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Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
QUESTIONS BEING SENT
OUT TO OUR FARMERS
GOVERNMENT INQUIRIES ABOUT POSI-
BlLIIIES OF SUPPLYING MARKET
BY PARCEL POST.
The LABOR COST is CITED
POSTOFFlCE DEPARTMENT SHOWS HOW
The DIFFICULTIES THAT CHANGERS
COMPLAIN OF CAN Be NET.

In the campaign OF the Postofficf
Department TO increase food supply OF
city markets by the use Of parcel post
ior the transportation Of farm products
directly from the source OF produc-
llon, Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Blakeslee is sending ont
thousands of questionnaires to the
farmers of Delaware and other States.
Inc questionnaires make inquiry as
to whether fOOdstuffs are raised for
the markets; the character of products
marketed; the standard of prices; the
principal markets reached, and the
method OF transportation: and invite
suggestions as to how the Postoffice
Department can, at least expense, helm
70 arrange for orders from consumers
ana the payment of foOdstuffs deliver
ed. The nature OF the replies varies
according TO locality and distances
from the market. In many instances
the scarcity and high cost OF labor
Is cited as a difficulty in the way of
abundant production at fair prices.
Ihis difficulty is met by the depart
ment' in a measure. by the opportun-
ity Of time saving TO the farmer
the employment of the par
eel post for transportation instead OF
using his teams, labor and time re-
luired in hauling produce to market.
AS an illustration of the conservation
of labor in this way the case is cited
1t a farmer driving sixteen miles.
eight miles each way, to handle a sew
enty pound box of freight, about five
hours being consumed in the opera
Ion: This involved the loss of prac-
lcaliy one day in the time of both
cam and driver, which might have
'een employed productivity on the
arm. and represented a cost of at
east hye dollars. This box could have
,een shipped by parcel post in less
lme and would have cost rs cents for .
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
ALCOHOL PERMITS READY

Permits for persons to use or sell
alcohol under the provisions Of the
prohibition law are now ready in the
Office Of the Collector OF Internal Rev
enue Graham.
All holding old permits must have
them renewed and file new bonds.
Those required to have permits are
physicians, druggists and others us
ing alcohol industrially.
The minimum OF $50 for a bond has
been increased to $1,000 December
81 is the last day for filing bonds.
Failure to file will mean a revocation
Of the permit.
After December /, 1919, venders will
not deliver wines Except for sacra-
mental purposes after receipt of
Forms sol or S02). OF nonbeverage
spirits unless on receipt/of applica-
ton Form 739 duly ceptiied by the
prohibition enforcement officer.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
MILFORD GRANGE

After the regular business session
last Saturday, the Grange held its
annual election of officers. This took
so long a time that when the hour for
closing came several offices were still
vacant. These will be filled next Sat
urday, after which reports from the
National and State Oranges will be
given by officers and delegates who
These reports will be in
teresting and instructive and well
worth hearing, so don't miss this
meeting. List of new officers will be
given next week.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
CEDAR GROVE CLOTHING SCHOOL

The Milford Cedar Grove Clothing
school was organized November 26th
with an enrolment Of fourteen They
have drafted pattern for a skirt and
at their next meeting will work out
the sleeve draft. This is a large and
active class.
These few women are glad to ac-
eept the Farm Bureau work and hope
their sisters throughout the neighbor-
hood and county will avail themselves
OF the opportunities extended by their
farm bureau communities.
January 14th bridge class will be
started. Anyone interested Is cordial
ly invited to attend any meeting.
Thursday, December II, 1.30 p. m,
at the home Of Mrs. Colell.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
STATE GRANGE HEAD
FAVORS SCHOOL CODE
WORTHY MASTER JACOB H. ROSA REC
OhhENDS THAT DELAWARE FARM
ERS SUPPORT NEW LAW.
IN 45TH ANNUAL SESSION
HE APPROVESsOF WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AMENDMENT, LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
49,. REFORM IN ASSESSMENTS.

Statistics tell US that we have been
soreiy IN need OF q changed school
system in Delaware. Now that IL is
within our grasp, do not let US turn
II down l earnestly recommend that
we declare ourselves in favor OF the
school law and that we give Il our
undivide support"
This recommendation was made by
Jacob II. Rosa of Milford, Master OF
the State Grange, in his report TO the
grange IN Dover last Monday Mr..
Rosa said in his report that no sub
Ject in Delaware is more discussed
al present than education. Now when
we have chance TO get better schools,
something for which we have always
asked and worked, II seems that many
OF US are not willing to support them"
Mr.. Rosa recommended that the
Grange follow the National Grange
and declare for the League of Nations
and work for the ratification Of the
suffrage amendment at the next ses-
sion OF the legislature. other recon-
mendations made by Mr.. Rosa were
for law regulating traffic on the new
roads and budget system for county.
State and nation.
In his report Mr. Rosa claimed THAI
Changers had done their part in the
reconstruction period, but in whatever
they may do, Il believe we are en-
titled to cost plus profit basis, Just
as much as other industries. Let us
have for our motto, Fair play and a
Square Deal"
The Grange in Delaware increased
It's membership 36l for the past year
and have held profitable fairs.
Mr.. Rosa touched on the labor sit
uation IN his report and said, Il do
not see any help in sight unless we.
as farmers, unite and work for shorter
1xed hours on the basis Of cost plus
! fair profit
Mr.. Rosa believes in the budget sys-
EN- and says that "believeing that
he budget system is the only system
With which to run public business, |
eeommend that this grange declare
tset in favor OF the budget system in
'ounty, State and nation"
On the subject of transportation he
riefly said, We have always had this
'ork before us and we have not ac-
omplished much Our solution is
nat we support all public improve
tents in waterways and public roads
! both State and nation"
Mr.. Rosa expressed a desire for
eform in taxation, both in assess
tents of property and methods. He
Aid: There is certainly room for i'm
roYement in this part OF our State
oYernment. All property should
sar its share OF tax but we are pay
q too much TO get our taxes collect
!. What we believe we need Is a
ate law for assessing and collecting,
ith the county as a unit. I recon-
end that the State Grange instruct
legislative committee to work for
Is system"
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
DIR. sTEPHENsON's son INJURED

Rev. Robert X. Stephenson was CALL
ed to Philadelphia and Jenkintown
early this week to see his son, H. P.
Stephenson, a division engineer with
the Philadelphia Gas and Electric
Company, who was in an automobile
accident, and who was thrown out
and the car turned over upon him.
He was cut on the head and back and
right leg injured. The detailed in
Juries were not known to Mr.. Steph-
enson when he left Milford to go to
his son.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Henry L. Price entertained at
bridge Monday afternoon at the home
Of her father. James F. Anderson, In
honor Of Mrs. Ashbel W. Morris and
Mrs. John ]. Hanly. The guests were:
Mrs. John ]. Hanly, Mrs. Ashbel W.
Morris, Mrs. George S. Grier, Mrs. C.
Donnan Holzmueller, Mrs. George
Macklin, Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend,
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, Miss Sara
Davis, Miss Elizabeth Aldred, Miss
Mildred Truitt, Miss Edith Simpson,
Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. William II.
Riggs, Miss Nan Deputy. Mrs. Lea
Hirsch
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
OBITUARY
HURD

Mrs. Mary Hurd died at the Hone
Farm Wednesday, November 26. with
consumption of the throat. Her body
was taken to Lewes, where interment
was made Mrs. Hurd was the daugh-
ter Of George Bartlett and leaves a
husband and four children, a mother.
three sisters and one brother.
EATON
Clesson II. Eaton, who a number
OF years ago was one of Milford's
leading merchants, died on Monday.
December l, 1919. When a resident of
Milford he conducted a business in the
store property now occupied by W.
S. Wroten After leaving Milford Mr..
Eaton went to Texas. Many of the
old citizens of this community will be
sorry TO learn of his death.
ENNIS
Joseph ". Ennis OF Friiliiiiadeipnia. ii
but formerly Of Milford, died at his
nome Tuesday. December 8, 1919, aged
"a years, 4 months and 19 days. Flu
leral services will be held Friday af-
ernoon at 2 o'clock from the home of
lis brother-in-law, William B. Ham
nond, 101 East Fourth St, Milford.
Nhe deceased is survived by a wife.
mother. two brothers and three sis
ers. He is a brother of Harry NJ.
lnnis of this town.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
FARM BUREAU MEETING

A community Farm Bureau meet
ing will be held at Coolspring Grange
Hall Friday night, December 18th.
County Agent NJ. c. Vaughn will give
a stereoptican lecture and everyone is
invited to come and bring their
friends.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be a shadow social, also
ice cream and cake for sale, at Webb's
school, district No. go, on Friday even
ing, December 18th. Proceeds for ben
eft of the school. Everyone is cor
daily invited to be present and enjoy
an evening Of fun.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
NEW CENTURY CLUB NOTES

The meeting Of the Milford New
Century Club on Monday. December
Stn, was adjourned on account of the
pad weather. Next Monday will be
business and social.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12
MARRIED
PnRNELIrRRAnY

Hattie c. Purnell, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Purnell, and Elmer
Brady, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brady, Sr., were quietly married We'd
nesday, December 8, 1919, by Rev. w.
3. Hilton.
Milford chronicle., 1919-12-12

me Ladies Aid of Millwood will
a meet In Community Hall Saturday
;srenlng( December 13. Everybody
invited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
Senator Ne10 is
indicated, Finds
q YeEEO1V Melon

WASHINGTON. u. c. Sept 20
After 90 years Sen. Harry :. New
of Indiana has found a watermelon
with a yellow core and his reputa-
ton for truth and veracity has
been vindicated
Two decades ago Sen. New re-
marked TO Mrs. New that he was
hunting a watermelon with yell
low interior. She declared there
was no such thing He avowed
there was and ever since that time
he has been trying TO prove 10 her
the correctness OF his assertion.
Years ago he happened 10 tell Rob
ert Senour of Indianapolis about the
dispute between him and Mrs New.
Yesterday there arrived at Sen.
News office a gift from Senour. II
was carefully Grated and when the
Grating was removed II was found
TO be a watermelon. The senator
had il sent out 10 his house and to-
day. with proper and solemn cere-
mony he llunged large carving
knife into the vitals OF that melon.
Ii was yellow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21

flame. I've been mighty sick on
nickel cigars. but tobacker never
hurt me. 1 did miss milkin' once on
account O smokin', but that's liable
Z happen L anybuddy. Ny man has
chawed all his life. but he's never
been away from home over night, or
layed off on Monday. He's been
irritable when out o. terbacker, but
he's never neglected me. jest
avoid him when he's out o. ter
hacker, an we have no trouble.
had a brother who WIZ one O. tn
ablest o men when he wuz smokin'
but once his pipe wuz mislaid. or
tn stem chucked up. he became as
helpless as a child. You could re-
vive him however by handin' him
another pipe His wife allus kept
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
Lure of Liberty
Bond Blamed for
Bank RObberieS

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 20.-To the
lure of the liberty bond coupled
with the unrest in the wake Of the
war is attributed the present bank
robbing wave in Kansas that has
resulted in the holding up or bur
glarizing of twice as many of the
states financial institutions during
the first two-thirds OF this year as
occurred in 1913 and 1917.
Results of the plundering of the
states banking houses by an al
legged organized gang range from a
net gain Of SO to one bank where
a hold-up was attempted to a loss
of approximately $685. TO a ma
tional bank, records kept by w. W.
Bowman, secretary of the Kansa s
Bankers association. show, Up 10
Sept. 8. "a state and national banks
had been held up or burglarized in
Kansas. with a loss estimated at a
recent meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the Kansas State Bank
ers association as totalling nearly
$4,000
Two OF the "a banks robberies
concerned national banks while the
remaining % occurred at state
banks, there being 100 as against
240 national banks. and to the fact
that the smaller towns as rule
have state banks, the capital re-
quired for a state bank only So
600 as against $25, GEO for nation
al bank.
a reckless bandit set that cares
for nothing and realizes that some
day it's members will be apprehended
IS responsible for the depredations
on our financial institutions, in my
belief" said Mr.. Bowman. The
unbalanced, restless spirit OF the
times has brought out the little
bit of bad in a reckless set of men
who feel the greed for gold and
are drawn on by the fact that our
banks are full of currency. liberty
bonds, war savings stamps. etc.
This is the type that refuses to
work despite The fact that higher
wages are being paid than ever be
fore"
Asked If penalties provided by
the state law were satisfactory. Mr..
Bowman said The law provided for
a minimum Of 10 years and a maxi
mum of 80 wears Imprisonment,
adding If a man wanted TO rob a
bank "a penalty Of 40 TO so years
would not stop him any more than
a penalty OF 50 years"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
STOCKHOLM MOST
EXPENSIVE CITY
Food and Lodging Costs Are
Almost ProhibitiVe and
Tips Are Extravagant.

LONDON. Sept 2O-Travelers
arriving here from Stockholm, aft
er visiting some OF the other capt.
tails, are firm in their. conviction
that it is the most expensive city in
Europe.
The staple coin is a krona, just
over % cents, and il costs 81 krona
for bed. breakfast and bath in a
hotel. The simplest meals cost s.,
and wine is prohibitive at about
$500 bottle for the worst war
champagne. a taxicao for an hour
costs $3.50, and five krona is the
customary tip for a meal, while one
is expected 10 give a krona 20 the
man who happens 10 be handy and
insists on opening the door you
would rather open yourself.
Il have been in many places
these past FIVE years" said a re-
Gently returned traveller. Moscow
and Bagdad, Bomb bay and Saloniki.
Cairo and Rome, Paris and Petro-
grad. London and Monte Carlo,
Brussels and Milan. The cheapest
Of them all was Monte Carlo. Stock
holm was the dearest
They put il all down 70 the close
proximity OF bolshevism. One does
nothing for oneself IN Sweden"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
NATIONS LEAGUE
READY To WORK
ON RATIFICATION
Organization Committee LAYS
FIanS For First Meeting
in Washington.

WASHINGTON. Sept 20.-Pre-
parations for the organization Of the
League of Nations are being made
in London by Sir Eric Drummond.
secretary general, and Raymond B.
Fosdiok. an American under-secre-
airy. so that the league will be in
readiness to function at its first
meeting TO be called in Washington.
The date of this meeting is unde-
cided.
Col f. NJ. House and Lord Robert
Cecil and other members Of the or
ganization committees of the league
have been taking part in the pre-
hnlinary organization work
The organization committee al
ready has adopted a resolution con-
templating that member states may
assign some Of their own oficia Is
for service under the league and has
recommended that the governments
Of states members Of the league shall
take into consideration the services
Of their officials in the international
Secretariat"
To Get Jurists Opinions
In preparatory work for the foun-
dation for the International Court
OF Justice, the committee is under
stood 10 have arrived at the opinion
that it would be desirable 10 invite
a number of eminent international
jurists TO give their opinions on the
constitution OF such a court, and
has voted to take up the question in
detail at some subsequent meetings.
The action of the committee is said
10 indicate that the work Of organiz-
ing such a court will be carried for
ward from the point where IL was
started by the United States at The
Hague IL years ago. when E1ihu
Root, then secretary Of state. in his
instructions to the American dele
gates charged them TO work for the
creation OF an international court
about twice the size in mem bership
Of the supreme court OF the United
States.
The members Of the organization
committee are, Stephen Pinchon,
France, chairman; Edward NJ.
House. United States. Lord Robert
Cecil, British Empire; Marquis I'm
periau Italy; Viscount Chinda, ia
pan: NJ. Belin Jaequomyns. Belgium;
M. Venizeloes, Greece; Guinones de
Leon, Spain and Antonio o. de Ma
galhaes. Brazil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
MANY KNOCK At
GATE To U.S. BUT
FEW MAY ENTER
Consulate in London BeSieged
Daily For Permits But
Usually in Vain.

LONDON, Sept. 2O.-The United
States consulate here has been YER
ritable Tower OF Babel this month.
Cosmopolitan London has been
pouring a varied array of nationals
into the American gateway in Eng
land with the single hope that they
be allowed TO go to the United
States. It's a case of many knock
ing and few entering however.
No one is allowed to go unless he
or she has a good reason for being
in the United States. The wealthy
Britisher who wishes to escape after
war conditions here and see coun-
try he has heard so much about
recently is in the same category as
the Italian or French waiter who
wants to seek a job out there.
But II any one has anything TO sell
those cases are in the great mi
nority, however, as few people in
England have anything now that is
needed in the United States-or If
they wish to go to purchase. they
are given every facility.
Every morning an hour or so be-
fore the consulate opens a line Of
aliens forms. often there are from
IS TO 100 in the queue and more
KEEP coming. An average Of nine
out Of 10 will be disappointed.
She Lacked Tact.
A British woman evidently Of
means and just as evidently lacking
diplomacy made no attempt 10 con-
ceal her irritation at standing in
line an hour and a half. Her rea-
son she said for wanting TO go to
the United States was 10 visit some
relatives.
is your presence in the United
States necessary because Of the II
nancial condition of your relatives
the examiner asked her.
Certainly not" rather haughtily.
Then I cannot grant you a wise. 20
The young examiner was then de
luged with threats, but it was Of no
avail
The next applicant was an Ameri-
can officer who also wished TO get
wise for a girl with him whom he
said he intended 10 marry when
they reached the United States. Her
type raised in the mind OF the ex
aminer the question whether she
would be gladly received by tho
mother OF the young man. Her
case was held up for consideration.
The young officer doubtless is home
as he expected 10 sail within a few
days and the fiancee has not pre-
sented herself again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
Professional Shoppers In
Demand by BritiSherS

LONDON. Sept. 2o.-High railway
fares and the increased expenditure
occasioned by the termination Of the
war. has brought out the profession
al shopper who is finding that her
circle Of clients Is rapidly widening.
one woman who knows the art
Of dress has recently taken up the
work with marked success
i have become a professional
shopper" she said. and the women
sn the provinces are beginning 10
fnd me useful I work for great
many women who live a long dis
lance from London. some Of them
n the far northern counties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
TIL TERBACKER QUESTION"

will terbacl;er come next, now
that liquor is banished 20 wuz tn
question we put e GRAMMAR Pash.
t'day. Lord sakes alive. 1 hope
not" answered tn venerable pio-
neer. as she knocked her pipe agin
tn hitchin' rack near which she
stood. Then she continued. Theirs
no more reason L think that ter
hacker IL go next now that liquor
has been voted out than Their is [ be
uneasy about eatin', or any other
necessary habit. I've smoked fer
seventy years. an I've never been
in Jail nor neglected my house work
Terbacker soothes. 1t don't In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
WAR MOTHERS To
MEET ON SEPT. e
Convention in Washington
Will be Devoted to Per-
feCting Organization.

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept 2o.-War
mothers all over the United States
are completing plans 20 be offered
for the strengthening and perfect
ing Of the National American War
Mothers organization when IL meets
in Washington. .. c., on Sept %,
so. Oct 1 and g
National headquarters FOX the Ma
tional American War Mothers
the only organization Of its kind
that is made up solely Of mothers
who offered their sons for army,
navy and marine service-are IN In
dianapolis and Mrs. Alice French IS
president.
Any assistance the mothers can
give In helping 10 curb the wave Of
unrest that has swept over the coun-
try will be given. It Is said. and this
subject will be thoroughly discussed.
Various special Meetings.
One Of the features OF the conven-
ton Will be the meeting for mothers
whose sons lost their lives while in
the service. Various committe 70
meetings also are on program.
Mrs. J. A Mitchell OF Kentucky,
is chairman OF the election board.
Chairmen Of other committees in
clude: Mrs. Silver Sevurngard Of
North Dakota. constitution; Mrs
John G. McNutt OF Indiana, publicity
and Mrs. Alice Gross. finance.
The national board OF directors
are Mrs. Dorcas A Hutchcraft,
Paris. KY; Mrs. Emma V. W
Strandrod, Pocatello. Idaho Mrs
Oliver Hartman, New York, Mrs
Eliza beth Carr. Indianapolis: Mrs
c. Mettlin. Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Jean
Mflliesen Altoona. Pa. Mrs. John
Champion, Rochester. Mimi Mrs
Grace Fable. Topeka Kansas: Mrs
II. r Could. New Orleans. La; and
Mrs. Marion Reese, Devils Lake
North Dakota
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21

These women, knowing the
smartest and best things can only
be found in London. and by one who
knows London well, prefer 20 en-
ploy me 10 do their shopping than
20 make use OF a catalog. I dress
entire families. Sometimes people
come TO me when they are III Lon
don At other times they write.
leaving the selection OF their dress
IS entirely in my hands, and I send
them just what I know will suit
them. or course I charge a COM
mission. but Il is infinitely smaller
than the railway fare wasted in go
ing TO the wrong shop and buying
the wrong materials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-21
NAME VILLAGE
FOR AMERICA
French Re-ChriSten Spot &C.
Cupied by Barracks in
Honor OF Allies.

VERDUN, Sept. 20.-Motoring
north from the battered city yester-
day the automobile OF an American
member Of the committee which is
investigating the work Of reconstruc-
ton was hailed by an old peasant
who asked 10 be given a lift. There
was a vacant seat in the car and
the villager was asked what his des-
tination was.
America" he replied. o. Aneri-
que)
The passengers thought he had be-
come mentally unbalanced but he
argued with the chauffeur who f.
nally allowed him TO ascend in the
seat next to him, intending to drop
him at the first village. 1t was
done Grand merci." said the
peasant, This is America"
America" proved to be great bar
racks which had been erected by the
American Red Cross on a spot where
formerly stood the little village of
Fresnes. There the Red Cross dis
tributed clothing. food and other ne
cessities of life to rePatriated citi-
zens of the devastated region Of
the Mouse.
The returning inhabitants have
christened the village America. "
The barracks are now occupied by
Russian soldiers awaiting their re-
turn home. some of them not anX-
ious to return home at all. They
have been provided with old Ameri-
can uniforr and look exactly like
doughboys no had neglected to
shave for L rec months. When ask
ed as TO their nationality, the reply:
We AmerikanSkV"