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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15
Private Thirtyacre
Gets Times in France

Private Willis Thirtyatre, A.
e. f., was sent The Times in the
mail that went out Thursday to
the boys over the ocean.
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Mess Fund benefit dance for
Coast Artillery band, state arm
DRY next Monday night. Big band
concert, big dance orchestra, good
time. Come and do your bit. adv.
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Here and Elsewhere

Palace Hardware Co., 1911 Pa
cific ave. adv.
Henry Ford's new submarine
chasers to be called Eagles"
DIR. COzza, dentist, has novel
TO 30S-12 Pantages Bldg. adv.
200 army nurses to leave the
Pacific coast soon for service in
France.
Large assortment of French
Pastry. Duenwald's, 1112 Broad
way. adv.
give miles TO be added to Olym-
pic Highway in the spruce belt
from Lake Quinault.
COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
PRINTING co. Main AT. adv.
Aviation field at Mount Glenn
ems, Mich, flooded and unfit for
use.
The following birth certifi-
Gates were filed Thursday: Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Helte, 1902 SO.
Ainsworth, Feb. %, son; Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred j. Kae;er. 319 +. 25th
ST., March ~, son; Mr.. and Mrs.
b. A. Almvig, sos So. l St, March
II, son. Mr.. and Mrs. Otto f..
Kuhl, 1913 So. Grant ST., March
2, girl.
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Half of union members OF
Kansas City threaten sympathy
strike with the laundry workers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15

Aviation field at Mount Glenn
ems, Mich, flooded and unfit for
use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15

Palace Hardware Co., 1911 Pa
cific ave. adv.
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Universal Coffee PercolatOrs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15

William Anderson Of Lake.
view dies after illness of only q
few hours.
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The Knitted Union Suits

Light and medium weights-the
ideal suit for the man who does not
wear an athletic style. The Perfect
ed Closed Crotch is big feature of
this garment, as il is made differ
emily from other garments.
In knitted Union Suits we show five
"Nassar" styles.
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"Vassar" Union Suits are designed
foi-and make their appeal to men
whose sole consideration in selecting
SO intimate and personal a garment
is the comfort and perfect satisfac-
ton that "Vassar" quality will give.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15

Henry Ford's new submarine
chasers to be called Eagles"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-15

COMMERCIAL BlNDERY &
co. Main AT. adv.
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Once This Beauty
Had Pimples
Stuart's Calcium Waters Proved
That Beauty Comes from the
Blood and from No
where Else.
Prove This With Free Trial
Package.

Plaster your skin all over and
you'll stop breathing in an hour.
There is only one way to remove
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Castle Rock schools close,
while all inhabitants of town
join procession and salute the
flag.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05

that will take the outfit on royalty
basis, that should be done.
The we'll is down approximately $50
feet. On account of the water supply
for the boiler being shut off, we have
been unable to work for a week, but
have been repairing the boiler, and
will. as above stated, shut the flow
of water and the gas off, SO we are
not really wasting much time.
The ground We are drilling in now
is very hard, it being very hard sand
stone and as there a continual flow
of water in the hole we are drilling in,
progress is slow.
We will have our in. casing in this
week and will try to get dry hole to
drill in, but if we encounter more wa.
ter, we will take our s in. casing down
and shut it off.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
EASTER DAY OBSERVED
BY DELTA COMMANDERY

Easter day observance by the
Knights Templar in this section was
held this year under the auspices of
Delta commandery. which is compos-
ed of the Templars of Delta, Austin.
Eckert. Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and
Paonia They had as their guests some
twenty knights, together with their Ia
dies, from Montrose commandery and
all met at Masonic hall here on Sun
day morning. where a procession was
formed consisting of forty-two knights
in uniform who marched to the Metho-
dist church accompanied by the la
dies. Entering to the strains of that
inspiring hymn, Onward Christian
Soldiers they found the church beau
tifully decorated with a profusion of
flowers and tasteful display of "Old
Glory"
After occupying the seats reserved
for them they listened with deep in
terest and much appreciated to a ser
mon delivered by their Masonic bro
theE Geo. F. Klein. the pastor, and
beautiful appropriate music which
served to make their attendance at
Divine service this year on Easter day
(which is a very important event in
the calendar of Templarism), one that
will long be remembered.
At the conclusion of the services
they returned TO the Masonic hall
where the Templar ladies served a
dinner to the commandery and their
guests. After this there was a pro-
gram appropriate to the days exer-
cises and the visitors departed with
many generous expressions of praise
for Delta's hospitality and the splen-
did services made possible through
the courtesy of the Methodist church
and it pastor. 1t is planned to hold
the annual observance next Easter at
Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
SOLDIER BOYS MUST BE
INSURED BY THE 12TH.

BY recent investigations of the new
law pertaining to war risk insurance,
it appears that unless application is
made by the 18th of April, the soldier
may not be protected.
At the time the war risk insurance
bill was made law. the time limit
was given at February 20. At that
time the government carried an au-
tomato insurance policy on the life of
every man in the service Then the
date of expiration was extended 120
days and the automatic insurance
policy was suspended, so that after
February 20 al. men bore their respon-
sibility
Parents and wives of soldiers may
make application for any amount in
multiples of $500 up to $4,000 and if
the soldier has already applied the
subsequent application will be return
ed with explanation to that effect.
The government is desirous that
every man in the service avail himself
of this splendid opportunity
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Clyde BeckIey Weds.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Beckley have re-
ceived the announcement of the mar
riage of their son. Clyde. who is well
and favorabiy known In Delta county.
TO Miss Rosalie Deckert OF Deming.
The Deming IN. NJ Headlight has
the following to say concerning the
nuptials.
w. C. Beckley and Miss Rosalie
Deckert were married at FL Paso Sun
day evening by Rev. Mr.. Knickerbock-
or, pastor of the Methodist church and
have returning to Deming. where they
are making their home at the apart
ments Of the c. L. Hewlett house. Mr..
Beckley was recently appointed man
ager OF the local office of the West
ern Union Telegraph company and is
making n success OF his responsible
position and the bride, who is the
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Deckert Is one of Deming's
most popular young ladies. The Head.
light joins with the many friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Beckley in sincere con.
gratulations in their new happiness.
The Independent Joins with Mr..
Beckley's hosts of friends here
in all good wishes.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
William Luther Lance.

The strongest oak-the mightiest
tree OF the forest-some day expert
ences the inevitable change called
death. even as the way side blossom
is touched by the forest and passes
away There comes a time when all
men must leave human associations
and achievements in order to enter
the other life. That moment has
come to William Luther Lance who
passed to the other shore Wednesday.
April 3rd. after short illness.
Mr.. Lance was born on California
mesa near Delta. He had not been
in good health for the past few years
and when he was stricken with pneu.
monia did not have strength sufficient
to cope with the disease Deceased
was "a years OF age.
He was a young man of splendid
character and loved by all who knew
him. The funeral services were held
at the Baptist church Thursday after.
noon the Rev. Alfred Parry preaching
the sermon. The bereaved family
have the coincidence of the entire
community extended them in this.
their great loss.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Death of Mrs. Lydia Dickerson.

After a brief illness. Mrs. Lydia
Dickerson, beloved wife of Peter
Dickerson, passed away at the family
home on California mesa Saturday,
March so. 1918. at the age 80 years.
Death was due to pneumonia.
The family had but recently moved
to this vicinity from Montrose. where
they have resided for several years
past. The body was brought to the
Hopson mortuary and prepared for
burial. then sent to Grand Junction
where it was inferred on Wednes-
day. April 3rd
The bereft husband and six chill
dren have the coincidence of the COM
munity in their irreparable loss.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
LOAN DAY TOMORROW;
BIG PROGRAM AND DINNER

Tomorrow, April 9Th, is the big day
all over these United States, for the
Third Liberty Loan drive, and every
thing of a patriotic nature will be en-
ployed to emphasize the important
event. Business houses and homes
will display the stars and stripes
and service flags.
With perhaps, few minor chang
es, the program will be carried out
tomorrow as announced last week. A
parade will start from the school
house promptly at two o'clock and
will march by circuitous route to
the court house, where patriotic pro-
gram will be rendered. The school
children will be no small part of this
entertainment and are making great
preparations in the way of songs and
costumes.
One of the principal attractions will
be Sergeant Strickland. a Canadian
army official who was with the troops
in active battle on the western front,
but is now home on account of ILL
ness. He will have a message of vital
Importance to tell
The big affair will be prefaced by
Hoover dinner at the New Perkins
restaurant from II a. m. to p. M,
under direction of the local Red Cross
chapter. The following is the menu:
Fricassee of chicken, baked beans,
creamed onions, mashed potatoes, hot
Boston bread, apple pie, tea and cof-
fee. A charge of SOC plate will be
made and the proceeds go to help
buy comforts for your boy and my boy
and other mothers boys who are over
/ there"
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
NO WHEATLEss OR MEAT
LESS DAYS DURING APRIL

To all Merchants in Delta County:
You are hereby notified that there
will be no meatless days or meatless
meals during April. This also means
that we must save more wheat and
wheat products, and all merchants
must keep track of every sale OF flour
they make, so that any time the gov
ernment asks them for report, they
can show Just how much flour they
had the first of April, how much they
received during the month, and their
sales during the month; also the
amount of substitute bought and sold.
am enclosing blank statement for the
month of March which please fill our
and return to me in enclosed envel-
ope.
Dealers should not sell flour or su-
gar to new customers unless they are
absolutely sure these parties are not
buying flour and sugar at other stores.
1t is up to the dealer entirely. to
in the clear on this matter, and If
there is a mistake made the blame
rests with them.
At present, flour sales are limited to
twenty-five pounds of white flour to
any customer in town, and fifty
pounds to farmers living some dis
tance, from town. In no case Except
where special permits have been is
sued) shall such sales be made with
out substitute. pound for pound.
There have been rumors to the ef-
feet that some merchants have sold
substitutes, and thereafter re-purchas-
ed such substitutes from the customer.
Such transaction is a clear violation
OF the intention OF the regulation and
upon conviction OF such evasion, the
dealer will be punished therefor. il
is also reported that corn meal has
been sold at a price much higher than
flour. while the Wholesale price is ap-
proNimately the same. Your atten-
iion is called TO the order heretofore
issued by the department, warning
merchants against excess profit. II
is suggested that where conditions
permit. that corn meal be sold at a
price not in excess of what is charged
for flour.
Very truly,
GEORGE STEPHAN.
Food Administrator for Delta County
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
BRITISH OFFICER IN OREGON
SAYS U. S. TO BE INVADED

Lieutenant Colonel John Leader,
gon battalion and the highest COM
missioned British officer in America,
is authority for the statement that in
the early part of June or at a later
date after the first draft of soldiers
have moved from Camp Lewis, the
Pacific coast will be invaded by 400.-
900 Germans. who will arrive from
South America, and that at about the
same time 10000 Germans will start
from MeNico, destroying the Panama
canal and every railway tunnel,
bridge. telegraph and pass of strategic
Importance in their way.
Amongst other matters Colon Lead
er says: The Boche has spy sys-
tenn so well organized in America
that things will move with clock-like
precision. The Germans aim i'm strik-
ing the Pacific coast is that it will
draw American forces to the far West
and prevent further embarkations to
France"
Colonel Leader was formerly with
the British intelligence department
and helped discover German plans for
the capture of Vancouver. b. c., which
was to have been undertaken this
summer.
From the standing of this gentle
man one cannot doubt his conserva-
tism. and if this is even partly true.
it certainly is enough to strike terror
to the hearts of American men and
women.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Rio Grande Offers Land.

An official announcement from the
Denver & Rio Grande offices in Den.
yer is to the effect that agents. road.
masters and section foreman are auth
orized to receive applications and al
lot free space on railroad lands for
home garden purposes. Care should
be taken not to allot more land to any
one person than he can properly cul
tivate.
No part of the station grounds re
Quired for use by the railroad com
pany, or portions of the right of way
that have been improved by parking
should be allotted.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
To Grand junction to Locate.

Another of our old time friends is
leaving this county in the person of
T w. Odem and his family. This
estimable group of people have lived
for years in the Cedaredge country
and recently came to Delta to live.
For about year they have conduct
ed boarding house on Meeker street
which the former owner. Mr.. Hixon,
now again assumes. Mr.. Odem and
his family expect TO locate at Grand
Junction
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE
TALKS THINGS OVER

On Tuesday noon the members of
the local committee of the third Lib.
erty loan met together at the Perk.
ins restaurant and perfected plans
for the campaign tomorrow. DR.. d,
T. Stone, the district chairman. was
present and outlined the plans for the
work and n lively interest was shown.
The city has been divided into dis
tricts and these will be covered by
two lieutenants who will call upon you
TO do. not your bit" but your best"
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Fairbanks Hustlino Business.

Arthur Fairbanks, manager of the
the Delta Hardware company. was an
outgoing passenger Thursday after
noon for Grand Junction and other
points nearby. in the interests of his
firm. Since taking on the distributing
end OF the Colorado Fuel and Iron COM
pany's line in Western Colorado, both
Mr.. Fairbanks and Mr.. DesErmia are
kept on the jump. The latter gentle
man is on the road all the while and
Mr.. Fairbanks a large part of the time.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Women,s Club Next Week,

The Delta Woman's club will meet
in the assembly room of the Public
library next Wednesday. April 10th, at
the usual hour. The following is the
program:
Second Chapter of Continued Story.
.....-.....--.-.-..-.- Miss Eveline Nutter
Music by Sixth Grade Girls. under di-
rection of Miss Gillett.
Address. Belgium" Rev. FIR Bertrand.
Hostesses: Mrs. w. G. Hillman and
Miss Edith Hazlett.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Wednesday Wa. Cleanup Day.

On Wednesday, pursuant 10 the may
or's proclamation, business houses
closed and school children also assist.
ed in the work OF disposing of rub
bish which had accumulated during
the winter months. The usual high
wind which accompanies this annual
event, was present and made difficult
much work which would otherwise
have been easy. but notwithstanding
this drawback, many wagonloads of
debris was transported to its future
resting place and our city looks much
improved for its annual house clean
ing. Now to keep II so.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Stauffers Leave

After many years a resident of
North Delta. where their children
grew to manhood and womanhood, Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Stanffer have nearly
closed up their affairs In Delta pre-
paratory to leaving for the coast. Mr..
Stauffer left Sunday and will be join
ed later by his wife and son and
daughter. John and Irene. Miss Ida
is teaching in Portland. Oregon. and
the remainder of the family have
homes OF their own. 1t is not without
feeling OF regret that We note the
departure of this estimable family
from our midst
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
A SOLDIERS PLEA FOR THE LOAN.

sit here in the trenchs slime and mud
bullets with their whistle their thud;
would feel they here;
will bring soldiers cheer
feeling the
Jingin
strife
Blu l wonder
For take a o the
Blu spent
boarding
I'm hat is asking for a
That Bonds.
I'm il don't
And a lis a traitor in u. s..
a oafing home should work
he them didn't shirk.
For the Hun should viii %
Every Yank he a
"A France
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Have Hay Ride

Have Hay Ride
A jolly party of young folks enjoy
ed a hay rack ride at Coles slough
Sunday. taking along generous
lunch, principally Easter eggs. They
returned home early in the evening.
The following were of the number:
Misses Jessie Brown. Ola Lambart.
Jewell Vanoker. Julia Price. Gertrude
Johnson. Thyra Greenwood. Grace
Powers. Bessie Ward: Messrs. Walter
md Clarence Crowley. Irwin Ward,
obergfell Brothers. Bryan Atchley,
Ray Pricce. Hugh Alexander, Arthur
Wallace. Shorty EIDE. Mr.. Butler. Mr.,
Pemberton and George and Harry
Switzerland.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Or. Rast Coming Here.

DR. Lee Bast. who for number OF
years has been successful Hotch-
kiss physician, was in the city Mon
day and arranged to take up his 10
cation here. He will occupy the suite
OF rooms formerly occupied by DIR
Earl G. shaffer who left this week for
the training camp.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
TO THE sTocKHoLDERs OF THE
BLACK CANYON OIL & GAS CO.

The following is copy of lette
rom the Department of Interior of tn
United States Geological Survey, ais
| copy of the analysis of the water b.
von Shulz & Low, chemists at Denver
who are reliable chemists:
In reply to your letter of March
IL:
The two salts samples which
you submitted as obtained by
evaporating water are largely so
dunn chloride mixed with a con-
siderable amount of sulphates, and
a small amount of carbonates.
Both samples contain fair
amount of salts of potassium. prob
ably as much as several per cent
of the sample.
The reddish-colored sample,
which separated first from the
water, is largely calcium carbon
ate.
The tests made on this residue
are as complete as seem justified
on samples procured in the man.
ner described.
1t is understood that very care
full attention is being given this
matter by Prof. r. d. George and
his associates of the Colorado Bu-
reau of Mines, who have made de-
tailed analyses of the water itself.
Otherwise, / should desire to in
vestigate the source of this water;
that is, to know the beds from
which it is derived and to check
the qualitative potash determina-
tion given above by means of care
fully collected samples of the wa
ter as it comes from the well. As
Stunning that the water is about as
concentrated as sea water, and
that the proportion of potash in
the dissolved salts is much greater
than in sea water. it would seem
that the proposition of possible
recovery of potash would at least
deserve investigation. Such an
Investigation will undoubtedly be
conducted either by your company
or the state authorities, and
shall be interested indeed to know
what results are obtained.
Yours very truly.
GEO. o. SMITH,
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Get Toeethers Get Together.

The last regular meeting of the
Get Together club was held with Mrs
II. ]. English and there were thirteen
members present. one new member
being added to the club. II was the
birthday OF Mrs. Robert McMullen,
one of their number. and the hostess
presented that lady with fine birth.
day cake adorned with tiny stick can
dies in lieu of candles. The surpris-
ed honor guest cut the cake and di'
pensed II to the other members and
there was much merry-making. Mrs
McMullin was also honored with =
post card shower. and IL is not prob
able that she will soon forget this
particular natal day. The next meet.
Ing will be with Mrs. A. s. Harwooa
on April 18th. and each lady is to
donate to the Red Cross one dozen
eggs. This Is the first "egg dona-
tion" recorded on the egg q day
suggestion.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Will Repeat cantata.

The Easter cantata which was Civ
en- by the Baptist choir Sunday even
ing, was so well rendered that the
participants have been requested to
repeat. and this they will do on next
Sunday evening, for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Cochrans Go.

Cochrans 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cochran of Ola
the and widely known in this com
munity, passed through the city Tues
day enroute to their old home in Cen
terberg, Ohio. They expect to make
that their home in the future.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
To Have Service Flag.

A service flag will be presented to
the Presbyterian church Sunday ev-
ening, a special musical program viii
be given. There will be about sixteen
stars in this flag. for all the boys who
have ever attended the Presbyterian
Sunday school and church in the past
years.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
We Hear From Ratteiaer.

From Morrison, Virginia, comes a
word of greeting from Frank D. Bat
teiger, who is now in the 624th Ae'
supply squadron, aviation branch. He
says he is enjoying excellent health
and gaining weight in the service.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Eekert Folks Have Red Cross Sale

Eckert Folks Have Red Cross Sale.
There was a big time out at the
Eckert school house last Saturday
night when a grist of handsome lunch
boxes were auctioned off. also some
live stock. fancy dishes. cakes and
other nice things.
Col. w. A. Davis was a lively auc-
tioneer and as usual got all that was
coming out of the goods.
About 1926 was realized from the
sale. and jolly good time was en-
joyed by those present. Everyone is
hoping for another such sale soon.
The proceeds go to swell the funds
of the Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
Judge oinaman Honored.

VIM. NJ. Dingman, one of our well
known attorneys, has received Off
cial notice that he has been appoint
ed to act as one of the judges in the
Telluride-Gunnison debate which will
be held at Gunnison tomorrow night.
Judge Dingman will serve in that ca
pacity. barring unexpected circum-
stances, and we are confident that his
decision will be a fair one.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
German Abolished in ST. Louis.

Following the refusal of the students
in East st. Louis, on Wednesday of
this week. all German classes in
high school were abolished by the
board of education.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-05
New Idea.

New Idea.
The Eckert branch of the Red
Cross is planning knitting party to
be held at the home of Mrs. Kiddoo,
Friday afternoon, April 18th. Every
body is invited and the admiss'
price will be one dozen eggs. Then,
the eggs are to be sold for the pur-
pose of buying for knitting. The Eek
ert branch is some Red Cross live
wire.