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The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

A large number Of the Delta stu
dents are enrolled In the Uncle Sans
thrift stamp" savers and in this way
are doing their Bit" helping their
Uncle in winning the var. and in ad-
dition. are acquiring the thrift ha-
bit"
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Earl Bowen of Telluride who has
been here for the past Two weeks,
taking medical treatments. left Tues
day for San Francisco to try the ben
efits of lower altitude.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

The Junior Red Cross drive will be
from Feb. 12 to %. Membership will
cost the children 25 cents, and par
ents are urged to have the children
join. and give help financially, though
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

From reply received from the
Denver headquarters regarding GER
tain rumors. we quote: I'VE are not
asking people to knit socks of cotton,
as they can with the wool. In fact
we are going to ask our people to
knit all through the summer months.
Socks are very badly needed, with
sweaters close second In regard to
knitting sweaters longer in the back
than the front, we are instructed to
confine ourselves strictly to Red
Cross rules and regulations"
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Tag day-"Save a shovelful of coal
for Uncle Sam, was observed ny
Delta schools. We students manifest
ed considerable interest in tagging
shovels.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

A. T. Forney, employed with Le-
Marr & Roberts, went to Cejaredge
Sunday to spend the day with his
family there. Mr.. Forrcy intends
moving down in the near future.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Hadley and child
Of Paonia, have been the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. J. s. Wear several days, re-
turning home the latter part of the
week.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

The United States, importing before
the war as much as $4,000, 900 worth
of aniline dyes year, in ten months
of last year exported dyes valued at
s12 100000.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Under the new food regulations
Swiss people are allowed only one-fifth
of pound of butter per person per
month.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Red Cross appropriations for work
in Italy from Nov. l. 1917. to May /
1918, total S4.771 $50.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Harvey Flohr of Montrose has been
isiting his grandmother. Mrs. r. Bill
vens for some time, returning to that
city Monday.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

L. G. Vickery left the early part of
the week for Grand Valley where he
has engineering work to DO in the oil
shale fields.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Edith Farmer, Reporter }

(Edith Farmer, Reporter
The Glee club boys entertained the
high school and grammar department
Friday noon. All enjoyed the jazz
band pieces which they gave.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08
RED CROSS NOTES.

The following articles were ship
ped to the headquarters of the Noun
tain division, on Feb. /
Cedaredee Branch.
Is hospital bed shirts, s suits pa
jamas, / pair wristlets, 3 helmets,
sweaters, pair socks, l scarf, l tray
cloth.
Crawford Branch.
sweaters.
Eckert Branch.
tray cloths, 4 sweaters. 3 mufflerso
A helmets. pair wristlets, 3 pair
socks.
Rogers Mesa Branch.
sweaters, l pair wristlets, II pair
socks.
Delta Branch.
2 shoulder wraps, 1 helmet, 80
sweaters, 25 pair socks, 35 hospital
bed shirts. 10 suits pajamass pair
wristlets, 8 mufflers, 10 bandaged
foot socks. 6 pair bed socks, 2 con-
valescent robes
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

G. Rasmus, representing the Oar
row Culvert Co., of Denver. was here
among our business men Tuesday,
going out to Grand Junction where
the company is erecting new plant
which will be completed this month
C. s Blanchard and c. L. Odem
were among those leaN ing Monday
afternoon, going to Grand Junction
Monday on business trip.
Miss Ethel Luqueer was among
those leaving Tuesday, going to Los
Angeles for an indefinite visit with
her brother.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. .
. . . = . . . . . . . 80 .
Judge Logan went up to Montrose
Saturday on business.
Mrs. Annie Cole IS TIE guest of
Montrose friends this week.
w. Adams made Olathe a short
business visit this week.
| Roy Beebe is making Mortrose a
short business visit this week.
F. o. Foley is a Denver visitor this
week on few days business trip.
H. c. Getty, district water commits
sioner, passed through Delta Tuesday
Vernon Olsen left Friday for Salt
Lake. where he expects to find en-
ployment.
Mrs. John Holmes Went to Montrose
Monday to visit friends there for
few days.
Mrs. C. F. Kirby spent the week end
in Montrose with Mr. and Mrs. Bay
ard Jessup
NJ. D. Vincent spent Tuesday in
Montrose, being called by matters of
business, interests.
Mrs. o. H. Veirs of Olathe has been
here this week, visiting her mother,
Mrs. David Goddard.
E. A. Duling arrived f,om .tidgway
Monday for short visit with his bro
ther. VIM. Duling and wife.
Mrs. Rose Ethridge is in Montrose
this week with her husbend who ie
employed at the Gunnison tunnel.
Miss Anna Woody, employed here
as stenographer for some time. left
Saturday for her home in Grand juno
tion.
Mr.. and Mrs. George HalIock come
in Monday from Grand Jonct;on where
they spent several days Of the past
week.
Miss Ready arrived from Salt Lake
Monday afternoon for visit of some
duration with her sister, Mrs I'D Ma
honey.
Mrs. T. o. Curtis, formerly Mrs.
Baker of this city, arrived Friday from
Grand Junction to visit Mrs c. NJ
Purcell.
Mrs. Elon Beckwith and baby re-
turned home Tuesday after spending
the week visiting in Hotchkiss and
Crawford
L. G. Vickery left the early part of
the week for Grand Valley where he
has engineering work to DO in the oil
shale fields
isiting his grandmother. Mrs. r. Bill
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Miss Bertha Brandes was IN out
going passenger Monday afternoon
for Denver on business trip, expect
ing to be gone about two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Mrs. Elon Beckwith and baby re
turned home Tuesday after spending
the week visiting in Hotchkiss and
Crawford.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Fresh Fruit and vegetables at Del
ia Cash Grocery.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Mrs. T. O. Curtis, formerly Mrs.
Baker of this city. arrived Friday from
Grand Junction to visit Mrs. c. NJ
Purcell.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Miss Mary Miller has had as her
guest for several days, Alrs J. R.
Meadows, who returned TO her home
in Somerset Monday
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Mrs. George Robinson vas called
to Gurnison Tuesday of this week by
the illness of her husband, who has
been in that city for Some time past
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08
The Racket Store
DELTA, COLORADO
CHlLD'S SLEEPING
GARMENTS.

Child's sleeping garments fleece
lined, with feet, sizes 4 to 6 on
". at ..........----....--.59c
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Ed Stewart. who wa0 called here
last week by the death of his mother.
Mrs. Anna Stewart, returned 20 his
home in Pueblo Monday
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Miss Ready arrived from Salt Lake
Monday afternoon for visit of some
duration with her sister. Mrs. I'D Ma
honey.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Fresh garden seeds. Start your to
mato and cabbage seed now. At Del
ia Cash Grocery.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

TOILET SOAP.
Good quality Toilet Soap, at
Sc, &c, for 15c and 1oc a bar
Crystal White Laundry Soap,
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08
Eckert Branch.

tray cloths, sweaters, mufflerss
4 helmets. l pair wristlets, pair
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08
Rogers Mesa Branch.
Delta Branch.

sweaters, pair wristlets, Ii pair
The Delta independent., 1918-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. George HalIock come
in Monday from Grand Jonct:on where
they spent several days of the past
week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05
REvElLE BARS
POLITICS TILL
QUOTA IS MADE

Thofnas 7. Nevclle. today an.
nounced he would make no cam.
paign for superior court judge
until after the Liberty Loan drive.
1T matters but little after all.
who IL elected to office this year. :"
he said Really Their. IL bu, one
great consideration for tho Amer
can people and that 10 TO win this
war at the earliest possible moment.
and the real and immediate thought
and endravor OF all should 10 to
raise tho amount asked for b. our
Loan drive NJ soon rs possible. No
one should projec; himself or his
personal ambitions into this en-.
dravor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05
ID More Firms Put
on War Board List

Fourteen more Seattle firms have
been listed by the war industries
board as having priority rights
above other concerns less essential
to the conduct OF the war. The
firms listed are: California Ink
Co, Duncan & Sons. Eagle Brass
Foundry. Eureka Can Co. Hibhard
Stewart Co. Kilbournc & Clark.
Linde Air Products Co. Mayer
Bros, Pacific Coast Forge Go.
Paragon Tool Co. Prcst.o-Lite Co.
Seattle Machine Works. Western
Cooperage Co, Wright & Smith
Machine Works
Preference lists for the state are
arranged by the Seattle branch OF
the war industries board in the
Alaska building,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05
BRONSON Is
KNOCKED OUT

PORTLAND. ore. Oct g.
Johnny Mccarthy. tho San Fran.
cisco rnotorman. loft for the Call
fornia metropolis this morning.
after closing his northwest tour by
technically knocking on, Muff
Bronson. local lightweight
This makes McCarthy'a batting
average in the Oregon Washington
league 1000. During tho last ten
days he knocked out Morris Lux
in Portland. Mike Pete IN Seattle
and when a member Of tho boxing
commission threw up the sponge In
the fourth round last night. Il
went for a technical knockout on
Mccarthy FIRST trip 20 Oregon
last year. he knocked out Fred
Gilbert. Of Bend. ore. Mccarthy
outwcighsd Bronson eight pounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05
Head of Mormons
Raps Polygamy

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. oct. g.
Addressing the Hc;ni-annual confer
ence Of the members Of the Mormon
church. President Joseph +. Smith
denounced polyrnruy. which. accord
ing 20 rumor. f. In secret practice by
church members.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05

Southeast storm warnings were
ordered displayed for II a. M Satur
day and later changed 20 southwest
In all Washington and Oregon
ports Southwest gales maybe ex.
pectcd 20 continue all day. probably
decreasing by afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-05

There will DO a meeting Of Com.
pany ID auxiliary to the istst
United States infantry. In the Of.
flee OF DIR. l.. G. Neville. sol PEG
Piles Bank building. Second and
Pike st. at 3 - m. Tuesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09

male bipeds reside the law should re-
quire that sign be displayed reading
a Stacker is kept here II this could
be enforced you would have less tailor
models and cheap handles in the city
OF FL Paso."
Announcement Of increase in pay
Tor railroad employees receiving up 70
$50 per month is causing a happy
feeling among FL Pasoans who are
working for the different lines" said
3 r Cannon There are many who
VIII receive PS much as house rent
per month in addition TO former
wages Every one Of them who could
do so has subscribed for Liberty
bonds and viii invest the back pay
from the first Of this year in them
having salary 10 better provide for
self and family in future. The gen
eral readjustment in traffic depart
ments Is causing many changes in
general Offices here, a number Of new
men having arrived from eastern
points where traffic offices have been
discontinued, 10 take whatever office
Work there Is 10 do. but very few old
FL Pasoans have been displaced In
some cases there are men held in
service IN new departments at their
former eastern pay, higher than their
leloWs IN the same offices receive
This is being done, il is said. 70 pre-
serve system organization. in case the
railroads are turned back TO private
ownership at the end Of the war"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

The man with the hardest punch
uEually makes the best peacemaker.-
philadelphia Inquirer.
The kaiser Is now endeavorIng 70
prop up the Hohenzoilern throne with
Poles.-Boston Transcript
Every year Il Is becoming easier FOR
the liquor interests TO compile their
business staistics.-Des 8foines Reg
lister
Let US hope that in congress the fe-
le OF the species viii be more ef-
receive than the male--Atlanta
u APP olrs that the election 81 Cats,
IN Florida. was the result Of scratch
ing the regular Democratic ticket
Boston ] raid.
living 20 the high cost Of living the
PittEburg stogie has been cut an inch.
J very cloud has its silver lining
PostOn --anscript-
T. fu' re elections. why not let Cal
ifornia decide all b. herself, TO save
wear and tear on tho other states p
Philadelphia North American.
Germany proposes to enlist the IN
employed in TIE government service.
but the Washington administration
G Mt see where there's any novelty in
that--BOstou Transcript.
The A. utschiand may be able 70 run
the British blockade with a $4,000. coo
cargo. hut think how 800 pounds OF
United States mail will stimulate the
curiosity Of the British patrols in
dianapolis News.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09

friendship for the laborng man" and message OF win
deatiou" from charges Of varied nature which have been
made against him This propaganda which seems to have
coee Of labor leaders for its source may have been
started without the knowledge approval Of Gov. Hunt
but there those who assert with apparent confidence
that M Hunt wiz declare himself open to nomination
If Mr. Hunt viii accept the nomination it is almost
certain that viii get IN the primaries notwithstanding
the opposition Of conservative Democrats 1t would be lucky
for Campbell if Hunt got the nomination for between
Gov Hunt and Gov. Campbell the latter would have good
chance to win with the support Of the conservatives Demo
Gratis. He defeated by margin in the last
election but would have had not been that many
voters who favored him believed he had chance to win
against Hunt and their pessmsm remained away from
the polls rather than throw away their votes.
II there were 70 be new contest between Campbell
and Hunt these voters remembering how close Campbell
election the previous occasion would presumably
turn out in force turn possibility into certainty. In
deed Campbell would better against Hunt than against
conservative like Osborn, for Osborn would withhold from
Campbell the conservative Democratic vote while most
all radical Democrats would vote for Campbell because
Of the lack Of any candidate of their type.
The coming election IN Arizona event in which the
whole southwest must be interested It does not signify
merely state contest but conflict between handed
justice and 100 percent patriotism the one hand and
spirit Of tolerance Of dslOyaty represented by the
L W ". on the other.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Little InterpieDs

tries, reported that the shortage IN
meat animals in England and France
would not exceed II per cent, a show
Ing which seems remarkable, when
you consider the nearly four years Of
war through which these countries
have passed This was brought out
in the convention at Roswell 7 feel
that we are in the cattle country. and
if there are to be any places that do
not have meatieEs days, this should
be one Of them In the last analysis
though, these matters are being
worked out by wiser heads than mine.
and / viii abide by their recommen-
dalton, whatever it may be-"
IAN incident in the visit OF the
Paulist choristers. which seems in
cougruous when we think OF their
wonderful singing" said SerEt- ]. F.
Capliuger, SIS the interest the boys
Of that chorus displayed in the pro
gress Of the big league ball games in
the east. We were standing on the
platform just after the program.
when friend Of mine happened to
mention one OF the big leagues In a
tWinkling there were a dozen choris-
tiers around him asking excitedly how
the New York game terminated, who
pitched, what was the score, and dis
playing a general knowledge OF league
baseball that was surprising. ANY
other OVID Of boys fr N New York
and other eastern points we would
have expected 10 be interested in such
secular things as baseball, but those
ehoristers took Us by surprise"
=
only two intoxicated men have
come 70 my notice since prohibition
went into effect" said deputy sheriff
G. 81 Litchfield. OF the smelter pre-
cinct- lone Of them secured his
liquor in Mexico, while the other rode
in on a wagon Of hay rom the upper
valley. So far as I have been able to
learn, 'bootlegging' Is an extinct art
in the smelter district"
The letter published in The Her
aid Tuesday, about young men who
stand around on the streets OF Fl Paso
and attempt 70 talk 10 all OF the wei
appearing girls, is one OF the best
letters Of its kind that I have ever
read" said Miss Pauline Sheffield
OF course a mere girl is not sup
posed TO know anything about laws
or military methods. but I think IN
addition TO displaying a sign in the
front window that a man from this
house is serving his country at the
'front.' another sign should be pre-
pared and in the houses where the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Things In General
on AUTO TOURING.

on AUTO TOURING,
FORMERLY ! envied folks
i Driving motor cars.
Il appeared so deboRair
To tour to distant places
Such as the Grand Canyon,
The Apache Tran and
Krazy Kat Canyon.
q. E. OF that water tank stuck
up on At Franklin.)
I read the dope on auto cots
And tents and kitehenettes
That packed into
The tool box.
So ] got the bug
And said adios 10
IWo-fifty for a flivTer
That had all the complaints
OF the poor old gentleman
In the medicine ad
And then seme.
Pal and ] started
On a tour OF
The Great Southwest.
The first OF the series
Being the Majestic Organs,
This being not far removed
From accessory shops,
Facilitating the purchase
OF dinguEes and things
IS they fell OF the car
OF busted internally.
As they had a habit
OF doing on this
Discepit relic OF
Henry's early struggles.
The tour could be described
As a pleasure @eXertion,"
The exertion being
The act OF pushing
The weary. coughing centenariaD
Cp slight grades.
And shoveling sand from
Under the back wheels
As she endeavored 20
Bury herself 20 escape
The hopeless struggle.
The iolting and humping
Shook Up the bile
And made Us feel
That maybe this touring stuff
Was not what IL is
Cracked up to be-
And then. too, the
Portland diet pailed-
And sleeping in ones clothes
Made one feel crummy.
And We were always tired
And had kinks
In our legs
And everlasting changing tires
In the heat Of the desert
And lying on ones back
Under the car
Trying TO discover
Why il wouldn't 90
Finally caused US to
Return 10 civilization.
And we felt very glad
When we got back
TO get a bath
And some real food
And then sleep blissfuIly
Between sheets
IN a real bed
MORAL-Things amt what they
seem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Roundabout Town
Cheaper Eating At The Restaurants Since The War Began
Don't Get Nearly As Much But It's Usually Sufficient

stateg' says the heading OF an ar
ticle reaching The Hsrald's waste
basket.
Only one now, but for a time old
John Barleycorn shared honors with
the man who drew the salary.
=
Things 10 forget: That there is
anybody in the race but Cobb.
Our idea OF a Enapl Defeating
the FerEus0n-sWeeney- Tick
Ct in 81 Paso county.
II is well TO check up the political
affiliations OF certain politicians in
certain sections OF their district.
We're calling no names. but the Dad
ley boys might do some checking.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09


We WE'RE TO spend the hight
AT A friends house.
AND THERE vas a dinner party.
AND ". bad = good tine,
AND VIZ sat up.
TILL AFTER midnight
AND As it grew late
1 COULD tell
THERE was consulting the matter
But I didn't sHoV what
UNTIL We got all ready.
TO SAY good night
AND OUR host came with Us
TO THE door Of our room.
AND SAID,
@IF YOU hear some one.
aHOvING AROUND in the yard
ADON'T BIZ nervous
~BEoAUsE YESTERDAY morning.
1--WE GOT a Black Hand letter.
4AND IT made a demand
@FOR ONE thousand dollars
-AND IT said
~ WE didH't pay it.
THEY'D BLOW up our house.
~AND THIS is the night
~THEY SAID they'd destroy it.
"AND We have a policeman
ITO KEEP watch.
~AND II, you hear any one.
STILL BE hin.
~AND DON'T be nervous.
AND We both laughed.
AND WE told our host.
IT WAS perfectly AL right.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
More Hogs More Cattle And Few Less Sheep In The u S.
Paust ChorserS Eagerly Ask About Big League Baseball

GGT DO not believe there is any i'm
/ mediate danger Of a shortage in
meat CT meat products" said ". L
Amouett. There IS a possibility that
It may happen in the future, however.
should the feeder OF stock not be al
lowed TO receive for his product cost
plus a reasonable profit. The bureau
q crop estimates Of the department
Of agriculture in a report shows that
rhsre are in the United States now
more hogs than were ever before re-
ported. more cattle. and a few less
sheen. Senator Kendricks returning
rom a trip through the allied cOun-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Letters To The Herald

HIGH SCHOOL DANCING
Editor EI Paso Herald;
am not dssirous OF entering into
a controversy On the subject OF dane
ing, nor do I seek publicity through
your columns. but my sense % fair
that having Kept pretty closely IN
touch with the high school n this city
foF the past nine years, an uuWill-
ing 70 believe that either immoral
ity- or any undue 'infatuatien Tor the
dance" exists among our high schooi
children Certainly there may exist
IN q snail minority, perverted stand
ards and ideals. as there exists IN
feE seemingly sane individuals, de-
eidedly perverted and distorted ideas
Of dancing.
Ny suggestion Is that our high
school be made a social center. espe-
claily to meet the needs OF those pu-
pills whose home life makes no pro-
vision fo- their social recreation
where the spirit OF youth may find its
safety valve IL dancing and other So
cial activities. under the supervision
Of well balanced broad minded men
and women. true % the highest ideals
EestiVe suspicion the insidtous IN
iuendo.
So long IS We make no proper pro-
vision 20 meet the social instincts and
aspirations % our "high school child
Ean," but leave them 70 drift where
thty may Is u t1trl n our 1hafasaical
self righteousness, % cenounc8 as
immoral and Inventions OF the
evil one paEtimes and pleasures o.
which We are as tgrorapt and unin-
formed, as We are OF tbs proper
methods Of directing and SUPERVISING
their natural, healthy exuoerance Of
youth n safe and sane channels3
Mrs. George Rutiedge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09

I'd. KneezeII called attention to
l. something the other day that few
Of US had thought about-but eating
al the hotels and restaurants these
days is as cheap II not cheaper than
before the war. True, we DO not get
so much 10 eat, but still Il is enough.
We have been eating too much. most
OF us VIII agree. Now that the por-
tions have been reduced. the price has
also been cut. and still we have
enough TO eat. Il is now possible in
many respectable places 10 set noon
day lunches for from soc 10 sec that
used to cost a dollar. You got no
larger assortment, but you got more
OF it, and you ate 1t all and It made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
Uncle Walfs Denatured Poem.
French Names

JO speaks SOFTER
a0t and fat and you're dppy u you'd be wise to hat9
mellow huff;
pronounce Juf" thing
other
bak at Paris for fear get it and such breaks embarras the
I'd Calais
Alice Galaxy Fair I'd
de ngi Oh France I'd Ike to but language
Copyright WALT MASON