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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
War Thrift Stamps
To Aid The War Fund

Maryland will be called upon to buy
So. Is 300 Of the S2,0o0, 0oO. e00 War
Thrift stamps which viii be sold by the
Treasury Department in amounts Of
Si.l2 and q cent. for the purpose Of
raising fund. y prosecute the war
against Germany Robert Grain. Of
Baltimore, director Of the War Say
ings Fund for the State. was notified
this week by the Treasury Department
officials at Washington that each man,
wnman and child in America was ex.
pected TO buy at least S2p worth Of the
Thrift stamps, and on the basis Of $2o
per capita Maryland's superintendent
would be 81 lsS. 300.
Mr. Grain has already laid plans for
the organization Of committees in each
city and county in Maryland for the sale
Of the stamps He ha- written to a
man in each citl and county asking him
TO take charge Of the campaign in his
community and through these city and
county organizations Mr. Grain hopes
to get the Thrift stamp proposition be
fore every person in Maryland
OF the So. 900. 900 to be raised by
Maryland Worcester County will be
called upon 10 take Si5l. oSd 90 in
stamps
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Henry Ford Talks
About His Tractors

Henry Ford informed friends al the
Detroit Athletic Club ID Detroit the
other day that he had Just notified
France that that country could have
Il. 00o Ford tractors He j. now work
ing on from 6o0o = 7,ooo for England
and an Of these will have to be deliv.
cred before America demand j. met
Mr. Ford SAID that BE- was taking ad
vantage 81 the present tine weather in
making the tests. and that IN a short
time, several Of these tractors would he
moved To the South for te-t work there
liz laughingly said that BE- was - years
obi but believed that in his present
condition be was capable Of running
farther and running faster than any 81
year old mar in Detroit A. indicating
the work he j. doing, he told of rising
at 4 O'Clock, "Wednesday morning. and
of following ii tractors over the fields.
He rode on many OF these. and at the
close of the morning test, knew every
thing that was TO he known regarding
the work OF eacn. MI. Fufu salu lnht
all of his tractors were being fitted 10
create their own light for night work.
The other night test was made with
one of them. and il plowed an acre in
sixty.tve minutes Mr. Ford said that
il was evident that the Government
action with regard to the manufacture
ing of automobiles was in line with
saving policy. and that it was probable
the Government did not care to have
the manufacturers make too many cars,
as too many cars meant the consump-
ton of precious gasoline.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Her Work Attracting
Presidents Attention

Miss Emma Howard Wight. the well
known authoress. and neicc Of Mrs
Samuel II. Townsend. Of Snow Hill.
has received a letter from President
Wilson in praise of the patriotic work
she has been doing in her home section.
in Clarke County Va. 1t is said that
there s possibility Of her receiving a
special appointment from the President
Miss Wight has visited frequently IN
Snow Hill al the home Of her aunt, Mrs
Townsend. and she Is well remembered
here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Don't Kill Your
Young Turkeys

Washington. Nov q Turkey rails
ers throughout the country were called
upon by the Food Administration today
10 keep immature birds until they reach
full growth. instead of killing them for
Thanksgiving.
The Administration expects full
supply OF turkeys this year at reasonable
prices, and cautions raisers that the
killing of immature tlocks not only will
mean loss on weigh, but may glut the
market and bring down prices generally,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
HARD COAL IS
ON The WAY
The Railroads Inform State Fuel
Administrator Meyer, That
Coal viii Move

Worcester County people will be glad
to learn that the Railroads have promised
to move hard coal down 70 this part Of
the woods
Ferdinand 4 Meyer. State Fuel Adj
ministrator, got in touch with the ofli.
cials Of the Baltimore and ohio and the
and the Pennsylvania railroads Wednes-
day and was informed that fair
amount OF hard coal is now on the
rails destined for Baltimore.
He was told also that there are now
no embargoes that prevent the move
ment or shipment of coal for any State
points. while as a matter of fact coal
shipments are TO be gwen preferred
movements with Government supplies.
MIR. Meyer said he would be unable
to announce the personnel Of the var.
ious local coal committees for the State
for several days, and that ne would
first be obliged to have another confer
ence with the officials Of the Federal
Fuel Administration N Washington.
probably Saturday.
Aside from the question Of price-fiN-
ing Mr.. Meyer will be concerned largely
in seeing that the coal shipments are
kept moving from the mines to destina-
tions. ana will also keep a close check
on the distribution % that all com
munitle- can be promptly and adequately
served
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Mrs. Sallie Taylor
Dies In Stockton

Mrs SaAe Jones Taylor died at her
home in Stockton al $50 clock Wed
nesday morning following short i'll.
ness Of pneumonia She had reached
the advanced age Of i years. and her
health had been frail and delicate for
long time.
Mrs Taylor was the widow Of the
late John Taylor Of Stockton She
was born near stockton al the Jones
homestead The late Henry Jones. Of
stockton was her brother. and Mrs.
Esther Bennett. who diet in Snow Hill
few months ago. vas her sister. The
late Mrs Leah Dryden Of pocomoke
City, was also her sister. she is sur
viyed by half brother. Mr.. James L
Smack, and haIfstster Mrs NJ NJ
~harpley both OF stockton. and by nine
children who are a. follows Mrs VII
liam O. Payne. Miss Sue Taylor. Mr..
Edwin II Taylor, and DR.. William a
Taylor, of Stockton. Mrs William T
Townsend Of Cape Charles Mr. Clarence
Taylor, NJ Clifford Taylor, Mr.. Chapman
Taylor Of Relmar New Jersey and
Mr. Ray Taylor 81 Milington. Md
Mrs Taylor MAS singulary good
woman having a sweet and deeply re-
liglous nature and being rich in the
possession Of those la.ities which make
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Berlin

Mrs. JOSIAH Bethard- -eflrned las;
Wednesday from 4 ti.t d her sons IN
Wilmington and Phadelph
Mrs Paul Young and sd. aaughtc:
Jeanne. are visiting h. rarents NJ
and Mrs Frank iaauonl
Mis-. Mildred Ma-ses -.,4rned HON.
on Saturday last, afte, !. Two week
visit 70 relatives 4 Ba.tmor,
Miss Eta Powell attended a hou-c
party az Hurlock % Sa,a das and sur
day Of las, week
Messr- Raymond ia and Howard
pill from Camp Mead, spent from
Saturday night until on1ay afternoon
with their parents mere
Miss Lizzie Hammond yeut mas PCS.
tiou in Salsbar! .ien, II, week end
with her parents NJ r Mrs Franz
Hammond
Miss Nell Gr..e. IL ocomokc.
spent last week with h. ether. Mr.
Mary Grise
Next sunday Noyeua ID, will be
Family Day ~ Buck nrnam Church
AIl families Of the nrregation are
requested to be presen, and all men
Der, d family q any the same
pcw II the church a ~ss ne good old
fashioned custom
A. t-i,, I9.-.,.. $50 49,. -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Newark

Miss Ethel Parker left MONDAY morn
ing 10 take up work in hospital in
New York
Mr.. Charles Ra-sitt Of Philadelphia,
visited his sister Mrs Virginia Adkins
recently
Mrs Robert Butter. Of Wilmington.
and Mrs May Booth. Of Chncoteague
Island, visited Mr- FiJah Parker a4t
week
4 party Of guuuer- from New Jersey
have been stopping At the Hotel DENNIS
this week
George Richardson st Redien, bel
spent Saturday night and SUNDAY with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs q + Rich
ardson.
Miss virgie Vest, Of Ironshre spent
the week end with her sister Mrs
Horace Tul
Mrs. Andrew Townsend and Miss
Lizzie Powell visited Philadelphia this
week
Mrs benjamin Johnson, OF Salisbury.
spent Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs L. J
Tull
Mrs. William Dennis has been on the
sick list this week.
Revival meetings have been going on
in the NJ. +. Church this week.
Private Wilmer Bowen. Of Camp
Meade. was home Saturday night and
Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Hargis Store Notes.

Don't risk disappointment in securing
your Nictrola Place your order now.
and avoid the usual shortage al this
time OF the year
No need to weary yourself travelling
miles shopping for appropriate gifts
Simplify your task come here and you
will find practical and welcome gifts for
every person on your list. and at prices
you wish to pay.
A wonderful selection of smart win
ter coats between $l5 90 and S25. 90.
New Rugs all sizes Close and con.
slant touch with the world best mar
ket- enables US TO offer our customers
superior grades nj moderate prices
Save s. or SO on your winter suit
Women and Misses Suits that We're
made to sell nj So T. Sl5 are here for
S2n TO SO.
Gifts that are truly useful for wife.
mother or daughter a COAT or SUIT
One may be purchased anywhere from
Sl5 TO Sij.
Keep our Dressmaking Department
w lIlHl W q nave tNAauiiNitI AHlS tie
partment not as source Of profit, but
for the convenience and accommodation
of our customers only We will be glad
to help you select the material desired
Our ladies tailor will DO the rest,
FURNITURE STORE Gifts must
be practical this year. How about some
needed Furniture for the home? There
are thousands of suitable Christmas
gifts in our Big Furniture Store.
Women's and Misses silk and Serge
Dresses offered at unusually low prices
Sld TO 500 80.
DO your Christmas shopping early.
7. +. HARGIS.
Pocomoke's Big Store.
Pocomoke City. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Thanksgiving Feast
At Ocean City

The ladies' OF the Red Cross Circle Of
Ocean City are planning to give an
elaborate dinner on Thanksgiving Day,
at the Mt Vernon, under the manage
ment of Mrs J H. Shovel In add
ton to the feast. which will he an old
time dinner. consisting Of turkey. wild
fowl. chicken pot pie, and all the trim
mings, there will be- services at the
different churches and rest rooms pro
vided for the guests
Dinner will be served from one to
five O'Clock Adults. one dollar. chill
dren one half price
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Thanksgiving Service
In Christian Church

Mon Thank sgiying Day service will
be held il the Christian Church Of Snow
Hill on Thursday evening OF next week,
Thanksgiving Day at 80 O'Clock
The sermon will be preached by Rev.
W, s kreger pastor Of the Presby
terrain Church
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Worcester Will
Raise Her Quota

Messrs. John W. station, J. s.
Price and Clayton T Richardson
attended the Distric, meeting Of
the \. LEA. Army Fund Cam
paign at Cambridge last Monday
night. The} reported to the
meeting that sufficient pledges
had been made to guarantee that
Worcester would raise her So. soc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Gave Pastor Goode
A Good Pounding

The members of the Christian Church
met at the home Of their pastor. Rev.
$. J. Goode, on Friday night Of last
week. and gave him donation consist
ing of the various necessities OF life.
The things presented were appreciated
very much, and pleasant social even
ing was spent by all
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Buy your dress goods at Mrs J =
SHORTS. Show Hill. Md.
The best wearing and best fitting
c0rsets AT Mrs. j. Cannon Shorts.
For the best agricultural lime see
Shepherds Hardware Store. Snow Hill.
Early Cabbage Plants for fall plant
ing, at 20c. per Ion. J. ID. Dilworth,
Newark. Md
Will not be held after Thanksgiving.
X. ~ Merritt
havea nice lot of ladies' coats. Good
quality to be sold nj small profit.
Mrs. ]. C. Shortt
For Sale foN hound II months
old. A fine hunter. fast and sure c.
T. Blackboard. Girdletree. Md.
See the pretty silk crepe de chine.
and silk poplin dress goods before buy.
ing elsewhere Mrs. J. c. Short.
II will sell three or four cows on the
street in Snow Hill this Saturday
afternoon c. T.. Hill. Auctioneer.
"A nice line of ladies' winter under
wear, vests. pants. and union suits at
popular prices. Mrs. J. Cannon Shortt.
Cabbage Plants For Sale Ready
now to set in field for early cabbage
next Spring. r. f. Monds. Mappsville. Va
For Sale Cheap One bay mare. six
years old Splendid driver. W J.
Landing Pocomoke City. Md. Route 3.
Wanted Al Once A heating boiler
The Democratic Messenger. giving the
size. etc
Don't forget that the Memo corset
is the best wearing and most comfort
able corset for stout ladies'. Sold by
Mrs. J. G. Shortt.
John W. Vincents, Jewelry Store
has received . splendid new line OF
silverware suitable for wedding pres
ents Look at il.
Notice To Taxpayers My town tax
hooks for 1917 have been turned over to
Leroy Smith. Attorney. for collection.
Hurley J t.sham. Collector.
Come to kensey's Garage for Fire
stone. Goodyear. United States, Repub-
a..l, nd ril of
accessories kensey's Garage. Inc.
We are now in a position to line
and repair stoves promptly Wilson
and Forest Cinderella Heaters. Majestic
and Tip Top Ranges. Shepherds Hard
ware Store. Snow Hill
Wanted To buy corn. any quaint
Is, for cash. delivered TO barrel house,
any Saturday or on any other day in
week by special arrangement Gordy
& Chandler, Snow Hill
TO RENT For the year l9l>. the
store and dwelling on Washington
Street, at present occupied hy Charles
l.. johnson and Mrs w + Dukes d Co
Apply to NJ 7. liargis.
TO RENT The dwelling at Willow
and Bank Streets now occupied by
Elmer Vickers Possession given Janu-
AIRY lat. or probably sooner, If desired.
Apply to NJ T. liargis.
Female Nurse or Attendant for !;
Sanitorium for nervous and mental dis
eases Salary So 90 per month with
board and laundry Address DR. Amos
j Givens, Stamford. Conn
Millinery Mt reduced prices am
selling some hats at cost: many trimmed
hats at less than cost Don't fail to
see them. and buy your millinery of
Mrs J G. Shortt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24

taken i'll while on a visit to his father.
Col. George NJ Upshur, and confined to
the house several days, returned 10
Berlin the first of the week, very MUCH
improved ~
Mrs Helen ] townsend. Of PIMA
delphia, spent several DAYS Of this week
here ~ the guest Of Mrs. X h. Jones
Mrs. Thomas Hayward, Of Berlin.
visited her sister. Mrs Loire Wilson
this week
Miss Florence Hayward left this
week for Philadelphia. where she will
spend the winter with her sister, Mrs
&. NJ. Reid
Mrs James Ingram, who mas been
visiting her father and brother. Messrs
Horace Payne and Harland II Payne,
has leased the Covington residence at
the foot of Church Street. and will
spend the winter here. Her children.
with the exception of the eldest son,
James. who Is attending military
school in Pottstown. Pa, are attending
the public school here.
Dorsey Carmean left Monday on a
week : visit 10 his cousin. Ralph Rich.
ardson. in Norfolk Dorsey is a clerk
in the drugstore Of 7. y. Cottingham
q Co. and Ralph is serving in the same
capacity in the drugstore of Mr.. Charles
f. Jones. in Norfolk. but when the two
boys get together, you may be sure
that they will not talk shop all the
time
Mrs William Hendricks Of Den
dron. Va. came this week on visit to
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Car
mean. She was accompanied By her
little daughter. Bruce
Mrs. James Il. Courtney visited her
brother, Mr. f. King Wilson, in VII
mington, this week
Mrs Emily t'pshur Mhaley left
Monday for Fort Oglethorpe Ga. where
she will spend several days with her
husband, Private James y. Whaley.
Mr. Whaley enlisted in the Ambulance
Corps several weeks ago, and j. now
undergoing training at Camp Greenleaf,
Ga. for commission in the Motor
nEg,ara' 'rr.i1ip,, 1nrns
Mrs. George W. Covington and
daughter, Miss Louise Covington. who
have been spending several weeks at
their home in Snow Hill, left last sat
urday for New York. where they will
spend the winter.
Last week The Messenger reported
contributions from snow Hill, Newark
and Girdletree to the Red Cross boxes
for our boys at Camp Meade. We have
since been informed that the lronshire
people also contributed literally TO the
fund
Hon. ". II. Corddry has been in
Baltimore on business this week
Mrs T. NJ. PGrnell. who was oper-
ated on for appendicitis at her home in
SNOW Hill last'>week is making salts
factory progress towards convalescence
Her daughter Miss Grace Purnell, has
come home from Miss Marshall : School
At Oak Lane. Philadelphia, 10 remain
with her until after the holidays
We regret to report that MIR Ed
ward T, MADDOX il quite i'll At his home
on Bay Street Snow Hill His daugh-
ter. Mrs, H. &. Lee. of Mineral Va.
has been here several days and an
other daughter Mrs G. G. Outland, Of
Amelia Court House, Va. came last
Saturday to remain until after Thanks
giving Mrs. Lee Is accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Virginia Lee. and
Mrs. outland BY her daughter Miss
Louise MADDOX outland, the latter a
young lady Of about ten weeks
Miss Mamie johnson has been on
the sick lst this week
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
Transfers of Real Estate
In Worcester Cour

Annie + Connoway ;reu Julil
Timmons ana husband ths Gle
Hotel property and ~ Bell
erty on the south sid 81 Wico
street. in ocean City. consider
$40, etc
larrie f. Jones from salis I
ct all real estate on the eas
West Street. together with
more or less. lying between \
West Streets. in Berlin. Copsid
Slo, etc
Oscar NJ. Purnell and olive
Inns from Benjamin : JOIN
signee, the Irving Fooks ia
tanning 200 acres, more a. i
Sixth Election District. Con
81, etc
William NJ. Sirmon frur1
Dickerson and wife. ssNac
more or less, at and neas
in the Sixth Election III
sideration. $40. etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24

a pipeless furnace has been install
led in the basement of the Christian
Church, 1t fills long felt want. and
the congregation is much pleased with
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
The Suitable One

whom can we send 10 the 200 TO
write up that bear store
why not send one OF the cub re-
ports"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-24
The Messenger
SNOW HILL. MD. NOV. q, 1917

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@g1M@tIOMEMANAGERS k1APKETF0PUMll|1 IN

tory old bug-a-boo, could be done in
one day in a small family.
Getting just a little ahead on the
next day is great game. Always
remember you must be hostess to the
family at dinner time, however, and
plan to be rested and dressed before
they come. Mending may often be
made pick-up-work instead OF allow
ing 1t to pile up for an extra job IN
itself Keep IL in an attractive bag
anu work at it while waiting. Il
would, indeed, be glad to have a line
from any housewife who does not
know exactly what / mean by wait
ing as used above.) With the wash
ing, ironing and mending out of the
ws.s the sailing Is clear until clean
ing day.
Baking day in this time Of food
experiments is a sort Of laboratory
day to the modern woman. She puts
on ala open minded, teachable atti-
tude with her kitchen apron and gets
some real joy and knowledge out of
her work. She tries out the new
combinations that make well balanc-
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washed at home. Take stock of
pantry and refrigerator. Make out
marketing list and menus for the
week. Particularly plan and prepare
as far as possible meals for the next
day. Do some baking Part of the
afternoon is free for visit or lee
ture, study club or settlement work.
TUESDAY-Wash, iron and put
away the pieces to be done at home.
This will not be too big a task in a
small family, and it is worth a bit Of
effort to get everything done and out
of the way the same day. Rest at
least half an hour before preparing
dinner.
WEDNESDAY - Through house
with broom and sweeper dust thor
oughly, do baking. With the lunch
con dishes wash all special glass
ware. All afternoon for advance
ment, sewing, visiting and entertain
ing.
THURSDAY-Special attention to
household linens, or start any home
dressmaking or millinery work. Clean
silver when doing luncheon dishes.
FRIDAY-General cleaning day,
Have man to beat rugs and clean
windows. Home manager will mop
up hardwood floors or do thorough
sweeping and give entire home a
good busting. Polish one or two
pieces of furniture each week, being
satisfied to dust the rest that week.
Clean all bric-a-brac and ornamental
silver. Put on clean bedding, Civ
ing blankets, ETC., an. extra airing,
this morning.
SATURDAY-Gene kitchen and
outside cleaning day. Outside stairs
should be cleaned and yards made
orderly. Market and bake for over
Sunday. If employed members Of
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ed menus. She experiments with
butterine in cooking TO save on the
butter bill. Perhaps. just on this
item she can save enough to enable
her to patronize another commercial
servant to the general good Of the
family.
On baking day milady Of the day
also sizes up the cans and bottles of
foods. She opens. tastes and tests
them and remembers the right ones
to recorder. She will make COM
parsons between the fruits she pre-
served and those she purchased. She
viii efficiently count all the costs Of
the homemade product and decide
for herself with her own aims and
family budget as guides, whether 1t
pays.
For those who would like a definite
plan, the following makes good
skeleton for individuals to work out.
This is just an outline of the extra
work for each day in a small family.
MONDAY-GeneraI pick up day.
Sort and send laundry. Mend and
remove stains from pieces to be
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RECIPES FOR WHEATLESs
DAYS.
Wheat Saving Dishes.

Wheat Saving Dishes.
To make this wheatless, use
potato, rice, bananal, alfalfa, or
corn flour for the small portions
of -four required.
Rice GriddIe Cakes.
Two cups Veribest rice, cold
boiled.
One cup flour (potato. alfalfa
or bananal -FOUR.
One and one-half teaspoons
CeVeD baking powder.
Two cups milk.
Two eggs.
One-half teaspoonful salt.
One teaspoonful sugar.
Wash rice until smooth, then
add the beaten yolks of eggs
and one-half cup milk. Sift flour,
measure it and sift again with
salt, alternating with remainder
of milk. Add the beaten whites Of
eggs and bake on a hot griddle
to a golden brown on both sides.
Rice Mullins.
One cup cooked Veribest rice.
Two cups -four.
Three teaspoons baking pow
der.
One tablespoon sugar.
Two tablespoons Veribest oleo-
margarine.
One cup milk.
One egg.
One-half teaspoon salt.
Cream oleomargarine; add
sugar, beaten egg, salt and al
ternately, the milk and the dry
ingredients sifted together, Beat
well. Bake in hot creased muf-
fin tin in quick oven.
Oatmeal Bread.
Pour two cups of scalded milk
(or part milk and part water) on
one cup and a half of Armour's
oats; add two tablespoonfuls of
yegetole, teaspoonful of salt
and two tablespoonfuls of sugar
and molasses. When cooled to
.lukewarm, add onethird a cake
OF compressed yeast, softened
and mixed with half a cup of
lukewarm water, three cups of
whole wheat flour and two cups
Of white flour: mix with a knife
to dough adding as much more
nour as is required to make q
dough that may be kneaded.
knead until smooth and elastic.
Wash and butter the mixing
bowl; set in and set aside, out of
drafts, the dough carefully COW
cred. When the dough is doubled
In bulk, cut down and shape into
two loayes. When again nearly
doubled in bulk bake one hour.