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Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
DELAWARE SWEET
POTATO YIELD BY
ACRE LEADS j. s.
States Indicated Yield
For 1881 Also To Set
Record, Survey Says
WEATHER WAS HELP

Delaware sweet potatoes have pro-
duced the highest average yield per
acre of any State in the country this
year, according to reports to Rich
ard c. Ross, Federal agricultural
statistician, College Park, Md.
Yields of this crop are now indicat-
ed to average about 175 bushels per
acre.
This is five bushels per acre high
er than the average in Maryland, Is
bushels higher than New Mexico,
and 20 bushels higher than New
Jersey. The average for the United
States is around S4.4 bushels. Della
wares 1881 indicated yield, if finally
realized, will also set a record for
the State, since the highest average
in records of previous years dating
back to 1900 is 172 bushels in 1922.
Total production of sweet potatoes
this year is indicated to be the sec
ond largest since 1922, when a crop
of 1,892,000 bushels was grown. This
year the crop will amount to about
1,575,O0O bushels.
Production of corn, buckwheat,
potatoes, soy beans, cowpeas, apples,
pears and grapes are all now indi-
Gated to be above average this year.
Weather during October was warm
and dry, with temperatures probably
averaging five or six degrees above
normal and precipitation probably
less than 60 per cent of normal. Late
potatoes yere damaged by dry
weather, but weather conditions gen.
orally were favorable for harvesting
operations as we'll as for plOwing
and seeding of fall sOwn grains.
Crop prospects improved OF per
cent during October, improvement
being shown chiefly by cotton, pota-
toes, beans, buckwheat, sugar beets,
peanuts and rice which were all ia
vored by the unusually warm Octo-
Der weather with large areas even as
far north as Southern Michigan es-
Gaping frost till late in October or
early November. On the other hand, |
in some of the states affected by
drought earlier in the season, re- (
ported yields of corn and flax are /
below earlier indications and some |
Southern crops, particularly sweet |
potatoes, sorghum, sugar cane and |
pecans have been hurt by the con- /
tinued dry weather. Combining the
23 principal crops, exclusive of vege-
tables, yields per acre are now ex-
pected to be ia per cent above
yields last year, and 0.6 per cent
above average yields during the pre-
vious 10 years.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
THE COMMON COLD

The common cold is something
more than nuisance, according to
the U. S. Public Health Service; it
may be an uncommOnly serious mat
ter. In the first place, it may be the
! forerunner of much more serious
! respiratory disease, such as bron-
/ chitis, or pneumonia. In view of its
possible association with these
serious respiratory diseases, the
common cold may actually become
a menace to life.
In the second place, the common
cold is a very expensive disease. In
the factory and in the school more
time is lost from the common cold
than from any other disease. In
dustry and education are both hard
hit, and the cost of time lost from
work and study is a financial bur-
den of no small proportions. The
| parent, the wage-earner, and the
taxpayer are paying the piper.
Since the common cold is such
large factor in the health of the ma
tion and such a waste of the ma
tion's time, it is of the utmost i'm
portance that its ravages be pre-
vented as far as possible.
AS a first principle in prevention
we must recognize the fact that
colds are infectious and contagious.
Much time and effort have been
spent in trying to discover the par
ticular germ responsible for the
common cold. The latest work
seems to indicate that the cause of
this disease is to be found in a fill
terable virus, that is, this virus will
pass through a filter and even
high-powered microscope cannot de-
tect the offending organism.
The infective agent is found in the
nasal secretions of the victim, who
has acquired the infection by direct |
or indirect contact with someone |
else suffering from the disease. If |
you wish to avoid cold, give your
sneezing, coughing friends a wide
berth.
The difficulty of avoiding infec-
tion is frankly acknowledged. Dur i
ing the cold season of the year,
colds are very prevalent, and a
large number of the patients are
Walking dDTOdu III I0e lduQ because
they will not be kept in by lust a
cold" The innocent bystanders suf-
fer. They are sprayed with the in
fection liberated by a chorus of
sneezes. The hands of a person
with cold are practically sure to
be infected from his nasal secre-
tions, and the infection will be con-
veyed to articles he handles and to
other hands which he touches.
Hence, it is almost impossible to
avoid direct or indirect contact with
the infection unless the people who
have colds are willing to take
measures. for the protection of their
fellows.
The best method of protection, for
both the sick and the we'll, is for the
patient with a cold to go home-to
bed, if necessary-andt to stay there
until he has recovered. The patient
needs quiet, rest, and proper care, 1
and he cannot obtain these in Office,
shop or factory. While thus doing
the best, thing for himself, he is
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
THIS WILL INTEREST WAGE
FARMERS

In Federal employment the legal
labor day is eight hours. In a large
number of northern Republican
states the legal maximum number
of hours for men is eight. Not a
single southern Democratic state
has any such limitation. No south
ern state limits the number of hours
of daily employment to less than
ten, and then only in some very few
Industries.
Nine states provide for weekly
payment of wages. Eight of these
are Republican.
Twenty-one states have what is
known in railroad legislation as full
crew laws; sixteen of these states
are Republican.
Twelve states limit the number of
days that woman may work in
success to six; of these twelve, only
one is Democratic.
Thirteen states make it compul-
sorry that a period of time varying
from thirty minutes to one hour
must be allowed for the noon day
meal in all industries; of these
states only two are Democratic.
Twelve states have a law that a
woman can work only a fixed num-
ber of hours. not in excess of six,
without being given either a meal
period or a rest period; only two of
these states are Democratic.
Sixteen states have law prohib-
iting night work for women in GER
tain industries; only one of these
states is Democratic.
Ten states have law which pro-
hibits women taking home work
from Enthusiastically called
sweat-shOp legislation-one of these
states is Democratic.
And so the list might be continu-
ed, showing how and in what par
ticular solidly Democratic states
have made little or no effort to en-
act legislation giving industrial
wage earners the slightest protec-
ton as to wages. hours of labor,
sanitary working conditions, rest
periods, workmen's compensation,
or any other of the multitude of pro-
tective measures which are COM
mon in Republican states.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
SUGAR HILL
Near Williamsvillel

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonah Lewis enter
tanned to dinner Thursday the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. George
Williams and three children, and Mr..
and Mrs. Jim DerTickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Hudson gave a
birthday dinner Friday evening in
honor of Mr.. Hudsons birthday.
Among those present were Albert
Pepper, Mr.. and Mrs. George Grise
and Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel Pepper
and son Carl.
Audrey Lekites, Grace Murray and
Edna Hudson spent Sunday with
Pauline McCabe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Grey called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Grey Sum
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Murray and son
and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Izzy, of
Philadelphia, also Mr. and Mrs Mar
vel Pepper were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Pepper and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonah Lewis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Pepper and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Grise spent Saturday even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Keen.
Mrs. Keen has been on the sick list
but is better again.
Don't forget prayer meeting Fri
day evening in charge of Mrs. Flos-
sic Lekites. Everyone welcome.
Services at Sound Church next
Sunday morning as follows: Sunday
school at 9:45. followed by class
meeting and regular services with
preaching by the pastor, Rev. Nc
Corkle, starting at Z p. m. Come
out and enjoy a good sermon.
A surprise birthday party was
given Isaac Derrickson on Tuesday
evening in honor of his SSth birth
day by his neighbors. Everyone en-
joyed pleasant evening with plenty
of refreshments served. The party
broke up with every one wishing Mr..
Derrickson a happy birthday and
more of them. To the best of the
writer's knowledge Mr.. Isaac is the
oldest resident in this vicinity.
Ed Adkins is having five brooder
houses built. More brOilers.
Harb Hickman, of Norfolk, and
Mrs. Fred Valles and sons, of Cali
fornia, called on relatives here Sun
day.
Mrs. Name DerriCkson spent Sun
day afternoon with Mrs. Harold Der
Cunning season is on and those !
interested in this sport are very
busy people just now We hope they
have a good season, as it is very |
short this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank DerricksOn,
Mrs. Louise Hastings and son Will,
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Godfrey, of near frankfort.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
Attractive LGlUnS FOLLOLO
Proper Seeding And Care

Attractive green turf around the
house is within the reach of any
one who is willing to follow careful
ly certain fundamental rules in pre-
pairing the ground for a new lawn,
in seeding it, and in caring for the
grass once it has made it's growth.
AS most lawns are of compare
lively small area, the extra cost of
giving the seed bed the necessary
pulverizing and fertilizing to insure
best results and of buying the best
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
IMPORTANCE OFsBOYS WORK

The depressed atmosphere in
homes where the head of the fam
lily is out of work, is sending hun
dreds of boys into the street, Boys
Clubs are reporting to the Boys
Club Federation of America. Local
clubs are trying to reach these boys,
take them away from the street cor
ner and its doubtful influence and
into clubs where they may play,
read or build things.
When boys find homes less attrac-
tive than usual an added burden is
thrown Upon local Boys Clubs.
These clubs welcome the RESPONSE
bility but ask that when community
chest funds are raised Boys Club
budgets shall not be cut.
Many boys, employed during nor
NAL times but in times of business
distress unable to get work, are al
so turning to Boys Clubs for edu-
cation and recreation. This too tax
es the facilities of the average club.
In most communities where conf
munity chest funds have been rails
ed the Importance of continued
work among boys is appreciated and
ample funds are being provided for
that work. The average club is not
asking to have it's budget increased
but is appealing to be allowed TO
operate on a budget comparable to
last year.
In times of depression many a
boy turns to petty crime. 70 pre-
vent this is one of the tasks of the
local Boys Club. That this preven-
tive work of the club is effective has
been proved by numerous studies
which have been made.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20
UNCLE SAM SAYS

The post office department has de-
cided to use cotton twine instead of
jute twine for tying packages of
letters. 1t uses about 100000
pounds year.
An average COW needs about 116
cubic feet of air each hour, or about
200 pounds of air every day.
Farm wages on October 1 were the
lowest since 1916, an donly about 1S
per cent higher than pre-war wages
for October l.
"The Cougar Hunt" is the title of
a new Department of Agriculture
motion picture. 1t shows Federal
hunters in action.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20

By the time the year is up Europe is
likely to think that a moratorium means
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20

Dresses that button up the back
are coming into style again. They
just won't let the husbands rest.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-20

Auto accidents are most numer-
Gus in October and fewest in Febru-
airy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Farmers cooperative organize tions in Jugoslavia plan to spend nearly $7,O00,00O on land recianfa tion projects by 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
DAMAGE SUITS
 IN COMMON PLEAS
Action Started To-day in Four Suits Involving a
 Total of S7,4OO
ONE AUTO ACCIDENT

Damages of $7,40O are asked in four civil actions begun to-day in the common pleas court. Two of the actions are brought on com. mon count writs one is based on an automobile collision and the last one on injuries the plaintiff re- ceived in fall on the defendant s property.
 Vera Cross asks $5,O00 damages against Edward l.. Futile as a re- suit of injuries she suffered when her husbands car in which she was riding, figured in a collision with the defendants car on Bunker Hill and Woodruff avenues on June 19, 1881. The plaintiff alleges she suffered lacerations over the left eye, injuries to her left leg and a wrenched back.
 Pasquale Migliari asks s1,000 damages from Harry Shapiro for injuries he suffered when he trip ped over a wooden strip in the sidewalk in front of the defend ants property on North Main street on August 20, 1881.
 Anna l.. Johnson seeks $500 from John A. Paollno for back rent al- legVdly duo from November 23. On another common count writ, The NaAgatuck Lumber company asks $500 from Alfred Archambault. Foreclosure of mortgage on Greenwood avenue property Is ask cd in Q petition filed by Henry c. KIeist against Albert Jabs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
City Making
 Big Efforts
(Continued from Page l.)

collections were not as heavy as desired during the past year. This laxity on the part of taxpayers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Wilmington To \ Undergo Treatment
 At Norwich Plant
Claims Injuries Received l2 Years Ago in College Football Game to Blame for Condition But Dr Einchey Alleges Booze Orgy Responsible

that the rest and care part of the judges recipe was o. K, but as far as the worry was concerned the doctor was positive that he would be more distressed mentally if he were obliged to remain in any cer- tain place contrary to his wishes,
 Dr Wilmington informed the judge that on Thanksgiving day in 1919 while playing with the foot ball squad of the University of Western Tennessee against Jack sonville college he was hurt about the head. He didn't pay any at- tention to the injury at the time but later while in Kansas City he suffered a breakdown. Later com plications developed and occasion ally he has found it necessary to take medicine. He diened that he was addicted to the use of liquor or narcotics. He described the ef- fects both would have on him li he indulged. A little sweet wine now and then was his one weak. ness on the drink question. Last Monday evening he took some pills and the following morning had q weak spell. He remembered falling down stairs and after that came the mental eclipse. Witnesses in court yesterday morning account ed for the actions of the doctor Clad in Q bathrobe and a pair of slippers the doctor walked from his home on Oak street to a friends house on Hill street, where he complained of "black cats" fol- lowing him and where he mistook dog for lion. He was taken at that time to Brookside home fol observation.
 Attorney Maurice Gruskay, who defended Dr Wilmington, main. tained that the state had not es. abolished its charge of inebriacy The court answered that he was acting for the best interests of the doctor in ordering him committed to the state hospital at Norwich To give relatives or Mrs Whiting. ton chance to decide on the mat. ter, temporarily at least, notice oi appeal was filed by Attorney Grus' kay. If friends or relatives be. come interested and contest tho charge the doctor will be given hi, freedom, if not. he will be sen, away for the prescribed rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

was due to depleted income and the depression in general.
 The mayor and controller were also debating early this afternoon whether to call a special meeting of the finance board late today or sometime tomorrow. The alder men will meet tomorrow night and the finance board must meet first to authorize numerous transfers in the various departments so as to balance items and formally close the 1881 books. The aldermen, under the charter, must approve the transfers. At tomorrow nights meeting of the aldermen, also, q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
resident of Denmark, Art

A resident of Denmark, Arthur Molvig, who was formerly em- ployed by H. s. Coe of this city, Is awarded $3,120 under the terms of stipulated compensation find- ing approved to-day by Commis- sioner Frederic M. Williams. The amount Is to be paid by check to Attorney T. V. Meyer, counsel for Molvig.
 The finding states that Molvig sustained injuries, including a fractured skull on February IA, 1927, while in the employ of the local resident. The claimant was found to be incapacitated and Q voluntary agreement was approved which pand the injured man week. ly payments up to August 30, 1880.
 The Claimant moved to Denmark and claim for total disability was entered on the grounds that he was and would be unable to perform any labor for money. The hearing was held before Commissioner Will Hams at which the respondent denied the claimants claim.
 The stipulated sum was then agreed up on and approved by the commissioner. The sum is a full and final settlement for all claims against the respondent. the finding states.
 Other agreements approved in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

A football casualty in an appar- ent lover emphasized" intercolle- glate battle in 1919 was offered to- day as being an indirect cause of the present alleged "deteriorated" condition of Dr Frazier H. Whit tington, local colored physician. The doctor is still suffering for dear old Western Tennessee, so he claims, but in an affidavit present. ed to the court by Dr Richard J. EIlnchey the accused's recent hal- l,icinations and actions are directly due to recent alcoholic excesses.
 Judge T. V. Meyer and Dr Whit tington exchanged opinions as to the best possible course of action for the doctors future welfare. The court decided that the physi- clan needed O rest and plenty of good care and a chance to escape from worry. The doctor admitted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
SPRINKLER ALARM
 BROUGHT OUT EIREMEN

A still alarm was registered at fire headquarters at o'clock this morning following the ringing of sprinkler system alarm in the Sears- Roebuck company's store on Grand street. There was no fire for the two companies from headquar- ters to extinguish. The resultant loss was caused by water. A brush fire on South Leonard street was reported to headquarters at 9:40 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
OLD CAVE MEN LIKED
 THEIR WOMEN FAT

When men lived In caves, thtIF ideal feminine beauty bore little resemblance to modern standards: Pictures and aeulDtors discovered on cave walls indicate according to 4, TOwnnend Russell of the smith. a0nmn institute, that prehistoric men preferred women almost ni fat as they were tall, says fopnlsf Science Momthly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
wATERTOWN MAN .,u

Patrick Flynn of Waterto~n was taken to the Waterbury hospital early this afternoon suffering rom an Injury to his ankle. He was struck by an automobile operated by pr D. K. LOveland. N-rays were taken to ascertain whether or not Mir Flynn suffered any fractures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
FEARLEss IRISH EDITOR
 NnWV HAS CEAm TN CErN M

Dublin--(UP)-An editor, who remained fearlessly independent, throughout Ireland's bitter civil war. now has seat in the senate as a reward for his courage and broadmindedness.
 He is George Crisbie, of the Cork Examiner, which was suppressed in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
COLORED DOCTOR SENT TO HOSPITAL
Dane Awarded
 $3,120 Judgment
Arthur Molvig Severely Injured While Employed By
 H. s. COe-Returns to Old Home

clude: City of Waterbury and John 1 McEvoy of 75 South street. eye in- jury, $12.15 weekly; Geghan-Al- lerton Co, Inc, and Maurice Geghan of IF Wall street. ankle injury, | $6 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

vote will be passed allowing the local theaters to conduct Sunday performances during 1882 under the provisions of state law gover- ming such recreation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Nearly two tons of copper coins
 were collected by Cambridge, Eng
 land, students in a one-day drive for funds for ex-soldiers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

turn by the republicans ana |t government during the struksIe ~ anything the paper said. His Iilt was in constant danger.
 The Free State senate naw ilat elected him to fill the seat iefl vacant by the death of Senator p. J. Hooper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
COUPLE is SEIZED
IN DUFFY MURDER
Paul Corbo and Dancer Deny
knowledge Of Philadelphia
Racketeer Case
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 3.-Paul
Corbo, 81, and Miss Vivian Lee, 10, Q
dancer, were arrested today in connec-
ton with the Staying Of Mickey Duffy,
Philadelphia racketeer. IL, Atlantic City.
They denied knowledge Of the killing.
but were held as fugitives from justice
for Atlantic City. N. j., authorities.
Two New York detectives went to q
hotel early today and assembled to
Carbo's room. With pistols drawn, one
of the detectives shouted through the
door, Telegram, sir"
Carlo, unarmed and dressed in o
lounging robe. opened the door.
"Oh, suppose this Is for the Duffy
murder read about In the papers"
police quoted him as saying.
From huge assortment of clothes he
picked out a gray suit, sport shoes and
silk shirt and accompanied the detec-
tives, with Miss Lee, a night club
dancer
Carlo said he was In a Manhattan
hospital on the might Duffy was killed.
He is known to police under several
aliases. He once served IA months for
the Staying Of Bronx butcher, but was
paroled on his plea Of Self-defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
U. S. WILLING TO AID.
Advises Chinese Legation, Asking Ex-
pulsion Details.

The State Department advised the
Chinese legation today that II 1t should
submit the details of the ChineSe-Mex-
lean expulsion controversy the American
Government might be able to employ
its good offices in seeking q solution.
Legation ofY1cials discussed with the
State Department the Mexican move to
expel Chinese from Mexico. Depart
ment officials said, however, the ques-
ton of mediation or arbitration was
not involved. The course which would
be pursued under international law II
the facts warranted would be the en-
ployment Of good Offices.
The Labor Department already has
granted permission for groups OF
Chinese leaving Mexico under the ex-
pulsion order to cross American ter
ritory.
Department officials withheld further
comment, but it was indicated one Of
the complications that made the prob
lem more difncult was the fact the
action was described as having been
taken by individual Mexican states and
not by the federal government Of that
country.
That government was described as
entirely friendly to the, Chinese. The
American Government in the employ
ment of its good offices could deal only
with the federal government.
Acting Secretary Of State Castle said
that while immigration questions were
considered to be purely q domestic
problem, 1t was generally considered
Sufacient time should be granted and
adequate notice given in cases Of whole
sale expulsions.