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The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
July Clearance
A CLEARANCE EVENT OF MOST
UNUSUAL IMPORTANCE

IL has been many years since a July
Clearance was so tremendously I'm
portant as the one we shall conduct
this year.
Under ordinary conditions, you ex-
pect to secure In July. seasonable
merchandise BELOW former costs. II
for no other reason than II is the set
custom of this store to conduct Clear
ance Event in July.
But this is a different July than any
we have had In years. Mainly because
we are at war. and probably most i'm.
portant of all because OF the scarcity
OF merchandise and the continued in.
crease of the cost OF goods. Either
one of which would be sufficient cause
for eliminating the July Clearance
this season. But this stores mer-
chandising policy must go forward
under any and all conditions. And, In
consequence OF this fixed store policy,
we announce most Important July
Ctearanee-a July Clearance that
should and will command the atten-
tion of every thrifty inclined person.
Only limited number OF the values
can be mentioned here. which at best
can give you only hint Of the extent
OF the savings provided.
2gk,nl4zkezz e
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
Hotchkiss citizen Passes Away.

Chas. M. Crippen of Hotchkiss pass
ed away at his home Sunday, July z,
1918, aged 20 years, 3 months and 6
days. He was born in Massachusetts
In 1S4S and in early manhood moved to
Iowa, where he engaged in the mer-
camille business until he came to Colo
RADIO, three years ago. He was marri-
ed in 1880 to Miss Mary A. Brecken-
ridge. To this union were born three
children: Mrs. c. T. Meadows and Miss
Ruth Crippen of Hotchkiss and C. F.
Crippen of Vancouver, b. c. Mr.. Grip
pen had been afflicted for the past
year and passed peacefully to Jesus.
Funeral srvices were held at the resi-
dence by j. A. Morrison, pastor of the
Church of God, Delta. Intrment in
Hotchkiss cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
Another Read Couple Married.

Yesterday afternoon. July 1lth. at
the home OF the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Andy Ensley. near Read.
occurred a solemn ceremony uniting
the lives of Miss Jeanette Ensley.
their daughter. and Mr.. Russell Gun
ningham. The young man will enter
the service during the present month
and his bride will remain here for
the time being. Both are popular with
u wide circle OF friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

5 O'Clock until 8 o'clock in the morn.
ing and every liberty day.
Some of the boys thought ] was yery
lucky, but l would like to be going to
France with the rest of the bows I
went through school with. / am Sec
ond class petty officer and If l stay
here will change to machines and
will have good chance to make first
class in two months time. Some of
the boys that have been in for year
are only just raised to second class
and am that high in half the time,
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

We note by the Montrose papers
that Steele Burgin and Hugh Alex
ander. Of Delta, and Byron F. Heckert
of olathe. well known in the city, have
volunteered their services to Uncle
Sam and will go to the two Colorado
schools reserved for training in spe-
cial lines next Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
Delta aHardWareCO.
Moves to Delta

Ray T. Seicrest has moved his fam.
lily to Delta from the Lazear section
Gnd will make this their permanent
home. For several years past Mr..
Seicrest has been principal of the
school at that place. but has decided
to engage in other business and will
assist in the management OF the Rack
ct store here.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

shorty" Williams. former sheriff Of
Delta county. came in yesterday from
California on a business trip. going
on to his ranch In the Hotcbkiss coun.
try. He was welcome caller at this
Office while in town.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

young girls desire
companionship of respectable lady
travelling to Denver some day next
week Call this office. No RESPONSE
Sility for companion
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
IN MEMoRIAM

To Alvin NJ. Anderson, late editor
and owner of the Delta Independent,
who passed from life July IL. 1917, this
space is affectionally dedicated. His
memorp we treasure within our hearts.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

Cook right in the jars. The best
and most economical way---the fruit all
stays whole You do your own can
ming by filling jars with raw, fresh
fruit, vegetables, or any other food you
wish to can. We would like for you
to try this method as we know you
will be we'll satisfied
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Heckert and
beautiful baby daughter returned to
their home at Olathe yesterday, having
visited short time with Mrs. Heck
erts parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. An
derson.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

FOR SALE-Old papers. 1Oc per bun.
die. The Delta Independent.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

NJ. H. Carlson went to Telluride
Saturday.
w. p. Dale made a business trip to
Montrose yesterday.
Fl. X Arnold returned Sunday from
a short trip of several days into New
Mexico.
Roy Bowen, who was up on the mesa
fishing this week. returned with big
bunch of fish stories.
Mrs. ]. p. Cooper came down yester-
day from Paonia, where she had spent
several days on business.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

T. II. Cox and W. b. Clore were
Los Angeles business men who came
in Tuesday morning spent few hours
in the city and went on to Paonia in
the evenig
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

Mrs ]. NJ. Conklin entertained the
members of her Sunday School class
at delightful lawn party yesterday
afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

Women's and Misses Goats:
Is to 1865, now lO75
1875 to 215O, now laos
SIS to $35, now 2175
Waists half price:
So Waists at 90
81 to LIS Waists 40
Suits, SIS and 2o.5O values, 1o75
Skirts, 25 per cent off
Wash Goods:
27 inch seeded Wolfe, per yard, 10
27 inch F!axon, per yard, 30
Silk Gingham and Folard Dress
es SIS to $25 values, sale price 1475
Gingham, Linen and Wolfe dress
es, 7.45 to SIS, 20 per cent discount
SO per cent off on Trimmed Hats
1t Pays to StIZSN ]
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wat.
1918, fine Sound boy. The little fel-
kins of Eckert, ON Thursday. July IL,
low has been named Joseph Price
Watkins.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
A MAJORS QUALIFICATIONS.

A majors job is sometimes re-
garded as a sinecure, and a humor-
Gus exchange Lifts off the idea by this
story Of an ambitious oolored troop
er; x fggahs I'se goin' to get a
majah's commission soon" said he,
cause I'oyerheard de kunnel talk
in TO de adjutant about somebody
and sayin': lie won't do foh a lieu
tenant, cause a lieutenant doan
know nothin' an he does eyerythin'
he won't do foh a captain, cause a
captain knows everythin' and doan
do nothin'; but he suttinly would
make a majah, cause a majah doan
do nothin' and doan know nothin'.' {"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
CATCHES POSTUM BY TAIL.

Coon and pOssum hunting is a
'avorite night pastime in the woods
about Carmel, Ind, relates the In
dianapolis News, but none Of the
hunting parties has had much sue
cess thus far this winter. Miss Ger
trude Graves did not go hunting, but
she has Jared better than most Of the
men. She was alone 1t home recent
ly when she heard dogs barking ex-
eitedly in the back yard. Inycgtiga-
ton disclosed a possum "trecd" y
the grape arbOr. She reached up he.
hand, caught the little animal by
the tail, pulled Mr. Possum down
and put him under a tub to await
punishment with sweet potatoes in
a dish later.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
WATCHING FOR SUBMARINES

A modern Paul Revere came to
grief right at the spot where George
Washington took his observations.
And that is Observation Rock, on
Washington Heights, writes q New
York correspondent. A man climbed
to the top Of it and sat for hours
gazing eastward through a pair Of
field glasses. The observer failed to
move from his lofty perch and a.
tracted a crowd. Finally q policeman
came along. "What are you doing
there?" he asked. swell, you see,
officer" answered the man, "this is
the rock where Washington and La
fayette watched the British fleet in
Flushing bay. II they could see the
British feet then, / can see the Ger
nan submarines now. So Pm going
to watch till they come. Then I'll
warn New York" The man was
coaxed off his high perch and is now
being observed by 'bug" doctors.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
ELEPHANT EATS PAPER.

Since the food controller has put a
ban on the offering Of buns and bis
cults to the animals in the ZOO, the
elephants who 60 about begging
among the people are reduced to a
between-meals-diet of monkey nuts
and paper, says the Westminster Ga
zette.
The manner in which the biggest
elephant accepts a single monkey
nut and conveys it in his trunk TO
his mouth is an object lesson in dig
nifty in the face Of disappointment;
and his appetite for paper as a sub
stitute for breadstaifs is greater than
any goats.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
TRICKS TO FOOL THE ENEMY
csmounsue Covers Ground Thoroughly
and 10 Used Most Effectively Dur
Ing Great Conflict.

Ever since the beginning Of war,
which started with the beginning Of
time, men have been trying TO trick
their antagonists. One OF the best
means, Of course, is to make the 9TH
err fellow believe that you have more
men than arc available OF more guns
than are on hand. Recently. relates
a war correspondent. we have adopt
cd an expressive French phrase to
cover all these things-camoufage.
Although camoufage originally did
not have such a broad meaning, il
promises TO be one Of the most gem
eral terms taken from our friends,
the French, and made into English.
Most Of us will remember reading
the pirate story where the captain Of
the good ship Nancy Jane stuffed
sailors suits with straw and lined
them up against the bulwsrk, to|
make the buccaneers believe that he |
had q hundred men instead of oil
dozen. Every one who ever read q
pirate story must remember that
yarn because every writer who ever
wrote q pirate story adopted it for his
own purposes. That was camoufiage,
but the captain would have been sur
prised had some one told him about
it In fact, he probably would have
denied the charge Indignantly.
A young officer in Uncle Sans re-
serve corps, being Of the inventive
turn, and no doubt having read that
story, has come forward with a sug-
gestion that promises well. Taking
a bucket Of paint and sundry sheets
II papier mache he succeeded in
out a number of figures that
ooked very much like soldiers. The
'apier mache was cut in some in.
tances so that the paper soldier APP
cared to have a rife held to hi.
boulder. BY distributing these fig
res to good advantage, he suggest
d, the Germans might be deceived
4 many cases and made to waste a
ew hundred shells while permitting
concentration Of real troops to go
,rward uninterrupted.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
MINISTER'S HAD BUSY YEAR
Weddings In New York Show Large In
eresse Over Preceding Twelve
honthe--Wsr Given az Cause.

Weddings-war, Stacker and or
binary varieties--increased more
than 10 per cent in New York in
1917. The war. which caused a big
jump in April and decided drop in
May, when il became known that
marriage itself was not-a ground for
exemption from military duty, is
given credit for Che increase.
Some Of the increase was due, City
CLERK Pr. Scully says in his anr~ai
report. to those who ma-r'-i "A the
hope Of escaping military service.
and probably much more was caused
by soldiers and sailors marrying be-
fore they went away to training
camps or naval stations.
Marriage licenses issued in the
five boroughs Of New York during
1917 aggregated 73,901, Of which
Manhattan had 4i,963, as compared |
with 66.757 in 1916. Deputy City |
Clerk Michael Cruise played the role
Of principal sccomplice to Cupid by
officiating at 1868 marriages in the
municipal building during the year.
To all bridegrooms he regularly gave
this advice: "Kiss your wife nowl'
The old custom of throwing rice
at newlyweds has been put under the
ban at one Of New YorHs leading
hotels in an effort to conserve food
products. This notice was posted
at the room in the hotel where mar
riages take place: !
"Don't throw rice-saye food and
help win the war"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
Rats steal F,ssIrer.

Some plastering fell from the ceilIug
Of the linen room az the Glenn HOUSE
recently. says Pittsburgh Dispatch. and
Harland Ray secured ladder and
climbed up TO knock down the loose
plaster remaining. He discovered q
rats nest M IN n we're three ladies'
sink stockings. two perfume bottles and
9 flatiron. besides numerous other
things not mentioned IN this inventory.
How the rats got the iron there re-
mains q mystery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
HOW ROBIN EARNED HIS FOOD
Sculptor. Unknown. First Applied Him
seif to Various Vacations, Ae-
eordino 20 Judith cisdei.

Tn "Rodin; The Man and Hi,
Work." Judith Cladel tells how. in
order to live, the famous sculptor,
then unknown, applied himself 70
the most varied occupations:
'fHe Clipped at stone and marble
for the benefit Of sculpture then in
vogue he made sketches for trinkets
for certain fashionable jewelers., and
fashioned certain objects Of decora-
tive art ordered Of him by manufac-
turers. Despite a considerable loss
Of time, he obtained thus a true ap-
premiership in art wholly like that
which in earlier days was obtained
BY Ghiberti, Donatello and most Of
the great artists Of the Renaissance,
who we're proud to be good artisans
before they we're accounted great
sculptors. Thus finally he was en-
abled 10 realize his first dream-to
have an atelier Of his own. His atc-
lierl II was a stable, at a rental Of |
s24 a year, in the Rue Lebrun. in the |
quarter OF the Gobclins, near which |
he was born. IL was q cold howell
ave, indeed-with a well sunk in an
ingle Of the one wall that at every
eason exhaled its chilling breath. II
lid not matter. The place was suf-
iciently large and well lighted.
There he accumulated q quantity Of
tudies and works until the place
'as so crowded that he could scarce
turn himself about, but being too
DOR TO have them cast he lost the
reater part Of them. Sometimes the
lay, through being too soft, would
title and fall asunder; sometimes il
ould become dry, crack aud
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
Guard Against EvII sp,r,s.

II Chinese baby dies. the evil spirit
when released win enter the body OF
the next child born. In order to pre-
vent this calamity. says Worlds Work.
the parents "tie an egg and some mus
tard seed to the body Of the dead child
IN the belief that the evil spirit will not
appear until the egg matches and the
seed sproutsL The astute parents care
fuiiy boil the egg and the seed In or
DER to postpone the date indefinitely
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
restino Timsa

When everything Is dark. that b
the time to have faith In the light. TO
look forward steadfastiy toward ths
dawn The worst moments Of doubt.
OF darkness I'm the soul. asserts .
writer. can become Priceless moments
testing and OF development. II q
n uses them rightly and learns
lesson. ,.~
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
early Day Buttons.

The sncients lacked buttons-one
wonders. indeed. how they got along
without them-but evidently they pos
sessed studs OF modern pattern. such
rs those with which we fasten our
Guns and collars. And. In truth. they
did even have kind OF button Though
not sewn on). which fastened garments
win pin and hook exactly In the
way our brooches and clasp pins oper-
nte.-Exchange.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
Musvcs stooss

Walter b. smiyblof Bangor. Me-. has
dug from tho river bank musical
stones which dsfhought to have been
fashioned by prehistoric man. These
stones are from one and a half to two
inches thick and from eight to twelve
Inches long. When struck they emit
musical tones.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
BERLIN, 1915.

Dining together one evening in q
weii-known restaurant, we were con-
versing in English. Seated at the
next table was a quartette Of officers,
home on furlough. Presently a wait
er stepped up to US and said that the
officers objected to our speaking the
English tongue. Knowing that we
were well within our rights, We re-
fused to discontinue the conyersa-
ton. The four officers then rose,
stood stifly at attention, and de-
manded that we be elected from the
restaurant. 1t was a very unpleas-
ant and humiliating experience; but,
as we look back, we cannot fail to
zee the humor Of it, with the men
nding so ridiculously straight in
enter Of the place. The Ameri-
host, approached the group
Favored TO explain; but he
aside with naughty ges-
returning to the table,
informed him that he
to serve the rest Of
were compelled to
urant.-Adele N.
sell Phillips, in At
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
PLEA FOR CLEAN LIVES.

"Court clean wounds Of pride"
said John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., in a
speech at Camp Dix, 'but shun
wounds Of shame as soldiers Of the
best army the world has ever pro-
dueed. To win this war you will have
TO keep physically Ut aud the only
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
ECONOMICAL.

"Are you helping in the food saw
ing problemT
''Yes indeed. We are accepting oil
invitations out to dinner that We re-
ceiye nowadays"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
On Farms and in Back Yards

HOUSE the flock comfortably; keep houses dry and
well ventilated, allowing plenty of fresh air and
sunshine.
Remodel the old house-stop cracks and eliminate
drafts.
Give hens good straw litter to scratch in during
the winter months.
EARLY hatched pulets produce more winter eggs
and return the greatest profits. Early Matched
chicks have the advantage OF longer and better
growing season.
Hot weather retards the growth of young chicks
NEVER allow the mother hen to range with the
~ young chicks until they are at least two weeks
old.
Enormous numbers of young chicks are lost each
year by allowing them to run in the wet grass during
their early life.
SHADE and range for chickens will give the best re-
suits. Hot sun reards growth. There should
be trees corn, sunfowers; etc. the range to pro-
vide shade during the hot summer months.
Chickens on range pick mp much OF their food.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
Presence Not Vital

Cholly excepting an appolntment,--
I'm bit too early. am I notY' Ethel
(sweefly)-"Yes. We were just leav.
Ing without you life.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
SAD EXPERIENCE.

"And haven't ye ever tried ter git
worA {"
"Yqp, / wunst tried Ter get work
for two Of me pals, but dey wouldn'i
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
An Efficient Individual.

Bacon-~They say Crimsonbeak does
everything we'll" Egbert--How about
his lying7" THAT'S the best thing he
does"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
About Suiphur.

Sulphur Is one OF the oldest known
elements; the ancient Assyrian al
chemists regarded II rs the principle
Of combustion and termed Il "brim-
stone" meaning literally burning
stone.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21

Our meat supply short and poultry will help
poultry and poultry
food supply Poultry raised brought to maturity
quicker than other kind of live stock.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21

ELIMINATE the male bird at end Of Matching season.
Fifteen million dollars is lost each year by allow
ing the rooster to run with hens during the summer
months. Produce the infertile egg. Dispose Of the
male bird not later than June /. Market a better
quality Of egg.
GREEN feed is excellent for poultry and can be SUBJ
stituted for a considerable amount OF grain
ration. Grow OATS vetch, pc for summer use
cabbage and mangel beets ter. Store cabbage
ana oeets In dry room u-y in pit and Aver
with straw and earth.
{ GREATEST returns are jr'.c-ri by feeding sour
milk or buttermilk 70 l. Young and old birds.
Results In greater gains v require less grain.
PRODUCES more egg lncres, he r,odts.
Makes home market foi ste by products.
SAVE eggs during April 4 M, f.r winter use nv
preserving in waters'st blk o quarts Of
waller boiled and cooled, WIN quart Of waterolass
VIII preserve is dozen eggs
place for winter use.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
AFFECTS MORO OF US.

no More $50 Dinners" says q
headline. What II vOfss y that
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21

The Man-Why don't you 90 to
Sunday school any more3
The Boy-Awl dey have had
ley'r Crismis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21

man takes q look at
rofts and adds a bit
Birmingham Age
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
IoH PRicEs

nowadays is monarch
s."
l." 49,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
More Eggs and Poultry Will Save Beef md Pork

For published information and individual advice on poul n
write your County Agent State Agricultural College, to the
U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Bureau Of ANNA raustv
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-21
PROBATION.

8 xsd very 81 N ~ ]
.S,fd eOns Tight back home.
yEby-Nevef fear; III write
twice a day. - ~.
The Springdale news., 1918-01-25
Ever SaliVated by
 CalOmel? Horrible!
Calomel is Quicksilver and Acts Like Dynamite on Your
 Liver

Galomel loses you day. You know what ealomel is It's mercury; quick silver. Calomel is dangerous. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite, cramping and sickenlng you. Calomel attacks the bones and should never be put into your system
 When you feel bilious, sluggish, con stipated and all knocked out and be- lieve you need a dose of dangerous calomel just remember that your drug gist sells for q few cents large bot tie of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is entirely vegetable and pleasant to take and is a perfect substitute for calomel. It is guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up in- side, and can not salivate.
 Don't take calomel. It makes you sick the next day; it loses you a days work. Dodson's Liver Tone straight ems you right up and you feel great. Give 1t to the children because it is perfectly harmless and doesn't gripe.
The Springdale news., 1918-01-25
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