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Milford chronicle., 1926-04-09
MiNsbOro

School closed last Thursday in
observance OF the Easter holidays.
The teachers who spent their Vaca-
tiOns out of town were Mrs. Coma
way in Philadelphia, Miss Baker IN
Harrington, Mr.. Reitzers in Phlla-
delphia and Miss Bolin in Milton.
Mrs. Charles Kitchens spent a part
of last week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis, Miss
Eunice Anna Ellis and Miss Eunice
Ellis of Delmar spent Easter WIN
relatives in town.
Mrs. Sallie Ellis has been recelV-
ing medical treatment in 'Phlladel-
mia. Since her return, Mrs. Ellis
has been substituting for Mr.. Relt-
zers in high school for week.
The Easter entertainment on
Sunday evening in Grace M. E.
Church given by the juniors was
very interesting and good. MIS-;
Buckson and her assistants, as well
as the young folks, deserve much
praise for their efforts.
Mrs. Sarah Truitt spent lew
days recently in Lewes.
Miss Lillian MCGEE has been spen-
ding her vacation from school with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. NC
Gee.
The Ladies Aid held its monthly
meeting on Monday night at the
parsonage. v,,..,
Miss Katherine Butler of Wyom-
ing spent Easter with Mrs. Virginia
The Jacob R. Goodwin home, re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. j.
R. White, has been moved from lts
old site to lot on Ellis street
where it will be converted INTO a
double house and made ready 10
rent. 90
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatley OF
Bridgeville visited relatives here on
Easter. -, -
Mrs. L. ]. Hickman is confined TO
her room by an attack of flu.
William B. Layton, a student at
Beacoms Business School IN VII
mington. has been a guest OF ms
GRANDPARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs. r. H.
Hudson during the holidays.
Mrs Annie Barr of Georgetown
snent last Friday with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Elliott who nave
been quite ill. .,
Miss Pauline Burton spent Friday
with her sister, Mrs. Mary McllValhe
in Stockley. ooo;,,ino
Mrs. Clara Adkins is receiVtns a IN 3
surgical treatment at one OF the
milford hospitals. Mrs. Adkins mas
the svmpathy of numerous trlends
Who wish for her a rapid recovery.
Good Friday was observed at ST
Marks P. E. Church by very I'M
nressive services. A service was helu
in the morning and three 1ouL ,
service beginning at twelve O'CLOCK
and ending at three was held.
AT the March meeting of the +. l.
held in the school house on
March 29th. a very interesting pro-
gram was rendered by all the graoes
and was composed OF recltaIlOhSi
dialogues and music.
Mr. Tfmmons was the speaker OF
the evening and had for his theme
"Salt." which he treated IN very
intelligent and instructive manner
ueing his subject to portray the SIN
core Ambitious, Loyal and trust
worthy qualities which are reQul,
sites in the earnest, bound-to-wlN
high school student.
The delegates to the State z. I, A
,,,eetine are Prof. D. A. Petry, MIS-
Helen Williams, Mrs. Lulu Conaway
Mrs Cbas. Crocker, Mrs. Lille COZ
Inns. Mrs. Lide Ryan, Mrs. Rlua LII
90 and Mrs. Ollie Atkins. ,
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Carey and i@ltIl' nun
daughter Louise of GeorsetoWI
enent the weekend with E. E. Eare!
and family.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-09
MillvilIe

The Easter program which was u
have been rendered in the Church Oh
christ of this place, April 4th, mas
been postponed until Sunday morn
ing. April 18th, on account OF lne
lighting system being out oil COM
mission. ,1+t
On Sunday evening, April llth'
Pew A H. Enbank will speak IN the
church of Christ on Christian Edu-
cation. Mr.. Enbank is a graduate Oh
T,vnchburg College, Va. 1t VIII De
vol worth While to come out to
Miss Ola Dukes is spending a lew
days in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Emmons Phillips spent part
of last week with relatives III
Frankford. D..o,.sor
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Derrickson
snent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
William Wilkins of Millsboro.
Little Miss Catharine Ringler nao
the misfortune to lose her crocheteo
bags on Saturday night in the
church hall. .. g
Doctor Cleveland A. Sargent CT
Dover was in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L. Richards
and children, Billie and Gene, spent
the Easter holidays here as the
guests of Mr.. and MIS-. Raymond
Belts. ,...a
Mrs. w. R. Ringler is spending
this week in Philadelphia.
Harvey Dukes and Oliver Evans
snent the Easter vacation here with
their wives.
DR.. and Mrs. Cecil Freed OF Eas-
ton. Pa, have been spending some
time here with her parents, MI ano
Mrs. S. E. Evans.
Cant. J. S. Pruitt of Bethany
Beach Coast Guard Station, vislteC
his wife here over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Noble and sol
spent the Easter holidays in SUFFOLK
Va, as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Joshua West.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. TOWNSEND
and children, Harrison, Blanch ant
Billie Scott of Aldan, Pa, Wer
weekend visitors with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Townsend, al
so Mrs. Maggie Kitchens OF Oma
was a Sunday guest there, too.
Cant. and Mrs. clifton Evans an
children. Naomi and Roger, accom-
panied by George Torbert, motore
from Philadelphia and spent the hol
idavs here. Mr.. Torbert will renal
amms during the summer months.
TT nr1d IIInIOT ar
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-09
Notions
For Every Need

KOtex, very special .......47c
Hair Nets, R. E. P. Co., doz.. .45c
SOC Dress Shields .27c
75c Rubber Aprons .49c
95c Sanitary Belts, special .29c
$1.OO Sanitary Bloomerette - 79c
10c En- Silk Floss, special, all
b coIors ................2 for SC
sc Baby Pants, rubber ..... .19c
t75c Rubber Crib Sheets .... soc
S1.OO Rubber Crib Sheets. 49,. .79c
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-09
Furniture
Useful Household
Articles

8 u Rattania Rugs, many pat
terms ....., ,....... ....... pl5.25
9 X 12 Mating Rugs, very special
S3.79
9 X 12 Grass Rugs, Economy Day,
only ............... .S4.39
5O-lb. Cotton Mattress, Special
$7.35
White Enameled Porcelain Kitch-
en- Table ...............S .S5.45
27 x 54 Rag Rugs, special =. .$1.OO
9 12 Linoleum Rug, special
$12.95
O'Cedar Mops, special $40. .S1.2O
Wrought Iron Bridge Lamps, $1.9O
Wicker Fernery, Special for Ec-
onomy Day ............$S $685.
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Pay A Visit To
Our New Infant
Dept.

$3.50 Baby Sweater Sachs, pink
and blue ................$ .$1.15
soc Baby Cotton Shirts, long
sleeve ........... q. 33c
75c Baby Bands, special. .... .53e
$500 Baby Sets, knit, spec
1al ................. S1.S5
$1.00 and $1.25 Baby Dresses,
special .................. 69G
WOMEN'S SWEATER DEPT.
$3.50 Silk Jersey Blouses, in
colors ................. .SI,S5
$500 to $1,000 Silk Sweaters.
large sizes -...............$ .$1.0O
$500 Women's Coat Sweaters.
special ................. .$1.O0
$500 Women's Coat Sweaters, in
colors, special S1.OO
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-09
Lingette Slips
$1.65
Silks and Summer W.


n Special
Crepe all colors special
An in alco
plain
96i Strned and
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Table Damask, She

$15O Special Sc
All 5OcT Towels in Special
25c Colo d-borderC
All Pure Special rice
Towels coored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
HOW 1T STARTED
BY JEAN NEWTON.
The Wedding Cake.

From it's start, way back in the
days Of the ancients to its survival
as we know 1t today, the iced and
ornamented wedding cake has had
very interesting evolution.
With the exclamation, Increase
and multiply" the ancient Hebrews
threw wheat over the head Of a
bride. Among the Romans, to imply
future plenty, the bride during the
wedding ceremony held in her left
hand three ears Of wheat. And after
the various rites had been performed
both bride and bridegroom partook Of
q loaf made Of -four mixed with water
and salt.
During the middle ages the wheat
took the form Of more tasty cake
which, in ancient fashion. was thrown
over the head Of the bride. AS soon
as she entered the door the lombard
ment Of pastry began. and those
pieces which landed on her person
were considered by the guests the
most precious. BY the married folk
they were eaten, but by lad and lassie
they were carefully preserved to be
placed under the pillow at night and
bring dreams of the future life
partner
With the introduction by the re-
Nuisance Of elegance in every depart.
ment Of life, came the luxuries Of the
table. Parts Of the new elaborate
cuisine were preserved fruits. almond
paste and icings for cakes. All Of
which tended soon to convert the
many small cakes into a large one
which could be variously embellished
and ornamented. And it is over q
slice of this, packed in a tiny white
satin box, a cupid without as we'll as
on the cake itself. that the sweet.
heart world dreams today!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
Your Baby and Mine
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.
The Cross Baby.

1t is a platitude to say that the we'll
tudes usually express well worn
truths. When the baby is cross for
no reason that one can discern, don't
just say. Its his teeth, or it's the
heat" or so many of those eX-
cuses by which careless mothers
avoid taking any measure of cure, but
make up your mind that the baby has
some good reason to be cross. He
doesn't cry just to irritate his mother.
Hot weather makes babies cross,
that is true, ard yet a we'll baby with
food doesn't seem to mind anything,
if you've noticed. During the hot days
the mother should avoid the irritation
of extreme heat by keeping the baby
cool in every way she knows how. A
sponge bath of tepid water several
times during the day, just a swift
sponge off, will cool the baby and
make him sleep. Take off all his
clothes but the band and diaper and
let him frolc about like a small say
age. SEARCHED clothes and wool are
not for Summer, and in addition to
making the baby cross the combina-
ton of heat and the wrong food may
actually encourage illness.
Therefore, when the baby is cross
make sure that there is no fever.
Then, to hurry the baby back to good
health and good nature again, cut
down the amount of food and give
more boiled water to drink. If the
trouble is intestinal, this will help
clear things up. If there is a fever
and the bowels are showing undue ac-
tivity. stop food altogether and call
the doctor. This precaution will pay.
1t so often happens that the mother
fails to pay heed to the warning signal
of "crossness." and in order to enter
tain the baby she gives him bites Of
new foods, plays with him and tries to
make him forget his irritation, with
the result only that she adds to the
causes of his troubles, and that night
there may be high fever. perhaps
commissions and real illness, when If
she had paid attention to his crying
and apparent temper she would hours
before have taken some measures to
make him well.
1t is always a mistake to close ones
eyes to what is almost always real
sign of illness, crossnesS and crying.
Such a baby does not deserve slap
pings and seedlings, but rather a cool
bath and nap in a quiet room and
attention to his diet. These sane
measures will usually eradicate trivial
causes for croSSneSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
Tower of Babel.

The Biblical story of the origin Of
language is that the workers on the
Tower of Babel were halted in their
vaingloriouS task by being stricken,
not dumb. but with each a separate
tongue. Science knows no final cause
for the differences in language, but 1t
knows that a Chinese baby can learn
English as readily as Chinese. SO the
difference isn't really racial. But
closely related races sometimes speak
widely different tongues. In the last
century all the Slavic races Of Europe,
many of which were under the domi-
nance Of Germany and Austria, met
in a congress to unite their racial and
political aims. They found. though
that their speech was so diverse that
the only. language they all had in
common was German, and so were
obliged to hold the congress in the
hated tongue.
Now. what do you know about that?
Answers to Yesterdays Questions.
/. Owls and bats have especially
keen hearing, with marvelously COM
pick ears.
2. Cats and rats have a most SEN
sitive organ Of touch located at the
base of their whiskers.
3. Most insects have very keen
sense of smell. They probably smell
through their body pores, as they
have 10 real noses.
4. Hawks and eagles have very
powerful sight.
5. Owls, and to some extent rats,
have poor sight. at least by day.
6. Birds have horny nostrils. and
hence not a very good sense of smell.
tCOpyright. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
LITTLE BENNY
BY LEE PAPE.

The bell rang last mite and 1t was
Mr.. Parkins to see my sister Gladdis,
and he hung up his hat, saying,
Greetings and salutations, Benny.
Meening hello, and l sed. III go up
and tell her
That will help me out enormissly.
Mr.. Parkins sed. And by the way, do
you happin to know wat size gloves
your sister wears? he sed, and l sed,
Not ixactly. but I know her gloves
wen I see them, their always fancy
ones.
Well the point Is. Id like to get her
some for her BIRTHDAY, and If l get
them too small or too big it mite i'm
pair their usefulness, so do you think
IL you were stimulated by a dime you
could find out her size without arous-
ing her sispicions? Mr.. Parkins sed.
G, sure, easy. sed. And 1 ran up
to Gladdises room saying, Mr.. Parkins
Is heer, Gladdis.
Thank you, Gladdis sed, and I sed.
VIII you anser me eny questions l
ask you? Me thinking if l asked her
2 other ones ferst she wouldent get
Suspicious wen I asked her about the
gloves, and she sed, No, I'm all out Of
ansers jest at present. And she
started to go downstairs. me saying.
hay, U nay, DO you Wunt me to lose
a dime, wat size gloves do you wear?
Dime? 1 haven't the faintest ideer
wat your tawking about but 1 wear
size If it makes you eny happier,
Gladdis sed with a Impression like
somebody trying to look dunn, and /
quick slid down the bannisters ahed
Of her and told Mr. Parkins and he
gave me a dime saying, Did she
suspect?
No, I se6.
Wich maybe she dident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
Our Cause Just; Enemy's Bad

NEW YORK, August 10, ITO
Gen. Washington has told his army
today the secret Of his confidence i'll
his ability to meet the enemy attack.
which may come at any moment
now. With his army outnumbered
three TO one and obliged to defend
three widely separated encamp
ments, and with the enemy fleet pow
erful enough to cover the landing of
troops at almost any point. the gen
erals situation has seemed all but
hopeless. except to himself and his
closest advisers. Perhaps to silence
his critics as we'll as to raise the
spirits of his soldiers, he says In to-
days camp Orde~S:
THE enemy'S whole enforcement is
now arrived. so that an attack must
and will soon be made, the general
therefore again repeats his earnest
request that every officer and soldier
Will have his arms and ammunition
In good order. keep within their
quarters and encampment as much
as possible; he ready for action at a
moments call; and when called to it
remember that liberty. property. life
and honor are all at stake: that upon
their courage and conduct rest the
hopes of their bleeding and insulted
country: that their wives. children
and parents expect safety from them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
CHAPTER MI
Decision.

II was o'clock and silence reigned
In the big house. but the light in
Mona'S room was still burning.
She had tried once TO go TO- sleep.
She had actually been in bed with the
lights out. but the darkness and the
effort of trying to lie still had made
her so nervous that she felt she would
scream
She had promised Ronny that she
would so away with him. She had
given her word. and, having given it.
was terrified 1t hardly seemed posi-
HE that she was actually contemplate
ing such a step. and yet she hadn't
been able to refuse. Ronny had meant
what he said. He was tired OF having
her play with him. and the thought of
losing him had been too much for
Mona 1t wasn't that she was so
much in love with him. She had no
comprehension Of unseltish love. But
she thrived on his admiration. Then,
too, she knew that he was attractive
10 other women He was young and
handsome, and the fact that he had
eyes for no one but her flattered her
vanity.
Over and over she had asked her
self II she really wanted to do this
thing, and the answer was always
yes" With Ronny she would have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
EVERYDAY QUESTIONS
Answered by DIR. S. PARKES CADMAN
YORK. Pa.

YORK, Pa.
What is your opinion of a clergy
man who performs stunt" marriages
for advertising purposes?
Answer-He degrades himself, his
calling and the sacred rite itself. No
clergyman rightly aware Of the re-
sponsibilities of his Office could be
cajoled into such vulgar exhibitions,
and no self-respecting church should
tolerate such misbehavior in its min
lister.
Marriage is recognized as a divine
ordinance. by none Ito be entered un-
advisedly, but reverently, discreetly
and in the fear of God" When it is
used to attract a crowd or to swell re.
ceipts or to crafty notoriety hunters
it ceases to be in the valid sense a
religious ceremony and defeats the
purpose of the church in halloWing It.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
I am troubled by foul memories.
and often query why 1 last on into
the SOS when my body is a burden
to me and my interests vanish daily.
Can you give cheering word to an
aged and lonely man?
Answer-If you tread life's weary
round under the lowering skies of
physical infirmity and demoralizing
recollections, why not cast your bur-
den upon God? His prophet declares
that He will restore to you the dew of
your youth and give back to you the
years consumed by folly and vice.
You cannot change the past. but,
although your heart condemns you for
it's misspent energies. you are never
beyond the aid of the Eternal Father.
He is greater than your heart, and
He condemns no sincere Opnitent at
any stage in the game. Browning
asks and answers certain questions
bearing on your case:
Have you found you life distasteful:
My life did and does smack sweet.
Was your youth of pleasue wastcful:
Mine 1 saved and hold complete.
Do your Joys with age diminish:
When mine fail me I'll complain.
Must In death your daylight finish?
Ny sun sets T., rise again
The poets radiant experience Is not
as frequent as one could desire. and
it may not be yours or mine. But
every day that dawns Is freighted
with relief for you If you can but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
PALE HANDS
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR.

Leila Marsh, rho has dltrdyS been
accustomed to idIencsS. is left lcith
out money Because she is incrpcri
ehced. she IS forced to take position
as lddU'S maid trith Mona Kingsley. a
rcrU beautiful and rich ar0mdn In
the family arc Richard. N0nG'S has
band. aud Barry. the son. Barry per
SecutrS Leila tCith his attentions and
NonG dmuS"s herself bU Illuminating
the girl. Richard. lcho has learned
long ago that Mona does not lore him.
begins BIZ pityinQ Leila aud then dis
corerS that he cares for her Barn.
Fndlly comes to the conclusion that
he must hare Leila and makes up his
mind 10 marry her. To his amaze
ment. Leila refuses him SC0rnfUIU and
later Mona discharges her. During
dU this time Mona has been amusing
herself nth Ronald Cameron. a young
bachelor lchO is rcrp much in lore
,Ith her. She has been leading him
on icithout any serious intentions. but
at a house party on Long Island he
tells her that she must make mp her
1nind TO 90 dtcdV lcitb him or else he
uiH nFrcr see her again.
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only. and that we have every reason
to expect Heaven will crown with
success so just a cause.
The enemy will endeavor to in :
timidate by show and appearance,
but remember how they have been
repulSed on various occasions by a
few brave Americans Their cause
is bad. their men are conscious of it.
and ii opposed with firmness and
GOODNESS at their first onset, with our
advantage of works and knowledge
Of the ground, victory Is most as
Suredly ours.
Every good soldier will be silent
and attentive, wait for his orders and
reserve his fire, til he is sure of do
ing execution. The officers to be
particularly careful of this. 1t may
not be amiss for the troops to know
that if any infamous rascal in time
of action shall attempt to skulk,
hide himself or retreat from the
enemy without orders of his COM
handing officer. he will instantly be
shot down as an example of
coWardice.
"On the other hand the general
soiemly promises that he will re-
ward those who shall distinguish
themselves by brave and noble &C
tions; and he desires every officer to
be attentive to this particular, that
such men may be afterwards suit
ably noticed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-13
Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Cut into joints two young, tender
chickens. Wash and wipe dry. Sea
son with salt and pepper. both black
and red, then set on ice. Fry enough
streaked bacon to make enough fat
in which to fry the chicken. Roll the
chicken in flour. dip in beaten egg,
again in flour and lay in the fat
which must be bubbling hot. Turn
often and cook to a rich brown. Take
out. pile into a pan, place the pan
over another pan containing hot
water, cover and allow to cook in an
oven for 10 minutes, which will
cook the chicken through and
through, yet will not make it hard
Take care when frying that the pieces
do not touch. When all the chicken
is fried and in the oven, dredge the
flour in the fat. Add cream or rich
milk to the mixture, stirring hard.
and let it barely simmer until the
gravy is smooth and thick enough
Serve very hot in gravy bowl.
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is no reason whys we should continue
gloveless. There is a certain trimness
and smartness to be gained by well
fitting, immaculate gloves that is well
worth achieving by the we'll dressed
woman. One notices even now that in
France fewer we'll dressed women go
gloveless. There are middle-classed
conservative women in France who
even eat their luncheon or afternoon
tea with their gloves on.
Just now pure white gloves are
worn by some well dressed women in
France-though very many of them
prefer the glove of beige or similar
tone. The so-called fabric glove is
more often worn by we'll dressed
French and English women than 1t
seems to be in America. SILK gloves
have even been taken up as new
fashion by number of French
women. They are of very wide
meshed net that shows the flesh tones
Of the hands and the slight polish of
well cared for nails.
Hand-sewn gloves are much in de-
mand for sports and tailored wear in
France. The feeling is that they wear
better than the machie- sewn sort.
iCopyright. 1921