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Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
ASSOCIATIONS OF SCHOOL
DIRECTORS

The Bureau of Education, U. S.
Department of the Interior, is in
receipt of a notice of school di-
rectors' convention called by a
county superintendent of schools in
the State of Arkansas. The pro-
gram prepared for discussion CEN
ters round two topics, school build
ing plans for the county and new
school legislation associations of
school directors now found in a
large number of our states are a
powerful means of improving school
facilities, especially in small and
isolated communities. The respon-
sibility of school directors or trus-
tees to the children of the commun-
ity is a most important one. The
directors employ teachers, thereby
determining to a great extent the
kind of instruction the children re-
ceive during the school year. They
have charge of the building in
which the children live six hours a
day, eight or nine months of the
year. The school building is a COM
Portable, sanitary, pleasant place
for children, or it is not any of
these, according to the interest and
responsibility directors assume to-
ward its upkeep. Have the teacher
and children adequate educative
materials, that is, tools with which
to work, that they make the best
possible use of their school days?
The answer depends in a large
measure on the interest and INTEL
ligence of the school directors.
Meetings and conferences of
school directors offer an opportdn-
ity for these officials to discuss
matters of Importance to the proper
discharge of their duties. Often
experts in school building plans, in
lighting or ventilating schools, and
the like, demonstrate good school
room practice in these particulars
at such meetings. Sometimes The
authority called upon for discussion
is an educational expert, the coun.
ty superintendent or an instructor
from a nearby normal school or
other State institution, who ex-
plains the value of modern methods
Of teaching and managing a school.
Better schools are almost sure to
result when the directors RESPONSE
BILE for them become familiar With
modern school ideals through direc-
tors associations.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Harbeson

There will be an all day service
held in Beaver Dam Church, Novem-
Der 14th. Everyone welcome.
The Social Circle will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Ma
son next Thursday night, November
4th. Two plays will be given en-
titled mot Guilty" and Little John
ny's Visit to the Dime Museum" al
so music and other entertainment.
Everyone invited.
The festical that was held last
week for the benefit of the church
netted S6S.O3. We wish to thank ev-
eryone who helped make the social
a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hudson are
visiting in Philadelphia and while
there expect to spend some time at
the Sesqui. On their return home
they will be accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hamilton.
Mrs. Nora Ennis is spending the
week in Philadelphia.
Miss Emma Davidson and Miss
Lula Morris of Milton are visiting
Mrs. Jesse Lingo.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Tuesday, November 9, 1926,

At u o'clock noon, the following per-
sOnal property, to-Wit:
One black mule, 13 years old, will
work anywhere, weighs 1000 pounds.
One COW, eight years old, giving milk,
will come fresh the 1st of January.
2-horse wagon, one new wagon, made
by the SQUAD Wagon Co, one new
John Deere corn planter, only has
planted 80 acres; one riding harrow,
right new; one new Acme harrow, one
walking cultivatOr, one walking har-
row, one seed drag, seven good chick
en- cOops, four swingle trees, one sew
enteen inch collar two new sets of
work brides, one new pair of double
reins, two new horse blankets, one
stable blanket, one new COW halter,
one roll galvanized poultry fencing, 5
foot 20 rods, never been used; rolls
g foot, 3 rolls foot, about rs bushels
of round potatoes.
Hay, Fodder and Corn.
Lot of Household Goods and Kitchen
Furniture.
One five piece parlor suite, two extra
parlor chairs, one New Perfection oil
stove, four burner; one double baker,
one Administer rug, X 12, good as
new; one kitchen rug, 8 X 12, one nickle
lamp ,one lounge, lot of pictures.
One new Ford roadster, weeks old,
1927 model.
TERMS: Cash.
CHESTER F. HUDSON.
Floyd Johnson, Auctioneer. o29-2t
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Cinder Concrete

Cinders are not suitable for use
in mixing concrete that is to be
subjected to heavy loads or abra-
sion. Cinder concrete, on account of
it's light weight, is commonly used
for filling between sleepers of floors
and grading roofs and for fireproof-
ing, for which it is very effective. Sc
lect cinders composed of hard, clean,
vitreous, clinkers, free from sulph-
ides, SCOT, and unburned coal or
ashes. AS a precaution against the
presence of small amounts of detri-
mental substances, cinders should be
soaked thoroughly with water "a
hours before being used. If clean
they will not discolor the hands.
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Know How Your Produce Is Weighed
A farmer is entitled to know how
his produce is weighed. He will
count his money for wheat, corn, or
livestock sold, and it is just as rea-
sonable, says c. A. Briggs of the Uni
ted States Department of Agricul-
ture, for him to know how the scale
is used in getting the weight.
In weighing a thousand-pound
steer it is not difficult at times to
weigh with a high balance so that
the weight shown is ten pounds less
than the correct amount, and usually
this will go unchallenged. At price
of 10 cents per pound the ten pounds
means 81, which is more than am
pie to cover the total of the yard
age and feed charges for the animal
at a stockyard. This is about l pei
cent of the price of the animal but II
may represent 10 per cent of the net
profit.
This matter of weighing with
high balance has been observed WheI
the weighing was not done rapidly
In many cases, however, the weigh
ing is done too rapidly. The Onlookel
does not know whether the weigh
ing was done properly or whethe.
the weight is recorded ten or NOR
pounds on the draft. In many case
the beam just starts to move whel
the weigher quickly arrests it b,
throwing the latch at the end of tn
beam, and the beam has not clearl
indicated the balance. Often the far
mer sees this, and in his own min
questions the accuracy of the weigh
but for lack of confidence and wan
of knowledge he does not find him
self in a position to raise any ques
tions.
This quick weighing is wrong. Til
weighing should be done so that tn
character of the balance is appar
ent to any observer.
The proper manner to weigh is t
balancethe beam so that it has nei
ther a high nor low balance; that is
so that it swings evenly between tn
top and bottom of the loop. In typ
registering beams the weight indica
ton changes in steps according t
the type figures. In such cases tn
| reading should be used which, vii
bring the beam nearest to an evel
= balance.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
LOCAL DEMONSTRATION OF
ADVANTAGES OF CULLING
Given By DIR. II. S. Palmer, Exten-
sion POultryman At Greenwood.

At this time of the year all up-to-
date poultrymen are thinking of cul-
ling their fiocks to eliminate the poor
producers. Briefly the reasons for
culling are as follows: to eliminate
the diseased, weak, and poor produc-
ing hens; to allow more space for
the high producers; to feed only
those hens which will make a pro-
fitable return, and thus increase the
efficiency of their enterprises; and
to make a reputation for their focks.
Most of the poultrymen are famil-
lar with the principles of culling but
hesitate to put them in practice be-
cause of lack of confidence in them
selves. For this reason DR.. Hoke S.
Palmer, Extension Poultryman, from
the University of Delaware, held a
demonstration of culling at the home
of ]. Clarence Loockerman, Locust
Grove farm, on Wednesday afternoon
of last week. DR.. Palmer gave a COM
plete demonstration with explana-
tions, and at the same time answer
ed questions on feeding, breeding,
and care of poultry.
Local Demonstration Of
Advantages Of Culling.
A very effective demonstration of
the advantages of culling has been
carried out near Greenwood during
the past year. Emory Williamson,
one of the boys in the Agriculture
Department, is carrying on project
of 1.-THE Care and Management of
Forty Laying Hens" under the SUI
pervision of the Agricultural Teach
er, Albert o. Humphreys. Last Octo-
ber Mr.. Humphreys visited Emory
and helped him select from about 6O
pullets, 40 of the most promising.
Notwithstanding the fact, that they
had not as yet began to lay, the prin-
ciples of culling were applied in
their selection and the following eX-
tracts from his records speak for
the efficiency of the methods used.
The peak day of production was
March IA when 50 eggs were rece1v-
ed. The peak month of production
was April when 1926 eggs were re-
ceived. During the first three weeks
of April the production was 191-192-
1913 respectively, an average per hen
of nearly 5 eggs per week for the
period.
In addition to beginning right, EN-
ory fed and cared for his hens, and
kept accurate records of income and
expenditures, as he had learned to
do in the agriculture course. Feeding
them a balanced ration consisting of
scratch feed night and morning,
mash in a self-feeder at all times,
both grit and oyster-shells always
available, and a plentiful supply OF
clean fresh water, with some green
feed each day.
From a financial standpoint En-
ory is convinced that proper methods
pay large dividends. To date he has
spent $4,000 as follows: $4,000 for
pullets. $65.OO for feed, $1,000 fol
labor, $500 miscellaneous. He has
received, $4,000 for eggs, $500 fol
manure. and values his hens at more
than $4,000. A total of $4,000, show
ing a net gain of $1,000; a profit O.
S1.9O per hen in months.
At the present time he is abou
to commence to feed a growing ra
ton, so the hens may have TIVE
months rest. Then about November
he will begin to feed laying ration
again and use them for breeders TO
the coming season.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
MillvilIe

Mrs. Stephen E. Evans spent ten
days recently visiting friends in
Philadelphia, taking in the Sesqui
and enjoying a visit to Valley
Forge.
Mrs. Harrison Manning, of Sea-
ford, enjoyed a few days here re-
Gently while her husband, DR.. Har-
rison Manning, and several of his
Seaford friends were on ducking
trip to Milton.
DR.. and Mrs. Cecil Freed attended
the wedding of DR.. Raymond Lynch,
of Wilmington, and Miss Hannah
Campbell, of Salem, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Thirteen patients were admitted
to the hospital during the past
week, eleven discharged and four
operations performed, one X-Ray
taken and three ambulance calls.
Mr.. Carl Colell, of Milford, was
discharged on October 2S.
Miss Hattie Walls, of Dover, who
underwent a major operation on
the 14th, was discharged on the
oath, very much better.
Mrs. Marie Riggin, of Laurel, who
underwent major operation on the
18th, is doing fine.
Mrs. Flossie Davidson, of Bowers
Beach, continues to improve.
Mrs. Ruth David, of Dover, who
has been suffering with typhoid, is
improving.
Mr.. Vernon David, of Dover, ty-
phoid patient, is improving.
Mr.. Nathaniel FARRELL, of Wood
side, is doing fine.
Anna Priunichika of the Delaware
Colony, who has been receiving
medical care, was discharged on the
23rd, in good condition.
Mrs. Mamie Reed, of Milton, who
was admitted on the 21st, and un-
derwent a major operation, is i'm
proving.
Miss Mary Melvin, of Wyoming,
who was admitted on the 18th, and
underwent a major operation, is
getting along fine.
Mrs. Edward Walls and baby
daughter are both doing fine.
Mrs. Katherine Holden, of Felton,
! and baby daughter are doing fine.
Mrs. Ada Killums, of Dover, gave
birth to a fine daughter on october
21st. Both doing good.
Mr.. William Dill, of MillsborO
who is receiving medical care, is
better at this time.
Mr.. Thomas Poore, of Camden
who underwent an operation for ap.
pendicitis on the 21st, is doing very
| well.
Miss Alice Hammell, of WOOdside
who underwent an operation fol
appendicitis on the 21st, is getting
along as we'll as can be expected
Mrs. Annie Whaley, of Laurel
was discharged on the oath, yer!
! muCQ DeLL6r.
Mrs. Annie Porter, of Harrington
who underwent a minor operation
on the 21st, was discharged on tn
25th, very much better.
Miss Mabel Curtis, of Harrington
who underwent an operation ior ap
pendicitis on the 18th, was dis
charged on the 23rd, much better.
Mrs. Mary Palmer, of Frederici
who underwent a major operation
on the 10th, is doing fine.
Mrs. Priscilla Warmer, of LincolI
who was admitted on the 22nd 20
medical care, condition about tn
same.
Mrs. Agnes Carson, of FELTON,, VIII
was admitted on the 22nd for meC
ical care, is improving nicely.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
HARD ON THE EYES

"Are you bothered much with
things dancing in front of your
eyes," inquired the Oculist.
eyes," admitted the grocer, "and
those new garters bother me lot
too. The Progressive Grocer.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
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Generous with Good Cows

BE GenerOuS WIN WOOW OU"S
1t pays to feed good COWS liberal
ly. Balance ratiOns fed according to
production pay well in increased re-
turn over feed cost.
80
On July 1, 1925, there were III ac-
tive cow-testing associations in this
country. By July of this year 84O
such organizations were in active
operatiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
nast Week's Report.l

Eight patients were admitted dur
ing the past week, sir discharged,
eight operations performed, one X
Ray and one ambulance call.
Mrs. Agnes Carson, of FELTON,,
who has been receiving medical
care at the hospital, is improving.
Mrs. Anna Whaley, of Laurel,
who underwent a major operation
on the 4th, is improving.
Mrs. Mary Palmer, of Frederica,
who underwent a major operation
on the 10th, is getting along fine.
Mrs. Priscilla Warner, of Lincoln,
who was admitted on the 22nd for
medical care, is about the same.
Miss Mabel Curtis, of Harrington,
who underwent an operation on the
18th for appendicitis, is doing fine.
Mr.. William Dill, of Millsboro,
who is receiving medical care, is
better at this time.
Mr.. Vernon David, of Dover, who
has been suffering with typhoid, is
improving.
Mr.. Roscoe Clendaniel, of Lincoln
who has been suffering with a bro
ken leg as the result of an accident,
is improving.
Miss Eva FARRELL, of Woodside,
was able to return home on the
18th.
Miss Margaret Whaley, of Laurel,
was discharged on the 14th, much
improved.
Mr.. Lewis Gross. of Dover, was
discharged on the 18th.
Mrs Esther Hall, of Lincoln, was
admitted to the hospital on the Sth,
and is getting along nicely
Mrs. Ruth David, of Dover, who
has been suffering with typhoid, is
getting along fine.
Mrs. Maria higgins, of Laurel,
who underwent a major operation
on the 18th, is doing fine.
Mrs. Flossie Davidson, Of Bowers
Beach, who underwent a major op-
Grafton on the 18th, is improving.
Miss Hattie Walls, of Dover, was
admitted on the 14th, and under
went a major operation. Condi-
ton good.
John Brown, Of Dover, who has
been suffering with typhoid, is do
ing fine.
Mr.. Nathaniel farrell, Of Wood
side, who was admitted on the 5th
with typhoid, is improving nicely.
Mr.. Carl Cole1l, of Milford, was
admitted on the 18th for medical
care, and is better at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Study Cattle

A thorough knowledge of beef
cattle judging is a prime requisite in
the successful buying of feeders.
While such knowledge may be gain
ed through years of experience in
handling and showing cattle, it may
be obtained more quickly and at
less expense by means of a system
ATTIC course in judging.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
HOW 1T WORKS

Customer: Does a fish diet
strengthen the brain?"
Grocer: Perhaps not, but going
fishing seems to invigorate the i'm
agination. The Progressive Gro
Ger.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Wednesday, Nov. 10. 1926,


At 10 o'clock a. m. If that day be
very stormy, sale will be held next clear
day.
LIVE STOCK
Pair black mules, years old, honest,
work anywhere, 2400 lbs. l odd black
mule, years old, excellent worker.
1900 lbs. 1 bay mare, IL years old,
work or drive. 1 Guernsey cow, years
old, calf by side. Holstein COW, years
old, fresh in December. 1 Holstein COW,
years old, with calf.
FARM IMPLEMENTS
Mccormick mower, good as new; No.
40 Oliver riding plow, land roller, good
1 a oliver pillow, 1 potato plOw, Buck
eye riding harrow. 60-tooth drag har-
row, walking cultivatOr, huke harrow,
hay rack, $50 tomato baskets, suit of
carriage harness, good as new; A mule
collars and brides, good as new; 4
suits iron harness, good as new; bushel
basket, pitch forks, briar scythe,
spade, shOvels, post pole auger, 2 sets
double reins, hand planters, harrow
flukes, single trees, truck wagon, good
as new; fodder knives, muzzles, milk
can, 6-qt. ice cream freezer, good as
new; tool cupboard, work bench, wag-
on box, good as new; 1 Dean Apollo
cook stove in good condition, tons soy
bean hay, 1000 punches top fodder and
many other things too numerous to
mention.
TERMS: Cash. No goods to be re-
moved until paid for
ELMER w. BAKER,
HarbesOn, Delaware.
Jester & Simpler, Auctioneers.
o29-2t
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Cook stove. large size,
will burn wood or coal. Enamel doors,
reservoir and cabinet. A good bargain
for quick buyer. Stetman Banning, JSl-
lendale, Del. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29

At Milford in the State of Delaware the close of business
October II, 1926
RESOURCES
Loans and Discoun..... $ll4293899
94095
Investments (including premiums bonds 39343534
Banking House (ncudng furniture and 6xures) 3464992
Other real $4,000
Due from banks. 94,36lH
[ awful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank or other
reserve agents 6I79954
Checks and other cash I655OO
Cash hand 2l76I76
Total $I75443927
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid 100000 90
Surplus 100000
Undivided profits ess expenses and pad. 03498l8
%
Individual deposits (ncudng postal savings) l2675022
Bills payable (includng certificates of deposit repre-
senting money borrowed) $4,000 90
Other iabites..... l0,26375
Total liabilities 81 ,754,43927
of Delaware, of SUSSEX
bank do semny
~ c REED. Treasurer.
and before 9th day of October, 1926
EDWARD " HENDERSON, Notary Public.
S$ ST. S52S; $ : sl5S| 5Ss550 4sP0EE T. Directors.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY

The undersigned will sell by way of
public auction at his home about two
miles from Georgetown, on the farm
known as the Elias Wilson Homestead
on road leading to st. Johns Church,
rain or shine, on
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
"Inside" information

Housewives are often disappointed
when cream fails to whip or when
the whip does not "stand up" stiffy.
Sometimes this fault is due to the
dairyman's furnishing cream with
too little fat. Cream should con-
tain at least 80 per cent fat in order
to give a satisfactory whip. In some
cases the housekeeper probably has
not kept or whipped the cream at a
low enough temperature. Cream for
whipping should be thoroughly chilli
ed. In hot weather the bowl Of cream
may be set in a pan Of fee water
during whipping.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29

WANTED-Holly wreath buyers who
can buy best quality wreaths. Get in
communication with me at once as we
have only a few more routes open.
Charles G. Jones, Milton, Del. Phone
No 10. o29-2t
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
PUBLIC SALE

Having decided to discontinue farm
ing, 1 will sell at public sale the fol-
lowing personal property on Mrs. Nora
Ennis farm, l mile from Harbeson, on
the Georgetown road, on
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
WANTED

WANTED-5,OO0 baskets red skin
white potatoes, also 5000 baskets sweet
potatoes. John E. Truitt, Milford, Del.
1t
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Green Manure May Iniure

A green-manure crop should De
turned under two or more weeks be-
fore the next crop is planted, depend
ing on the quantity of green stuff
plowed under and the crop to follow.
During the early stages of decay the
effects on seed planted too soon af-
ter turning under the green crop
may be injurious. Cotton seedlings,
for example, are more sensitive to
Injurious substances than corn seed
lings. In the case of tobacco it has
been found that on some soils green
manure crops, even when turned I'M
der we'll in advance Of the trans
planting of tobacco, may be inJur-
ious rather than beneficial.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29

Oysters are Just fine this season.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
LOST

LOST-Three strand pearl necklace,
with large square ruby clasp, in Mil
at Chronicle Office and receive reward.
1tp
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
THE MILFORD TRUST COMPANY

At Milford in the State of Delaware the close of business
October Il, 1926
RESOURCES
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Help the Good Trees

The farm woodland will be improv-
ed by the removal of trees which
have been overtopped by others and
have had their growth stunted; dis
eased trees, or those seriously in
jured or extremely liable to injury
by insect attacks, as chestnut in the
region subject to blight or birch in
the gypsy-moth area; badly fire
Scared trees; trees of the less val
liable species; crooked, large-crown-
ed. or short-bodied trees, which will
not make good lumber and which
are crowding or overtopping others;
slow-growing trees which are crowd
ing fast-growing kinds Of equal
value; sound dead trees, both stand
ing and down.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Reason For Lime

Many soils are deficient in lime,
and its addition will often result in
larger crop yields. An important eff
feet of lining is a stimulation of the
decomposition of organic matter.
When lime in any form is applied to
soils with insufficient organic mat
tc especially in warm, humid eli
mates, it is usually advisable to add
manure or plow under green crops
for the purpose of keeping up or if
possible increasing the supply of
this essential ingredient.
Soils require lime for other rea-
sons, among them for correction of
acidity, for improvement Of the
drainage, and to supply lack of lime
for plant food. lit is suggested that
farmers experiment on their own
soils with various crops to determine
the response to lining.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
ADVERTISING
Received Too Late To Classify

FOR SALE-Choice of three pigs,
$3.50 each. Work mare $40, two-horse
wagon, $50. c. H. Golden, near Robbins
School. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
Feed Taints in Milk

Some feeds impart unpleasant fla
vors and odors to milk. This makes
milk less palatable and cuts down
milk consumption. It has been
found that feeds impart strong fla
vors to milk mainly through the body
O fthe COW. If they are fed immedi-
ately after milking, their effort will
disappear by the next milking. New
er give such feeds before milking.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-29
FARM IMPORTATION

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