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Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04
MILFORD SCHOOL TEACHER
IS ILL AT HOSPITAL
Miss Cora Sipple Suddenly Stricken
Friday Night. Condition Improved

Miss Cora Sipple, who has been
a teacher in the Primary Depart
ment of the Milford Public Schools
for about twenty years, was strlck-
en- i'll at her home on East Front
STREET, South Milford, last Friday
evening. She was taken to the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital on Satur-
day morning. Reports from that
institution state that her condition
is much improved. Miss Sipple has
been in charge of one section of the
third grade, which numbers about
fifty pupils. The work is very much
harder because of having to give
individual attention to the little
folks in such great numbers. MISS
Sipple is one of the best teachers in
the Milford schools, and her illness
at this time has necessitated rear
rangement of the shOOl hours of the
third grade children. Under the
nlan to be followed until the end OF
the school term, the boys will at
tend in the morning and the girls
in the afternoon This applies only
to the third grade pupils.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04
FREE LIBRARY FOR
MILFORD BOOK LOVERS
Sponsors OF Project Desire Name
For New Library

Many years ago a child sat by
fire place and picked up a huge
conch shell and placed it to his ear.
Suddenly he heard sounds, strange
low, melodies and as gentle as the
breath of a sleeping child. There
seemed to be a strange, yet beautl-
full symphony of some far-off land
which caused the child to ask with
wonder, the meaning of this mystery
and music. Then the grandfather
explained that the pearly curves OF
the shell simply caught multitude
of sounds too faint for human ears
and filled the hollows with echoes.
This was not a new world, but only
the unnoticed beauty of the old
which had aroused the childs Won
der.
A similar experience awaits the
book lovers of Milford. For good
books are the result of thought and
work and they will be numbered
among your best friends if you
treat them right and use them.
Remember that behind every book
is a man; behind the man is the
race; and behind the race are the
natural and social environments
whose influence is unconsciously
reflected.
A meeting was held in the library
room of the Community Building
on Monday evening, May 31st in Or
der that a much needed and new
free public library be begun. AL
ready twenty-three hundred books
have been contributed by Mrs
Brown, Mrs. George S. Adkins, the
Century Club, Mrs. Harry Bennett
and a group of men. The furniture
was given by Mr.. VIM. Smith anC
now it is desired to give an oppor
CONTINUED from first page)
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04
FRANK 7. WHITE, WELL
KNOWN CITIZEN, IS DEAD
Retired Railroad Official Succumbs
After Operation In Wilmington

Frank T. White, of Harrington,
died at the Homeopathic Hospital
Wilmington, where he had gone for
an operation last Thursday. Follow
ing the death of his brother six
weeks ago, Mr.. White took trip
west with his nephew. Later he was
taken i'll in the west and another
nephew went to Ohio, and accompan-
led him home. He grew very weak
from the Journey and his condition
was such that immediate steps were
taken for an operation at Whining
ton. ,,,
Mr.. White was born in Bridgeville
in 1855 and died in his list year. He
spent the greater part of his life in
the vicinity of Harrington. He mar
ried Miss Sallie Anderson. She died
in 1920. Since that time he made his
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04
LOCAL STORE AGAIN
BANQUETS ITS EMPLOYEES
Sales Force From Three Long And
short Stores Dine At fredericksburg

Following it's custom since the
founding of the business OF banquet
ing the employees of the COMPANY oa. y
ione % &, Short who operate stores IN
ATford % Laurel and fredericksburg
MARYLAND. on Wednesday evening
entertained their employees at Fed
eralsburg. The banquet for the
saIes force md other employees
vas spread It the Riverview lnn'
IN the Maryland town and was at
tended by all those associated with
ali three Of the stores of the COM
many. Interesting sales talks were
made by persons who know the re-
failing game, and other entertain
ing features were a part OF the
evenings enjoyment. Since opening
their store in Milford a lite over a
year ago the employees of the Mil
ford store have Joined with the
laurel and fredericksburg stores
three times to make merry around
the banquet board.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04
LARGE CROWD SEE
HARRINGTON RACES
Lovers OF Racing Enjoy Fine Card
On Opening For Season

races at the Kent and Sussex falr
Crounds. Harrington, Saturday. -Four
races were on the card. Summary:
For 2.24 trotters, winner take all:
FIRST race. G. Townsend tro-
Dbv and R. G. Massey trophy; silver
cups:
Bridgeton, N. J.) ----.-------.-------1 l
Husky (Herman Tyson -----------z
North Bell Is. E. Miller, Wash
ington, D. c. --.--.-------------- 0
Setter W. adams Bros, Bridge
vile, Del.) ..--- - y
Gnvnnworthy tx. D. Byington,
Norristown, Pa.) ---.--..----.-.---,.---o 4
Barona Princess (Homer helly' =
Salisbury, Md ---...--------- % =, D
Guerne The Great, q. F. Small
Spring City, Pa.) ----.----------'---'-uls'
Time-2.15N, 2.15A.
Second-.Junion State Colt; 2-year-
Olds: Thomas F. Bayard trophy ana
Carroll Griffith trophy; silver cups.
Sir Morgan adams Bros, Bridge
vile, DELI ..--'----'-;,'----,.-"A l
Insuline (Philip Wiesenborn' =
Bridgeton, N. j. --.----...-..- ..-----'z z
Third. B. Sinclair trophy }.
Writ Willis trophy; silver cups. .
Golden Direct( Herman Tyson) l 1 l
Robert Dale Joseph K. SPARKS .
Philadelphia) s----------- :, - z
RalIe Volo CHomer Kelly, Sails
bury, Md I'D q =
GIG (W. G. Godfrey Sails
Rainsboro Gusg, mO &c. Earl Pitman, ,
Trenton, N. J) ---,--,--------o -, d
Time 2.16A, 2.1214, 2.12A.
Fourth-Coleman DUPONT trophy
REYNOLDS Candy trophy.
Mac A George Turpin, SAILS
bury, Md -.-..---.-.--- ---.-------4 Z
Angeiine Hal CWalter Garrison
Readstown, N. J.) ---.---..----2
Watts Silk "a. R. Nicholson
Jr.. Wyncotte, Pa.) --.----.-------5 4
Rocket. Nambart R. ManloW'
Earlville, Md I'D -. D
Sandy McGreggor &c. Earl Pit
man. Trenton, N. j. ----.--.-6 L
Bonnie M (W. E. Miller, Wash
ington, D. c. --------.---------.',''I --------.--- o
Daniel George T. Satterheld'
Harrington, DELI .----.-----o o
Dawn of Day tx. D. Byington'
Norristown, Pal -..-.---.-.-..-.-----'' I
Time-2.15A, 2.15M, 2.16A.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04

our PRINTING PLANT
IS THE LARGEST ON
THE PENINSULA. LET
US QUOTE ON YOUR
NEXT PRINTING ORDER
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04

THERE ARE 1900 Rv-
RAJ WEEKLY News
PAPERS IN THE UNI.
LED STAT e S. THE
CHRONICLES 7 A N . .
FOURTH IN THIS LIST
IN CIRCULATION.
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Draft Horses Still
Ponular in ArOOstOok

On result of the high price of po-
tstoes in Aroostook county this sea
son is the large number Of western
horses being purchased by the Aroos-
took farmers.
A railroad man who keeps 1alrls
accurate check on these shipments
states that over 20 cars have ALREADY
come into Aroostook county this WIN
fer and he predicts before the larm-
inc season opens up, 125 cars Will nave
heen brought in. When IT is conslo-
srea that a car contains % horses and
that a horse costs from 1925 to s2oo
II is easy to figure what the farmers
IN Aroostook county are paying Tor
drafters. This outlay is not however
in any sense foolish waste OF money
FOR Aroostook potato growers meth-
dds REQUIRE heavy horses to move the
snrayer, planter and digger.
For some five years the farmers
have not replenished their horse pow.
Az tn anv great extent, and now that
thew have the money they are hitting
out with new teams and harness;
The Aroostook farmer likes Igood
automobile as well as any one out
above all he desires a nice sound farm
team and travelling men who Visit
This section say that they have seen
no such farm teams in any other part
of New England.
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is apt to stand with its head hidden

is apt to stand with its head hidden
q great deal of the time.
Roup is transmitted by being car
ried about by the infected birds and
the water and food supply Is most
often the source of contamination.
It may be controlled by proper hous-
ing and by intelligent management
of the flock. The first treatment
should be to remove the cause and
the necessary attention given to
adequate lighting, sanitation and
ventilation will do much to elimi-
nate the disease. Individual treat
ment should be. given to valuable
birds only. The following general
treatment is advisable when the dis
ease is first observed in the flock:
/. Quarantine all doubtful birds.
2. See that the quarters are dry,
well lighted, sanitary ana welLventi-
lated but free from drafts. 3. Place
one pound of EPSON salts per each
100 birds in the drinking water or in
a wet mash. 4. Add potassium
permanganate Gas much as will con-
veniently cover dime) to the drink
ing water to prevent the develop
ment Of bacteria. 5. Inhalents may
be used. OIL Of eucalyptus or tine
ture of benzoin are the most COM
mon, vaporized by heat. 8. In the
case Of extremely valuable birds or
fiocks a vaccine administered by q
reputable veterinarian is advisable.
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Spring Lambs
Condition of CrOn

Boston, March 12.-W. o. Fraser,
local representative of Market News
Service Of the u. S. reports: 1.-THE
condition of the early spring lamb
crop as of March l is reported as
generally favorable. The market
supply of spring lambs before July
/ this year is indicated as probably
little larger than last year. Con-
ditionS in the Southeastern states
are not as good as last year and the
shipments from this area to July l g,
will probably be smaller than last
year, when weather and feed condi-
tons after March 1. We're exception
ally favorable. California will prob
ably ship more early lambs East
this year than last, With the market
ings distributed about as last year.
Very favorable conditions in the
Northwest indicate shipments in
June as large as last year Favor
able conditions for early lambing in
the Corn Belt indicate larger sup
plies before July 1, than last year.
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HOtbed Sanitation

One of the most common sources of
disease in a great variety of plants
is the hotbed. Tomato plants may
become affected with late or early
blight, wilt and mosaic in the Ilotbed,
eggplants with wilt, cabbageS with
black leg and yellows, sweet potatoes
with black rot and wilt. Hotbeds are
often prolific source of nematode in
lection, which is then carried to other
places. Plant propa cation beds are the
root of many evils in plants. +r
One of the greatest needs in the
care of beds is sanitation. After the
plants are grown and are transplanted
into the field. those that remain are
often allowed to develop as best they
can, along with the weeds. In this
tender, rank growth, diseases of vari-
Gus kinds develop unhindered. and
may often thoroughly infest the soil.
Tomato mosaic may appear, and later
infest the horse nettle or ground
cherries which often grow In and
around the bed. Next spring the
young weeds coming from such dis
eased roots start the infestation In
the young tomatoes. The vegetable
gardener or plant grower cannot af-
ford to neglect the hotbeds in this
l.
this rich hotbed soil. but give them
the same care as the plants in the
field, and clean out all plant rubbish
at the end of the season.
Sterilization of the hotbed soil with
steam, or with formaldehyde, will Oft
en- be a profitable practice, in the con-
troll Of nematodes,, wilt and other soil
infesting diseases. The formaldehyde
solution should be applied at the rate
of one gallon per square foot, using a
mixture of two pints of fromaldehyde
in so gallons of water. Loosen and
thoroughly pulverize the soil in beds
before applying the disinfectant, and
after treating, cover the soil with a
canvas or with straw, so as to con-
fine the formaldehyde fumes. It is
best not to plant the beds for 10 days
or two weeks after treatment, and in
the meantime spade the soil over so
that the gas can escape. However, re-
member that the soil on the cultivat-
ing tools or carried on the shoes may
reinfest the bed, Keep this danger
in mind. 1t is not bad idea to have
bucket of the disinfecting solution
in which the tools can be dipped and
sometimes it would pay also to treat
the soil around the beds.
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Roup Kept Away by
Proper Housing

Great losses among farm poultry
flocks occur each year on account of
roup, a disease which is common
throughout the early winter. Not
only are a large number Of birds
destroyed, but a lack Of vitality in
breeding results and also a slump in
egg production.
The symptoms Of roup are easily
identified due to the fact that the
early stages resemble those Of a
common cold. There are thin dis
charges from the nasal cavities and
the eyes. The secretions from the
nose cause the bird to sneeze and
cough and later to breathe through
the mouth, The secretions from the
eyes swell and have cheesy con-
sistency.
On contracting the disease the
fowl soon bcomes depressed, loses its
appetite and stands about with
wings dropped and feathers ruff1ed.
The secretions from the eyes and
nose give off an offensive odor and
also soil the wing feathers, as the bird
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)PoultryNotes
Red Mites Are
Most Injurious

Few keepers of poultry realize the
full extent of the injury done by red
mites. With the warmer weather the
mites flourish and multiply until the
poultry buildings become infested with
these pests, and the harm is done.
The red mite is the most dangerous
OF the external parasites that attack
fowls, and if allowed to spread un-
Checked far worse losses might ac-
crue than breeders imagine.
These parasites are most injurious
to young chickens and brood hens.
The persistent loss of young chicks
! and the failure of hens to bring off
good matches are often due to the irri-
tation caused by the unsupported
presence of the red mite.
The attack of boards of mites weak
ems and predispose the fowl to many
lnaladies. as well as materially re-
ducing the yield of eggs.
Some prominent scientists are con-
WINGED that the bite of the mite is
Nenomous and that even worse Cisas-
ter might result than. merely weak
ened condition brought about by the
sucking Of the blood.
Undoubtedly many cases of disease
summer and autumn are directly at
tfibutable to these pests; therefore in
formation that will render easier
their recognition and determination
should be of interest at this season.
Many people are unaware of the
presence or appearance of the mite.
They may not visit their poultry
houses at night and the parasite is
oil FOL ;r,I,t ri ~
is seldom found ON the fowl in the
day time. but energies from the de-
posits of filth and dirt that have &C
cumulated in the cracks and crevices
of the house and fittings, and climbs
to his roosting victims to gorge him
self with blood.
In cold weather the mites are prac-
tically dormant land are seldom seen;
but the advent of summer will bring
them forth in their myriads, and I'M
less vigorous methods are taken to
check their activities, in some cases
the death of the infested fowl will fol-
low, or the whole flock will become
generally anaemic and unproductive.
The presence Of the mite may be
readily detected by close examination
Of the roosts and nest boxes. The
practice of running ones hand along
underneath the roosts once day is
advisable, as some parasites will ad-
here and can be seen and felt dis
tinctly. 4af 10y.
Immediate determination is vital,
and steps should be taken at once to
rid the building of all material that
will harbor and protect the mites. Fit
tings should be removed. dirt and filth
brushed out with stiff broom, aid
the inside of the building and furni-
ture thoroughly saturated with a
powerful germicide by means Of a
spray or brush.
Some of the coal tar by-products
used as sprays vary in efficiency when
used in economical strength solutions,
but where the mites are evident in
small patches and only in places
these insecticides may be applied with
a brush in their full commercial
strength.
A five or ten per cent. solution Of
carbolic acid is very effective, but not
without danger as a spray. 1t can,
however, be recommended If proper
precautions are taken.
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Vegetable Training
Classes, York County

During the months of March,
April and May, Is vegetable training
classes will be held in York county,
under the direction of Miss Estelle
Mason, state food specialist, and Miss
Hazel f. Palmer, home demonsrra-
ton agent.
The purpose of these training
classes is to instruct leaders in the
preparation of easily accessible veg
etables in inexpensive and attractive
ways and to aid in establishing good
food habits for the family.
Following these training classes,
the leaders will return to their own
communities and give the same work
to the women in their group.
During the training class. the
leaders will help in the preparation
Of certain vegetables in inexpensive
and attractive ways that could be
used for both supper and lunch
dishes. A valuable talk will follow
in the afternoon on the value and
Use Of Vegetables in the Diet"
Every woman is interested in new
recipes and in the health OF her
family. so will want to plan to at
tend the vegetable meeting held IN
her cOmmunity.
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Keeping Down
Overhead Costs

A poultry house doesn't have to be
an expensive one to be a good one.
Tho proper housing of poultry on
both the specialized and general
farm Is one Of the most vital prob
lens bearing upon the success or
failure Of poultry keeping. A house
should be so designed that is can be
economically constructed. 1t should
provide for perfect protection from
storms; sufficient sunshine during
the winter months; plenty Of venti-
lation without drafts and uniformity
of temperature. It should also be
constructed SO that it will be alb
solutely dry in winter as well as in
summer.
Probably the most common cause
Of failure in the poultry business is
overhead expenses. Many times
this excess overhead is found in ex-
pensive houses. Simplified construc-
tion and cheap lumber will tend to
keep this item within reasonable
limits. On the other hand, poorly
constructed houses are expensive.
Roofs that leak, walls that are open,
especially on the north and west
sides of the house and windows
without glass are all poor economy.
Sunshine is the best disinfectant
we have and being free we often for
get it's value. There are two meth
DDS of admitting sunshine to the
poultry house,-glass windows. and
openings to be covered with a mus
lin curtain during stormy weather.
Many glass windows are coated so
thick with dust that they have little
or no value in allowing sunlight to
enter the house.
Ventilation, the most important
feature to all housing of animal or
vegetable life. is frequently neglected
in poultry construction. Probably
the most economical method of OBJ
tanning good ventilation in a poultry
house is an opening on the south
side of the house.
Dampness is the most common
cause of roup and cold in poultry.
Moisture may enter the house
through leaky roof, open walls or a
floor that allows water to seep in.
The use of roofing paper in floor
construction, either board or cement
has been found to be the only sure
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: News from the :
|GrangesI
Pomona Grange Dates

Please send in dates, also notify us
if dates are not correct.
March Northumberland.
March 17-Aroost & Penobscot
Union.
March 1S-North Franklin.
March 1s-East Piscataquis.
March 23-Somerset
March 23-East Kennebec. Albion
March 26-Hancock, S e d W X
Grange, No. Sedgwick.
March 27-Penobscot.
March 31-Sagadahoc, Progressive
Grange, Richmond Corner.
April 3-Knox, Highland Grange,
Warren Highlands.
April 6--Waldo, Riverside Grange,
Belfast.
April S-Excelsior, Hiawatha Grange.
Harrington Falls.
April 13-West Washington.
April 14--New Century, West Peru.
April 15-York, John F. Hill Grange,
Eliot.
April 24-No. Penobscot. Olamon.
April 26-Hancock, Sedgwick Grange,
No. Sedgwick.
April 2S-Sagadahoc, Dirigo Grange
Brunswick.
April 2S-Green Mountain, BayVleW
Grange, Salisbury Cove.
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Mislaid trowels and weeders lead

Mislaid trowels and weeders lead
to considerable profanity during the
garden season. A handy rack into
which they can be stuck when not In
use will save a lot of tools and tenn
per. One look at the rack and the
absence Of tool will be noted and
the gardener can start retrieving.
Strong nails driven in pairs just
far enough apart to catch the shank
Of trowels and weeders will serve the
purpose excellently; but q notched
shelf, the notches cut deep enough
and just wide enough to hold the
shank of the tools is better. On
this shelf place the cans and bottles
Of insecticides and fungicides, and
the garden paraphernalia is at hand
and concentrated.
A small-angled trowel small,
round bladed troWel, and the stand
ard heavy trowel are all handy tools
to have ready for the first digging.
The collection of weeders now offers
wide choice. All are excellent. The
long-tined type is excellent for keep
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Inc accompanying photograph is a
picture of the Model Maine Village.
Quilt by ID. s. Clement of Winthrop
ana exhibited by him at the SPRING
field Exposition.
The buildings are on the scale Of
one fourth inch to the foot, and Mr..
clement recently exhibited this pic
lure oy Stereopticon at Winthrop
Grange. He stated in part:
First let me say that 1 think the
people of the State as a whole have
not much idea just what this great
Exposition Is like, and what 1t means
10 nave Maine building there where
Maine products can be exhibited, and
the resources of our great State
brought to the notice of thousands
OF people from all parts of the
United States Some of us know
what fight the promoters of the
idea had to get an appropriation
from the State Legislature to build
such building, and it was only by
compromise, whereby the State
would give $4,000, providing the
balance of $4,000, should be raised
by popular subscription. no doubt
thinking this would be impossible,
and that the whole proposition would
ldli through however the men VINO
were back of it accepted the chal-
lenge, and went out and got the
money, and as result. today we
have a building of which any son or
daughter of Maine may be proud
Comparatively few people from
Home" visited the Exposition last
year, but those who did, were I'M
animous in saying it was well worth
while. y.
1t was an eye opener to many peo-
pie who visited the building to see
the different lines of manufactured
goods turned out in the State. and
to learn that Portland. Lewiston
and Augusta, We're not merely clear
ings in the woods, and that the rest
of the State was not a bowling
wilderness.
1t is surprising but true. how
ignorant people living no farther
away than Massachusetts, are of our
State. The following incident will
Illustrate i. e. A man passing
through the Maine building said to
one of the attendants, "Old Orchard
is quite a large beach isn't ito"
Yes" was the reply" the largest of
any Atlantic State with the possible
exception of Florida. Question.
Does this comprise most of the
coast of Maine?" We take it for
granted this person was an excep-
ton.