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Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04
FARM FIRE LOSSES HEAVY
Government Estimates Yearly
Damage at $2O,OOO,OOO.

Farm fires in the United States
cost about $2O,OOO,OOO year-$1S, 1867
71O in 1918. OF the fires that year, 80
per cent were from causes classed as
preventable, 81 per cent from partly
precentable causes, and 80 per cent
unknown but believed to have been
largely preVentable. With inadequate
fre-fghting equipment on farms, fires
are hard to control. Prevention is the
best way to deal with them.
Defective chimneys and flues took
toll to the extent of $1,962,031; sparks
on roofs, $1,181,171; careless use Oh
matches by smokers and others, ST.
OIL ,987; petroleum and its products
S7S2, ,O67, and stoves, furnaces, boilers
and their pipes, $675,96S. The largest
item listed as partly preventable is
lightning, $S,9SS,95O.
The Department of Agriculture au-
vises a frequent looking over OF the
premises to see that the buildings are
in the best practicable shape to pre-
vent and resist fire, that intammaDle
rubbish is cleared away, and that haD-
its of safety be instilled in the hand
ling of matches, lamps, stoves and
kerosene and gasoline. Gasoline has
come to play such an important part
in farm life that special care shouIu
be taken to see that it is not stored
in infiammable buildings, and is new
er opened in the presence of uncover
ed flame. If lanterns must be useu III
barns, they should be kept IN gOou
condition, set or hung in sate place
and never filled or lighted III the parh;
Kerosene lamps should be examiner
to see that the burners are in good
conditions, and should never be lett
where they may be upset. Kerosene
and gasoline receptables should De
kent apart and should be so dl1ferenI
as to avoid possibility of mistake
Numerous disastrous fires are caus-
cd nv thrashing machines, Doth Dy
scattered sparks and embers and Dy
dust explosions in the saparators. All
smokestacks should have spark ar
resters, and the ground around the
boiler should be kept clear ana wet
down if necessary. Grain-dust eXplo-
sions are largely preventable. The de-
partment has made exhaustive SUI
dies of the subject, and is prepared u
recommend adequate safeguards
Ordinary friction matches should De
kent in safe receptacles, away from
children, and never carried loose
Smoking in barns and garages never
should be permitted. Fire Marshals OIL
western States report greater nre
losses in grain and straw the last sea-
son from carelessly thrown matches;
engine sparks and automobile anu
tractor backfre than ever before
Buildings may be made saIe[ Ny
seeing that the chimneys are Wlthout
cracks and free of SCOT, which may
take fire and scatter sparks on ary
roofs. Flues which may become no.
should be covered with asbestos anu
anv nearby walls and ceilings pro-
tected. There should be sheet OF
metal under every stove.
Out of all the losses by hghtning
NOT one was on a building protected
bv lightning rods. 1t is now dehnltey
known that lightning rods AFFORD pro
lection. If installed intelligently they
reduce the risk from lightning almost
to the vanishing point.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04
NEGLECT OF MAINTENANCE

Some of the railroads are turning
operating deficits into net revenues,
but they are doing it at the cost of
cutting down maintenance of way and
equipment. The effort to reduce op-
Grating costs exceeds the limit of
safety when the condition of the rail-
road structure is permitted to deter
iorate. Some way other than neglect
of maintenance must be done to make
the roads return a profit.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04

l continued using it until had taken
eight bottles. Now am very well and
can do my own housework. l can gladly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's s medicine
to suffering women" ."-M Mrs. BERTHA
LIERING, R. F. D., Ravenswood, w. Va.
The ordinary day of most housewives
is a ceaseless treadmill of washing,
cooking, cleaning, mending, sweeping,
dusting and caring for little ones. How
much harder the tasks when some de-
rangement of the system causes head
aches, backaches, bearing-down pains
and nervousness. Every such woman
should profit by Mrs. Liering's expert
-ence. Remember this, for over forty
years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetabl
Compound has been restoring health.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04
MARVEL WILL NOT SERVE
ON HIGHWAY BOARD

Josiah Marvel on Monday informed
Governor Denney that he would not
reconsider his resignation as a mem
ber of the State Highway Commission.
Since rendering his resignation Mr..
Marvel has been beseiged with re-
quests from his friends to continue as
a member of the commission.
"I have given serious consideration
to the matter of my resignation as a
member of the State Highway Depart
ment," Mr.. Marvel said, "but my per-
sonal affairs are such that am COM
PEELED to make my resignation final,
and I have so advised the Governor"
LEGAL BLANKS OF ALL KINDS
AT MILFORD CHRONICLE OFFICE.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04

anu lllIldIIlIIldCIOIl 81
that l was not able
to do my housework.
1 consulted several
doc tors but non e
seemed to give me
relief. l read in a
paper about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound so
l decided to try it,
and before the first
bottle was gone l
fOl1nd great relief so
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04

The cork on the fishing line will
dance around and attract attention
but an ad in The Milford Chronicle
like the hook, will do the business.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04
Samuel J. Wilson & Son
MILTON, DELAWARE.

Funeral Directors and Embalmers
We have added to our funeral equipment new
Motor Funeral Car. for which make no extra
charge. We have still retained both our Black
and White horse drawn hearses. which therefore
places US in a position to furnish either horse
drawn or motor hearses
We are the best equipped and carry the largest
stock of funeral supplies south of Wilmington.
Call phone. Office No. %, residence No. %.
Phone service day and night. If calling after 10
D. m call No. 29 All calls promptly answered.
Nc extra charge for distance, use of hearse or
wife's services.
'We also carry a large and complete assort-
ment of Furniture, Carriages. Runabouts. Farm
Wagons. Rack Wagons and Farming Implements
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-04
SUFFERED SEVEN
LONG YEARS
Finally Relieved by taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Ravenswood, W. Va -''For sevenlong
years l suffered from female trouble
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16
TEST YOUR MIXERS

Official milk testing In Colorado IL
IL attracting the attention Of all Colora.
do dairymen who are handling pure
bred herds. Buyers have reached the
point where they will noe pay the price
for any registered COW without an Off.
cial record that they Wifi for a cow Of
equal merit, but with n production RI.
cord behind her.
A few years ago this was a COM
paratively small piece Of work in the
State. In 1915 there was only about
twelve breeders In the State doing on.
cial testing and the work was all hand.
led by students Of the Agricultural Col.
lego. Since that time of,,c,a, testing b..
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS


The regular meeting night Tor the
month Of July being a legal holiday,
the board met in special session at the
call OF the mayor, July 18th.
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were read and approved AZ read.
The following bills were examined,
allowed and warrants ordered drawn
for their payment:
] W Frizzell, salary marshal $40 90
I'm Durham, hauling shale 22 W
A l. Gourlcy. reg births & deaths 30
Herbert Gordon salary 4 cash advan-
cod 40 90
Mceker Electric Co, lights 7S 90
Trustees, Stephenson and Rigby were
appointed MS committee to investi-
gate the matter Of certain sidewalk I'm
proyements within the town.
On motion The Board adjourned.
HERBERT ORDON
Town Clerk
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

We. the undersigned. Joseph T Hut
ton. President and ] D Brusel, Secre-
tary of Hutton Shale Oil and Refining
Company a corporation formed under
the laws Of the State Of Colorado, do
hereby give notice that at meeting Of
the stockholders Of said corporation.
duly called for the purpose Of consid-
cring the propriety Of dissolving said
corporation and held at Office Of e N
Canine. In the City Of East Chicago
State Of Indiana on the Goth day Of
April A d 1921. pursuant to notice
given to the stockholders thereof in
the manner provided by law for the
calling Of stockholders meeting for
purpose Of amending articles Of in
corporation, ordered said corporation
to lie dissolved.
We further certify that all debts
owing by said corporation have been
fully paid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. we have
made and signed this Notice Of Dissol-
ution and affixed hereto the seal Of
said corporation, this Sth day Of June
A d 1921.
JOSEPH T HUTTON
Attest President
JD BRUSEL
Secretary (seal)
je1S-jy %
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mrs. Manaugh entertained the off,
GERS Of the WOman's Club and the COM
mitteer on the anniversary meeting
Saturday July 9th ut her beautiful
country home. with one O'Clock lun-
chcon. Included In her guests were the
young folks Of the different guests md
several husbands who chaufferet the
ladies' out Mr. Manaugh entertained
the gentlemen and judging from mp
parances the young folks thoroughly
enjoyed the lawn. After the bounteOus
luncheon the several committees pro.
ceetled to complete their arrangements
for the meeting Of Thursday evening.
At four O'Clock they reluctantly de
parted for home. thanking Mr. and Mrs
Manaugh for a splendid afternoon,
and expressing themselves in favor Of
such meetings more frequently.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mrs Linda Harrod Endorcs Chamber
lain's Tablets.
4 suffered for years with stomach
trouble and tried verything heard Of
hut the only relief got was temporary
until last spring I saw Chamberlain's
Tablets advertised and procured hot
tie of them from our druggist. got
immediate relief from that dreadful
heaviness and pain In the stomach af-
ter eating. Since taking two bottles I
can eat anything want without dis
tress' writes Mrs Linda Harrod. Fl.
Wayne, Ind.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mr. Short OF the Grand Junction
Creamery was business visitor ia
our city this week. He has been asked
to look over our country with the
view Of opening cream station here.
He was very much impressed with our
town and county and expressed his
surprise mt the wonderful possibilities
We have here for n dairy country. The
Grand Junction Creamery il branch
Of the big company which has creamcr-
ics In nil the big towns In the western
slope states. Another representative of
the company will bc here in n few days
to complete arrangements.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16
Notice Of Adjustment Day

Estate of Louis Garthe. Deceased.
NO.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment to the County
Court of Rio Blanco County. Colorado.
on the 18th day Of August A D 1921.
AMBROSE OLDLAND
1880 Administrator.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mr. and Mrs C Il Parker and tho
children autOed In from Pueblo fore
part Of the week and will spend few
days on the upper White, fishing: and
incidentally will exchange greetings
with their many friends here.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

The neatcst piece Of handicraft we
have seen In dor. time IL small min
iture log house hui I by Frank Hhl,!E
son. He built 1t with the view Of using
It ny II model for II house to ts built on
the ranch. 1t is well worth making n
trip out to his ranch to see 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mr. and Mrs John l. Reams. Mr. and
Mrs George Edwards. and Mr. and Mrs
l. G Stire all from Denver autoed In
Tuesday from the north. Mr. Reams Is
the efficient and popular general agent
OF the Scottish Union and National
Fire Insurance company. with head
quarters Mt Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

The finest strawberries seen on the
Meeker market this season were on
the JefYries Bros counters this week.
They were raised on the Neil Miner
lex farm. Marvine ION upper white)
Nothing better than the native straw
berry.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

sv shankland Of lower White. was
business visitor to the County Seat
last Saturday Mr. shankland reported
the recent had frost damaged his al
.falfa to considerable extent. Other
lower White settlers were also hit
hard.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mr. william NJ Davis. from Marion,
Illinois, came In last week, and will
spend the summer visiting the family
Of his son. Elmo Davis OF Josephine
park.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Don't forget the big ball game this
afternoon between Mecker and the
Strawberry huskies from Steamboat.
It ought to he good game as both
teams have made good showing this
season. Lets make the schedule read
3 games won.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

According to the Denver papers the
burlington will soon be running all
kinds Of railroads through this section
Of the state.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Herbert Dennis left for Salt Lake
Wednesday morning after very pleas
ant and enjoyable time here.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Rev EIston will Ike gone over Sunday
In which case there will be no services
next Sunday with the exception OF Sun
div School Mt the Methodist Church.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Mrs Ralph Mcmillan came in this
week OH visit 10 her rariouc re'ntivcs
and friends here.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Joe and Mrs Tracta OF the lower
country were guests at the Meeker
hotel fOrepart Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

LOST-One Tire and rim, 34x4 Cool
year with vulcanizetl section. Notify
X Oltllunt. Mccker. II found. jy1G
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

On an inside page will Ike found the
full and official proceedings Of the
town council bearing on the matter Of
taking over the light plant.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Douglas SandersOn came In Monday
after trip up Into the Wyoming oil
fields. He reports everything pretty
dull at all points.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Miss Margarern Bridges Il In OH a
visit to her sister, Mrs Clarence
Mathes.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Keep your MUD on two big events
the Chautauquu and the coming coun-
ty Fair.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

We hear that another bunch Of re-
sistered dairy cattle will soon be here.
This u the business that lifts the NOR
tsage.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16
What To Do When Bilious

- What To Do When Bilious -
Eat no meats and lightly Of other
food. Take three Of Chamberlaln's
Tablets to cleanse out your stomach
and tone up your liver. Do this and
within day or two you should be feel.
ing fine.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

''OuND-A bunch Of keys ION up
or road.) Call at this once.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

There are some fine rnces promised
Cor the County Fair.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Ranch for Sale or lease. Fine loo
alton, terms easy. Enquire at this Of
fee. j25-jy16
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Lots of summer tourists are now
coming.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

BROMO-FEBRIN will care your
cold. Try It. At sTRHLKEs.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Many people are travelling through
to the Coast these days.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Chsmberlsin's Collie and Disrrhoea
Remedy
This remedy IL certain to he needed
In many homes before the summer is
over. Buy 1t now and he prepared. 1t
Is recognized as most reliable re-
metly for bowel complaints and may
be obtained at any drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Ths Herald = $3.50 q zeal, and cheap
at that
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

Subscribe for IN. Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1921-07-16

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The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

It would appear that some of the Boy Scouts are not living up to the high ideals set before them by the Scout Master. When boy wearing a Boy Scout suit goes about with his pockets filled with stones and when he sees a bird, especially a robin, he begins to stone it, he should stop a moment and think. A number of birds have been seen ly- ing dead iu the streets and alleys and it looks as if the Boy Scout with a pocket fall of stones is a pretty good marksman. Boy Scouts, live up to your slogan"Do q good act everyday" Were is not for the birds the country would soon gOtO ruin and be a place unfit for habitation. The worms and destructive insects would soon multiply to such an eX- tent that every green, growing thing would disappear. The birds keep the water as well as land rid of much that is objectionable. It is . good lesson to go to the hills and to sea shore and watch the birds at work and no boy who has once seen the little creatures at work will ever again stone them.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14
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Many will remember one O

Many will remember one of our summer visitors of last year. Mrs. L. F. Garden Macleod, who spent several weeks here, sketching and roaming about the country. Writ ing to a resident of Skagway from her home in Los Angeles, Mrs. Mac leod recounts the pleasure she eX- pcrienced while here last summer. On her way home she stopped at Ju- .neau and by Launch went to Taku Glacier where she obtained some eX- ceptional sketches which she prizes most highly declaring that in all her world travelling she never saw any thing so fine as she saw there.
 Mrs. Macleod leaves Los Angeles for Montreal, whence she will sail for Europe on June third where she will spend some time with sister whose home is in London. Indicative of her interest in our town and the work of the WOman's Club in es- tablishing the Public Library, Mrs. Macleod sends a check for ten dol lars for that worthy cause. She expects to return for a visit to Skag- way next year. This summer friends of hers will visit our town.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

Now as the school year draws to close the Sweet girl graduates" are turning their attention to the dress to be worn on that suspicious occasion. Let it be hoped that the young girls will select suitable gowns, something girlish and easily made. In many of the eastern col leges the graduates wear the sim plcst and plainest dress to be had and many make their own. Silks and other expensive goods are strict ly taboo. Skagway should follow in the way set. by older towns and cit ies. A man in evening cloths in a down town office in the morning is not more out of place than a young girl in a graduating gown of silk and lace. So. dear children, wear
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14
Hospital Dance.

X hospital dance is always looked forward to. as a very marked event in the history of the social life in any town or city and in Skagway it is the great event of the year. Every one is willing and anxious to assist not only with money but with time as well. The entertainment of Sat urday night was well attended. Many of the officers with their wives from Fort William II. Seward were there as we'll as goodly group of Soldier boys" Many Haines people were present also. There were many handsome gowns made especially for the occasion and a few Paris crea- tions were in evidence. The uni forms are always attractive and with good music. good floor and bounti- full supper nothing was lacking to fill out the evening of perfect enjoy ment. A pretty feature of the even ing was the balloon chase. Mrs F. II. owen succeeded in catching the elusive bubble and was awarded a prize for her skill. This dance clos es the seasons indoor amusement. The Elks' club and hall are closed for the summer and the W. P. A. club is almost deserted for outdoor pleasure.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14
NEW CONCERT SERVICE

Union College, Schenectady, New { York. is launching out in a new kind of college service to the country. In that Electrified town on the Mohawk they have Radio club and that club is providing one half or more of the nation and a part of Canada with Radio concert each week. These concerts have met with great sue cess. Letters have been received by the club applanding the concerts. From twenty three states the Dis trict of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces. and from steawships on Lake Michigan and out on the Allan tie. 700 miles out of Ambrose Chan nal comes word of the pleasure af- forded. We append a few of the let . ters received:
 IL is the custom aw01E asrs O. radio receiving equipment. lJ lavc musical evenings using our music. From Georgia as far North as the City Of Quebec. Canada; from s. Da- kota eastward far out into the At Iau,ic come the reports of oH" con- cyv,s. People who had ncEcr heard of Us before are meeting us through the air.
 Us far gs We know we arc the on- Iy college station which has def mite radio concert schedule. From the many letters We have received We are led 10 believe that We are as good and bo,.,r than tlc many com mercial companies in the radio ser vice phone Geld.
 Our audience is composed of all manner of men youngsters with very elementary so,s. experienced radio men bank officials, heads and officers of large cJa9auies, officers of the army and navy of both this country and Canada -@d. if We are to be lcyc our mail. mang ct t1c fair sex And they all enjoy .,: ,he dance mus ic. .he folk songs. iae grand opera.
 Quotations from oa" wJiI !nay be interesting:
 From Hcw,on. Wisconsin: Heard your radto raoua concert last night. fr cane iu clear as a bell"
 Fram Bath. Na,na. "Yuur concert was s, load ,..- crcry word could be heard very distinctly in any part or .hp room.'
 From yaurIour.own. P. E. L. Can ada. "I wish 10 ,Ha&a vol very much indeed for .aa .g'nud.d tone con- yrr.s saa arc ua-t1g oa each week"
 F~o~ Sro." nra AUu Arbor, Lake Hfe..-.u. "".nl these cid salts start shaking Clesr shoulders and do- ing tna sa."-v gc-. I'll say that ..ry arr outpvias yoIr music"
 From Waterloo. Iowa: We receive your concerts very loud cut here"
 From -oa n.I.as out ot Ambrose: -r never ra.v 1crore ,HaJ Annie '.-Hiu' crr,d aa aa3s 10 sound so -awuug.g. Phase keep the con- rg-.s uq."
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

President Harding's callers today found him posing for two American woman artists-Neysa McMein, il- lustrator, and Sallie James Farnham sculptress. In regulation studio togs they took possession of the Presi- dents private office, setting up their apparatus at a stragetic point near his desk where they could get him in natural attitudes. Miss McMoin, whose cover-drawings for the Satur- day Evening Post are nationally famed, completed a head portrait.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

The tennis season has opened and the courts are filled each evening with players who are enjoying the outdoor sport. After school the children are seen in the Elks' court and the seats under the trees in the adjoining park are filled with those who like the open. The coming months of summer will be given to all outdoor sport. Mountain climb ing, piclinicing, fishing. boating and any outdoor amusement will take the place Of indoor amusement. Soon berrypiccking will be added.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

Miss Farnham molded an exception ally life-like bust in clay. The corner of the executive office the artists pre-empted was turned into a state of gay abandon that would have done credit to the Latin Quarter The drawing and the clay-modelin6 con tinued uninterruptedly all day while the President carried on." He was voted a patient and helpful model Portrait and the bust are being made for South America.-EX.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14
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Mrs. Ella Tabler, a former resi- dent of Skagway passed away sud denly in Earlier, California, q short time ago. The Tabler family lived in Skagway few years ago and oc- cupied the old Boughton place at the east end of Ninth avenue. MT. Tab Ter passed on about a year ago. The two children, Arthur and Grace, sur yiye their parents. Arthur is mar ried and is station agent at Minkler, Cal.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14

P. J. Fuchs, returned recently from q trip to Sanitarium-Sitka hot springs-and is so well pleased with the visit and the kindly treat ment given him by the family of Dr. Fred L. Goddard that he can do nothing but radiate health. happi- ness and good will. Mir. Fuchs was away from Skagway month and feels that 1t was q month well spent.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-05-14
HOLT DUBBED MEMORIAL
 KID" OF LEGISLATURE

Just after the Holt House memor' ial on regulation of fish traps had passed the House unanimously in the wee sma' hours this morning Representative Elsner arose and ad' dressed the representatives as fol lows:
 'I move you, MT. Speaker, that Mir. F. L. Holt be engrOssed and en- rolled and hereafter known as the Memorial Kid"