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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
POULTRY BUYERS
MUST LICENSE
Bureau Of Markets Has
Warned All Th Ose
known By Letter.

On January is. the Bureau OF
Markets OF the State Board Of Ag-
riculture. sent a letter to all known
buyers andior sellers OF live poul-
try in this State, advising them to
secure a license within ten (10) days
or they will be subject to prosecu-
tion under the law passed by the
last Legislature.
This law was sponsored by the
Grange and its purpose is to aid
law enforcement officers in the pre-
vention Of chicken stealing. The law
was approved by the Governor on
May IS. 1887, and has been effective
since that date.
The law has received wide public
fly through the newspapers, and
provides that any person, firm, or
corporation engaged in the business
of buying and dfor selling live poultry
shall apply and secure license. A
penalty is provided for line not
exceeding 500, or Imprisonment not
to exceed thirty days.
This law applies to every one
who Is engaged in this business in
Delaware and any one who is engag-
ed in the business should secure
their license Immediately.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
DELAWARE RAILROAD
COMPANY ELECTION
Daniel Hirsch, President OF First
National Bank, Milford, On Board

The following directors were
elected at the annual meeting Of the
Delaware Railroad Company last
Thursday in Dover:
Henry Tatnall, Philadelphia; Will
liam H. Heald. Wilmington; Ed
ward Hart, Townsend; Oliver A.
Newton, Bridgeville; A. j. County,
Philadelphia; Victor c. Records,
Laurel; Francis deli. Janvier, New
Castle; Charles dupont Ridgely,
Camden; Albanus Phillips. CAM
bridge, Nd; E. NJ Wilson, ]. Wal
lace Woodford. and L. Lee Layton.
Jr., Dover; George J. Adams. Phila-
delphia; Daniel Hirsch, Milford. and
Dudley G. Roe. Sudlersville, Md.
All directors were reelected ex-
cept Mr.. Layton who succeeds Judge
William H. Boyce, resigned, and Mr..
Roe. succeeding John NJ. Dennis.
Mr.. County was elected president;
Mr.. Newton and Mr.. Adams. vice
presidents; MIR. Wilson, secretary
treasurer, and r. J. Fell, Jr., comp
troller.
The report showed the net income
after meeting all fixed charges was
$417.541 against which were charged
the usual dividend and income ap-
piled to the sinking fund. leaving a
balance Of STAG. transferred to the
credit Of proht and loss.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
10. OF. GRAND
MASTER NAMES
COMMITTEES
Many Milford Odd Fell
lows Names Appear On
List Just Released.
SEVERAL CHANGES
Paris C. Kirby, Milford,
Appointed d Deputy
Grand Master.

Grand Master Preston Eisenbrey
of the Grand Lodge of Delaware.
l. o. o. f., has made many changes
in the standing committees of the
Grand Lodge. The list of commit
tees as released today has many
new names on it.
Many Milford Odd Fellows names
appear on the list, notably: Past
Grand Master Clarence Z. Jester.
Past Grand Master Thomas Jefferis,
James W. Cannon and Frank Har-
der.
Paris c. Kirby, a member Of
Crystal Fount No. 10, 1. o. o. F.,
has been named District Deputy
Grand Master for District No. 4, with
lodges Nos. 10, 35, II, 3, 43 and 25
as his territory.
The list of the standing commit
tees follows:
State of the order-J. Harry
Wright, Jefferson No. 2, Whining
ton; E. Paul Burkholder, Union No.
3, Georgetown; Charles H. Meggin-
son, Star of Bethel, No. 19, VIII
mington, R. D.; Samuel I. Megill,
Delaware No. l, Wilmington: George
N. Bailey, Mechanics No. 4, Whining
ton.
By-Laws-Irving H. Craig, Eden
No. 81, Wilmington; L T. Cooper,
Jr., Amity, No. 20, Camden; H. C.
Pennington, Delaware No. l. VIII
mington; C. Frank Davidson, Cold
en- Rule, No. IL, Milton; Willard T.
Lorman, Fairfax. No. 8, Wilmington.
Finanee-Howard E. Lynch, Phil
odemic, No. Z. Dover; J. Francis
Richardson, Union No. 3, George
town: w. E. Matthews. Jr.. Morning
Star No. s. Smyrnas Samuel 1. Me-
Allistsr Fairfax Ne yRilminxton
Everett B. Craig, Nation No. 30, ST.
Georges.
Correspondence Herbert E. Dow
ming, Jefferson No. 2. wilmington;
John d. Ponder, Patrick Henry No.
IL, Delaware City; Charles Martz.
Hope No. 21, Wilmington: Samuel
S. Dennison. Friendship No. %.
Hockessin; VIM. F. McClain, Column
bia No. 26, Wilmington.
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SCOUT LEADERS
HOLD MEETING
Two Hundred Councillors From PEN
insuIa Hear Raymond MOIey

Two hundred scout leaders Of
Delaware and the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland were told by Raymond
Moley, former brain truster, and
contributing editor Of News Week,
that opportunity is by no means
dead in America today, at the annual
meeting of the Delmarva Boy Scout
Council held in the Hotel DUPONT,
Wilmington, on Tuesday evening,
January Is. Mr.. AIoley. whose two
sons are both active boy scouts in a
California troop. spoke highly Of the
training opportunities offered by the
boy scout organization. and indi-
Gated that young men imbued with
the high principles Of scouting have
greater opportunity to contribute
to American life than had past gem
erations OF youth.
The present officers of the Scout
Council were reelected at the coun-
Gil meeting to serve during 1888, as
follows: Chairman of the board,
Hon. Richard G. McMullen; presi-
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
STATE APIARISTS PICK
OFFICERS FOR 1888
John L. Phillips, Newark, Heads
Beekeepers Group

The first annual election OF the
Delaware State Beekeepers Associa-
tion was held last Saturday with the
election of officers and discussion OF
several problems Of the industry by
experts in the auditorium Of Caesar
Rodney school. The meeting was
attended by 75 persons engaged or
interested in the honey industry.
John L. Phillips, OF Newark. was
elected president Of the association
to succeed Elwood Nuckols Of Ches-
void.
Other officers are: New Castle
county vice president, c. o. simp-
son. Newport; Kent vice president,
Samuel d. Walker, Woodside; Sus-
sex vice president. Joseph w. Wal
Ter, Laurel; secretary-treasurer DR..
L. A. stearns Newark, reelected.
A. d. Cobb, assistant director OF
extension at the University Of Della
ware gave the address OF welcome.
Beekeeping methods and control OF
diseases were stressed by speakers.
Practical Beekeeping' was dis
cussed by Mr. Nuckols other fea-
lures Of the program were: Fall
and Spring Management OF Bees.
Robert S. Filmor, associate ento-
moloeist in agriculture. New Jersey
agricultural experimental station,
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
NEW FINANCE COMPANY
LAUNCHED In SUSSEX
Geo. S. Williams, MIIlsbOrO, win
Manage Concern At Georgetown

The Sussex Finance Company.
under the management OF George S.
Williams, OF MiIlsboro. has recent
ly opened up an Office in the Cullen
building in Georgetown. This COM
pany proposes TO lend money under
conditional sales contracts on auto
mobiles, refrigerators. radios and
other articles OF personal property
as a service to the business men of
this community. Those In charge Of
the company feel that by reason of
their knowledge Of conditions in
Sussex county and by reason Of the
fact that this company Is the only
finance company with an Office in
Sussex county, they are particularly
able to render to the citizens of this
community a service not now en-
joyed.
The officers Of the company are
J. Edward Goslee. president; George
S. Williams. vice president; How
ard W. Bramhall. secretary and
treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SPANISH WAR VETS
INDUCT NEW HEADS
Col. VIM. E. Lank, Milford, Installed
As Commander OF Camp

At the meeting Of the United
Spanish-American War Veterans,
Del-Mar-Va Camp, held in Salisbury,
Nd, last Sunday, Lieut.-Col. W. E..
Lank of Milford, was installed as
commander of the camp.
The installation was made by
Harry A. McManis of Baltimore,
Department Commander Of Mary
land.
Other Officers Installed
Other officers installed were:
Senior vice commander. Frank NJ.
Chatham. Salisbury, Nd; junior
vice commander, James NJ. Thorn
ton. Crisfield, Md; officer of the
day. Thomas E. Brown, Seaford; Off
Ger of the guard. George H. Bunt-
ipg, Berlin, Md; quartermaster,
John F. Coulbourn, Salisbury, Md;
adjutant, w. W. Clapp. Berlin, Md;
trustee, F. C. Noble, Preston, Md;
quartermaster sergeant, Theodore
Clark. Salisbury, Md; sergeant-ma-
jnr. Albert B. Bristow. Georgetown;
historian, Edwin S. Bodwoin, Cris-
field, Md: senior color sergeant, H.
NJ. Cordray. Salisbury. Md; junior
color sergeant, S. L. Andrews, Hur-
lock, Md.
It was announced the next meet
ing will be the third Sunday in Feb
ruary at Salisbury. Md.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
.POULTRYMEN HOLD
BANQUET AT DOVER
ananai RanaI OF state Breeders
Was Highly Successful

Members Of the Oficial Poultry
Breeders and Hatehers' Association,
and representatives of the State
Board of Agriculture and the extern
sion service Of the University Of
Delaware were guests Of the Della
ware Record OF Performance AssO-
citation at its annual banquet which
was held Thursday evening OF last
weeksin the Hotel Richardson in
Dover.
The meeting was presided over by
Warren C. Newton, president Of the
association, who extended a few
words of greetings to the members
and guests before turning over the
meeting to H. r. Baker, poultry dis
ease pathologist of the State Board
of Agriculture. who had charge of
the program I'm cooperation with
Kent County Agent Russell E. Will
son.
One Of the interesting features Of
the program included the showing OF
a sound Aim relative to the national
poultry Improvement plan which
was prepared by the United States
Department of Agriculture, and ex-
planned by Melvin w. Buster, poul-
try coordinator from the Bureau OF
Animal Industry. This film showed
the Importance of blood-testins for
pullorum disease. and the necessity
OF poultry raisers cooperating in this
plan by keeping records Of perfor-
nance Of their fiocks for breeding
purposes and the hatchability OF
eggs produced by these fiocks.
In discussing this poultry im-
provement program, Mr.. Buster cali
ed attention to the benefits feing
derived by those poultrymen
TTsyn Ia Pare nlrssl
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
HELPFUL IMPORTATION
REGARDING INCOME TAX

WHO? Single persons who
had net income of $1,000 or
more or gross income Of So
900 or more, and married cou-
pies who had net income Of
$2,500 or more or gross in
come of $4,000 or more must
file returns.
WHEN? The filing period
begins January 1 and ends
March Is, 1888.
WHERE? Collector of in
ternal revenue for the district
in which the person lives or
has his principal place Of
business.
HOW? See instructions ae-
companying Forms 1040A and
1O40.
WHAT? Four per cent nor
NAL tax on the amount Of net
income in excess Of the per-
sonal exemption, credit for de-
pendents, earned income cred
it, and interest on obligations
of the United States and OBJ
legations of instrumentalities
of the United States. Surtax
on surtax net income in ex-
cess Of $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
HOSPITAL MAKES
FUNDS APPEAL TO
LOCAL CITIZENS
Need The Money Still Out
On Pledges To Complete
New Building.
SERIOUS SITUATION
Davis r. Grier Is Endeav-
Oring To Collect Out
standing Obligations.

Supposing you were one of the
large number of citizens in this
community who had been good
enough to sign a pledge to pay a
certain amount of money within a
given time toward the erection of
the new Milford Memorial Hospital.
SuppOsing those who are giving
their time and energy TO the build
ing Of this hospital had accepted
1869 your word that when these
payments became due that they
would be made.
SuppOsing, based on this suppo-
sition, engineers we're consulted,
architects engaged, contracts let,
and a good job had been done up TO
a point.
Supposing these contractors. their
architects and engineers had almost
completed the job and had been paid
for their services and all materials
had been paid for as soon as they
were delivered.
Surprising because of lack Of
funds, because some of the folks
who had signed the pledges in good
faith had not made their payments,
that it was impossible to go ahead
and complete their almost finished
job.
SuppOsing those who have not
paid realize the importance of max
ing their payments at once and do
ing their part towards completing
this project, which is so badly need
ed and which will serve to be a
source OF comfort, happiness and
pride to all the people in this COM
munity-now wouldn't that be a
grand and glorious feeling?
We earnestly urge every eontribu-
tor 10 make their payments at once.
Remember, this was a definite pledge
upon which contracts were made
and indebtedness Incurred. Do your
part. but DO 1T NOW when so many
of us are working so hard to COM
plete this job and get the hospital
into active operation at the earliest
possible moment.
At this time a serious situation
cCnfronts us. We can't go ahead
with the building Of the hospital
funds. Davis R. Grier, who
is a busy man himself, has under
taken to collect these pledges. Won't
you kindly send your remittanees to
him. ciO The L. D. Caulk Company,
Milford. Delaware2
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SUSSEX GRANGE STAFF
INSTALLED AT MILFORD
Walter ]. Mills, Greenwood, Heads
Pomona Group; ssO At Ceremonies

Walter ]. Mills was installed at
master of Pomona Grange of Sussex
county, P. of H.. last Thursday
night at a meeting in the Milford
Grange Hall. More than $50 persons
attended.
Other officers are: Overseer, Will
liam Tyndall; lecturer. Mrs. Huldah
Willis; steward. Edward West; as
sistant steward, Arlie Pepper; treas
urer, Earl Cooper; secretary, Wall
ter Phillips; gatekeeper, Duball
Mustard: Ceres, Mrs. Augusta Maull;
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
GAME BOARD TO WAR
ON CROWS NEXT SPRING
BOunties Likely To he l'aid For
Birds Which Eat Farmers Corn

When crows start winging their
way to Delaware in May they will
find a warm" welcome.
Leonard X. Yerger. president Of
the Delaware Board of Game and
Fish Commissioners, has been des-
ignated by the board to start ma
jor campaign against crows. A sys-
tenn Of bounties for the persons who
kill crows is also being considered.
While some OF these pests remain
in this latitude throughout the win
ter. most OF them migrate, return
ing to Delaware when corn starts
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SO THAT THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW

At the same time, it has added quite
a bit to the labor and maintenance
cost OF the building.
Some question has been raised by
the fact that our superintendent OF
the building and treasurer, C. d.
Holzmueller, occupies the building
Offices free Of rent. This Is a matter
OF record on the company's minutes
and IS justified by the fact that he
and his Office force, account for the
receipt and disbursement OF up
wards Of $1O,0O0.00 annually, report
ing monthly to the company ana an
nually in a report to the commun-
ity through the columns of this
newspaper.
He also has the responsibility Of
cleaning and maintaining the build
ing, renting the rooms on applica-
tion, taking care Of all correspond
enee relating to the building and
the maintenance Of the fire fighting
equipment.
The company has also been fortu-
nate in having for fifteen years the
services Of a man as chief, C. f.
Banning, who brought to the COM
pany the mechanical knowledge
necessary as well as the ability to
handle men in the excitement and
stress a bad fire entails, and we
rate him as No. in the fire chiefs
Of the State and Eastern Shore.
During the years 1882 to 1887,
mainly on account Of the depression,
the usual sources of revenue, /. e.,
carnivals and catering, were mater
tally reduced and it was necessary
TO call upon City Council, not only
for the payment of our interest
charges, but also for the cost of
operation Of the building and main
tenance of the fire equipment. These
payments by the city are also a
matter Of record, both in our annual
report as well as in that of the City
of Milford.
1t is the hope and desire of the
company that with the return of
more prosperous times, the debt on
the building can be retired and the
payments by the city can be reduced
to a point nearly, il not quite. what
It was from 1915 to 1882.
The cost Of fire protection for in
towns and cities on the
Eastern Shore outside of Whining
ton ranges from 100000 to $12,-
Oe0.00 annually. In some places, 1t
Is all raised by taxation; in others,
The cost is partly raised by vOlun-
leer activities and the balance by
by the town government. |
Milford IS the only city on the
Eastern Shore which has COM
nunity building operated by the
is company IN eoniunction with
he iire house. In fact. it is the only
.ity ontthe shore that boasts a real
building.
The company has since its incOr-
Dcration, maintained its affairs by
,cod business methods; has nothing
o hide; will gladly welcome to its
meetings, held the first
in every month. any re-
ponsible citizen or group of citizens
Tho are interested in the company
r the community betterment.
We appreciate the offer Of good
dvice or of constructive criticism.
nd it is our desire to cooperate
Tith all agencies working in Mil
ord for our mutual benefit.
(Signed)
Carlisle Fire Company. Inc.
e.. T. VARNEY. President
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21

The Carlisle Fire Company. Inc.
is corporation operating under the
laws Of the State Of Delaware.
Il was incorporated in 1915 as the
Milford Fire Company and the name
was changed In 1919 to The Carlisle
Fire Company, Inc. in honor OF
Lieutenant Paris 7. Carlisle, 4th
who, when killed in France on Oc-
tober s, 1918, was vice president Of
the company.
The Carlisle Fire Company, Inc,
has no stock issued and all members
have the same right and privileges,
which are as follows:
First, HIS DUTIES-To report to
the fire house IN response to an
alarm OF fire and to do all in his
power to help In extinguishing the
fire. To help in putting all equip
nent in order after the fire Is out
Second-To attend the business
meetings Of the company. To assist
at carnivals. To help serve at ban
oLets served by the company and 70
serve as an officer or director OF the
company when elected by the mem
bcrship.
Third, HIS RIGHTS-He has free
Of dues the use of the club rooms,
gymnasium and shower baths and
has a personal locker for his equip
ment.
He Is furnished a parade uniform
and a rubber coat, boots and nat
which are kept in his locker at the
fire house. When he resigns from
the company or if he dies, HIS rights
and duties are assumed by the mem-
Der elected in his place.
The fire company was organized /
in 1915 with the one purpose IN
view of giving the town Of Milford
and the country adjacent. efficient
fire protection.
In 1928, sensing the need in the
for a building which \
could be used for conventions, large
entertainments, banquets, ETC., the
Building was promoted 1
and built.
The frequent use of the building
by many civic, fraternal and busl-
ness organizations has completely {
justified the cost.
Its Building and operation has en-
tailed constant attention by the ofil-
GERS and members of the IRE COM
pany, but the labor and thought
have been cheerfully given by all
without thought of any return.
The purchase Of the second piece
Of apparatus in 1928, and on the
completion Of the new fire house In
1925, the deficiency charge made by (
he insurance underwriters who set
Insar4nee rates. was reduced from
35e Der hundred dollars Of instr-
,nce 10 isc per hundred. thereby I
saving the property holders Of Mil
ord hundreds of dollars per year IN I
Insurance costs.
The associate membership and the
aides of the community have given
II their time and effort throughout
he 23 years of the life OF the COM
,any without demurring in the least :
md to this group Of people. the COM
ANY owes an eternal debt OF grati- {
ude. For without their constant
Ielp, the things accomplished would
Iot have been possible.
The Public Library which has '
rec use OF room in the building.
including heat and light. has been
boon to hundreds OF citizens OF
he community, both young and old.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
ODD FELLOWS CARD
PARTY SUCCESSFUL
n. Rodney Elliott, Grand Patriarch
OF Grand Encampment, Present

There is no doubt about the sue
cess of the card and bingo party
given by Crystal Fount Lodge No.
10, l. o. o. f., in the Community
Building last Friday night.
It was conservatively estimated
that 800 persons we're present, eth
er playing cards or bingo. Many dig
nitaries, prominent in the Odd Fell
lows fraternity were present with
their wives, In addition to N. Rod
ney Elliott, Grand Patriarch Of the
Grand Encampment Of Delaware ard
members Of his staff, who were the
honor guests OF the evening.
Grand Master Preston Eisenbrey
of the Grand Lodge Of Delaware. at
tended with q large deleEafinn from
PhiIodemic Lodge OF Dover.
Bridge, five hundred and bingo
were played until eleven o'clock
when the floor show began.
Earl X. Williams. Jr.. Of the Mil
ford High School Band, accompan-
led by his instructor, Prof. Miller,
made a real hit with his saxaphone.
Playing two selections that met with
hearty applause. He Is promising
musician. Shannon and Lynch, ju.e-
nile actors, tap dancers and what
have you, were a scream. This is
one Of the youngest teams in this
section. They put their act over big.
They are riding high in public ia
vOr. Mrs. Fitzgerald was their ac-
companist.
The celebrated Franklin Lodge
Quartet, composed of James Carey.
Harold Hatfield, Wilson Boyer and
Harold NJ. Payne rendered three Sc
lections that brought tremendous
applause. There is no question
about their ability as singers or
their popularity.
Establishing a precedent by plac-
ing the floor show in the program.
while the floor committee checked
the scores. seems to meet with pub
lie approval.
Henry w. wilkins was awarded
the 15-pound turkey and Miss webb
the I. o. o. +. cake presented by
Ed. Webb of the Huber Baking Com
pany. Refreshments. consisting of
coffee and sandwiches, were served /
after the show.
A novel feature of these sandwich
es is that the entire thirty dozen /
were prepared in the homes Of thir-
ty different Odd Fellows, and pre-
sented to the committee.
Paris Kirby and his refreshment
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
HOW TO AVOID COMMON
ERRORS IN TAX REPORT
To File Early Is OF Mutual Benefit
TO Government And Taxpayer

The period for the filing Of in
come-tax returns covering the cal
endar year 1887 began January l
and ends at midnight Of March Is,
1888. To file early Is OF mutual BEN
eft to the Government and the tax
payer. Within this period are filed
annually millions OF individual in
come-tax returns, a large proportion
of which report income subject to
the tax. The latter contain a con-
Siderable percentage Of errors,
which If uncorrected by the audit
would result to the disadvantage Of
TarS 20 PAGE 8. PiSasfl
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
PRESIDENT OF STATE
FIREMEN NAMES AIDES
List OF Standing Committees Re-
Gently Released BY H. F. Sheldon

Howard F. Sheldon of Talleyville,
State President of the Delaware
Firemen, has just released his list
of appointments to the standing
committees of the association for
the ensuing year. Mr.. Sheldon be-
lieyes in small committees for bet
ter efficiency. State Secretary w. W.
Pettyjohn, Of Dover, urges the ap-
pointees to be prepared to attend a
meeting of the State executive COM
mittee in the near future at which
time a plan of activity for the year
will be mapped out. The following
men were selected for the commit
tees:
Legislative: Leroy B. Truitt, OF
Bridgeville: Fred Brown, Minqua-
dale, and Fred E. Burke, Clayton.
Educational; Walter Hubert, Mar
shallton; Thomas E. Baker, Dover;
James Wilgus, Selbyville.
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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
MILFORD COURTMEN
BEAT GEORGETOWN
Locals Led 27 To At End OF First
Half; Girls Lose S2 To 25

Milford High Schools basketball
team crushed Georgetown High on
Tuesday night by the score of 81 to
IA. Milford led q to at the end of
the first half
In the preliminary game, George
town girls downed the Milford girls,
80 to 25.
The score:
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, January 12, 10
Tuesday, January Is, Inclusive

Charles J. Holzmueller, local wea-
ther recorder, reports the following
weather conditions for Milford, from
Wednesday, January IL, to Tuesday.
January Is. inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
Temperature
Total Rainfall
Snow

The following winds and cnndf-
tions prevailed during the same per-