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Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
OBERCO, ORGANIC, MINERAL
COMBINATION FOR FEEDERS
AND MIXERS

This new product Of G. Ober &
Sons Co., is purely a mineral COM
bination and does not contain Pro-
tein. It has been shown that GER
tain quantities of organic minerals
are necessary to maintain healthy
cattle and fowls, If heavy milk and
egg production is to be expected OF
them. This mineral mixture helps
TO replace in their bodies, what the
strain Of heavy production depletes.
1t is also very good for hogs and
all young and growing stock. This
product is not expensive and should
be used by all mixers and feeders.
It is for sale, straight or In mashes'
by the following dealers. Ask them
about it:
Simpson Bros, Milford, Del.
Oscar Blair, Milford, Del.
John v. Weidler, Dover, Del.
Houston Roller Mills, Houston,
Del.
diamond State Roller Mills,
Milton, Del.
Layton & Ayers, Georgetown, Del.
The Sussex Milling Co., Millsboro,
Del.
W. A. Hargadine, FELTON,, Del.
Williams & Baker, Dagsboro, Del.
Howard II. Dickerson, Laurel, Del.
Enterprise Milling Co., Seaford,
Del.
BridgevilIe Flour & Feed Mills,
Bridgeville, Del.
Distributed in Kent and Sussex
Counties by Simpson Bros, Milford
Del. Phone 274. 115f
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
TIE WISDOM OF NATURE
Bv o, LAWRENCE HAWTHORNE

The one great lesson men should learn
from Nature
Is that cooperation brings success!
We know that rain and sunshine work
together
To fill the world with health and hap
piness.
Consistently the elements contribute
Their service for the benefit of man
Each force, though great or small may
be it's duty,
plan.
The songs of birds, the colorings OF
flowers,
The blush of morning and the kiss Of
night
These all combine to form the charm Of
Springtime,
And so caress our spirits with delight:
Without the aid of Winters rest, all
Would soon become exhausted and de-
cay; -.-.,.
\ Just so does darkness give ne" sIleiis' III
And nd fit Creation for another day.
Let us, then, borrow wisdom from the
seasons,
And knowledge that shall guide us as
' Along the busy path of life's endeavor.
Let us remember that we all may
Success cess when each is faithful in his
And mindful of the needs of Other
For what we give in true cooperation
Will surely come to bless our hVe'
| again.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Surlnyside
(Near Bridgeville)

Joseph Clifton Of Hartford, Conn,
is spending some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Williams.
William Short of near here had
quite time with swarm of bees
on Saturday when they evidently
became fatigued from their long
fight and took his chimney for a
resting place. Mr.. Short became
somewhat alarmed at the new Wis
itors and decided that he would
smoke them out, so he tried and 1t
only made matters worse as the
bees then fell to the bottom of the
chimney and entered the house, then
Mr.. Short yelled himself and opened
battle the second time. This time he
conquered, by driving them out OF
the window. He received d sting or
two on the hands.
Our school is still without tea
cher.
A fishing party consisting Of John
West, H. L. Tatman, Harry Wiley
!. O'Bier and son Joe and Morgan
Williams went to Slaughter Beach
on Wednesday and returned with g
nice lot of trout and croakers.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
NON.BREEDING IN DAIRY COWS
CORRECTED BY SPROUTED OATS

Six virgin dairy heifers that had
failed to get with calf after being re-
peatedly served by different sires at
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture Dairy Experiment Farm,
Beltsyille, Md, were fed sprouted
oats in an effort to correct their bar
rem condition. According to r. K.
Graves, in charge of the experiment,
five of the six heifers were settled
in calf after 80 days of this special
feeding. Six dairy cows that mad
raised calves but had apparently be-
come unable to conceive were fed
snrouted oats also with the result
that five of them got with calf after
10 to 4S days of feeding. Similar
tests made at the Oregon Experiment
Station upon the suggestion of Mr..
/ Graves gave equally favorable re-
suits.
! Feeding sprouted oats to over
come non-conceptiOn in dairy helt-
ers and COWS was suggested to Mr..
Graves by study of the work done
with small animals at the University
of California in which it was discov-
cred that fifth vitamin had. bear
ing on the fertility and reproductive
organs. This vitamin, named vita
min E, was found in such feeds as
, green leaves of lettuce and alfalfa.
whether or not the fertility re-
suits obtained in heifers and COWS
fed sprouted oats is due to a vitamin
has not been determined, nor have
enough trials been made to conclude
definitely that the method will al
ways give positive results. Mr
Graves points out that animals in
their undomesticated state have q
breeding season closely allied with
the spring flush of new grass; and
that under modern methods of man
agement, COWS and heifers are bred
at all times Of the year. Many Of the
cases of non-breeding may be due tC
functional disorders brought about
by a high state of domesticity II
which the natural breeding season Ii
ignored. The beneficial effects o.
sprouted oats may be due to a sim
ulation Of natural dietary conditions
at the normal breeding season.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
MILFORD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE MAKING
VERY GOOD SHOWING

The effort to raise sufficient funds
with which to establish Chamber
of Commerce for Milford began Mon
day morning and has been making
excellent progress.
The membership committee met
Wednesday evening at the cOmmun-
ity building for their second report
and brought the total amount of
money subscribed to $1,S65.00, rep
resenting SO commercial member
ships and IA civic memberships.
The membership committee COM
prised of C. D. HolZmueller, S. Toad
vine, C. r. Long, E. H. Bratten, r.
A. Derrickson, Davis Grier and DR..
G. Layton Grier, is very much en-
couraged with the first two days
work and feel confident that the OBJ
jective of $5,O00.00 will be reached
by the close of the current week.
The new Milford book setting forth
the business, agricultural and social
advantages of Milford is being pre-
pared by the temporary committee
on organization and will be ready
to release to those making inquiries
concerning Milford through the Del
Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association.
The association is lending the SER
vices of F. w. Maaloe, director of
extension, to Milford during the per-
iod Of the campaign to assist the To-
/ cal committee in successfully con-
cluding their effort. Mr.. Maaloe stat
ed today that the campaign had made
an unusually good beginning and
! that there was every evidence of
sufficient community interest and
pride to put it lover the top"
When the fund has been complet-
ed, the permanent organization will
be perfected including the election
by the membership of board of di-
rectors and officers; permanent
headquarters will be secured, a sec
retary employed and a constructive
program set in motion for the city
of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Farm Lands And
Building Sites For Sale

NO. Farm 156 acres; 100 acres
clear, Sc acres timber. Splendid grain,
tomato, potato, bean and pea land.
Ideal dairy farm, Fine shade. Six room
dwelling in fair repair. Comparatively
new barn and silo and other outbuild-
ings. Fruits for family use. A money
maker for a good farmer Priced right.
Easy terms. About miles from cement
road and railroad station. Possession
can be had at once.
NO. 2-Farm of 100 acres; 20 acres
clear, 80 acres timber Splendid land for
corn, beans, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers,
berries and scarlet clover. Good room
dwelling, with front and side pOrches
and cellar. Barn, stable and chicken
house and other Outbuildings. Store and
grist mill near by, also fine lake OF
water. Located 2 miles from boulevard
and railroad station. Fruits for family
use. Price less than buildings cost to-
day. Terms easy. Possession can be had
at once.
NO. 3-Farm of so acres; 40 acres
clear, 10 acres in timber. Ideal land for
sweet potatoes, fruits and early trucks,
strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb and
blackberries. Already set in bearing
apple, plum and cherry trees. Fine
| shade. Six room dwelling, barn, stable
/ and chicken house, all in fair repair.
| Located one half mile from stone road
| and railroad station. Price low, terms
right. Possession can be had at once.
NO. 4-Thirteen acres with new bung-
allow, barn, stable and chicken house
| Located two miles from stone road and
railroad station. Fine level land fol
fruits and trucks. An ideal chicken
farm. Price less than buildings cost
terms right. Possession in thirty days
NO. 5-Farm of 40 acres; S5 acres
clear acres in timber. Fine land fol
all crops. Level no bottoms or bitches
Growing fruit-apples plums, walnut:
and grapes. Splendid room dwelling
front and side porches. Good barn
stables, wagon shed and chicken house
in good repair. Located one mile from
stone road and railroad station. ChurcI
near by Price less than buildings cost
Terms liberal. Possession at once.
NO. 6-Farm of so acres; 40 acre.
clear, 10 acres growing timber. Splendit
land for fruits, sweet potatoes ant
trucks. Seven room dwelling, barn
wagon sheds, corn crib and three larg
up-to-date chicken houses to care TO
1900 to 1000 chickens, all in good repair
tion, one mile from du Pont Boulevard
January 1st, 1927.
NO. Acreage without buildings, 10
Gated a few hundred yards from the d.
Pont Boulevard and 1 1-2 miles fror
Milford town limits, near Haven Lake
will sell in 5 acre lots or the whole.
For further particulars address or sc
GEORGE Il. HALL,
a13-tf Milford, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Careys

The weather continues warm and
people are seeking water shores for
comfort and recreation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Mitchell Wis
tied VIM. ]. Jones and family on
Sunday.
Many from here attended the
camp at James the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Rogers and
two children visited VIM. R. Dorey
and family over the weekend.
Barnard Layton who is employed
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany and who has been stationed at
Snow Hill for some time has been
transferred to Georgetown for a
while.
Miss Flora Brittingham and friend
of Wilmington visited the formers
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. WOotten over
the weekend.
Carey's Camp, one of the Oldest
camps on the peninsula, and well
known for the spiritual meetings
held there, starts Saturday, August
14th. The preacher in charge is Rev.
Roy Tawes, and he has his help in
readiness and a big time is expect
ed.
Rev. James O'Neil of Vienna, Ma,
is spending a few days with L. P.
Jones and family.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
FARM NEWS for QUICK READING
Salads, Green Manure, Great Cow
Peas, After Death, Healthy Hens.

Some Salad-Lettuce production
has become an important industry IN
recent years. Shipments in 1924
filled more than six times as many
cars as in 1916.
After Death-Carcasse of diseas-
ed fowls should never be thrown
where chickens or hogs can get to
them, as there is much greater dan
ger of severe infection from eating
tuberculous or otherwise diseased
organs of a dead fowl than from
other sources.
Green Manuring-Is one of the
Oldest methods use dto maintain or
increase the productivity of the soil.
The Romans used legumes, which
were sown in September and turned
under in May for the benefit OF the
following crop.
Healthy Hens-In disinfectlng
poultry houses or yards where there
has been an outbreak of avian tuber-
culosis it is important that the llq-
uids be sprayed or otherwise appned
in a thorough manner, so that the
area to be treated may be well soak
ed After disinfection, the premises
should be kept free of fowls for sew
eral months, or year if possible SO
that any germs not reached by the
disinfectant may die. If convenient
it is advisable to place new stock on
ground which has not been occupied
bv poultry for a year or more. In
restocking, it is highly important To
obtain fowls, or eggs for hatchlng
from flocks which have shown nc
evidence of the presence OF an IN
fectious disease for at least year.
The Great COWpea-The cowpef
not only increases the productive
ness of the soil, but also improves
its general physical condition. This
crop has the advantage Of making
good growth on soils that will no
produce profitable yields Of other lie
gunnes or cereals. 1t is an excellen
green-manure crop for vineyard
and orchards. Except on the poore
: soils it is more profitable to utiliz
the cowpea as hay or pasture AM
, then plow under the stubble than t
= nlow under the entire crop. About 3
ner cent of the fertilizing and sol
= improving value of the cowpea ]
!, contained in the hay and about 1
per cent in the roots and stubbl'
!. Feeding experiments indicate tina
much of the fertilizing value Of feed
t is recovered in the manure. It !
= therefore possible to obtain the feed
5 ing value of the cowpea as hay Q
pasture and, in returning the mar
} ure to the soil, to save a large PAL
of the fertilizing value.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
EpwOrth

Miss Minnie McCauley has been
spending a few days with Mrs. Phil
lips of Hollywood.
Miss Edna Banning and friend,
Miss Marguerite Mack spent the
weekend at the home of her parents.
Mrs. Ed. McCauley has returned to
her home after spending week at
her home at Oak Orchard.
Many from here attended Concord
Camp Sunday evening.
Mrs. Charlie Smith and family al
so some other relatives are spending
a week at Oak Orchard.
Several from here attended the
Farmers Day exercises at Newark
on Tuesday.
Miss Mable Fetterolf and little
daughter Ruth, also sister, Miss Ell
ma Taylor of Philadelphia, are Wis
iting friends and relatives near here
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
ROxana

Sound Camp meeting opened Sat
urday, August 7th. Fenwick Island
Camp meeting opens Saturday, Au-
gust 14th. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Richards OF
Tennessee have returned home atter
spending their vacation with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Rick
ards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance McCabe are
spending a part Of the week in Phil
adelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Scheweessing-
er and son, Curtis, Jr., Of Baltimore
Mrs. Edgar Souders Of Philadelphia
spent last week at the home OF MT
and Mrs. G. M. McCabe.
Miss Hilda Bennett was the guest
of Miss Hazel Evans over the week
end at Fenwick's Island at Watsons
cottage.
Mrs. Lydia Wilgus is entertaining
her daughter from Ohio.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Overlook

William A. Green is spending a
few weeks with friends in Whining
ton, Chester, Philadelphia and Tren-
ton.
Captain Fred Johnson Of the Ov-
erfalls lightship is visiting his wife
of this place.
R. P. Warrington and family spent
last Friday in the county seat.
Mrs. William Warren and daugh-
ter of Rehoboth Beach spent last
Wednesday with her sister, Mrs.
George Sharpe.
Miss Elsie Wright of Newark has
been spending the past week with
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Houston.
Miss Laura Sharpe is spending the
month of August at RehOboth Beach
as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ed.
Pettyjohn
Congressman R. G. Houston is
spending the week in Washington, D..
c.
Miss Elsie Marvel is visiting
friends in Camden, N. ].
Whites Chapel Sunday school held
its annual picnic on Friday, August
18th at Riverdale Park, a beautiful
spot along the Indian River, one
fourth of mile from Oak Orchard.
Everyone met at the church at eight
thirty and after a delightful ride
through the bright sunlight enjoyed
a swim in the river. In the afternoon
games were played, after which re-
freshments were served. All reported
/ having had a very good time.
Misses Laura w. Sharp, Elsie B.
Wells and Dorothy Campbell attend
ed the Eighth Annual Junior Short
Course in Boys and Girls Club work
at the University of Delaware, New
ark, last week. Miss Elsie Wells and
Miss Dorothy Campbell won their
scholarships for attendance at the
course" through the Sewing Club,
having won several prizes at the
Harrington Fair, as follows:
Elsie Wells: Bed spread, 1st prize
made over dress, 1st prize, gown, 1st
prize, centerpiece, LIST prize, lunch
con set, 1st prize; tea towels, End
prize; curtains, Srd prize; white
dress, 4th prize; slip, 4th prize;
scarfs, 5th prize. Elsie was awarded
the sweepstakes" again this year.
Marguerite Wells: Notebook, Isl
prize; darning, Bird prize; center
piece, 4th prize; dress, 4th prize, ant
patching, 5th prize.
Catherine Campbell: Tea towels
End prize; curtains, End prize; pill
low top, 5th prize; dress, 5th prize
Dorothy Campbell: Made owe
dress, End prize; luncheon set, 2nt
prize; gown, End prize; bed spread
End prize, and curtains, 5th prize.
Miss Laura w. Sharp won lead
er's scholarship" for attendance t,
the course.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
KENT BOYS AND GIRLS
WILL REPRESENT COUNTY
AT SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

The announcement of the names
of the two boys and two girls who
will represent Kent county at the
Eastern States Exposition at Spring
field, Massachusetts, in September
was made by Miss Helen L. Com
stock, County Club Agent of Kent
County.
They are Charles Paradee and
Dorsey Kinnamon, Poultry Club
members from Oak Grove, Tabitha
Bostic, of Frederick, and Elizabeth
Wilson of Oak Grove, both clothing
club members. Ida Bennett of Ben
nett's Gate had been chosen but was
unable to take advantage Of the op-
portunity this year.
OF this group, Tabitha has been
active in club work for the longest
period of time. She first enrolled in
a garden club in 1918. For the past
three years she has not only carried
on her project to completion, but has
been the leader for the Frederica
Club-a club that has the reputation
of completing their work 1000. In
1928, Tabitha was chosen to repre-
sent the State at the National Boys
and Girls Congress at Chicago.
While the other three members
have not been enrolled as long as
Tabitha in the work, they have CIV
en- a good account of themselves in
carrying on their projects, and in
working for the good of their fellow
club members, and in the advance
ment of their clubs.
AS a group, they are leaders--haVe
initiative, and are not afraid OF do
ing their share. Much is expected OF
these boys and girls because they are
representing Delaware, the F1rsC
State, and because previous groups
of Delaware boys and girls at Camp
Vail have made records OF hlgh
achievement which must be upheld.
Camp Vail, part of the Eastern
States Exposition, was founded by
the late Henry Vail. Each year the
Eastern States Exposition pays the
expenses of eight boys and girls
from the thirteen Eastern States VINO
are outstanding in their club achiev'
ements. In addition to these eight
two girls are named to represent the
cooking clubs in the State whose eX
penses are paid by the Russell-All
Ter Co., and the expenses of two ad
ditional club members will be RAISED
locally in New Castle county, making
a total of twelve boys and girls iron
Delaware at Camp Vail.
; So to be one of the twelve who ar
: named from one thousand club mem
/ bers in the State, is a big honor TO
} a club member to achieve and one @
: which they may well be proud, for !
? means that they have endeavored t
develop the four HIS of Club Work
= the Head, the Hands, the Heart, an
= the Health.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN BRINGS
CALIFORNIANS TO EASTERN
SHORE

That the advertising and publicity
campaign conducted by the Del-Mar-
Va Eastern Shore Association is far
reaching and brings about unique
and interesting results, is evidenced
by one of the inquiries received at
the Associations Offices in Sails
bury, Md, this week. This speciaI
inquiry coming from San Rafael,
California, bears a human interest
note and is self-explanatory. 1t fol-
lows:
Gentlemen: A hundred years or
so ago my ancestors lived some
where on the Eastern Shore Of old
Virginia. Judging by the advertise
ment in Country Life in America
they were wise and if you will kind
ly send me information concerning
farm lands in this section I think I
will come there to live.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marshall K. Holt,
"Holtwold,
"San Rafael, Cal"
Quite naturally this letter was Of
special interest to the Eastern Shore
of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
and, submitted through the regular
channel to this Chamber, it has re-
suited in officials of that Organiza-
ton extending to the writer all fair
inducements to return to the land
of her forefathers.
In connection with this incident
attention is called to the fact that
the Eastern Shore of Virginia Cham
ber of Commerce, although recently
organized is one of the largest civic
organizations on the Peninsula, hav-
ing a membership of nearly 1400 in
the two counties. This Chamber is
keenly active in the work of provid-
ing for the welfare and comfort OF
prospective new residents and their
committee on Business Betterment is
, drafting a program which will en-
able owners of property in their Sec
ton, who have real estate for sale
to get in direct touch with prospec.
tive buyers corresponding with the
Chamber of Commerce.
, In addition to this, Thomas W
Blackstone, Jr, Vice-Chairman o
the committee for entertainment o
| visitors and guests, is compiling ;
list of members who are willing t.
5 be called upon to receive and aid il
5 the entertainment of official and sem
4 official guests. This will establish
t provision whereby feet Of auto
= mobiles will be ready at short motto
t to convey visitors throughout tn
s section.
r Secretary Richards reports ths
e the Virginia committee is conduct
ing a survey covering analysis
o drinking water in various section
S of the two cohnties, in co-operatio
il with the heath units, to safeguar
S all drinking water sources to whic
5 tourists or visitors may have acces
,. This work is being carried out B
It the committee on health and SAINT;
IS ton, DR.. G. w. Holland Of Eastvill
IS chairman; DR.. J. L. DeCormis, Of A,
l. comac, vice chairman.
~
H.. .,,I,ara &hora 4o ,
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Chaplain's Chapel

Mrs. Nellie Vadakin is spending
some time in Wilmington with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. E. B. Truitt is very i'll at this
writing.
Dorothy Feyerabend and friend,
Milton Lankhead are home with her
parents for week.
Helen Truitt is home with her par
ents for a while, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Truitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carpenter
have returned to their home in Will
mington after spending some time
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
NJ. Carpenter.
Little Frances Dickerson is spen-
ding a week in Dover.
Agnes Jester spent few days oi
last week with her sister, Mrs. John
Taylor.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13

Tests have shown that while 100
pounds of sand can hold only 25
pounds of water, and 10 pounds of
clay so pounds of water, the same
weight of humus or decaying organ
ic matter can retain 100 pounds of
water. The addition of humus to
sandy soils or others deficient in or
ganic material is, therefore, an eff
fective means of increasing their
moisture-holding capacity.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
MILK SC CAN

The very best grade of canned
milk. small size SC; macaroni, all
kinds. &c package. Yes, we have all
kinds of fly liquid destroyers, Komo,
mint. 55c; Black Flag liquid, pint,
4Oc: Insectine 1Sc can. Large quart
can of pineapple Csc. Velvet, the new
laundry soap for sc. The best milk
lunch crackers. 15c lb. Soda crack
ers and salted crackers, lac ID. When
in Milford try STEWARDS and you
will take home the change. North
Frsnt street, opposite hotel. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
IN MEMoRIAM

In loving memory of my dear hus-
band. John +. Hamilton, who departed
this life, August 10, 1925:
Surrounded by friends am lonesome,
In the midst of pleasure I'm blue,
With a smile on my face but heart
ache,
1 am thinking, Dear Husband, of you.
Sadly missed by wife. Maude E. HAM
ilton. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
ESHELMAN'S FEEDS AT LEWES!!

"Henlopen Flour and Feed Mills"
have unloaded a mixed car OF Esh-
elman's Poulty, Dairy and Mil
Feeds. You can now buy them at
This mill in Lewes, or Simpson Bros.
will deliver them right to your barn
every wednesday. 1t will pay you to
get prices on these feeds and give
them a trial. Simpson Bros, Milford,
Del Phone Milford 274. 1SO-tf
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
TRUCK HAULING

local and long distance hauling to
oil noints. Two trips to Philadelphia
a week. on Mondays and Thursday
leaving G. f. Reeds Store. quick
service. day or night. Estimates Civ
on Edward C. Reed. Office phone:
66: Residence phone: S4S. Cargo
insurance. oAot