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Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
A Telephone Nation

In 1877 the number of telephones
per hundred population in both the
United States and Europe was none.
In 1899 the United States had less
than one telephone per hundred popu-
lation and Europe had barely frac-
ton of a telephone. In 1921 Europe
had little better than one telephone
per hundred population while the
United States had risen to more than
thirteen telephones per hundred popu-
lation and now has a total Of 14,500,-
900 in use, which is two-thirds Of all
the telephones in the whole world.
In this country there is about one
telephone to every two farm dwellings,
a convenience unheard of in other
countries. This wonderful telephone
development is due to efficient organ
ization, to the cumulative effect and
Importance of investments great and
small in all the apparatus and equip
ment required for the transmission of
speech, as well as to the foresight and
business acumen of those who have
directed the policy of the Bell system
from the beginning, and to the fact
that in this country telephone devel-
opment has been left to private enter
prise under reasonable governmental
regulation.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
DESIRABLE
LAND FOR SALE

No. the well known maud Drap-
er" Farm in Prime Hook Neck, ad-
joining the farm Of the late Miers
Draper. The tract contains 21315
acres. About 115 acres are under cul-
tivation. The balance is swamp wood
land. The improvements consist Of a
two story brick dwelling and out
buildings. This farm is recognized as
one of the most fertile in Sussex
County. Under improved methods Of
care and cultivation it could be easily
brought to the highest degree Of pro-
duction-
No. 2. 121 acres, mostly marsh land,
but ten or fifteen acres being adapted
to cultivation. Much of the marsh is
suited to rat growing, now becoming
so profitable.
These properties will be sold to de-
sirable purchasers on easy terms.
Title guaranteed.
For further particulars address or
apply to the owner,
MRS. MOLLIE RUSSELL,
Milton, Delaware.
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Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Insurance Growing Cheaper

Not long ago the United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
that electricity was the only large
item in the cost of living which had
shown any reduction in cost to the
consumer since 1917.
Whether or not this indicates rec
ognition of the truth that the expense
for fire insurance protection repre-
sents onl va small percentage Of the
individual overhead is not made clear,
or whether it was merely an over
sight of the Bureau in overlooking
this bulwark of modern society. It is
a matter of record, however, that be-
tween 1912 and 1922, the average rate
charged in the United States for fire
insurance coverage declined to the ex-
tent of cents for each $100 of insur-
ance carried.
The astonishing feature of this sit
uation is the fact that the reduction
took place in the face of heavy ad-
vances for railroad fares, rents, sup
plies, wages, advertising and other
necessary expenses.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
sInaIs rIeLets 70 PHILADELPHIA. a1.al

NIIIHIS IISENet0 % F7IENDELFFIIAI VIsxo
When tired and weary from the con-
slant grind Of the home, shop or ohice,
take a trip to Philadelphia and return on
the STEAMER FREDERICA
There to enjoy the salt balmy invigor-
ating and life-giving ozone Of the Bav
and to view the wonderful and unexceiI.
ed scenic beauty Of the shore lines OF the
majestic Delaware, and observe the hum
ming industrial life as you pass along fha
borderland Of the three most Important
States in the Union. Delaware, New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania.
A little time off for an occasional trip
on the water is always profitable as well
as soothing to the strained nerves.
Frederica & Phila., Nav. Co.
omce-FREDERICA. DME
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Saturday, August II, 1928,

Saturday. August ii, 1928,
at two o'clock P. M. at the late resi-
dence of the said Margaret A. Ricards,
near the town of BridgeVille in North
West Fork Hundred, Sussex County and
State OF Delaware, expose to public sale
the following three tracts of land:
TRACT NO. 1.-All that certain tract,
piece or parcel of land lying and being
situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex
County and State of Delaware on the
East side of the County road leading
from Bridgeville to st. Johnstown and
on the South side of the private road di-
| V1ding the land of Margaret A. Ricards
into two farms and extending back to
the Eastward along the said private road
adjoining lands of A. Ricards, e. Ricards
and lands of Jonas Orendorf, improved
by two story dwelling and out build
1ngs thereon and containing 1875 acres and
tract will be offered in two parts which
will be surveyed and marked out sepa-
rately before the day of sale. The land
lords share of the coarse fodder and
the purchaser of this farm. These tracts,
No. and No. 2, are located half way
between Greenwood and Bridgeville, and
lie within 1-2 mile of State Highway,
kets.
TRACT NO. All that certain other
tract. piece or parcel of land lying on the
North side of the private road dividing
the Margaret A. Ricards land into two
parts and on both sides of the County
Road from Bridgeville to Staytonsville,
adjoining lands late of Thomas Curry and
lands of A. Ricards and others contain
ing 122 acres and so square perches be
the same more or less, improved by a two
story dwelling and out buildings thereon.
This tract will be sold in two parts to
be surveyed and staked off prior to the
day of sale. About 40 acres Of this tract
is set in oak timber. The landlords
share Of the coarse fodder and straw of
this years crop will be left to the pur-
chaser of this farm. These two tracts Of
land are divided by private road, which
if sold as a whole can be closed, and
made into one tract.
TRACT NO. 3.-An of a certain tract,
piece or parcel of land lying near the
Town of Bridgeville and being the late
residence Of Margaret A. Ricards, de-
ceased, and lying on both sides Of the
State Road leading from Bridgeville to
same more or less, improved by a two
story dwelling and out buildings there
on, containing about two acres set in
timber, adjoining lands of T. S. Smith,
Simeon Pennewill, DR.. L. M. Cahall and
others.
The Executor reserves the right to sell
tracts No. 1 and No. above described in
ever manner the property will bring the
most money.
Ten per cent of the purchase price will
be demanded on day Of sale. Full settle |
ment within thirty days. This is very
valuable farm, lying within 1-2 mile Of |
the town Of Bridgeville.
ROBERT REGARDS,
Executor Of Margaret A. Ricards, Decd. |
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Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
STRAYED
PRIVATE SALE
FRE0ERIcA PROPERTY WELL Lo.
GATED IN FINE ORDER.

With excellent reasons for selling, I am
onering my home residence and store In
Frederick, Delaware, for sale.
The store is the very best located for
business In Frederick, as the new con.
crete road will pass directly In front Of
the property while the Du Pont BouIe.
ward passes at the rear close by.
Well located for business, opposite the
First National Bank and near the large
canning establishments. Directly In
touch with the Steamboat Wharf, with
steamer two times each week TO and
from Philadelphia.
: The residence Is an eIght-room DWELL
Ins' with city water, electric lInhts and
has Just gone through with improvements
made for our own comfort.
made for our own comfort, located on
David street, next to Harry Mitten's.
For particulars as to terms, apply to
SAMUEL @. COOK, Frederick, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Contract No. 42-A. seaford, Del.
Temporary Timber Bridge
120 feet long, 10 feet wide

Performance Of contract shall COM
mence. within ten (10) days after execu-
ton OF the contract and be completed
during 1928 as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 80
per, cent o. the construction completed
each month.
Bidders must submit proposals UPON
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
surety bond, certified check, or money
to the amount Of at least ten (10) per
centum Of the total amount Of the propos-
al.
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the Con-
struction of State Aid Highway Contract
The Contract will be awarded OF reject
ed within twenty (20) days from the date
of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index
plans and Specifications may be obtained
upon deposit Of ten dollars $4,000 which
amount will be refunded upon return Of
plans and specifications in good condition
at the office of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT,
Dover, Delaware
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Contract No. cS.2s 81 Miles
Through Daqsboro

through Dagsboro
$500 Gu. Yds. Excavation
30 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
1850 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pavement
20 Gu. Yds. Class A Concrete
300 Lbs. Reinforcement
80 Lin. Ft. 18 in. r. c. Pipe
80 Lin. Ft. "a in. r. c. Pipe
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE

A meeting of the Stockholders
of the Kent & Sussex Building
& Loan Association will be held
at its Office, on Walnut street,
near the bridge, South Milford,
on Wednesday, August 9Th, 1923,
at 1880 P. NJ, for the purpose Of
electing five directors for a per-
iod of three years. j27-2t
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an inflamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inhamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever
do what we claim for it-rid vour system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertising in this column costs one
cent each word for each insertion.
All ads In this column must be paid
for In advance. This Is the only way
in which orders will be received for these
small ads. No ad received for less than
10 cents. II you have an ad which you
and all) and multiply by the number of
times which you want the ad to run.
Send the amount with the ad.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

FOR SALE-6OO White Leghorn pull
let's, commencing to lay. Also a seven
ing grain. w. B. Deputy Lincoln. Phone
204R22. a3-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
KENT TAX PAYERS NOTICE

I will be at the following places to
collect County and School Taxes fol
the year 1928. From 8 o'clock a. m
to II noon from p. m. to p. m:
FELTON,, Monday, August 6-Harring-
ton 6 Lynch's Office.
Harrington, Tuesday, August z
Joshua Smiths Store.
Pennington, Wednesday, August g.
Ewd. Redden's Store.
Milford, Thursday, August 9-Wind-
sor Hotel.
]. W. ARTHURS,
j2O-St Receiver of Taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATION,
TRUSTEE, GUARDIAN, AS
SIGNEE, RECEIVER, ETC.

We are authorized BY United States
Government to act in any Of the above
capacities.
The safeguards placed around the
National Bank System in the shape of
stockholders liability, frequent exami-
nations and reports coupled with the
high standing and ample resources Of
this institution are sound guarantees
that its trusts will be faithfully ad-
ministered.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
asst Milford, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
FOR SALE

Leaps Prolific" Seed Wheat-the
yield this year, as far as heard from
26 to SO bushels to the acre.
Maine-grown "Green Mountain
Seed Potatoes.
New homegrown Seed Rye.
New Western-grown Seed Rye.
Crimson Glover Seed.
Winter Vetch Seed.
Winter Seed Oats.
Seed Buckwheat.
Alfalfa, Alsike and Glover Seed.
1885, JOSEPH 3. HOLLAND.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Having built a new garage and ma
chine shop, I am prepared to do all
kinds Of auto repair work and over
hauling, welding, brazing and carbon
burning a specially; also radiator re-
pair and pipe fitting. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Harry F. Ross, PIG North
Walnut St., Milford. j1-3mOs
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished bed room for
gentleman. 200 E. Front st. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Don't Worry Over
SCalds or Burns

They are given speedy relief with
roosevelt SALVE. It is soothing and
healing.
For pimples, blotches-in fact most
skin eruptions-ROSE-VEL is splend-
i'd as it helps to keep the skin clear,
soft and smooth.
When bothered with chapped and
roughened skin use roosevelt.
Thousands write us that they
wouldn't be without a package Of
in their homes.
Buy box today at your dealers.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
How to Test the Olive.

DR.. Rosenberger Of Jefferson college
states that the presence of bacillus
botulinus, the poison Of olives, is
readily detected by the strong smell
and cloudy liquor. Good olives have
a pleasantly aromatic odor.-Scientidc
American.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
WARNING

Anyone found trespassing, removing
timber or wood from the farm known
as the Simpson" or DUPONT Farm"
on the west side of the boulevard will
be prosecuted to the full extent Of the
law. c. W. Kohl, Milford. j27-2t
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES!

Free Delivery. We will deliver Hot
Rolls, Coffee Cakes, Cinnamon Buns
and Bread every afternoon after four
o'clock. Phone 191 or leave your or
der. Milford Bakery. a3-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
POULTRY AND EGGS

1 am now buying all kinds Of poul-
try as well as eggs. Call me and 1
will call on you when your poultry is
ready. It will pay you to get my
prices before selling. r. e. Shute,
Phone 246, Milford, Del n6-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
MOTOR TRUCK HAULING

am prepared to do all kinds Of
hauling to all parts Of the Peninsula.
Special care and attention given to
moving. Farmers, let me haul your
grain and fertilizer. Phone 8S. b. A.
Ryder, Milford, Del. j2S-tdS1S
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED

Country Produce, Poultry and Eggs
wanted. I will pay the highest cash
price for all kinds Of country produce.
See us-Prettyman & Beebe, Ellen
dale, Delaware. mS1-t
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
WANTED - POULTRY

Twill pay highest cash price for all
kinds of poultry. It will pay you to get
my prices before selling. Drop me a
card or phone 62, when poultry is
ready. Carl Simpson, Milford. m11-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department, at its ofice,
Dover, Delaware, until o'clock p, M.
August 20, 1928, and at that place and
time publicly opened, for the construc-
ton OF State Aid Highways, involving the
following approximate quantities:
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Highway Department, at ia
once Dover, Delaware, until 2 O'Clock
r. M; August g., 1928, and at that place
structlon Of State Aid Highways, involv-
ing the following approximate Quantities:
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE

have installed a Hydraulic press
and will make cider on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. GEORGE
EATON, 2 miles southwest Of Hous-
ton, Delaware. Post
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
COUNTRY PRODUCE AND
POULTRY WANTED

will pay the highest cash price for
all kinds Of Country Produce. Poultry
q speciality. R. q. Derrickson, Lincoln
City, Del. Phone 144-R6. fit
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
WORTH WHILE TO ALL
A Remedy for World Woes

He who knows not, and knows not
that he knows not, is a fool-shun
him.
He who knows not, and know that he
knows not, is dull-teach him.
He who knows, and knows not that
he knows, is asleep-wake him.
He who knows and knows that he
knows, is wise-follow him.
"A Persian ProVerb.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Contract No. Ms
1000 R. c. Guard Rail Posts

Contract No. cK-17. o.5os Miles
Through Frederick
1,200 Gu. Yds. Excavation
90 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
SSO Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
10 Gu. Yds. Glass A Concrete
200 Lbs. Reinforcement
60 Lin. Ft. IL in. R. c. Pipe
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
WANTED POULTRY

Will pay highest cash price for all
kinds of Poultry. Phone and I Will
cAlL Phone No. sc. George E. Reed,
Milford, Del. o24-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness during the sickness
and death of our little daughter Edith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin H. Fisher, Milton,
Delaware. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE TO FISHING PARTIES

I am equipped to take out parties
for fishing. Call me at any time. EV-
erett W. Deputy, Slaughter Beach.
Phone No. 1872. j13-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

FOR sALE-Comfortab and handsome
in town of Lewes. Nicely
situated on a lot of 106 feet by 81 feet,
including a new garage and smoke or
meat house. Can give possession in go
days Terms reasonable. Apply to j. F.
Perry, Coolspring, Del. j2O-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
PUBLIC SALE
Tuesday, August z, 1928,

There will be sold at public auction the
household goods of Mrs. Naamah Lank
near Midway, about miles from Reho-
both.
Items are as follows:
Two bed room suites.
Dining room table, chairs and buffet.
Carpets and rugs, rocking chairs.
1 lawn mower, chicken wire.
1 wood stove, 1 laundry stove. new.
l oil stove, almost new, and other items.
1t NAAMATI LANX.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
ALL KINDS OF HAULING

Do you want your household goods
removed? Call me for prices on all
kinds Of hauling, to all points. E. J..
6aleVan, Milford, Del. Phone 27O. d9-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
HAULING

Trucks to hire for general hauling
ct short notice. George E. Reed, Nil
ford, Del. t1O-u
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
NOTICE

Washing cars, burning carbon,
brazing and welding a specially. VIM.
A. Webb, Milford. s15-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

FOR GOODNESS SAKE, and your
sake, eat PETTY'S BUTTER KRuST
BREAD; at Milford Bakery. j2S-h
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

A very great bargain in aluminium
ware at Wharton's Houston. j13-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

A full line Of what you want. J. C.
Wharton, Houston, Del. j13-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

IPetty's Fresh Bread at seven cents
per loaf; bread one day old at six
cents per loaf.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

Petty's Homade Bread, the kind
everyone likes.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

condition, at a reasonable price. Having
purchased the Lubker business on Sec
ond street, am taking out the pool ta-
bles and enlarging the ice cream parlors.
w. Harold Creadick, Lewes, Del. j29-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

Fresh bread at all times at Petty's
Bakery.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

Every man enjoys being cheated by
a taxi driver at least once, because
he can then boast about It.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
FISHING AT SLAUGHTER BEACH

Parties taken out daily. Clarenc
Plummer, Milford. Phone 14SR5.
j27-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

Performance Of contract shall COM
mence. within ten (10) days after execu-
tion of the contract and be completed
during 1928 as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 80
per, cent Of the construction completed
each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
a surety bond, certified check, or money
to the amount OF at least (10) per centum
of the total amount Of the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the Con-
sstruction Of State Aid Highway Contract
The Contract will be awarded or re-
jected within twenty (20) days from the
date Of opening proposals.
The right IL reserved to reject any or
all bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index
plans and specifications may be obtained
upon deposit Of ten dollars $4,000 which
amount will be refunded upon return of
plans and specifications in good condi-
tion at the Office Of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT,
DOVER, DELAWARE.
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Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

n MAYBE you have something you want
lYHto sell II you have-try The Chron:
icle's CLASSIFIED Columns. They payi
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03

FOR SALE-25O.OOO late cabbage plants
at 1Oc per 100 or soc per 1000, at my farm;
zoe per 100 or $1.00 per 1000 postage paid.
Cash with order. George Wiley, Green
wood, R. No. 1, Box No. 80. Located two
miles east of Greenwood. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
MILFORD CHRONICLE
FRIDAY, AUG. 8. 1928.
Ask for Petty's Bread at all grOcers,

See ]. C. Wharton's Dept. Store.
Houston, Del. 1lS-u
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Returning steamer will leave PbiIadeI
ghla, from Pier 10, North WharveS Rae
Street, as follows:
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA
Standard Time

Boat stops at the Consumers Ice Co.'S
Wharf, Chester, going and coming, arriv-
Philadelphia.
Telephone No Eyavstona Main seas -.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
$50 Acres In All.

By virtue of the authority in me vest
ed by the last will and testament of Mar
garet A. Ricards, deceased, I will on
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-03
Contract No. cN13 4.5s Miles
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Corner

$4,000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
400 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
H6OO Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-03-24
MODERN TRANSPORTATION
CONQUERS THE DESERT WASTES

through the drifting sands for dis
lance of 81 miles. SO violent is the
combined effect of the wind and sand
throughout this region that the powc,
line poles are bound with sheet metal
to prevent their being cut to pieces.
Loaded with sand bags weighing
! 200 pounds, Graham Brothers truck
began what outsiders regarded as Il
hopeless undertaking. The wheels
embedded themselves hub deep in the
loose sand-but they pulled! Churn-
ing up great clouds of sand spray
the truck advanced steadily over the
bottomless waste After eight hours
the trip was finished. 1t was a dem
onstration of power and endurance
such as.iew had believed to be posi-
Bile.
I'VE do not believe there is another
place on earth where a truck or 4
motor vehicle Of any kind could have
been put to such Il test as this wrote
one of the judges. One would not
think it possible for motor TRANS
mission and diffcrcntial to stand up
under such a tremendous strain. This
is the only two-whcel drive that has
ever gone over this tract
The four Graham Brothers trucks
| bought by the Southern Sicrras
Power Company on the strength oil
this remarkable display of endurance
are now performing faithfully dag
after day, month after month, unde,
exactly the same conditions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-03-24

NJ Il. Gilman tells Of an cXacting
test, calling for AN even more cXccp-
tional feat of power and endurance
than the now famous Lick Run Hill
test, which resulted in a sale of five
trucks to the state of Ohio, influenced
the Southern Sicrras Power Company
of Redlands, California, to buy four
Graham Brothers Trucks and stand
ardize on this equipment for its most
important service work.
This company has always consid-
cred it necessary to patrol its high
power electric line, between lndiO and
Whitewater in the Colorado desert
with light wagons drawn by mules
This was not satisfactory, however,
as it took the mules too long to reach
the scene Of the trouble, which, when
causing Il shutdown on this power
line, cost the company fully one thou
sand dollars an hour.
For months the company tried UNI
successfully. to obtain some type OF
motor vehicle to patrol this section
but found none which could negotiate
the sand and ,had the stamina to
stand up under the terrific grind
Many trucks had been tested but nc
two wheeled drive vehicle had even
made any appreciate progress.
Company officials learned of The
unusual power of Graham Brothers
Truck and invited the Dodge Brother:
Jcn1cr in RcdlandS to Submit one IL
the desert test. The route lay straigh