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Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
BUS AND TRUCK SITUATION
Commission Appointed to Make
Investigations in State

The commission recently appoint
ed by Governor Buck to consider
the bus and truck situation as it
relates to Delaware highways,
both as to weight, wear and tear
on the roads and the possible rev.
enue to be derived, met at Dover
Thursday with the Governor. The
conference resulted in the organi-
zation of the commission by the Sc
lection Of Captain William f. Sim
onton, as chairman, and P. F.
Guerke, representing the Chamber
of Commerce Of Wilmington as sec
retary. The commission will look
further into the bus and truck
proposition and present their find
ings to the Legislature with pos
sible recommendations. The COM
mission includes w. A Simonton,
p. F. Guerke, Thomas J. Haley, ].
w. Burris and Harold Veasey.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
DR.. CORLEY JOINS
COP. CANDIDATES
Entertained at ''Mapledale"
Near Dover, by Z. S. Sena-
tor d. o. Hastings
GOV. BUCK WAS THERE

u. S. Senator Daniel D. Hastings
was host at luncheon at noon Sat
urday to all except three Of the
candidates nominated at the Re
publican State Convention last
Wednesday. Two Of the candidates
were unable to attend the lunch
con because of previous important
engagements and the other is in
Europe The luncheon was held at
Senator Hastings home, Maple
dale, near Dover. Guests in addi-
ton to the candidates were Mrs.
Ethel Bach Warner, a member Of
the executive committee of the Re
publican State Committee: Mrs.
Julia H. Tallman, Republican Ma
tional Committeewomen: w Ell
wood Wright, chairman of the
Sussex County Committee; Robert
K Jones, chairman of the Kent
County Committee; U. S. Senator
John G. Townsend, Jr., former
Governor William D. Denney, Viii
liam J. Storey, secretary of the
Republican State Committee and
NJ Hayes Wilson, secretary to
Senator Hastings Candidates who
were guests were Governor Buck,
D. Mifflin Wilson. nominated as
Presidential Elector from Kent
County; Captain Harry V. Lyons.
nominated as Presidential Elector
from Sussex County; DR.. r. z.
Corley, nominee for Lieutenant
Governor; 1t. Gov. ]. Henry Hazel,
nominee for State Auditor; George
S. Williams, nominee for State
Treasurer. Recorder of Deeds AL
bert Stetser. member of the execu-
tive committee of the State COM
mittee was unable to accept an in
vitation because he is on his vaca-
tion. ]. Warren Marshall, nomi-
mated as Presidential elector from
New Castle county, is in Europe
F. V. DUPONT, chairman of the
State committee, has also left for
Europe. Attorney General Reuben
Jr., nominee for
Congress, and Daniel ]. Layton,
nominee for attorney general, were
unable to accept invitations be
cause of previous engagements.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
GORED TO DEATH
BY ENRAGED BULL
Bernard Marvel Near Easton,
Nd, Succumbs From
Injuries Suffered
NEPHEW COMES TO AID

Gored by a bull late Thursday on
the farm of bis nephew with whom
he lived near EaSton, Md, Bernard
Marvel, So, a retired farmer, was
so badly injured that he died Fri
day in the Emergency Hospital at
Easton, Md. Mr.. Marvel had gone
into the field to turn out the cattle
after the milking period. He was
suddenly set upon by the bull and
knocked to the ground. Edgar
Slaughter, his nephew, heard Mar
vel's cries and, with the aid of
farm employees, succeeded in beat
ing off the bull with pitchforks.
Marvel, who was unconscious and
badly injured internally, was rush
ed to the hospital. 1t was said
that Slaughter intends to kill the
bull.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
TOWN OF OXFORD
SWEPT BY FLAMES
Blaze in Maryland Oyster
Center Causes Loss of
More Than 100000
FIRE HOUSE IS LEVELED

The town Of Oxford, on the Tired
Avon river, about ten miles from
Easton, Nd, was swept by fire
early last Wednesday with an esti-
mated loss Of more than 100000.
The flames broke out in a store on
Morris street, the main business
section, and spread throughout one
side of the block, destroying a row
Of two-story frame business places.
F'iremen fought the blaze for near
ly four hours before it could be
gotten under control 1t was dis
covered shortly after a. M, and
the firemen worked steadily until
8, but were unable to save any Of
the buildings on one side Of the
street. Wind famed the flames,
spreading the fire to properties On
the other side Firemen were able
to extinguish the blaze there with
no great damage.
Started in General Store
The fire started in the general
merchandise store Of Robinson and
Harris. The store was completely
destroyed with all its merchandise.
Barnett's drug store, together with
all the stock, was also DESTROYED.
as were Seeden's barber shop, the
office Of Or. Joseph A. Ross and
the Oxford Fire House. The office
Of DR.. Ross and the Oxford Fire
House were 50 badly burned that
nothing was left but a heap of ash
es. When first discovered, the fire
was only a slight blaze, but famed
by high wind it spread quickly.
It was discovered in the Robinson
and Harris store close to the roof
Of the building by nearby resi-
dent. The cause Of the fire is un-
known. Mr.. Robinson said that he
closed his store Wednesday night
at the usual time, between and
10 P. M. Everything was all right
when he left, he said. The fire
broke out after midnight.
Firemen From Three Towns
Easton, st. Michaels and Oxford
firemen fought the blaze. When it
was found that the houses on the
side of the street where the fire
broke out could not be saved, the
fremen centered their efforts on
the opposite side, which was ser
iously threatened for a time. Ok
ford is known as one of the largest
oyster, fishing and grabbing centers
in the United States.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Munkacsy's Ideas

When Munkacsy. great Hungarian
painter, was a lad. he was dissatis-
fed with representations of the
Christ which he saw. They seemed
"effeminate personifications of too
much humility" He wished to paint
"such man as could be severe to
the wrongdOer, even while he was
forgiving and tender to the repent
ant" To counteract the effect of
the paintings Of which Munkacsy
disapproved, he himself painted pic
lures which have Christ's life for
theme.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Beck ManlOye Wedding

Announcement of the marriage
of Miss Margaret Beck, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Beck, and
Milton Carlisle Manlove, son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Manlove, both of
Milford, has been made. The we'd
ding took place, in Milford, on Sat
urday night, September 10, at the
avenue M. E. parsonage, the Rev.
Frank Herson performing the cere-
mony.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
For Levy Court Conlni,5

I wish to announce th. |
candidate for the Office i
Court Commissioner ot ID
Levy Court District Of Ksz
ty at the Democratic PHI
subject 10 the decision Of i;
ocratic and Indepe1isl. |
Your support will be aglzI
4-20 if P. Y. T4-l
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
FOR REPRESENTAIII

I wish to announce ! 1I
didate for Representative I
Legislature from The fE
sentative district D1:i
Hundred Of Kent Coln.g |
to the decision Of The Ds7l
and Independent voters. ~
port viii be appreciate
7-2O if n. I'D
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Political Notiils]
For Levy Cnnrt cnmn,i. :.

I wish 10 announce nv,.a
didata for the Office If IsT
Commissioner Of He 1st b
and 18th districts at The DAM
Primaries, subject 10 The /
Of the Democratic arj I,j.,
Fol e1s. | VIII appreciate I'D
ports. J0HNLl
4-20 if
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Dog Held in Trap 20
Days Till Leg Drops Off

Willows, Calif.-Sandy, big shep-
herd dog belonging to Mrs. Ellis
Haines. is home after a 29-day alb
sence, during which he stood in a
trap until the leg, which had been
caught. fell off and he was able to
drag himself home. He is prac-
tically a skeleton. but is expected
to recover.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
SyEsTORSle| W St
IN FUR Pao51 S11
Fur Farm . I
Turns Out !. '''s q
tic Fraud I
PROMOTERS pDr,I

MI ae .ars Of a s. On /
Worth 1nsp5e.s' .ipsl1' ! asla
i T'.-aa ..l. never na.s1..,., : ~
T ~ heavy losses ,o i .s5-,. .a.'l.t l
1as living in this D.. .ssaa !, /
,y 5noladtng dr.. 5.,. q y,
efal Grand JUrv .'1%a': II
: thirteen oacs.- ~ u.
tEa..4 The pr5n5...' ! Il
t' IN the Cj,r.c.-s ,,.,s ID
a--4ael9a.a and o5asa.s
L'.sls Creek nsa, \
=, lost eysryt5i,,
s3l when The s1..-1s. ,--lz !
2a at Sheriff 5 i. s'.s: Il
meat alleges H.. g: |
terBr.a =. aas ng an illsgc..r1
N axe good t5s 10y
v atea they he'd ar T3--S
oas q ae reasons Ii. u
4 failure was TIA. i. i
7aid eommiss.g,, Il
E Indictment alleges ~
.sa.s q nearby place, Il
.a.s New Jersey and u
wanna are listed as vica-g1
1[aua Those indicted ! !
sAa-k9P president Ra,,srI
seoFs'ary Harry A P,y !
Mexican Ro0er. u sasr /
+ ountain R. N. Atkins, !
Mccormick, H. H. NJ. /
AIahonE H V WiIjsn, !,
= Zaan ana J. E NT.r /
Of the defendants h, l., !. !
50 An investigation + II
eern was made BY pos-s, IL
following complaints ~ /
he investors.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
FOR REPRESENIAH'

1 wish to announce = !.
didate for represenISa.E, ".
Legislature from the ~ r.,
sentative district henIol :.
of Kent County, su'l's- = n
cision of the DenlocIa-n
pendent voters. lO1i ~
De "a aPP's'-A''TE p TEDWARDF|
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
FOR PROTHOSOTA

Wieh 10 announce tIs |
a candidate for the ofns |
thonotary Of Kent Con'! Y
First Representative D.s-..'
Democratic primaries II i
port Of all Democratl' y
pendent voters VIII o. a.E'
ROBERT i Nl
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Danger in Uudu, H,t,

Too much eagerDp,, 4
always to The front ssii /
the sage If Chinatown M
q vain nan daagero1s,7 NIL
is going On Behind III
Was taron Srar
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Ground Made Sacred

Fifty shiploads Of earth wer'
taken from the Holy land to tne
Campo Santo in Florence, Italy' y =
order that the dead might lie iI
sacred ground.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
DOVER LETTER

The telegraphic communication
between the Richardson House and
the depot will open to-day Mr..
Emm.t Wilson, a young man Of
this town will, I understood, be the
operator.
Messrs. HAZEL & PenneWill have
suspended the manufacture Of
peach baskets until after the Fair,
when a force Of hands will be set
to work making them for next
year. The five months the firm
have been carrying on this business
they have turned out 100000 bas-
kets. While the peach trade was
Continued on Page Six)
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
For Lew Court Connlls' D

For Levy CVu -,.s3
wish to ANNOUNCE simI
didate for the office q Il ~
Commissioner Conn Of the II r.
and 5th districts at T. ta' :. II |
Primaries, subject ~ y IA I'd
of the Democratic a.. =. ID |
voters. Your saPgg,, Pppy 3 a
preciated.
5-25 If Il
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
E0R REfhi rGt

wish to anno. no,..tstin !
didate for reprs'' ss hi he tad
Legislature. from from lE:s.ptn d. . |,
sentative distIls'. tn. .rlIspes ~
of Kent County, ,,,oIcsrastr ,Isa y
cision Of the Dsi'lf YOU ssFl
psnappr ps esd,ocs aS1
ALEHA4'D /
S-17 Ct /
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
Feet Tell Fortune,
Orthopedics Assert

Chicago.-Orthopedics surgeons
now tel fortunes by studying
feet. In the case Of a woman:
Short, thick toes denote leth-
argy and lack Of imagination.
Long toes and long feet mean
temperament.
High arches mean the sub
ject is aristocratic; low ones.
that she works for living.
The bigger the feet, tile pref
tier the woman.
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
FOR sHERGf.

I wish to ann'ass. las. I'D
candidate for the 'lIS' t5s DD91
Kent County at ~ - tss 4
Primaries, suOJs, !, and I1i91
Of the Democrat. .ao,t y r1 i
voters. Your sugIy,1y,EI
preciated- "DlcIIs1ytsl \
6-29 lot -
Smyrna times., 1932-09-21
DOINGS SO YEARS
AGO IN SMYRNA
Notes of Marriages, Deaths,
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF SEPT. 2OTH, 1882

1.-THE Smyrna Times has started
20 look back over its files and tell
what happened around the correspond
ago. We hope to make this a regular
weekly feature. If it does nothing else,
Il will call to mind people and events
of that day that should be interesting
to the present generation. We hope
our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
erly sought and read-Editor0
Evening star., 1932-05-11
RASK0B URGES BEER
AS PLATFORM PLANK
Prosperity Hinges on Tax From
Liquor Sales, Demo
crat Says.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, May 1.-THE production
and sale of light wines and beer and a
tax levy, based on Canadian rates. is
John J. Raskob's idea of the most eff
fective single action Congress could
take toward restoring prosperity.
He said he did not agree that the
amendment should be replaced outright,
but would let the amendment stand and
adopt the home-rule plan
The national chairman would have
the Democratic Convention adopt a
plank in its platform obligating every
Democratic Senator and Representative
to vote in favor of a resolution in Con-
greSs which would give the people a
chance to vote on the question Of re-
tanning the eighteenth amendment
without change or modifying the
amendment in line with the home-rule
plan.
He characterized as "ludicrous were
IL not so serious" the struggle to bal
ance the budget at a time when our
bootlegging racket is going merrily on
collecting at least $4,000 600 600 a year
through Illicit sale of Intoxicating
liquors"
Evening star., 1932-05-11

". Thorn to Fort Douglas, Utah. Each
relieved from Quartermaster School,
Philadelphia.
Lieut.. James L. Whelchel, @. M. c.,
to Chanute Field. Ill
Maj. Isaac G. Walker, Cavalry, from
Texas A. g. M. College to Fort Russell,
Tex.
Lieut.. Morris H. Marcus, Cavalry,
from Preside of Monterey, Calf, to
Texas A. 81 M College.
Capt. Thomas Brady, jr., Cavalry,
transferred to Quarternfaster Corps.
Capt Louis S. Stickney, Signal Corps,
from Fort Sam Houston, Tex. to Fort
Monmouth. N. j., as instructor.
Capt. Clarence H. Murphy, Cavalry,
to await retirement.
Capt. Harold o. Goodwin, @. M. c.,
Evening star., 1932-05-11

from New Yosk to Chicago, 9Th Corps
Lieut.. Thomas E. Whitehead, @. M.
c., from Reno, Okla, to Kansas City.
Mo.
Maj. Edward r. Andrews, Infantry,
from Rockford, Ill, to Fort Warren,
Wyo
Capt Curtis D. Away, Infantry. from
Infantry School to Honolulu.
Capt William S. Barrett Infantry,
from Fort Benning, Ga, to Panama
Capt William McC Chapman, In
fantry. from Fort Benning, Ga, to
Hawaii
Lieut.. Douglas Hail. M. c., from
West Point to Philippines.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
TIME LIMIT NEAR
FOR TOXIC FLIGHTS
Two Flyers Groom Planes for
Early Attempts as $4,000 Prize
Offer Expires June l.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE. May 11.-With 20 days
remaining before expiration Of two
year offer Of $4,000 plus interest for
the first nonstop Seattle-Tokio fight,
plans of aviators to make the attempt
were carried forward today.
From Toxic came word Harold Brom-
ley, who has made several attempts to
span the Pacific Ocean by the air
route, was planning to take off from
Seattle by May 20. He asked pernis-
sion to land in Japan.
Charles Dickinson, Chicago aviator,
arrived here yesterday to confer with
contest directors. He said he had a
plane waiting for him in Delaware.
Dickinson said a pilot to be selected
would be at the controls most of the
way If he made the attempt
The contest rules state the money is
70 be returned to the donors, Seattle
aviation enthusiasts, if the successful
flight is not started before June l, this
year. With interest, the prize now
totals nearly $4,000
Evening star., 1932-05-11
PAPAL VICAR STABBED

VATICAN CITY, May IL OP.-Ofi-
cials Of the Catholic Church Monday
were informed that Bishop Igino Mutt.
Apostolic Vicar of Egypt, had been stab
bed in the back and slightly wounded
by an Armenian, who apparently was
deranged The incident occurred at the
bishops home in Alexandria after the
assassin, Jacob Dodosian, %, had gained
entrance by a ruse.
The Armenian was arrested.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
for the first time in a year, reports re-

for the first time in year, reports re-
vealed today.
Only those major companies which do
not nave headquarters here or whose
spokesmen could not be reached are
missing from the list of those once more
making money, the survey showed.
Companies reporting are Continental
Oil Co. of Ponca City, Consolidated Oil
Corporation prairie -Sinclair), Barns
dali Oil Corporation, Midcontinent
Petroleum Corporation, Skelly Oil Co,
Phillips Petroleum Co. of Bartlesvllle
and the Indian Territory Illuminating
Oil Co, also of Bartlesville, one Of the
Cities Service group.
Without exception, these companies
attributed the improved condition to the
Evening star., 1932-05-11

Lewis, in early balloting at the national
convention.
AS for the prediction of State Demo-
cratic Chairman Thomas F. Donovan
that after ballot or two" Gov. Roose-
welt would receive most of the Illinois
delegate votes should he show real
strength" Cermak had this to say:
Il am very much surprised. I don't
know how all the delegates fell about
it and neither does Donovan. l don't
know how many ballots will be cast for
Lewis and neither does Donovan. But
If there is a switch 1 think it will be
for Melvin Traylor."
A few months ago presidential booms
for Traylor we're launched in States
where he formerly lived, Texas and
Kentucky But the banker squelched
them with an announcement he was
not a candidate and did not intend to
be one.
Chicago, scene this Summer of both
major political conventions, may also
become the headquarters for the Re-
publican campaign this year. Predic-
tion the headquarters would be moved
from New York was made here yester-
day by James Francis Burke, general
counsel for the Republican National
Committee.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
ARMY ORDERS

Lieut.. Col. Harry E. Pritchett, from
Inspector Generals office to Fort Lewis
Wash.
Mai. William r. Schmidt from Army
Industrial College to Fort Hamilton,
N. Y.
Can't. Thomas Banbury, @. M. C.,
Fort Bliss. Tex, to await retirement.
Capt. Dallas E. Alfonte, Infantry,
from Command and General Stall
School to Texas A. 81 M. College.
Capt. Francis B. L. Myer to Fort
Warren, Wyo.; Capt. William r. Rich
ev. jr., to Fort Bliss, Tex; Capt. Krouth
Evening star., 1932-05-11
Files Third Divorce Plea.

LOS ANGELES. May II Op).-Helen
Lee Worthing former "Follies" girl
yesterday filed her third suit for divorce
from DR.. Eugene c. Nelson, wealthy
colored physician. The charges were
cruelty, similar to the two former COM
plants that were dropped upon recon-
900 was involved.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
Other Dollar Specials

Folding Ironing Table, with pad and cover 81 90
SIT Stepladders, well braced. 81 90
1S rolls Colored Toilet Paper. 81 90
Turneasy Electric Toaster, with cord. 81 90
1S-pc. Set of Tumbers, sizes .......$ $1.00
Electric Sandwich Toaster Grill ...... 81 90
Mothproof Garment Bags, 3 garment size. 81 90
Wearever Covered Refrigerator Pan. 81 90
in Porcelain Drain Boards-grooved. 81 90
gallons French Dry Cleaner. 90
Is Green Enameled Metal Lawn Wickets. 81 90
"Moonbeam" tafeta-lined Lamp Shades, 81 90
Parchmentized Lamp Shades. .......2 for 81 90
n gallon Abr Decorative Enamel. ...... 81 90
u gallon Hglo Varnish Stain. ........ 90
25-ft. Corrugated Rubber Garden Hose. 81 90
Revolving Metal Hose Reel. eel.............$1.00
16-pc Green Glass Grill set............$1. 90
Kanns-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
WRITER TAKES POISON

Former Denver Girl Removed to
Hospital From New York Hotel.
NEW YORK, May IL CP.-Virginia
Russell, 26-year-old writer, out of work,
was admitted to Bellevue Hospital Mon
day after she told her landlady that
she had taken poison in a hotel to
which she had gone from her rooming
house and registered under an assumed
name
She said she came here about a year
ago from Denver, Colo.
Evening star., 1932-05-11
CHARGE OF BIGAMY
DENIED BY GOLFER
Woman Tells Court She Spent
Her Life Savings on Ac-
cused Man.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May II. = Elsie
Prill, Milwaukee, testified at Federal
Court hearing here yesterday she spent
her life's savings on Louis H. Longstaff,
golfer held on Mann act charges grow
ing out Of his alleged bigamous mar
riage to her.
Miss Prill said when Longstaff pro-
posed a year ago she accepted and gave
him So 900 to buy an automobile for a
honeymoon to California. She declared
she later learned Longstaff married
Edith Malecki at Beaver Dam, Wis, in
1920. under the name of Richard
Hughes. Longstaff challenged Miss
PrilIs right to testify against him on
the grounds she is his legal wife. He
denied the 1920 marriage.
Evening star., 1932-05-11

Bright-colored quilts with
fancy stitching. Double
bed size with scalloped
edges.
KarH's-Street Floor
Evening star., 1932-05-11

recent advances In prices Of crude oil
and refined products and lessons in
economy taught by the lean months of
the past.
Evening star., 1932-05-11

Melvin A. Traylor
himself hushed to
a whisper a few
months ago.
Germ a k q n
nounced yesterday
he b ellie d the
States ertire dele
CATION of So would
back the interna-
tionally known
fnancier as i t S
second choice for
the D e m o C ratio
presidential nomi-
nation alter doing
all it could to sup
port Illinois ia
Vorite son, United
States S e n a t or
jam e S Hamilton
Evening star., 1932-05-11
PROFITS RETURN
TO OIL COMPANIES
Midcontinent Corporations Out of
Red for First Time in Months,
Due to Higher Prices.

BY the Associated Press
TULSA, Okla, May 11.-Ol COM
panies operating in the midcontinent
area are making a profit, some OF them
Evening star., 1932-05-11
CERMAK REVIEWS
BOOM FOR TRAyL0R
Chicago Mayor Sees State
Behind Banker After
Vote for Lewis.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 11.-Mayor Anton
Cermak of Chicago, leader of Illinois
Democrats, has revived the "Traylor-
for-President' boom, which Banker
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Treat for Lice

Poultry losses from lice may be
reduced and egg production in
creased by treating the perches with
a 40 per cent solution of nicotine
sulfate just before the chickens go
to roost, says the Ohio State univer-
sity. The material may be painted
on the roosts with a small paint
brush. 1t is best to repeat the treat
ment in about ten days.
Sodium fluoride may be used in
stead of the sulfate solution. Dur
ing warm weather many poultry
men prefer to use this as a dip
The dip is made by adding three
fourths of an ounce of the chemi
cally pure product, or one ounce of
the commercial sodium fluoride to
each gallon of water.-Nebrask
Farmer.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Flock's Value Depends
on Good Feed and Care

In these days of low profits, poul-
trymen may take heart from earn.
ings made by flock owners cooper
ating with the agricultural exten-
sion division of the University of
Minnesota, in keeping flock records.
During the nine months from No
vember. 1890, to August, 1881, only
two out of seventy-seven flocks
failed to return a profit above feed
and miscellaneous costs. No flock
failed to pay for its feed and leave
at least a small balance.
The latest records. covering fifty
three flocks for August show cash
receipts of over $500 in return for
a charge of about 81. 400 for feeds
and miscellaneous expense.
Miss Cora Cooke, specialist in
charge Of the record project, points
out that such returns are depend
ent upon good feed and care. but
assures flock owners that such care
has paid during the past year and
may be expected to continue paying.