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The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
INTEREST IN WESTERN
COLORADO OIL REMAINS

The next 80 days will tell an inter-
esting story for western Coloaro, es-
pecially in connection with oil devel-
opements and prospects here. 1t
may be that a sudden flare of prosper
ity may come as the result Of strik-
ing producing well, or more than
one. And again it may be that we
will all settle back into our old rout-
ines, certain that this is not and nev-
er will be an oil producing country.
At any rate, the decision will come
soon.
Drilling in the Eckert vicinity will
start as soon as the drilling rig ar
rives and can be installed. It will
have to be hauled from the railroad
to Eckert and this will take some ex-
ira time. Every thing is in readi-
ness to go ahead as soon as the rig
arrives. however.
It is reported that big company is
interested in the prospect of finding
oil in Coal Creek, near Montrose and
Olathe. and that much land in that
'AO4A4lNE las L-'AA AfihVAA lP OLA olA
leases. It is said that the company
will drill within the next 90 days
there.
Near Grand Junction drilling is
continuing and just over the border
into Utah some discoveries have been
made.
Much oil activity is scheduled for
within the next few weeks also, II is
reported. The Gilmore Oil Co., is said
to be interested in this section and
to has located three possible domes.
Equipment has arrived at Placerville
for the drilling.
So in a short time We shall be the
center Of an oil activity, or else we
will be just what We are now. At
any rate, it will not cost us much
save possible disappointment for the
oil companies have been investing
their own money almost entirely, not
asking for anything save the land
from local people, who will be richly
repaid in case oil Is found
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
COMPANY c MEN COMPETE
AT GOLDEN RIFLE RANGE

First Lieutenant John H. Blore,
Corp. Carl Smith, and first class priv
ates John Bruton and Nathan Plantz
left Sunday for the rifle range at Col
den to represent Company c In
contest among the national guard
companies of the state in six day
shoot. The winners in this contest
will go to Camp Perry, Ohio to take
part in the national contest among
guardsmen from every state in shoot
ing The winners will represent
Colorado at this national contest.
This annual shoot for the members
OF the national guard is an event
which is looked forward to with pleas
ure by all national guardsmen and 1t
is a decided honor TO be picked to
represent the state at the national en-
campment The representatives OF
Company C. are the best rifle men OF
the company and results OF the con-
test at Golden are eagerly awaited
here.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
REGISTER AND VOTE IF
YOU ARE GOOD CITIZEN

Voting is a very real part of the
government and one which too often
is neglected. The Importance of the
vote cannot be overemphasized. The
right OF voting, the right to have
share in the government of the na-
tion, was fought for by our ancestors
and left to US, a priceless heritage.
Are We going to abuse and neglect it?
One vote is small. you say, and the
side you vote for always wins or los
es by such a large number that you
think it wouldn't make much differ
ence If you didn't cast your vote. But
suppose that other ordinary citizens
took the ame attitude Voting would
be left to politicians and their hench-
men. They would grow careless as to
nominations for they could elect one
man easily as another-it would de
pend on which side got out the most
voters for the result And If you stay
away from the polls your neighbor
does. and your friends and their
friends stay away. The ball grows
larger and larger. all from your initial
push
But It works just as well the other
way. Those who know you will prof
II from your good example If you 90
to the polls and will go. taking their
friends with them. Thus we can de
velop a better and cleaner govern
ment. a bigger and better nation, a
l., lny,,AnratFn
But in order TO vote you must reg
lister. The registration board sat
last week at the court house but II
YOU did not register then, It is not
vet too late TO get on the book in
time to vote at the coming primary
election This can be done by TAX
ing with you two witnesses from your
precinct and registering with the
county clerk You should do this by
all means for the primary election is
an important one, as well as the gen
eral election.
Before the general election, three
weeks before to be exact, the registra.
tion board will again sit from three to
five days at the court house for reg
istration You must be registered
three days before either election for
the books are closed then. See TO It
that your name is on them and take
your nelghbor with you II you can to
register
Then use your registration and vote
at the primary election September 9
a
The officers selected for high posi-
tlons depend upon how you vote. Do
your duty.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
LIONS AND FAMILIES
ENJOY PICNIC MEET

Members OF the Delta Lions club,
their wives and families to the num-
Der OF fifty or sixty enjoyed a picnic
Wednesday evening at CedareadEe in
the picturesque Bstten's gardens A
delightful evening was enjoyed. The
weather was ideal for the affair and
in addition the beautiful surroundings
added pleasure to the evening.
over the hug fire weIners were
roasted and these combined with buns
and coffee. Delta made potato chips.
pickles. watermelons and cantaloupe
made an abundant and enjoyable re-
past There was plenty for all and
then some besides
After the supper hour an impromptu
program was enjoyed, the natural am
phitheater forming a lovely back
ground for the entertainers. and spot
lights from the cars playing upon
them. Lions songs and funny stories
occupied n large part OF the program.
Readings were given by Miss Alene
Baird. Mrs. Mel Springer, Mrs. Frank
Stearns and Miss Katherine Welch
and all were greatly enjoyed.
The evening was a Jolly one from
start to finish and, ms always, the
ladies appreciated the opportunity Of
sharing the fun and good fellowship
OF the Lions club with their husbands.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
DEM0NSTRAT0R TEACHES
ART OF SANDWICH MAKING

Mrs. Florence Eakes, representing
the Sunville Baking company of Pu-
eblo, spent several days here last week
at the Pioneer store where their pro
duct is sold demonstrating the fine
art OF sandwich making She uses
Sunvllle's New England bread but her
object is to encourage the use of bak-
er's bread Of all kinds.
1t is very fascinating to see Mrs.
Fakes deity trim the crust from a
whole loaf OF bread, cut it in various
fancy shapes. cover with salad dress
ing and filling, replace the parts and
cut out dainty sandwiches Some
times she covers the entire loaf with
cheese and garnishes with nuts or
sprigs OF green. Whatever the ingred-
ents, or the shape. the sandwiches are
indeed tasty and Mrs. Fakes is a de
lightful lady demonstration.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
REX HACKNEY HOME
HANDSOMELY REM0DELED

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Rex
Hackney has been 30 changed and i'm
uroyed recently that one could hardly
believe it was the same structure A
commodious sleeping porch. 1921 feet
has been added TO the north, This Is
really a room with rows Of windows on
the north and cast
Two large cottage windows have re
placed the smaller ones in the front
Of the living room and the door has
been moved and enlarged, A closet
and pantry OF generous proportions
have also been added, and n kitchen
convenience Is California cooler
which does away with refrigerator
and Il is cool. clean and sanitary. A
front porch. the length Of the biuld-
ing with additions screen enclosed,
sx2O feet. adds to the attractiveness
as we'll as to the convenience Of the
home
The house ia covered with elastico
stucco. and a decorator is giving the
wood work within and without the
final touch. W. l.. McKie. contractor,
George Gay, stucco-worker, and II. p.
Perley. decorator, have had the work
in charge
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
IOWA DAY HUGE SUCCESS
WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE

and then put on their shoes again.
Marvin Conklin won first place in
this and Thomas Dais secvond. In
the girls so yard dash Opal Edison
was first and Mary Cooper, second.
IoWans challenged the world in the
tug o'war and were victorious, the
team being composed of Edie, Dowd,
VanDenBerg, Anderson and Nelson.
A 100 yard dash for boys resulted
in victory for Alden McKague, who
came first and Harold Berry, who
had second honors. In the Izzy Dir
zy race for boys, Alden McKague took
first place and Robert Hill, second.
W. a. Yickers won the so yard dash
for men over so years old and A.
Cope came in second. The 200 yard
free for all race was won by Ralph
Stocker with Cecil Stocker in second
place. Frances Berry won first in the
Izzy Dizzy race for girls and Mary
Cooper, second.
The sports ended one Of the finest
celebrations the Iowa people have ev-
er held. All were loath to depart
and and many remained util nearly
six O'Clock visiting with friends they
had made during the day or others
whom they had not seen for a long
time. The day was a success thruout
and one which will be long remember
ed, by all present.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
SERVICES AT EPISCOPAL
CHURCH TO BE RESUMED

Beginning the first Sunday IN Sep
tember services will be held each Sun
day Of the month at ST. Luke's Epis-
copal church in Delta. Owing to the
renewed interest and activity on the
part of the Women's Guild under the
leadership of Mrs. Harry Gueno a Pc
tition was sent to Bishop Ingley, bish-
opcoadjutor of the Diacese of Color
ado for the regular ministrations Of a
priest.
Bishop Inkley appointed William
Marshall. Ferris NJ. Green. Allan R.
Pitser, Mrs. NJ. Huff and Mrs. Milton
R Welch to act as a Bishops com
mittee. The committee met and
Mr.. Marshall was elected warden and
and Mrs. Welch treasurer Mrs.
Gueno, president of the Guild. was al
so made a member of the committee.
At this meeting it was decided to
accept the proposed program OF ser
vice as outlined by Bishop Ingley
which provides for the service OF the
Reverend Eric A C. Smith. vicar OF
Paonia, jointly for Delta and Paonia.
The second and fourth Sundays in
the month there will be Holy Com
munion at $50 A. NJ, and morning
service at eleven o'clock while on the
first, third and fifth Sundays in the
month there will be evening services
at eight o'clock The Reverend
Smith viii have charge OF these ser
vices, making one service each Sun
day at both Delta and Paonia.
At a recent meeting of the Guild
the matter of cleaning the church and
improving it was discussed and an at
tempt is being made by the ladies to
have the work done by September l.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
A YOUTHFUL TRAVELLER

Little William Glasldn, four-year-old
nephew OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koppe.
at whose home he has spent the
greater part OF the summer, was de
parting passenger for his home at
Colorado Springs Saturday The little
fellow proudly displayed It tag which
he seemed to realize told all about
him, Relatives will meet him at Grand
Junction. which is the only change tho
youthful traveller will make on his re-
turn trip.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
JUDGING CONTEST FOR
DAIRYMEN AT The FAIR

Hiram Burritt of Austin was a
Delta visitor Wednesday and had
some interesting things to say in re-
gard to the cattle department at the
fair this fall. Mr.. Burritt is in
charge of the cattle for the fair and
reports that large entry list is ex-
pected. Interest in dairy cattle is
increasing each year and more and
better cattle are being raised by the
progressive farmers of Delta county.
In addition to the awards offered
in the premium book of the fair re-
Gently issued, cash prizes will be CIV
en- for the best grade COW, two years
old or older, the best grade heifer not
less than one year old and not more
than two years old and for the best
grade heifer under one year old. The
highest scoring dairy cows will also
be given prizes.
or much interest and value to the
dairyman will be the stock judging
contest to be held for dairymen and
their wives. This will be a profit
able contest for all farmers who
own three or more dairy cows and
a large entry is expected in this. Mr.
Burritt reports that he has already
had number OF inquiries about this
judging.
A full announcement OF the above
prizes and the particulars OF the con-
test appear in another column OF the
Independent
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
DELTA RIFLE CLUB JOINS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Membership in the National Rifle
Association of America has just been
granted to the Delta civilian rifle club
which is composed of interested de-
votees of the rifle. This member
ship is greatly to be desired and is
splendid recognition of the merit OF
the local club.
The request of the local club for
rifles, ammunition and targets has
been sent in and soon the members OF
the club will be able to have ample
and practical practice in the sport OF
rifle shooting. This will include both
indoor and outdoor shooting and will
give the members of the club a nation
al standing.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
MAYOR DROPS REINS AND
TAKES SUMMER VACATION

Mayor Penley decided to let some
one else take the hard knocks for a
while and on Wednesday, in company
with his wife. left for Detroit to visit
their son Ben for a month or six
weeks.
During the chief magistrates alb
sence, ?, f. Paul Water commissioner.
will serve in that capacity. J. f.
Moore is also assisting in a clercal
capacity.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
READ SCHOOL TO OPEN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER |

The school year at Read will begin
Monday, September /. when all pupils
are urged to be in attendance. Mrs.
Mary Foster Merriam will be principal
or The school this year and will be as
sisted by Mrs. Gladys Jewell wyley,
who will have the intermediate grades
and Mrs. Lilah States Artibee. who
will teach the primary work Patrons
OF the school and the teachers antici-
pate very successful year
Miss Martha billiard departed for
Monte Vista yesterday whore she will
he employed as one OF the instructors
I'm the Monte Vista school
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29

Little Pauline Goddard, six.year-old
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs, Frank God
dard fell from n wagon In which she
was playing Tuesday evening. break.
ing both bones in the arm few inches
above the wrist. A surgeon was call
ed Immediately who reduced the frac-
tures and the arm IL mcnding.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
DELTA W0MAN'S CLUB WILL
HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING

special meeting of the Delta
woman'B club has been called for
Wednesday, September 3 for the pur-
pose OF elcctlnE n delegate to the
state federation meeting the last OF
the month. The meeting will be held
in the community rooms at three
o'clock and full attendance Of mem
bors is desired.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
JUVENILE LODGE R. N. A.

The Juvenile Lodge viii meet Sep
tember 6. All members be present;
3;3O at l. o. O. F. hall Mrs. c. j.
Vanocker is manager and Mrs John
Roberts assistant manager
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
FREE TO THE LADIES

1900 copies of the latest music will be
given away FREE at the COLONIAL
theatre, on Tuesday and Friday of Each
Week for Twelve Weeks. The First Fifty
Ladies to come to the Colonial will be given
copy of the latest music free.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
NEXT HEALTH CLINIC WILL
BE HELD NEXT WEEK

The next health clinic will be held
Friday. September 3, az 1000 a. m.
1t is planned to unite u good health
program in the public school with the
clinic work
We will give full advice literature
on prenatal care and layette patterns
to any eNpectaut mother who will call
here. II is as necessary 70 care for
the mother before the baby is born as
Il Is TO caro- for the baby afterward,
and often does more good.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29

Tabitha RIst, daughter OF Mrs. Laura
Rist. who has been quite III this week
Is threatened with appendicitis.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-29
MARKET REPORT

Following Ia the market report for
the week ending August 2S. 1924.
courtesy OF Delta Elevator Company,
lie Mari Bell Poultry Company and
Johnson -Brcnton Grocery Company:
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
MOSCOW NIGHT LIFE
 HAS GROWN DIM
Soviet Control Puts Dinner on
 the Bright Lights

Moscow, April t6.->One result Of the recent crusade from within the Communist party against the ostcnta. tious display ot prosperity by sp"cu- lators and proiiteers has been Il do- cided dampeninc of night life in the Red capital. X year q go, when croWd- ed gambling casinos were operating all night. and dancing among the patrons Of restaurants began only at a. m. and lasted until break kfast time. Moscow was one Of the gayest spots on the globe
 Hundreds of gambling house ire auenters and spectators who ate through huge and expensive suppers as only Russians can eat, were ar rested and deportcd on the ground that they were useless to the state. The two biggest gambling houses closed down. The Moscow city ad- ministratlon made several million dol lars from gambling licenses. Now. the only gambling house where ron lette and baccarat are played, is a sad looking place. Only ;ew tables are running and there the play is low There are several licensed establish ments where the comparatively mild game of lotto is played.
 The big cafes, too, are lacking in patronage and there is no more danc- ing by patrons. Cabarets still oper- ate, and the theaters are crowded nightly despite high prices, an aver age of 8 to s4 seat for the ballet
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18

broaicasting stations which dot the map to the four borders. The social and economic influences ot the cities which formerly were. almost lmper- , ceptibly slow in affecting the rural life. now sprSad with rapi1ity which challenge the inlaEinations of those who have not seen for them selves.
 The farmer who 2 few years ago waited as long as "4 hours for re- ports on the principal commodity markets. is probably in closer touch With price trends today than most of the city folk equally interested in trsI-. Hls neu position is due to the tremendous development of the ra'lio
 The Chicago Board of Trade, the largest grain market in the world, has been a pioneer in broadcasting mar ket reports. and has won internation- Al recognition by its efforts to bring the grain producer into instantaneous touch with exchange prices.
 The bro3dcasting of tho Board Of Trade station, WphP. now brings the quotations to the farmer minutes ahead of their receipt by the less pro gressiNe village elevator operator who still is dependent upon the telegraph for his reports.
 WDAP is owned outright by the Board of Trade, and when not in nse for market reports and business news. IS busy throwing entertaining pro- grams to the winds.
 Prices on all principal commodi- ties. such as wheat. corn. oats. rye, barley, ribs, lard. pork. etc. are broadcast at intervals of five and ten minutes during trading hours. Al the close, l:15 P. NJ. the closing range, and the open high-low table is read for all commodities
 The service is instantaneous to those tuned in to WDAP at the close. X private telephone wire from the price clerks quartered directly over the trading pits carries the quotations to the broadcasting studio synchronous- ly with their transmission over the
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18

or better class drama. But Moscow is no longer wide open" town.
 Little beer saloons, formerly opcr- ated until : o'clock in the morning and selling only mild brew. are now closed at 10 o'slock and put under q law providing they must serve hot meals. They must become reading rooms for their patrons. subscribing to all of the government. party and trade union journals and the illust rat cd weeklies. Not more than two bot ties of beer may be served an. pa iron. and persons under lG years old. and those who obviously are intoNi. cated, cannot be served, Chess and checkers may be played. but no cards, and special and difficult restrictions are placed npon cahare's.
 First class restaurants. however. probably still will operate under high license and with no limit other than ones pocketbook upon the amount of wine or 24 per cent. vodka one may consume. Besides the limit of one's purse. however another check, the fear of arrest and deportation if os- tentation shows too much unexplained prosperity. operates to curb night life,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
RADIO PLACES FARMERS
 ON PARITY WITH CITIES
New Inno, alton is Nowhere As Inn, portant As In Linking the Coun-
 try and the Metropolis.

Chicago. April S.-Nowhere is the importance of the radio as a connect = ing link between the great cities and the rural homesteads so effectively demonstrated as in the vast stretches of the American continent.
 The American radio-equipped farm CT today is in virtually constant com munication with the centers of trade through the hundreds of powerful
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18

wire ticker system. The broadcast ine cricr reads the reports into the microphone directly from the head set.
 The station is 2 5"0-Watt type, and broadcasts on a %G0-metre wave length. The day time range is about 200 miles, but the night range seems unlimii ed. A New Zealand radio fan recently reported having caught the quotations. and a short time before a letter from a merchantman sailor in the intercoastal trade told of his hear ing the program first on the east coast, just south of New York. later Hs he rounded Cdpe Horn at the ex- treme south end of the hemisphere, and again as he ncared Los Angeles, on the Pacific seaboard.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18

About 5000, ,0o0. .eoo postage stamps are sold annually in England.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-06-26
MISS HALEY RETURNS
FROM TRIP TO STATES

Miss Dorothy E. Haley, tourist agent for the Alaska Railroad, ac- companied by her mother, Mrs. E. Haley, went through hre Monday evening on the steamer Alaska bound for Anchorage, the railroad headquarters.
 Miss Haley ha sbeen in the States for several months, during which time she has visited many tourist agencies along the coast and Tn the east. From all of these she secured cooperation to make the Alaska Railroad popular in the eyes of the tourists and to give the Territory as whole, a great deal of favorable publicity.
 Miss Haley's efforts are proving to have been profitable for already there is heavy booking for trips over the road during the season.
 While in the States Miss Haley supervised the printing of several illustrated folders descriptive of AL aska and the railroad.