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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-12-16
Attention, Automobile Owners

Beginning January 1, 1923, the un-
dersigned doing business under the
firm name Pocomoke City Garage will
conduct their business upon cash
basis, believing this method to be of
mutual benefit to the customers and
dealer.
We propose to cut our labor from
Soc to 75c per hour-a price we be-
lieve to be fair one. This reduction
will in no way decrease the efficiency
of our work--we propose to give the
same sort of service to our patrons.
This new system will enable us to
give similar discount in all depart
nlents of our business.
Soliciting your favors, we are for
service, Yours,
Lee. 16, 1t. BUNTING BROS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-12-16
Eastern Star Elects Officers

Crescent Chapter No. Al Order of
Eastern Star held it's annual election
of officers Monday night OF this week.
Those elected by ballot for the en-
suing term are:
Worthy matron, Miss Alma Blaine;
worthy patron, Walter Ent; associate
matron, Miss Alice R. Young; con-
ductress, Mrs. w. Sidney Stevens; as
sociate conductress, Miss Willie Wal
tiers; secretary, Miss Edna Callahan;
treasurer, Miss Madge P. Ross.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-12-16
John Fl. Blades Died
Suddenly Tuesday
Continued from Page 1.

His funeral took place Yesterday al
3 P. M, from the M. P. Church, Rev
F.. L. Bunce officiating-a large con-
course. of friends and relatives being
present. The pail bearers were Al
fred Child, E. w. Veasey, E. w
Davis, 7. Pratt McAllen, ]. Edward
Powell, and Arthur Mcdaniel. The
Knights of Pythias, took charge also
Of the body at the grave, and inferred
it according t the burial rites art
ceremnies f the Order.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-12-16
Santa Claus Letters

The Democrat would like all the
children who have letters to write to
Santa Claus, and who desire them
printed in the paper, to have them
here by Monday night December 10,
1922. in order for Old Kris to prepare
the gifts asked for.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
YOUNG PEOPLE OF
GARDENERS INTERESTED

The boys and girls of Gardeners
township met yesterday afternoon at
Gardners schoolhouse with Miss Mary
Hinshaw, home demonstration agent,
and Mr.. B. T. Ferguson, farm demon
stration agent The meeting was in
the nature of a get-together meeting
and the young people went away very
enthusiastic over plans for work at
home and on the, farm. These boys
and girls are much Interested in
the work of the boys and girls clubs
as presented by Miss Hinshaw and
Mr.. Ferguson. -.
Both Miss Hinshaw and Mr.. Fergu-
son made talks in which they laid
plans for the using. Of the energies of
the young people to- good advantage
at home. Home economics and farm
ing were presented in attractive
forms.
AS a result Miss Hinshaw formed
girls club consisting of So enthu-
siastic girls Officers elected were,
Miss Gladys Etheridge, president, and
Miss Nellie Williams, secretary
These girls will take up the study OF
cooking with many other interesting
lessons to follow. -
! The boys also made plans for par.
/. .ticipation in boys club work.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
MAYORS COURT.

Cases before Mayor sKil1ette this
morning included one. in which
Joseph Phelps, a white man, was
charged with passing two worthless
checks on the Tilghman Motor Gem
pany, one check for $4,000 and anoth-
er for S25. Phelps was given IL
months on the county roads.
Other cases were:
Charlie Bell, disorderly, $1925.
Kirby Wigs, drunk on street
1925. --a4--sw
Tom Howe, drunk, $14.25.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
HOSPITAL UNIT
HAS A REUNION.

Miss Martha Newman, local Red
Cross nurse, left today for Richmond,
Va, where she, will this evening at
tend a reunion of Base Hospital Unit
No. As to be held at the Commons
wealth Club there. DR.. Stuart Nc
CURE of Richmond was commander
of the unit This unit saw most credit
able service in France and was warm
ly commended for splendid work at
the front.
The invitations issued to. the re-
union this evening were inside a
duplicate of the orders issued men,
bers of the unit Feb. %, 1913 to
report for active service. T..
After the entertainment tonight
Miss Newman will remain in Rich
mond for several days as the guest of
DR.. and Mrs. McGuire.E
The daily times., 1922-02-28
RETURNED HOME TO-DAY.

Mr. Chas. C. Benton, who was so
badly hurt in the New Lexington ho-
tel fire in Richmond, Va, was
brought home today from hospital
in Richmond where he has been a
patient since the accident. His ply
sicians think Mr.. Benton is on a
fair way to recovery and that he will
not have to remain in plaster cast for
any great length of time.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
AN EVENING OF.
OPERA AND JAZZ.

The Happy Six Concert Company
presented a pleasing program last
night at. the Wilson theater under
the auspices of the local Kiwaniss
Club. The performers consisted Of a
saxaphone sextette and two charming
women soloists, -, *
The sextette gave several numbers,
such as Southern Melodies and
"Operatic Echoes" that were good.
The Chinese Lullaby was really fine.
Happiness was warmly app1auded.
However, the star of this sextette,
was the clever little pianist. He was
Ia pleasing young person, slim and
quick, and he made sure enough
music with the piano. He worked
hard all evening, making a sympa-
thetic accompanist, playing rag time
or opera with excellent interpreter
tion. And then they gave him one
number all by himself. The audience
was quick to appreciate his skill and
brought him back for another num-
ber.
Miss Georgia Thonssen, who sang
loperatic airs and Irish tunes, was a
large young woman who surprised
one with her small voice. Her voice
was. evidently we'll trained, but never
strong voice.
Miss Bee Kerwin was regular
I"Jazz Queen'' She was a dashing
brunette, who wore a dashing gown.
and she sang popular songs, such as
it.Takes a Good Man to do That" and
IssOh, How He Can Kiss, and she put
in> all the jazz that those songs de-
manded
The daily times., 1922-02-28

ME- Rex Farmer will make a busi-
ness trip to Baltimore this week.
Mrs. Gloria Ravis of Baltimore is
the guest of Mrs !. John A. Lea.
Mrs: B. F., I:riggs of Edgecombe
is visiting Mr. Roscoe Briggs and
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Fleming.
Messrs. Chas. Gay and J. A. NAL
10y have returned from New York
City.
- Mr.. Morrison Webb of near Elm
City, was in town today.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
MRS. EVERETT DEAD.

Mrs. James Everett died Sunday
morning at nine O'Clock at her home
two miles from Wilbanks. She is sur
vived by her husband, seven children
and twenty one grandchildren.
The burial took place yesterday at
Walston cemetery near Macclesfeld.
Mrs. Everett was a member of the
Free Will Baptist church.
The daily times., 1922-02-28
FERTILIZER ANNOUNCEMENT.

We wish to announce to our far
mer friends that we have secured the
agency for the famous Robertson Fer
t1lizer, made by Robertson Chemical
Corporation. We will be glad to have
your orders for your requirements,
cash or time. Boyette-Deans & Co.,
Inc, 125-127 South aTarboro Street.
2 25 6td 2tw -.-na sw
The daily times., 1922-02-28
REGULAR CONCLAvE.

Mt. Lebanon Commandery No. z,
X. T. will convene in regular con-
slave Monday nights -Feby. 27 at
1880. Important business.
o. A. GLOVER,
2 rs 2td Recorder.
The daily times., 1922-02-28

Ensign Raleigh Hales, who was
here to attend the marriage OF his sis
ter, Miss LAME Hales, to Mr.. H. r.
Swartzell, has left to rejoin his ship.
the Oklahoma, which is stationed
with the Pacific fleet at Seattle,
Washington. Es =
The daily times., 1922-02-28

The prunes you get at Carroll's are
soft and juicy. In fact if you get it at
Carroll's it's always nice and price al
ways right. ltd
The daily times., 1922-02-28
MEMBERS
HOLD MEETING.

The Stantonsburg club of the Rob-
ert B. Anderson Post of the Amerl-
can Legion held an interesting meet
ing last evening. Mr.. Bryce Little OF
Wilson, commander of the Robert
Anderson Post, was present.
The daily times., 1922-02-28

Nice new mackeral at special price
tomorrow at Carroll's. Also new
corned herrings. It'd
The daily times., 1922-02-28

FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED
room, in heated home two blocks
from Post Office. Phone 927.
2 2S ltd
The daily times., 1922-02-28
Wilson, N. G.
Feb. %, 1922.

MI.
Wilson, N. c.
Dear Mr.. -.
am now. devoting my entire time
to FIRE INSURANCE and it will be
my pleasure to render the service my
patrons want and expect.
The Companies that represent are
Of the best and are always open to
inspection.
My appreciation Of your patronage
will be shown by my strict attention
to your business.
Yours truly
r. E. TOWNSEND, JR.
2 % Std
The daily times., 1922-02-28

MANY CASES OF FLU
According to reports there are
many cases of influenza in Wilson,
both in the town and county.
The daily times., 1922-02-28

SPECIAL PRICE ON CHICKENS
Bought fine lot of hens today and
selling at special price tomorrow. Al
so have nice dressed ones. Carroll
Grocery Co. Ito
The daily times., 1922-02-28

FRESH Cream at Earron's today.
2 Is 2fd
The daily times., 1922-02-28

Building Material Of all kinds.
Coal and wood. Phone 300-S24.
j. T. Dew & Bro. 21S 2Otd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
SELFISH SENATOR'S.

Senator Walsh. OF Massachusetts.
In refusing 20 attend the meeting or
so-called progrossives which has been
called to meet In Washington today.
puts his finger on its vital weakness
when he says that Il IL nothing more
or less than "bloc organization and
that he does not propose to have any
thing TO do with that kind Of politics.
Although a Democrat. he voices the
opinion Of many men with progressive
tendencies who have no sympathy
with class leadership any more than
they have with class legislation. 1t
IL claimed that thirteen Senators and
twen,y-six Representatives are in
this movement. but when we find that
La Toilette. Borah and France are
dominating Il we must feel that II
is lacking In real craftsmanship. Ia
Toilette, reelected TO the Senate by
pro-Gcrman. anti-war and radi-
cally inclined constituency, is thirst
Ing FOR the Presidency. lie had that
bee I'm his bonnet a. Gar back az 1912.
hut at the outset his candidacy broke
down dismally. Borah the Wild Man
from Idaho. also has ambitions in the
same direction. France. whose amaz-
Ing advocacy Of the Soviet govern
ment In Russia places him in a class
by himself. has been repudiated by
his own state OF Maryland. but still
thlrsis FOR publicity.
IL IN hardly necessary 10 say that
the combination Is weakened by this
trio Of self-seekers. II is a contra
dic;ion in words 10 call them progress
sives. They are nothing OF the kind.
They destroy; they do not build. And
some OF tho newcomers in Congress
who have agreed TO attend the meet
/ ings OF the latest bloc will find that
/ they are expected 10 pull the chest
nuts out OF the fire for these egotlsti-
I cal statesmen. who are dangerous be-
CAUSE their positions give them tho
power 10 block useful and needed
/ legislation.
There IL real spirit OF political
progress.vism In the land. Many OF
the leading Republicans in the Hous,
and Senate are imbued with Il. but
they know that the way 70 realiza.
ton Of their desires is not by joinine
a gang Of radicals or by forming an.
other party. They recognize that th'
Ia Toilette movement is narrow and
selfish and can have no hope OF per
maneft success. But II fanatics an,
demagogues OF the Ia Toilette typ,
cannot construct they can Ohstruct
and that is the discouraging featur,
% the gathering at Washington =
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
1T MAY DE SOMETHING ELSE.

1t Is now said. with apparent au-
thority. that Major-Gcncrai Leonard
Wood has decided TO definitely decline
election as Provost of the University
OF Pennsylvania 10 which position he
was chosen more than year ago.
and remain at his post AZ Governor
General of the Philippines. II Is said
he has reached this conclusion upon
the earnest request OF President
Harding and Secretary Of War Weeks,
who arc highly pleased at the efficient
work he has performed.
Perhaps so, but many other persons
in this country VIII incline to n dif-
fcrcnt opinion. They will see a rea-
sonablc probability OF General Wood
remaining at his post for n little more
than year from the present time
and returning TO this country In good
season TO enter actively upon n cam
paign for the Republican nomination
for President. in 1924.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
THE COAL SITUATION.

The coal situation in this country
does not improve. On the contrary, II
is increasingly serious. New York City
is said 10 be actually suffering from
a severe coal shortage. and the situa-
ton in our own city and State is any
thing but encouraging.
To many persons this situation is
a mystery. There is plenty OF coal
in the ground. but IL is said IL cannot
be mined or transported with sufficient
rapidity 20 meet the insistent demands
Of the people. who were deprived by
the miners strike for long time Of
all opportunity OF securing supplies.
This serious situation should not
have been allowed 10 come to pass,
and the worst feature is. there seems
20 be no avenue Of relief. II will be
incumbent upon the people. therefore.
TO be as economical as possible in
using the coal they may be able 10
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

prohibition. The state in rich In cities.
In great industrial centers: md labor
complains bitterly. and not without res-
con. Of the inequalities" OF the pro-
hibltion law.
This was a year 20 bring out mis-
cellaneous deaati-factions. Every
thing was auspiclous. one would have
supposed. for the success Of the Ohio
constitutional amendment legnilying
beer and wine. II has been beaten
by n sensational majority. some 1877
GOO. according 20 unofficial returns
and convert 10 prohibition was elect
ed Senator. California. home OF
grape raising and wine-mskins, has
voted against prohibition steadily and
again and again. California hae nus,
given conf 9rtahle majority, e-.l-
mated NJ nearly 10000. for State
law To enforce the Eighteenth Amend
ment and the Volstead act. These are
two notable direct defeats for those
who hope and labor for the permit
ted use. not In tho saloon. OF beer and
light wines
- the amiable watchmcn on tho
Prohibition Amendment need sharper
eyes. There were disasters as we'll as
victories for the lbralizers OF Vol
steadism. II Is likely 20 10 long
time Yet before the ruby klndlos in
the Vine In these United States The
rigld enforcement 4 tho Volstead act
and tho various concurrent State sc,s
is. 10 many minds at least. the hes,
help toward mobilization OF the law
ana reasonable definition OF in,oxi-
eating liquor.-New York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
THE STRAITS QUESTION.

Today. IN tho alert pre.enc. ~ NJ
Tchitcherin. the Lausanne Conference
VIII take up the question OF the free
dom OF the Straits. That. having
taken II up. they VIII carry Il very
FAR IL not anticipated. Fer the free
dom of the Straits. like the freedom
OF the seas. is one OF those peculiar
things In diplomacy over which n
polar divergence in practice Is not at
all incompatible with n most soul
stirring unanlmity in principle. The
diplomats Of all the Powers are as
one man In declaring their adherence
10 the principle. This. as any one
versed in diplomacy will know. Just
makes matters that much harder. for
principle resembles the Constitution
both in the importance OF it's inter-
probation and In the wide variety OF
interpretations which may be given
to H.
In general. the freedom OF the
Straits can mean any one OF three
things. IL may mean that merchant
vessels OF all nations are allowed "a
pass through without discrimination
In times of peace. IL may mean that
merchant and war vessels may pass
through In times OF peace. IL may
mean that the Straits must be kept
unfortifod hy any Power. so that IN
the event OF war they cannot be closed
to any Power which possesses a strong
navy.
IL is this latter point. OF course. over
which there is the real fight Their,
IL no question that in times Of peac,
the Straits win remain open for al
the ordinary needs Of commerce. II E.
their strategic and not their com
mercial value which is interestlns
Lausanne. II they are unfortified
| Turkey may he cut in two In tim'
Of war, the Western Powers will hav,
easy access To the heart and centr,
OF any Central or Eastern European
combination which they may be en-
| gagged In fighting. and the head u
most future European conference
tables will be where England sits
The objection Of Turkey and Russi'
| to this Arrangement Is understand
able. Their objection TO control b.
the League OF Nations Is equally un
derstandable, for II VIII make no diff
ference who sits in technical author
lily at Constantinople as long as II
impossible 10 rebuild those fortified
tons at Chanak and on Kid BAH
against which the British army an
feet spent themselves in 19l5.-Bal
timOre American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
lust FOLKS
by Edgar 4. Guest.
ONCE IN A WHILE.
Copyright 1922 by Edgar A. Guest

Once i'm n while there comes JOY
which makes tho tired old man boy.
And brings to the patient mother eyes
The light Of school girls glad sur
prise;
Some little pleasure, too sweet for
words.
Like the Junc-day song OF the summer
birds;
Then the bitterness OF the life we
know.
The cares. the trials. the sting OF woe,
Are all forgotten, and glad va smile
once In a while.
Once in a while life lifts its mask
And laughs us out Of the dreary task,
And shows us a world. Tor little time.
That Is fairor far than a poets rhyme;
For the sun shines out and the skies
are blue
And Joy drips down like the morning
dew,
And never an old man grumbles low
OF the aches and pains that are his TO
know,
For the hours. are dressed in their
richest style
once in a while.
Once in a while the cares depart
And peace comes into the aching heart.
And the old roof rlnss with a song Of
glec.
And life Is glad as Il ought 70 be:
Then we who have struggled and
grievcd and wept.
Rejoice 10 think that the faith we've
kept;
Our friends are near and this NE
seems good.
And much We have doubted Is under
stood.
For We glimpse the goal OF the rugged
mile
once in a while.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
WHY GO TO RuSSIAi

Once more our State Department Is
asked To look after the safety Of Mrs
Marguerite T.. Harrison of Baltimore,
n newspaper writer who Is said TO have
been arrested and imprisoned in some
part of Soviet Russia. once before
Mrs. Harrison was arrested and
thrown into n Russian prison. her res
cue being effected partly by the State
Department and partly through the
personal efforts of Senator Joseph /.
France OF Maryland. who was then in
Russia on a tour OF investigation. Sem
ator France now says one OF the con-
ditions OF Mrs. Harrison's release at
that time was that she would leave
Russia and not return. Evidently she
failed 10 comply with this condition,
and is in trouble again-also in prison
II is not probable. however. many
of our citizens will work themselves
into a fever OF excitement over this
kind OF an outrage" by Soviet Rus
STA. They will fail TO see any good
reason why Mrs. Harrison. or any
other citizen OF the United States. for
that reason, should insist upon visit
ing Russia AZ any time. especially in
these day. OF excitement. uncertainty
and danger. And they will incline to
the further opinion that IL she de
libcrately invites trouble by pervcrse-
ness. she should ex,ricato herself rs
best she may. without expecting Of
nclai interference from our govern
ment.
Too many Of our citizens are OBJ
sessed by the belief that they take
their country and their government
with them when they go abroad. They
should remember that they arc sub.
,ect 70 the same laws and penalties
as the citizens OF the countries they
visit. and cannot rightfully ask in.
PREVENTION by their home government
when they transgress those laws.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
4 USEFUL AGENCY.

II is announced that the payments
by various hanks throughout the
country OF deposits made by members
Of Christmas Club. during the past
year will amount 20 nearly two hun
bred million dollars. Thus. this lib
eral sum will be released from de-
posit and expended in Christmas pur-
chases.
Many banks. including some in our
State. invite deposits by Christmas
Clubs. for which they make special
arrangements. Those who join these
clubs may deposit in the banks. as
they are able TO accumulate them,
small sums OF money from time 70
time. beginning right after Christmas
each year and payable in bulk on the
eve o. the ensuing Christmas.
BY awaiting themselves Of this prlvi-
lege. which IL a generous concession
by the banks. thousands OF persons
thus safely put away their small
change" during the year. 90 be agree.
ably acquainted. AZ the end OF ths
year, with the fact that they hav,
sums OF money ranging from a few
dollars 20 a hundred or more. which
they can draw out and expend ac.
cording 20 their desires for Christina,
enjoyment. Also, the system encour
ages the savings spirit. recommend,
economy. ard thus serves a practica
purpose.
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to prevent and correct such physical
defects as may interfere with the
child's normal progress In school. both
mentally and physically. Medical in
rpection laws arc carried out In the
state. Mouth hygiene. school nursing.
nutrition md mental hygiene are en-
phasixed and carried into effect to a
certain degree but not 10 the extent
that the condition Of some Of the chill
dren OF the state demand.
The Diamond State was the sew
cath 80 the states OF the Union TO
enact physical education ixwr, which
Is ideal. but n this IDEAL Ia TO he fully
realized a state director OF physical
education I'm the State Department Of
Public instruction In tho FIRST esscn-
tial. 40 that the work can he properly
organized and supervised.
This Department might we'll include.
health education and hygiene. recrea-
tional training for teachers. physical
examination OF pupils. gyinnastc and
playground activities. direction OF the
coaching OF all athletic teams. direction
and business management OF all the
county and state meets.
OF 10000. 900 or moro children en-
rolled I'm schools q the United State
about 60 per cent live in rural com
munities. Statistics show that country
children have bcen found M dcfectiv,
| physically as city children.