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Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
NOW BEING REPAIRED
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ed in the original building one hun.
dred and sixteen years. 1t was plac-
ed there by the Masons as a town
bell, to be used in case of public
meetings and general alarms in the
year 1908. 1t is inscribed with that
/ date.
One of the greatest changes in the
interior arrangement is the arrang-
ing of an Office for the superintend-
ent on the first floor, near the en-
trance. The superintendent has
been compelled in the past to main
tain a notice on the second floor.
His new quarters are provided with
glass paneling in the doors and he
will be enabled to observe all that
is going on in the Vestibule and low
er corridors and at the same time re-
ceive pupils and visitors without in
terfering with school operations in
the various rooms.
Large glass doors have been plac-
ed between the main study room and
the library, and under this design
one teacher can have supervision of
both, keeping an eye on scholars
who might loiter in the room.
In the lower grades room No. 2 is
very much over crowded. There are
fifty single desks in this room and
provision will have to be made for
80 scholars. 1t is possible that two
teachers will be used in this grade.
The tower and belfry, which has
proved a source of trouble on ac-
count of many leaks, is being remov-
ed, and will be replaced with fiat
roof. To prevent foundation timbers
from rotting ventilators have been
installed for the purpose of keeping
the timbers dry. Weak floors have
been rebuilt, and metal ceilings are
being used where plaster was not
suitable.
Special provision is being made to
maintain the charts of the school in
the superintendent office. Frames
are being placed on the wall in or
der that the charts will be easy of
access.
The entire buildings will be re-
painted both inside and out, and
when the fall term opens the Mil
ford schools will be in better struct-
lral condition than ever before.
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04
is, perhaps, without parallel.
Tribute to General du POnt

On Wednesday with zeal akin to
that exhibited in opposition to the
du Pont road at its inception, the
people of Delaware paid tribute to
Coleman du POnt at Dover.
Following the presentation Of the
Coleman du Pont road and its accep-
tance on behalf Of the State by Gov
ernOr Denney, General du Pont was
presented with a map of Delaware
engraved on silver with the du POnt
road and the State highway system
prominently displayed.
Former Federal Judge George Gray
acted as spokesman for the citizens
of the State when the token was
handed to the man whose liberality
has placed Delaware on par with
other States by making possible d
road system that will ever stand as
a monument to General du Points
vision and confer untold benefits OD
all the people.
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04

DELAWARE is FORTUNATE and bonored in
that within her boundaries there resides man
with the vision and farsight of Senator T. Cole
man du Pont-the citizen whose dream of better
things for the Diamond State has worked won
ders within our sovereign state. Persistent with
In the face of opposition which would have dis
couraged the ordinary man, he devated not one
iota from his plans to build road such as had
never been constructed by a private citizen in
the history of the world; and on Wednesday at
Dover presented the entire Coleman du Pont
Road to the State of Delaware. Starting in 1911
at Selbyville the road builder was speedily con-
frOnted with opposition from many sources Lit
igation obstructive methods and misrepresenta-
tiOn as to his motives held up the completion Of
the highway for years. The creation of a State
Highway Department was necessary to complete
the road from EllendaIe in Sussex County north
to the Pennsylvania line As answer to his crit
les that he desired a right of way for his own
personal gains, General du Pont entered into an
agreement with the Highway Department where
by the Commission should construct the boule-
ward and Senator du POnt should pay the cost
of construction. His only stipulation was that
the roadway should cost not more than $4,000
per mile. The first sections Of his road had cost
about one-third of this amount but the delays
encountered had so heightened the time of COM
pletion of the highway that the World War; with /
its increased costs of road building trebled the .
cost Of the highway. Accepting the turn of events
as they confronted him, the donor of the high
way staked the Highway Commission to the
money necessary to the road building operations
with the result that our state has the finest
piece Of highway in the world today. To T. Cole
man du Pont is the honor and credit of starting
Delaware's wonderful road system. All praise to
him.
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04
SUMMER SCHOOL AT OCEAN CITY

The Peninsula Summer School was
held at Ocean City, Md, last week.
The attendance this year was equal
to, if not over, that of former years;
many people coming from outside
the dioceses of Delaware and East
on. The program was excellent, both
with regard to the speakers and
their subjects.
The spiritual tone was sincere and
elevating; the young people were
most enthusiastic over instructions
received regarding the conduct of
fall and winter classes. The farmers
and their wives who attended the
lectures on rural work declared the
points brought out by Mr.. Symons
could readily be made profitable in
their own labors on the farm. More
of our people should attend the Pen
insula Summer School
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04
SEN. BAYARD PRAISES
SALISBURY in SPEECH
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NCOnlluuGu lIOlu uISL pager
"The Democracy of Delaware. tb,
first and the oldest State in the
Union, has in convention assembled
unanimously chosen one of it's lead.
ing citizens-a DemOcrat-who, il
nominated by this great convention
will in every way prove worthy OF
our great party and its splendid ira
ditiOns. The fealty Of the Democrats
of Delaware to their great national
party has never been questioned, and
in its long roll of eminent men who
in carrying forward the banners of
| the Democracy, have honOred their
State and nation, no name shines
forth more proudly than that which
1 shall shortly present to you.
"Taken from a family whose pOlit-
ical watchword at all times has been
democracy; from family which has
been militant in democracy, the peo-
pie of Delaware have made no mis-
take in their selection.
"Our candidate is not the first of
his name who has sat in the high
places of party and national govern
ment, and as an able candidate of
his fOrefathers, our candidate has
proven himself the worthy son of
worthy sire, for he too has held and
ably filled high Office in the party !
and in the nation.
with lifelong regard and adher- |
ence to the sound principals of de- |
mOcracy coming down from the
times of Thomas Jefferson our can
didate has always been found advo-
eating the cause of his party, which
is the cause of the people, and at all
times keeping pace with modern
thought and progress. He too, has
been a member of the United States
Senate from Delaware during the
stirring years of 1913 to 1919, and
his record while a member of that
body shines high and clear for abil-
ity and power to keep in touch with
The needs of the people and the times
rs well as showing his patriotism in
and voting for all meas
Tres to help our beloved country pull -
safely through the stress of the per-
cd of the World War.
"HonOred by his colleagues in the
Senate, he presided over that body
is president pro TEN, during the
stirring and trying period of the
World War with signal ability and
lOnOr, and by using for the best of
lis country's advantage his power in
his high office as well as his sena-
orial vote, he was able to and did
his full measure of patri-
tic duty.
Then, too, by reason of his long
erm of membership in the Demo-
ratio National Committee, where
is services always proved of great
alue in the party councils and po-
tical campaigns, our candidate is
ndOwed with a peculiar and broad
nowledge of party affairs which
-ould be of inestimable benefit if he
ere nominated for the high Office
President.
81 have in brief described to you
lie record of a lifelong, sterling
who in and out of Office
as always striven for the success of
lie party, and who by his record
9TH as party man and as a ma
Onal legislator, has proven himself
lalified by knowledge and expert
Ice to ably fulfill the duties of the
'eatest office of our land.
81 have the honor on behalf of the
lited and unanimous voice of the |
of Delaware to present
a candidate for the high Office of
'esident of the United States, the
Onorable Willard Salisbury of Del H
rare"
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04
DU POINT BOULEVARD
FORMALLY ACCEPTED
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distance. Much trouble was encount-
cred between Georgetown and Mil
ford in securing the right Of way. w.
1. Simpson, large land owner, near
Milford, and others fought the pro-
ject hard. The litigation was taken
to the United States Supreme Court
where the law authorizing the con-
demning of land was sustained.
Prior to the building of the du
Pont road, sections of the country in
the neighborhood of Glendale were
virtually isolated during and after
the wet weather that is frequent
during the winter and spring
months.
With the du Pont road an accom-
plished fact it is now recognized as
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04

rebuff of four years ago when the League of
Nations was the chief issue, the Democrats of
the Wilsonian school are waging a campaign
for nationwide approval of his ideals with al
most religious fervor. Living men directed the
convention but the spirit Of the War President
was ever present. The platform of the con-
ventiOn gives its own testimony of this infu-
ence.
The growing influence of women in national
politics was illustrated at the convention last
week with woman, Miss May Kennedy of New
York. as vice chairman of the assembly. The
women delegates were very effective in cam
paigning for various candidates. They have
found prominent places on committees and ev-
erywhere exercised the right of suffrage The
major parties are depending largely upon the
women to bring out large vote in November
The party leaders are not closing their eyes to
the need of the day-arousing the interest of
potential voters. Just now the average voter is
Indifferent and indifference is an approach to
political disaster The delegates and alternates
to the convention are usually "hand-picked" and
enthusiastic about conditions in their districts. |
The real leaders must discount some of their
happy predictions for careful system of checks |
and balances is as essential in the political bus
mess as in merchandising.
The daily newspapers have been cluttered up
with the names of candidates for the nomination
for the Presidency but in reality the office is
seeking the man. 1t is amusing when one con-
siders the aspirations of every native-born Am
ercan boy and the ultimate end of the dream
when so few all too few, measure up to speci-
fcatiOns. There is always some flaw in the
Presidential timber placed on exhibition by ad-
hiring friends. In another day, the world will I
NOW the chosen leaders of the Democratic
osts and then the recently established firm of
coolidge and Dawes will begin the real compe- ,
ion for the appreciation of the American voters. !
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04

GEN. DAWES RECEIVED considerable pub
hcity through the Hell and Maria" episode
when he spoke his mind to a Congressional in
vestigating committee. But the Dawes claim for
public endorsement is built on something more
substantial. His ive-year service as Comptroller
of the Treasury under Mckinley, s-long ev-
perience as a Chicago banker, his remarkable
record as chief purchasing Office of the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force, his drastic pruning of
Federal expenditures while serving as Director
of the Budget his mastery solution of the Ger
man reparatiOns question, and his driving ener-
gy-all eminently suit him for Presiding officer
of the Senate, for consulting expert for the Cab
met, and for President in the event he should
be called to that high office.
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04

SOMETIMES STATISTICS are interesting
Think of the enormous number of steps thai
are saved by telephone calls. Saving all those
steps means lessening the and tear on
thousands of human being
1t also means the accomplishment of an enor-
nous amount of work by young women in var
ious exchanges, who always answer politely
when you impatiently demand their immediate
attention.
The next time you are about to lose your tenn
per at Central remember that she is one of the
young women who answer 3,25O,OOO calls daily
and try to get the numbers desired, thus making
life easier for you
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04


THE OUTSTANDING FEATURE of the eigh-
teenth National Convention of the Republican
party, was the voicing by the delegates of their
faith in Calvin Coolidge The President and his
running mate, Chas. G.. Dawes, another striking
example of sterling American manhood go be-
fore the voters on platform which should win
for the Republican ticket the votes of many
Democrats. The platform is free from political
bunkum. 1t is an honest Straightforward state
ment of the things for which the Republican
party stands.
A brief summary of the platform shows that
the President and his party are pledged to gov
ernmental economy; to tax reforms that will
still further reduce the burden of taxation; that
the strictest scrutiny will be made so that the
integrity of the Budget System may be preserv-
ed 1t declares that the Republican admins
tration slashed $2OO,OOO,OOO from the cost Of
government and eliminated $4,000 employees
from the payrolls; that the Administration lift
ed the tax burden some $1,250,000000 per an
num- at the same time reducing the public debt
by over $2,5OO,OOOOOO.
The platform refers to the fact that in 1920
when the Republicans took Office, that there
were about three million men out of work in the
country and that today there is little if any un-
employment. The party is pledged to give to
the farmer all necessary government assistance
in organizing and establishing a system for the
cooperative marketing of agricultural products.
It promises to aid and simplify as well as the
cheapening of our marketing and distributing
It promises departmental help in di-
versif1ed farming and, if necessary, direct fnan-
cial aid during the transition period of diversi-
fcation. There is also a pledge to continuous
and vigorous efforts to strengthen and broaden
he export markets.
In the matter of railroad rates, there is dec
aration for a revision with view to reduce the
'ates on agricultural products. Aid for good
highways is urged. The new immigration law
S indorsed. In the matter of prohibition, there
Milford chronicle., 1924-07-04

THOUGH THE SITUATION of the farmers is
far from ideal, the average condition of the Am
erican farmer has improved nearly 10 per cent
during the past year.
The revised estimates of the Department of
Agriculture show that 1928 crops had total
value of about ten billions of dollars, an increase
of more than billion in one year.
Total value of exports Of principal agricultur-
al products from United States for eight months
ended February 20, 1924 was $1SO8,39S,OOO, as
compared with $1,233, ,716,O0O for the same period
during preceding year, an increase Of 6 per cent.
In a recent statement the Department of Ag
riculture says: THE general agricultural out
look for 1924 indicates that farmers are under
taking a normal production program 1t is ap-
parent, however, that agricultural production
this year will still be attended by difficulties
arising from high wages and other costs.
Domestic demand for agricultural products is
at a high level. Foreign markets, on the whole,
seem likely to maintain about the present level
of demand"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25
The Knock at the Door

VOUNG DOCTORS dentists and lawyers used to hang out
their shngle and wait halfstarved for several years
until business came to them. 1t professional
who could fairly good living within five years
after graduation
This waiting problem is being solved today in unique
way. young physician for instance opens office
in city. Then he hops train scouts around and finds
a couple of small towns that have no doctor.
He arranges for an office in these communities and
posts that he will be the job certain
day every week.
The usual procedure is to practice medicine four days
week in the city with few patients if any, and devote
the other two workdays to his small-town practice.
The solution of problem often is found in solving
another problem The travelling DOCTOR accordingly solves
his livelihood problem by solving the problem of the small
community without medical practitioner.
There's shortage of country doctors, for the very
simple that in many districts there's only enough
work to keep physician busy day week
The travelling doctor is on hand for that day only.
Travelling dentists also becoming There's
even occasional travelling lawyer arriving in town for
a day week to get people out Of trouble and
others into it.
It's bangup good system for these travelling profess
sonal usually young fresh from university and
right up to the minute with the latest in their line
All of which demonstrates that it isn't necessary to
wait for opportunity to knock at the door You can go
and buttonhoe opportunity and escort her to the door
Opportunity is occasionally found It's usually made
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25
Shaking Hands

JNTHEN Governor Bryan got home to Nebraska from
wv the New York convention with the democratic vice
presidential nomination dangling from his belt the folks
back home gave hima cordial reception and called for
speech.
Governor Bryan spoke, of course At the conclusion
of his few remarks he invited everybody to up and
shake hands with himself and Mrs Bryan. And there
the newspaper story ends II doesn't tell how Brother
Charley shakes hands, the story is incomplete.
Shaking hands is habit-sometimes good one but
often bad one Some men grasp your hand firmly and
shake it if they meant IT, Others might well hand
you hunk of liver to hold for few seconds.
President Coolidge shakes hands efficiently. II you
happen to be in line with others marching by TO shake
hands with the president, Calm and Cautious Calvin
takes hold of your hand and yanks you right along
your way and then reaches for the next victim behind
you and gives him the treatment.
There is shake about it. It's merely efficiency
method applied to ancient formality. Coolidge helps
you thru the ceremony about like Henry Fords system
rushes tin Lizzie thru the factory. If he didn't apply
efficiency to handshkng much valuable presidential time
would be lost You might stop and chat. at least try
to say hello good morning; and that takes time.
So you are firmly helped your way and go back
home and say you shook hands with the presden-atho
you did such thing. And you got about much of
thrill out of you got when you kissed your maiden
aunt. That is you kept cool with Coolidge And when
you to think of the foolish Misunderstanding habit
you can't blame the president for getting the fool
mony quickly and with little waste of energy
possible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25
Where Folks Don't Vote
BY RUTH FINNEY

ElFrY per cent Of the people
L OF the country who could
vote will not DO 30. comparison
Of census figures with ballot
totals shows.
This niay.at home vote could
elect whomeycr q chose 10 any
national office. Even 10 per
cent OF the H'ayht homo vote
could accomplish Il.
la 1920. there were 90. $50. $3.50
men and women were deprived
age In the United States. OF this
total. s6.7is.s1s voted. Another
s.46T.5s5 were disqualified be.
cause they were un.naturaliEcd
aliens OF because Of iiiliemcy.
Under this last head. 1000 300
men and women were deprikcd
Of tho franchise In tho southern
states because uf local laws o.,
tabllshlnR standards OF utcracy.
Tho stay .at.homc vote iotalcd
25.T05.oss that year Excluding
tho disqualified voters. the fix.
urcs show that for cycry 100 men
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25
FREEDOM
by ALBERT APPLE
By Albert Apple


ON hot summer day the luck.
" lest individual in tho world
Is the salmon trout. He always
lives IN water AZ a temperature
of 40 degrees--oniy eight above
freezing.
Tho salmon trout--calied Nam.
aycush by the 1ndians-is found
In deep lakes OH the way from
New England TO northcrnmost
Alaska. Usually he inhnbits lakes
that are the craters OF extinct
volcanoes. from i50 10 1000 or
more feet deep.
III the spring. after the ice
goes out, the surface water IS
cold and tho salmon trout a.
found riding the top near shore.
As the days and water get warm.
err, no gradually goes deeper. In
August tho Indihns troll for him
at depth OF 200 feet. using aa
much as ak pounds Of lead for
sinkers.
Namaycush. progressively going
deeper. follows the "40.dcgrees
line" His body iH so constructed
that he can live 1000 feet deep
without being crushed by the
pressure.
a city man, toilinE in hot
factory. store or office. has rcn.
son to sigh with envy MS he pom.
dcrs the lot Of the salmon trout.
Physical comfort is not tho only
important thing In life. But It's
a tremendous item. People could
not stand civilization II II we're
not for artificial "convenlenceB.
ENNVY. too. the freedom OF the
IL salmon trout. Nothing 10 do
but swim lnzily In tho cool wat.
era, picking up minnows for food
as needed. No working hours. No
alarm clocks. No tax collectors.
No prupadanda. No boresome
political campaigns. No tight
shoes. No dirt and dust. No.
oh, what lifel
WHILE we're on the subject.
w how about tho lucky lot OF
the Indian who trolls for the
salmon trout? Up yondcr in the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25

and women who voted In 1890.
there were % who did not take
enough interest ia tho outcome
81 the election 10 so 10 the polls.
Kentucky people were the most
enthusiastic voters In 1890.
For every 100 who voted. thtro
were only 20 who stayed at home.
Mississippi has the reverse
record out ~ her population of
S7e.i0s persons over ~ years,
only s2.fs2 voted Tor every 100
voters. 716 stayed away.
Taking the states IN geographic
groups the best voting record Ia
achieved by the Yves, North Cen,
trail states. including Minnesota.
Iowa. Missouri. North and South
Dakota. Nebraska and Kansas.
Here there were 90 non.votcrA TO
every 100 voters.
The group composed OF Arkan.
sas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and
Texas has the worst record.
score Of sl2 stay at homes for
every 100 voting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-25

slnk the ship.
Cuts will then be made In the
various decks OF the vessel and
powerful electric pumps Will be
lowered. These arc capable Of
ejecting 5000 tons OF water an
hour. The object ". Of course. TO
empty the vessel OF water 20
that she will start rising By her
own buoyancy.
This IL the operation that will
be performed on the Hlndenburg
which settled upright. her fun
nels and topmasts even now ex.
tending well above the level OF
the sea
The Seydli;z. which Is lying on
her side. presents a different