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Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
Births Reported in Kent County

The following births We're reported
in Kent county during the past week:
Edward II. Hobbs and Mrs. Nellie
Wright Hobbs, near Andrewsville on
May 18th, son; Alexander Nickel
and Mrs. Ella Hurd Nickel, at Little
Greek, on May oath, a daughter;
james Truax and Mrs. Mabel Baker
Truax, near Smyrna on May 18th, a
daughter; Reginald Mosley and Mrs.
Addie Mosley, near Milford on May
18th, twin daughters; Thomas Reed
and Mrs. Mary Reed at Cheswold on
May 18th, a son; Arthur Carrow and
Ms. Rena Ryal Carrow, near Smyrna
on May 18th, a son; George B. Col
Inns and Mrs. Mary Reed Collins at
Dover on May 18th, a son; Elwood
Knight and Mrs. Mozena Knight, at
Magnolia on May 21st, son; John
E. Lovegrove, Jr., and Mrs. Gertrude
Z. Lovegrove, near Smyrna on May
21st, a son; Albert Peterman and
Mrs. Kathryn McCaffrey Peterman, at
Milford on May 18th, son.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
SOME INTERESTING AUTO DATA
Each MotOrist in the United States
Used an Average of $50 Gallons Of
Gasoline and Travelled 1857 Miles

Each motorist during 1927 used an
average of 5000 gallons Of. gasoline
and travelled an average of 7,437
miles, according to figures just an
nounced by the national headquarters
of the American Motorists Associa-
tion with who the Delaware Automo-
bile Association is affiliated. The av-
erages are based on a total consump-
ton in the United States amounting
to 11,563,000 galIons-an increase Of
12.4 per cent over the gasoline con-
sumption by the motorists of the
country during 1926. Eliminating all
re-registration figures, the q. S. Bu-
reau Of Public Roads places the total
motor vehicle registration as Of July
l, 1927 at 20,991 1888. The mileage
travelled is based on an average Of
13.5 miles per gallon Of gasoline. Us
ing this figure, the Association places
the total number Of miles Travelled by
the 2O,991 1888 cars and trucks during
1927 at 1861, OIL, 100000 miles. One
of the interesting things shown by the
survey of gasoline consumption is the
wide variation in the amounts con-
sumed per automobile capita. For
instance, the highest per capita con-
sumption was in Georgia, the 26O,079
vehicles averaging 739 gallons during
the year, while the lowest was in Min
nesota, the 607,725 vehicles using an
average Of but 359 gallons, or Slightly
less than half the per vehicle con-
sumption in Georgia. Delaware's per
capita was SGT gallons; Maryland's
527.
MANY things contribute towards
the wide variation in the amount of
gasoline used per vehicle in the var
ious states" according to J. Borton
Weeks, president Of the association.
In the wide difference between the
amount consumed by the average mo
torists in Minnesota and Georgia, the
primary reason is climatic conditions.
In Georgia automobiles are used the
year around, while in Minnesota they
are-restricted. Again roads in Georgia
are not as good as those in the north
ern states and hence the gasoline con
sumption is higher"
Additional factors accounting for
the variations, President Weeks points
out, is that Of population, gasoline
consumption being heavier in thicky
populated areas such as cities and in
dustrial centers, while tourist account
for a high per capita consumption
As an example, in the District of Co
lumbia-where there is large annual
tourist movement-the average is 70
gallons above the general average.
From an industrial standpoint New
Jerseys per capita consumption
stands out, being So gallons above the
country's average The ratio of good
roads to gasoline consumption is not
as marked as one would suppose, for
the reason that in states where roads
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FOR CORONER

To all voters Of Kent county: l wish
to announce that / will be a candidate
for the office of Coroner Of Kent coun-
ty, subject to the decision Of the Dem
ocratic and independent voters at the
coming primaries.-JOHN ". FORD,
Third District. 1928
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

One of the largest fines ever impos-
ed at Chestertown, Md, for unauthor-
lied use of automobile tags was i'm
posed upon Ralph Needles when Mag
istrate Olin B. Stafford fined him $100
and costs for taking tags from a car
owned by Fred S. Russell and using
them on his own automobile. He was
also fined SO for driving without reg
istration and SIS for not having title.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

Miss Madeline Tharp, IS, of Hook
essin and Edward Larrimore, 21,
Newark, were married at Chestertown
Nd, Wednesday night after securing
a license from Deputy Clerk of the
Court Thomas Dixon. A local clergy
man performed the ceremony after
which the couple departed on their
honeymoon. 1t was said Mr. and Mrs.
Larrimore will reside in Newark.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
-FOR SHERIFF

| wish to announce that ! will be
candidate for the nomination Of
sheriff Of Kent County at the Demo-
cratic primary. ! Will appreciate the
support of the Independent voters.
WILLIAM E. PALMER,
5-23 Harrington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FOR CORONER

TO all voters Of Kent county: /
wish to announce that / will be can
didate for the Office Of Coroner Of
Kent county, subject to the decision of
the Democratic and independent vot-
ers at the coming primaries.-WAL-
TER S. NOWLAND, Smyrna, First
District. 5-23 #.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FOR SHERIFF

To all voters Of Kent county: ! wish
to announce that / will be a candidate
for the Office Of Sheriff of Kent county
subject to the decision Of the Demo
cratic and independent voters at the
coming primaries -ENOCH H.JOHN-
son, Fourth Representative District.
3-2S
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FnR REPRESENTATIVE

desire to announce that | will be
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Representative for the
First District Of Kent county subject
to the decision Of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
4-4 JOHN ]. HURD. Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
LEVY COURT COArNTssIONER

To the Voters of the First Levy Court Com
missioner District:
! desire to announce my candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for Levy Court Com
missioner for the First Commissioner District,
composed of the First, Second. Third and Fifth
Representative Districts, subject to the deci-
sion of the Democratic primaries. If nominat-
ed and elected pledge my full devotion to all
the duties of the office.
WILLIAM d. ENNIS
3-14 if. Second Representative District.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

i desire to announce that / will be
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Representative for the
Third District Of Kent county subject
to the decision Of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
So If ALEX. @. DARRAH, Clayton
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FOR CORONER

| wish to announce that | will be a
candidate for the Office of Coroner Of
Kent County subject to the Decision
of the Democratic Party and indie
pendent Voters. Your support will be
appreciated.-C. WI. POORE, Clayton,
Delaware. 4-1S tt.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FnR REPRESENTATIVE

/ desire to announce that ! will be
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
national for Representative Of the
Third District, subject to the decision
Of the Democratic primary election
and will appreciate your support.
GEORGE w. COOK, Kenton, Del.
4-11 lot
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
FnR REPRESENTATIVE

1 desire to announce that | will be
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Representative for the First
District Of Kent county subject to the
decision of the Democratic primary
election. Your support will be appre-
ciated.
4-25 DAVIS II. BELL, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
For Levy Court COMMISSIONS

l desire to announce myself as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Levy Court
Commissioner. from the First Levy Court Dis
trict of Kent County, which comprises the
First. Second. Third and Fifth Representative
Districts. Your support will be appreciated.
MICHAEL E. MOFFETT,
S-2l If Third Representative District
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
REPRESENTATIVE

Being a candidate for representative
from the First Representative Dis
trict, ask the support Of all Demo-
crat and Independent voters.
SO IF HI. ID. BOYER
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

George W. Chase, Of Clayton, and
Miss Grace NJ. Allen, Of Middletown,
were united in marriage at Odessa on
May goth, by Rev. j. 7. Richardson,
Of Odessa.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

Clean stockings every morning
make your feet feel more comfort
able.
Dresses, coats and trousers should
be brushed and hung up neatly
when not worn. They will last long
err and look well until worn out.
Colds are believed to be caused by
germs coming into the nose and
throat. A clean nose, mouth and
throat is the first step to prevent
colds. A clean skin, used to fresh
air and cold water, is the second
step to prevent colds. In modern
times we find that the most wide
awake and vigorous nations, the
ones that are advancing most rapid
ly, are those whose people keep
themselves in good health. One Of
the most important health habits is
that of daily bathing.
Drinking cups used by number
of people are very likely to transfer
the germs Of "bad colds" and GER
tain kinds of "sore throats." There
is no doubt about the statement
made by doctors that many common
diseases of school children are
spread by their drinking from the
same cup or dipper.
A set of dirty nails is sign that
it's owner is slovenly. All that is
necessary to have good nails is to
scrub them whenever you wash your
hands, with a nail brush, warm wa
ter and soap, and then clean them
with an orange-wood stick or small
tooth pick. The nails should be
trimmed often, for they look better
and are much more easily cleaned.
The skin contains sweat glands.
These gather much water and some
waste from the blood and pour it
out on the surface of our skin as
perspiration. When the perspira-
ton dries or evaporates, it takes
heat away from the body, which be-
comes cooler. Baths with warm
water and soap are necessary to
wash away that part of perspiration
that does not evaporate.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16
FELTON,

The funeral services of Mrs. Will
liam A. Hargadine were held at her
late residence on East Main street
on Monday, March 9Th, in charge of
Rev. J. e. Parker with interment at
Barratt's Chapel cemetery.
Joe Foraker has returned to Smyr-
ma after spending sometime with Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Barcus at
tended dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Raughley which
they gave to a number of their
friends on Sunday, March 18th. The
occasion being Mr.. and Mrs. Raugh-
ley's wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thomas spent
Sunday with Smyrna friends.
Frank Kitchens has returned
from visit with Chester relatives.
Mrs. Norman Marrow from Long
Island, N, Y, was at FELTON, last
week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
William A. Hargadine.
The w. C. T. U. held very de-
hghtfUl tea on Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Bringhurst. About rs were present
and all were presented with the hold
fast badge of red, white and blue
ribbon. A very enjoyable afternoon
was spent by all.
Quite number of the members of
the FELTON, w. C. T. U. attended the
Anti-Saloon League Convention
which was held on Thursday at Do
yer.
Mr. and Mrs. William Kitchens of
Wilmington were guests of FELTON,
friends over Sunday.
Miss Annie Kelly entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Pusey over the weekend.
Mrs. Mary Barcus entertained
number of friends at her home in
Tuesday evening. A very delightful
evening was spent by all present.
= Mr.. and Mrs. John Carson enter
tanned as their guests over Sunday:
Mrs. Emma Alexander and daughter
Sarah of Milford, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Wadsworth Of FELTON,.
Mrs. Mary Barcus is spending a
few days with Mrs. John Carson.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

too, may well be made washable,
especially in the kitchen where they
are apt to become spotted and sticky.
The cook book is another thing to be
included. Varnish will not injure
the covering, and may be applied to
fine books as well, to preserve them.
Swelling doors that won't shut
and drawers that won't open are an
noyances that exhaust our time and
patience. If sandpapered down and
the edges vanished over, the trou-
blesome condition will not again oc-
cur.
The ice box and the garbage can
are other objects that may well come
in for varnish treatment if you want
to multiply the period of their utili-
ty several fold. Little beads of mois-
ture often settle on the outside of
the ice box, seep within, and in time
cause warping. A coat of varnish
will prevent the fatal penetration
and make the ice box last for years.
A garbage can, when new, may be
treated as follows. Brush the inside.
of the bucket with a solution madeL
by dissolving a half pound of blue
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

vitriol Copper sulphate) in gallon
of water. After this solution has
been dissolved, wash and dry the
bucket. Then apply two coats of
asphaltum varnish.
These are but few of the many
household uses for varnish. While
varnish is fundamentally a preserVa-
tive, to the housewife its Importance
as a labor saver is just as great. To
have a floor that requires scrubbing
is inviting drudgery. To have wall
that can't be washed is inviting ex-
pense. A little time spent in making
the above suggested changes will
mean a real saving in time and in
money.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16
CONCENTRATED FERTILIZERS
SAVE LABOR AND FREIGHT

Potatoes growers are finding in
the use of concentrated fertilizers an
opportunity to save time, money, and
labor, says B. D. Brown, soil chem
list of the Bureau of Chemistry and
Soils, United States Department of
Agriculture. By using this new form
of fertilizer, pound of which car
ries as much actual plant food as is
carried by pounds of the ordinary
kind, they save in freight, in hand
ling, in hauling, and in storage.
The idea of manufacturing fertiliz-
ers in the concentrated form was de-
veloped by the soil chemists of the
United States Department of Agri-
culture. According to Mr.. Brown,
cooperative experiments with the
Maine Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton indicated that the concentrated
mixtures on the whole were equal to
the commercial kinds. In some cases
they gave even great yields. Yields of
Irish Cobblers produced by concen-
trated fertilizers were as high as $50
bushels to the acre.
There are features connected with
the use of concentrated fertilizers
however, that will have to be care
fully considered and which Will re-
uuire more study before the free use
of such fertilizers can be detinlteiy
recommended, under all soil condl-
tions. says Mr.. Brown. This Is par
ticularly true of light SOILS.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16
SOME USES FOR vARNIsM
By Gertrude Woodcock

ONN%NN~N-
Varnish is one of the most valu-
able products available to the house
wife, yet few realize what time
and work saver it is and how many
uses it has. Varnish makes a sur
face easy to clean and easy to keep
clean. 1t is washable but does not
often require washing. busting off
with damp cloth will leave it I'M
maculate.
In addition to its better known
uses for floors, woodwork and fur
niture, there are many things to do
with Varnish to save expense ana
laborious homework.
Wall paper that becomes quickly
sole dis an eyesore in many house.
If a coat of varnish is applied when
the paper is new, its freshness may
be retained. Then, if the wall be-
comes spotted or sticky it may be
washed off. Vanishing is much to
be advised where there are small
children who will always drag their
fingers on the walls in such places
as along stairways. Any room that
the children enter frequently should
have washable walls. Wall paper
should be vanished only when per-
fectly tight and adherent.
Scrubbing a linoleum floor takes
an hour or two at least, once a week
and more. If the linoleum has not
been waxed it may be vanished and
scrubbing eliminated. busting off
will thenceforth keep it perfectly
clean.
scrubbing Closets and shelves need
to be dust free, clean and washable.
A coat of varnish (renewed periodi-
cally) will keep moths out of bed
room closets and mice out of kitchen
cupboards. The insides Of drawers,
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16
Prices

Prices
%.Ton Commercial 500
lion G,BoY s95
1Ik.Ton 1245
zion (6-cylinder) 1895
zion Dump
(6-cylinder) 1645
(Chassis prices +. o. b. Detroit
3z.Ton Panel Delivery
Car { Complete) $40
(f.s.b. Detroit
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

A red head can look perfectly &c.
lightful in red! A brunette can look
charming in pastels, and green and
reds can be combined!
So says Miss Iren Robus, costume
designer, who claims that all our old
ideas about colOrs are wrong. There
are hardly two colors in the spec
tram that can't be combined today
This is partly due to the subtlety OF
color which we didn't have a few
years ago.
"The time when brunettes all were
supposed to look we'll in red and
blondes were all dressed in pinks
ank sky blue is gone," says Miss
Robus.
Thus if you are blonde and have
always had a wild desire for a red
dress, you can now fulfill that desire
with the knowledge that although 1t
will be an offense to all of the old
traditions, it will not be an cdense
to beauty. For Miss Robus finds that
blondes look perfectly delicious IN
certain shades of red.
The many new textiles and taD-
RIGS which have recently appeared
on the market have brought with
them many new and delightful col
ors.
Different fabrics when placed in
the same dye bath will take differ
ent colors. Thus place a piece OF
silk. wool and rayon in blue eye
bath and you will have three elf
ferent shades of blue. Miss RoOus
brought out that rayon which is
comparatively new on the market
has been the cause of the develop
ment of new exquisite shades and
colors.
Miss Robus does a great deal of
designing for busy professional wo-
men who prefer individuality in
their clothes and yet haven't time to
work out their original costume
plans. These women come to MISS
Robus sometimes with germ of an
idea, which Miss Robus then devel-
ops. She does her own dyeing for
she can then get just the shade that
she thinks best for her patron.
God loveth the clean, the Koran
says.
Soap, clean water, air, and sun
shine are all that good plumbing
needs to keep it in condition.
Because warm baths are soothing
in their effect, they are appropriate
at bed time. They are very benefi-
cial to persons inclined to sleepless-
ness.
Soap bubbles are like little freight
cars that load up with waste matter
and dirt. That is why lather should
be rinsed off in clear water when
you are bathing, not left on the skin !
or wiped off on the towel.
Towels, whether for the person or
the dishes, must be hung apart to ;
dry and changed frequently. If left |
in a damp, dark place, they may fos-
ter the growth Of bacteria picked up |
at the time of use. |
A simple answer to that puzzling !
question, "Ho woften should wash |
my hair?" is look at your hair
brush. When it needs washing your
hair needs washing. Every two
at least, is a sensible rule.
- Cleanliness was simpler in the cid
lays when men roamed through the
wilds, exerting themselves strenu-
)usly for food and shelter, perspir-
ng freely, wearing few clothes, and
)lunging occasionally into a stream.
Today we wear more clothes, hud-
lie within four walls, and mingle
with other people. All
.hese changes demand that we i'm
prove on nature by thorough-going
oap and water cleanliness.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16
Greenwood

Kent and Sussex counties
kers Institute will be held in the
odist Protestant Church at
nwood, Tuesday, March 20. The
dent, Anna Lee Waller, of Del
saws that the electorate Of the
ed States need to know the truth
t the benefits of prohibition,
we of the W. c. 7. U. more and
persist entity must circulate the
irming evidence. The program
next Tuesday follows:
Prayer and praise service, Mrs.
e Porter; 1O:1O-Singing, "Am-
a the Beautiful" Salute to the
g." 1O:2O-Welcome, Mrs. Eliza
Porter; 1O:25-Response, Kent
nty President, Mrs. Ella D. Cor
y; 1O:S0-Greetings from pas
1O:4O-Message from State
sident, Mrs. M. Evelyn KILN;
50-Report from Kent County L.
l.. Medal Contest, Mrs. Elizabeth
nghurst; 10:55-Report from
bit County S. T. L., Mrs. Catherine
rd; 11-Report from Sussex
lnty S. T. L., Mrs. Cecil Morgan;
O5-Address, Christian Citizen
D." Mrs. Jane Pennewell; Noon
E prayer, Mrs. Georgia Pierce;
.joHrnment; Box lunch.
Afternoon Meeting: 1:30-DeVo-
nal, Mrs. Blema Tatman and Mrs.
vinia Lynch; address by superin-
hdent, the Anti-Saloon League of
,laware, Rev. E. c. Prettynlan;
10, Miss Reta Tatman; address,
". Leonard White; demonstration,
L. T. L.; address on L.
L. Work, Mrs. Name Register;
)sing prayer by the pastor.
ange to Visit COOlspring March %
The members of Greenwood
ange will make a visit to Cool
ring on Friday evening, March 20,
final arrangements were decided
at the regular meeting Of the
ange in Greenwood, Monday last.
ON the interest shown at the
,eting and by those interested,
ere will be a large sized delega-
n to make the trip on the 23rd.
ose who can go will assemble at
ange Hall in Greenwood, in time
: starting at $3.50 p. M, prompt.
e school bus will be used to trans
TT the party, up to twenty.
once heard an aged citizen of
eenwood call the school bus, a
rain wagon" What a lot of brains
lnnie Annett will have to trans
rt that night on a social visit.
Joolspring Grange is making elab-
tie provision for entertaining |
,ir guests on this occasion, and it
that each member of the
ange in Greenwood will make a
,cial effort to be present and take
It in the festivities. Everybody
st go, even if they use their own
.omobiles to convey themselves
| others, outside the school bus.
n the caravan for it will pay you
&c to be one of the party, in hap
ess and information.
he next meeting of Greenwood
lnge will be held on March 26th,
the evening, when there will be
initiation and several petitions
membership to act upon. Re-
mber the trip to Coolspring is
It Friday, the 23rd, place Of
citing, the Grange Hall, and start
$3.50 p. m, prompt.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

when the victory shall be COM
plete-when there shall be neither a
slave nor a drunkard on the earth
how proud the title Of that land
which may truly claim to be the
birthplace and the cradle of both
these revolutions that shall have
ended in that victory."-Abraham
Lincoln.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-16

Despair is the blighted fruit of
hope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-01
Stocks PICK Up
AFTER SLUMP

BY International News Service

NEW YORK, Feb. AFTER
early irregularity. in which the steel
and oil stocks declined as the re"
suit of unfavorable earnings state
merlts. the market recovered under
the lead of the utility stocks ana
the specialties.
Montana Power resumed its spec
tacular advance and sold above 1873,
and Federal Traction was a strong
bullish leader. United States Steel
Common lost a point at the opening,
but selling pressure against the
stock was negligible, and the stock
recovered fractionally.
The break in steel might nave
been severe, but for the improve
ment in operations and market prices
in the industry since the turn OF the
year.
A 6 per cent gain in Steel Cor
poration's operations this week
brings current operations to ~
per cent of capacity, against 70
per cent last week and about OV
per cent in mid-December.
Independents are operating at ~
per cent OF capacity, against "
per cent two weeks ago.
A block of 10000 shares or Pure
OIL was taken over at the opening
of the market at 10, down points
from the previous close and
points from Yesterdays high.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-01
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; market
10c lower. Top, $s.45; bulk, $7.4O@
$40; heavy weight, $S0S.35; medium
weight, $s.15@s.45; light weight, IS
@8.45: light lights, $7.50@s.4O: pack.
ing sows, $7@7.6O; pigs. $797.sEi
followers, $4,000.
Cattle--Receipts, 5000; market
steady. Calves-Good and choice.
$16@1S; common and medium, $40
10; yearlings, $9017. Butcher cattle
-Heifers. $7.5O@1S.5O: cows, $3.50
Oil; bulls, $6.50011.50; calves, S12
@15.5O; feeder steers, $9.50W12.50;
stocker steers, $e.60@11.5O; stocker
cows and heifers, $5.50@9.60.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900: market
strong. Medium and choice lambs,
14@15: culls ana common; 1913;
yearlings. $10.SO@12.75; common
and choice ewes, $4@s. i feeder
lambs, $12@14.25.