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The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07
HISTORY AS TT is TAUGHT

The school administration of the
city of New York has just completed
an investigation of American school
histories. Twenty-one teachers and
principals were engaged in the sur
vey and a report has been prepared
giving their conclusions as to specific
histories and as to American histories
in general. DR.. Ettinger. superinten-
dent of the New York schools. says
the report may well serve as a guide
for textbook qualifications thruout
the country. The investigation was
based upon the theory that ITO pre-
sent to our children, under the spe-
c.ous plea of historical accuracy, the
mistakes. infirmities, or peccadilloes
of men, who because of their great
qualities rather than their weaknesses,
were creative and inspirational forces
in our national life. would do irrep-
arabic damage not only to the pupils
but to our country"
1t was found that many history au-
thors entertained socialistic beliefs.
and that their books reeked with such
teachings; that scores of Revolutionary
leaders were not even mentioned in
the books; and that historical events
are coloreds IN such a way as to re-
fleet the political and economic opin-
ions of the writer's.
The knights of Columbus are re-
ported to be busily engaged in get
ting up a history, which, presumably.
will show this country to the world as
it appears thru Catholic eyes. There
are some few organizations which
claim that certain histories IN use in
schools ARE not fair to the south %
They. in turn. write their own his
tories. and some odd statements meet
he peruses them.
Some people have the idea, appar-
emily, that history is a study which
may be changed at will; that it is pos
sible by legislative enactment to ad-
nit this or take away that ract from
history!
History should be the chronicle of
that which was. If a thing happened.
it happened. If it didn't happen, it
didn't happen. Saying that George
Washington was an Eskimo wouldn't
make him one; declaring that Pickett
won or lost the battle OF Gettysburg
would neither add to nor detract from
his true historical position.
What is needed is not more his
tories, but better histories; not sec
tartan. biased, organization histories,
but histories compiled by historians,
which shall tell the truth
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07
Dorothy Dix Tails
HOW to Pick ,Em-1.


A girl desires to know by what ear
marks you can distinguish the man
who has good husband timber in him
from the man who will make a rotten
husband. There's no infallible sign.
You can't Judge what sort of husband
a man will make by his general char
acter because some of the best and
most upright of men are the meanest
of husbands, and, conversely, there
are men who are thieves, and robbers,
and tyrantS outside OF the home who
are gentlenesS and tenderness in IT..
a man will make by his pre-matri-
monial conduct, for many a man who
is all devotion. and delicate atten-
tions. and generosity, before marriage
after marriage negleetS his wife, and
haggleS with her over carfare.
Nevertheless, strawS dos show which
way the wind blows, and if 1 were a
girl who was beginning seriously to
consider entering into a life partner
ship with an agreeable youth, would
observe Cthese points:
First, would take into considera-
ton his ability to make living. 1
would not marry any man who had
not demonstrated his ability to stand
alone on his own feet. and hold his
own among other men. I would not
require him to make much money, or
to be able to give me limousines and
pearls, but he would have to be on his
himself
I would want to be reasonably sure
of my bread and butter. and that
had a husband of whom / would be
proud, instead of having one for
whom would have to apologize. /
would want some assurance that I
wasn't investing my all in a firm that
would always be bankrupt.
Next, would try to get a line upon
his egotisn1. would count how many
times he said ''I'' in the course of an
evenings conversation, and if every
time the talk drifted away from the
fascinating subject of himself he
yanked it back to his own exploits,
and told just how he would settle the
Russian problem, and handle the pro-
hibition situation, and regulate the
length of women's skirts, and gave
other evidence OF considering himself
a second Solomon L should say, "Nay,
nay!''
For there be many things that are
hard to endure in those with whom
we daily live, but none is so wearing
over, the egotiSt always follows the
leads him away from his own fire
side.
Next I should note If he was at
flicted with the interfering mania. If
he said to me continually, why don't
you wear brown instead of blue? Why
don't you wear a big hat instead of
a little one? Why don't you read his
tory instead of novels? Why don't
you eat roast beef and potatoes in
stead of chicken a la king?" I should
have none of him.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07
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The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

The real issue presented in the rail-
read strike is whether the labor
unions involved will be allowed to dis
regard a law passed by congress and
defy and destroy a governmental
agency established by the public thru
congress to carry out that law. The
result can hardly be a matter for
doubt. The strikers, themselves, prob
ably will realize this in a short time
il they have not done so already. The
law may be unjust. but in this respect
it is not different from other laws.
Legislation is for the greatest good to
the greatest number and cannot be
made to fit every individual case.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
BY LEE PAPE

smelt cake baking this aftirnoon
and 1 ran down to the kitchin and
Nora was pealing potatoes, me say
ing. o boy smell cake.
That your privilege. watts you got
a nose on your face for? sed Nora
Meening enybody could smell 1t. and
I sed. Well wat kind is it. Nora?
Ask me no questions and Ill tell you
no lies. Nora sed- Not sounding in
couraginG, and I went back in the
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

sage OF the Adamson law. The exist
ing situation affords a clear case of
chickens coming home to roost. Hav-
ing assumed the authority TO raise
wages, the government does not hest
tate to exercise it's authority by low
ering wages.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

Some well informed persons con-
tend that reductions in the wages of
railway workers are unnecessary. It
may be that they are right. But right
or wrong, the public Is not likely to
forget that the railroad men brought
government interference with their
wage scales upon themselves when
they asked for and obtained the pas
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

If the amount of money which it is
proposed to spend in subsidizing our
merchant marine could be expended
on a deep waterway from the lakes to
the ocean, benefits accruing to the
western states would constitute a
handsome profit on the investment.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

The Irishmen's idea of liberty ap-
pears to be freedom to fight unIno-
Tested among themselves. 1t might be
added that the results of Irish inde-
pendence are about what was general
ly expected.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

The income tax has come to stay.
but it does nos fully meet the gov
ernment's requirements. If to it could
be added an outgo taxa sales tax
there would be no necessity for other
forms of federal taxes.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

In consideration OF what has been
happening to candidates for re-elec-
ton to the senate. it seems to be q
wise move for the members of the
house to take a few weeks off. jour-
ney to their homes and look after
their political fences One never can
tell what will happen in an off year
following a political landslide.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

Eamon de Valera, Irish insurgent
leader. appears to have acted on the
old adage that "he who fights and
runs away may live to fight another
day" He is reported missing from
the ranks of his. former followers.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

The terms of the will of the late
William Rockefeller, disposing of an
estate estimated to be worth $780,
100000, indicate that he was willing
to let John D. do all the giving for the
Rockefeller family.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

Ancient human foot prints found in
Hawaiian lava are sid to be ten
inches long. Those Boston girls are
great globe trotters.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-07

For July 9 is. Daniel, Interpreting
Nebuchadrezzar's Dream."-Dan. 2
One Young. Mans OnporfunitY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-30
Hasseii, Actor and Soldier

George Hassell. comedian in "Thc
Passing Show Of 1922" at the Shubcrt
Theatre. scored one Of his earliest sue
cesses in Shakespearean roles and then
jumped into musical comedy. Mr.. Has
sell is an Englishman and at one time
fought in the Boer War. After his ex-
perience as a soldier he journeyed to
Australia. Finding himself In strange
country with no profession or trade to
fall back upon, his mind turned to the
stage. lie was engaged on probation,
the manager agreeing to give him "whnt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-30

he was worth" II wasn't very much,
but II was enough to keep Hassell in the
profession till II. Daniel Frawley came
along with his touring organization and
brought Hnssell to the United States.
This was nearly twelve years ago. lie
first appeared on Broadway in comedy
called 'IIcr Own Money
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-30
Ice Skatlnu at Arena

Ice skating is the feature at the
Arena. which opened it's doors Wedn"s- =
day. It will be open all this week cx-
ccpt Monday, when it is lcnsed for box =
ing. An orchestra IL in attendance at
the three daily sessions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-30
TRLESQUE, STOCK AND OTHER HOUSE,
Win Iackie Ficlds In classlcal dance.

with Jackie Fields In classical dances,
ns special feature cast headed by
Chic Fontaine and Sam Bachem.
MINSTRELS
DrMONT'S--"when Kniehthood Was n
CaulInower'' is the principal travesty
again this week also. william. Jug
Cling act Lee and lie Mar, fun and
pathos, Bennie Franklin and Baby
Ruth EVERY. old-time songs, and
others
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
BABY CHICK ASSO. STARTS
EGG AND HEN PROPAGANDA

One of the very able and largest in
potential effectiveness Of American
poultry organizations, the International
Baby Chick Association, is out in great
force to educate the American people
to proper uses of eggs and hen meat.
This is decidedly a timely effort;
coming from such source it can mean
but one thing, that every effort made
will be thoro and accurate.
This association has a substantial
membership of fair-dealing big men,
and annually this membership turns
out more than 2O,OOO,OOO baby chicks.
These chicks reach hundreds of thou
sands Of purchasers and contribute
substantially to the dietary of the sick
room, babyhood, the tubercular, the
school child, the worker, and provide,
in emergencies, a get-ready-quick meal
for the household or the unexpected
guest.
For the protection of the sick and
ailing some of Americas leading dieti-
clans and nutrition experts have been
engaged by the association, and their
knowledge will be made available in
the uses Of the egg and easily digested
chicken meat.
To the end that greater interest may
follow full knowledge of egg and hem
meat dietary values a series of articles
has been prepared for news columns of
the press. The consumer will benefit
and the producer will quickly respond
to any agitation that will place him in
a position of furnishing high-grade
products to an anxious multitude Of
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

and four inches deep and at once cover
with a newspaper to help hold the
heat for a longer time. After a few
days or whenever the soil has dried out
enough the seed may be planted.
Young plants grown in this treated
soil not cnly have white, sound roots,
but also have a healthy, vigorous ap-
pearance above ground. Besides this,
seeds sprOut better and the plants
grow much faster than those planted in
untreated soil.
Ordinarily diseased seedlings are a
lighter green color and are somewhat
smaller than healthy plants and have
a sickly appearance. These signs of
disease on the young plants, however,
may not be noticed and still the trouble
may be present on the roots and de-
velop after the plants are set in the
garden.
To find out if diseases are present,
always examine the roots Of young
plants before setting them out. If af-
fected by molds or fungi, dark dead
patches may be seen on the roots and
sometimes on the lower part of the
stems.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
FIFTEENTH WEEK OFN A. LAYING CONTEST
SHOWS 18 P. C. GAIN OVER LAST WEEK
Few Changes Take Place Standing of Pens and Individuals That
Affect Standing

gagged. there is a decided inclination
among several pens to run scores
that are going to top off we'll up in
average totals by the end Of the year.
Ten pens have gone over the 200
mark. and several will have reached
that figure by the end Of the six
fteenth week.
Total production was 1888 eggs,
against 1871 eggs last week, or
slightly less than 40 per cent total
production for the 500 birds, $500
eggs.
In mating this spring line on the
possibilities Of strains can be had
from performance Of the birds en-
tered in the competition; flock sisters
of entries can be selected and mated
to males that are proven, it being
assumed that the flock sisters Cor
mothers) Of entries have been trap
nested, that males of known prepotency
have either been proved out or have
been selected because Of parental quail
fications.
To so make mating with trapnested
females and known males will tend
to increase egg production, and until
the flock average is brought up to
$50 eggs per bird per year profit is
doubtful; rigid culling along lines
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
By F. Y. L. Turner
lSecrstary Laying COmpetitious)

A gain Of IS per cent in output Of
eggs for the fifteenth week Of the
eleventh Philadelphia North Amer
Scan International Egg-Laying Com
petition at Milford, Del, shows at
APast the foce Of ability inherent in
:he 500 layers of eggs now making
Iagg history for the eleventh 365-day
period constituting each competition.
Every one of the 100 pens, of five
birds each, shows some degree Of i'm
2rovement over past performance,
and from now on constant gain is ex-
Oacted up to the years peak.
All pens are again active, and
Molting is gradually finishing up.
Pen 2S maintains its lead with a
bargain Of twenty eggs, total 289;
,Sen 40 following with 26s. Third
place is held by pens 80 and 8, each
I; III eggs, pens 50 to 80 standing one egg
,SSeloW.
Individual first place is still in pos
session of bird three in pen %, SS,
and bird three, in pen 20, is second
With 70 eggs; bird five, in pen 2S,
iSolds third place with SO eggs, as
Goes bird three in pen %.
Pen 29 registered high weekly
score with 29 eggs. Several birds
laid perfect scores Of Z eggs.
While no remarkable pen or in
|dividual scores have come out Of the
fifteen weeks the birds have been en-
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

There are some families that prefer
.he medium-sized, smooth tomato,
while others desire the largest that
can be grown. The larger tomato is
suitable for slicing, but the house
wife complains that it is usually too
large for canning, so the medium
sized tomato seems to be more in the
limelight
In either instance, a strong, healthy
plant is necessary if the best results
and early fruit are desired.
The very best plant Obtainable to be
set outdoors as soon as the weather
will permit is the indoOr-grOwn plant
first raised in the fiat, then trans
ferred from small pots to larger ones.
That is the certain way to obtain the
choicest of plants.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Progress and Profit in Poultry y8 Ts '1 4oRSns H1s

each individual In certain pens. The
characteristics Indicating productive.
ness are:
I. Color Of face. comb and WattlOls
2. Length OF body.
8. Condition OF feathers.
(. Condition OF pelvic bone.
:. Distance between pelvic bones.
6. Distance between pelvic bones ana
end Of keel.
These characteristics will bo NUM-
bered, respectively, from / to 8 in the
table. When the expression '2F"' ap-
pears It means that two fingers can
be placed between the edges of the
pelvic or laying bones as they appear
thru slight pressure made by the nm
gers. Thin or thick pelvic bones are
recognizable as indicative Of high OF
low capacity, coupled with the distance
between the pelvic bones and the-end
Of the keel, or breast bone. which IL
also expressed ''SF'' or "45hF," etc.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

that will reduce the flock content of
drones or ,inactives is the straight
road to profit-a half flock of good
layers is very much more profitable
than the full flock, one half of which
produces nothing and consumes half
the feed purchased. Slowly but sure
ly (and more rapidly now than ten
years back) the whole country Is get
ting down to rigid culling for nom
productivity.
In consequence cost of production
has decreased, and yields, as fiocks
are gradually built up to greater lay
ing ability, have increased-profit
likewise has become more certain
where experience and investment are
commensurate with the enterprise.
Hatching from strains that have
been selected by the recognized meth
DDS now almost nationally practiced
by poultry breeders for heavy yields,
and so Matching that maturity arrives
at, not before or too great a length
of time after the last half of October
and first half of November, gives the
best profit results and maturity
should be made the objective with.
every hatch.
characteristics OF Birds
Each week the eubJolned table will
set forth such superficial character
istics as indicate productivenesS OF
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
TEST THE SEEDS YOU SAVED
Use Small Box in Basement Window
to Try out Corn or Other Seed
to See If Good.

Experienced agriculturists take no
chances On corn and other seed If
there is any doubt as to whether or
not it will germinate. 1t is just as
important to the small gardener to
know that he has good seed. The best
way to determine this is to plant small
quantities of the various varieties of
seed that have been saved. If the
seed sprOGt up in the window boxes
it is a good test. If the seed do not
sprOut and make reasonable growth
you may be sure that it will be use
less to plant the seed in the open
later when regular planting time
comes. 1t is worth while to know If
the seeds are all right.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
USE HOT water
TO KILL. GERMS
Harmful MOIdS or Fungi Should
Be Destroyed Before Seeds
Are Planted.
MOST SOILS ARE UNSUITED
II Disease Spores are Not ELIMINATED
Plants Will Become Diseased
and Die or Remain
Stunted.

To be sure of obtaining healthy
young plants for transplanting to the
home garden or elsewhere, treat the
soil in the seed box with boiling water
a few days before planting. Most all
soils commonly used for seed beds con-
tain one or more kinds of harmful
molds or fungi and in addition, in the
South, destructive eelworm which
causes a disease of many garden crops
commonly called rOOtknOt
Recently it has been learned by the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture that seed-bed soil can be made
reasonably free from these plant enc
mics by this simple hot-water treat
ment. If disease spores are not killed,
plants grown in such soil will usually
become diseased and die, or else will
remain stunted and sickly. It is be-
cause Of the transplanting of such dis
eased seedlings that many Of the poor
crops or failures in the home garden
occur. Every gardener should there
fore learn how to recognize troubles of
young plants and become familiar with
the method here described for prevent
ing them.
Before treating the soil it should be
placed in the box ready for seeding.
Make a few holes in the bottom of the
box for drainage. Pour on the boiling
water very slowly at the rate of two
gallons to box of soil one foot square
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
POT TOMATOES
Sturdy Plants Assure the Grower
an Early Crop.
Indoor Product, Carefully Transplant
ed to Different Sized Boxes, Profit
able to Gardeners.

The majority of home gardeners
have a hobby on some sort Of vege-
table or on some certain kind of flow
ers. Tomatoes, being easy to grow,
find popular favor with the small gar
den man.
While there are many who grow
any kind of tomatoes, not caring as to
the variety, there are others who seek
the best varieties for two purposes
slicing for table use and for canning.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Son killed. Mother Hurt.

Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. Boa fall
downstairs at their home resulted in
the death of Herbert p. Steyers, a
dwarf, 40 years Of age, from a frac-
tured skull, and serious injuries to
his mother Mrs. Marq Steyers, who is
subject to dizzy spells. Mother and
son went down the stairs headlOng to-
gether. Three weeks ago the son had
a similar fall
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
CLEAN UP ASPARAGUS BEDS

If you want to get best re-
suits from the asparagus bed,
clean off the dead vegetation
and trash from the bed before
the new shoots begin to grow,
says G. V. HOlsinger, Of Iowa
State college. After this apply a
good dose Of barnyard manure
to start growth rapidly. Aspara-
gus beds should be a year old be-
fore they are cut.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Comparative Yield by Years

The yields weeks qand totals
In International EggLayng
18th Nvk 1915 154s 1888
totals 1858 1870
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
NOTES

Better order early and be sure of
getting delivery on time-every year
the same caution is printed and yet
a great number either forget it or
trust to luck.
When starting in the chick raising
business remember that experience
means a great deal and the other fell
low who has been at it for years
probably knows more than you do.
Take his advice. N
Remember you can buy any size
incubator you wish, even as small as
twenty-five eggs-but why not add
dollar or two ana buy a fifty-egg to
start a back yard flock with? Eating
the overflow or chicks when ten to
twenty weeks old.
Eternally, like death and taxes, the
knocker is with us--the booster never
acknowledges there is such an animal.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

Do you have something you don't
need and would like to sell. If you do
put a little ad in the Chronicle and
get results.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Yes! Yes! Everyone Should

It Pays to Advertise in the Milford Chronicle.
because it has the largest circulation ever at
tanned in either Sussex or Kent County.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Where Your
Taxes Go
How Uncle Sam Spends
Your Money in Conduct
ing Your Business

By EDWARD G. LOWRY
Author Warrington Close-Ups." Banks and
Financial Systems" etc. Contributor Political
and Economic Articles to Leading Periodicals
and Writer Of Recognized Authority on the
National Governments Business Methods
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
CHANCE TO FIND OUT

Copyright. Western Newspaper Unioa
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
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