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Arizona state miner., 1924-09-20
VALEDICTORY
Arizona State Miners Plant
Moving to Phoenix

| have long had an instructive
feeling that my plans to make
permanent home here in Wick
enburg were gradually slipping.
have seen so many come and
go after sincerely declaring that
Wickenblrg would hold them
forever. Though the little old
historical burg provided oft re-
peated assurances of content
ment, peace and growth for first
impressions, at least, it was ulti-
mately followed by bitter real
ization that retrogression stood
IN the Way-a menacing, warn
ing figure against prosperous ad-
vancement. This is evidenced
sincerely by the purchase of mod
ern, expensive machinery that
the home town might boast of a
lino-equipped 10th century print
ing plant, second to no Arizona
country weekly.
| have noted so many unnat-
ural things; that malice too oft
triumphed over innocent and
worthy endeavor; that careless
indifference were ever prominent
in high places, without consider
alton for aught but self; that the
devil could take the hindmost;;"
that advisory publicity directing
attention to faults and failings of
those in power over the destiny
of the community, only brought
resentment and consequent un-
easiness, | have not seen things
as others see them, perhaps, be-
cause my vision was strained
thru the darkness of antagonism,
yet always with a hope that
compensation would eventually
follow, by at last uniting people
who were diametrically opposed
to each other because of self in
terest.
Like the physician, preacher,
grocer, or laborer, life in Wick
enburg, as elsewhere, must yield
a decent bargain-not one that is
all one-sided and fraught with
continual feeling of uncertainty
and anxiety as to the future.
| have worked, as in a mill,
and gave what strength | and
mine had to the business of up
lift in this community, to con-
vert and accentuate public inter-
est on mutual welfare. But we
are not strong enough to success
fully combat conditions in Wick
enburg which are retarding it's
growth and future happiness.
The battle is too long and the
rations too skimpy. Therefore,
| am leaving, conscious that I am
doing my best for the advance
ment of myself and the three
boys who have a right to metro
politan emoluments and compen-
sation not otherwise vouchsafed
by our present environments, in
Wicken burg.
With regrets and grateful ac-
knowledgement | am uttering the
sentiments of me and mine"
when / say we are 10th to leave
many sincere friends who have
assisted us financially and other
wise in the continuance of pub
lication designed to be of such
fundamental worth in the towns
future, yet SO ufremunerative as
to be Intellectual because of
mercenary interests who have
completely hog-tied every ener
Arizona state miner., 1924-09-20
HIGHLINE CANAL
Reclamation of Three and One
Half Million Acres

become possible with an abund-
ance of water and cheap power;
the hundreds of millions of dol
lars Of latent wealth, represented
in these immense deposits of the
mother of metals, may be further
augmented to many times their
value by the addition of the
thousands of huge industrial
plants, fabricators of iron and
steel and correlated products,
that will spread over South
Western Arizona and Southern
California; the center, the apex,
the mouth Of the bottle of this
Industrial furore seems logically
to be at Yuma, the same Yuma
now celebrated as the sunshine
city. boasting of her 365 clear
days per year, of that wonder
fully productive irrigated valley,
assets that she proclaims to the
whole world as incompatible;
assets that may in part be rele-
gated into oblivion by the ac-
complishment of the newer pos
sible development that now
seems to be imminent.
The reclamation of three and
one half naillion acres of Ari-
zona's arid lands by the High.
Line Canal along the high mesa
extending northward from Yuma
to Boulder Canyon, the north
western corner of the state, and
the great Gila Valley with Flor
eence at it's eastern end, Salome
at the northwestern corner, Aio
to the south, and Yuma at the
lower southwestern end; alone
seem to offer opportunities to in
crease the commerce of the
thriving little city far beyond
the bounds that even the most
optimistic ever imagined it pos
slble to attain; add to this the
development of the iron ore de.
posits that may become possible
with the construction of the
High Line Canal supplying an
abundance of water and cheap
power; the industries brought
into being to fabricate the iron
products; poor Yuma in the
midst of her delightful midwin-
ter balmy climate may wonder if
she has not been suddenly trans
formed into the heat of the hot
test July day in the memory of
the oldest inhabitant or a record
breaking Olympiad race, a race
to keep up with and keep track
OF her multitudinous industrial
activities. Perhaps one of the
earliest achievements will be the
construction of a ship canal from
near the international Boundary
Line to Gulf of Lower California,
hundred million dollar enter
prise, then Industrial Yuma will
spread over the triangular plain
between the mountains, the bor-
der, and the Colorado river, be-
come terminal city. with ter
minal rates, an importing and
exporting mart, taking her place
among the leading ports of entry
of the world, increasing her
wealth by millions of dollars.
The iron deposits of Pennsyl-
vania, West Virginia, Virginia,
Kentucky. Tennessee, and Ala
bama are located hundreds of
miles from the seaboard, trans
portation costs are excessive.
Arizona state miner., 1924-09-20
CURRENT TOPICS
General Items of Local and
Statewide Interest.

Editor Watson secured nearly
1900 democratic votes in the
Maricopa primary. He got them
honestly, without resorting to,
or playing political favorites. ex-
! cept in the case of ]. ]. Cox for
Senator, for whom Watson occa-
sionally acted as press agent.
"Coolidge's boast of prosper
ity.' according to report from
every populous center of the
nation is marked by increasing
unemployment and higher living
costs.
The Wickenburg State Miner
is one of the most interesting
weeklies of Arizona and by it's
suspension at Wickenburg or re-
moval to somewhere else, Wick
enburg is losing the best medium
of publicity as to it's advantages
that she ever had.
The 1923 wheat crop cost the
American farmers not less than
/ 25c per bushel.
Dun's Mercantile Agency re-
ports 1890 business failures in
the first eight months of 1924, or
over a thousand more than dur
ing the whole of 1913.
The Arizona Cattle Growers
Association announces that the
5. P. attempted increase in
freight rates have been defeated
between Arizona and New Mex
leo points. During the drouth
period many cattle must be
moved to escape starvation and
the above is good news to stock
men of the Southwest.
September 20 has been offic-
tally designated for Greater
Arizona" dinner at Phoenix by
the various chambers of COM
merce of the State. While we
approve of this spirit of unity in
commercial welfare, we cannot
but feel that the money thus ex-
pended in railroad fares and
good eats' might serve a more
wholesome and needful purpose
if spent for charity and better
ing conditions for safety of life
and limb in our great mines.
Why do editors nowadays give
us so much bunk? That's easy.
Because they are holding jobs on
large metropolitan publications
that are owned by big business.
Gov. Pinchot says II am for
government ownership of rail-
roads, not as step to public
ownership of industry, but be-
cause | believe it will result in
better private industry under
healthy competitive conditions.
Why don't people vote. Well,
one of the principal reasons is
because it doesn't do any good.
Look at prohibition. 1t is re-
pugnant to a majority of the
people of the U. S. They don't
Want it and forget to register
and compulsory voting is going
to be very unpopular.
While the murderers, Leopold
and Loeb, two millionaires' sons.
are mitigated by sentences of
life Imprisonment, another boy,
l9 years of age in Chicago. under
sentence of hanging on Oct. II,
IS growing prematurely gray
awaiting the moose that ought to
nave ended the lives of the rich
,layers.
The Washington times., 1924-11-05
Sale Of $50 Capitol
Brand Ma ttreSSeS


your covering and 1ng a. completely finished have weighed before
added and Note carefully the
The Washington times., 1924-11-05
now
MANAGES N. Y.
SHOP
Separated From Husband
Who Is Reputed Wsalthiest
Man in italy
ny International Nsws Service.

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-Countess
Schonborn-Frasso, q member Of the
Frasso family, one Of the Oldest and
most powerful in Italy was sepa-
rated two years ago from her hus.
band, Count Schonborn, reputed to
be the wealthiest man in Italy, and
who has stepped with many Of her
generation from the Austrian court.
is amused to find herself rnsnager
Of fashionable gown ahep In New
York City. .
The countess, impressive looking,
yet vivacious. receives her "guests'
in the public showrooms. and speaks
often--in French. Italian. German
and Enelish--of the ''old times
when woman was ashamed to
work."
Before the world war my friends
in Austria thought 1t was a dis
grace to work." she explained.
During the war they learned to
work and like 1t.
with the going of the court,
society life in Vienna mas died out,
and women are occupying them.
selves in every field Of activity.
"But America is the one place
where work is a pleasure" she
added enthusiastically
She has left her four children In
Vienna to come to America to work.
Everybody here works hard and
plays hard and they enjoy them.
selves so much more than Euro
peans."
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
BUSINESS LOCALS
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Fresh jersey COW with heifer
calf. Inquire Henry Hammond Iec
FOR sALE-A good top buggy. L. W,
Sweitzer. Delta. 1sfc
FOR SALE-Purebred Pekin auck o..
price 1Oc each. Cali Crawford 22-R or
write Mrs. Katie Reeder. Crawford 1s-2oc
FOR SALE-Four room furnished house
Call here. o.
FOR SALE-Slide trombone Call and "a.
1t at Jack Fosters. Garnet Mesa. 'N
FOR SALE-First. second and third cut
ting hay. on ranch or delivered. Coon
phone 46-F. Je,t
FOR SALE-second hand Fordson tr.ctor
and pillow. r. C. Egnew Garage 1Ottc
FOR SALE-Good white kitchen cabinet
and Howard Heater. 507 Howard ion
FOR SALE-Edlson phonograph and rec-
ords. Call in rear. '215 Columbia 1ec
FOR SALE-HaR dozen bantarrs call
NJ 80 Seates Pnone Zo5-W 1etfc
Looks and is nearly as good as new s35o
cash P. o. Box 73. Delta. I9tfc
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
MORTON SISTERS BIG
REVIVAL CONTINUES

The interest and attendance con-
tinue to grow nightly at the "Old
Time Religion" meetings conducted
by the Morton Sisters. eyangelists.
Because of the large attendance the
meetings will be moved again at the
last of the week from the church on
corner 3rd and Palmer to the High
School Auditorium. Last Sunday night
1000 people packed the auditorium,
by count OF chairs. The town and
church people were In large attend
ance; also scores from all over the
county, and a much larger crowd Is
expected next Sunday night.
In honor of Mothers Day" the Sun
day afternoon testimony meeting will
be given to the mothers and fathers
over 90 years old, to tell OF the "Old
time Religion" in their day. This
service will be at 2:30 and will be a
rare treat to all
There will be another Baptismal
service at the close of the revival.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
WANTED

wANTED-To buy baby chicks and hens
Olathe. Route 2, care Truman Foley. 19p
WANTED-To rent four or five room
furnished house Call here. 1qtfc
WANTED-Washing. 215 Columbia
Call in rear. Colo. phone 107-W. 19c
WANTED-Washing and ironing. Mrs. G.
H. Fletcher, $50 Grand Ave. 17-2Oc
WANTED-To buy Airbrush outfit. Com
municate with this office.
WANTED-Some more people to subscribe
to the Delta Independent. The biggest paper
for the money. The paper with axes to
grind no sure return money or automobile
proposition. A full $500 worth for the mon
ey invested.
wANTED-several hundred people to try
the value of Independent Want Ads.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
GRADE SPECIALIST TALKS
ON LOCAL CONDITIONS

w. H. Sampson, Grade Specialist, of
the Bureau of Agricultural Economics
held a meeting at the Court House
Wednesday evening, which was attend
ed by growers and others interested
Mr.. Sampson spoke Of the work per-
tanning to inspection of onions. He
said that standardization, if establish
Of the growers who had used sharp
practices in disposing of agricultural
products; that while at the start this
work was questioned as to merits and
soundness, there were many dealers
who had been operating privately and
had expressed willingness to have
government inspection exclusively.
Government grading of cotton, he
said, is now accepted as a standard
abroad. Government inspection is not
necessary, yet 1t is found by many to
be an advantage.
Mr.. e. F. McKune, of the state de.
partment Of Agriculture, told of the
work which is being conducted on a
joint basis by the state agricultural
college and the federal government.
He said 2,4OO cars were shipped
from Delta district last season carry
ing inspection, and 1O,4OO cars were
in the state, while probably 200 more
cars existed which would be shipped
and would come under the inspection.
Up to April l, he said the department
was &c per car better than self-sustain.
ing.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
QUEER METHOD OF JUDGING

The bungling of the judging on the
first night of the rhetorical contest at
Montrose, was most unfortunate, not
alone for the contestants, but for the
schools concerned, and much criti-
cism, and well founded criticism, too,
has arisen.
Immediately after the argumenta-
tion contest Thursday evening the
judges announced that first place had
been taken by ROLAND Smethurst of
Cedaredge, Grand Junction second and
Montrose third. The Cedaredge lad
was showered with congratulations
from his many friends, and for two
days was declared the winner.
On Saturday evening two days later
when the decision had been heralded
all over the slope, both orally, and
through the press, and the winner had
remained in Montrose to receive his
medal, it was announced that mis-
take" in figuring points had been
made and that ON reconsidering the
scores it was found that first place
should have been given to Grand juno
ton and third to Cedaredge.
lnasmuch as no one, so far as is
known, had heretofore questioned the
fairness of the decision, a storm of
protest has arisen, not alone from
Cedaredge, but from every fair mind
ed individual
The students entered in good faith,
not dreaming that school enrolment,
financial standing. or anything but
individual ability would be considered.
Such a situation is not uplifting for
the morals of impressionable students
of the average age of our high school
pupils.
But perhaps Cedaredge can better
afford to lose honor under such cir
cumstances, than the Judges" can
afford to lose the confidence and re-
spect imposed in their ability and
willingness to be four square.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
MOTHERS DAY

All over our wide country, from
coast to coast from gulf to Dominion
line, there will be Sunday, May IL,
one great common thought-Muther
There is no other subject in the
world on which nation-or indeed
the whole world-couId meet on COM
mon ground but this one of Mother
Love. At its shrine Sunday everyone
of us will worship, in reality or men,
cry.
We can do nothing too good for the
mothers who are living, nor can we
pay a tribute too fine to the mothers
who are dead. Now, as never before,
the nation needs the influence of moth
ers, mothers of broad sympathy, fine
understanding, and deep discrimina-
ton. Mothers Day will be celebrat-
ed all over the world, wherever sons
and daughters are. The occasion is
too sacred for platitudes, for its real
significance goes deeper than words.
Mothers are not honored by eulogies.
but by the actions which speak louder
than any words that lips can utter.
the purity. beauty, fidelity and peace
of mothers love, is the memory flow
er, but observance of the day has be,
come so general that the supply is
not sufficient, and an official edict
has been issued allowing the use of
carnations of all shades, and permit
ting the use of roses, sweet peas, etc.
Make Mothers Day a perfect day.
If living, shower her with tokens of
appreciation-flower books, letters,
caresses. These are hers by right;
she has earned them and much more
besides. If perchance her earthly
life be ended, then in some impressive
way cherish and glorify her memory.
Keep Sunday, May II, as a high and
holy day, gratefully, joyfully, spirit
ually! 1t is Mothers Day. 8
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
COOLIDGE AND BUSINESS

Considered from the standpoint of
American business the frank, conf
dent, cryptic and unrhetorical address
newspapermen in New York recently
was reassuring 1t took into consider
alton the situation as it is today-a
natural sequence OF the "lust for
profits that the war 'engendered," a
hangover, so to speak, OF sordidness
which it was inevitable should seep
from commercial life into the affairs
of government.
Fundamentally America is sound, 3"
the President declared. The disposi-
tion TO uproot guilt and administer
punishment wherever competent eyi.
dence can be produced is essentially
a healthy symptom. No more sound
principle Of good business either in
government or in industry could be
enunciated that that "at present our
country does not need greater out
lay Of expense, but a greater applica-
tion of constructive economy" partic-
ularly in view OF the orgie which car
ried over from war days and which
still fingers in the minds Of certain
groups seeking special congressional
appropriations.
Lacking as it did a complexion mar
red by political Significance, President
Coolidge's address was a sound declar-
alton Of business pollcy-a reassur-
ance that things are not as bad as
they have been painted-a guarantee
that a conscientious effort is being
made TO run the greatest OF all bust
ness on a sound business basls.--St.
Louis Times.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished house on Garnet
mesa. hdgar wilkinson. 1Stfc
FOR RENT-Three rooms for light house
Keeping $40 meeker. Ice
FOR RENT-Three room furnished house
SIS per month. Enquire 24s Grand lep
FOR RENT-Three room furnished apart
ment 80 Dodge. 1880
FOR RENT-Sale or trade. 92O-acre
well improved hill ranch all under fence
miles south RidgwRy Call 253-w 1etfc
FOR RENT-Will Hillman property. mod
ern five room brick. Enquire Zaninetti
Flats, 116 W. 9Th st. 19tfc
FOR RENT-The home of C. w Ball in
North Delta: large garden berries; grapes
chicken park; beautiful lawn and shade
w. II. Dominy. le 22c
FOR RENT-Cedaredge hotel, IT rooms.
furnished. References required. Excellent
proposition for someone who understands the
hotel business. Enquire OF James McHugh
Cedaredge Colo. 17tfc
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
MORTON SISTERS STILL
DRAWING BIG CROWDS

The evangelistic meetings OF the
Morton Sisters continue to grow in
interest in numbers and power. Their
second healing meeting held by re-
quest yesterday, at which there were
scores of people who came for heal
ing, was attended by people of all de-
nominations and by twelve ministers
1.-TWO Of whom were Baptists) who
gave assistance. Little Bryce Coe,
who was presented for healing last
Thursday, whose affliction was such
that he had no use of his limbs. was
healed and was present at yesterdays
meeting, walking about, living testi-
mony to Gods goodness and power.
A special young peoples meeting will
be held at the Nazarene church to-
night
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Petition Congressman's Support.


In compliance with a request from
Charles Lathrop Park, President of
the American Nature association, ask
ing the members of the Junior High
Audobon society to petition the con-
gressmen of the state to use their in
fluence in behalf of the bill now pend
ing. designated as the McNary-Clarke
bill authorizing s2,5OO,0OO for Co
operation with the states in protect
ing forests from devastation by fire;
500, 1000 for cooperation with the
states in planting for re-forestation;
100000 to promote timber-growing
and 1t seeks the encouragement of
production by private agencies and
the extension of our national forests
A committee consisting of Helene
Grove, Billy Dale and Hazel Austin
prepared petitions to be signed by
each member of the club and sent to
each of the congressman of the state.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Postal Chief Here.

r. l. Henderson, Chief Clerk OF the
Postal Department Railway Service
met at the Community Rooms with
number OF representative business
men, and requested to hear any com.
plants which might be registered -a
garding the new postal service on tie
through train Denver TO Somerset v.a
Grand Junction. The meeting was s9-
parently harmonious.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Returns with Fawn.

Game Warden Peterson returned to
his home last evening in Cedaredge
from Grand Junction where he had
been on a business trip. bringing with
him young fawn which he took up
near Grand Junction. Evidently some
one had killed the mother and shot the
little fawn. Dogs chased II to a farm
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Junior High Essay Contest.

Junior High Essay Contest
During Forest Protection Week, the
members of the Junior High school
participated in an essay contest, each
of the seven divisions being a unit
The Winners, all of whom received a
haf dollar, are: Joseph Meyer in AL:
John Ehrett in Az; welland Smith
In A-S; ocea Barnett in B-1; Hoyt
Beardsiey In BIZ; Orene Atkinson in
30 and Helen Strawhecker in b.
Those whose essays were given honor.
able mention are: Alice Marshall
Nettie Ware, Harvey Weeks, Martha
Morrls George Kelsay. Billy Dale.
william Fell. Homer Morris, Margaret
Stockham, Ellen Ripley, Ida Side
bottom, Goldie Irwin and Vivian
Fisher.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
MISCELLANEOUS

MoNEY-will make a few conservative
loans city property interest per cent.
Harry G.. Shaffer. ,14tfc
CEDAR PosTs-If you want cedar posts
| have them. C. b. Moore. 10tfc
FOUED-Bunch OF keys. Owner may
recover by paying for advertisement. 1870
FOUND-Lady handbag. owner may re-
cover same by Identifying and paying for
this ad.
FoUND-Go cart II not claimed by May
20, will be appropriated to worthy cause.
1920
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Team and good
milk COW, for Ford car. Ask here 1ee2Op
furnished house. piano. garage and equip,
ment and auto. Colo. Phone 263-w ste
Good second hand tires cheap New
Honeyeomb Core Radiators $12.5o.-Radi-
ator HOSPITAL
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09

Little Miss Catherine Watts came
down from Austin yesterday for medi-
cal counsel, and spent the day at the
home of her friend, Ruby Stewart.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
RarQaln for A Home

Offer for sale or will trade for Brigh-
ton property, one 7-room brick resi-
dence with sleeping porch; modern
except furnace. Call Coop. phone or
at 637 Howard-A J. FOSTER. lStfc
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Bargains

1 small Soda Fountain very cheap.
A few spring and summer Hats, very
cheap to close them out, at 6O2 Palmer
street. 16tfc
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
And all ends happily-when Ted
comes home.

Who? Seniors What? A three-act-
comedy And Home Came Ted"
When? May 16, 1924. Where? High
School Auditorium
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
Baby Chicks

Place orders now for future delivery
White Leghorns. Rocks Reds. all purebreds
Prices right; circular free
FAIRLAwN POULTRY FARM, Fruita, Cole
TIFF
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09

A nice line of Children's Dresses at
interesting prices to mothers. The
Fashion Shop.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09

about five miles below Grand Junctioa
where Mr.. Peterson picked it up. He
intends to take 1t TO his, Cedaredge
home.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09
viii Return to cedaredee.

VIII Return to Cedaredge.
The G. w. Dyer family plan to re-
turn to Cedaredge after the close OF
school They have spent the past year
in Delta, occupying the Win Hillman
property on Grand
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09

Aunt Jubilee for size and weight
Senior Play, May 16.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-09

Ask for your cleaniphones at John.
son e Brenton's.