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The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
RESIDENTS OF ASH MESA ENJOY
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST

The Thanksgiving Community din
ner given by the community and
planned and executed by the Lower
Ash Mesa Ladies' Aid, was an al
together enjoyable affair, 100 partici-
pating. The feast was served in typi-
cal family style, covers having been
laid for all the guests, and all were
served at the same time. Nine large
turkeys, roasted ito a queens taste"
graced the tables and tempting
viands, tastily arranged, added the
finishing touch to perfectly ap-
pointed Thanksgiving dinner.
After dinner, there was a varied
program of music and readings, fol-
lowed by a debate on the question:
Resolved, That the Ladies' Aid Is of
More Benefit Than the Farmers I'm
ion" the JUICES being Mrs. Wiley and
Messrs. Murray and Toothacre. Aft
er such a spread put on by the Ladies'
Aid, practical demonstration OF one
of its many activities, it was to be ex-
pected that the judges could not rend-
er an unprejudiced decision-unani-
nous for the affirmative.
However, one of the judges, whose
duty it was to cast the decisive vote,
laboring under a delusion, lost sight
of the subject under discussion, and
gave his vote to Uncle Sam, stating
that in his estimation the delivery OF
the U. S. mail was of more benefit
than either of the others.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Conflicting Statements.

Agricultural conditions are worse
now than at any time since the war.
The farmers dollar is worth only 81
DIR. H. ]. Wattrs, former dean of agri-
culture OF the University of Missouri
and later president of Kansas State
Agricultural College.
"The country's agricultural position
is the best it has been in three years.
Purchasing power of farm products is
now. at the highest point in three
years. United States Department
of Agriculture.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
A Good Christmas GIFT.

We get a great many letters from
persons who formerl lived In the
community who keep In touch with
the town by taking The Independent,
saying how much they appreciate the
paper But there are many who do
not get the paper although they would
probably like to very much. Per.
haps you have some relative or friend
living at a distance whom you intend
sending a Christmas present, and no
doubt they would appreciate a years
subscription to the home paper. II
you wish to send this paper to some
one who is not now receiving it, we
will send It for the balance OF the
year free, providing the subscription
is paid for one year. Just remit 81
to us or come to the office and state
that the paper is being sent as a
Christmas present and we will send It
the balance OF the year and credit
them with full years subscription
from the first OF January.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Honor This Mar.

living by honest toll. He, it is, above
all others, who is alyaws pulling for
better things. He is always on the
front seat of the community band
wagon. He is the first resident to
greet the stranger and tell him that
he is visiting one Of the best towns in
the state. He is ready to fight, at the
drop of hat, the fellow who willing
ly runs down the community's best
along with its worst. Also there is
something inspiring in this fellows
cordial invitation to the chronic
croak-er to move somewhere else"
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
MRS. WEIGH WRITES
OF CALIFORNIA TRIP

We arrived in Grand Junction about
six P. NJ. Visited with the Koehler's
until our train left at two A. NJ on
Thursday. Our trip on to Salt Lake
was nothing out of the ordinary; ar
rived there between twelve and one
O'Clock Thursday. Had to lay over
until twelve that night, so we had
plenty OF time to see some OF the
city, and took advantage of It. We
spent delightful time going through
the museum. after which a very in
telligent guide took us through the
tabernacle and we heard the much
spoken OF pin drop in the tabernacle" {"
OF course we saw the temple but
didn't get in. We were also too late
to hear the music in the tabernacle.
We went to see the state house. but
my such streets. When they layed
out the streets they certainly had a
vision as to the future Of Salt Lake
They were not only beautiful, but such
wide one-140 feet wide We got
back to the union depot ayout six in
the evening, so we had a long wait
until train time, but It is beautiful
place to wait The ladies' waiting
room is the most beautifully furnished
have ever seen.
1t soon began TO rain after leaving
Salt Lake and it kept up more or less
until we almost reached our destlna.
tion. Friday morning found us travel.
ing across the desert 1t would have
been beautiful stretch Of country
II we had not known II was all sand
did not learn the name of the noun.
beautiful scenery.
But to go back on my trip / for
got to speak OF one very interesting
thing-three times in going down n
grade there is fall OF one thousand
feet in ten miles when at one time
II took four and five engines TO take
a train over It, now II only takes one
or two.
Being a greenhorn as a traveller I
feared we were going 10 have some
unusual experience with our tickets
When we left Salt Lake the conduct.
or LOOK our tlchetb ana tOlu uB ne
would keep those and give us another
ticket. He said he would keep the
original ticket as we might come out
here and jump in the big lake. OF
course 1t was a joke.
We arrived in Los Angeles at seven
A. NJ. Saturday and got n train over
to Pasadena at nine Arriving at my
brother-in-laws by ten. Mr.. Welch had
little apartment rented to take us
to and we were house keeping by sup.
per time Saturday evening. Sunday
our friend Mr.. Betty, who came out
with Mr.. Welch. took dinner with us,
then took us araund to see the city
in his cor. One place OF interest to
which he took us was the ostrich
farm. II was quite sight Glen sat
on an ostrich and had his picture TAX.
en-. He thought 1t great fun. AS far
as ] have seen Pasadena It iB boau.
tiful city.
We have a Nazarine church in the
same block we live in. II IN n beau.
tifm church. Two brothers who are
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07

Our nephew, who is a real estate
man, took us out in his car yesterday
afternoon, SO we have already had
quite view of the city.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. ]. T. Welch.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
More for Your Money.

Instead of sending our money away
this month to people we never saw
and never expect to see, let's spend
it where we knows who get it. Local
firms carry the best merchandise and
offer it to you most reasonably. Our
merchants have a splendid display Of
Christmas merchandise. See them be-
fore sending out of town for holiday
gifts.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07

called the race horses of Kentucky,
are holding revival sehvices there and
we attended last evening. There is
a Christian and Baptist church
right in sight but we are quite a dis
tance from a Methodist church.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Of General Interest
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Then They'll Listen.

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace is
of the farmer. That's a big subject,
but if he wants them all to tune in he
should broadcast relief.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07

People who never do anything for
Delta sometimes wonder why they are
not noticed more.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06
FATHER STAYS HIS
DAUGHTER, SHOOTS
2 AND KILLS SELF
Attempts to Dynamite His
Home After Promis-
cuous Shooting.

Fair1nont, w. Va, Sept. 6.-Two
persons are dead and two are seriously
injured as the result of William
Shanes running amuck at Pennington,
near here.
Going to the house where his wife is
said to have resided since they had
separated, Shanes shot his daughter,
Mrs. Lettie Fletcher, through the
heart.
When Mayor A. c. Fisher attempted
to arrest him, he shot the mayor three
times.
Then, going to his home, he fired
promiscuously number of shots from
his porch.
One of the bullets struck Mrs. May
Ramage standing on the porch of a
house nearby.
Shanes then killed himself after try
ing without result to set off charge
of dynamite in his home.
Mayor Fisher and Mrs. Ramage are
in a critical condition in the local hos
pital.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06
Street Car Patrons Know Him
Long Service With Traction Company Brings
Many Friends.

Charley +. Drew was born in Pitts
burg, Iowa. in 1878. He moved from
there to Missouri and went into the
bus and drayage business. In 1907
he came TO Texas on account of his
first wife's i'll health and went to
! work for the traction company as
soon as he arrived.
Mr.. Drew has been operating the
"Tripper" on til West End line, but
on September ) he took a daylight
run on the Army Post line. The
tripper is car that runs two or
three hours in the morning and about
the same length of time in the after
noon during hours of heaviest traffic.
He says he prefers a regular run
although credit for full day is given
to the man who operates the tripper
four or six hours.
Mr.. Drew recently moved to a
place on the Blanco road about four
miles north of San Antonio, where
he has rented six acres of land He
has four cows and some chickens and
expects to spend his spare time at
work with his stock.
Mr.. Drew's family consists of his
wife and three children at home and
a married daughter who lives in San
Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06
UPHAM URGES
\ PREPARATIONS
/ INTERVENTION
Thinks u. S. Commission
Should Determine Ger
man Ability to Pay.
WOULD IGNORE FRANCE
Will Ask Coolidge to APP
point Business Men to
Investigate.

Chicago. Sept. 6.-American inter-
vention with a firm hand TO break
the deadlock between France and Ger
1iany on the question of reparations IL
advocated by Fred W. Upham, treas
urer Of the Republican national COM
mittee, who says he will recommend
to President Coolidge that he ask Con-
gress to give him authority to name
a commission of American business
men to determine as soon as possible
what reparations Germany is able TO
pay. Mr.. Upham, who returned to h.:
home here yesterday after tour OK
Europe this summer TO study condl-
tons, will go TO Washington next week
at the invitation of the President.
Without asking permission OF
France. the United States. in NJ.
Upham's opinion, should make an in
curry into Germany's ability TO pay
and then France should be informed
that the figure arrived at should be
accepted at once. Any failure OF
France to accept the commissions
findings should be followed by a de-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06

mand upon France to pay at once the
debt she owes the United States, &C
cording to Mr.. Upham's plan.
Sees German Collapse.
Germany will collapse and may EN-.
brace Soviet Russia rather than face
complete ruin, unless this countrS
acts quickly. he declared. The United
States is the only nation in the world
today that is in position to demanl
that Europe put its house in order,
Mr.. Upham said.
while every right-thinking person
believes that. under the rules of the
war game. Germany, having loS;.
should make proper reparations. it Is
stupid to seek to impose conditions on
the vanquished nation that would re-
suit in ruin not only for Germany
but for the countries in Europe tina:
are looking TO Germany for repara-
tons.
France today, instead of paying
its debt to this country. is employing
that credit to make of herself whd.
she told us in her hour of need Ger
many was trying to do, to the de
struction of our very civilization.
France Imperils World.
while many may sympathize with
Frances idea of protecting herself
against another war. the fact is tina;
the economic structure of the civilized
world is put in jeopardy by the pres
ent actions of France.
"The European nations seem to be
powerless to bring order out of chaos.
Without any regard to leagues of ma
tons. world courts or any other tri
bunal that may be. advocated by we'll
Americans. the time has come
for a business settlement of the whole
problem.
That commission of American
business men would be fair to both
Germany and France goes without
saying. and in my judgment we should
not ask Frances permission TO take
this step"
Mr.. Upham announced that, unless
President Coolidge vetoed present
plans of the national commission, the
national convention OF
1924 will be held in Chicago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06
JAPS GET u. S. STORES
Mare Island Naval Supplies to Be
Sent to Stricken Country.

San Francisco, Sept. 6.-Naval
foodstuffs stored on Mare Island, near
here, will be used Immediately for
shipment to Japan for the earthquake
sufferers in compliance with orders re-
ceived from Secretary of the Navy
DENLY, officers of the twelfth naval
district announced last night.
Secretary DENLY. in a message adj
dressed TO Admiral Z. Simpson, said !:
utilize Mare Island stores of bis
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06
This Leaves the Arms
Free from Hairy Growths
(Toilet Talks)

A simple method for completely re-
moving every trace of hair or fuzz is
here given. This is painless and
usually a single treatment will Danish
even stubborn growths. To remove
hairs, make a thick paste with some
powdered delatone and water, spread
on hairy surface and after about two
minutes rub off, wash the skin and the
hairs are gone. This method will not
mar the skin. but to avoid disappoint-
ment, be certain you get delatone.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06

cult, salmon ana sardines and other
supplies, at discretion of commanders.
'"All formalities waived.
Rush loading.
Report to Navy Department.
Purchase medical supplies in open
market on>Pacific coast.
"DENBY."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06

Saratoga Springs. n. ". Sept. G.
Mayor Hylan of New York, who suf-
fered a relapse yesterday, was much
better this morning, relatives said.
Symptoms of pleurisy developed yes
terday. with some indications of bron-
chial pneumonia, which, according to
the family, disappeared during the
night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-06

On a farm in south Georgia Is posted
this sign: ,
"Trespaser's will be persekuted to the
full extent of mean mongral dorgs
which amt never been ovarly soshib
with strangers and dubbed barlet shot
gun which amt loaded with no sofy pill
lers. Dam, IL 1 amt tired of this hel
raisin' on my proputy."-Everyb ody's
Magazine.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

km<ail Hoids Price Record.
4 perfect amsfald IL the most cose-
y q all jevslA
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03
ROANOKE RAPIDS MANS
LUCKY FIND
Will Interest Readers of the Herald

Will Interest Readers of the Herald
Those having the misfortune to
suffer from backache, urinary dis
orders, gravel, dropsical swellings,
rheumatic pains, or other kidney and
bladder disorders, will read with
qualification this encouraging state
ment by Roanoke Rapids man.
H. C. Slagle, prop. butcher and
grocery, Mason's Boarding House,
says: at has been some time since |
last took Doan's Kidney Pills, but
when | did use them, they certainly
were fine for regulating my kidneys.
The action of my kidneys wasn't nor
NAL and this bothered me considera-
bly,. When | went to lift anything,
| would get sharp catches through
my kidneys. Usually | had a dull
ache across the small of my back,
which tired me easily. 1t was Doan's
Kidney Pills that relieved me of this
trouble and could then go about my
work feeling fit"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Slagle had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

tablespoonfuls Of sugar or more If the
orange juice is unusually sour; when
the mixture Is cool add the Juice of
half lemon and the orange juice.
Strain into a mold and set In cold
place to harden. If desired the Jelly
may be served with plain or whipped
cream. Orange jelly made in this way
but nodded in an orange rnd basket
Is an attractive delicacy to send an
invalid An orange snow may be
made Of the above mixture and the
whites Of two eggs beaten stiff. Be
fore the gelatin mixture begins to set,
beat it gradually into the egg whites,
then allow 1t to cool and set The
egg yolks can be used to make
custard sauce to serve with this de
sert instead Of cream.
Makes Pleasant Variety.
Oranges introduced into fruit cock
tails, fruit salads, or fruit tarts, bring
this food increasingly often on the
table. A simple layer cake with fill
ing and frosting made of confection-
ers' sugar and unccoked orange Juice
is another popular dish that uses q
small quantity of the fresh Juice. The
mother who rs anxious to have her
family eat oranges as often as pos
sible will think of additional ways in
which orange Juice can be included In
the ordinary diet to give the meals a
pleasant variety and greater food
value
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled
as above has been commenced in the
Superior Court of Halifax County
wherein the plaintiff is demanding
an annulment of the marriage and an
absolute divorce from the defendant
upon the grounds mentioned in the
affidavit; and the said defendant,
Jason c. Holland, will further
take notice that he is required
and hereby commanded to appear
before the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Halifax County at Halifax,
North Carolina, on the 9th day of
August, 1923 and answer or demur
to the complaint of the plaintiff to be
filed before the return day hereof,
or the relief demanded will be grant
ed.
This the 18th day of July, 1923.
S. M. GARY,
Clerk of the Superior Court.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

shall lay off by metes and bounds not
more than ten acres of the Pittman
land near Crowells Cross Roads in
Halifax Township, and shall assess
the value thereof. They shall make
written report to be signed by them
or by the majority of them to the
Clerk OF said Court within five days
of their appointment. If the report
is confirmed by the Clerk, upon pay
ment by the Chairman or Secretary
or offer Of payment the title of such
land shall vest in fee simple in the
corporation. Given under my hand
and sealed this first day of August
1928.
A. E. AKERS, (SeaD
County Superintendent Of Public
instruction.
S-3-4t.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

(Hreparsd BY the United States Department
of Asrtculturs)
orange Juice supplies vitamins and
valuable mineral matter necessary
Tor proper growth and physical well
being. Physicians now recommend II
even for babies because 1t provides
vttamtn G, the vitamin In which milk
ID most likely 70 be lacking and with
out which scurvy and other disorders
often occur. Oranges are equally val.
liable for older children and grown
ups. and the United States Depart
nsnt Of Agriculture recommends their
use at any meal. At breakfast 1t is
usually convenient to serve either the
whole fruit or the plain Juice, but
there are other simple ways Of using
them that give variety to the meals
and do not involve long cooking such
as might lessen the value Of vita
MN @
Delicious Beverage.
For example, delicious and nutri-
dous beverage may be made by mix
ing two-thirds Of glass of Juice with
the white OF one egg beaten to froth.
An orange gelatin dessert also is de-
ucious and easy to make. Allow about
IN cups Of orange Juice, which is
not heated. Soften one ounce Zone
half box or one envelope) of gelatin
In half cup of cold water, mix with
one cup Of boiling water to dissolve
the gelatin thoroughly and add two
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03
Mr.. Vaughan, Farmer, Tells How He
Lost All His Prize Seed Corn.

Some time ago sent away for
some pedigreed seed corn. Put it
in a gunny sack and hung it on a
rope suspended from roof. Rats
got it all-how beats me, but
they did because | got 5 dead
whoppers in the morning after
trying Rat-Snap' Three sizes
35c. Csc, S1.25. Sold and guaran-
teed by Roanoke Pharmacy, Co.,
Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03
Legal Notices
County Of Halifax,
State Of North Carolina,
Board of Education

OSohSy "a AAlAAA,
State Of North Carolina,
Board Of Education,
Against
J. l. Dupree,
John C. Dutridge,
First National Bank Of Rocky Mount,
w. P. Jennings and others.
A. R. Sorsby, All Of Rocky Mount, N.
c.
And the Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
Newark, New Jersey.
Know all men by this presents
that in accordance to the provision
of Section 81, Article of the Public
School Law Of N. C. Codiication Of
1923, that thirty days after the first
appearance of this instrument in the
Roanoke Rapids Herald. the County
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
of Halifax County, North Carolina
will apply to the Clerk Of the Super
ior Court Of the said County for the
appointment of three appraisers who
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-08-03

NORTH CAROLINA,
HALIFAX COUNTY,
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Mrs. Linda M. Holland, Plaintiff.
vs..
Jason C. Holland, Defendant.
Notice Of Summons and Action
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

II viii tell you why there II a
rabbit on the moon" said Cmpee.
tab. the Indian medicine man. after
he had taken long pull at his
pipe.
Nancy and Nick rat as quietly as
they knew how. whiting for the
story. They had seen the rabbit
thru umpeetah's magic glass
1T WIS this way" went on I'm.
pectnh. once upon d time a mighty
hunter came TO the place where the
plains and mountains meet. He had
made many arrows and Wen he de.
served ,lYe name OF mighty. for
what he saw he killed, GHd he saw
much. Tor his eye was swifter than
lightning
but winter came quickly that
year u tore down tie mountain
passes and out onto the plains like
white fury while the cottonwood
trees were still in leaf and before
the wood berries had withciyd.
Mister Mighty Hunter had lost
his way: hc was hungry and almost
frozen and Il was night
AT last he found a cave. and
having flint stone and a few dry
twlgs he made a tiny fire. Then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

over him like slow FIRE. but that
too was largely passed now. His
brain was dulied. he felt baffled
and estanged as II in a dream.
II was more like nightmare now
his axe swinging eternally IN his
arms the chips flying. one after
another.
lie seemed to move 20 slowly.
Hours were passing. one after an
other. SIN great lengths OF the
trees remained 10 cut and split.
But they couldn't stop and rest.
They dared not return to the cabin
til the work was done. the brute
that WAS their master would be
glad Of nm excuse 10 lay on the
lash They had been taught what
mercy 10 expec, from him. Here
was one reality that their fatigue
could not blunt: their cruel master
waiting in the cabin. As the rest
Of their conscious world faded and
1immed he was ever more vivid.
ever more reai The time soon
came when he filled all the space
In their thoughts
CONTINUED Tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

he dug under the snow and found
some pine branches and made a
greater fire.
Then he lay down 10 sleep. II
was warm In the cave now.
by and by something soft rubbed
against his chVek.
Mister Mighty Hunter sat up.
An ne mid Here Is food Of the
best kinds II was a pure white rab-
bit,
Then he stopped NO. no. ] cant
eat such helpless creature. Lie
down. little rabbit. and keep warm
as long as you like. No harm shall
touch you
Thank you said the rabbit
gratefully And he lay down close
beside the hunter and slept.
Three cruel days passed. More
snow and cold. bitter wind, with
never a chance for food
- will give you the life you
would not take offered the rabbit
Al least one u MS shall he saved
But the hunter would not have
II 30.
but the rabbit hurled himself
into the glowing embers before the
hunter
THE great hunter thought Of his
squaw and papoose waiting for him
and nj last partook Of the food that
was offered.
Suddenly fairy stood before
him. The little white rabbit is OF
the moon. she said.
with this magic glass YOU car
see u. Take II and tell your chill
dIvn's children never 10 be unkinc
10 an animal They must never for
+, get the rabbit on the moon. &C
now! The storm Is over. You arr
safe.
THE mighty hunter turned and
lef, the cave. But ere he did SO, h,