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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
STAND BY THIS EMBLEM
A Sincere Peace Proposal

Chancellor Won Hertling now an
nounces with fine flourish of Prus-
sian virtue, that Germany is prepared
to receive peace proposals from the
Allies "if they are offered in II spirit
Of aincerity."
Nobody in any allied country will
take the trouble to discuss the ques-
tion of sincerity" with Germany. 1t
isn't worth while.
For years before the war, the Allies
sincerely tried to pursuade the Ger
man government to consent to the
Limitation OF ofarinamentand the peace
full settlement of international differ
ences. Germany steadfastly refused.
During the momentous month of July,
1914, the Allies moved heaven and
earth in sincere efforts to ward off the
impending struggle, offering every
thing short Of their own dishonor to
dissuadc Germany from her fell pur-
pose. 1t WAS of no use. Again and
again, throughout the war, proposals
have been put forward by allied
spokesmen for an honest peace, based
on equitable settlement and honest
guarantees for the future. Germany
has invariably lodged and misrepre
sented these proposals, and gone
ahead with her plans Of conquest aud
loot.
The German government has sew
erAl times put forward tentative peace
proposals, always of II sort that no
honorable nation, with its own safety
and the worlds welfare in mind;
could possibly accept; or If fair seem
ing, they have been couched In equiv
ocAl terms, SO that they could be al
tered or withdrawn At Germany's
pleasure.
Now the war has gone too far for
any further fooling. Germany has
committed too many crimes for con-
donement. The Allies have suffered
too much. Faith In German honor has
been too irretrievabiy shattered.
There can he no more "feelers," no
more bsndying OF words.
The Allies today have one clear
purpose, which they cannot change.
They must and will go through to the
end. They can state their peace terms
at any time, with absolute sincerity,
in two words.
Those words are - ~ NCONDI-
TIONAL SURRENDER"
And the only proposal we want or
expect from Germany can be fully
stated In one word. II will be the
answer to our ultimatun, and it will
hands up, whining. - Fort Collins
Courier.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
Summer CO,upIntnt

During the hot weather Of the sum
mer months some member Of almost
every family is likely to be troubled
with an unnatural looseness Of the
bowels, and 1t is of the greatest I'm
portance that this be treated prompt
ly, which can only be done when the
medicine is kept At hand. Mrs. +. F.
Scott, Scottsviile. n. ", states, "l
first used Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy as much as five
years ago. At that time had = Sc
we're attack Of summer complaint aud
was suffering intense pain. One dose
relieved me. Other members Of my
family have since used 1t with like
results"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
Two More Contingents

The following Rio Blanco county
boys are booked to leave here Mon
day for Fort Logan:
Raymond Sykes
Elmer Blevins
Robert Carl Rienau
OrsOn Richards
George Coleman Clark (ldaho)
James William Green
Charles Cox
Fred Slifka
William Bittner
Ira Augusta Boyd
Henry Adam Bittner
To go out Wednesday:
Ike Coleman Winslett
Eyer Joseph BOies
Otto Archie Ridgeway (DetroiD
Otto Okley Pogue
Edgar William johnson
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
THE WAR

The past week was one Of continued
success for the Allied armies at all
fighting points Oh the French front.
The Germans were pushed back all
along the line, and In addition to
enormous losses in killed and wound-
ed, the Huns have lost over $1,000 in
prisoners.
Wherever engaged the Americans
distinguished themselves.
1t begins to look as though the kali
ser will not get peace with the good
German sword" rs soon as he ex-
pected.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
HoW's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
bv catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
avs years, and has become known As the
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CatnrTh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
~ Mucous surfaces. expellins the Pol
eoa from the Blood and healing the dis
eAsed portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrn
Medicine for Q short time you will see q
mn Improvement in your general
6ealth, Start taking Halls Catarrh Mcdi:
cino q once and get rid OF catarrh. bend
CHHNEf 1 CO., Toledo. Ohio.
lid ~ al Dfuggists. nc.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

The Huns claim that they have
twenty large submarines operating
on the American side Of the Atlantic.
It is safe to say they haven't got half
that many.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

5O.pound box Of good cooking ap-
pies delivered to yon by parcel post
for si.6O. g. II. BUTLER,
a3.tf Grand Valley, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

Latest reports indicate that the
German losses In recent operations
will foot up between 100000 and 25O,-
900 In killed, wounded and captured.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

Some men term philosophy that
condition which proves discretion
to be necessity aud resignation a
virtue.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
Good Pasture For Sale

Running water. Particulars at this
office or OF J. A. Walker, Little
Beaver. u
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

You can contract cold now az easy
rs earlier In the season. Check and
cure it by using Strehlke's BROMO-
EERRIN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

Send The Herald to your eastern
friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

Any man can take things ~ they
come. Hut II takes IN optimist to
part with them ~ they 90.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
For Sale-.Household Goods

My household goods, of all descrip-
tions, for sale At very reasonable
pricea.
Also . number Of stands Of bees.
a8-tf J. N. PRIEST, Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03

There is plenty Of scrap iron in
Meeker and vicinity, just rusting
away.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-08-03
Notice Of Adjustment Day

Estate of Edward y. X. sandcrson, de-
ceased.
No.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
for nd ustment to the County Court Of Rio
BlRnco County, Colorado. on the 3rd day
OF August, A. u. 1pls
ANY G. sANDERsoS,
IyT-Al1 Executrix.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
DELTA COUNTY STILL GETS
HER SHARE OF THE PLAGUE

Despite repeated quarantine reguia-
tions and the most stringent action
throughout the county numerous cases
OF influenza are breaking out and the
end is not yet in sight.
Some days the number is SO low as
to raise the hopes to an unwarranted
degree, and within the next "a hours.
like flame of fire famed into new
life. an appalling number of new eases
are reported.
We have not secured details on the
number of deaths in the county, but
the total number Of cases reported up
to yesterday Thursday morning,
were 617, while the number within
the past four days reaches 40. The
record breaking day was Wednesday.
with 81 new cases. Compared to the
number who have been attacked. the
death rate appears to be very low.
The number of cases in the report
at o'clock last evening was II, of
this number but 3 were in Delta
proper.
The amended quarantine regula-
tions provide that persons living in
the county may come to Delta and
transast lawful business, but no person
whether a resident of the city or
county shall enter a business house
without wearing a mask.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
SEN. 6oRAH WANTS TO KNOW
ABOUT UNCLE SANS kAlE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Senator
Borah asked Democratic leader Mar
tin what had become Of the economy
program. pointing out that since No
vember the expenditures had reached
nearly two billions. Martin replied
that Secretary Baker had assured
him an immediate reduction in eN
penses, and Martin promised to
prune the appropriations.
1t was also pointed out by other
senators that the purchase of rifle
range in North Carolina and contin-
ued work in a training camp in Geor-
gia shows that the war department
is continuing to spend appropriations
which were made for war purposes
only.
Borah also wanted to know how
long the large force of Yanks were
to be kept abroad at the nations ex-
pense. Martin replied that the draf.
law limits the service SO that mem
bers of the national army must be
transported home as soon as peace
is signed.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
REGARDING ALFALFA WEEviL
AND QUARANTINE LAWS

Because OF the fact that there Is
alfalfa weevil present in Delta county.
shipments from the county are sub
ject to restrictions which are i'm
posed by Arizona, California and Mon.
tana. These restrictions are revised
from time to time and are SO long as
to prohibit their publication, as a
whole in the county papers. It 10 OF
the utmost Importance that persons
who plan shipping farm products,
household goods or anything what
ever into these states become ac-
quainted with the quarantine laws,
otherwise they are almost certain to
violate the law and make themselves
liable to heavy penalties. and the
probability that their shipment will
be destroyed at its point OF destina.
ton or be sent out OF the state. There
are certain products Of Delta county
that will not be permitted to enter
the states named under any conditions
and others that must he handled in
accordance with certain provisions
The only safe way for shippers to do
Is to obtain definite information as
to the regulations which may apply
in their special case. Information
may be secured by writing to or tole-
phoning to the office OF the state
at (Signad)--.
c. r. Wakefield, deputy.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

A scheme to utilize part of the
sorghum crop for making sugar
substitute for human food is being
carried out in Douglas County. Nebr.
In one community. through the eff
orts OF the local county agent. six far
mers cooperated In purchasing a
small sorghum mill. and secured the
services OF an experienced sorghum
syrup maker. Altho the syrup made
at this mill Is being sold for $l.25to
$3.50 gallon. present indications
nre that the demand can not be met.
Five sorghum mills are now in cper-
alton in the county. Recently IA meet
ing OF Interested men In Red Willow
county was called with tho help of the
r,,' g. si'y rgcnt &c orsani,s :, -tosk
cNm : v &c handle the = ;,.hum cane
crown Il 'as distr'
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Gard Of Thanks.

BY this means We would extend our
sincere thanks to all those friends
who by kind words of sympathy help
cd to tighten the load of pain incident
to the death and burial. of our son
and brother. Frank r. Collins. We
are also duly appreciative of the autos
furnished for the funeral.
MIR. AND MRS. NJ. w. COLLINS,
ROY COLLINS.
JAMES COLLINS.
MRS. MAY WOOTEN.
MRS Ethel. GEORGE 47p
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
JOHN BULL WILL INSIST ON
MAINTAINING SUPREME
CONTROL OF THEIR NAVY

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Winston Church.
i'll. minister of munitions. said: I'VE
will enter the peace conference alb
solutely determined that no limita.
ton shall be imposed upon our right
to maintain naval defense. No
matter what appeals are addressed
to us, we don't intend to lend our.
selves in any way to restrictions
which will prevent the navy from
its perfectly we'll deserv.
ed superiority on the seas"
The British government decided to
nationalize the railroads.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
NO EXTENSION OF TIME
FOR EXECUTING ARMiSTlCE

LONDON. Dec. 4.-General Foch
notified Germany that she is behind
In executing the terms Of the armis-
tice. and that she must be held re-
sponsible for further delay. He add
ed that he saw no new time limit.
Conferences in which Lloyd George.
Clemenceau. Orlando. FOch. Sonnino.
and other allied officials participant
cd. have closed. all members being
fully agreed. They discussed tndem-
mites and the extradition OF tiss
kaiser.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Leave for Denver Sunday Afternoon.
Departing passengers Sunday after
noon were Lieutenant Governor and
Mrs. George Stephan. for Denver.
where the newly elected executive
with brush around and O. kinder get
onto things before the opening OF
the senate next month. of which body
he will be the presiding officer. In
cidentally we look up suitable quar-
ters. Mr.. Stephan will probably re-
turn to Delta for few days during
the month on business matters.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
SHIP NAMED FOR
LATE ROBERT w. SPEER

At meeting of the Denver Liberty
Loan committee Saturday. the name
q" Mayor Robert w. Speer." was the
name unanimously selected for Den
ver's liberty ship. The boat is now
being constructed by the emergency
fleet corporation and the honor of
naming her was awarded to Denver
as first in its class in the last liber-
ty loan campaign
All members of the committee were
present and every man and the one
woman member said 'Speer."
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
STATEMENT REGARDING PRO-
POSED OPENING OF SCHOOLS

The proposed opening of the schools
Monday, December 9th. was put be-
fore the public by the board of educa-
ton and the superintendent of school
with a two-fold purpose:
First To get an expression of the
patrons as to their willingness to as
sumo the responsibility of such an
opening.
Second. To get before the patrons
the real educational situation so that
they might think sanely upon the
problems presented.
In the opinion of the board of
health and the physicians of the city
that the influenza situation will not
be materially changed during the
present winter. There will be periods
when we will apparently have stamp
ed out the disease and following that
periods when the disease will break
out again. At no time will we be en-
tirely free from the disease. If the
epidemic follows the history of the
epidemic OF 1889 and other like plag-
ues. We will have the same situation
to meet next year and the year fol-
lowing.
In view of these statements. we
feel that sooner or later the schools
must face the problem of resuming
their work and becoming a potent fac
tor not only in educating the children
Of the community but in assisting the
board of health in stamping out this
dread disease. Other cities on the
Western Slope have assumed this res
possibility and the question has arisen
in the minds of many OF the people
in our community why we should not
do the same.
In order to try out the situation, it
was proposed that high school occupy
the Central and the grade department
the Lincoln building. This would
place 175 as the maximum number of
pupils in each building. The small
number Of pupils in each building
would permit the classes to be made
small and by occupying all Of the
rooms we would have the best sani-
tary conditions possible
In order to prepare the teachers
for their special work along the lines
of health and sanitation. we proposed
TO give them three days preliminary
under the direction of DR..
Hick, your health officer. Upon the
opening of school. there was to be
meeting of the teachers at $3.50 each
morning with Dr. Hick in charge
The purpose of this meeting was TO
acquaint the teachers with the situa.
tion and give advice to them as to
their daily duties.
In admitting the pupils. We were to
follow strictly the rules outlined by
the board of health.
BY opening these departments at
this time. we felt that the pupils
would be able to do a fair years work
and that the teaching force, under |
the direction OF competent physi
clan, exerting its influence through
tie student body would be a potent
factor in keeping the disease from
many homes.
After as full discussion Of the situa.
tion as possible, the board OF educa-
tion deem 1t wise to comply with the
decision Of majority OF the patrons
present at the meeting of the board
Of health December 5th and postpone
the opening of school until January
lst. 1919.
Yours respectfully,
w. d. HINES, Mayor,
l. A. HICK, City Physician.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Hay Prices viii Come Down.

Hay Prices Will Come Down.
From the Drovers Telegram We OBJ
serve conditions as to the hay mar
lcet are quite significant. Owing to
the extreme mild winter throughout
Kansas and Oklahoma, the stockmen
Of those two states are purchasing
stock and turning them into their
wheat fields. This precedent has not
been followed in the past and It is
no more probable that under these
conditions our farmers will be COM
PEELED to dispose OF their hay at n
much lower figure than they are Sc
curing at this time. Texas has a fair
ly good hay crop and likewise other
nearby states.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
NO BETTER LIGHTED
and VENTILATED
COLLEGE

Tho Hocl-Ross college at Grand
Junction will run continuously dur
ing the holiday season. The manage.
ment is doing everything It can to
mako up for lost time. Students nre
being pushed in their work and are
qualifying as rapidly as possible.
There Is no better lighted and ventil-
ated college in Colorado. and the col
lege is taking every precaution II
can to protect its students.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

The eyes are effected in influen IA
either through the direct action OF
the bacillus \or other ocular compli-
cations leaving the eyes in a weaken
cd condition or previous defects great
ly aggravated. A diagnosis tha> can
remedy the resulting weakness is In.
valuable. II. Masten Risley. Optomet-
rist and Eyesight Specialist at Roy
l.. Smiths Monday and Tuesday.
December Q and 10.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Leaves for Chicago Home.
Mrs Gleason Lake and little daugh-
ter left Wednesday for their home In
Chicago, after three months visit
at the home of the lady's parents. Mr..
and Mrs George Conklin.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Freyberes to San Diego.

Freyberes to San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Freyberg and
little son Eugene were departing pas
sengers Monday for San Diego.
where they expect to remain indefin-
itely. Mrs. Freyberg has two brothers
there. This couple lived here several
years and is followed by the best
wishes OF many friends. including the
Independent
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Soldier Boy on EurIouah.

Soldier Boy on Furioush.
Frank Sanders came home Sunday
from Camp Funston for a visit with
friends and relatives. His mother
passed away from influenza two weeks
ago and he was unable to obtain leave
until this time.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
WANTS WIl> SN's FOURTEEN
POINTS INTERPRETED

WASHINGTON, Dec. a.--Scnator
Freiinghuysen introduced a resolution
asking President Wilson TO Interpret
his fourteen terms. Senator Walsh.
OF Montana. criticised Frelinghuysen
declaring that such a resolution would
embarrass the president on his peace
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Privileged Characters"

"Priviiedsed charaeters."
We read in the papers about the
women and girls parading the streets
in their fine, clothes with who's
afraid air." but we don't read about
15 to 20 men rubbing elbows on this
corner and that, discussing the "flu."
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Card Of Thanks.

The desire to express our deep ~
probation to the many friends who
assisted Va during our recent bereave-
ment. We further desire to express
thanks for the many floral Offerings.
MRS JOHN PHI4AxINI.
y AND FAMILY.
NRa JOE BENEF1Ed.
NR9 GLEN ATCHIsON. ~
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Commissioners Daughter M.

Commissioners Daughter ~.
c. T. Rule, OF Paonia, one OF our
county commissioners. came down
Monday to attend the regular meet
Ing. but on reaching here he received
a message announcing that both his
daughters. who are trained nurses In
Denver. were Ill OF influenza He
therefore left on the afternoon train
via Grand Junction for the capital
city.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Here From He

Here From Hotchkiss.
John e. Ramer and Fred Sanderson
were down the forepart of the week
looking after business matters in con-
nection with the estate of the late
CAROLYN Seaton
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Miss mcclanahan Had the Flu.

DR.. A C. McClanahan returned Mon
day from a trip East where he was
called by the illness of his daughter.
Miss Margaret. She had been attack
ed by influenza. but is now fully re-
covered
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Kings Have Another Boy.

Kings Have Another Boy.
The stork called at the Delta hos
pital Wednesday morning and left a
fine baby boy weighing 7k pounds for
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. King. II is need
less to say that the proud young daddy
will have big time with those two
dandy boys.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Butter Shipment From Eekert.

Butter Shipment From Eekert.
The Eckert Creamery company
shipped a big load OF butter to the
eastern slope Tuesday This firm
makes as good as the best and has
built up an enviable reputation for
our neighboring town of Eckert
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Miss Nellie Cook. a Cedaredge girl
well known In Delta, has just return
ed home from Redcliffe. where she
had gone to be with her brother Harry
who was suffering from Influenza.
She also went through the stages Of
the disease while thcre. Her brother
has returned to recuperate.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Mrs. Ween 10 Home.

Mrs. NJ. P. Ween and son Marvin
came home Wednesday afternoon
from Riverton, Iowa, where they had
gone on account of the serious illness
of Mr. Ween's father.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
viii Go to Coast.

R s. Havens is preparin gto sell
off his holdings on Garnet Mesa at
private sale and leave soon for Calf
ornia. His advertisement appears
elsewhere in this issue.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
We Were in Error.

In making mention Of the death OF
Frank R. Collins in our last issue, we
stated that he was a son Of ]. N. Col
Inns, and it should have been NJ. w.
Collins. We are glad to correct the
error.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Abscess in Throat.

Abscess in Throat.
Mrs. Ernest Engelhardt has been
suffering for sometime from an abs
cess in the throat which has had to
be lanced by a surgeon several times.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Mrs. j. w. Tripier. one OF the pio-
neers OF Montrose county. died OF in
fluenza at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Ralph Camp. of Montrosc.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
Home on FurIouah.

Home on Furlouoh.
Horace Plumb arrived Tuesday
from Camp Travis on a twenty-day
furlough to visit with his parents,
Judge and Mrs. Porter Plumb.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06
GLASS MAY BE SECRETARY
OF v. S. TREASURY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-rhe
White House sent to the senate the
nomination of Carter Glass o.succe I'd
McAdoo as secretary of the treasury.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

An unfortunate accident befell little
Anna Irene Dorka, Of Montrose- less
than two years old. last week. when
. kettle OF scalding hot squash was
spilled upon her. After prolonged
suffering, the little girl passed away
from tho injuries. The funeral was
held Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Mrs. Tucker and daughter. Miss
Mary left Sunday for their home east
after several months with their sister
and aunt, Mrs. Ed. Stone.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The navy
department is in constant wireless
communication with the George
Washington and convoy. All is well.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Several Mexicans went out on the
train Sunday bound for Pueblo and
other eastern slope points. They have
finished their work here in the beets
and general farm work and returning
to their homes.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Mrs. A NJ. McCarty and family re-
turned the first Of the week from Gun
nison-
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Miss Ella Dixon. OF Read. has gone
to France to engage in Y. NJ. c. A
work.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Mrs. Emerson Seeley was down
from Read the first OF the week
The Delta independent., 1918-12-06

Gordon Stoneburner. who is train
ing at Camp Funston, passed through
the city Monday on his way to Hotch-
kiss to visit his parents.