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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much aikali. which
IL very injurious. M II dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsiflcd cocoanut oil. for II In pure
and entirely greascless. It's very
cheap. and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all 10 pieces
You can get this at any drug store.
and n few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub 1t In. about tea
spoonful Is all that liz required. 1t
makes an abundance OF rich, creamy
lather. cleanses thoroughly, and
rinses out easily. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and IN soft. fresh
looking. bright. fluffy. wavy. and
easy to handle. Besides. II loosens
and takes out every particle OF dust.
dirt and observation-disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
SEATTLE WOMAN
BURNED TO Death

Fatally burned when her flannel nightdrcss caught fire
the basement of her home at early hour Tuesday Mrs
Eliza McPherren g. of 23li f. John st. succumbed to her
injuries in the city hospital few hours later
Just how the aged met her death is not known.
II supposed she had to the basement in search for
some article and becoming faint fell with lighted match,
which ignted her nightdress.
Mrs McPherren is survived by three sons, X. r. Nc
Pherren 1919 Second ~ E. Frank McPherren Fourth
and Cedar St. and Harry McPherren of Portland and
by three daughters Mrs j. c. Gaffney Madison hotel Mrs
w. III. Ward 231 f. John ST. and Mrs p. H. Summerfied.
st. Paul.
The body has been removed to the BonneyWatson
dertaking parors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
Roots for Kaiser;
He's in Hospital

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan. S.
"Say Uncle. y" demanded a party OF
masked men TO Macmillan Won
HoeEen. and add a sam on the
end"
Now say God Bless Old Glory. I"
Won Hoegen did both He kissed
the American flag. but he could not
sing THE .Spangled Banner. ="
for his lips were too swollen and his
voice was weak from whimpering.
Won Hoegen wrote across his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
CHICAGO LOSES S2,000,0O0
IN STORM; MORE SNOW DUE

CHICAGO. Jan. s.--The Middle
West was digging itself out of the
drifts today.
Railroads were gradually working
back 10 normal schedules. inter.
urban and STREET car lines were be-
ginning to operate and business was
resnminE Its usual trend. following
the heaviest snow storm In the his
tory of this section.
There Was ntill a serious fuel and
milk shortage in many sections, ow.
ing 10 the difficulty OF local dciiv-
cries. but the situation was being re
iieved thru the volunteer labor OF
thousands OF citizens. armed with
shovela
The temperature had dropped sew
cral degrees and vaA two above zero
in Chicago early today. The wealth
er bureau promised more snow. on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

Mort Pour France American sol.
dier~ who have died Tor France a"
Every church In the ~Amcrican
zone" 81 France held special MASSES
today for the rrponc OF the souls Of
these dead heroes. II was spon.
ssn~ous outpouring. They whisper.
ed haitinEiy the well remembered
but strangely hard .to.pronounc.
names 81 frivat. Enrtght. Hay and
Gresham. now sleeping beneath the
snow blanketed Lorraine battlefield.
Nor were prayers forgotten for
those Of the Americans slain at
Cambria or for those to whom death
came thru Illness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
j. S, RECRUITS
1000 men HERE
TO BUILD SHIPS

Federal labor agents here to
tackle the Job Of obtaining AIDE.
auate man power for shipyardis.
10 they may all 70 on u two-shift
basis. had Registered approsi.
matcly 1000 new workers Tues.
day
Offices were opened Monday
morning at the United states
immigration station. foot Of
Union NJ.
This II Seattle's first contribution
toward the mobilization OF 5000 600
workers for agriculture. shiphuilding
and war contract plants. The task
is Tn the hands OF the United States
employment service OF the depart
ment of labor.
skilled. rather than unskiiled. In.
Dor II needed. Two skilled men must
he obtained for every four and on.
half unskilled iaborcrs registered
and classified. Tho proportion OF un
skilled and skilled mon required for
the shipyards Il as four and one half
To two.
Shipyard carpenters are paid $3.50
per day, and shipyard inhorrrs t1,2s.
Proposals have been made 10 con.
solidate the municipal and federal
employment offices In Seattle, but Of
fieisls In charge OF both bureaus as
vet have not received Information TO
that effect.
A tentative agreement was made
by the city with federal officials two
months ago regarding the union OF
the two offices. II was understood
that the city department. would be
granted a franking privilege.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
500 AUSTRlANS MAY
LOSE FISHING RIGHTS

ASTORIA. Jan. s.--close to 500
Austrian members Of the local fish.
ing colony will not be able TO en-.
gage In Eillnctting next year II the
enforcement Of the enemy alien act
II as rigid as proposed today by Carl
d. Shoemaker. state fish and game
warden. According to Shoemaker.
no enemy alien who has not applied
for second citizenship papers within
five years will be allowed to fish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

Deutschland uber
Allies" and interpoistcd in 1t that he
had the doubtful honor OF being
an American citizen and that he had
an overwhelming desire TO see Ger.
many win the war.
The party called on him TO induce
him TO change his sentiments. He
was still In bed today from the
pounding he received.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

ton ~ tho foot and a half fall Of the
last two days. hu, nothing 80 serious
as the recent blizzard was antici.
pated
city officials estimated that the
blizzard cost Chicago alone about
C.gis.ooo. including loss of business
20 merchants and transportation
companies Snow shoveiers' wages
reached the high mark Of so cents
an hour today.
MIX sold as high as % cents a
quart and even AZ that price was un.
obtainable IN the outlying districts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
CASUALTY REPORTS
FROM LOVER THERE

OTTAWA. Ont. Jan. s-Thc fol.
lowing Americans are mentioned in
latest casualty lists.
KILLED IN ACTION. n. stew.
art. Winter. Kan; J. X. Fisk. Oak
Park. III. J. H. Butcher. Knoxville.
Tenn. II. l.. Goodin. Bailey. Neb
WOUNDED: -. u. Edwards.
Townsend. Washington.
GASSED: l.. W. Brand. Free Wa.
ter. ore.
ILL; II. a. Mundy. Soda Springs.
Idaho.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
FRENCH VILLAGERS PRAY For
SOULS OF SLAIN AMERICANS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. jaa 9 fiielaycsil In
the little church 81 the village of
ponremy. Whrr. Joan q Are was
horn. Frances plain people today
knelt In earnest prayer for the souls
81 Americans who have died for
France
Scores Of wooden shoed peaAa rtA
and oven fur. coated aristocrats unit.
ed their prayers.
Petition Joan Of Arvi
Their heads bowed r-vrr-ntiy.
they made the sign Of tho cross and
peti,ion~d Joan Of Arc ono. more TO
pray for Les Soldats Am.ricaines
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

hands can be secured for harvest
o. i. Hoff. state labor Commission
er. stated today. He replied TO in
quiries from farmers OF Oregon. ask
ing what assurances there were than
there will not be a labor shortage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
CONVICT DOCTOR AS
SLAYER OF BROTHER

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. s.--Dr. Asa
W. Chamberlain today was found
guilty OF the murder of his brother
Albert. Life Imprisonment for the
physician was fixed by the jury after
only 40 minutes elaboration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
ASSURES NO SHORTAGE
OF LABOR FOR HARVEST

SALEM. Ore. Jan. Sowing TO
the necessity OF raising big crops. it
is certain the government has made
provision whereby necessary farm
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
$I.75 Uhne
Gloves SI.35
Main Floor

a Disposal Sale Of White Lamb
Gloves. piquo sewn and with EN-.
broidery on back, In white or
black. all sizes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
DtAI

DIAL
4 dssi life IN essvy csc
ts Sat . sort of ktsi
We sffee show the best without
And keep the wsr.s within.
fev the world VIII .tady stature
To get = first irspre-.iea;
And every time ,ea speak or set
IL u Bat 81 expse.s-sn.
What nakes the bird hut feather
Of every shade sna stytef
It's Just tie same with wo@ea's
so nske u worth tae wsiie.
Our clothes seem ~. the ptumsGe.
Asd We will save you more
On asy SUIT. COAT. DRESS ~
WAIST.
A. the FLORENCE UPSTAIRS
STORE.
second and Union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

the regular stock and priced for
quick disposal on Wednesday.
-One is in square neck
style with set-in sleeves and wide
belt. and is made of light colored
percale. The other is in V neck,
slip-on style, with kimono sleeves
and is finished at neck, around
sleeves and on both side of belt
with ruffles. This Apron is shown
in white and figured percale with
colored suffies. Medium and large
sizes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
sL25 4prons Reduced
10 69c
Upper Main Floor

two styles which COM
prise this assortment
have been taken from
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Examination for clerk.

A civil service examination for for
est clerk and field clerk will be held
on January &c at the following places
in Colorado: Colorado Springs, Den
yer. Durango. Fort Collins, Grand
Junction. La Junta. Leadville. Mont
rose. Pueblo. Salida and Trinidad.
Both men and women will be admitted
but men only will be appointed as for
est clerks. Age. IS years or over but
those over 40 on the date of the ex-
animation will not be certified as for
est clerk. Further information and
application blanks vii be furnished by
the local secretaries at the points
named above. or by the district forest
service secretary. San Francisco.
There are now four vacancies In the
position OF forest clerk.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Would Force German. to Help.

Legislation to compel Germans who
are profiting by the war to contribute
something to the government has
been suggested by Edward ID. Foster.
Colorado commissioner of Immigration
to the Congressional delegation in
Washington. He sent letters TO the
two senators and four congressman.
urging their consideration of plan
whereby the earning capacity of Ger
man citizens may be drafted in lieu
OF their services. until the close OF the
'ar.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
HELP INVALID SOLDIER
HEALTH CONFERENCE CALLED
BY STATE BOARD.
Meeting Will Be Held at the STATE
Capitol Building on Thursday,
Jan. "a.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Steps to establish an edu-
cational bureau in connection with
the Colorado Health Board are to be
advanced at conference at the capt.
tol called for Jan. "a. The object of
the bureau is to comply with the re-
quest OF the War Department in car
ing for tuberculous soldiers who have
been sent home. To date the Army
and Navy Departments have sent
back ITS soldiers.
The conference will be held between
members OF the health board, DIR.
Erlo E. Kennedy, secretary; city and
county health officers, county commits
sioners and officers of the local med
ical societies throughout the state.
The presence in the city of county
commissioners and other officials to
attend the National Western Stock
Show has assured Secretary Kennedy
of large attendance at the confer
ence.
The health board at its last meet
Ing passed a resolution urging Gov
ernor Gunter to appropriate $4,000
from the war funds to aid in the es-
tablishment of the bureau and to rem
der medical assistance.
The proposed bureau is based on
the recommendations of the War De-
partment and indorsed by the health
board as follows:
l. Establishment of bureau for
tubercular and social diseases by state
health departments.
2. Provision in principal cities for
the suppression of social evils and the
isolation and treatment of individuals
in public institutions
3. Commitment TO institutions of
diseased persons for industrial train
! ing.
treatment OF all infected persons
when necessary for the protection of
health.
5 Establish in principal cities So
ciaI disease clinics.
6. Posting certain placards in var
ious places.
Z. Lectures and educational exhib-
its by health board.
8. Elimination of advertising spec
ialties of mems diseases and sale of
disease nostrums
An especial appeal to Colorado for
the adoption of the foregoing program
has been made by the United States
Public Health Service; the War and
Navy Departments; Rupert Blue, SER
geant-general of the health service,
and DR.. Franklin Martin. chairman of
the advisory committee of the Council
of National Defense at Washington
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
More Residents for Delta County.

Messrs. l.. o. Bement, w. NJ. Lamp.
heier and ID. Il, Kinsell who have
been here for some time looking over
this part of the country left Monday
for their hcmes in Fort Morgan. The
gentlemen expressed themselves well
pleased with conditions In this sec
tion and expect to return In the near
future and locate here.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
NJ. McMurray and His sIeioh.

!. M. McMurray and His Sleigh.
Among those who have been enjoy
ing real sleigh ride during the past
week, was noticed Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ
McMurray parading up and down
McMurray parading up and down
Main street Sunday afternoon
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Naturalization of Thousands Invalid.

The first papers in naturalization
granted several thousand foreign born
residents of Colorado and perhaps
100000 such residents of other states
previous to Sept 81, 1906, when the
present naturalization law went into
effect. are invalid through a decision
of the United States Supreme Court.
according to bulletin received by
Paul Lee Ellerbe. Colorado agent Of
naturalization of the Department of
Labor. Mr.. Ellerbe notified clerks to
all naturalization courts to refuse to
complete the naturalization of foreign
born residents who took out their
first papers before this date.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

c. A. Morris OF Montrose has been
here this week soliciting sheep sales
returning to Montrose Wednesday,
Mr.. Morris will move his family here
some time soon. Mrs. Morris just re.
turning from a two months visit in
Jerome Idaho.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Muster In First Company state Guard

Muster In First Company State Guard
The first company of fifty OF the
State Department OF Safety was mus
tered in by Supt. Frank Adams, and
members of the department so far ac-
cepted are from all parts of the state
The men of the first company have
been selected with special care. Rep
resentatives from many walks of life
are among them, and they We're re-
quired to stand a rigid physical exam
nation before being sworn in.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. l.. Terrell of Peonis was an
over Sunday guest at the home os her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Carter, tax.
Ing 'er son Chas. l.. wh1 tad been a
guest of his grandparents for the
week. back with her
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

The Delta Woman's club announces
este Science department this week.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Victor. the small son of r. Sumner
is very much imroved at this writing.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Here From Greeley.

C. J. King left Tuesday for his
home in Greeley after spending sever
al days Investigating the merits of
the Surface Creek valley. Mr.. King
was quite favorably impressed and
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
No Registered Man Eligible to gnIi.

Many men of draft age have mis-
Interpreted the conditions of army
enlistment at the present time. Maj
c. n. Barney said. NO registered man
is eligible for voluntary enlistment in
the regular army. except medical, den
tai. veterinary and engineering stu
dents who are already enlisted in the
reserve corps, to be withheld from the
draft, and men who have been passed
by the examining board to be aviation
cadets Voluntary induction into mil
itary service. through the draft law.
into the ordnance. quartermaster and
aviation sections. has been closed
since Jan. /. according to a telegram
received by Mai. W. A. Spangler of
the provost marshal's staff
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Cattle Shipments Good.

Cattle Shipments Good.
w. f. Schoolfield and George Mum
dry are among the cattle men shipping
four cars of cattle and Mr.. Mundry
three. Both shipments were made to
the Denver markets.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Railroad Men Transferred.

Engineer Myers. who has been on
the Somerset run has been transfer
red to the Ouray local. While C. b.
Wells and C. F. Earle have been trans
ferred the second division at Salida.
temporarily.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Misses Dorothy and lula Davidson,
who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Newcomer of the Delta hospital for
some time left for their home in Grand
Junction Monday.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

J. w Douthitt spent couple of
days in Montrose this week, attend
ing to some business matters there.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

George W. Bruce was down from
Montrose several days of this week
attending the meeting of the Demo
cratic county central committee and
also looking after business here.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Malcolm Clay of Paonia visited
between trains Wednesday with Miss
Kate Obergfell. leaving for an extend
ed visit with relatives and friends in
Washington and Idaho.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. E. S. Cady arrived from Pao-
mia Tuesday for a weeks stay with
her daughter, Mrs. John Davis.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Leonard Gipe of Cedaredge
work done.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Alex Mcleod and Ed Pitts, well
known stockmen of the Crawford dis
trict we're in town from Tuesday un
til Wednesday on business.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. J. NJ. Cochran returned to La
zear Tuesday after short visit with
Rev. and Mrs. Obert and Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick who are visiting them from
Center Burg. Ohio.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
Approve State War Bond Purchase.

The State Land Board unanimously
approved the purchase by State
Treasurer Higgins of state war bonds
to the amount of s4G5.00O with cash
in the state school fund.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Baird plan to
leave for Denver Sunday, where they
will attend the stock show.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Miss Alma Stearns and Mrs. Everett
Payton of Austin were Delta visitors
Monday. being here on business.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. H. A. Crane left Monday for
an extended visit with her parents in
Kentland, Indiana.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

District Attorney Logan who has
been in Paonia on business for sever
al days returned home Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

H. A Smith returned from Hotch-
kiss Wednesday, where he had been
making short professional visit.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Roy L. Smith returned Tuesday
from short business trip to Hotch
kiss.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Perkins are
among the Delta people who will
spend the coming week in Denver at
the stock show. They will leave Sun
day
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Richard Price left Tuesday for Den
ver TO take the examination for en-
trance in the army. expecting to join
lie avaia;ion service
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. C. Morris of Montrose arrived
Tuesday for short visit with her
son L. Morris and also with Abe
Cline.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Called to Sisters Bedside.
Mrs. H. A. Stockham left Monday
afternoon for Grand Junction, being
called to the bedside of her sister-in-
law. who is seriously i'll.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Ernest Engelhardt and daugh-
ters will leave for Denver, Sunday,
TO visit her mother and also plan on
attending the stock show
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. F. f. Landreth returned home
Monday after visiting Mrs. r. E. Ian
dreth and Mrs. E. Payton of Austin.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Myrtle Schumacher aud Elsie Fer
Farc chick sturned to AusJra Nov lay
after visiting Mrs. ] O Schumacher
20 some time
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
9OOdMLz6
lNDNT'S-

ODNT'S
Don carry laree sums OF mone,
round with you. Hold-ups are no
iaheard of
Don't hide money arounu tn.
iouse. The-" are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant, put youi
.ney In this bank and add all 20,
AN spare to It.
Don't fail to take this advice Rnt
'ou will have an easy and happ,
I'D age.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Under Sheriff Beaty went to Pueblo
last week taking John Reba to the
Woodcraft Institution for the dement,
ed.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18

Mrs. H. A. Crane left Monday for
an extended visit with her parents in
Kentland, Indiana.
Mrs. Leonard Gipe of Cedaredge
was in Delta this week. having dental
work done.
Roy L. Smith returned Tuesday
from a short business trip to Hotch-
kiss.
District Attorney Logan who has
been in Paonia on business for sever
al days returned home Tuesday.
Victor, the small son of r. Sumner
who has been quite sick for some time
is very much imroved at this writing.
The Delta Woman's club announces
there will be no meeting of the Dom
este Science department this week.
Mrs. E. S. Cady arrived from Pao-
MIA Tuesday for weeks stay with
her daughter, Mrs. John Davis.
]. w. Douthitt spent couple of
days in Montrose this week, attend
ing to some business matters there.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Baird plan to
leave for Denver Sunday, where they
will attend the stock show.
Miss Alma Stearns and Mrs. Everett
Payton of Austin were Delta visitors
Monday, being here on business.
H A. Smith returned from Hotch-
kiss Wednesday, where he had been
making a short professional visit.
Myrtle Schumacher aud Elsie Fer
gar chick sturned to NusJrn Nor lay
after visiting Mrs. J. O Schumacher
f"i some time
Under Sheriff Beaty went to Pueblo
last week taking John Reba to the
Woodcraft Institution for the dement,
ed.
Mrs. f. +. Landreth returned home
Monday after visiting Mrs. r. E. Ian
dreth and Mrs. E Payton of Austin
Mrs. Ernest Engelhardt and daugh-
ters will leave for Denver, Sunday,
to visit her mother and also plan on
attending the stock show.
Alex Mcleod and Ed Pitts. well
known stockmen of the Crawford dis
trict were in town from Tuesday un-
til Wednesday on business.
Richard Price left Tuesday for Den
ver to take the examination for en-
trance in the army. expecting to join
.i.e avaia;ion service
Mrs. c. Morris of Montrose arrived
Tuesday for a short visit with her
son +. Morris and also with Abe
Cline.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Z. Perkins are
among the Delta people who will
spend the coming week in Denver at
the stock show. They will leave Sun
day.
Mrs. J. NJ. Cochran returned to La
zear Tuesday after short visit with
Rev. and Mrs. Obert and Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick who are visiting them from
Center Burg. Ohio.
Misses Dorothy and lula Davidson,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Newcomer of the Delta hospital for
some time left for their home in Grand
Junction Monday.
Mrs. Malcolm Clay of Paonia visited
between trains Wednesday with Miss
Kate Obergfell. leaving for an extend.
red visit with relatives and friends in
Washington and Idaho.
George w. Bruce was down from
Montrose several days of this week
| attending the meeting of the Demo
cratic county central committee and
also looking after business here.
Mrs. l.. Terrell of Peonia was an
| SUNDAY at .,eh no,
parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Carter, tax.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-18
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