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Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
Great Voices Called
Accidents of Nature

Great voices are rare and undoubt-
edly owe their wonderful purity Of
tone to an accidental combination Of
those physical characteristics which
lead to the production of song. The
human musical instrument, though
built Of living tissues, resembles in
structure the reed organ pipe fitted
with a vox humana stop. In both
cases the note depends on the vibra-
tions Of a column Of air produced in
the organ by a reed and in the voice
by the vocal cords. The human air
chamber corresponding to the organ
pipe is composed Of the larynx and
the bronchial system beneath 1t.
The throat, mouth and nasal cavi-
ties form the resonators which. by
alienation in shape and size, are
able to pick out and emphasize GER
tain component parts of the funda-
mental tones produced in the larynx.
The lungs form the bellows which
produce the upward blast of air, and
upon their quality depends the loud
ness Of the voice.-London Daily Mail.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
Finest Igory Taken
n From Mole Elephant

Strictly speaking, ivory is a term
confined to material represented by
the tusk of the elephant, and for com
mercial purposes almost entirely to
that of the male elephant. Both male
and female African elephants produce
good-sized tusks. In the Indian va
riety the female Is much less bounti-
fully provided, while less than l per
cent of the elephants of Ceylon have
tusks Of any value. Ivory is very
dense substance; the pores are close
and compact and filled with a gelati-
nous solution, which contributes to
the beautiful polish that can be given
to ivory. The tusk Of the elephant,
from which alone true ivory Is OBJ
tanned. may be placed between bone
and horn. It is more fbrous than
bone and, therefore, less easily torn
or splintered.
The tusks of the walrus correspond
to the canine teeth Of other mammals,
and they are not true ivory although
so called. They are inferior in quail
ity to the ivory of the elephant.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
Parent of Languages

Sanskrit is the ancient classical
tongue Of the Hindus, and the oldest
preserved form Of Aryan, or Indo-Eu-
ropean. language in existence. It
ceased 30 be spoken about the Fourth
century 3. G., and is preserved only in
the HinSn sacred writings. Sanskrit
is the parent OF all the modern Aryan
languages Of India, and the language
most closely related to the original
tongue Of the ancient Aryans, from
which have descended the Celtic.
GraecoLatin, Teutonic, slavonic and
Persian Languages. sanskrft literature,
which begins with the vedas, extends
back as far as 1000 or 1900 B. @
Sanxsxrfa is still cultivated as a classi-
cal Language BY the Hindus. and me'
snains the sacred language OF the Bxah-
ansns,--Kansas City Star.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
Advocates More Use
of FIouers as Food

To suggest that we add flowers to
our daily menu would to many people
seem like foolishness. But a famous
French food authority expresses sur
prise that we do not make more use
of flowers in this way. He reminds US
that we eat caulifiowers, artichokes,
and brussels sprouts, all of which
comes under this heading.
In China flowers often figure on the
table as part of a meal. One of the
national dishes is soup made of the
day lily, over 1000 tons Of the blooms
being used for this purpose every year.
A chrysanthemum salad is one Of
Japan's most highly favored dishes.
The flowers are carefully washed and
served in the way that we serve let
tuce or watercress.
In some eastern countries the petals
of the yellow water-lily are used as
frequently for dessert as apples and
oranges in this country.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
Can't Hurry SlolD Thinker

Bright people must learn to be tol
Grant and patient with slower people
says the American Magazine. Fail.
ure to recognize this often gets 4
foreman into trouble with his men.
Naturally, the foreman is likely to be
brighter than those under him. And
If he can't be tolerant with their slow.
ness he is In for trouble Trying to
hurry naturally slow people is a fool
ish process. It hurts and irritates.
The duller a man is mentally, the
less capacity he has to hurry. He
can't hurry. You will never make D
foreman or executive unless you are
able to learn when your men are go
ing at their best natural speed If
you push them beyond their limit-not
your limit, but theirs-there is going
to be a break.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
MORE ACREAGE IN POTATOES
State Farmers to Plant Largest
Quantity in History

Reports to the Bureau Of Markets
Indicate that larger quantities of
white potatoes will be planted this
year throughout Delaware than were
planted last year. According to w.
T. Derickson, chief of the bureau, the
acreage this year will be greater than
at any time in the history of the
State. The high prices which prevail
ed for potatoes during last winter is
given as the reason for the increased
planting, and the demand for the tub
ers is expected to continue. The sweet
potato acreage is expected to equal
that Of 1925, Mr.. Derickson said, and
he thought it might be even larger.
He declared, however, that the farmer
who expects to repeat on the excel
lent returns of last year is taking a
big chance. In 1928 there was a glut
in the market, he pointed out, and
farmers were forced to sell sweet po-
tatOeS for Is cents a basket. Last
year 81 basket was obtained Mr..
Derickson said that official reports
from Sussex county fixed the loss on
peach trees due to the frost of last
week at about AZ per cent. That does
not mean that all peach orchards are
affected, he said, ard not that the
peach crop will be a failure. He
pointed out that the trees were So
heavy with blossoms that in self-de-
fense growers would have been OBJ
liged to pinch off many blossoms to
allow the fruit to obtain proper
nourishment and improve the quality.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
SATURDAY.. NAV sth. 1926
at 2 o'clock P. M.

at o'clock p. M.
the following described real estate, viz z:-
PARCEL "a" All that certain lot, piece
and parcel of land and premises with a two
story frame dwelling and attachments thereon
erected, situated in Spruance City, in the
Town of Smyrna, Kent County and State of
Delaware. and having a. front on Upham
ming back with that width a depth of One
Hundred and Fifty feet and containing TWEEN
ty-two thousand, five hundred square feet of
land be the same more or less, and being
lots No. 30. 81 and 80 plot of Spruance
City of record in the office of the Recorder of
Deeds at Dover, Lots No. 80 and 81 having
been acquired by the said Silas Thompson, Sr.,
by assignment Of the Orphans Court in and
for Kent County, orphans Court Docket r.
Vol. 2, Page 459) and lot No. 80 having been
by deed of Daniel Turner. Jr. and wife. dated
October 1st, 1916. and of record at Dover in
Deed Book Y. Vol. 8. Page 343.
The improvements are a two story frame
dwelling, garage, poultry house and attach
ments
PARCEL "B" All that certain lot or parcel
of land, with a frame bungalow thereon
erected, situated in Spruance City in the Town
of Smyrna, Kent County and State of Della
ware, and being Lot No. S27 at the corner of
Howard Street and Cummins Street, having
front on Howard Street of forty feet and run
ming with that width along Cummins Street
depth of one hundred and twenty (120) feet
to an alley, containing forty-eight hundred
shown on plot on said Spruance City of
record at the Recorder of Deeds at Dover in
Deed Book X. VOL 5, Page 13, and being the
same lands and premises conveyed unto the
said Silas Thompson, Sr. in fee by deed of
William Kirms and wife dated December 11th,
1912, and of record at Dover, in Deed Record
Book L, Vol. 10, Page %.
TERMS
! 20 per cent of the purchase money must be
paid the undersigned on the day of sale and
the remainder must be paid the attorney for
the executor on or before June LIST, 1926, when
deed deeds in fee simple free and clear
Of all liens and encumbrances covering the
above parcels to the purchaser or purchasers
will be given. All taxes due at the time of
final settlement will be paid by the under
signed and all taxes becoming due after final
settlement shall be paid by the purchaser.
All rents to June list, 1926. reserved by
the undersigned. The percentage paid on the
day of sale will be applied on the purchase
price if the other terms of sale are complied
with, otherwise will be forfeited as ascertained
and liquidated damages for noncompliance.
SILAS THOMPSON,
Executor of Silas Thompson. Sr., Deceased.
Charles L. Harmonson.
Attorney for Executor.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
EXECUTORS SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned, Executor of SILAS
THOMPSON, SR.. deceased, in view of the
authority in him vested by the last Will and
Testament of Silas Thompson, Sr., will ex-
pose to sale by way of public vendue in front
of the Delaware House in the Town of Smyr-
ma, Kent County, Delaware, en-
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Della
ware as Second Glass matter.
oFFTCE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-28
The SMYRNA Times
SMYRNA. DELAWARE !.
SMYRNA, DELAWARE

Founded by Robert D. Hoffecker. July 5. 1854
Editor and Proprietor until Feb. 10, 1907
Published Every Wednesday Afternoon, by
ROBERT D. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an independent pa
per devoted to the welfare of the town it
represents and the State of which it is a
part. 1t also gives the items of Importance
of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times Is
the business medium not only for the town
it represents. but for the outlying district of
which it is the centre, embracing the towns
of Clayton, Kenton, Cheswold, Townsend,
Leipsic. &C. rate Of so cents per inch an
insertion charged for transient advertising
Season or yearly display advertising rates
quoted on application. For Sale, For Rent
Lost and Found advertisements occupying
one inch space or less. minimum charge
of so cents per insertion. Public Sale ad-
vertisements rs cents per inch first inser-
ton and so cents per inch for each sub
sequent insertion. Locals and Reading No
tices. 15 cents per line per issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Boxer Battles
Portland Officers

Portland, Ne, Sept. 1S-Lou Lam
bert, Portland boxer. already out on
bail amounting to $4,000 on various
charges, rushed into the limelight
again this afternoon. when he fought
two police officers, using his feet as
well as his fists.
He kicked one Of the officers in
the face during the struggle. The
best he could do with the other was
to land a foot in his stomar''
The officers, Harry c. White. and
John d. Casey, answered a call from
Lambert's wife, who alleged that he
was carrying a concealed weapon.
Lambert was standing in front of a
barber shop on Cumberland avenue,
and as the wagon halted, he ran up
stairs to his attic room. The officers
took him down and carried him to
the home Of his wife on Alder street,
and there he started the fight that
ended in his being strapped and toss
ed into the wagon. officers later
found a revolver in his room and
some shells in his pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
u. S. Trade With
Canada On Gain

Ottawa, Ont. Sept. 1s.-R-of-
fetal figures issued here show q
steady increase in the value Of Can
ada's purchases from the United
States. The latest trade figures
available. those covering the IL
months which ended July 81, are
Illuminating in this respect. Not
only do they prove that during that
period the Dominion increased her
purchases from the United States by
more than 100000, 900, but they also
show that in every one Of the IL
months. there was an increase over
the corresponding month in the pre-
ceding 12-month period.
The total value of goods imported
by Canada from the United States
in the IL months ended July 81 last
was $642,964,1SS. The total value of
goods imported by the Dominion
from the United States during the
~ months ended July 81, 1925, was
s524.543,123. The increase in favor OF
the more recent period, therefore.
was $11S,421,065.
But an analysis Of the figures
shows a great deal more than this.
1t shows that this increase is
a steady, consistent growth continu-
ing throughout the whole l2 months.
To so back to the beginning, the
value Of imports into Canada from
the United States In August 1924,
was $38,420,542. A year later, In
August 1925, the beginning of the
II month period which closed last
July 81, imports had jumped to S54,-
S43,51S. This increase, varying in
size, continues throughout the fol-
t.
crease in the whole IL months. In
March Of the present year the value
of imports from the United States
cached the peak of the IL months al
67,92S,035. or more than $12, 900, 00C
higher than in March 1925, when
they amounted to S55,1O3,5O3.
In April of the present year, the
value of imports from the United
States had dropped to S45,746,671
but this was $4,000, 900 higher than in
April, 1925. In June of this year
Canadians bought goods worth s62,-
0S9,523 from the United States, as
against purchases worth $49,302,48
IN June OF the preceding year.
Canada's sales to the United States
also show an increase. In the IL
months ended on the 3lst of last
July, the United States purchased
goods to the value of S473,lS6,4 07,
from the Dominion. This was s42,-
4S4,756 more than in the preceding
IL months. The increase is not SO
large and not so consistent as in the
case of Canada's purchases from the
United States. When individual
months are compared, there is nearly
always an increase. sometimes a
large one, in favor of the more recent
period. In two or three cases, how
ever, there are decreases.
The value of Canada's exports OF
wood and paper to the United States
Tar exceeds tha' of any other COM
modify exported by the Dominion to
that country. Exports of wood and
paper to the United States in the
II months just ended were valued at
$242 ,066,812. During the precedins
II months their value was $222,sIs,-
272.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
SIDNEY

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook
of Roxbury. Mass, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wood and Lester Dunn Of
Dorchester, Mass, who have been
visiting in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. II. Wyman, have returned to their
homes.
Mrs. Newton Penney returned to
her home Saturday after passing a
few days in Portland with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Griggs. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. Griggs and two
children, Frank and Louise.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Richardson and
Charles Perry attended the Skowhe-
gan fair Wednesday.
E. L. Swift went to Massachusetts
last Saturday to accompany Masters
Harold and Frank Isbister, who have
been In the Swift home for the sum-
mer. While in Massachusetts Mr..
Swift visited his daughter, Mrs. Isbis-
ter OF Revere, returning home Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Methodist Folks
To Hold Corn Roast
At Ingraham Farm

The members of the Methodist par
ish will enjoy a corn roast on Tuesday
evening through the courtesy of e. Fl.
Ingraham, the scene of the roast being
his farm at Granite Hill. Plans are
being laid for a large attendance of the
church people and it is desired to make
this one of tine big events of the sea
son. All members Of the church VINO
can possibly do so are urged to at
tend, and those who find it convenient
are invited to go in the afternoon, as
a fine tennis court and facilities for
other games are available.
This will be basket supper and
those going should take their own
lunches and cups. Corn and coffee will
be provided. The start of the main
body will be from the church at $50
o'clock and George Coburn will be IN
general charge Of the transportation
Those who have cars should notify
him at once, and those who have no
means of transportation should also
get in touch with Mr.. Coburn. If 60
ing by electric car. they should get off
at Granite Hill station as the farm is
nearby.
The committee In charge consists of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Frost, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. G. Sylvester and Mrs. Carl
Garland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Moving Maiden
Is College Bound

North Danville, N. H., Sept. Is
Helen Bernaby, the 19-yearold girl
who won the hand moving cham
pionship against the best men NOW
ers of the state month ago, has set
her heart on going to the state agri-
cultural college at Durham where she
won her honors.
She has turned down offers of mar
riage, a farm in California. one in
Connecticut. and all sorts of other
offers which don't include scientific
farming. This afternoon she sat on a
rustic settee and read through her
scrapbookful Of offers and declined
all except three, the first and most
important of which was an invita-
ton by Dean Taylor of the Uniyer-
sity of New Hampshire to take the
2-year course at the university. The
others were snaths and whetstones
sent her by manufacturing concerns
who presented her with their goods
in recognition of her achievement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Mothers Appeal
Saves Soldier Boy
From Portland Jail

Portland, Me-, Sept. 18.-The plea OF
his gray-haired mother won leniency
for lS-year-old Kenneth e. Stone, a
private in the 5th Infantry, when he
appeared before Judge Arthur Chap
man of the superior court today on an
indictment charging him with burglary
at the store Of Howard Body Of North
Windham.
The youth pleaded guilty yesterday
and further action in his case was con-
tinued until today in order that his
mother might come here from her
Windham home to see the judge.
The woman, a widow. was taken to
the judges chambers, and there, with
the son present, she said that Kenneth
was good boy and had promised to
go straight in the future if given an
other chance. Judge Chapman then
gave young Stone a lecture and placed
him on probation for two years, after
which he was taken to Fort Preble by
an army sergeant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
attending D. A. r. Board
Sste Federation Meetings

Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, State regent OF
"a. Maine D. A. r.: Mrs. William H.
g,bsr. regent of Koussinoc Chapter,
-; Mrs. Llewellyn n. Edwards, State
.-5rcitv chairman, will leave this
,,.rnoon for Biddeford to attend the
,r,ual fall advisory board meeting of
4. Maine Daughters of American Rev.
irton, to be held in Biddeford Tues
Nv From Biddeford they will go
rrssday afternoon to Kennebunl1port
a the meeting of the Maine Federation
/ Women's Clubs. Mrs. Edwards will
n as delegate of Rugusta Currents
Tysnts Club, while both Mrs. Viles
nd Mrs. Fisher will be guests Of hon.
! AZ Federation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Harvey Buildings
At Sidney Destroyed
Ry Fire Early Friday

Fire starting around the Kitchen
Kinney about midnight Friday spread
trough the farm buildings of William
lIarvary on the River road in Sidney,
turning them to the foundations with
a loss estimated at $4,000 to $4,000,
which it was understood was only par
tially covered by insurance.
Besides the set of buildings. includ-
ing the main dwelling house, barn, hen
houses, ice house and wagon shed,
part of the stock persisted in the
flames. A pair of horses. two pigs
and two hens were burned to death,
and but for. the heroic efforts of Mr..
Harvey. members of his family and
neighbors, three cows and the re-
mainder Of the large flock of hens
would have persisted.
Neighbors were attracted to the
scene by the leaping flames shortly
after midnight and removed a large
part of the household furniture. The
origin of the blaze could not be placed
definitely, but there was fire in the
Kitchen range, and it is believed that
an overheated or defective chimney
set fire to the woodwork In that part
of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Hold TOgus Man
In Connection with
Shooting Affair

Edward Deschamps Of the National
Soldiers Home at Togus was arraigned
in the municipal court Saturday charg-
ed with assault and battery as the re.
suit of rumpus at the Togus stream
camps on the night of September 2,
when Henry Beatty. also of the home,
was shot in the obdomen.
Benedict F. Maher appeared for
Deschamps. who waived hearing and
bail in $1,000 was set for his appear
ance at the January term of the supe-
rior court.
Witnesses, so it is alleged, had told
the story that there had been drinking
at the camps on the night that the
shooting occurred, and Deschamps CALL
ed for his rife. saying a man had been
seen on the opposite side of the
stream. He is alleged to have re-
marked that he wanted to scarce the
men by firing some shots.
Beatty, on the other shore, was ac-
cidentally struck by one Of two bull
let's fired, and for a time he was in
a critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
Finland Will Put
Teeth in Dry Law

Helsingfors. Misunderstanding to
the proposed amendments to the dry
law, the police will be empowered to
enter any home in Finland where they
have reason to think that liquor is
concealed.
The authorities are discouraged with
the amount of smuggling which now
goes on and have appointed a commits
sion to put some teeth in the law"
This commission, in addition to the
above, recommends that detectives on
motorcycles patrol the inland roads to
prevent the transpor. inland from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20

rs.r,c Mason will leave this aft
' ..S an a business trip to New York
VS. and from there will go to the
w .,i centennial Exposition in Phil
w. s,,rs;a II marks an anniversary for
y. woSon as he spent the entire sum-
y, - 1876 in that city at the Centen-
!, !, y rvnosition, and remembers, as n
:. email boy at that time. of having
VI, out to him Gov. Selden Conner
y; his full military staff, who came
\ ,,terd officially the exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20
FALLEN
! ARCHES
Aching limbs or bach often

Aching limbs or back often
caused by broken arches.
flexible Featherweieht Arch
supports are made frotn a cast Of
your foot and give support ex-
assly where i is needed as
sno"n by the impression, and
arc made for YOU to fit YOUR
,oot. They give immediate re.
VET from pain in feet, tired or
sacnIns limbs and back caused by
ALLEN arches. Don't neglect the
aening teet that so soon cause
mnearlness of the whole body.
Sal at room 10, new Purinton
pl0ek, opp. Depot, Augusta;
yours 9 to 1880 and k3o to $50;
saturdays 9 to 11.30. 100 to 5
ana 7 to 9, other evenings by ap-
p0'ntment and consult with us.
septl5dtf
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NOTICE

The State of Maine Board of Ex-
animation and Registration of Nurses
vii hold an examination for appli-
ants for registration Wednesday and
thursday, October 20-21, 1926, begin
ling at 3 A. NJ. at the State House,
augusta, Maine. Applications should
3 fled with the secretary. Mrs.
!aeresa R. Anderson. r. N, 355 Main
4, Bangor, Maine, fifteen days pre-
H'ls to date of examination.
sept1S-20-oct16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20

Boston by the illness Of his wife.
Mrs. Wheeler's mother. Mrs. Eugene
Cottle Is caring for her.
Mrs. John Merrill has returned from
her recent visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Hippler in Pittsfield, Mass.
Miss Lucy Merrill Is visiting rela-
tives in st. Johhsbury, VT.
Mr.. Koontz of the State department
and wife, were visitors at the Outlet
last week.
The Dr.'s Morrison, who had q most
successful fishing experience, have
returned to Boston after two week S
stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-20

woman's League OF the Con-
~. ,,onal church will meet this
afesa naon at 80 o'clock with Mrs.
i'e :! Tyson. State hospital. Menu
v are requested to bring their own
t,,sue work.
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THRILLING TALES OF LIFE AND
PEOPLE IN maine IN ESSAYS BY
PIONEERS OF Is YEARS AGO

Awards Announced in Historical Essay Con-
test for Members of Maine Three Quarters
century Club-Jud ges Examine Scores of
manuscripts, All of Merit and Containing
interesting Stories of Nearly Century Ago
long List OF Writers Accorded Honor
able Mention"