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Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
time NEAR WHEN CARS
MUST Be INSURED
Liability Law Should Be Con-
sidered Governor Buck Says
in Statement.

The need for some sort of insur-
ance, whether compulsory or not, to
protect the responsible motorists
from the irresponsible is one of the
items of legislation that will be
threshed out at the next session of
the General Assembly.
At this time in England there is
law before the House of Commons
providing for a penalty Of $3.50, fine
and Jail sentence of three months
for every motorist who is involved
in an accident and who is. not in
sured. The fact that last year there
were more than 5000 fatalities caus-
ed by motor accidents in London
has brought about this drastic law.
When Governor C. Douglass Buck
was asked about this subject, he
said:
'It's a matter that believe should
be given serious consideration.
There should be some protection for
the responsible motorists. I do not
believe, however, that if man car
ries no insurance but is financially
able to pay merited damages that
he should be sent to Jail. If he can
pay the bill, whether he is insured
or not, I do not think he should be
penalized.
W. w. Mack, chief engineer of
the Highway Commission, is also of
the opinion that something should
be done to protect the responsible
motorists from the reckless driver
of the third or fourth rate car.
SI do not believe the time is far
Off" said Mr.. Mack, when there
will be some sort of insurance re-
quired of all drivers. Whether this
shall be compulsory or not, remains
to be seen. But I don't think the
motoring public is going to wait
much longer before taking steps to
see that responsible motorists are
protected from those who are not
responsible.
although we have many more
automobiles on our highways than
a few years ago, and the number of
accidents and fatalities are increas-
ing, yet according to statistics, driv-
ing is not as much of a menace now
as it was two or three years ago.
Our records this year show that
there has been but one fatality in
every 4,400000 miles driven. This is
over 100000 miles more than in
1926. That would seem as though it
was fairly safe driving in Della
ware"
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
W. 7. DericksOn Makes Inter-
esting Address At Convention
In Chicago.
MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Tells What Has Been AccOmp-
lished ln The Work Ia The
Last Ten Years.

W. T. Derickson, director of the
Bureau of Markets for Delaware, is
president of the National Associa-
ton of Marketing Officials, now in
convention in Chicago and at the
opening session on Monday made
the principal address. He reviewed
the work of the association for the
last ten years. In part, he said:
I'm view of the fact that this is
our tenth annual meeting, it is per-
haps well to briefly outline some of
the development that have taken
place during the past ten years.
shall not do this from the stand
point of our organization or its his
tory for that was very well covered
by Mr.. Phillips in his address last
year; however, we are daily con-
fronted with new problems con-
nected with marketing and some of
the great developments and i'm
provements that have occurred dur
ing the past ten years are as fol-
lows:
"The great improvement in the
distribution of market news reports
by the use of radio which has de-
veloped entirely during the past ten
years. Ten years ago accurate and
reliable information regarding mar
ket conditions was conspicuous by
its absence. At this time, it is pos
sible for any farmer or producer
throughout the United States to Sc
cure daily accurate and reliable in
formation regarding almost any ter
minal market in the United States.
Another new development which
has taken place during the past ten
years of tremendous improvement is
the standardization of grades and
shipping point inspection. Official
grades for various farm products
have been promulgated by the Fed
eral Department of Agriculture and
have been accepted as official grades
by large number of states.
During the past year we have
witnessed the actual operation of
the Standard Container Act which
sets up standards for fruits and
vegetable containers and in which
this association has been greatly in
terested.
During the past ten years there
has been a tremendous increase. in
cooperative associations and in the
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Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
GRANGE AGAIN
FOR PROHIBITION
Nation Body To Support Presi-
dent Hoover In Enforcement
Program.

A practical program for the COM
ing year with several concrete dec
larations was mapped out at the re-
cent annual convention of the Ma
tional Grange held in Seattle, Wash.
Among Delawareans who attended
the convention was former Governor
Robet P. Robinson, Master of the
State Grange and treasurer of the
National Grange.
The program follows:
81. Definite tax reform, with as
sessment based upon benefits re-
ceived and ability to pay; distribu-
tion of a portion of the Federal in
come tax to rural districts, especial
ly for aid of schools and roads; ap-
plication of the budget system to
township and county expenditures; !;
and extension of the State income
tax policy as the most effective
means of reducing the tax burden
upon visible property by reaching
the intagibles.
"2. Support for the Federal Farm
Board in every sound undertaking to
permanently assist agriculture; but
coupled with the assertion that no
enduring farm relief" can be expect
ed without continuous accompany
ing program of social, educational
and community advancement for the
rural people-such as 5000 local
oranges are already carrying out in
more than 80 States.
"3. Insistence upon such changes
in the tariff program now under dis
cussion as will guarantee the farmer
in equal share with industry in the
benefits of the protective system;
reiteration of the Grange belief that
complete tariff equality for the farm
er is impossible except by the adop-
CONTINUED on Page 14)
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
GOVERNOR IS HOST
AT FOOT BALL GAME

Newspapermen, State Off
cials and others were guests
last Saturday of Governor
Buck at the Navy-Dartmouth
foot ball game at Franklin
Field, Philadelphia.
The party went to Philadel-
phia in a private car over the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Among the guests were u.
S. Senator Daniel o. Hastings,
Congressman Robert G.. Hous-
ton, Charles B. Grantland,
Secretary of State; Howard
M. Ward, State Treasurer;
Lieutenant Governor ]. Henry
Hazel.
Others in the party were:
Clement B. Hallam, William
F. Metten, John C. Saylor, ].
B. Rumbf, George Maxwell,
Albert W. Cummins, John
Hill, George Whitenack, E M.
Davis, A. o. H. Grier, R. P.
Russell, Alexander Abrahams,
Harris Samonisky, all of Will
mington; H. C. McSherry, Do
yer; B. F. Simmons, Dover;
w. D. Stevens, Seaford; Ro-
land Ingram. Lewes; Colonel
J. C. Wickes, and H. C. Tay-
lor, Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
ollis Eurned To Death In
/ Which Destroyed Broth
Farn And Live Stock.
FY HIS DEATH
/ Hinsley Issues Certifi-
After An Investigation Is
e At Scene Of Fire.

Us k Hollis, of Milford, lost his
the fire which destroyed his
IS barn on Wednesday morn
~ last week. This was ascer-
on Friday when William Hol-
nd parts of his brothers body,
watch, eye glasses, cuff links
& shot gun in the ruins of the
articles were identified as be-
#ng to Frank Hollis and rela-
say that he had been despond-
Tor some time. He lived with his
lr, Mrs. Carrie Vierick, in Mil
but disappeared the night of
fire and search had been made
MIN.
is believed that Frank Hollis
t to his brothers farm, broke
lock on the barn door and after
ting the building, shot himself.
left his home here at about IL
,ck, carrying his gun, and later
seen in a pool room, where he
aimed about ten minutes.
.aying the pool room he started
ak to his brothers farm on the
rington boulevard, about two
S west of Milford. A group re-
ing from a party in Georgetown,
lding Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Ma
v, James Weaver and another
Id, saw the mag walking along
road at about 1890, carrying
gun on his shoulder.
1llis was not married. His sister
Iucts a boarding house here and
!ad made his home with her for
2 years. Some years ago he was
ember of the Milford police
e. Recently he had been a game
len in this county. In the gun
ell, which was found in the de-
there were two shells, both of
h had been exploded.
blowing an investigation on Sat
v, Coroner John H. Hinsley is
a certificate to the effect that
TX Hollis met death in the fire.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
About 700 Birds We're Entered
At Second Annual Event Held
In Milford.
AWARD MANY PRIZES
In Addition To Poultry Exhibit
Many Feeding Methods We're
ShOwn---Aifair A Success.

Inc second annual State Poultry
snow, which was held in the Com
munlty Building in Milford on Tues
DAY, Wednesday and Thursday of
thls week under the auspices of the.
DeIaWare State Poultry Association
IN cooperation with the State BOARD
OF Agriculture and the Agricultural
Extension Department of the Uni
Verslty of Delaware, was one of the
outstanding achievements for the
poultry industry in this sectionAof
the country, and a great IDEAL =
credit is due those pouItrynferl
members of the different organizs
tlons for making this show a sue e
cess.
According to H. S. Palmer, Ex-
tension POultryman of the Univers-
lty OF Delaware, who served as sec
retary of the poultry show this yearA
there were between six and sevz
hundred birds on exkbition. in #
d1t1on to several e of =.
chicks and eggs. -. q.
the poultry exhi
plays of the d
firms, the space Or
which was take cred
liable manner zcommit-
tees.
The results ddging in the
exhibition de 1t are as fol-
lows: Silver White Leghorns
Cocks. 1st Srd, R. L. Cloud,
Wilmington; End, J. Zimmerman,
New Castle; 4th, C. Bunting; 5th,
Mrs. }. Stanton. Hens, 1st and 3rd,
R. L. Cloud; End, C. Bunting; 4th, J.
Zimmerman. Cockerels, 1st and 4th,
R. l.. Clond; End, Thaddeus War
rington, Georgetown; 3rd, ]. Zim-
norman; 5th, C. Bunting. Pullets,
1st and 4th, R. L. Cloud; End, Thad-
deus Warrington; 3rd, J.. Zimmer-
man. Old Pen, 1st and End, R. L.
Cloud; Srd, c. Bunting. Young Pen,
1st and End, R. L. Cloud.
Silver Comb Anconas-Cicks, 1st,
End and 3rd, Lannan Bros, Els
mere. Hens, 1st, End and 3rd, Ian
nan Bros. Cockerels, 1st, End and
3rd, Lannan Bros. Pullets, 1st, End
and 3rd, Lannon Bros. Young Pen,
1st, End and 3rd, Lannan Bros.
Silver Laced Wyandoees-J. Zim-
[COntinHed on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
INTEREST HERE In
AUTO SEIZURE LAW
Court Ruling May Affect Seizure OF
Cars By Dry Agents.

The Supreme Court of the United
States. Washington, this week con-
sentedlto take up the question Of the
seizure and confication of autGmo-
biles under the internal revenue
laws.
This - questioaba may prove
of consi| h6Aig sst to Delaware,
as durin 16d since the adop-
tion of q 8hal Prohibition Act,
some 2O Eomobiles have been
.seizedz6 for the transportation
of This State, although only
q geized during the present
.H e of these machines have
Gated under the National
4 Act and some under the
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
LOWER DEATH RATE
FOR YEAR PREDICTED
Tuberculosis And Typhoid Seem To
Be Disappearing, DR.. JOst Says.

Delaware has reason to be thank
full for the gradual reductionin its
mortality rate, says DR.. Arthur G.
Jost, executive secretary of the State
Board of Health.
Reduction in the number of cases
of tuberculosis is evidence of the con-
tinuous effort in an educational way
to bring about this result, DR.. Jost
says.
With regard to typhoid fever, it is
the hope of DR.. Jost that this years
death rate will be the lowest. In
speaking Of the results of the board,
DR.. Jost said:
From national point of view,
there is reason for thanksgiving in
that during the year we escaped so
we'll the epidemic which so severely
threatened us as the year was open
ing. Our memories of the heavy
losses which were sustained from in
fluenza in 1918 were too fresh for us
not to dread the threatening out
break which then impended. There
were indeed losses, but they were
slight indeed in comparison with
those of the former outbreak.
"There is every indication tl
steady reduction in losses 49,
berculosis, which has bee1
uninterruptedly for
years, has not slacl
impossible for u
the disease sha Il z|s
frequency thu
negligiblc n
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
BYRD EXPEDITION \
SEND GREETINC
DIR. G. Layton GriS

Gri z#3EB ~
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
$5O3,OOO SURPLUS In
HIGHWAY BUDGET
Surveys VIII Be Made For ROadwOrk
Next Spring.

AT meeting of the State Highway
& Inission Wednesday, the budget
year was adopted which
~ estimated surplus of
sss revenue over the es-
for next year. :.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
VIRGINIA WRECK
TOOK TOLL OF 10
Those Hurt In DeraiIment At Onley
Put At About Forty

Ten persons killed,
whites negroes,
others injured, l.
them seriously when eight
of a Pennsylvania RailrQ
the track at OlpA
Sunday morning.
of wreckageA
the Northampton
a Hospital, at
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06

Sound editorials on live
topics-that's the kind you
will find every week in this
newspaper. Turn to them
now.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06
CHRISTMAS SEALS ARE
MAILED TO RESIDENTS
[ 5000 Homes Are Asked To Aid In
Fight On tuberculosis.

The 22nd annual sale of Christmas
Seals, which was launched in Della
ware this week by the Delaware An
ti-Tuberculosis Society, begins un-
der the most auspicious circum-
stances of any similar determined
Aeffort against the white plague.
Through the mails went $4,000
seals to $4,000 homes scattered
the State of Delaware.
All the money derived from the
sale of the seals in Delaware with
the exception of per cent, which
goes to National Headquarters, is
used in Delaware. Part of the money
goes to support Sunnybrook Cottage
Preventorium and also the Early Di-
agnosis Campaign. Another means
in which the White Plague is fought
through the sale of Christmas Seals
is through the Modern Health Cru
sade. In this latter project, thous-
ands of Delaware school children
lave been taught health chores and
Abits.
Ghis Christmas Seal sale, like
previous ones, is without any
Aional efforts or stunts, being
almost exclusively to re-
y Z mail.
pr C. Douglass Buck is hon
4 lman of the Christmas Seal
him are associated
|5'| w. X. Forrest, DR.. A.
ktive secretary of the
Health; DR.. Meredith
Layton Grier, of
rank M. Jones, of
AFrank G. Tallman
||1= live committeeA
secretary,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-06
Nincemeat Takes Mother Graham's Mind Of Her Troubles, but Near
 ly Wrecks Madge's Household Arrangements for Christmas,

As waited for my mOther-in- laws answer 10 my query concern ing the miucemcat question l had something of the feeling Of an anX- ious angler throwing tavorite fly into the pool where he knows q wary trout is lurking. That my bait was one ali which my mother-in- law never fails to rise I knew, but was it sufficiently enticing to make her forget the unfortunate incident of a few minutes before when for the first time in my life my risiblrs had broken discipline and l had au dibly chuCkled at an absurd sen- toncc in her tiradc? That was the question which lay beneath my low cred eyclids as l futiyely watched her.
 But I had only a second of slIs- pense, In Dickys faNoritc phrase, she swallowed hook, line and sink CT and swan up the bank looking for more" With her mind poticntly swept clear Of everything save Cul- mary problems, she turned to me with frightened eyes and sharpen ed tongue.
 Have we any minCemeat left over from Thanksgiving? she re- peated with a tang of offended dig nifty in her voice. Have you gone out of your mind, Margaret? They're too fond of my mincemeat around this house for any of it 10 be left oyer?'
 "Oh, I know that mother,' said hastily. "I am not surprised to find it is gone"
 Don't try to soft-soap me" she retorted, but her tones were good natured and there was no rancor in her eyes. I breathed freely again as she went on,
 There ought to be some left at that, for I made an extra batch, but the Ticers sent us up some compli- mentary catches of bottle fish, and so 1 sent them back some mince- pies. They all like mince pies bettr than any other kind. and of course they haven't the means to put the stuff into the mincemeat that l do.'
 gave an emphatic mental assent to her assertion, for my housekcep- ing budget had been disturbed more than once by the cost of Mother Graham's mincemcat and other old fashioned and delicious dishes which called for ingredients which were commonplaccs in sher day, but are costly luXuricS now.
 She rose from her chair and walked to the wall calendar, thumb ing it over as she mentally calculat- ed days.
 Not quite three weeks until Christmas" she said at last. 'I sup pose I'd better get at it tomorrow morning. You send Katie up to me and I'll go over the list with her so she can order the things this afternoon and have them all ready to begin work tomorrow mornin.'
 l hoped my face did not reflect my dismay at this unexpected re- suit of my r,ise to placate her. l, in- deed. had launched q boomerang. l knew what tasks of cleaning and preparing rooms for our unexpected visitors loomed before my little maid
New Britain herald., 1929-12-06

'The elIotc cast stands with the rest of the country in this practical driv" against hampcrinG long sllir,s for daytime. Mrs. Helen M. $chlu"- ail. of Erie, Pa. d successful flori5s. said;
 "A decade ago the length of skirts didn't make any difference. Now, with nearly all women driving a car, going inorc places i'll q week tnnu their forebrar5 did in d lifetime, au competing with men. they must dis card anything that impcdcs thcrl. Long skirts do.''
 ,lo:; ~::.irt.-Ion% Hc&ds?
 Helen Eiavcltr. of New York. edi- tor Of the Independent Woman. rhy i'"dcration'H official magazine, mace the following statement;
 If women are suCCumbing to h. GrTc Of the long skirt, a study da, by day of the girls in the suDwurA during busnoss rush hours fails to disclo&e il. I wonder if anyone ha& traced psychological connection between short skirts, unimpede movements and alertness of mind ? A contrast between the Keen minds or women today and the stEli'y minds of the stul1y -Vctori.ul days suggest it.
 Long skirts lead 10 slower mo- tion, tendency to lm@uor, and, i believe, slower thinking. l do not think eastern women are going !o It themselves be dominated by the slylists enough 10 adopt hampcriu; 2. clinSing garments fer york;
New Britain herald., 1929-12-06

Reddy Fox and Mrs. Reddy. did as they had planned. They found q place where they could sleep during the day and not be likely to be dis 1urbed. And it wasn't SO far from the farm where the turkeys were but that they could keep an eye on what was going on when they were awake.
 We want 10 know everything we can about the people %t that farm and about what the turkeys do dur ing the day" explained Teddy.
 So they remained hidden behind the barn inly until daylight. The turkeys did not come down out Of the tree until after the farmer had come out of his house. When he came out d dog came out with him and it was a hound, just as Eeddy had said.
 Tt is time for us 10 be going, ." whispered Teddy to Mrs. Reddy, and they stole away swiftly. keeping the barn between them and the house until they reached the woods
 NOW We're all right" said Reddy, eff that dog doesn't find our trail"
 The dog didn't and so there was nothing to interfere with their plans. They remained hidden at the edge of the woods until they saw the turkeys come down from out of the tree. Then the turkeys went up 10 the farmyard, where they were fed. After this they just wandered around for while. SD Eoddy and Mrs Reddy went back 10 a snug hiding place 10 sleep a while. You see, they had been Gp all night. After they had had good nap they crept to another stone wall, along which bushes grew thickly From behind this wall they could watch all that went on around that farm.
 The turkeys were scattered and wandering around in the old Or chard. Once it looked as if they were going over right near where Reddy and Mrs. Reddy were hiding. II was a very exciting moment. But the big birds didn't come quite near enough and the foxes were too clever 10 run the risk Of frightening them and giving the alarm. The dog was in the house most Of the time, much to the disappointment Of Rcddy and Mrs. Ecddy.
 We cant do anything until we get that dog out of the way,' said Reddy. If we should catch ont Of those turkeys and that dog should find our tracks. that turkey wouldn't do us any good. We must be pa- -ient and not spoil everything by 1oing the wrong thing"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-06
Herald;s Daily Pattern Service
"ADORABIE kIDDIE BROCK"
 Pattern 1793
HERALD 15c Practical Pattern

Isn't this q cunning little model for q young fashionable? It is very easy to make and will delight you with its smart and becoming lines. The square neckline, strapped oh either side. and smocked or shirred in front, the long sleeves and the well fitting boomers are interesting details.
 Design 1793 would be lovely made of dimity, swiss, organdie or crepe de chine. It may be of plain fab ric, or printed in dainty designs. Two attractive buttons finish the pointed ends of the neck straps.
 May be obtained only in sizes 2, ii. and s. Size requires 2 1-4 yards of 36 inch material.
 No dressmaking experience is necessary to make this model. The pattern has ample and exact in structions. Gardage is given for every size. A perfect fit is guar anteed.
 Pattern will be delivered upon re- ceipt of FIFTEEN CENTS Q5c) in coins carefully wrapped or stamps. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER and SIZE wanted.
 The NEW WINTER FASHION BOOK is FIFTEEN CENTS, but only TEN CENTS when ordered with a pattern. Address all mail and orders to HERALD Pattern Depart mcnt, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-06
Talks 10 660 < 8 &I4 parer,ts
PATIE"ST By ALICE HUDSON pEALI

PATIE.ST
 By ALICE HUDSON pEALE
 Lefty was d Dad little patient.
 Sic had oarachc and her ears had to be syringed frequently. Each time it was necessary to put the little glass tube in her ear there were shrieks and walls and reSi33- .ance.
 It was explained 10 her just why she had.-to be put through this dis. trcssing process. She was told that it would make her well so that she would soon be able to get up and run and play again. It was no use. It was as if her mind was closed against any reasonable suggestion
 Her mother assumed playful tone, '"Letty, do you know what you have in your ears? Little germs, little bugs, and We want 10 chase them out. We want to make them go swimming down the tube SD they cant ever come back and bother you any more. Shall we do that? Chase them away with wa tcr?"
 And Lefty smiled and embroider- ed the story of the bugs" with q good deal Of shaky laughter while her mother gave her the necessary treatment.
 Certain types of children often re : spond to the playful imaginative ap- proach when one more strictly ra tional does not affect them. The tcchnic of playfulness is worth keeping in mind whenever the child must submit to some treat ment which fills him with fear or distastc.
 Ii is better, 10 be sure. if the child "ill face the actual situation and meet it without tlinchiug. There are certain essentially rational chl- drcn who can always be relied upon 10 do just this.
 Others more emotional, more im- a%inativc perhaps, when faced with il distressing ordeal cannot bring themselves to meet it Sensibly and these are often helped to take thei,' medicine by a little playfulness at the psychological moment.
 The device, of course, only works when the person who employs it IS one whom the child likes and trusts.