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Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
IT 10 O'CLOCK A. N
LIVE STOCK

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M.
LIVE STOCK
Two horses, one mare, all sound and
work anywhere. Two Holstein cows,
both fresh soon. $50 S. c. White Leg
horn pulletS. so Plymouth Rock pullets.
300 two and three year old hens, no
lights used. Lot roosters. Incubators,
one 800 and one 450 size Reliable. Three
brooder stoves.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Emerson riding plow, No. IA. New two
horse plow. One-hOrse ploW. Elevator
type potato digger. Iron Age potato
planter. Iron drag harrow. Hay rake.
Moving machine, good 2-hOrse wagon
with new axles, grain drill, dearborn,
basket rack and wagon springs, riding
harrow, hand seed harrows and culti-
Vators, wheat binder, weeder, ETC., etc.
FEED
Wheat, corn, hay, fodder and straw
in quantities.
MISCELLANEOUS
Spray pump, grindstone, dinner bell,
scythe, axes, maui and wedge, wheel
barrow, egg crates, berry crates, keg
vinegar, one bushel white beans, 100
baskets, 20 baskets each white and red
seed potatoes, 20 baskets apples, hoes,
rakes, shovels, sickle grinder, cross cut
saws, wheelbarrow seeder, knapsack
seeder, COW chains, anvil, ladder, barb
eu WIRE 4OuueF lWlueS corn Knives
heavy block and fall (3-4 rope) small
block and fall, new corn shelter, brass
kettle, iron pot, old buggy, Ford motor
and chassis, building timber and fence
posts, cement blocks, one barrel roof
paint, collars, harness of all kinds,
forks, lead line rope, post hole dig
ger, lawn mower Planet, Jr., seeder,
empty barrels, pressure tank and stove
for hot water system, ETC., etc.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Kitchen range with reservoir and
cupboard, fireless cooker, ironing board
and irons, oven, carpet sweeper, ex-
tension table, kitchen and dining
chairs, dishes, lamps, canned fruits and
vegetables, American separator, cream
can, 4 gallon churn, five gallons sorg-
hum, rs lbs. strained honey, butter
mold, large stone jars, fruit jars, wash
tubs and boiler, wringer, sausage grim
der, oil cook stove, oil heater, two coal
heaters and chunk stove, beds, dresser,
wash stand, couches, rockers, pictures,
large mirror, IL 12 administer rug,
carpet, mating, rubber stair pads, sew
ing machine, writing desk, stand, clock,
hall rack, other things too numerous to
mention.
REAL ESTATE
Valuable farm property, "a acres, 60
acres in cultivation, rest in young tim
ber 38 mile frontage on du Pont
Boulevard, fruit of all kinds, 8 acres
blackberries, 10 acres seeded to wheat,
3 acres alfalfa 5 acres clover and vetch,
three fields fenced for pasture, mod
ern chicken houses. Persons interested
should visit premises for further par
ticulars before day of sale.
MINNIE 3. IRELAND, Admx.
Dickerson Sons, Auctioneers. j21-2t
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sUTTET PRODUCE -

CSuntry Produce. Poultry and Eggs
Fantsd. I will pay the highest cash
1rlos for ali kinds Of country pro-
Ezcs. See me, N. e. Prettyman' sue
sassor 10 Prettyman and Beebe, Ell
isadala, Delaware. mz1-A
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
McCORMICK-DRERIN6
Farm Implements
and
Repair Parts
SIMPSON BROTHERS
lS-tf Milford, Del.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Free Delivery. We will deliver Hot
Rolls, Coffee Cakes, Cinnamon Buns
and Bread every afternoon after four
v,'clOck. Phone 191 or leave your or
der. Milford Bakery. a8-tf
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
CHICKENS AND EGGS

antsd Chickens and Eggs. Will
highest cash price. Have oroers
f0r 80 crstes per week and will fur-
aish crates for you. Phone 66 MIL
ford and We will call for yoVr chick
aats. George u. Reed. f21-tI
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Highway Department, at its
office, Dover, Delaware, until o'clock
p. M, February 2, 1927, and at that
place and time publicly opened for con-
tracts involving the following approx
mate quantities:
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
6RG6 LAYING MASH
UIPROVED!!!

sing Diamond Gluten in
Sf Buffalo Gluten and by US
ore Fish, Only Pure Bran and
Middlings used in this Laying
Give It a trial. Simpson Bros,
aIord and Lewes. Jzl-tf
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
NOTICE

All business will be transacted at
my Office in "Coopersmith's Sewing
Room" When not there, see Mrs.
Fred Windsor. D. Coopersmith. Mil
ford. j21-2t
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
WoCORM1CK-DEERING TRACTORS

Let rs demonstrate one of these
great labor savers on your farm'
This demonstration is free and does
Roa place you under obligation.
SIMPSON BROS, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

FUR WANTED
Highest Prices Paid For All Kinds
of Raw Furs.
THAD WINDSOR, Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

FOR GOODNESS SAKE. and your
sake, oaA PETTY'S BUTTER KRUST
BREAD; 40 Milford Bakery. t2S-tf
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
LOST

LOST OR STRAYED-Setter dog,
white and liver color. Hair off around
the legs. Philip Griffith, Milford. 1t
LOST-Fox hound December 81, 1926.
White with brown on right hind leg
Raymond Dean, Harrington, Del. j21-2t
LOST-On Sunday afternoon last on
Walnut street from North Front to
bridge, a Penn" lock key. Please re-
turn to Chronicle Office. j21-2t
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

Your favOrite magazines are here
Patty1ohn's Pharmacy.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

,tty'g Fresh Bread at eight cents
loaf; bread one day old at hVe
Eta psr loaf.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
NOTICE

Anyone wishing to consult J. L.
Stevens, AuctiOneer, concerning
sale, please call 260R11. Phone Mil
ford, Del. j28-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

Performance Of contract shall COM
mence within ten (10) days after exc
cution of the contract and be completed
as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for
80 per cent Of the construction COM
pIeted each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a surety bond, certified check, or
money to the amount Of at least ten
(10) per centum Of the total amount OF
the proposal
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the con-
struction of State Highway Contract
The Contract will be awarded or re-
jected within twenty (20) days from the
date OF opening proposals.
The right il reserved to reject any
or all bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and in
dex plans and specifications may be
obtained upon receipt Of two dollars
(S2.00) which amount viii not be re-
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
j7-4t Dover, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
Contract 76

OUULTdCL 70
Rogers cor.-S. Wilmington Limits,
Widening O.633 Miles
1 800 Gu. Yds, Excavation
5000 Gu. Yds. Borrow
450 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
1900 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
400 Lin. Ft. Transverse Expansion
Joint
600 Tons Amiesite
10 Gu. Yds Glass "A" Concrete
100 Lbs. Reinforcement
20 Lin. Ft. "a in. Corrugated Meta
Pipe
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
MILK

The average person in the United
States now consumes IL pints of
milk day.-The Progressive Gro
Ger.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
First National
Bank

has been authorized by United
States Government to act as
Executor, Administrator,
Trustee, Guardian, Assignee,
Receiver, Etc.
The safeguards placed around
the National Bank System in
the shape Of stockholders liza
bility, frequent examinations
and reports coupled with the
high standing and ample re-
sources Of this institution are
SOUND guarantees that its
trusts will be faithfully admin
istered.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Milford, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

FOR SALE-Seventy acre dairy and
poultry farm, ON concrete road, four
miles from Grade A Cooling Station.
In one OF the best farming communi-
ties of the State. Good buildings with
direct electric current. Fifteen acres
permanent pasture. Six acres alfalfa,
nineteen acres timber. f. A. Walls,
owner, Harbeson, Del. j2S-2t
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

All fashion magazines
styiohn's Pharmacy.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28
MILFORD CHRONICLE
FRIDAY. JAN. 26. 1927.
Ask for Petty's Bread at all grOcers.
NOTICE

Washing cars, burning carbon,
brazing and welding a specially.
VIM. A. Webb, Milford. a15-u
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

Contract n
Dover -Cheswold, Widening 3.s7 Miles
POPS Gu. Yds. Excavation
2,O25 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
1900 Lin. Ft. Transverse Expansion
Joint
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

FOR SALE-New bungalow, any
size, any price, any direction from Mil
ford or in the town limits, on reason
able terms. Here IL a chance to get a
prefer any other kind of house, we are
in a position TO build to suit purchaser.
Telephone service. Milo C. Farber, Mil
ford. Del O23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

Petty's HOmade Bread, the kind
everyone likes.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-28

FOR SALE-The splendid home prop
erty of the late James NJ. Hail. The
greatest real estate bargain in Milford
Very Iay easy O terms Must e be- seen TO- be-
appreciated. Apply to q. p. Gebhard,
Milford. d3-tf
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
ONE ARM LUNCH
 MAGNATE DEAD
John R. Thompson Bought a Restaurant at Worlds Fair

Chicago, June IS R-John R. Thompson's belief that he could mako better cup of coffee than one served him here In Worlds Fair Days' started him in the restaurant business that netted him millions as he added to hls "one arm" string, il was recalled today by friends of the late capitalist.
 Nlr. Thompson died yesterday at the Highlands. his Lake Forest es- tate, after an illness of six years.
 Thompson was 2S years old when he came to Chicago from down state with his bride to visit the Colum- btan exposition in 1893. After they had seen the fair, the pair came to- ward the downtown section and wandered into a restaurant on South State street. It wasn't pretentious place they selected. nor was the meal particularly delectable. but the coffee was bad, very bad.
 T can make a better cup of cof- fee than that myself" said Thomp- son, according to the story he used to relate.
 Maybe you want to try it." the proprietor rejoined.
 Maybe I do, and I will" said Thompson.
 Buy the place and you can," came the next reply. Before the young visitor went out he had agreed to purchase it all. eve1 the mortgage. In that decision was be- gun 8 business which last year pro- vided 53,000.0 meals to patrons in American cities.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

bottle whizzed across the ring and
 struck a spectator in the face. Police forced their way to the ringside and the crowd quieted.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

If you are on your toes, you'll use Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
AT THE LYCEUM

Shirley Mason and Ralph Graves with an all start cast, in Rich Mems Sons," perfectly put over this story of . railroad presidents waster son disowned by his father. unjustly ar- rested for theft, and for punishment put to work for girl who is in charge of her fathers steel mill. Fi- nancial and labor troubles confront the girl, and when things look black est the boy wakes up and saves the day for the mill and the girl for himself. This film is packed full of laughs. thrills and romance and will satisfy the most critical.
 For companion feature Closed Gates" is offered, featuring Johnny Heron and Jane Novak. This is 8 tremendous, vibrant, gripping story of the great World War and some of its sad and bright lights. The Ly- ceum vaudeville revue offered Satur- day matinee and evening at no ad- ditional advance in price put the Lyceum bill in the lead as the best offering in town for the money.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

You can get an answ r to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answ cred. All letters are conndential-Edttor
 Q. What is an lair pocket?
 A. The term is used by aviators to describe a partial vacuum in the atmosphere caused by conflicting air currents. in which there is a lower density, causing failure of normal support for the aeroplane wings and resulting in a fall of the plane into strata of air of normal density.
 Q. What is the address of Miller Brothers, 1o1 Ranch Wild West Show?
 A. R. R. No. 5, Greenville, South Carolina.
 Q. What is the population of New York State?
 A. The 1926 estimated popula. tion is 11,So3,29e.
 Q. What is the name and ed- dress of the actor who played the part of Jim Kelvin in the motion picture ''The Taxi Dancer" with Joan Crawford?
 A. Douglas Gilmore. He may be addressed. Metro c Goldwyn- Mayer Studios. Culver City. California.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Martha?
 A. Lady" (from the Hebrew).
 Q. What is the rank of the head of the American diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Siam?
 A. William w. Russell is the American Minister to Siam.
 Q. What is Dorothy Dix's real name? Where does she live?
 A. Her name is Mrs. Elizabeth M. Gilmer. Her address is 6334 Pry- tania street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
 Q. When was California admit ted to the union as state?
 A. September 9, 1850.
 Q. Is the Junior High school system used by many of the states?
 A. About three-fourths of the public schools are now divided on the 6-3-3 plan. that is six elemen- tary grades. three grades in Junior High School and three in Senior High schools.
 Q. Has any one climbed to the top of Mount Everest?
 A. No.
 Q. What is a rromissory note and a cognovit note?
 A. A promissory note Is writ ten engagement by one person to pay to another person therein named, or to his order. or to the bearer a certain sum of money at specified time. A cognovit note is one that permits judgment to be entered without trial.
 Q. Have women and men the same number of ribs?
 A. Yes. There are "A ribs. twelve On each side.
 O. Is it true that the govern ment pensions mothers of seven sons?
 A. It is not true. There is no
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

Tel. 925 and tell New Britain Herald Classified Ad dept.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
THE BIG SHOW AT. THE PALACE
Companion Feature Is Film
 "ACCused"

Jane Thomas has starred in many photoplays. but she will probably remember 'The Big Show" her latest, more wildly than all the rest.
 Miss Thomas is the vampish lady in The Big show." who attempts to gain the affections of the manly hero, John Lowell. She decides that when her liquid glances have failed, she'lf try . little horsemanship on him.. Only she picked the wrong horse. as we'll as the wrong man, and although the man ran away from her. the horse ran away with her. causing all sorts of excitement. He galloped along with Jane swing ing on his back, her foot caught in tho stirrup and her head almost touching the ground. All in all. 1t was the most terrifying sensation Miss Thomas ever enjoyed.
 Tho picture Is at the Palace to- day.
 The companion feature is Dorothy Drew in Accused" smashing drama. that will chase the chills up and down your spine like mercury shak- en in . test tube! The precipitation will moisten the palms of your hands and you will hold to the arms ot your seat in your excitement!
 The new program for tomorrow is Mrs. Wallace Reid production "The Earth Woman" with Mary Alden and Priscilla Bonner and the other feature is the comedy action gang, iii a hurricane of thrills and humor. Tom Tyler and his breezy pals in "Red Hot Hoofs." A comedy and the latest news reel completes this big program.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
NEAR RIOT AT FIGHT
Police Called to Quell Disturbance at Bouts in Syracuse When Negro
  Fighter Hits Low,

Syracuse, N. r., .,June 1s.-tP- Police were called to maintain order at the arena last night when Referee Phil Reichert, of Rochester. in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout between Billy Leonard. and Kid Alberts, local welterweights, suddenly raised Leonard's right hand and awarded Leonard the fight on a foul.
 Examination of Leonard by Dr. F. E. Goldstein. club physician fail- ed to disclose any definite injuries. Leonard and his manager, Jimmy Belts. of Albany, declared that AL berts who is negro, hit low. The abrupt ending of the bout came aft CT a hot exchange with Alberts crowding Leonard to. the ropes.
 When the fight was halted the crowd pressed close to the ring. A
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
.cR.DLE sNaTCHERs'' CAPITOL


 If husbands have the right. or rather take the opportunity to flirt over weekend with pretty flappers, then wives should have the same privilege. At least that is the lesson taught to three deceiving husbands in Cradle Snatchers." delightful farce which comes to the Capitol Sunday for 4 days.
 For sheer fun this picture has had no equal on the screen in years. The idea of three wives hiring three college boys to play the parts of Romeos to give their husbands a taste of their own med icine, worked out as it is in this Fox Films farce. appeals to the sense of humor and the justice Of things. Of course one of the wives. played by Louise Fazenda, forgets that 1t is strictly business with her hired lover. and he, too, gets inter- ested and forgets that he is only to play part. Then there is the blond viking, who is chosen by an other wife, played by Ethel Wales. He is very timid in the beginning. but later-well, he becomes inter-
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
WHIRLWIND OF
 YOUTH AT STRAND
Bnun Darby B,nd H,ads
 Vaudeville

The final performances of the Great Nicola will be given at the Strand today with the continuous performance aS usual
 The new bill for the week begin- ming tomorrow is featured by many stellar attractions. Beginning eun- day evening and continuing through Wednesday will be '.rhe Whirlwind of Youth" starring Lois Moran. The Whirlwtnd of Youth" k . vivid adaptation of the sensational story written by the author of Flaming Youth"
 The headline vaudeville attrae- ton for Monday. Tuesday and Wed nesday will be the famous "Broyn Derby Band" with Ray Loomis and Flank and Milt Brittor. This is one of the most outsanding hits of biz time vaudeville and will be brought to this city by the Strand management at . trem end dous cost. Tho Brown Derby Band" will pre- sent their vaudeville musical ver- sion, "Our Musical Ancestors" 9th. CT acts on the program will include tho, Rule Brothers and Penney known internationally as '"The Whiz Bang Boys: Baggot and Sheldon in theirynsat turn "Enjoying Them selves: Besser and Balfour in their comedy skit ''Is Eat So?" and Mo- Farland and Kennedy Co.
 Tho week-end bill beginning next Thursday will bring, back to New Britain the. idol of theatergoers. Marty Dupree and her notable Musical Follies" with the popular Bennie Drohan and the original company. The Dupree production of this season has been changed ex- tensively in the way of costumes and scenery and is far more pre- tentious presentation than ever be- fore,
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

tinuous- On Thursday another spe- cial photoplay hit will b. offered ta presenting George O'Brien and Ed- mund Lowe in Tn Eat So?" Tho companion feature will offer Viola Dana in Naughty Nanette,"
 Coming soon il George Sidney .an1 Charlie Murray in Lost at the Front"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

such pension either state or nation. al.
 c. What Is . star route" in the postal service? A. A rural route operated by . carrier under contract to deliver mail at specified times. Q. What is . bushelman?
 A. A tailor's assistant who re- pairs garments. Q. What country owned the largest bombing plane during the World War? A. Italy had the largest bomb ing plane. It carried load of $500 pounds.
 e. What is the Western Roll in high jumping?
 A. It is performed by throwing the whole body into the air on the jump, 50 as to go over the bar in a horizontal position at the same time rolling in order to clear the bar. Q. Do all immigrant aliens ad- mitted into this country have to pay a head tax?
 A. Yes. The tax Is eight dollars.
 Q. What is the boundary line be- tween the United States and Canada?
 A. From the west coast along the 18th parallel of latitude to Lake of the Woods, then along the Rainy River to Lake Superior, through the center. of Lake Superior. Lake Huron. Lake Erie. Lake Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River then along the 45th parallel, and around the Northern and Eastern Maine to the Atlantic.
 Q. What is the latest method of measuring the depth of the sea?
 A. By an electric oscillator at the surface of the water that trans mits a sound to the bottom of the ocean. An apparatus on board ship picks up the sound of the echo as ], returns from the bottom and third instrument records the time inter- val required for the sound to go to the bottom and the echo to return. Half of the interval multiplied by the velocity of sound per second gives the depth of the ocean at that point.
 0. Does one have to be citizen of the United States to enlist in the U s. Army?
 A. Yes.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
INDIANS IN MARATHON
Mad Bull Is Leading in 48O Mile Race From San Francisco To Grants Pass, Oregon.

Benbow Resort, Cal. June IS R>- Mad Bull. the Karook Indian lead ing in the 4S0 mile marathon run from San Francisco to Grants Pass, Oregon, arrived here last night, a distance of 210 miles from the start- ing point. after having covered the 73 miles from Willits in twenty four hours. Cochee and Melika, two of the Zuni runners. were approxi- mately nine miles behind the lead- CT, but the Zunis planned to con- tinue while Mad Bull was to rest here.
 Jamon, the other Zuni entrant and the winner of the $1o0 prize for be- ing the first to arrive at San Rafael. is being taken from Cloverdale to Coolidge Park. south of here, for medical examination.
 If he is pronounced fit. he will be taken back to Cloverdale to continue the faae, approximately two days be- hind the rest of the field. h.
 Eleven Indians started in the race from San Francisco Tuesday morn- ing.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18

ested. And then Dorothy Phillips, the wife who concocted the scheme of getting even with the husbands and finds she has lost control of the situation until the hubbies re- turn. But see this picture for your self an enjoy an hour and . half of laughter.
 There will be two shows Sunday night with the second beginning at S:1s and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the shows will be con-
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
BUTTERFLIES THICK

Bedding. Calif.. June IS Rl-But- terfiies, described as thick as the flakes in a binding snow storm,'' obscured the view at the base and on the lower slopes of Mount Shas- ta yesterday. ..-
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
NEW SWIM RECORD

Chicago, June IS R-Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic club established a new record for the 300 yard swim in 8 75 foot tank, last night. He swam the distance in 3:07 4-5. The old record was 3:14.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-18
ROONEY WINS SIX
Casino Alley Bowler Downs Peters of Bristol in State League Match Rolled Here.

Pat Rooney. representing the Ca- sino Bowling alleys in the state in- dividual duckpin bowling league. took six out of nine games from Peters of Bristol in a match rolled here last night. Both bowlers were in excellent form and some high scores were rolled during the night.
 Peters hit high single with a mark of 152 while Rooney had two games of IA and another of 141. The scores:
 Peters-11o. 11s, 152. s2. 114. s2. 127. 100, 110-1,005.
 Rooney-141, IA, 100. 112. 103, 117, 101, 11S, 144-1.0S0.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
HUPMOBILE.

For . really good buy in q used car there
y no better place to 60 than the Mott Motor
Car Co.'S Used Car Department. Here you
will find remarkably fine selection at the
most reasonable prices.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
HAWKINS.
We have at all times a select
stock of late model used cars.
See them before buying.

Hawkins-Nash Motor Co.,
Conveniently Located"
l333-1337 14th ST. NJ. $3.50.
Evening star., 1927-12-04

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