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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

sion. . The Wednesday evening
prayer meetings are interesting and
we'll attended They are conducted
different from the ordinary prayer
meetings. Come out and you will en-
joy them. The concert and bazaar
which was rendered under the aus
pices Of the B. Y. P. U. last Thursday
evening was a success. -. The church
will hold its annual watch meeting
services next Tuesday evening, De-
cember 31st, beginning at 10 P. M.
-, You will be welcomed at all of
our services. Come and bring a
friend with you.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
Mexico Had Printing Press in 1897

Mexico had a printing press about a
hundred years earlier than the Unit
ed States, or, to be exact, in 1887. The
first works printed upon 1t were nat
uraly by authors born in Spain who
had come to America. The claim that
the first book by a native-born Ameri-
can vas written by a Mexican, and
struck from this press, has stood n
disputed for many years. Recently a
writer of Santo Domingo has been
brought forward as the first American
author. An article In a recent num-
Der of the new monthly magazine, In
ter-America, presents a well dOcu-
mented discussion of the relative
claims, in which the author concludes
that the honor still remains with
Mexico.
The first book, In his finding, by a
native American author was printed
by Juan de Leon, in Sevilla, In the
year 1894. There exist copies of this
priceless edition in the collection of
the Hispanic Society of America, in
New York, In that of the Duke de
TSerclaes in Sevilla.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
EeENEzER A. M. E. CHURCH.

EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH.
In spite of the poor car service a
splendid audience was in attendance
all day or Sunday 49,. The Christmas
morning services were largely at
tended and the best and most impress
sive in the history of the church.
Rev. Osborne was at his best and
preached a great Christmas sermon.
The Vesper Choir rendered beautiful
candle services. The echo solos by
Mrs. Ada Dayis were solemnly i'm
pressive. A large Christmas offering
was taken. Don't miss the grand
play to be given by Miss Mollie viii.
son and her Junior Endeavor girls
and boys; they are going to give the
play of the season. Monday even.
ing December 30th, open doors at the
parsonage and residence of Mrs. Bes'
sic Mason's on New Years day.
Maskter William Perkins, nephew of
Mrs. Osbordne and a member of the
boys Sunday School class, is spending
the Holidays at home in Glasgow,
Mo, with his mother and sisters and
brothers. 80. Special musical program
will be rendered at Ebenezer Sunday
evening. :. Mrs. w. It. Osborne re-
ceived $4,000 for Wheatley -Provident
Hospital at Commerce Trust Co.
Bank on Tag Day.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
MT. rAnoR A. NJ. e. CHURCH.

- VS.
On the 23rd of December to the sur
prise of the Rev and wife the rocking
chair was carried to the parsonage
door and Mr.. and Mrs. Rox of Centric
polls A. M. e. Church and December
"a, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church gave
their Christmas tree there. Rev. Will
liams opened the exercises and a nice
program was rendered. December
25, Mt. Tabor celebrated the birth of
Christ. Two of the deacons of the
Baptist church also took part in the
exercises, brothers Hawkins and Will
liams. Our first Quarterly meeting
will be the first Sunday in January
and all are invited. Rev. Howard
Samilton will preach the sacramento
sermon for us and will also sing.
Come one-Come all.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

George W. K. Love is the sole owner
of the Vine Street Theatre, and when
you pay to see shows in the Vine
Street Theatre you know that a Ne
gro gets the money.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at $3.50 every Sunday
morning ...B. Y. p. U. at 6:30....
Morning services were conducted and
the sermon was delivered by our pas
tor, Rev. S. C. Doyle, taking for his
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
A CALL TO TRUE MEN AND WOMEN.

AcALL TO TRUE MEN AND WOMEN.
The Kansas Defense Society is raising funds to secure, if possible,
the freedom of the Negro soldiers who arc confined in prison for hav-
ing participated in the socalled Houston riot. The Sun has taken up
their cause in this city and if you believe they should have a rehear-
ing, tina. they should be given A WHITE MANS CHANCE before the
bar of public opinion and equity, then be courageous enough to sub
scribe to the extent of your ability to this very worthy cause. The
Sun has started the contribution with ten dollars. Who will be the
next loyal man Dr. woman of the Race to make a contribution?
Mail in your contribution IT come to u office o. call u over
our phone, Bell East 500, and we will come to you. All contributions
will be published weekly in this paper.
Are you a man? Have you a heart? Then get busy.
THE KANSAS CITY SUN
NELSON c. CREWS, Editor,
1903 E. 18th St, Kansas City, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

DR.. Nurse has for sometime been
the distributor Of Mackey's Wonderful
Rhelmatic cure has recently purchas-
ed outright the formula for compound
ing the same and now has the sole
rights for the manufacture and distri-
button of this wonderful preparation.
This is the only ten days cure n
the market taking ten days for rhe
matism two hours and immediate
lief for neuralgia, forty-eight hours 4
lumbago, one week for throat troubtV
ten days for asthma and all pains and
stiffness in the body, ten days for lung|
trouble in first and second stage and
a guaranteed remedy and destroyer
of appendicitis, absolutely guaranteed
under the Pure Food and Drug act,
serial No. 44333.
Sold only by Rev. ]. W. Nurse, D.
D., at his Laboratory and residence,
1905 Michigan Ave, Kansas City, Mo-.
Bell phone East 1880. $1.00 per b.
tle-Agents wanted. Orders outlE
city 25c extra for postage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

hope she had a very pleasant Christ
mas The public is cordially invited
to attend services at st. John.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

Having bought a bottle
Eminent of Miss Tooley an @
IN my son, fOuN t*.1
was needed. 1 will recommE
one for soch troubles or neuf
MRS. N. N. HEN
Dear Sir: I nave used onlS
of the Mackey's Liniment dun .&15
ness of my wife with the Infl4 fI
through safely.
1340 Barber Ave, Memphis,
Dear Agent: I had been suffering
months with my back and nothing K
any ease. but the Mackey's Liniment.
am sure l will keep 1t in my home at
times.
MRS. ELLA COOK,
574 Williams Ave. r
e Agent: 1 recommend the Mackef
Llniment to be a new life to all those vii
DEACON ROVE cocHRELLA
5s5 So. Welingt
Dear Agent: I must say that the MAI
eys Liniment ought to be kept In evl =
nome, most especially where there is
woman. The Liniment helped me s0>m4
for the appendicitis. Kindly SEND mes
other bottle as l I'M sure l can neyerT
without 1t.
MRS. Lovely JONES,
s41 Cambridge Av{
Dear Agent: have used the MackJ
what 1t Is recommended.
MR., FRANK PATTERsc
s64 SO. Fourt
A
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

dependent is recognized as one of the
best mediums to offer to the public
messages of this sort.
President Barnes says that Eng.
lands experience in the employment
of women as a result of war conditions
may interest Delta people. At the be-
ginning of the war it is said that there
were only $50 women employed by the
railroads. Today there are 65 900.
In banks, there were few women
telephone operators-today there are
$4,000.
In closing Mr. Barnes saws premit
me to say for your information that
the Barnes school is now the largest
business school in the Rocky Noun.
tain region, with faculty of 2S tea.
chers. 1t occupies the top floors of
two buildings in the heart of the bust
ness district of Denver and with ten
fine large rooms and 129 typewriters.
it is splendidly equipped to give the
intensive training needed for office
positions.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

veta Boone. Mrs. Nell Hunt and Mr..
Nick inley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Marsh. Mrs.
Walter Marsh and Miss Helen return
cd from trip to the Grand Mesa
lakes Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c Conrad came
down from Cedaredge Tuesday to at.
tend the golden wedding dinner given
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sankey.
Misses Edith and nell Station from
Enid, Oklahoma, visited at the Bald
win home last week. They left Tues
day for Salt Lake City. but will return
In the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Baldwin, Misses
Nellie and Euith Staten, and Joy and
Ralph Baldwin motored to Somerset
Sunday.
Miss Joy Baldwin entertained Mrs.
Adams and Miss Ruby. Misses Vera
and veta Boone. Miss Julia David
son. Nile Warner and the Misses sta
ton Sunday evening
Jesse c. Hunt and wife and son. and
Mrs. Osborne, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. Lewis. left yesterday
for their homes. while here ,ney
spent week on Grand mesa.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
NO NIGHT TOO DARK; NO DAY
TOO COLD TO DO MY DUTY

These were the words uttered last
Thursday night by R B. Wilson, Repub-
lican candidate for sheriff, who lives
at Cedaredge. AS the round of speak
ing of candidates present was on, when
the name of Mr.. Wilson was called out
he politely changed the course of
events and stated that he was ''natur-
al born orator, that he had special
speech prepared etc. At any rate
the remarks of Mr.. Wilson were con-
vincing enough to let an ordinary know
person know that he would come pret-
ty near to enforcing the law regard
less of who it struck.
He has resided in Colorado 81 years,
been a taxpayer in Colorado for II
years, resident of Cedaredge for the
past years. Is painter and docora-
tor by trade, coming to Delta county
from Colorado Springs. He was spe-
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

cial policeman in Kansas City for 2
years. Says he has has had about
Z years training in police work in Kan
sas and Missouri
He is man that Delta county would
be proud of as their sheriff. No law
would escape enforcement; no criminal
would escape by reason of Mr.. Will
son being scared" to place him behind
the bars; no injustice would be given
to any class; nor any clique escape
just punishment for violations of tho
law vote for Mr.. Wilson for sheriff
will give a vote for sound govern
ment.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
LIONEL r. WiGRAM is A CANDl-
DATE FOR COMMISSIONED r

Lionel R Wigram, former city COM
missioner of Delta, is an aspirant to
the office of county commissioner and
asks that you place him in nomination
on September 10. He has as his plat
form the most for your money and the
best possible roads in and out of Del
ia. He promises to keep a close check
on the affairs of this important office
and to use his best efforts to safe
guard every interest to which his Of
flee as commissioner should be held
Strictly accountable. He asks your
support.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP

Jim Sanders has purchascd Stude-
baker auto.
MrAand Mrs. Ball spent Sunday at
the Dominy home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millert are entertain
ing friends from Gunnison this week.
Harold Gandrup spent the early part
lof the week at the Hotchkiss home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buoi Thorp spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Thorp.
Mrs. Robert Mace entertained Mr..
and Mrs. George Myers Tuesday.
Miss Aletha Jacobs and Miss Olive
Helen are spending tho week at the
Bouldin sheep camp up on the Horse
Fny.
Guy Merritt who came down from
his cattle ranch to attend the Demo-
cratic convention returned to his work
Friday.
Ernest Hovey took party of peach
packers to PaIisade Tuesday in his
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hickman Wis
tied with Mr.. and Mrs. Blessing Sun
day
| Charles NARROW ana family from
fRidgway moved into the Yoeman house
last week.
Miss Alice Burnett went to Hotch'
kiss Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. S,
s. Duncan.
Mr.. Jacobs has commenced his third
cutting OF hay. He exp cts to have
four cuttings this year.
Lucas Smith from Redlands. Calf
ornta. Is visiting with his mother. Mrs
Sara Smith. He came In on Tues
days train.
Herbert Allen who was recent,
sent to Fort Logan. returnei to Deit'
Saturday. He failed to met the ply
steal requirements.
A party OF patriotic pa 'plo. inten
upon doing their bit went to Pals
ade Tuesday. Those In the party wer'
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Meeksr. Mis-
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
cHAs. L. KELLER FOR COUNTY
CLERK Is WELL KNOWN

The able manner in which ne has
filled the office of assessor for the
past four years, amply qualities Chas.
L. Keller for most any kind of posi-
tion around a court house. Besides this
Mr.. Keller was well trained in cleri-
cal lines prior to coming to Delta.
He is capable, accommodating and
promises to fulfill the office of county
clerk and recorder in as able and eff
cient manner as the assessors office
has been done, if nominated and elect
ed. No one can question Mr.. Keller's
sincerity and ability to carry out the
functions of this office.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
HOEL-ROSS COLLEGE
ACCREDITED SHOOL

Anyone contemplating a business
education should select nn accredited
school. II means u higher standard
ol efficiency and II offers the gradu-
ares much better commercial
standard.
one who enters a fully accredited
school VIII have an opportunity 10
TAKE standard course OF study and
one mat has been approved and plan.
ned ny the Department OF Education
at Washington. d. C. as well an au.
.hor'zed and agreed uon by the Assoc.
m''on OF Accredited Schools In
America.
The Hoel.Ross Business College of
orahd Junction IL one Of the charter
members OF this national association.
u ms the educational requirements
Nv wei aS the financial backing. which
places 1t on par with any OF the
BUSINESS Colleges in the u. 8.
.he FAN Term begins September
s"". ana all those desiring to qualify
az quickly as possible to take their
place In the commercial world. should
pan to enter on that date.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
w. A. SHEPHERD ASKS RENoM.
NATION FOR COMMISSIONER

w. A. Shepherd, or rather just plain
"Shep" asks your support at the prim-
ary in support of his candidacy for the
nomination for commissioner. "Shep'
says he has endeavored to do his level
best on the money that has been avail
arle in his district for the proper
maintenance of the roads. Many new
p'cces OF road was necessary during
his term; that the general complaint
to cut down expenses-taxes was ever
manifest and that he has used his
best efforts to cope with the situation
he best he knew how.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
AUSTIN
90 90 >~>> :

Mrs. Thos Ritter. OF Denver. is visit.
Ing Mrs. John Watts.
Tom Lacy is very low with portion.
tits. Mrs. Eleanor Powers is taking
care OF him.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Weaver returned
Tuesday from the mesa. where they
enjoyed much needed rest.
Sverai pAustinites departed Wed.
nesday for Palisade to assist In tho
fruit harvest and I'll their money
bags.
Rev. A. s. Hin and DR.. Daily. pastor
of the Baptist church were entertain.
ed Sunday at dinner by Mrs. Rhodes.
lson Williamson and family narrow.
ly escaped injury Sunday when n
train switching on the crossing back.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

ed into their car and nearly overturned
H. No one was injured but the car
repairs afterward.
Mrs. VIM Wood was taken to the
Delta hospital Thursday of last week
and operated upon for appendicitis she
is improving slowly.
a. harvison met with painful acct
cent Tuesday. when returning from
the spring His horse jumped ditch.
overturning the buggy and throwing
MI Harrison out In such n way that
h's coilar bone was broken and he
received several minor injuries. He
made his way back to town unaided
ana there found friends who assisted
him home.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Children's Shoes: Comfortable
and Good Wearing

1t is absolutely necessary that the
children have comfortable Shoes SO that
they can study properly. Secondly, that
they wear well, because if the feathers
wear out Immediately the shoes are
worthless. And last, and very import
ant, price. Now we are not going to tell
You that you can buy shoes today at the
same cost as five years ago. Yet, be-
cause most other things are costing
more does not entail the proposition
that shoes should also cost several doll
ars more. For instance, there are shoes
at 1926 to $3.50 pair, and at any price
Won are sure of shoes of certain satisfac-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Rsady For School
Delta School Opens Monday. September End
GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL
The future Men and Women of America ,oW Irot
Oft to School Nept Monday Morning
Probably at no time during the past fifty
Years has school term meant so much to America
the school term of 1918 With the nation call
ing young men and young women for the fight for
freedom, it becomes incumbent upon parents to
see that their young daughters and secure the
very best education possible that America
might still remain in the forefront of the nations
and lead the world to democracy.
In the years to come there will be much to do
The training and education that you give to your
children now will be great help to them when the
time comes to battle for the of the world
So start the children off to school Monday
morning right and that they have the proper
clothes-see that they have the proper school
needs and send them away with CHEEKY SMILE
with instructions that they attend their school
days continuously and study diligently, that
they may be pride to their parents and an honor
to their nation.
You will find complete assortment of every
thing the school boy and school girl needs in our
children s wear department.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
BOYS Blouse $1.lO

Made from high grade khaki, percale,
madras and cheviot. A very large as
sortment of both light and dark colors
with military attached collars and button
adjustment at bottom. The fabrics used
in these waists sell over the counter at
35c, 40c and 45c per yard, so making
shem will be no economy.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
A Thrift Stamp A Day
Our Blanket Dept.

Looms with noteworthy offer
ings of exceptional merit. 1t is a
notable fact that Blankets and Com
forts are not at present easily OBJ
tanned. We were fortunate in Sc
curing our supply months ago and
we are now able to offer you com
plete assortment at much less than
today's prices. The government
advises those induced to canton
ments to take along a blanket in ad-
dition to the one assurd them in the
army. We have a fine selection of
kahki colored blanket in the proper
weights and sizes.
Priced up to $l4.50.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
How Many ApronsWill
Your Shcool Girl Need?

We are not going to make mention
concerning aprons for yourself, although
you will need several of them. The chill
dren, however, are going to go to school
Monday and if you are going to buy ap-
sesseIp IIsql IoAo IeoM ol uuoql IoJ suoI
while at school, you must take care OF
this matter Immediately.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
BARNES COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
USING INDEPENDENT COLUMNS

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the advertisement of the Barners Com
mercial school of Denver They have
special message to present to anyone
contemplating preparing themselves
for the ever ready demand The In
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Don't Forget Ribbons,
Mother"

Remember that admonishing cry of
your little daughter, because you remem-
ber in your school days how much you
prided yourself upon having nice hair
Gibbons. Prices 25c and 35c per yard.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Special Sale Of Youths
Wool Suits

Now is the time to outfit the boys with
School clothes. We offer about 25 of these
'suits. All have been reduced from much
higher prices. A beautiful selection Of
colors and fabrics in ages ID to 18 years.
Specially priced for this week at 81 80.
All Fall weights.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Men and Boys Caps

From this assortment you should
choose an extra Cap in light and fall
weight. Worth up to $1.OO
Your choice at only soc
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

For THIS WEEK, Ladies' and Misses Pumps,
Strap Sandals and Oxfords. On Special Sale at $1.75,
worth up to $500 -,---~
These dainty Oxfords and Pumps built along
simple lines yet have air of distinctive style that
makes them popular Comes in black, brown and
white good assortment of sizes now, but this very
attractive price shbuld sell out the best sizes and
widths quickly COME EARLY
Washington telegraph., 1918-01-18
NOTICE TO TRUCK GROWERS


Each person who intends.to
plant radishes is required to go
to the Washington Hdw. & Furn.
Co. store and sign up for his seed
by stating the number of acres
he will plant. Do this at once, as
the order should be made soon.
2.-The cantaloup seed have
been received and are being dis.
tributed on a cash basis by the
Washington Hdw. & Furn. Co.
Ali who intend to plant this crop
should call for the seed at once.
ST h e Washington Truck
Growers Association invites the
continued cooperation of the col
ored men who wish togrow truck.
o. E. Kolb, Sec'y.
Washington telegraph., 1918-01-18
RED CROSS TO PREPARE
CLOTHING FOR INFANTS

To help relieve the worries Of ia
Tiers at the front or in the armed
forces preparing to proceed there, the
American Red Cross, which opens Its
Christmas membership drive Monday,
Dec. II, continuing until Christmas
eve, is planning to provide every moth
er who may need it with an infants
layette. The Woman's Bureau has
published a leaflet, available at every
Red Cross chapter, describing this
simple outfit of warm baby clothes.
The Red Cross is anxious that these
baby clothes be made by women work
ing at home instead of in the chapter
workrooms.
Members of the Junior Red Cross,
little girls in the grammar grade sew
ing classes, have offered to help with
the baby clothes, and many women in
the rural districts will find these sim
pie contributions to the winning OF
the great war and the comforting OF
motherhood and childhood.
Washington telegraph., 1918-01-18
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE

The first quarterly conference
of the Washington circuit, M. e.
Church South. will convene a
Ozan Methodist Church January
26, 1918, at l:30 p. M.
All members of the conference
are requested to be present, as
business ofimportance demands
our attention. | trust that every
Methodist who reads this notice
will remem ber that he, Or she
has an important part in this
great work.
Brother Stewards, get busy,
be ready, don't wait; begin now
and bring with you good &c
port. Let us make this the best
year of our lives. We must have
the cooperation of every member
in our bounds to do the work
God wants us to do. Will you do
it? God help you.
Sincerely yours,
b. E. Mullins, Pastor.
Washington telegraph., 1918-01-18
CLYDE M'CORKLE IS
HOME ON FURLOUGH

Mr.. Clyde McCorkle, who has
been in Uncle Sans navy for the
past three years and has been
with the destroyer squadron op
Grating in British waters o +
some time past, passed through
Washington Wednesday enroute
to Colum bus for a visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs R. f. Nc
Corkle, having obtained a fur
Tough.
Mr.. McCorklc was in town on.
ly a short time and his identity
was not discovered by the Tele
graph man until time for the mail
hack to leave out, but he has much
news from the war zone and
promises an early interview. He
did, however, take time to say
he is glad that he enlisted in
the navy when he did and that
this branch of the service offers
great opportunities for our
young men.
Washington telegraph., 1918-01-18

you are tired and need a rest. If
you have all the money you want;
if you wish to repose in deep,
cool, inviting shades beside still
waters, sell your alfalfa farm to
some man who doesn't know any
better than to delight in seeing
the sides of his barn bulging out;
his horses, cattle, sheep, goats
and hogs fat; his wife and chill
dren happy and contented, and
himself prosperous.
Aside from times of political
strife, this is about the only kind
of trouble we have in Arkansas;
but nobody pays much attention.