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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
GOOD ROADS DOWN STATE

Work Progressing so as Not to Have
One Dangerous Turn in State.
Work on the Delaware State high
way in Sussex county is progressing
rapidly. The grading at Hearn's Mill
and Easter Hill has practically been
completed and the base for the con-
crete will soon be laid. Three miles
of the road between Bridgeville and
Seaford and two and One-half miles
between Delmar and Laurel have been
finished and is now in use. Aside
from being constructed broader and
more substantially than adjoining
State roads, Delaware's highway will
be practically level and will not have
a single dangerous curve from Will
mington to Delmar.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
HILDA RIGGS OF DOVER WEBS.
Daughter of Harvey Riggs ElOpes
With w. C. BucksOn of SeafOrd and
were Married Saturday Afternoon

1t isn't often that Dover can boast
of an elOpement, but one of the gen
uine sort took place on Saturday af-
ternoon at about five o'clock when
Miss Hilda M. Riggs, 18-year-old
daughter of Contractor Harvey B.
Riggs, and w. Claudis BucksOn "bOr-
rowed" papa's automobile and joy
rode to Georgetown and were quiet
ly married by Rev. J. C. Bailey, pas
tor of the M. P Church of that town.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom went to Seaford, where the
groom is employed, and telephoned
the news from there to Papa Riggs,
who, while very much surprised and
even a little shocked, did not with
hold his blessing from the happy pair.
On Sunday Mr.. Riggs went to Sea-
ford, called upon his daughter and
new son, renewed his blessing, and
drove his car back to Dover the next
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. BucksOn will
reside at Seaford for the present.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
STATE BOARD ON FERTILIZERS
Gives Suggestions to Farmers for
Mixing to Gain the Best Results with
Their Crops for This Season.

Recently the State Board of Agri-
culture advised farmers to buy ferti-
lizer materials and mix them, pro-
vided they could not buy mixed goods
at about the same price, for the same
kind and amount of available plant
food. In reply to questions, the board
now makes the following suggestions
about mixing fertilizer materials.
For corn and other field crops fertil-
izer containing per cent of ammonia
and 10 per cent phosphOric acid can be
made by mixing 500 pounds of tank
age containing per cent ammonia
and A per cent phosphOric acid with
1900 pounds of acid phosphate con-
tanning 16 per cent of available phos-
phoric acid. This will also be a good
fertilizer for wheat when it is put in
in the fall. Acidulated fish scrap con-
tanning per cent ammonia and pei
cent phosphoric acid can be used in
the place of tankage. Standard fish
scrap contains about per cent am
monia and per cent available phos
phoric acid. For a higher grade o.
: ammoniated goods equal quantities o
calculated fish scrap or 8 per cen
tankage and 16 per cent acid phos
: phate can be mixed. Using 100
pounds of 16 per cent acid phosphat
: will make a mixture containing 4 pc
e cent ammonia and 10 per cent phoS
Il phoric acid. This can be used for earl
s. truck, for canteloupes, water melor
: and tomatoes. For very early true
t. the proportion of fish scrap may be il
/ creased, even up to 1900 pounds
q fish scrap or tankage to 500 pount
y of acid phosphate. This will make
3. fertilizer containing 6 per cent ar
monia and per cent phOsphorc aci
n These materials can usually be pu
chased of local fertilizer dealers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
BIRTHDAY OF WILLIAM KEMP.
Jolly Occasion at the Home of MIR. and
Mrs. J. Fletcher Pratt, Wilmington

jolly Occasion at the hOIne Vi MI anu
Mrs. ]. Fletcher Pratt, Wilmington
Millington, Md, March 11.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. Fletcher Pratt near Milling
ton afforded a most enjoyable even
ing, Sunday March 9th, in honor OF
the list birthday of Mr.. William
Kemp, Mrs. Pratt's father. The &C.
casion was a most enjoyable one for
all who participated. After a season
of music, both piano and victrOla, the
guests were invited to the dining
room where bountiful turkey dinner
with all the "fxins" was served
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Fletcher Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs
William Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs. Elwooo
Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Kemp
Mr.. Grover Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
iamin B. Stevens, Misses E. Grace anC
Lillian Pratt, Master Oscar Stevens
Messrs F. Wright Pratt, Howard
Kemp. Leland and Ralph Stevens.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
SMYRNA BOY HAS ACCIDENT.
Three Fingers Cut OFF In Sausage
Grinder at GreenwelPs Meat Store.

Three Fingers Cut OFF In Sausage
Grinder at GreenwelI's Meat Store.
Harold L. Lassell, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. jaw Lassell of this town, clerk in
the meat store of Harry 7. Greenwell,
met with a painful accident Friday
afternoon that cost him three fingers
of his right hand. They had just
finished making lot of sausage and
getting ready to shut the power oil
when Harold, seeing some loose meat
clinging to the side of the grinder at
tempted to brush it down with his
hand. He stuck his hand in too Tar
and the rolls caught his fingers and
Dulled them into the knife, cutting the
ends of three fingers off. DR.. j. w.
Clifton took charge of the case and
found it necessary to amputate them'
all except the index finger at the Sc
cond joint. Harold is getting along
as well as expected but much sym
pathy is expressed that one so young
and so full of ambition, should meet
with such misfortune.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
CORN GROWERS HOLD MEETING
Farmers in New Castle Not Ready to
Accept Figures of Canners-Will
Demand More Than $40 a Ton.

Demand More Than $40 Ton.
Under the direction of the New
Castle County Farm Bureau, meet
ing was held at Middletown, Monday
evening in the offices of Magistrate w. |
Stevens, in the interest of the growers
of sugar corn. In years past the can
ners have been on job long before the
time, and have made their contracts
with the growers. This year they are
holding back, and up to this time no
offer has been made for the crop, but
rumOrs of price varying from S18 to
$40 a ton have been sent out fom the
Gamers. From the tone of the meet
ing Monday no corn will be grown
at these prices. The meeting was or
ganized by the election of James S.
Moore as chairman, and Charles S.
Myers as secretary. Nearly one humid
red of the sugar corn growers, repre-
senting the districts of Middletown.
Townsend, Odessa, Armstrong; and
Mt. Pleasant were present, and pro-
badly more than one-half of the acre
age of more than 5000 which has fol
many years been planted in these dis
tricts was represented by the farmers
present. Figures were presented which
showed the prices of raising a ton o.
sugar corn by the different farmers
varying from SPAS to $25 ton,count
t ing the labor prices on the basis o
f last year. These figures were al
S made up without the calculation of tn
value of the fodder, which varies &C
r cording to whether the grower has
e silo or not, and as to whether he use
r his sugar corn fodder as silO filler
t it's green state. A general discussio
t of the question followed and the raeei
: ing adjourned to meet again on Thurs
o day evening, March 20, at the SAN
IS place, when committees will be al
It pointed to meet with the 'differel
Il Gamers and compare figures ON Il
lie cost of production of corn and Il
Id cost of canning.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
GOOD PROSPECT FOR FRUIT
Weather Conditions Have Not Affected
Buds and Outlook is Encouraging


Buds and Outlook is Encouraging
According to several of the New
Castle county fruit growers peach and
apple buds have not been affected by
the changeable weather Of last month
and there is every prospect Of a good
fruit crop. The warm spell OF the
past two weeks has had tendency to
swell the buds but unless it becomes
very warm, within the next three
weeks, the danger period will be past
and heavy crops will result. In the
lower parts of the county the peach
crop is again coming to the front as
one of the most profitable ones to the
fruit grower, there having been more
than dozen large orchards set out in
this section three years ago, and these
are expected to begin bearing during
the coming season.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
THIEVES WORK IN CHESWOLD.
Break In To Railroad Station But
Only Get a Few Pennies

Cheswold, March IA few nights
ago thieves broke into the Cheswold
Railroad Station. 1t is supposed to
have. been the work of band of thieves
travelling the Peninsula. An attempt
was made the night before to enter
the Dover freight station. At Ches-
void entrance was made by breaking
in the door. They only succeeded, in
getting a few pennies as no money in
any considerable amount is ever left.
At Dover the thieves bent and bat
tered the lock, but were evidently
scared away before they accomplished
their purpose. The State and railroad
detectives have been put on the case.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12

PASSES LOWER BODY OF LEGIS-
LATURE BY A VOTE OF % TO 10
Exemption is Raised From $1,000 for
Everyone to $1,000 Single and $4,000
Married-SOper Defends Farmers

By a vote of % yeas to 10 nays, the
House Monday afternoon passed Re
preventative Mulvena's bill to amend
the state income tax bill by raising
the exemption limit from $1,000 for
everyone to $1,000 for single men and
$4,000 for married men, and $500 eX-
emption for each child; that farmers
and realestate be not exempt and that
no notary fee excuses shall be had. Mr..
Mulvena made plea for the bill as a
measure of fairness and business. 1t
was also advocated by Josiah Marvel,
Representative McNabb, Lyons and
Murine, while Representative Hast
ings and Soper took the opposition
from the standpoint of the farmer,
who would be included in the provl-
sions of the law under the Mulvena
amendment. The vote on the bill was
} as follows: Yeas-Representatives
: Buckson, Bunting, Clendaniel, Danzen-
r baker, Dean, Francis, Gregg, Han
= ratty, Jakes, Jones, Klair, Lester
' Lyons, McNabb, Murine, Mulvena
s Quigley, Sherwood, H. S. Smith, Snow
k S. J. Warrington and Speaker Corbit.-
: %. Nays-Representatives Brooks
f Hardesty, Hart, Hastings, Jester
S Lloyd, Lord, ]. w. Smith, Soper
a Stats, ]. D. Warrington.-1S. Tn
l. members from the rural sections VIII
/. supported the bill were commended b.
r many persons for their courageou
stand. In speaking for the bill, MI
Mulvena declared that it was one
the most important measures that ha
come before this session for consider
alton. He explained how the origlni
us bill had passed at the 1917 session ar
the opposition that had developed to
RS. because it was not deemed just la
as He pointed out that the farmers ben
es- fitted from the law, as it provided {
MS necessary fund for goods roads al
III schools, and that it was therefore on
pie fair and Just that they should pi
nd their share of the tax. Represent
at tive Soper strenuously opposed t
ted bill. declaring that the farmers are
tn ready taxed enough. He declared tt
SEES the farmers had been indirectly tax
of by the government placing ma
eel mum price for wheat, declaring tt
ey, if the price of wheat had not be
.zel fixed during the war the farm
1is; could have received from 81 to $2E
ks, bushel for it from England and oil
1al- foreign countries. The fact that Il
1ck, had not ben permitted to make
vey profit on the grain, he contend
Irs. amounted to the same thing as tax
TRY the farmers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
CLOCKS GO BACK MARCH 80
DAYLIGHT Saving Was Not Repeated
Before Congress Adjourned

The summer daylight schedule VIII
be again inaugurated at midnight
sunday, March 30 Congress adj
iou,ned last week without any attempt
- ,enea1 the act which makes com
pulsory the setting forward OF CLOCKS
one hour at midnight on the last oun-
dav in March. Opposition to the mea a,
sure was said to have originated WlIn
the farmers, who contended they coulo
not adjust themselves to the new or
der Of things, but trade bodies INDUS
t trial enterprises and the general com
roercial interests having found tn'
daylight saving plan of inestImaOl'
. III netitioned the national law
makers in opposition to a repeai =
the act.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
Relieved of s11.OO By Sneak Thief.

While the crowd was in Smyrna
Friday for Barwick's horse sale and
Guy Brothers Minstrels were parading
the street, a pick pocket robbed
Charles Bitter of roll of $11.O0 in
money.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
SENATOR SALISBURY SOUTH
Has Been Enjoying a Needed Rest
Since His Term Expired in Congress

Since His Term EXplTeu III NOHSA
Having concluded his term as United
States Senator, Hon. Willard Sauls-
bury has gone to Augusta, Georgia to
play golf, and he will probably remain
there, if he obeys his Doctors ORDERS
for ten days at least, The closing
days of the recent Congress proved
particularly trying upon Mr.. Sauls-
bury, largely by virtue of his posi-
ton as President Problem of the SEN
ate. Mrs. Salisbury has arrived at
the Salisbury home, Fourteenth and
Broome streets, where she will await
Mr.. Saulsbury's return from Georgia
Later they will go abroad, probably tc
Europe, Australia or South America
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1919-03-12
KENYON MAN MAY BE NAMED
Wilbur Wilds Stands Chance of Being
Next United States Marshall.

Kenton, March 1.-THE retirement
of United States Senator Willard
Salisbury, leaves Senator WOlcott as
the dispenser of Administration pat
ronage in Delaware. Two good off
ces are to be filled. One is United
States Marshall, to succeed Marshall
Martin F. Fairy. 1t is reported that
Senator Wolcott will recommend Will
bur Wilds, OF Kenton, for the marshall
shin. Another office to be filled is
that of postmaster at Edge Moor, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
William Carter.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-02
.lFGION APPOINTS
NEW ORGANIZERS
Eight District Campaign
ers Are Named at a
Meeting in Capital.
STATEMENT IS FORMAL
nrtv of Members Is to Sup
,ort Constitution, Declares
Horace Hagan.

New organizers for the eight
pl,,rar.a districts OF the American
,.r.en v,re appointed at \ meeting
,o pkAhaml cry sunday, according
o., rfUIa.a a IItgau. state command
-. ,,ho rtuturI 10 Tulsa Monday
r,cr,-., ~ the legion IN oklahoma
49,. .nar.gsny discussed 10y the cS-
r'p,g,. committee and plans were
made for even greater actiVl'y III
1870
Howard Uopps Of oklahoma Ciiy
- .,r..H .e.1.r Judge advocate and
ne Hfy John Day Of Nowala was
.,no.n,rI slate chaplain.
Tse following formal statement to
AL nos, commanders was approved
b, the executive board
IN view or q few recent occurrences
,..,olt the state u oklahoma, your
,t.afe executive committee has
deemed u. advisable 70 issue the fol
wing statement Two ~ the pur-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-02

poses OF the American legion. as eN
pressed In the preamble 10 tho IA
lonal constitution. are to uphold the
constitution OF the United states and
20 maintain law and order The con-
siiuton OF the United states Is not
upheld hy furcihly hupriNlug any
citizen OF any OF the rights guaran-
teed 20 him by that instrument
Neither are law and o. order main
ialnCd eNCep' 10y cooperation with
those 10 whom thu Voireoof the la -
Joriiy has entrusted the maintenance
OF the one and the enforcement Of
the other Illegal demonstrations OF
violence on the part ~ members OF
NE American legion are not TO be
tolerated ana as puCh action should
hr regarded ns forfeiture OF mem
herSh.p y in the organization The
American 'egion must assist. not 'u
bIrruSs constituted authorities II
such authorize are dcrCici I'm their
duties the remedy must be found,
not In physical force. hu' I'm the re
huko OF he pouplc administered
> rough the agencies established hN
law The American lcrion in Oklt
homa has from lis Inception boon
ruided hv these principles ana II DOGS
ro' intend to falter In It's adhere. e,
10 them.
II II HAGNN.
state commander aui chairman Of
the executive committee
Attest. EuGFNE ArKlNS
state adiuiaut
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-02
,huat for Curiosity

II ror 70 ether REASON call indon
luv GO ana ask about prices apA
terua iu Acme Acre Addition.
rhuup - ngo 1Sl-50ss AdNt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-26
SURPRISE ON MISS sTEARNs

Monday evening of this week the
Suday school class of the Presbyte-
rian church of which Miss Ella M.
Stearns is teacher, perpetrated a
complete surprise upon her at her
new home south of the high school
building. Miss Stearns had just
moved into her own home and the
young ladies, IA in number, thought
it would be good time to surprise
her and at this same time help ner
out with necessary household effects.
They came well provided with house,
hold articles, that they thought Miss
Stearns would be in need of, and so
it proved true in her case. They al
so came well prepared with the eats,
having well filed baskets OF food and
a fine picnic supper was serves on
the lawn, which was enjoyed by all
present. When Miss Stearnss was
ushered into the kitchen and saw tine
number of valuable presents, then
her surprise was complete. she
was equal to the occasion however,
and in very able manner, gave one
of her eloquent talks, thanking tenn
for their kindness and remembrance
of her To say the surprise ana pic
mic supper was a real treat would De
putting 1t mildly, as they all enjoyed
themselves to the fullest extent dur
ing the several hours spent in Miss
Stearns, new domicile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-26
"qARP" WILSON HAS
RETURNED HOME
ALMOST RECOVERED FROM OP-
GRAFTON ARRIVES HOME To
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Mr.. H. W. Wilson whe went to Des
Moines several weeks ago ana sub
mitted to serious surgical opera
tion at the Methodist hospital mas so
far recovered that he was able to
come home yesterday afternoon. His
case was very serious one and for
a time thought to be critical, but the
rugged constitution or the old war
veteran helped to pull him through
the ordeal in fine shape. Upon his
arrival home he was able to walk
from the automobile to the house.
He was accompanied home by his
Wife, who has meen in Des Moines
with Mr.. Wilson all this time Their
daughter, Mrs. c. w. Marlin of Esk-
ridge, Kans., who has been with
them the past three weeks, accompa-
MED her parents to Audubon. Harry
Arnold and son Clark went to Allan
tic and brought them home by auto.
Albert Marlin of Eskridge, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Marlin is expect
ed in Audubon today for visit with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harp
Wilson.
This encouraging piece of news, no
doubt, will be gladly received by the
numerous friends of the family, for
we doubt very much IL there is a bet
ter liked person in Audubon and it
is the wish of the Republican that
Harp" lives for many years yet TO
associate with his relatives and
friends who are legion :.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-26
AUDUBON LOSES GAME

The game of base ball played at
Dedham last Sunday was won by the
Dedham team, making the first de-
feat for Audubon this season. So
many different versions of the game
have been told US that we are unable
to give a detailed account of it, not
having been present at the game
ourselves: Den thing however we
can and will say If it is true as re-
ported that some of the Audubon
players lost their temper and went
up in the air. 1t is not as 1t should
be, for one cannot lose their temper
and play good base ball. After all
the trouble of organization by people
interested and the soliciting funds
from the business firms and indivfd-
uals to place the Audubon ball team
on paying basis the players should
try and give the best that Is IN them.
OF course it is trying at times, espc-
cialy when uncalled for errors are
made, not to lose ones temper, but
Just start and count TO ten and over
come the habit The score was SIX
to twelve in favor of Dedham. which
was considered good. considering the
roughness Of the diamond.
Audubon and Elk Horn will cross
bats at Elk Horn next sunday and
we look for an interesting game as
the Elk Horn boys are good team
and wish to win this game for the
defeat they suffered here three weeks
ago. Our boys have talked over the
mistakes of last Sundays game ana
are out to win the game Sunday. A
large number of loyal fans are ex-
pecting to attend the game.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-26
SOLDIER BOYS RETURN HOME

Myron Davis. who has been in the
service almost two years, having
Joined the colors in November, 1917,
received his honorable discharge at
Camp Dodge last week and returned
to the home of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. owen Davis last Sunday, much
to the delight of his relatives and le-
gion of friends. Mr.. and Mrs. DAY.
is autoed to Atlantic to meet their
hero son. Myron was with the
Wagon Train Engineers Co. 4, 23rd
Engineers and saw much service In
France. as well as having some
thrilling experiences. He Is look
ing real well and feeling fine. He is
more than delighted TO be home
again and his relatives and friends
are glad to welcome him home as
they are all returned soldiers.
Cecil B. Moon another Audubon
boy, who was overseas, and recently
returned to America, was mustered
out OF service In the east ana arrived
visit with his various relatives and
friends. He Is looking we'll and is
glad to be back in Gods country
again. We have not been able to in
terview him yet, so cannot give a de-
tailed account OF his war activities.
One thing that pleased him very
much though while overseas was,
that he received the Audubon Re-
publican regularly and he says that
he devoured every article therein and
was able to know most OF what was
going on in Audubon county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-26
WORLD WAR HERO
BACK FROM FRANCE
CLARENCE HOOD WHO SAW AC.
TIVE SERVICE OVERSEAS
HAS RETURNED HOME

Clarence T. Hood, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. w. Hood on route No. .
out of Extra, arrived home last
week, having received his honorable
discharge at Camp Dodge. Ciar-
ence enlisted in the war service ear
ly in the fray, having joined the col
ors at Omaha on December IL, 1917.
He went from Omaha to Camp Travis
Tex, and then to Mt. Clemens. Mich,
from where he was sent TO Camp
Meade, from which place he departed
for overseas duty July I, 1919 ar
irving in England and then was sen;
to Sherberg, France the fore par, OF
August He took active part in the
battles at Chateau Thier~v. Argonne
Forrest, Verdun and st. Mihiel and
on September LIST he was struck with
piece of shrapnel which affected the
hearing of his left ear. otherwise
he came through all the night unfn-
jured. This same day he with sew
en- companions were in a shell hole
He had Just left his shelter when a
bomb exploded, striking the shell
hole, killing four of his companions
outright and severely inJuring the
OthSt bhAcCb ne OCiA6 ShC OhAy OhC "
escape. On November End or IT'S
of his company that went to the front
only 35 returned in the evening.
After the armistice was signed he
spent six weeks at school in Germany
and learned the language so as 70 pc
able to converse in German. He was
in the army or occupation for time.
He left Germany for st. Nazaire, in
France and May 81, 1918 SET sail
for the good old U. s. A., landing in
Newport News. Va, June 7th, then
went to Camp Dodge and arrived
home home last week. He is some
what weak yet and INTENDS resting
up for a month at the home OF his
parents, when he will depart for
Minnesota and in partnership with
another man will harvest hay on a
large scale. His relatives and
friends are pleased to see and have
him back home again.