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try. thus aggravating the present seriou
situation.
Extravaganza in Necessities.

OF the three necessities Of civilized life,
viz, food. clothing and shelter, the time
and energies of the American people are
being centered on overproduction of the
two latter to a degree eXtravagant and
wasteful, until the food problem has be-
come alarming and is seriously pressing
for solution, each day sees the tide
of prices rising rapidly higher and higher.
With continued scarcity of food prosper
ity will decrease like frost in n flood OF
sunshine.
In the years gone by when larger
proportion OF the people lived In the
rural communities there was an ample
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| millions of dollars to the actual wsxfffff
of the people. q !.
Surely the average American cSizcra
| has not lost the power of initiative to help.
himself and the spirit of patriotism TO do.
| his bit" Tor his country in this crisis. n
| WILLIAM =. WASHBTRN. +
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HOME GARDEN HINTS.
Principal Insect Pests and
Remedies.

The following table lists the insects
most likely to appear in the vegetable
garden and furnishes information in
regard to the plants attacked and the
treatment recommended:
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supply Of food products at moderate
prices. Now we are wont to boast how
rich we are and at the same time grum-
BILE at the high cost of living due to
the scarcity of food products. The farmer.
stimulated by high prices has been for
several years making every effort to in
crease the nations food supply. Obvious
ly there must be more people engaged in
soil cultivation to meet the food require
ments of the nation if we are to have
relief.
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URBAN JEWELLERS URGED
TO HELP PRODUCE FOOD
Correspondent Says Increased Pro-
duction Alone Will Serve to
Reduce High Prices.

To the Editor Of The Star
Believing as do that the price of food
stuffs has just begun to soar, am going
to prepare now while the "sun shines to
reduce the cost of living by raising ev-
erything that gardening will produce in
this latitude. This looks like a prudent
and sensible thing to do. doesn't it?
High prices are simply a logical Sc
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Urban Dwellers Must Plant.

Unless the rural population increases
there IS but one probable solution of the
food problem and that Is intensive cultl-
walton of land in and about cities and
towns by urban dwellers. A great oppor-
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1t pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
filled through them.
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PASTOR RESPONDS
TO GARDEN CALL
Rev. Charles F. FuItZ First to
Answer Appeal of Central
Committee.
EXPERTS PLANTING PLAN

First to respond to the appeal of the
central garden committee for recogni-
tion of the movement in pulpits next
Sunday was Rev. Charles E. Fultz, who
will deliver an illustrated talk Sunday
evening on Religion in the Back Yard"
This lecture will be in the Memorial
United Brethren Church. North Capitol
and streets northwest.
Mr.. Fultz has raised from $40 to $50
worth of vegetables each summer in
his own back yard. He will illustrate
his talk with about fifty views of vege-
table gardening.
The central garden committee is
greatly pleased with the progress made
in the work so far. Members believe
II is now an assured success because of
the gardens already started, and effort
henceforth will be devoted to getting
more persons enlisted
Reports from H. NJ. Conolly, adviser
from the Department of Agriculture,
from Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, vice chair
man of the committee, and from others
who have gone about the city indicate
that seventy-five vacant lot tracts have
been placed at the disposal of the COM
mittee which will be of service. and ap-
plicatons enough have been made to
insure the cultivation Of all these.
Work already has been started on more
than a dozen.
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The Saks Library for boys is open for
the season. The purchase of Suit or Refer
gives the youngster all its priNieges-or a
Base Bail or Bat whichever he prefers.
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Some Vegetables for the Small Garden.


Hills 8 to 4 feet apart.
seed 2 inches deep.
Train on poles or to
fence.
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Set plants ~ to 8 feet
apart. Stake or train
on wire or string TO
the fence.
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Wonderful Values for
the Boys Tomorrow.

Really this collection OF specials is worthy Of your
careful attention. You'll find in the several lots
the tycs most wanted; and in the values eXtraord-
nary quality marked prices you'll agree are spe-
Cal.
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Rows 2 feet apart. Seed
4 inches apart and ~
inches deep.
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Sow In rows between
spaces for beans. toma-
toes, etc. Seed II inch
deep. Rows 10 to IL
inches apart.
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Rows between later ma
turing plants. Rows 8
to - inches apart.
Seed II inch deep.
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notably wonderful in intrinsic
value-as we'll as in effective
ness.
The young man who wants
the true essence OF extreme fash
ion will find it-well-balanced
and consistent. For him the
Single and Double breasted
Pinch-back models, with semi
or full belts offer the latest and
the infinitely correct.
;. The older men-have a wide
range OF styles of more moderate
4
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Sen. Orlando Harrison
Wants Ferry Started

In letter to the Editors of The
Messenger State Senator Orlando IIar
rson urges the immediate operation Of
ferry between Claiborne and Annap-
oils. so that the farmers Of the Eastern
Shore can carry their produce to Balti-
more and help cut down the cost Of liy-
ing. Another important thought Is to
cut down the hours OF traye between
the lower Eastern Shore and Baltimore.
Senator Harrison urges the Governor
aud State Roads Commission to take
immediate action regarding the opera
ton Of the Claiborne Annapolis Ferry
He also calls our attention 10 the new
bridge at Ocean City, which he says s
being constructed in a splendid manner
and which, when completed will be an
important link in the State Roads sys-
TEN TO Baltimore from Ocean city.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Snow Hill Firemen
Promptly On Job

one OF the SNOW iiil Firemcn asks
US to say that the members Of the De
partment 10 not consider they are being
PAID for services when they receive u
dollar to 20 out and light ire. but they
assume that liberal minded com
munity wants TO pay for the damage TO
their clothing and the loss 81 time To
their business while booking after tho
property of others TIN. fireman, and
others. especially resent the criticism
Of SNOW llill's Chronic Critic. Who com
planned of the loss Of few minutes IN
the Department getting or to the ire
winch occurred while most of them were
at dinner last Saturday.
The men hustled to the Municipal
Bulding as soon a. thel possibly could
and we're on their way 10 the TIRE before
most of the community knew wha, was
going on
The blaze was Al the SNOW Hin shirt
factory in the engine room. IL was
eXtinguished without doing much dam
age.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
MIR. Jacob r. Powell
Is Now a Benedict

A. announced in The Messenger last
week. the marriage of Jacob r. Powell.
formerly OF Snow Hill and Miss Mary
Louise Aitken, Of Northport, Long
Island. took place at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. John
Aitken. at Northport last Saturday
afternoon at half after five o'clock.
The marriage ceremony was perform
ed by the brides pastor, Rev Charles
Samuel Tator. of Northport. in the
presence OF number of relatives and
intimate friends the bride and groom
standing under an arch of palms and
laurel boughs. The brides gown was
white charmeuse. with hand embroid-
cry, and drapcd with georGette creme.
Her tule veil was caught with orange
blossoms, and she carried "A boquet of
white carnations and bride roses Her
travelling costume was navy blue
French serge. with hat to match. The
maid of honor was Margaret Ena Aitken
sister Of the bride. Her gown vas peach
colored crepe DE chene, and she carried
a bouuet of pink carnations.
The groom's brother, MIR. George
Grafton Powell, was the best man.
The wedding marches were played by
the Northport Orchestra
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held, followed by we'd
ding supper. The dining room was fine
Is decorated with white carnations
and ferns. and lighted with candles with
pink shades.
MIR. and Mrs Powell spent their honey
moon in New York City and other
points of interest. They will reside at
Yaphank, Long Island, where the groom
is the station agent Of the Long Island
Railroad
The groom's parents, MIR. and Mrs.
George {. Powell, of Snow Hill, attend
ed the marriage
The bride is a graduate Of the North.
port High School Of the class Of 1911,
and for the last four years she has been
teaching az Suffolk County, child
ren's Hor
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
County Members On
Women's War Council

Governor Harrington ha- announced
the appointment of thc committees Of
women to organize the preparedness
and survey commission in the different
counties Of the state
In connection with the appointments
Governor Harrington sald
Il woula be pleased il notices of
acceptance are promptly forwarded on
the information Of the appointment
contained in this public notice of 81
pontment and commissions vii. then be
forwarded as soon as possible These
commissions are 10 organize their res
pcctive counties for al Preparedness
purposes in which women can help nud
10 render whatever service they may hc
called upon to perform We are work
INK in conjunction with the national
government and wc shall hc prepared
promptly by these organizations To
assist along all lines More particular
information wll be given IN direct com
munication 10 the commission The
chairmen are requested "a call their
commissions together a. soon a, possi
Bile
The committee for Worcester County
is composed Of the following Mr- Johu
" station. SNOW Hill, chairman Miss
Mary a Townsend, Snow Hill Mrs
Francis 9, Lloyd, pocomohc Mrs Cal
win T. TAYLOR Berlin Mrs Thomas Y
Wharton Stockton.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Track And Field Meet
In Snow Hill Friday

Final arrangements are being made
for the Fourth Annual Track and Field
Meet. which will be held in Snow Hill
next Friday The Meet will he held
under the auspices of the Pubic Ath
letic League which is working in con
junction with the Board of Education.
the County superintendent and the
Officials Of the various High Schools Of
the comfy. 4 representative of the
Public Athletic League has been in
Worcester County this week. looking
over the High SchooI athletes, and
working out the squads IN the different
events. Dr BurdicS. the state Ath-
lctic Director. and hi- assistants viii be
here next Friday to assume charge Of
the Meet
In connection with the Meet we are
requested 10 call attention To the follow
ing important details
~ All officials naned in las, week 3
county papers are urgently requested by
the Public Athletic League and County
committee To be- present or send "a sub
stitutc The success of the Meet large
IL depends Oh having a full quota Of olli-
cials
=. Meet begins at loon a m,
promptly All boys competing IN Meet
should be in Snow Hill on Athletic feld
nt half pas, eight O'Clock in order
to bc weighed and examined BIZ physi-
clan of Public Athletic League Ofici-
als should be on hand 3 minutes before
beginning Of meet, To march in parade
with county school officials and compet-
tors. beginning at 9i5 a. IN.
3 Entry blanks must he returned to
+. Clarke Fontainc Pocomokr City
County secretary not later than Friday.
April 10Th Country Schools invited to
send entries
& Field Day is NOT school holiday,
except for those schools which have a
representative number Of pupils com
peting in the Meet "
+. CLARKE FONTAlNE
@.srntart.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Snow Hill High School
Basketball Team Wins

The first basketball game Of the
season Was played at Girdictree ia.t
saturday afternoon. the SNOW Hill and
Girdictrce High Schooi tean- being the
opponents tn, game Vas postponed
from April 9TH bat ~ L rained that
day il was scheduled to be played April
18th Rain again prevented the schedule
from being carried out and the game
Vas played Of On saturday The game
was won by the Snow Hill team hy the
score Of - 70 II
The Snow Hill team va. composed Of
the following Lillian Riley and Addle
BeYans forwards Sarah Hayward and
Edith Lake. centres. Esther White and
Nellie Trader. guards.
The Gjrdletrec team Was as follow,
Emma Ame- and Edith Plchard. for
wards Helen Shrieycs and Clara kel,-
ter. centres. Jessie Savage and Eheda
ConWaw, guards
The jumping centre. ~arah Hayward.
needed only little more training to
put the ball into the basket bat 81
course the forwards were right there on
the spot When sarah was off her
guard, amt her opponent hit the baIl
Louise was sure to get H. and when the
naI got down 20 their opponents goal,
the guards Esther White and %eiIie
Trader. showed IlSt what they could
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
President Warns Against Acts
That May Be Called Treason

persons United Sfacs, citizens iiiens
issued Monday President Wilson
shield committing
such acts viii he vigOro|s prosecuted by the Government
iu pointed
defined Constitution Criminal Code, setting
consists of LeVving War against the United STATES
Aiding or abeffiug of the United States.
Vifbboiuy the Of overthrow the
Government.
Directing, aiding,
going
pointed foregoing
the United States by aliens living in the United STATES
The proclamation that punishable
penalty
% the minimum penalty.
The President with these words
citizens of the United Sf5feS
allegiance the Government Of the United
O abstain committing which
. violation fbe
he THEREFOR"
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
William PaytOn Dies
In Maria, Texas

Mr. and Mrs. John v. Payton, Of
Stock ton. received a telegram Tuesday
announcing the death OF their eldest
son, William payton, at Maria, Texas.
No information was gwen as to the
cause Of the young man : death but ii il
believed hc had enlisted, and was sery-
ing in some branch Of the ;. Army
Prior TO his going to Texas he had a
position in Wilmington. lie was a
promising young man, well liked by his
associates. and his death Is a severe
blow to his parents He would have
been twenty years old ~ June Of
this year.
The body was shipped from Maria
this week, and is expected to reach
Stockton today saturday Funeral
services will be held from the home OF
his parents.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
John E. Scarborough
Dies AT Age OF 81

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Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Eastern Shore Society
Presented With Flag

An Eastern Shore iag was presented
to the Eastern Shore Society Wednes-
day night Of last week at a patriotic
mass meeting at the Emerson. Balti-
more. The lag consists Of blue field
decorated with nine stars. red. buif and
purple stripes and the mon Jack. The
blue field represents Kent. the first
county the stars, the counties Of the
Shore the Union Jack, Somerset County.
the red. Cecil County the purple, Tai
bot. and the bull. Dorchester
Governor Harrington. United States
senator Atlec Pomerene of ONO Judge
John G. Rose and Attorney General
Albert G. Richie we're the speakers
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Greenbackville High
Wins Another Game

In one of the fastest games ever
played on the home diamond, Green
backvllc High School defeated the
crack team from Wachapreague High
Schoo. here Saturday by the score of
g to g. The game from the very start
was a pitchers battle, in which Taylor
for Greenhackville, was always Just a
little better than his opponent Twenty
strike outs by Taylor. and the batting
of Phillips featured the game. the latter
getting a home run and double
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Ship Launching
Was Successful

Al lult- shipyard Poeomoke City
aboa. = O'Clock Thursday afternoon If
this apek was launched the biggest
.e.-e. ever built on the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland The boat was gaiy oe
deckea with ilag- Of every descrnuon.
and on her decks vas crowd Hhich
enjoyed the novelty Of sliding dovr the
ways aboard of the big ship
The forualty Of christening the .e--el
had to he dispensed with az the Iaugn
ter of the owner. who was to saye
broken ,he bottle over the bow ~ tne
"StruNen did not reach pocomoer
civ tue TO, the aunching lhe
train bearing 1er and hc- fathe- and
his guests wa- too late for the event
which Rad 10 come of when tn tid.
was al i,- highest. The blocks hal been
removed the ways were creased and
the ship mao - side into the Pocomoke
just at d certain time. no matter Who
was. o- was not present.
The Struyeu plunged into the ioco-
moke 4. gracefully as her maker could
desire. ana the big crowd sent up "a
hearty cheer a- -he plunged across the
river into thc swamp on III, other AIDE
knocking user arg. tree on the banks
a. easily i had been -aplne
great man, Sun0 Hi people Sere
fir....+..
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Joseph Nibblet Died
Last Friday Morning

MIR Joseph Nibblet died very sud
denly at his home in klej Grange Friday
morning at four O'Clock He was sixty
three years, eleven months, and twenty
seven days old.
The deceased leaves to mourn MS
death. widow. hve children, several
grandchildren. and one great grand
child. besides a number Of friends,
Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon in the NJ. f. Church at klej
Grange by Rev. @. l.. Rice, after which
the remains were Inferred in the NJ T..
Cemetery at Pocomoke
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Rev. Howard o. Keen
Returns To Snow Hill

Rev H. O. Keen viii return to the
pastorate OF Bates Memorial and Trinity
NJ T. Churches another year, his ap
pointment having been announced Wed
nesday. He was unanimously invited
to return rs the official Board Of the
Churches. and the delegates were in
structed to ask the Conference Presi.
dent to assign him 10 this charge an
other year MIR Keen is an earnest
forccfuI preacher Of the Gospel. and the
Church Is enjoying n period Of spiritual
growth and up!ift under his ministry
We extend cordial welcome TO MIR
Keen and his family
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Snow Hill and Laurel
Will Play Here

The snow Hill High school baseball
team Will play the Laurel High School
team this Griday afternoon in Snow
Hin The game will be called about
3 o'clock Hayward and Bradford will
be- thu battery for Snow Hill
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Old Glory Unfurled
From Large Flag Pole

MIR. James +. Robins erected a large
flag pole on his premises near SNOW
Hill last week, and the Star and Stripes
are now flung 10 the breeze every day
between sunrise and sunset at beautiful
Caraeverock. Several persons from
Snow Hill were present 10 assist in IN
furing the Tag
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
l.. A. Bennett To Do
Evangelistic Work

Rev. l.. A. Bennett. who al his own
request, was not assigned To any charge
by the Maryland General Conference,
will take up cvangelistic work IN the
Maryland delaware Virginia district Of
the Church Mr. Bennett was formerly
pastor Of Bates Memorial VI + Church
in Snow Hill He has been at Milford
several wears, and has done a wonderful
work on that charge.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
MIR. Ralph ShOckley
AT Salisbury Hospital

Mr. Ralph Shockley. a young man Of
snow Hill. son o. Mr.. Mo"es Shockley.
was taken to the Salisbury Hospital
Tuesday by Dr l.anders to be operated
on for acute intestinal obstruction The
operation was performed by DR. Dick
ON Wednesday, who telephoned that
Mr. Shockley is getting along "a well
a. can bc expected. His case is "A very
serious one.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Navy Recruiting
Adds 1000 Daily

Recruiting for the navy Is bringing in
more than a thousand men a day under
tn, press Of war emergency The re-
cord for saturday recruiting wa, a net
gam of 1924 men, bringing the enlisted
force that much nearer the loo, 900 mark
Secretary Daniels expected To reach los
May J.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21

sir Il T. Hancock, Of New London
Conn. was summoned home last week
by the illness of his brother Mr. W. j.
Hancock. He has been spending this
week with hi- sister, Mrs s NJ Jones,
at Greenbackvllle.
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Beth Eden and Goodwill
Baptist Churches

Preaching at Beth Eden at / / a. m.
and At Goodwill at ?. m. sunday
School at Goodwill at p m Subject
al Beth Eden "A Great Work Sub
iect at Goodwill Prepare To Meet
Thv Giod COME
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21

If you see a foreign looking indi-
yidual climbing church steeple or a
smoke stack IN Snow Hill don't take
him for German spy, for he is none
other than steeple- jack King Agnew
giving the aforesaid aerial projections
their spring coat of paint. King breez-
ed into Snow Hill the first of the week
direct from Crisfield the place of crabs.
hivalves. and othe' ir fam"
Democratic messenger., 1917-04-21
Play Saturday Night
Was Well Acted

Ina, thrilling oId drama Ten Nights
in i Ear Room moderuled consider
ably was gis"n by amateur talent in
Mason Opera House last Saturday
nigh, for the nenea' Of the Christian
Church Of SNOW Hi Every character
was well taken ara the play was Wit
messed ty splendid audience The
.t.asi wa. a- follows