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Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE STUDIED AND AP-
PROVED the Republican platform before it was
adopted by the party convention. Mr.. Davis had
no voice whatever in the preparation of the
Democratic planks. The former is serene in the
knowledge that his platform represents not only
his party but his own personal views If Mr.
Coolidge is elected he can proceed to carry out
the platform promises free from any mental res
ervations or compromise with his own attitude
Not so with Mr.. Davis. If chance should give
him the victory he would Immediately be faced
with the necessity of adjusting the principles of
lifetime with the incOngruities of the platform
on which he was elected qualification has new
er been a Davis Characteristic but qualification
or platform reputation would be the alterna-
tive which Mr. Davis would have to face if he
found himself in the White House.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, A BY-PRODUCT OF
POLITICAL MEETINGS

During the next few weeks more mothers and
fathers, living in rural communities, are going
to see the insides of school houses than have
seen them for many months. This is because
1924 is a presidential election year and rany
political meetings will be held in school houses.
While you are there, mothers and fathers, look
around and see if these school rooms are fit
places for your children to spend the best part
of five days out of seven. Windows ahould be on
one side of the room and the amount of glass
area should be from one-fourth to one-fifth of
the floor area; they should be capable of being
lowered from the top and raised from the bot
tom and should have adjustable shades. If there
is an unjacketed stove in the center of the room
an equal distribution of heats for all parts of
the room is impossible. This difficulty can be
overcome by placing in corner iacKeted stove
with fresh air intake and a foul air outlet. Is
there an open water pail and common dipper?
This is condemned by intelligent public opinion
and prohibited by law in Delaware and many
States. Are the seats of one size or non-adjus- I
able? If your little six-year-old girls sit all
lay with their feet dangling and your big over
grown fourteen-year-old boys are stuffed into .
eats several sizes too small. Inspect the toilets
md see whether they insult to decency
md menace to health.
It is most fitting that the people should gather
n their own buldings-the public school houses
to hear reasons why they should or should not
ote for this or that party, candidate or referen-
UNI measure. 1t is real community Civics. Out
f it comes a more intelligent electorate. One
f its important by-products may be revived in
crest in school rooms and their equipment
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
THE STORY OF THE CROPS
(From N. Y. Times)


Nature has been singularly kind to agriculture
in the United States this year. The occasion
chosen for showering bounty on the farmers was
the very moment when their discoura cement
was at it's deepest and when even economists
and business men could see no visible termina-
ton to the hard times among producers.
What has happened in grain every one knows.
The discouraged farmer had cut down his plant
ed area of wheat 45OOOOO acres, hoping thus to
sustain its price. In spite of this the wheat mar
ket of the Spring got down to pre-war values
When news came that the wheat crop of Can
ada had decreased 40 per cent from 1928 and
when prices consequently rose, the American
farmer began to regret his curtailed acreage.
But Nature took hand to such purpose that, as
against the Governments June forecast of $685.
100000 bushels the smallest wheat yield since
the partial failure of 1916, the August report of
the Department of Agriculture predicted 814.-
100000, which would be 28,O0OOOO bushels above
last year. The Middle West and the Northwest
are sharing equally in this abundance, and mean
time the price, because of the foreign shortage,
has risen 20 to 80 cents per bushel.
Last Saturday came an equally notable cotton
crop report. After three years of short cotton
crops, during which time the surplus from for
mer crops had mostly been used up, the price of
cotton had been driven, a few months ago, to
three times the pre-war figure. With the cOnse-
quent high price of textiles purchases Of cotton
goods had fallen so low that the Fall River mills
had either shut down or were running short
time and unemployment among textile working
men had become problem. It was agreed by
the cotton trade last Spring that only 1S000,-
ng from eight to ten millions in the three pre- |
eedng years. would avert another year of trou- |
Die.
A month ago the Agricultural Departments |
'eport could see no better prospect than yield
If II 934 900 bales and the cotton market rushed .
)ack to prohibitive prices. But the weather
changed in the South. It suddenly discov-
red that for the first time since 1920, the wee
ills destructive activities had actually been
checked. A fortnight ago the department mark
ID up it's estimate to 12,351,O 900 bales; last Sat
lrday it named 12956,OOO, or virtually the 49,,
100 900 which has been the goal of the cotton
rade's hopes.
It will be a matter of interesting study how
his series of windfalls in the present season
will affect the nostrums of theorists and politi-
ians as to creating artificial values for the far
ners-on the one hand by Government bounties
II official meddling with the markets, on the
ther by attempting to force up prices through
rtificial and concerted reduction of acreage.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

1T is WELL TO REMEMBER that on the last
few days or hours of any important campaign,
there always comes desire to take part in the
expression of personal opinion at the ballot box,
and that unless you have previously registered
in one of the five days provided by law for ac-
complishing this you will be disfranchised and
political eunuch. 1t is well to remember that
it takes only the personal effort of going to the
registration place in your own voting district
and there giving your name, age, and answer
the questions which are prescribed by the laws
to gain your political rights and cast ballot at
the elections in November Next Registration
Day in Delaware will be Saturday September
Goth. Keep it in mind
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

spent most of her time here, except
one winter spent in California and
two in Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah w. Rawlins, daughter
of former State Treasurer Thomas
N. RaWlins of SeafOrd, who, last year
was employed as chemistry instruc-
tor of the Bridgeville High School,
has secured a position in the Re-
search Department of the Rockefel-
Ter Foundation, New York. Miss
Rawlins taught here for two years
and during that time won a host of
friends.
Dr.. and Mrs. James A. Long of
Frederick, Md, spent the weekend
here as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
A. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Anderson had
as their guests this weekend, Mr.
and Mrs. Harrison Holsinger of
Ridgely, Md.
Mrs. Albert Hurley of SeafOrd is
visiting her parents. Mrs and Mrs.
Daniel H. Nelson. Mrs. Hurley OK
poets to leave soon for Philadelphia,
where she will make her home.
Mrs. Mary Blunt of Plymouth, N.
c., was called home last week due to
the illness of her mother.
Mrs. George Ruos and family who |
have been spending two weeks at
RehOboth, returned to their home
here this week.
After two months, evening services
we're held in Union Methodist EpiS-
,opal Church Sunday night by the
pastor, Rev. William L. White.
Farmers are now hauling tomatoes
o the market and receiving from
orty to forty-two cents per basket.
farmers who contracted are recei~=
ng 25 cents. The local cannery of
larry L. Cannon is only in opera
ion part time due to the scarcity of
OmatOes. ;
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

IN PLACING Reuben Satterthwaite of Will
mington, as Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee to succeed Ex-Governor Townsend. who
resigned, the Republicans of Delaware are now
ready to make the campaign move quickly for
the balance of the eight weeks. The nominations
for each county will be made by the end of the
present month or the first week in October. It
is now up to the people to go to the registration
on Saturday, September Goth and register. so
that they may vote in November. Just remem-
Der, that if you desire to vote for or against any
candidate, it is necessary to register, as only
those who are so qualified, can vote at the cleo
tion.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received
by the School Board of RehobOth,
Delaware for the Alteration and Ad-
dition to School Building. Bids are
to be in sealed envelopes and mark
ed Proposals for Addition to School
Building" and to be in the hands of
the President of the Board by 2:30
Standard Time, Monday, September
22nd, 1924. Plans and specifications
for the work intended are by Wal
lace E. Hance, Architect, Holly Oak,
Delaware, and are in the hands of
the President of the Board. A copy
may be obtained by General Contrac-
tor intending to estimate on work.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
(Signed):
s12-2t J. FRED HUDSON
LET 'er pout," said Adam to him
self; "she can't go home to her folk"
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
Bridgeviue

Victor Adams of PHILADELPHIA
spent a part of last week with his
parents here.
The negro Duke" who is wanted
for the murder of the Houston poul-
try farmer, was reported to have
been seen last week in the vicinity
of Scott's Store, about four miles
from here.
The Bridgeville horse shoe pitch
ers of note have entered the contest
at the State Fair at Wilmington this
week
Dale Cannon of New York return
ed home the first of the week after
spending few days with his par
ents here.
Linden Owens of Harrisburg, Pa,
returned home last week after
spending his annual vacation with
his mother, Mrs. Chas. Owens, here.
Victor Lewis will sell his house
and lot on Walnut street, Saturday,
September 90 For particulars see
advertisement in this paper.
H. P. Cannon and Son started last
week canning tomatoes.
Mrs. NJ. E. Allen and Mrs. Elwood
Bennett were shopping in Whining
ton and Philadelphia the first of the
week.
Adams Bros. started their scrapple |
plant on Tuesday.
A large number of our Bridgeville
people attended the Democratic
State Convention at Dover on Mon
day evening and Tuesday.
Luther Welch and family spent
the weekend up in New Jersey.
The Democratic primaries held
here on Saturday were largely at
ended Around two hundred and
eight ballots were voted and the
Tunnell delegates won out by four
cen votes.
o. A. Newton & Son have apple
Xhibit at the State Fair at Whining
on this week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart of :
'eaford spent the weekend with
elatives here.
Miss Betty Green leaves the last of
he week for Chicago, Ill, where she
ill spend the winter with relatives
nd attend the public school. l
Miss Elizabeth Thompson of d
spent the latter part of L
ne week with friends here. e
Howard Hurd of Little Greek who I
as been spending the past two I
eeks with relatives here, returned :
ONE on Saturday. z
The first oysters of the season II
ere in the local markets on Mon Il
ay. l.
Harold Collision leaves this week Il
II Delaware University where he n
ill re-enter the foot ball team. tt
Robert Russell of ShOwell, Md,
no has been spending the past few RI
eeks with his brothers here, re-
rned home on Saturday s.
Joseph D. Reardon, who some time
% conducted a shoe repairing shop
Seaford, but who has just return s.
from Augusta, Georgia, has rent =
the store property of Martin N. n
elch on Market street and opened
shoe repairing shop here.
DR.. Charles H. Rawlins, assistant a
ofessor of mathematics in the Y
aduate department of the Naval -
,ademy, Annapolis, Md, and Mrs.
lwlins and daughter, Sarah Jeff
Wins, have returned to their
me in Annapolis, Md, after visit
: relatives here for some time.
Edgar Anderson, bookkeeper for
TRY L. Cannon, is confined to his
me on Main street suffering from
vil's Grip.
Irs. Eta Layton has issued invi-
ions for the wedding of her
lighter, Miss Margaret Layton to
oh Breiden of Philadelphia. The
'emony will take place September
at the home of Mrs. Layton, cor
of Broad and Main streets.
Hiss Layton is quite popular in
S town. She is a graduate of the
Idgeville public school and has =
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
MARYLAND CORN PROSPECT
SHORTEST IN 24 YEARS

Indications are that the MARYLAND
corn crop of 1924 will be the short
est in "a years. If the present ont
look will be realized crop of 49,
$4,000 bushels may be looked for.
assuming average variations to pre-
vail from now to harvest. This fore
cast is based on growing reports as
of September 1 made to the United
States Department of Agriculture.
says John S. Dennee, federal crop
statistician at Baltimore. Average
production of the past five years is
25,5OO,OOO bushels. At prevailing
prices for corn the 1924 crop has a
potential farm value of S16,851, 900
against $20,6S9,00O the farm value of
the 1928 crop which was estimated
by the Department at 25,231,OOO
bushels.
Cold, wet spring delayed planting
and the crop got off late on a smaller
acreage than usual Later on drought
hampered growth. Farmers say that
if disaster in the shape of early frost
should Overtake the crop, the pres
ent dismal prospect will be still fur
ther dimmed.
Similar conditions have prevailed
in Delaware, and crop of only A.
3ll,OOO bushels is forecast in that
State. Production in 1928 was g.
057,000 bushels.
Conditions affecting the corn crop
have been bad in practically all parts
of the country. The estimated con-
ditiOn of 66.4 p. C. on September 1
for the United States as a whole is
lis below the 1O-year average. Only
three times in the last 40 years has
been lower at this time of
the year. Extremes of temperature
and rainfall have been unfavorable
% the crop. And it was planted late.
It is estimated that seventh-tenths
If the fried chicken is eaten in
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

BROTHER CHARLES BRYAN bids fair to
prove himself the same sort of white elephant
to the Democratic Party that William J. Bryan
continued to be for more than a quarter of a
century. He picked by Candidate Davis for
his supposed influence in the agricultural dis
tricts of the West. 1t becomes more apparent
every day that his ability to deliver the farmer
vote to the Democratic ticket was greatly over
rated. And it is also being forced on Mr.. Davis
day by day that through his ill-considered ut
terances, Mr.. Bryan is making himself a huge
embarrassment to the cause. There seems to be
no sort of understanding between the two men,
and Bryans frequent statements of his remark
able views on public questions leave Mr.. Davis
in the position of having to endorse them
veal split between the two leaders of the DEM
ocratc ticket. Davis is already ruing his hasty
selection of Bryan on that last hot night of the
Democratic convention.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

It's queer how much contempt
heavy coffee drinker can feel for the
man who has a beer thirst.
The third-party emblem will be re-
vealed just as quickly as somebody
draws a picture Of a crouch.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

VERY LITTLE COMMENT is heard from Dem
ocrats since the result of the election held in
Maine last Monday, became known to the people
Claims that the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor in that state was certain of election, had
echoed from every Democratic speaker all over
the United States; but the result is shown to be
an approximate majority of forty thousand for
the Republican Governor and handsome majori-
ties for all four of the Congressman, as well as
the entire state ticket The Republicans of
Maine have shown that President Coolidge and
his policies are approved by the voters and that
a wild cat issue on Ku Klux Klan or other ir-
relevant problem, cannot stampede the men and
women who will do the voting in November
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
MILFORD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER -. 1924

THERE WILL BE meeting for conference
of the Republicans of the Tenth Representative
District of Kent County, this Friday evening,
September 18th, at the office of Draper. Davis &
Co., North Milford, at 7:3O O'Clock
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
SeIbyviHe

The Chautauqua will be held at
the Hudson Theatre, September p,
% and "a of this month.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Della
ware is doing excellent work by printing and
spreading broadcast over the entire state, gen.
eral information of political nature, that every
woman should be familiar with. The purpose
regardless of political party is to get the women
to register and then vote at the general election.
The members of the league instruct how to mark
the ballot in a legal way, so as not to spoil the
ballot and cause it to be thrown out when the
votes are Tailed. They also welcome all ques-
tiOns as to the meaning of the platforms of
either or both the political parties nationally
in Delaware. This is a service which will help
women, especially and men could well seek
knowledge from the same source. The leading
women of both the Democratic and Republican
parties of Delaware are helping in the campaign
of education
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

IN PLACING THE NAME of Mr. Bancroft of
the city of Wilmington at the head of the DEM
ocratic ticket for Governor of Delaware, that
party has named very rich man as their can
ddate for this important Office Mr. Bancroft is
a business man of more than ordinary wealth
and ability, and it is more than probable that
the Democratic campaign fund for Delaware will
be literally supplied to meet the expenses of the
election. The contest between Mr. Bancroft and
Mr. Josiah Marvel was very close, but there
were other forces which had more or less weight
upon the final settlement of the nomination,
that could not be stopped Sussex County de-
manded and got the nomination of James NJ
Tunnel for United States Senator but the un-
dercurrent of the strife manifested itself in re-
fusal to make the nomination unanimous in the
convention. The denomination of Judge Boyce
for Representative in Congress and filling the
balance of the places on the ticket went through
quickly, without the usual long speeches of NOM
ination. The teams are now hitched for the
race and from now until the end of October
there will be jockeying for advantage by each.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

THE PEOPLE OF DELAWARE have yet to
learn that the State Auditor of Delaware, under
the new organization of that Office and it's duties.
is the most important Office in the State House
at Dover. This is true in several ways but es-
peciaIly because of the fact that that office has
direct control of the expenditures of every de-
partment of State Government, and must ap-
prove each item of expenditure as made by the
various charitable, educational, or other insti-
tuition to which money is appropriated from the
State Treasury This is no political job with
which to reward an individual; but just plain
business without any political influences to
change the results The millions of dollars
which are received and paid out by the State of
Delaware each year, have to be recognized and
carefully scrutinized for that reason the man
who occupies the office of State Auditor must be
qualified in common sense, careful accountant
and always on the job. The convention seems TO
have not yet recognized the fact that the auditor
ship is of far greater Importance than the Office
of State Treasurer; that it requires more gener-
al information of all state institutions, as well
as state departmental business. Without spe-
cal training or service in the office most indi-
viduals would be totally lost in an attempt to
fathom the work and check up the results, not
to mention the absolute accuracy that has to be
achieved In addition to all this, the State Au-
ditor must be thoroughly conversant with the
laws regulating disbursement of the various
funds and appropriations Appropriations are
not all alike in the nature of their disbursement.
When the people realize the Importance of the
office, they will see that only qualified men are
named for this place. This should be made prom
inent in all political conventions of all parties
in Delaware, and due consideration be given in
selecting nominees.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

THE FUNNY COLUMN OF A DAILY PAPER
tells of a teacher who asked Willie to locate sew
eral cities and he answered, 81 can't locate 'em
but know how to tune in on every blamed one
of en-"
That story carries first rate idea for ttach-
ers. The schools are open and children come
from the free, playful, natural social child life
to the different atmosphere and life of the school
Teachers will try mistakenly to change most
of the child's physical and mental habits in a
day. The shift from hours of activity to hours
of sitting still will cause much illness among
them if the teacher is not careful. From learn
ing what is interesting and what appeals to them
they will be forced to change to set lessons
about things that they do not use daily and that
they probably feel never will be any help. For
tunately more and more schools are fitting them
selves to make the child life in them more free,
easy, and natural. The rows of stiff desks are
being replaced with study tables and chairs; the
textbook is giving way to the library; the dead
ly silence, to the hum of BUSINESS; and restraint
and repression, to encouragement and express
sion. The schools are tuning in" on life.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12
PITHY PARAGRAPHS FROM LEADING
PAPERS

Fort Wayne Sentinel-A nearby Democratic
organ refers to the Davis-Bryan ticket as well
balanced. Yes just as a minus and plus GUAM
tity are balanced-to the point of cancellation.
Marion Star-Considering the case of Candi-
date Alton B. Parker, it might be fine political
judgment on the part of Candidate Davis to ask
Colonel Bryan to support the other fellow.
Macon Telegraph-It's too bad that Mr.. Bryan
lost his watch, still it might have been worse.
For why should be want to know what time it
is? He's not going anywhere.
Tucson Citizen-A good thing to use in con-
junction with self-government is self-control
IT LOOKS as if events would show that
politically detached America is a boon to man
kind.-Minneapolis Tribune.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

It is estimated that seventh-tenths
of the fried chicken is eaten in
homes where they task the blessin'."
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

DIR. FRANK L. GRIER has resigned from the
Republican ticket as a candidate for Congress-
because of business interests which would have
to be sacrificed were he to have made the race
and become Delawares member of the lower
house of Congress. At the same time and place
the State Central Committee, sitting in Whining
ton last Wednesday, received and accepted the
resignation of Ex-Governor John G. Townsend,
as Chairman of that committee, on account of
his health. Governor Townsend had been order
ed by his physician to take absolute rest from all
responsibility and mental anxiety of any char
acter for the next month or possibly longer; or
the physician would not be responsible for his
physical we'll being. This at one stroke threw
two very important spokes out of the machine.
When the Governor accepted the place last
Spring, it was with reservations and expressed
purpose to later shift the work onto other shoul-
tlers The Sussex County Committee left the
filling of the vacancy caused by DR.. Griers res
ignaton up to the State Committee without res
ervation, and on Wednesday that committee met |
at Dover and placed the name of Robert G. |
Houston as the Republican nominee for Con-
gress. This was the original plans for the Con-
ventiOn at Dover, which were changed by the
Sussex County delegates and as a result of per-
sonal opposition to Mr. Houston,
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-12

Tucson Citizen-A good thing to use in con
junction with self-government is self-control.