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The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
DELTA, COLORADO, NOV. 8, 1918.
DEATH CLAIMS HEAVY TOLL
PROMINENT PAONiA FAMILY

During the past month the finger of
affliction has been placed with cruel
force upon one of Paonia's well known
known families. and today lonely
widow, presses to her heart mother
less babe and mourns the loss of hus-
band, son and daughter
About a month ago Judge ]. H.
Baxter gave up the struggle after
years of suffering from rheumatism
His body was taken to the former
home at Del Norte, for burial by the
widow and son, Harry Baxter.
On Saturday, October 26, Harry Bax-
ter succumbed to the dread influ-
enza. and again the home was plunged
in grief. Another week, and on Nov
ember 2, the brave little wife of
Harry Baxter answered the summons
and drifted out into the great un-
known
Truly the world is full OF heart
breaks and cruel thorn crowns
The Baxter family came to Paonia
in 1905, where the father and son
opened up law offices under the name
of ]. H. Baxter & Son. Prior to that
time they resided at Del Norte where
the elder Baxter was county Judge and
also served some time as register Of
the land office
At Paonia they were loved and res
pected by all Both Harry Baxter
and his wife were prominent in the
social life of Paonia. and because of
special musical ability contributed
vastly to its life.
There is left Mrs. ]. H. Baxter,
Senior, and her little granddaughter,
a year of age.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov. with the
House Republican and the Senate
probably Republican, a tremendous
overturn Of legislative affairs is ex-
pected after March 4th. All the great
house committee chairmanships will
revert to the Republicans.
The Democrats may forehandedly
attempt to pass the presidents recon.
struction program at the December
session.
Next March the Republicans will
demand tariff protective wall for
new industries growing out of the
war. The return of all railroads,
telegraph and telephones will be an
other issue. Universal military train
ing seems likely to be made perman-
ent, as the Republicans strongly TO
vor the measure. Tax law revision
after the war will be another. struggle.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
REGARDING THE new
MILL FEEDS PLEDGE

A simple pledge OF honor is more
binding to an American than a signed
and witnessed treaty is to German
That Is why Herbert Hoover. fore
seeing a disastrous shortage OF wheat
mill feeds and consequent loss Of dairy
herds. simply turned to the farmers OF
America and asked them to pledge
themselves on their honor to use
wheat feeds for no other purpose than
the feeding OF dairy cattle, poultry and
young pigs and calves. and to keep no
more than sixty-day supply OF wheat
r.ill feeds on hand.
He KNEW that the farmers pledge
landed to the miller from whom he
bought his feed was as good as a LIB
ERTY bond. would be enforced by his
conscience without policing or inspec.
tion. and would be kept cheerfully be-
cause OF the farmers own far-si9htsd
good sense.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
(By United Press)

PARIS, Nov THE germans are
apparently in rout along the hundred
mile front from the Sambre to the
Meuse, according to an announce
ment from the war office. The French
advanced five miles toward Hirson,
clearing the Nouvion and Regnaval
forests. AT some places the allied
progress is SO rapid that limits of
the advance can not be determined.
French cavalry was in action, ap-
preaching the Meuse river between
Sedan and the Meziers. They advanc-
ed several miles north of the Serre
river. The Americans have speeded
up their advance astride Of the Meuse.
They have reached a point to within
less than four miles OF Sedan and
are now within striking distance at
one or two places. The germans are
Withdrawing from Sedan, abandoning
their supplies. American observers
reported enemy in retreat in many
places. The capture OF Montmedy i'm
minent.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

AMSTERDAM. Nov. Three c-m-
panies OF germany infantry sent To
suppress revolution at Schles wig Hol-
stein threw their arms into the water.
The fourth company was disarmed.
Mutinous sailors mounted themselves
aboard warships at Kiel with machine
guns and demanded immediate peace.
Sailors fired on cavalry reinforce
ments that were approaching from
Wansbeck. Rebels formed naval soviet
prisonered Admiral Soucheon, gov.
ernor OF kiel. Machine guns have
heen posted about the city. Several
persons have been killed and scores
OF others wounded in clashes with
the police. Munitions sailors have
been arrested and their officers shot.
Al least 20 officers have met death
penalty. The munitions men say that
they will hold out until peace Is Of
fected.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
For Sale.


s-room modern house. fine location
5000
Broom house. Garnet mesa. 2 lott.
$500.
broom modern house, 2 lots. s1zoo
4-room house. 2 lots. sIi0OS
broom house with bath. 2 lots ,,o5o.
So-"cre ranch. Cory. well improved.
paid up water right, $4,000.
4o'acre ranch. three milos from Dsl.
Ia. $4,000.
acres. North Delta. well improved.
aid up water right. $500.
IL acres. North Delta. we'll improx.
Cd. paid up water right, $500
10 acres. Garnet mesa. we'll improv.
cd. $4,000.
10 acres. Eckert. we'll improved. pa,a
up water right, $4,000.
1903 acres well-Improved. paid I'm Va.
ter right. close to range. ideal stocN
proposition. 100000.
100 aero ranch. well improvea r.,.
up water right. 3h miles Of Ds,ts
$4,000. ' 0''A'
200 acre tract. 100 acres under cu,.
tivMion' good house. $1,000.
Call or write
HARRY G. SHAFFER.
"ztr 1868 Main Street. Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
,srve onIIoren Toys nat Teaen.

Toys which develop the imagination
are better than intricate mechanical
toys and deliberately dressed dolls
Next to a ball, the very best plaything
is a set of blocks. which is capable Of
being transformed into anything de-
sired. from a train of cars to a pigeon
house. Give a boy of five a hammer,
some nails and few pieces of wood
and see what he can make-the re-
suits are often surprising. Children
love to create. and the toy which they
have made themselves will give moro
lasting pleasure than the usual elabor-
ate plaything bought ready-made.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
CURE FOR BLUES
NEAR The CAMPS
Community Service Takes Place
of Mother, Friends and
Home for Soldiers.

Ten young officers Of the Student
Army Training Corps of the Universe
ty of Detroit recently applied for .
furnished house and a housekeeper
who would not be a servant, but. as
one young officer expressed It. "the
sort of woman to whom the boys can
call out Hello, motherr when they
come in the front door"
Homesickness Is the malady for
which War Camp Community Service
supplies innumerable cures.
"We've got your number" says the
W. @. G. s. to the homesick boy from
camp with leisure to spend In any one
of the three hundred towns scattered
over the country. While he's wonder
ing what on earth he'll do with him
self when he gets there. not knowing q
soul In town and with q limited per-
centage of his thirty per" In his pock-
ct, along comes a friendly printed card
from the local branch OF his own lodge
announcing u reception that night es-
pecially for soldier members. BY the
same mail the Methodist church sends
an announcement OF all its meetings,
addressed to him. with This Means
You printed at the bottom. How did
they know he was Methodist?
He had forgotten about the little
personal Card" he made out Mt the
adjutant's request during his first day
In camp when 1t was only one of the
endless details In the round of dentists
and doctors and general confusion.
The w. G. G. S. had not only his Bum-
Der, but his name and address. his
home town. the name OF the school
he'd gone to and a good bit about the
things he was fondest of doing-each
fact written into little blank on the
card especially Tor It
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
800 WOMEN NEEDED
BY SALVATION ARMY
Commander EvangeIine Booth
Says War Relief Work
Must Be Extended.

Commander Evangeline Booth, lead
er of the Salvation Army in the Unit
ed States. has been suddenly called
upon to furnish 800 additional war
work women for France. The request
is contained in report Just received
by her from Col william A. Barker
Of the Salvationist forces. whom she
sent to France over a year ago to es-
tablish hutment and general war relief
work with the American troops.
1--WE will do all we can to fill this
demand" said Commander Booth when
discussing the approaching United
War Work Campaign, "and the need
itself should impress the American
public all the more with the absolute
necessity for sustaining and enlarging
the war relief work of the seven Or
ganizations, besides the noble Red
Cross. now merged for drive for
funds. Each is a vital cog In a vast
machine for human relief, and each is
Indispensable, serving Its particular
elements in its own way.
"The Salvation Army was born in
hardship, reared In privation and
trained to every phase of human mis-
cry and how to cope With 1t. Perhaps
that accounts In some degree for the
success our work has attained and for
which we are thankful.
I'VE are of the common people. and
we toll on practical basis. We learn
ed the lesson of how to do 1t In the
Boer war. when we stood at the side
of Britain's troops and weathered It
out to the end. We have been tried
by fire, and the mothers and fathers
of America. as In other countries. trust
the Salvation Army to do the thing
they would like to do for their men II
they but had the chance.
with 1.210 trained workers at the
front, operating from 400 huts and
dugouts. the Salvation Army is doing.
has done and will continue to do its
best for the cause OF humanity and
Liberty"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
MILITARY AFFAIRS IN GERMANY
AT HIGH TENSION FROM DELAY
(By United Press)

COPENHAGEN, An open revolt is
about in Hamburg and it is reported
that artillery battles in the streets
are featured. Herr Ebert has noti-
fled Chancellor Maximillian that un-
less the armistice is concluded i'm
mediate1y, the Socialists will not sup
port the government. He added tina.
he would not guarantee against a
revolution.
At Kiel the mutinous sailors have
taken charge Of two battleships, the
Kaiser and the Schleswig-H Holstein.
and they threaten to blow up the
ships if they are attacked. The gar
rison at Kiel refuses to suppress the
mutiny.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
GENERALLY BELIEVED
GERMANY WILL ACCEPT TERMS
(By United fressl

lBy United freSs)
WASHINGTON. Nov. l., (By
Carl Groat)-The signing of the ar
mistice by germany is regarded as
not only certain. but imminent. II
seems to the authorities to be the
only sane course open to germany.
The matter of rejection is scarcely
given a thought. although If germany
should reject. the American and al
lied war plans formulated contem.
plate forcing her to her knees. With
the armistice signed. it is probable
that the whole of germany will relax
into an upheayal that viii sweep the
kaiser out
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

COPENHAGEN. Nov. THE Wolff
agency has issued a semi-officiaI state
ment from Berlin. to the effect that
order has been restored at Kiel. The
general strike. however. continues
Confirmed reports state that riots at
kiel. Hamburg. Lubbock and a general
strike in all the latter cities were rag
ing.
The British continued progress on
whole battlefront last night, Sir Doug
las Haig reported. Dempierre. Mon.
ceau-Stvaast have passed Avesnes
Bavay road
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Notice Of Fin,, e...,

E,,n,. ""' settlement.
ceased. 'Ai'h' de-
So,lce Is hereby given that on tho
End day Of December. A n Io,o 90 ."e
undersigned will present N ,n. Inc .he
x court OF Delta County, Colorado
m,s accounts for final settlement q;
administration Of said estate. whom
ana where all persons In interest," NM -
appear and object to them, IL thew ~
CLIFFORD p. HoPsoN
Administrator.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

NEW YORK. Nov. 7.-Signing Of
the armistice has caused pandemoni-
um in the stock exchange. Governors
closed the exchange at 2:30 this after
noon. Many dumped war stocks. but
absorption was good and tone firm.
The country went wild over the Unit
ed Press flash that the armistice had
been signed. Chicago proclaimed an
official holiday for this afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Help in Fighting Mosquitoes.

In fighting the mosquito pest it Is
well to remember that sallow stagnant
pools may often be eliminated through
planting of eucalypts, either in or
about such pools. These are very
thirsty trees and will drink up and
keep dry very considerable areas after
the trees have attained some size
Swamps in Italy and France have been
reclaimed through use of eucalypts.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Where Diamonds Come From.

In the great diamond fields of South
Africa the stones are found in what
are called pipes" round or oval stems
of a peculiar sort of rock, several acres
in extent at the top and running down
to unknown depths. Near the surface
this rock, rich in iron, is disintegrated
by exposure to the weather and as
sumes a yellowish color. The precious
gems are readily extracted from the
friable rock.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Cannot Grow Coffee In Europe.

Attempts were made by the Dutch
to introduce coffee cultivation in Eu-
rope, but without success, as the cli-
matte conditions were not favorable. A
number of plants were raised in the
hothouses of the botanical gardens at
Amsterdam, and the mayor of that city
sent some of these plants as a present
to King Louis XIV of France, who had
them cared for in the hothouses of the
"Jardine des Plants" in Paris, where
they yielded several crops.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Spirit Of Success.

A writer in Physical Culture denomi.
mates enthusiasm as the most precious
possession a man may have. 1t may be
Inconsistent from lack of Intelligent d.
rection, 1t may bubble over instead of
boiling just enough. but it is the spirit
that moves the world. Enthusiasm Is a
quality that keeps its possessor bright,
alert and alive.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Most important Part Of Tree.

Many regard the roots of tree as
Its most important part but this Is not
the case. The top or crown is of ma
jor Importance for there the processes
Of reproduction take place and there
the digestion Of its food takes place.
The crown contains the lungs and
stomach of the tree.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Editors SUGGESTION.

you say this poem was composed
on the spur of the moment?' asked the
editor. Eyes, sir" replied the proud
author. "It struck me all of sudden,
and 1 dashed 1t OFF" Permit me to
offer you a word of advice" Certain
ly." ''The next time poem strikes
you, put on gym suit and run it of"
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Private Sale

Everything billed for public sale on
November 7th. will be sold at private
sale at my home. miles east OF Del
Ia 80 tons choice alfalfa hay. seed
oats. corn. farm machinery. work
horses. chickens. dairy COWS. small
tools. etc Everything must sell. Ffrs,
come. first served.
LESTER +. KUHNI.EY.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
For Biblical Students.

What was the sweet cane of the
Holy Land. In Isaiah 1t states: 'Thou
hast bought me no sweet cane with
money, neither hast thou filed me with
the fat Of thy sacrifices; but thou hast
made me to serve with thy sins. thou
hast wearied me with thine iniquities."
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
CLOSED THIS AFTERNOON

The Kiel revolution spread into
Holstein where several garrisons de
serted. They are now marching on
kiel. waving red flags. Revolution.
aries also head the major portion of
the Schleswig province. seized Air
drome at Apendare and arrested the
airmen. II is also reported that the
occupied Altoona, Fleus-
berg
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

LONDON. Nov. 6.-The Americans
IRE continuing their advance in the
Meuse region and cleared tn east bank
Of the Meuse as far north as Milly.
They passed beyond Stonne and are
within nine miles OF Sedan They
ne bombarding the Sedan-Metz rail-
wny, which is one Of the germans
main communications.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Knew His Aliment.

you're looking miserable. Subbubs.
Why don't you ask a doctor what ails
your II know what ails me-quick
consumption" you don't mean itT
'I do. have to bolt my breakfast in
two gulps to catch the train, and my
lunch in two more to get back to the
office. Transcript.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
5oo-Ton Storage Bins.

5Oo-Ton Storage Bins.
w. II. Gale and crew is busy building
n new 5OO-ton storage bins for the
States Coal mine at edge OF the city
on the CedaredgeDelta road. The
bins are OF cement and will be a great
convenience to all users OF that coal
as 1t will not necessitate waiting for
your to be filled and transported to
Delta from the mines above Cedar.
edge.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
M..nIna Of WINE. Spot. on h.II..

One who has white spots on the
nails should not become alarmed.
These do not point to an early death,
but are rather due to inferior nutrition
and may be regarded as warning
that poor health, mental or physical,
may be expected unless It be guarded
against.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Monkeys cIexerIy Trapped.

Monkey hunters walk about in boots,
which they take of in sight of the
monkeys and plaster the insoles with
gum. The Initiative animals. when the
coast Is clear, come down from the
trees and put on the boots. Thus
they are trapped, for they can no
longer climb.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
ADVANTAGES Of EootI,m.

1t is to be said In favor Of self-appre-
citation that people may not take you
ut your estimate OF yourself, but they
will be sure to accept any underesti-
mate that you may make.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Be chary Of Taking Advice.

A man who succeeds must be careful
whose advice he takes. and he must
have enthusiasm enough to rise above
the advice of those who do not know
as much about the matter as he does.-
Minneapolis Journal.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
CITY OF BREsT, FRANCE. WILD
WHEN NEWS OF PEACE SIGNED
(By United Press)

BREST. France. Nov. when the
news that the armistice had been
signed was received here the city went
wild with JOY and American soldiers
were kissed and cheered by the popu-
lation. Brest Is great landing port
for the American soldiers.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Card Of Thanks

we wish through the columns of
.ne ihdependent to express our
sincere thanks to all those kind
.,'ends who lent such generous mid
sos u ''.ent afriiction in the loss of our
SUI so,, auren Freeman. Their kind
bered W 'o"en-
"h AND. MRS. T. A. WORKMAN
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

ToDAY's REPORT ON "FLU"
The total number OF influenza
cases in Delta county since November
1, 1918, are 1871.
Nov. 9. Five new cases in Delta
and vicinity, and one new one at
Hotchldss.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-s5 tons Alfalfa Hay:
90 acres alfalfa pasture. Call wor-
thy Russell. ,Hotchkiss. 43-4c
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-Kitchen cabinet. ward
robe. china closet library table. and
few other articles. Mrs. j. T. Beatty.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR RENT-Hay and grain ranch
Enquire at 963 Meeker street Delta,
J. II. Brown. c42tf
FOR SALE-Buick car in good con
dition. See Mrs. c. Gunsolus. c42tf
II in need OF glasses call on G. d
Allen & Son. graduate and registered
optometrist. Delta. Site
STRAYED OR STOLEN-Two hors
es. one sorrel. one steel gray with
star In forehead. G. Il Smith. North
Delta 43p
FOR SALE-One Jersey COW Civ
ing milk: pigs and shoats. II. John
son. Phone Cedaredge Coop. Phone
% r. AZ
VIII the party who picked UP a
pOcketbOok on Wednesday evening
please return to Star Bakery to avoid
trouble. for the party is known. 43p
FOR SALB-Universa Hot Blast
Heating stove good as new. Mrs.
Porter Plumb. 535 Leon st. 43-4c
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOUND-Bunch OF keys. Owner
may have same by calling at this of
flee and proving same and paying for
this advertisement. AZ,
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

WANTED Men for the Smugglsr-
Union Mining company OF Telluride.
Colorado Wage scale. machine men
$500 per day. Timbermen $500 per
day. Common labor $3.50 per day.
Room and board costs Sl.OO per day.
men to furnish their own blankets
Report to r w. Sampson at Telluride.
telephone number Telluride 10. I'm
tied States Employment Service"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

LOsT-Broach set with turquoise
and diamond. Call Coop 81 W Rels-
enable reward &c
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-New No. I Galloway
separator. Also surrey in good con
dition. l. A Gipe. Coop 2IM. Cedar
edge. c4a-l
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-Delicious apples by
the box. North American Fruit En-
change
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping lol Palmer
street 4a4n
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-Delicious apples by
the box. North American Fruit Ex-
change.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
The Independent
Lumber Company

FOR SALE-Delicious apples by
the box. North American Fruit Ex
change.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

stove good as new. Mrs
Porter Plumb. 535 Leon St 43-4c
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR SALE-Buick car in good con
dition. See Mrs. c. Gunsolus. c42ti
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
Repairing Time Is Here
The Time to See Us

Drop in and let us help you plan
that repairing, remodeling or partition
ing work you ought to do this Fall.
You will find our ideas worth while
because they will lead to the right selec-
tion of material as well as the saving of
time, labor and expense
Everything you may need
Quality and service.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-08
BUSINESS LOCALS.

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The Delta independent., 1918-11-08

FOR RENT-Hay and grain ranch
Enquire at 963 Meeker street Delta
J. II. Brown. c42tI
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-09-24
500 ATTEND CO.
: i FAIR Il Thursday 7If 5ll
Rain Is Hndrance, But Crowd
Big Under Circumstances
TO HOLD FAIR SATURDAY
Two Knox County Horses En-.
tered In Big Classic
On Last Day

Although there was an almost con
stant rainpOur throughout the day
Thursday, and the races were post
pOned until Friday, about 500 people
attended the Knox county fair and
were highly pleased with the dis
plays. With no races to attract the
throng, the attractions" harvested a
large amount OF the loose change In
circulation.
Shows military band played during
the afternoon
Thursdays races were held Friday
and Fridays races will be held on
Saturday, the fair grounds being Oper
an extra day. This will bring the
2l2 pace. the headliner OF all the
races, the last thing Saturday after
noon. There are two county horses
entered in this race, Loyal w., owned
by II. r. Wilson of Fredericktown
and Billy Direct, owned by Jesse
Rinhart of this city, which stimulates
interest to great extent.
Friday was cool but clear, ant
large crowds thronged to the ground.
and watched the races which were 0l
unusual interest
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-09-24
twenty-five Boys Given
Small Pigs Last May
To Fatten
ELMER S. DURBIN
WINS FIRST PRIZE
Prizes Are Liberty Bonds And
War Savings Stamps;
Two Disqualified

The boys pig growing contest was
one OF the most interesting things In
connection with the Knox county fair
this year. In May. any boy in the coun-
ty who would enter the contest, was
presented with little "squealer"
weighing between 25 and 40 pounds
with four months to fatten 1t in.
Elmer s. Durbin carried off first
prize. fattening his pig 1861 pounds
over what 1t was when given him and
for this, received n $50 Liberty bond.
Wolford Blinn came in second, fatten-
ing his 240 pounds.
The list of prices and "box score
follows:
1st Prize-$50 Liberty Bond
2nd Prize--S25 War Savings Stamps
Bird Prize-$15 War Savings Stamps
4th Prize $40 War Saving Stamps
5th Prizes s War Savings Stamp
9Th Prizes War Savings Stamp
7th Prizes 3 War Savings Stamp
Sih Prizes & War Savings Stamp
9th Prizes 5 War Savings Stamp
9th Prizes 3 War Savings Stamp