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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

Cne OF the big events OF the
week was the screening of "Anna
Christie" the Eugene O'Neill
drama picturized by Thomas H.
Ince, at Town Hall, under the
auspices of the Committee on Ex-
ceptional Photoplays of the Ma
tional Board of Review of Motion
Pictures. A large audience COM
posed Of leading editors, critics
and dramatists, as we'll as repre-
sentatives of all the professions,
fully approved of the Committees
action in selecting this picture as
exceptional.
Blanche Sweet made her return
to pictures in the title role. Her
years of absence from the screen
seem to have added to her ability
as an actress.
The Committee on Exceptional
Photoplays has approved only
limited number Of pictures as ex-
eeptional in the three years of it's
existence. 1t was created to give
invitation showings of pictures
considered particularly praise
worthy. 1t aims to bring excep-
tional pictures to the attention of
those interested in the develop
ment of the photoplay and seeks
to build up an organized liberal
group which will oppose the "cen-
sorship" with it's restrictions and
arbitrary methods. 1t also strives
to encourage the independent pro-
ducer to experiment with new
types of pictures original in theme
and treatment thus keeping alive
the creative impulse in motion pic
lures and furnishing an ever grow
ing audience for the sincere pro-
duction of serious themes.
"Anna Christie" is being re-
leased by the Associated First Ma
tlonal Pictures, Inc.
The simplicity of crepe and vel
vet evening gowns is relieved by
bright ornaments of rhinestones or
pearls or both combined. Thew
range from simple strands smartIv
supporting the shoulders of q
gown, to intricate spider webs of
s''ver threads and briIIiants most
effectively placed. Flexible inter-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18


\ AS an economic problem the
present proposal to reduce taxes
can be readily understood. 1t is
estimated that taxes collected DUR
ling the year 1925 upon the business
of the year 1924 will yield revenues
in excess of expenditures to the
extent of $332,000,0OO. This is the
margin within which tax reduc-
tions may be made and this margin
will be reduced dollar for dollar
in the proportion that expenditures
mot now contemplated by the Gov
|ernment are authorized by Con-
|gress.
Compared with the total of ex-
lpenditures this margin is not large.
|Guaged, however, by the benefits,
direct and indirect, which a reduce
|tion in taxes to that amount would
bring to more than 100000 tax
payers, it is an enormous sum. Re-
lief from payments to the Govern
ment is but part of the benefit
thus to be conferred. Of vastly
greater Importance in the long run
would be the fulflncnt of Sec
retary MELONS prediction that
easement in taxes will bring an in
crease of funds available for in
vestment in productive industries.
Such an outcome would mean not
only more income for persons en-
ployed but a reduction in the costs
OF the necessities OF life upon
which those incomes are expended.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

Three buffalos are being sent from
the herd at Buffalo Park, at VAIN
wright, Alberta, to Auckland, N. H.,
where they will be placed in the Zoo.
logical Gardens
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
NEW YORK
NEWS LETTER
by

New YorChristmas novelties fill with color the shop
Equally children
nearly life which jungle tiny
marmose Besides the lions and tigers bears and
domestic animal from
his nerestedly watching antics
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
MILES OF ROAD ON SURPLUS
Extra Tax Fund Would Provide for
Building of Sixty Miles of Roads

Although Delaware has 453 miles
of improved highways, as a result of
the remarkable road building progress
it has made in the past few years,
farmers whose lands lie outside the
route of general highways or lateral .
roads already constructed are desir- |
Gus of having highways constructed /.
near their homes so that they may
enjoy the prosperity that has attend
ed those farmers where concrete roads ,
have been built. How much if any
new roads will be authorized to be
constructed in the next two years
will depend entirey upon the action
of the General Assembly when it
meets early next year
How magnifcently the Highway
Commission has conducted its affairs
and how the department has lived
within its means, is indicated by the
receipts and expenditures.
Striking an average for the remain
ing months of the year, based on the
first eight months, the receipts from
license fees for motor cars and trucks
and the twO-cent gasoline tax will
bring in a total of $885,000
Deducted from this is $53O,000
which represents sinking fund on
bonds issued and interest. In addi-
ton there is the figure of $135,00O
for maintenance which is figured at
about $500 per mile, although in the
case of state aid roads, the county
defrays part of the cost. The last
deduction to be made is $4,000 for
the expense of maintaining the high
way department, with its many de-
tails. But with all this, if the esti-
mates are accurate, there will be a
surplus this year of about $144,O00.
According to highway officials, this
would enable the state Legislature, if
it considered it wise and expedient to
increase the amount of highway bonds
by two million dollars and construct
upwards of 60 miles of additional
highways.
After all the work in building high
ways has been completed the middle
of next month, there will still be ap-
proximately 200 miles of new roads
that have been asked for, the major
portion of which is in Sussex county
At its meeting late in November
the State Highway Commission will
prepare its budget for the coming
two years. That is, it will approx
mate receipts and expenditures, and
the figures announced here are about
what it is expected will be contained
in this budget.
At the last session of the legis-
lature, there was much argument Ovel
the question of whether it was wisC
to authorize as big a bond issue fol
highways as was granted at that time
In the minds of some members of the
legislature, they considered the STATE
had done enough for the time at leas
and that there was grave danger o
exceeding good judgment in roa'
! building. Wherever - state has bull
one-tenth Of the entire good roads o
; the state that is considered YER.
> good average and in Delaware tn
State Highway Commission has don
better than that.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
EXAMS FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Will Be Held in This State on Thurs
day and Friday, November l3 and IA

Will Be Held in This State on Thurs
day and Friday, November l3 and II
The Accountancy Board Of Della
ware announces an examination to be
held November 13 and IA for those
who wish registration as certified
public accountants in this State. The
examination will be held at the office
of the president of the board, Peter
T. Wright, 3O1 Equitable Building,
Wilmington. Applications should be
addressed to the secretary, Clifford
+. Izard, 2O54 dupont Building, Will
mington, before November l, accom-
panied by the examination fee of S25.
Delaware is one of the thirty-fOur
States where the American Institute
of Accountants is holding semi-an-
nual examinations for those who wish
Certified Public Accountant degrees.
The Accountancy Board of Delaware
has co-operated with the Institute in
preparing the questions to be pro
pounded at the coming examination.
| Much time and effort are put into the
preparation for those questions by the
Institutes Board of Examiners and
bv the Accountancy Board of Della
ware. Special attention is paid to the
time required by the average ac-
countant to answer the questions in
cluded in the examination. After the
test has been prepared by the ex
aminers, several accountants who re
Gently have been granted certified
public accountant degrees are asked
to take the test with a view to deter
mining whether it is possible t
r answer the questions within a reason
2 ablv short time, and whether it is
D thorough test of the candidates
r knowledge of the theory and practlc
= of accounting. The same examina
e ton is used for admission to tn
Y American Institute of Accountant
f The candidates may make the on
t examination do for both purposes b
5. announcing their intention in advance
e In the tests conducted in NOvembe
d 1928, and in May, 1924, by the va
r. ious State Boards of AccOuntanc
, 963 candidates for certified public a
l. countant degrees were examined. {
" this number, 3O6 were passed, al
thus became eligible for the State d
grees; 4O7 were conditioned, and q
he failed.
* Owing to the movement for
n strictive legislation covering the pra
lg tice Of accountancy in the vario
s. States, added interest is given to t
er examinations conducted by the Sta
at accountancy boards. Reciprocity /
ay tween States has made considerat
progress in recent years, and is e
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
KENT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Met in Fourth Annual Session in Do
yer, Saturday and Exhibited Work

W.T. Ill fOuTlN Annual SESSION IN DO- |
yer, Saturday and Exhibited Work
The Fourth Annual gathering of |
the Kent County Boys and Girls
Clubs was on the Dover Armory
green, Saturdy, November l, with a
gOodly crowd in attendance. Club
children throughout the county always
look forward to this event as being
one of the best times of the club year
when they can get acquainted with
boys and girls in all lines of work,
and with their leaders. The activities
of the day were centered around the
ArmOry where an exhibit of the work
done by the clothing clubs and the
products grown by the crops club
members will be displayed. All club
members took along a box lunch. The
Houston Cooking Club girls prepared
hot cocoa which was served free of
charge. Thirty-fve clubs represent
ing every community of the county
attended This group was composed
of pig, poultry, dairy calf, white pO-
tato, tomato, cooking, clothing, and
canning clubs. Prizes were an added
incentive this year. The Dover news
papers each gave prizes and a years
subscription or stationery. Other
prizes were offered for Judging in the
following classes: Clothing, corn, pO-
tatOes, and pigs.
A feature of the program of inter
est to many was the Health Plays
which have been prepared by the
Child Welfare Bureau, The Dover
Board of Education, and the Philadel-
, phia Interstate Dairy Council CO.
operating and given for the benefit of
the club visitors. The program of
, events were as follows: Registration
in charge of Miss Helen +. Shapley;
. address by DR.. II. V. Holloway; re-
y sponse by Dewey Sapp, of Houston
). Dover Green explained by Mrs. Wal
,. ter Morris; Seeing the State Capitol
= lunch and roll call; club response
:, message from the University of Del
: aware by Dean c. A. McCue; Healtl
f Play; awarding of achievement pin
d by A. d. Cobb, State leader; club or
; ganization meeting.
o Judging Of projects by club mem
bers: Potato judging, Russell f. viii
> son, County agent; corn judging
: Dewey Sapp, local leader; pig judg
Is ing, A. D. Cobb, State club leader
y y clothing, Anne B. Moor, Sussex Cour
o ty club agent.
lie Boys and girls games in charge q
x Dewey Sapp and Burnham Simpson,
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
Small Farms For Sale

No. Ill Acres more or less at Blackbird, on
dupont Boulevard Nice dwelling and out
buildings. Price very reasonable.
No. 2-120 Acres of the finest land, on con-
crete road y mile South of Kenton. New
house and buildings. House alone would
cost s5,5O0.OO to build. The buildings are
comparatively new. all painted. Ample FIRE
wood for farm use. New silo. Landlords
share of standing crops go to purchaser.
The price is away down before wartime.
Call me.
No. 80 Acres, new house and buildings.
near Townsend. Del. Together with crops.
Price right.
I will gladly show or give a person any in
formation desired if you will call me over
Phone 271.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
Dwelling Houses

House on South Street. Smyrna. rooms.
bath. gas and electric. Price Sls50.00.
Good condition.
House on South Street. Smyrna, rooms,
bath. gas and electric. Good condition.
Price $4,000.
House on Main Street. Clayton, Del, 9 rooms,
bath, electric, hotwater heat. Good condi-
tiOn. Rents for $4,000 per months. Price
100000.
House on Rodney Street, Clayton, Del. Z
rooms, toilet and water. Immediate pos
session. Price S2.400.00
BUILDING LOTS in Smyrna and Clayton.
and between Smyrna and Clayton on cleo
trically lighted concrete Highway.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
MILFORD MAN ROBBED OF $1SO
Charles Bellies of Lincoln City Re-
ports HOId-up Near Milford

ports HOld-up Near Milford
Charles Bellies, of Lincoln, report
ed to Officer Robert Davis of the
Milford police force recently, that he
had been held up by highwaymen and
relieved of $4,000. According 70 the
story as told to Officer Davis, Bellies
was driving in a Buick car on the old
state highway between Milford and
Lincoln. As he approached the Simp-
sons Branch, about a mile south of
Milford, he said that an old Ford car
was stopped in the road. When he
slowed up a man jumped on his run
ming board and demanded his money.
He handed over the $130. He said that
in his excitement he was unable to Sc
cure the full number Of the Ford car
used by the robbers. Part of the
number was 139, but he was unable ia
say whether it was a Delaware Ii
cense or a Pennsylvania. Officer Da-
Wis reported the affair to the State
Highway police, but no trace of any
( such car was found. The hOldup Of
! Bellies is the first report in this par
of Delaware in the past few years
In fact none have been reported sine
the large lists of "scares" reported
Immediately following the world wal
At that time the majority of the re
ports were found to be false upon in
vestigation. Lower Delaware happil
has been free of these holdup men.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05

Instructions have been issued by the
County Commissioners to the Sussex
Highway Department to make i'm
provements to the highway leading
from loves Mills to the farm of JOS
eph Workman and also near Tucker
Hill. The work will be started at
once in order that the stretches may
be completed before cold weather.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05

pected to make still further progress
in the immediate future. This is
made possible by the uniformity in
examinations held by State account
ancy boards. Examinations in the
other States will be held on the same
dates as those in Delaware this fall.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING

Finest work guaranteed. Prices
right. Leave orders with Mrs. Marion
Coverdale, Smyrna, Del. or write L.C.
Dunn. Box S06. Dover, Del.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
COAL

Remember Winter is fast ap-
preaching. Get your coal in. We have
a fine stock on hand and can give you
good, clean. coal. Come see our Camel
Coal. 1t will take the place of an
thracite. This coal is cheaper and
the best substitute for anthracite on
the market.
We sell the best select Baled HAY.
The old reliable guaranteed Dairy
FEED.
STORMTIGHT ROOF DRESSING
makes your old roof as good as new
This roof dressing is guaranteed fol
ten years. Paint your roof now.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
eIEr SUGGESTIONS

Follow the advertising in this pap
or from now until after Christmas. It
viii contain many gift suggestions.
Buy It in Delta this Christmas. Just
as good, just as reasonable in price,
and makes you feel 80 much better.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
Methodist Bulletin
Reproduced in
Christian Advocate

The Central Christian Advocate,
published at Kansas City, Missouri,
reproduced in their issue of November
18th, the Methodist church bulletin.
The issue of the local church bulle-
tin devoted their entire first page
to why the Christian Advocate should
be in every member of the church's
home in the issue of November I'd.
Commenting on the Delta Bulletin
the Advocate says: Here is a
church bulletin which shows how one
pastor has put the Central before his
people. The bulletin comes from
Delta, Colorado, where l. L. Morgan
is pastor. We hand it along that
pastors who may wish suggestions for
their own bulletin may find this ad-
yantageous. The third page has much
matter about the contents of the
paper next week. The entire cause
Of Methodism would appreciate a
wide cause Of these suggestions
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
REDLANDS
. >>>..~>>~>>>- .

Harry Wood and wife were in Pa
onia Monday.
Mrs Leon Hotchkiss is visiting her
parents at this writing.
Ben OKclly and wife were on the
Mesa Sunday.
Ina Lirhthall spent Saturday night
at the williams home.
j. C. A. Simpson and Ray were
in Delta last Wednesday.
Mrs Eavonson and Mrs LiEhthall
spent Monday with Aunt Cal White.
Mrs Ina Lollar went to Delta Sun.
day. where she spent several days
visiting Mrs. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs Walter Harding and
baby Of Bowie took dinner with the
Ernest Holder family on Sunday
Mrs Frank Burritt. who has been
in the Delta hospital, returned home
Saturday
Those who were In Delta Saturday
were Harry Wood and family. John
Burritt and family. J NJ McCune
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
Merritt is Henderson's
Efficient Sales Clerk

Guy Merritt has been appointed
chief sales clerk FOR J. $. Henderson.
the auctionoer. Mr.. Merritt has had a
number OF years experience in this
line OF work prior to coming to Delta,
he says.
With the heavy booking Of sales this
year by Mr.. Henderson the clerk is a
very important matter 10 take into
consideration. From now on for the
neNt 60 days Mr. Henderson has al
most solid booking Mr.. Merritt
needs no Introduction to the people Of
Delta vicinity He Is rapid at figures.
accurate and very accommodating.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

Miss Clara White Frank Burritt and
Fred Burritt
Aunt Cal White and Miss Clara
White visited at the Glen Mcknight
home Sunday.
Mrs. Winifred Eavensou spent a
few days last week with Cecil Norton
aud family
Evening star., 1924-01-10

coal, and use OF oil and soft coal also
dant supply of both anthracite and
bituminous coal is on hand.
Heavy shipments of soft coal are
being made to manufacturers in in
terror cities and towns, due to some
apprehension of a strike. Schooner
freights from Chesapeake ports do
not exceed 80 cents q ton.
Belated snow has stimulated lum-
bering operations in the big woods.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
At Washington, in tue District Of Columbia. st
the close OF business on December 81. 1923.

I. EDWIN W PopKINS. cashier of the
above named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best Of roy
krovtcdgs and belief.
E. W. PoPHISs, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn TO before me this
9th day OF January. 1924
'Seai) HARRY j. DOSoGHUE,
Notary Public.
PETER A. DRURY,
4. #. BOILING
F. r. HARaIAS, Jr,
Directors
Evening star., 1924-01-10
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or the
CONTINENTAL,
TRUST COMPANY.

NJ washington. in the District OF Columbia. a.
the close OF business on December 81. 1923.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NORTHWEST
SAVINGS BANK,

at Washington. In the District OF Columniaa.. a. AZ
the close OF business on December 81, lszo.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
COAL SALES SLUMP.
Weather Favors Purchases IL
Northern New England.

PORTLAND, Me-, January 10.-Fali
and winter coal business here has
been only two-thirds OF normal. Mild
weather reduced demand for furnace
Evening star., 1924-01-10
7ok FIRST Mortgage Notes

Secured by nrst Deed Of trust oa high
class improved d. O. new hosn<s. sce
sale IN demon Ina tions OF $3.50 TO xe.oVo.
CORY q CORY. eo7 18th nv.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
REPORT CONDITION
POTOMAC SAVINGS BANK

close Of hu-,,s, 49,
december ~0N
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The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
GUS SCHLAPP AND
MISS MACMILLAN WE'D

A wedding of interest was solem-
nized at the home of the groom and
his sister, Monday evening, when Gus
Schlapp claimed as his bride Miss
Mary Macmillan, a talented lady of
this city.
The wedding was a surprise to their
many friends, as they had not given
out, either by word or sign, TO even
their most intimate friends, hint of
their plans.
The ceremony, which was witnessed
by only Mrs. Cora Gates, sister of the
groom; Mrs Maggie Miller and Mrs.
A. D. Fairbanks, was pronounced by
Rev. r. z. Sherman, Pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, at 500
o'clock
Mrs. Schlapp came to Delta about
two years ago frim Pekin. Illinois,
and has made large circle of friends
who will unite in extending hearty
congratulations. Mr. Schlapp has made
his home here for many years, and is
engaged as Clerk of the District
Court. He, too, numbers his friends
by his acquaintances. They will make
their home at the Schlapp residence,
Corner Fourth and Howard.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
FRUITLAND
80 >>>>

Ida and Evelyn Endsley are spend.
ing the week with relatives near
Hotchkiss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker moved from
Rogers Mesa to one OF Emmett Gould's
ranches in this neighborhood. last
week. We understand Mr.. Tucker will
look after two or three OF Mr.. Gould's
ranches during the summer.
Mrs. Katie Reeder rented her Smith
Fork Canon ranch to a Mr. Vowel. re
Gently from Texas. The new renter
Will take possession at once.
orlo Gould returned Sunday night
from Denver, where he was called by
the death of his father, w. D. Gould.
on Friday. May 23d
Lewis Aver made a trip to Grand
Junction the first of the week.
Stuart sipma returned on Monday
He was in the capital city about ten
days.
merry party including Mr.. and
Mrs. Leard and little daughter; Mrs
Kate Reeder; Miss Frances and Ell.
wood Reeder; George Goodwin: Mr
and Mrs. Tom lie Valley and Miss
Dorothy LeValley enjoyed a picnic at
Mr.. Leard's pasture In the hills on
Sunday.