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The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
NAVY YARD EMULOYES
REDUCED IN WAGES
FILE A PROTEST

WASHINGTON. Oct. Ga reduc-
tion in the rate of pay for employees
in all the navy yards of the United
States has been announced by the
Navy Department Board of Review.
The cut in wages affects 10000 en-
ployes. The cut for the general run
of employees amounts to IA per cent,
although some technical employees
have been cut only 10 per cent, while
employees in overhead positions have
been cut as much as so per cent. The
average scale of wages under the new
cut is sim 45 per cent above the pre-
war scale. according to the Board of
Review Employees associations have
made an appeal from the decision OF
the board to the head of the depart
ment and to the President of the
United States.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
FIRST FOREIGN
PAPER ON GROUND

WASHINGTON. oct $50 far as
known. the London Times is the first
newspaper of any nation which will
engage officially in the Washington
conference on limitation of arma-
ments TO establish headquarters in
Washington The Times has leased a
furnished house a short distance from
the British embassy which will serve
both as working headquarters and a
dwelling place for the staff which Will
be sent to the United States to han
die the news concerning the confer
eDCe
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
GETTING DATA FOR CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-ln prcR'r'
alton for the approaching conference
to discuss the limitation of arma'
ments the State Department has ere
ated what Is known as conference
division. which includes chiefs ot
existing bureaus and specialists on
Far Eastern and other subjects to be
discussed at the conference. The per
sonnel of this division is already head
over heels in work gathering and pre-
pairing data that may be needed by
the American delegation during the
conference
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
REDUCTION IN NUMBER
OF "OfFICIAL" MOTOR CARS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-As one of
the results of the economy drive by
the Harding administration the use
of official automobiles" has been
greatly restricted. Under the former
administration practically every gov
ernment official, no matter how petty,
had an automobile assigned for his
use. Hundreds of these automobiles
have now been declared surplus prop
erty by the government and only
those officials who really have need
for automobile transportation are al
lowed free service.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
Monday Noon to
Tuesday Noon
October 1O--11

This cut illustrates Burnett's NO
CHART method of examining eyes
for glasses.
YOU BET YOUR LIFE IT'S PRETTY
SOFT FOR YOU!
When l visit you, you have all the
snap and efficiency of New York
City's best optical skill Chats where
learned my business) brought to
your own home town and put under
your very nose Thus you see, not
only give you the worlds best optical
skill but l save you the expense of
going to some city to have your eyes
fixed where the service is probably in
ferior to mine.
I'LL SAY IT'S PRETTY SOFT FOR
YOU,
HAVE BURNETT FIT YOUR
GLASSES. THEN THEY'LL BE
RIGHT.
E. r. BURNETT,
Optometrfst
Box 157 Pueblo, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
GREATEST FOREIGN DEMAND
FOR WHEAT EVER RECORDED

wASHINGTON. Oct american
wheat Is experiencing a greater for
eign boom than any time in history
During the month of August over
34.OOO.NOO bushels of wheat were in
spected and passed for export This
is four times the amount 'oi wheat
exported in any previous August
Foreign governments have bought
more American Shea1 this summer
than ever before in the history OF
foreign commerce This Is due 10
the general failure not only of grain
crops but of the pots1o crop through
out Europe.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
.BUSINESS LOCALS:
&c . - . . . . . . . . . .

Special Sunday Dinner, Delta Cafe.
WANTED-At once, waitress and
dishwasher Commercial Hotel. 41c
FOR RENT-Threeroom furnished
house. 1856 Dodge. 41tfc
FOR SALE-Dort car, cheap. In
Quire Johnson & Brenton Grocery.
IA 4O-41p
FOR E-Harley.Davidson mo-
torcycle, $265. Enquire this office.
39tfc
TO TRADE-Delta residence for
good potato land Address wv" care
Of independent. 4O-1c
WANTED-To hear from the own
Or Of a good farm for sale. Write
D. F. Bush, Minneapolis, Mimi 3542p
FOR SALE1Sanitary couch and
sanitary folding bed. Enquire Inde-
pendent office. 39tfc
FOR SALE+Team black geldings.
weight $500; six and eight years old.
One bay horse years old, weight
1880 heavy team harness; one 3A
Studebaker wagon. Would consider
trade for car. Reply in care Inde-
pendent office.
ley road near Tongue Creek bridge,
child's shoe. Reward for return to
this office. t2p
FOR SALE-Steger piano. in good
condition. Inquire at Gale & Gale
Grocery. &1tfc
FOuND-Suit mems underwear.
owner recover at this office by pay
ing for this ad 41c
FOR SALE-Jelly glasses. Mason
fruit Jars, and a dress form. $50
Dodge. 39tfc
FOR SALE-One and half ton
Maxwell truck. Colo Phone 9SJ. l..
A. Adams. 39tfc
LOST-Brown fur nerk-choker, either
on First between Meeker and Dodge
or on Meeker. Return this office. Alp
wANTED-Salesman for Delta and
vicinity Commission contract only
for spare time or full time. We win
teach you to sell income protection
through our free school of instruction
and help you to build profitable
business. Massachusetts Bonding and
Insurance Company. Accident and
Health Dept. Saginaw, Michigan
Canital 81 500 600. 40-1c
AGENTS-We want lady or gem
tleman agent to handle city trade in
Delta and other vacant cities, This is
a wonderful opportunity, as you VIII
be retailing the genuine ]. r Watkins
Products. including Watkins Cocoa
nut OIL Shampoo. Garda Face Powder.
Fruit Drinks and over 137 other prod
ucts. Write today for free sample
and particulars. J. r. Watkins CO.
Don, 60 winona. MINI 4l-2p
Delta Business Coliege-S1GHT
SCHOOL-fall term opens Monday
evening. October 10. Eight months.
cash $50: eight months. in payments.
s35. The regular rate is s5 per month.
Four weeks constitute school month.
Choose your studies. Individual in
struction. All material furnished with
the above named prices. except ad-
vanced bookkeeping material. 4o-lc
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
Great RarQain

Seventy. acres red mesa soil. 40
acres alfalfa. 10 beets, 10 grain. fine
S-room home. good barns, sheds.
granary. fine location, no alkali or
seep. $4,000. Very easy terms.
Eighty acres. % acres bearing ap-
pies. 20 acres alfalfa. 5.room home.
paid up water good outbuildings, best
of soil. $4,000: 81 900 cash, balance
easy.
Several cheap small tracts. +, S.
Corbin. Delta. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
Mr. Stockman!

Investigate our Live Stock in Tran.
sit insurance policy. One dollar
brings you a policy.
Your livestock is covered from the
time 1t is loaded on cars until IT
reaches destination.
Harry G. Shaffer & Co.
Both Phones Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
2.,oo STEEL WORKERS BACK

PITTSBURGH. Oct. 1.-TWO thou
sand one hundred steel workers who
have been idle for months have been
put on three to FIVE day week as a
result of the United States Steel Cor
poration resuming partial operation
of the Homestead and Duquesne mills.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
SCHOOLS COME FIRST

When the question is asked me
In what Particular can country and
town best cooperate" the word
school immediately comes into my
mind Country and town co-opera,-
ing IN the establishment OF consol,-
dated schools find common
ground. Even closer the tie can he
drawn by making the consolidated
sc6ool real live community center
My own home is on a farm on, j.,
Iowa fve miles from the town of
Elements. There we have that real
community spirit. We have a mart
"a community park built BY farmers
park. real
lownspeopie and farmers are No,
!wo ~ alien races. but brothers }ac;ng
the same problem.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
HALF MILLION DOLLARS
DAILY FROM SALVAGE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Salvage
sales OF surplus army supplies have
averaged s52o.000 per day since Jan
uary l. II is estimated that there
are several million dollars worth of
such supplies yet to be disposed of.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
BUILDING RESUMES WITH RUSH

CHICAGO. Sept. 2s.-Builders OF all
sorts anticipating the termination Of
the building trades strike. began to
take out permits in August, with the
result that more building permits
were issued in August than in any
August in seven years.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
RESUME U. S. MAIL TO RUSSIA

RESUME U. S. MAIL TO RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The Post
office Department announces that par
eel post service as we'll as regular
mail service has been resumed with
Russia. The service was discontinued
during the war due to conditions in
Russia which made it impossible to
guarantee delivery of mail. Detailed
information regarding rates for mail
and parcel service and other data will
be furnished by local postmasters.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

81 want to tell you that the Harvest
number is simply great. l have
thought of calling you all afternoon.
1t is simply fine and you are entitled
to my hearty congratulation."- DIR. w.
S. Cleland.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
Onion Seed

Yellow Globe Danver onion seed for
sale. termination and purity of every
pound guaranteed. Clarence A. Smith.
3stfc
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
MAAoN,Ne VALLEY INDUSTRIES

PITTSBURGH. Oct. e.-It is esti-
mated 1900 men have been affected
by increases in ahe operation of the
Carnegie steel mills III the Mahoning
Valley during the past week.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

The chief purpose of the family
according to the young
crowd, is to take them out on the
dark country roads after supper.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

That was great number. l never
dreamed it would be so fine. e. w.
Strong.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY

A few comments made to the Inde.
pendent on the Harvest Edition are
reproduced here:
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
viii You Trade

your car for nice little ranch on
Garnet Mesa? You can arrange the
difference in monthly payments. Ad.
dress y. Independent. 3Stfc
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

Who says the girls are not success
full at salesmanship, when they can
make the men give up their good
money in return for a smile?
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
BY JAMES r. HOWARD
President OF the American Farm
Bureau Federation

'ceryr'sh' is,i, y the pgtltssers Aeteoister
Service Co.
Townspeople and farmers are not
two alien races but brothers facing
the Same problems: spirit OF CO.
operation between them is absolutely
necessary If our nation is to reack
the Promised Land OF Normally.
One of the great tasks of our ma
tional farmers organization - the
American Farm Bureau Federation
is to bring TO the town man bet
ter understanding OF the farmer and
the farmers problems, while we
consider II equally our task to in
terpret justly to the farmer the town
man and his problems.
EXAMPLE OF RELATIONSHIP
The relation of the farmer and
The banker serves well to illustrate
our point Certainly their problem
is parallel. The banker conserves
the fiscal wealth OF his community.
storing and distributing it as need
may arise and occasion justify. 1t
is ,his business to use this fiscal
wealth in such way as will create
new aceumulations OF wealth and
safeguard the interests Of the COM
munitv. git is the farmers business
TO conserve the soil wealth OF the
community, distributing the products
as the needs OF society may indicate.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

Il want to tell you how much
appreciated the Harvest number of
the Independent 1t represents a
great deal of hard labor and is truly
wonderful / believe people who will
make such publication possible
should receive the hearty endorse
ment of everyone. Miss Isabel Ker-
nohan.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

l&mes II. Howard an Iews far,
naeT and the President of ,he Amer
lean Farm Bureau FEEDER alton,
sPes.s for organized agriculture.
In rshe following article ne touches
on 5 question near to as heart-
the development OF community
kptrit between tosnsmcn and far.
mets.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

The Delta Independent has issued
a fine harvest number of A pages. 1t
is handsomely Illustrated with scenes
of Delta county's progress in agricul-
tural. business and horticultural lines.
The edition covers in every way, by
special feature articles. the various
developments of the county in its
every locality. The stories are well
written and the illustrations aptly Sc
lected. The whole paper is well got
ten up from typographical stand
point and the people of Delta may
well be proud OF a newspaper that
has the ability. initiative and pep to
assemble and produce such com
pendulum of facts and data about their
county. 1t speaks we'll for their com
munity and well for the business men
who made possible the financial back
ing of the effort. The Independent is
In it's 39th year. 1t is always live
readable. newsy paper, published by
Frank Stearns. who is hustler
Montrose Daily Press.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

PRESIDENT HOWARD,
CHIEF OF FARM BU-
REAUS, WRITES FOR
THIS PAPER ON 10Th
CENTURY SUBJECT
DEVELOPING THE
GREATER COMMU~
MTY SPIRIT.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

Only drop so far in coal is when it
: being delivered into the cellar
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
HOW TOWNSPEOPLE AND FARM FOLKS CAN
COOPERATE FOR BENEFIT OF EACH :

tackled: much has been dore in find
ing their solution.
And not only is the farmer in a
position to aid himself. but he now
comes to the aid Of his town brother
In national way such programs
as good roads, reduction of freight
rates, taSation-all problems of vital
concern to the town man-are re-
ceiving the heartiest support from
organized agriculture -.
THIS IS cooPERATIoNi
In the local units opportunity ;s
afforded for the closest cooperation,
Schools. roads,-the par,icular fea-
lures on which such a co-operatiye
spirit might be develocc,I. are i'm
material. Only yesterday from
Gown IN Missouri came the story
OF one example of town-coun,rv CO.
operation: Through its agricultural
committee the commercial club of
Columbia. Missouri. is furnishing
market news service to farmers
he plan is to list free OF charge anv
gram, livestock products, farm ma
OF all kinds. and even land
or farms that the owner would buy
or sell The committee believes thar
owing to the almost prohibitive high
ireight rates existing today, thar il
is TO the advantage of the producer
10 sell or buy whenever there s an
opportunity near at home.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

The Delta Independent issued a
wonderfully complete and compre-
hensive Harvest Edition last week
which was well patronized, from ap-
pearances. and ought to greatly bene-
fit that county. The work was good
and the articles carefully prepared
GuGnison Empire.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

but always. if we are good farmers.
having in mind an accumulation OF
fertility on which the drafts OF future
generations may be drawn
All know that the farmer is the
principal producer of the fiscal
wealth OF the nation. The banker
Us interested in the fiscal wealth.
and ii the farmer fails to pro-
duce not only the bankers husi-
ness but all business suffers. The
farmers problem is certainly the
townsman's problem. The period OF
stagnation from which we are lust
emerging is but sad proof OF this.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

'coryriSht ie,i, y the Publiss.e,s Au,eerstes
Service Co.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07
FARMER WILL NOW HELr

For several decades cities and
towns have had various forms OF
organizations to work on economic
and social problems. They have ac-
complished much. Most OF this time
me farmer has been unorganized.
h's own problems have been neg
iected and he has been in no posi-
ton to ard the townsman. That time
has passed.
American agriculture is now or
ganizcd as agriculture never before
in the history OF the world was or
ganized, Problems peculiar to the
agricultural industry are being at
The Delta independent., 1921-10-07

The management of the High School
Lyceum Bureau believes it has Sc
cured perhaps the best talent ever
heard here for the course this year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
Congress Bans Sale
of Beer, Permitting
Search of Property

w WASHINGTON. Nov. lN-Ihe
conference report on the anti
beer bill was adopted by the SEN
ate today by an overwhelming
vote
The report having already been
adopted by the house the bill
now goes 10 the president for his
approval.
The vote was Sc 90 %.
Twelve republic 0s and 10 dem
ocrats voted against the confer
enCe report.
Both Sen. Lodge. of Massachu-
sets the republican leader. and
Underwood. Alabama democrat.
voted against it,
The bl.l permits search and
seizure ~ private property in
Guiding the home. 10y prohibition
agents. with or without search
warrants, prohibits the sale OF
beer as medicine and limits pre-
scripuons OF liquor FOR medical
purposes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
STEEL NLEN BACK u. $.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1S.-Emphatic
assurance that the iron and steel
manufacturers of the United States
are solidly aligned with delegates
90 the arms conference in their eff
Charles NJ. Schwab in an address
Friday night at a dinner of the
American Iron and steel institute
In honor of Marshal FoCh.
After paving high tribute 10 the
marshal and telling him that in the
language Of the greatest poets he
had been "grappled 90 our souls
with hoops of steel" Mr.. Schwab.
who is head of the Bethlehem Steel
corr Grafton. said:
"I would like 20 take advantage
Of this occasion to say something
which has long been upon my heart
and which at this significant mo-
ment ii is clearly my duty 20 say.
IL was stated at some of the sessions
OF the recent League OF Nations
meeting I'm Geneva. 10 has often been
carelessly suggested in the press
that the flame Of war is I'm great
measure kept alive by those inter
ested i'm the private building of naval
ships and manufacture of munitions
or war. 7 can. Of course. speak only
for myself but I believe and know
that express the sentiments Of
others placed I'm similar positions to-
mine when I say this. am at the
head ~ the largest war materials
manufacturing works in the world.
The ship yards of my company build
more naval ships than are built in
any other yards under one manage
mcut i'm the United States But 7
have been thrilled beyond express
sion AS had every good American
hv the brilliant and statesmanlike
scheme laid before the conference
40 Washington by Sec'y Hughes. The
carrying out Of that plan may in-
volve great monetary loss in some
quarters but such a thing as finan-
cial loes can he Of no consideration
when compared 90 the iuestimable
boon 90 mankind which would be
involved fin the realization OF that
magnificent plan"
An SchwaA declared that should
The statesmen now assembled in
Washington find IL possible 90 bring
about disarmament and permanent
Eeace gladly would ne see "thc
war-making machinery OF the Beth
lehcm Steel corporation sunk 20 the
bottom Of the ocean"
Heres Japan's Position.
Jap8n's position on China's pro-
posals is being authoritatvely out
lined this wav:
Japan would Ike 90 see the con-
ference adopt SET Of principles
which u guaranteeing Japan's riyh-
- existence. would generally and
especially insure for China her ter
ritoral. and insofar as possible. her
complete administrative integrity
A. the same time these principles
could affirm the dor.r.ne ~ ceua.
opportunity for all
Tapnu for the moment. has no
broad program 90 apply 90 China.
believing that 81 she sought 20 inn
pose "A broad platform 10 would lay
! her open 10 suspicion as possibly con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
JAPAN READY
TO FIGHT FOR
BIGGER NAVY
Plain Talk Across Council
Table at Armament Confer
ence is Expected.
CONTINUED from PAGE ono

Continued from page onc)
Gated by France and the United
States
The Chinese delegates themselves
Will go into tomorrow's session with
the attitude that having laid down
their declaration of rights, IL is
some one else's move. They are
preparing for no further statement.
but say they will be glad 20 an
swer questions and explain their in
depreciation Of their propositions
A formal call was issued today
for the third public session Of the
conference. which is 20 be held on
Monday. Premier BRAND OF France
is expected to speak 10 the delegates
on land ornaments. in which France
is vitality interested, laying down a
formula that will become the basis
OF discussion later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
Children s Shoes and
Rubbers for Winter

The Holland Shoes for Boys are
as good as you could wish. Long
wear is their strongest feature but
good looks have not been sacrificed.
They are priced $500 to $7.65.
For Girls you can rely upon the
Ferries Shoes. They are neat in ap-
pearance yet give good service.
These are $3.50 to $3.50.
Ball Band Rubbers - 69c to
$l30.
Ball Band Arctics - $3.50 to
$500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
&c, 900 PACKING
| HOUSE WORKERS
CUT OWN WAGES
Agree With Officials That Re-
duction Is Necessary-Ef-
fective Nov. %.
CONTINUED from page One)

Continued from page one)
where wages are gauged by local
labor conditions. are:
4 Unskilled labor receiving less than
- 4 cents an hour. ~ cents; semi
skilled labor receiving from 42la to
47l cents an hour. cents. skilled
labor receiving more than ia cents
an hour, cents.
When the reductions are applied
20 the plants OF the other members
OF the big Five" 10000 men and
women will be affected. In the final
result a far larger number will be
directly concerned. as wages in sew
era hundred small packing houses
are based on the Big Five" scales.
Working Conditions Same.
No change is made in working
conditions or the 4O-hour-week guar
Hntee.
Fridays action. officials said.
marked a new departure in Ameri-
can industry While the plant con
gress" idea has been tried with vary
ing success In other lines. the pack
ing houses were the first national
industry 20 attempt this method OF
employe representation in the man
agement
Ten days ago tho companies an
nounced in a statement TO their en-
ployes that wage reduction would
be necessary and outlined their rea-
sons for requesting the cut. Fridays
action was the result
OmciRls OF the company say they
suggested no figure for the proposed
seduction. The employees represen-
ratives called FOR the books. and
from the companys financial show
ing figured out The reduction which
Vas adopted. The action, 10 was en-
phasiZed. was purely voluntary on
the. part OF the employees commit
Tee the company representatives
agreeing 90 the cut proposed by the
workers.
The final test OF the plan Will
dome. however, officials say. when 10
. seen whether or not the body of
employees accept the decision of their
chosen representative
The Big Five plants have all
Vays been known as open shop
Industries. Packing officials say the
pni0n membership is largely con-
AAaNA ~ +A4N e4AA.Aa-HA pants ana Lala Z
any strike c6ll would not affect them
seriously.
swift and company also annouuc-
ed Friday night that the Omaha
assembly had voted 90 sccept a xago
cut but had rot specified the amount
or how % Was 90 be determined.
swift and company employ es are
holding assembly meetings in the
various cities where such organiza-
nons exist and these assemblies are
acting individually instead OF col
feCyively as was the case with Ar
rnoCT employees.
Otdcials said they expected the
employees would raufy the action of
the men appointed o. represent them
d tht. assemblies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-19
Our Thanksgiving Sale of
High Quality Table Linens

This Sale pronounced because the women of
this vicinity know good Linen and appreciate And the
Linen able present good You have seen
such fine uaties showing for years be
they have been the market.
Not only have been able procure the qualities in
the best makes of Linen but have also been able bring
them you reasonable prices.
You will be delighted the you
splendid collection of because you have
the FIRM dependable grades of Linen that will last you life
time. Visit this display