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The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

is dull in color it will not possess the
ling until it is able to gain a root
hold.
The color and appearance of the
germ will give some idea of the
strength of the germ. A clear, bright
| germ which is quite large is more
| desirable than a germ which is small
| and dull in appearance.
1t is very desirable TO select this
corn which is suitable for seed before
it has stood long in the field after
ripening. Unless the weather is very
dry so that the moisture Immediately
is removed from both the corn stalk
and the ear, the grain may become
slightly sour and not germinate as a
result. Many a field of good seed
corn has been lost in this manner
So if a farmer has corn he wishes
to save for seed it is very wise foli
him to get it out of the field and into
dry place as soon as possible.
In caring for the corn after gath
ering, it is only necessary to provide
a moderately cool place, with good
ventilation and that is free from
moisture, for the corn to keep in
viable condition for long time.
There are several ways that the
corn may be stored. One good method
is to tie with a string and hang from
the ceiling of granary or other dry
room. Or the corn may all be hung
on a seed corn tree, which is built by
driving long nails into a four by four
about four feet long, and cutting the
heads off that the corn may be stuck
on them. The sharpened nails must
be turned slightly up before the ears
will all stay on.
These methoos give good yentila-
tion or air movement about the ears
and insure their keeping. 1t is pos
sible to store the ears on shelves, but
in this method there is danger of
crowding and overheating and if this
happens the grain will be raised as
far as terminating is concerned.
There is too much value in the corn
selected in this manner for seed, to
permit it to be ruined by careless
methods of storing.
1t appears that President Coolidge
is already taking steps to help the
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
SOCIETY
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Thursday afternoon Mrs. John Kurz
entertained the Presbyterian Woman's
Missionary Society. 1t was guest day
and large number were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Miller enter
tanned at a l o'clock dinner Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mack, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Kirk, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward Alexander.
At he business meeting of the
Delta Business & Professional Wom-
ems club Wednesday evening, pre-
liminary plans were made for giving
Chriestmas party on December 3,
at the home of Miss Edith Hazelett.
This party will take the place OF the
usual dinner.
Mrs. NJ. p. Weeks was hostess to
the members and friends of the
Methodist w. II. NJ. s., at her home
on North Meeker, yesterday after
noon. The topic under consideration
was "Citizens and Neighbors," with
Mrs. Harding, leader. Devotionals
were conducted by Mrs, Henry.
Mrs. John Mccain entertained a
number of happy little folks at her
home yesterday afternoon, in honor
of her little daughter, Marie, whose
sixth birthday occurred on that day
An afternoon of fun and frollc was
finished with dainty refreshments,
chief among which was a beautiful
birthday cake with the Just the right
number OF lighted candles.
4 o o
Honoring Mary Sue Osborn and
Doris Anderson, whose birthdays
occur on the same date Mesdames
VIII Cofield and r. w. Osborn en-.
tertalned nineteen girl friends at the
Osborn home Wednesday evening.
Pleasant moments were enjoyed with
games and music, after which dainty
refreshments were served, including
twin birthday cakes" each brighten.
Each Of the honor guests was well
remembered with number OF dainty
and useful gifts.
o g o
Monday evening at the Presbyter-
Ian church the Westminster Guild
Chapter and the Senior Christian
Endeavor Society held a Joint social
in honor of Mrs. w. A. McCammon, OF
Denver. The large crowd enjoyed a
program of music and readings, and
an address by Mrs. McCammon. An
enthusiastic group of the younger
girls were organized into n West
minister Guild Circle After n de
lightful social hour delicious refresh
ments were served
o q, q,
Mrs. w. ". Warner was hostess
to the Shakespeare Club on Wednes
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

day. 1t being patriotic day. fine
program was given, arranged by Mrs.
C. p. Nutter, leader (leaving Tanning
of the Shrew," which has been the
study, to her fate). Some excellent
musical numbers were given by Mrs.
Goddard and Mrs. Gus Schlapp. Also
song by Mrs. Myrtle Tyler, entitled
John and Priscilla accompanying
herself on the guitar, was much en-
joyed. After number OF poems and
talks on education and patriotism.
the hostess served delicious refresh
ments. carrying out the "colors" in
scheme.
The Woman's club entertained
their husbands at a beautifully APP
pointed dinner at the Community
Rooms last Thursday evening. there
being a very good attendance. Rev.
f. Payne proved himself an able
toastmaster with his usual ready wit.
A. d. Fairbanks gave toast TO wives
and Mrs NJ. l.. Coad and Mrs. II. j.
Baird gave toast to husbands. Mrs.
w. l., Mack sang two very delightful
solos There was also n mock we'd
ding which produced a good deal OF
merriment. Starr Nelson was the
preacher" and c. b. Adams the
"blushing but somewhat corpulent
bride" DR.. f. w. Grove the"groom. "
and ]. G. Hall and VIII II. Mathers
were best man and maid OF honor
respectively.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

There was one divorce to every 7.6
marriages In the United States last
year. For the whole country there
were 14S,554 divorces to !, ,126,41S mar
riages, an increase OF more than 20
per cent over the divorce rate per 100,-
900 In 1915; a decrease Of more than
2 per cent under the marriage rate.
What is the matter with married folk
that they should incline to undoing
the knot that the parson ties? Is
monogamy giving way to serial polyg-
amy7 Are those linked in matrimony
becoming more exactlng as to the
other halfl Whatever the cause, the
fact that divorces are running to such
high figures Is enough to chill the
stoutest optimlst Where will this
separation business stop7 Is divorce
merely n passing fad, or is II assum-
Ing proportions that threaten the per-
manency Of marrlage7 What about
the raising Of chlldren7 Most Of these
domestic tragedies are easily avoid
able. The majority OF divorces are
traceable to Insignificant differences.
Such differences could be easily set
tied by application of the Golden Rule.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

The truth is that public opinion is
no longer to be caught by sensational
Ism, as II once was. It may demand
sensational newspapers and sensa-
tional politicians for Its own amuse-
ment, but II gives but little real weight
to the frantic and partisan appeals
which such newspapers and politicians
Issue. In the long run what impresses
public opinion and what It really
wants is truth and honest convictions
simply and clearly expressed, says the
Christian Science Monitor. No news
papers and no public characters which
honestly follow their own consciences
and are faithful to the truth as they
see It, are without influence. And II
the emergence Of the press trust has
hnd the effect Of awakening the public
to the dangers OF propaganda, and OF
driving them to look elsewhere for
their political leadership or to think
for themselves, II will have been a
blessing In disguise.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

Leaving yesterday for Whittier,
California, TO remain indefinitely
with her father, A. II. Hampton. who
is located there, was Mrs. Alberta
Campbell who is making the change
for health benefit.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

Charles Dorsey has just purchased
a new Dodge car.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
COMMISSIONERS PROTEST
LIGHTS BEING SHUT
OFF TOO EARLY

Lambertville-At the Tuesday
evening meeting of the Board of
Commissioners instructed City Clerk
Van Malta to file protest with the
New Jersey Power & Light Co.
against the street lights being shut
off too early in the mornings. 1t
seems that the streets are left in
darkness just before daylight, and
the Commissioners insist they should
be left on until it is light enough
to see without them.
An invitation was received by the
Commissioners from the Union Fire
Co., requesting that they accompany
them as their guests to Burlington
on October Is. Union Co. is to par
ticipate in the parade to be held
there in connection with the Burling-
ton County Firemen's Convention.
City Treasurer j. w. COOPER pre-
sented his report for the month of
August, showing that the expenses
of the City for the month were S.
080.88. The report was ordered pub
lished, and appears elsewhere in
this issue. The publication of the July
report marked the first time the
monthly financial affairs of the city
were regularly published in nearly
two years. Every taxpayer should
follow these reports so that he can
know how his money is being spent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
NEWTON E. SLACK


Newton f. Slack, one of Lambert
ville's best known citizens, passed
away suddenly at his home at I'm
ion and Coryell streets, Saturday
morning, from heart failure. AL
though his health had been poor
for some time, he was up and about,
and his sudden death was a shock
to his relatives and many friends.
Mr.. Slack was born at Center
Bridge, Pa, September ID, 1856, the
son of Silas M. and Eliza J. Slack.
He came to this city when 20 years
of age, and learned the trade of
manufacturing cigars with his bro
Their, Charles A. Slack, later buying
the business, which he conducted to
the time of his death. He was an
active member of the Union Fire
Co., and an elder in the First Pres
byterian Church. He is survived by
his wife, who was Mary Holcombe;
one brother, Captain Charles A.
Slack, of this city, and two sisters,
Mrs. Joseph H. Large, of Philadel-
phia, and Mrs Sarah C. Parker, of
Lambertville; also three nieces and
four nephews.
The funeral was held at his late
home on Tuesday afternoon at 2,30
o'clock, and was conducted by Rev
William H. Woolverton, Of Stock
ton, assisted by Rev. Theron Lee
of the First Presbyterian Church OF
Lambertville, and Rev. Henry A
MacKubbin, of Philadelphia. Inter
ment was in Mount Hope emetery
under the direction of LaBaw.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
EVENTS IN AND ABOUT THE
CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE

Miss Frances l.. Schenck has re-
turned to the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Schenck, 7
York street, from two months
trip thru California. She leaves
shortly to resume her work as a
teacher in the East Orange public
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton b. Oblinger
and son, Daniel, of 81 York street,
accompanied by Miss Ethel Emmons,
of Frenchtown, left Saturday for a
motor trip to Atlantic City where
they will be guests of the Franklin
House for week.
f. E. Hawk sold for Anne Walter
the dwelling at 142 George street
Lambertville, to John ID. Stockton
I'd, and for Nathan Cochran large
brick house at 80 Brunswick avenue
to w. o. Daniels.
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Miss Katherine Wilcox, of Clinton
street, who accompanied Miss Mar
ion Yos on trip thru New York
State, has remained for another
weeks stay.
The Misses Nellie and Jane LAWN,
of II York street, are mentioning
at Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hill, of
80 Jefferson street, left Saturday
for an extended motor trip thru New
York state. Their first stop was at
Kingston where they will visit rela-
tives.
J. d. Mckay, of 35 Coryell street,
leaves this week for a business trip
thru the South in the interests of
the Lambertville Rubber Co. He
will be gone until November.
Mr.. and Mrs. James o. Studdi-
ford, Of Trenton, were Labor Day
visitors with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James S. Studdiford, of 28
North Union street.
Mrs. Dennis l.. Strouse, of North
Union street, and her children have
returned from visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Alavater, of Pennington
John II. Johnson, of Bridge
street, is on fifteen days vacation
from his position with the local
Post Office as letter carrier,
Mrs. Levi Brown and her daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Dillingham; Brown,
returned last week from vacation
in Cape May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Ryan, of
York street, were weekend visit
ors in Wilmington, Delaware,
Mr. and Mrs. w. Scott Taylor,
Jr., and little daughter, Betty, and
Mrs. w. S. Taylor, Sr., of Trenton,
were Sunday visitors with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Cooper, of Bridge and
Lambert streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul II. Yos and son,
of Trenton, and Alfred Weachter, of
New York City, were weekend visit
ors with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Yos,
of Academy Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel B. Whiteley
of SO North Main street, have re-
turned to their home from a two
weeks stay at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Samuel w. Kerr and daugh.
ter, Miss Grace Kerr, returned Sat.
urday to their home at ITO NORTH
Union street, from visit with rel
atives in Philadelphia.
Miss Marion Yos, of Academy
Hill, returned last week from al
extended vacation trip to New Yorl
| City, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse
Buffalo and Niagara Falls,
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MRS. LAWRENCE DEMPSEY

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie B.
Dempsey wife of Lawrence Demp-
sey who died Friday morning after
a short illness from heart trouble,
was held Monday morning from her
alte home, SO South Main street,
Lambertville, at 0 o'clock, with re-
QUEEN high mass at st. Johns R..
C. church at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. J. r.
Mahoney, celebrant and interment
was in st. Johns cemetery, under
the direction of Moonan. Besides her
husband, she is survived by six
daughters, Lillian, Gertrude, Alice,
Marcelle, Catherine and Annette, of
this city, also two sons Ambros, of
New Hope, and Lawrence Jr., of this
city; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Cor
man, of Trenton Junction, and Miss
Emma Long, of Wilburtha, and one
brother, f. M. Long, of Morrisville
Pa.
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Firestone continued their tour
through the Green Mountains, stop
ping now and then to talk with the
people of rural New England and
view the countryside. They spent
the early part Of their vacation at
Mr.. Ford's Wayside Inn, at South
Sudbury.
Before visiting the President,
Mr.. Ford played host to 5000 New
England farmers at his Wayside
Inn estate at South Sudbury, Mass.
With Mr.. Edison and Mr.. Firestone
he supervised blowing and agri-
cultural demonstration, and invited
the Farm Bureau Federation to use
his grounds for its annual gather
ings. On the same day the Hol-
stein Friesian Association gathered
at Mr. Firestone's old homestead
in Columbiana county, Ohio, for its
annual picnic, as the guests of Mr..
Firestone, who sent his son, HAIR
vcy, Jr, to welcome them in his
absence.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
MICHAEL J. KILROY

Michael j. Kilroy, aged 60, died
Sunday morning after short ILL
ness from heart disease at the res
idence of his sister, Mrs. James
Hamil, of 1863 North Main street,
Lambertville. with whom he made
his home. His funeral was held We'd
nesday from his late home with
high mass at St. Johns r. c. church
and interment in st. Johns ceme-
terry under the direction of Moonan.
He is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Thomas O'Rourke, and Mrs.
James Hamil, of this city, and three
brothers, DIR. James J. Kilroy, of
Washington, d. c.; William Kilroy,
also of Washington, and Thomas Kill
roy, of Saranac Lake, N. Y. Mr.. Kill
roy was never married.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04

Washington, Sept. 3-One of the
outstanding features of the vaca-
ton trip of President Coolidge, who
has just returned from two weeks
stay at his fathers farm in YER
mont, was the visit of Henry Ford,
Thomas A. Edison and Harvey S.
Firestone.
On their annual camping trip,
these three geniuses of industry
and invention called upon the Pres
ident ON an automobile tour
through New England, and for sew
eral hours discussed with him vari-
GUS problems and conditions. All
three of them assured him of their
hearty support of his candidacy for
election.
The chief topic of conversation
was the future prosperity of the
country. The three camping com
panions assured the President that
in their opinion the continued inn
proving prosperity Of the country
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH NOTES


Next Sunday at II o'clock Com
munion Service will be held. In the
evening at o'clock the pastor,
Rev. Michael Evans, will preach on
"The Worlds Greatest Asset"
Rev. r. T. Lynd, of Neshaminy,
visited at the Manse this week. He
is just back from vacation.
All the churches joined in union
service at the Chautauqua Tent
last Sunday evening. DR.. Miller made
splendid address and the trio sang
group of songs that were keenly
appreciated.
Prayer meeting will be held at the
church next Wednesday evening at
o'colck.
Mrs. Howard Large has return
ed from a months stay at Ocean
Grove.
DR.. Scott left Thursday morning
after a visit with US. He is always
welcome,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
Chaufauqua Secures
Gmaranf0rS for 1925

The Chautauqua contract, with
forty signatures. was presented at
the closing session Wednesday night,
assuring the continuance. of the in
stitution- A considerable number of
additional signers are promised UNI
der the condition that the total num-
Der reach eighty. 1t is requested that
any who are willing to sign in this
way notify the present years officers
at once. Organizations also will be
accepted as signers.
A meeting will be held at the New
Hope library room next. Thursday
evening September IL, at 8 o'clock,
daylight. at which time officers for
next year will be elected and var
ious plans in connection with Chau-
tauqua considered. All signers to
the contract and others interested
will be welcome to this meeting.
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Miss Elizabeth Moore, of Doyles-
town, is spending few days with
Miss Helen Stockton, ON Ferry street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Logan are
spending two weeks at Ocean Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs, Alfred Cryer spent
the weekend at Ocean Grove.
d. b. Oblinger and sons, Clinton
and Fred, spent Labor Day at At
lantic City.
Mrs. Harry Gilmore, of Yardley,
visited Mrs. Harvey Mitchell on La
Dor Day.
Walter Craven Of Philadelphia
spent Friday with Silas Yerkes, of
Bridge street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Mastcn and
son Edward of Bethlehem, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Ida Shaddnger.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Oppie and
Mrs. Ida Roberts attended the Point
Pleasant Baptist Church on Sun
day morning.
Mrs Lizzie Trauger, Of Lancas-
ter, spent the week end with Mrs.
Nora Kerwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Thatcher, of
Camden, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Kelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Corson re-
turned home Monday after two
weeks visit with their son, Edward
at Duluth, MINI.
Miss Mary Weaver, of Lancaster,
has returnted TO resume her duties
as teacher in the New Hope Public
| School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Duckworth
of Ferry street, announce the birth
Of baby boy, born last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Lloyd anc
daughter spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenwick Pew
Edward Parsons is quite i'll al
his home on North Main street.
DIR. and Mrs. Uhler, of Nazareth
are visiting Mrs. + 3. Leedom on
Main street.
Philip and Trudeau Salmon ar,
visiting their parents, Dr. and Mrs
l.. T. Salmon.
Mark Miller has purchased tn
property Of Joseph Smith on Soutl
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan Mcgowan am
daughter Of Worthwhile spent Sun
day with Hugh Mcgowan.
Miss Annie Marley is spending
week with relatives in German
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pew an
family, of Newark, are visiting Mi
and Mrs. Fenwick Pew
John d. Cryer Of Penns Mano
spent Friday with his brother Wi
liam Cryer Of South Main street
, Miss Julia Rastatter, of Norwoo
and Clarence Berquist Of IVES
, Philadelphia, spent the week-en
t with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Young.
The Junior Leaders of the Chat
tauqua have been making their hon
, during the week with Mrs. Charlie
Janney.
, Cornelius V. Ely has entirely r,
! covered from his recent attack
humps.
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depended upon the condition of the
farmers. Agriculture must prove
profitable for America to continue
prosperous, they said.
Il think times are getting better
and for sound agricultural reasons
said Mr.. Ford
Interviewed during his call upon
President Coolidge, Mr.. Edison
said; "Well have great prosper
ity If the corn does not get nipped
and crops in general are good
Mr.. Firestone declared that the
farmer was the keystone of Amer
lean prosperity.
Conditions in this country will
continue to grow better so long as
the farmer is prosperous he said.
"He is the barometer by which to
judge conditions His is the basic
industry of the country, and the
one upon which our prosperity de-
ponds"
After leaving the Presidents
farm Mr.. Ford, Mr.. Edison and Mr..
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
PERSONAL HAPPENINGS or
--s--~ nj srrf-SHa-nI IND TT1TNJTY

The Misses Mary and Catharne
Walton have been spending the week
with their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Ely, of Bridge street.
The following girls from New
Hope left on Monday to go in train
ing for nurses: Caroline Dillon at
Harlem Hospital, New York; Ger
tfude Voorhees, at st. Francis Hos
pital, Trenton and Marion Brown at
Abingdon Hospital.
Miss Edith Cryer, Of Penns Man
or, Is visiting relatives and friends
during Ghautauqua week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William sengpicl,
Of Philadelphia announce the mar
rage of their daughter Margaret
Mary, to Stephen Hutchinson, Of
New Hope, on Saturday August
Goth at Philadelphia.
The 14th Annual Reunion of the
Bennett Family was held Monday
September / at Neshaminy Falls.
Those present from New Hope were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bennett, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Scott and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hut
Crimson and family, Mrs. Mary Ben.
nett, and Josephine Monaghan, Mr.
and Mrs. Miles Delaney.
Miss Peggy Taylor, has returned
to her home after visit with rel
atives in New York City.
Mrs. John II. Ely spent Wednes
day with her sister, Mrs. Shorey a
Holieong.
George II. Ely lost a valuable
horse at the Quakertown Fair las
Thursday. The animal was in run
ming race and it is supposed it brok
it's leg, after which it had to be kill
ed Wilton Ely was riding the hors
at the time it fell and suffered quit
a painful injury, his collarbon'
being broken and he received sever
bruises.
Hugh W. Kitchener has 50 ia
recovered from his recent attack o
poisoning that he is able to tax
short rides in his automobile.
j. Robert Eastburn, Of Flour
town, spent from Saturday unit
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Blackfan.
The pageant which will be give
by the Young Friends Of Buck
County in celebration Of the Tercer
tenary of George Fox is to be hel
at George School next Saturday al
ternoon, Those participating frol
SoleburY will be: Samuel l.. Paxsol
Wilmot Quinby; William w. HUI
ley and Ethel Short.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brenton Hubbard, {
Massachusetts and Miss Annie Whit
ley, Of Washington, are visiting Mr.
/ Florence Naylor, on York Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Potts, {
/ Trenton. were visiting Mr.. and Mr.
Frank Kelley on Sunday.
Alma Shellenbergh and Daniel A
kinson, Of Doylestown spent MOI
$ day with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vroor
Owen Marley, of Stroudsburg, WI
visiting relatives in town one da
I last week.
CONTINUED on fourth page)
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-09-04
Cut off
At The
Wrong End!

Many Lambertville house.
wives have complained against
disseminating the twice-a-week
garbage collections on Septem-
Der LIST.
They point out that more
fruits, MELONS and vegetables
are used now than during the
summer months. And these pro-
duce more refuse than can be
taken care of by only one col
lection each week.
And we have much hot wea-
Their in September. Garbage
cans grow putrid and overflow
with rotting materials.
Some contend that it would
be better to begin the twice-a-
week collections two weeks lat
er in the Spring, and continue
them two weeks later in the
Fall.