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Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
PETROLEUM AND THE FRUIT
New Products Are Locating Markets
in Unsuspected Channels

The remarkable developments of
science and industry almost daily,
furnish unusual and interesting new
contacts in the business world, says
]. G. Sanders, Entomologist, Sun Oil
Co. New products are locating mar
kets in unsuspected channels, and
there seems no end to the adaptation
of industry's output to Mans needs.
The fruit grower Of thirty years ago
never suspected that he Or his sons
would be dependent on the petroleum
industry for success in large orchard
ing operations. The day has arrived
when the horticulturist would be SER
iously handicapped if all petroleum
products were denied him. Gasoline,
lubricating oil and grease for spray
ers and tractors; fuel oil for orchard
heaters in certain spring frost danger
zones; oiled paper for prevention of
scald in storage apples; and miscible
oils and emulsions for spraying con-
stitute most interesting developments
products. Orchard heating as an oc-
casional protection against late spring
frosts is provided in many sections
when valuable crops are subject to
frost damage. Particularly in the
west, orchard heating with fuel oils
or distillates has been adopted widely
and proftably. Gasoline, lubricating
oils and greases for power sprayers
and busters have become absolute
necessities in orchard care and fruit
protection, without which growers
would be seriously handicapped. Oiled
paper wrappers and packing have
shown remarkable value in prevneting
"scald' Of apples, particularly Ger
tain tender green and yellow varieties
under storage conditions, thereby en-
hancing their market value and keep
ing qualities. A half century has
elapsed since a petroleum product
kerosene emulsion, was introduced and
recommended by the entomologists Of
the y. S. Department of Agriculture
for control of certain scale insects
Since that time remarkable changes
have developed in the manufacture OF
the many derivatives of petroleum
and certain of these have come into
very general use for the spraying o1
trees, shrubs and plants for ready
control Of certain pests.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

cality. At one time they were looked
upon as the sign of death or war, but
this has found little credence as they
are prevalent every year, though not
in the same immediate territory. En-
tomologists say that this year the To-
Gusts will be numerous in New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Delaware, parts of Virginia and North
Carolina During this year an assort-
ment known as Brood II" to ento-
mologists, which went into the ground
in 1911 in the above mentioned States,
are expected to come to the surface
as grubs, to grow into fully-develop-
ed locusts. These locusts have been
growing as eggs and grubs since 1911.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

1t is the II years that it takes for
them to develop, that give them their
name, "17-year locusts." The locusts
that are here this summer will lay
larvae on the trees and shrubs, and
these will soon drop to the ground,
where they will Immediately burrow
beneath the surface to stay for an
other II years, attached to roots for
food. The locusts have been recorded
regularly in New Jersey and Delaware
and adjacent States at 17-year inter
walls since ITS. In southern States
the cicada is represented by a relative
that IS able to complete the cycle in
.13 years because Of the more congen-
ial climate.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
EXPECT II YEAR LOCUST SOON

Latter Part of This Month Should See
Pest in Delaware After Long Absence
The "17-year locust, or cicada, is
due in Delaware the last part of this
month. The quiet month of June will
be rent by the shrill noise of these
insects and they will do much dam
age to trees, shrubs and plants in
this State after an absence Of II
years. The "17-year locust" was long
an insect of mystery. It has now been
solved how some of the insects can
appear one year in such large num-
bers in one State or locality and in
the following year not be seen, or
only very few seen, in the same To-
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWSY ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES
Brief News Items of People We Know
In and Around the Larger PENN
sula Towns and Communities

Leandor Townsend and Russell Den
ney, both negroes, of Milford, were
arrested Wednesday, charged with
fighting on the street on Sunday. Both
were fined SO and costs by Magis-
trate Hendrixson.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

Mrs. Sarah H. Carrow, aged 20
years, died at the home Of her son,
Robert Carrow, May IS, on the Green,
Dover, Friday afternoon. Funeral
services were held at the home Sunday
with interment at Silver Lake ceme-
terry, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

Theodore Taylor, Of Wilmington,
died at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Irene R. N. Taylor, from heart trouble
on Tuesday, May 22nd. Mr.. Taylor
was very well known and popular
young man, prominent in business
and social circles in Wilmington and
Dover. His marriage to Elizabeth K
Houston, the daughter Of John Hous-
ton, of Dover, took place two years
ago in January.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

Emily Boyer, aged so years, EN-
ployed by the Springdale Dairy Farm,
narrowly escaped death while driving
a horse and wagon loaded with milk,
across the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks at Blue Ball grade crossing,
Elkton, at $50 Thursday morning,
when his wagon was struck by south
bound freight train No. 1920 The
horse escaped injury. The wagon was
demolished and the milk destroyed.
Boyer, who was injured about the
head and body, was removed to Union
Hospital The accident occurred ten
minutes before the watchman was
scheduled to 90 on duty. Beyer's in
juries, while painful, are not consid-
cred very serious.
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

The graduating exercises of Milford
High School will be held on Monday
night, June II in the Plaza Theatre.
The speaker will be James NJ. Tunnel,
attorney Of Georgetown. The gram
mar school exercises will be held in
the afternoon of June II, when an
operatta "a Merry Company" will be
presented. Class night will be held
on Friday, June s. The bacculaureate
sermon will be delivered on Sunday
morning, June 10 in the Avenue Me.
Church by the Rev. Frank Herson,
pastor
Smyrna times., 1928-05-30

About 80 letters addressed to the
Milford postoffice We're picked up near
Farnhurst by track walker, and
were forwarded to that office. This
is supposed to be a part Of the mail
that has been missing since a sack of
mail for Milford was accidentally
knocked fro mthe mail car near that
place on Monday. Many valuable let
ters were destroyed, including some
money orders. Postmaster Davis, of
Milford, has managed to piece torn
letters together so at least the address
of the letters can be read, and the
parties to whom mail was sent will
be notified so duplicates can be OBJ
tanned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Work Should Be Done as
Soon as Frost Is Out.

With the value of drainage bitches
depending largely on how clean the
bitches are kept it is well for farm
ers TO prepare for the annual ditch
cleaning, suggests E. r. Gross, chief
I'm rural engineering at the New Jer-
sey State College of Agriculture.
Much of farm field drainage must
be done by opening bitches. Such
bitches do their work properly only
when the sides and bottom are cut
out annually to remove the deposit
of clay and silt left there by last years
water. But this is not the only reason
for cleaning the bitches. The expert
enced men tell us that more water
seeps into a newly cleaned ditch tnan
into an old puddled one. They are
right.
Not only is it necessary to remove
the dirt, weeds, grass and trash which
have been deposited in the ditch; the
hard, puddled surface the water mas
made during the past season must
also be removed. Three things are
therefore accomplished by cleaning
bitches: Removal Of rubbish and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Securing Good Stand of
Beans in Field of Corn

1t is true that when good stand
of soy beans is secured in field of
corn somewhat less corn is produced,
but the beans more than make up for
the diminished corn yield and the mix
ture is more profitable than corn
alone. Plant about three beans per
hill of corn and put them in with a
bean attachment to the corn planter.
That is the only way to get an even
stand. One can mix the beans with
the corn in the planter box, but the
beans soon work to the bottom of the
box and the result is an unsatisfactory
stand of both corn and of beans.
The Manchu variety is preferred by
many farmers for hogging down. An
other good variety for this purpose is
the Early Medium Yellow. The Black
Eyebrow and the Ito San are liked
very well in some sections.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Most Convenient Shape
for the Family Garden

The most convenient shape is rec
tangular with the rows running the
long way of the garden. 1t is usually
more desirable 10 have the annual
crops nearer the residence and the
perennial crops on the farther side
with the orchard lying just beyond.
The early maturing vegetables such
as peas, beans, radishes, lettuce. etc.,
are preferably located nearer the resi-
dence than squash, potatoes, onions.
corn, etc. Where poultry is Kept, it
is usually more desirable to fence in
the garden rather than the poultry.
If land is available it Is better to ar
range for horse cultivation, spacing
the rows about 80 inches apart.
Planting tables are very helpful in
planning the garden. They can be
found in state and government bulle-
tins, books on gardening and in many
seed catalogues. They give such in
formation as the time of planting,
depth of planting, distance apart of
rows, quantity of seed or number OF
plants for 1O0-foot row. time for ma
turjty and estimated quantity for each
member Of the family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Ready-Mixed Feeds Are
Not Always Economical

A good many dairymen, and some
poultrymen, have the idea that they
can mix their own feeds more econom-
ically than they can get the same ra-
ton already prepared.
The experience of some large pro-
ducers, as well as the Investigations
made by specialists, seem to indicate
that the prepared feeds are just about
as cheap-sometimes cheaper-and
that if you get good feed your ration
is more apt to be properly balanced
than if you do your own mixing.
New York Agricultural college station
reports that few years ago only
about three manufacturers were add
ing mineral supplements to their pre-
pared feed, while now at least so per
cent of the dairy feeds contained nee
essary mineral ingredients.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Why do so many, many babies Of to-
day escape all the little fretful spells
and infantile ailments that used to
worry mothers through the day, and
keep them up half the night?
If you don't know the answer, you
haven't discovered pure, harmless Cas-
toria. 1t is sweet to the taste, and
sweet in the little stomach. And it's
gentle influence seems felt all through
the tiny system. Not even distaste-
full dose of castor oil does so much
good.
Fletcher's Castoria is purely vege-
table, so you may give it freely, at
first sign of collie; or constipation; or
diarrhea. Or those many times when
you just don't know what is the mat
ter. For real sickness, call the doc
tor, always. At other times a few
drops of Fletcher's Castoria.
The doctor often tells you to do just
that; and always says Fletcher's.
Other preparations may be just as
pure, just as free from dangerous
drugs, but why experiment? Besides,
the book on care and feeding of babies
that comes with Fletcher's Castoria is
worth its weight in gold!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Legislation Enacted to
Eradicate tuberculosis

number of states enacted legisla-
ton during the past year enabling
them to conduct much more intensive
work in the control and eradication
of tuberculosis of cattle. New states
obtaining helpful legal authority were
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jer-
sey, and Tennessee. Among the
states obtaining additional legislation,
Indiana passed a law requiring that
wherever county adjoins two coun-
ties working or having completed area
work, such county shall provide oper-
ating funds upon the request of the
state veterinarian. This is in effect
a complete state law, as under it all
counties in the state will eventually
be required to make the necessary
appropriations. At present SO of the
90 counties in Indiana are either
classed as modified areas or working
to that end.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Proper HYGIENE Measures
Are Important in Treat
ing Disease.

prepared by the United states Department
of Agrculture.)
Every year for the last decade
numerous outbreaks of hog flu, or In
fictitious bronchitis, have been reported
among hogs, especially in the Middle
West. Outbreaks commonly begin late
when the weather becomes cold and
stormy. Exposure is contributing
cause and hogs affected with the flu
sometimes die through the develop
ment of pneumonia.
Symptoms Resemble Cold
In response to requests for aid In
combating these conditions veter-
inarians of the bureau of animal in
dustry, United States Department of
Agriculture, point out that hog flu re-
sembles in its symptoms what Is
known among people as colds. The
application Of proper hygienic meas
ures is the most important procedure
In treating the disease. Hogs that are
provided with clean, dry, well venti-
lated quarters, free from drafts and
dust, usually recover promptly. Plenty
of dry bedding, a reduced ration of
easily digested feed, and a constant
supply of good drinking water are
likewise beneficial in Fastening recov-
cry. Frustrated herds with all the
symptoms of flu sometimes recover In
a few days when housing conditions
have been made favorable.
Value Of Aggressin Treatment.
Commenting on reports that some
veterinary practitioners have found
the aggressin treatment effective in
combating hog flu, department veter-
inarians say the value of the aggressin
treatment for this disease is not yet
positively established. An aggressin
is substance produced by the growth
of a micrO-organism and aids the or
ganism in invading tissues. Scien-
tihcally, an aggressin should be ad-
ministered before the attack of a dis
ease, to fortify the threatened ami
mails against the disease produced by
the type of organism from which the
aggressin was prepared. In the case
of hog flu the causative organism has
not been determined.
1t appears that the aggressin which
certain practitioners have used In
treating hogs affected with flu is not
a true flu aggressin, but is the ag-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Flu Prevented
by Good Houses

gressin used for immunizing hogs
against hemOrrhagic septicemia. I'M
provement noted in the condition of
herds so treated may have been due
to better care of the herds under
treatment rather than to the treat
ment itself. Until the value Of the
aggressin treatment for this disease
Is more definitely established, hog
owners are reminded that proper hous-
ing and care of their herds, especially
during cold, stormy weather, is known
to be dependable, practical treat
ment. The use of an aggressin in the
treatment of hog flu is considered still
In the trial stage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Thoroughly Sharpened
Disk Most Satisfactory

If you do considerable work with
your disk, 1t will probably pay you to-
get a simple disk sharpener, of which
there are several types on the market.
Most of these are so designed as to
grind down the edge of the disks to
good cutting edge, and every one
knows that when a disk is in good
sharp condition it will do work just
about twice as satisfactorily as one
that has had it's edges dulled.
A disk should be thoroughly sharp
ened at least once every season. The
farmer who makes a systematic ar
rangement to do this every year will
soon have a reputation for getting his
soil in fine filth with the least trouble.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
CLEAN DRAIN bitches WILL
GIVE BEST SERVICE ON FARM

vegetation, Strengthening of the sides
and bottom, and opening of the pores
of the soil so the water may not only
flow freely in the ditch but may also
percolate through the soil TO reach
the ditch. Drainage bitches should
be cleaned as soon as the frost leaves
the ground. 1t is well to do this job
before field work begins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Erudifion

ais your boy Josh student?"
"He is" answered Farmer Corntos-
sell "He has invented college yell
that the dictionary knows nothing
about. If you want to know what it
means, you gotta ask Josh; and even
then he probably won't have time to
explain t."-Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Maud Wearing Black

Maud is still wearing black for her
late husband"
Il fancy it's for her next husband
now. She knows she looks charming
in it."-Boston Transcript.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Agricultural Squibs
"o-"o-.-o-.-o-.oS".<>o..o..-c

Disturbing the beehive in winter is
not good practice.
Begin collecting stakes for the gar
den. There will never be enough of
them when you want them.
Spread manure on the garden any
time you can get it. The spring
rains will fill the soil with fertilizer.
Experimental results from experi-
ment stations throughout the United
States have proven that alfalfa hay
has its place in the rations Of horses,
cattle-both beef and dairy-sheep.
swine and poultry.
Set barrels over the rhubarb and
bank them up to start 1t at the earli-
est possible moment. This can be
done any time during the winter.
The average annual cost of replac-
ing farm machinery is halved If the
implements are stored as they should
be.
Bolts are set in the top of con-
crete foundation wall, so that the
stills of the superstructure can be at
tached.
Look over the garden tools some
day when you haven't anything much
to do. Sharpen them and grease them
so they will be ready for early use.
Start onion seed early If you, want
giant exhibition onions for the fall
shows. The Bermuda types must be
started early and transplanted.
Grade the seed corn. The acre
yield of corn during. favorable sea-
son is dependent upon the stand
With kernels graded to a. uniform
size. the seed is planted evenly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Observed

Hubby-The boss is beginning tn
take interest in me.
Wifie-Oh, good. h4,s
Hubby-Yeah. He asked me yester.
day at the Office Ii / worked there.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Suburbanite-''Why, he has an awful
lot of friends!" First Suburbanite-
"Yes, an awful lot, but none worth
talking about"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

A man seldom forgives an injury
until after he has availed himself of
an opportunity to get even.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
kneu His Stuff

Manager told you to outguess the
other fellow
Battered Pugilist-The other fellow
wasn't doing any guessing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
MotherIy Wisdom,

Pretty Daughter-Tom says that
after we are married he's going to
try his best to make my life one long
dream of bliss.
Practical Mother-In other words,
he is going to try to keep your eyes
closed to a lot of things he does.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Not Neglected

"Does Opportunity ever call on
you?" mo, but he has nae on his
mailing list"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Start onion seed early if you, want
giant exhibition onions for the fall
shows. The Bermuda types must be
started early and transplanted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Disturbing the beehive in winter is
not good practice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Look over the garden tools some
day when you haven't anything much
to do. Sharpen them and grease them
so they will be ready for early use.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Bolts are set in the top of con-
crete foundation WALL so that the
stills of the superstructure can be at
tached.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Begin collecting stakes for the gar
den. There will never be enough of
them when you want them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

The average annual cost of replac-
ing farm machinery is halved If the
implements are stored as they should
be.
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21

gro M. Talamantes, jefe de las
operaciones militares en- ell estado,
sigue recorriendolo.
Personalmente este alto jefe mill
tar esta dandose cuenta de la situa-
cion que guardian los diversos des-
tacamentos federales que Sc italian
en- esta entidad.
Aun cuando en- ell estado de Mo-
relos no existe problema militar, ell
general Talamantes sale periodical
mente a inspeccionarlo para dictar
las medidas necesarias, a efecto de
buscar ell mejoramiento de las tro-
pas que tiene a sus ordenes.
He visto entrar en- tn casa al
medico. Sc trata de algo serio?
81, muy serio. Imaginate que
llegaba a cobrarme la cuenta.
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21
Acceptable POr
Tres NaciOneS

WASHINGTON, Julio 19.-Las
proposiciones pasifistas de Mr.. KEEL
logg como secretario de Estado de
los Estados Unidos, han alcanzado
buen exito pues durante la semana
pasada Sc recibieron las opiniones
de tres distintas naciones indican-
do que Sc encuentran dispuestas a
aceptar las condolences. Las ma
clones en- referencia son Alemania,
Francia e Italia.
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21
VISTA DE INSPECTION DEL
JEFF DE LAS OPERACIONES

~CUERNAVACA, Nor, Julio 20.
columna volante del $50. regi
miento de caballeria, que salfo de
esta ciudad ell jueves ultimo, al
mando del senior general don Rodri-
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21
AcTIvIrAs

A nuestros LectOres:
Cuando necesiten de Espaka informes.
comerciales. certificados de nacimiento.
de matrimonio, o de Ultima vOIuntad :
cODvalidar diplomas; legalizar d0eumen-
tOs; conferir pOderes, obtener patentes
o mareas de fabrica, r~esOlver asuntos de
testame1tarias o cuaIquiefa otro asunto.
ACTIVTTASs. que tendrx mucho gusto ON
compIacerIes. EstS dOmiciIiada en- Madrid,
eaIIs de las Fuentss. Ndm. s (EspaAa).
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21
Afortuna-

Quien sabe 10 que pueda acontecer manana. Afortuna-
damente, Gales es fuerte.
Obrara conforme las circumstances 10 d emanden. Aqui
va a probar sus verdaderos tamanos. En- I'm articulo de la
bora que pasa, no puede ahondarse mucho. Nuestro comen-
tario empieza. Queda en- pie.
Mientras tanto, ante la incertidumbre, ante 10 porvenir
que Sc presenta como un j~eroglifico de tragedia, repitamos
las frases de Maxine Jerez: STANG A MEDIA NOCHE.
H.. de M.
El fronterizo., 1928-07-21
CONSUELOS

y esta botella es ell unico con-
suelo que lie queda en- ell mundo?
lie preguntan a un bebedor.
No. Tengo otra en- ell bolsillo.