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The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
CARLSTROM BROTHERS

The president-elect must be sur.
prised to learn how many devoted
friends he has. who at great personal
sacrifice are willing to accept public
office in order to make his admins
tration a success.
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17

A course In shorthand. typewriting
and bookkeeping with their relative
subjects will be offered in the high
school building in the evening. For
particulars see Mrs. l.. f. Wright. 6OS
f. 4th St.. phone 155F. 5Otfc
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
eAsY suNNlEs FOR XMAS.

Something useful and desirable for
boys and girls. Cute; eight weeks
old, Flemish Giant rabbits, one dollar
each. Phone Coop. 121M. Heinbockel
Garnet mesa, two and half miles
southeast OF town
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHILDREN

To the Delta House where DIR. X.
C. Sapero, the well known eye. ear.
nose and throat specialist of Denver
will examine their eys free. Tuesday.
December 2lst.
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
Or. K. c. sAPERo

Eye. ear, nose and throat specialist
of Denver. will again be In Delta. on
Tuesday. December 21st. Consultation
and examination for glasses free.
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17

screw-eyes into the holes, and then
drive the axles through the screw
eyes and spools.
pended between the mast tops (Fig. p.
Use toothpicks for spreaders s. thread
for wire strands I and end loops U.
When the toy battleships have been
assembled give them q coat "f paint
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
Milton r. Welch
\norney al Ia,

q. 8. Commissioner. Special alton
tion given to Presumption. Desert
Land and Coal Presumption Ftlines
Desert land yearly proofs. pre-
emption, homestead and desert Land
final proofs taken. Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17

At present prices of millinery. elec-
ton betting OF hats was reported to
have been strictly confined to men.
The Delta independent., 1920-12-17
Hauling

am prepared to do all kinds CT
hauling between Delta and Cedaredge.
RED MOUNTAIN COAL a speciality.
Coop. Phone 4sJ. j. A. Grace,
Cedaredge.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
K. OF C. CONTINUES ITS
EXTENSION EDUCATION

The knights OF COLUMBUS Com
mittee on War Activities m co-ordS
nation with the welfare work carried
on by its Organization during the war
is establishing schools eall over. the
country as a postwar measure Tor
service and ex-service men. These
sohoolS are but a natural outgrowth
OF the educational work undertaken
by them for service men in camps
and contonments.
A survey OF the needs OF the men In
the service convinced the committee
on war activities that the greatest
possible contribution to the cOmmu-
nifty would be TO provide demobilised
service men with an opportunity TO
continue their studies. which had
been interrupted by the war. and fit
themselves by education for more at
tractive occupation and for larger
fields OF usefulness.
That Washington might share In
the fruits OF it's work the build
ing at 600 @ street northwest
auirements. Glasses in the va
rious trade courses, such as automo-
bile mechanics, plumbing, radio draw
ing, aluminium, cast iron welding, and
sketches and blue print reading will
begin on February 10 at 1880 p. m,
and are free TO all men still in the
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
RUSSIAN DEBACLELAD
TO BATTLE OF JUTLAND

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE wars big
gest naval battle of Jutland precipi-
tated the Russian debacle,' according
to the Daily Mail. in commenting
upon Commander Bellair's remarka-
BILE book, "The Battle of Jutland."
The Daily Mail says that the book
discards the official "low visibility"
explanation put out after the en-
gagement.
Admiral Lord Jellicoe, the Daily
Mail says, was a victim OF the ad-
miralty's policy of caution and drew
off in order not to risk any of his
dreadnaughts. The newspaper points
out that after this action the peces-
sity for big army at home contrib
uted to the disaster on the western
front in the spring of 1918.
Immediately after the battle OF Jut-
land 1t was officially explained that
the. German fleet escaped owing to
the "iow visibility" or foggy weather.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
EALL-NOYES SCHOOL

Day and night 0rsded and high school
courses complete. under ex-teacher c. HIS
All Civil Service preparatory work under
former L. s. examiner. Also private les
sons All ages. Catalogue 22l st
". W. Phone NJ. 3s7i mh22-tu.we.sa sa-tf
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
The Draftsman an Essential Link in the
Chain of Industrial Production

All engineering and construction must through
his hands He must therefore, know his The ability
of the Columbia School of Drafting to- produce practical
craftsmen who know their which has been clearly and
consistently demonstrated during its nearly nine years of
existence is the foundation rock of the Of this
institution
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
DRAF FTSMEN SCARCE
IN BIG INDUSTRIES
Openings Everywhere at Good
Salaries, With But Few Ready
To Fill Them.
By ROY @. CLAFLIN.

There always has been a substan-
tiaI demand for persons trained In
drafting work, but OF recent years
this demand has experienced an alb
normal growth. For some time the
supply OF eligible craftsmen has been
far too inadequate, and II appears
that IL will not overtake the ever-in-
creasing demand for many years TO
come, IL ever.
There is a happy reason back OF
this need for more craftsmen. II is
surprising TO learn the number OF
new manufacturing plants that are
springing up in all parts OF the coun-
try, even In sections or the Southern
States where manufacturing has
never been known. The old-establish-
ed plants are charging and increas-
ing the scope OF their operations to a
larger scale than ever before.
See. Bigger business
All this Industrial activity is In
harmony with the new position which
the United States has attained as the
leading commercial nation OF the
world. We are going to get used to
bigger business from now on as a
regular thing.
All manufacturing and construction
work must pass through the hands OF
ing demand for his services. The
United States Is not going backward,
and as production continues to in
crease there must be a greater num-
ber OF persons trained for the draft
ing profession in order that the new
volume of work can be handled.
Naturally this condition has caused
a premium to be placed on the serv-
ices OF craftsmen. 1t has become an
even more lucrative line OF work than
previously. Not only are the best Of
salaries paid for this work. but the
opportunities for advancement are
unlimited.
The rivalry for craftsmen existing
between various manufacturers is in
terestipg. Firms are paying $125 to
S165 a month for the simple work of
tracing: $3.50 TO $3.50 a month for de-
tailers; $225 to $275 for checkers;
5000 to 5000 for designers.
Many Good Openings.
In one place alone there are at the
present time 231 openings for drafts
men listed. and about as many for de-
signers. In a single plant 65 drafts
men are required "at once" and the
management guarantees salary
from Is to 20 per cent higher than the
applicants present salary. Another
Arm wants twenty craftsmen and
pays $175 to $3.50 a month to start.
The newspapers of industrial CEN
ters publish columns of want ads for
craftsmen daily. The lack of an ade-
quate supply OF persons trained in
this work has produced serious pre-
dicament in manufacturing and gen.
eral construction lines.
One prominent architect states that
he has signed contracts for 100000
worth OF buildings, and may be COM
PEELED to forfeit part OF the work be-
cause of his inability to procure
craftsmen. Many manufacturing
plants are behind in their schedule OF
production for the same reason.
There are few lines offering greater
opportunities for certain success for
ambitious young men and women
than the profession of drafting. Many
of them foresee the prosperous future
for themselves in this work and are
preparing to enter it. They are rem
dering a real service, not only to
themselves. but to their country, in
so doing.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11

serNios and thoss hnnrrkh1F a.
charged from the service.
In connection with the school, at
the same building, an employment
bureau and service club have been
Instituted. The employment agency
has already placed hundreds OF OK.
service men In suitable positions. The
service club should appeal especial
ly TO service men. IL has sleeping
quarters for 100 men. II Is also equip
ped with shower baths, pool tables.
and other conyeniences which made
It's former home at oOo E street so
popular.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
Learn Mechanical Drafting
Your Opportunity to Win Success
PERMANENT, CoNGENIAL WORK
RAPID ADVANCEMENT

dfo
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
Lift-Top Style

AS shown-in three
sizes-and two lin
ihgs-with approx
mate ice capacity.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11

northwest Miss Frances DOugherty,
prominent san Franciscan ana CO.
star with Margaret Ellington In
Ae Lie" will give character
readings during the intermission.
Dancing will follow the meeting.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
PARIS MUST DANCE IN
COLD, CABINET RULES

PARIS. Feb. lI.-At meeting or
the cabinet with President Poincare
A decree was signed placing restrie-
tions upon certain uses OF electric
power and cutting off the supply OF
coal 20 dancing palaces.
The cabinet decided 10 abolish FIXED
oriee. for wheat harvested In 1920.
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
Big Demand for Columbia Graduates

The Columbia School of Drafting is constantly called
by manufacturing and constructing companies Of all
of the country supply them with graduates FOR
POSITIONS AS PROFESSIONAL CRAFTSMEN at salaries
from $125 to S225 month to start Our graduates make
good and advance rapidly their employers often
repeat their for ore like them because they know
that instruction produces craftsmen of the caber
they need
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
cslIfoRNllNS TO MEET.

The February meeting OF the Cali
fernis State Society will be held
tomorrow evening. at the Thom-
son school, Twelfth and l. streets
The Washington times., 1920-02-11
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL

other INFORMATION desired given below, write
GORDON GRANGER Colleges The Tines
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the Board of Drainage Commission
ers of the said Drainage District shall
if a majority of the taxpayers in
numbers and amount voting at said
special election, vote in favor of the
proposition herein submitted, annu-
ally levy and collect, beginning with
the year 1920, while any or all of said
bonds are unpaid and outstanding, in
excess of all other taxes, sufficient
ad valorem tax on all the taxable
property in said Drainage District to
pay and retire the principal and the
semi-annual interest coupons attached
to said bonds at their respective ma
turtles.
The foregoing ordinance after be-
ing duly seconded by Mr.. Lahaye, was
read to the meeting and adopted by
the following vote:
For the ordinance-Mr. Lahaye,
Mr.. Wright, NJ. Ballard, DR.. Richard.
Against the ordinance-None.
Absent-Mr. Sam Futral
Dated Opelousas, Louisiana. this
18th day of February, A. D. 1920.
G. RICHARD,
President.
ATTEST
L. A. ANDREPONT,
Secretary.
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Louisiana Will Have
Largest Potato House

Louisiana will have the largest
sweet potato storage house in the
South, when the O,OOO-bushel house
which is being erected by company
at Monroe, is completed. There has
been an increase of 100000 bushels
in the sweet potato storage house ca
pacity of North Louisiaa the last
twelve months, according to M. Hull,
sweet potato specialist, extension di-
vision, Louisiana State University,
who recently made tour of that sec
ton of the state. In addition to a
number of new houses, he says, sew
eral companies will increase their
storage facilities to double their pres
ent capacity. These companies are
installing canneries.
"This should revolutionize farming
in the hill sections of North Louisi-
ana" says Mr.. Hull. "We have crit
icised the farmer for sticking almost
exclusively to cotton when as mat
ter of fact he wasn't to blame. He
realized that cotton was the only sta
pie crop that he could grow for which
there was an assured market at all
times. His credit was gagged largely
by his acreage in this crop. Such
conditions should no longer exist,
now that he has a definite market
for another very valuable crop, the
sweet potato"
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bonds to run for a period of from
one to not exceeding forty years from
their date and to bear interest at the
rate of five per cent per annum from
their date, payable semi-annually.
The proceeds from the sale of said
bonds to be used for the purpose of
constructing a system of gravity
drainage in and for said Drainage
District by cleaning with dredges or
otherwise the bayous, laterals and
gulleys as outlined in red on the map
of said Drainage District and as des-
ignated in the proposition submitted
to the electors under the ordinance
adopted by the Board of Drainage
Commissioners of the said Drainage
District, this 18th day of February,
A: d. 1920.
The proposition to the electors at
said election is substantially as fol-
lows:
A proposition to incur debt and is
sue and sell serial negotiable coupon
bonds of the Bayou Courtableau and
Teche Drainage District of the Par
ish of st. Landry, State of Louisiana,
to the amount of One Hundred and
Twenty-Five Thousand ($125, O0O.O O)
Dollars, to run for a period of from
one ~ to not exceeding forty (40)
years from their date, bearing inter-
est at the rate of five per centum per
annum from their date, payable semi
annually, for the purpose of con-
structing system of gravity drainage
in and for said Drainage District, by
cleaning with dredges or otherwise
the bayous, laterals and gulleys as
mentioned in the proposition to the
voters at said special election, also
outlined in red on the map of said
Drainage District, thereby improving
the gravity drainage in and for said
Drainage District and the inhabitants
thereof, the title to which shall vest
in said Drainage District. Said bonds
to be of such denomination and the
and principal thereof to be
payable at such time and place as
shall be determined by the said
Board of Drainage Commissioners,
and both principal and interest of
said bonds to be secured and paid by
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-20

Signature of Voter.
To vote for the proposition. sub
mitted upon this ballot, place a cross
(X) mark in the square after the
word "Yes," and too vote against
place similar cross (X) mark after
the word mo"
SECTION s
Be it further ordained, etc, that
the president of the Board of Drain
age Commissioners of the said Drain
age District be and he is hereby duly
authorized, empowered and directed
to have the necessary ballots printed
for the said election in accordance
with the provisions of the law of this
state and this ordinance. He shall
also provide ballot boxes and the
necessary blanks and tellers' sheets
and other paraphernalia for the hold
ing Of said election.
SEcTION7
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the clerk of court and ex-officio reg
istrar of voters for said parish shall
furnish the election officers herein
mentioned with list of the taxpayers
entitled to vote in person or by writ
ten proxy at said special election, to-
gether with the assessed valuation of
each of said taxpayer" property, as
shown by the assessment roll last
made and filed prior to said election.
SECTION 8
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the election shall be held at Joe
Benoit's store, in said Drainage Dis
trict, and the following persons are
hereby duly appointed and empow-
cred to act as commissioners and
clerk at said election:
Joe BenOit, J. Badeaux, G. C. Mo-
reau, commissioners; Clement Benoit,
clerk.
The officers of election above
named shall hold said election to
conform with Act ESQ of the Acts of
the General Assembly of the State
of Louisiana of the year 1910, and
all Acts amendatory or supplement
tary thereto, and shall make due re-
turns of said election to the Board
of Drainage Commissioners of said
Drainage District at the meeting to
be held at the office of said Board in
the City of 0pelousas, La, in the
Parish of st. Landry, State of Louis
lana, on the first day of April, A. D.
1920.
SECTION 9
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
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ed letters.
This section is handling 5000 let
tiers per day.
Whereas, on December 80 there
were 10000 premiums payment
unposted on the books, there are to-
day 5000 and tomOrrow's posting
will entirely consume these, so that
premium payments are current to-
day.
The failure of men to learn their
status regarding insurance was due
to the fact that their letters went in
to the big mass of unanswered mail
and are just emerging.
The fact men were sent bills for
insurance they had paid was due TO
the fact their payments were in the
unposted premium list.
This big mass of unhandled work
could not be disregarded but simply
had to be worked out. The figures
show how nearly past are the days
when men need experience the diff
ficulties and misunderstanding re-
garding their insurance. There al
ways will be some individual errors
and delays as is true on all books ex-
cept those kept by st. Peter; but
these figures tell their own story of
how nearly current this last depart
ment of the bureau is.
This announcement is very impor-
tant because it answers by facts and
not promises the just complaints men
have been making about failure to
get replies from the bureau. Further
more, the bureau does not answer
letter when it finds that since the
ex-service mans letter was received
receipt, notice or other answer to
his question has gone forward. .
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ORDINANCE

Mr.. Wright offered the ordinance
which is in words and figures as fol-
lows:
AN ORDINANCE
Ordering and calling a special cleo
ton in the Bayou Courtableau
and Teche Drainage District of
the Parish of st. Landry, State
of Louisiana, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified prop
erty taxpayers of said Drainage
District a proposition to incur
debt and issue and sell serial
negotiable coupon bonds of said
Drainage District in the sum of
One Hundred and Twenty-Five
Thousand 1925, 100000 Dollars,
as hereinafter stipulated for the
purpose Of constructing system
Of gravity drainage in and for
said Drainage District, by clean
ing with dredges or otherwise the
bayous, laterals and gulleys as
outlined in red on the map of
the said Drainage District.
SECTION
Be it ordained by the Board of
Drainage Commissioners of the Ba-
you Courtableau and Teche Drainage
District of the Parish of st. Landry,
State of Louisiana, that it is advisa-
BILE and expedient to incur indebted
ness in said Drainage District to the
amount and for the purpose herein
after mentioned.
SECTION 2
Be it further ordained, That a spe-
cial election be and the same is here
by duly called and ordered to be held
in the Bayou Courtableau and Teche
Drainage District of the Parish of st.
Landry, State of Louisiana, on We'd
nesday, the 31st day Of March, A. D.
1920, between the hours of 2 a. NJ.
and 5 p. m.
SECTION 3
Be it further ordained, ETC., that at
said special election there will be sub
mitted to the taxpaying electors quail
flied to vote under the constitution
and laws of the State of Louisiana
a proposition to incur debt, issue and
sell serial negotiable coupon bonds Of
the Bayou Courtableau and Teche
Drainage District of the Parish of st.
Landry, State of Louisiana, to the
amount of One Hundred and Twenty
five Thousand ($125, 000.O0) Dollars,
to run for a period of from one ~
tc not exceeding forty (40) years
from their date, bearing interet at
the rate of five percentum per an
mum from their date, payable semi
annually, for the purpose of construct
ing a system of gravity drainage in
and for said Drainage District by
cleaning with dredges or otherwise
he bayous, laterals and gulleys, all
If which are outlined in red on the
nap of the district, and thereby i'm
growing the gravity drainage in and
Tor said Drainage District and the
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-20
CTRAYED-on or about january

CTRAYED-On or about January
y %, 1920, from E. M. Boagni's
st. Joseph plantation, in Coulee
Croche, one black horse mule, about
five years old, and about thirteen
hands high, with yellowish nose and
yellowish underneath stomach, with
four black feet, one front foot larger
than balance, long name and tail,had
rope around neck when it got loose
Anyone knowing of the whereabouts
of this animal will please notify E. M.
BOAGNI, Opelousas, La, or G. M.
HARGRODER, Sunset, La. A suit
able reward viii be paid to person
finding this animal. mch6-tf
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-20
News of Interest to
Former Service Men

Lynn A. Burr, state representative
of the bureau of war risk insurance,
with headquarters at Room 800, Au-
dubon Building, New Orleans, has
Just received the following announce
ment from the assistant director in
charge of the insurance division,
which will be good news to the ex-
service men who have been waiting
patiently to hear from the bureau
relative to their insurance:
Whereas, on November there
were 800, 900 unanswered letters in
the bureau, there is today $4,000 I'M
answered letters, by the 28th of Feb
ruary there will be $4,000 unanswer-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-20

the M. E. Church of Ruston, La, is
director of the Lincoln parish cam
paign. The appeal for funds is meet
ing with hearty response and already
half of the entire quota has been for
warded to the afflicted people in Ar
menia.