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Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18

ever after.
Incidentally, capons make excel
lent foster mothers for baby chicks,
that is, they can be easily taught to
care for and brood bunch of newly
Matched baby chicks and do it as
well or better than hen will. A
capon, being larger, will hover from
twenty to thirty chicks and they can
protect their chicks from hawks, ETC.,
much better than hen. The ca
pon's feathers are longer, softer and
more abundant than that of hen
and his wing spread considerably
greater. His amiable disposition
fits him admirably for the task and
releases the hen for laying.
Caponizing, which is simply re-
moving the reproductive organs of
young male birds, is very simple
operation. A ten year old boy could
soon learn to do it quickly and sue
cessfully and failures are practically
unknown once the trick is mastered.
Moreover, learning need not entail
any appreciable loss. The first prac-
ticing can be done on dead birds and
even if one or two should bleed to
death, they are just as good for the
table as if killed Intentionally. Even
if such birds represented a total
loss, however, the sacrifice would be
wiped out by added profits on the
first few successfully caponized. Not
only does the capon weigh much
more than a cockerel of correspond
ing age, but its flesh is so much
finer in quality as to command far
higher price per pound.
1t would be uselss for me to give
detailed instructions here. They
could hardly be made clear without
extensive illustrations and, besides,
excellent instructions are furnished
with all sets of instruments. But
lust a word about instruments-buy
the best. The difference in cost be-
tween the very best instruments and
the least desirable ones is just few
cents after all. The extra profits on
one capon that would have been lost
with inferior instruments will repay
the added investment many times
over.
Almost any breed of fowl may be
used, although there would be little
gained in caponizing the small
breeds. The best for medium sized
capons are Plymouth Rocks, Rhode
Island Reds and others running
about the same average size. These,
when capionized, will run from 2 to
( pounds heavier than the average
fowl not so treated. Larger breeds
If the so-called Asiatic strains
(Brahmas) will rivel turkeys in size
~ to 16 pounds) but-oh, what
Inference! There never was a tur-
Key half so tender and toothsome as
even an average capon.
It is manifestly impossible, in an
article of this kind, to deal exten-
,ively with the habits, or methods OF
,eeding and handling capons, nor
should it be necessary. If, however. |
can arouse sufficient interest in
he subject to get poultrymen-ama-
eur and Observation-Disclosures and
alking about capons, it will not ba
ong before the public is much better
with a wonderful Wand /
hat they ought to know more about.
Editors Note-If you are inter-
,sted in instruments for caponizing,
write to DR.. LeGear in care of this
newspaper.
Copyright, 1929
by DR.. L. D. LEGEAR, v. S.)
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18

store for all of us if we will attend
the evangelistic meetings being held
at Roxana Church this week and
next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Derrickson
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Keen
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams had
a home coming Sunday last. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Jake
Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellwood
Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Der
rickson and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lem Truitt and family of
Ocean City. We are sure they had a
pleasant day.
Mrs. Rufus Hastings and son Will
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jonah Lewis called
on George Williams Sunday after
noon.
They sure are spreading Stag on
the road. Ut won't be long now.)
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18

War settlesh nothing, not even its
own bills.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
listers in a study of inheritance.

sisters in study of Inheritance.
Her eggs were numerous, but her
2512 dozen eggs did not weigh more,
or have more food value, than 18 or
20 dozen standard eggs. She did in
fact lay a greater weight of eggs
than the average of many high-pro-
ducing flocks. But even so she was
not considered desirable breeder.
The departments studies of inherit
ance show it is much more difficult
to breed into flock of chickens the
factors responsible for size and quail
ity of eggs than it is to breed merely
for numerical production. In the in
terest of the industry, which should
endeavor to meet the demand for
quality products, the department has
set a minimum standard for the hens
it will use in breeding experiments.
They must produce eggs weighing
not less than ounces each, or
pound and half to the dozen. They
recommend this standard to poultry
growers.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18

Here are some reasons why Sc
many people have trouble with theiI
glasses.
They may not be properly fitted
The correct fitting of glasses re-
quires skill, patience, and the most
painstaking exactitude. The full
cooperation of the patient is also
essential. You cannot smoke, chew
gum, hold the baby, visit with the
physician, or talk to your friends
and have your eyes properly tested
at the same time. 1t is mistake to
have your eyes examined when you
are tired. Both doctor and patient
should be alert and must concen-
trate their entire attention on the
work at hand. Too many people
think the doctor fits the glasses. He
does not. The doctor places the
lenses in front of the eyes. The
patient fits the glasses. Upon his
alertness, concentration, and intel
ligent answers depends the proper
fitting of his lenses.
Another point that many people do
not understand is that, in many
cases, it is absolutely essential to
dilate the pupils in order properly
to test and examine the eyes.
The style of frame has much to do
with the service your glasses will
give you. Often after hours of pains
taking care in determining the prop
er lenses, the oculist sees all his ef-
forts wasted when his patient re-
fuses to wear the style of frame that
will give the best results. To en-
sure satisfaction the frame must fit
the face. The eyes should look
through the center of the lenses. 1t
is obviously impossible for one with
eyes close together and broad nose,
to wear large lenses and look
through their center. The lenses
should be near the eyes but not close
enough to touch the lashes. For this
reason toric lenses are better than
fiat. Large lenses are desirable but
they should be ground as thin as
possible in order to be light in
weight. A man with thin, skinny
nose will also have sore one if he
to wear too large and
heavy a frame. 1t is very essential
that the glasses be horizontal. One
lens higher than the other ruins the
effect of both. Lenses should also be
the same distance from the eyes.
One lens forward and the other back
changes the strength of each. 1t is
important in wearing BIZ
locals, that the frame fit perfectly.
Bifocals are troublesome at first but
are well worth the trouble.
People with astigmatism should
wear glasses constantly, and if their
lenses are round they should be
careful in cleaning, not to rotate
them in the frame as this changes
.he axis.
Buy good glasses and take care of |
hem. Never place them on table |
Dr. dresser with the lenses face down. |
This creates a Diagonal line of |
scratch marks across the lenses. |
Stand them upon edge or fiat with |
he bows folded underneath. Keep |
your glasses clean. A handkerchief
serves every purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
Sugar Hill
(Near Williamsville)

The festival given Friday evening
last at Sugar Hill school by the
Sound Ladies Aid was great sue
cess in every way. Thanks to every
one who helped.
The Ladies Aid has installed new
heatrola stoves in the church and
extend a hearty welcome to everyone
to come enjoy the comfort of them
along with the services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurer Mcbride of
Philadelphia were Sunday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Adkins and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs. Lem Keene and fam
lily spent Sunday at Whites Island
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Bunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Weldon of Bish-
opville, called on Mr.. and Mrs. Ever
EFT Grey and Mr.. and Mrs. Lem
Keene one day the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Maull and
friend of Milton were visitors in the
neighborhood Sunday.
Jim Lewis and family spent a very
delightful day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonah Lewis on Sunday.
Albert Pepper of Philadelphia is
spending some time with his bro
ther and family, Ira Pepper, where
he is supervising Improvements Ira
is having done to his home.
Geese are flying low and gunners
are busy preparing for big season.
We wish them luck and plenty of
birds.
Isaac Derrickson has returned to
his home after spending some time
at Ocean View.
Charles Keen, Sr., of Ocean View
spent several days here with his
children.
Arthur Mcbride of Philadelphia is
paying a visit at the home Of e. j.
Adkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Evans, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Pepper and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Derrickson were Sunday even
ing callers on Mr.. and Mrs. George
Grise.
Miss Charlotte Derrickson cele-
brated her 18th birthday with mas
querade party given her by her par
ents. AS usual it was a gay affair,
the house being very prettily deco
rated and all sorts of folks, Indians,
Japanese, all sorts Of girls and wo-
men, young and old, and Indifferent.
"a regular fashion show.)
About $3.50 the masks were remov-
ed and games played and refresh
ments served. Everyone went home
happy after spending such a lovely
evening. Charlotte received many
lovely gifts.
Dave Derrickson and family spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leven Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel Pepper calleo
on Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Derr1ckson
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Grey, Mr.:
and Mrs. John Rodney and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonah Lewis and family were
Sunday evening callers Of Everett
Grey and family. ,,,.,
Dogs got in George Williams
wild geese pasture last week and
killed practically all the geese ne
had, namely about II. Both dogs
were killed.
We feel sure there's treat IN
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
SEND TO MARKET THE HENS
THAT LAY UNDERSIZED EGGS

Poultry growers usually believe
that any hen laying $50 eggs year
is good one, and record of 800
eggs in year is unusual except in
relatively small number of high
ly bred fiocks which are fed and
cared for by skillful poultry special
lists.
At the Beltsville experiment farm
Agriculture last year one hen made
a record of 306 eggs laid in 365 days.
But she went to the butcher. The
poultry experts of the Bureau of
Animal Industry made no apology
for what would seem a sacrifice to
many. This hen laid eggs that were
understood, poorly shaped, and be-
low standard weight. They would
have culled her before the year end
ed but for the fact that her record
was needed for comparison with her
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18

"How about a nice capon% in
quired the butcher in an effort to
be helpful. The prospective pur-
chaser redeemed slightly and shook
his head. After browsing helplessly
around for an embarrassingly long
time, he finally compromised on a
rolled roast.
AS the customer went out, the
butchers shoulders were shaking
with poorly suppressed mirth. Darn
fool!" he chuckled, "Bet ten bucks
that guy didn't even know what
capon meant. Did'ja notice how he
blushed when 1 suggested it?"
1 had to agree with my friend the
butcher that the gentleman probably
did not know what a capon was and
that he chose something else in a
vain effort to hide his embarrass-
ment. 1 knew him to be successful
business man and one who rather
prided himself on his knowledge of
fine foods. Nevertheless, it was
plain that capon was something en-
tirely outside his experience. l
would have been willing to wager,
too, that this mans case was typi-
cal one.
That was nearly two years ago.
Today, although the market is capa-
BILE of absorbing far more capons
than are being offered for sale, it
would still be safe to say that a
great many people do not know what
a capon really is. Here, in short, is
a virgin field with such tremend-
ously rich possibilities that one must
gasp in amazement on realizing that
it is practically unworked.
1 believe that poultrymen are
themselves to blame for this state
of affairs. Many of them refuse to
practice caponizing at all and those
who do so merely produce capons as
a side line. For that reason, the
supply has always been too small to
justify any attempt at educating the
general public into appreciation of
the most delectable food this old
earth has ever known. AT least,
there has been nothing better since
the catering establishment on Mount
Olympus ceased serving Nectar.
Of course, this condition will not
last forever. Poultry raisers are not
going to stand around forever doing
nothing once they realize that ca
pons will bring so cents a pound or
more when ordinary poultry is going
for little better than half that much.
Sooner or later they will get tired
of seeing this golden stream slipping
by them and they will start raising
capons in earnest. In the meantime,
if all poultry men everywhere who
have never before attempted raising
capons will give it a fair trial, just
once, there is no question but what
they will be confirmed converts for
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
Clarksville

The annual service was held in
the Blackwater Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Humphreys of Odessa preached
the sermon. His subject was 1--WE
Would See Jesus" A large attend
ance-many being unable to hear the
sermon.
The house occupied by John Simp-
Ter and family was burned to the
ground on last Thursday evening
, ,, The property was owned by Elmer
Murray. The fire was of unknown
cause. The loss was covered by in
surance, except the furniture.
The Rally Day services of the St.
Georges M. E. Sunday school were
held on last Sunday. A conservation
service for the officers and teachers
was arranged by Miss Lindseth,
group director religious education.
The attendance was the largest of
the year.
Evangelistic services began in the
Roxana M. E. Church on last Sunday
evening. The crowd was so large
many were unable to worship in the
church. The service was wholesome
and full of the spirit, good singing.
The meeting was in charge of Rev.
Leonard White, superintendent of the
Salisbury district. Predictions are
prevalent that the meetings will
cause many to turn from sin to
righteousness.
Mrs. William D. Ernest of Roselle,
N. j., is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.
w. Helm.
Miss Claudia Helm of Philadelphia
was weekend visitor. There may
be reason for the frequent visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bartlett, Har-
ris Stewart and wife of Wilmington
were dinner guests of the Helms on
last Thursday.
William Sterling and wife of Do
yer spent the last day of last week
and the first day of this week with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Belts.
What King in the Old Testament
was without father, without mother,
without descent, and having neither
beginning of days nor end of life.
John Harmon is harvesting his
sweet potatoes.
A report that the chicken thieves
who stole two hundred and fifty
chickens from Herbert NAPLES have
been apprehended and committed to
the Georgetown iail has been made.
No doubt Sheriff Bud Gov will see
that they are presented for trial, at
the proper time.
Vernon Cobb has purchased the
home of James Lynch of Ocean View
and ma yoccupy the same about o.
vember 1.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
Hudson x Roads
(Near Roxana)

Mrs. Walter Hudson, Jr., and he1
son, Orville, of Selbyville, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Hudson.
Miss Frances Atkins left Friday
morning after spending few days
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Atkins.
Miss Martha McCabe was the week
end guest of her sister, Mrs. Melvin
Parson o fSalisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hudson and
Mrs. Edward Shockley, Jr., and
daughter Louise made business
trip to Berlin, Nd, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Parson OF
Salisbury. Md, called on her father,
Frank McCabe, Sunday afternoon.
RAYMOND Hudson who is working
at Milford spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hud-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tasker Hudson and
children of Bishopville were tne
weekend guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie McCabe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Breasure and
son Paul of near Selbyville called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hudson Sun
day evening. ,
Miss Audrey McCabe entertained
as her guest, Miss Charlotte Hudson
during the weekend.
William B. Warrington was the
weekend guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Warrington. We
are sorry to say that Manaen War
rington had the misfortune of break
ing his arm.
James Warrington was the guest
of Manaen and Mary Warrington on
Friday evening.
Miss Mary Warrington was re-
cent guest of Miss Onita Bunting.
Mrs. George W. Warrington is on
the sick list.
Miss Alberta Hudson was the
guest of Miss Mary Warrington Sat
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Hudson and
family and Mrs. Edward Shockley
and daughter, Miss Louise Shockley
of wildwood, N. J., were the guests
of Mrs. Walter Hudson of Selbyville
on Monday evening.
Listen for wedding bells.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
ARTICLE xxx
CAPONS PUT PUNCH
In POULTRY PROFITS
Demand for CapOns Always Exceeds
Supply and Much Greater Demand
Could Easily Be Created.

Editors Note-This is another story
in a series of So stories on poultry rais-
ing written by the well known national
poultry authority, DR.. L. d. LeGear,
v. S., of st. Louis. The entire series
will appear in this paper. Our readers
are urged to read them carefully and
Clip them out for future reference.
Milford chronicle., 1929-10-18
Is ANYTHING WRONG
WITH YOUR GLASSES?
By Harold Bailey, M D.,
Springfield, Mo.

der the direction of the Gorgas Mem
orial Institute, which is organized to
perpetuate the life work of the late
Major General Gorgas in preventing
unnecessary illness. Headquarters of
the Institute are at 1881 G Street, N.
W., Washington, d. c.
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dire at ham after seven o'clock,
and since we have wanted to have
you with us for some time, we are
being very selfish and having you
just with the family.
Friendliest greetings from US,
and anticipations of seeing you on
the thirtieth Cordially yours,
MARY JONES FARRAND.
Expressing Thanks For Hospitality
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/. When you are invited out to
dinner, when is the most appropri.
ate time to thank for the dinner?
2. II you are going to the the
alter also. Is it better to wait until
you thank for theater. or should
you thank for each separately?
H. B.
We do not exactly thank for the
dinner-we thank for the invita-.
ton and for the general hospital
ity. Thanking for food>in the So
cial sense is out OF order-we take
the food for granted. but we never
take the spirit of hospitality for
granted. At least We don't il we
are well-bred. OF course, il we
know the hostess well, and it is
not a formal party, we can lightly
say something like, mo one makes
the pie that your cook makes,
Mary. When you ask me to din
ner, always hope that you will
have pie" or Mary. how is it that
your fried chicken tastes quite diff
ferent from anyone else's? 1t is
the best food In the worldr'
But under the usual cfrcum-
stances, we say, Thank you so
much for asking me to come to-
night. / have had a most delight
full time"
2. You might wait to thank for
both together, or it is quite natu.
raj, on your way to the theater,
to say what a happy time you
have had and how delightful it
is to see you again."
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MAKING HOOK
RUGS

When people have discovered
how easy the popular hook rugs
are to make, we may soon see a
revival of the old-fashioned hook
ing bees and hooking clubs, pre-
diets Laura Holmes in the cur.
rent issue of Successful Farming.
Miss Holmes tells in her Sue
cessful Farming article just how
our grandmothers used to make
their rugs at hooking bees. 'Old
New England frames" she says,
were similar to quilting frames:
in fact, the same frame was used
for both. These consisted of two
carriers and two spreaders. The
carriers were heavy pieces of
seasoned wood to which the rug
was fastened. The spreaders,
passing through the mortises in
the ends of the carriers, helped to
stretch the rug and hold it taut
by means of wooden pegs. The
most successful hooking today is
done on these old.fashioned
! frames. The size of the mortise
should be slightly larger than
the thickness of the spreader, so
the latter can slip through easily.
A series OF small holes ~ inches
apart, should be drilled in the
spreaders and four wooden pegs
made that will fit the holes. Sail
canvas Ia inches wide when
doubled is tackled along the length
of the carriers and to this the
rug is fastened.
The design is transferred to
the burlap, allowing three inches
extra all around to allow for
hemming or binding. The bur.
lap is sewed 10 the sail canvas,
which has been tackled to the car.
riers. Next the spreaders are in.
serted in the mortises. the rug
is stretched and held tightly in
place by wooden pegs The hook
used may be made from a screw.
driver having the end fashioned
IKE a coarse crochet hook.
The actual work is described by
the writer as follows.
The frames are placed between
TWO tables at convenient work.
ing height and In good light.
A strip of wooden material is
held underneath the burlan with
the left hand directly under the
place where you wish to begin
hooking. With the right hand
push the hook down through the
burlap from above. Catch hold
OF the wooden strip and pull it
through, forming smooth. well.
rounded loop Having formed the
t1rst loop about three.eighths inch
IN height insert hook again, very
close to the first loop, and pun
up another loop the same size.
When the end of the strip is
reached, pull 1t through to the
top of the rug, and clip"
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choose sweetheart and husband
wisely and are healthy and willing
to do your best to be good wife.
Any timid girl who has learned
to drive an automobile will tell you
how frightened and worried she
was while learning. lest she never
learn to drive safely and well.
She imagined all the accidents that
might happen through some mis-.
take, She felt certain she could
never pass the State examination
and obtai, license.
Yet II she used what courage
she had, and persevered in her
efforts, the time came when she
did pass her examination and get
her license. And gradually con.
fidence came, because she learned
she could drive well by trying
her best to observe all the rules
that regulate the running of an
automobile as well as the rules
of the road, And she finally loved
to drive!
So it is with romance, my dear,
Your imagination is exaggerating
all the possibilities of mischance
and failure. You may hear little
about the happiness and content
of the average marriage, because
happy love Is the rule, not the
exception, hence has no news
value.
Do the best you can. Choose
your husband with all your In.
telligence. listening to both your
heart and head. You are, In.
deed fortunate. since you have
found a sweetheart who Is ''aIl
girl could ask for"
Let yourself be happy. Since
your good judgment approves
him, let love for your sweetheart
enter your heart II it will. Re.
solve that happiness and success
through marriage are Just as
possible for you az for any other
woman. Marry when you find
a young man on can trust and
love, resolve to be a good wife
and make success of your mar.
riage!
Progress Is the natural law of
life. Bring all your courage and
common use. love and faith to
face your fears. then they will
melt away and no longer obstruct
the happiness and success of your
romance.