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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
RETURN FROM CONVENTION

RETURN FROM CONVENTION
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Duemeland
returned Saturday night from at
tendine the Rotary convention at
rTofohso; Canada. Following the con-
- HSnt7oh they spent week in Mont
real, went through the Thousand
Islands. visited Niagara Falls. and
came home by way of Chicago.
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I'M CITY

Attorney and Mrs. H. L. Malloy
Of Halliday are in the city for . few
days on business and shopping.
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ARE MARRIED

Henry Danielson and Miss Signe
C. Engstrom were married here Sun
day, June 20. They. will make their
home in Raub, N. D.
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GUEST HERE

Miss Catherine Moynier of Maui
9hton township is a guest here
for, q wek of Miss Lucy Usher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
CITY NEWS
Drill Postponed

The weekly drill of Company
"A" has been postponed until next
Tuesday night.
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- PAGE FIVE! }.

from -the boughs of trees was dis
covered by party of Englishi Siers
lists that returned hGre recently
from the heart of India. The eggs
hatch in mid-air and the bfrdifngs
tumble to the ground.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
WRITER HERE

Charles F. COLLISION, feature writ
er for the Minneapolis Tribune. is
spending q few days in Bismarck and
Mandan. 90
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
,LICENSE ISSUED

A marriage license was issued
Saturday TO Clarence G.. Ward and
Miss Christine Clara Wagner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
HERE FROM. ST .pA1u.

HERE FROM ST. PAUL
L. p. Gelleran Of St. Paul, is here
on business for few days connect
cd with his work on the Northern
Pscific. *
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To LEAVE FOR EAST

Mrs. E. H. Myfler is leaving soon
for Fargo and points in the East to
visit with relatives.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01

Conrath. Glen Ullin, Mrs. John
Fuhrer, McKelzie, Roy Little, Reg
an. Elmer Martin, city, Walter
Paul, city, Agnes Canton, Center,
Arthur Erickson. Hazen, Mrs. o. M.
Baumann and baby girl, Linton.
and Martin johnson, city, Mrs. J..
G. Bauer, Blue Grass, Mr.. J. w.
Went, Flasher, Mr.. F.. C.. Zuroff,
Richey, Mont, Mrs. E. Anderson,
Fullerton, Mrs. Martin Kuntz, Bris-
bane. Mrs. German Chabot and
baby girl, city. Births: To MIR.
and Mrs. John M .Lipp. Strasburg,
baby, girl. born on Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
Cook by Electricity.
It is Safe.
Girls! Use Lemon
To Whiten Skin

The only harmless why to bleach
the skin white is to mix the juice of
two lemons with three ounces Of Or
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
HERE FROM FLASHER

>Dr. o. DeMoulley and family of
= Flashed were here on business yes
terday, and also visited with rela-
tives, at the J. J. Manning. home.
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other son, lives at her fathers home
at Wilton.

BIRDS GROW ON TREES
Bombay, July IA many -coiored
bird that leaves it's eggs suspended
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-07-01
tn CONVENTION

AL Rosen leaves tonight for Bos-
ton where he will attend the Elks
convention. He will be away two
OF three weeks.
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AT THE MOVIES

CAPITOL THEATRENs j
Owen Moore and Allies Lake,
photoplaying at the job of newly
weds, buy cute little compobcard
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Five-year- old Marie Theresa Corbs
oil Dayton, o., isn't bit excited over
the fact that she may be declared
heiress to $4,OO0,OOO in few days.
She 10 playing with her dolls, while
lawyers are fighting to get the
money for her. The estate in ques-
tion was left by Thomas w. Corby,
eccentric Detroit millionaire. Corby's
divorced wife contends Marie
Theresa was the millionaire's chilo.
Corby left no will.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Farmers Urged To Save
Last Years Corn For Seed
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Warns Against Serious Seed
Shortage In 1925.

The spring Of 1924 was unusually
backward in many sections. Follow
ing this, the growing conditions were
not good, with the result that the
bulk of the corn is extremely late thru
out the Corn Belt and northward. 1t
is so late that most Of the crop will
be unfit for seed unless frost holds
off longer than usual.
The United States Department of
Agriculture is calling attention to this
fact at the present time in order to
prevent, if possible, a serious seed
corn situation in the spring of 1925.
The higher prices for corn in the last
few weeks are drawing much of the
old crop from the farms. Farmers
not having enough seed corn for 1926
left over from last years supply
should save the best of their bulk
crib corn from which to obtain seed,
if necessary. If this years crop is
killed by frost before it is mature,
this old corn will provide a source
from which seed can be selected for
planting in 1925.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
A. J. Hobgood, Well Known
Here, Dies AT Hopewell
Former Pocomokian And Railroad
Employe, Succumbs After Two
Years Illness

A. J. Hobgood, IS, a former resi-
dent of this city, and a well known
railroad employee died at his home at
Hopewell, Nd, August 18th.
He had been in bad health for some
time, not being able to work for the
company for more than 2 years, but
gradually grew worse until the end
came.
The deceased was a good Christian
man and beloved by the entire COM
munity. He is survived by his widow.
Mrs. Carrie Mears Hobgood and three
children, two sons and one daughter,
Wilson Lemuel Hobgood, of Rich
mond, Va; DR.. Andrew Jackson Hob
good, Clifton Forge, Va, and Miss
Mary Hobgood, of Richmond, Va. HIS
remains were taken to Battleboro, N.
c., and the funeral held in the Episco-
pal church there, of which he was a
member and burial was made in the
adjoining cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Dates Announced For
Annual Petticoat Minstrel

The dates selected for the new Pet
ticoat Minstrel and Musical Revue,
staged by the Wheeler Producing Co.,
of Lancaster, Pa, and given under the
auspices of Crescent Chapter o. F..
S., are October 9Th, 9th and 10th.
These productions are not classed
as amateur performances as the
Wheelers are considered high class
artists in their line of work and those
who take part are carefully and per-
fectly trained and the whole perform
ance equal to any city production.
The very latest song hits will be
used this fall and many other new
and novel features. The cast will con-
sist of about rs of Pocomoke's best
talent. Owing to the packed houses
on former occasions it has been def
nitely decided to hold the 1924 Revue
three nights.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
EMPIRE THEATRE TO JOIN
/. NATIONAL CELEBRATION
Will Show Three Big Paramount
Productions During 7th Annual
Paramount Week.

Next week, September l to 6, the
Empire Theatre of this city, will join
in the nationwide celebration of the
Seventh Annual Paramount Weekly
by showing this popular brand OF
photo-plays each and every day.
On Monday and Tuesday Pola Ne
gri, Conway Tearles, and Conrad
Nagel will be seen in "Bella Donna" {"
Pola Negri's first American-made
Paramount production.
Bella Donna, as admirers of Mrs.
Chepstow had named her when her
beauty's power was at it's height,
is accustomed to having men bow
submissively to her will, but she
works out her own destruction when
she meets certain Mahmoud Baroudi
the richest man in Cairo. Her power
vanishes, and she becomes a slave to
the desert chiefs every wish. The
picture is a romantic tragedy directed
by George Fitzmaurice. 1t brings a
new Pola Negri to the screen-a Pola
Negri you have never seen before.
A picture that is sure to please the
public is "The Ne'er-do- WE'LL" star
ring Thomas Meighan, one of the
most popular screen luminaries in the
country. 1t will be shown on We'd
nesday and Thursday. This picture
was taken from the novel by Rex
Beach and is a rip-roaring romance
filled with thrilling action and un-
usual heart appeal. AS the reckless
young man of wealth who is made a
victim of a joke which ultimately
leads to his reformation and brings
him in contact with a charming girl,
Mr.. Meighan is seen at his best.
On Friday and Saturday the Para
mount production, "Glimpses of the
Moon," will be the feature. Concern
ing this picture a movie critic has the
following to say:
"Allan Dwan, famous as the pro-
ducer of "Robin Hood" has done re-
markable work in his first Paramount
picture, "The Glimpses of the Moon, :"
adapted from Edith Wharton's novel.
With Bebe Daniels, Nita Naldi, Rubye
de Remer, David Powell, Maurice Cos
tello and Charles Gerard in the cast
and an exceedingly costly investiture,
this picture is one of the most effect
i've and elaborate screen society
dramas thus far presented to the
public. Director Dwan has produced
"The Glimpses of the Moon" with the
same lavish hand that fashioned
"Robin Hood" for Douglas Fair
banks"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
CHAUTAUQUA
OPENS HERE
WEDNESDAY
Cuarantors Set Price Of Tickets At
$3.50 For Adults And $l.OO
For Children.
PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY
IS COMMITTEES SLOGAN

Chautauqua's big tent will appear
on the school grounds next Wednes-
day. The Swarthmore Company will
act as hosts to the lovers of high
class entertainment in Pocomoke. The
city has been bedecked with pennants
and posters for few days and pro-
grams have been distributed to the
homes. "A brief outline of what to
expect is as follows:
Wednesday, Pocomoke will make one
Singing Band and Juniors; night,
Maupin's Singing Band and lecture by
James A. Burns on "The Mountain
eers.",
Thursday-Morning, Juniors; af-
ternoon, Sorority Singers and lecture
by the superintendent; night, Sorority
Singers and lecture on "The Wonders
Of Science" oy DR.. Hilton Ira Jones.
Friday - Morning, Juniors; after
noon, Concert by Babcock- -Ringgold
Company and lecture by DR.. Martin
D. Hardin, els the World Fool Proof;"
night, Recital by Frances Ingram of
the Metropolitan Opera Company.
Saturday-Morning, Juniors; after
noon, lecture by Mrs. Chester B.
Story, GAS Otheres See U.s." night,
Henry and Company, in magic, mys-
terry and mirth.
Sunday-to be announced.
Monday-Morning, Juniors; after
noon, Colfemina Concert Co., lecture
by Carlton Chamberlayne, care You
an Americana" night, same company
and lecture by Opie Read, "Human
Nature and Politics"
Tuesday-Morning, Juniors; after
noon, "The Jolly Juniors" and Helen
Waggoner, interpreter of short stor-
les; night, comedy drama, ellis Honor
The Mayor"
A full description of the above
numbers is in the program. It will
pay you to make close study of this,
and it will further pay you to take in
the whole course. It would cost hun
dreds of dollars for you to see what
is brought to your door at a trifling
charge.
Chautauqua comes on the invita-
tion of citizens of Pocomoke City.
These, realizing that the tendency
now is to fill up life with entertain
ment that is not uplifting, have guar
anteed that this organization shall
come here and 1.-THE breach. The
people must give the guarantors Their
support to the fullest in order that no
loss may occur in connection with this
most commendable undertaking.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
CITIZENS WILL
Be KEPT POSTED
BY new PLAN
Mayor And Council Will Issue Reg.
ular Bulletins Concerning All
Important Business.
MOVE REGARDED AS STEP
In RIGHT DIRECTION

The following letter has been hand
ed to the Democrat for publication
1t is cheerfully given space, with the
hope that the public will give it care
full perusal:
TO the Citizens of Pocomoke City:
There seems to be universal de-
mand for information concerning the
operations and financial transactions
OF Pocomoke City. Such interest a.
mong the taxpayers is entirely prop
er; for it is the taxpayers money the
town officials are disbursing; hence.
the taxpayers should have such infor-
nation as will enable them to judge
intelligently of the fidelity, efficiency
and economy Of their chosen officials
1t will be the constant endeavor OF
the present board Of town officials to
keep the citizens of POcOmoke fully
informed on all matters pertaining u
the town. Arrangements are now be-
ing made and it is our intention to ex-
ecute the plans by September Is, fol-
the establishment of an office on the
first floor, if possible, if not, then or
the second floor, of the City Hall
where bulletins will be hanging or
file for the inspection of the public
These bulletins will give detailed in
formation concerning the monthly re-
ceipts and expenditures of each meet
ing will be on file, and everyone in
terested is invited to call and make
inspection of these records just as Of
ten as is desired.
In order that the best interest OF
the whole community might be serv-
ed, the Mayor and Council will genu-
inely welcome legitimate complaints
and constructive criticism.
The plan as outlined above is the
most economical, and we believe il
will prove to be the most satisfactory
in giving to the people of Pocomoke
full information regarding the dis
bursting of their money and the gov
ernment of their town. If anyone has
a better plan to suggest, the Mayor
and Council will be glad to hear it
but until further notice this plan will
be in vogue beginning October 1st
1924.
Very respectfully,
MAYOR AND COUNCIL,
of Pocomoke City
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
ETERNAL VIGILANCE in
CONTROL OF SMALLPOX
Maryland Law Provides That Every
Child Must Be Vaccinated Before
Entering Public School

Maryland is one of the States that
has had reason to be proud of it's rec
ord so far as the control of smallpox
IS concerned. But this has only been
accomplished by eternal vigilance and
by the intelligent cooperation Of the
people of the State.
For the last two years, all over the
country, there has been a flare up OF
the disease and in the states and
cities in which the vaccination laws
are not strictly enforced the out
breaks have been especially severe.
In Minnesota, for instance, since the
first of January, 1913 cases of the ma
lignant type Of smallpox have been
reported, with 40 deaths, and 1920
cases Of the milder type, with II
deaths. Compulsory vaccination was
abandoned in Minnesota in 1903. AS a
result of these recent outbreaks the
State Board of Health of Minnesota
has issued warning to the people Of
that state to lose no time in being vac
cinated.
There have been more cases in the
counties of Maryland in the last eight
months, than since 1922. Here are
the figures for the last three years:
Cases, 1922, II; 1923, 25; 1924, 80
to August 22d.
Deaths, 1920; 1923, 3; 1924, o to
August 22d.
The local health officer does not
wait to write to the State Depart
ment of Health. He telephones or
telegraphs his report. AS soon as
the news is received somebody from
the bureau of Communicable diseases
gets on the job. All who have been
working with him or her, or who have
been associated in any way-are
rounded up and vaccinated.
Since the beginning of January of
the present year, 1920 points of
small pox vaccine have been sent out
from the State Department of Health
to doctors or health officers in the
counties, and that number of people
have been immunized against small
pox. That is the way the disease has
been kept down in this State.
The Maryland vaccination law re-
quires every child to be vaccinated
before it can be enrolled in school and
the State Board of Education cooper
ates with the State Board of Health
in seeing that the law is observed.
DIR. John S. Fulton, Director of the
State Department Of Health asks the
people of the State to keep this IN
mind: eff your child is to enter school
this fall' he says "take him or her to
your doctor or to your health officer
to be vaccinated before school opens.
All health records show that small
pox has never occurred to any appre-
ciable extent among people who have
BEEN. recently. successfully. vacci-
nated."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Church OF St. Mary The
Virgin Receives Gift

A beautiful stained glass window
has been placed in the Church of st.
Mary the Virgin. 1t is memorial 70
the parents Of Miss M Louise Mills,
who is the donor of the window.
The subject is "Prayer and Faith.
The ventilation panel shows a child
at prayer. Above is Faith holding d
cross and underneath is the inscrip-
ton: "In the Cross of Christ Glory
The window comes from the stu
dios of Charles F Hogeman, Orange.
N. J. All who have seen it consider
it a work of art and a valuable addi-
ton to the many other memorials in
St. Mary's Church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Water Department

A survey is being made of water
fixtures installed in every property
receiving the city's water. The OBJ
jetc of this survey is two-fold: First.
that the City Officials might have and
perpetuate an accurate record OF
water fixtures. Second, that adjust
ment might be properly made of any
discrepancy in charge.
Street Department
The improvement to Market street
is we'll under way-but the City Off
cials were compelled to deposit $4,000
with the State Roads Commission be-
fore work was started, and, because
of outstanding municipal taxes, it was
necessary to borrow $1,000 from each
of the local banks to pay the bill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Crotud At Farm Bureau
Picnic Wednesday Last

The Farm Bureau of Worcester
County, held their annual picnic at
Public Landing Wednesday. They had
a splendid crowd and a lovely day.
The day was spent with different
sports, swimming and public speak
ing. The speakers were Mr.. Fair
Banks, Senator Harrison and Dr.
Simons.
The names of the speakers is e.
nough to say that the speaking was
fine. All enjoyed the day and it will
long be remembered by those present
The Farm Bureau is a prosperous
institution and much is being done
through it to help the farmers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Telephone Improvement
Controversy Is Settled

Two weeks ago the Democrat pub
lished story regarding the telephone
pole and guy wire at the corner of
Willow and Second streets. The plan
Of crossing private property has been
abandoned. A twelve inch pole has
been set in concrete, and two poles on
willow street will have guy wires run
ming to the curb. These will take the
pull off the post at the corner and it
is believed will solve the problem sat-
isfactorily.
The engineering corps of the tele-
phone company deserves great credit
for thus surmounting an obstacle that
threatened to hold up our public i'm
prOvements.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
SALISBURY HOLDS LEAD in
EASTERN SHORE BASE BALL
Cambridge Now In Third Place With Parksley Second And
Crsfield Fourth.-Excitement At High Pitch

in a while he is filled with fear. A
fan in a nearby town was hunting for
an invitation to go to the game at
Salisbury Thursday. He said that if
he went off alone the women folk
would raise sand, but that if someone
would invite him he could go in peace.
The 1924 season closes with the
games on Labor Day.
All fandom will be agog over the
remaining games. The lassitude of
the summer, when just to see game
was enough, is now all changed into
excitement as. to who is going to win.
So interest will particularly center on
the teams that are at or near the top
at this late day in the season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
DOWNPOUR OF RAIN
BENEFITS FARMERS
Long Droughth Broken Monday
Night.-About Five Inches
Of Precipitation
"St. Swithin's Day, if thou be fair,
For forty days twill rain ma mair.' 81

This is the superstition that this
year justified itself by not raining,
and thus endangering the life of man
and beast by crippling the food sup
ply. All over the Eastern Shore the
suns rays and the winds dried up the
land and all that was thereon Forty
days, to the hour almost, We waited.
Some berated the weather man, 9TH
ers prayed for suitable weather to
provide the fruits of the earth. To all
complaints and appeals there appear
ed to be no reply. The droughth kept
on.
The question of maintaining live
stock during the coming winter be-
gan to look serious. Beginning in a
small way, people began to sell off
their poultry, until the markets were
abundantly supplied. The scare last
ed until the rain came. At last, on
Monday afternoon Jupiter Pluvious
let loose and continued thru the night
with many refreshing showers. Late
crops were saved. A sigh of relief
and thanksgiving went up from thou
sands of hearts.
With the beneficial rain came big
wind. 1t was sorry sight to behold
the corn after night, of storm that
literally knocked it off it's feet, but
did not break it With the suns rays
it is almost all erect again. The value
of this rain is almost incalculable. It
will run into millions of dollars in
Maryland alone.
The official record of precipitation
during Monday nights storm is Alt
inches.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Religious Work In Full
Suing First of September

Religious work will be in full
swing again with the beginning of
September. The clergy will have re-
trned from their vacations, physically
refreshed for the duties confronting
them.
With schools, Chautauqua, etc., it
would seem that Pocomoke will not
neglect its intellectual and spiritual
development. All societies in con-
nection with the churches will begin
to assume activities. In many cases
endeavOr will center round the annual
bazaars that the respective organiza-
tiOns will hold late in the fall.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
What's Going On In The City Hall
Interest Bearing Notes And Bills

Interest Bearing Notes And Bills
The total of notes and unpaid bills
against Pocomoke City is now $19,-
900; the unpaid taxes, water rents and
other items due the city from prop
erty owners is just about $4,000 short
of the floating Indebtedness.
Dogs
It has been estimated by some of
Pocomoke's citizens that there are
a thousand and one dogs within the
corporate limits-this estimate is un-
doubtedly increased great deal when
the "howling of the hounds" disturb
ones peaceful slumber-the clerk has
issued license to but five dog owners.
Watch for important information
next week!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-30
Work Being Pushed On
Market St. Improvement

Work on the improvement of Mar
'ket street goes on apace. The block
between Clarke avenue and Second
street has been stripped of the old
sidewalk and excavated for the build
ing of the new roadway. One can now
begin to get an idea how wide the
improved thoroughfare will be.
Contractor Morse is pushing the
work with all possible speed and is
causing little or no delay to traffic.
In case of any threatened danger the
street is closed, as was the case on
Wednesday Pocomoke will make one
of it's greatest strides with the COM
pletion of this work.