint, which is only an.
other name for a robust. strong grow
ing kind.
All of these desirable characters.
tics can easily be developed in a short
time by establishing seed plots for
growing seed for the main crops Thero
are certain foundation principles OF
potato growing that are the same the
world over. Then there are peculiar
conditions that must be considered in
every individual district But there are
some essential things that must be
understood before success can be OBJ
tanned in the business. The most i'm
portant factors to be considered in
successful potato growing in all places
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

are proper soil conditions, rotation of
crops. healthy high altitude seed,
whole seed potato partially matured
disinfecting seed, through seed bed
preparation and cultivation.
We have had enough experience to
know that the seed must be free from
disease if the crop it to be free from
disease affecting the inner tissue. Po-
tatoes afflicted with outer skin dis
eases can be thoroughly disinfected at
planting time. which will be on for a
fortnight or more. It is dangerous to
feed diseased spuds to stock unless
cooked, as the germ does not die if
fed raw. 1t takes from ten to twelve
corp rotation. In normal times I be-
lieve in planting whole seed, and a
moderate size spud is best Plantinr
in hills is necessary in some localities
to retain moisture, and I advise ridg-
ing moderately when irrigation is en-
ployed but prefer fiat culture under
dry farming conditions.
We have never given enough atten-
tion to the raising of shallow-eyed
spuds for seed reproduction. There is
great waste In raising rough or dis
eased potatoes from which thirty per
cent of the food value is removed In
pairing. as compared with five per cent
waste in a smooth skinned tuber. Po
tatoes not only taste better when bak-
ed but there is less waste and thev
are more easily digested. A boiled po-
tato is indigestible when compared
with a baked potato and contains
thirty per cent less nourishment. I
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

A big cottonwood tree which stood
at the southeast corner OF the Library
plat, was blown down Monday night,
for a time almost blocking Palmer
and Sixth at their intersection. The
tree. whose roots had become rotten,
was quickly cut up into wood lengths
and the streets it blocked cleared for
traffic.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The first Delta U-boat was launched
on the Gunnison river Sunday. 1t was
n motor invention of Gets & Gets, OF
this city and performed with credit to
itself and its manufacturers and in
ventors. Quite a crowd assembled to
witness its successful launching. Pre-
viously this zone was unprotected and
at the mercy OF the Kaiser's divers. G.
& G. have come to the rescue
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

There are many more acres in cul-
tivation OF the various crops in Delta
county and vicinity this year than
ever before, and there will be fewer
people than ever before to help har-
vest these crops. Delta harvests have
always been rush proposition. two or
more crops being in line to be har-
vested at time, and there promises to
be great struggle this season to get
everything taken care of. An army
will be needed at home for this pur.
pose.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The Booster Glass of the Methodist
church held a delightful social in the
church parlors last Friday evening, at
which there were about fifty persons
present An enjoyable program was
presented and after some time of light
conversation a delectable lunch was
served, proving that these men are
dandy entertainers.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

There was a joint telephone meet
ing held in Delta Wednesday between
officers of the Mountain States and
officers and some stockholders of the
Coop. companies. Independent under
stands that it was sort of 'feeler'
looking toward consolidation, but that
no particular progress to that end re
suited.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

a bible student admonishes that
Christ is coming and bids everybody
be ready. Whether this be true or
not. there is no doubling the fact that
the war devil is already here and Is
trying to change the whole world int ,
hell. The presence OF the Prince OF
Peace Is certainly needed
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Miss Isla Overbay was the complete
ly surprised hostess OF party Tues
day afternoon when the members of
her Sunday school class invaded her
home bringing their spoils with them.
At the close Of the afternoon spent with
pleasant pastimes the intruders
brought forth delicious refreshments
and finally presented Miss Isla with a
lovely breakfast set. They then de-
parted. wishing their hostess. who is to
be married soon. much happiness in
her new home.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

o. z. Carmon. formerly with the
Schultz Drug company Denver. has ac-
cepted position with the Osborne
Williamson Drug company OF this city.
Mr. Carmon is a graduate OF the North
western University OF Pharmacy. OF
Chicago. and has had charge OF the
prescription department of the Schultz
Capitol store.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Miss Esther Pearson was the in
spiration for pleasant evening party
given by Misses Anna Norborg and
Maude Drolsbaugh at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Moore. Tuesday even.
ing. There were twelve young ladies
present and the evening was passed
at "500." followed by a dainty
luncheon.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

II. NJ. Carlson came down from the
Alaska Ukon mines near Parlins, Tues
day. He reports the ore showing good
and the prospect for a mine in sight,
with the proper amount of develop
ment.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mrs. John Uglow. of olathe. and
daughter, Miss Florence, came down
Tuesday evening and visited over
night with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Mar
shall. Miss Uglow returns to summer
school duties at Gunnison next week
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Miss Ethel Bear is expected to ar
rive home the last OF the week from
California where she has taught school
this last year. She is coming via
the Santa Fe and win pass one Of the
most picturesque parts Of the country.
the Grand Canon Of the Coorado river.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Baptist Church.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
The pastor viii preach at II a. m.
The I. o. o. F. Memorial service in
the evening. A splendid program has
been arranged. Mr.. Percy Coombee
will give the address.
ALFRED B. PERRY, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The weather is toning down nicely
for rapid sumer's growth of crops.
Winter wheat looks fine. alfalfa is al
most ready for first cutting and other
spring crops are showing in a lively
manner. She's going to be a great
year.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

]. C. Rowbotham. proprietor of the
Cedaredge hotel. made business visit
to Delta Monday evening. coming down
to get line on the registration of
those coming under the selective ser
vice law for his precinct
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

John Stauffer who had been en-
ployed on a machine in one of the
newspaper offices in Gunnison. came
home last Thursday. He expects to go
over to the eastern part OF the state
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Deta's big chautauqua begins July
Goth and lasts seven days. The en-
tertainment features will be among
the finest ever offered at a summer
chautauqua
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Miss Faith Cox has been visiting
Mrs. Guy Blair few days. Miss Cox
formerly taught in Delta High school
but she has been in a school in Ore
gon this year.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The initial opening OF the trout sea
son on the Gunnison showed a less
number Of fisherman than usual. The
river was low and clear as It usually
appears in July. the weather at the
time being cold and disasreeable, with
occasional snow squalls or showers.
Despite these drawbacks fair number
Of trout were caught The next rush
Of anglers will be at willow-fly time.
these bugs generally appearing at Is
to 20 OF this month.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

o. II. Smith, of Escalante, called in
Wednesday to tell Independent boys
goodbye. He was on his way to Grand
Junction to enlist in the navy.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Ben Kloster, of East mesa, and Lew
Gehrig, of Ash mesa, bought new
Studebaker cars this week of the
Stockham Hardware company.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Marshall and
children went to Olathe Sunday the
latter remaining and visiting a couple
of days with Mrs. Marshall's parents,
Mr. and Mrs Uglow.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

DR.. Porter. Rev Klein and Mortimer
Stone organized war relief society in
Crawford Monday
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mayor Patterson of Cedaredge trans
acted business in Delta the first OF
the week
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Clarence Kurz is home from the
State University.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

William Donovan has severed his
connection with the Gunnison baseball
club and it is probable he will play
with Grand Junction
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

There has been a nice improvement
in the weather this week. Clear ard
no storms though the temperature
should be a title warmer.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Nearly every day adds something
new to the Delta Fourth Of July pro-
gram attractions. It's sure going to be
hummer. The committee expects
n mile-and-a-ah ahelf procession in the
days street parade. Next week In
dependent will endeavor to give. as
nearly as possible. the complete pro
gram. In the meantime make up your
mind to come to Delta to spend your
Fourth You will not be disappointed
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
AT THE CHURCHES.
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Christian Science.
The subject of the sermon-lesson in
Christian Science churches for Sunday,
June 10th, 1917, will be God, the Only
Cause and Creator"
The public is cordially invited.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Lee Blakely left Delta Tuesday to
join the navy.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Methodist Church.
Sunday School .....-.....----......-..-.-.. 9:45
Morning Worship. hip......-...----.....--...... 11:00
Sermon by the pastor. Subject:
Man"
Evening Worship ..-..-....-.. $500
Sermon by the pastor. Subject:
''The Bible"
Praise and prayer service, Wednes-
day. 1880 p. m.
Everybody welcome.
GEO. F. KLEIN, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
p. HOPSON
Mortician
Lady Assistant.

Clifford Beckley is home from Tel
uride.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

w. R. Callicotte, state humane Off
Ger, was here the first OF the week
looking after abused and neglected
children and animals. He reports some
stock lost on Western Slope for lack
of feed and lateness of spring. and he
has given notice to stockmen generally
to make better preparation for feeding
and caring for their herds.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

have been spending the winter in Cal
fornia lecturing on these subjects.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Walter Thomas came down from,
Hotchkiss yesterday to see the ball
game in the afternoon and attend
lodge at night.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Porges and family
fit Sunday for their future home in
Denver, after residence of some eight
years in Delta
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Last Sunday Miss Blanch Lynn was
given surprise at her home on Rogers
mesa by some OF her Delta friends.
The occasion was the young lady's
pirthday and she was indeed royalty
entertained. The day was pleasantly
spent in games after which a fine
dinner was served. The guests COM
pieted the surprise by presenting some
lovely gifts to Miss Lynn. Those pres
ent were Maud Drolsbaugh. Kitty
Doughitt. Elizabeth Chipperfield. Alta
Estes. Bernice Jarrett. Mona Van Vol,
kenburgh and Iona Doph.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Orchardists are spraying. The fruit
crop is promising.
J. B. Hancock, of Cedaredge, was a
business visitor in Delta Saturday.
Attorney and Mrs Bobbitt motored
to Delta Wednesday from Hotchkiss.
Mrs. w. Scott Cleland entertained
the Bridge club yesterday afternoon.
Lilacs have faded; June roses will
be blooming June brides blush
ing.
Mrs. George Myers pleasantly en-
tafned the members of the A. NJ a.
club Wednesday afternoon.
large number of Delta fans attend
ed the games played in Grand juno
tion this week between the crack
teams Of that city and this.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Edwards and
Miss Esther Pearson were guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs T. A. Haz-
lett on Garnet mesa, at dinner Sunday
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

China has also taken a hitch in
its pants and is trying to decide
whether to go backwards or towards
or sideways
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Roy L. Smith went to the Junction
Tuesday to see the ball game.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The Odd Fellows hall is going
through a complete reorganization the
lodge room being moved into the form.
er dance hall and the rear room being
worked over into an Odd Fellows rest
room. There will be some new furni.
ture purchased soon. BY this means
dancing will be done away with in
this building and it will be used for
strictly lodge purposes.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mike Myers came in from Kansas
City yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Ruth Neson returned home Tuesda.
from Boulder where she has been at
tending the University
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fairbanks wer'
Montrose visitors the first of thu
week.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mike Myers came in from Kansas
City yesterday.
Roy L. Smith went to the Junction
Tuesday to see the ball game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fairbanks were
Montrose visitors the first of the
week.
The Delta Chautauqua is coming on
apace. Notice of date will be given
soon.
Mrs. Budd left for Greeley today. to
witness the graduation of her daugh-
ter. Miss Ruth.
Ruth Neson returned home Tuesday
from Boulder where she has been at
tending the University.
China has also taken a hitch in
its pants and is trying to decide
whether to go backwards or towards
or sideways.
Walter Thomas came down from,
| Hotchkiss yesterday to see the ball
game in the afternoon and attend
lodge at night
There has been nice improvement
in the weather this week. Clear ard
no storms though the temperature
should be title warmer.
Ben Kloster, of East mesa, and Lew
Gehrig, of Ash mesa, bought new
Studebaker cars this week of the
Stockham Hardware company.
Deta's big chautauqua begins July
Goth and lasts seven days. The en-
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Mrs. Budd left for Greeley today. to
witness the graduation of her daugh
ter. Miss Ruth.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Base ball games have been thick
and fast between league teams OF the
West Slope lately. Last week Delta
mad three games with Gunnison. win
ming all three. This week our team
played three games at Grand Junction.
winning one, losing one and being
made arbitrarily to forfeit the third
game when the score was tie. Yes
terday Montrose played here and the
continuous round of pleasure will go
on, war or no war.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

The Delta Chautauqua is coming on
soon.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Thos. l.. Addleman and Thos. Grow,
OF Eckert, left Tuesday for Trinidad,
from where they will go to Fort Logan
to enter regular army service with
Captain Charlesworth's command. We
are informed that half a dozen more of
our county boys will leave Monday. to
fight init Charlesworth. This will
these new recruits the satisfaction Of
being among acquaintances.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-08
CHURCHES OF Christ
WILL Begin SESSIONS
Prominent Clencs Gather with Purpose
of Aiding Red Cross.

Many of the most prominent church
men and religious educators Of the
United States will be in Washington to-
day for the opening session this morning
of the Federal Council OF the Churches
OF Christ Of America. representing thirty
protestant denominations and 100000
members.
The executive and administrative com
mittees, meeting at the Raleigh Hotel
last night considered preliminary bust
ness in preparation for the two-day ses-
sion which begins at 10 a. m. today at
Calvary Baptist Church, Eighth and IT
streets northwest
Among the leaders who arrived last
night were John NJ. Glenn. director OF
the Russell Sage Foundation: Bishop r.
r. Hendrix. OF Kansas city. bishop OF
the Southern Methodist Church and the
first president OF the Federation: Gov.
Carl E. Milliken, of Maine. who remained
i'm Washington for the Federal Council
sessions after attending the conference
of governors last week. and President
Tipple. OF True Seminary.
Others attending are Dr. f. B. Sanford.
honorary secretary and virtual founder
OF the Federal Council; Bishop Rudolph,
OF the Reformed Episcopal Church; John