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The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
HOSPITAL AID NOTES
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Hospital Aid Dance at Elks' Hail to-
night Tickets Sl.OO.
Mesdames c r. Blaine. Wm Gar.
win and w r, Johnson are ID charge
Of arrangements for the annual dance
given by the Hospital Aid at Tks'
Hall on Dec. 2S. Wonderful music,
dainty refreshments, and delightful
time are assured.
Mrs. Ray Brattain IS leaving next
week for California, whore she will
make her future home During the
past three and one-halt years Mrs.
Brattain has served as treasurer for
the Aid and II is with regret and a
fun appreciation OF her faithful SER
vices, that we accept her resignation
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The War de.
partment has set the pace for the
other federal agencies in the prompt
payment OF It's bills in order to obtain
discount During the last fiscal year
its records show that It operated prac,
tically on a cash basis. inasmuch as
1852 per cent OF its bills were paid
promptly and the discounts thus OBJ.
tanned saved the department and the
taxpayers S2lO,64S.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
cooIIdoe &c coIorado ceIery.

Truly Colorado's products must be
Of par excellent quality. II the nations
chief executive and Dr Hubert Work
dined from some OF them on Christ
mas day. From Denver a few days
ago, two splendid lunches Of our
finest pascal celery was sent to Or.
Works home at Washington, D. c.
where on Christmas day the celery
EraCed the dinner.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28

wishes for q Happy New Year which
everyone had been wishing everyone
else that day7
And not only that-but the wishes
in the hearts of each which were sim
cere wishes for happiness in the gay
good, New Year just commencing?
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
Fort Morgan Has New Power Plant

Fort Morgan Has New Power Plant
The splendid new municipal light
and power plant which has recently
been installed az Fort Morgan on the
banks Of the Platte River began op-
erations Friday Perhaps the most
unique feature about Its installation
was the fact that the city has done
the entire work without letting a
single contract The plant has the dis
tinction Of having the highest steam
pressure Of any in the state It's ap,
proXimate cost is $4,000
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
PrcshNtcrIan Church

Sunday School s:45 A NJ.
Morning worship l1:O0 o'clock
Theme: Things That Abide-Over
which Time has no Power"
Endeavor Service $50 p. m. Led
by Mrs r. NJ. Johnston. Topic: THE
Romance Of How Christ came to
Alaska"
Evening service 7:30 p. m. Theme:
Ring out the Old, Ring in the New"
Mid-week seryoce Wednesday. at
1880 p, m. Theme; plans for the
New Year"
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
UNCLE EBEN TOO BUSY

II has great respect" said Uncle
Eben, "foh de man dat is too busy
shovelin' snow to prance around
wishin' everybody Happy New Year
when dey bumps on his sidewalk"
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
ST. MIehaers CATHOLIC

Masses at s and 10 O'Clock every
Sunday except the second Sunday OF
the month when mass will be at II
o'clock
Church service Sunday evenings
at 7;30 o'clock.
Week day masses at 1880 O'Clock.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
At The Churches
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Church Of Christ

Church Of Christ
Bible School 9;45 a. m.
Preaching at II a, m.
At the close OF the morning worship
tables will be ready and dinner ar
ranged for all Bring well-filled bas-
kets for the dinner. After dinner a
short program. then the election Of
Church and Sunday School officers,
and plans for next years wirk will be
taken up,
Everybody welcome.
Members OF the church requested to
come.
Junior and Senior c. f. $50 p. m.
Preaching 1880 p. m.
B. +. StallinEs. Minister
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28

Some OF the men Of Delta claim
that their wives keep up fall house
cleaning until the time when it is
necessary to begin on the spring cam
paign against dirt.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28


ing a glorious afternoon in the out-of-
doors-all took part in the New Year
skating party which WAS being given.
The ice was firm, hard and smooth.
Never had IL seemed so wonderful.
The air was invigorating There was
no wind. II wa. an ideal day for a
skating party.
After~ard they would go back for
New Years supper party and sit
around a big FIRE telling stories. They
would all be at the party, 1t would
he for both old and young, for was not
New Years day day that was young
and yet SO close TO the oldest day
OF the year that had gone before7
And in the meantime they skated
and laughed and sang songs and fell
down and laughed some more and
played games. All Of them Joined in.
And they looked about them at the
frozen lake and at the hills surround
ing with the glow Of the first after
Moons rosy light upon them.
It was a beautiful world and people
in II were so benutiful, too.
Had II anything TO do with the
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28

Spending Christmas with Son.
Mrs w L. Clark left Saturday for
visit with her son A. b, and family Of
HOtChkiss
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
To Everett, Washington.

Leaving Saturday for a two months
visit with relatives, were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Bruce OF Paonia
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
HENDERSON'S SALE DATE

January 9: J. w. Crouchs sale three
miles southwest Of Delta. There will be
some extra fine walnut and oak furniture;
also other good articles including live stock
and farm machinery. This is big farm sale
J. S. HENDERSON, Auctioneer
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
Men Year Skating
By Mary Graham Bonner
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y THAT crisp, cold, bright
New Years day they went
skating. The children home
for the holidays, the faith
ers home from business,
the mothers who were hay
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28

Thus we welcome him.
We always make new in
vestments in hope on January
first.
. We are not disposed to criti-
cize Times new boy.
The criticism of a flower adds
to our knowledge, but 1t spoils
the flower.
Even X the future brings
something OF disappointment 1t
will leave us something to still
hope for.
The hope of a sail has sus-
tanned many castaway upon
!: this island of a world.
1t is such a pleasure TO hope
! that one could thank God for 1t,
though he never realized 1t
Christopher G. Hazard.
. &c, 1919. western Newspaper Union.l
!. l. ; 4. i 4 4 4 q T. r & r r r r Z \ + + + + =
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
MethodIst EpIseopaI churoh

WrThouIst Episcopal CHURCH
December 30:
Sunday School 9:45 am.
Morning Worship II o'clock. Ser.
mon; Hungry and Thirsty" Music:
choir.
Epworth League $50 p. IN.
Evening service 7:S0. Unexcelled
music. Sermon: New Year Resolu.
tions or Mop Stick Religion"
Prayer service Wednesday at 1880
y. m.
Welcome to all services.
Frank w. Pimlott, Pastor
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
First Church OF Christ, Scientist.
Delta

Holds services in the Library
Building.
Services Sunday December 80;
christian Science"
Wednesdays at p. m.
The public is cordially invited.
This church maintains reading
room in this building. Open 900 to
900 p. m TUESDAYS and Fridays.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-28
Father Times Baby

A T II E K T l NJ e has
called the New Year
his Young Hopeful.
He presents him as
a happy urchin with
q smiling face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
steady at a net advance of s2 to 7o

steady at a net advance of 32 to 70 points.
 The market opened firm at an ad- vance of 27 to Al points on reports of further rains or showers in the south and relatively firm cables. The realizing and selling became little more active following the publica- tion of private crop report making the condition 72.3 and the indicated yield 12,640.000 bales or consider ably above the figures of yesterday It was reported that the additional May notices amounting to about 15,- 900 bales were being promptly stop ped. but there was some scattering settle the market later in the morn ing. July sold off to 26.S5c and October to 24.13c, within 12 to 14 points of yesterdays figures but the new crop firmed up on another pri- vate report making the condition only 69 and the indicated yield Ill., 250,000 bales. Trade interests were buyers of July during the early aft ernoon when the general market was the south and claims of a firmer spot situation. There was also a scattered commission house demand and covering in the new crop months. which led to narrowing of differences between July and Oc- tober and sent the price of January up to 24.15c or 90 points net higher. A third crop report making the con- dition 0.4 and the yield indication fluence. Port receipts today 3.161. United States port stocks 402,701. Exports. 5,20s. making 4,396,2SS so far this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. May 24.-crop com plaints as the result of continued wet weather In many sections of the belt and low figures the condition of the crop were back of the strength shown by cot ton today. The buying movement was much in evidence on the opening and was felt during practically the entire session: them were wide. Late in the day prices were at their highest, at gains of 63 to 90 points, July trading up ta 27.4Sc and Octo- ber up to 24.33c. The close was at net gains on the day of 35 to 77 points, with July at 27.10c and October at 24.20c. As was the case nearly all day. the reces- sions from the highest to the close were due mainly to realizing operations from the long side.
 Reversing the usual order of things of late. the new crop months were much stronger than the old. this being due to complaints of poor progress with the last stages of planting and of poor growth by the plant. taking the belt as a whole. Heavy buying followed tho revision of in- dicated crop figurfes of 11.65o,00o bales. which appeared yesterday to be 10,950.0 the par yield formula this year was much under that of last Buying became heavier following another private crop re- port which placed the condition of the crop at only 69.0 per cent of normal the increase in acreage at II peAcent.( and the indicated crop at 11.25o .0O bales. The first bulge. around the opening, was checked by private report of 72.s for condition. II per cent as the increase in cated crop. but this lost its effect when 1t was claimed that the indicated crop was based on the par yield for last year and not this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
LOCAL MARKETS

.Apples-Extra fancy Winesap barrels txtra fancy ortIey,. box. s3.7s; fancy box. s2.75; choice Roman Beauty box. Jonathan. box. s3 26.
 Bananas-Per pound. Sc.
 Beans-California hma. regular. 1iho; navy firm. pound. 9hc; pink beans. Sc. Peas-Californta black-eyed. pound To. Gabease@Mobtls eratss s5se packages Dromedary. case. sa &C.,.
 Eva aporated Apples-Selah brand. 13hc pound: choice New York. 50-pound box. l Sc pound; 50 1s-ounce. New York stock. Evaporated Peaches-Fancy. 6o-pound box. per pound. 2oc: choice. 16nc; fancy. 25 pound boxes, 21c.
 Peaches-Practically peeled, $g; 60 H. ounce packages not quoted.
 Grapefruit-Box. s4.50.
 Lemons-California. box s6; imported. Mackerel-14o count. barrels. s22.6o; s-s Onions-Per pound. 4hc.
 oranges-2oo. 21s 25o. 17e to box. s6.so; Beans-Fresh, s3 per hamper.
 Celery-Florida. s3.25 per crate; 11.a5 dozen.
 Cucumbers-s5 per crate.
 Eggplants-s5 per crate.
 Peppers--Florida, per crate. s5.
 Tomatoes-Fancy. crate. s4.6o; choice Potatoes-colorado Irish, per pound pound sacks. pound, 2hc; new Irish. per barrel. s11; No. l sl2,6o. per pound 7c. edd. 9sc. Virginia raw. Toe; roasted 10 hc. Prunes-Pitted. 36 ll-ounce packages l6c; 26-pound box. 4o-5o to pound. 12A. ; strawberries-South Alabama. si.5oG S5 per crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
ATLANTA RESERVE BANK

ATLANTA, Ga. May 24.-Statement of resources and liabilities federal reserve bank of Atlanta, at the close of business May 23, 1928:
 Resources-Gold coin and certificates in vault, s5.969 693.00. Gold settlement fund $3S's72.s2S.l5. Total gold held by bank $29.S42,616.15. Gold with federal reserve agent, s9os1s.7S5,oo. Gold redemption fund. $3663. 561.53. Total gold reserve, $122 SPA, 9G2.6S. Reserve other than gold S7,451 059.00. Total reserve, $130,276,021.6S. Non-reserve cash. s7.474,412.97. Bills dis counted: Secured by government obliga- tions, s3.ss6 6616.S5. All other, s26. 999,- 40S41. Bills bought in open market, $27,17s,7s9.12. Total bills hand, s5S,- 064,S143s. United States bonds and notes s556, ,S00.00. All other certificates of in debtedness, s642s.00. Total earnings sets, s5S. S,o423s. Bank premises. s2.524. 1923. uncollected items s23,163,115.56. All other resources. S3S2 2679.b3. Total re- sources. s222,44s,411.37.
 Labillties-Capital paid in, s4.416. .25o.0 %. Surplus. $S.941. .553.42. Deposits: Govern ment. s15s.127.6O. Members banks. reserve account. s55.S2S.665.4S. All other. s74S.- o44,75 Total deposits s56.729. .s37.s3. Fed eral reserve notes in actual circulation, $133 S02. 1S5.0o. Deferred availability items, s17.621,s12.s1. All other liabilities. S937,- 772.31 Total liabilities. s222.44s.4 .411.37.
 Ratio of total reserves to deposits and federal reserve notes liability combined, 6S.4 per cent.
 Contingent liability on bills purchased for foreign correspondents, S1,f76, 4S2.45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
1 WHEAT MARKET
 OVERBOUGHT AND PRICES DECLINE

CHICAGO, May 24.-Apparently as result of an overbought condition, the wheat market ased lower in easy at a to asc net decline, with July s117i4 91.17s and September s1.15A. Corn finished unchanged to ssc higher, oats varying from A to hc advance, and provisions at two cents to 10 cents gain.
 At the outset the wheat market was somewhat depressed owing chiefly to the fact that Liverpool quotations were lower and that liberal ship ments from Argentina to Europe were reported. Bullish advices. however, regarding the domestic winter crop, together with some export business led quickly to rallies and so, too, did estimates that the 1923 acreage of spring wheat would show a decrease of Is per cent compared with last year. For while, sympathy with an upward swing of values in the stock market tended also to induce wheat buying and to lift wheat prices temporarily.
 Weakness, though. again recurred in the wheat trade during the last part of the exchange session. when early buyers found that unloading of purchases could only be accomplished at some sacrifice. Lack of any sus- tained demand seemed evident and the bulls were further handicapped by indications that export business would hardly total more than 100000 bushels, with European buying of gulf wheat restricted to 96,0OO bushels.
 Strength in the corn market came largely from reports that much re- planting of corn would be necessary through important sections, Illinois in particular. Export buying of corn was also a factor. Oats trade was slow.
 Provisions, although at first easy, responded later to an advance in hog values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25

per cent and the condition 72.3, another report made the increase in acreage II increase in acreage II per cent and the indicated yield 11,250,000.
 A. A. Housernan & Co.'s stock letter by private wire to Doremus, Daniel & Co.,;
 NEW YORK. May 24.-There is no ques. tionins the improved tone of the market. We think that there has been today quite q little profit taking on stocks bought during the slump and the manner in which this realizing has been taken leads us to believe the rally will go further For the past few days we have called at been acting well. notably N. Y. C.. IS. R. and F. O., and these issues, well as B. & O., act there was something better III price for them. There was improve ment in the oil stocks attributed from re- ports from oil producing sections to the effect that cuts in crude are over. We think that there can easily be further covering in this group.-Doremus Daniel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
TRADING ACTIVE
 AS UPWARD PRICE SWING CONTINUES
Averages More Substantial Than Any Time Since
 Decline Checked
By WALTER B. BROWN, Editor New York Commercial

NEW YORK, May 24.-The upward movement in the stock market con- tlnued today, with fairly active trad ing. The advances were more sub stantial than at any time since the decline was checked the averages for the rails gaining 1.79 per cent, and the industrials 2,13 per cent Some of this was the direct result of pro- fesslonal operations, but there is also in evidence a considerable amount of buying for investment account. The market, as a matter of fact, is att tractive to investors, as there are many seasoned stocks selling well below their intrinsic value. The an- nouncement that bankers here con- sidered the time favorable for float ing the Austrian loan of S25 900 900, was not without its effect. yet was a mark of confidence in the present banking situation, and also a pretty good indication that they believed the decline in stocks had about run its course.
 The two principal groups to share in todays advance were the rails and the oils. New York Central was particular favorite as there were once more rumors of an increase in the dividend rate being likely to result from the directors meeting to take place in June.
 Increase Interest Rate
 While the roads are not inclined tt increase their dividends in the present state of public feeling, fear ing that it might invite hostile legis- lation, in the New York CentraFs case. the matter has to be viewed from another angle. It seems almost imperative that the rates should be raised before, the end of the cur rent year, in order that holders of the s100,00O000 convertible per cent debentures outstanding desiring to convert their securities into stocks may have the opportunity to do SO Hence the rate may be increased to per cent at the meeting next month The debenture bonds which the com pany would like to retire. are con- vertible into stocks at 1o5. prior to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
COMMISSIONS ISSUED

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May 25.- (SpeciaL)-The following commis- sions were issued by Secretary of State s. H. Elan Thursday; F. L.. Gresham. notary public and ex-offi- cio justice of the peace, Elmore county. Charles W. Cogdell, notary public and ex-officio justice of the peace, Bullock county. D. F. Garrett, notary public, Glenmary Winston county. William D. Lanier, notary public. Birmingham. Frank Hum phrey, notary public, Bcyles. l.. S. Hart, notary public. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
CHICAGO BUTTER

CHICAGO. May 24-There was good demand for S9-91 score butter and this class of goods was closely cleaned up. but otherwise the butter market here today was quiet. The tone of the market was unsettled with dealers generally free sell CTS and very little if any speculative de- heavy. but adequate to trade needs. undergrades were In liberal supply and hard to sell. Undergrade cars also were plentiful and hard to move Very few S9 and no 90 score cards were available. Fresh butter. 92 score. as,sc 91 score, .core. sse: s7 score ssc SS's ss score sse s4e' S Centralized car lots: 90 score, 39c; So score, 37Ac: SS Bcore. 37c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
PORT MOVEMENT

New Orleans: Middling. 2776c; receipts. 1.6o6: exports. LOTT; sales. 233; stock. 102.462.
 Galveston: Middling. as. zoe; receipts. i.s75: exports. s.ss1; sales. 4%e; stock. Mobile: Middiing. 27o: receipts. 50; stock. 1.72a.
 Savannah: Middling. 2s.osc; receipts, 10: sales. 61; stock. 2s.ss6.
 Charleston: Stock. 3s.1ss. Wilmington: Receipts. 23; stock. 11.23S. Texas City: Stock, 205.
 Norfolk: Middling. 27.boc; receipts. +o: sales. b09; stock, 42,l06.
 Baltimore: Stock, 2.084.
 Boston: MiddNng. 2s.4oc; receipts. 15s; stock. $500.
 Philadelphia: Stock. A.s42.
 New York: Middling, 2s.56c; exports. 200; stock. 86,0so.
 Minor ports: Stock. 3,sos.
 Total today: Receipts. s.1s1; exports. 6,20S; stock, 403,0l7.
 Total for week: Receipts. 26.s1l; ex- ports, 26,722.
 Total for season: Receipts. 6.s7b.sss; {; exports. 4.214.o04.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
HEARING IS SET
Counsel Preparing For M. s. B. a
 P. Fight At Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla. May 24.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Hearing on the application for appointment of a re- ceiver for the Muscle Shoals, Bir- mingham and Pensacola railroad will take place Friday and an array of to take part. Attorneys retained on the case were busy on other mat ters today. The proceedings are not only for the employment of receiver but also for an enjoining order to prevent the present officials of the road from selling or otherwise dis posing of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
CHICAGO VEGETABLES

CHICAGO. May 24.-Onions unchanged. Cabbage unchanged. Tomatoes unchanged. Cucumbers steady; Florida. bushel ham pers. fancy, $404.26; choice. s39325. Celery steady; moderate demand for stor- age stock; Florida. 1o-pound crates well blanched 4s and 6s, SAYS q 5.50; ordinary, S3.75 94.25. Beans steady; Louisiana bushel shoppers, green. $2.7593; wax, $3 @S25. Peppers steady; Florida, standard I'd crates. $4: Florida grapefruit: Brights, $2.25; goldens. $40; russets. s275. Flor ida russets. $20292.6o; goldens, s2.4O9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
DORENUS. DANIEL & co.

James E. Bennett & Co.'S daily letter on grain by private wire to Doremus, Daniel X Co.,:
 CHICAGO. May 24.-wheat: Bad crop news was plentiful again today, with unfavorable reports from Ohio and Mich
 san, we'll as from Kansas. There was buying for southwest account. and this with commission house buying generally put the market up after an early dip. On the rally more wheat came out, and there was little setback: Foreign cables caused selling early. Liverpool being %t Q 1c lower The export trade of mod crate proportions Receipts. were small were o2,00O; receipts. 21 cars; primary run. 605,OoO.
 Corn; Receipts of corn continue light, but the cash market here was little free selling the bulges. country offer ings kept well cleaned up with little ness over night here was 275,000. and in addition there was about 5000 sold do mated at 2.60O,OoO with liberal port re- ceipts
 Oats: Followed the general trend in other grsins. and there was little buying houses selling of September. The oats crop is spotted, but there Is no fear that there will not be plenty.
 Rye Tho market rallied today from the early low spot but apparently only because the other grains were strong, as
 there was not much export business. EfoVlSlonS. Rather tlrm with hOBS lOC up and receipts, so. 900. Western arrivals were 1000. against 90,00O a year ago. Top today ct yards S765. Liverpool prices were easy for lark. Export business was moderate.
 Roscoe, Redwood & Co.'S daily letter
 on cotton by private wire to Doremus Daniel & Co.,.
 NEW ORLEANS, May 24-AIarm over | the new crop outlook put the price of cot ton strongly higher today, the ad- vancing tendency being in evidence on the opening, while recessions were not wide at any time and even in the late trading our market got good support. Wet weather in the belt and prospects of more rain to come, in creasing complaints of the appearance of weevtls and the shortage of labor. ac- counts of foul fields and the knowledge that even at this late date much cottor has yet to be planted. were the main fea- lures the bulls had to work on. Private bureau reports the crop were gener- ally bullish. Indicated crop figures of yesterday of 11.650. 900 bales were re- vised to 10,950, GOO bales today because of the announcement that the par yield for May 20 had been dropped to about POS pounds. as against 221.5 pounds a year ago. This offset the effect of a report today of 12,s40. 900 bales. as the indicated yield. because It was generally thought that 1t was based on last years par This reporto made the increase in acreage Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25

LIVERPOOL. May 24.-Cotton. spot middiins. i5.76d: fuiiy m,ddiins. 15,sod; middling. 16.5od: low middling. 15.25d good ordinary. 14.75d: ordinary, 1445d Sales, 1000 bales. including 2000 Ameri- can. Receipts. 2.ooo bales, inqluding 1.OOc American. Futures closed barely steady; May. 1<.7od; July. 14.s4d; October, 13.14d; December. 12.76d; January. 12.sAd; March, 12.48d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-25
nav GnnnQ

NEW YORK. May 24.-Cotten goods and yarns were quiet today. Burlaps were
 dull. Wool dress goods were very quiet been curtailed. siIka were quiet and with out notable change. Jobbers reported 2 continued dull business.