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Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Seed Beds for Tomatoes


1.-TWO centralized plant beds were
established in the county this year
one near Dover and the other near
Milford. Several beds were operated
! in Sussex county. The supervision of
these plots was conducted by the
agricultural extension department of
/ the University of Delaware and the
principal object in view was to in
sure a supply of high grade tomato
plants for the growers. An unfOrtu-
nate situation existed in the tomato
fields last spring when many of the
plants were attacked by the collar
rot or black stem rot. 1t was esti-
mated that this disease reduced the
tomato yield from 80 to 40 per cent
throughout Kent and Sussex coun-
ties as the seed bed infection
amounted to about 35 per cent in the
two counties. AS a result of the Sc
we're infestation. practically all the
plants had to be discarded and many
of those which were set in the
fields proved to be almost total fail
ures from the standpoint of growth
and crop production. The centraliz-
ed bed near Milford however, furn-
ished some of the growers there with
good plants. Although these beds did
not furnish the number and quality
of tomato plants as they should
have supplied, the project will likely
be conducted next year. Many of the
canning factories considered the es-
tablishment of these plant beds as
good insurance on the crop, for they
want a source of uniform plants in
case the growers meet with failure
in raising their own plants.
"The cooperative tomato canning
program is now gaining popularity
throughout the county as both the
Gamers and growers are realizing
that some plan of cooperative man
agement is the only satisfactory
method by which the crop may be
harvested and packed. Under this
form of contract the owner of the
factory agrees to furnish the fuel,
light, local telephone service, to
keep the building and machinery in
first class condition and to person
ally superintend the canning opera
tions. In return the growers agree to |
furnish all cans, to bear all the ex-
pense of raising the tomatoes and to
full charge of the selling of |
the product. This method of canning
calls for a payment upon the part of |
the farmers of 12 or 13 per cent, de-
pending upon local conditions of the
gross sales of the canned goods as
rental of the factory. In addition to
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
FEDERAL OFFICERS
RAID SUSSEX STILLS
ON FRIDAY MORNING
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found in the state. A cave had been
made deep enough for a man to stand
in and was about five feet wide and
eight feet long. On the sides stakes
had been driven and fodder used as
covering as well as a shield for
the still. On either end there was
an entrance. In this the officers
found a 25-gallon still which was
hot and had been in operation a
short time before together with 175
gallons of mash ready to be convert
ed into whiskey. Hudson was not at
home when the raid was made. He
was not apprehended.
A few hundred yards from the
Hudson home is located the farm of
Bryan Lynch. The officers went to
his home and made a search and
found him there, but did not locate
any finished product in the house. In
the outbuildings they found guam
tity of glass jars and other contain
ers which aroused their suspicion,
and in a small clump of wood near
the home, they ran across a still
with 1O0-gallon capacity which was
fully equipped and ready to turn
out the product. Further investiga-
tion disclosed ten barrels of mash,
in a trench or ditch, all of which
were nearly covered with earth. A
barrel containing about 40 gallons of
whiskey was found. A quantity was
taken out for test and evidence and
the remainder dumped.
Lynch was arrested and taken be-
for Magistrate Samuel Matthews of
Georgetown, who held him in $1,000
bail for appearance at the February
term of court. Bail was furnished
and he was released.
While on their way back from
raiding the premises of Bryan Lynch
the officers had not gone more than
800 yards before they ran across an
other outfit in a wood a short dis
tance from the home of Clarence
Lynch. One hundred and fifty gal
Ions of mash were found and a 25-
gallon still, all of which was con-
fscated. The equipment, however,
was not found on the premises of
Lynch. The owner of the
wood where it was discovered is not
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

known at this time, and the officers
are not in position to state who was
operating it. An investigation will
be made.
The general impression has gone
out that Baltimore District contains
more "hOoch" manufacturing plants
thanh all of the other sections of
Delaware combined.
Within the past few months sew
eral attempts have been made by
the Federal officers to raid farms in
this section, but each time their
plans have been frustrated by spot
ters" who have been able to give the
moonshiners the Tip" in time to
clean up their premises so no evil
dence might be obtained.
This is the second successful raid
that has been made on Lynch, one
having been made a few months ago.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

developing a better market for the
tomatoes, these factories have been
instrumental in encouraging the
growers in the use of higher grades
of fertilizer and good seed that are
suitable for each locality.
Practical Tests Of Cooperative
Canning
During the 1928 season there
were four cooperative canning fac
tories in Kent county comprising the
areas around Dover, Clayton, Kenton
and Wyoming. This year similar
factory was operated at Frederica,
making a total of five cooperative
plants in the county. AS this move
ment spreads over the tomato pro-
ducing sections other factories will
be organized under this plan. The
time is not far distant when ever to-
matO grower in Kent county will
become associated with one of these
cooperative canneries."
Concerning the effort being made
to promote better markets, Mr.. Will
son writes:
"In order to advance the move
ment towards the formation of a sat
isfactory and practical program for
marketing our farm products coop
eratively the Kent county agent has
been working with the Bureau of
Markets of the State Board of Agri-
culture and other organizations in
the state. Several conferences have
been held and as fruit growing is
one of the chief farming occupations
in many parts of the lower two
counties, special efforts are being
made to encourage cooperative
among this particular
class of farmers. Tomatoes and
sweet potatoes are being considered
as possible truck crops which can be
handled on cO-opera-
tive basis while the soy bean seed
pools are demanding at
tentiOn in some sections of the
state"
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

ed as attractively as will be found
in other towns on the peninsula, and
courteous salespeople are behind
the counter to serve the holiday
trade. Persons from the surround
ing towns will do well to visit Mil
ford during the remaining shopping
days before Christmas to do their
shopping.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
KENT COUNTY AGENT
AIDED THE FARMERS in
MANY WAYS This YEAR
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records obtained have been of ex-
ceptiOnal value in making recon-
mendations as to fertilization and
rotation in many instances"
Certified Seed Increases 'Spud' Crop
Mr.. Wilson recounts how the pro-
ductiOn of white potatoes from GER
tilted seed has boosted the crop in
this state more than 300 per cent in
the past year. In his summary of the
work he says:
"The introduction of a few bushels
of certified seed potatoes into this
county in the spring of 1922 for dem
Onstrational purposes resulted in de-
velOping an interest among the far
mers in improved seed stock. These
few demonstrations were the direct
cause of over 300 bushels of certified
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Thomas J. Manning of Mar
berth, Penna., spent Sunday with
her father, Esquire Hendrixson and
sister, Mrs. B. E. Gillis.
Joseph T. Smith, formerly of Mil
ford, has accepted a position as field
manager in charge of organization
work for the Ancient Order United
Workman in the states. of Delaware
and Pennsylvania. The Ancient Or
der United Workman is a Fraternal
Insurance Society organized in 1868.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

sire. Many of the stores have been
open every night this week; but
through an oversight no announce
ment was made that they would be
open. The Milford stores are we'll
stocked with Christmas goods, pric-
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
STORES OPEN NIGHTS
UNTIL CHRISTMAS

The merchants of Milford have de-
cided to keep their stores open every
evening from now until Christmas
in order that the public may be Civ
en- an opportunity to do their shop
ping in the evening if they so de-
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Chevrolet coupe, Super
ior model First class condition. Good
tires and paint. John S. Horton, Laur-
el. Del. d19-tf
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
|. B. S. A. Speaker
Explains Resurrection

christians in general are confused
in their appreciation of the value OF
the resurrection" said j. p. Montz in
his lecture Sunday night in Woodman
Hall. He continued:
"Why the promise of a resurrection
if the dead are in a state Of heavenly
bliss, a hell Of torment, or purgatory
as the various creeds teach? What
real need is there of a resurrection II
this be true? What benefit could
possibly accrue to one who is enjoying
happiness in heaven? If everlasting
ly in torment what is a resurrection
of that individual? What is to be
gained by a resurrection in either
case? Does it not cast the entire
thought into a maze of inconsist-
encies?
"a reasoning mind will at once see
the utter unreliability of basic doc
trines, and just such deductions is
what is causing the division upon the
fundamentals of the Bible.
"The Bible plainly states that man
kind when conveyed to the grave are
actually dead; in a condition in which
there is no consciousness-no thought
wisdom or Knowledge perfect
blank. This condition would remain
forever, if it were not for the fact Of
resurrection or termination
through super-human power.
"This was the condition in which
Jesus was from the crucifiXion until
that Sunday morning. Peter tells it
Acts 2:27. Thou wilt not leave my
soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer
thine Holy One to see corruption.
This is a quotation from David, and
hell is school in Hebrew, and is many
other times translated grave.
'Jesus was brought forth from the
grave, by the mighty power of Je-
hovah God.-Eph. 1:19-22, and set
Him at His own right hand-faI
above all principality and power In
His death upon the cross and His
resurrection, he became the redeemel
of man. God giving Him the power
of a life-giver, that He, Jesus, might
bring man forth from the grave, and
give to him life. For as the Father
hath life in himself; so has he given
to the Son to have life in hiself.'-
John 5:26. This power will be eXer-
cised at the second coming of Christ,
when He will call them from the
grave; from a condition of death to
a condition of life. God so loved the
world, that He gave His only begot-
ten Son, that whosover believeth on
Him should not perish but have ever
lasting life Perish does not mean
life in some other phase, but an eX-
+inc+iOn or annihiIatiOn and tO keen
from passing into this condition as
though they had never been born
they must believe in Jesus that He is
his redeemer
"Christ is risen is the only hope for
mankind and escape from an everlast-
ing DEATH"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
THE VERY BEST FOR NEWARK

Perhaps the people of Newark are
not generally aware that the very
best of high grade pressed ware man
ufactured anywhere in the whole
country is made right here at home in
the Kelsey glass factory. Yet such
is the absolute fact. Heisey's take
off their hat to no one, and challenge
the world to equal their product.
This is not to be wondered at, as
the force which produces the incom-
parable table ware is composed of the
flower of the profession, each man
being an artist in his line. Working
conditions are ideal, the material A
No. /, and the utmost cooperation
and harmony exists between employer
and employe.
The popularity and almost univer-
sal demand for the Kelsey product
evidenced by the fact that several
competing factories are kept hustling
in endeavoring to copy their designs
and palm them off on the public as
the genuine article.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
OVER $4,000 NATURALIZED
"BUDDIES" WITHOUT PAPERS

Washington-According to an in
vestigation made by the Bureau Of
Naturalization, there are approx
mately $4,000 foreign-born men in
the United States who were natural
lied during the world war but who to-
day lack any evidence of that fact
These men were naturalized during
mobilization in camps and in courts
throughout the country while the mil
itary units were being transferred
from mobilization camps in this
country to the battlefields of Europe
After America entered the war Off
cially in 1917, 278,513 foreign-born
men were natualized in this manner,
but the Bureau of Naturalization still
holds uncalled for over $4,000 certifi-
Gates Of naturalization. The national
headquarters of the American Legion
has been furnished with a complete
list Of these in order that the assist
ance Of American Legion posts
throughout the country may be given
in an effort to place the certificates
in the hands of their owners.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
CONFERENCE

j. S. Gilciist and John Donaldson,
delegates from Typographical Union
No. 50, returned last week from the
thirty-fourth semi-annual meeting OF
the Ohio Typographical Conference
at Cleveland.
1t was the largest meeting ever
held in the history of the conference,
there being fifty-siX delegates pres
ent, representing forty-one unions
and was held at the Hotel Olmsted
and the members of Cleveland Typo
graphical Union did everything poss-
ible to entertain the visitors in a
royal manner. They provided a
splendid vaudeville show as a feature
of the entertainment for Saturday
evening.
Reports of the delegates showed
that conditions in the printing indus
try throughout Ohio are all that
could be expected.
The conference was addressed Sun
day morning by James M. Lynch,
former president of the Internation-
al Typographical Union, who is again
a candidate for that important office;
also by j. w. Hays, secretary-treas-
urer Of the |. T. u; Seth Brown, can
didate for First Vice President; Thos
j. Donnelly, secretary Of the Ohio
Federation of Labor; Herman Witter,
Director of Department of Industrial
Relations of Ohio; Max Hayes and
other prominent officials in the Typo
graphical Union.
Among the many important mat
ters taken up was the adoption of a
resolution calling on the Internation-
al officers to wage a vigorous fight
against the Crowell Publishing Co.
of Springfield, Ohio, publishers of the
American Magazine, Woman's Home
Companion, Farm and Fireside, the
Mentor, and Golfers, who locked out
their printers some time ago and is
now operating an open shop.
The next conference in October will
be held at Toledo,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
and empIOye,
STILL HANGING FIRE

For the fourth consecutive time,
Miss Deming's appointment as mem
Der of the Board of Health was pre-
sented by the Mayor for confirmation
by the Council at Monday nights
meeting.
But unlike its predecessors was not
ingloriously defeated by the usual
five to four vote. It's life was spared
for the time being by the timely ac-
ton of Councilman Fulke who moved
that the matter be referred to the
Council as q whole and the Mayor,
who should meet in secret session at
a subsequent date and discuss the sit
uation. The motion was adopted by a
six to three vote.
Whether or ont the five "insur-
gents" can be talked over remains to
be seen.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
MAYORS REASONS FOR VETO

Mayor Stevens gave his reasons for
putting the kibosh on five measures,
adopted by an overwhelming vote at
the previous council meeting, as
follows:
Private sewer = Specifying who
pays for job, not sufficiently defin-
ite.
Repairing fire tower-Not neces-
sary and city shy on money.
Improving East Church Street
Would cost city too much.
Paving Buckingham Street = No
plans for sewer.
Resurfacing Locust Street-City
busted, no money in treasury.
The report was received and filed
without comment
1t is understood that an effort will
be made at next meeting to pass sew
eral, if not all Of these measures, over
His Honor's veto.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
ALL NATIONS MARCHING TO
ARMAGEDDON

Thinking men in all the walks of
life are watching passing events and
are convinced that a great crisis is
impending. "These are days of great
pelpleXity"; "The next war will be
more disastrous than the last; -
this is the import of their words.
There is an intertwining of earth's
political, financial, social
and religious-unparaleled in his
tory. What is the remedy? Some
have suggested that the remedy is
found in prophecy.
A careful examination Of the proph-
ecies discloses the fact that all great
crisis have been foretold: Sodom was
destroyed, and Gods typical kingdom
of Isreal was overthroWn, but not
without warning; the handwriting
was on the wall at the feast of Bel
shazzar; and the breaking up of the
present order of things and the man
ner Of the introduction of the new or
der are clearly portrayed in prophecy.
The World War, the pestilence
which followed, the effort to establish
universal peace through a League of
Nations, and its failure, were marked
in prophecy.
A lecture on "All Nations Marching
to Armageddon," given by Mr. w. c.
Christian under the auspices of the
International Bible Students Associa-
tion, will throw a flood of light on
the meaning of the prophecies which
have application in the present dis
tressing times through which we are
passing,
The lecture will restore confidence,
give a hope for the future, and lead
to a greater reverence for the Bible.
1t will be given at 7:30 p. m., April
27. The Woodman Hall has been en-
oannd for the nccaSinn
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
WATCH FOR STOP" SIGNS

The practice of some automobile
drivers who persist in shooting out OF
side streets and alleys, regardless OF
safety to pedestrians or traffic We
hicles, received a decided backset
when Council at last meeting author
lied Chief Swank to place "stop''
signs wherever in his judgment it
was necessary.
The ordinance was read three times
and passed, and drivers are liable to
pay in any amount up to 500 for ig-
noling the warning. So watch your
p's and q's.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
GENE SHOWED EN- HOW

The practical working still shown
by Gene Fletcher in the Crayton drug
store window the early part of the
week was sure an attraction, and if
anybody wanted to know how the
thing was done it was here made as
plain as the nose on your face.
Whether or not any snap shots were
made of the apparatus is not known,
as the big crowd constantly sur
rounding the window furnished an eX
cellent screen to protect the photo
grapher.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
HERE THEY ARE
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which alone would result in saving at
least $75 each month.
The ordinance was read for the
first time and referred to the Service
Director, Board of Control and Fl
nance Committee.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
MURRY BACK ON HIS JOB

"You can't keep a good man down."
you know, and that is probably one
of the reasons why Officer H. L.
Murry, after fighting for his rights
for quite long spell, will get his old
job back again. The trouble has been
adjusted, and after he has taken the
civil service examination everything
will be 0. X.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
EX- SERVICE MEN PREFERRED

Washington - The Civil Service
commission announces that it is its
fixed practice to allow preference in
appointment to positions to retired
soldiers, sailors and marines, and
also preference to the same class of
employees when reduction of force be-
comes necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23

BOOKSi! Write for Catalogue. BoOKSu
Are you a book lovr? We offer you the
best books at attractive prices. SIMPSON
COMPANY. Box 1853. Washington. d. c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
Stomach Trouble
Can Be Corrected
Quickly and Easily

If the Stomach Is Upset and
the Digestive System Is
Not Working Properly
One Cannot Hope to Feel
Well and Strong. Many
Complications Have Their
Origin in an Upset Stom-
ach.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
WASHING SWEATERS

Before washing either silk or a
wool sweater take the following meas
urements: Length Of sleeve. width of
sleeve at the wrist and at the big part
of the upper arm. length Of the body
Of the sweater and the width across
the. chest.
This will enable you to stretch the
sweater to the proper dimensions
when you lay it out to dry.
Make soap solution of a. good
white soap or soap flakes. If you are
washing white sweaters, add two
tablespoonfuls of borax and four of
ammonia. In washing colored sweat
ers, 1t is better to omit the ammonia
as it may affect the color. 4*
Let the sweater soak in this water
for three or four hours. Do not rub,
as rubbing causes wool to shrink.
! Rinse in clear water. In washing
woolens, both the wash water and the
rinse water should not be more than
lukewarm. q
Wringing also causes shrinking,
therefore the sweater should not be
wrung, but should be hung up in a
pillowcase until the water stops drip
ping. 1t is then ready to be stretched
on a fiat surface. the floor, table or
the ground, if the surroundings per-
init. In any case, a clean sheet should
be placed beneath the sweater. Shape
the sweater to the measurements you
took before washing. Have the sweat
err perfectly flat and have the sleeves
at right angles to the body.
Either silk or wool sweaters may
be handled in this way. and the re-
suits are much more satisfactory than
dry cleaning.
White sweaters, which have become
yellowed, will be improved by allow.
ing them to remain in bath Of hydro
gen peroxide and ammonia for few
hours. The peroxide and ammonia act
as a bleaching agent.
Sweaters. carefully washed; will
come out from the process looking
like new.