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The courier-index., 1921-06-17
WHY IS THE SOUTHERN
 FARMER?

Editor Courier-Index:-
 Should this rash break out let us hope that it will not be as
 "ketching" as the "each." Having lived in the Southland, also having been elswhere on this
 mundane sphere at more or less ir- regular intervals, l am constrained to make few more or less scatter ing remarks, on nothing in particu- lar.
 First, let me state that I am an
 unadulterated nick, from the coun- try, with unkept nails, long hair and dirt behind my ears. As Jeff Davis
 would say, "a horny handed son of toil," God rest his bones) that should give you my viewpoint, so here goes nothing:
 Why is the Southern farmer? Like the answer to that famous gem of literature handed down through the countless ages, "Why is a cat?" Echo answers, Why? The farmer tolls from early morn until dewy eve, in season and out, with no Thursday afternoons spent woo ing the finny tribe from the crystal waters of Council lake or Old River. He sows, he plants, he plans, he cusses, he sweats, Cor perspires, the shirt stinks the same) he cultivates, he tills, he hces, he blows, he gamers, and gathers and harvests. Why? Echo answers, until the reverberations sound the tocsin of coming battles. Bloodless? Again echo answers.
 We have been told by the ex- perts that the cotton farmer only works about 195 days a year. We have been told by the same experts and the Profitable Farming Bureau of the Little Rock Board of Com merce, in effect at least, for the past several years that we are lazy and shiftless, hide bound and in- efficient, Ona-cIop farmers and doomed for hell. Special trains have been run into other states and the travellers i'i state have come back and put it on and rubbed it in. have shocked wheat and corn more weeks in more states than they have spent hours in different counties in the U. s. And l, for one, am damned good and tired of having the supcr-virtUes of some other section showed down the throats of the Southern farmer in general and the Arkansawycr in particular.
 There can be no just comparison between Iowa ard Arkansas in favor of the farmer,
 The people, the climate, the con ditions and the very geological formation is entirely differ ent. Man is an animal. So is a jackass. And though very similar at times, they do not compare, rather they are entrusted.
 Talk is cheap. Let 'em rave. Cot ton always has been, is now, and forever will be the Southern farm CTS and the Southern peoples chief concern. All ether statements to the contrary, notwithstanding, and that without the least equivocation, | secret evasion or mental reservation | whatever. Cotton is now at the | lowest ebb of 2 floodtide to which | 1t will never again turn. Why? | This time echo really answers, to- wit:
 New uses are being discovered in rapid succession. World conditions
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

The Home Service Department of the Red Cross is very desirous of locating the following named per sons, and anyone knowing the whereabouts of either of them will confer favor by telling them to call on the chairman of the Home Service Section. Pauline Davidson, LaGrange, Ark, mother of Eddie Williams, formerly private Casual Company 69-A; Bessie Walker Cliff ton, Ark, wife of Sylvester Walker, formerly private Casual Company 70; Ida Chandler, Marianna, Ark, mother of Cubic Erwin Chandler. It is. to the advantage of the above named people to call on the Red Cross Home Service Chairman at an early date.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

Grasshoppers are an excellent food for live stock, according to the findings of commission appointed by the government of Uruguay. When dried, an analysis of the prod uet showed fatty matter content of forty per cent and more than this amount of digestible protein. The product is superior to oil cake and horses, sheep and pigs eat the dried loeusts readily.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Third of Series of Health Articles
 The Itch.

During the last three years there has been a great increase in the number of cases of the itch, some times called the "seven year itch" and properly termed Scabies. A little bug called the itch mite is the cause of the disease. The mite burrows down under the skin and causes an acute itching which is worse at night, Most of the sores that appear on the body are due
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

Cases of oak or ivy poisoning should be treated with Ballard's snow Liniment. It is antiseptic and healing and splendid remedy for such troubles Three sizes, soc, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Harrington Bros. If
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

Federal prohibition agents are directing their attention to druggists who are profiteering on whisky sold for medical purposes. Liquor bought on prescriptions tor sick people have in some instances been found to have been aduiterated with prune juice and water and sold at the price charged for pure liquor.
 The Allies seem to be starting on the fruits of victory with the apple of discord.-Norfolk Virginian+Pilot.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
BENEFIT FOR THE
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL

Under the auspices of the Junior
Board of the Homeopathic Hospital
Wilmington, on June 1 at the plav-
house in that city will be given the
AdoIph BOlm Ballett and Little SYM
phony. There will be two perform
ances, matinee and evening, given un-
der the direction of the Metropolitan
Concert Co. The ballett consists of
Russian dancers who are we'll worth
seeing and the Little Symphony is
conducted by George BARRIE, the ia
nous French Flantist. Nothing like
this company has been in Wilmington
before. AS the Homeopathic Hospital
is the only one of it's kind in the
State, the committee in charge hope
that it's friends will subscribe to- the
program or purchase tickets. The So
licitors for the program are going thru
the State now and shortly the circu-
lars will be sent out for the ordering
OF tickets. The net proceeds of the
benefit will be given to the hospital,
Any questions are referred to Mrs.
Walter D. Mode, 14O6 Gilpin avenue.
Wilmington, local treasurer of the
benefit.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
NOTICE OF REDUCTION OF WAGES

The ship yard of w. G. Abbott in
South Milford recently made a reduc-
ton in the wage schedule. Men who
were then receiving $500 per dav,
were cut to SIS per day. others who
were receiving $5.4O per day were cDt
10 S4.25 per day, and a general twen-
ty-nVe per cent reduction made on
all salaries. All the men employed ac-
cepted the new schedule except one
ana nave been working steadily since.
Notice was given by the Vinyard
snip Building Company that a reduc-
ZION IN the wage schedule would go
INTO effect next week, and the new
rates would be posted at the yard to-
day. This is absolutely necessary if
tne yards are to be operated at even
a ttty-tifty basis for the owners. The
inquiry for new work is diminishing
ana more difficult to close each month.
The contractors for building the
new concrete highways, have notified
all IaDorers, that the schedule for a
days work will be $3.50 per day when
the work is resumed at the first of
April. AS they can get all the helm |
Ihey want from the cities at this rate
-ney Will have this as a basis for do |
ng the work, and form a new basis
.or bidding for additional contracts.
labor forms a very large part of the
otal of building the new concrete
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
1885 DELAWAREANS NOW
TO EACH SQUARE MILE

The density of population in the
United States in 1920 was 35.5 persons
per square mile, the census bureau
announced on Monday.
This is an increase from 30.9 in
1910, rs in 1900 and PIP in 1890.
Rhode Island has the greatest num-
Der of people per square mile, while
Nevada has the fewest. The density
of Rhode Island is 1864, while in Ne
Vada it is only z. In five States,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
the number of people per square mile
exceeded 200.
The density of population of the
various states follows:
Alabama, 45.8; Arizona, 80; Arkan-
sas 1874; California %; Colorado 81;
Connecticut 1854; Delaware 113.5:
Florida III; Georgia 1913; Idaho So;
Illinois, 1857; Indiana, 813; Iowa
43.2; Kansas 21.6; Kentucky COL;
Louisiana 1876; Maine 25.7; Maryland
1853; Mass. 1872; Michigan 63.8;
Mimi. 29.5; Miss. 1856; Montana, 3.8;
Missouri, 1875; Nebraska 1863; Nevada
Z; New Jersey 420; New Mexico 80; |
New York 217.9; North Carolina SIS;
North Dakota 90; New Hampshire
49.1; Ohio 141.4; Oklahoma 29.2; Or
egon 80; Pennsylvania 1945; Rhode
Island 1854; South Carolina 55.2;
South Dakota 8.3; Tennessee 56.1;
Texas 17.8; Utah 5,5; Vermont 1856: ,
Virginia 20.3; West Virginia 6O.9;
Wisconsin 47.6; Wyoming 2; State of
20.3.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
this Time IT IS SOLD
SOUTH WALNUT STREET REAL ESTATE
SOLD TO LOCAL BUSINESS MEN.

The Delaware Trust Company has
sold part of the real estate it held on
South Walnut street, Milford. this
week at private terms. The plot was
divided into three lots.
The Pierce Hardware Companv
bought the lot fronting on West Front
street, adjoining the State Armory,
45 feet by 80 feet, which adioins the
rear of their store now facing on
South Walnut street.
The present site of Smith G Hur-
ley's store, being 21 feet by 65 feet.
was bought by Edward Hurley.
The last lot adjoins the Pierce
Hardware Store on South Walnut
street and is 27 feet by IS feet and
it is not sold
The Delaware Trust Company will
occupy the corner where Thomas Da-
Wis store now is located. Mayor Tay-
lor and Curtis E. Davis, both officers
OF that company, accompanied by an
architect, were in Milford Wednes-
day taking measurements and getting
information for the remodeling of the
present brick building into a banking
room for the company.
1t was stated several weeks ago
that Nixon Theatre interests were ne
sotiating for this property, and a
statement to the effect that negotia-
ions had been closed was made by
Mr.. SWartz of DOVer-but Mr.. Swartz |
md his friends failed to produce the
luid pro quo and that deal was sim
)ly dream of the author. The pres
mt deal is an established fact, and
viii be completed as soon as the Trust
company delivers the deeds.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
NO STATE BOARD
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
BILL WENT DOWN TO DEFEAT IN The
HOUSE LAST MONDAY AFTERNOON
BY A VOTE OF l8 TO IA.
GAVE TOO GREAT POWERS
F.H.DiVIS SAID IF The BILL is ENACTED
PUBLIC UTILITIES WOULD CEASE TO
FUNCTION ASOF THEMSELVES.

By vote of Is to IA, the House OF
Representatives, Monday afternoon
defeated the House bill creating a
State Board~of Public Utility Commits
sioners. Representatives Buckingham.
Clendan1el, Corbit, Frank Hall Davis,
Gray, Hudson, Lester, Mari, MedilI,
Megginson, Miller, Smith, E. ]. Tur-
ner, I. W. Turner, Virden, Henry Will
son, J. b. Wilson and White voted
negatively, and Representatives
Brown, Clark, B. F. Davis, Dill, Har-
rington, Kinder, Kramer Lord, Noble.
Otwel, Phillips, Schneider, Staats and
Paskey voted af1rmatively. Represen-
tatlVes Crompton, Lee and Warning
ton did not vote.
House Attorney Kenney explained
that the bill authorized the governor
to appoint the first commissioners
who would number four and not
more than two should be of the same
political party. The bill would give a
salarly to each commission at $4,000
per annum and appropriate 100000
annually for operating expenses.
Representative Frank Hall Davis
declared the English language could
not describe greater powers than the
Dill conferred. All public utilities
would come hereunder. Ninety-three
per cent of the business of railroads
now is under the control of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission, and the
bill would put the other seven per
cent under the control of the propos-
ed board. Should the Legislature en-
act the bill public utilities. would
cease to function as of themselves.
Representative OtweIl, who intro
1uced the bill, said its purpose was to
make public utilities honest and give
he public square deal.
Representative Corbit stated the
'ill conferred too much power. putt
ng every public utility in the hands of
our men.
Attorney Kenney pointed out that
he decisions of the commissioners
7ould be subject to court review. +
Representative Kramer held that
he public should have some say as
0 what it shall pay to public utili-
les.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
COOLSPRING GRANGE

The Grange met at the hall last Fri
day evening with quite large mum
ber present. A very interesting pro
gram in charge of Mrs. Chas. 1. Jos.
eph was rendered in honor St. Pat
rick.
st. Patrick's Day, by Mrs. John Ste
venson.
Pats Letter, by Mrs. Chas. I. JOS
eph.
An Ode to St. Patrick, by Mrs.
James Hopkins.
Connor, Ia true story, by Walter
c. Phillips.
Wearing of the Green.
Notifying Mistakes, by Charlotte
Joseph.
The Child's World, by Dorothy Dodd
Recitation, by Delema Dodd.
Song (humorous), by Walter Har-
rington.
Potato race.
Whoop's, by Alfred Joseph.
Song, "Old Folks at Home" by Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. I. Joseph and Mrs.
John Stevenson.
Candy was served by the ladies and
The meeting adjourned. Everybody en-
ioyed themselves, and we hope to see
Ill members present at the next meet
ng, as special program is being pre-
pared.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
STATE POSTMASTERS
HANG In THE BALANCE

The jobs of IA Delaware postmas
ters hang in the balance. The incum
bents were appointed by Presiden
Wilson, but failed of confirmation il
the Senate.
The present postmasters-those af-
fected-are as follows:
Felton-John C. Jester.
Frankford-Austin c. McCabe.
Harrington-Esmer B. HARRINGTON.
Lewes-F. c. Lofand,
Wyoming-JOhn M. Gooden.
ClaymOnt-Richard F. Mcclure.
Clayton-Margaret w. Jones.
Townsend -Sudler H. King.
YOrklyn-Grover c. Gregg.
Camden-Ezekiel B. Clements.
Cannon-Annie c. Fleetwood.
CheswOld-George G. Anderson.
Frederica-Sarah E. Lank.
NeWpOrt-William L. Duff.
Senator L. H. Ball and Congress-
man Caleb R. Layton have taken the
matter up. They held a conference on
the subject in Dover last Monday, but
no determination was reached.
When Senator Ball was. asked about
the matter he said it had not been de-
cided whether to appoint new persons
or to make the appointments
following civil service examinations.
If the former plan should be followed
IA Republicans would be sure of jobs, j
1ut if the latter plan should be fol- !
owed the present incumbents who are
Democrats, would stand the same
nance as Republicans who might take
he examinations. Senator Ball said
here were applicants for many of
he postofices mentioned, but none
ad been agreed upon for nomination
Dr. the reason given above. 1t is likely
nat some decision will be reached in
few days.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
PERSONAL MENTION

Lester Harper of Philadelphia is &
Milford visitor.
Earle Worthington will spend Eas.
ter Nin Tamaqua, Pa.
Miss Minnie Stormer is spending
the week with friends in Wilmington,
Dale Gray of Ironshire, MARYLAND.
was a visitor in Milford on Sunday
last.
Misses Mary and Margaret Grier
are home from school for their Eas-
ter vacation.
Misses Alice and Clara Brown, near
town, were recent weekend visitors
to Philadelphia.
Misses Laura Salevan and Eliza
beth Carlisle were in Philadelphia on
Monday on shopping trip.
Mrs. Charles Malseed and son of
Philadelphia are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Clifton.
Robert Baynum, Humes Grier. Ed
ward Murphy, all Delaware College
are home for Easter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Williamson are
receiving congratulations upon the ar
rival of fine baby boy born March
". Mother and son are doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Marine and
laughter, Clara, and Elmer Marine
notored from East Orange, N. J. and
spent the weekend with their par
'nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Marine.
Mrs. Harry H. Hamilton and chiI-
lren, Kathryn, William, Margaret and
Natalie, of Germantown, Pa, are Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. R. Ralston Davis
nd brother, Hirschel M. Holland.
hey will also visit relatives at Har-
eson before returning home.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford met with Mrs
George H. Hall on March the 11th,
The president, Mrs. H. L. Bunstein.
presiding. Two delegates were elected
to attend the International Conven-
ton at Harrisburg, Pa, in May: Mrs.
H. L. Bunstein and Mrs. George H.
Draper, Sr. The Easter work is in
charge of the Fruit and Flower Com
mittee. After the business meeting
was over, delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess. The NOV
ing picture. benefit at the Palace The
atre was quite a success. A nice lit
tie sum was realized and the society
wishes to thank everyone who helped
make it SO.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
WON MONEY EASY

The following letter from business
man in Berlin, Md, came to the bus
mess Office of the Milford Chronicle
this week, which tells a real expert
ence of one who won quick returns
from the use of the advertising col
umns of the Chronicle. He says:
Gentlemen Enclosed find check for
the bill for the small advertisement
for March. Please continue the adver-
tisement until notify you to stop it
and I will send check to cover cost.
The advertisement has sold me large
amount of plants in Delaware. Yours
truly, A. P. Coffin, Berlin, Md.
This is only one of many such let
ters we receive testifying to the value
of the Milford Chronicle as medium
by which to reach all the people of
this peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
RENDERED BANQUET

The Epworth League Cabinet ol
Avenue Church rendered Rev. and
Mrs. R. K. Stephenson and daughter
complimentary banquet on Tuesday
evening of this week at the home of
Miss Lydia Abbott on Second street.
North Milford. After evening service
at the church Miss Abbott invited the
pastor and wife to accompany her to
her home. Here the the cabinet was
gathered and genuine surprise Civ
en-. The dining room was decorated
and festooned and splendid spread
served. Mrs. Roy Cannon, for the COM
pany, assured the pastor and family
of their esteem and appreciation and
best wishes for them in the new field
Of labor. Easter favors were present.
ed to each. The compliment was great
y appreciated by the pastor and fam
ly.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
WOMEN CAN VOTE IN CITY

The Robertson bill enfrancising wo-
men in incorporated cities and towns
which has passed both houses, ap-
pears to settle the question as to the
right of women to vote at all town
elections in Delaware. 1t gives them
that right, providing it's constitution
ality, which some persons have ques-
toned, is not successfully attacked.
This bill provides that women cit
liens in each and every incorporated
municipality in. the state shall have
the right to vote at municipal cleo
ton on equal terms and conditions
with male citizens"
The act also provides that all citi-
zens shall be assessed and taxed with
out distinction as to sex.
AS far as is known, there is no good
reason to believe that this act is not
constitutional. 1t becomes effective as
soon as signed by the governor.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
FRIENDSHIP BIBLE CLASS
HELD BANQUET In HONOR OF DR.. AND
MRS. STEPHENSON FRIDAY NIGHT.

Inc Chapel building was a scene of
beauty and impressiVeness on FRIDAY
evening, March 18, when more than
Two hundred people gathered IN do
honor to DR.. and Mrs. R. X. Stenbeno
sun VINO are TO leave Milford at the
near session of conference.
The spacious room was artisticallv
decorated in cOlOrs true to St. Pa
trlck' The grennery of pine and cedar
was very beautiful, rejecting the
spirit OF love and devotion which per-
Vaded the entire evening.
MUSIC by Mrs. HasweI Pierce. vio-
I'm; Mrs. Harry Humes, cello. Mrs
Hurley, piano; solo by Miss Hender-
son, and piano duet by Mrs Hurley
and Mrs. Barrett were greatly enioy-
All sang the class song with hearty
good cheer. y
W. Z. Abbott, president of Friend
snip Bible Glass, made a speech in
"nlcn ne enumerated the numbers re-
;elVed into Avenue M. E. Church dur
ng DR.. Stephenson's pastorate here
These were told in figures. but when
le tried to measure the far-reacbing
SAC AfS years OF loving |
'erVlce and pastorate kindness-the
comfort brought to the sorrowing and
ne upllft for righteousness due tn
MS preacher and his wife, these are
ne things that can never be measur-
d, but will be lasting monument to
heir stay here.
Rev. Geo. Kliver made a fitting
rayer and Mrs. Emma Matthews
halrman OF the entertaining commit
ee, gave fine toast to the memory ;
1 Saint Patrick and her address of
,elcome was hearty, as she ever en-
haslzed the bigness of the class name
Friendship" Each of the more than I
ne hundred members brought a guest
nd the sumptuous banquet was a t
ling long to be remembered. &
AT the close DR.. and Mrs. Stephen S
IN were each presented with a purse /
gold and DR.. Stephenson assured t
all that he will remember us ever.
ne good wishes of the town of Mil f
rd will follow this couple, for never S
rs one come and gone who has T
ade more friends, even the country "
lurches are bidding a farewell. as t.
ey too love to claim this man, for p
District Superintendent he came tt
ID went among them. o.
DR.. Stephenson and his wife are C,
'h-their friends are unnumbered. S!
Id fortunate is the charge to gain 81
EN- next year. fC
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
SUDDEN DEATH AT OCEAN CITY

Mrs. Mary E. Shute, wife of Edward
Shute, of Glassboro, N. j., died sud
denly late Wednesday afternoon,
March 16, at their cottage at Ocean
City, Nd, where they had recently ar
rived and where they have spent the
summer for several years. Mr.. Shute
had been out for an hour or so, leav-
ing his wife in her usual health, and
returning about five o'clock was
shocked to find her lying on the bed,
dead, from heart disease. The body
was prepared for burial by J. w. Bur-
bage G Son, of Berlin, and shipped
on Thursday to Glassboro, where fu-
neral services were held and inter-
ment made Saturday morning. Mrs.
Shute was born at Seneca Falls, N.
Y, fifty-five years ago, and leaves be-
side her husband, two sons: Raymond
F.. Shute, of Milford Del, and Court
landt H. Shute, of Glassboro, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-25
FIRE DAMAGES PROPERTY

Wire, supposed to have started from
spark from passing train, burned
the entire roof and part of the second
story from the residence of Mrs. Mary
Harper, on West Front street, North
Milford, Saturday afternoon last. The
Carlisle Fire Company responded
promptly to the alarm, but when they
arrived at the scene of the blaze they
were held up few minutes through
no fault of their own. Persons using
the fire plug near the Harper home
had worn the end Of the plug so that
the wrenches carried by the firemen
would not take hold. 1t was necessary
to get a Stilson wrench before the
water could be turned on. AS soon as
the engine commenced to pump the
blaze was extinguished in short order.
Some insurance was carried on the
house.