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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-22

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IS. TOO ST. Sc, BETWEEN aRD AND
9Th SITS. A two-story brick house: sevsn
r9pus: bath.
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18TH. ST. Mr.. B 8. E.-e rms b.. lat.
b.: gas; garage space; good cond; 81 500:
$50 cash, wILDMAN 3 CO.. 9th 4 q.
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space. good cond.; frame; $3.so0. WILD
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h.w.h. ~lec. garage space: good eond. !;
1900; 500 half furnished; 31.5OO cash.
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ess: 81 500: wILDNAN 4 CO., 9th and q.
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h.; esrage for 2 carr: good cond.; {i0.-
800. wILDMAN { CO.. 9th and II. frssi.
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Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
ARE WE GOING TO BE CHU1[Psi

There is evidently a concentrated effort on the part
of those individuals, who want the entire public
school maintenance to remain real estate
the legislature to either the 1920 Code remain the
statute books or to to the old school law Either
would probably suit their pocketbook better than
the which been drafted and ready for
sentation.
Many Delawareans are owners of stocks, bonds and
mortgages and hold very little real esate therefore
equitable distribution of the tax burden affects their pock
etbooks and certainly they going to raise howl and
muddy the waters in possible that the people
and the legislators will confused and perhaps al
low real estate which is only about onequarter of the
wealth in Delaware, to carry the whole load
Under the school previous to the 1919 Code all the
cost would be borne by real estate and the operation
would be as expensive under the draft Why should
therefore want to go back to the old unless
there individual pecuniary advantage to be OBJ
tanned by so doing?
The draft is a democratic law; the people govern
popularity elected county makes up the expense
budget popularity elected State Board approves same
and the peoples representatives in the Legislature have
to pass same, properly and clearly imzed before the
money be spent Real estate carries only her
onate share of the load twenty-five cents on the hun
dred dollars of assessed value the proportion she holds
to the total of other kinds of wealth in the State and
the money is distributed in respective districts in propor
uon TO the number of pupils What could be more eout
aDe? Who can with reason attack the fairness and ms
ce OF the new law? Therefore the legislature should
not be received by lobbyists representing the corporatons
VINO VIII likely make their appearance The fact that
'an INDIVIDUALS care to get together in stock com
pany is no reason they should be relieved of their
uonate share of the school burden They won't attack
II On tnar ground They dare not But they will trv to
una 1aut with other minor provisions in order TO attract
e a,ten'on OF the public from that ISSUE If Delaware
% nave an equitable distribution of her school taxes
VIII be because the people have been deceived r. b
'een sald; Corporations too strong in Delaware thew
AVE 100 much money back of them to allow ta, of tbi
nu 70 pc placed on them," but we are not vet cono
'as Deia"areans will allow themselves to be fooled
"l'er year. to the point where real estate is bein
axed nearly to the point Of conscation lust becan
corporate interests better organized than is te land
no nome owner We ask: Why should onequarter of the
Veah In Delaware carry the whole school tax burden
ne proposed law takes of this The old law and the
e" Cooe evidently think that it should Neither are
air to the land owner and unless the Legislature &c
oOled the proposed draft will become law
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF
SCHOOL CHILDREN

Physical examination of school chill
dren has been going on rapidly since
the opening of the school year and
the examinations in many commuui-
ties are now completed.
At the beginning of the school year
twenty physicians were engaged to
devote a part of their time to the
school work. They have agreed to
do a complete physical examination
of the school children in their dis
trict and to do what they can to con-
troll communicable diseases in the
schools. While most of these physi-
clans are paid a small sum to do this
work, the amount is in no way COM
measurable with the services given.
They have done this work because
they realized the amount of good that
can be done for the school children
by carrying out the program which
has been laid down by the State
Board of Education. y
The figures so far obtained on the
number of physically defective chill
dren in the schools bear out the find
ings of last spring at which time ap-
proximately 1000 children were exam
ined. That is to say, about 500 Of
the school children in rural Delaware
are found to have some physical de-
feet. Most of these could be easily
remedied if treatment is undertaken
Immediately.
Up to date, Marshallton, Richardson
Park, Milford, and Newark schools
have been completed and Harrington,
Bridgeville, and Middletown schools
are practically so. 1t is found that
about 1870 of the children are suffer-
ing from defective teeth, 20@o of them
from defective vision, 2596 from en-
larged tonsils and adenoids and a
large percentage of other less COM
mon defects.
This work is at present being car
ried on without any support from the
State Board of Education. The ser
vices of all the doctors and nurses
are financed by private organizations.
The work, however, cannot be carried |
IN beyond July first, 1921, without the
support of State funds. It is hoped
hat such support will be rendered in
)rder that the plans of the State
Board of Education for the welfare
If the school children may be car
led out.
These plans include complete
physical examination for every child
nee year, and the remedying of de-
ects found as rapidly as possible.
a defect is found the par
nts of the child in whom such de-
ect is found are notified, and they are
dvised to consult their family physi-
ian, dentist, or oculist, as the case
nay be. If the parents do not heed :
his, the nurse will make a follow
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
CHICAGO FEELS THAT DEVEL.
OPMENTS JUSTIFY EARLIER
CAUTION

AS the spring inflow of merchants
10 chicago begins, the real condition
OF the retail trade and the attitude
of buyers is , revealed.
The policy of ''pussyfooting" adont-
ed by a good many dry goods BUYERS
throughout the fall, while not appre-
c1ated very much by the sellers at the
tlme, is now having. good results
just enough goods to take care of
immediate needs was the general pol
ICY adopted. Many department buyers.
IN fact, complained that merchandise
managers would not permit them to
buy enough goods to take care of the
actual demands of the trade.
This policy, reinforced by rather
sharp reductions before the holiday
trade and Immediately following, in
many instances has made a sweeping
clearance Of retail stocks.
Some buyers are coming into mar
ket earlier than their want because
more supplies must be had; not in
hve or six weeks, but now. A number
OF buyers from the far Northwest dis
play their usual enthusiasm and op-
t1m1stic feeling regarding spring bus
mess.
Throughout the wholesale market
the tone is improving day by day. In
many cases new goods are fitting
themselves into jobbing stocks and
the real condition of retail stocks, To-.
cally, is disclosed by the presence of
many buyers in number of depart
ments, especially notions, underwear
and hosiery.-Chicago correspondence,
Dry Goods Economist.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
FREDERICK

One of the most interesting baske
bail games of the season was played
here on last Friday night when the
Union high school, Millville-Oc
View team journeyed here to play the
Frederick high school team. The Wis
itOrs played with snap and vigor and
put up an excellent game. They have
not been accustomed to playing in
doors and were Outclassed by our boys
in team work. The score being 19 to
12 in favor of Frederick. We hope to
have the pleasure of seeing the Mill
ville-Ocean View team here again.
The game between the FELTON, and
Frederick girls was also hard fought
game FELTON, won, score 10 to 8.
Dancing after the game was pleas
ing feature.
This evening, February 25th, Caes-
ar Rodney girls and boys teams will
play the Frederick teams. There will
be dancing after the game with a
three piece orchestra. A big crowd
and a big time is expected. Come ear
ly. Game 7:30 o'clock.
During the past week the Agricul-
tural Glass of the high school has
made a study of milk and some of its
products. Babcock tests were made
of whole milk, skim milk and creams
to determine the percentage of but
ter fats. The adulteration of milk was
also studied. Samples of whole milk,
skim milk and Watered milk were
prepared. The specific gravity of the
different samples was found by the
use of a lactOmeter. From this data
it was determined whether or not the
sample of milk had been adulterated
by watering or skimming.
On Tuesday evening of this week
Miss Helen Smithers was given de-
lightful surprise party in honor of her
birthday. Music and cards enlivened
the evening until a late hour when
cake, fruit punch and mints were ser
we'd. The decorations were in keeping
with Washington's birthday and small |
natchets and cherries were given as
iavor. About thirty-fiVe persons were
and very delightful even
ng was spent. We wish Miss Helen
many happy returns of the occasion.
Miss Tabitha Melvin entertained a
lumber of her young friends on Sat
lrday evening at roOk party.
Cayuga Tribe has a fine degree team
low and can put over the adoption of
he palefaces in first class style. A
lass was received last Wednesday
light.
Miss Alexina Harring spent the
7eek-end in Dover.
Miss Elizabeth Burris spent the
Weekend in Houston.
Miss Mabel Boone entertained the
Hue Hens Chicks on Friday evening.
! pleasing program was rendered and
he young people enjoyed it.
Prof. M. L. Hydorn, Miss Haring,
liss Burris, Miss Spurry, Miss Clark. :
lrs. Melvin, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Har- ,
ington attended the meeting at the
harrington high school on Saturday.
Missionary Anniversary, Sunday,
ebruary 9th. The program will be
iven at night.
Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs of
uality." Mail or phone orders. Phone
; Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
FRANKFORT

A daughter, Grace, was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles R. Davis last We'd
nesday.
Last Sunday was most stormy day.
For the first time in long while there
were no services in either the Meth
odist or Presbyterian churches, fortu-
nately this community escaped the
blizzard.
Miss Francis Derrickson of Selby-
vile was recent visitor of relatives
here.
Mrs. George Brasure is quite i'll at
her home with pneumonia.
Mrs. Adella Lawrence is spending a
few days in Washington, D. c., with
friends.
The Chautauqua which begins here
next Wednesday presents an unusu-
ally good program. 1t will be held in
the Opera house Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday afternoons and even
ings, both the lectures and entertain
ments promise to be instructive.
There will be excursions to Wash
ington, D. c. this Sunday and Sunday,
March 18th.
Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs Of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.s
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
BOWERS BEACH

The change in the weather condi
tions since Sunday morning last hay,
brought operations here nearly to {
stand-still.
The five inch blanket of snow thai
covered the earth on Tuesday morn
ing reminded us of winters that have
past and renews a hope within us
that the beautiful and exceedingly
warm temperature that has prevail
ed during the past weeks will not
work and material injury to the COM
ing seasons fruit crops.
NMr and Mrs. Paris Camper who
occupy one of the BayView farms were
out on time with their traditional
sleigh, enjoying sleigh ride, the
nrst one of the winter around this
town.
Business of the town and surround
ings is very quiet and scarcely any
thing doing at all which cessation
will work for the better perhaps as
on account of the favorable weather
conditions of the past there were but
few idle days for any work or
trades. So now they have the time
to meet in the stores and other Ioung-
ing places and swap yarns and talk
about fox hunting and expatiafe on
the virtue and prowess of their fox
hounds.
\ THE oyster shuckling house has
closed for the season after a very sue
cessful one-and the operators have
departed for their homes at Seaford.
Ihey handled something over twelve
thousand bushels of oysters, buying
them from the Bay oystermen and the
local oystermen that tong in the Muir
derklll and Saint Jones' Rivers.
Inc shuckling plant was of much
Deneht to our working men as it
opened market for their products at
all times.
They sold their shells to the public |
road authorities and they have been
placed on the road near the entrance
to town.
Mrs. D. L. Humphreys and Miss Co
ra Fleming of Philadelphia were week
end guests of their mother and sister.
MRS. s. Fleming and Miss Margaret /
Fleming.
Mrs. Thomas Dempsey is confined
to her bed sick and under the doc
tors care. Miss Kate Hayes of
Georgetown is with her at the pres
ent. w. S. Davidson is confined to
his room with a severe cold and has
been suffering with it since Friday of
last week.
Mrs. w. J. Coverdale has returned |
from a visit with friends in Philadel-
Dhia.
Mrs. Harry e. Jackson has returned
from Philadelphia where she had been
called to see her father, who is SER
ously i'll.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
JURY THINKS HE PAYS ENOUGH

In the General Sessions Court at
Georgetown last Thursday, Orrie w
Nelson, who is marine engineer re-
siding at Bethany Beach, of Sussex
county, was acquitted by jury of the
charge of desertion and non-support
of his wife, Esther Nelson and two
small children. A large number of
people attended the hearing of the ev-
idence, which showed that Nelson had
fulfilled his obligations insofar as he
was able, and contributed ample sums
to meet all of his wife's needs in a
section like Bethany Beach, where
living conditions are far different than
they would be in the city. It was
brought out by the defense that Mel
son, a few months ago, suffered Sc
we're injuries by falling down the
hatchway Of boat at PHILADELPHIA.
and that since that time his earning
capacity had not been as great be-
cause he is unable to do work as he
formerly could.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25

THE PRINTED REPORT OF KENT COUNTY PUB
Lie SCHOOLS made by the Kent County School Com
mission for 1919-192O reached us this week. It is in
pamphlet form with large table showing interesting
of the financial transactions for the school year
which ended last July The New Castle County report
made public time ago, but the report from Sus
County, which nearly half of the entire state
from geographical standpoint has not been given to
the public at this time Those interested in public school
education should get copies of these reports and read
them carefully It is of the important duties of the
people to understand their public school system well
it's finances. Had they have studied it better in the
past there would have been less misunderstanding now,
when general enlightenment of all educational affairs is
slowly drifting the minds of the people generally An
editorial which printed in the North American OF
February 4th last, commended to all people in Della
ware to read and think and see if too many OF our
Delaware people are the class to which that ed
torial refers.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25

up" visit and urge upon the par
ents the necessity for having the nee
essary remedial measures taken.
Necessity for such services in the
schools was fully demonstrated in the
draft examinations during the late
war, in which $50 of all the young
men who were examined were found
to be physically defective. It was es-
timated that 500 of these would have.
been physically fit if steps had been
taken to remedy their defects during
their school years.
These figures show the very real
necessity for a complete supervision
Of the physical welfare of the school
child during his school years.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
Milford Bazaar
*
Holds auction
Feb 26 1927

at IL O'Clock, noon, rain or shine.
HARNESS AND BLANKETS
An extra good lot of double and single
harness. Lot of odd brides lines and
names and traces. New government sad
die and bride.
HORSES AND MULES
20 to 80 head of horses and mules from
the surrounding country. Special men
ton of odd mule, years old, stands 16
hands high and weighs 1900 lbs. 1 also
expect to have several pairs of good
mules at this sale. A few good young
horses and some that are fit only to kill.
COWS AND PIGS
Several good COWS. Special mention of
one black cow, yrs. old, fresh and test
ed and an extra good one I am expect
ing to have some nice pigs and a few
large hogs. ANY one having pigs to sell
will do well to bring them in.
CARRIAGES, WAGONS and FARMING
IMPLEMENTS
One Ford touring car in good running
condltlon. One good two horse wagon,
built by Hitch. New dearborn, 80 to 35
new wagon rims, 2 inch IA 1-2
Lot OF farming implements including
pioWs' harroWs cultivators, etc. 2 iron
vices in good conditions.
Lot, of red skin potatoes and several
bushels of COW peas.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
The usual run of household goeds-con-
sisting of beds, chairs, tables, etc.
We sell anything. So come and see
what is here and bring your stuff in and
get the cash.
J: L. Stevens, Auctioneer.
1t ]. S. WILLIS,
Phone 232-12
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25

FOR SEVEN YEARS few if any apprentices have at
tempted to any trade in the United States and es
pecialy in Delaware. So general this, that ap
prentice even in a barber shop a avis The
printing business probably the most seriously hit
the trades. When attempt to start apprentice
made, the effort went a-glimmering and in
few weeks the apprentice demanded-and in too many
instances-received journeyman wages The result
showed in ecass of work turned out and is evident
today The changed conditions of business
essary that all kinds of skilled shall deliver
the highest class of production This is of the i'm
porant points of cost production the basis of
prices When workmen capable but negligent then
their will have to be gauged by the of the
turned out-and this applies in all kinds of business
day labor the With determination give
full days work for full days pay, the trouble between
business and labor will be soon settled.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25

EVEN THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE are
learning something they progress with their business
Loud condemnation of bringing and into Del
aware from other states to assist in education and eng
neering work. general by the political workers in the
leading political parties during the past campaign and
the members of the legislature reflected this poll parrot
caQue of their leaders, by demanding and promising home
employment for home people in administration of public
affairs Just how and provincial this attitude of
mind is and how in its application the legislature
has at last arrived to the point of enlightenment When
was necessary to evolve taxation to re-
eVe the pressure real estate the old which
have fastened the tax system which held Delaware
IN an iron grasp for fifty years and more, brought up
their Objectors This compelled members of the Iegisla-
ture capable OF thinking for themselves to the stu
auon. They were not capable of formulating tax sys
tenn which would stand the strain legal attacnether
were their legal advisors and friends capable of solving
the problem for them Here was dema indeed No one
IN delaware capable Of performing the work which has
eo 10 De done or they would be dscreded at home with
theH constituents Local lawyers called into con-
leIence out nothing resulted Finally call was sent
to New York-or Pennsyvania-for tax expert to
come over into Delaware and help Well the expert came
and has helped but the waters are not clear vet The
question is subject which there be much astute
eort applied to prevent the taxing of bonds and mortgages
ana oner forms of wealth in Delaware which now escape
while real estate carries the load The three per cent
tax on interpretations in Delaware would be killing the
goose which lays the golden egg The taxing of each man
Dr. woman in Delaware five dollars for school purposes
relieve the present school tax rate property very
lnpopular-because would compel every person the
state to support and realize that they supporting the
public schools That would be especially horrible to the
holding people of the City Of Wilmington
Who pay no school taxes directly Well the importing of
tax expert seems not to have been bowling success
p to date Why not increase the tax the railroads sew
raj hundred thousand dollars? That would another
owl from the bond holders; but they be made
pay in that FORM then enforce the STOCK and mort
age tax and let at that This submitted for the
legislature and their tax expert to consider.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25

THE PRAISE FROM DEMOCRATIC PAPERS for
Charles Hughes who been announced by the Pres
idenelect his Secretary of State while just tribute
to the and his ability, leads many Republicans to
and consider if there is not possibly for
this adulaton Like Warren G. Harding Charles E.
Hughes is of strong character. His long
ence in public affairs has developed wide view of world
policies, which will bring to the administration abl
y to meet grave questions from the point of political
well legal ability With the Inauguration next Friday
of the administration there will be cabinet of men
who will have opinions which they will at the
meetings of its members, and who will not simply go
along with the opinions expressed by the President in
other words real government heads of departments We
fail to any for suspicion that Charles Hughes
will not fill the position of Secretary of State with honor
to the United States and credit to himself With next Fri
day the Republican party will full control of this
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-25
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IN THE GENERAL DISCUSSION of reconstrucuon'
the fact that labor is the real interest affected appears to
cana or he purposely avoided by the people most a-
fected-whch is aboring classes generally The LABOR
organizations affecting the railroads the great mills ana
manufacturing industresare vaenty proca1mlng tnat
the scale of wages not down. until oner tnlngS
are reduced By this argument there would never be any
reduction for into everything used building in rail-
road traffic. in general transportation in manufacture OF
all that is agriculture, supplies for the family
labor forms the basic cost that reason the question
of labor prices the first to be considered But why
should skilled labor be protected against reduction? Why
sboud organized unsked labor be protected against
organized skilled labor the farm If the labor organl-
cations can develop system whereby everybody can
get wartime wages and at the time have cheap
wearing apparel cheap supplies for the table, cheaper
Transportation and lower prices generally then let their
wisdom be proclaimed to the world The way to get re-
construction is to reconstruct from the beginning.