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Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
FREDERICA.

The Sunshine Society and the Re-
Cross held their meeting Friday nigh
in the NJ. E. Church. Miss Alice
Mitten presided. The ladies are
keeping up the Sunshine spirit during
the summer months. The Red Cross
is busy making pajamas and Operat-
ing gowns. Any one can get work
at the Red Cross headquarters. Mag
nolia and Bowers are also busy.
Mrs. Amy Walker of Norwalk
Conn, is the guest of Mrs. Rachel
Carlisle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bird, Mr..
Wallace, from Drexel Hill, Pa, Mrs.
W. Roat, Mrs. Naomi Roat and Rus
sell Sage Roat, of Oakland, N. j., are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. l. W. Belts.
Nathan Spurry of Philadelphia, is
home for his vacation and to enjoy
big Thursday"
Mrs. Arthur Clark and daughter,
Fora, of Dover. have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harrington.
DR.. and Mrs. T. V. Cahall are
spending some time at Asbury Park.
Mrs. Wallace and daughter of Phil
adelphia are guests of Mrs. C. H.
Speel
Stephen G. Downs, OF Snow Hill,
Nd, is visiting Joseph Downs.
Joseph Davis of Philadelphia has
moved his family here and they are
occupying the residence on David
street, adjoining the Frederica gar
age.
Carlisle Conner has accepted a po-
sition as house carpenter in Chester, !
Pa.
Bennett Cahall of Chester, Pa,
spent the week end with Miss Efie
Sapp
Mrs. Kate Landenberger and son,
Mrs. Anna Bougy and friends, of Phil |
adelphia are visiting Mrs. William
Spurry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Taylor and
daughter, Margaret, Of Philadelphia,
are the guests Of Mrs. Allan Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. J b. Counselman.
Gordon Counselman and Miss Abbie
BuckaloO spent Sunday at Colchester
Beach
Stewart Hamilton of Fort Meyer,
Va, spent the week end with Dr.. W.
F. HOey.
Mrs. John V. Townsend has recov-
cred from her recent illness.
Harry Fisher, of Wilmington, is
home on his vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cropper are
spending the week at Bowers.
LATE AGAIN?
why carry an unreliable watch and be
annoyed by its falsity, when
good dependable one can be bought at
reasonable price. Let me show you
ny line Stokes. the Jeweer
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
MAGNOLIA.

Miss Elizabeth Mensch Of Cumber-
land, Nd. is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. George W. Collins. Mr. and
Mrs. Collins have also had as their
guests ]. F. Denney of Philadelphia.
and Edwin Collins, of Baltimore.
Miss Sue Woodland of Philadelphia
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Stout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel R. BlocksOm
of Philadelphia weer entertained by
Mrs. Caddie Blocksom on Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barratt, of
Philadelphia, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W NJ George.
James jackson of Milton is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson.
William NJ PrOuse of Wilmington,
stopped off here while enroute to
Bowers Beach, and was the guest of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Minner
and daughters, of Wilmington, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Min
ner.
Miss Elsie Dunbar of Elkton, is
guest of Miss Edna Grace.
Raymond Wilcutts Of Wilmington,
has been a recent guest Of his parents
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Houseman en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vesper
of Philadelphia and Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Houseman of Milford, this
week.
W. Wallace White of Wilmington
was at home from Friday to Monday
James H. Jester, Harry C. Johnson
Mrs. j. W. Wright and Mrs. Sallie
Barratt spent Sunday at Concord
Camp.
George Charshee and family of Bal
timore are guests of Mrs. Sallie Bar
ratt.
Miss Katherine Mack is on an ex-
tended visit with friends in Philadel- |
phia, Wilmington ana Delaware City /
]. Lohand Conner Of Wilmington |
is spending some time with his par
ents here.
Charles Conner has gone to Will
where he has accepted a po-
sition.
Preaching services will be resum-
I'd next Sunday morning at the regu-
ar hour, the pastor desiring a good
attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
ROADS IN NEW ZEALAND.
Concrete VIII Be Adopted There For
Highway Construction.

Highway Construction.
Road commissioners in this country
who would not like to admit that they
are less up to date than those Of New
Zealand probably will be surprised to
learn that the authorities there pro-
pose to adopt concrete as a road build
ing material. The American consul
general at Auckland reports to the
state department that the local and ma
ttonal authorities in New Zealand are
studying the subject of good roads, re-
altzing that these are essential to de-
VelOpment of the remOter parts Of the
dominion. Upkeep of the stone roads
has been found very expensive, and the
construction of concrete roads, as car
ried on In some parts Of the United
States, is being studied carefully, with
the result that it is proposed to adopt
some of these methods.
The New Zealand authorities esti-
mate that a mile of twelve foot con-
crete road could be built for $1,000
more than a mile of ordinary stone
road and that there would be a saving
in upkeep Of aS least $1,000 a mile in
the first five years, while at the end Of
ten years there would be a saving of
$1,000 or $4,000. A good grade Of ce-
ment is being manufactured in New
Zealand that is suitable for concrete
road building, and, as there are no /
severe frosts In the country, It Is pro-
posed to make the roads four inches
thick, as in California.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
EDUCATION IN ROAD WORK.
Need Of Directing Enthusiasm Alonq
Lines Of Sound Economy.

Fairfax Harrison, who, besides being
president Of the Southern Railway COM
pany, is president of the American
Highway association, says in regard to
the educational work of the associa.
tiOn to obtain a dollars worth Of road
WUIh LOr eacn uUiidT > worth VI taxes:
THE public interest in road improve
ments during the last two years has
been steadily growing, but It has been
largely exhibited in a willingness to
vote road bonds and to assume road
taxes. The use Of the funds so made
available has apparently not yet given
the American public any sustained con
Germ. The reason is not far to seek.
1t lies in the assumption that highway
construction and maintenance require
little more than good faith and COM
mon sense.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
EnaIIsh Road. In Bad shap..

In consequence Of the depletion Of
labor and increased traffic in the NUM-
tion areas road deterioration is becom-
ing very pronounced, and there will be
work for thousands Of returned soldiers
after the war before the surfaces will
be returned to their former states.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10

Now is the time to do your bit.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10

Waste nOt-want not!
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10
CONVICT LABOR
SYSTEM SPREADS
Road Work Is Well Done and
Prisoners Improved.
HONOR CAMPS IN VOGUE

Experiment Of Employing conVietS on
Highways Has Proved a Success In
Many States Both as Regards Work
Done and For Moral Effect Upon
Prisoners.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-10

Some one wants what you have to
sell! Then advertise It the Chron-
icle next week.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
POULTRY
*FAGIS
SELECTING HENS FOR LAYING
Idea That If Fowls Are Compelled to
Mott Early They Will Lay in
Fall Is Wrong.

Laying hens should be allowed to
mott naturally. The common idea that
If hens are compelled to mott early
they will quickly feather out and COM
mence laying early in the fall is err
roneous. An early mott Is not sign
Of early fall production. Usually the
late molting hen is the heavier prOduc-
er. In fact lack of feather growth is
suggested by G. w. Hervey of the Uni
'versity Of Missouri college Of agricul-
ture as one Of the points to consider
when selecting hens for winter laying.
Very often show birds are forced
into summer mott by q restriction Of
feed. This is done so that the birds
may be in full feather once more
for the early show season. This should
never be practiced with utility stock.
1t will cause production to stop and
weaken the hens at q time of the year
when full strength Is needed. 1t is
unwise to change the general character
Of the feed. The addition Of some Oil
carrying ingredient, however, such as
sunfiower seed, will aid in the develop
ment of new feathers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
PRINCIPAL CAUSE OF SCOURS
Feeding From Dirty Pals or Giving
Rations Unhardened Stomachs
Cannot Properly Digest.

Those who raise young calves by
hand know that scours is one of the
greatest, If not the greatest, source
Of loss. DR.. G. G. Lipp, veterinarian
at the South Dakota college, says
feeding from dirty pals, or feeding
ratiOns the unhardened stomachs Of
the young calves cannot digest, are
trouble may arise.
The milk pals cannot be kept too
clean. Scrupulous care must be OBJ
served if the feed pals are not to be
the source of scours. Washing after
each feeding with cold water is not
enough; thorough scalding at least
once a day is essential and exposure
to bright sunlight on every clear day
will not come amiss. Bacteria are
little things, but the way they live
and multiply is remarkable, and the
damage they can do when they get
started assumes mighty proportions.
When the feed is hard to digest and
the first evidence of stomach disorders
appear, dose Of physic is the best
cure. A few tablespoonfuls of castor
oil or an equal amount of salts will
remove the offending food and restore
the system to working order again.
A 40 per cent solution of Tornado
hyde has also been found to be an
effective preventive of scours. One
tablespoonful of formalin is diluted in
one pint of water A spoonful or two
of the solution may then be added to
the calf's milk as many times day
and as long as conditions demand
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
SCOUT AS LITTLE BROTHER"

Every man Of the national army can
be adopted" by little brother" The
little brother" will be a boy scout.
The scout will undertake to visit the
family of his "big brother" the absent
soldier, once q week to see how they
are getting along and whether there
is anything he can do for them.
Being thus In touch with affairs In
the home Of the soldier, the scout will
write regularly to the soldier, cheer
ing him up and keeping him Informed
In his brotherly way of events at home
and in the neighborhood.
Should the soldier desire that some
official or society be asked to do some
thing for the father or the mother or
the wife, he may write to his 'little
brother" who will go in person and
take the matter up.
Boy scouts at Birmingham, Ala.
originated this plan, and the boy scout
organization in Los Angeles was the
first to adopt it. Boy scouts all over
the country are now serving as little
brothers."
The first '1ittle brother" whose adop-
ton of a soldier has been accepted by
the soldi sr is Russell Lee Pruett, aged
thirteel years. He is the patrol leader
of Wolf Patrol, Troop A, Los Angeles,
Boy Scouts of America. The "big
brother" adopted is Fred Meyers, a
strapping young man. He was In the
first call.
at means a lot to a fellow leaving
home for the war;" said Mr.. Meyers,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
CHICKENS FOR WINTER EGGS
Careful Selection Of Fowls and Get
ting Them Into Good Condition,
Is Best Practice.

Careful selection of the fowls that
are apt to be kept for winter egg pro-
ducing, and getting them into condi-
ton to produce maximum yield Of
eggs, will more than repay one for
the time and trouble taken. Not only
Is 1t advantageous from many points
Of view, but 1t Is necessary If one ex-
poets satisfactory yield Of winter
eggs. The principal reason for max
Ing early selections Is to get uniform
fowls of the right age at the right
time, but it is also necessary that
they be properly fed and cared for
so that they be properly brought to
the laying point at the earliest pos
Sible date.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
SCOUTS "coP" EVERY PRIZE.

A boy scout in Portsmouth, Ohio,
flaps his wings and crows with just
pride as he writes of the gardening
work of his troop to Chief Scout Exc
cutive James E. West in New York as
follows:
"Over two thousand gardens were
planted by individuals who entered the
Portsmouth club, competing for the six
medals offered. Boy scouts had en-
tered over two hundred gardens. A
public recognition service was held on
Government square last Monday eve
ming, at which time the six medals
were awarded. 1t was quite pleasant
surprise when the names of six boy
scouts were announced. All the scout
gardens were success, and that we
got results Is proved by the fact that
scouts copied all six prizes"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09

IN earnest. This is true fasting.
2. The ground Of ". 81. He plead
covenant relationship and the faith
fulness Of God in keeping his covenant.
1t is a good thing always in our pray
ing to plead thus with God. He is
delighted when we come as children
pleading for the things we need on
the basis Of our relationship to him.
8. Unselfish ". 81. He has as his
supreme object the welfare of Israel.
His personal interests were not af-
fected, either for better or for worse,
by the condition of the Jews in Jeru-
salem. Many prayers do not count
with God because they are self-cen-
tered.
4. Penitent wv. 6. y. He acknowl
edges that the state of Israel was due
to disobedience to Gods command
ments and their corrupt dealings with
God. So completely had he identified
himself with his people that he includ-
ed himself with Israel as having
slnned.
5. The prayer Of faith wv. 8, 81.
He believed the word which God had
spoken to Moses touching his willing
ness to restore and bless his people,
though he was obliged to severely
Judge them. In our praying. we should
be able to point to some definite prom
Use in Gods word. as we plead with
him. Faith takes God at his word,
and holds him to 1t.
6. Definite wv. 10, ~.
a. He pointed to the specific people,
as those redeemed by Gods powerful
hand.
b. He asked that God would pros
per his way and grant him mercy in
the sight of the king. This was a
part of wisdom on Nehemiah's part.
Before going before men for considera-
ton of important interests, we should
ask God to prepare their hearts, so that
they will listen sympathetically to our
plea. This we should do in all things,
and we can do 1t, when our own hearts
are right, and we see the good Of 9TH
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER II
LESSON TExT-Nehemiah I

LESSON TExT-Nehemiah 1.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Whatsoever we ask,
commandments, and do these things that
are pleasing in his sight, John 1922.
Some twelve or fourteen years after
the revival of the worship of Jehovah
under the administration of Ezra, Ne
hemiah led company to Jerusalem to
restore the city walls and civil author
ity. The walls and gates of the city
had lain in ruins ever since they were
broken down by NebuchadneZZar. In
this condition the remnant of the
Jews who had gone back to Jerusalem
were exposed to the dangers of as
Not only was this exposure detrimen-
tai to the peace and comfort of the
people, but 1T was a matter Of severe
reproach to them ". -. Nehemiah
was man of strong character. Though
occupying position Of high honor and
responsibility In the very center Of
the great heather capitol, the desire to
honor God was uppermost in his heart.
He Is an example to all young men,
demonstrating to them that 1t is pos
sible to be true to God regardless of
the environment In which he may be
compelled to live. In order for a man
to thus stand, his life must be rooted
in Christ, and these roots-our faith
must be watered and kept alive
through vital communion with God in
prayer and study Of His Holy Word.
|. Nehemiah Learns Of the Attic
ton and Reproach of the Returned
Remnant In Jerusalem wv. LAY.
1. The time ". y. 1t was in a
winter month, November or December,
in the Goth year of Artaxerxes. He
was engaged in the performance of his
accustomed duties as cup-bearer to
the king, when the news came to him
of the deplorable condition Of Jeru-
salem and the remnant who had gone
there.
2. The occasion Of wv. 2, 81. The
visit of Nehemiah's brother and certain
men of judah made it possible for him
to inquire concerning the state of the
remnant and the conditions of Jeru-
salem. They informed him that they
were In great affection and reproach.
8. The effect upon Nehemiah ". ~.
He was greatly moved by the story Of
the distress of his brethren. Though
occupying a position of honor, and en-
jOying all that heart could desire, he
keenly took the misfortune of his
brethren to heart. He not only shed
tears of sympathy, but took these bur-
dens in prayez to God. This is the
proper way to sympathize with the I'M
fortunate. 1t Is manly to weep with
those In distress, and to pray for
those who have need. Jesus wept over
Jerusalem and prayed for his own.
Nehemiah exhibited the spirit of true
patriotism. The affection and shame
Of his own people went close to his
own heart. National and racial soil
darity constitutes the real basis Of
patriotism. The reproach and Attic
t.on Of a nation is the reproach and
affection of every member thereof.
II. Nehemiah's Prayer for Israel
(vv.. 5-11). We are taught that in the
midst Of affection, we should pray.
Nehemiah in this early time practiced
this New Testament direction. A
study Of his prayer is most helpful.
1. 1t was earnest ". ~. He tasted
and prayed for several days. When
men are willing to desist from food
and turn aside from their occupations
to pray to God. they are Enthusiastically
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09

ito know that there is boy scout act
ing as little brother who will keep
me posted on conditions at home and
who will look out for my mother and
two small brothers,"
And the happy little brother" said:
II am proud to serve as little broth
err to Mr.. Meyers. / feel that it Is a
real scouts good turn to help my big
brother at the 'front.'
There are 5000 boy scouts in the
Los Angeles district, practically
enough to adopt all the drafted men In
the same territory.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
MILK OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Will Be Found of Much Help In Feed
ing Young and Old Fowls
Stintinq Don't Pay.

Milk will be Of great help in feed
ing both old and young and will return
more from the poultry than If fed to
the pigs. Feed generously at all times.
The present high prices Of feed are
alarming, but If one can't afford to
feed well at all times he had better
sell at once to some one who can.
Stinting the feed merely gives us a
lot Of nonproductive boarders. with
never anything on the profit side of
the account.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
Slotted Chicken Trough.

easily moved and can be cleaned and
scalded with comparative ease. The
trough is made seven inches wide, the
slot is three inches higher than the bot
tom of the trough. The partial
"roof' over the trough will aid in
keeping out rain, dust and trash. 1t
also prevents the birds from hop
ping into the trough and wading into
the ration. The trough should not be
made longer than four of five feet.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
SODIUM FLUORID FOR FOWLS
Applied to All Parts of Body Powder
Is Sure Death to Lice-Can Be
Made Into Solution.

Sodium fuorid powder is death on
poultry lice. 1t can be busted into
the feathers so it will reach the skin.
1t should be applied to all parts of the
body. 1t can be made into solution
one ounce per gallon Of water and stir
well. Dip the poultry into it. The
dipping method kills the lice quicker
better and more cheaply. The So
dunn f1uorid has no bad effects on the
skin, but is a little irritating to the
air passages. 1t is, however, very
destructive to the lice.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
NOTES OF THE SCOUTS.

Scouts were on hand directly after
an accident when two electric cars
ran together In a head-on collision in
st. Clair, Mich, and rendered invalu-
able flrst-aid promptly.
At Norcrosse, Ca, the troop Of boy
scouts has secured the position Of
janitor Of the public school at $40 per
month. One patrol does the work for
month and then another takes 1t.
The teachers report that the work Is
being done better than under any for
mer janitor.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
DON'T CALL HIM A SCOUT.

When you see boy carrying a gun
when you see the picture of boy
with a gun-you may be sure that
he is not boy scout, as the term boy
scout Is understood throughout the
world. Don't call him a boy scout.
II you do SO you do grave injustice
and real harm to the movement of
which the president of the United
States is the honorary president, and
which has the hearty support Of all
men and women who are eager to see
the 100000 boys Of today develop
into wholly efficient citizens.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-09
Legal Notice

First pub Fri Oct. 26-7t
CIRCUIT COURT JEFFERSON
County.
Carl F. Schwierske, Plaintiff, VS..
Wilhelmine Schwierske, Defendant
The State of Wisconsin, to the Said
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive of the day Of
service, and defend the above entitled
action in the court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure so to do, judy
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the COM
plant; of which a copy is herewith
served upon you.
Kading e Kading,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Postoffice Address Watertown, Jeffer-
son County, Wisconsin.
Notice-The complaint in the above
entitled action is on file in the Office
of the clerk of said court and states
the cause of action herein
Kading & Kading, Attorneys.
To Enjoy Prosperity.
To rejoice in the prosperity Of an
other is to partake of it.