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The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
WHY NOT SOME OTHER DAY?


Editor Independent:
We have all read that the Congress
has by resolution, asked the presi-
dent to set aside a day as a nation.
al day OF humiliation and prayer, and
that the president has promptly re-
sponded to the request and named
Thursday, May Both. on which day
he asks the people to gather in their
various places of worship and prop
erly observe the day.
No one will question the purpose
Of the resolution or Of the proclama.
ton. Both are timely As a nation
1t would become us, in the light of
recent events, to humble ourselves
in sackcloth and ashes" and repent
of our many national sins and mis-
takes. as well as of our individual
shortcomings
The object of this is to ask why.
out of all the days of the year, this
one day, which has, ever since T.
was inaugurated by the Grand Army
of the Republic. been sacred to the
memory of those who went to the
defense of their country in the SOS,
and when the life of the republic was
in more danger than it is at present.
May goth is the only legal holiday
the nation gave to the veterans of the
Civil war, and the leaders thought
1t was the surest way of perpetual
! ing the memory of the patriots who
gave their lives for the union as we
now have it, and of those who have
died since. The beautiful service of
the day. the strewing of flowers upon
the graves of the departed is token
of the grateful remembrance of the
living which will not be forgotten by
coming generations. And no holiday
makes such an impression upon the
minds of youth as does Decoration
day.
In the past the veterans have pro.
tested against the use of this day for
horse racing and base ball. or any.
thing that would interfere with the
proper observance of the day, but in
vain. AS the lines Of men who march.
ed under Grant and Sherman and
their lieutenants grew thinner by
the thousands every year, It seems
as though the nation is forgetting
s'c S1SAhiSc VI tHc Hlcn, 10 peTpeLu-
ate whose memory the day was in.
augurated
Just what the Grand Army may do
about this matter the writer can not
say, but ! think they will meet as
they always have met. and with their
loyal supporters. the Woman's Relief
corps. hold their usual services. II
time permits they can devote a part
Of the day and comply with the pres
idents proclamation.
The governmental moth ing to do
with inaugurating either memorial
Sunday or Decoration day. The idea
OF both was the work OF men who
went through the Civil war. Orders
for change Of program and the
elimination Of the usual services on
May Both, must come from the Com
mander-in-chief OF the Grand Army
] trust that on the coming Both OF
Nav TIE veterans. the Relief corps
and s11 patriotic organizations and
individuals will so arrange their bust.
ness rs to make this notable dav
in this community. Our people are
notriot'c and all that is needed f. to
call their attention to It and they
will act
A VETERAN.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Even Democrats of the modern type
in his neck of the woods think 1t is
about time to dump that one Honest
John and send Charley Waterman
down to Washington-just for a
changeNif nothing more. But there
Is something more-a statesman in
stead OF a professional politician.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Organize Mems eauze Room.

Organize Mems Gauze Room.
The Masons met Wednesday even
ing and made formal plans for doing
some much appreciated Red Cross
work. They will meet in the club
rooms each Wednesday evening and
cut gauze for hospital work. We un-
derstand none of them has as yet Of
fered to tackle a sewing machine. but
they ran run the scissors.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
FIREWORKS STARTS
AGAIN IN ANcRE VALLEY
(By United Press)

London (officiaD May 23.-There
is hostile artillerying in the Ancre
valley south of Lens and east OF the
Nieppe forest. During the ngiht we
made successful raids at Ayette.
Boisleux and st Martin. inflicting
losses and capturing some machine
guns. The enemy made rush to our
post near Aveuly. Two OF our men
are missing.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
MAJOR WOOD WILL SOON GO TO
FRANCE FRIENDS PREDICT
CBy United Press)

Washington. May 23-Friends OF
Major General Leonard Wood. who
claim to be on the inside predict that
he viii soon be made corps comman-
der on the Western Front This news
Is received in army quarters with
great deal of satisfaction.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
BRITISH ATTACK RAILWAY
STATION AT METZ YARDS

London. May 23.-Our planes attack
ed and bombed the railway station at
the Metz yards at Liege and the
chemical plant at Mannheim. late Tues
day evening. During the same period
16 enemy planes were downed and two
balloons were destroyed
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
:ourth Of JuIx Announcement.

Fourth Of July Announcement.
Next week we hope to be able to
give the public some definite idea on
the Delta Fourth celebration. The
finance committee have raised the
funds and no wit is up to the program
committee and others to outline the
celebration.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
FORMER CZAR TO LOCATE
IN SWITZERLAND, REPORT

Zurich, Switz., May 20.-Negotia-
tions are under way for the estab-
lishment of the former Cars family
in Switzerland.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Building Addition. a
Frank Ross is building an addition
to his property on Grand. Besides ad-
ding a couple of rooms he is having a
couple of porches included in the inn
provement
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Will Reside Here.
w. H. Manley and wife returned to
Montrose Wednesday after few days
spent here. These folks have rented
a residence and will be back in a
short time to make this their home
while Mr.. Manley is engaged in car
penter work for the d. and r. G. Com
pany
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Talks on Conserving Water.
There wa sa rousing meeting at the
court house Wednesday evening. when
state officials from the engineers Of
flee discussed the possible shortage
of water this year.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Qualify and SerOice
NONSTOP PLANE.

(By United Press)
Cleveland. Ohio. May 23.-Katherine
Stimson passed Celevland at 1880 to-
day on nonstop air plane flight from
Chicago to New York
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Washington. D. c.. May 23.-To-
days casualties include fourteen kill
ed in action: twelve dead OF wounds !:
eleven dead of disease: thirty-nine
severely wounded; nine slightly
wounded: one missing in action.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
TEDDY REiNsrATEo.

New York. May 23-Colonei Roose-
welt was reinstated as a member Of
the Republican club from which he
was dropped when he caused the split
In the Republican party in 1912.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

If you can't say anything good about
a person, did you ever try keeping
your jaws inactive?
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Washington. May 23.-American
war expenditures todate are placed
at $4,000, ,OOO,0 900. The daily cost is
placed at SOS .0OO. 900.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Excuse our inquisitiveness. but we
haven't noticed anything about John
Shafroth buying Liberty bonds. Den
yer papers published the list of sub
scribers in that city and see where
Charley Waterman purchased $4,000
of this issue and we are told he took
100000 of the previous issue. John
Shafroth is just as rich man as Wa
tsrman- Why has he failed to come
acrossf
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

It isn't nice to get personal. but
sometimes 1t awakens people to q real
ixation of what confronts them Let
rs ask how many men who voted for
John Shafroth for senator would en-
ploy him to handle some big financial
deal7 How many men who voted for
Ben Hilliard would employ him as
their attorney in an important law
suit7 How many men who voted for
Ed Heating would hire him to repre-.
sent them in any important transac-
ton that required ability and brains7
How many men who voted for Leslie
Hubbard would hire him as their at
torney in petty Justice of the Peace
cassf In every instance these voters
would have employed for the work to
bs performed the ablest men they
could find. They should do the same
in hiring public officials. and they are
going to hire the ablest this fall. Lip
loyal politicians and windjammins
limelight artists are doomed. for re-
tirsment
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

This paper has enlisted
with the government in the
cause of America for the
period of the war ------
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
War Savings

Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps the
most democratic of investments and America expects
every American to show love of republican institutions
by investing in this democratic security. The aggregate
amount of the investments and the number of invest
ors in these War Savings securities in way the
of the people of this great Democracy to the call of
the of democracy throughout the world and the vim
dication of civilization and humanity
They afford every person. however humble and how
small his the opportunity to contribute his
part to do his Bit in this great struggle against the mill
ary masters of Germany who seek to dominate the world
in contempt of justice and right and freedom and with
out conscience and without mercy.
Surely every American desires to have part in the
defeat of autocracy and the of liberty and rg
Stamps for sale and information furnished.
First National Bank Delta, Colorado
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
YOUR HAND. LIEUTENANT
(By United Press.

. London. May 23.-When two OF I
. his men were trapped in a dug :
. out which had been struck by I
. gas shell. Second Lieut.. Berry I
. McLachlan of the royal field ar I
. tillery, went to their aid without I
. waiting to don a mask.
= He then went on duty as for I
= ward observation officer. altho .
= suffering from the gas. Later in I
= the day he had to be sent to q I
. hospital. I
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
ST. E; E; Is; :;ss1 e: 7

This is time for loyalty-downrisht
pure. honest-to-God loyalty. It 10 not
the time for party pickering. and the
men who are injecting party Quarrels
based on personal desires or ambi-
tions are not doing their part In
this hour of peril. Colorado this
fall must replace it, shafroths, Hill
lizards and Keatings with high class
and able men. The right man has al
ready been selected by the people In
the person Of Charley Waterman to
rslpace Shafroth. Now II the people
Of Denver and the Third district will
pick equally as able men. be they
Democrats or Republicans. they can
and will be elected.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

We rise to inquire If Tom lyman ex
poets to become governor through
employing gas bombs SO effectively
used by him in the past?
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Speaking of profiteers those fellows
who grabbed off nearly all of an ap-
propriation of $4,000. 900 on the air.
craft program. seem to have the prof.
tssring business down to an exact
science.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24


could find. They should do the same
in hiring public officials. and they are
going to hire the ablest this fall. Lip
loyal politicians and windjammins
limelight artists are doomed. for re-
tirement
Speaking Of profiteers those fellows
who grabbed off nearly all OF an ap-
propriation of tS40.00O.000 on the air.
craft program. seem to have the profl-
tssring business down to an exact
science.
The Republican editors Of Colo
RADIO in a recent meeting resolved to
organize for the main purpose OF help
ing In any way they can to win the
war" Their loyalty il unique estioned.
They have given literally Of their
time and space. more literally consid-
ering means than any other class In
the state. Their desire to forget
party chickering's for public good 10 to
be commended. In supporting candi-
dates this fall the Republican papers
as . whole and unitedly will demand
the nomination OF only able and loyal
men. And they will ~ vigorously
fight the other kind in their own party
as they will fight the other kind in
the Democratic party. This paper 10
a member of The Colorado Republican
Press Association, and as such 1t il
going to do its share toward finishing
Kaiser Bill by fighting to the last
notch for the election of only able men
to the Senate and the House and only
able men to every state and county Of
flee.
Now that real men are demanded
to aid the President we can not help
but notice that after a years seeking
to worry along with the reformers pro-
duced by years OF undertaking, he has
found they can not deliver the goods
and has commenced to put such men
as Schwab and Ryan in responsible
positions. These are the men. who
but few years ago were called cor
poration hirelings." agents OF invis-
ible government" ETC.. bogymen In
vented to terrify the timid voter. The
day Of the reformer who did not re-
form sate through excessive use Of his
vocal organs. 10 past. Ability has tho
upper hand. In the hour OF stress the
mon who have made good. who know
how to make good. who are construct
ors. not destroyers. are coming to the
rescue Of the nation.
volney Hoggatt. representing the
Denver Post; George Hosmer, repre-
senting the Shafroth- Hilliard X eating
combine; Tom lyman, representing
himself. and few lesser lights, held
private conference at the Albany
hotel in Denver one night last week.
A couple of days later lyman an
nounced he would be q candidate for
the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor. the Post came out strong in his
support and the federal office hold
ers' union spruced up and began 70
glorify lyman. Oh. sure, the Gunter-
ties are wise. and being wise-wsll'
you can guess the rest
why did Senator Shafroth urge
the appointment OF George Creel a.
the head OF the bureau OF informa-
tion?" asks a subscriber We cont
answer. It's too deep for US. hat the
ways of Shafroth are dark and creepy
at all times, every move being for his
political advancement rather than the
advancement OF the state he repre-
sents.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
DEATH Of KNOX srENcE

Nh. Knox B. Spence died Of kidney
trouble ia St. Joseph's Hospital
Memphis, Thursday morning at 8
o'clock, after an illness Of six weeks
and was buried in Elmwood cemetery
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, the
funeral services being held at the
grave.
Mr.. Spence was native of the vic
nifty Of Rosemark, but made his
home for a number Of years in Cow
ington, during which time he was
clerk at the Hotel Lindo while that
hosiery was in charge of the late
Mrs. Kate Hicks, and later was III
the employ Of DR.. e. L. Roper's drug
store. About six years ago he was
married to Miss Linnie Peeler, of
this city, who with a little son, Knox
b., survives him. He is also survived
by two brothers and two sisters.
He had made his home in Memphis
for the past five years, the most
of which time he had been in the
employ Of the Fortune Ward Drug
Co.
The young mans death is deeply
regretted by his many friends in this
community.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
MEMPHIS CONFERENCE DATE
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 20

Bishop James Atkins has written
the following letter to Rev. w. G.
Waters, presiding elder of the Dyers-
burg district:
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. "a, 1918.
Ny Dear Brother Waters.-I am
writing announcing the postponement
of the Memphis conference to Novem-
Der 20. This is at the request Of the
Jackson people.
am writing to ask that you COM
municate Immediately with every
preacher in your district and urge him
to see that all collections are in hand
in full without delay.
1t might be well to communicate
with the chairman of each board
urging him to see that the pastors
salary is pail without waiting for
the postponement date.
Please ask your preachers also to
have their reports made out and a
copy in logr hands at the earliest
possible date, retaining a copy each
for himself.
This is time OF testing to the
church, and / sincerely trust that the
pastors and laymen will measure up
to the demands of the hour, by see
ing that everything is Il.
we'll worked up.
Yours cordially,
JAMES ATKINS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31

Faris Weir, who has been at
tending the deaf and dumb school in
Knoxville, returned from there Sat
urday night.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31

Bring your own corn to IL Z. Rose
& Cos mill and have it groD-d into
meal while you wait.
Secure good seed wheat from your
neighbor If Won can. II you can't, we
will have it. Covington Milling Co.
Mr.. VIM. Ruffin, who had been con
valescing from a spell of Sickness at
the home of his father, Capt. d. w.
Ruffin, returned to Clarksville, Tenn,
Sunday night, to resume his studies
in the S. w. P. u.
666 cures headaches, biliousness,
loss of appetite, or that tired, aching
feeling, due to malaria and colds. Fine
tonic.
Miss Katherine Gill, who is teach
ing at Bells, returned from there Sat
urday night for a visit to homefolks,
her school having temporarily sas-
pended on account of an epidemic Of
influenza.
Bargain for 20 days-Will give
20 per cent off on all automobile tires
and tubes now on hand. L. Y. Cobbs.
24o2w.
Lieut. Walter Dennison, who was
on his way from Camp Gcecnleaf,
Ca, to Camp Zachary Taylor, Louis
vile, KY, spent a short while with
friends here Thursday, leaving Fri
day morning for the latter post
Bring us your chickens, eggs, hides
and scrap iron and get the highest
cash prices for same. H. R. Rose q
Co.
Mr.. Lem Barnes and wife who
were moving from Trimble, Tenn,
to Helena, Ark, stopped over here
on their way to the latter place to
visit Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Flowers,
leaving for their new home Wednes-
day
If you buy a Singer machine you
will receive careful instruction from
a competent teacher at your nome.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are
everywhere. You will be dealing with
the leading machine manufacturers Of
the world the strongest guarantee Of
excellence. M. M. Gaynard, Agent,
Covington, Tenn. u
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
DEATH OF LITTLE LESTER
WILMAR RICHARDSON

Thursday evening, October "a, at
Z o'clock, the death angel visited the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Rich
ardson and took from them their
baby, Lester Wilmer, aged two years.
He had been suffering for several
days with influenza and congestion.
He was laid to rest the following day
at 1880 in the Phelan cemetery.
Lester had only been with US a
short time, but we had learned to
love him so much, and cannot under
stand why he should be taken from
us SO soon, but Jesus said Suffer
little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not"
Weep not, fond parents, for when God
calls you home from this world
of care,
You will find baby Lester waiting to
greet Mamma and Papa there.
ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
oLIAN FRED sTARNEs DIES

Olian Fred Starnes, son of MIR. and
Mrs. w. rs Stalnes, Of Munford, died
of influenza and pneumonia in TT.
McHenry, Baltimore, Nd, on October
IS, 1918. He lacked just two month
of reaching his seventeenth birthday,
having been born December H. 1901.
He enlisted in the ql@rtermaster's
corps in January, 1918, and was later
transferred to the motor transport
Fred was a manly, courteous boy,
and had established himself in the
hearts of large circle Of friends,
among whom he will be greatly miss.
ed. A comrade in camp writing Of
him, says: HE was a good, Clean
lad, popular among his fellows"
His remains were brought home
and laid to rest in Poplar Grove Gem
The sympathy Of the entire COM
munity goes out to his family.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
FOR COLDS AND GRIPPE
nnfTnnc AnVlcE
uuUluIlO HuVIOL
The Improved Calomel Tablet That
Is Entirely Purified of All Nauseat-
ing and Dangerous Qualities.

Physicians are warning the public
against trifling with colds, influenza
and grippe. They say that a brisk
calomel purgative, preferably Gallo
tabs, the new and improved calomel
tablet, should be invariably taken at
bedtime and repeated the second or
third night, if necessary. In the
earliest stages, one Calotab is usually
sufficient unless the case is particu-
larly severe.
Physicians say that it is a waste
Of time and is dangerous to expert
ment with other laxatives, as calomel
is absolutely necessary sooner or lat
er. One Calotab on the tongue at
bedtime with swallow Of water
that's all. No salts, no nausea nor
the slightest interference with diet,
work or pleasures. Next morning
your cold has vanished and your
whole system is purified and refresh
ed. Calotabs are sold only in orig
inal sealed packages, price thirty
five cents. Recommended and guar
anteed by druggists everywhere.
Price refunded if you are not delight
ed.-adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
COUNTRY SETS CLOCK BACK

All clocks in the United States
were scheduled to stop for one hour
at 2 o'clock Sunday morning, October
n, and then again to take up the
procession of hours.
The country then went back upon
a sun time basis and finished with
its first seven months of daylight
saving experiment. Some minor diff
ficulty in transportation and industry
was involved in this return to normal
time but for most people the change
meant nothing more than an extra
hour Of sleep on Sunday morning, a
belated return of the hour they lost
in March when clock hands were
jumped forward 60 minutes by act
of Congress.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
A Gard OF AUTHORIZATION

We wish to express our deepest
gratitude to the Red Cross of Gov
ington for their service rendered to
us during our sickness. We were all
sick at the same time, and the Red
Cross and our kind neighbors came
to us as the Good Samaritan. Espec-
tally do we want to thank Miss Matti-
lou Brown for her tender and untir-
ing nursing. Her words were kind
and her smiles were CHEEKY.
JACK HISS0NG,
MRS. JACK HISS0NG,
HENRY EDWARD HISS0NG, JR.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
ADMINISTRATORS NOVICE

All persons having claims against
the estate of J. E. Hudson, deceased,
will file the same with me, properly
verified. Blow
c. L. SHOAF, Administrator
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
TOOK OUT DREADFUL SORENESS

When the kidneys are weakened
and fail to throw impurities out Of
the blood, the poison remains in the
system and backache. soreness and
rheumatic pains develop. Mrs. David
Henry, 65 S. Lincoln Ave, Washing
ton, N. j., writes: "Foley Kidney
Pills took the dreadful soreness out
Of my limbs and ] walk good.' Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
MAN FOUND!

Same old man found at R. B.
Shelton's brick yard to deliver good
brick for walls, chimzeys and any
thing you may need brick for. au1tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-31
WHY SUFFER SO?

Why suffer from bad back, from
sharp, shooting twinges, headaches,
dizziness and distressing urinary ills :?
Covington people recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills. Could you ask for
stronger proof of merit?
Mrs. Sallie Pace, Sanford Ave,
Coyington, says: "Some time ago |
began to suffer with my kidneys and
before | realized it, / was in a miser-
able condition. My back ached near
" all the time and was SO weak
and lame | could hardly bend over
Sharp, cutting pains frequently caught
me in my kidneys and / was in ter
rible condition. My kidneys didn't
act properly and / suffered from Sc
we're attacks Of dizziness. | was
in this condition for three months and
used different remedies with no re-
suit. Finally / began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills and the first box helped
me wonderfully. When | had finished
the second box l was completely re-
lieved of the complaint"
Sixty cents at all dealers. Foster
Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. I.
Mrs. N. E. Trigg and Mrs. Lizzie
Shelton left Friday for visit to
The family Of Mr.. w. w. Trigg, n
Memphis.
Mr.. Uzze.l Hudson, who is now
serving in the navy, returned q Bos-
ton Sunday, after a visit to relatives
in the Phelan neighborhood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-08
The
Substitute
By REV. L. W. GOSNELL
Assistant Dean. Moody Bible
Institute, Chicago

TEXT-The Son Of Man came not to be
ministered unto but to minister, and to
give his life ransom for many.-Mat-
thew 20:2S.