davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

j. H. Rodda and son, Louis, of
Center left yesterday on a trip to
Hoods Canal and other points.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Misses Ella and Florence
Caughey went to Seattle Wednes-
day, Miss Florence remaining
there until Sunday when she
leaves for Portland to resume her
school work in that city. Miss
lone Woods will accompany her
as far as Portland on her way to
Stevenson where she will hold
the position of supervisor of arts
III the high school.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

DIR. and Mrs. Torland, who have
been spending a year travelling in
Europe during which time DR..
Torland took advanced work in
surgery at Berlin, Heidelberg and
other medical centers, have re-
turned home. The doctor has re-
smed his practice at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

DR.. and Mrs. F. A. MacMurray
returned from brief vacation
spent on a trip up the Columbia
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Y. Hansen, accompanied by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hansen.
of Center, were Tacoma visitors
yesterday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

THIS IS TIE TIME to have your
caponizing done. For particulars
call Will j. Smith, phone black
al.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FOR SALE-Double tub standard
cider press; $500. John
Wunder, black BOG.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Seven room house
just north of Vashon. Red 131.
FOR RENT-Have place with
large chicken house, cottage and
running water at $1,000 a month.
b. G. Thompson, phone black Al.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FOR SALE-Chevrolet 400 tour
ing car, 1921 model; $275. Paul
L. Thorsen, Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Miss Lola Mcgowan and cousin
Miss Mildred Randolph, spent
Sunday at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Mrs. Washburn acted as host
ess at a picnic given Tuesday in
honor Of Harry Lovett who was
so helpful in painting and putting
up the signs on the picnic
grounds. He and his brothers and
their mother who left Thursday
for their home at Seattle, will be
greatly missed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Snider and
son, William, spent Monday on a
business visit at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FOR SALE-Vulcan Stamping
powder. Frank D. Kingsbury,
Portage, Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FOR SALE-Cucumbers and
pickles at reasonable price.
call black 43.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

WANTED-To buy apples on the
tree. Will pay good cash price.
Phone red 43.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two lots at Vashon.
Phone red 161.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

G. w. Bailey was Seattle Wis
itor Tuesday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

tie daughters, who have been
spending the sulamer al the home
of the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Ganly, left today for
their home at Calgary, Alberta.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FRANK BONGARD, PROP.
Phone Elliott $3.50
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

Mrs. P. Barnes is spending thu
week at her home, "Red Top"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-08-31

FOR SALE-One COW and 4-weel-
old calf. S. A. Parker, phone
black isl.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
FOx-HUNTING HELD
BRUTAL PASTlME"
British Writer Attacks Wales Fa-
vorite Sport as Stumbling Block
to Agricultural Prosperity.

LONDON. April 30.-The farm strike
for which American Ambassador
Harvey again turned reporter for the
Washington government when he
visited the affected district of Nor
folk county is ended. but fox-huntine.
that brutal pastime of the rich and
idle" remains one of the greatest
stumbling blocks to agricultural
prosperity. according TO G. W. Clark.
who describes himself as member of
q well known hunting family long
associated with the Blackmofe Vale
pack of foxhounds.
Mr.. Clark has written a booklet
with the title "Reynard-The Case
Evening star., 1923-04-30
GAS PLANT ENGINE ROOM
WRECKED BY EXPLOSION
Boiler Blows Up in Atlantic City,
Shattering Windows Within
Mile Radius.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. April 30
Explosion Of steam boiler in the plant
Of the Atlantic City Gas Company last
night wrecked the engine room of the
plant. shattered windows within a radius
of a mile. and frightened hundreds of
residents throughout the city.
The detonation, which was heard for
several miles, rocked buildings in the
district and was followed by fire.
One man was injured. Firemen through
out the city donned gas masks and
the explosion area.
The night shift ran to all the master
valves connecting with the feed pipes
into the great storage tanks and threw
down emergency shutters. They also
kept the fire confined to the engine room.
room,
Evening star., 1923-04-30
u. s. GREATEST REAL ESTATE
DEAL COMPLETE I2O YEARS AGO

Today. l20 years ago, the '30th Of
April, 1s63," Uncle Sam" made one of
his best real estate deals, when he
negotiated for an empire west of the
Mississippi river, then known as
Louisiana territory which now makes
UP the great middle and northwest
section of the American Onion.
Thomas Jefferson, then President
of the United States made the
deal with Napoleon III and gave
s15,ooo.o0o cash for the land. There
was no option in the transaction. as
France and England were at war and
Napoleon needed the money Mr.
Jefferson offered for the Louisiana
purchase.
A glance at one Of the great United
States maps made by the Interior De-
rartment. with the words Louisiana
Evening star., 1923-04-30

Purchase" in large letters written
across the states embraced in the
deal. suggests that Mr.. jefferson
made a frst-class agent for Uncle
Sam"
In 1852 La Sale went down the
Mississippi river and in the name OF
Louis XIV, in whose honor the coun-
try was named, took possession OF
the regions to found "a new France"
in America, and il was called by that
name when the purchase was made in
1903, for the following year the ter
ritory of Orleans was formed from
the portion of this vast purchase
south of 33 degrees, north latitude.
Under orders from Mr.. Jefferson in
1904, Lewis and Clark were sent to
explore the new addition to the
federal Union. They ascended the
Missouri to its sources. crossed the
Rocky mountains, struck the head
waters of the Columbia river. They
returned east 1906. having explor-
ed nearly all Of the country south Of
Evening star., 1923-04-30

Against the Fox" in which he ener-
getically attacks the favorfte sport OF
the loss inflicted on the country
through the 200 hunts conducted in
the British Isles at f48,0O0.o00 an
nually, which exceeds the interest
Great Britain must pay on her debt
to America, and argues that the bene-
fits conferred upon the horse breed
ing industry by the sport are insig.
nifcant.
so long as the countryside is al
lowed to be turned into Fairgrounds
for the rich and idle the best results
cannot be obtained from the FARMS"
Clark writes. EVERY year sees the
fox tax pressing heavier upon the
overburdened shoulders of the
farmer"
Evening star., 1923-04-30
Knew the Author.

From the New York Sun.
Said the sweet young thing in the
music room of the public library. I'D
like to get copy OF The Mikado.'"
Yes. indeed" replied the attendant.
Just a moment and I Will help You
find it,"
"Oh. never mind" said the sweet
young thing. Il can find it well
enough myself. It was written by
Roger Sullivan. / believe"
Evening star., 1923-04-30
TO ENFORCE HEALTH RULE
Drinking Glasses in Public Places
Ordered Sterilized.

The regulation requiring steriliza- :
tion OF drinking glasses in all public
places will be strictly enforced this
summer. particularly during the
Shrine convention, Health Officer
Fowler declared today
Soda fountains, soft drink en-
poriums and eating places that use
glasses must sterilize them each time
they are used, the health officer
pointed out.
The only other way Of complying
with the regulation is to use in
dividual paper drinking cups. With
the arrival OF warm days, the food
inspectors will keep their eyes open
for violations of the sterilization law.
Potatoes eaten in Belgium in 1922
average 1,155 pounds a person.
Evening star., 1923-04-30

the 4sth parallel and reported to Mr..
Jefferson that his wild and woolly
west" land deal was susceptible of
wonderful development
Evening star., 1923-04-30
$3.50 and 81 Thermos
Bottles, $500

Genuine Thermos Bottles. quart
size: sort d styles.-TOIIet
Goods Dept.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
Girls Combinations. 60c

Little Beauty" Combination
Waist and Drawers. fine white
cambric: round neck: buttoned
front and elastic knee. Sizes .
to II years.-Th:rd Floor.
Evening star., 1923-04-30

Potatoes eaten in Belgium in 1922
average 1,155 pounds a person.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
Girls BIcOmers. 60c

Fine Grade Sateen Boomers.
in black. white and pink; large
reinforcement; full width. Sizes
a. 16 and IS wears
Evening star., 1923-04-30
$3.50 COrsets, 500

High Grade Pink Coutil Cor
sets. extreme long skirt models.
with silk embroidered tops and
guaranteed bohing. All sizes.
Evening star., 1923-04-30

Rompers aud Gre tepers of vari-
Gus materials. with embroidered
nursery designs and belt, but
toned with large Wiite buttons.
All sivas
Evening star., 1923-04-30
kiddies' ROmpers. 6Oc

Extra Size Muslin Drawers.
founce of tucks and hemstit"hed
hens; full-cut sizes
Evening star., 1923-04-30
Mems Hose, 3 for 60c

Mercerized Lisle Half Hose,
high spliced heel, double rein
forced sole and toe: black only; ;
seconds of 40c values.
Evening star., 1923-04-30

Silk MILDLY Ties, triangle shape
and corded edge; in black, navy
blue and red.
(Neckwear Dept. First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
So Lace Panel Curtains
S1.60

Nottingham and Filet Weave
Lace Panel Curtains, 212 yards
long: handsome designs; many
with frinCed ends
Evening star., 1923-04-30
ST Dotted Swiss, 60c

30-inch Imported Dotted Swiss.
extra fine. sheer quality, in black
and white grounds. with woven
dots.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
soc Tan Pongee. 60C

C1V OH VH1SSSS Wv
32-inch Tan Pongee.s silk
and cotton quality with stylish
demi-rough weave.
Evening star., 1923-04-30
WOmen'S
Crepe Boomers. 00C
WOmen'S Drawers, 60C

Windsor Crepe Boomers. flesh
color only: large reinforcement;
full widths. All sizes
Evening star., 1923-04-30
So Lace Curtains, $I.6o

Nottingham and Filet Lace
Curtains. white and ecru colors;
aSsnrf ed DESIGNS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
MOONEY GAINED
IS POUNDS USING
TANLAC, He SAYS
Los Angeles Citizen Declares
Tanlac Restored Strength
and Ended Decline

y. X. Mooney. iTi4 Arapahoe ST..
Los Angeles. Cal. is stiii another
who is enjoying n wonderful appe-
lite. perfect digestion and robust
health as a result Of the use OF Tan.
lac. Mr.. MONEYS own statement
follows.
What I needed was an all round
building up. and Taniac has done
that very thing. For year or
more had been all run down. with.
out energy. and that tired feeling
was on me all the time. My nerves
wouldn't let me sleep half the night
and my appetite had failed me so
completely I couldn't eat bit OF
breakfast. ! was also troubled with
constipation. headaches. blliousness
and dizzy spells. and felt all in
most OF the time.
''Tanlac helped me almost from
the very day ! began taking II. I
have wonderful appetite now and
have gained fifteen pounds. In fact.
I'm just the same as new man
and | believe Tanlac VIII help any.
one"
Tanlac is for sale by all good
druggists. Over 80 million bottles
observation-disclosures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

alter tomorrow when a new bill viii
include Gladys Walton IN "a Dan
Eerous Game and Edward "Hoot'
Gibson In "klndled Courage"
"a Dangerous Game u pictur
lxntion of Louis Dodgc's Ladies'
Home Journal story. "Gretn Ann. .
and . vivacious Afiss Walton plays
the role OF Crct'n Ann herself n
u whimsical story that mixes a
tomboy heroine with love and adj.
venture IN n charming manner.
"kindled Courage" gives Edward
Gibson an excellent role IN a
straight drama with Western
locale. II Ia one OF the first pic.
lures Gibson has ever done that
has not been % tho brnncho- busting
sort. and this smiling Universal
star proves his versatility by the
manner in which h. portmyn his
role He ~ assisted by an alls,ar
cast which includes Hal Goodwin
and Herniee Burnham. Frank Mayo
In The Flaming Hour" will leave
the Columbia after It's last perform.
anee tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
TRY SULPHUR on
AN ECZEMA SKIN

Any breaking out OF the skin. even
fiery. itching eczema. can be auickk'
overcome by applying Mentho-sul.
phur. declares noted skin special
list. Because OF It's germ destroying
properties. this sulphur preparation
instantly brings ease from skin irri.
tation. soothes and heals the eczema
right up and leaves the skin clear
and smooth.
II seldom falls 20 relieve the tor
ment without delay. Sufferers from
skin trouble should obtain a small
jar OF Rowles Mcntho sulphur from
any good druggist and use Il like
cold cream. Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

tireiy new role In his photoplay. ~
Tailor Made Man" which Is coming
Saturday. A few years ago Ray
played only ''rube" parts. but in this
screen play he In seen either In i'm.
maculatc evening dress or In well.
tailored and conventional business
suits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
WINTER GARDEN

Richard Taimadge IL the star OF
Putting II over" the pho,oplay at.
traction at the Winter Garden thea.
ter. Love. politics. thrills. prize
fights and knockouts are all corn.
blned IN tho big comedy drama.
A notable cast IN In support Of
Talmndge In the production II In.
ciudes Doris Pawn. Thomas Rick.
etta. Harry Van Meter. Andrew Wal.
dron and Henry Bnrrowa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

THE Fighting Guide with VII.
liam Duncan in the leading role. is
the cinema attraction now showing
on the Olympic bin. The story s a
stirring Western drama and contains
many thrills. Duncan Is supported
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

The Hound Of the Baskcry-ilicr. /"
the perturbation OF Cir Arthur Co.
nan Doyle'n great detective story.
featuring Ellie Norwood. will end It's
run AT the Princess theatcr Friday
night
Helen Jerome Eddy. known a. the
most perfect sweetheart on the
screen. will come Saturday In her
latest big picture. when Love
Comes" when Love Comes II
said 20 be Miss Eddy's first indie.
pendent starring vehicle and she has
made II q biz success. She is sup.
ported by Harrison Ford and an all.
star cast. including Buddie Messin.
ger. the new boy comedian.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
LIBERTY

The Liberty ,heaier has announced
that Harold Lloyd's greatest laugh
producing picture. Or. Jack will
be held over az the biz picture house
40 that everyone may have a chance
20 see n.
Or. Jack" has already run two
weeks AZ the Liberty and nearly
every showing has been 10 a capacity
audience
The cast supporting Lloyd In the
comedy also helps TO make the pic.
iurc ono Of the biz attractions OF
the year. Mildred Davis has an i'm.
poriant role. that OF Dr. Jacks best
patient. the ick.iittle-weligirl Anna
Townsend. John r. Prince. Eric
Mayne and Norman Hammond arc
cnst In important parts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
so Police Watch
Mob of 2 Persons

BRISTOL. England. Jan. 2s.--.
Fearing demonstration by n mob
Of unemployed. a meeting of the
Bristol Guardians was protected BY
80 policemen. The mob arrived In
the persons OF dcputatlon OF two
men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
PALACE HIP

The Danger Point" featuring Car.
mel Meyers and Joseph Bowling. as.
sisted by Vernon steel and W. y.
Carleton. Is the photopIay attraction
on the current Palace Hip bin this
week.
THE Danger Point" pictures the
critical first year Of married life and
l. naturally story OF human in.
tcrest.
Joseph Bowling. ono OF the feat.
urcd players. is known for his por.
trayal OF THE Miracle Man"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

LONDON. Jan. zs.--Men shoo1d
cook. scrub and wash: women should
nurse. doctor and preach--so snyp
DIR. Sloan chesser. woman physic1Gn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

Gee" Boldt's Coffee n good
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
COLISEUM

Dorothy Phillips. In her latest
picture. from EiInor Gyms famous
novel. The Worlds n stage" will
/ have liz last showing at the Coli.
scum Friday night.
Broken Chains n the title OF
tho picture which win open satur.
day Colleen Moore Is featured
with Malcolm McGrcgor and Claire
Windsor IN the now romance photo
play.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26

ROME. Jan. ss.--wild. hungry
wolves appearing in daylight have
terrorized inhabitants Of villages In
the outskirts. An unusually cold
winter drove them down from Apen.
nine forests.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
COLONIAL.

THE Stroke OF Midnight" starring
Victor Seastrom. viii leave the Co
loniai Friday night.
Charles Ray viii be seen in an en-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
Our Exchange
Department

by Edith Johnson In the LEADING
feminine rok and Harry Lonsdale.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-26
STRAND

STRAND
'"ro Have and 20 Hold" the pic
turo starring nelf Lyteu and Betty
Compson NJ the strand theatcr. will
hc succeeded Saturday hy the Par
amount screen production OF a
South Sea Island story by Robert
Louis Stevenson "Ebb Tide" b
one OF steyenson's best and Is pre-.
scented on the screen By cas-,
Of notable players. James Kirk
wood and Lila lee. featured. are
assisted by George Fawce,t. Noah
Beery. Jacaaeiine Logan and Ray
mond Hation
BLUE MOUSE
TouiEh, viii witness the last APP
pearance~ Of the Irene Castle
Dancers" and Irene Castles latest
screen hit. "Siim shoulder which
have been the featured attractions
for the last week at tho Blue
Mouse.
Saturday viii orcn run Of
whats Wrong with Women by
Mr.. Goodman. well known producer
and writer. The play " In no
sense sermon or propaganda in
tehah OF man but Il reveals tho
modern woman. In the present high.
powered era OF Jazz and bootleEgcrs
In the cast arc many noted players.
Including Rod Ia Rocaue. Barbara
Castlcton. Montague Love. Huntlcy
Gordon. Julia Hwayne Gordon, Con.
stance Bennett. Mrs. Osborne Ham.
mcrutein and Hcdda Hopper.
With tho opening 81 the play Sat.
urday morning. Mr. fiamrfck an.
nounces that the fin, 1000 women
who come 20 the Blue Mouse Sat.
urday morning at 10 o'clock will
be admitted free 90 special show.
Ing u the pboinpiay.
Evening journal., 1923-01-02
LEVY COURT
DEADLOCKED
ONCHAIRMAN
Effort to Elect President
Fails After Fourteen
Ballots
URGE NEW, OLD
MEN FOR PLACE

Failing 20 elect permanent
chairman. members OF the New Cas-
tie County Levy Court. at 1920
o'clock this afternoon. recessed
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
when efforts VIII again be made 10
orEan nize the Court. Today's dead
lock is almost unprecedented IN the
annals Of New Castle County. ac-
cording 10 political leaders. The
balloting for the Office ~ chairman
was featured by bitterness.
Fourteen ballots were taken while
the court was IN session after Harry
v. Buckson. Democrat. hold-over
member. had been elected temporary
chairman. The actual fght started
when Commissioner Frank L. Jones,
Republican hold-over member.
moved that the court go into the
election OF a permanent chairman.
Prior to the convening OF the
court. the Republican members,
Messrs. Stewart. Ball. Wright and
Jones. held a caucus for nearly an
hour. Al the caucus IL was sug-
gested by Mr.. Ball that he and Ham
ilton Stewart. a new member OF the
court. withdraw from the contest In
Continued on Page sixteen)
Evening journal., 1923-01-02
BRITISH RUSH
MORE GUNS To
DARDANELLES
Kurds, Turks Burn Hangar
at MOsul; May Be Hos
tile Act.
NO COMPROMISE Is
ENGLAND'S LAST WORD

PARIS. Jan. : CUnited Press). .--
Despite threats OF war. reported up
rlslngs in Mesopotamia and defiance
or tho Angora government. Great
Britain determined TO make no con-
cessions to Turkish demands re-
garding Mosul and the Straits.
Marquis returned 70. Lausanne az
noon today carrying Bonar Laws
authorization for a firm NO" TO all
demands presented at the Lausanne
parley by 1smet Pasha which the
British delegate previously had re-
jected.
The Turkish threats Of war are 10
he met without the least sign of
Cancellation 10 was stated In British
circles following conference be-
tween Bonar Law, Curzon and their
advisers here this morning.
LONDON. Jan. 2.-CUnited Press)
War In tho Near East feared AZ
p result or the breakdown ~ the
CONTINUED On Pase Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1923-01-02
URGE FEDERAL
MINE OWNERSHIP
Miners to Ask Congressman,
Rail Brotherhoods and
Public TO Aid
,5OO,OOO,OO0 is
FIXED AS PRICE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-United
Press) A concerted drive for ma
tlonslizstion Of the coal industry az
a remedy for it's present ills. will be
inaugurated shortly by the United
Mine Workers OF America among
progressive members OF Congress,
mine workers and the general pub
lie. Il was learned here today.
The naturalization Flan which
will be placed before the United
states Coal Commission. provides
the purchase or all the coal mines
in the country by the government
A. an approximate cost Of S4,500,-
600 900.
In addition n campaign for
education" which is to carried
directly 10 the rank and file OF the
mine workers IL is also planned to
enlist the support OF the railroad
brotherhoods in forwarding the ma
tionalization idea.
A formal request that considera-
ton be given the plan submitted by
the United Mine Workers is now be-
fore the coal commission. II is con-
tanned in a telegram sent to John
Hays Hammond, chairman OF the
commission. by Norman Thomas
chairman OF the League for indus
trial Democracy as result OF a
(Continued on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1923-01-02
NO NEW YEARS
BABIES IN HOSPITALS

II the failure OF the proverbial
stork to visit the city hospitals yes
terday is an indication OF the birth
rate for 1928 in Wilmington. 1t will
be exceptionally small. Not a birth
took place in the Delaware. Homeo-
pathic or Physicians and Surgeons
Hospitals yesterday.
While no definite information as
to the New Year visits of the stork
to these institutions were at hand
it was said by persons closely allied
with these hospitals that this was
an unusual event.
Reports emanatinE from other cit
les indicate very few babies were
horn in the hospitals throughout the
country. On other New Year days
when such a scarcity OF births have
tAken place. n is said. the year car
ries a low birth rate.