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Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
new CASTLE FARMS
The First Report From The
Agricultural Census
SOME STATISTICS COMPILED

Statistics compiled to date by w. T.
Edgar, of Granogue. graduate of Del
aware College, in charge of the agricul-
tural census recently taken by students
of Delaware College, at the request Of
the Food Conservation Committee ap-
pointed by the Governor, disclose a
number of interesting facts. Reports
from the first four hundred farms show,
in many cases, sufficient help to carry
on the work of the farms, provided the
help remains. The greater portion of
farm labor in Delaware comprises
colored persons and very few of the
farmers visited have made requisition
to assist in farm work.
With the exception of three farmers,
as far as understood, not more than
five acres of potatoes will be raised on
the four hundred farms. Eight per
cent. of the farmers visited claim that
cows are paying good profit. Ninety
two per cent claim they are losing
money on their herds, due to the ad-
vanced cost of commercial feed.
AS far as can be learned none of the
farmers need any supplies of seeds,
plants or fertilizers, nor are they in
need of labor-saving machinery. Very
few cases have been found where finan-
cial assistance is needed to produce
normal or increased crop
In rural New Castle County very few
silos were found. On these farms the
productiveness was found to be greater
than on farms where feed was stored in
barns or in stacks.
Not many farmers could tell the usual
ration they feed to their dairy cows,
nor what the average yield Of milk per
COW is each day.
The hog question seems to be one
that is perplexing the farmer, due to
the good prices which are offered for
young pigs, and very few of them will
increase their herds. In the past three
years very little disease has been no
ticed among the herds Of swine in this
community.
The diseases among the crops during
the past year have been hardly notice
able. In some cases smut has been
found in the wheat, but it is believed
that by chemical treatment, it has been
eliminated.
There are only few poultry farmers
in New Castle County. Farmers wives
are the poultry keepers and few poultry
diseases are to be found. The greatest
danger of the poultry in this neighbor-
hood is from thieves.
Tomatoes will be planted by very few
farmers, the prices offered not being
considered enough to cover the cost of
labor and fertilizer. Farmers claim
they can realize more revenue per acre
by planting wheat or corn. Of hay and
alfalfa there will be normal acreage.
Soy beans and cow peas will not be up
to normal.
Rotation crops are being insisted on
by the landlords Of the various farms,
the tenant being allowed only to raise
enough truck to supply his own family.
Most of the farms in New Castle County
are tenanted, and the tenants are handi-
capped by rotations.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, May 18th. The Fifth Sun
day after Easter, (Rogation Sunday. J
Services: 1890, Morning and Sermon.
11:45, Sunday School session.
7.3O, Evening Prayer and Address
Service on Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are
Rogation Days, mention of their signi.
ficance was made last week in these
notes.
Thursday being Holy Thursday Up. B.,
page XIV or Ascension Day service
will be Holy Communion at 1920.
THE ASCENSION DAY
"And it came to pass while He bless
ed them, He was parted from them,
and carried up into Heaven. st. Luke
XIV: 81.
The last day of our Lords dwelling
on earth had come. For forty days
since His resurrection He had fingered
near, appearing to one and another,
''by the wayside," and "as they sat at
meat" whenever He saw their sinking
courage and wavering faith, with divine
comfort He blessed them. At the ap-
pointed time He is borne on a cloud,
far beyond their longing gaze and
straining their eyes they tried to be-
hold the last CLEANS of His glory.
With joy and praise the Church cele-
brates this day always. for now is our
hope made sure and perfect. The as
cension of Christ is the completion of
his sacrifice, the consumation of His
atonement, the fulfilment of all the
promises. We know now that our Lord
has "gone up to prepare a place for US,
that where He is, thither we might also
ascend and reing with Him in Glory"
And oh. what manner of lives should we
lead in such an anticipation How
should we watch, and pray, and hope.
and wait, for the day when He shall
come again and receive US unto Him
self. Let us pray that 1--WE may also in
heart and mind thither ascend, and
with Him continually DWELL" even in
this our earthly home; so that each and
all of US may stand ready and waiting
when the message comes that 1.-THE
Master hath need of US"
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUXILIARIEs
The Annual meeting of the Junior
Auxiliary of the Diocese will be held in
Calvary Church, Wilmington, on Satur-
day, May the twent-sixth. And the
Annual meeting of the Woman's Auxili-
ary at Old Swedes', Wilmington, on
May the thirty-frst. Delegates from
St. Anne's Parish will be announced
later.
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the
Joint Diocesan Lesson Board will be
held on Tuesday, May fifteenth, at ten
o'clock, at the Church House, Philadel-
delphia, Pa.
The Rt. Reverend R. T. Rowe,
Bishop of Alaska has the largest do
cese of any Bishop in the American
Church His diocese is equal to Nor
way, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Eng
land, Scotland, and Wales, combined.
Usually he travels by dog-sled, but
sometimes he uses Ford car. When
not on missionary trip into the inter-
ior he resides in Seattle, Washington.
The Annual service will be held in
Old St. Augustine Church, on Whit-Sun-
day, May the twenty seventh at three
o'clock, public cordially Invited.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Plan New Trolley Line

Philadelphia parties through deArmon
Lindes, broker of that city, have ap-
piled to the Levy Court for permission
to use public roads in New Castle
County for trolley line to run from
Wilmington to Dover. They wish to
obtain the franchise as speedily as pos
sible to secure early Incorporation and as
soon as details can be completed the
Levy Court will be fully informed as to
the route desired. 1t is said the line
may be run to the Southern end of the
State.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Townsend Honor Roll

The following pupils deserve special
commendation for the past twenty
school days:
Fourth Grade-Rachel Thornton,
Virginia Wells, Davis Stats, Nicholas
Engelmann, William Finder.
Third Grade-Dorothy Hayden, Mar
tina Weldon, Walter Lee Jr., Thomas
Skeggs.
Second Grade-Clara Vanhorn, Frank
Wells, Mahlon Graves, Edward Pinder,
James Thornton, Kathaleen Deshane.
First Grade-Enos Stats, Ernest
. Weldon, Marie Hayden, Pauline Jones,
Dorothy Wood.
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Drawers Church Notes

Drawers Church Odessa Sunday May
18th, 1917.
1890 A. M. Preaching blythe Pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
7OOP. M. Christian Endea yer. Tonic
Fellowship with God. Leader. Mrs.
w. v. Woods.
7.ao P, M. Preaching by the Pastor.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Mr.. Peverly Reelected

The election on Monday last for one
commissioner of the Light and Water
Board, to serve five years, resulted in
the reelection of Mr. George v Pever-
ley, there being no opposition. Eighty
votes were cast, representing $l,4l9.0 90
in taxes, each voter counting one dollar
and fractional part thereof paid the
town in taxes. Mr.. Peverley has been
president of the Board for number Of
years.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
St. Paul's Church Notes

St. Paul's NJ. E, Church, Odessa,
Sunday, May 18th 1917.
945 A. M. Brotherhood Devotional
Meeting.
1890 A. M Special Sermon. This is
"Mother's Day." The Appoquinimink
Tribe. |. O. R. M. will attend this ser.
vice in body.
2.O0P M. Sunday School. All teach
ers and scholars are urged to be present
545 P. M. Epworth League.
7.30P. VI. Evening Sermon. Every
one is cordially invited to all these SER
vices.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
OBITUARY
JOHN s. BENSON

John S. Benson, prominent and sue
cessful merchant of near Earleville,
passed away at his home, after a long
illness, on Saturday at noon. He is
survived by five children. Mrs. Town
send Walters, George, John and Howard
Benson, and Mrs. Henry W. Kibler.
Funeral services were held from his
late home this Wednesday afternoon,
with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery,
Earlevile.
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MRS. JAMES MoCOOL.

Mrs. Mary Jane McCool, wife of
James McCool, died Sunday near Glas-
gov, DEL, from a stroke of paralysis
on Friday. She was seventy-six years
of age and is survived by her husband,
two sons ani four daughters.
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. James Sartin, with services at
Bethel Church at o'clock. Interment
in the adjoining cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Auxiliary Suspended Meetings

The Junior Auxiliary of st. Anne's
Church met for the last time until fall
on Friday afternoon, at four o'clock.
After the delegates to the Annual Con-
vention were elected party was given
for all those who had attended regu-
larly.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Mr.. Price Buys Newsstand

Mr.. Harry Wilson our news-dealer,
as well as our tobacco and cigar dealer
has sold out his business to Mr.. Samuel
Price. We understand Mr.. Price will
not take possession until the first of
next year.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
OtwelI Hastings Wedding

Miss Sarah E. Hastings, of near
Laurel and Mr.. Orrie J. Otwell, of this
town we're quietly married at the home
of the brides parents Monday morning
at g. 80 o'clock
MIR. and Mrs. Otwell will reside in
Niddietown.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
First Aid Classes Started

Twenty girls from the Junior class,
Women's College Of Delaware, took
their first lesson in First Aid", Tues
day evening, under the instruction of
DR.. Blake and Miss Crime. The girls
will devote four hours q week, from
now until the close Of college, to this
work. )
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
w. c. T. u. Institute

The Spring Institute of the New
Castle County W. C. T. U. will be held
Scott M. E. Church, Blackbird, DEL. on
Thursday, May 81, 1917.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

Every mother should read Eogel
and Burstan's Baby Week" ad in
this issue!
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
ANOTHER IMPORTANT
LAND TRANSACTION

An important land deal was con
summated recently which places X. A..
Thorley as the owner of one of the
largest farms in this end of the state.
The tract as it now stands covers a
little over $500 acres.
w. w. Roundy was the other par
ty to the transaction.
This farm now has an area seven
times as great as is farmed by the
inhabitants of Hamilton's Fort, and
half as much again water as the town
of Kanarra uses.
There are three areas in the state
of Utah with a twenty inch rainfall.
This farm lies in the Harmony dis
trict, which is one of them.
Mr. Thorley previously owned and
has been breaking to cultivation a
large portion of this farm, and from
now on rapid developments in an ag-
ricultural line may be expected from
that quarter This tract should fur
nish labor and support for quite a
little community of its own, 1t is
situated about twenty miles from this
city.
The sum involved in the Roundy
transaction was $1,000
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
Auto Beats Horse Half Mile.

Last Monday afternoon consider
able interest was awakened among the
sporting element of Cedar City by
the matching of half mile race be-
tween an automobile and a rather
fleet horse. The car used was Stu
debaker six stock car, with the top
merely laid back and the engine
tuned for the occasion and driven by
Charles Rowe of the j. A. Kopp gar
age.
For the first three-fourths Of the
distance the race apparently was all
the horses, but about one hundred
yards from the outcome, the car went
by the horse like he "was standing
still" and won by nearly so yards.
There has been all kinds of talk
since about various races between
horses and cars for large sums of
money, but thus far nothing but shot
air" has developed.
Quite little cash is said to have
changed hands on the race last Mon
day.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
FRIDAY, DEC. ID, 1917.
RECORDS oath MILE POST
@.

n nee more The Record has reached a mile post
in its journey through life, this time its Gath.
Another year and would be an old maid, II 1t
were not for two circumstances with which our
readers are more or less familiar the first of which
is that we are Of the masculine persuasion, and
the other is that on the first of April, 1915 were
united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Observ-
er. So you will see that old maidhood is entirely
out of the question in our case.
But with maturity and experience we are in
clned to take decidedly serious view of life, and
the mission-that of heralding the advantages and
attractions of Cedar City and Iron county, to the
world and boosting her every interest to the best
of our abty-that we have assumed
We take justifiable pride in the thought that
we have not only weathered the storms which have
proved entirely too severe for all the other mem
bers Of the newspaper family born prior to or at
about the time of advent into the world, but
that we have grown and progressed with the years
until many have been so kind as to class us among
the foremost weekly papers of the state, and some
doubtless wanting in judgment in such matters)
have gone far to say that there is no better
in Utah We would not make this claim on our own
account, but the fact remains that>we have ex-
pended a lot of money and energy in bringing our
stature and equipment up to its present state.
We are as firmly rooted in the belief that Ce-
dar City is the best town of its size in Utah. and
that Iron county has future that makes it one of
the very best localities in the state, we ever
were, and that means that so far as our present
predictions go, we have no intention of forsakng
our present field.
We feel grateful to our splendid army of read
ers for their support and patronage, and also to
our local business houses, which on the whole are
very loyal and appreciative of our efforts to keep
their newspaper representative in the front ranks
and to render them service of a satisfying nature
fully meeting the demands of the development of
the community
AS the Christmas holidays rapidly APP
preaching, and the season of peace on earth good
will to all men" is at hand, Though in spirit only
and not in actuality) we take the opportunity of
wishing our many readers and friends as Merry
Christmas is possible under the circumstan-
ces, and prosperous and happy New Year.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
The First Red Cross Christmas.

9 OMETHING has happened. A simple and
~ thrilling thing that brings something of real
greatness to our lives, humble as they may be.
c 1t is the observance of our first Red Cross
Christmas One cannot have even the thought of
its appropriateness and its significance in this
world of anguish without having touched the high
est thoughts of all the world-that which was Civ
en- on the birthday are celebrating-"B Behold
l bring you good tidings of r~eat JOY which shall
be to all people; and that which was expressed in
the Red Cross treaty made by nations, which es-
tablished that in warfare the sick and wounded of
the enemy should be sacred to the Red Cross.
c This is a Christmas when we cannot see our
new young soldiers, strong and straight of back,
without visioing those others whom war has made
helpless. We cannot see the happiness of our
children without thinking of those little ones in
Europe who have starved to death. Perhaps we
cannot deck our children's Christmas trees with
out remembering that He in whose honor they are
was imam of sorrows and acquainted with grief. ("
Sin the Red Cross campaign for 100000 new
members during the week preceding Christmas
there is scope for all tenderness all our richest
imaginings, all our newborn power of simplicity
of heart, all our possibilities of service
g The Red Cross Chapters have asked all men,
bers of the American Red Cross to take part in a
simple ceremony on Christmas Eve--the placing
of a lighted candle in the window shining through
a Red Cross service flag on the window pane. This
flag is piece of white transparent paper, blue
bordered, with the sign of the Red Cross, five in
ches square in the center, and smaller crosses to
be added for each of the household who is mem
Der of the Red Cross 1t is an expression of serv-
ice in this unexampled time-a-symbo so instinct
i've that the Red Cross will glow from the windows
of our homes over the length and breadth of the
land sending out the Christmas message to the
world and telling not only the passer-by, but our
own hearts, that just as our boys and men are
finding new strength in their sacrifices so may we
through our service
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS CHEER

IT HE people of the United States are approach
ing the Christmas holidays under conditions
this country never has seen before; and moreover,
is is probable that this year shall not experience
our most sorrowfu Christmas while this world war
RACES.
TSWith the thought of the nation dwelling largely
on the infinite suffering abroad, on the certainty
that our own flesh and blood will soon he enduring
its full share of that suffering and on the absence
from home of hundreds of thousands of dear ones
Christmas 1917 will be a war Christmas.
G Into the sombre outlook the Red Cross is seek
ing to bring something of cheer In a campaign
lasting from December 16 till Christmas Eve it
will ask for 100000 new members. 1t will urge
these 10, 900, 900 to become "Red Cross Christmas"
recruits that they may enable the Red Cross to
Tighten the burden our army and navy and those
of our allies are called upon to bear.
rsThis cooperation with the Red Cross is real
service of which may all be proud. And that
this service, when rendered by one may be known
to his neighbor, the Red Cross will urge each old
and each new member to display at his home a
Red Cross service flag on which each red cross
stands for member,
TsThe hundreds of thousands of these flags al
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

WITH ample time at its disposal, the War De-
partment has worked out system of classical
tion which gives due regard to the necessity of
retaining skilled farmers and expert agricultural
leaders on the farms and ranches and in the edu-
cational and administrative services The problem
is one of constructive handling. Attention has
been given without cessation to problems in the
field of labor am confident that with the assist
ance of all the organized agencies and the alert and
cooperative action of the farmers of the nation,
the situation can be met and that those remaining
on the farms can produce as much or more than
has heretofore been Notwithstanding of Ag-
riculture
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

ready being shown by old members will swell into
millions before Christmas, each flag and each little
cross bearing testimony that some ones Christmas
has been made happier for himself or herself, hap
pier for our boys and happier for the soldiers
of our allies.
& Let us all help to make this Red Cross Christ
mas-which is another way of saying: Let us
make it the happiest Christmas possible with the
war clouds hanging low.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

COULD you conceive of more ideal autumn,
so far as congeniality of weather conditions go,
than we are enjoying in southern Utah the pres
ent season? California or any other tropical cline
certainly has nothing on us this year. Clear,
warm, sunshiny days, and COOL bracing nights
Just enough storm in this county to settle the dust
and permit of dragging the roads and putting
them in good shape for the enjoyment of auto
MODELLING. Possibly not enough precipitation, so
far for the ultimate good of the country but there
is plenty of time yet, and possibly when it does
start there will be an abundance. Farmers are
still blowing and cultivating their land and big
acreage under cultivation should be the result for
next year. All we need now is snow storm for
Christmas and our cup of weather pleasure will
be full to the brm
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
FOR sALE-16o acres unimprove

FOR SALE--160 acres unimproved
land situated north of Parowan eight
miles, being the SWA Sec 2, TIP. 33
s., r. 8 W., S. l.. Mer. Flowing wells
adjoining on South and East. Vege-
tation: Sage and Rabbit Brush. Low
Cash Price; must sell. Also M Sec.
2, TIP. "a s., r. 16 w., S. l.. Mer. z
miles south Of Yale, Utah.
For particulars address,
A. ]. SATIRE, Heist, Utah.
10-12-tf
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

LOST.-From Parry's pasture, one
bay mare, branded TX on right thigh;
one bay colt, yearling, branded PIX on
right thigh; one black 2-year-old geld
ing, branded WE on left thigh.
Notify c, f. Freeman, Sahara, Ut.
-Adv.-2w-pd.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

THE struggle is one which calls not only for
enormous resources but also for invincible deter
mination and endurance. 1t is test even more
of the spirit than of physical strength. That we
have the physical resources in larger measure
than any other nation in the world is matter of
common knowledge We do not yet fully realize
the enormous power of the MISUNDERSTANDING of
Agriculture
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

Santa Claus has promised the Ce-
dar City Drug Store that all the nice
Dolls will be left at their store until
he distributes them on Christmas eve.
ADV
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

DO not forget the injunction to mail your Xmas
packages early. AT this season of the year the
mails as well as all other transportation accom-
modations are very much overworked, and delays
are likely to occur particularly during the last
few days preceding Christmas. If you have pack
ages to mail better do it now
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

LOST.-Studebaker gas tank filler
cap either in Cedar City or on road to
Lund last week. Worth of cap will be
paid to finder for its immediate re-
turn to Record office.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
CLASSIFIED ADVS.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

WILL SELLr-very choice 280 ac-
res next to Jensen farm north and
west of town; lard that you can get
water for.-Dr. Robson, Walker Blk.
Bldg, Salt Lake.--Adv.-3w
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

= FOR SALE.-New Buick D35-4 cyl.
car. Complete with three new tires
and eight tubes. Well equipped with
bumper, spotlight, etc. Averages "a
mi. per gal. Bought new three mo.
ago, run only $500 miles. For terms
see, H. c. Bement, Prin. Paragonah
School.-Adv.-4w
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

LOST.-Red wo-year-old heifer,
branded DIT on left hip; last seen in
Cedar fields. Reward for information
or return to f. S. Haws, City.-Adv.-
2w-pd.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

If you are looking for books for
Christmas presents you will find al
most any book you will want at the
Cedar City Drug Store.-Adv.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE At a bargain.--range,
cabinet, sanitary couch, 3 heaters,
china cupboard, bookshelves, etc.-Dr.
Macfarlane, City.-Adv.-tf.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
MISCELLANEOUS
NOTICE.

That horse. you don't need-trade
him to me for a good colt, good to
ride, but not old enough to work.
George A. Millett, City--Adv.-1w.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14
LOST, FOUND, ETC.

LOST.-A quilt, between Iron
Springs and Cedar, on Oct. 2, 1917
George A. Millett.-Adv.-1w.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE.-A splendid new from
bone york., new Kurzmann, an
Aeolian Player, and Pianola for sale
on easy terms.-Gustave Soderlund,
above ercantile.-Adv.-tf