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The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
INDEPENDENT REPORTER VISITS
RED CROSS GAUZE ROOM

The other day l visited the Red
Cross Gauze Room on a business er-
rand and was invited to step in and
see what these ladies were doing. OF
course / knew my print-shop fingers
were simply loaded down with germs
of every description. so didn't touch
thing, but stood with my hands tight
behind me while l viewed the beauti-
full filmy materials which are being
made into comfortable dressings for
our boys. AS / look back on. the ex-
perience think l must have impress
ed those white-clad ladies with the
idea of kid who is trying hard to re-
frain from grabbing some sweetmeat
which is denied to him.
Now, I suppose there is nothing
about this particular gauze room which
is different in a general way from the
thousands of other gauze rooms which
are being managed all over Gods
beautiful America, but somehow, as I
stood there l think / caught for the
first time the heart beat of Americas
army lover there" and felt to the very
core of my woman's heart the des-
perate. crying need for concerted. sys-
tematic action. For the first time /
felt that the slackers were not limited
to the members of the male species.
Mrs. Dowd. the lady in charge, was
lovely to me. taking me about and dis
playing for my inspection packages
of bandages, gauze wipes, congresses,
etc. explaining their use and showing
how every package is tied and enclos-
ed according to a system, that not one
precious drop of American blood need
be lost through ignorance or careless
ness of these first aids.
Everything was spotlessly neat and
clean. and the ladies were magnificent
in their immaculate white caps and
dresses.
Each package is carefully inspected,
and Mrs. Dowd told me that the in
spector. Mrs. Davidson. was a splendid
one. A number of the ladies eschewed
the fine Chautauqua programs in order
to accomplish more gauze work They,
too. must have caught the spirit in
more exalted degree than did. but
can understand how easy that would
be now.
The gauze room is a beautiful place
to work in. and the ladies who day
after day labor there are turning out
the erandest handiwork God ever plac-
red fnto-a wuman's hands.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
ECkERT RANCHER HAS UNUSUAL
AND UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE

While marking off ground for an
orchard on Wednesday. George James.
formerly well known North Delta man.
received a painful injury which will
confine him to his bed for several
weeks.
AS he drove the team along. the
marker suddenly struck rock in such
a manner as to catch Mr.. James foot.
breaking his leg in two places. He
stopped the team at once and man.
aged to free the broken member. but it
will be about six weeks before he
will be able to walk on il again.
Two physicians were called and the
leg was set. and while the injury has
caused him a great deal of pain, his
friends and family believe his recov
cry will only be a matter of time.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
A VISIT TO eAiRD's Ash
MESA WHEAT FIELD

The Independent man took stroll
out through the country during the
week to the place Of HJ.Baird on
Ash mesa. being invited by Manager
Ploger Of the Stockham Hardware Co.
10 see the method used on that place
for. harvesting this year.
Mr.. Baird was cutting wheat with
brand new Moline binder hitched to
one of the latest Universal tractors,
and they are sure wonders. The trac-
Tor was walking right along az though
Il was n cool winter day. When the
party reached the place II was along
late In the afternoon and the field W.
beginning to look rather smnll. Mr.
Baird stated that they would cut not
less than ~ acres that day. Around
and around the field went the tractor,
not even stopping to rest at the usual
one.time swing.
On The place Mr., Baird has 10 acres
OF hnv the second cutting OF wh'cn
was beng shocked; 10 acres "f wheat !,
between and : acres OF corn: IL
acres OF oats and about acres o'
potatoes. Crops all along the way
looked splendid.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
HoTcHKiss RANcHER HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

Last Thursday when j. E. Hanson
cranked his car preparatory to trip
to Hotchkiss. he found himself sud-
denly felled to the ground and his big
eight-cylinder Oakland making a. re-
cord run over some very precious por-
tions of his anatomy.
His daughter Irene. with rare pres
ence of mind, grasping the situation,
dashed to the running board and stop
ped the car. but was unable to ac-
complish this feat before it had cross
ed both his legs. inflicting severe
bruises and abrasions.
A physician was called and careful
examination disclosed the remarkable
fact that no bones were broken. Mr.
Hanson is compelled to keep to his
bed, and though very sore from the ac-
cident. it is not anticipated there will
be any serious results.
From the developments. it appears
that the car had been left in gear when
it was driven in the last time.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
ED HrxsoN DEVsEs
NOVEL TIME SAVER

Ed HiXson was down Saturday from
his place on the Redlands mesa and
told the Independent of the way he
stacked wheat on his place this year.
and he further stated that many farm
ers had learned of his method through
neigff<ors in that section who had
watched the device work. and that re-
quests had been received for informa-
ton from many of them. one or two
coming as far as Olathe.
Mr.. Hixson has no patent on his
scheme and says that he is only too
glad.-to aass on the device to others
and We are giving our readers infor
nation on just how to build one OF
these time and wheat savers;
Take six strips. 2x2 seven feet long
thard pine will do). use three of these
spaced an equal distance apart, for
each section of the basket. Cover over
these strips. tacking firmly. with IA.
or 16-ounce canvas. letting each side
come TO point in the center. Around
the edge of each section securely fas'
ten the canvas to a one-inch rope
ard also provide center rope TO each
section. Fasten your trip in the cen
'er. in the same manner as is used
on a regular sling.
Mr.. Hixson says that the device
saves all the loose grain that is lost
when handled in the usual way. He
says they stacked their grain by this
method this year and they saved the
cost of handling it one time, and this
item alone is worth considering.
We hope this information may be OF
untold interest to other farmers in
the valley.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
DRYING PLANT FOR FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES DEMONSTRATED

DIR. f. p. Sandsten and Z. l.. Kirk
patrick arrived from the Colorado
Agricultural college this week and yes
terday put in the day demonstrating
to those interested. the possibilities of
n simple evaporator they call a tun-
mel c: binet
hove has been "A common complaint
that the cost of installing the various
forms of dehydrators was prohibitive.
but these gentlemen believe they have
solved the problem and that a success
sul community dryer can be installed
at cost in the neighborhood of $50.
including labor and materials.
The cabinet is merely long tunnel
made of lumber. and is elevated per-
haps two feet higher at one end than
the other II is provided with several
tray holders and its capacity is Is
trays, which are introduced at the high
er and gradually worked down to the
lower end. the temperature varying
fir, m 800 to l55 degrees.
A small sheet iron stove. having
several sections of pipe arranged hor-
izontally and enclosed in asbestos, is
placed under the lower end of the
cabine'. and the gentlemen estimate
that with concerted effort 600 pounds
of green stuff can be evaporated In
n day.
Any who desire Information regard
ing. the dryer can obtain same by ad-
dressing either of these gentlemen at
the FIT. Collins Agricultural college.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
CLouDBURST ON PAYNE'S MESA
PLAYS HAVOC FOR PiCNickERs

A number of outing parties in the
upper country found themselves cut
eff from home Sunday evening when
It was discovered that severe rain
storm. closely akin to cloudburst. had
visited the Payne Mesa and that a
flood OF water was running rampant
over the roads.
Arthur l.. Perry, wife and child and
c. N. Wheeler and wife, were return
ing TO Hotchkiss from Delta. When
they attempted to drive a car thru,
ihe-tcrrent nearly capsized the car and
almost spilled the occupants out.
All who found themselves on the
wrong sise Of the impromptu stream
without any airplanes for locomotion.
returned to the haunts where the
ground was dry and covered by good
roof and made the trip home next day.
Among the fortunate CD ones were
t'e families cf Mortimer Stone, Harry
Richardson, Jthn Miller and others,
who havens made specific charges
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
THE DEPARTING SOLDIER
BOY AS ! LOOK AT HIM
lBy Mrs. F. R. stearns.l

tBy MrS. r. H. StearnS.D
Someone has well said: IF had a
son for every star in Old Glory, Uncle
Sam. I'd give them all for you"
During the past year Delta county
has given several times a son for ev-
cry star in Old Glory, and it is claim
ed that she has more men in the SER
vice in proportion to population than
any other county in the state. Whether
this be true or not, hundreds of men,
the flower of America. have
answered the call to arms-and they
were the best we had.
Time after time have stood at the
station and witnessed the scene.
have seen the faces of both men and
women distorted in the agony of part
ing: have heard the walls of distress
from little children: have seen fathers.
mothers. wifes and sweethearts shaken
with sobs.
7 Viewed from every angle, my mind
revolves about one central thought,
always returning to the place whence
it started. Few of the boys go with
ont struggle; there isn't one of them
who. if asked their wish, would want
their friends to make demonstrations,
only adding to the sorrow of parting.
Why then should We stay-at-homes
make il more difficult? There never
has been a time when the departing
soldier boys were cheered, but always
it has been for them to give the last
lusty ki-yi as the train pulled away
Heartless? MOI There is not wo-
man in Delta county whose heart beats
more responsive to the needs of suf-
fcring humanity. nor would l with
holI word of comfort TO an aching
heart. but il seems to me the only 10. j.
cal conclusion is this: For years hu-
munIty in Europe has been shamei Illv
outraged by unprintable. unspeakaLle
sets. beyond the comprehension OF an
Ameri'.1 citizen. During 'he past year
in various ways the atrocities of the
ban have been more vividly represent
ed than ever before War has pressed
is cruel finger with relentless force
upon .'ni only Europe. but upon Amer
lea as ell and we nrst conquer the
cnei..y n Europe tia: we ma not
he ooll.eled to take car, of him he:c.
We I'VE the fines- youn. men oil
the face of the earth. thousands equip.
ped to do all clauses of work at mag.
nificent salaries. God never gave tC
"a man a more holy work than that OF
soldier nor bestowed upon mother
a greater honor than the privilege OF
giving a son to the work of securing
for this world peace and freedom, and
ma king it safe place in which to live
| Thank God we have sons to give
for this holy cause. And thank God
flor the millions of Americas sons OF
toll who will never halt until the stars
and stripes float over Berlin and peace
is assured for all the world.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
CAPTAIN AND us. eRAcc
HON o ~ FRIENDS

On Sunday. Aw 4, the officials
Of the First Pres. rian church, in
Ignorance that any observance Of the
following day Ut being the 50th an
niversary OF the marriage Of Captain
C. p. Bragg and Susan NJ. Bidwell,
members of the said church) was con-
templated, in recognition Of that event
and in honor OF Captain Bragg for his
services in the U. S. Navy during the
Civil war. arranged special features
at the morning service. Flags and
flowers were given special promi-
nence, the G. A. r. and w. r. C. orders
were invited, the honored pair were
escorted by guard of honor to chairs
near the pulpit draped for their recep-
ton, and a patriotic service was held
including special hymns and music by
the surpliced choir, at the conclusion
OF which the captain and his wife re-
ceived the congratulations OF the au-
dience.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09

A semi-century surprise was perpe-
trated on Captain and Mrs. c. p Bragg
on August 8. at their beautiful home,
which the captain relates as follows.
While taking my after-dinner rest
was aroused by Mrs. Bragg, who said
that load OF camp chairs was being
left on our front lawn. On reflection.
] replied Golden Wedding" turned
over and resumed my slumber.
A dozen tables followed the chairs; (;
huge tubs of dishes and eatables un-
cerimoniously invaded the kitchen
porch. After due time this chaos OF
preparation took shape. through the ar.
rival OF the Womans Relief Corps,
generalled by their efficient leader.
Mrs. S. NJ. Wright. The tables were
beautifully arranged in banqueting
disorder. covered with Immaculate lin.
en- and bordered with vines and GOV
cred with bouquets OF flowers, over all
Of which floated n large and costly
sample OF Old Glory, owned by w
q. Cook
The guests ,by whom invited we are
not informed) seemed drawn TO these
tables at u set time. by common in
stlnct and purpose--smelling the es-
culatory battle from afar. successfully
charging over the top and finishing
the skirmish with ice cream and lem.
onade. being materially aided thereto
by an appropriate reading by Mrs.
Weeks, accompanied on the violin by
Chas. Parker.
At this juncture. Photographer Ray.
with only his camera for attack, en-.
gagged In las we trusD successful
battle with gathering clouds. for a
group picture OF the scene. An hun
dred and twenty-five or more people
graced the occasion. Numerous tel
egrams OF interest and regret were re
ceived. among which was a little story
founded on the wedding event OF sc
years ago. Interestingly described by
Mrs. A. J. Cook. sister. then little
girl and which was publicly read by
Mrs. l.. A. Hick-
The gifts were numerous and costly
including n gold piece from each
Miss Royce's Welcome S. S. Glass
from the captains Bible Glass. from
a sister, Mrs. Waters of Hartford. and
one each from DR.. and Mrs. A. ]. Cook
of Cleveland. Also for the bride q
choice. gold-mounted silk umbrella
from DIR. and Mrs. L. A. Hick. DIR. and
Mrs. Smith and DIR. and Mrs. Miller
The captain was rejoiced by the
gift from the Womans Relief Corps oi
fine. large naval Union Jack. the a
stars being embroidered on by hand
A delightful. hour followed In and
through the attractive home. inter
spersed with heart-warming little
speeches when. all too soon, the guests
.aded away. singly ana in groups unit
at 10 p. M. when the newly installed
bride and groom looked into each 9th
ers' eyes. alone, Il was to reflect viii
deep gratitude on the goodness OF theiI
Maker along each mile of their way
and upon the abundant kindness ant
love Just bestowed upon them by these
guests and their many valued friends
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Some Fish

Some Fish
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Sprung returned
the first Of the week from an outing
at Cebolla. They say fishing was fine,
their catch netting 30I speckled beau
ties. When Sprung first told the story
he gave the average length as 10 in
ches. The next time he declared ii
was Is inches. and if We had waited
to hear him tell il again IL would
have been as long as the kaiser's
face when he heard Uncle Sam had
entered the war.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Home to Nebraska

on Tuesday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
S. L. Fleming and daughter Miss Opal.
of Wilsonville. Neb.. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Patterson of Holbrook, Neb..
left for their respective homes. They
had enjoyed a delightful visit at the
I: me OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Peer, on
Garnet mesa Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming
are Mrs. Peers parents and Mrs. Pat
terson is sister.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
THE BOYS IN KHAKI FEEL THAT
THEY ARE TREATED UNFAIRLY

Below, we present q letter which
has been mailed to US by one of the
soldier boys, who with many others
thinks the railroad company does not
give them a fair shake. What do you
think about It?
July s, 1918, At Camp.
Independent,
Delta, Colo.
Dear Editor:
Just few lines. hoping that thru
your paper you will help US boys solve
this question:
Why is it the government allows
the employees of a railroad to ride
free Of charge, and at the same time
charge "the boys in khaki and blue
&c a mile if they get a pass and 1c a
mile if they get a furlough (Which
is a very rare thing to geD?
This is the real question to solve:
How can a soldier or sailor. who rece
ives $50 month, after making a SIS
allotment home. paying $3.50 for in
surance, and buying smokes and other
incidentals. get home if he lives far
ther than Yaphank?
l am voicing the protest of few
hundred who are glad they are doing
their bit, but who would be more ca
ger if they could only get home once
in while. or to the cities where theil
friends live.
We all know that some of them are
not coming back, so why not let then
ride free. the same as the railroad
employees. who are not giving theil
lives. if need be. for the sake OF
democracy
One Of the Boys at One OF the Camps
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
His Friend Dies

Captain C. p. Bragg received a tel
egram this week announcing that his
friend. J. +. HUMPHREY. had passed
away Tuesday afternoon at the advanc-
ed age of "a years. The captain and
Mr.. HUMPHREY were close friends. hav-
ing been associated on the good mon.
itor Neosho during the Civil war.
Captain Bragg was second in command
and Mr.. HUMPHREY was engineer. For
a number of years he worked in Colo
RADIO mines. later retiring. He was
at one time mayor of the city of Colo
RADIO Springs. His death is a distinct
shock to our friend the captain. as he
had planned on meeting with Mr..
HUMPHREY nj the grand encampment
in Portland this fall
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Mr. phipp. Wa. Here

Lawrence c. Phipps, one of the can
1idates on the Republican ticket for
congressman from this district, came
In Wednesday and spent a few hours
in the city getting acquainted. He
left here for Grand Junction. where
he was scheduled to make an address.
Mr. Phipps stated that this visit was
a flying trip. but that after the pri.
maries he expected to return and stay
longer.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Numerou. picnic partie.

a great many Delta people availed
themselves of the opportunity to en-
joy cool day OF Ouray last Sunday.
and II is said that at least 40 cars
were parked there during the day.
while their owners ate lunches. climb
ed hills and dipped in the pool Among
others were the families of Roy l..
Smith. c. Il. Smith. Carl Rupp. o. A.
Ehrgott. p II. Adams. o. b. Macauley.
Maude Gum and Mrs. Fredregill and
son Lorraine
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Tiny Babe Dies

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Schumate was frightened on July 81
by the advent of a baby, but the tiny
life flickered out a few hours after
birtL leaving sorrow and desolation
where there had been SO much of
promised happiness. The little one
was laid to rest in Garnet mesa Gem.
etery Friday, after short funeral
service. The family but recently came
here from Virginia, locating on Cal
ifornia mesa.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
New Depot Opened

After many months of waiting, the
public will now be able to enjoy the
interior as we'll as the exterior of the
beautiful $4,000. D.&R.G. depot
The first delay occurred over the non.
arrival of furniture and fixtures, and
then the building of sewer connections
necessitated further waiting How
ever. this is all done now and here
after when we go to the station we
may feel just as metropolitan as il
we were in the state capitol building
The first tickets were sold yesterday
morning.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Mere From Oklahoma

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Hoover and son
and T. f. Givens and Charles Jung
were arrivals from Mountain View,
Okla. by auto Tuesday. The Hoovers
are visiting at the S. J. Cloud home
on Garnet mesa, Mr.. Givens is at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. F. PaXson,
Mrs. Givens having arrived several
weeks ago. Mr.. Jung's wife and son
came several weeks ago and they are
visiting at the Macauley home on
Dodge street. Mrs. Jung is Mr.. Mac
auley's daughter The families expect
to spend several weeks here.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Miss Singleton Home

Miss Singleton Home
Miss Dora Singleton returned Satur-
day from a visit of several weeks with
her sister, Mrs. L. F. Orvis. at Ridg-
way. She brought little Karl Kenneth
Orvis along and he will visit several
weeks here.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
To Coast for Winter

Departing passengers Friday for Los
Angeles. Cal. were Mrs. Lee LeMarr
and daughter Jennie and Miss Elsie
hngelhardt. The LeMarrs have re-
tanned their home at that city and ex-
pect TO remain there during the win
ter. While little Miss Englehardt will
stay with them until she has complet-
ed her visit, probably all winter. Mr..
LeMarr will continue to conduct his
business here.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Geo. Wagner Visits

Geo. Wagner. who owns the old Jim
McHugh place near Cedaredge, spent
short time here this week, returning
to his home in Telluride Tuesday morn
ing. Mr.. Wagner has large mining
interests in the San Juan, besides his
ranch at Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Conference Of Republicans

A conference of the Republicans
will be held at Delta at the county
court house next Thursday evening.
August 18th. to discuss ways and
means in connection with the ap-
preaching campaign. C. J. Moynihan
will address the gathering and CON
clave of interest is promised. All who
are without the fold and want to enter
now is your chance.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Brother and Sister Meet Again

After being separated for Is years.
T F. Brandenburg and Mrs. f. ].
Brewers OF CedaredEe have been re
newing acquaintance. Mr., and Mrs.
BRndenhurg came from Arkansas
City Kan. returning yesterday morn
ing Mrs. Brewers and Mr. Brandon
burg are brother and sister
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09

Hauser Manager at Montrose
Russell E. Hauser. former well
known Delta man, has been appointed
manager of the Western Colorado
Power company at Montrose, vice C..
l.. Fowler, resigned.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Regular Meeting

The regular monthly meeting Of the
county commissioners was held this
week All members of the board were
present No matters of importance
besides the regular routine of bills
was before the board
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
from land Of sunfIower.

Mrs. Catherine Luther arrived Tues
day evening from Atwood, Kan. for
an extended visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Sankey. At Salida
through a negligent bell boy. her suit
case was temporarily lost. but was
finally located at Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Cafeteria Supper Tonight

Cafeteria Supper Tonight
The Daughters of Dorcas will give
a cafeteria supper at the home of Mrs.
Pears, one mile east of Delta on the
Cobble place, this evening from to
g. The proceeds will go to purchase
equipment for Red Cross work.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
on Grand Mesa

Celebration on Grand Mesa
The board of county commissioners
of Mesa county was in Delta this week
meeting with our commissioners on
the matter of having a celebration on
Grand mesa the latter part of this
month. Full particulars will be an
nounced later.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
Their Guests Leave .

Their Guests Leave
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Voorhees, of
Cambridge, Neb.. who have spent the
past five weeks here, left Tuesday for
their home. They were accompanied
by their niece, Mrs. Mason Brown,
as far as Salida Mr. Voorhees, is a
brother of Geo. Voorhees, of this city.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09

To See Her Sister
Miss Leona Goddard went up to
Olathe Saturday morning for few
days visit with her sister. Mrs. o.
H. Viers.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09
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. There is wonderful advantage I
. In going about your work In a
. happy manner: and this is easy
= when you remember that happi-
= ness is not the result of condi-
q tions. but is n cultivated attitude I
. toward the processes of life.--W.
. p Warren.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-09

Goes to Cortex
Mrs Paul Ward left Saturday for
Cortez to remain with her parents.
Her husband is in the United States
military service.