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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
AND STILL A QUESTION

The old, old question, "What is a
gentleman" has been revived and is
being discussed in and out of print
with almost as much interest as II II
had to do with cabinet appointment
The Forum was so taken by the
idea of ascertaining the current Am
erican opinion as to what a gentle
man is that it offered prize for the
best definition of one. This was the
winner:
A gentleman is one who is ac-
tuated by a high sense of honor
and truth, who observes with
scrupulous regard the rights and
feelings of others, and who is
characterized by refinement in his
dress, manners, acts and words.
A gentleman is man who has
an innate sense of honesty, fair
ness, gentleness and chivalry, all
of which he brings into practice
in his everyday life.
A gentleman is man of self
control who practices honesty as
a principal and not as a policy;
who considers decency in his be-
havior toward his fellow men
privilege and not a duty; and
whose respect for womankind is
predicated upon conviction and
not convention.
A gentleman is one who appre-
ciates and respects the sensibili-
ties of others; one who controls
his emotions and passions so as
not to injure the feeling. of his
fellow man.
Perhaps all will agree that it is a
fairly good definition, though it is q
little lengthy. And as one re-reads
these assembled attributes and turns
them over in his mind, he is likely to
arrive at the conclusion that a gen.
tleman is rare Avis" There have
been no end of of definitions as tC
what constitutes gentleman, the
definitions changing with the changes
of time and always being strongly
colored by individual viewpoint ans
opinion. One esthetic gentleman
who fouished in the gay nineties de.
fined a gentleman as one who takes 6
bath every day. But esthetic esti
mates such as this are superficial anc
do not go to the merits of the case
A well known woman has declares
that no gentleman was ever found If
circles where the term was shortened
to gent"
To be a gentleman day in and day
ut is no easy proposition. The mas.
inc section of the population, witt
ice a-plenty from the other sec
has been working at the job fol
'es. No doubt but that progress
made, but no speed laws
violated. Anyhow" says
,, at seems that an easy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
Fee Splitting Discovered
COUNTY AGENTS COLUMN
]. H. CARTER,
Resident County Agent,
Oakland, Md.

Office, Third Floor, Court House.
Certified Potatoes Are Still Available
For early potato growers, who will
shortly be face to face with spring
planting operations, there are sall
available limited quantities of certi-
fed seed, produced in Maryland last
fall and certified by the Maryland
Seed Certifcation Board, it is an
nounced by Dr. R. A. Jehle, plant
pathologist for the University of
Maryland Extension Service.
There were thirty-nine Maryland
growers who produced in all 21,521
bushels of certified potatoes last sea-
son, according to DR.. Jehle, and while
much of the crop has already been
sold there are limited quantities in
some sections which commercial pre-
ducers can depend upon for quality.
Maryland certified potato seed is
just as good as any other certified
seed on the market and is better than
some produced in other states, It is
assered. Every lot of Maryland GER
titled seed came from fields that were
inspected at least twice during the
growing period. After being dug,
each lot was inspected once more and
a fourth inspection is necessary be-
fore the potatoes are actually certl-
fed and tagged. The tag showing
certifcation contains thevariety, name
and grade of the potatoes and the
name and address of the producer.
Of the 21,521 bushels grown for
certifcation last year, 1896 bushels
were of the Irish Cobbler variety, the
remaining quantity being divided be-
tween Jersey Redskin, Russell Rural,
Green Mountain, Mills Prize and a
few other minor varieties.
Available sources of certified seed
potatoes in Worcester, Somerset, Wi
comico, Garrett and Anne Arundel
counties can be learned through the
respective county agents.
Lower Cost Barns In State Desirable
The fact that Maryland farmers
have $134,O00O00 tied up in farm
buildings and could not replace them
at the present time at anything like
that sum, should emphasize the i'm
portance of economical barn con-
struction as a factor in the overhead
costs on the average farm, accord
ing to R. w. Carpenter, farm engi-
neering specialist for the University
of Maryland Extension Service.
In the dairy sections of the State
many barns are being erected at an
average cost of as much as $500 per
cow whereas construction costs should
be much lower, it is pointed out.
Economical barn construction does
not mean the use of inferior mater
ials or the erection of an inadequate
or weak structure. One of the chief
reasons for high cost barn construc-
ton cited by Mr.. Carpenter is the use
of too much high priced lumber and
labor as the result of poor planning
The old-time expensive timber frame
method of construction is still COM
mon in many sections of the State
where the newer and less costly br lc-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
st. Marks Lutheran Church.
"The Friendly Church."
Rev. G. A. Shilke, Pastor.

Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Our
increased attendance marks enthusi-
asm. Be present Sunday.
Divine worship at 10:45. what
The Cross Does"
Luther League at $50. "Why is
Christianity the only Adequate Re-
ligion?"
Evening worship at 7:3o. "The An
gelus," the second in the series of re-
ligious art.
Lent calls al to the throne of grace.
Any soul that seeks to worship and
work for the Lord will find an open
door and a hearty welcome at St.
Marks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
UNDERWOOD

The young son of Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Schrock, who was accidentally shot
with rifle of small calibre, has been
brought to his home from the Davis
Memorial Hospital, Davis, W. Va,
much improved The ball penetrated
his body just below his heart, took a
downward course over the ribs and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
Card of Thanks.

We wish to take this means of ex-
tending to our many friends and rela-
tives our thanks for the kindness and
sympathy shown during the illness
of our dear wife and mother, Mrs.
Margaret Hansel Otto, who died Sat
urday, February 9, 1929. We also
wish to thank those who donated the
use of their cars fors the funeral and
for the floral tributes.
FRED OTTO AND CHILDREN
advertisement lit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
THE COUNTY*
x X X x X X

A moving picture show was recent
ly held on a regular air liner in
California.
George Hamilton Combs, Jr., Mis-
souri,, minister's son, aged 20, is
the youngest member of Congress.
He is a Democrat.
On the River Jordan, made sacred
by the feet of Christ, near the Sea
of Galilee, is under construction a
gigantic hydro-electric power station.
1t will furnish $4,000 horse power
for the Holy Land.
Cuba prohibits the beating of the
''bongo" drums on the ground that
the monotonous reverberations induce
a state of savagery in the ignorant
listeners. Many radio listeners have
been made that way by the modern
jazz.
The building of a railway tunnel
under the English channel to con-
meet England and France, has been
revived.
A new sugar has been discovered,
reports the U. S. Department of COM
merce. It is obtained from a starch
like sub'tanc in dahlias, chicory and
articholes. Rubber from weeds, su-
gar from plants.
The West Virginia Senate, with on
ly ore negative vote, passed the bill
granting pension of $40 per month
to Confederate veterans living in that
state. Surely old hatreds are being
wiped out.
T. Flu wave, more serious than that
JUS past, may materialize soon, says
Su"geon-General Sawyers.
One acre Of mountain farm land in
North Carolina produced more than
10000 pounds of cabbage last year.
A diamond worth $700 was found
by lady in Huntington, W. Va, en-
bedded in lard, while she was baking
cake. 1t would be well to show this
item to your wife.
Attending the Inauguration of An
drew Jackson, president, an Ohio man
stayed at the Willard Hotel four days
and his bill was $3.50. Now a tooth
pick and glass of water would be
twice as much.
In taking the oath as president, 81
affirm" will be used by Presidential
ect Hoover, instead of 81 do solemnly
swe ar," for the first time in history.
OuI 1OI SldClISIo Gel Cdlllly plONlucu
for every contingency in the constitu-
ton.
Edison predicts rubber from weeds.
Well, if he says so, it will come to
pass.
The gold pen with which Lincoln
signed the Emancipation Proclama-
ton was given to White House mes
senger. 1t will be offered for sale
this week by the Art gallery which
holds it.
A boy threw a connected electric
light globe into bath tub and cleo
trocuted his sister, in Texas.
A crow has been convicted as a
thief. Presumably mistaking golf
balls for eggs, it had secreted Is in
her nest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21

way to begin to be a gentleman
would be to take bath every morn
ing and the rest of the day do unto
others as he would have others do
unto him."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21
CHURCH SERVICES
Garrett Memorial Presbyterian
Church.

Rev. Walter b. Brock, Pastor.
At 1000 a. M, the Bible school, fol-
lowed at HOO with a sermon, "The
Faith of Lincoln"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21

A moving picture show was recent
ly held on a regular air liner in
California
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-21

Would it be well if skies were clear
With never a cloud obscuring?
With never an unknown path to tread,
No call for faith enduring?
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

A visit to st. Georges M. E
Church by our new District Superin-
tendent would be appreciated by
many of our people.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Derrickson en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. John Der
rickson of Ellendale on Sunday.
Miss Ellen Evans is on the sick
list.
Capt. John Tracy and wife, Mrs.
George Tracy and grandson, were
callers in town Sunday.
Herbert Williams who has been
on the sick list is much better.
John Williams had the misfortune
to step on a nail which has been
very painful.
Harry Hill of New Jersey and Mrs.
Charles L. Hill of Philadelphia were
callers on Sunday on the Tracy Har-
mon family.
Capt. Isaac Tracy and wife and
Melvin Rullmer were callers in town
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. -Derrickson
with company from Milford and
Millsboro enjoyed an outing to
Hollis Landing. Elton Lynch who
quickly pulled off shoes and stock
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

ings to catch a soft crab; to his dis
appointment the crab was hard
which gave him a bite for his trou-
BILE.
Miss Eytha Murray who has been
sick is better.
Joan Steele is in Newark this
week taking the All Club short
course. AS representative for Lord
Baltimore School Joan is studious
and anxious to climb the ladder to a
successful career. She has our sin
cere wishes.
E. w. Helm is visiting his chill
dren in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Poffenberger
and son Charles of Philadelphia have
been visiting the Helms.
Mexican beetles are destroying the
bean plants and are becoming a real
menace to crops in Sussex county.
Answer to last weeks Bible ques-
ton, Ruth.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

He'll hath no fury like a seny
whose secret vote is reported.
The Pathfindei
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
DR.. SHORT ADDRESSES
DELAWARE SHRINERS

DR.. Francis Burgette Short, we'll
known pastor and Shriner, address,
ed the Delaware Shrine Club at their
meeting at Rehoboth on Sunday. A
brief summary of DR.. Shorts talk
| follows:
Please pause for a moment and
think of the wonderful world in
which we live-wonders of the ma
terial world about us and wonders
of the unseen world that dominates
us.
What variety of flowers and fruits,
cereal and vegetation. What depth of
interest they create in us and how
far-reaching their benefits. And,
too, measure if you can the poten-
tialities of the unseen world, leading
us as it does to either heights of
human excellence or into the depths
of despair and death. What won
derful world is this world of the un-
seen. Out of it come those factors
that decide destiny.
How abundantly rich is this world
in hope, faith, courage, confidence,
goodness and God. And, too, how de-
plorable this same world is in des-
pair, doubt, sin and death. 1t is in
this world that we do live and have
our being-here that we express our
selves and become inspirers to
wear. pilgrims or added wrecks
along the shores of time.
In view of these deciding factors,
should we not give heed to our
lives? Are we being actuated, guild
ed, inspired by those positive and
constructive virtues or do we allow
ourselves to drift into the channel
of negation and doubt and death?
There may be, indeed there is, a
great deal of pure religious cant in
these times. Away with all such
whether in your church or in my
church. The thing of vast impor-
tance and first Importance is this:
To seek to believe and do those
things that make for hope, faith,
goodness and god, and prevents
doubt crowding into our minds and
goodness and righteousness out of
our lives.
OOuDI Ids n6h6I UullI any ulSn-
ways, erected any hospitals or scat
tered any charities around the world.
1t was faith and courage and good
ness of heart that caused the Shrin-
ers to plant their hospitals across
this country for the purpose of min
istering to unfortunate childhood. 1t
was faith and hope and the desire of
happiness for others that opens the
purses of rich and poor in order to
assuage the sorrows of suffering
multitudes.
There is no place for negations in
the life we live-in the life we
should live. The Shriner fundamen-
tally believes. He believes in God,
righteousness, goodness, generosity,
happiness, and helpfulness. o yes,
my heart. be believes in these things. !
May be he does not always express
them as fully as he should but he
does believe in them. I saw him
when he started upon the highway
of Shrinedom. I heard one ask him,
''In whom do you believer" I heard /
trembling lips answer, 81 believe in
Cod"
May we never forget that hour nor
that declaration of faith as high and |
as holy as the hilltops of Gods
throne. That declaration touched
the source of all virtues for out of
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
Prime Hook Neck

Farmers in this section are about
through harvesting wheat.
Little Marshall Jefferson has re-
turned home after spending some
time in Chester, Pa.
ME-. and Mrs. Ralph Brittingham
are the happy parents of a fine
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey B. Stuart and
two children, Thurman and Hazel
spent Sunday at Bowers Beach.
Little, Misses Betty and Catherine
Stevenson spent part of last week
with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles R. Stevenson.
Miss Lille Spicer of Georgetown
spent last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Stevenson en-
tertained guests on Sunday.
The weather is still hot and dry.
We are hoping for much needed
rain.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
Clarhsvine

Warm and balmy weather is here
Summer being officially on last Fri
day. If we could have breath of one
of those January north west winds
for a few minutes.
On last Sunday Rev. Edward Der
rickson of Frederick, preached the
sermon in st. Georges M. q. Church,
His text was found in the Acts, 10th
chapter and 33rd verse. We are glad
to hear him speak from our pulpit,
as he has a message from God. Our
people appreciate his visits and his
rich Christian experience.
What two disciples were asked
aims at the gate beautiful on enter
ing the Temple?
The strawberry season is over
with a loss to most farmers. From
personal observation and many re-
marks from growers, the strawberry
buyers at Selbyville did not give the
growers a square deal in the sale of
their berries. One farmer in line was
paid $2.55 for good berries and an
other was paid $500 for a poorer
grade, which showed that it was a
game of chance instead of a square
business deal. If this method is con-
tinued it will mean the farmers will
establish a new buying centre, with
some new buyers, that will give the
grower some rights that belong to
him. A word to the wise is sufi-
cient
A number of people gathered at
Hollis Landing on last Sunday af-
ternoon. A pleasant place to meet
friends and converse with them.
The Tunnel Reunion will take
place at Bethany Beach on Friday
and Saturday of August 16 and IT,.
On Sunday, August IS, special ser
vices will be held in the Blackwater
Presbyterian Church.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

Doa6le-drob frame of new compound
flange design-far costlier but sturdier,
safer and permitting graceful lownesS
ofbody lines.
Hydraulic shock GbSOrberS, front and
rear.
Genuine mOhGfr upholstery.
Upholstered arm rests at each side of
rear seat, which is 46 inches wide.
Hardy0re ofSof Butler finish, further
beautifed by an etched design.
FaI-vfsiOn, full pentiLafed bodies of
steel over hardwood foundation the
accepted fine car coachcraft.
One-biece steel core safety steering
sOkeeL
Fully adjustable steering tOheeI and
front seat.
Am6Iifed-acfion f. tOheeI brakes which
stopThe Dictator Eight in half the dis
tance accepted as standard.
Tarnish-brOsf chromium plating of all
exterior brightwork.
COincidentGI lock to ignition and steer
ing assures Dictator Eight owners low
est theft insurance rates.
Non-SHGfterGbIe safety tCindShield.
The Dictator Eight may be driven 10
miles Der hour the day it is deIivered-
the result ofadvanced engineering, pre-
cision workmanship and careful inspec-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

our faith in God spring hope and
courage, tenderness and generosity
and every constructive virtue.
I greet you today, my Brethren,
along the pathway of hope and faith.
1 greet you in the retreats of your
every noble endeavor. pledge you
my honor, my co-operation-the best
1 can give to your every worthy
cause, and in so doing may I not
pray that the God of all goodness
shall abundantly bless your families
and you and all that your benefac-
tions shall touch until life's day is
over.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
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at the facf0,y

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piston displacement. Abundant power,
marvellous Aexibility and smoothness
plus economy which rivals the thriftiest
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OHfIter, gasoline filter and crankcGss
ventfLatfng system insure maximum en-
gine efficiency.
FsssI pump insures constant adequate
flow of gasoline, regardless of speed or
grade.
ThermOSfaficGlEy contrOAedcOOEine SyS-
TEN retards flow of water until motor
has reached precisely correct tempera-
ture for highest operating efficiency.
Tirnken taper roller bearings in fear
axle, front and rear wheels and steering
gear.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

TIME new Dictator Straight
l. Eight now provides the
supple Smoothneas of Studcbaker
straight eight power, in motor
car of genuine beauty and gen
erous size :. and at price
which only the worlds largest
builder of eightS could achieve.
No other car provides so fully
every fine car quality at SO low a
price-aS its specifications prove
to engineer or layman.
Drive thisnewch champion-built
eight, remembering the reputa-
ton it inheritS II years of
manufacturing integrity.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
Trusten p. Causey
South Milford, Del PhOne 81
GENERAL INSURANCE
BONDING
8 SAMUEL J. WILSON son
MILTON, DELAWARE
Funeral DlreefOra and FmhaImara

We have added to our funeral equip
ment a new Motor Funeral Car for
which we make no extra charge. We
have still retained both our Black and
White horse drawn hearses, which
therefore places US In a position to fur
nish either horse drawn or motor
hearses.
We are the best equipped and carry
the largest stock Of funeral supplies
south Of Wilmington.
Call phone. ONCE No. ~, residence
No. %. Phone service day and night. II
calling after 10 p. m, call No. 20. All
calls promptly answered. No extra
charge for distance. use of hearse or
Wife's services.
We also carry a large and complete
assortment of Furniture, CarriageA
Runabouts. Farm Wagons, Rack Wag-
ona and Farming implements.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
STUDEBAKER MODELS
AND PRICES

The President Eight SI7Ss to S257s
The Commander Eight 1895 to 1875
The Commander Six 1850 to 1875
The DictatonEight 1855 to 143s
The Erskine Six 800 to Io4s
PRICES AT THE FACTORY
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28
Or TO GUIDE HIS SHAKING
KNEES

They rope off the aisles at we'd
dings so the bridegroom can't es-
cape-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1929-06-28

So live that if the emergency
arises you will be able to land on
one wheel.-Detroit News.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04
FINANCIAL
Money Loaned


FRIEND IN NEED
FAMILY LOANS for use in the home
from SO to $500. Our service is best
because you can repay according to
your income. and We try to make every
customer happy by courtesy. prompt
ness and privacy s. to IS monthly.
plus lawful interest. repays $40 to 800
cash loan. Larger sums in proportion.
NO 1NDORSERS-all loans between hus-
band wife and ourselves. Call, write
OF phone 1915.
BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY
1ol Raphael Bldg. second floor. SO West
Main ST.. between Washington and High
streets. Open $50 to 5: Saturday $50
to ]. Licensed by the State-Bonded to
the Public.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-05-28

A letter addressed TO Boulder
Dam" found its way recently to
Las Vegas postofflce.
What to do with it? That was
the question facing Postmaster Roo
ert Griffith. Many letters with pc
Guitar and vague addresses are re-
celyed. according to Griffith. II
there is Il return address, the letter
goes back to its author
"Commissary Department. Boulder
Dam" that's another address which
someone expected Uncle Sam to
find somewhere around Las Vegas.
Letters addressed 10 Chief Cook.
Chief Clerk. Clerk ard Chief OF
Structural Iron. Boulder Dam. have
Boulder Dam Railway" Las Vegas
arrived. also niSsiveS addressed
Via Los Angeles. Las Vegas, Califor-
MIA, Las Vegas Colorado, Las Vegas,
Arizona. and 50 forth.
Construction Foreman, Boulder
Dam; Steam Shovel Foreman. Boul-
der Dam; To the postmaster OF
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-05-28

Rev. Sloan Baptist
Convention Speaker

Chosen as one of the speakers
cut of about five thousand dele
gates the Rev. c. S. Sloan. OF the
Baptist church. will leave Las We
gas about June u for the North
ern Baptist convention to be held
in Denver June IS t. 90, it was
learned Yesterday
This is an annual convention.
and is to be attended by delegates
from all the northern states from
Maine to the Pacific coast. about
ten thousand 20 be present includ-
ing delegates and visitors.
The Baptist Young Peoples Un-
ion Of the church will take charge
of the service here of June Is, 1t
is planned.
The Rev. Sloan returned week
ago from Fallen with Mrs. Sloan,
Mrs. A. 7. Stone and Mrs. w. A.
McGriff. where they attended the
Nevada Sierra convention May II
to IS inclusive
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-05-28
Marriage License
Mark Falls Again

California came to Las Vegas
and broke the marriage license
record again this month with three
days yet to go.
Three new licenses Saturday and
three yesterday brought the total
up to 81 for the month, and the
previous record was 36, SET last
month.
On Saturday licenses we're given
Joseph Derusha and Kate Dodds o.
05 Angeles. Russel Willard ana
Margaret A. Kaeamper, OF Los An
geles, and Foster Calvin Rice OF
Wilmington and Barbara Brown OF
San Pedro.
These given permits yesterday
were: Frederick Melville Alum Of
Phoenix and Olive Eldora Siddall
OF Santa Monica; Jefferson D.
Peeden of Redlands and Juanita
v Allumbaugh Of Redlands, and
Edward a. Davis of Los Angeles
and F'rieda Werder of Glendale.