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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
THE FARM PROBLEM

A shaggily handsome young man
stood on the platform speaking to a
group of farm leaders. Evident sin
certify lent strength to his words:
During the next 20 years, either
consciously or unconsciously, the
United States will adopt fairly de-
finite policies as to industry and agri-
culture. We are approaching that
peroid when we must determine
whether we shall strive for a well
rounded, self-sustaining rational life
in which there shall be fair balance
between industry and agriculture or
whether we shall sacrifice our agri-
culture to the building of cities"
1t was IL years ago when Henry A.
Wallace, then 3S-year-old farm
journal editor, made that prophecy.
His hearers might well have been
skeptical. For six years farm income
had been dropping and the farmers
living costs had been climbing. One
attempt after another to succor the
ailing industry of agriculture had
failed, either through political re-
pudiation or inadequate scope.
Nothing seemed less likely than a
rational, planned management of
agriculture in relation to industry.
Yet last week Henry Wallace's pro-
phecy seemed to be coming true. He
himself, now Secretary of Agriculture
and top-fiight farm man of the nat
ion, could point to a program that
already had saved Americas farm
population from disaster and raised
agriculture income to it's highest
point in eight years. Nor was that all.
He could cite also White House-spon-
sored legislation under consideration
in Congress laying the foundation for
long-range scientific regulation of
farming Last week, in view of the
vast changes both in the economic
status of the farmer and the attitude
of the nation and government toward
agricultural planning, Wallace's ear
lier idealism seemed indicated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
Telephone Service to China Launched
Radio Telephone Communication Between the United
China s Now Available

In a recent ceremony in the Office
of the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull,
in Washington, telephone service be-
tween the United States and China
was inaugurated. Participating in the
formal opening were Mrs. Franklin
D. Roosevelt who spoke to Nine.
Chang Kai-shek and Nine. H. H.
Kung; Chinese Ambassador and Nine.
Sao-Ke Alfred SEE who conversed
with high Chinese officials and their
wives in China; Secretary Hull who
extended official greetings to DR.. Wang
Chung-hui, Chinese Minister of For
eign Affairs and also to our Ambas-
sador to China, Nelson 7. Johnson;
Aiming S. Prall, Chairman, Federal
Communications Commission who ex-
changed greetings with General Yu
Fei-peng, Chinese Minister of Com
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

munications. DR.. Stanley X. Hornbeck,
Chief, Division of Far Eastern At
fairs of the State Department, spoke
to c. E. Gauss, American Consul Cen
eral at Shanghai and to Minister o.
X. Yui, Acting Mayor of Greater
Shanghai.
The circuit was formally opened by
T. G. Miller, vice president, American
Telephone and Telegraph Company.
The arrangements for the ceremonies
were made by ]. w. Adams, manager
of the Washington division of the
A. T. and T. Long Lines Department.
Nearly 10000 miles of wire and radio
circuit are used in making a call from
Washington to China, about 5000
miles of which is short-wave radio and
the balance land wire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
HEALTH RECORD FOR FIRST SIX
MONTHS OF 1887

The semi-annual report prepared
by the Bureau of Vital Statistics of
the State Department of Health
shows that there were over LOO
more births than deaths reported in
the State during the first six months
of this year. There were 13,438
births reported and 11,7O5 deaths,
in comparison with 1858 births and
IL, 534 deaths during the first six
months of 1896.
The distribution for the six months
in 1887 was as follows: Births: Bal
timore City, 5,947; the Counties,
7491. Deaths 6,O59 in Baltimore
City and 5,646 in the Counties
Considered in relation to population,
there were 13 deaths which were off
set by Is births in each thousand of
the total population.
More than half of the deaths-6,-
334-or 81 per cent of the total
number recorded, were due to what
are known as the degenerative di-
| seases of middle life and old age.
Heart disease led the group with g.
1855 deaths; nephritis came next with
1928 deaths, cancer was third with
1,096 deaths. There were 979 deaths
from cerebral hemorrhage, and 226
from diabetes.
The pneumonias and tuberculosis
were responsible for 2,163 Deaths
pneumonia for APT and tuberculo-
sis for 736-or IS per cent of the
DIAL.
One death in every sixteen-6 per
:ent of the total-was due to acct
tents of some sort. Motor vehicle
accidents were responsible for 243
ieaths. Nearly twice as many-473
were due to injuries incurred in
ONE other way. Deaths from the
auses mentioned above-the degen-
Irative diseases, the pneumonias, tu-
lerculosis, and accidents-constitu
| d over three fourths of the deaths
| rom all causes and at all ages in
he State.
The semi-annual record of the Blu
| eau of Communicable Diseases
| ,hows that 39,523 cases of notifiable
.iseases were reported to the De-
jartment during the first six months
| 1887, 25,394 from Baltimore City
nd IA, 1923 from the Counties, in
| COMPARISON with 2S.563 for the first
alf of 1886 when 17,349 cases were
| ported from Baltimore City and
| l,214 from the Counties. The in
| lease in the current year was due
srgely to increases in measles of
hich 1909 cases were reported
ON the State within the past six
.onths, in comparison with 6,373
'ses during the corresponding per-
d of 1885, and to increases in
| hopping cough and chickenpox
The venereal diseases-syphilis
| nth 4,631 cases and gonorrhea, with
| ,Ooo SdoCoJ lhhuCAAd, Will O,HOf,
ne pneumonias with 2,426 cases and
tuberculosis, with 1859 cases, were
harged with one third of the sick
less from notifiable diseases report
d during the first half of the cur
ent year. The 1909 cases of
measles reported and scarlet fever,
which 1,159 cases were reported,
dded another third. The remain
er was scattered among the other
'eportable diseases.
Included in the total were 116
asses of Vincent's angina, 9 of pella-
,ra, of malaria, to tularemia
rabbit fever), IL of Rocky Noun
| ain spotted fever Click bite fever),
md IA of undulant fever. Only one
;ase of poliomyelitis (infantile pa
ralysis) was reported during the six
months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

@. 81 Must an employee be EN-
ployed continuously during five
year period to qualify for old-age
benefits?
A. 21 No. One days gainful en-
ployment in each of the five different
calendar years in any Enjoyment not
specifically excepted under Title VIII
of the Social Security Act is sufficient
to meet the five-year minimum re-
quirement.
@. % Are wages of all types of
work included for Federal old-age
benefits?
A. % No. Wages for certain
specified services are not counted i'll
the computation of benefits.
@. 23 Will monthly Federal old
age retirement benefits be paid t.
everyone after age 65?
A. 23 No. In order to receive
monthly old-age retirement benefits
from the Federal Government at the
age of SIS, individuals must have been
employed in at least five different
calendar years after 1886 in what
might be termed industry and
commerce" and their wages from
such employment must be total
of at least $4,000.
O. "a May an individual buy
Federal old-age retirement benefits
from the Federal Government?
A. "a No. The Federal old-age
retirement benefits are not purchas-
able.
@. 25 If my total wage is $62,-
100, what will my monthly Federal
old-age retirement benefit be?
A. rs The amount of your
monthly old-age retirement benefit
will be one-half of one percent of the
first $4,000, plus one-twelfth per-
cent of $4,000, plus one-twenty-four-
tn percent of the remaining $4,000.
" of l percent of S 3,0O0....$15. 90
lip percent of 42,0OO...... 35, 90
1-24 percent of 10000. 7.12
Total ......... .$57.1
Your monthly Federal old-age retire
ment benefit will be $57.12
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
HOW LONG CAN YOU LIVE WITH
OUT EATING?

An unusual article which discusses
a mountaineer's Heaven inspired
fast" which lasted for 81 days and
evidence that you can possibly cheat
your stomach for four months and
still live One of many interesting
features in the August Sth issue of
the American Weekly, the big mag
azine distributed regularly with the
Baltimore Sunday American. On sale
at all newsstands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE
STAMPS

1t anyone learns new history les
sons because the Post Office Depart
ment issues new postage stamps to
commemorate things that happened
in different spots of the United States
then there may be some point to this
new fad that is promoted by stamp
collectors who are being aided and
abetted by their fellow-philatelists
of the present Administration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

Varieties of Brazilian rubber trees
are now being grown in the South of
Florida and the Federal Government
is interesting itself in experiments to
develop rubber production in the re-
gions below Palm Beach.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06
Questions And Answers
WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL
SECURITY

AS anoher seyice to its readers, the
Midland Journal each week will give
authoritative answers to questions on
the Social Security law. By special
arrangement with Luther Becker,
Manager of the Social Security Board
Office at 800 Court Square Building
in Baltimore, the Social Security
Board has consented to pass on the
accuracy of answers to questions on
Social Security, which may be asked
by employer, employees, and others,
through this paper. Address inquir-
les to Midland Journal, Rising Sun,
Md. Answers will be given here in
the order in which questions are re-
ceived. This is an international
service and is not legal advice or SER
vice. In keeping with Social Security
Board policy names will not be pub
lished. - Editor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

A street car runs twice as fast
when a man is trying to catch it as
1t does when he is riding in it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

Gratitude is the fond recollection
of the heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

Jokes on marriage are funny only
to those who are not married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

During courtship they argue; after
marriage they quarrel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

One little word may make new
friendship or break an old one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-08-06

Total ......... .$57.12
Your monthly Federal old-age retire
ment benefit will be $5712
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
Gov. NICE HEADS
ADENSBURG'S
FLOOD PARLEY

BLADENSBURG Md, Nov. 10.
Governor Harry w. Nice will head
the impressive array of guests
and speakers expected to attend
the mass meeting of citizens of
Bladensburg December 10 to draft
a plan to curb the flood evil in
that sector
The list. according to Town
Commissioner Vincent A. OSter-
man, chairman of the flood con-
troll committee, will include Sen
ator Millard Tydings, Senator
George Radcliff, Representative
Stephen Gambrill, State Senator
Lansdale Sasscer, Mayor Howard
Jackson, of Baltimore; members
of the State legislature from
Prince Georges county, members
of the Maryland Park and Plan
ming Commission, members of the
Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission, engineers of the War
Department, the county commits
sionerS, States Attorney General
Herbert r. O'Conor, Assistant
Postmaster General Smith Pur-
dunn, Undersecretary of State
Sumner Welles, State Comptroller
William s. Gordy, Superintendent
of County Schools Nicholas Orem,
County Health officer A. B.
Hooton and heads of all civic and
municipal associations in the
Bladensburg area.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
Wife TO SEE
HUGHES RITES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 19.-
Mrs. Kathleen Hughes, 35, is ex'
pected to attend funeral services
here today for her husband, Carl
H. Hughes, 40, whom she Is
charged with shooting as they
struggled for possession of gun
in their home, about five miles
from here, Tuesday night.
The services were to be held at
1:30 p. m, at the Cunningham
funeral home, 809 Cameron St.,
the Rev. Norman Roberts, pastor
of the M e h dist Protestant
Church, officiating.
Pallbearers are three members
of Alexandria Post, No. "a, of the
American Legion, and three mem
bers of Russell Mitchell Post, No.
500, of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. Burial will be in Arling-
ton National Cemetery.
Mrs. Hughes is at liberty in
$4,000 bond pending a prelimi-
nary hearing. At a coroner's in
quest here Wednesday, she testi-
fled she shot her husband in self
defense when he came home in
toxicated and assaulted her. He
had blamed her, she said, for per-
mitting their 13-year-old son,
John, to ride a bicycle on the
biohWaV The hOV was ctrlIck
and injured by an automobile.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
Gas Cocktail
AtDentiSt;S
For Pain

CAMBRIDGE Mass, Nov. 19
G.N.S0.-Coc.-tail hour in the
dentists chair.
That's the new development in
dental science explained today by
Tr. Fred w. Clement, Toledo den
tist, attending the New England
dental aneSthetiStS convention at
Cambridge City hospital.
It's done with nitrous oxid oxy-
gen, an old method but only re-
Gently perfected, according to DR..
Clement.
Taking nitrous oxid oxygen is
lust like having a few cocktails" !"
DR.. Clement said, making the pa
tient gay but immune to pain.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
4 ADMIT GUILT
IN n. J. VICE CASE

CAMDEN, N. j., Nov. 10 Q.N.S.)
Turning States evidence, it is re-
ported, Kitty Harris, resort oper.
ator, pleaded guilty today in At
lantic City's Federal vice trial to
charges under which she could be
sentenced to 1875 years in prison
and fined $4,000.
Three others, accused as pro-
curers, also pleaded guilty today.
They were Salvatore Quattrocchi
and Russell and Antonio Sparcino,
brothers, all of New York.
There was such a rush among
the defendants to enter guilty
pleas, in fact, that Judge Avis
postponed further trials until Mon
day.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
anna STEM ASKS
U, S. CITIZENSHIP

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 10 G.N.SO.
Anna Sten, petite film actress,
said today she had filed notice of
intention to become a citizen Of
the United States.
Miss Sten, a native of Russia,
declared:
my work is in this country,
and I feel loyal to the land IN
which I make my living"
The Washington times., 1937-11-19

New High in Pampering Pups-The
New and Luxurious Beauty Treatments
for Pets, illustrated in a Full Page
Feature of The American Weekly, with
Sundays Washington Herald-Times.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

luting the flag.
Mrs. John s. Tingle gave a report
Of the milk which is being given tc
certain children at the John NJ
Clayton School. The club pays fol-
the milk.
A letter from the Delaware Chap
ter of the American Red Cross was
read, suggesting that the club start
sewing and knitting groups to make
garments for the needy.
The members answered the roll
call with suggestions that would i'm
prove the club. The suggestions
were then discussed.
A letter from the Board of Lady
Visitors of Delaware Colony was
presented. It asked the club to pro-
vide Christmas gifts to five residents
of the colony.
The club voted money to buy the
gifts and Mrs. s. ]. Messick, who is
chairman of the committee, will take
charge of the gifts.
The president reported that the
American Elm donated by the club,
In honor of Constitution Day, had
been planted at the John NJ. Clayton
School.
The subject OF the meeting was
"Civics." Mrs. Ward Dasey was the
social leader. Mrs. Emma Long gave
a description OF the signing of the
Constitution.
The club sang "Our Delaware"
Miscs Martha Brooks was the Fian-
ist. Mrs. Olive d. Gum read "Our
Heritage" by II. H. Hanson.
Miss Lizzie Robinson read ain
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

Good Old Sussex County Down in
Little Delaware"
Major Clarence A. Short gave a
most interesting and instructive
talk on the subject of the evening.
The. hostess served delicious re-
freshments.
Mrs. Raymond P. Long will be
hostess for the next meeting. Miss
Sallie G. Hall is the leader. The
subject will be Literature"
Under the direction of the Nation
al Missions Committee of Presbytery
Rev. DIR. Winfield s. Kreger, former
pastor of the Snow Hill Presbyterian
Church will fill the pulpit of the
Frankford Presbyterian Church dur
ing the illness of the pastor. DR..
Frederick Viehe. Sunday school will
be held at $3.50 a. m. and the preach
ing service at 10:45 a. m. each Sun
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

at Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. will Cooper of Phila
delphia, spent Tuesday with formel
friends here.
Brinton Holloway was elected pres
ident of Harrington Fire Company
to succeed his father-in-law at the
regular meeting of the company or
Monday evening. President Frank
c O,neal presided over the meeting
which was well attended. The fire
recOrde reported nine calls during
the month of November. The COM
pany decided to decorate the front
of the fire house with laurel roping
and electric lights. C. w .Shockley
George w. Swain and G. ID. Mills
were selected to represent the COM
pany at the next meeting Of the
county association.
Through the generosity of Mr..
Wellington Wilson, an inlaid hard
wood checker board was made. and
presented to the fire company. THE
secretary was instructed to extend
the thanks of the company to the
donor. A table tennis game will also
be installed in the club rooms.
Chief George W. Cain was instruct
ed to check over the equipment and
purchase new helmets and rubber
coats for the firemen.
IRA C. Messick, Martin Grier,
Clarence Kemp and Wallace Eldridge
were elected to membership. The
other officers elected are: Vice
President, C. W. Shockley; secre-
tary, Edward Harriet; financial Sec
retarq, C. d. Mills; treasurer. C. t.
Harrington; chief, George w. Cain,
and fire recorder, Harry C. Tee. The
chief will select his assistants and
chief engineer.
A truck with Delaware license be-
longing to Ernest Rash and driven
by his son, Nelson, was destroyed by
fire yesterday afternoon on a country
road about ten miles from town. For
were given the call to go around by
FELTON,. BY proper instructions they
could have re ached the scene OF the
fire in about half the distance. The
truck was beyond salvaging when the
company arrived.
Mrs. Alex Fleming of Ocean City, |
Md, spent the week-en dwith Mr.. |
and Mrs. Thomas Fleming.
Mrs. Glenda Bremen and children 1
of Brooklyn, N. Y, have been recent |
guests of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor of |
Wilmington have been recent guests |
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Reece of River
side, N j., have been recent guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Harrington.
Miss Sally Wiltse of Wilmington
spent the weekend with former
friends here.
Mrs. Charles Hopkins has returned
home after spending part of the
past week with relatives in Philadel-
1hia and Camden, n. ].
DOLLS AND TOYS for Girls and
Boys. Ben Franklin Stores, Milford,
Del. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10
FRANKFORT

The fire company of Millville la
had installed a siren to summon III
members. The siren and a thirt,
foot steel tower was purchased from
G. Massey Gum OF this town, who
also erected the tower and installed
the siren. The siren has been heard
in this town, distance of about
nine miles.
Late Sunday afternoon the Frank
ford Fire Company was called to
Roxana to a chimney fire at the
home of Mrs. Matilda Hickman, age
80 years. For a while II looked like
a threatening fire. A little damage
was done.
The ambulance of the fire COM
pany was called to Williamsville on
Saturday afternoon to move to the
Milford Emergency Hospital Mrs.
Charlotte Dickinson who was seri-
ously Ill.
Edward Hudson who is on a ship
is spending a few days at home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hudson on
Thatcher street.
This community heard the earth
quake at noon last Friday. IT
sounded as II dynamitlng was In
progress. There were three distinct
reports. Houses were shaken, and
dishes ratified. Considerable discus
sion was caused. 1t is understood
that the reports were heard in other
parts of the county. In this town the
sound seemed to come from a wes-
terly direction.
Death OF Herbert NAPLES
Herbert NAPLES died on Monday
night of this week at his home near
Omar. He was born April 8. 1868,
near the farm where he died. He had
always lived near where he was
born and died. His parents were the
late John s. NAPLES and Mary Jane
Freeman. He is survived by mis- wild
ow and one daughter, Eva. Funeral
services were held on Thursday af-
ternoon at st. Georges. Burial was
made In the adjoining cemetery. MIR.
NAPLES was a successful and pros
porous farmer and a man who had
many friends.
Colonel Armwell Chapter ID. A. II.
The Colonel Armwell Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Rev
met Monday afternoon at
Ocean City, Md. at the home of Mrs.
Joseph McCauley. The regent, Mrs.
Norman C. Gum, presided. The meet
ing was opened with prayer and sa-
Iuting the flag. The minuates of the
previous meeting were read by the
secretary, Mrs. Carlton C. Fooks.
Dues for the year of 1898 were re-
,eived by the treasurer, Mrs. Fl. b. |
The afghan which Is a
project for the coming year and
,tber routine business was discuss
ID. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. Mrs. Albert
Norris. of this town will be hostess
@ the chapter at the January meet
ng. ...
'entury Club Meeting
The Frankford New Century Club
Ield its regular December meeting
m Friday evening at the home of
Irs. william E. Monroe at Omar. In
he absence of the president. Mrs.
ieorge W. Horsey, who Is i'll. the
ice president, Mrs. E. w. Bryan.
resided. The meeting was opened
y Mrs. Daniel Carey reading the
lub Collect and by the members sa-
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10
WHAT'S A STONE!

Mac Angus-"That's a vera Draw
diamond. Mac lavish. Ye say Mac
Nab left it to ye when he died. but
dinna recollect any such thing in his
will"
Mac Tavish-"Losh, man, ye didna
read it RIGHT. He left .efefty punds
for memorial stone, and this it il" J"
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

day as usual. DR.. Kreger Is we'll
known as an outstanding speaker.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10
SCIENTIFIC HAIR RESTORATION
THROUGH
X.E R V A c
T RE AT N E MT IS

The xER.VAc. developed by
Dr.. Andre A. Cueto, of cincin-
matt, is based on an approved
therapeutic principle and has
been clinically tested and found
effective in the restoration and
revitalization of hair.
The application Of this pres
sure-and-vacuum principle pro-
vided by the x'ER'VAC. is a
modern, truly scientific approach
to the treatment of badness
and falling hair.
If you are now bald or are
threatened with badness from
loss of hair. begin x'ER'VAc
treatments with US today. We
are authorized to give scientific
x.ER.VAC treatments under the
methods prescribed by DR.. Cueto
and used by him in his clinic.
kNOLL'S BARBER SHOP
Next Door to HilI's Restaurant
Milford, Delaware
b Il 4 4
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

this town. were entertained last
Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Wilgus
OF Selbyville, at a venison dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

and will interest all who attend his
services. .s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Richards of