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Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
STORING OF SWEET POTATOES
DIFFICULT JOB FOR FARMERS
Southern New Jersey Growers Holding Light Crop For Higher
PricesGOuceser County Gathering Big Yield OF Apples,
Estimated At 5000 Bushels.

had left the tree. Heritage thought
he was providing for any contingen-
cy when he planned a capacity of
10000 bushels for his storage plant,
but before it was completed he was
aware that several apples more than
he had counted on were among those
present.
From the appearance Of the crop
now, 25.OOO bushels will be harvest
ed this year, although the trees are
still young, and not at the height of
their bearing. So the packing room
itself has been Communicated to
add to the storage capacity, and be-
fore the building was finished re-
frigerating pipes were placed around
that room, the windows were board
ed up and insulated, and in that way
additional room for 5000 hampers of
apples was created.
The large Repp storage plant IN
Glassboro began work this week
on its manufacture of by-products,
proceeding principally from apples.
Cider is a leading number, under the
name of sterilized apple juice. That
and vinegar make up large part OF
the program. Approximately S,OOO,-
600 pounds of apples will go through
the mighty crushers. That amount
will occupy the full capacity of the
plant for several weeks, and car
loads of apples from other States, as
well as New Jersey, will go to make
it up, although a larger proportion
of local apples will be sent to the
cider mill this year than usual.
IS Taking into consideration the
crowded condition of storage houses
in Gloucester County this year sew
eral growers are looking around for
outside accommodations. The new
plant which is to be erected on the
site of the disused Reading terminal
in Camden probably will not be
available this year, but if 1926 pro
duces anything like this years crop,
farmers of this region yet may haul
their APPLES to Camden for safe
keeping. Such a practice would ap-
ply principally to the late or winter
apple crop, which is still on the
trees in early October.
Youngsters of another day had lit
tie trouble in locating fine round
pumpkins for their Jack-O'-lanterns,
but unless they live on a Jersey
farm nowadays they may have some
little trouble in getting them. Pump
kins are getting to be just a matter
of contracting with a cannery for a
certain price per ton. They glow
brightly on October hillsides and
sometimes tinge the farmers purse
with their golden hue, but not so
many go to the retail trade. 1t
seems the difference lies with Mrs. +
Housewife and her ideas Of efficien-
cy. The up-to-date cookbook, open
ing at the page labeled pumpkin
pie." is less likely to read take a
good-sized pumpkin, cut it up and
remove the seeds and rind," than to
advise one to "open a can of pump
kin. spice to taste, and fill the
crust" Pumpkins are doing well this
year. They are easy to handle and
are harvested and hauled to the cars
of the cannery at a price between So
and S11 per ton.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

SWEDESBORO, N. J.-GrOwers of
sweet potatoes have for years tax
en- advantage of storage facilities 1oI
their crop, yet the storing OF sweets
is a difficult problem because OF the
exacting temperature requirements
This year, with an extremely hght
crop. every effort is being made to
take advantage of resultant hlgh
prices.
In other years farmers have sold
their output of sweets mostly TO the
dealers. and have been more or less
satisfied with the prices they could
get. This year the scarcity has mace
them wise. The dealers are not Will
ing to pay the top prices now quoted
and are buying less than usual. Inc
farmers, as a result, are storlns
their own potatoes, which are Vlr-
tuallv certain to bring a hgner
price later on, the rise generaIly
taking place about November 10. 80
while farmers will have to wait a
little longer, they are pretty sure Vi Vi
having more actual money 10 pay
their bills with than they >uareu
count on at the beginning Oh SO uI-
favorable a season.
This year witnesses a new depar-
ture on the part of sweet potato
dealers from Delaware, VINO nave
been engaging space up TO hlty car
loads in SwedesbOro storage houses
Although nothing is being salu u
account for this course, genera
Oninion attributes 1t to the fact tnaI
the finest facilities are aVallaDIe
here. Steam-heated buildings are US
ed and special attention given TO Ihe
crop as it comes from the 1lelus.
Great care must be exercised III
tbe handling of sweets both ourlns
and after digging. Any cut or INJURY
to the skin affords an entrance loI
the germs of various diseases any
fungus spores which may go AlirO
storage with the potatoes may De ar
rested by proper treatment at lne
outset A temperature of SO degrees
should he maintained for two weeks
while tahe potatoes are sweating OF
curing Following that the mercury
sbonId he lowered to 55 degrees ana
ScruDulOuSly MdlH-alASA -
as the sweets are very sensitive u
anv change. During the storage per-
iod they should not be disturbed eA-
cent for removal. Every year the
storage houses are subjected to rig
orous cleaning which removes any
vestiges of refuse from the previous
wears goods. The interior also Is
disinfected, for the main enemies Oh
sweets are minute disease-breeders'
Storage of apples has been taken
for granted for years, but the IN
crease in the crop cannot be fore
seen. and it is difficult to find or to
provide adequate facilities in year
such as this one, which promises
Gloucester County a brimming crop:
There is indeed a joyful promise Oh
rivers of cider, streams of sauce ana
acres of apple pies. Ward Heritage
of Glassboro, had expected to har-
vest an apple or two, and to that END
built himself a storage plant right IN
fine orchard itself, where the apple
could feel the temperature begin to
cool within fifteen minutes after 1t
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
MlinsborO

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Blackstone
have had as their guests, theiI
daughters, Mrs. Maude Thomas, Ol
Wilmington and Mrs. Lizzie McDer-
mott OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ida Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Arnold, Frank Arnold, Jr.
and Miss Pauline Burton, Of Pblla-
delphia, spent Sunday with relatives
in town.
The shirt factory resumed opera
ton on Monday and will employ
several women and girls.
Mrs. Annie Frame, the mother OF
DR.. Joseph Frame, celebrated her
ninety-second birthday anniversary
last Wednesday.
The firemen are holding their car
nival this week and offer many at
fractions to make their efforts sue
cessful.
A small black female pig. weigh
ing about thirty-fiYe pounds wand
cred away from her home last
Thursday morning and If any one
knows of her whereabouts, Mrs.
Aleck Tingle would be very glad to
know it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fort of Philadelphia
spent a few days recently with Mr..
and Mrs. L. w. Washburn.
Mrs, Alice Truitt of Philadelphia
was a guest of her niece, Mrs. O4lle
Arthurs the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Dukes have
moved into rooms in the home Oh
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hall.
Mrs. William Rose is entertain
ing her sisters from Franklin city
during carnival week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Collins nave
moved into their comfortable new
home on State street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Dodd have hao
as their guests for several days
Mrs. Dayton of fredericksburg, Md
and Mrs. Elwood Farra and nttIe
granddaughter, Betty Farra, OF NE"
York City. ond
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kelley, Mr.. ana
Mrs. William Otwell of HorntoWn'
Va. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram James
of ocean View, attended the tuneral
of their aunt, Mrs. Eliza j. Jones aC
St. Marks P. E. Church last TUESDAY
afternoon.
George Buchanan, the proprietor
of the new restaurant, has a new
electric refrigerator and greatly en-
lows the convenience Of Frigidalre,;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dixon OF Mil
ford spent last Tuesday with tnelr
mother. Mrs. Ella Dixon and Mrs.
Gideon Walker of Dagsboro, spent
the same day with her daughIer'
Mrs. Edith Dodd. poo
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese White nave
moved into their handsome nome
which was purchased several
months ago from Mrs. Eva HouS-
ton. --.,,.-.- 1,o,,o
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Williams nave
been suffering from an. attack Oh
Crime and Mr.. and Mrs. j. HaroIu
Dobson and little daughter Eleanor9
have been quite i'll with chills ana
colds. .,,...-, NJ
Fred S. johnson Of Woodbury., ~
T. was a guest of his parents MI.
and Mrs. W. H. johnson from trlday
TO Sunday. Mr.. Johnson is employer
hv the du Points at GibbstoWn ana
has been transferred to a town N
washington, on Puget Sound ana
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

here and Frankford preached an
eloquent sermon.
On Sunday morning there will be
the usual Sunday school services
held in the M. E. Church, with class
meeting following. Preaching SER
vices will be held in the evening,
unless further notice is given other
wise.
John Bassett, prosperous man of
near Berlin, Md, visited Washington
G. Evans and family several days
last week. They enjoyed fishing to-
gether, as fish are biting plentifully;
such as trout, tint and mullet.
Mrs. Ebe H. Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
FIGHTING THE RED TERROR

When man began to build wooden
houses in clusters called towns
there arose the problem of fighting
fire-the Red Terror as it is some
times called. His early methods and
equipment for fighting fire were
crude and though time and exper-
ience have improved both he has not
vet learned the lesson of fire pre-
vention.
American fire fighting equipment
and American fire fighters are un-
excelled by any in the world. They
have to be. In no other country on
the face of the globe is there such
an opportunity for practice. made
uuate protection, combustible con-
struction, carelessness, poor meth
ods of prevention and many other
causes make plenty of work for fire
fighters and until these conditions
are corrected there will continue to
be plenty of practice for the fire.
men.
The development of the motor
truck has brought about the devel-
opment of the motorized fire truck,
the first of which was built in 1908.
So successful was that device that
by 1916 the manufacture of horse
drawn and hand-drawn equipment
was completely abandoned.
Speed is paramount in fire fight
ing and upon this factor is based the
construction of the modern fire
truck. These trucks are capable of
making forty or fifty miles an hour
over good pavements and there, to a
large extent, lies the secret Of their
efficiency. They must have firm, lev
ell surfaces over which to travel, and
fortunately the development of con-
crete as a paving material has pro-
vided such surface.
This pavement surface remains
rigid and even under all weather
conditions. 1t does not develop holes
or bumps. It affords a non-skid
surface over which a fire truck can
travel at high speed, thus making
possible safe, speedy trips to a fire.
While well-paved streets are of
prime importance in fire fighting,
the alleys are no less deserving Of
consideration. Not all fires can be
fought from the streets. A paved al
1evs opens the way for the fire
truck and at the same time helps to
do away with rubbish piles end
other fire hazards common to un-
paved alleys. i
The nature Of the present day fire
fighting apparatus closely links its
efficiency with the type Of pavement
surface over which it must travel.
IF provided with a pavement surface
that will permit high speed with
safety. it's efficiency cannot be ques-
toned.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
Ocean View

The pleasant cool days of fall have
come; also a heavy shower of rain
visited us on Sunday night, which
will greatly help vegetation.
Mrs. Kate Derrickson has gone to
Camden, N. j., where she will spend
several weeks with her granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Ulysses West.
Miss Lille DerricksOn has return
ed to Camden, N. j., where she holds
a position with the Victor Talking
Machine Company.
Mrs. Martha Conoway is visiting
her brother, Abisha McCabe at Har-
rington.
Mr.! and Mrs. Levin Derrickson
visited their father, William Der
rickson who is i'll at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. A. e. Burbage.
Harry Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Kings
ley Richards and Sydney Evans Of
Dover visited Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Ev-
ans and Mrs. Henry Evans on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Johnson and
Miss Glover, the home economics
teacher, mOtOred to Newark and
spent the weekend with their
daughter, Miss Helen, at the Univer-
sity of Delaware.
Mrs. w. Philip Short has been ap-
pointed postmistress at Bethany
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. William CULLEN were
visited by the stork, who left them
a fine baby boy who is named Mark.
Mrs. Emma Truitt and Mrs. Clara
Pusey are recovering from a severe
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Roberts and
son Junior of Stockley visited Mr..
and Mrs. L. c. Roberts last week.
The funeral services of the seven
weeks-old infant of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lemuel Derrickson were held in
Bethel Church on Monday.
The third quarterly meeting of the
Methodist Church was held on Mon
day evening. DR.. Dashiell, District
Superintendent, presided in the
chair The task of a new primary
and church hall was discussed
among other matters of Importance.
The Ladies Aid met at the home
of Mrs. Francis DerricksOn on, Tues
day. night. The ladies are obtaining
names of their friends and relatives
and having fifteen names embroider-
ed on a square, and then joining
them into a quilt.
The EpwOrth League will hold an
entertainment on Halloween night,
in Red Mems Hall, which promises
to be interesting and humorous.
The Presbyterian Church began
special evangelistic services on
Wednesday night of this week, con-
tinuing for some time. Everyone in
vited to attend.
Miss Helen Hudson is attending |
The Philadelphia Business College.
Several of our people attended the |
annual services of the Blackwater |
Church on Sunday. An
elderly gentleman was present who /
had conducted revival services
here sixty-fve years ago. Governor
Robinson of Delaware was among
he noted ones there. DR.. William
of the Presbyterian Church
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

of the Grand Chief, Mrs. Mae Simp-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Truitt have
returned from trip to Philadelphia.
Mrs. George Ellegood and Mrs. S.
B. Waller were recent guests of Mrs.
Pearl Waller at Lewes Beach.
Mrs. Olive Grifiss of Baltimore
who has been spending the past
coupe of weeks with relatives in
Delmar has returned home.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
Front street, adjoining John A. Hur-

Front street, adjoining John A. Hur-
die.
Ferdinand H. Brewer and wife
who are making their home near
Kennett Square, Pa, spent the week
end here. Rowland H. Brewer has
been appointed to the position as
manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company Office here, succeed
ing his father, f. H. Brewer, resign
ed.
Pilot Arthur w. Marshall, Jr., has
moved from the beaverton property
on South street to the Mustard
property on Second street.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

will likely remain on the western
coast for two years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey were
entertained recently by Mr.. and
Mrs. Elton Lynch at Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Messick OF
Bloxom. Virginia, and Mrs. Clara
Short and Mrs. Josephine Faucet of
Georgetown, were Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Johnson and
Mrs. Vestella Messick.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09

Women have appropriated mems
clothes, trousers, hair-cuts-just
what next, goodness knows.
Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
Showing the Reason for
Quality at Low Cost

The exhibit consists of 40 remarkable photo
graphs Ofthe most interesting processes in mod
ern automobile manufacture. 1t will provide
the same interesting knowledge thatyOu would
get by taking trip through the plants where
Chevrolet cars are built. Each picture is accom-
panied by full description of the operation
it illustrates 1t is an exhibit of unusual interest
and value Bring the children.
Evening star., 1925-09-19
What Tomorrow Means to Yo,
BY MARY BLAKE.
Virgo.

Tomorrow planetary aspects re
veal situation that is not very en-
couraging. The signs denote dis
quietude, discomfort. and a sense of
disa appointment. In the evening
marked change occurs, and the favor
able conditions that then prevail will.
If advantage be taken of them. tend
to relieve the day of its tension and
absence of harmony and accord. No
customary Sunday observances or
recreations should be omitted, as re-
suit of the atmosphere. From their
very harmless nature, much good may
result, and they may we'll serve as an
antidote. Be patient, be thoughtful.
be considerate. These virtures will
alleviate all worries and cares. You
can. if you will. and in spite of unto
ward influences. make the day a
happy one. Try
A child born tomorrow is fated to
bring much happiness into the home
/ in which it makes it's welcome appear
ance. Not only will it's physical con-
dition inspire both pride and satisfac-
ton. but. as it develops along normal
| lines, its many moral virtues will
make a strong appeal to one and all.
IT will at all times be absolutely
frank and truthful. 1t will, without
sacrificing at any time its very con-
scientious ideas of what is honorable
and right. always he considerate Of
others, and unselfsh in its thought
and actions. 1t will. while not neglect
ing recreation, take life very seriously
and realize its responsibilities at
very early age.
If tomorrow is your birthday. you
possess a great deal of initiative, and
enjoy a reputation for originality.
You are apt to do most unusual
things, and, even if you do that which
you are expected to do, you do it, not
as others would, but in way all your
own.
You have never been satisfied with
the association of those who lack cll-
ture, and have often gone to such ex-
tremes as to invite the criticism of
aloofness and snobbishness. Many a
good diamond has a rough setting. and
the world Is composed of all sorts and
conditions of men. No one need lose
self-respect, or the respect of others,
by mingling freely with his or her
fellow creatures. Something can be
learned from one and all.
You possess great executive ability,
and this stands you in good stead in
the home, the office or the workshop
Your disposition is loyal, and you are
very much attached to your home and
family. AS a friend, you are depend
able. stanch and true.
Well known persons born on this
date are: Herbert Putnam, librarian
of Congress; Lloyd Bryce, editor and
author; David r. Locke, humorist;
Charles M. Walcot. popular comedian
of English birth; Charles Carroll (of
Carrollton). statesman.
Evening star., 1925-09-19

The literary sissiety of the Dawters
of CleoDattera had a meeting at our
house this afternoon, and this morn
ing vile we was eating brekfist ma Sed
10 pop. Willyum. this is the day ] haff
to reed a pome at the DawterS of
cleopattera meeting and ] jest know
I'm going to be so nerviss III jest stand
there shaking like a thin leaf. O my
SoodnisS wy did ] ever promise |
would do it? she sed.
Courage, pop sed. Its terrible
crisis In your life but after all wat
does it amount to? he sed, and ma
sed, Maybe the chairlady wont call on
me for some reason or other. maybe
III get out of doing It. o my goodniss
| hope so, wy l ever let them trap me
into il is more than ] can ixplain in
my rite mind.
And tonite at dinner pop sed. Well
mother. did the ordeal pass off all
riteo
q, you mean about the pome. well
jest wait till tell you, ma sed There
| sat, trembling at the knees and in
fact all over, and praying and hoping
l wouldn't be called on by some mir
acle, and the chairlady got up and an
nounced the ferst speeker, wich was
Mrs. Hilton on the subjeCk of ancient
idol worship some place or other. so
ferst one and l breethed sigh of
releef and felt more nerviss than ever,
if possible. and then the chairlady an
nounced that Mrs. Dan Slemmons
would reed Mrs. -tnnises paper on Is
There a Future Life.
Your making reck of me. pop sed.
Did you recite the thing all rite wen
il finally came your tern. that's wat is
consuming me with curiosity. he sed.
That's wat i'm coming to- ma sed.
Speaker after Speeker was called on
and finally il got So late the meeting
I had 10 adjoin and I was never even
called on at all. and I know l would
of red the pome hewtifully and I think
Ii was a downrite peece of personal
diScrimina ton and have a good mind
to resign from the lodge. she sed
Help aid sucker, pass the beets, pop
sed.
Wich ma did.
Evening star., 1925-09-19
About Cotton Stockings.

Are cotton stockings coming back !?
A fashion note tells us that Paris
has decreed that they are-not the
ordinary cotton hose which we wore
before the war, but a marvelously
soft glorified article. almost as ex-
pensive as any but the very sheereSt
silk ones. 1t is said that these stock
inGs take the dye beautifully and re-
tain their color well. They are de-
signed TO be worn in the morning and
in the afternoon with tailored dresses.
1t has not been so very long ago
that most of us wore cotton stockings
instead of silk upon our feet. Then
cotton began TO go up. and up. in
price, until by paying Just a little
bit more" we could have silk which
most Of the world promptly proceed
ed 10 do.
Many shoppers do not seem TO know
that today there are still very many
good cotton stockings on the market.
Such is the prominence that has been
given TO silk legs. But cotton
stockings are being bought and worn
every day. and the quality is even bet
ter than in the DAYS when we were
more familiar with them. They cost
appreciably more. il is true. than in
the far-off days before the war but
the color is clearer. the dyes are more
lasting and the service is just as de
pendable as in the other days
Good cotton hosiery is made of fine.
smooth Isle threads, or of mercerized
yarns. LlSle is a hard.twisted warn
which is made perfectly smooth and
Evening star., 1925-09-19
WHEN WE co SHOPPING
BY MRS. HARLAND H. ALLEN.

glossy by being put through a sinEe-
ing process that removes all the fuz-
zy. projecting ends. In order TO oh
tain the real Isle finish. il is neces-
sary to use the best and longest cot
ton fibers, which accounts for its
quality.
MerceriZed cotton threads are eX-
ceedingly dura BILE and SO lustrous that
they resemble silk. The process con
sistS in treating the threads to So
luton of caustic soda under tension.
which strengthens them and also
Cotton stockings have many vir-
tues. They are easily cleaned, and
they wear we'll Wise women also
choose them for sports.
An interesting point in this con
nection is the reponderanCe Of the
cotton stocking in the stout woman :
choice. While silk is so largely worn
today. il has not eCjpsed the cotton
and mercerized hose for the large
sized group. Particularly among the
women in small town and rural dis
tricts, il is estimated that al least
50 per cent of them wear plain cotton
or mercerized hose. This IS partly
because they are conservative: but It
is also because il is their work hose
and the heavy shoes. together with
their body weight. require A strong
stocking to stand the strain.
Another interesting fact is that 20
per cent of the women who wear cot
ton stockings elect black, most Of the
others brown. and the rest scatters
among gray. tan and white.
Evening star., 1925-09-19
Steak Florentine.

Select a good cut of sirloin steak.
wipe and trim as usual. In frying
pan slowly try out four or five slices
Of fat salt pork until the pork is crisp
and brown. Skim out the pieces and
put aside. Add to the hot fat six
onions quartered and sliced and cook
very slowly for half an hour, by which
time they should be quite tender and
A deep yellow. but not really brown.
Add one and one half cupfuls of thin
strained tomato. season well with red
pepper. also salt to taste, cover, and
simmer for 30 minutes longer. Rroil
the steak rs usual. Spread thin
LAYER of onions on a hot platter, and
on this arrange the steak. Sprinkle
with the remainder of the onions.
cover closely for three minutes, then
send to the table.