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Milford chronicle., 1927-01-21
HENRY R. JOHNSON DIES
AT MARSHALL HOSPITAL
President OF Kent County Bar AssO-
citation Succumbs To Illness -

Henry Ridgely Johnson, aged 70
years, dean of the Kent County bar
and one of the best known attorneys
in the State died in the Marshall
Hospital, Milford, last Thursday af-
ternoon. He was taken to the hOspi-
tai on January 4.
Mr.. Johnson was born March 16,
1848, on the Johnson farm near
Pennington where his brother, Mich
olas R. Johnson, still lives. He
graduated at Washington College at
Chestertown, Md, and studied law
in Dover. He continued to practice
law for many years and continued
that practice even after he became
blind.
Though he had not been active in
practice before the court in recent
years, he was still consulted fire.
quentIy by lawyers and others. His
office was on Dover Green adjoining
the building of the Capital Printing
Company. At the meeting of Kent
County Bar Association last week he
was reelected president of the body
Mr.. Johnson never married and is
survived by his brother, NlchOlaS H.
Johnson who was member of the
State Legislature in 1884.
Mr.. Johnson was cousin of Henry
Ridgely, of Dover, his mother being a
sister of Edward Ridgely, the father
of Henry. Edward Ridgely, famous
lawyer of his time became blind, and
Henry Ridgely is also blind, though
one of the best known lawyers in the
state. Henry Ridgely Johnson be-
came blind and his brother who lives
near Pennington is blind.
Besides his brother, Mrs. ]. Pill
ing Wright, of Newark, half-sister,
also survives.
The funeral was held Saturday af-
ternoon in Christ P. E. Church, OF
| Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-21
MILFORD MILK SUPPLY
CLEAN THIS MONTH
State Health Board Analysis Shows
Bacteria Count Is Satisfactory

On January 12, T. M. Willim of the
State Board of Health, took samples
of the milk delivered in Milford. The
results of the analysis of these sam
ples show that the milk ranges from
fairly clean" to "clean." The bac-
terial count has a low Of 5000 and a
high of 32,5OO. The report follows:
Dealer Bacteria Fat SedlmehC
Per &C, Per Cent Test
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-21
MILFORD
GOaIs-

In the preliminary contest Milford
High School defeated Frederlca HIGH
School, 81 to q.
Milford chronicle., 1927-01-21

THERE ARE 1900 RU-
RAJ WEEKLY NEWS.
PAPERS IN THE UNI
TED ST ES. THE
CHRONICLE STAND
THIRD IN THE LIST IN
CIRCULATION.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
The Danger Of Prosperity

While we are all rejoicing in what seems to be a
very real era of prosperity in this country, there
is at least one person who is not at his ease
corning the fate Of these United States as the result
Ct that prosperity. He is Dr. Harry Emerson Fos-
dick, pastor of the Park Avenue Baptist church in
New York city, q noted writer who says that "some-
thing has gone deeply wrong with the moral fiber
of this nation" and that what the possession Of all
this excessive prosperity is doing to mental and
moral stability is plain"
Our prosperity, he declares, has tempted Us to
"swagger through the world" We have insulted
the Japanese, scorned tc join the league of nations,
act upstage about the world court and in other and
countless ways have so conducted ourselves that we
are we'll on the way to national perdition.
gloomy picture? Undoubtedly; but are we JUS
titled in dismissing his argument with shrug Of
no one likes pessimist, nevertheless a pessimist
has his value in this world. He makes people stop
for a moment and think. The result may be con-
out a danger at the right time and thus more than
justify it's existence.
Now DR.. Fosdick is not exactly pessimist, but
he has made some very pertinent comments on the
present day status of affairs and when he says
that "some nations have been ruined by poverty,
but the list of nations ruined by poverty is short and
sweet compared with the list of nations ruined by
success" must out Of respect for the truth, ad-
nit this is so.
We have faced dangers and hardship in past
generations but strong enough to stand pros
perity! That seems to be very pertinent and i'm
portant question. DR.. Fosdick is to be commended
for bringing it to our attention.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
Ben Hur' Greater
in Picture Than 1t
Ever Was on Stage

The immense success that "Ben
Hur" has won as road attraction is
in accord with its success in New
York, where it is now in the second
year of its run. The high hopes of
the men who put forward this most
ambitious enterprise of the cinema
have been completely realized. A. L.
Erlanger, who arranged with General
Lew Wallace for the dram atization Of
the book and who, for % years, pre-
sented the play in America and Eng
land, has this to say of the present
cinema version:
1.-THE picture is mightier than the
play, even as the new medium is SO
much more worldwide than the 9TH
er. have employed dozen or more
Bcn-Hurs, including some very dis
tinguishcd names in theatre history:
but. to my mind Ramon Novarro is
the greatest of them all. l regard
him as simply unapproachable in his
excellence in that great role. The
cast throughout impresses me as
splendid and the stupendous spec
tacles open up new vistas in motion
picture art
Ben Hur" will be presented at the
Bismarck Auditorium January % and
%
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
Editorial Comment
Farming as a Business
KANSAS City Starl

The operation of farm is a business PROPOSE
ton. The farm is not a factory which turns out
only one product, which gives constant employment
to the same number of men throughout the year
There are varied activities which require attention
at different seasons. Some farm products have
been produced at profit during recent years. others
at loss. Under ordinary methods Of estimating
expenditures and receipts it is almost impossible tc
segregate costs of farm operations and profit ana
loss from different enterprises.
The farm industry, taken at the beginning of the
year, is the basis which any systematic study
Of farm costs must be established The keeping OF
q farm inventory is the exception rather than the
rule. A farm budget in which definite estimate
is made of prospective labor and other costs, in
GLIDING taxes and interest involved in the produc
ton of the major commodities, will indicate at the
beginning of the year the amount and price which
will be required for satisfactory returns. A careful
study may indicate that Of the projects on the
farm should be abandoned that others should be
expanded.
It is easily possible to make farm bookkeeping
burdensome if carried out to minutest detail in all
operations. Through the extension divisions of the
state agricultural colleges farm account books which
have proven workable with minimum amount OF
attention may be obtained. Keeping a record of
production costs will prove interesting and instruc-
tive There is wide divergence Of opinion as to
~ N~~S3s
the production of hundred pounds of beef pork,
Of gallon of milk, and other farm products. Sys-
tematc keeping of accounts should establish facts.
The business firms who buy farmers products
know to a fraction of q cent what it has cost to
handle these products. Economies which would
otherwise be unnoticed can be applied toward reduc-
ing expenses when viewed in black and white
There is real, vital need to put farming bust
ness basis to determine the necessary and uneces-
sary expenses involved.
A farm inventory at the beginning and end Of the
year, budget which would serve as goal to be
attained, and an accurate record Of expenses and
income would at least permit the farmer himself to
anayze the result Of his efforts for the year and to
correct any mistakes which were under his imme-
date control He could not in any one year esti-
mate the exact number Of bushels Of wheat which
he would produce or Of the pigs which he could
raise, but through series Of years he would be
able to determine averages which would serve Is q
guide to his operations He should be able to
inaugurate new projects which would tend to dis
tribute labor 70 better advantage and be source
u income It seasons which are usually unproduc-
tive Of rstnrns. The greatest Improvement in the
financial status Of the farmer Win come from &C.
curing the same efficiency II the business o. farm
ms that y has atssined in the production Of crops
and livestock. s,ss....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
oAllN 81 Anne Austin t ~:

it, did you. DEAR" Bob leaned for
ward and took her hands across the
table.
'No, Mr.. Banning was very kind
to me- Faith acknowledged, her lip
ouivering. But. oh Bob, he's like a
bloodhound on the scent! He'll get
his indictment and then he'll hector
and bully the jury into a conviction.
I'm afraid Of him-he's SO conceited
and cocksure, so relentless, so ter
ribly cruel"
Extra! Extra! Cherry indicted
first degree murder!" A small in
credibly shrill newsboy darted into
the restaurant, heavy lead of pa
pers under one arm, copy waving in
his grimy right fist.
Faith took one long. startled look
at the great headlines, then slumped
forward in faint.
Waiter, hurry with that teal" Bob
sprang to his feet and shouted so
that his voice could be heard across
the street.
The press photographers did not
miss their opportunity. Before Bob
could lift the unconscious girl into
his arms, cameras were recording
just how the sister of the alleged
murderess was taking" the news of
the Indictment.
TOMORROW: A new tragedy
awaits Faiths arrival at the Myrtle
Street house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
Old Masters

The man Of life upright,
Whose guiltlcss heart is free
From all dishonest deeds,
O: thought of vanity;
The man whose silent days
In harmless. joys are spent.
Whom hopes cannot dclude
Nor sorrow discomfort:
That man needs neither towers
Nor armor for defense,
Nor secret vaults to fly
From thunder's violence:
He only can behold
With unaffrighted eyes
The horrors Of the deep
And terrors of the skies.
Thus scorning all the cares
That fate or fortune brings,
He makes the heavens his book
His wisdom heavenly things;
Good thoughts his only friend,
His wealth a well-spent age,
The earth his sober inn
And quiet pilgrimage.
II. Campion: Untitled
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
A Governor in Chaps

on, boy think Of the way they'll like Governor
elect BILLY" Adams of .Alamosa, who was inaugu-
rated Jan. IL as governor of Colorado.
Govcrncr-elect "Biy" has shouted unto all the
lofty peaks of his native state that, goldurn it all,
anyhow, he won't wear soup and fish to that
there ball, and power Gods great open spaces
will make him no how!
Lest we be misunderstood, the governor-elect
didn't say it just like that Perhaps he said in the
most chaste English
II am very sorry to seem to deviate from the
straight path Of etiquetical custom, but am he
man of the west; never have worn formal dress:
and shall not begin it at this inaugural ball!"
One thing that he really is quoted as saying is
Il never compromise with principle"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19

Tired darling:" Bob Hathaway
dropped into his seat beside Faith in
the small, empty courtroom in which
she had been permitted to await the
faction of the grand jury"
How she hated that phrase! The
action Of the grand jury! What did
those solemn. supid- looking men
have to do with her and Cherry
Twenty-four of the homeliest. most
stolid, MISUNDERSTANDING men she
had ever seen in her life. setting
themselves up to judge Cherry!
What time is it, Bob ," Faith ask
ed duly, her, eyes still fixed on the
open door past which witnesses had
come and gone nearly all day in a
seemingly endless procession.
Its after five, honey" Bob an
swcrcd tcnderly. Don't you want
to 20 out for little something to eat
now? You look dreadfully tired. poor
darling" q
She suffered herself to be led ont
Of the small courtroom, curiously un-
impressive as a theatcr Of justice
with its cheap, golden oak seats, ris-
ing in tiers to the rear walls, so that
the curious spectators could have a
clear view of the judges bench. the
jury box-all empty, forsaken now,
waiting for the next drama of life
and death which would be played
there.
"Dou you think we'll hear their de-
cision tonight" Faith asked. as she
chung to Bob's arm going down the
long flight of marble steps of the
courthouse. Cameras clicked, report
ers, waiting tirelessly. pressed for
ward, but Bob evaded them tactfully.
his pleasant. confident smile flashing
upon them all.
"Pretty sure to hear tonight Bob
answered her. after they had escaped
to the dingy little hole-in-thc-wall
restaurant across the street from the
courthouse.
II can't cat," she moaned to Bob.
who disregarded her wishes and ord
cred thin, brown toast, hot tea-S and
be sure it's made fresh, or better still,
bring spoonful Of dry tea and pot
Of hot water'-and, for himself, a
roast beef sandwich.
"You didn't have hard session of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19

same as they might own building lot in New
York CITY, The Philippines still have the power to
inaugurate condemnation proceedings should It ever
develop that Japanese military or naval interests
were working toward working base in any attempt
to gain foothod in the Philippines.
There is law of the Philippines that prohibits
the sale cf government lands to foreigners but this
is piece of private land, island covering about
Is 900 acres. The Philippine government may at
tempt to stop the sale, it is reported. Attempt
would seem to be the proper word, for it is incom
prehensibe that any such action should succeed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
Work to Improve
Water Supplies of
Cities and Farms

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. l9.-LP)-
A program Ito bring about in the
shortest possible time a universal OBJ
servance Of the principles of conser-
walton" of artesian wells. and to pro-
vide better water supplies for cities
and farms is outlined by Howard E.
Simpson, state water geologist. in his
biennial report to the state legisla-
ture.
Recommendations as to further
work to be accomplished under the
artesian water appropriation during
the next two years include strict at
tention to the problem of conserving
artesian and general ground waters,
cooperation with the ground water
division Of the United States Ceologi-
cal survey in conservation work, con-
tinuation of the inspection and regu-
lation Of flowing wells and the con-
troll Of wild wells, surveys Of ground
water conditions, o definite program
Of education as to the meaning and
application of the state artesian wa
ter law, and the development Of good
water systems for farms through ex.
perimental studies and surveys.
"The importance Of having the best
available water supply on the farm
is just beginning to be recognized"
Simpson says in his report. 1.-THE
rapid diversification in farming and
the development Of dairying interests
in the state is greatly increasing the
need for good wholesome farm water
supplies. The place Of ground water
in the development program for .
better North Dakota is not second
even to that Of the rich coal and clay
resources of the state-it is para
mount" he says.
In his report he states that, "Plans
are being made for more intensivel
study Of the artesian conditions in
the Dakota artesian basin. This
should include experimental studies to
obtain definite and precise informa-
ton regarding ths fluctua4ion Of ar
tesian water hsdd and tke' leakage
from the artesian horizons to higher
strata through the wells"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
Education Increases

VIZ As late 1919 it was admitted that the average
American had but sixth grade" education, in
other words the education achieved by child who
had completed six grades in grammar school. To-
day, however, the average American has a "tenth
grade" education. The reason thinks the commit
tee of history teaching in the schools, of the Ameri
ean historical association, is the increase in the Pc
Rod Of school attendance and this same committee
predicts that at the end Of another generation the
average will have advanced to twelve grades.
This Is gratifying information for those who have
carried the fight for schools better Schools
and longer school terms in the face of inertia and
disinterest. It has been long and hard struggle.
Interest in school affairs is not general or well
maintained 1t is sporadic and generally unsatis-
factory and this attitude the part of the general
public has made it hard to- accomplish the work
thought necessary.
AS our civilization increases the need for a bet
ter education becomes more acute, even for the
common laborer, for, machinery takes the place
OF fumbling hands and STOPPING backs, the posses
sors OF those hands and backs must somehow be-
come prepared to take jobs managing the mechani-
cal masterpieces that dispace their manual labor
Just in order to live. the average man must have
finer and better education. AS the sum total of
the worlds knowledge increases he finds the sum OF
his knowledge in smaller and smaller ratio. He
must somehow keep up with the. procession and he
cannot = ne Is hampered by the lack Of proper
educational groundwork.
IN thus raising the standard Of our educational
equipment we must take no credit on ourselves Il
= not something we have done willingly but only
under the spur OF stern necessity.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. l9.-See-sawing up
and down Broadway, I noted the re-
turn to the bright lights of Irving
Berlin and wife who, now that they
have been pursued by cameras, re-
porters and storks, seem able to sit
at table in a night club without
drawing a mob. They will find,
like all who have enjoyed pr suffer-
ed from the limclight, that soon, like
Berlin's song, they will be "all alone. /"
Perhaps one of the most amusing
adventures of Broadway see-sawer
is to make silent notes Of those who
once figured on the newspaper front
pages and who now. sit about the
cafes attracting the attention Of only
the newly arrived tourists. :.
Even Harry Thaw is a common
place to the crowd. He takes
his seat at table, generally accom-
panied by willowy damsel-a
new one each time. Has his
regular three bottles Of cham
payne, whereupon he becomes
laxative and goes babbling along
to anyone who will listen and,
not infrequently, to thin air.
And again =. defy anyone to
recognize Beryl HALEY with her
clothes on. Yet. Just year
ago, she was all over the New
York tabloids as the most un.
dressed GIRL" the cause of police
raids and the basis of lot OF
censorial worry. -.
. !. saw Gertrude Ederle about
Broadway the other night and getting
mods from but a couple Of people
And only few months ago they JAM
med the streets to see her 60 past
Sic transit, etc.
Saw Alice Brady at the theater and
she sports lorgnette, II you please
Paul Whiteman back in town and
they say he will open night club. E.
Count Salm passing his divorced
evenings dancing with some very
beautiful movie and stage ladies al
the Ritz. -. $50
A Russian mujik, boots, sackcoat
and everything, casually boarding q
subway train while commuters missed
Brooklyn expresses to watch him.
Saw Belle Baker, musicai comedy
songstress, rushing in to accommo.
date luncheon Of newspapermen BY
doing couple Of songs. AWhad.
dya mean BY getting me up in the
middle Of the night like this :" she
demanded bit sleepily. Foil
who work In. the daylight hours neve,
stop to figure that the noon hour j,
the time when actors turn over in
the sheets for couple Of more winks
Of sleep. 80.
There doesn't seem to be any way
Of stopping these Pacific coast boost
ers.
The Los Angeles San Francisco con
troversy is now classic. anyway til,
other night. at Madison s6uare Gar
den. joe Humphries rose to intr> duc,
Eddie Roberts and Joe Dundee. N
@Introdoocin' Eddie Robert. y
Friseoi" beloved the annornesI
Roberts stepped up. intsrrap}
"Say. Tacoma, Waahirs+A. |,
The tewu. amist$fts dc rsbuksd.
/ GILBERT SWAN.
Copyright. is37. NrA Service. ! IL
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
I,ambastinp the Federal Reserve

In time of stress it is satisfying to certain types
of politicians to pllory the federal reserve system
Some stump speakers go 50 far as to place AZ Tvs
doors the blame for the financial troubles OF the
hanks which have been forced to close, especially
those located in agricultural sections
OF course fair analysis Of the situation must
verify the conclusion that if it not for the led
eral reserve system many more banks would nave
closed and financial panic would have been 'neV-
stable ~
Former Governor Harding Of Iowa, following
very admirable address upon the merits OF the 81
Lawrence waterway project before the North Ia
kota legislature, interpolated criticism OF the OPP
Grafton of the federal reserve system, although ne
was very careful to hedge his remarks by saying
that he approved this federal financial structure
for the most part.
OF course as a matter of fact. agricultural paper
is acceptable for rediscount purposes Real estate
loans are not and properly The federal reserve
banks are supposed to take only the really liquid
resources of member banks and not even all OF tnem.
When one really understands the limitations under
which the system must operate by the very nature
of things, criticisms often made not pertinent
Eligibility of agricultural or livestock paper is
very clearly defined in the application for reds-
count. To quote:
1.-THE proceeds must have been used or are
to be used for agricultural purposes, inciud-
.s.ing the breeding, raising, fattening or Market
: ing of livestock"
It is the prime object of the federal reserve sys-
tenn to provide member banks quick. conversion OF
loans and investments into cash and that part OF
his loans and investments which can be used at
the federal reserve bank becomes secondary re-
serve.
The federal reserve system cannot absorb loans
or securities of doubtful speculative value. 1t
was established by congress to direct financial oper
ations in orderly and safe channels, not dump
ing ground for frozen or slow assets of member
banks.
Every studious banker knows during the past few
years there has been a great expansion of bank
loans, discounts and investments. This has been
especially true in the case Of finance paper repre-
sentng installment buying. OF course, when men,
Der banks exceed the speed limit the ability of the
federal reserve system to help is diminished.
Much Of the criticism hurled at the federal re-
system from faulty understanding
Of the great economic principles that conceived the
structure Most of the verbal brickbats of the
politicians excellent testimonials of q conserva-
tive administration Of the affairs Of that system
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-19
The Purchase Of Fura

The reported purchase Of the island Of Fuga, in
the Phflippinss By Japanese company, has stirred
~ more g tsmpest than would have bsen expected
II such small teapot. In the first place It has
only besn imported" No transfer Of title has
taken plaes from Vincent Masiean, owner q The
i1and and inhsritor q Il through 200 years a. q.
csstfy. Even 4 = sold, wist harm = thers s.
~ Il simply meaM sthat IL ownsrship u tHs
tslaad - y Jayas1ee Interests, sonsns1ela not
lelftieal - t1nt J1pnnese will On Il just IT,