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Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
Tuesday, March Is, 1880,
At 10 A. M.-Rain or Shine.
LIVE STOCK

At 10 A. M.-Rain or Shine.
LIVE STOCK
One pair mules. and II years old,
good pair, work in all harness. 1 sorrel
horse, 12 years old, good horse, work in
all harness. 1 Jersey cow years old,
a good COW. 1 Jersey yearling heifer,
an extra good one.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
One two-horse wagon, good one; 1
set wagon springs, one Emerson now
er, a good one; 1 No. 13 Oliver walk
ing plow, 1 South Bend walking plow,
2 walking cultivators, plOw wheel, one
60-tOOth spike harrow, 2 log chains,
one potato hitler, 1 cider barrel A lot
OF single trees, some double trees, num-
Der baskets, 1 seed harrow, feed grim
der, set plow handles, carpenter tools,
3 forks. two sets of double harness. /
brooder stove. 8 iron pots, 1 grain era
die, hoes, quart can wagon paint, 2
hand sleds, shovel, 65 or 20 grain sacks,
100 baskets sweet potatoes a number
baskets Of round potatoes. 200 or more
baskets Of corn, a pile Of stove wood,
read for stove.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Two Dedsteads. 1 bed spring, wash
ing machine, ] sewing machine, 1 can
vas chair, 1 settee, cushion chairs, lot
OF books, sausage grinder and stufter.
Other things too numerous to mention.
REAL ESTATE
I will also sell my farm on day of
sale, consisting Of 166 1-2 acres-5O
acres clear, the balance in woodland.
Apple and peach orchard, a chicken
house, will accommodate 600 chickens;
a good barn, double garage, corn house,
tool shed, house with rooms, good
cellar under all the house. The build
ings are all in good condition. an ideal
loaction for poultry raising, etc.
TERMS OF SALEAPersonaI property
cash.
TERMS on real estate to be made
known on day of sale.
w. S. BERWICK, Owner
Ellendale, Delaware
Dickerson Bros, Auctioneers. m14-ztp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
SURE WAY TO STOP
NIGHT COUGHS
Famous Prescription Brings Almost
Instant Relief

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Instant Relief
Night coughs, or coughs caused by
a cold or irritated throat, can now
be stopped within Is minutes by a
doctors prescription which works on
an entirely different principle. This
prescription is put up under the
name Thoxine and is available to
everyone.
Having Thoxine on hand is a safe
ty measure against all coughs and
throat irritations.
Thoxlne contains no harmful
drugs, is pleasant tasting and safe
for the whole family. Sold on a
money back guarantee to give bet
ter and quicker relief for coughs or
sore throats than anything you have
ever tried. Ask for Thoxine, put up
ready for use in Csc. 60c, and s1.O0
bottles. Sold by Pettyjohn's and all
other good drug stores. adv
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED

Country Produce, Poultry and
Eggs wanted. will pay the highest
cash price for all kinds of country
produce. See me, N. E. Prettyman,
successor to Prettyman and Beebe,
Ellendale, Delaware. m21-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE

In pursuance to law, notice is
hereby given to all persons indebt-
ed to the estate of Martha Cherry,
deceased, that settlement must be
made on or before April 1st, 1880.
All persons having claims against
the aforesaid estate, must present
them properly attested, on or before
April 1st, 1880.
ALEXANDER L. CHERRY,
3-7-3t Executor.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.!

Free Delivery. We will deliver Hot
Rolls, Coffee Cakes, Cinnamon Buns
and Bread every afternoon after four
o'clock. Phone 191 or leave your or
der. Milford Bakery. a2-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank my neighbors and
friends for the many kindnesses
shown me during the fire at my
home.
CHARLES B. DONOWAY.
3-24-1tp Millsboro. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
CHICKENS AND EGGS

Wanted, Chickens and Eggs. Will
pay highest cash prise. Have orders
for so crates per week and will fur
nish crates for you. Phone sc Mil
ford and we will call for your chick
ems. George E. Reed. f27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
WANTED-POULTRY

I will pay highest cash price for
all kinds Of poultry. 1t will pay you
to get my prices before selling. Drop
me a card or phone 284, when poul-
try is ready. Carl Simpson, Milford.
a30-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
NOTICE

We are now ready to make con-
tracts for growing crops for the can
merry for 1880 Stringless Beans.
Please see our Superintendent,
James R. Kirby. The Torsch-Sum-
mers Co., Milford. f21-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
IN MEMoRIAM

In sad but loving remembrance of
our dear Mother. Annie M. Elliott, who
departed this life March 21, 1929:
Rest in peace, dear Mother.
One year has passed away
You are gone but not forgotten
For I think of you each day.
Your name 1 often recall
But there is nothing left to answer
But your picture on the wall.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by
daughter and grandchildren, Mrs. Ro-
land Z. Wiley. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
IN MEMoRIAM

In memory of Mrs. Flarence H. Webb
who died on March "a, 1927:
Three years have passed like a tale
that is told,
But memories of Mother will never
grow old.
And today her face as brightly appears
AS dear to us all as in the bygone
years.
And how well we remember her voice
full of love,
That is waiting to welcome US, to her
home up above.
Sadly missed by husband and chill
dren. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

Prepare For That Rundown Spring
Feeling
Dodge Brothers cars-yes, and
more especially those driven by sis
ters!-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our many
friends who through their thought
fulness made our pathway easier
during the death of our mother, Mrs.
Sallie C. Nutter.
1t CHILDREN
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE - Mastodon EVerbearing
Strawberry Plants, $500 per 100; $500
per 1000. Plants set out this spring will
bear quantities Of large delicious ber-
rieS this summer and fall. Basil Perry,
Georgetown, Delaware. m14-6tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
NOTICE TO FARMERS

We solicit your cream in any
quantity, large or small. Milford
Creamery Company, Milford, Del.
04-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
CHICKS THAT DIR NEVER MAKE

CHICKS THAT DIE NEVER MAKE
LAYERS! Pratts Buttermilk Grow
ing Mash contains everything need
ed for bone, muscle, feather, blood,
nerve and health. So pure and
wholesome that runts and bowel
troubles are avoided. Let us send
you your seasons supply.
MillsbOro Feed Co., Millsboro
Townsend & West, Selbyville
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

All persons having claims against
or owing the estate of Lucy Atkins
Greene will present same to F. B.
Carey, Milton, Del, on or before
April 1, 1880.
CHAS. AUSTIN DARBY,
1t Administrator
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
YOU BREAK AND BEND
WE WELD AND MEND

Oxy-acetylene Welding, Cutting and
Brazing. We Specialize in
Electrical Repairing
Observation-Disclosures
MILFORD BATTERY SERVICE
Hunter & Coverdale
Phone 3S7
Opposite Community Building
m29-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
SEED POTATOES

Certified Cobblers, Clean Skin, and
Just the right size. Simpson Bros,
Milford. m14-tt
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Chrysler coupe, model
20. 1880. Fully equipped, rumble seat.
Guaranteed perfect condition. 5000
miles. Will be sold at tremendous sac
rifice in price. DR.. G. Frank Jones,
Georgetown. Delaware. m14-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
FIELD SEEDS

All kinds of Clovers, Alfalfa, Tim
othy and Rape. Simpson Bros, Mil
ford. m14-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
Thursday, March 27. 1880,
At 9 A. NJ, the following persoI

one 1882 CASE IhAC1OtGs
Lot of extra parts for same.
One Farmall with cultivator attach
ments; one Case Combine, Model P, II
foot cut, complete for all grain; one
Case Great Plains, Wheatland Disc
one new Grand Detour Alp inch bot
toms tractor plow; one used Grand
Detour 4-12 inch bottoms tractor plowi
one Grand Detour 8 bottom IA inch
tractor plow; one oliver 16 inch bottom
tractor plow; one Superior Grain Drill,
16 disc tractor hitch; one John Deere
Marseilles No. 9 Corn Shelter; one en-
silage cutter; one slightly used 10 #.
disc harrow, 16 inch disc; two 60 tooth
Mccormick drag harrows; two
so tooth McCormick-Deerin drag har-
rows; one #. cutter-packer; one Case
Manure Spreader, (neW); one McCor-
mick-Deering Corn Planter, one John
Deere riding cultivator, one lime drill,
one 2-row disc cultivator, one McCor-
mick-Deering Dump, one dirt scoop,
three wagons, one2-horse plow, one L
horse plow, one 2-hole corn shelter, one
stump puller, usual list of cultiVators
and harrows, one 3-horse Moro gas en-
gine, one 2-horSe Moro gas engine, one
Kelley Duplex Feed Grinder, two pneu-
matte tanks with electric Paul pumps,
one Clipper grain fan, one new IL #.
weeder, one concrete mixer, one Dunn
tile machine, from 5 to 12 inch tiles;
parts for platform elevator. one set
platform scales, one Ohio mower, one
Imperial brooder stove; one Model T
l-ton Ford Truck, one Model 80 new
chevrolet Coach, sufficient shop equip
nent to service above machinery.
One pair Mules, one Cow, one 2-year-
I'D Heifer, 800 bushels Soy Beans, 600
baskets Corn, and other articles too
numerous to mention.
TERMS-CASH.
ANNA SHORT,
Administrative of Harold B. Short, !
lanes NJ. Tunnel, Deceased
Attorney for Administrative. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
Thursday, March 27, 1880,

AHuEsuay' MaFCn ZIS 1881,
AT 10 A. M.-RAIN OR SHINE
LIVE STOCK
One pair mules, 12 years old, will
work anywhere; 1 odd mule, 10 years
old, will work anywhere; one COW, eight
years old, calf by her side; 1 heifer, 2
years old, fresh in July; 1 COW, years
old, fresh in December; shoats,
weigh about 100 lbs; nice lot of Rock
hens. nice lot of Leghorn hens, about
300 Rock baby chicks, two weeks old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
One low down wagon, 2 inch axle,
nearly new; 1 2-horse dearborn, 1 q
morse plow, iron beam, 2 good cultiva-
TORS, l 2-row marker, 1-horse plow, 1
good Acme harrow, 3 sets of rope har-
ness, sets chain harness, 3 iron single
trees for chain harness, 3-horse
single tree, lot of chains, lot of shoVeIs
and hoes, some soy beans, about 400
baskets Of corn, lot Of fodder and hay,
1 cement trough, 2 grindstones, lot of
sweet potatoes and lot poultry wire, !
lot OF round potatoes, pile stove wood, /
l Magic brooder stove, 500 size; some
household goods and a lot of other /,
Things too numerous to mention. All
these things are practically new.
REAL ESTATE
I will also sell my farm, consisting of
81 acres; 40 acres clear, balance in
woodland; one good chicken house, one
good barn, machine shed and other
necessary .outbuildings; 5 room house
IN good shape, nice peach and apple
orchard. Terms on personal property,
cash. Terms on real estate made
known on day Of sale. Il
I. H. MESSICK,
Bridgeville, Delaware
J. s. Dickerson, Auctioneer. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

Petty's Fresh Bread at eight cents
per loaf; bread one day old at five
cents per loaf.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
FOUND

FOUND-Black and white female
rabbit dog in season. Owner can pro-
penses. ]. Ellis Myers, Bridgeville, Del
aware. m14-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR GOODNESS SAKE and your
sake say PETTY'S BUTTER KRUST
Bread, at Milford Bakery. j23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

Petty's Homemade Bread, the kind
everyone likes.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
PUBLIC SALE

Having decided to quit farming on
account of my age and alone with work
will sell all my personal property and
real estate at my home, near the stone
road leading from Ellendale to Milton,
two miles east of Ellendale, known as
the Short & Hall farm, on
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

The true philosopher doesn't
whine for things he knows he can't
get.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

Shooting at Milford Gun Club
every Saturday afternoon. J1-tt
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

Fresh bread at all times at Petty'S
Bakery.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

A SNSS ANA0A I'll GOS 00VS
AT 100 O'CLOCK P. M.
at the Office of William E. Dimes. in
the Town of Bridgeville, in North West
Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Della
ware, the following real estate, to-wit:
All that certain tract, piece or par
Gel of land, lying and being in North
West Fork Hundred, Sussex County,
Delaware, situate on the Public Road
leading from Bridgeville to Greenwood,
and on the West side of the Delaware
Railroad, adjoining the lands of M. f.
Longendyke, George w. Willin and
others, containing
TWO ACRES (2) MORE OR LESS
Together with all improvements
thereon.
TERMS:-20 per cent Of the purchase
money will be demanded on the day of
sale, the balance to be paid on or be-
fore April 7th, 1880. If the purchaser
fails to comply with these terms the
per centum paid on day of sale will be
forfeited. The purchaser will be re-
quired to pay the cost of the deed.
Seized and taken in execution as the
of Nellie Walters and Harvey
Walters and will be sold by
BUD COY, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, Georgetown, Delaware, !
March 18th, 1880. m21-2t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
IN MEMoRIAM

John D. Burbage left his mother.
March g. 1913. Oh how miss my dear
IVY If
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
MILFORD RETAIL MARKETS
corrected each week.
MILFORD q. S. MAILS

MILFORD U. ). MAILS
Leave the Milford Postoffce daily
(except Sunday at the following
hours:
GOING NORTH-BY RAILROAD
Leave at 7:15 a. m.
Leave at 4:30 p. m.
GOING SOUTH-BY RAILROAD
Leave at 1915 a. m.
Leave at $40 p. m.
STAR ROUTE MAIL
For both north and south closes at
$50 p. m.
RED STAR BUS SERVICE
BridgeVille and Cambridge
Leave Bridgeville 100 and 6:15 p.
m. week days; 7:40 p. m. Sunday.
Arrive at Cambridge 2:S0 and 7:45
D. m, week days; $40 p. m.' Sunday.
Leave Cambridge 700 a. m. and
AIS D. M, week days; 4:SO p. m.'
Sunday.
Arrive at Bridgeville $3.50 a. m.
and 5:45 p. M, week days; sou p.
M, Sunday.
BridgeVille and RehObOth
every day except Sunday
Leave BridgeVille 6:1O p. m.
Arrive at Rehoboth 7:40 p. m.
Leave Rehoboth 1900 q. m.
Arrive at BridgeVille $3.50 .. m
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY
AND
Real Estate

Having decided to quit farming, /
will sell all my personal property and
real estate at public sale at my home
on the road leading fro Resses Old
Mill to Coverdale's Cross Roads, on
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
RgILFORD CHRONICLE
Friday, March II, 1880
BIG SHOOT

Ask for Petty's Bread at all srOcers.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY
At my home on the stone road, five
miles west of Greenwood, near Todd's
Chapel, on
NXL.L.o.L. AA.oL &c 1nan

Wednesday, March 26, 1880.
At 10 A. M.-Rain or Shine.
LIVE STOCK
2 bay mares. 1 Guernsey COW.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
1 dearborn, two-horse Oliver chilled
rlow, 1 one-horse plow, 1 two-horse
drag, collars and names, set of car
riage harness, lot of small tools and
implements, 100 baskets of corn and
small lot of long fodder, lot of long
length oak wood.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
good Maple Clermont set stove, 1
good Reading Sunshine cook stove, 1
organ, victrola and lot of records, liv-
ing room table, 1 Administer rug, II IA
< IL, several rockers and two couches.
2 dining room extension tables and
chairs. cupboards, 1 porch swing, lot
linoleum, lot dishes. Other small ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
TERMS-CASH.
CLARA LUCAS
ARTHUR LUCAS
]. S. DickersOn, Auctioneer. m14-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Property North and Front
streets. Apply A. b. DeArmand, Reno
both. Del. Phone 200. s20-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Individually pedigreed
S. c. White Leghorn cockerels, from
official competition hens with records
of 200 to 302 eggs, mated with males
from 277 and 314 egg record hens. The
Grove Poultry Farm, Milford, Del
Phone 272. j3-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Aiake your reservations
for custom Matching early. Our New
town Incubator with individual COM
safety from standpoint of sanitation.
Cedar View Poultry Farm, Bridgeville,
Delaware. m21-4t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Buick 4-door sedan, full
ly equipped. New paint, good tires, up
holstery as good as new, heater and all
extra equipment. This car Is in excel
lent condition. Can be bought cheap
Write P. o. Box SS1. Georgetown, Del
aware. n1-tf
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
ADMINISTRATIVE S Sale
OF VALUABLE
FARM MACHINERY

The undersigned, Administrative of
Harold B. Short, deceased, will sell at
public sale, at his late residence, near
Delaware. on
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Strawberry plants, Kel-
loggs, Premiers. Big Joes, Gandys. $2.75
thousand; Lupton's Late, $500. Clean
ed, packed. Cremo blackberry plants
Lof1and. Glendale, Del. R. D.
2. m7-4t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FOR SALE-Tomato Seed. Genuine
Marglobe tomato seed certified by The
Maryland Seed Certification Board.
Also selected Tristate Radebaugh. Tri-
State Packers Association, Easton,
Maryland. f7-13t
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21

FARM FOR SALEA30 acres. Good
place for truck and poultry Well To-
Gated. Chicken houses, brooder, 2 gar
ages, outbuildings and room house.
Will sell very cheap as I have other
business. ]. P. johnson, Glendale, Del.
Phone Milford 1S5R3 m14-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
LaFOlletteS Win
Double Victory

MADISON, Wis, Sept. IS. U.H-
Philip +. La Toilette, victor by
landslide proportions in his race
for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination, stood out today as one
of the most colorful politicians the
midwest has produced since the
days Of his famous father, the late
Fighting Bob.
THE 33 year old attorney has
many ef the characteristics which
gave the name of Fighting to
his father. He rested after the in
tense campaign which carried him
10 v.ctoTy over Governor Walter j.
Kohler in Teusaay s primary.
With him, Mrs. La Toilette and
their two children on a short vaca
tion with Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette. Jr., and his bride of day,
victors on the sane day in love and
in politics. the brothers were happy
in the knowledge they We're carry
ing ON the traditions Of the state S
most famous family.
With 50 minor precincts missing
out Of 2,S26, revised figures com
piled ly the United Press today
showed La Toilette to be l,37l
votes ahead of kohler.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
ASSERTS COTTON
PICKING MACHINE
IS SUCCESSIVE

WASHINGTON. Sept. Is UP
Revolution in the cotton industry Is
impending as a result Of introdue-
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
DEATH OF GIRL
FLYER REVEALS
SECRET ROMANCE

san DIEGO, Calf, Sept. IS. iU.P)
a romance Of which ne one is be
lieved to have been aware. came to
tragic end today when Ruth Alex
ander. II wear old san Diego avia
tor. crashed at Point Iona on q
proposed transc ontinental flight.
In her room several hours later
was found sealed envelope which
held the secret Of her marriage on
June q to Robert Elliott, navy
FLYER, who since left North Island
here to go to Brooklyn, \. \.
The discovery Of the letter led to
the belief that Miss Alexander
planned to see her husband had she
landed in New York after her at
tempted flight from San Diego.
But she crashed at Point Iona a
few minutes after taking off from
Lindbergh field here and the all
too brief romance Of the daring girl
flyer and the navy pilot was at an
end less than three months aftel
they were wed.
The wedding took place in Yuma.
Ariz.
1t was not the girls first mar
riage. Reared in Kansas she mar
ried youth named Alexander. OF
Olathe, Kans., but they parted.
The aviatrix left note which
read:
"'To my husband-Bob:
eff | 90 before you. do not
grieve Be content as 1 am con
tent. Finish your work and make
me proud of you. IN always love
you and wait-and sweetheart, keep
my pretty wedding ring, always.
Ruth
Also in the envelope was sealed
note to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. T. Bianey, of Irving, Kansas.
The famous flyer had always been
known as "Miss Alexander
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
Court Refuses
Recall Petition

Los ANGELES, Sept. IS. UP
Petition for writ of mandate or
dering Mayor Harvey w. kinkead
and the clty council of Culver City
tc meet Immediately and set a date
tor special recall election aimed
at Mayor Kinkead, was denied with
cut prejudice by the appellate court
Aere today.
Refusal to grant the petition
came a few hours after the request
was filed by Harry f. Eaton, of
Culver City.
Eaton charged that ajority
Of the council intends to delay the
erection indefinitely. regardless Of Il
recall petition which recently was
circulated in Culver City and which
has been declared valid.
Members of the council named IN
Eaton s petition are Michael Tellef-
son. Claude II. Lint, Charles y.
LYNN and Dave +. Clark.
Mayor Kinkead was charged with
ineffieiency and Incompetence. and
with having wasted money OF the
municipality.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
Brookhart Flags
Gov. Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, Sept. IS. UP
Governor Roosevelt of New York,
in advocating repeal of the 18th
amendment, entered the prohibition
controversy with unclean hands
lccause he has failed to give pro
hibition a fair trial in his own state,
senator Brookhart. Republican,
iowa, dry leader, declared in a state
mont today.
Brookhart advocated a political
union between the west and the
south on economic and prohibition
issues He said that in the last ses
sion of Congress such combination
operated effectively most of the scs
sion.
Brookhart said tine race question
in the south had been one thing that
prevented such union in the past
but added that "the most persistent
senator in raising this question even
to an endorsement of lynching his
also had been defeated
He referred to Senator Blease,
Democrat. South Carolina.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
YOUTH ADMITS
CHARGE AGAINST
ACTOR IS FALSE

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Sept. IS.
Up)-A young New York lad 5 at
tempt to crash the movies threat
enimg the life Of Ben Lyon, hand
some leading man, gave the actor
a scare and landed the lad in the
city Jail here today.
Philip Richard Me Eneaney, 10, of
1916 18th street. New York, was
the youth and his chances Of leav-
ing the jail in the near future, were
rather slender. according 70 police.
Jimmy Triantes, a young newsboy
first warned Lyon of the New York
er's intention to kill : you.
Jimmy ran into a film studio
where Lyon was at work late yes
terday and told him a youth out
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18

thirty thousand
welcoming shouts as he steps to bat
the idol of them al. Ball one!
Ball TWO, and cr-r-aCk! he's done
it again. Popularity to be lasting must
be deserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18
Mother Admits
Poisoning Baby

JONESBORO, Tenn, Sept. IS
U.P>-Mrs. Isabel Higgins, l9, con,
fessed to police today that she had
poisoner her ll-months-old baby to
death "beeause it was sick and |
didn I have any money TO get doe
tor. -
The woman was held in Jail here
while the Washington County grand
jury investigated her story.
She described how the baby had
been sick for a long time, and "suf-
fering terribly.' She purchased Il
bottle of carbolic acid, she said, but
when some Of the acid spilled on the
babvs chest as she forced it into
the baby's mouth, - ran screaming
for help" "
Southern hay men predict alfalfa
hay will bring $40 per ton this fall,
though lately selling for about sl3.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-18

tion of the mechanical cotton pick
or, Doctor W. j. Spillman, consulting
specialist Of the Agriculture Depart
mcnt, told the Pan-American agrl-
culture conference today.
Explaining that mechanical pick
ers already invented and operating
can do the work of 40 TO 80 humans,
Spillman predicted that forthcoming
changes in the cotton industry Will
be even greater than those which
occurred in wheat production dur
mg the last decade through the
great increase in use of machinery.
He reported Is mechanical pick
crs in operation III one district and
others accepting contracts for large
operations. Use of the mechanical
Iickers win enable one farm family
to care for lao acres Of cotton, h.
said.
Three-fourths of the people now
growing cotton will be out of Jobs
and We don't know what VIII he
come Of them, h. said.
Lompoc Valley, Santa Barbara
County, has 10000 acres of beans
which arr n0W being harvested